Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 14, 1939.
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World Worried By Salzburg Talks
Egypt's
King Takes
SHARP INCREASE IN AR
UNEASINESS
German
Is At Stake
Honour
MUNICH, Aug. 13 (Reuter).-UPON con- clusion of the talks between Herr Hitler and the German and Italian Foreign Ministers, a Foreign Office spokesman told Reuter that the conversa- tions had yielded complete Italo-German agree- ment on all past, pending and future questions.
The spokesman admitted that Danzig was discussed but he declared that no date was given for solution of the question. Extra- Europena problems were also discussed.
No communique would be issued ja maze of Parliamentary groups and and no further meetings had sinister but putent Influences." been planned for the immediate
future.
Complete Agreement
BERLIN. August 13 (UP).—The
All "burning and less burning" | German News Agency's Salzburg cor- respondent reports that Count Ciano
questions were treated, and they and Herr Von Ribbonthrop, during could, and must be solved. their weekend talks, have found Italy There was one hundred per cent. and Germany in complete agreement agreement regarding common on all problems confronting the Axis Halo-German action.
in- !
foreign
policy,
"Naturally Danzig played an Krital and France and other portant role in the discussions inna- Democratic Powers were not consult-much as Danzig has developed into ed during the conversations because one of the burning questions of the the Axis had come to the conclusion day. The conversations found 100 that it could only effectively solva sper cent, unanimity on all questions," problems of justice and honour with the report saya, Its friends.
No Relaxation
Berlin, Aug 13 (Reuter).-1];r Axis talks Inve caused shiarp increase of uneasiness according to many well-informed unofficial quar-
fers.
il
The newspapers make it clear that no, relaxation of the existing tension is intended, but rather the contrary, Nobody knows what happened at Berrhitesgaden and there are many pessimistic rumours elrculating here. among the most alarming of which is s report that Herr Hiltier will speak to the nation on Tuesday and that
will march the same night.
the army
It is notievable that both the Italian and the German Press are talking about revision as a whole and not as the solution of single problems,
The fact that the talks lasted much jonger than was planned is regarded by some as a sign that the Axis Powers did not perhaps start with the one hundred per cent, agreement with which they claim to have finished.
Not all the rumours are pessimistic, however, and according to one version, Italian opinion prevailed at the talles to a large extent.
Further was denied that act- ditional conversations will take place! in the near future,
No Italian Comment SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Rome, Aug. 13-The newspapers refrain from comment on the Salz- |burg meetings and the general public. has turned its attention to the annual mid-summer holiday which began, last night.
Thousands have gone to the sea-l side or to the mountains for the four days holiday.
20 Die In Train Crash
Ride
Modern, demo- crailo Klog Farook of Egypt takes his ACW brother-in- .law, the Crown Prince of Iran, for a ride on the Della Barrage "railway" In Cairo.
GIANT RAY THRILLS
H. K. BATHERS
18-Foot Fish Invades
Repulse Bay
BATHERS ori rafts and the Lido Lady, at Repulse Bay on Saturday, were given a frightening thrill when a giant ray, estimated by many to be 18 feet across its broadest portion, was seen between the middle raft and the Lido Lady.
Many swimmers, both in deep water and in the shallows were
Sabotage Said To sent scuttling to the beach or
Be Established
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Democratic Coalition
Danzig is described as the nost} burning problem in the world in the inspired statement issued to the for-
Press concerning Ciga
the Axis TWENTY talks at Salzburg and Berchtesgaden.
The statement SYR
onto the rafts as the giant fish made its appearance..
It elreled round between the left- hand raft and the Lido Lady, watch- ed by a fascinated crowd of specta- ~tors. After circling the Lido Lady. when the whole length and breadth were of the enormous fish was clearly seen, It made off for Middle Beach and was
CARLIN, Nev., (UP).-
persons
that the killed when the Southern seen all the way. It finally made off
for the channel between the islands
coalition of pacts of the Democratie Pacific Railway's stream-which guard the entrance to Repulse Powers was leading day by day to an increasing stiffness Poland's attitude, which gravely affected liner, "City of San Fran- Bay.
Germany in her honour and as re- cisco" was wrecked at 1:33 gards the treatment
nationals in Poland,
of her
French Comment
A. M. Eastern time.
Mistaken For Whale
Cries of "look, look, a whale," Arsi drew the attention of the many bathers' on the Lido Lady to the Ray, Over 50 of the 149 passengers whose enormous bacit was seen above and a crew of 75 were injured. the surface of the sea, only to dis- Paris, Aug. 13 (Reuler).-Comment on the Salzburg talks centres on the Ten cars plunged into the shal-ppear a few seconds later to the
low Humboldt River. Assistant sound of a deep gurgle.
fact that more meetings than appear
to have been arranged took place. Superintendent, J. T. Foley, said that sabotage had been definitely established.
"Intransigeant" says agreement was not reached; there
appears to have been some hitch at Salzburg.
Newspapers warn their readers that the talky may be a variation of the "war of nerves."
Ciano Returns
at
Rail Misplaced The Coroner of Eureka County, Nev., Mr. R. H. Harris, issued a verdict that the wreek: was caused by
I re-appeared between the left- to the surface for a few moments. In end raft and the Lido Lady and came the meantime practically everybody in the water made for safety and witnessed its wanderings until It made off for the open sea.
a misplaced rail, by persons unknown, were injured when a train was de- Berlin. Aug. 13 (Reuter)-Follow-Omelals sald that bolts were removed ralied at Petroniu. The disaster is
talks ing Sunday's
Salzburg, from the track in such a manner that stated to be due to the error of the Count Ciano, Italian Foreign Minister, they carefully avoided setting off the pointsman. left by air for Italy.
automatic signal. The old tie-plate was propped up and spiked at angle against the rail.
Australian View
Melbourne, Aug. 12 (Reuter). Herr Hitler's policy is the sole cause
of present-world tension, declured Mr.
an
The dining car, which was thrown across the track, accounted for 12 of
the dead, they being mostly negro and waiters and porters.
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Miracle Baby Dies
:
Unfortunate Freak Of Nature
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
MANILA, Aug. 14 (UP). -BEFORE completing one week's existence, the Manila "Miracle Baby" died at 5.25 a.m. to-day from an aggra- vation of Cyanosis.
At 4 a.m. the heart bents weakened from 118 to 80 and Dr. del Castillo administered heart stimulants at fifteen minute in- tervals in an effort to save the child's life.
The child was an unfortunate freak
in of nature having a cavity
ber breast in which the heart, covered only by a thin membrane, could clearly be seen.
Glass jar Over Heart Doctor Guillerma del Castille, who assisted at the birth of the baby, con- sulted the best medical opinion in
the Philippines and did all that science could do to retain life in the Hille body. A glass jar was placed over the heart in the early stages and Inter a celluloid bell was substituted. Cyanosis and bronchial pneumonia had to be fought from the start and doctors said the infant could που survive a week.
Meanwhile the pulse beat weaken- ed, the temperature rose to 101.76 F. and the heart occasionally missed a beat,
On Saturday Dr. del Castillo said science had done its best, "Only God can save her,"
Mother Sees Dying Child
The mother of the child. Mrs. Rafael, was carried in yesterday to see her dying child. Herself III, she could do nothing to intervene be- tween her baby and death.
With the death of the child dies the eleventh similar case of exposed heart in medical history. Only one of the babies survived for as long as
months.
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Meanwhile, with the death of Maria Corson Sacramento Rafael, the name given to Manila's wonder baby, go also the hopes of the child's grand- father to travel to America for expert advice on his blindness.
Mr. Rafael was reported on Friday to be considering the offer of a local promoter to insure the child's le, and take her with her parents to exhibit at the New York World's Fair for a handsome reward which would Jave permitted Senor Rafael, Snr. to go to one of the best clinics to see if sclence could restore his sight.
"It is God's Will" SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" MANILA, Aug. 14 (UP). The baby which was born with its heart exposed survived for 8 days 10 hours. 55 minutes,
Roosevelt's Offerts death resignedly. The mother
To Soviet Denied
1
MOSCOW, Aug. 13 (UP)—The oMelal Tass news agency to-day denied as a complete fabrication. the report in Cracow дена- paper, the "lustrowany Kuryer Cazdlenny," saying that President Roosvelt had sent a letter to the Soviet Foreign Minister, offering to collaborate with the Soviet in the Far East, on condition the Soviet concludes
complete alliance with France and Great Britain.
Europeans Robbed At
Repulse Bay
Thieves spent a gay and profitable time al Repulse Bay early yesterday morning, when your bungalows oo cupled by well known European re- sidents were entered and money and jewelry stolen from them
Death Roll Now 21
Mr. R. G. Edward, living at No. 1 SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Bungalow told the police that bo have not been accounted for got away with money and jewelry CARLIN, Nevada, Aug. 13 (UP),ween 1.30 and 6.30 am. yesterday Twenty-one people were killed his bungalow was entered and thieves The Engineer, Mr. Ed Hecox, said: whlle 60 were injured in the wreck worth $220. "When we reached the bridge, I felt of the "City of San Francisco." He added that the Fuehrer's re-a movement under the rails and knew The Southern fusal to negotiate calmly and that there was something peaceably with regard to Danzig was Then it, happened."
R. Menzies, the Australion Premler, in a public speech.
causing the nations to pile up arm- aments. He believed that war could
Mr. Karsten Larsen, prominent Pacife Railway's) Bwedish businessman here, living at wrong.officials have announced the dis- No. 2 Bungalow was another victim, covery of some tools belleved to and his tossen in 'money and valuables have been used to tamper with the amounted to $358.
The third victim was Mr. Sprague
Dining Car's Plunge RENO, Aug. 13 (Reuter).-Nine-
track.
be averted but in any case Britain: would not be on the losing side. teen are known to be dead and 81 The engineer of the train has stated of No. 1 Bungalow, who had stojen The fate of Britain and the United are injured as a result of the Chicago he was running 20 minutes late at from him a wristlet watch valued at Stales were bound together.
to San Francisco express being de-about 50 miles per hour. Mr. Menzies concluded: "We can- railed at a bridge 17 miles from
Mr. J. Stenerson of American
$100.
not have security if force threatens to Carila. Nevada. A number of per- Officials Charge Sabotage | Express was the fourth victim. become the currency of international sons are missing.
| Thieves broke into his bungalow - ati world relationships.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 13 (UP). Repulse Bay and sole a gold watch Ten of the dead were cooks and The Southern Pacific Railway valued at U.B.550, a tlo pln, and $20. No Time For Diplomacy stewards who were trapped in the Company has charged that sabotage in cash.
dining car which plunged 100 feet caused the wreck last night of the BERLIN, Aug. 13 (Trans-Ocean). into the river. Most of the passen-streamlined "City of San Francisco." | -The "Voelkischer Beobachter," cen-gers killed were asleep at the time tral organ of the National Socialist of the crash.
Twenty-one, people are known to Party, says in regard to the Salzburg The driver, who is unhurt, declar- be dead, afteen ore missing and 80 ed after the accident that he exami-injured while the number of deaths
an is expected to increase.
talk:
"Leading men of the young nations ed the track and found that of Europe have not time for the angle-iron had been removed caus- exchange of diplomatie courtesies, ing the rails to spread.
-por
is there any need for long- winded pour parlers, Behind them:
Rumanian Tragedy
is a united front of their peoples and BUCHAREST, Aug. 19 (Reuter) not, as in the case of other statemen, Fifteen people were idlled and 25
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Africa Has Arms Factory
The wrecked, train plunged into the Pretoria, South Africa (U.P.). thumboldt River bed
South Africa's\' ́Arst ammition Omcials of the Company have factory in Pretoria is working to charged that; deliberate · tampering | capacity and is producing one milion with the rails caused the derailing rounds a month at cost of 3 cents of ten out of seventeen cars.
each.
The parents received the news of
cried briefly and then said, "It is God's will."
Doctor Castillo has requested the
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The doctor's verdict was that death resulted from
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Macao Governor Meets His Son
A meeting of only two hours, pro- ably their last for four years, was allowed the Governor of Macao, His Excellency Senhor Tamagnini Bar
and his son when they met in
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the Singapore Free
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