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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 18, 1939.
Soviet Seeks Military Pact Extension
WANTS BRITAIN AND Demand For JAPANESE
FRANCE NEUTRAL
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
NEUTRALITY on the part of Britalu and France is included if the reported proposals of the Soviet Union concerning the extension of a (ri-parillo_millary alliance' to the Far East, saya the “Miyako Shimbun," according to a "Donsel" report.
The correspondent adds that ---- the Soviets have definitely nd- vanced a proposal to extend the projected military alliance with Britain and France to include the Far East.
Britain and France will be bound
to assist the Soviet Union In the event
P
Col. Spear Bored
of Germany participating in a For Did Not Want To
Eint
war on the side of the Japanese,"
declares the newspaper,
Meanwhile a Tokyo report anya that Jaunere army leaders, includ Ing Lieut-General Seishiro Haggaiel
the Wor Minister,
Vleut.-General
See Visitors
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH"
PEIPING, August 17 (UP).-
Yamowold, vice-Minister for War. It has been learned that Liouten- and Majo Muchijito, chicfant Colonel Spear for two hours Altairs Doare, fast refused to see Captain Parker night discussed Japon's attitude tr wards the European situation.
of the
and Major Нелпечкеу, the
The conference was held at the British officers who went to
War Minister's reeldence, und Justed for an hour and a half.
Thoroughbred Pigs Stolen
Kalgan to see him.
"What's the use," he said, "f cannot, discuss my case,"
However, he fully agreed to re- erive his visitors when the Japanese Insisted.
Winston
In Cabinet
... A
LONDON, Aug. 17 (Reu- ter)-AN appeal signed by 375 members of the staffs of British Universities has been sent to the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, urging the inclusion of Mr. Winston Churchill in the Government.
The signatories are drawn from 22 universities and uni- versity colleges throughout the country and include Pro- fessors and six Heads of colleges.
DRIVE IN S. CHINA EXPECTED
SPECIAL TO THE "YELEGRAPH”
CHINA'S CURRENCY WORRIES
DUDE IN ALLO
Apprehension
United States
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LATEST Chinese reports WASHINGTON, August 17 (UP),—UNITED States Govern- received in Kweilin and ment financial quarters are ex- Shiukwan, the two military pressing deep concern regarding Chinese currency but said they and political centres in do not know of any contemplat- Kwangtung respectively, in the United States at present.
éd action in this connection by dicate that the Japanese areThey expireased the opinion
the only possible effective action the again seeking a major United States could take would be objective in south China, to directly participate in the British
According to Kwellin' reports | reder. emanating from official sources, sounding" either here or in Faris the entire Japanese South China to obtain United States or French
that
fund for stabilising the Chinese cur-
However, they know of no British
JAPANESE squadron, and parts of the Cen-participation.
BOMBERS
tral China and Formosa squa drons are concentrating off the coast of Pakhol in the southwest corner of Kwangtung. It is
Silver Purchases Useloss United States could be of any assla- They said they do not believe the tance to China through purchases of
OVER H.K. likely that the long-heralded additional silver because China has
Japanese attack on Pakhoi is It is offelally confirmed that 13 imminent. Japanese bombers dew
Lo Pakhol, which
Was opened 10
morning, heading in the direction of remaining Kwanglung treaty port Stanley Peninsula about 8.30 this foreign trade in 1877, is now the only Mirs Point, the most southerly paral In Chinese hands, of the Chinese mainland.
Although there was a slight have, the planes were clearly visible from Stanley, and they were well within British territorial waters,
Colonel Spear is also refusing to exercise with his Juguese escort. btaining that he is entitled to Major Reed, the well-known Hong-escort of his equal offleers rank, kont cultural expert, who
The captive LA
Colonel also asked conducting an experimental forming Captain Parker to tell his wife "1 am project at Mi Wun Irland in the New | well.” Territories, has reported to the police Col. Spear Report Is Denied that during the fast five weeks, four;
It is understood, however, that no PEPPING, Aug. 17 (Reuter). The thoroughbred pigs have been stolen | Japanese military spokesman said he Warning shots were fired from Brillah from his farm. They are valued at was not aware of the basis of Ger-fuce positions, and the planes were $1.280.
permitted to proceed on their way, man agency reports Trum London
appeared to be heading for a defalte They were flying at fast speed, and destination.
Blue Bird II Has Trial Run
that Colonel C. R. Speur was icely to be released soon.
He added that the date of Colonel Spear's trial and not yet been fixed but it was expected to be hekl shortly.
Germans Flee
Arrivals from Pakhui last night suld there was a British warship stationed off Pakhol on British missionaries in the treaty port last Saturday and were requested by the Japanese naval commander to evacuate.
Japanese, Reserves from Formosa to Canton durin: the
For China
apparently disposed of most of her available supply
Expert
opinion here is that it the
attempt to establish a strict exchange altuation worsens the Japanese may control in Shanghai and attempt to impose only their own currency there exclusively.
However, it is also pointed
out
that the Japanese currency In China is about as weak as the Chinese.
SERIOUS FRONTIER INCIDENT
Rushing Reinforcements
are rushing to Tungkus and Shek- From Shiukwan come the reports that heavy Japanese reinforcements
lung. I 19 estimated that at least a complete division was transported
past three days. LONDON, Aug. 17 (Reuter).
Shukwan observers believe there Piloting his new motor-boat "Blue,
thece possibilities.
Rumanian Soldier Bird 11 which has
BERLIN, Aug. 17 (Trans-Ocean).
the 2,500 h.p.
impending Japanese engine.
Chungking, Aug. 17(Trans-Ocean). move; an intensified "mopping Campbeli-The number of Germans who haveThe local newspaper Fu Kung Pooperation against growing Chinese Malcolm
up" reached 110 m.p.h. in his Brut practice fted from Poland, most of them are elnims
Is Shot Dead spin on Canister Water in the Lake of Polish nationality, numbered 76.535 Japanese regular troops are gradually and
special information that guerillas in the outskirts of Canton District.
at the beginning of August. Some being withdrawn from China and zone, including Sheklung and Tung-
the Kowloon-Canton tallway BUCHAREST, Aug. 17, re- 4,000 people are being accommodated that their places are being taken by un; hint attempt to recapture Wal- (Reuter).-One Rumanian
In camps,
chow on the East River; or a thrust soldier was shot dead, an- Tsungfa along the Canton-Hankow other is missing and a third is wounded in a new incident
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Meanwhile, Chinese reinforcements
from Kwangsi are pouring into on the Hungarian frontier vounter-measure to-day according to an off-
Kwangtung as (1
against the Japanese movement,
Concession Fears
cial communique.
Official circles in Bucharest take a Centon, Aug. 18 (Reuter).-Judg- very serious view of the Incident, ing from the recent movements of They immediately protested to Budo- Japanese troops, another offensive pest. seems imminent.
Opinion prevalls that Japan will make an attempt to form a Junction with their forces in Central China by ob Hankow Railway,
complete control of the
Disputes Now Common
*Disputes between Hungary and Rum in have been occurring from time to time over navigation rights on the River Tisa which forms part In the past few days troops have of the frontier. Guards warn and been seen passing through the city then fire on vessels of the neighbour at all hours in the direction of the ing country which trespass over the Wongsha terminus of the Canton-] middle line of the river.
Hankow Railway and it is also re- ported that a large force of Mon- golian troops recently arrived in Canton.
Offensive Imminent Though all quiet on the surface
Hungarians Open Fire
BUCHAREST, Aug. 17 (Trans- Ocean).—It is stated in an official was shot at from ambush communique that a Rumanian patrol
nesr
there is feeling AMDAK certain eireles here that troublous day Homorod on the Hungarian border.
A later report says the Rumanian ahead for the Canton foreign con patrol encountered four Hungarian cession on Shameen.
These circles soldiers on Rumanian territory who are now watching the news regard- were joined by others and an ex- Ing the Tokyo conference with ap change of shots occurred after the prehension and It is felt that should Hungarians had opened fire. there be complete breakdown of the parlers, the reaction would be felt in Canton as well as in other Treaty ports.
M. Kutsuo Okazaki, Japanese Con- sul General in Canton, left by air vía Formosa for Tokyo on Monday morning. It is emphasised that the trip was planned some time ago and has no political signifleaner but is of a purely private nature.
German Plane LandsĮ
In Switzerland
BERNE, Aug. 17 (Trans-Ocean) A German military aeroplane which had been forced to land on Swiss territory on Wednesday was released to-day and was escorted to the Ger- man frontler by a Swiss military plane. A communique said the plane contained no weapons and no camera while the pilot said he had lost his bearings.
Stock Exchange Quiet
LONDON, Aug. 17 (Reuter)~~ Prices generally declined on the Stock Exchange to-day' owing to the absence of buyers who were not will- Ing to operate pending clarification of the European situation. Lesses, how- ever, were small with the market. cloring steadier at Lower levels.
Wall Street was casler,
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New Currency Report Denied
CHUNGKING, Aug. 17 (Reuter).- Rumours that the Chinese Govern- ment is considering Issuing a new currency were categorically denied by the spokesman for the Ministry of
Finance,
Naval Men Recalled
Drama In Weymouth, Portland Cinemas
and
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Aug. 18 (UP).-British sailors on leave at Weymouth Portland were suddenly recalled from shore leave last night.
Sallors belonging to the destroyers Walker und Walpole and other ships were recalled aboard by slides flash- ed on cinema screens while the police rounded up others throughout the
town.
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These poisons waste away you nerve and muscle tissues, and weaken your digestive organs. · That's why solid foods often maks you feel sick. But you must eat. to get your strength back or to ward off another attack.
Horlicks, doctors have found.. is easily retained by weakened stomachs: it is easy to digest and at the same time pours quick
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