Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 23, 1939.
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OVERNIGHT RUSSO-GERMAN PACT REPORT
NEWS PAGE STATED TO BE
Anti-Comintern
Pact Useless
Berlin, Aug. 22.
The Pact took Japanese · in Berlin completely by surprise and it appears dint it had a most depressing effect upon themA.
The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Oshima, conferred with the principal members of the Embay till early morning and then lengthily cabled to Tokyo,
The Japanese in Berlin be lieve that the Anti-Comintern Pact will now become worth- Jess-Renter.
Man Murdered
10
In City
WANG'S NEPHEW KILLED
Agreement Agreement Not Likely To Be Signed for Some Time: Europe Stunned
Moscow, Aug. 22.
In comprient quarters it is believed unlikely that the Pact will be Kigned immediately on Herr von Ribbentrop's arrival, as Berlin messages
Further indications are contained in a Tass Agency statement that Herr von Ribbentrop is "coming to Moscow to conduct the necessary talks and these may require some time,"
None of the newspapers comment on Herr von Ribbentrop's visit. The news came as a shock to Soviet citizens and to foreign observers, who are unable to hazard a guess as to the possible effects of the new Part on the three-Power negotiations-Reuter,
the French began exchanges of views, notably with Poland, where less sur- prise in registered than in Paris and London.
Reports Confirmed
Moscow, Aug. 22. Confirming the reports of the pro- jected conclusion of a non-gggression This morning. M. Bonnet. French pact between the Soviet Union and Foreign Minister, made contacts with Germany, the official Tass news | London by telephone to obtain White- agency announced that the negotia-hall's reactions. timur coming on the heels of the zig- The Poles appear to be reassured nature of the German-Soylet trade by Quan d'Orsan. They are strong agreement are designed to improve enough to keep the pass to the Fast, the political relations between the they explain, otherwire the Soviets Iwo countries.
would never have agreed to such a Tass
announcement further treaty with Hitler, which incidental- declares that as the result of pre-ly nuta break on Japan) as Russia liminary negotiations, it har been Has nove her hands free in the For made clear that both the German East, and the Soviet Governments desire to
French do not minialse which the coup,
two
Coup May Be Imminent
Pariz, Aur. 22.⚫
of mutual assistance.
| manceuvre.
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PREMATURE
RUSSIA MOVING TO PROTECT UKRAINE?
Moscow, Aug, 22.
It is pointed out that the tendency of a possible rapproche- ment between Germany and the Soviet Union has been dis- cernible since March, and that there have not been lacking signs of moves under way not only for a readjustment of economic relations but also for improvement in the political relations be tween the two countries,
Although it was not an entirely unexpected development that the moves have finally taken the form of a non-aggression pact specific significance is seen in the prompt materialisation of the pact.
White Germany has been making vigorous effort to settle all outstanding problems with Poland including the return of Danzig and the Polish corridor question, the final issue as to whether the situation will develop into a major war depended largely on the Soviet attitude towards Germany.
Moscow was understood to have been convinced that the next issue after a settlement of the Danzig problem will be that
Moscow authorities of Ukraine.
are understood to have preferred the immediate adjustment of relations with Germany to possible assistance from Britain and France several years hence. -Domei,
ITALIAN PRESS JUBILANT
AMERICAN EDITORIAL COMMENT
the
Three men shot and killed the nephew of Mr. Wang Ching-wei Just night, outside the South China Mori- ing Post Building,
"The All three escaped, though the crimeease the strained-relations between Hitler's latest was committed at 8.50 p.m. when the Governments and remove the Cabinet is studying this afternoon in Wyndham Street was fairly crowded, war menace by concluding a non-relation to the Franco-Sovlet Treaty and despite the fact that the assassins aggression
Rome, Aug. 21.
New York, Aust. 22. had to run through rapidly gather-1
ouncement adds that the The Cabinet also expects a report
While there is a full in diplomatic The only paper to comment lug crowds of gaping onlookers who German Foreign Minister, Herr Jua- from the Military Mission in Moscow calls at Rome to-day, great alivity editorially on the Russo-German - were attracted by the nounel two chim von Ribbentrop is arriving it to be able to judge how much can continues it the Foreign Office. aggression Fact shota.
lu-day indication of what is New York Times, which says that the
In Moscow in the next few days to con-[be
salvaged of the Three-Power There is no The victim, Shum Shun, or Shum duct negotiations for the conclusion Pact, which is unudubtedly shorn of afoot but it is believed that Signor news of the forthcoming conclusion Chi-kou, was a young mun of about¦ of the sald pact.-Domel,
its teeth by the Fechrer's surprise B. Attolico, Ambassador to Germany, of this pact furnishes the explanation 30 who came to Hongkong two years ¦
n the Duce and Count Clano, of the delays in the negotiations be ago, and is said to have returned:
Stalin's action in shaking hands Foreign Minister, last night.
tween Moscow and the Democracies to the Colony from a visit to Canton
is understood that Signor Atto-and the constantly increasing demons Tiller when Danzig WAR with only a few days ago. He I also wait!
have
acted here as Mr. Wang Most reliable sources say that the threatened and during a very Im-re Munich, saw Herr von made in Poland by Germung
Ribbentrop,
German Foreign Ching-wei's agent.
news of Hitler's Pact with Stalin was portant phase of the three-Power Minister but did not see Herr Hitler.
The paper still reckons én the pos- Shum was attached as he walked butely unknown either in London talks is acverely criticised, the French The Vatican has denied rumours sibility that the announcement may ve
asking
Is the value of Hitler's down the street, and apparently no or Paris until the official announce
that a special Papal envoy has been merely a bluff, but goes on to say that one witnessed the actual shooting,
ment, which caused the greatest and Stalin's signatures in such cir-sent to Warsaw and has stated that should the Part prove to be a genuin One bullet hit hirm in the head and shuck, French offelal quarters were cumstances?"
the Papal Nuncio in Warsaw is taking Excelsior
that Paris and
agreciment it would constitute an for reports death must have been almost in- dumbfounded and refused to believe
care of
Vatican diplomatic London in the last 24 hours
event of were
far-reaching
and importance statted in his head, possiuly event
though a deep mash was pit.
activity
undeniable gravity. It would, accord- also
by Authoritative quarters describe the aware of secret negotiations going on
most stunning blow" between Russia and Germany, add-the Pope does not wish to suggest intended to keep the Soviet Union out In if ther
circles it is stated that ing to the paper, imply that Stalin one of the two choppers which were found later abandoned near the scene. It is generally agreed that litier willing that the British and French Amany concrete solution of the crisis but of a European War, in view of the of the crine.
possibly seek to profit by the con-bassadors in Moscow where instruct intends to remain aside from argu- fact that the Soviet Union's main in- Mr. E
Strange, who was nearby fusion in London and Paris by carry-ed to continue negotiations.
ments which do not enter into the tetests are in the Far East. More- when the shots were fired but unable t out Danzig
M. Bonnet, French Foreign Minis-competence of his mission, but the over. coup at anyt
ter, is telephoning Col. Beck to as-Pope Brinly desires to recall all men mediate effect of shifting the balance the Pact would have the im- sure him the French nttittale is un- to their duty in saving humanity from of power French Leaders Waiting
jchanged.—United Press.
in Europe and rendering the incalculable disaster of war. He Poland's position Intolerable. Wyndham Street under the direction
appeals to the sense of responsibility Warsaw, the pact, if genuine, would of Mr. F. W. Shuftain,
Paris, Aug. 22,
of all who can influence the course be a heavy blow. While the Government on the one Superintendent of Police, Detective hand counselled
of events. the recall of the Sergeant L. A. Whant of the Murder Mission from Moscow immediately,
All the sympathy and good wishes According to the, paper's London Squad, and nearly a dozen other calmer heads agreed that no
clusion of a German-Soviet non-of e
of the Vattenn, it is stated, lie with a correspondent, the opinion prevails in oficers
one thesolution obtained at
or more London political circles that Poland cipitate action should be taken while ression pact, which caused Another witness of the crime was awaiting detalls froon Moscow as to greatest sensation in Warsaw, is pub-peaceful meetings in which all in-will have no option but to make rapid Private Spink of the Royal Scots, what the terms of the Pact imply.
shed by the Polish newspapers terests, rights and aspirations In concessions without any pressure who heard the two shots, saw the
without comment.
question, including of course, The War Ministry began by re-
the the part of the British Government victim actually fall and the three men calling specialists, us in the Septem-authoritative quarters might be in- taken into account.-Reuter,
The Interpretation given in general interest of humanity, are being necessary. bent
hasty retreat. Leung Sau, aber crisis. street sleeper, was awakened by the
dicated by the headline of the semi-) PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
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tu stop the three, called the Police moment.--United Press. und ambulance, and for some hours
a strict inquiry was carried on in
Assistant
pre-
Having recovered from the first shock of the German-Soviet Puct,
Mixed Reception By Chinese
Poland Remains Calm
Warsaw, Aug. 22. The news of the forthcoming; con-
Japanese Reaction
Chungking Sees Benefits To Pact
And Drawbacks Too
•
Blow To Encirclement
Powers and, particular, to Poland.
ג!
Washington's Regret
For
On the other hand British publie. opinion is becoming Increasingly con- scious of the fact that unce Germany Milan, Aug. 22.
is in control of Poland, Britain would The unnouncement of the forth-H
be confronted by the coming conclusion of a non-aggression
strongest ad- she hud pact between Germany and the Soviet Napoleon. But still worse from the
versary
ever faced since Union, received with the greatest British standpoint, according to the satisfaction by the Italian Press. correspondent, was the prospect of
The papers view the pact as
Germany and Russia dividing up heavy blow to the encirclement
Eastern Europe and the Balkans be- in A conclusion of
between them.-Trans-Ocean, · the
pact, the papers declare, means a fundamental cha
chance of the
previous political and strate- glenl situation Qui which the British
New York, Aug. 22. and French diplomats had relied too
The announcement of the impend- hastily in order to adopt on im- ing conclusion of the German-Soviet placable attitude towards the Ger- non-aggression Pact la regarded here
claims, thereby, declining as an event of sensational import peaceful solution of the Danzig and ance whose ultimate corridor
consequences question. Poland would cannot yet be foreseen. Radio pro- possibly have to pay a high price for grammes were interrupted for the Although the agreement primar:1; offcial circles in London hails the It is understood that official - her attitude. affects the Far East, officiul quarters Russo-German Fact with satisfaction, vices regarding the agreement
announcement of the sensational which generally are well inform as it gives the Soviet a free hand tween Germany and the Soviet Union Italian Press,
The pact, in the opinion of the news, and the papers here this morn- ed on the internal situation, jubilant-in the Far East.
complete ing carry huge headlines announcing for the conclusion of a non-aggres- failure of the hopes of the Western the diplomatic "master stroke" of 17 greeted the announcement that Following the American denuncia-sion pact were received by the For-democracies to enlist Moscow in the Hitler." Japan from the other Axis Powers, llon of the Japanese trade agree-Sign Office this afternoon from Mr. services of their imperialistic polley, Į but tampered with this is the realiament and British refusal to discusador at Berlin, and Mr. Shigonori
Hiroshi Oshima, Japanese Ambassa--Trans-Ocean
Chungkhh Aug. 1.
lese naval strength to assist her in
Chinese circles view the reported the Mediterranean.-United Press.
German-Soviet Non-aggression Pat
with misgivings, although they are reluctant to comment until the terms
of the agreement have been reveal-
ed.
final wedge completely Isolat 1
Revision Of Far East Policios
London, Aug. 22. Chinese opinion in official and un-
the currency and silver questions, It
into the arros
of the Democracies,
her
ing it over
NATION'S LEADERS CONFER
Tokyo, Aug. 22.
be-
מתוק
man
means
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Tearing Up Blank Cheque
Ocial quarters thus far have maintained considerable reserve when questioned by pressmen. They were unable to hide their profound disappointment, however.
tion that it may drive Japan back constitutes, in the Chinese view, a Togoh, Japanese Ambassador at Mus- notably Britain and the Unit. triple rebuff for Japan, compelling cow.
to revise her whole policy. States.
Rome, Aug. 22. The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachlro News of the proposed Germano- official circles are Japanese They said that the unti-Comintern ticent. Japanese business men, which
re-Arita, was received by Premier Hizu- Soviet Pact of non-aggression is pro- The New York Times says that the Alliance was virtually dead and that generally dislike Japanese extremists out this afternoon at the Premier's minently displayed on all front pages non-adherence of the Soviet Union no pact would be signed with Japan, for Axis agitation, say that German official residence. The two Govern- of newspapers.
to the Anglo-French bloc is regarded who might be forced to seek new propaganda in Japan has hitherto discussed the new European situation responsible leaders in France
ment leaders were understood to have The Popolo di Roma writes that as a most disappointing development friends or make an attempt to gain been 100 per cent, successful in first on the basis of the reports from Ber-Britain are disconcerted by the on-
and In Washington. the friendship OK Britain and the United States. This would be Inim-Russia in recent months und zwlleslin and Moscow-Domel,
directing public feeling gainst against
nouncement of a non-aggression part
An official personage who was re- eal to China's position.
They said that Japanese diplomats Britain. Now these observers belleve
and they should now, if they really quested to state his views to concentrate against
by the Army Leaders Confor wish to keep peace In Europe, drop Herald Tribune allegedly declared. might be able to obtain this friend- that the German-Soviet Pact opens
Tokyo, Aug. 22..
the blank cheque offered to Warsaw That's terrible news, which might the assistance of Mr. Japanese eyes to German "duplicity." ship with
Army lenders discussed, the Ger- and resume full control of the situa- have the gravest consequences for Chamberlain and Mr. Pillman who It is not improbable that it will man
the whole Mr. Arita, Foreign ton. nlove.
of Europe," The
paper recently said that friendship between enuse a revulsion of feeling towards Minister, informed the Cabinet with-
It is enough to make Poland seri-adds that all official personages np- the United States and Japan was not bene days of more friendly re-out official reports from Berlia.
ously reflect on the dangers of proached by the impossible if Japan recognised Uic Intions with Britain.-Reuter.
paper agreed that Domet's Pelping correspondent be confilet over the minor point of Dan- changed and that Poland will pro- Poland's position has radically United States' interests and her posi-
lieves that the Soviet will expand zig and peace once more will be tion in the Far East United PreAS.
Bolshevisation efforts in the Far East, saved,
bably be compelled to yield to |--United Press.
May commonsense and logic once enorinous pressure which may now more prevall over the usual lack of be applied. Trans-Ocean, understanding of the Democracies,
Gorman Desertion Of Tokyo
Chungking, Aug. 22.
Not A Surprise
Chungking, Aug. 22. The conclusion of a Soviet-Ger-
Not A Complete Surprise man non-aggression pact was по
circles News that the Soylet and Germany
A
says the paper.
Chinese circles find it difficult 10 surprise to well informed predict whether there will be war or here, as a Chinese emissary who re- have agreed to conclude rn war in Europe, some believing turned several days ago from Europe uggression pact has not altogether Colonel Beck, who up to his journey that It is imminent and others think-
was informed of "this fact before be surprised informed Japanese
ing that a compromise will be work-left for China by ain
ed out, as Poland will not fight with- out Russian asalstance.
ters.
"We would like to believe that a non-blank cheque has been given to quuto London showed himself a whe politician, will not transport millions
Observers Reuter.
It is believed that the U.S.S.R. Is It is as yet too early to sum up of men to blood-stained trenches." The question is, "What did Russia relieved of the pressure in the West the Japanese reaction. get in return for a promise-if made and will devple her attention to the comment that Japan, in any cake, -ta refrain from hostilities against Fur East.
has learned a bitter lesson that the Germany."
According to this informant, the spiritual bond of the anti-Comintern Pact has no weight in Hitler's realis- be solved by
tic policy.
may
Many quarters are wondering it Danzig issue Germany granted a promise of non- compromise. assistance to Japan in the event of He was present during the British Japan, they say, will continuo Russo-Japanese hostilities.
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