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WAR OF NERVES: POLISH THREAT IN LATEST MOVE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Japanese Warlords'
LONDON, Aug. 22 (UP).--The announce- ment that Germany and Soviet Russia have agreed to negotiate a Non-Aggression Pact
Statement threatens Great Britain
and France with their
Shooting Affair On gravest diplomatic de- Jessfield Road feat since the Great
#t
War,
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Political observers here SHANGHAI, Aug. 23
agree that Herr Hitler is (Domei)."With view to
near his greatest, victory in removing the evil Causes in future," Japanese Army and Europe's "war of nerves." Navy authorities in Shanghai | The implications are still last night issued a joint state-obscure.
M
ment regarding the Jessfield It is generally agreed, how- Road incident.
jever, that the German-Soviet
Tie statement says that the Japan-pact threatens to smash the ese Army and Navy authorities are carefully built-up Anglo-French
ravely concerned at the incident, Peace bloc.
If which Chinese puppet police were ¦ killed by a Municipal Council police į officer on August 19.
ed.
Poland's Integrity Poland's integrity is also threaten-
The incident, which occurred on a public road in disregard of previous warnings given by Japanese military and naval authorities, is nttributable to the fact that the British authorities, who exercise influence in the Muni- cipal Council, are still unable to recognise the actual conditions pre-in Berlin reports that the Germon vailing on the spot," the statement proceeds.
It is believed In London that Hitler may seize the opportunity afforded by the new triumpli lo move against Danzig and the Polish Corridor within a few days. The "United Press" Correspondent
military macblue has now the highest peak
reached
cak of nilitary pre-
"I must be pointed out that now paredness and cl
Meanwhile, M.
that the environs of Shanghai are.
astutely
the Russins undoubtedly In making
ter with used the
Anglo-Soviet negotiations in Moscow as a fever.
opinion
under Japanese occupation and the dictator, has Chiang Kai-shek regime has become achieved a big victory. a provincial regime, the Settlement his terms authorities should effect full Co- operation with the Japanese.
The powers of the Chungking Despite the denouement, observers Government in the Settlement should in London express The
that cease to exist and should be exercised Britain and France cau still conclude by the Japanese authorities and the a pact with the Soviet, provided they renime supported by the Japanese." accept the Russian terms.
S.M.C. Statement
Britain's Hositation? SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, Aug. 23 (Central) NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (Domei) .---- The Shanghai Municipal Council Informed political eireles understand declares in a statement that there is that Moscow greet to the Non- 110 justification for the threat by
Aggression Pact with Germany only Jamme ratepapyers to payment of rates on the grounds that after it was unable to forge a on-
conditional military allianer the Council is providing susten-
Britain and France. ance expenses for the "Lone Dat- tation"
as the Chinese government: has pledged itself as responsible for the sustenance of the internees.
suspend
On
Japan's Position SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON. Aug. 22 (UP)-It is
The Council recalls that in 1937 believed here that the conclusion of had written to the consular corps toļa Rusia-German pon-aggression part sek approval for the internment of will make Japan's adherence to the the "Lone Battalion, which wa Axis military alliance impossible, readily #iven in a reply. The Jupunere Consul-General had never: rafeed any opposition.
Tension Still Provails
Poland's Resistance
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
NEW YORK, Aug, 22 (Domei).--| The Washington Correspondent of the
New York Times," quoting CHUNGKING, Aug. 23 (Central); State Department circles, states that Gravity still prevails in Shanghal the announcement of an Impending as a result of the shooting between Russo-German Non-Aggression Pact police of the International Settlement has taken the Capitol by surprise. and the bogus Greater Shanghai The bambshell thrown by Ger- Municipal Government, states
Shanghal dispatch.
mony
states.
the
Entente
Worried
Budapest
YUGO-SLAVI
ITALY
Britain Calls Up Further Reserves
Storm
PARLIAMENT TO Signal
BE
RECALLED
OBLIGATIONS TO
THE POLES
RUMANIA
Bucharest
TERRANEAN SEA.
Yugo Slavia and Bulgaria (shaded in the map) have decided that "a policy of independence and neutrality is best suited to their interests," Yugo - Slavia's partners in the Balkan En- tente Rumania, Greece and Turkey are wondering whether this decision forc- shadows Yugo-Slavia's do- parture from the Entente.
Floods In Tientsin: Propaganda In Peiping
PEIPING, Aug. 22
LONDON, Aug. 22 (Reuter).-It is officially announced that the Cabinet has decided that any German-Soviet non-aggression pact would in no way affect their obligations to Poland.
Parliament will meet on Thursday when both Houses will pass through all its stages the Emergency Powers Defence Bill so as to place Government in a position to take any necessary measures without delay, should they be required by the situation.
Precautionary measures are being taken. These include the calling up of certain personnel of the navy, army and air force, and of Air Raid Precautions and civil defence.
1
Arrangements are also being made to deal with the export from this country of essential! materials and commodities.
Government consider that nothing the German-Polisi diffulties would justify the use of force in- volving a European war, and there are no questions in Europe that are not capable of a peaceful solution if i confidence can be restored.
iri
Meet Force With Force Government are, as they always
to
have been, ready creating such conditions but if in
EXODUS FROM HONGKONG
RIVER-BOATS en route to Canton and Macao yesterday wero full capacity ships.
Over 1,300 passengers word taken to Canton by the Fat-
than while, it is stated, appre- ximately an
equal number were taken to Macao by other river boats.
Rumours
Word current
among Chineso along the Hongkong border aroa yoster- day that the Japanese had issued warning to Chinese who evacuated to the British territory that their property and land would be soixed if
they did not roturn to Chinese
territory before Sunday.
The rumour was responsible for a fairly considerable exodus is across the frontlar, it reported.
German Jubilation At Moscow Pact Reports
on
BERLIN, Aug. 22 (Trans- Ocean).-Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop will leave Tuesday afternoon by air! assist in for Moscow, according to spite of all their efforts others in the newspaper "Angriff," sist on the use of force, they are but information concerning prepared and determined to resist It to the uimost.
Diplomatic Actvity
the Foreign Minister's plans
is not yet available in official
(Reuter). Though there LONDON, Aug. 22 (Reuter)quarters.
-
prior to the Cabinet meeting.
ent Under Secretary of the Foreign
#
90-
This afternoon's papera com- has, State Department circles
was much delay, the train There was considerable diplomatic believe. completely altered
service
between Tientsin activity in Whitehall during the day, ment at length on the reported non-aggression pact, recalling Besides telling Fu Siao-en, the
in Europe. situation puppet Mayor, to lodge a strong pro
The Correspondent states that of and Peiping was maintained Lord Halifax, the Foreign Minister, the historical friendship of Ger- est with the Shanghai Munciipal
to-day, two trains arriving saw Sir Alexander Cadogan, Perman-many and Russia. Council over the incident, the Japan cat circles regard the matter in a
serious light,
jubilant The papers also adopt ese are alleged to have Instructed "As a direct effect of the new puct. hours late and crowded omce, and then saw the Prime Minis newspapers under their control to the balance of power in Europe has with retugees including 600 iter at Downing Street, where they tone over what is regarded as a great intensify propaganda against Great been considerably modified," the Cor-
were joined by Sir Robert Vansitiart, stroke of diplomatic manoeuvring at Britain and the existence of foreign respondent
the expense of Britain and her Japanese from their Conces- diplomatie adviser, There is increased possibility that'sion in Tientsin, which is concessions in China,
The German Charge d'Affaires called encirclement policy.
One paper says that it is not sur- The Shanghai Municipal Council is Polish resistance will collapse, and
at the Forel Omre and, maintaining a calm atitude toward the Democratic front is certainly reported to have been affect-ales in the evening. the Japanese prised at the turn of events. British policy directed against Germany's the situation.
ed more than the other Ambassador visited Lord Halifax. Lebensraum (living space) made it;
Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Deputy imperative for Uie Reich Govern- Concessions by the floods,
and realistically Leader of the Opposition, after inter-
new possibilities of Travellers report that the viewing the Foreign Secretary, made ment to carefully
a statement to the Press and said they consider the Germany of the Danzig and Polish Japanese are striving to main-wore taking a very grave view of the murin atorce of power, Acc
tain the blockade of the British International situation and considered ment with Moscow was inevitable In Concession and sentries are being it the duty of all eliizens to remain culm and steadfast in their purpose
OSLO POWERS' CONFERENCE Switzerland Invited To Attend Talks STOCKHOLM, *Aug. `22`(Reu- ter). Before he left for Brussels to attend the Oslo Powera còn- ference, Mr. Richard Sandler, Swedish Foreign Minister, to- day emphasised that the inter-1 national situation was clearly? serious.
Mr. Sandler indicated that
weakened.
politica!
circles
In
Informed Washington agree that the Russe German pact will contribute materi- ally towards a forelble settlement by
corridor issues.
called
If Britain Goes posted at all barriers in rowing to withstand any further acts of
To War
Monetary Agreemont Will Be Continued
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON, Aug.
22
or motor-boats by reason of aggression, as that was the only way which the blockade has now to maintain peace in Europe. become a maritime ́affair.
Military Missions May
Bo Recalled British Buildings Pickoted
(Reuter). The New turns in
PARIS, Aug. 22 the anti-British movement are the use of Felping's Cabinet met in the afternoon to con-
sider the international situation. famous buildings for propaganda,
The famous Temple of Heaven and less anti-British posters etc. Its grounds are plastered with count
view of the encirclement policy.
·
UFS
HERR VON PAPEN
BERLIN, Aug. 22 (Trans- Ocean).-Herr Franz von Papon, German Ambassador to Turkey, was received at Berchtesgaden on Monday by the Fuchrer,
Reports are circulating that Horr von Papen was responsible for the negotis- tions between Germany and Russia,
The "Evening Star," says a Lon-; don message, comments on the new pact and observes that the agree ment may possibly strengthen Germany's resolve to crush Poland, but it could pot weaken the deter- mination of Britain and France to resist any attempt to destroy Pollab when the new pact is signed, Japan
might be forced to seek new friends and attempt to regain the friendship of Britain and the United States "which would be inimical with China's position.".
liberties.
Chinese Opinion
War not
Hoisted
NUMBER ONE typhoon signal was hoisted in Hongkong at six o'clock this morning.
The signal gave warning that a typhoon, of unknown intensity, had entered an area which might affect the Colony.
The approximate centre of the disturbance is longitude 114 east, Intitude 20 north. This about 120 miles south-weat Hongkong.
is of
The typhoon is moving west- wards or west-north-west.
LATEST
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Railwaymen
To Strike August 26
British Union's Decision LONDON, Aug. 22 (Reuter).-The Executive Committee of the Associat- ed Society of Locomotive, Engineers and Firemen, have decided to withdraw all labour on four of the main line group railways on and from midnight of Au- gust 26..
and
the - National
The Society. Union of Railwaymen are claiming minimum pay of 50s, a work ngainat
According to several Ministers, the
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Cabinet is to decide whether or not
CHUNGKING, Aug. 22 (UP)
Also, Japanese diplomats might be the recent increase of the minimum, to the (UP). A high authority to-day
to recall the French military mission Chinese circles here view the Ger- in Moscow amond &
man-Soviet non-aggression pact with able to obtain this friendship with 456, beyond which, the railway. co basis of the Brussels discussions indicated that the tripartite
misgivings, although they are reluc- the assistance of Mr. Chamberlain and panies maintain, resources do not The Sino-British Theatre has also
Henderson Remains » would be the general interest of the monetary
would agreement
tant to comment until the terms of Senator Key Pittman, who recently allow them to go..
between sald that friendship LONDON, Aug. 23. (Reuter)—It Is the agreement have been revealed. n result of picket
the
N.U.R. Won't Strika ....... participating countries in the main- tenance of peace; their wish to make probably continue to be effective been closed as
Official quarters, which are gener-United States and Japan accosted all earned in official circles that Sir activities; the pickets
The National Union of Hallwaymen- themselves independent of the power-if France and England were in- chinese and surrested that they Nevile Henderson, British Ambassa- ally well informed on the internal impossible if Japan recognised the
dor to Germany, is not proceeding to situation, have jubilantly greeted the United States interests and position delegates to the conference decided ful groups-in-Europe, and the necesvolved in war.
He emphaalsed that if the British should not enter, while others up Salzburg as arranged. aity, in a time of tension, to adopt
the final wedge in the Far East,
On the other hand, if the German-to call & strike at present and Owing to the international situation,
completely Isolating Japan from the a reserved and moderate atitude. and French went to war, they would braided the management for showing
ja), 10%), spinim una to A national Impose a strict exchange control
"The Little Princess" with Shirley Sir Nevile will remain in Berlin but other powers, but they liave tempered Soviet pact Is signed, it might be the decided to re-submit their clain for Invitation To Swiss which would necessitate revision of Temple, which was objected to be- may go to Salzburg later in the week. this view with the realisation that it terpreted as an indications that Russia tribusel.
cause of its pro-British angle,
may drive Japan, back into the arms intends to tell the world that her Though the Society has only 16,- BRUSSELS, Aug. 22 (Reuter) the agreement's uperating mechan-
All Leave Cancelled
of the democracies, notably Britain intentions are primarily in the Far 000 morbers against the Union's East rather than in Europe and, 366,000, they are the kay-man and Though she is not a member of the lam.
THE HAGUE, Aug. 23 (Reuter) and the United States. Orio Powers, Switzerland has been The continuation of the agreement day by plckels, adenyouring to
socure Information of · the ́, Arm's | The Government has cancelled They sold that with the anti-therefore, "China might reasonably action by them would practically invited to attend the conference of would facilitate British and French
Comintern alliance virtually dead
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