OVERNIGHT
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH 'August 24, 1939.
WAR CLOUDS OVER EUROPE:
NEWS PAGE POLISH BORDER "INCIDENT"
Visitor To Singapore
Singapore, Aug, 23.
The Governor General of Indo-China is arriving in Singaporo to-day on a two day visit as the guest of the Governor of the Straits Settlements, Sir Shenton Thomas. Most of the time be spent in inspection of the defences.-Router Bulletin.
Quiet At Border
British Dismantle
Two Bridges
The only development in the border situation yesterday was the cleang to all trafle and pedestrians (exclud- ng military and Police) of the frontier track running from Shatau kok to Nam Kan To, and the main road from the Sheung Shui Customs
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Gate to Nain Kan To,
While all was quiet at Shatoukok, there was much activity on
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CHAMBERLAIN'S
MESSAGE
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HERR HITLER
The mennee of war intensified over Europe yesterday as reactions to Germany's complete reversal of policy towards the Soviet Union continued to come in without any indleation that the non-nggression pact to be concluded between the two Powers might be extended to cover the tense aren over Poland and Western Europe.
A ray of hope is seen in the continuation of meetings between the Anglo-French represeħlatives in Moscow and the Soviet Foreign Commissar though whether this is for forma sake or with the genuine hope of reconelling the anti-aggression bloc with the new political position is not certain.
A new "incident" has occurred on the Polish-German border · where one German is suid to have been shot.
Herr Von Ribbentrop has arrived in Moscow, while the British envoy 10 Berlin has visited Hitler with a message from Mr. Chomberlain.
Germany Not Impressed
vinced that
quarrel.
Berlin, Aug. 23.
defenes
Pact
| this morning. Explosives, pistols and Lammunition were allegedly found in his possession which he was to de-
Herr Von
Takos Massage To Hitter
Sir Nemile Henderson, the British Ambassador who has delivered a message from Mr. Chamberlain to Herr Hitler.
JAPANESE REACTION
Danzig
1
TO PACT
Australian Stand
Semi-formal
Same To-day As It DRESS SHIRTS Was 25 Years Ago
Canberra, Aug. 23.
The Premier, Mr. R. G. Menzies, has made a statement that if Britaini is forced to go to war she will not go alone,
The British Government has be- haved with magnificent restraint, It Is a cardint error for any other country to assume there is any dir- unity among the British people. Australia stands where she stood 25 years ago-United Press.
"Britain will have our fullest co- operation in her magnificent efforts to avold Insanity nod Injustice," declared Mr. Menzies, according to Rinter.
japanese Neutrality
Melbourne, Aug. 29. The Melbourne Herald says, that the possible effect of the German- Soviet part in Japan's interest Australia mny result in releasing more Australian Temircea to akt Iritain.ruler,
Special Force Formed
Canberra, Aug. 23.
that
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in an
It is officially announced! special force of 14,000 men is being recralted from the voluntary military Berlin, Aug. 23.militin for immediate service
to The Japanese Ambassador had a emergency
protect vulneruble half hour's conversation with Here points, pending mobilisation of the von Ribbentrop before the latter's milti-Reuter Special. departure for Morcow last night, on the implications the projected Geehan-Soviet Paet and the future) of the Anti-Comintern Pact. Heuter.
of
A spokesman stated that the ilver on behalf of an allegedly un- resting, but nothing Downing Street communique is in-known person in Bromberg to the Berlin. The British
in scares | terrorist group in Danzig.
inea- An investigation by the on which he call not sures were a purely domestic matter police da under way. Tranz-Ocean.
comment. I Howe However, the Nazis are somewhat Ribbentrop In Moscow of the communique, since the maj- surprised at the straightforwardness
Moscow, Aug. 23. Ribbentrop, German purity
of informed people are con-Foreign Minister, arrived at 1 pm. eliminates He was met by all the German Em- British side at Lo Wu E Nam Knit
Britain and Franer from the Polish by staff, the Italian Ambassador, Samor Rosso, the Chief of the Pro- were The fact that Herr von Ribbentrop tocol, M. Barkov, and the Vice Com-
N.Z. "United And Solid" will probably
Moscow misar for Foreign Affairs-United
Wellington, Aug. 23. until Saturday is interpreted to mean! Press
Whole hearted Support for the that the negotiations might cover a wider Held than non-aggression,-
Living At Embassy
New Zealand Government in all and Moscow, Aug. 23
every action is deemed necessary to After an exchange of greetings.
Russian Position In F.E. meet the crisis: this was pledged by Herr von Ribbentrop and his suite
Mr. Adam Hamilton, leader of the drove to the former Austro-Hun-
Washington, Aug. 23. Opposition, on
on behalf of his party in Harion Embassy, which has been
Government quarters foresee in the House to-day De-placed at their disposal by the Soviet the projected Pact the probability of
The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. Russin emerging as a the predomin-Graser, declared that they hoped ant Power in the Far East. It is bus counsels of peace would prevail, but lieved that the defensive position of “if the hour comes it will find New The United States in the Fist will be Zealand united and solid."——Reuter
Special. markedly improved.
To, where military engineers buy all day dismantling the railway and road bridges connecting British and Chinese territory,
remain
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The action was taken since it was considered that no the Japanese Battled Press. instituted it close blockade of the border, the British had no further
for the bridges, which
Downing Street Activity more of a
of a Habihty that a convenience.
London, Aug 23, The dismantling of the
The Ceminitive of imperial structures also resuced the complications of the patrol problems.
were
The dianailed material from the briklen ha ten piled alongside in reserve for the time when the tail way line and roat is re-opened.
Exodus Across Frontior Rumours were current yesterday that the Japanese had wanted a warn-¦ ing to Chinese who evariated to the British territory that Beir property and and would be sized if they did not return to Chinese territory be fore Sunday.
The rumour was responsible for a fairly considerable exotus across, the frontler, it is reported.
"Incident" Denied Rumours that an incident occurred on the border yesterday in which two soldiers were stated to have been wounded, were flatly denied by the authorities.
All Bridges Mined
It is felt that Russia will be ready
fetur met this morning. There were Government Trans-Ocean.
traher of visitors to 10 Downing Street, including the British Ain-
Spheres Of Influence Pensador designate to the United
Berlin, Aug. 23. Liberal leader. States, Sir Archibald Sinclair,
In addition to the actual signing and thr Private of the German-Soviet Paet of non- Serretary In His Majesty.
aggression in Moscow, the sojourn of the Gernum Foreign Minister to engage in moderate military
WHE in the opinion of the well informed activity in the Far East, but she de National Zeitung, in all likelihood tres to avoll a major European serve to fx the mutual spheres of clash owing to disaffection in the Red interest of the Reich and the Soviet Army-United Press.
ruon.--Trans-Ocean.
The Heilich Ambassador to Frence, who is at prevent on leave, also saw the Prime Minister Retter that,
King Leaves Balmoral
London, Au. 23.
It is officially announced that His Majesty will return to London to- milt from Balmoral and will hold a Privy Council at Buckingham Palace) to-morrow--Reuter.
Japan's Trust Weakened
Louten, Aug. 23.
Paris, Aug. 23.
Henderson in Berlin Informed diplomatie circles believe that Mr. Chamberlain is likely to, send a message to Hitler through Sir Nevile Henderson warning him of the
Japanese Army Comment
Shaighal, Aug. 23. A Japanese Army spokesman, commenting on the Pact, stated that he did not believe it would result in any change of Japan's attitude to- wards Soviet influence in China. He
as it was unavoidable and in a senst.
If Europe is surprised by the an-grave risks of the present course believed that Germany took the step nouncement of the German-Russian United Press. non-aggression part, Jan is as- founded.
Manchester the Guardian,
writes
necessary to carry out Germany's national policy.
ALL SORTS BEE
Listeners Beat Announcers In Radio Competition
An "All Sort:" Bee, similar to one held recently by the B.B.C. in Lan- don, was held in the studio of Z.B.W.. yesterday between Announcers the Hongkong Broadcasting Station, Listeners. The latter won by 29
points to 25.
and
Tongue Twisters, or sobriety tests, were the first part of the programme. The Listeners gained a lead of 10-17. A few of the twisters were:-Six The spokesman believed it most thick thistle sticks; Flesh of freshly unlikely there would be any change fried
flying
Ash; The shuddering in Japan's attitude towards Germany. soldier shrugged his shoulders,
Anglo-
To Be Guessed. Out of eight melo
Both sides failed badly in dies, each side correctly guessed only one each.
nol affeel
Henderson Secing Hitler
Paris, Aug. 23. The Berli correspondent All railway and highway bridges
It is possible that the agreement | Petit Parisien learns
of La from a In the New Territories have been
may prove of little value, and if it source that Sir Nevile Henderson is The Paet will
good mined. Tuunols have been dug into
does not benefit Germany it will not due to meet Hitler at Berchtesgaden. Japanese relations, nor did he believe rucky hillsides along the Tuipo Road, harm Japan, but even if this is true The British Ambassador, who is that it would result in increased
the Japanese Government will find carrying a special message from Mr. Soviet aggression in the Far East it out to put much trust in Ger-Neville Chamberlain, will leave Ber- United Press. man support in future,
lin at 9am. to-day by a special
which could be closed to all traffic al a moment's nollee should it be
come necessary.
I
It
to sacrifice
Moving Into City
is clear think Germany in willing plane provided by the German Gov- British residents in the border re-
ce Japan's Interests In the ernment for Salzburg, and will go Kions, including Fanling, have been Far East if she can do so to her own from there to Obersalzberg by motor advised to move into Kowloon or the
advantage in Europe, With that car.United Press Island as a precautionary measure.
Knowledge the Japanese will certain- The measure,
Only Brief Meeting ly think twice before committing Government themselves to support German am- spokesman stated yesterday, is purely bition on the other side of the world,
Berchtesgaden, Aug. 23. precautionary,
Sir Nevile Henderson, British Am- Golfers Warned
Japan must be regarding Germany (bassador to Berlin, saw Hilter briefly, Notices have been posted in the Britain
in the same Ughi as that in which -United Press. club-houses of the Royal Hongkong Reuter. Golf Club warning golfers that in view of the faint possibility trouble occurring at Fanling, they are advised to bring their clubs in lo Hongkong or to have them sent in.
SHANGHAI SITUATION
IS TENSE
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regarding Hussin
Implications Doubtful
Britons Not Told To Go
Berlin, Aug. 23. British residents here have not yet been instructed to leave.-Reuter.
Public Not Informed
Типся
The Listeners gained another point Irad In Book Characters, in which the names of the author and book for given characters were required.
The last section was on General Knowledge of Hongkong. The maxi- num points for each side was eight. The Announcers scored two and the Listeners three.
Army and Navy Confer
Tokyo, Aug. 23. A complete agreement has been reached between the Army and Navy to maintain a frm and independent atitude in denling with the new European situation arising from the non-uuression Pact between Ger- many and the Soviet Union at a joint, conference of representatives of the the Polish Embassy, also called Du
Roman Michalowsky, Counsellor Fluiting Services to-day, AL
Mr. Haruhiko Nishi, chief of the authoritatively revealed.
European Affairs Department of
WON
of
Chief of the Military Affairs Bureau
Major-General Motoki Machifiri, } the Foreign Offee this morning. of the War Office, entled on Rear- Mr.
Admiral Selbl Inouye, chief of the Naval Affairs Bureau of the Navy Once.
London, Aug. 23. to Poland in face of Germany's star- Calm reiteration of Britain's pledge tling tactical manoeuvrea is featured in Press headlines. At the same time much space is devoted to attempts to assess the exact implication of Herr van Ribbentrop's visit to Mos-communtque issued by the Cubinet from abroad,
cow,
Berlin, Aug. 23. The British Cabinet decision is not welcomed in Germany and the Ger-
Press has not published Mon
American
Eugene Dooman,
d'Affaires, saw Mr. Seijiro , chief of the American Affairs Department of the Foreign
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Exchanging information despatch- Office.
Another emergency conference of the ed by the Army and Navy ollicials
the representatives of Government leaders concerned took after its meeting.
to-day.
understood the War and Navy Ministries dis- place The Times points out that the Soviet has
People in Germany have only been fighting services towards the
the Jupanese that discussion of the new European cussed the attitude signed non-aggression told that Parliament is meeting to
new situation was resumed. pacts with other countries, and adds
following
the Premier Hirnnuma this afternoon that whether one does or does not
morrow, which conveys the idea that European situation there is consternallon in Britain.
conclusion of the Soviet-German received the War Minister. Lieut- neutralise Russian action in the event
General Seishiro Itagaki, when the of German aggression is not yet clear.
Newspapers continue
non-aggression pact-Domei. to publish
latter stated the views of the Army The Daily Telegraph declares that stories of Polish atrocities in their;
authorities on the new European Britain is now forced to it front
pages this morning.Reuter
situation. point Bulletin.
Government circles, meanwhile, Shipping Uninterrupted
the Following the visits to the Foreign categorically denied The way further.
Hamburg, Aug. 23.
Office by the French and Pollsh_Am- that a Cubinet crisis was imminent Press reports that the ships of the
Denying British
morning. ประ and American bassadors
Count in Japan-Domel.
Shanghal, Aug. 23. Informed quarters understood that i the Japanese Army and Navy authori-where she cannot serve, but disserve ties are convinced that they are fully entitled to take all necessary men pence by giving
for the purpose of securing peace and order not only in the area north of Soochow Creek but alro in the districts south of It.
sures
Japanese military authorities st will not contemplate armed accupa- tion of the International Settlement or the French Concession, according to informed circles, but they point out
that it is evident
"factually. milltarily and in common sense" that the foreign settlements are the in- fluence of the Japanese
forces in possession of their environs.
While it
the important the Japanese military forces to male- duty of tain peace and order in the occupled area, Japanese authorities hold that they form the principal factor in the
is
the foreign settlements.
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tint for the sake of Europe as well as newspaper emphasles that it is essen- for the British Empire that Britain should stand firm.-Reuler.
New Frontier Incident
Warsaw, Aug. 23.
German lines were detained at Hom burg and foreign ships forbidden to call the Hamburg port authorities declared to-day that the entire ship- ping in their district, reaching from
Petish
A frontier Incident is reported from Ruxhaven to Hamburg, has remain-
sourcry at Czanstochowa, where it is stated three German ed
completely normal."
roldiers crossed the frontier in searchi
The Hamburg offlee of the United of German deserters.
States Lines stated that their shipping The Pollah guard ordered the Ger- trame at Hamburg was carried out os mans to go back. They refused and sailed on August 22 and the Pres!- per schedule. The liner Washington the Poles Ared. It one German was wounded.-Reuter, August 27. Bookings are excel- is believed that tent Roosevelt is expected to arrive Shortage Of Food
lent and they continue to accept new Danzig, Aug. 23.
ones.
The Hamburg America Line also Is a confirms that their shipping is being
Diplomatic Activity
Tokyo, Aug. 23.
rumours
Habeas Corpus Writ In London Argued
London, Aug. 23.
Resuming his argument in the habras corpus writ application before Justice Cassels, Mr. Terence O'Connor, who is appearing for Lord Hall- fax, handed to the judge very rare copies obtained from the Foreign Offee, of various treatles affecting the relations of Britain and China and argued that Britain had no rights in China beyond those derived from the treaties.
It is reported that there maintenance of peace and order in shortage of food in the city, for which carried out as per schedule and that Counsel declared, that it seemed to
Referring to the international de-
It was only comparatively recently, soll had been subject to such a writ, the plicants, replying,
Sir Walter Monckton, for the op- which is still in
who is alleged to be boycotting the regular trips.--Trans-Ocean.
dealt with Mr. ence agreement operation in the Settlement
entry of foodstuffs to Danzig.
Chine Concession, Japanese military
and
might be an extension of the writ in O'Connor's reference to the The Polish authorities declare that tharities point out that the defence there has been no refusal of supplies
relation to persons, not ordinarily Comralttee's status. forces of various countries
subject to the Crown. Power, and Lord Listowel, he said, is perioh and said that if there is a shortage protect the lives and property of ther of food it is due to the increase of respective nationals in view of the population by the addition of a large
relation to his own subjects, but not prisoners and had the authority of in relation to a person not owing the prisoner themselves to help In fact that the Municipal Council an- thorities are not in a position to cope
number of troops into the Free City.
LORAIN, O.
allegiance to him. -Reuter Bulletta,
the application... Someone had on enjoyable and
No Cam to Record with the situation.
A telegram had been received from free party at the expense of a bedr Counsel concluded that there was Mr. Eastham, American attorney at parlour proprietor here. John Basak no case to record where the writ for Tienlain, stating, "You are authorised Danzig, Aug. 23.
reported that a keg of draft beer, habeas corpus was obtained in rela-by the four prisoners to A Polish
citizen attempting to bottled beer, cigarettes, cigars and on to a foreign subject on foreign them for the habeas corpus and are cross the Danzig frontier was arrested gum: were stolen,
[sail or where a Britisher on foreign generally retained."—Reuter.
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