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No. 13014
五拜禮 號五十月八英港香 FRIDAY, AUGUST
1939. 25,
日一十月七
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MEMO
Remember Dunlop
Fort the tyre with beeth
Our Governments Can Advance Ideals of Christianity Military
Activity
PLEA Increases
ROOSEVELT'S PEACE
TO THE KING OF ITALY Democracy Appeals To Hesitates On Verge of War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Reuter).-President Roosevelt has sent a message to the King of Italy. In it he says:
"Again a crisis in world affairs makes clear the responsibility of the heads of nations for the fate of their own people, and indeed, of humanity itself.
AMERICAN RESIDENTS Pres. Celeveland May
Be Commandeered NO official evacuation orders for American subjects have been received in Hongkong yet, Mr. A. E. Southard, the American
Consul General, informed the "Telegraph" this morning.
Americans residing in Hongkong, however, have. been advised to "take their holidays Bn soon possible,
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"It is my belief, and that of the American people, that Your Majesty and your Government
can greatly influence an outbreak of war.
"We in America find it difficult to visualise the
animosities, which have often created crisis among the nations in Europe, but we accept the fact that these nations have an absolute right to maintain their national independence if they so desire. HISTORY'S LESSON
"If that be a sound doctrine, then it must apply to weaker as well as the stronger nations. ` Acceptance kong ore keeping in touch with of this means peace, because the fear of aggression ends.
The "Telegraph" understands that the the American authorities in Hong-
American ships,
it is probable that the American
If an explosion occurs in Europt, "The alternative, which means efforts by the strong President liner President Cleveland, to dominate the weak, will lead not only to war, but in route to Hongkong from the long future, years of oppression on the part of the Įvictors, and rebellion on the part of the vanquished-so
поту сл
Manila, will be commandeered to evacuate Americans to Manila.
It is interesting to recall that Mr. Southard was one of the American officials responsible for preparing the plans for evacuation of American citizens from Paris in the event of an wincrgency, Should
the
situation in Europe
worgen, Dutch residents in Hongkong will probably be evacuated to Batavia. :
PLEA FOR PEACE
It is understood that it ship is n Emotional Appeal
being held in harbour for this pur- pose.
Large numbers of British women and children have accepted news | paper suggestions that they should)
·
By Pope Pius
VATICAN CITY, Aug. 24
history teaches."
evacuate the Colony, and are leaving (Router).-Speaking firmly, and Your for Manila this evening by the Empress of Japan. The Tandia and Neptuna, en route to Australia, have been completely booked out. Troopship Ettrick
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Dictatorship As Europe
Poland Mobilises As Berlin Report Says Action Imminent
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BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Reuter).—It is suggested in German news agency reports from Warsaw that Polish military action against Danzig is imminent. It is stated in German political circles that the declarations of British statesmen last night made a negative impression.
King Signs Emergency Defence Measure
D.O.R.A. Receives
Royal Assent
|
Holland Orders Mobilisation
BRUSSELS, Aug. 24 (Reuter).-Activity is tak ing place in the German fortifications along the Belgian frontier, according to reports from Eupen.
Lorries of all kinds, especially artillery lorries are Bech con- stantly coming and going at several places.
Rrquisition is reported to be taking place, and reservists, especially those belonging to arllery units are being called up.
Bi movements of troops are re- ported in the neighbourhood Treves. It is added that the regular of
army has been replaced by reser- vists Onl the Gennan-Luxemberg frontier.
Mobilisation Ordered
THE HAGUE, Aug. 24 (Trans- Ocean)-The Netherlands Govern- ment this afternoon ordered partial
The last British women in Berlin have now mobilisation, and orders have been left for Copenhagen.
GERMAN CRUISER FOR DANZIG
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Domei).—It is reported in foreign circles that the German cruiser Schleswig-Holstein will make a formal visit to Danzig on Friday.
Mobilisation Ordered
DANZIG, Aug. 24. (Trans-Chancellery this evening. Ocean),—That Poland has order-
who
arc in Berlin, have been Instructed to ко round to the
War Council Meets
publicly posted throughout the country,
Polish Roserves Called Up WARSAW, Aug. 24 (Router).— Three inore élusses of reservists, aged 26 to 28 have been hurriedly called tip.
Specialists are being called up to the age of 00.
Altogether 800,000 men are believed
to be affected,
Members of the German Embassy staff are packing their bags,
First Clash Reported
BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Reuter).-The
The "War Council" may Inst unlrst serious frontler clash occurred last night, according to the German
ed general mobilisation has been confirmed by the last members of late.
the German minority who The activity at the Wilhelmstrasse Dews ngeney, In the district of Makg-
LONDON, Aug. 24 (Reuter) The House of Commons which
10 the Prime managed to get themselves into had listened Minister's statement in hushed the Free City. attention, and had displayed an under-current of impatience dur- ing the subsequent speeches, us though anxious to proceed with the business, formally gave the Emergency Powers Bill its first ag-reading,
uf
in-
the
ask for
All men up to the age of 42 have been called to the colours.
ncar
covered!
1 tremendous, and German shua, near Hindenberg in Upper Ministers are continually coming Silesia,
Polish guards are alleged to have and going, while the British Em- bassy is busy packing up and sort-crossed into German territory when ing out papers.
German frontier officials, opened fire upon the Poles.
The Poles replied and one man on
pact.
have vital rights.
there was no trace of panie streets.
in the
Full military cars, lorries and toxis are taking reservists to the stations.
In all the cafes, soldiers were seen
In the vicinity of Rebu, troops have been observed feverishly dig
Momentous Conferance SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" the, ging out trenches. Tank trups in and
Jaround Gdynia have been
BERLIN, Aug. 25 (Domei)-Ger- with rooting so as to make them in-many's final decision regarding the having farewell drinks with their girl visible to enemy planes.
Polish situation pre understood to friends, while officers dined with have been taken at the 5-hour con- their relatives in restaurants. ageference between Herr Hiller
Minister Geering and Foreign Minis- ter vun Ribbentrop which began at the Fuehrer's official residence at 7 p..
Літ
Germany and the Soviet are spoken With regard to military measures on the Danzig frontier, it is reported powers in to-night's first comments ench side was seriously wounded.
of as the "two great Eastern European President Roosevelt referred
that woods along the frontler to his suggestion of April 14 for
Streblin have been cut down in order on the signing of the Berlin-Moscow
Britons Evacuating an understanding against
Ito allow a free range for the guns.
The "Angriff" writes that Russia
WARSAW, Aug. 24 (Reuter),--An The wood cut down is being employ- and Germany alone an gression to be followed by dis-
solve the atmosphere of distinct. excitement. cussions to seek relief from the tary, immediately moved this second and trenches,
Sir Samuel Hoare, the Home Secreted for the ennstruction" of dugouts question of their realm in which both prevailed in Warsaw to-night, but burden of armaments, and to reading, recalling that he was one of open the avenues of international the comparatively small number trade, and also discussion on members who remembered the troduction of the Defence of political and territorial problems. Henim Act in August, 1914.
He added: "Were it possible for He regretted that once again.
Government to Home Secretary had Lo Majesty's formulate, proposals for often with deep emotion, His solution of the present crisis along cherished liberties
Polish subjects of military pacifte powers which trenched upon so many
of his fellow resident in Danzig have been called Holiness the Pope addressed a these lines, you are asured of the citizens, but, added Sir Samuel, to-to the colours. pence appeal to the rulers and earnest sympathy of the United day we are faced with such a situa The people to-day.
tion that no alternative is open to me. The troopship Ettrick moved this
The substance of the deliberations He sand that danger was huminent, morning from her Admiralty buoy
"The governments of Italy and the
Powers Essential
24 BERLIN, Aug.
Is shrouded in the strictest secrecy, in mid-harbour to the Kowloon Gout ce was still me.
Nothing United States can to-day advance
| Anti-aircraft guns appeared on the but informed observers understand down whart to facilitate the embuka would be lost with peace,
bu! all those ideals of Christianity
"I came to the House to say that roofs of prominent which
buildings in that German fenders have finally tion of those wives and children of Would be lost with war.
the powers Included in this bill Berlin to-day, and some brand new decided upon drastic steps for an lately seem so often to have been "To-day, when tension seems observed, servicemen who wish to leave the have reat
are not only as essential as in 1914. models were taken through the immediate settlement of the Polish Colony.
pitch that we reached such
but ten times more essential than streets. Though scheduled to leave
fear the
Issues, even by resorting to armed the outbreak of a tremendous
in these days.
Otherwise the city exhibits few force. whirlwind of war, we make to the morrow, the departure of the Ettrick
"In 1914, war was still a slow signs of being on the verge of war. It rulers and the peoples our warmest is indefinite.
is generally believed that the they be not vainly sacrificed again." motion tragedy, but since then the Under cover of a huge prohibited extremely strained atmosphere will appeal to the former that they may
speed with which warlike acts are area for aircraft in lay aside threats and aims and try No Copy For Germany
East Germany, to resolve the present differences by
need creates a danger which, for the perplexities of the problems. That are being perfected. ļu sultable method, namely considered agreements, and to the latter that
first time, contronis this island as a ult of the great development of
Beware These Canards
IF ANY person attempts to sprend rumours through you, ask him for us source of Information
- Kumours of the most fantastic
nature are wildly current in Itong
kong.
States.
"The unheard voices of countless millions of human beings ask that |
Borlin Precautions
(Reuter),
carried out in the world add to the many last-minute troop movements to a showdown in the next few
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Reuter). Mr. Cordeil full stated to-day that they may encourage the peaceful no copy of President Roosevelt's up- Initiative of their government.
peal to the King of Italy was belugaviation. It is with the force of renson, I sent directly to the German Govern-
of and not with that
arins, that ment. justice advances.
Twilight
"There is now a twilight between A Washington offleial is quoted ari Let men understand one another saying that in effect, President Roose-ace and war, and is, perhaps, the again, and stari negotiating. In negotiating with goodwill and respect vel's message asserted the "absolute most dangerous of any period in The Telegraph's telephone lines for reciprocal rights, they realise thot right" of Poland to maintain her in-international affairs, in which it is have been almost continually engaged peaceful negotiations never exclude as anxious readers have telephoned honourable success. for verification.
"In supplicating the strong power-
It should again be emphasised that ful we have with us the whole of all rumours should be treated with humanity which looks for bread and complete Incredulity and disbelief. freedom, rather than for the sword Belleve only what you read in the which kills and destroys."
newspapers.
Some of thin rumours spread around the city to-day were:
Javanese
planes had bombed Sheungshul. This, on the face of it,| is so ridiculous that the only result, as far as this newspaper is concern," cd WAS that reporter's time was wasted on oblaining an official dental
known to be incorreck report
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation had
received an
of
The
dependence if she so desired.
MILITARY TRIBUNAL
Possible German Tactics
Herr Hitler returned to the Chan- cellery from Berchtsgader at 6 pm, Herr while the Foreign Minister, From a well-taformed non-Ger-Jonchim von Ribbentrop, who signed non-aggression the German-Soviet multary source, "Reuter"
Ipact with the Soviet Foreign Com- learns that German faetlen in the missar, M. Molotoff, at Moscow, ar- event of an Invasion of Poland willfrived back here by air at 6.30 p.m.
be the following:
Main concentrations of troops arein East Prustin, where ten or 11 divisions
Decision Mada
are assembled, In- BERLIN, Aug. 24, (Reuter),--Herr cluding the famous First Army Hitler, Herr von Ribbentrop and Corps. It is understood that theac Field-Marshal Hermoun Goering have troops would advance down the been in conference since 7 o'clock eastern bank of the Vistula.
this . and military chlets are:
Two other big concentrations are also
wald
to be Pomerania
Gdrala
formier
Pssential that any British Govern- ment must be armed with emergency: powers. On that account, whilst we still hope that the fatal catastrophe may be averted, It is essential from to-day onwards that we should have
to be present. at. our disposal, powers at the out-
opposite set in the bill. The powers are
The general opinion is that Ger- very wide, drustic, and very
and near Breslau. The many's decision regarding Poland hos very
would march straight been made and is on the point of comprehensive:
across to Danzig, and the second being carried out. "To leave a gap nywhore in a The Military Tribunal will situation of this kind may mean that
The conference was still is progress a northeasterly direction south of Poland.
at 12.30 am, and it was confirmed hold its first publie meeting at your efforts may be frustrated, and
There are, perhaps, 22 22
23 that General Brauchlisch, and Ad- the Council Chamber at 2.30 the country may be faced with German divisions now around the miral Raeder, commanders-In-chic. WHAT has happened to Agues, p.m. on Monday next, it was cannot be exaggerated.
danger, the Importance of which Polish frontiers, and reserve diviof the Army and Navy were attend- fearned officially this morning.
Affother meet will be held on the day following at the same time and place.
Loch Ness Monster
Mystery
the Loch Ness Monster? This is the first summer since
1933 that the Monster has not
been reported.
Thieves Prefer Goat's Milk
SALT LAKE CITY.
Ja
would come up in a
sions are being organised,
"Whilst on the one hand the powers
anding, and undoubtedly other high military officers are also present at asked for are wide, flexible and in-brought up with remarkable fre- the meeting which may turn out to definite, I give the house an under-quency and efficiency. taking that we shall apply them with moderation, tolerance and comm sense.
Hitler's Dash To Berlin
DERLIN, Aug. 24 (Reuter).—Here
"It is of utmost Importance that Hitler to-day dashed back to Berlin the bill should become law to-day from Berchtesgaden to take im- We should not propose, in the course mediate charge of the momentous of a few hours, 'unless the situation events expected in the immediate should become such, worse, issuing future.
urgent cable from London stating Already the tourist season is in that the Danzig issue had been de-full swing and visitors armed with olded peacefully. "No such cable binoculars can dally be seen peering has been received by me," said Sir into the dark depths of Loch Ness. Vandeleur Graybarn, General But neither head, nor horn, nor Manager of the Bank.
The man who ought to know thei
has been observed. German troops have occupled' Dan- nig. First intimation of this rumour Monster's-habits if anyone does is-m was received by the "Telegraph" road-mender who for years has When prowlers stole a gallon can shortly after a.m. Four hours later patrolled the borders of Loch Ness, of goat milk from a cooler on
9
"No; I haven't seen the Monster small farm, Joe Reeves there was
was no confirmation by cable, Japanese troops have withdrawn this year," he said. "Nor last year angry. But when the thieves walk
nor the year before that. ed right into Reeves' pasture, and In a potion to slate that there has "And," been no withdrawal of Japanese "neither has anybody else. For much, so Reeves requested Salt Lake deal with
border is unchanged.
Monster!"
watch on the farm.
his
Wan't so
be the most fateful conference of the year.
Beer Famine In Darwin
great codes of new regulations What Field-Marshal Hermann Goering DARWIN, Northern Australia.
Darwin, isolated .outpost. of we should do buld be to face the was walling to welcome Herr Hitler
crowd Northern Australia where beer costs situation and to bring into forte regu- at the Chancellery. A small Intions mainly of a precautionary cheered as his personal
standard 2
a bottle · owing shillings character.
to high transport chorges, has suffer-. Later Herr von Ribbentrop landeded a bear famine. Gladly the people
the Australian defence forces. It is understood that all of Hiless Promptly these same troops drank Ministers and General Staff chilefs, all the beer in the town,
would affect economic matters, and
In some respects that was run up on the roof. from the border. The "Telegraph” is neither the road-mender sold flatly, milked his goats dry, that was too erhaps a greater part of them would at the Templehof aerodrome and of Darwin - welcomed contingents of troops, and that the situation on the why? I'll tell you: there, isn't any county deputy sheriffs to keep a close Hive 7% Fuch questions no ARP, I drove straight to see Herr Hitler,
House an undertaking that PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
Warsaw Excitement BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Reuter).— British families
packing and PLEASE Turn To Page 12.
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