Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 30, 1939.
OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
Peace Mediation
In
China
Shanghai, Aur. 29.
Britain has entered into talks with China and Japan for the purpose. of bringing about peace negotiations between the two countries, it is reliably reported to-day.
The initiative, it is stated, WRI taken by Britain im- Imediately upon conclusion of the German Soylet Pact.
It is assumed that Japan would be willing to follow the British lead, since she is intend- ing in any case to completely change her polley, and Chlang Kal-shek, too, it is expected. will be prepared to consent to British mediallon in consequence of fears entertained in Chung- king with regard to Mr. Wang Ching-wel's activities, and in particular his plan of forming a new Central Government. — Trana-Ocean.
Poles And Germans Killed
Grave Incidents
Bratislava, Aug. 29. It is ometally announced that Polish officer was shot dead and 150 Polish infantrymen were captured and interned by Hlinka Guards to- day.
to a
The incident occurred near Cadea, in northern Slovakia, when, according a Slovakian communique, the Poles erossed the frontier for the purpose of committing sabotage by destroying the telephone and telegraphy lines.
Dr. Josef Tiso, the Slovakian Pre- mier, has
has announced that, for the protection and independence of Sle- vatel against the Polish Threat." German troops will henceforth guard Slovakian territory."
It is reported that Bfty German tri-motored bomberg flew over Bru- tislava In the direction Vienna to- vinyllnited Press.
Bomb Explosion
Warsaw, Aug. 20.
PREMIER'S
SPEECH
STATESMANLIKE
TO THE COMMONS
Britain's Position Made Perfectly Clear
Mr.
Chamberlain told the House of Commons yesterday afternoon that though he could not disclose the text of the German Note to Britain or the reply drafted by the Cabinet and sent back to Germany with Sir Nevile Henderson, he was able to state that the situation had not changed since the House Jast met when had been warned that war was immineni.
Berlin believes that matters are now rapidly approaching n devision.
It is stated b. Britain that there is still hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute and the message delivered by Sir Nevile Henderson to Herr Hitler enables Germany to make an honourable retrent,
JAPANESE
CABINET SWORN IN
wd return to Japan, Embassy
London's importance in the
London, Aug. 29, Japanese official circles in London say that they are still without news should as soon as possible move to with regard to Mr. Shigemitsu be- their way stations before the, out-coming Foreign Minister. Although break of war."
they evidently think that Mr. Shige- mitsu is a hot favourite, they point The Prime Minister went on to out that Mr. Satoli is actually in Inform the House that The local Tukyo
whereas it must take Mr. Authorities on the shortest noller Shigemitsu several weeks to wind up could put plons into operation for the evacuation of school children and while mothers with young children, ex-future of Juganese policy might make pectant mothers and the blind from it desirable to keep him here as he certain congested areas.
I universally recognised as one of able Japanese diplomats, Arrangements have been made to the most call out the A.R.P. at the shortest Who is no personally popular In
Landon. deciphered he only saw the whole of notier. The key posts are manned.
Japanese opinio is MANOMA The Prime Minister was greeted by it on Saturday morning.
1 Padmmary steps have been taken that Japan will reinais neutral in low; and loud cheers when he enter- Mr. Chamberlişin Was. however, el the Hote of Commons to give an able to indicate in full the terms of
to prepare the hospitals for recep-jany Europeum war.
Meanwhile Mr. Shigemitsu is in atruunt of the developments in the some of the main points with which toon of venalties. These are in some
spetaners the general state of the constant communication with Tokyo, situation since the
they deal.
readiness.
His advice is an important factor in August 25,
Japanese foreign Chrisi de bid there had been upon 11 Majesty's Government his
1:1 now under direm- title elange since then, the ratas wish for an Anglo-German under making up their minds, but having policy which the, as
I said then, is not yet standing of a complete and lasting made up their minds they do not sion-Reuter.
lity let go. (Cheers). The gu LES, I can say the danger of character."
Now Minister Arrives "On the other hami he left us instill will hope and still will work is still undecided. of peace o at has yet in any way receded.
"In these circumstances it might doubt of the view regarding the
Tokyo, Aug. 29. We will abate (Cher settlement of the the pre perhaps veem unecessary.
Vire-Admiral Zengo Yoshida, Here to meet again
the Comi-
London, Aug. 29.
adjournment ouiller 1996 ConerThelf to Impress - are said to be slow in training the new
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How The Nations Are Preparing
--United Press.
ing is prohibited throughout India.- Renter.
First Line Troops
Ainsterdam, Aug. 29. It is estimated that Holland has now 850,000 Best line soldiers under arm, Her food and coat supplies fave been
conflict. assured even for a lengthy
answer to Hitler's Note was handed plain that our obligations to Poland ch adding that Poland will not which has played an important role word "Censored" in heavy black type belligerents will think of involvin
stated more
rest
their upon
not
the
the number of
Reuter.
which had been fixed, but in Urnes)
have also frequently ox- the which we have laid down hined Fleet, who is slated us the the fog a phe Loud cheers punctual Navy Minister in the new Cabinet. Was right pressed their desire like this we have felt
returned here from Osiku by train the House should be kept informed ralisation of such an Anglo-Germanied the te, mination of fire speech
derstanding, and it continuousfy as far as possible, and co
M.. Chumberlain's tone throughout this morning. He immediately pro- cumstances
revded to the offleir residence of infot med, of 11 developments of the tally take the portunity of dis- Mas quietly firm and assured. In
take itantion as they place.
foten einenstuners it might be aesthe Navy Minister and was rerelved This
continue
the to be the cussing with Germany will
several
The Germans are now digging almost
Yonni, the bryant. The by Admiral Milsumaso principle which will
Kulde
us in any festes, settlement of which have to solidity of the House was again outgoing Novy Minister. Domei.
trenches and laying barbed wire Paris, Aug. 29. Bd place in any permanent autovesje pow-fat by the speeches of the]
along the Dutch frontier, leaving further meetings of this
Airplane nets, ns used in London, The Prime Minister desojment. (Cheers).
Cappmation,
which were installed here last even-only a few roads open-United Press. urge the Press again to exercise the
The Prime Minister only spoke for
Tokyo. Au. 29.
Confident Of Noutrality utmost restraint (Cheers) at a time
isteen minutes.
General Nobuyuki Abe, the Pre-, were pulled down at daybreak,
The Hague, Aug. 29. bas renched mier Desimale, when it Is quite possible that a few
"If despite our efforts a condict thoughtiers words in a paper, per-
understanding with senior statesmen Censorship Takes Effect Aggression Must Cease
breaks out. Holland will maintain has not of particular importance, differences between
Paris, Aug, 20. und the authorities of the fighting
strict neutrality with all her forces might wreck the whole efforts being foland can be handled. (Cheers), and may aggression must cease now," de-discontinue the Five-Minister
"In moet emphatic words I wish services regarding his intention to The Royal Action Francais ap- and all her means," declared Queen made by the Government to obtain the nature of the proposals
Con-peared to-dng with the lower half of Wilhelmina in a broadcast, which eared Mr. Arthur Greenwood umidference satisfactory solution."
or Inner Cabinet system the front page blank, with only the "Iain confident that none of the The Prime
Minister said, "Our final might be made, for we have made it
have to follow to the rive in formulating important policies in in the centre-United Press,
น
Holland in a war," she said. "Ho Teams into formal state by the agres nations who were to him last night. There will be no ment signed on August 25, and will
the victims of the two preceding Cabinets under
Motorists Warned
land does not feel threatened from "Our
is aggressors. Immediate publication.
spirit We have be
be carried
any side. Mobilization is only on led out. (Che
(Cheurs).
Prince Kenoye and Baron Hiranuma. It is deepened.
Parls, Aug. 20. We hope weakened. it plain our obligations
view to With The Government has
the holocaust Will
perfecting be
The Prefect of Poller ins warned initial precaution justified by the Poland will be carried out. (Loud
and than once
publicly that thend pray
exceptional circunstane."-Reuter, Reservists Mobilised Cherrs). We are awaiting Hitler's Gerinan-I'ulish differences should be avoided, but if not, the responsibility Junity of the Cabinet, the new Pre-Imoterista that they must drive at an;
bevill
extremely reduced speed because of shoulders.inter will confine reply, and on the nature of it le
Batavia, Aug. 20. pable of solution by peaceful means. There will be no war unless Iftler Cabinet Ministers to about eight, in-the darkened elty lights, as air raid whether further time should steanwhile the first prerequisite for wills il." pends
formed quarters, point out.-Domei, precautions. Stringent restrictiona A number of 'army and navy re be given to an exploration of the
any chance of useful discussion
have been placed on motor lights.servists in the Dutch East Indies Sworn In To-day and for the operation of takin situation
diminution of tension on
sides un both
Sir Archibald Sinclair sald, "We
have been called up and other pre- many forers working for peace. of the
Tokyo, Aug. 29. border.
"Consequently
the cannot gu from one crisis to another.
Telephones Abroad cautionary measures taken in order "Meanwhile none of us has any
Cabinet Government hope German and This must be stopped. At this mo- The roster of the new
Paris, Aug. 20.
to ensure neutrality in the event of doubt as to where our duty lies.
Polish Governmenta will du their ment the Government should have ended by General Nobuyuki Abe "There is no difference in opinion utmost to prevent a recurrence of in- the solid support
Decrees have been passed prohibit war. Wednesday Parliament and will be completed
The
The visit planned by two Austra- ' French language must be used for lian cruisers has been, postponed. rd reports and other dangerous ac-
The last word rests with Hitler," made in the necessary negotiations.
Reuter. Flis
Majesty's Government |
In that event General Abe will Interna! caits which are subject to
Recruits-Not Wanting. hope if an equitable settle- Lord Halifax made a similar state- immediately submit the tentative iis military censorship.
Code telegrams are prohibited. A Could be ment to that of Mr. Chamberlain into the Throne for Imperial approval. police visn is necessary for a tele-
Ottawa, Aug. 20, differences ment of the
The authorities have created mill- lasug Still Undecided
reached by free negotiation this might the House of Lords and Parliament It is believed that the investiture
tary zunes in the strategic waterwaye adjourned Vintit Tuesday of the new Cabinet will take place gram abroad.-Reuter,
and harbours and brought troops "The issue of peace or war is still in turn lead to a wider view which was
Frontier Evacuation in the Imperial Palace in the pre-
prevent sabotage. utg. undecided, we will abate no jot in might accrue to the losting benefit of Reuter, It is officially stated that in the our resolution to hold fast to the Europe and the world,
Opposition's Opinion sence of the Emperor on Wednesday last 48 hours 14 shooting incidents tines we laid down for ourselves.
The first call for volunteers and afternoon,
The evacuation of the civilian active militia brought 10,000 recrulta, were reported from the Polish border,
population of three departments, the the encampments appearing overnight The Prime Minister sald Sir Nevile that we are awailing Herr Hitler's "The door is still ojar for negolia- According to the latest negotia-Haur Rhin, while German milltary men crossed Henderson arrived from Berlin
Bas Rhin and Moselle, the frontier 30 times.
Saturday night and we understood nature of that reply depends whether wood, deputy leader of the Opposi- will include Premier General Notient of the Connell of Ministers, Informed
quarters indicate that
M. German troops along the fronter are
from him that in Beriln it was not further time can be given for ex-tion, in a brief speech in the House buyuki Abe, who will concurrently Chautemps, who is responsible for concentrated in
considered necessary that he return pleration of the situation and opera-lof Commons.
assume the Foreign Portfolio, Home the administration of Alsace and three
Sir Archibald Sinclair, strongest along
groups, the the same day, but Hiller was very tion of the many forces working for
Liberal Minister Naoshi Ohara, former Jus- the Upper Silesian anxious that we frontier, the weakest opposite Pome munications.
study his com- peace.
leader, also in a brief speech, said, tice Minister in the Okada Cabinet Lorraine. The evacuation will com-
mence immediately ranja, and the third in East Prusain
Mr. Chamberlain paid a tribute to "We cannot go on from one Septem-in 1034; Finance Minister Kazuo out as rapidly as possible. along the Soviel frontlers-United "Accordingly the whole of Satur-the calm attitude of the British peo- ber to another expecting these crises." Ooki, president of the National Plan- The Prefect of Strasbourg hos re- Press.
day and Sunday morning was devote which drew
ning Council; War Minister General quested the inhabitants of that city Polish Denial Of Ill-Treatment
Shunroku Hata, Chief Alde-de-Comp ed to a very careful and exhaustive fouse He continued, "It seems
refrain from lighing lamps dint me there are two reasODS for and thorough consideration of the
to the Throne; Navy Minister Vice-signs outside the buildings and also Warsaw, Aug. 20. German document and the reply we doubt where our duty lies, (Cheers), attitude. Firstly, none of us has any Poland has offelally protested to proposed to send.
Comman-to dim all lights inside the houses Germany against allcgallons of -
there is no difference of opinion treatment of the German minority in
"Sir Nevile Henderson flew back among us, no weakening
of deter- Poland.
yesterday with this reply and handed mination. Secondly, our confidence it to Herr Her last night."
that we are ready for any eventually." Mr. Chamberlain said he
would have been glad to disclose the fullest Preparations For War information in regard to the contents
Seven persons were killed when a
on
lime bomb exploded in a trunk left among us, and no weakening of our ridents, the circulation of exaggerat- all peace-loving people in Britain.morning as smooth progress is being in all telephone calls abroad.
in a cloak room of the railway stn- tion ut Tarnow.
determination. (Cheers).
"We are ready for any eventuality"
Two Germans, who had allegedly † (Cheers). coine from the Danzig border, were arrested,~Reuter,
Many Incidents
Warsaw, Aug. 30.
"At this moment the position is
London, Aug. 29.
Paris, Aug. 29.
on reply to our communication. On the tlons," declared Mr. Arthur Green, tions, members of the new Cabinet has been ordered by the Vice-Prestas the recruits were put on active":
cheers from the-United Press.
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and be carried
or
Admiral Zengo Combined Fleet: so ny to prevent their being visible
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Number Of Incidents
Danzig. Aug. 29. Several incidents have occurred in
OUR LADY'S HALL
Minister
from outside.-Trans-Ocean. University Residence Chief Procurator
Basle Harbour Dead An official spokesman declared that
Court at Nagoya; Education Minister Formally Opened
Basle, Aug. 29. so long as these accusations appear-
Kakichi Kawarada, former
Shipping on the Rhine from Basle ed in the German Press, Poland re-
Minister in the Hayashi Cabinet in to Strassbourg has practically ceased.
Minister of plied by showing that there was no
Fulfilling a long uerd of the Uni-i 10 and concurrently Minister of have entered Basle harbour.-Trans- of Commerce and In-Since yesterday morning no vessels, truth in every instance in which
The Prime Minister then detalled versity of Hongkong, and providingg of the two communications bul Germans were alleged to have been
Members would understand that in the preparations already made. Ile accommodation for some twenty-five Agriculture and Forestry, Vice-Ad-Ocean- ill-treated, but when Hitler
a situation of such extreme delicacy, said the air defence is in a state of women undergraduates. Our Lady's miral Takuo Godoh, former Railway pro- claims these accusation in his answer
and when the issues were so grave instant readiness and the whole of Hall, a new residential hostel, pro- Minister in the Hayashi Cabinet In to M. Daladier's letter
and hang precariously in the balance, the fighting Beet is ready at vided by the Sisters by His Excel, Ryutaro Nagno, former Communica- the Free City. This morning lorries and his
in
of St. Paul de 1937; Communications Minister it was not in the public interests to moment's notice to Luke other announcements, then the Polish
war Chartres, was Goverment mus
must
these protest against publish
confidential com-dispositions. (Cheers).
lency the Governor, Chancellor of tions Minister in the Konoye Cabinet.carrying Nazi Troopers were fired on wilful information and stories which munications or comment on them in, Mr. Chamberlain spoke of the de- the University, at Po Shan Road yes-
by the non-Nazi minority, while n have no foundation whatsoever.
detail at this stage.
fence preparations And said he tarday. Situated on a high level All Parties Co-operato
bomb was thrown near the old town Hitler is using them in order to in-
recognised that measures in connec above the University, the new hos- The portfolio of Railways will be hall by non-Nazis, fluence public opinion and Poland
tion with
requisitioning must impose tel has a very Ane site overlooking concurrently assumed by Mr. Ryu- Two Polish Customs officers were some Inconvenience, but he was con- the harbour.
taro Nagal, Communications Minis- arrested by the Danzig authorities is false. ing to give a verbatim description of erally recognise the nation's needs attended by Capt. S. H. Butty Smith, leader of the Seiyukai Porty, the
He referred to necounts purport-fident the people here would gen- Sir Geoffry and Lady Northcute Affairs will be Mr. Kiroku Oguchi, Bulletin.
ter, while the Minister of Overseas on churges of espionage.-Reuter the British communication to Hitler, must now be paramount, and he and said such an secount could only commented, amid cheers, "We have were received by the Right Hev. leader be an invention from beginning to not had to begin here by
Mgr. Valtortu and the Rev. Mather second largest political Issuing
Warsaw, Aug. 29. end, (Cheers). It is unfortunate that ration cards."
Saint Xavier. Provincial of the Japan.
M. Chodacki has strongly protested journalists should take such respon-
Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres. Mr. Naoshi Ohara, Home Minister, against the requisitioning of two sibilities on themselves, affecting not
He then turned to the state of the Over fifty people were present, in-will concurrently ussume the port-trains by the Danzig Senate. One
train loaded with iron defence preparations and sald the cluding Professors and Hostel War- follo of Public Welfare. only themselves
the in- but perhaps the habitants of all countries. He pre- air defences have been deployed and dens of the University.
Vice-Admiral Zengo Yoshida, travelling from Danzig to Poland and fixed bis account of the events of the the R.A.F, have been brought up to are manned. Regular squadrons of
Commander-in-Chief of the Com-the other was taking cool to Gydnia The Mother thanked His Excel- past few days with the statement,
bined who returned here from from Puland.
Fleet,
this morning, called on Poland shows no apprehension At I m. to-day the Fuchrer was "Of course there has been no change war strength by the addition of the lency for consenting to perform the Osakit
ceremony, and fighter opening
presented Generul Nobuyuki Abe, still consulting with his closest col-in the policy of the Government." necessary reservists. Th
Premier regarding the Soviet, following the reconnaissance
him with the key to the main door. and general laborators, including Field Marshal (Cheers).
Intter's head- Soviet-German Pact. It is under- nuxiliaries have been called up and
Before declaring the hostel open.se, st Hermann Goering, and Herr yon
must reiterate that every single - stance of ill-treatment Router Bulletin.
Hitler Will Reply Soon
Berlin, Aug, 29.
No Change Of Policy
and
The
the
party in
Protest To Danzig
ore
Was
are ready. The Balloon ng is Mother for the facilities thus pro- Ribbentrop regarding the reply Ger- of Sir Nevile Henderson's Interview in posillon, The observer corps arevided for the women undergraduates/ Ned, consented to become the the Polish border withdrew to the
Reply By Telephone
London, Aug. 20. It is understood that Sir Nevile Henderson is not likely to fly back with Hitler's reply.
It is most likely that the reply will be communleated to London by cable or telephone-Reuter.
former last at the posts and the whole warning
bably be handed to Sir Nevile Henderson in the course of to-day- Reuter.
long need, he said.
Minister.
Tada,
has!
many will make to the British note with Hitler from the
interior some time ago-Reuter. Lieut-General Kayao The German reply will probably Friday evening, but as it had to be system is ready night and day to be of the University. It had fullled a
Harbours Desarted be submitted in writing to the British
The hostel former Vice-Chief of the Army
Danzig, Aug. 29. brought Ambassador this moming.—Trans-
into Instant operation. would prove his greatest value in the General Staff, who is now assuming The Polish port of Gdynia Cheers. Ocean.
on the Con-stopped publishing harbour reports, collegiate sense it would impart to an important position The const defences are ready and
tinent, was previously mentioned as All Hallon ships left Gdynia nd manned,
residents. and
arrangements have
the War
new
The latest Minister.
Danzig yesterday Trans-Ocean: been made for the protection by the Miss Josephine Chon presented negotiations were understood, how- Prompt Reply Predicted National Defence
Service Suspended Companies of Lady Northcote with a basket of
ever, to have resulted in the nomina- London, Aug. 20.
| Militia and Territorials of a very flowers.
tion of General Shunroku Hata_wao
Rome, Aug. 20. Reports from Berlin that Hitler's large number
the initiative was formerly
service between Mgr. Valtorta sald
The telephone reply to the British communication whose safety is essential to a national for the hostel came from His Excel mander of the Japanes
of important points
the Supreme Com- may be received in time for Parla-war effort.
Exped-Italy and France was suspended last lency. The Sisters of St. Paul de
evening, initiative having been taken ment to hear the details from Mr. Chumberlain, lend strength to a re-
Navy Is Ready
Chartres hnd for 90 years devoted tionary Force to Central China. themselves to the education of girls on Mr. Chulchi Machida, the Pre-
General Abe this afternoon called by France-Trans-Ocean.
Indian Prohibitions port in circulation in some political "The Navy was in an advanced in Hongkong, and it was #great
Simin, Aug. 20. quarters
that Mr. Chamberlain's state of preparedness when the pro-pleasure to them to be able to consident of the Minseito Forty, the
An ordinance issued on Saturday message to Hitler contained what is sent crisis arose. The whole fighting tribute to the welfare of the women largest political party in Japan, ask- regarded as a most helpful sugges- Aleet is ready at a moment's notice undergraduates of the University of ing for his co-operation i forming a restricting the entry, residence and tion.
new Cabinet. to take up their war diapositions. Hongkong, and to help them in the
departure of foreigners, Official quarters maintain secrecy (Cheers). There have been a consider pursuit of their studies in the Uni- Similar requests made by the Pre-applicable to-day in the areas under in the after-the Central Administration residen- regarding the details aa disclosure able number of movements of units versity.
mler Designate later might spoil a good chance of a peace of the armed forces both at home His Excellency them
Chikuho Nakajima, cles and tribal areas. formally noon to Mr.
and Mr. Flying la prohibited in the neigh ful solution. The same circles, how- and overseas and these movements opened the main door, and the hos- leader of the Seiyuka), ever, insist there is nothing in thajare part of
pre-arranged plantel was inspected before partaking Pusanisuke Kubara, nominal Prebourhood of the defended ports, of
PLEASE Turn To Page 5. nature of a climbdown—United Press, provided so that the number of units ten.
Bombay, and Madras, and night_fy-l.
Reply Not Yet Ready
Berlla, Aug. 29. Hitler's reply was still under con- sideration after noon. The expecta- tion is that it will not be handed over until after Mr. Chamberlain's statement this, afternoon-Reuter.
Written Reply Likely
Parts, Aug. 29. German circles believe that written reply from Hiller will pro-
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