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三拜禮 號十三月八英港香 WEDNESDAY,
AUGUST
30,
1939.日六十月七
Poland Protests at Concentration On South Border Dutch Queen GERMAN TROOPS POUR Offers To INTO 66
"FREE" SLOVAKIA Mediate
·
1,000 Tanks Warsaw Fear Concentrate Of Sudden At Frontier
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Offensive
PARIS, Aug. 29, (UP).-The French Official Radio has announced the receipt of a report from Warsaw, stating that German troops are mobilised at three points on the Polish frontier in readi- · ness to attack through the valleys lead- ing into Poland.
The report also alleges further encroach- ments on Poland's railway rights.
up.
Trains from Danzig to Poland are being held
NO. ENCOURAGEMENT
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Aug. 29 (UP)—It has been authorita- tively stated that Hitler's conversation with Sir Nevile Henderson in Berlin failed to produce any, encourage- ment for a peaceful solution.
Authoritative sources said the Fuchrer renewed his assurance of German. friendship towards Great Britain but even more emphatically re-emphasised his claims on Poland.
Mobilisation Near Poland Is Reported
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REACTIONS TO
PREMIER'S SPEECH
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One responsible diplomatic authority said that APPLAUDED
Hitler, for the first time, officially made clear his demand
for the return of Upper Silesia in addition to Danzig and Axis Now Knows That the Polish Corridor.
GERMAN MOBILISATION
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, 29 (UP)—The "Daily Telegraph's" cor- respondent at Warsaw asserts on reliable authority that ten German mobile divisions and nearly one thousand tanks are now concentrated on the Polish frontier near Macrischostrau.
Military Occupation
Of Slovak Territory
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH”
guarantees
Pulish Treaty against Indirect attack
Britain Means Business
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (Reuter).The resolute tone of air. Chamberlain's speech has produced unmistakable satis- faction in offlċini quarters here. President Roosevelt has de- layed his departure to Hyde
it is regarded as unlikely that he
Park while the crisis lasts, but
Soviet Jolt For Hitler Won't Ratify Pact At Once
MOSCOW, Aug. (Reuter).The Soviet Parliament will not ratify the German pact this month.
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 29 (UP).—It is under- stood that Queen. Wilhelmina of Holland and King Leopold of Belgium have offered their good. offices for a five power peace conference.
It is understood that France has already expressed her willingness to accept. It is also understood that King Leopold suggested the offer, {
Diplomatic representatives in Crisis London welcomed Queen Wil-
helmina's and King Leopold's Latest offer of mediation but expressed doubt whether Herr Hitler, after ignoring President Roosevelt's react 29 appeal, will
favourably to the Dutch and
Belgium initiative.
any more
France And Britain Accepts PARIS, AIR. 21} (Reuter)--The effer to use their good offices with a view to solving the crisis has been
made by Queen Wilhelmina of the
Russian Threat To Germany
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Aug, 29 (UP), -Russian circles described It is understood that be also made the postponement of the
It is believed in competent circles that the delay 15
Netherlands and King Leopold of the Belgiums, according to Havas, which ratification is adds Out the Belgian Prime Minister regards deliberate attempt to re-summoned the French Ambassador Just night and informed him of the strain Hitler until a peaceful offer." settlement of the Danzig issue is worked out.
Competent circles, quoted by Tess, the official news agency, assert that in view of the
PLEASE To Turn Page 7,
"GOD BLESS YOU" CROWD SHOUTS TO PREMIER
LONDON, Aug. 29 (Trans-Ocean). — Mr. Neville Chamberlain loft Downing Street shortly after 5.30 p.m. for* Buckingham Palace to report to the King on the latest developments in the international situation.
As Mr. Chamborlain appeared in the doorway of his residence he was greeted with a burst of cheering, and cries of "God bless you were heard.
"
His audience with the King lasted for 20 minutes. Following the ratuṛn of the Promier to Downing Street, he received Viscount Halifax and Sir Alexander Cadogan.
Returning to the Foreign Office, Viscount Halifax was visited by Mr. Anthony Eden. Lord Halifax was enthusiasti- cally cheered by crowds whenever he appeared.
JAPANESE MR. HIRST will make a further international ON BORDER
move while negotiations tinue between London Burlin.
Rome Anxiety ROME. Aug. 20
con-
and
(Reuter),~~
Withdrawal Reports Are Denied
KILLED
Shocking Tragedy In N. Territories
here to-day said that the direct threat to her security, as might signor Gayda says that "the British morning that the. Japanese, for from the Dam.
German military occupation of Slovakia represented a German act of aggression against the vital interests of Poland.
vecur
attempts
"K Germany duminate a neighbour of Poland.
German,
the offer
British, to the Italian and Polish governments, ratification of the Russo- The French Government is under- German non-aggression pact
stood to be ready to reply favourably.
Later it was announced that the as a threat to scrap the pact British and French governments had if Germany attacks Poland.
Informed the Belgian
Governinent
that they accepted Its offer of good offices to solve the crisis.
Ambassadors Meet
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, Aug. 29, (UP). The French Ambassador, M. Coulondre, visited the British Ambassador, Sirt Nevile Henderson, at the Britis!t Embassy at 8.30 p.m. The conversa- Hons lasted 15 minutes.
Ambassador Returning SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ AMSTERDAN, Aug. 20, (UP).—M. Paul Naggiar, the French Ambassador to Moscow, arrived here by airplane this afternoon enroute to Paris,
He was welcomed by the French Minister to The Hague. He refused to make any comments regarding the European situation.
Envoy Secs Ciano
It is suggested that if Ger- many committed an act of aggression in the immediate future, the Supreme Soviet may vote against ratification of the trenty, which would then cease
exist.
Parliament To Meet SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP)-Herr Hitler's reply to the British pro- posals was received in London at 11 p.m.
It was decoded immediately and was studied by Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax.
Lord Halifax confirmed that there will be n full session of Parliament to-day
After remaining an hour and forty the Prime Minister, minutes with Lord Halifax hurried across the street to the Foreign Office, after which the ROME, Aug. 20, (Reuter). The lights were extinguished in No. 10 British Ambassador, Sir Percy Lor- Downing Street. aine saw Count Clano to-day and had i Lord Halifax with the Under
an hour's talk with him.
A Berlin report says that Herr Hitler received the Italian Ambar- sador this evening.
France Accepts SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
dis-
PARIS, Aug. 20 (UP)--An official source has confirmed the report that France has decided to accept the Anxiety about the issue of war or
joint offices of Queen Wilhelmina and peace remained unchanged after Mr. THE "TELEGRAPH" learns MR. W. W. HIRST, Manager King Leopold in an endeavour to Chamberlain's pseech,
It was noted with alarm that Mr. from official sources that reports of the Steam Laundry Company mediate in the German-Polish
pute. Chamberlain showed no signs of pro-that have been current lately of and well-known sportsman, was
The offer was addressed to France, Poland posing concessions on the part of Japanese withdrawals from the killed about 10 o'clock last night England, Germany, Italy and Poland, WARSAW, 29 (UP)-An country and provides that Britain will from his statement that negotiations treated with the utmost reserve. driving fell over
by another Poland, but some hope is derived Hongkong frontier should be when the car which he was proposing that the King and Queen official communique issued eld Poland if Poland resists, an inare still proceeding.
an embank- act as joint mediators on any basis Writing in the "Glornale d'Italia," There is deflolte evidence this ment in Shing Mun Road near agreeable to the five Powers. It is understood that French Ambas- the sador, M. Bargeton, received instruc- reply tends above
indicate withdrawing from the frontler, have Mr. Hirst was alone and it is be-fons to inform King Leopold off Poland Protests.
methods of procedure rather than to extended their operations.
lieved the accident occurred when he France's acceptance of the mediation deal with substantial points for a It is admitied that the number of was trying to turn about. The car offer. Neither Belgium nor Holland SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" solution of the cont
conflict,
This is allopanese troops in Numtau are much turned several somersaults before have any engagements with any of BRATISLAVA, Aug. 29 (UP)—is held that there
that can be said so far. Evidently it less than they were three or four days reaching the bottom.
the dve Powers, since both have an The Stovallan Premier, Dr. Tiso,
can still exist ago, but there is no evidence what-
An Indian constable heard of the to-day issued a proclamation ordering meagre and difficult.
morging for discussion.
PLEASE Turn To Pago 4. however, ever that they have embarked upon accident and Immediately rushed to the Slovak nuthorities to supply the
transports. Jany
the scene but found Mr. Hirst al- German troops in Slovakin with all Italy is taking a prominent part with these troops left Namtau for opera-
"The diplomatic action in which On the contrary, it is believed that ready dead. necessary provisions, horses, wagons her usual clarity and resolute purpose tions in the hinterland.
Keon Sportsman officially
About 50 years of age, Mr. Hirst morning that the Japanese have now was a keen sportsman and was a life extended their operations along the member of the Kowloon Cricket Club, Now the man in the street, who entire Mirs Bay foreshore area, so which he joined in 1919, He WOR for months was told that Britain that the blockade of the Hongkong one of the principal members
who and France would never fight for frontier is now complete..
assisted in the building of the new Poland, realises that he was mis- The number of Japanese troops
Clubhouse. taken, and that the danger of war along the Hongkong frontier is bo must really be faced. Articles appeared in the afternoon during the past few days.
lieved to have substantially increased, PLEASE Turn To Page 7.
The measure is considered a threat to Polish security.
Three more classes
servists
of
re-and petrol, were called to the colours to-day.
He has also ordered the trial by German milltary Courts under Cer- The Polish Government is described tive of nationality, threatening the man milltary law of anyone, irrespec- as being disturbed by the German occupation of Slovakia.
safety of German troops in Slovakia. "Common Enemy" WARSAW, Aug. 20 (Reuter), Palund has protested to Slovakia
The Polish Foreign Minister to-day summoned the Slovak envoy and lodged a protest against the admis- slon of German troops to Slovakia.
A spokesman of the Foreign office, said the Slovakian alluation
aggravating."
Was
The Polish Government had been Informed that German mobilisation was complete and that the troops in Slovakia were ready to march Into Poland.
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Secretary and Sir Horace Wilson left the Foreign Office at 2.30 am.
A slattment was issued by the Foreign Office saying: "A reply to the communication made by Sir Nevile Henderson to Herr Hitler on August 28 was received late last night and is ther statement will be issued now." now under consideration. No fur-
Neutrality Assured BERLIN, Aug. 29 (Reuter).-Herr Weizsucker, Secretary of State, as- sured the Ministers of Denmark and Lithuania to-day that Germany would PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
A
LATEST
European Boy Falls To Death
Was Flying Kite From Roof of Homa
NINE-YEAR-OLD. European child named Richard Hill as killed by a fall from the roof of his home at 34, Hillwood Rood shortly after 10. o'clock this morning.
According to a report to the police, the young boy was flying a kite” from the roof of the building.
He took a great interest in lawn bowls, and only last Saturday scored a Very good win while skipping, a
The 1,962-ton steamship Mao gust of wind pulling him off the roof,
Ether as the result of 'a strong' rink in the Third Division.
Formerly of the Royal Engineers, Lee, owned by the Ching Kee or through overbalancing, he crashed the late Mr. Hirst was a member of Steam Navigation Company, and to the pavement below, sustaining in- the Royal Engineers Old Comrades registered in Hongkong, has juries from which he expired whilst Association.
Mr. Hirst, was prominent in local been requisitioned by the Hong-on his way to the Kowloon Hospital
by ambulance. SHANGHAI, Aug. 29, (UP),—The Masonic circles.
Past kong Naval Authorities for war The funeral of the child, who was American Church Committee has Master of Cathay Lodge, E. C. In service, it was announced this the son of a R.S.M. in the Army, will Appropriated $100,090, and the which he was Master in 1934-35, and morning by the naval, spokes-pass the Monument at 5 o'clock this threatening situation on the Slovak ISTANBUL, Aug. 29 (Reuter)-A "complete understanding" $75,000, for the reller of North China ant Director of Ceremonies in the
| American Red Crow has appropriated was also a Past District Grand Assist- man. froniler and incessant pressure on has resulted from talks on defensive plans which the Turkish military food refugees.
Grand District Lodge.
The Mao Lee is now lying alongside the other frontiers.
mission had in London and Paris, declared. General Orbay, leader of Messages reaching the International The late Mr. Hirst is survived by the North Wall of the Naval Dock- The Polish Government, there-the mission on his return to Ankara."-
Famine Relief Committed here, in-his widow and daughter, both of Fard. fare was... ) Compelled'. to tako im- 'portant military masauros,
It is reported that Mr. Rustuaras, the Turkish Ambassador to dicated that between 4,000 and 6,000 whom sre.st present in England. A are in dire son, Mr. W. H, G. Hirst, is cleris to persons near Tichtin
*the Chief Justice in Hongkong.
He asserted that Poland faces a
WITH ISTANBUL
It is noteworthy that the Anglo- London is returning to London to-night.
need.
afternoon.
It is not known to what particular service she will be put in the event of an outbreak-of war.
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