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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 30, 1939.
"TELEGRAPH" SPECIAL MESSAGES ON THE EUROPEAN CRISIS
TWO RULERS OFFER TO MEDIATE IN EUROPE
AMSTERDAM, Aug. 29 (UP-It is under- stood that Queen Wil- helmina of Holland and King Leopold of Bel- gium have offered their good offices for a five power peace conference.
It is understood that France has already express- ed her willingness to accept. It is also understood that King Leopold suggested the offer.
Diplomatic representatives in London welcomed Queen Wil- helmina's and King Leopold's offer of mediation but expressed doubt whether Herr Hitler, after Ignoring President Roosevelt's appeal, will react any more favourably to the Dutch and Belgium initiative.
Franco And Britain Accepts PARIS, Aug. 20(Reuter).—The i offer to use their good offices with n view to solving the crisis has been made by Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands and King Leopold of the Belgians, according to Haras, which adds that the Belgian Prime Minister summoned the French Ambassador last night and informed him of the offer.
It is understood that be afro made the offer to the British, German, Italian and Polish government.
The French Government is under- stood to be ready to reply favourably. Later it was announced that the British and French governments had informed the Belgian Government that they accepted its offer of good! oflees to solve the crisis.
QUEEN WILHELMINA
Nevile Henderson, at the British Embassy al 8.30 p.m. The conversa- tions lasted 15 minutes.
Ambassador Returning SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" AMSTERDAN, Aug. 29, (UP)-M. Paul Neggiar, 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.
Imotor magnate, in an Interview at Sudbury (Massachucasetts), declared that he believed all war threats in Europe to be bluff, because in reality; nobody would dare to go to war.
Mr. Ford added that Mr. Chamber- lain was a good Prime Minister.
King's Message To Lebrun
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
PARIS, Aug. 29 (Reuter),-King George, in a telegram of goodwill to AL Lebrun on his 08th birthday says: "At a time when a grave crisis, is upsetting European affairs, the com plete understanding which has united
"GOD BLESS YOU” CROWD SHOUTS TO PREMIER
LONDON, Aug. 29 (Trans-Ocean). Mr. Nevillo Chamberlain left 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. Chamberlain appeared in the doorway of his residence he was greeted with a burst of cheering, and crien of "God bless you" were heard.
His audience with the King lasted for 20 minutes. Following the return of the Premier 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 choored by crowds whenever he appeared.
our two countries, gives me hope RED CROSS SOCIETY AIDS
that their Joint ciforts will be crown-
ed with success."
M. Lebrun in reply said: "I share the hope to see the closely joined action of our two countries for peace end happily."
Peace Hope Renewed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
BERLIN, Aox. 20 (UP).The British Ambassador, Sir Nevile Hen- derson remained with Herr Hitler for about 25 minutes until the Fuehrer,
proposals.
delivered his reply to the Brush Immediately after Sir Nevile had departed Hitler received the Italian Ambassador in the presence of the German Foreign Minister,
While it is emphasised here that Germany's inilitary machine 19 reared for instant action, there is
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Gesture, Declares Chief
MANILA, Aug. 28.-THE services now being ex- tended by the Philippine Red Cross on account of the present critical situation should not be considered in any sense as charity, it was stressed yesterday by Charles H. Forster, manager of the Philippine Red Cross.
He gave out a statement that, Brian, Maurice Appleman and G. A. the local Red Cross is happy to Main
a general belief that the hour when be able to extend its facilities to Mrs. Frances E. Hobbs, in charge
of the consultation and service sec
tion, conferred with the members of her department, Mrs. S. G. Oftedal, Mrs. J. George and Miss Sadie Liv- ingstone.
Houses For Evacuees
All ultimatum might have been de ilvered with the best psychological number of British families effect has passed.
who came to Manila yesterday Thus many responsible Nazis be- morning on the Empress of lieve that hope for negotiations is Japan for a short stay, states the not yet shaitered,
"Manila Bulletin." He explain- This belief is based on the follow-
ed that the Red Cross here is a ing
although' part of the great international HOME, AR. 20, (Reuter)-Them in his speech, showed clearly Red Cross family and is doing
his desire to negotiate.
what the British Red Cross British Ambassador, Sir Percy Lor-
The probability that Hitler, left aine saw Count Ciano to-day and had
with no further chance for diplomatic would be prepared to do in a Goodier. an hour's talk with him.
action, would have stated his view- British port under similar cir- point in a brief forceful form,
Envoy Sces Ciano
Ambassadors Meet SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERLIN, Aug. 29, (UP). The French Ambassador, M. Coulendre, visited the British Ambassador, Sirsador this evening.
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France Accepts
BPECIAL TO THE "TÉLEGRAPH" PARIS, Aug 29 (UP).—An official source has confirmed the report that France bas dircided to accept the Joint others of Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold in an endeavour to mediate in the German-Polish Alis pute.
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The offer was addressed to France, England, Germany, Italy and Poland, proposing that the King and Queen act as joint mediators on any basla agreeable to the five Powers. It is understood that the French Ambas- sader, M. Dargelon, received Instruc-
to inform King Leopold France's acceptance of the mediation after. Neither Belgium nor Hotland have any engagements with any of the five Powers, since both have an- nounced their neutrality; and, a
both have received Is- surances that France and Germany will respect their integrity, indepen- dence and neutrality.
thai
It is ometally announced France has formally accepted the after of mediation made by Queen Wilhelmina and King Leopold. It is also learned that Great Britain s also making formal acceptance.
No War, Says Ford
-Mr. Chamberlain,
3. The belief that there is an
|cumstances,
Through the services that have increasing inclination for negotia heen organized along well established tions in London, Home, Paris and plans to old civilians and non-com- Berlin.
batants in time of war or threat of war, the Philippine Red Cross Is. prepared to:
Assist
in finding housing accom- modations suitable to meet the quirements at families coming to a strange city.
4. The viewpoint that the increas- Ing desire to negotiate would leave the ultimate decision to Poland, since London and Paris would not bring any pressure on Warsaw.
2. Assist in relieving confusion in
eldent tonlisembarkation such as the
State Visit Cancelled SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
handling of baggage and transporta AMSTERDAM, Aug 29 (UP).—tion, especially when a mother arrives The Queen's annual State visit to with small children. Amsterdata, planned for September 12 to 10, has been cancelled.
ments
Miss
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Mrs. Bayard Stewart, in charge of the housing section, with a corps of volunteers, has compiled a consider- able number of available houses and
Assisting rooma.
her are
D. Bopp, Mesdames Mirlam
John Thomas
Carlson,
The Bendel and Howard Hang
section rellerates its request housing that people having furnished apart- and rooms for rent, notify the Red Cross in writing or call in person instead of calling by telephone.
Miss Irene M. Abelgas, assistant director of nursing, has niertical attention and hospitalization section, together with
a corps of Red Cross nurses. Miss Abelgas has com- munteated with the various hospitals private in the city and compiled a list of the these rooms available in hospitals and also the number of beds in the charity wards.
of the
The Red Cross has set up a section of communication and a section of Keep the Red Cross headquarters | transportation for the conventence of
steamers 50 open upon arrival of
China refugeea who may be in need
these services.
The Queen's Birthday, August 31, that families can come to these head-of will not, as usual, be recognised as a quarters to rest and to take advantage bank holiday.
of Red Cross facilities. Princess Juliana bas given 10,000 4. llave trained nurses on hand to guilders to the fund for the recren- tion of mobilized troops. The Prince Consort Prince Bernhardt, has been added to the General Staff at The Hague us the Queen's Adjutant.
Poland May Accept SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” LONDON, Aug. 29 (UP)-It is reliably reported that Great Britain has accepted King Leopold's offer of mediation.
A report from Warsaw says that there is no official comment on the subject, although it is believed that NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (Trans-Poland will follow Great Britain's Ocen). Mr. Henry Ford, the fame lead.
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5. Extend facilities in commun!- family caling with members of the left behind and to relieve any we ries lucident to a sudden departure from their homes.
6. Extend the facilities of the Red Crom whenever possible in dealing with other problems incident to de- parture or confusion from areas that seem for a time to be threatened.
the
Y. M. C. A. Co-operation E. S. Turner, general secretary of the national committee of YM.C.A. in the Philippines, offered the Red Cross the full co-operation of the personnel and facilities of the Y.M.C.A. A number of individuals including doctors and nurses have called at Red Cross headquarters and signified their desire to aid. The organized sections will be augmented by additional
lon demands,
volunteers if the silun-
Through the courtes of the collec- for of customs, it is possible for Red Cross workers to go out in a launch to meet each incoming ship that may have passengers from Chinese eltles who may be in need of assistance.
European Boy Falls To Death
Opon Invitation To All Until the situation eases the Red Cross headquarters will be kept open from 8 am to 8 pm. and personnel will be present to answer all in quiries and to serve in every way possible. Mr Forster said the Red Cross earnestly hopes that all friends of the Red Cross will feel free to take advantage of these facilities and that visiting Britons from Hongkong and will inform relatives, friends newspapers in the British colony child named Richard Hill was killed about the Red Cross' attitude,
by a fall from the roof of his home at Philippine Red Cross headquarters 34, Hillwood Road shortly after 10 announced the list of personnel and o'clock this
morning.
to a volunteers assigned to work in the
A
Was Flying Kite From Roof of Home
NINE-YEAR-OLD European
According a report to the police nelministrative set-up on the Asiatic the young boy was flying a kite from
tration of evacuees from
the mainland. The main floor of Red Cross building at the corner of Isane Peral and General Luna streets has been divided into offices and equipped to handic Incoming residents from China.
of the
Either as the result of a strong gust of wind pulling him off the roof, or through overbalancing, he crashed to the pavement below, sustaining in- juries from which he expired whilst on his way to the Kowloon Hospital by ambulance.
The reception and registration sec- tion is in charge of Mrs. Charles H.
The funeral of the child, who was Forster, assisted by the following ladies who have volunteered to meet the son of a R.S.M. In the Army, will and register incoming passengers: pass the Monument at 5 o'clock this Mesdames Will R.. Babcock, A. I.afternoon.
MR. HIRST KILLED IN SHOCKING CAR CRASH
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MR. W. W. HIRST, Manager one of the principal members who of the Steam Laundry Company assisted in the building of the new and well-known sportsman, was
Ho look a great interest in lawn killed about 10 o'clock last night bowls, and only last Saturday scored when the car which he was a very good win while skipping a driving fell over an embank rink in the Third Division. ment in Shing Mun Road near the Dam.
Formerly of the Royal Engineere, the late Mr. Hirst was a member of the Royal Engineers Old Comrades' Association,
Mr. Hirst was nione and it is be- lieved the accident occurred when he Mr. Hirst was prominent in local He was u Past was trying to turn about. The car Masonic circles. turned several Somersaults before Master of Cathay Lodge. E C., in which he was Master in 1934-35, and reaching the bottom.
An Indian constable heard of the was also a Past District Grand Assist- accident and Immediately rushed to ant Director of Ceremonies in the
Grand
District Lodge., the feene but found Mr. Hirst al-The late Mr. Hirst is survived by his widow and daughter, both of whom are at present in England. A son, Mr. W. H. G. Hirst, is clerk to the Chief Justice, in Hongkong,
ready dead, con
Keen Sportsman
About 50 years of age, Mr. Hirst was a keni sporisman and was a life member of the Kowloon Cricket Club, which he joined in 1918. He was
The funeral will pass the Monu- ment at 5 p.m. to-day.
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