Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 31, 1939.
Exchange of Notes Paves Way For New Parleys EUROPE SEES HOPE IN HITLER'S INDECISION
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter). In the absence of
authoritative information, political circles to-night are TROUBLED drawing conclusions of guarded hopefulness
There is no doubt that the nature of the British reply to Berlin was communicated to the Opposition leaders, but as the latter have not asked for a recall of Parliament, it can be assumed that they are satisfied with the course being taken by the Government.
In the meantime, in every section, British measures of ensurance are being taken with the greatest expedition and thoroughness. REPLY SENT TO BERLIN
LETTERS
Quo Vadis Lusitania
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-It is believed that the The Editor,
Honpking Telegraph,
TIENTSIN
Further Floods Now Likely
A Look Through The "Telegraph"
50 YEARS AGO
Angust 31, 1880. At a bangurt given last night, tho Tientsin, Aug. 30. Naperor Wiliam, In drinkin tho A Japanese military
Joseph of spokesman tasa; of Emperor Francis zaid that there was the posilbility of
Austria, declared that Germany would hold demily tu her olBance with ANC- another food from the lnterior in the
trin, and that both armies will fight near future. However the waters shoulder to shoulder to maintain beure, are not expected to affect Tientsin | The Emperor of Austrin in reply spoko greatly due to the Japanese break-In most cordial terms of the Emperor ng the dykes in order to deviate William and the good feeling existing
between the two countries, them.
25 YEARS AGO
The Spokesman paid that 6,240 per- sons were affected in the Japanese)
Cabinet had a draft reply before them when they metį sir. The letter "Que Vail: Lui-mengen owing to there being no Colasies annouers that Apin. In Ger-
this morning, and this was prepared after examination of tania" which appeared in your be Herr Hitler's note by experts, which began as soon as it of the 29th it was written as thebetticity, was received.
This examination-continued until 1 o'clock morning, and was resumed for several hours before Cabinet meeting.
this
the.
writer felt, in his sole opinion, that p
Vic
Water is suf unobtainable. there was room lett for comment.said that the average depth of the In more than one opinion, there food the Japan: se Concession was
in plenty of room left for
over ftet. Damage in the Tientsin area is estimated at 65,000,000 yuan,
United Press.
eunion,
The writer seems to be under the illusion that, because my bu te estimation there being only about
The reply to Herr Hitler was despatched this after-dozen Portuese, native of Pertani.
noon.
It is understood that it leaves the door open further negotiation and is such that a further reply Herr Hitler is not unlikely.
for
from
MEDIATION OFFERS
Serious Chalcra Position
Peiping, Aug 30.
August 31, 1914, The Hecretary of State for thu
mun Samed, marromlerest to an, expedi- Honary force, and by the Governor of New Zealand, on Saturday, Kitchener has tended a statement les
The Press Burcum stutes that Lord eribing the British share in the four days battle starting the 3rd in which he says:
During this purlad, the Allien were nccupied in resisting and checking the German advance and withdrawing to new lines of defence.
The battle began at Mona, on Sun day.
The German attori
MA
was stubbornly
In the Colony, there was little nevet – i It is understood that the Jupani so sity what
appeared (1 hima army are considering isolating Ten pressed and repeated, but it was runs ctar utau press notification, Pietin due to cholera enses. Two thou-pletely checked by the British front. Da tuled by the fact that such is hand White Rusinus are arriving a De Monday The Germans mnde vigor-
lat media of information availalde
Peping from Tientsin. It is under- jous efforts, with superior amabers, to Toally beyond despite.
present the nufs withdrawal of the sted that the majority pre without
British forOV und drive it into the The motion on the puri
et the money and facing the prospect
fortress of Maubeuge. This was, frun- Porturas e Comutar Authorities as al being unable to and employinent at trited and the enemy's losses on both dedinte help, as me the similar move. Připing.
days for exceed ours. taken by other contulates focally-a
The Press Burean annotinces to-day SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Meanwhile Marshal Wa Pe-fu¦ that a concentrated operation of sum24 who upon communication from local;
Town attempted LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP).—Although Hitler has not British Authorities as to their line has nerepted tradership of the Siman-cansequence
Relief Comuniston.---Unitedi | ugrausst the Germans off Heligoland. A
strang force of destroyern were sup evneuntion, fully
ported by erulaers and battle cruisesa replied to President Roosevelt's appeals; has ignored the event of posible tung
co-operated the scheme whereby comulates
The Malimarines intercepted and at- Queen Wilhelmina's and King Leopold's joint mediation stud
for their! responsibility
tacki the German destroyern tel cruisers guarding the approaches to the cuart, offer, and also the Pope's appeals, informed British circles charge. It is only to be understood
that this intended evacuation mainly for Wometh and children. believe that such moves by neutral countries de- these women and children to swer the question as to why monstrate categorically that world opinion has definitely mobilised against Hitler.
Therefore, they express the
the cumulativej opinion that
effect of such powerful appeals and two disinterested offers, will possibly weigh with Hitler] when the balance changes for
Generals In
New Cabinet
of
Are
Press.
Germans Are Nervous
Tientsin, Aug. 30. A Japaneru spokesman did not an-1" The action off Heligoland was for- Ger-tunate and fruitful. Destroyers were
left to any fate? If so, the heavier had been subjected to man-heavily engaged with destroyers. All senrebes a British vessels returned in goud order. will be the British load who will handling and similar certainly shoulder the tack in the Britons at the International bridge Two Germum destroyers were sunk and
Larea barrier recently by Japanes. [ many damaged. work of mercy.
To have singinst out the Portuguese as the target in a letter which may be taken in a way derogatory is no show of friendshi
entries.
The first light cruisern egundron Erunk the lining," "The first battle_erni- ser Mouadron sank a cruiser of the in clan, Another disappeared
It is significant that German cor- † Kola
pendents did not oftend the press the its heavily are and sinking. conference. It is also reported that į The British whips Amethyst and Laerten were damaged. British carualties are The point bim terins to be the Germans are very busy convert-
not heavy. All win are dependent on foest enting their valuables into cash.
Some German warehouses are also (ini-b. things to a
Why yel the edge towards the Portuguese ying notes saying that the con- tents are mortgaged to Dutch and Say 1 point out the fact that number of Porttuttere
war or peace, victory or defeat. Japanese Shake-Up unt
two Monarchs
May Aid China
in the services t
Ber
TIN MINT
foreign companies.
The plight of Tientsin
resident
The Briti Fleet near Heligoland soul, three German cruisers and twa destroyers, No British Vessels, were sual.
Buremi states that the The Press
ollicera ennertned ia this skitfully handled operation were Rear-Admirals Beatty, Alcore and Christion; and Com-
enough. they resumed the majority of the was brought into Hongkong Harbour
Great Britain and France have
the Wilhelmina-berpolet, accepted
Ter, but with the full reativation!
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter). that it must be approved by Poland before
any steps can be taken to put |--The Japanese Embassy still hunters, and whosrrvices are was cominlerably improved this after-modores Kayes, Tyrwhitt and Gund it into effect.
has no information relative to tut unly salted in time of Exactly how the
that but have been extended over period. When the water went down, and intend to mediate is so far not clear, the Tokyo press report
ul six or more years. (By the above, British and French Conces lon a sunning that fiergang is willing to General Ahe is only holding the mean these risteyed with the house. However many districts are
tit 1, belevet fint the pace foreign affairs portfolio in the Conante here, and bold Portopiti ithout lights. United Press. marans that either or both are new Japanese Cabinet until Mr. paper). There is no Ecument it prepared to act as a go between with
Shigemitsu can
from th return
fact that, being dependent on Germany and Poland for the negotio- tion and rtti ment of the differences London, though the Japanese jos here everything else is 15 hinge
community believe
Mr.
but
between the two countries.
While welemning uch initialver to a demonstration of subdarity with peare front, British circles are optimistic regarding the outcome on the pounds that they believe that Germany is unlikely to arcept.
that
White Slavers Active
||
Another prize of war, the aw. Frisin,
yesterday afternoon.
5 YEARS AGO
It is revealed that a highly attractive offer has been made to P. J. Perry to turn professional and that it has been definitely turned down,
10 YEARS AGO
August 31, 1929, With wonde modification, the Soviet Gavernment has agreed to the Chlorse Government's propioanl to sign u joint Peput, Aug. 30. 11. Consider the others, their
devinration, kettling the Sint-Rusilpn pre reports stale at put over the Chinese Eastern Rail- prence here is not solely intended Chine e Shigemitsu will become Foreign to inhale Peal an Trom a thousand white slavers are adding to the food | way. Minister.
fret above are level. And, are others refugee problem locally. They said) net duing the sum in Portuguese at stavers app ach destitute girl upon arrival at the railway station The Japanes in London dwell on je kate:? the fact that two general hold key The population of the Portuguese to offer them free rooms. pets in the Ministry.
community
is conservatively
However, later they place thera in estimates at approximately 3,000 They believe that LONDON, Aut. 30, (Henter),-- Mr.
is it easy to ascertain the required use: of prostitution. Two Chine Neville Chamberlain paid another was specully choren to act
accommodation for the cyaruation of were arrested yesterday for seducing two Chinese women, after which they visit to the King at Buckinghara | chann: to the army of the
iwmen and
men and children? What in your
of them to a brothel. Palaer this afternoon.
influences surrounding the Emperor, sugestion would be the rorrect pro-p with whom the Emperor a reputed feature. We are willing to take es- United Press. to syaipathize.
son-provider you know enough to told tech. It is essential that the Con-
Visit To King
France and Poland have been kept fully fully informed of all the develop
ments.
Mr. Arthur Greenwood, deputy Trader of the Opposition, spent the
in comaltations,
Chamberlain and Misters in charge
day
of the defence services.
General Hata
Liberal
A high Japancae authority "Reuter" that the appointment of the two generals was obviously a neces-ledge of requirements in respwet taj
sulate hould have an exact know-i
Food From Japanese
Pepa, Aug. 20
st
vegetables to the
A Japanese spokesman said that sary concession to the Army while the quartering, etc, etc. which usually the Japanese army had sent large war continues, but its believed their accompanies the process of organized quantities It is understood that, at the request principal duty will be to guide mat-acuation should at any time it be American Marines at Tientsin
necessary to do so As after all, August 26, following a request by the of the Labour Party, he is reviewing | Wms to the conclusion of the war is arrerd that it 13 better to be American commander.
gth in relation to the political senior commanders,
by
it
in confidence the country's armed necessity fully recognised all prepared thre
tional
Enments,
and possible interna-
No demand for an immediate recall
of Parliament was made by Opposi- tion leaders during their calls at
not.
British Envoy In Washington
Lord Lothian Presents His Credentials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Presenting his cre-
10 Downing Street to-day, states the new turn in events leading to to appreciate the Portuguese attitude. were short of vegetables "humani- ever
"Reuter's" lobby correspondent.
No Material Change
in political circles it is noted that
the reply to Berlin is not of a nature demanding immediate communication to Parlament, otherwise the Govern- ment itself would have summoned Parliament for to-morrow.
In short, the position appears to have undergone no material change.
MILITARY WON'T TELL
To-day's Manoeuvres A Secret
SOME вестесу
"do
Mr. Y. Y. Yu in his letter stated Asked about the anti-British suadentials to President Roosevelt, If this is accomplished, the Cabinet that to read over the article seems tion, the spokesman shyly admitted Lord Lothian said the British
ex-cach time to convince the reader the that the same amount of vegetables Government intended to Ekely make way for a lexa
more that the aim was not directed had been sent to the British everything in its power to main-
He added that clusively military Government, Japanese circles on the possibility of
There is considerable talk in Sino-towards the Portuguese but towards is the Tientsin area.
the Japanese themselves tain peace", and to make what- the "Omeladom." How any fuil although
political and economic shared."adjustments were necessary to feelings It is rather
boll tariant obvious that peace, though regarding the terms.
achieve that end, both sides appear
to adhere un-letters were written with little fore-Ualted Press.
thought and it is regrettable that such should be published as they in javelled way (to put it mildly) are jan surgestive of insinuations against the Portuguese-with whom the British hold long standing alliance.
yieldingly to their original demands.
Death Squad
Recruits Special Corps To Be
Enrolled In Paris
· Antun E. GOMES.
Editor's Note-Several felters have bren received on this subject, the one published above representing the of opinion. This corres- pendence is now closed,
consensus
Thetis Moving Nearer Beach
were
Peiping Gains
on
President Roosevelt replying, voiced the desire of the United States to, Peping, Aug. 30.
continue a relationship with Britain Japanese geisha grls are pouviutjof mutual cordiality and respect, in from Tientsin. The Japanese are which was one of the corner-stones advertising gay fresh waitresses "here
the "structure of peace is PLEASE Turn To Page 5.
foun
He added: "The principal task of international statesmanship is to effect peaceful and constructive solu- tions of controversies between nations, and thus ouviate the folly of war, The American Government and people have consistently over many years devoted themselves in the search for permanent peace to end the fear of aggression.
C. M. C. AND CURRENCY
eusioma
ne
In this effort, 1 am happy to record, they have always found the Britishi Government and prople pursuing the same enda." ----
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-
SHANGHAI, Aug. 31 (Reuter).- A public notification signed by the An appeal for "volunteers for dentli" to form heroic suicide
Superintendent of Customs says: [squads is published by the paper
"The public is hereby notified that being "Intransigeant" which gives the maintained by the military address to which volunteers may further lifts of the Thetis were suc-tructiona 6Jective on September 1, LONDON; Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Two in accordance with Government ins- authorities
duties
inntil the value of local currency has regarding the
refully carried out hart night, and payments of apply. manoeuvres now being held in j
the acids now three and a customs gold unit netes or customs depreciated to below sixpence, and
cold unit cheques will not be accept then duty collecting rate will Hongkong.
Volunteers would be enrolled belf miles off the coast. The
all customs duties fees will adjusted to meet the difference be would be en- Information on the subjret was de-for six months and
either be paid in Hwa Hsing dollars, tween sixpence and the market rate clined to the "Telegraph" represen-trusted with particularly dangerous
andard dollars.
10 Mirrency. tative who called at military head-missions from which they were un-
NEW YORK. Aug. 30 (Reuter).--| """The customs gold unit will remaini "The exchange rate of the customs quarters this morning.
likely ever to return.
Stockholders of the Oriental Consul unchanged; but no account will be old mit with the Hwa Haing dallar It was stated, however, that there The upptal is directed tapetlali to Mining Commany to-day approved of han of the depreciation of local nga iho ei*ndard dollar, together with would be no firing, as the authorities men wits through disability or age the sale of the company to Japanese currency down to a minimum of six- the exchange rate between the latter were anxious nat lo unduly alarm would be unable to endure the hard- interests, and the transaction will be pence.
That
is to say, the duty two currencies, will be notified daily the public.
[slips of ordinary service.
conrummated; to-morrow.
collecting rate will remain unaffected int the customs offices."
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