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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
POLAND ORDERS
MOBILISATION
(Continued from Page 1.)
means of transport judged necessary to assure military transport by the Minister of War.
Commercial transport until further orders, will be totally or partially suspended according to the Ministry's needs. This applies equally to passengers and goods.
It was later stated that the requisi- tioning of the railways can come into effect ut any time it julged necessary, before publication of the decree.
Poles Arrested
WARSAW, Aug. 30 (Reuler).-The Polish teltgraphle agency alleges that two Polish delegates have been arrested by the Gestapo following their talks in Danzig with delegates of the Danzig Senate regarding the. supply of Polish foodstuffs to Danzig, and the re-opening of passenger traffic between Tczew and Dunzig.
It is stated that the talks were suggested by the Danzig Senate, and held in n friendly atmosphere, but when the Poles left the conference buliding, they were promptly arrest ed.
August 31, 1939.
FINANCIAL PEACE HOPE DIMMED ROUND-UP
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Financial markets to-day felt the tension of European events abt more while some conwuodity markels responded to the reduction. of sup- ulles resulting from purchases for preparedness, says "United
Press."
Wheat dominated the general com- modity news. Canada confirmed that Britain has purchased 5,000.000 bushes of Canadian wheat.
Reports also persisted that Britain
the Is negotiating for Argentine wheut.
American wheat markets rose.
BY HITLER'S LATEST NOTE
(Continued from Page 1.). portant conferener with the German Foreign Minister wideh lasted until 12.40 o'clock this morning.
Hitler's Monaga LONDON, Aug. 20, (UP)—It has that Hitler's been reliably stated message firstly reaffirms Germany's friendship with Britain; secondly, re- peats bis Intention of incorporating Danily and the Corridor in the Reich; thirdly, expresses his willingness to accept Britain's offer of their good offfeen with Poland; and fourthly, hopes
It will be possible for Poland Sterling Firmer
to send a plenipotentiary to Berlin Exchange to negotiate on a basis equal with the On the London Stock
the Reich. under closed higher Blocks
Oficial sources say there is nothing leadership of Government Bonds.
the message to be interpreted as Sterilu; closed al 4.3014 against the
n ultimatum, dollar.
On the Parts Bourse profit taking reduced prices in orderly trading.
|
The impression that there was a 4-hour time limit arose from written message which tier handed to Sir Nevile Henderson, but it is understood that Hitler agreed to British Am- walve this when the bassador drew his attention to the point.
One official source his denied that Hitler proposed an economie agree- ment with Poland although other sources said that such was part of
Substantial Gains LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuler).- cheerful day all groups of After the London Stock Exchange showed substantial final gains apart from Factorics Mined
Kaffes, which reacted sharply on nu- South African Government's decision to appropel the message. WARSAW, Aug. 30, (Trans-Ocean)nouncement of the
reeds from gold dealings The Polish military authorities
all proceeds have mined all important industrial
1507- an ounce.
The bullion market interprets the plants in East Prussia and Upper Silesia, and have planted dynamite
speculation in gold mining shares lion Silesin to which the Fuchrer charges that in case of invasion deeds.on as application of a brake to by the Germans, they can be destroy-arising from the high price of goid. ed rather than abandoned to German hands.
Wall Street was firm.
Although the message mentioned Danzig and the Corridor it did not
in his conversation with Sir Neville
Henderson on Monday. It is understood that the message was written in a friendly reasoning is more than ever convinced of the tone giving the impression tant alter justlee of his alms.
The Stock Exchange announced to- Special dynamite squads have al-day that when, in the eve of var. the Government starts evacuation of Teady been assigned to duty and ure ready to set off charges the moment London, it will be physically
possible for members and staffs to In these circums- the signal is given.
ofllees get to their Faceries included are the famous tances the house will remain closed mitrogen plant in Chorzowz and Up-for the nicessary few days until n per Silesian electrical works, which date to be announced later, after supply most of East Upper Silesia vacuation has been completed, when with light and power. The electrical it is hoped, in accordance with Gov-Nevile Henderson colled at the Ger plant at Lazi:k is also to be destroy-ernment wishes, business
carried on in the City as usual.
vd,
German Attitude SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Aug. 34 DERLIN,
(UP)-The officially
"Diplomatische inspired Intonation" to-day warmly wel- rumed the Dutch and Belgian offers of mediation hut at the same time warned that "general mobilisation" of Polish forces had created a serious danger.
will
Now Note Received BERLIN. Aug. 31 (Trans-Ocean). --At a quarter past twelve last night, thethe British Ambassador to Berlin, Sir
man Foreign Office and handed to Heir von Kibbentrop the reply of the British Government to Herr Hitler's hist, which, durint the evening, was trananitted to the British Embassy in secret code.
If conditions render business Im possible, limited accommodation been secured,
31
Japan To Stick To Sterling SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" (Domei). ΤΟΚΥΟ, Aug.
the point Despite depreciation of
connection with in sterling
the European crisis, the cuthorities of the Finance Ministry, the Bank of Japan and the Yokohama Specie Bank, following an emergency mcet- ing on Wednesday, have decided maintain the existing exchange value of the Japanese currency in terms of
A 14.30 m, Sir Nevite Hender- un was still talking whh Herr von Ribbentrop
ANTA
Sir Nevile left the Foreign Office at 12.4 a.m., following a 25 minutes conference in connection with the handing over of the British reply to wi!i otiteral communique Herr Hitler's last note.
shortly
be issued, but it is learned to from reliable sources that it will fact that Sir merely contain the Nevile Henderson called on Herr von Ribbentrop and handed to him the note..
No reference will be made to the contents.
Infomation made available to the
revealed foreign press to-day ometal attitude in a statement saying "there is no doubt but that the full
Poland's of
general seriousness mobilisation is recognised in Berlin."
It emphasised that while the ex-pound sterling.
Reports indicate that Sweden will change of diplomatie opinions on the Polish-German problem and beyond probably follow Finland and Norway that on the new European arrange-in breaking off connections with the
is still being continued. Polish pound sterling. ment
While slicking to the present level "Chauvinism"
inally pre- cipitated a measure of danger which of is. 2d. per yen in terms of pound is recognted unequivocally in War-sterling. Japanese authorities, how-
ever, will carefully watch
in developments situation.
kat.
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Referring to Britain and France, it said the responsibility rests on those
Experts point out that it Yen is
CHUNGKING, Aug. 31 (Central). two countries, who "Instead of putting the brakes on this alleged Chauvin- linked with U.S. dollar at the present ism have constantly urged it by re- moment, it will force up the Yen ex-Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, leader of and praise for the Polish change value to an excessively high the Indian Nationalist Movernment, standard that it will hamper Japan's left for Chenglu by plane yesterday After a four-day stay in Informed Nazi sources continue to export of material from foreign coun-orning,
to Chungking and then proceed to optimistic of Germany and Eng-tries, especially from those participat- the Szechwan capital, he will return
Mwellin agreement.ing in the sterling bloc. Iand coming nearer an despite the reports that Britain has refused to advise Poland to send an
Berlin to negotiate envoy to Hitler's terms.
on
From the Nazi viewpoint there is no reason why a settlement cannot be achieved "If only the German de-
mands on Poland are met",
General Mobilization
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Kwangtung War
Chicken Fancier at 17
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Whethersteld, Com
17 Raymond G. Nelison is u chicken breeder and fancler whose stock has won prizes at fairs and
WARSAW, Aug. 31 (Donch). The Japanese Offensive comfortable income each week. Be-
Government issued general mobiliza- tion orders at 1.30 o'clock this after- noon
Coming at a moment when Herr Hitler reportedly has not yet mude up his mind as to war or peore, the sudden proclamation of mobilization orders by the Polish Government is understood to have been calculated to bring further pressure in conjunc- tion with Britain and France to bear upon Germany in accepting the peace proposals.
North Of Canton
cause of his expertness he was ap- ninted judge's steward at the Boston! Poultry Show last spring.
Yungyun, Kwangtung. Aug. 30. Chinese troops surrounding Tseng- shing launched an assault on Hok-Admiral Yamamoto, former
on
ng to the northern suburbs, Monday, and dislodged the Japanese who withdrew leaving 100 dead be- hind.
Braving heavy fire, the Chinese and broke waded across the mont
They into the northern elty gate. Warsaw Posters
engaged in street fighting with the SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH WARSAW, Aug. 30 (Reuter). Japanese, inflicting heavy casualties. Japanese reinforcements Inter ar- To avoid lusses the Chinese Hurkleeds of posters have appeared rived. on the walls in Warsaw this morning withdrew to the suburbs.
On Monday night the Chinese also showing portraits of Marshal Smigly-
broke into Tutongmel, neur Tseng- Rydz besides a picture of tanks, aero-
Heavy street fighting took planes, guns and marching troops.
give the following shing. They also
from General Smigly- Fince. quotation
The Japanese at Kongmoon heavi- Hydz's recent speech: "Our
Monday. shelled Towyun violence is force. We ly
Some 500 Japanese troops who push- answer to shall defeat the aggressor. In case
ed toward Towyun under the pro- of war each man und woman without distinction and age becomes a soldier. tective barrage were engaged.-Cen-
tral News.
only
WEEK'S TRAFFIC TOLL
on
Chinese Dispersed
Four People Meet Death when the Japanese resumed their
In Street Mishaps
During the week ending 8 a.m. on Saturday, there were in Hongkong 100 traille accidents, as the result of which four people were killed and 40 were injured..
Of those killed, three Chinese oged 62, nine and seven, were knocked down and killed by a lorry, a private car and, a bus respectively. They were crossing the roud, the former two running and latter walking.
A Chinese woman, aged 43, died from injuries received while alighting from a moving tram.
Of those injured, 28 were pedes trians, who were either walking or running across the road or playing and were the roadway games on struck by vehicles. A bicycle rider and a ricksha passenger were injured of collisions between As the result vehicles.
A bicycle rider and three lorry passengers were injured on falling from a moving bicycle and a moving lorry respectively.
Two tram
Canton, Aug. 30. About 1,500 Chinese were round- 45 miles offensive near Fabilen, north
23. of Canton, on August The defeated Chinese abandoned 100 deud. Various other groups of Chinese north of Canton were also "quite negli- Japanese losses were repulsed. Japanese reports say that gible."
Ля
the result of the Japanese offensive the so-called summer offen- sive of the Chinese fell to ground-Domel.
the
The E. & A. liner Nankin left Manila for this Port yesterday and is due here to-morrow at about 2 p.m.
moving buses respectively. A tram passenger was injured on attempting to board a moving tram.
Or 100 accidents, 45 were collisions between vehicles; 30 were collisions between vehicles and pedestrians; 22 accidents were due to other causes.
Туре of vehicles involved,Private motor par 48, motor Jorry #2, motor passengers and three bus, 16, motor van 1, public motor bus passengers were injured while car 16, motor cycles 4, framcar 14, alighting from moving truss and tricycle 8, bicycle 2, ricksha 13.
TOKYO, Aug. 30 (Reuter).---Vice- Vice- Minister of the Navy, has been ap- pointed Commander-in-Chiet to the combined fleet in succession Vice- the пен Navy Admiral Yoshida, Atinister.
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NAVAL RESERVISTS TRANSFER PROHIBITED Large Number Called Up
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A Hongkong Government Gazette Extraordinary published yesterday Volunteer calls out part of Naval Force for service:
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The following are named: Officers Commander
Lieut.-Comdr. RJ. Vernall,
Ambassador's Order On British Ships in China
Shanghal, Aug. 30. The British Ambassador to China, Sir Archibald Kerr Clark-Kerr, has lasued special regulations prohibiting the transfer of British ships through-
The
Petrie,out Colice states: It shall be un-
except on the authority of
6. H. Gandy, Lleut. F. Baker: la noard of Trade, to transfer or
Lieut. Lieut. H. W. M Dulloy, Lieut. L. D. the Kilber, Lieut. R. R. W. Ashby, Licut, mortgage, or to transfer any mort- gazt of any British ship other than Trenchard Merriman, Lleut. C. Tre
ub-out, J. G, Gifford-Dominions ships, or any share or Sub-L Davis,
Sub-
shares in such British Swelland,
ship: and any B. J. Hull, Sub-L'eut. Lieut. B. J. Morahan, Sub-Lieut. D. transfer or mortgage raads in con-, be Hindmarsh, Cadet HL. M. Cockle, travention of this paragraph shall Cadet D. W. Wagstaff, Cadet R. B. vold
J. The order also probibits the trans- Wood, Cadet L. G. Merry, Cadet Douglas, Cadet A. G. Dalziel, Pay. fer or registry of any British ship
from the port at which it is regis Ho-tered to any other port except to
Sub-Lieut. D. S. Robb,
Ordinary Signeimen,--Chak
kay Lewis Wal Tak-tiu, Loo Man-port in United Kingdom, unless the thoda, Loo Shue-chew, George Victor-transfer is approved by the Ambas-
kim, 'Biew Kit-man, Lo Si-lau, Chan|sador.-Reuter
Hon-yu.
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so, Lai Sing-kong, Chan Bul-yeung.{Junior,
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