Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 31, 1939,
Workmen On Day and Night Task of Protecting Metropolis
BECOMES
A
CITY
OF SANDBAGS & TRENCHES
LONDON
Japanese
Continue
Anti-British Campaign
PEIPING, Aug. 30 (Reuter).--Indication of the reaction of the Japanese army in North China to international events is given by the army- controlled press, which reiterates anti-Com- munist objectives while maintaining an anti- British attitude.
The papers recall that Japan first raised the anti-Comintern banner and support for it from Germany and Italy was "realistic rather than moral," wherefore the East Asiatic races urged to launch a concerted attack on the headquarters of Communism-Russin,
were
Britain is attacked as being re- presentative of the "practical diplo macy, clc., of Capitalism."
Prens comment, which is in the nature of advice to the new Japanese Premier, says that his carved mission is to build a greater Asia and to re- move British domination from Asiu.
Generals In New Cabinet LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter),-The Japanese Embassy still has no in- formation relative to the Tokyo press report that General Ahe is only holding the foreign affairs portfolio in the new Japanese Cabinet until from 10251 return Mr. Shigemitsu London, though the Japanese com- munity believe that Mr. Shigemits will become Foreign Minister.
The Japanese in London dwell on the fact that two generals hold key
the Ministry. posta in
They believe that General Hata as the was specially chosen to act
channel to the army of the
Liberal
influences surrounding the Emperor. with whom the Emperor is reputed
to sympathise.
A high Japanese
all
LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP).—
THIS photo Throughout the day workmen have been rushing the work of sandbag- ging public buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, where tiers of sandbags are rising to a height of 20 to 30 feet between the abutments along the terraces.
graph of the bride and bride- Froom Wan taken al the wedding thin werk of the Rev. C. A. Ilg- gins and Mas 11. A. Tynk. Organising Se- cretary of the Ited Cross So- elety, who were married at St. John's Cathe- dral.
The price of sandbags is rising, but the Government is instituting control and is supplying the bags at approximately 4d. CHƠI.
More than 200,000,000 have been issued and another 400,000,000 have been ordered. Outside contractors are charging as much as a shilling each.
Mechanical excavators are at work in London's parks, filling the bags with earth.
QUEEN MARY SAILS
The Queen Mary sailed from Southampton to-day with 2,200 passengers, compared with the normal maximum number of 1,800. The passengers were sleeping in the public rooms and all avail- able parts of the ship.
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authority 11t1 "Fleuter" that the appointment of the generals was obviously a neces- two sary concession to the Army while the war continues, but it is believed their principal duty will be to guide mat- tera to the conclusion of the war necessity fully recognised by senior, commanders.
It this is
accomplished, the Cabinet will likely make way for a less clusively military Government.
There is considerable talk in Sino- Japanese circles on the possibility o
events leading to the new turn in peace, though regarding the terms, both sides appear to alhere yieldingly to their original demands.
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British Envoy In Washington
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Lord Lothian Presents His Credentials Aug. WASHINGTON, (Reuter).-Presenting. his cre- dentials to President Roosevelt, Lord Lothian said tho British
to Government intended "do everything in its power to main- tain peace", and to make what- ever political and economic adjustments were necessary to achieve that end.
President Roosevelt replying, voiced the desire of the United States to continue a relationship with Britain of mutual cordiality and respect, which was one of the corner-stones on which the "structure of peace is founded."
He added: "The principal task of international statesmanship is to effect peaceful and constructive solu tons of controversies between nations, and thus obviate the folly of war, The American Government years devoted themselves in the
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Storage Of Meat
Ice cream manufacturers in London and the provinces have announced that in view of the fact that they are ush their cold storage depols for the storage of meat, the supply of ice the cream will probably cease in provinces immediately and in London next week.
Some ice cream manufacturing depots are being used for the storage of blood for the hospitals.
Priceless Films Removed
The National Film Library of the British Film Institute has moved 2,- 000,000 feet of priceless historical Alm dating back to 1895, including King George VI's coronation, the procession of King George V's funeral and also those of King Edward and Queen Victoria. The fims are being taken to Sussex.
Abboy Tombs Covered Westminster Abbey and the Royal Chapels are being closed 10-day to figures permit the removal of the from the ancient tombs. Ten figures have already been taken to safety and the tombs have been covered with sandbags.
King Visits Ministries LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-His Majesty the King visited the Office and Air Ministry this noon, when he inspected various ur- rangements and dispositions.
War afer-
Gas Masks For Papacy VATICAN CITY, Aug. 30 (Reu- ter)-Gas masks have been issued to the Papal guards.
23 More Soviet Planes Brought Down
Claim Japanese
OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" AN. UNDISCLOSED BASE, Aug. 31, (Domel)In another spectacular midair battle over the border on Wednesday afternoon, Japanese alr forces claim to have thot down 23 Soviet and Outer Mongol planes,
Japanese military air units, sup- porting their ground forces, carried out three bombing attacks on enemy positions and assertedly demolished about
150 tanks and armoured
cars, While Japanese planes were carry- ing out their second bombardment in the afternoon, about 40 Soviet planes Invaded in a five-fold formg- tion ranging from 1,000 to 8,000 metres in altitude.
As the Japanese bombers challeng ed the invading armada to duel in midair, they radioed to their base whereupon Japanese 'fighting units rushed to the scene.
In the furious midair melee that ensued, Japanese forces claim to have definitely shot down 23, while the rest of the enemy Aed into Outer Mongolia in disorder. One Japanese plane crashed into the enemy post- tions and one other has not returned. Two Japanese almen were wounded in the battle.
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