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DODGING REPORTED U-BOAT
Empress Liner's Changed Course
Tokyo, Sept. 28,
The German U-boat menace ha8 apparently spread to the Paclite, as it la reported that the Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Russia which left Vancouver on September 10 for
Seeking Dalai
Lama
Bising, Chingbat, Sept. 28 (Central News) Word has -been received from Linns that the boy from Chinghai, who is one of the three chlid candl dates to be chosen as the 14th Dalai Lama, has safely arrived in the Tibelan capital.
Arousing welcome was given hilm by the lamas and people in Tibel. Je-chen Hutuketu, the regent, and other high lamas went miles out to the suburbs lo greet him.
three children were born
at the same hour of the death of One the fast "Living Buddhın.“
of them will be chosen as the temporal ruler of Tibet in a ceremony to be held in the near future.
Yokohama has failed to reach IGN. Sea Incident destination, although it was originally scheduled to make port on Wednes- day morning.
An enquiry at the Canadian Pacific Lina office here only showed that the vessel left Vancouver on September Id with a small passenger list and cargo.
Attempts have been made to estab- lish contact with the ship by wire- less and determine her location and the time of her arrival at Yokohama. The ship, however, refuses to respond to radio calls
German
Attack Was
A Failure
London, Sept. 28. Although the German aircraft at- tack on the British squadron, in the It is said that the ship is taking North Sea was obviously # minor a zig-zag course to avoid "enemy affair, naval critles are much In- craft" as a subinarine of unknownterested in this first taste of the nationality is reported off Alaska, much discussed relative powers of
Others say that the ship is taking the battleship and acroplane. elaborate precautions to avoid Soviet warships.
PITTMAN APPEALS
The
multiple
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pom-
Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
U.S. COULD BRING PEACE TO ORIENT.
SAYS DR. WANG
CHUNGKING, Sept. 28.
September 29, 1939.
Forcing Germany's Hand
London, Sept. 28 (Router) ---- Despite the apparent slowness of the Alles in taking action, milliary critics emphasise thaí General Gamelin has in no way lost the initiative an
The Foreign Minister, Dr. Wang Chung-hui, in interview to-day stated emphatically that the National Government would continue the war of resistance against Japan until final victory was attained, but suggested that the United States, if she was willing to act as mediator, was in a favourable position to bring the undeclared war to an early close.
Dr. Wang outlined the basis on terms which recently have been which пл honourable peace
was discussed in Chinese circles here and ponsible. He said China's foreign at Hongkong. policy has not been altered in the lightest dogree since the Sino- Japanese war began, nor has it been changed by recent events abroad. Including the European war.
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According to comments heard in these circles the National Govern- ment would be probably willing to give the order to cease tre on all fronts if it could receive, dependable assurances that the Japanese Army thereupon would begin withdrawing from China and would carry out the withdrawal as rapidly as neutral and milltary observers considered to be reasonable.
I recalled that in the last war weeks, and even months, of almori
qutescence complete sometimes intervened between big actiona,
A harty onslaught might re- sult in the creation of a dan gerous salient such as the Bleg. fried system
especially desianód
counter, with possibly disastrous results.
The French authorities report they were well satisfied with the resulta achieved. French aril- lery and infantry havo reduced
■ wido series of German block- houses and machine zùn nesta and consolidated every inch of greund occupied.
General Gamelin's tactles ap- pear designed to compel the Germans to disclose their plans. All agree that a big German effort is coming soon, though where'is still not clear,
For the moment the Germans appear particnlarly worried by the French occupation the heights of Hornbach, midway between Saarbruecken und Wis- sembourg, which they are shell- big Industriously, without affect. ing the French grip.
"China's foreign policy is used upon treaties, principally the Nine Power Treaty, and the first point in nur policy is the enforcement of these treaties which provide for preserva- tion of China's Independence, and integrity," the Foreign Minister de-
Restored to Chinese clared. "The second point is that we
As the Japanese withdraw the Javour economic co-operation with Chinese Army would Occupy the all friendly countries, and this would Chinese territory from which they apply to the Japanese as
retreat, When the operation is com- they are willing to work in co-Į pleted China would be restored lo operation
of complete the Chinese and the Japanese factory bools equality. Unfortunately the Japan.) hands and farm boys who are now ese idea of 'co-operation with China'ting in China would be restored is really Japanese domination in to their previous occupations. China' On such basis we will Dr. Wang. as Foreign Minister,
was unwilling to comment never-co-operate.
on this Tientsin Excitement "We fully realise how completely speculation regarding terms, but he they are encircled by the countries was willing to give it as his per- of treaties sonal opinion that the National Gove pledged for enforcement including the Nine-Power Treaty. crament would accept such terms. China will
Dr. Wang, whom the writer has utmost resist to the
seen last In Nanking shortly before
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JAPANESE EXPLAIN ROUND-UP
The fact that the Germans falled to sener a single hit suggests that Waterfront rumours.. have it that they flew at a great height, fearing the German ships now staying In the four-inch high-angle guns with Japanese poris' may make altempts which
warships Britist: In the near future to reach Vladivos-armed,
also appeared to Japan's violation of the latter treaty that city fell to the Japanese, ap- tok so that they may be safe in a The Germans
which she signed in Washington In "friendly" port.Donici.
have used flying boats, which ore in-
pears today more vigorous, cheer- 1922. The United States, dive bombing. On the
facing capable of other hand the crities emphasise that Japan across the Pacific, Great Bri-ful and even younger than he did tain at longicong; and France in Indo- Since then he is removed his For- during the first months of the war. And the Germans attacked at closer
Ching, are all interested vitally in eign Office twice-once to Hankow, range their losses might have been far greater owing to the dendly
the enforcement of the same treaty and in August 1030 to this distant barrage of Dritish
which they niso signed in 1022.
Tientsin, Sept. 28. Upper Yangtse port. Here, behind
Japanese military police, with the porn--Reuter Special.
"Russia was no alguntory to this wint military experts call the im-co-operation of British nuthorities particular past, but we know well pregnable natural defence inountains including Major G. A. Herbert, the that she is at least equally interested to the enst, his Minisity and other Superintending Consul, and Mr. R with the nations which did sign in departments of the National Govern-H. Dennis, the British Chief of protection against unilateralment proceeded secording to plan to Police, at 5 ns, carried out a round- nullification by Japan.
draw the Japanese farther and for-up of anti-Japanese agitators in the ther into this vast country, ̧mean- | British Concession. while forging against Jupani itself n Over 30 arrests have been made ins diplomatic ring which Dr. Wang the result of the dawn raid. Most serted would strungle Japan even of the anti-Japanese Chinese round- tually if she refused to restore the ed up this morning were understood National Government of the Repub- Society and the C. C. Corps, Includ- areas which she has occupied to the to be members of the Blue Shirts Ile of China-United Press.
Arms Embargo Must Bo Repealed
|que,
German Claims
Berlin, Sept. 28. On the western front no important activity has taken place, states a German High Command communi-
*** cornmunique New York, Sept. 24.
adds. "Onc "America commot reninin neutral French plane was shot down in an One so long us the arms embargo Art ir battle over Saarbruceken. remains on the statute books," de- Brilish heavy cruiser was successful- clared Senator Key Pittinon, Chair-ly attacked near the Isle of Man by man of the Senate Foreign Affairs. n air squadron. One 250 kilogram Committee in a rudio‘address.
bomb hit the bow of the vessel.
Ineffective Planes
its
"Very, Very Weary" "Japan has made no change in executing the programme on which she embarked on July 7, 1037, and she is already very, very weary
Germans
Enter Warsaw
ing the ringlouder of in anti-Japan-. ese terrorist gang.
Those arrested are now detained by the Municipal Council authorities in the British Concession.
The rald has been carried out on the basis of Information thut the Chungking Government has instruct ed the Chinese terrorlits still re-
maining in the British and French
Concessions in Tientsin to disturb the rears of the Japanese positions.
It is understood that the raid has practically liquidated the remnants of anti-Japanese elements in the Bri- fish Concession who have survived the Japanese Isolation of the Con- cessions and the recent food disaster. -Domei,
Japan should have seen the hand- writing on the Chinese wall when Senator Pittman sold: **e en- "In yesterday's naval battle one the United States on December. 31, acted the law chiefly for the purpose aircraft carrier was hit by a 500 kilo- 1938, protested officially against | of preventing submarines from at-gram bomb. One battleship was hit
Japan's violation of the Nine-Power tacking Amerkan vessels. We know by two 250 kilogramı bombs, at the Treaty. The fate of the Japanese now that belligerent govertiments bow and midships-United Press,
adventure on the Asiatic continent will consider it just as impertont to
was sealed when Great Britain and prevent those other materials not
France followed London, Sept. 28.
the American lead defined in the Embargo Act from
It has been revealed officially that with protesis delivered in January, renching their enemy, as defined
1939. An anti-aggression pact bei under arms, ainmunition and imple-the German bombers which attacked
tween China and Russia was signed ments of war. It In urged by the British squadron in the North
almost Immediately after, the Sino- opponents of repeal that to sell arms Sea on Tuesday were able to take to belligerents is engaging in muss advantage of low-lying clouds to Japanese war had begun. The chain by which these nations are linked hos murder. Are we not equally engag- dive over the British battleships. ing in mass murder by permitting to' Other aircraft few at a height of been drawn tightly round and there) be shipped to Japan petrol for nera-about 12,000 feet and were also able only the anti-Comintern Pact with { planes and scrap iron for bambs?" to take advantage of cloud breaks Germany and Italy on which the Referring! the contention that n to deliver attack on the British Japanesë foreign “púlley can be based. repent of the embargo would greatly cruisers. So effective, however, was Now the Germans are out of that
Berlin, Sept 20. ald Britoin and
Japanese are) France, Senator the defence put up by the British slender cord and the
German High
Investigations Continuo Command Pittman suld there was no law, inter-squadron that German planes found Isolated completed from the world, states, "The majority of the German
Tientsin, Sept. 28. national or otherwise, which inter- it Impossible to find the targets.
"The United States hos stunned troops have reached the demarcation Excitement is spreading throughout fered with Russia and Italy trans-Reuter_Bulletin.
Japan by abrogating the treaty of line as scheduled.
the Concessions because the foreign porung "arma, šmmunition and im
commirci of 1911, even before theIn yesterday's-fight-at-the-south authorities are apparently unable to plements of war into Germany.---.
Germans had turned their backs on wing on the east of the San River, control the Japanese. Foreigners, Reuter.
0,000 men Japan and made friends with Japan's 300, ulcers and
were Including Americans, in the buildings inveterate
The captured. Among them enemy, Russia.
one are being searched and detained and United States la now in a position army commander
com- questioned regarding their business. Admiral Hart of the United States to decline to negotiate a new treaty anders of the Seventh and 39th with Japan until the latter has de- Polish divisions, with their Staffs, as Navy has arrived from Peiping, en
well as the Commander
route to jola his flagship at Ching- Frontier Corps.
wangtao,
American Waters
Panamo, Sept. 20.
Monitor Returned
London, Sept. 28. The monitor Erebus which was Joaned to the South African Govern- inent for the defence of Capetown Is being re-transferred to the Admiralty. The security belt which the Unit-Orr suitable arrangements are Be- ed States has proposed for the puring made for the defence of Capemonstrated her willingness to reapect pose of guaranteeing New World neutrality by outlawing belligerent own
nclivities within its limits will ex-
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The United Kingdom Government, Bayara Ministry of Information
of the
tend over 300 miles to sea from bulletin, warmly appreciates
the Atlantic and Pacifle consts
Union Government of South Africa's Amerlean Hepublics.
of the The text of the project which Mr.Proposals, for the return Sumner Welles has submitted to the reinsleuter Bulletin, Pan-American Conference reveals that the British-owned Folkland Is lands would be included in the "ho war" zone.
Some changes have been proposed and an extension is regarded us like- ly. The concensus of opinion among the delegates is in favour of some form of safety area which, coupled with the project 10 ban belligerent submarines from entering American ports, will assure that the American sea lanes Dro kopt open.-United
- Press.
INSUFFICIENT NOTICE
R.A.F. Corporal Sued By Landlady
Shanghai Incident
British Soldiers Involved
CHUNGKING, Sept. 28. A new incident involving British soldiers and the "Tatao" police In Shanghai on Tuesday evening is re- ported.
treaties even when they displease the Japanese military officers. The keen- ness of the Japanese desire to restore friendly relations with the United States has been apparent ever since the treaty was abrogated. The new Japanese Foreign Minister, Admiral Nomurn, was appointed mainly for his knowledge" and acquaintance nang Americans and the belief that The will be able to negotiate a new
treaty with the Unlied States,
Appeal For Mediation
The
was and the
the
**Warsaw will probably be occupied to-morrow. This afternoon the Commander of Medin offered to surrender the city."United Press.
Modlin Surrenders
London, Sept. 20. The German High Command claims that another point of resist
ance by the Poles has been disposed
The Japanese, with the co-opera- wang Ju-shi, formerly head of the on of the French Police, arrested
Chinese Telegraph Administration, who is In Tientsin at present. It is of the alleged that he is a leader local Chungking supporters. Wang was taken from his residence and his present whereabouts is unknown.
It is estimated that at least 100
of. The Commander at Modlin, 13 Chinese have been arrested. A cor- miles south-west of Warsaw, has respondent saw 40 handcuffed and offered to surrender,
herded through the
shackled men
It is recalled that the Germans British Concession streets, ell, look- "In these circumstances it would elaimed a fortnight ago that Modlin ng most worried and miserable. The be easy for the United Staten to had already fallen.
British Police say they are detaining persuade the Japanese to accept
The exact conditions at Warsaw 11 additional men pending further inediation by President Roosevelt are still obscure, but the radio has Investigation. The French are hold- and for President Hogesvelt to sub- been slient since yesterday after-ing an undisclosed number, mit to the Japanese proposals where-noon.
Sixty Japanese are participating in by they could terminate the 'China On the Eastern Frant the Russian the movement, which is carefully Incident honourably before it has planes are showering newspapers kept within the limits of authority. and leaflets over Russian-occupied territory-Reuter Bulletin.
ruined them.
who "The Japanese
understand where Japan's Lruc interests 1e surely understand that with pesce restored in China, the Chinese would welcome the Japanese among other
The American Consul-General, Mr. Caldwell, has made representations to the Japanese Consulate against the United Press and American Radio Office raids and has also reported the The Red Army's advance troops in incidents to Washington.
On Hungarian Bordor
London, Sept. 28.
The foreign authorities are unable
-Únited Press.
It is stated that while patrolling foreigners if they are willing to co- Polni have established contact with Opl. T. Campbell, of the Royal Air bank of the Suochow
North Honon Road, on the north operate as equals in the rehabilitation the Hungarian frontier guards along to predict when the raids will cease.
Creek, a of this country. At the same time, the Ruthenian border. Reuter. Force, and Mrs. Campbell, were suce platoon of British troops found before Mr. Justice Lindsell in the ratas" polleemen nt the Tien How
Jupan vs a neutral in the European war could put Industrious people to Summary Court yesterday, by Mrs. Kung Temple of the foot of the Honan woric in making products for the Bertha Pears for $200 in Heu of Rond bridge. They ordered them to world market instead of shells notice. Judgment WOR awarded withdraw.
plaintif
Birs. Pears said Campbell engaged a room with board in Hillwood Road from June 12 at $200 a month. On July 4, he gave notice that he was leaving on July 15. She told him It is learned that the British
the time was insufficient. She was unable to re-let the room until -month had passed.
Campbell said he engaged the room
A
waste in futile attempts to subjugate
How The Scharnhorst
Eluded Capture
A dispute ensued and the situation | China. Her great merchant marino assumed rerious proportions when the could be employed in carrying her S.M.C. rushed two riot vans with foods to profitable markets Instead more police to the scene. Order wha
of transporting her sons to China soon restored.
and carrying them back crippled or dend.
"We believe that mediation on this
The crew
of the German" liner scheme' had been worked out and. It for days at length basis by President Roosevelt would Scharnhorst are not enjoying them was discussed suceced because it is in Japan's own selves in Kobe Harbour, according during the run to Kobo. Interest to terminate the unprofitable to a passenger who arrived in Hong-
"The Schamhorst had, a thrilling wor against China and to let her kong yesterday. The passenger has Industries enjoy the economic bene, an officer friend on the Scharnhorst time after leaving. Manila," continu
"From Manila its which the European war will and they met in a. Kobe restauranted the passenger,
where just yield to every neutral in a position last weekt.....
licy went to Batavin, to supply European belligerents and The passenger said that, necarding before the outbreak of war, a men- their former, ciastomers."
on the sage was received from Berlin order-. to his friend, everybody The writer asked the Foreign Scharnhorst, was growing restless. ing the Captain to proceed immedi
They had reports Minister to inform him of the mill-The Inactivity and the uncertainty, ately to Japan. tary conditions on which China would especially regarding Japan's attitude, that two British warships were wait
to capture the be willing to end the Sino-Japanese was beginning to tell on their nerves. Ing outside Batavia he had given that aspect of the pro- Ing for Kobe was to arm the vessel seemed at full speed taking a cir- war, and when Dr, Wang replied that Evidently, the Captain's Idea in mak. Scharnhorst and for three days they blem litle thought (it, was not in and then set but as a predatory rald- culious course. They went between his province us Foreign Minister) hoer on allied shipping in the Indian the Celebes and New Guinen and to
PLEASE Turn To Pago 3. was asked his personal opinion of the land. Pacific Oceans. An elaborate]
military authorities have indlented their determination not to allow the bogis police to be stationed there, The Japanese military who recent- on the understanding that $80 was;ly tool over the former British de- for rent and $120 for board, and that rence sector in North Honon Road when his wife joined him, it tho are still setting up boundary signs. accommodation was satisfactory, they Residents are taking the situation would take the room indefinitely calmly, although several schools havp On June 30 he paid $180, having moved out of the area. already paid $20 deposit. Ho had In the western district, tension at also paid $40 into Court, the balance arising from the Japanese occupation
for the month's rent. He thought a
of a number of houses in Yu Yuen fortnight's notice was sufficient.
Road stlit prevalla, ti SAM His Lordship said he was satisfied plaint had endeavoured to get further tenants, without success, and that one month'e notice should have
·been given.
ber of "Tatao" policemen there have Since Tuesday afternoon, the num- been. Increased. Mounted Sikh policemen of the S.M.C. are patrolling the area. Central News.
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