Wednesday, C. HONGKONG TELEGGRAPH ⠀⠀ October 25, 1939.
OVERNIGHT GERMANS GIVE YEN LEAVES STERLING:
HOPE OF EARLY PEACE
NEWS PAGE UP Fear of Japan
Ridiculous
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (UP). ---Senators Clark, Downey, and Josh Leo sharply debated the ponibility of invasion of the United States or the Western Hemisphere.
Benalor Clark declared that the apprehensiveness of Japanese invasion was the most ridiculous proposition over ad- vanced. He said the United States would need a three-to-one naval preponderance over Japan to launch a meccssful attack against the Japanese in their waters. Japan would need a similar preponderance 'for, an attack in United States waters.
In neither case was such an attack possible under the present conditions of national finance and naval construction,
Senator Lee, on behalf of the Administration, declared that on calculations based on the World War and naval experience, the OCEANS WCTo much narrower and a les impamable barrier now that aeroplane developmenta have accelerated communica- ilons and transportation,
Finland-Russia
Feeling Of Optimism Prevails
Helsingfors, Oct. 23. The regular press conference at the Foreign Office was postponed from ? to 10 p.m., to-night.
It is understood that important in- formation is expected from Moscow, purticularly since the postponement coincides with 11 p.m., Moscow time, when the news is generally given out. There is a general feeling of uptimism but precautionary measures will continue.
The enty official statement issued. anid:
"We remain calm."-United Pre33.
Delegate Returning
M. Paasakivi Moscow to-night tions.
Helsinki, Oct. 21,
is returning from
Reich Foreign Minister To Warn The People
Amsterdam, Oct. 24.
Herr von Ribbentrop will try to persuade the Gorman people to abandon any hope of carly peace when he speaks at Danzig to-night, according to the Berlin correspondent of Handelsblad.
The Wilhelmstrasse is described as attaching great significance to the speech, but it is regarded as more for home than foreign consumption. Otherwise it is suggested that liter would have preferred to speak.com Reuter,
No Favourable News
A "Big Shot"
Court Witness Rolatos Man's Claim
PEGGED TO U.S. DOLLAR
TOKYO, Ocl_24 (Domel)--Following the Cabinet meeting this morning, the Government has announced that the Yen - will hereafter be inked with American Dollar Instead of with pound Sterl- ing.
The Finance Ministry inys that the decidon is entirely due to economic factors and is not designţă to chanzo Japan's commercial poiler.
Japanese Yen has hitherto been linked with Sterling at the rate of in. 2d, Britain is now steadily strengthening the control of foreign exchanges in precaution agtlust a protracted war and conse- quently the Japanemo Government has decided to Unk Yen with American dollar with a view to facilitating the operation of Japan- cas funds abroad.
The banks of the exchange rate between Yen and Dollar will be sought in the fatess quotations and fixed at 231⁄2 dollars'per Yen 100,
American Ship Hold
Psychological Blunder Made By Germans
Moscow, Oct. 24. The Bellish members of the crew The Tars News Agency reports rowed ashore in the City of Flint's from Murmansk, that the City of boats. It is said that no Americas Fint (4,003 tonsi has been captured members of the crew were seen.-- London, Oct. 24.
United Press. Evidence that Howard Allen Torr by a German cruiser.. The silence in Berlin both regard-
The U.S. Maritime Commission's ing Hitler's private appeal to Stalin had claimed to be "a big shot" and
was captured at sea. A and the conference of Nazi leaders Chinese Government official was steamer
placed in neutral countries given before Mr. Forrest at Central German crew of 18 was is interpreted as meaning that Hitler ins heard no-Magistrucy yesterday, when the hear aboard by the German cruiser, and ing of a charge of malicious damage they brought the ship into Murmansk thing pleasant from either source,
against Francisco Xavitr (Chico)fying the German flag. according to competent observers.
Accordinit to reports renching dos Remedios, 41, cabaret manager, Amsterdam from Berlin, the Nazi was continued. Remedios was leaders have drawn attention to the lexed to have damaged Torr's car growth of narchist feelings in the to the extent of $116.50, when it was corps of my officers, increase of parked outside his house, in Happy
the Valley. Communist tendencies among
הנו!
Hiller hus urdered
al-
The Germans claim that the City of Flint's cargo, consisting of tractors, and wax was grain, fruit, leather contraband."
On Way To America
Tass adds that the Soviet author working class, distress of the popula- Remedios, who was formerly em- ties have detained the American
wwing to the prolonged poor food, and clothing and the closing af ployed by Torr in the Capitol Bull-versel and have interned the German
West Point, alleged that prize crew. Inetories due to the lack of raw room,
amounting to several materials, and the rising resentment commission
It will be recalled that the City of thousands of dollars was owing to of the Roman Catholics, numbering
him, when he was dismissed from Flint rescued many survivors from nearly half of the population, of the
bis employment at the end of May the Athenia.United Press. Brands of Communism from the
this year. He denied having Znat.
the complete damaged Torr's car, although he ad- dissolution of the Roman Catholic mitted he had called at Torr's flat on
the night of the alleged incident. Church before the end of the year and the formation of the Reich Na-
Hon. Mr. Leo d'Almado, instructed tional Churcis in which Hiller wby Mr. H. A. de B. Botelho, appeared be the highest official replacing the fc Torr, and Mr. M. A. da Silva Papal authority.--Reuter.
represented Remedios. Sub-Insp. Dackin was present for the Police.
Remedios
further was examined by Mr. d'Almada yester- day. He declared the case against klm had been fabricated by Torr, and that most of his witnesses had licet.
No New Peace Offor
Berlin, Oct. 24. Information made available to the Press contains denials of the reports that Count von Schulenberg and Herr von Mackenzen would be re- called for reports to Hitler. It is reilerated that Germany is no plan- ning a new peace offensive,
After the rejection of the German peace offer by Mr. Chamberlain the German viewpoint was finally settled and Germany sees no reason make new pence proposals,
cross-
Mr. d'Almada; I suggest that you and your friends were so annoyed at not being able to gain access to
Torr's flat that when you came acтOBS. for, new instrue-
This confirms the lack of substan. tiation of rumours in official circles that a pact has been signed, Fin fand has a non-aggression part with Baskin and has repeatedly stated that she will not sign a military al- linnee-United Press.
New Writton Proposals
Moscow, Oel. 24. ****Some-members-of the-Finnish-de-
legation returning to Helsinki further instructions are understood to be carrying new written Soviet pro- posals.
for
The talks Inst night continued up tom. Neither side would com
nent thereon, but only the hands of the delegations attended the meeting.
Reuter Bulletin.
More Hopeful Outlook
Helsinki, Oct. 24.
A more hopeful view of the Mos- cow tulks is taken here following the announcement that "normal progress" has been made.
An curly settlement is now fairly confidently expected and the tension noted over the week-end has notice- ably declined.
Moscow observers soy that the Russians have been impressed by the evidence of Nordic solidarity and the pointed manner in which the Finnish delegates were greeted on arrival In Moscow by the various Scandinavian
envoys was not lost upon Soviet statesmen.
It is stated in Moscow that a special Finnish messenger is leaving for Helsinki to-night for fresh instrues tions-Reuter.
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It is also dealed that Herr von Ribbentrop had any special confer- ences with Hitter in anticipation of his Danzig speech-United Press.
Many Blood Donors
the ear you thought it was a good thing to do some damage to it? No.
New York, Oct. 23. The City of Flint solled from New York on October 3 en route to Man- Glasgow. It was believed that the chester, Liverpool, Dublin and lup had already left on the return trip.--United Press.
13.
Halted By Emden
Omcers of the Emden declare that the City of Flint's cargo was contra
High Handed Action
New York, Oct. 24. Referring to the reported seizure of the City of Flint, the Herald Tri- bune says the general feeling In Washington is that Germany, even she lias followed the rules of war, made a psychological blunder which is bound to allenate American public opinion. The selzuro is bound to neutrallly debate. have strong repercussions on the
The Journal reports that Senator Byrnes, one of the Administration's arms embargo, said that on first sight leading fighters for repeal of the the seizure appears to be a "most high-banded proceeding for which an explanation would undoubtedly be demanded.”—Reuter,
to
No Soviet Statement
Moscow, Oct. 24. reveal additional details regarding
The Soviet authorities decline the City of Flint. It is still not known what has become of the United States crew or how the Soviet nu- of the
thorities Intend to dispose cargo.
un
Oslo, Oct, 24. The City of Flint was halled by The United States Embassy has not the German warship Emden 24 been informed of the ship's arrival hours after the seized vessel had at Murmansk and learned of this only picked up 38 members of the crew from Moscow papers this morning. of the British steamer Stonegate, The Embassy is now making which was sunk in the North Atlan effort to ascertain details, but it is tic by a German U-boat on October doubtful if any official steps can be taken to-day since this is a Soviet the Commissarlats holiday and all are closed.
The Soviet Press emphasises that They put a prize crew aboard the the City of Flint is detained
only vessel at Tromsoe, where the British temporarily. In view of the Soviet crew were landed and sent to Ber-emphasis of their country's neutra- lity. United States circles have no gen-United Press.
doubt that the ship will be released as soon as arrangements are made with the United States authorities.
It is expected that a representative of the United States Legation will
bond.
Mrs. Lau Yaca-ling, a neighbour of Torr, who had previously said she saw several men, including Remedios, coming down the stairs, go into the street and walk away, was cross-}
Within Her Rights examined yesterday. She roid she knew Nelson Lee, an interpreter in
Princeton, Oct. 24. Mr. Silva's office. He was her rent! Mr. Edward S. Corwin, Professor collector About three weeks after or Jurisprudence at Princeton Uni-proceed to Murmansk roon to Insure. the incident, Lee spoke to her and versily, holds that Germany with full protection of United States asked if she knew anything about it. In her rights under international law terests-United Press. She told him what she knew and in ceizing the City of Flint the was asked to go to Court and give ship carried contraband. evidence, but ahe refused. Sub- As the Maritime Commisator. has sequently, a subpoena was received. stated, he said, one of the most in- At the time, she did not know Leeteresting developments
as a result was employed by Mr. Silva.
Wakened at Night
of the seizure and taking the vessel to a Russian, port is that It wil clarify Russlu's real relations with Germany.
in-
Streamlined Trains
Older Group Of British Subjects Volunteers "Almost every one of the older group of British subjects called up
On the night of July 30-31, she under the Compulsory Service Or-
was awakened by the noise of people A point nt issue is the taking of dinance have volunteered as danora
going upstairs, and heard someone the vessel to the supposedly neutral Rotarians Sce Picture Of in connection with the blood trans-
for admittance and port of Murmansk-United Press. fusion service which is being or calling loudly gonised by the Government Medical Calling a door knob. The volce also Authorities," stated Dr. P. S. Selwyn-treatened to break the door down, Clarke, Director of Medical Services, but she heard no sound of thumping. in an interview yesterday,
Famous "Daylights"
Flying Germany Flag
Copenhagen, Oct. 24.
"Southern Paciile Streamiiners" was Tromsoe harbour officials confirm the title of a film on railway travel: Mrs. Lau denled she had been in- In stating, however, that many formed, since the last hearing, of by telephone that the City of Film in the United States shown by Mr. more donors are needed in order to
on Saturday was in charge of a Ger- B. Wilson to Rotarians at the what happened on the Innding. She allow a safe margin of blood that had
particular reason to favour mon prize crew and lay in the out-weekly tinin meeting yesterday. might be needed in the event of an medios
side ronds from four to six hours,} or give false evidence after which Norwegian ships emergency arising in this Colony, Draainst Torr. If the car had been
fram Streamlined trains, known Attention
which Icave Selwyn-Clarke drew
the naval base at Tromsoc escorted "Daylights," to damaged, she would have seen it some misapprehensions.
the ship to the three-mile limit. morning from San Francisco and "The idea appears to be prevalent Lou Pak-kit, allas Patchlok, raid! it is stated that prize ships are Los Angeles, hold the world record that a donor would take two days that up to December he was employs allowed to remain 24 hours outside to recover after giving his blooded in the Capitol Ballroom. He had neutral harbours.
The City of Flint flew the Ger-
BRITISH
for transfusion," sald Dr. Selwyn maintained good relations with Terr Clarke, "I cannot emphasise too sines. Three days before Remedios man Bag. strongly that this is not the case, was arrested, Torr moke to him and Donors are carefully chosen und only osised him to tell "Chico" not to nsk these in good health are accepted, for his commission. If he per. Soviet Envoy Recalled
"After they have given their blood, aisted, continued Torr, he would suc Mascow, Oct. 24.
It is usual to suggest that they should him for damaging his car. Wliness The Soviet Minister in Stockholm rest on a sofa or in a comfortable delivered the message to Remedios
hour, has been ordered to return to Mos-chair for half art
then have
the following night. cow.-Reuter Bulletin.
same refreshment (tea, coffee, cocon, ovaltine or milk and sone sand- wiches) and then proceed on their normal business."*
Estonia Occupation
Berlin, Oct. 24. Soviet troops have occupied all the districts on the Estonian mainland in accordance with the Soviet-Estonian Pact. Troops are still arriving on the island of Ocsel.—Reuter.
Soviet Disappointment
Copenhagen, Oct. 24. According to a Moscow message, the Russians are bitterly disappoint- ed with the Estonian port of Baltisk! which, according to the archives, con- tained a magni@cently fortided har- bour, but upon arrival the Russians found a second-rate fishing port with a sandy beach and half-finished quay.
Soviet troops pro still marchior Into Estonia. They sleep. In tents despite the intense cold Reuter,
Handing Ovor Vilna
Copenlingen, Oct. 24.
Capitol
WAR NEWS
ns
each
for the number of passengers carried. With their articulated cars, tight- lock couplings and revolving seats enabling passengers to gain a con tinuous view of the scenery minus neck-strain, they are the last word In comfort and luxury and afford a striking contrast to the crude coaches of a few years ago.
Will Be More Prolific In Los Angeles comes the foaming fore-
The Future
General
London, Oct. 24.
The picture showed a journey in "Daylight" from Los Angeles to San Francisco one of the world's mool scenie trips. Soon after leaving
shore of the Pacific, stretching for 100 miles. A rare sight here are vil wells rising out of the sea. Then on to Santa Barbara, a hillside city of spreading palms and Spanish
Passing Juscious orange the trains speed into the where on each side is nature's beauty and
"Chico," sald Lau, "became very mad and replied, 'Let him sue më, I haven't damaged his cur"." Dr. Selwyn-Clarke emphasised that| Chon Kwok-cheung. sald he this point should be remembered and formerly frequently the pointed out that owing to the gravity nightly. In May, 1938, Torr offered of the international situation in him a job. Europe, a Scottish National Blood
"He took me into a room and ask-' The assurance of moro news of the Transfusion Service had been started?
The Times from Major groves, in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Dundee and edit I knew he was a big shot' and British operations is conveyed in galety. Aberdeen and an urgent call made to Chan. "He also asked if I knew Public Relations at the War Offeo, autopread n Chinese Government oficial," said letter to
J. H. Belth, Director of mountains enlist 25.000 volunteer donors.
Charlie of the Majestic Ballroom, similar service had existed in the adding that Charile was a spy, Ho answering criticism that German Grandeur in its utmost profusion. London area for many years.
reminded me that I was a Chinese, news and photographs preponderated Finally, through oak-studded hils it passes along from Paso Robles to in American publications. and asked me to do something for
Monterey, Santa Cruz and then him, I asked him what he wanted,' "That is inevitable," ho mys, "be- northward through the rich Sento but he appeared reluctant to say, cause in the first place publicity Is Clara volley with its famous Wal- hinting that 1 must first swear, among the forms of armaments in versity Into Son Francisco. secrecy,"
I which the aggressor has an falfinl} Hearing was adjourned to Novem- and temporary advantage; second, The pleture is a revalation of the ber 17. Mr. Silva Intimated there while the British are moving forces tremendous effort that has contribut- was a possibility of Remedios leaving into position, secrecy is indispensable; ed to make these trains the luxurious the Colony on business. -
third, Hiller's precocious compaign in and comfortable things they are. Poland gave great opportunities for sensational reporting, some of which
Rotarian Brown proposed a vole of has done the Allied cause no harm hanks to Mr. Wilson, despite Dr. Goebbels claims; fourth, ter does not mind telling lies, but
BRITISH ASSURANCE
Neutrality of Thailand To Be Fully Respected
THE prefix "Special to the Tele- violation of its neutrality by the ranh" is used by the "Hongkong belligerent Powers. This nervous- Telegraph" to indicate news which hess appears to have been deliber- is strictly copyright under the pro-j
we do."
Dr. Arthur Woo, President, was
the chalr and the following
The Ministry of Information states that the Thal. Government has for: come weeks been showing a certain After the hitch of a week ago, the † servoumness as to the hility of Lithuanian army has been ordered tu begin occupation of Vuna territory. They are expected to reach the ally
visitors and guests were introduced to-morrow.
ately fostered; by oulido elements, visions of the Telecommunications' General Belth explains that the Mr. Edward Fung (Nanking), Military negotiations. between The British Minister at Bangkok Ordinance, 1910. Ruch news ar bears large body of correspondents now Mara W. Tong, J. W. Claque, W. Lithuania and Russia continuo and it has accordingly been instructed to the indication "UP” ¡ Is', received· În
expected that the Erst Soviet sure Thailand that so long as its Hongkong on the date of publication, Wis the forces will have all facilities Stewart, Capt. Goddard, Dr. John Gray, Messrs. D. II. Smith, W. E. garrisons will be established, in a neutrality:harespected by other by, the United Press Assoolallana, who "We never wander, near zerization-Denison," R. A. E. Denton, B. T. number. of Lithuanian towns, next Powers it will be completely res- reservo, all ́sights and forbid, res allam but are most anxious: seekers Flannagan, U. Sze-wing, A.- Nisalm -}" - week.---Reuter,
pected by Britain, Bel
publication, elther wholly or in part, after truth," he adds.Reuter, and Capt. Thursby.
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