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Mysterious S.O.S. Picked Up
NEW YORK, Nov. 1 (UT),— Mackay Itadio reports having received an 8.0.5. reading, "Lat. 40.20 north, Long. 62.31 west The 8.0.8. 8.0.5. submarine."
is interpreted as a submarino attack 400 miles north-east of Bermuda,
Canadian coazial stations are vending the alarm regularly and anking the Brillah steamer Coul- mere for direction findings, but the vessel has not answered.
The U.S.H. Campbell 200 miles away is proceeding to render Ald.
The Philippines
QUEZON GIVES A WARNING
FOR BALTIC
Chances of Concessions
May Now Be Lessened
Finland is deeply perturbed at the bold reference in the speech of the Russian Premier to the Soviet desire to acquire strategic Finnish basca in exchange for part of the autonomous Republic of Karella ndjoining Finland.
The Finnish delegation is on its way to Moscow to continue the negotiations but it is considered that M. Molotov's announce. ment calls for new action.
BASES
China-Japan
TOKYO PEACE TERMS
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Peking, Nov. 1. Declaring that the transition period In North China has passed, Lieut.” General Hayao Tado, Commander-la- Chief of the Japanese Expeditionary Force to North China, on Tuesday stressed the necessity of strength"n- ing the Japanese, forces in North China, London, Nov. 1.
General Tada counselled Japanese Soviet determination to remain
while Hier is otherwise engaged."
Helsinki, Oct. 31. The Government convened to-day-Reuter. to consider Russia's publication of her demands.
Britain Pleased
newR
Residents See U-Boat Sunk
NEW YORK, Nov. 1. (UP),— Mr. Benjamin Wylle, Managing Director of the South China Morning Fost, Lid., arrived here to-day b7 the Cunard Iner Scythia.
Mr. Wylie and other passen- gers during the voyage saw a convoying dætroyer Bro a depth. charge at a submarine, the ex- plosion resulting in a heavy jolt to the Scythia.
Later they saw the surface of The ocean covered with heavy oil, Indicating a hit.
Mr. and Mrs. Wylie, were shopping by Edinburgh on the day of the Nazi air raids und saw puffs of smoks in the sky us anti-aircraft guns went into action.
Mr. and Mrs. Wylie have been on leave in Europe and are en their way back to Hongkong via Ameri and Canada.
New Pact Is Defended
M. Molotov tossed a bombshell into
Turkish President's the negotiations by his breaking the neutral is the inain point emphasised authorities and residents to exert agreement that neither side would by ail newspaper editorials upon strenuous efforts for sincere co-opera-
Speech To Assembly reveal the contents of negotiations. Molotov's speech, which is also given tion with Chinese people.-Domci,
No Indemnity Asked It will be impossible to intercept the the main headings in the
ANKARA, Nov. 1 (Reuter). Finnish delegation proceeding to colúmin.
Tokyo, Nov. 1.
-President Incunu, opening the Moscow until they reach Viborg on Dealing with the speech, the Daily
Telegraph says 'neutrality is the ker- Japan's attitude towards the pro- Turkish National Assembly, de- the Russian border,
Finland is apprehensive because nel of the speech. Berlin had projected new Central Government inclared that the Anglo-Turkish Russia is demanding a base opponite mised the world surprises. Molotov Chinn was discussed when the China Pact was directed against no the Baltic Fort on the Isle of Hangoe, certainly provided surprises, but not Development Council headed by the territory demands on the Karellen of the nature predicled. The world Premier, General Abe, met this morn- other party.
Its purpose was to assure Turkey's Manila, Nov. 1.
the is accustomed to astonishing turns of log with members of the Cabinet and Speaking at the induction of Senor Isthmus and certain Islands in
Soviet poltey, but may yet confess executives of the China Affairs Board, security, at the same time serving
ad-
peace and international security at Teofilo Sison Into the newly-created Gulf of Finland.
The Government telegraphed to M. self staggered by statements
The session discussed the so-called cast in the zone where Turkey's Cabinet post of Secretary of National Pansakivi, lender of the delegatlon vanced in all seriousness by Molotovenoye Statement issued on De-
influence could be exercised. Defence, which was breadcant, Pre- and ordered him to stop at Viborg If Russia were not a great potent
It followed Turkey's aim in oppos- sident Quezon bluntly warned the
factor in world affairs it would be cember 22, in which good neighbour
ing themselves to the extension of Molotov quite relationship, joint defence against the The General Staff Informed the impossible to take Filipinos against the possibility of and telephone to his Government.
the tragedy of war by creating a re- the Philippines becoining a victim of Cabinet at the midnight session that seriously. His whole argument is a Comintern and economic co-o-e-ation aggression after independence.
was struggling in the horrors of war. He remlled the fate of Czechóf the.aittallon was serious because the prelude to one line of policy, his con- were net forth as the fundamential pion of security. In Europe, which
Not
Disturbing Influence Slovakia and Poland. He said that demand for Karelin Isthmus includ-elusion is a proclamation of another urinciples of Japan's policy to settle
ed Finland's "Maginot Line" which
concerned for is Russla's advantage
The Japanese Government is be- "The Pact only comes into effect even though, the Philippines urmi Finland's declave eastern frontier policy, but what Molotov is solely the China Affair. every male citizen it would not as defence.-United Press.
or profit, not Germany's. sure the stands will not become a
The News Chronicle writes that the leved to uphold, in dealing with the if some state secks to trample cur new regime in China, the principles lawiul aspirations," he continued.
this eventuality, victim of aggression.
core of the speech was that part of respecting China's independenca | "Apart from which stated that Russia will remain and equality. The proposals for re- bonds with our allies, and the high neutral, That, from Britain's view speeling China's sovereignty and not ideal which we have procialmed 10- point, is eminently satisfactory and to demand territorial cession or an in-gether are not of a character lo dis-
lurb our normal friendly with other states. bount to cause chagrin in Berlin. demalty are also understood to remain It puts an end to Nazi expectations Intact, of Soviet military assistance in the present struggle.
Prestige Involved
Tokyo Denies Rumours
our
relations
The President reiterated that he.
Helsinki, Nov. 1. was proceeding on the programme
A. Berko said that danger now preparing for independence in 1946.
He urged President Roosevelt to arose that Russian prestige was In- undertake negotiations for neutralian- volved. He feared that chances of
"We lucerely desire to keep the tion of the Philippines after the grant mutual concessions had been lessened. "Until now Finland was confident,"
country outside the zone of war, prn- of independence, however, although he admitted that the history of recent he said, "and without pressure from
The Daily Moll says that Hitler The spokesman of the Foreign Oficeding that our security is not com- nor our undertakings years shows conclusively how in, brond we had wished to comply adequate mere neutralisation treaties with the Russian demands for the must be a very disappointed man, characterised as "utterly groundless" promised violated." Leningrad without sacri-He had said that Molotov's speech the reports alleging an endeavour by
Soviet-Turkish Relations can be in safeguarding the independ- security
Being the 1932 non-aggression Paci, would be the turning point of the the Japanese Government to open
The President did not allude to M. ence of the Philippines,
It is conceivable that Philippine under which Russia agreed to respect war. It has proved to be nothing of direct negotiations for peace with the neutrality. will be, violated, but at the Dorpat Treaty for the Busso- the sort. The main plank was neu-Chungking Government,
Attributing the rumours to Chung-Molotofl's speech, but referring to Finnish border, so that all diffeuitles} trulity. neutrality, treaty would at least im-
The Daily Herald writes that it is king sources, the spokesman declared M, Sarafoglu's visit to Moscow, he said that while it failed to achieve position prove the morn!
of the rould be settled peacefully.
"If Russia wants Sangor, it is bc-natural that for handing the Baltic that the Japanese Government's de- Philippines.-United Press.
enuse this Baltic port is a potential to Stalin, Germany gets nothing but claration of January 10, 1938, not to the agreement aimed at, the friend- Russian ice free nova) base and words, Hitler asks for aeroplanes den with the Chiang Kai-shek's ship linking the two countries restad
and Government
holds good on a solid basis, and the circums- as payment Russia wants to secure herself against and submarines
tances and obstacles arising from the any eventuality."—United Pre- Stalin gives him only speeches and Domet.
temporary necessities of the present Rumours Bill Thrive articles in the press-Reuter.
Lime must not be allowed to Impair this friendship.
"As hitherto, the friends who are faithful to us may expect nothing but and goodwill straightforwardness trom us," declared the President.
Regent's Approval BAGHDAD,-Nov.1 (Router) — the Opening Parliament to-day, Regent expressed cordial approval of the Anglo-Franco-Turkish
which enables this part of the world to regard the future with confidence."
Cheaper Air Mail Rates Urged In House
· Of Commons
Finland's Accusation.
Helsinki, Nov. 1.
Resuming Trade Talks
London, Nov. 1.
Shanghal, Nov. 1. Chungking messages are emphatic M. Erkko in a statement says that
in stating that the possibility of im- The Anglo-Soviet trade discussions minent peace in the Far East is M. Molotov has created a new and
well-informed denied by the are to be continued this week strongly by voicing dimcult situation Soviet demands while M. Passkivi Reuter Bulletin. is on the way to Moscow-Unlied**** Press.
A Last Attempt
that
Chinese who allege that there is not | the slightest sign-of-any-desire-for Franch Opinion
peace in Chungking either on the Paris, Nov. 1. LONDON, Nov. 1 (Reuter),——
Press commentaries view Molotov's part of the Government or the pub-
Itc.
Nevertheless there is persistent talk In the House of Commons to-
Copenhagen, Nov. 1,
specen as a disappointment for Hitler.
Madame Tabouls, writing In of the possibility of pance among A newspaper report from Helalniki day, the Parliamentary Secretary!
Cabinet was In] L'Ocuvre, says Molotov scems 10 Shanghai business circles, both for- to the Ministry of Information, says the Flanish was asked whether he would session until the early hours of this have affirmed a permanent Soviet-eign and Chinese.
decide whether or German friendship, but it is ob- A prominent broker stated consider the
desirability of morning trying
not to send the Mlesion to Moscow viously not what Berlin had hoped there appeared to be a desire for
lor.
peace in Influential quarters on both recommending cheaper Empire for the third time.
Eventually at 3.30 a.m. they decid- Pertinax, in L'Ordre, says, "It is sides, and that unoMelal talks had air-mail rates.
At the delegation should
will remain neutral. taken place and are probably still go clear Russia He Bald
Hitler has no longer to speculate on taking place but no formula could be The Importance of the despatch of corres- Reuter,
unknown advantages. The agreed upon. British newspapeTS pondence and
Surprise And Hope
Germany future relations between Use Postmaster-
and Russia are certain."—Router. Helsinki, Nov. 1. A communique says it is yet too Curly to estimate
M. whether Molotov's speech will affect Finland's standpoint in the negotiations, but naturally it will tend to prolong the
discussions.
overseas, which
appreciated
the
the with General, in consultation Secretary of State for Air, had under constant review.
The Real Difficulty Mr. Noel Baker, of the Opposition Labour, said: "This is a most Im- portant matter."
The Parliamentary Secretary 10 the Ministry of Information replied: "This is realised. The real difficulty which arises la weight and space."
All Quiet Along Western Front
PARIS, Nov. 1° (Reuter) —The following communique was issued to-day:
"In the course of the day, there was the usual activity of small in- fantry units on both sides at various points of the front."
Finnish Delegation Due In Moscow
MOSCOW. Nov. 1 (Reuter)The Finnish delegation is expected here to-morrow.
Heart Trouble Caused by High Blood Pressure
R.A.F. FLIGHTS
OVER REICH
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH"
The effect of this incessant peace talk is reflected partially in the pre- sent Armness of the Chinese dollar. At the same time, however, it must be stressed that the whole situation is somewhat confused owing to the fact that speculators selze every op portunity to keep rumours such Ds those concerning peace prospects with a view to feathering their own nests. The latest crop of rumours may be
Pact,
Churchill's Admission
Two Reich Warships In The Atlantic
SPECIAL WAR BEEYICE LONDON, Nov. 1 (Reuter). Two warships of the Deutschland type have been reported as operating in tire Atlantic, one in the north and the other in the Winston south, declared Mr.
While, surprise is general at the! hasty holding up of the Finnish: delegation's Journey to Moscow it is
LONDON, Nov. 1 (UP)It is the outcome of the official Japanese renilsed that Molotov's statement oficially reported that the R.A-F decision to "dispose of the China in Churchill, First Lord of the may necessitate a re-adjustment of during the past 24 hours, has carried eldent. Japan may conclude peace Admiralty, replying to a ques- the counter-proposala.
out successful reconnaissance flights with the new China regime which is tion in the House of Commons Newspapers draw attention to the over north-western Germany, where
of being set up. This fact that the Soviet demand for a vey tools many photographs and re- would mean officially no more war to-day. fortified area opposite Baltisici in turned to their base safely.
between new China and Japan, there- Estonia would result in the import-
Naxi Claim Refuted
Evidence as to whether these were by making a pretence to relegate the only two service vessels operating ant ports of Helinki, Vilpurt and PARIS, Nov. 1. (Router).-The Marshal Chiang Kai-shek and his was confileting, added Mr. Churchill, Kotka being nominally under foreign German claim that they have brought supporters to the status of lawless but it was reasonably certain that at Icast one of the Deutschland type had control, resulting also in the sever down four Allied planes in officially elements to be stamped out either
Chinese re- ance of Finland's commercial arteries denied.
been abroad. nt will.
by Japan or the new
All French planes returned safely gime, Hopes are expressed that ways and to their bases. One British is ml8s- means will be found to satisfy both ing on the day in question. partles,--Reuter.
American Reaction.
"Friends" Will Stand By
the
Dominion Chiefs In Conference
Chinese leaders who recently re- turned to Chungking after touring the various fronts are alleged to have said that the people in Chunking cannot realise the strength of the Chinese forces in the field who can hold their ground whatever changes may occur in the International nitus-
tion-Reuter,
Japanese Support
When Will Thoy Bo Sunk? A Labourlie questioner saked Mr. Churchill when he would be in a position to say that they had been sank.
"I don't think I should make fore- casts of that kind," responded the First Lord, who added that he hoped to make a statement next week on naval operations to date.
Washington, Oct. 31. Congressional and Insufar Depart ment circles refer to the Soviet For- eign Minister's reference
Navy Doing Its Bost Philippines reminding him that the
LONDON, Nov.1 (Reuter) —-—
Asked what was being done to granted indepen- "Reuter" understands that the first
prevent Nazl submarines from refuel- Philippines were
Tokyo, Nov. 1. dence five years ago. Even the pro- serious meetings between the British ponents of withdrawing this indepen- and Dominion governments took place
The China Affairs Board confer-ling in the sheltering bays along the dence are unanimous that such re- today.
ence has completed deliberations in coast of Elre, Mr. Churchill said the government of Eire was responsible xamination must bear the endorse-
The Dominion' delegates were connection with Japan's policy to ment of the Filipinos.. The chief
On the high seas, the Royal Navy pressure for the withdrawal of in-entertained at luncheon by the British wards the projected new Central Gove for that,
was taking such measures as were dependence comes from the Filipinos Government, after which they wentment of China, The decision will
brought up to No. 10 Downing Street, where Mr. be
nt to-morrow's
and open to it. It was doing its best. themselves United Press.
Neville Chamberlain presided over Cabinet meeting for approval
Concerning the fishing industry, ho report thereafter the Premier will the meeting.
said that a standing committer had Mr. Chamberlain was accompanied the decision to the Throne,
been formed to advise the Ministry Lew York, Nov. 1. by Lord Halifax and Mr. Anthony The President, General Abo, point- "The reshuma of the
Italian Eden, while the Dominion Govern et out that the time is ripe in Chlon in this connection.
A number of fishing vessels, taken over when war broke out, had been Cabinet and Molotov's speech have ment representatives wore accom for the establishment of a new Cen-
returned and the question of pur- as important a bearing on the war panied by their High Commissioners.tral Government, and asked the con-
ference to discuss concreto measures chasing more trawlers was being na anything that has yet occurred," says the New York Times.
adds that both Ger- THE' prefix "Special to the Tele in this connection. The paper
The conference exchanged views actively pursued.
decided to extend mariy'a "old partner and new took graph" is used by the "Hongkong | Titiră Miere Proffers. This
the occasion to underline their: neu- Telegraph" to Indicate news which and unanimously
strictly copyright under the pro- every possible co-operation for the trality:
There is not much comfort for visions of the Telecommunications establishment of the now Govern-
LONDON, Nov. 1'(Houter)-The whole tenor of the discourse implies the Indication "UP" is received in Government will positively support that Russia's sole aim is to take ad- Hongkong on the daio of publication. the rovement for the organisation vantage of the conflict to strengthen by the United Press Associations, who of the new Government and any at-British Government hus given per her own position and extend her in- reserve all rights and forbid re-tempt by others to obstruct the move- mission to an American arm to reprint
publication in the United States. ternational influence. The clear atm publication, either wholly or in part, ment will be strictly prevented Sir Nevile Henderson's report for of Russia and Italy is to make Bay without previous arrangement,Neuter.
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