Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 23, μ1939,
OVERNIGHT GREATER U.S. INTEREST IN NEWS PAGE FAR EAST SINCE THE WAR
Germany Exerts JAPANESE
Pressure
BUDAPEST, Nov. 22 (Heu- fer)-It is firmly believed that Germany Intends to launch an atjank
Ramania........ Ihranak.........
"Hungary in the near future, saya a correspondent.
Strong rumours from Buds- pest state that Italy has promis. cd to help Hungary if she is attacked by Germany or Russia
--
Supplies Domanded
· BUCHAREST, Nov, 22 (Reu- ter Special)-A promke by the government of 30,000 catile and 30,000 pig to be delivered to Germany before March, 1040, marks the first success of the German trade mission,
In ot foz
respects, the discus- still not produced concrete results and thero is
the question of petrol supplies to
stalemate on
Increased Germany.
BLOCKADE APPROVED. BY PRESS
Lundon, Nov. 22.
The British Government's decision ig the only possible reply to the ruthless violation of he rea Jaw which the Germans have chosen perpetrate, says The Times. Reprisal is the only language the Nazis uncler- stand.
to
EXPLAIN Something May be done
DELAY
Reason advanced by the Japanesn authorities yesterday as to why they
tion of the Hongkong air mail, on beard the Imperial Airways plano Dardanus, were bad flying conditions
and a shortage of planes, following
About the Yangtse
"Since the outbreak of war, the public in have not returnert the missing sec- the United States is watching the situation in the Far East with increased interest, and is far stronger in favour of action against Japan than be- fore," said Mr. Jaquos C. Maguite, vice-President of the United American Asiatic Corporation on return by the Philippine Clipper yesterday from a hurried trip to New York.
the campaign at Pakhoi.
The authorities in Canton notified
the Japanese Consulate at Hongkong to this effect yesterday.
"We are anxious to return the mail
as soon as possible," the Japanese Consul Mr. Oda said Iost night.
Difficult Flying
"I believe that something will be done very shortly by the U.S. Gov- ernment, for America is determined With a celling of only about 100 not to leave the Yangtee River and feet and a typhoon blowing nearby, all her investments in China to the two mail planes which arrived Japan," he said. on Kal Tak yesterday experienced
Sympathies in the European wari unpleasant weather conditions on were 100 per cent, for the Allies and the way from Hanoi.
a recent research vole revealed that 67
cent. of the publle wanted further trade and help for Grent
The two planes were the France, Ville de Beyrouth and Imperial Always, Delio.
Air
per
the Britain.
Across the Gulf of Tongking the French plane was forced to dy for some time at only 50 feet above the sea. On arrival at Kai Tak, which was hidden by low-hanging thick clouds it had to make several cir culta in order to find an approach,
SHANGHAI
HAVING TROUBLE
Shanghat, Nov. 22.
"People in Amerion considered that the recent scare evacuation of Hong- kong, residents was foolish in viewi The office windows of the Shang- of the circumstances," he said. hal Dockyards were
Enemy Aircraft Over England
LONDON, Nov. 22 (Reuter). Enemy aircraft were "sighted over the mouth of the Thames at noon to-day. Anti-aircraft guns opened are and forced the machine to A arent height, Later the machlao was pursued by Royal Air Force fighters. It camo so low that it seemed cer- tain to strike the root of viilago houses..
+
The machine passed over a search-light post and then dis- appeared from view, apparently hedre happing trying to shake off the British fighters hanging on 'top.
Shotlands Bombed LONDON, Nov. 22 (UP).-- 8ix German bombers flew over the Shetland Islands and
dropped bomba,
Torukuni Maru
Disaster
Tributes To Seamanship
was
broken this prices in America had increased agis
With the exception of silk articles, morning when dismissed workers, it reported, created disturbances much as had been expected since white attempting to picket the dock- the war. The average increase in yard premises to prevent other
London, Nov. 22. Arrival Of Clipper
the prices of food and clothing was workers going to their jobs.
Commander B. Matukuru, of the They were not very successful and liner Terukuni Maru, said that the between 10 and 20 per cent. The Passengers by the Philippine Clip-number of unemployed was declining started throwing bricks at the office. iner per included Miss Tank Lon, who has rapidly as business and trade were The Shanghai Municipal Police riot issued and had a pilot aboard,
following instructions returned to join her parents in Hong-good.
squad was notified and soon they "I stationed five men as specini kong after Dying from Honolulu.
A tremendous export movement to hid the situation in hand. Reuter. lookouts for mines," he
sald. "We Miss Loh has been studying at
| South. Americo had started, follow-
were travelling about five to 10 knots, Columble University, New The Daily Telegraph says our com- Another Chinese
withdrawal from
Picket Lines Crossed York, ing Germany's
Shanghai, Nov. 22.
Suddenly there was a terrific explo- plete blockade of German
passenger from those markets,
A Municipal Police squad disarmed body was hit by the mine, but In- exports Honolulu was Mr. Ho Deh Shen, who
sion under No. 2 and 3 holds. No- may not be welcome to some of Ger- is returning to Chungking after Italy
American ships were now going to;
Instead
dismissed Chinese juries to many's neighbours, but in retaliating spending a year abroad travelling in European ports, he said.
ok to northern!"
Ørst attacked workers who
class and broke occurred in the dining room. for the mine outrages we are defend-Europe."
office windows of the Shanghal ing the interests of every country
Dockyards in the Yangtsepoo ares to- the
"They were having lunch with a merchant navy.
day,
'explosion occurred and some face. Three or four members of the dishes Jumped and hit them in the crew were also slightly injured. tween the explosion and the time the There were about 45 minutes be- ship sank. We got the boats lowered them. There was no ranle among and all passengers and crew Into
last to leave." either passengers or crew, I was the
Passengers from Manila included,
Japan's Disadvantage
Washington, Nov. 22.
number of
Mr. Samuel T. Bitting of the Na-
The dismissed workers attempted The News Chronicle states: Hitler's tional Cily Bank here, who hna re-
The Allled war purchases in the to establish picket lines to prevent How weapon may continue to take turned after toll, but in the end it will be coun-Mr. Charles Unbchaun, of the Huma competitive situation in some Uniled mises, but they were unable to keep vacation in Bagulo, United States are likely to create ajuther workers from entering the pre- tered successfully and our blockade Pipe Lid. Mr. Denis Gerolimatos, a States products to the disadvantage the other workers out and so hurled will end as it did last time-with the Greelt merchant returning after a of Japanese buyers, but experts be- bricks at the offec windows. collapse of the German Government, business visit, Mr. Leong Wa Chan, lieve that the full effects are not like-
workers entered Seven hundred Manila merchant The Daily Herald says the Govern-visit, Mr. Ralph Nubla en route to purchasing programme is further ex-pite intimidation. A hundred others
on a business ly to be apparent until the Allied the dockyards and began work des ment's decision is a just and proper Shanghal and Mr. Wong Chee, nn-tended. retort to tler. Those who treat other Manila merchant.
were frightened off by the dismissed neutral ships as the object of attack
In the absence of large scale hos-workers. cannot hope to use the neutral áng
tilities, Air Franco Arrives
the Allled consumption of One Sith constable was slightly as a shield for their own Blog-Reu-
basic staples, such as raw cotton, hurt, Ler.
Passengers who arrived yesterday copper, petroleum and metal pro- It is expected that 800 workers will by the Air France plane, Villo de ducts, has not resulted In scarcity return to work this afternoon Beyrouth included Mr. O. W. Croy here so far, except in respect of United Press, don, a Sydney buyer on a Far Eastern urgent military materials, lour and M. de la Ferte from Hanoi. of possible termination of the United Japanese buyers, since the warning The British Embassy hes announc-Mr. Croydon ed revival of a World War practice Sydney using the Dutch KNIL.M.parently enlarged their purchases in Major K. M. Bourne, interviewed by
flew to Saigon from States trade treaty relations, had ap- designed to facilitate shipment of airline and continued his trip by Air non-objectionable American goods France. through blockade zones consigned to neutrale. Britlah consulates, ning December 1, will issue ton certificates" or commercial pass- ports to American shippers which must be carried aboard the steamship, on which the goods are transported.
America's Passive Attitude
Washington, Nov. 22,
Nations to which merchandise may be consigned include Belgium, Den- mark, Italy, Esthonia, Finland, Ice- land, Latvia, the Netherlnds, Norway and Sweden,
many semi-strategical products,
Arrosted Polico Caso
Shanghai, Nov. 22. The Municipal Police Commisioner,
passengers
when
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The junior Second Engineer, Mr. Minoru Kawasima said, "The explo- sion threw me about a foot into the air. An oll tank burst and fuci oli flooded the engine room. Then the sen yater came pouring in. The captain left the bridge about minutes after the explosion."
Passengers said the explosion mode the liner keel over, but the boats were Jaunched without incident.
Mrs. A. Samuels Dorff said, "They as the Shanghai Evening Post and Mer- for example power and metal work-cury, said that he expects the early were splendid. One even came up The plane brought 50 kilograms of ing machinery, iron and steelscrop release
of the three Chinese con- to know whether 10 shillings would to me later and said, I would like mails.
and chemical fertilisers,
stables held in custody by the Japaness help you."-United Press. Because the Allied purchasers pay authorities on the allegation that they cash for goods, whereas the Japanese fattempted to murder a Tatao oficial.
preferred buyers" of articles in many cases need credit, the Allles
Major_Bourne..seni...note to the would probably be in the future Japanese Consul-General yesterday which war creates special needs.
of regarding the detention of the co-
stables.United Press. The effects of the Allied purchases | on Japanese exports will be reduced by the fact that the Allies' most urgent requirement is airplanes and parts, which the United States has not been exporting to Japan in lorge quantities in recent months,
Imperial Mails Arrive
arrived yesterday with 140 kilograms The Imperial Airways plano Della
the only passenger, of mails. Mrs. D. F. Landale was
Flight To Thailand
Tokyo, Nov. 22. Mr. Sumner Welles, Under Secre- With the object of promoting tary of State, indicated that the friendly relations between Japan and Government would maintain Pos- Thailand, the Government has or- sive attitude regarding navigation ganised a goodwill flight to Thailand, certiflentes. They regard the matter it was announced here to-day. us an arrangement entirely between
In the event of the Alles maiting i large scale purchases of automobile. equipment, it may later affect the the British Government and Amerl-is an all-Japanese Mitsubisht twin-lines for export elsewhere, particu- The plane appointed for the light available supply of some automotive can exporters-United Press.
motored transport plane, the Yamato, larly auto trucks-United Preas. which is a sister machine of the Soyokaze which recently. made
Noutrals Protest Loss
д
New York, Nov. 22. successful goodwill flight to Iran on The New York Times, discussing the occasion of the
wedding cate-Western Front
the question of whether Britain's brations for its Crown Prince. decision to seize the German exports
ns a reply to the unrestricted mine Leaving Tokyo on November 24, will draw protests from the plane will fly via Tohoku in neutrals, says it eignlfennt that Formosa and Hanoi in Indo-China to
warfare
much less fault has been found by Bangkok --Domel. neutrals with the Allied blockade than in 1914-18.
The Herald-Tribune says that neutral opinion has been turned against Germany by six years of reckless sabre-rattling and broken promises, Hitler's crimes have carn- ed him execration and placed him in a more precarious position thon be- fore he began raiding-Reuter Special.
France Follows Suit
Paris, Nov. 22.
The French Goverrunent
JAPANESE
NEARING NANNING
ARTILLERY ACTIVE
Berlin, Nov. 22.
Japan And Russia
Moscow, Nov, 122, The Soviet Government, during the interview on Tuesday between the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Togoh and M. Rozovsky, the Assistant For- eign Commissar,proposed that the meeting of the joint border commis- sion to demarcate the disputed Man- chukuo-Outer Mongol frontler, which was to open on November 20, would be postponed until December 7.
The Soviet offelal pleaded that arrangements for the meeting on the part of the Soviet Union have not
yet been finished.
M. Rozovsky informed the Japan-
Investigations
London, Nov. 22. Investigations have made the fol-: lowing points clear: the Terukumi Maru, together with the Japanese freighter Mito Maru, acted under the directions of the British naval. authorities; the Milo Maru arrived at London; the Terukuni Maru employ- ed a British pilot; as the disaster occtirred during the daytime, I a floating mine was the cause, it might have been discerned, there are yet no indications that the ship was attacked by a German submarine.
Circumstances appear to endorse belief that the incident was caused by a nxed mine.-Domel.
Shanghai Survivor
the
Shanghel, Nov. 22. It is learned that among the Teru- kuni survivors was Mr. P. B. Jones, of the well-known Shanghai on sportsman Mr. U P. Jones. The latter has been a frequent participant in Hongkong interports,
England to resume his studios after Mr. Jones, Jr. was on the way to
United Press, visiting his family In Shanghal-
The Berlin High Command has thorities have withdrawn the request {cie Ambassador that the Sovlot” au- issued a communique stating. Therefor the deportation of a director of was alight artülery are at various the Japanese oll company in North We view, the case with grave point of the Western Front. On Sakhalien-Domel, November 21 the air force again re- connoitred 'over British territory up
to Scapa Flow. Reconnaissance over France extended to the
German
South
of
....
TOKYO NEGOTIATIONS Tokyo, Nov. 22.
According to a Chinese report re-France. On November 21, well MI. Constantin Smetanin, the ceived by the local office of Dome as on the previous days, numerous Soviet Ambassador, accompanied by last night the Japanese forces advan German pursuit planes were active two secretaries, called on the For has deeing inte Kwangsi Province have in protecting the
western eign Minister, Admiral Nomura, this reached practically to the outskirts frontier. These, however, did not fern werd of Nanning and fighting is proceeding attract the enemy. Nor did
Various pending ques- anti-tions were discussed,Domel. along the upper reaches of the West aircraft batteries in the western de River less than ten miles from the fence zone have occasion to city,
, enemy uction,"United Preas.
cited to take action similar to that
of Britain's in intercepting exports of Germany--Reuter.
Holland Worried
The Hague, Nov. 22...
. The report stated that the Ja-
tako
Another Qutet Night
Paris, Nov. 22.
Increasing Activity
SINKINGS CONTINUE
London Nov. 22.
on the
Tokyo Attitude
Tokyo, Nov. 22, concern," said the Foreign Ofteo spokesman in commenting sinking of the Terukuni Maru,
The spokesman added that the Government would take appropriato steps when the full circumstances of the disaster are established,
It is stated here that the loss will be borne entirely by the Japanese Insurance companies, as the liner was not re-insured by foreigo under- writers-Router,
Reel Club Party
The Hongkong Reel Club held their annual Children's Party at the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel
Britain's decision. to, stop German panesa had made a considerable ad- exports on the high seas is regarded vance against a certain amount as a bad blow to Dutch trade. Ship-
of A communique states there was ping circles fear that shrunken trade position and were now deploying nothing to report during the night- facilities will now be much further along the southern bank of the river, Reuter, diminished. The plight of neutral
apparently preparatory to trassing countries is emphasised-Reuter But the stream in force and marching the
Paris, Nov. 22. British warships intercepted a Gerst night, when 170 guests were pre-
rent letine
last remaining few miles to the city. Coinciding with numerous recon-man liner off the coast of Iceland.
Pipe Major Mackle's class gave an Gerinun artillery naissance flights,
The German vessel, gank of her Scattered Fighting
of all calibres was active cast of own accord and the crew took to the exhibition of reels, strathspeys and hoals and were rescued by British keen sense of timing and rhythm, and other Scottish dances, showing A “Kwangchowwan, Nov, 22. Saarbruecken, and near Bles... Chad Fighting is reported near Taltschu, Guns broke into sudden activity, warships.-Reuter Bulletin.
performing the most intricate steps north-west of Yamchow, Stulung, on pounding the French front to a depth A Charity supper
dance and the Yamchaw-Nanning highway and of over a mile behind the lines.
“Identity Announcod
with the utmost case and grace. cabaret, under the Patronage of Lady Taichikhu, south-west of Taitschu Northcote, will be held by the Hong-The Japanese who invaded Pakhol that a big change in
Authoritative military circles think the military
London, Nov. 22. kong Chinese Women's Club, in aid have been repulsed-Wah Klu Yat situation is possible if frost comes on by the crow was the Berta Flaser, The German ship which was sunile of the British Local Emergency and Po. Chinese Refugee Relief Funds, at the
the western front where the weather Peninsula
i now fine and it is getting colder,4,110 tong-Reuter. German troops are still massed on the front from Holland to the Rhine,
to march. ready
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Thursday,
December 14.
Mountain Barrier
Nanning, Nov. 22.
south of
Italian Ship Hit v
London, Nov. 22:
to port-Reuter Bulletin.
Tugs are trying to tow, the steamer
Mine Off Spain
London, Nov. 22.
coast of Spain. reporta alghting a mine off the north
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