US-JAPAN TRADE RELATIONS
Depend On Japan's ́.
New Attitude
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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (UP)-State Department ficials said to-day that the future of Japanese-American trade relations will depend large- ly on the attitude of the Japanese government regarding American' rights and interests in China,
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They contend that it makes little difference to trade relations whether a new treaty is made or not and they drew attention to the friendly trade relations between the United States and France, many items of whch are not mentioned in existing treaties,
Treat Expiration Effect: Officials were reticent regarding the negotiations between Ambassador Japanese Joseph Grew und the Foreign Ofice,
The expiration of the treaty will not cancel any Japanese privilegeS nor impose penailles, but will remove the, ubilgallon to continue any pri- allow vileges indefinitely and will the imposition of penalties if desired.
Hopes Of Sottioment
"TOKYO, Jan. 17 (Reuter).-Hope of settling the aftermath of the trade treaty question between the United States, and Japai was expressed by Mr. H. Arita, the new Forelin Minister, in OR interview witis Japanese pressinen after the transfer of seats of omce between himself and the outgoing Foreign Minister, Ad- mical Nomura,
Ile also said that preparations for the re-opening of the Yangtse were proceeding space.
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The foreign policy of the Cabinet, Mr. Arlis declared, would centre on the disposal of the China Affair and readjustment of relations with Third Powers while firmly maintaining Japan's Independent position.
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It was untenable to assert that
Full the risk Japan would antagonising one power In seeking friendly relations with another power while maintaining an Independent position.
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Mr. Arita sold that he intended, in readjusting relations with the United States, to pursue the policy of his predecessor. In order to reconstruct the traditional friendship between Japan and the United States, Foreign Minister asserted, the reta- tions of the two countries should first be normalised. In this sense, the endeavour to new cabinet would clour out a way for all pending ques- tions with the United States, one after another,
Re-opening Of Yangtse
If the United States appraised Japan's Arm attitude correctly, he trusted that the United States would reciprocale Japan's constructive spirit in normalising the relations of the two countries.
With regard to the reopening of the Yangtse up to Nanking, the Forelim Minister declared that it was decided "at"Japan's initiative-na-demonstrated
by the fact that the
Htronuma
Cabinet decided on the basic policy
of re-opening the Yangtse.
Preparations for the re-opening of the river, he added, were now being pushed.
Turning to the relations of Japan' and the Soviet Union, Mr. Arita said that the anti-Comintern Pact was one thing and the friendly relations be- tween Japan and the Soviet another.
Foreign Recalling that he, Minister, participated in the con- clusion of
anth the tri-partitë Comintern Pact, Mr. Arita pointed out that it was the fixed policy ef the Japanese Government to main- tain friendly relations with the Soviet Union Irrespective of the Anti-Comintern Pact.
No Crisis Likely WASHINGTON, Jan: 10 (Reuter). There is not the slightest indiention here that any crisis is likely to materialise on January 26 when the United States-Japan Trade Treaty is abrogated.
It is generally belleyed in informed circles that no motius vivendi is likely to be negotiated before the Treaty expires, but the matter ap- pears to be taken with great calmness in ometal circles, us indicated In Mr. Condell Hull's statement at the Press Conference yesterday when he saki "There is no special develop- ment this morning." when asked the status of the American-Japanese dis- cussions.
The President did, not refer to the matter at his conference this after- noon.
It seems likely that the matter of the Japanese-American trade treaty will be left in muspense temporarily after the expiration of the treaty while discussiong in the general relations between the two countries continue,
ROYAL FAMILY
IN LONDON
LONDON, Jan. 10 (Reuter) Their Majesties the King and Queen, with the two Tzincesses, returned to London from Sandringham, where they have been staying since Just before Christmas.
The King held a Privy Council' at Buckingham Palace, and handed Mr. Oliver Stanley his stal of office ns Secretary for. War.
Sir John Reith, the New Minister of Information, was sworn in and both were later received by the *King in audience.
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January 17, 1940.
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Film Star's Ex-Husband Attempts Suicide.
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 16 (UP), Joan Bennett's first husband, Mr. John M. Fox, 38, formerly of Manila, attempted suicide to day by taking 50 sleeping tablets.
He was apparently driven to distraction at the thought of
He is reported to have an even chance of recovering.
LONDON, Jan. 16 (Reuter).-Defending the Govern- ment's position vis-a-vis the resignation of Mr.. Hore Belisha, Mr. Chamberlain "declared in the House of Commons to-day that there was no foundation for the suggestion that the War Minister's resignation was con- nected with, or was the result of, a battle between Mr. Hore-Belisha and certain high officers vaguely described as "Brass Hats," over the system of promotion in the
army.
He had never heard of any serious differences between Mr. Hore-Belisha and the Army Council, and he did not believe that any existed.
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"I can state definitely that no such consideration entered my head in connection with the change that I had thought it' my duty to make," said Mr. Chamberlain.
PURE INVENTION
The story that pressure had been put upon him from outside by military officers or by their friends to displace Mr. Hore- Belisha was an invention from
(Cheers). beginning to end.
optimistic forecast of a peaceful settlement in the near future, we have welcomed the recent netlon by the Japanese Government in the direction of relaxing some of the restrictions which, from time to time, have caused difficulty and tension in the relations with third Powers."
Mr. Chamberlain then stated that the special forces raised in Australia and New Zealand for oversens would shortly take their places where they were most needed.
the moment
It was not complimentary to him to suggest that he would have allowed himself to be influenced by pressure of such an improper character, "but
"At He concluded: scandalous aspersion upon It is responsible officers who cannot speak there is a fuil in the operations of for themselves to suggest that they the war, but at any time within a would have so far forgotten their few weeks, or even a few hours, the duty, especially in war me, an to lull may sharply be broken by events contemplate any action of the kind which will reshape the history of the I have described."
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Stiff Sentence For
· Bolligerent Chinese
Convicted on a charge of assault- ing a police officer at Happy Valley, on Sunday, Au Kwong, 33, hawker, was nned $15 three weeks' hard; inbour by Mr. Sheldon at the Central Magistracy this.morning.
He was said to have struck Indian constable, B194, Ganga Singh, when) the latter arrested him for attempt- ing to climb into the Hongkong Foot- ball Club ground during a football- match.
What Spectator Saw
Mr. R. M. Omar, of Lockhart Road, said he was in the covered stand in the ground when he heard a com-j
motion. Turning around, he saw ne- cused pick up stones and advance towards where B104 was standing amidst a crowd. B104 arrested Au am when he tried to climb over a fence. Witness saw a struggle between the policeman and Au in the nullah by the rond-side.
Inspector Baker asked for a serious view to be taken of the case. Large crowds always attended football matches and the races, he said, and there were many who attempted to without paying. enter the grounds Extra police were assigned to keep control of the crowds, and they did their best to keep order and pre- vent unauthorised persona entering slands without payment.
In this instance, he pointed out, there had been a deliberate flouting of police authority. The, man's as- soult on the policeman could easily have caused a riot.
Firm Reply
To Soviets
Fully Supported By Scandinavian Press
Mr. Chamberlain said
Mr, Attlee's Speech serving officer had at any time ever
Mr. Clement . Attlee, Leader of sold one word to him inconsistent
ministerial the Labour Opposition, who followed with his loyalty to his Chief, and so far from putting pres- Mr. Chamberlain, said that it would LONDON, Jan. 16 (Reater). sure upon him, ao officer had
be angenemus to deny that during discussed with him any change in the his period at the War Ofee Mr. Hore--The Scandinavian Press backs Secretaryship for War.
Belisha had effected some notable re-up its governments in their firm
reply to the Soviet protest,
ever
forms.
On the other hand, it was ridicul- same he did them alone. ous, os had been alleged in organs of the popular Press, that
War-Time Necessities
Joan being on her third honey-time to time review the allocation of "Every Prime Minister must from
There undoubtedly had been among moon.
offices among his various colleagues, and to consider whether the alloca soldiers the realisation of the need tion still remains the best that can for moving with the times, and in be effected. But, especially in war these reforms he was sure Mr. Hore- time, it is essential that the machinery Belisha had the active co-operation
Rovemment should work with of many distinguished soldiers.
emelency (Cheers) and maxiraum minimum friction.
"I Would Rather Die" Police reported that Mr. Fox said lie would rather die than to live without hope of re-marrying Joan,
He said: "I cannot bear the thought of my daughter Diana being brought up by mother man.'
Joan and her new husband are on their honeymoon.
Joan's sister Barbara
telephoned
to Joan, and then arranged for Mr. Fux to be taken to hospital and attended by specialists,
Woman
Fools
The Police.
And Is Fined $150 With
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Prison As Option Remanded from Monday on charge of giving false information to the Poller, Ho Tai, 40, a widow, was Ained $150 or four months' Inbour by Mr. Sheldon at the Cen- tral Magistracy this morning.
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"If the Prime Minister thinks that a change is desirable, he must also consider when a change should be that every made, bearing in mind change must necessarily create a disturbance and that there are times dan- mote when a disturbance is gerous than others.
Distasteful Duty
Mr.. Hore-Bellaha had rather hinted that his resignation was due to his reforms on the lines of de- mocratisation being uppalstable in certain quarters, and it was right that they should have an explicit denial from the Government the there was any intention of changing
the progress of democratisation of the army.
War Cabinet Criticised The Labour Opposition were nut "To make changes among his colleagues is often the most distaste-hoppy regardng the change or the ful of all duties of a Prime Minister, transfer of Mr. Oliver. Stanley from They might re- the Board of Trade, and if he had to make public all his quire a very strong man ut the War reasons for making change, it Office, and he hoped that Mr. Stanley would be impossible to
Any would carry on the line of reforms, change.
"Therefore, I don't propose to give and make eliges in the organisation the uso in delall my reasons this
of
a
make
of the War Office-
The pubik were surprised at this
there were other changes which they would have wel
afternoon. 1.anty say that I have become aware
the dimeulles, change because
them 05 Perhaps I might describe arising out of the very great qualities comed. of Mr. More-Belisha which, in my Д change view, made It desirable that hari
ume,
and I thought that the change could best be effected when I had made other changes at the same time in the Gov-
She was stated to have accused a mon of alealing her earrings, when actually, she had concealed them in her hair. The man, it appeared, owed the woman money and could not pay.
Inspector Baker said inquiries had been made into the woman's circum- slunces.
She was a money-lender and appeared to be fairly well-to- do. He pointed out that she had charged the man with theft, and the man had been detained in conse- quence. It was not until subsequent- ly that she was found to have the carrings with her.
"She has ma'e a deliberate attempt. to mislead justice," Inspector Baker: added,
Sentencing accused, Mr. Sheldon remarked that by her action, she had placed an innocent man in great peril..
Billions For Warships
Colossal Estimates For
United States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Reu- ter). New warships costing $2,276,000,000 will be needed by *1945 in order to complete the unvy's current and proposed construction programme, accord- ing to Admiral Harold Stark's testimony before the House of Representatiyes' Naval Com
mlitee.
New Army Also Wanted Meanwhile, the Secretary of War, Mr. Woodring, appearing before thé House Military Affairs Committee, appealed for the Commitee's support
for the new arms funds.
Up to this winter, our army has not been on army in being," said Mr. Woodring, adding that such an nrmy ad opposed to one on paper would enable America to "speak with authority for pence.”
would occur at some
ernment,
The War Cabinet Wils ол the wrong basis and should nol bo composed of busy departmental miniers, he concluded,
Stinting Praise
A Stockholm paper says: "Sweden's foreign policy is never determined anywhere but in Stockholm."
Bland Answer
A Norwegian paper blandly says that there can be no question of Scandinavian countries not being neutral or otherwise because accord- ing to the Soviet Government, Russla In not at war with Finland.
A Danish paper says that the only thing that remains unanswered in the Soviet note: is the demand for the censorship of the Press, "which will be impossible in Scandinavia, os no Scandinavian wants to live accord- ing to Bolshevik principles."
Soviets Ape Nazis MOSCOW, Jan. 18 (Reuter).--- According to the Soviets, Sweden is foreing her unemployed to fight in the Finnish Army.
Moscow radio says that Sweden in reducing her public works and is promising high pay and other induce- ments to make her unemployed fight far-Finland on the advice_of_ other Powers."
In a special Swedish broadenst, the Moscow radio appealed to Swedish! workers to refuse to help Finland.
Man's "Rather
Mean Theft"
Stole Chewing Gum
Sir Archibald Sinclair, the Liberal the Oppositions "I do not want to lose the services Lender, said that of Mr. Hore-Bellshin and, therefore, Liberals had been critles of Mr. Hore-
From Hawker I offered him another very important Belisha, but now that he had resigned acknowledge the
Sentence of four months' hord post, but for reasons which he has it was only fair given the House he did not see his achievements which stood to his
At the same labour was imposed by Mr. Sheldon I very credit at the War Office, way to accept the office. much regretted his decision, but Ijtimae it was a great mistake to sup- at the Central Magistracy this morn- was charged with the theft of a bottle respected it and I don't make any pose that he was and remained the ing on Wong Wai, 40, coolle, who
sole champlon of these reforms, complaint of it.
They did not "myself only hold my present
spring from Mr. of chewing-gum, worth $1.60, frota a office by favour of the House of Lore-Bellsha's mind and will alone: shop in Lockhart Road, Wanchal, Commons, and if at any time the they represented the will of the peo-yesterday. Commons think a change desirable, ple of this country
expressed
jn
Inspector Baker said Wong grabbed
I shall accept their decision like Parlament of which Mr. Hore the bottle when nobody was looking Mr. Hore-Belisha without com-Belisha was the Instrument, plaint.
Only One Criterion
"In the meantime, I judge all mat-
* Dony It Absolutely" LONDON, Jan.
and ran. When chased, ho dropped the bottle to the ground.
Mr. Sheldon remarked it was
rather mean theft, as the complain-
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ters on one criterion-whether they the course of the debate in the House will or will not contribute towards of Commons following Mr. Chamber an early and successful conclusion lain's statement, Col. J. C. Wedgwood pressed Mr. Chamberlain to reply to (Cheers). of the war.
that. Mr. Hore- "In the present case, my personal the suggestions
due to friendship for Mr. Hore-Belisha and Belisha's resignation was iny recognition of Mr. Hore-Belisha's prejudices against his belog a Jew.
The Prime Minister said that he great services draw me in one direc- tion.
hardly thought that statement worth "My consciousness of the dimcul-denybig, but "I deny it absolutely.". ties to which I have alluded pointed! to another conclusion.
Accepts Responsibility
"I had to make up my mind which cours would best serve the Interests of the country. In the exercise of my Judgment, I came to a conclusion, for which I take the fullest responsibility,"
Mr. Chamberlain said he appre elated the tone and spirit of Mr. Hore-Bellsha's statement, putting be- fore all personal considerations one object, namely, that of service to the country for the purpose of winning
the war.
Tsinan Shops Mulcted
unt, a hawker, earned his living by hawking candy and other edibles, and could not afford to loose part of his
stock
Wong had two previous convic- Lions.
Fire Follows Breakdown
Exciting Adventure For British Ship
PANAMA, Jan. 16 (Reuter), -Ono of Britain's latest freighters, Merchant Prince (5,265 'tons) was towed into Bilbon by the British steamer, California Star, after abc had mysteriously broken down 800
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Because They Dealt In British Goods PEIPING, Jan. 17 (Reuter). Chinese reports from Talann state that 77 shops dealing in knew that he was anxious 10 British goods, on the grounds make his contribution towards that
drifting While the vessel was obfert, and I trust that it may not be that they failed to register their long before he finds an opportunity goods, have been fined sums
hopelessly as the result of the break- to, do so," concluded Mr. Chamber-quarter of their total value.
down a fire suddenly broke out Any scops falling to pay the fine among the wood stored en deck. lain.
before February 14, it ia reported, The fire was extinguished after Avo Mr. Chamberlain referred to the have been threatened to have their hours.
The British Consul General at East and said that the situation con-proprialors paraded through the
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