Saturday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
June 29, 1940..
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HONGKONG
CONSCIENTIOUS
OBJECTOR ASSIC
ΤΟ MEDICAL WORK BY APPEALS TRIBUNA
Appellants BOTH CANDIDATES FOR U.S. Heard PRESIDENCY ARE PRO-ALLY
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Thirty-five appeals, including one by a Con- scientious Objector, were dealt with by the Appo Tribunal on Saturday, and of theso only one was allowed. Many withdrow their objec tions on being assured that their training would nof interfere with their work, while in the case of the Conscientious Objector, Mr. F. W. Morti- mor, he was posted to the medical side of the Combatant Group.
The Tribunal comprised. the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac)
Gregor (Chairman), the Hon. French Naval
Mr. S. II. Dodwell and Brigadier
A. B. Thomson.
Re-Assigned
Mr. R. Taylor did Mr. S. F Bishop, whose appeals were brought, by their employers, the Green Island Content Co., were told by the Choir- mean that even though they had been 10-edged from the Key Post Group
Units Now
In Casablança
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” GIBRALTAR, June 28 (UP).
to the Bential Services Group, liesTravellers from Casablanca, in would continue to do the same work enga Morocco, report that six as they had done whilst in the former
Tilt to this effect at French cruisers, twenty trawlers a mine-sweepers and about 60 tankers, transports and other Vessels are in the harbour.
been drafted.
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Mr. Taylor aid his Company wished that the whole staff world be taken away at the same tune, au was informed by the Chairmans that this was not the intention of the authorities unless the thing had come
when
they were no longer alde to
the business.
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Thus in addition to the feel of marines already reported to be at agallanes,
The uncompleted French battleship Joan Bart, which was towed to Mr H. Reason of the same Com-Casablanca from Brest is also in the way, who
pimy
had
the
Combatant
been Group
re-assigned to
harbour. It
was assured mounted.
tuke
four has only
guns
by the Chairman that it was not the Intention of the authorities to him away from work. It would Churman was that it was because of
his
was thus assigned. į De only
the event of that works that he In being no longer possible. In the The appeal was dismissed. ineantime, arrangements would be. made for his training. The question of camp would remain in abeyance until arrangements had been made with the employers,
45 Taylor united whether Mr. Reason could be posted to the Essen tal Services Group because his work te him liable to he on duty at any during the day or night, The Cinnan epiled dut Mr. Rearon way not required to undergo training day and night.
Eir. Taylor: I understand training in the Combatant Group entails one day a week.
Wants Position Clarified Mr. W. Sharp said the reason why he brought the appeal was to have the position clarified because his time was so occupied day and night that, it was impossible to say when lic worth be able to tum up for training,
ROOSEVELT
WANG'S LATEST
MOVE
Pressure Brought To Bear On S.M.C.
APECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGHAI, June 29 (UP), --Wang Ching-wei's "Centrul China Daily News" reports that the Nanking puppet regime is sending a broad list of demantis to the Shanghai Municipal Council as 11 result of the. assassination of an“
employee/of the newspaper.
The Chairman: You are in the Esential Services Group which, to- day, the same as the Key Post The paper claims that Nanking is Groups of yesterday. We do not ex- demanding the arrest and custody of pect the impossible. All we want is assassins, and threatens that Wang that you equip yourself to do, your Ching-wei will send troops into the part for the day when your civil Settlement if the demand is not met. Bccupation ceases to exist.
Four Demands The following demands ore claimed to have been made:
The Chairman was heard to reply
On being assured that he would that that was for those who came be-only be required to undergo a certain fore the Tribunal the previous week. amount of military training and that Mr. Bishop naked what would be he would not be taken away from his position if at the time when he work, Mr. F. C. Weller, of the Uni as supposed to undergo training versity, who had been re-assigned Thiery was important work to be done from the Key Post Group to the in the office,
Excential Services Group,, withdrew his appeal.
The Chairman replied that as Mr Bishop was in the Essential Servicer Group, if he could not attend it would be just the same if he was too to do so. "Ail we require from those in the Essential Services Group In some military training," he added.
Conscientious Objector
Mr. G. W. Mortimer said his up- peal was based on the ground that he was a Conscientious Objector.
The Chairman: Ditl you make that claim before the Tribunal? They never asked me.
Not A British Subject Chat he was not a British subject
The Chairman: We haven't asked and therefore did come under the Compulsory Service Ordinance was you either. Would you object to The reason put forward by Mr. J. work on the medical side of the Charrington for his appeal. The Coral
Combatant Group?--No. Chairman asked why he did not inen- The Chairman: Very well, we will tion this fuct when he was enrolled in see that you are thus allotted, the Essential Services Group, and Mr.
The appeal by Mr. E. R. Fries. 'Charrington replied that he did not which was actually brought on his know then that he was to be trans-behalf by Mr. D. H. Blake, Superin- ferred to the Combatant Group. tendunt of the Auxiliary Fire Ser-
The Chairman: When you were revice
Accord- assigned, the Director of Air Raid vice, was next dealt with.
ing to
to the letter written by Mr.
1.Jurisdiction of all
Chinese
Courts in the settlement to pass to Nanking
2. S.AL.C. to co-operate with Nan-
king financial organisations;
3.Suppression of all publications, |Including foreign newspapers, whe
Nanking: oppose
4.—Guarantee against future assas- stuations,
Refusal of the Shanghai Municipal Council to accept these demands, says
Willkie Nomination Will Irk Dictators
LONDON, June 28 (Reuter). The nomination of Mr. Wen- dell Willkit by the Republican Convention at Philadelphia is regarded in informed circles in London as a dikect blow to Hitler.
Ever since the war began, the Nazi propaganda machine in the. United States has done every- thing in its power to strengthen Isolationist sentiment in Ameri- ea, but despite all its efforts, it las met with a major setback.
The nomination of a candidate so friendly to the cause of democracy in Europe as Mr. Wilkie has shown himself to be must be a source of
pent pleasure to Bittain.
•WENDELI, WILLKIE was once
a pour, amall-town dy, at 48 ig the
of $25,000-a-year tesident Commonwealth and Southern, giant public utility com
company. He was
and two girls.
D
and political arguments,
WILLKIE
EVACUATION
> FROM PAGE^ONE |
“We Stand In Great Peril” Says Ambassador
Appeal For British War Effort
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
SHANGHAI, June 29 (UP)—“It is nó use mincing words, we stand in great peril," declared Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, British Ambassador to China, in a broadcast at 12.45 p.m. to-day,
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However, as history shows, so we have stood before, and to-day we do not stand alone. We see gathered about us all the stout-hearted manhood of the great British Commonwealth of Nations, and we know we may count upon the promise of the boundless resources of our Empire and our friends. Therefore let us have faith in our cause, our strength and our will, to use 11, This is no moment for despondency, and I know I'may count on all of you to carry on in the spirit of cool determination and courage.
"
Grim Time Abead
"We have a geim time before us, but we must face it without flinching. and not let any setback tempt us to swerve from our tenacity. Let us hold bur heads high and let us make this our greatest hour. I should like to make one special point, although it is probably not necessary; in China we always must remember we live In 1 neutral country, particularly in this town which a highly intorna- tional community. It is of first Importance at such times as these we should not allow passion to júfluence our conduct towards our neighbours and should refrain from any act of průvocation.
Churchill's
I's Appeal
JAPAN TO ANNOUNCE POLICY
British Reply To. Representations
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH The Japanese Foreign Minis- ter, Mr. H. Arita, will broadcast Japan's foreign policy in dealing with the new situation that fins Sir Archibald asked Beltons to arisen in Asia from Japanese remember Mr. Winston Churchill's broadcasting stations to-day. wards: "Let us brace ourselves and
"Domei" reports from London so bear ourselves that if the British Empire and Commonwealth fasts, that the British Cernment has to Sir far thousands of years men will say despatched instructions *This thek
WAS
greatest hour***, Robert Cragie, the British Am- He appealed to Britons to contribassador in Tokyo, regarding bute liberally towards the costs
to the public the Japanese demands for the war and, in
and, in response will desire to organise more effective us closure of the routes to the In- sistance, he said he is assuming the terior from Burma and Hong- each leadership of
project to raise funds kong. some special project in the war which would be identified Britons in. China.
who
two
cabin
at
for
the
ol
with
the third of six children, four boy stood that they muy ultimately go to
father was liberal, bookish lawyer; his mother, Australia and New Zealand.
Support for this theory is given, in bookish, feminist law-the instructions to evacuees, bustling, ver. Neighbours in Elwood, Ind., have been instructed to take warm still remember that there were clothing with them. 6,700 books in the big Willkic
To Leave Monday house and never-ending literary It is understood that evacuees
be permitted to take At Indiana University Wendell trunka and two suitcases for established a-ontradictory reputa- child.
It is understood that the Army and
Sir Robert Craigle communicated tton by dressing lice a thug, play-
Japanese an interim reply to the ing poker and winning scholar- Navy evacuees will meet ship prizes, While still a student he Hongkong Club at 7 am. on Monday.
believed, says "Domei," that the plans to make such a plan aided his father in defending labotr They have been informed that they e explained that he has rejected Foreign Office on Tuesday. It is
comBritish attitude is "sympathetic." picketers; and he now has seperands will be permitted to committees willing to confer with all
proceeding to Manila.
but said he is appointing:
Japanese Statemerft ardent supporters among nation main with their families until the Britons whom they will advise re-
very last minute, but It is not con- a World War sidered that they will be permitted garding the amount of contributions
Their income warrants, private, became a captain in France, to board the ships, which will be
Voluntary War Fund afterward lieodtd his American crowded to capacity. The
He said the contribution plan Legion post. As a young lawyer in rceclve sufficient cash for the initial
be known as_the_ "Voluntary Akron, he dabbled in politics and stages of the evacuation.
Contribution Fund." fought the Klan. Since 1934 he
Rush For Vaccination
The Hongkong & Shanghai Bank has fought against many New Deal There were animated scenes at and the Chartered Bank arc ац policies and practices-has fought
where ladies and children started issue receipts and colourfully and successfully.
labour leaders.
He enlisted on
RUMANIA'S- REPLY
FROM PAGE ONE
Wang's organ, will result in "reinila the Turks are moving heavy guns
lion in an unfriendly manner."
The spokesman of the S.M.C. states, communication has been that no received from Nanking yet,
MINOR CLASHES
FROM PAGE ONE
Precautions was there and he raised Blake, Mr. Price was in charge of the into the area with finga flying and
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of the A.F.S.
bonds playing.
Soviet planes have been flying over
as the aerodrumes.
he would be
be of inore
or the combatant
citizen to offer his or her seruse-in the A.F.S. or
into Boykoz, Andolu and Feneri.
Heavy reinforcements are also moving into Thrace.
Bucharest Alarm
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BUCHAREST, June 28 (UP),~~~IL) is officially announced that general mobilisation of the Army Navy and Air Force was ordered at midnight.
The fact that a meeting of the Cabinet was called at Solla is viewed with great alarm in Bucharest.
Reports have reached official quar- ters in Bucharet from Sofin stating that the Bulgarian Foreign Minister conferred with the Italian and Ger- that Bulgaria must secure the return of Lower Dobrudja, which was erced to Rumania at the end of the Balkan War in 1913.
evacueca
The Foreign Office in Tokyo Issued
A short time ago the the following statement. Last night:
Japanese Government. made
representations to the British Government request- willing the latter to step acts alding the War Chiang Kai-shek regime, which are
made through Burma ond
of ritory Hongkong.
the Port Health Office this morning, thorised to receive contributions and Amb Ponding to this, the
to queue up for vaccinallon before receive contributions the office opened.
By 10 m., the queue was à very Ile emphasised that this fund
engthy ono. ---
la
-British
As-
The American Consulate in Hong-separate from the Central
Fund und War Savings kong has not yet received instruc-sociation.
evneun-
the
the ter-
British called on the Foreign consulates
Will Minister at 5.30 p.m. und stated that where Bliese
hnd transmitted the Japanese re- banks do not have branches,
presentations to his Home Govern. merst and that since the matter was of an important nature, requiring careful consideration,
British tions from Washington regarding the He added that he shared the view Government found it difcult to make evacuation of American subjects,"
prompt reply, of those Britons in China who be Mr. Addison E. Southard,
A Japanese Army communique the lieve their services American Consul General, told the adequately utilised is the war: How-ese forces were continuing their ad
are being in this morning claimed that the Japan- "Telegraph": "I am
am_awaiting .word from the Hongkong Government re-ever discloset that another con- vance along the French Indo-Ching crete plan is underway whereby we frontier. On Friday they reached garding the situation. If the Gov
to hope put an end to their natural ernment indicates that the situation doubts and hesitations."
a point less than a mile from Ping. is serious enough to warrant
sling. other Japanese column has He said Britions In China should reached a point 15 miles from Lung- tion I will immediately inform the ot
noi think the Government bas
not chow. State Department in Washington been informed constantly
"The Stalo Department being desire to serve or that the Govern kept fully informed regarding the ment is unappreciative of situation. So far I have received loyalty and readiness for sacrifice. no instructions from Washington. "I must beg Britons to understand "An American President liner ar-that in the midst of our urgent pro- rived in the Colony this morning and blems calling for immediate solution
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" would be available to evacuate every day and night it is difcult for American subjects If It becomes the authorities at Home to
LONDON, June 28 (UP),~Beme- give to necessary."
problems, which to us in Chion seem Radio reports that M. Reynaud, the Mr. Southard informed the "Tele-keenly
former French Premier, recélved urgent. the consideration
head injuries in a motor car
10-day: carried on through the Amerlaan Archibald said. Consulate in Hongkong for permis- pines.
of their
their
Sir
REYNAUD IS INJURED
በር
graph" that no negotiations had been which we sink they deserve Feident whilst eyroute to St. Maxim
vices to the community in tiraes of Group. If someone could be trained cuts were held up although some man Ministers, and informed them sion to land refugees in the PP-| AMERICANS TOLDE
every
Emergency.
square
no objection to your being transferred
detachment of telephone from the Essential Services Group to
Mr. Price pointed out ประเ he ask the territory. Sure have lunded it -the Combatant Group. That was his
atlitude, and you yourself said in cd Mr. your letter that it was the duty on to Mr. Blake to get an indication
In the two ceded areas, trains and thousands of refugees have been to take up the work he was now do- allowed to leave with what they Mr. Charrington: What Band of ing, he would be glad to hand it over. could carry.
Brigadier Thomson suggested
Russlu thus that work have I to do in the Combatant!
geta 17,000 Mr. Price be allowed to carry on miles Group.
of Bessarabla and part of with what he The Chairman: You will become a
doing. In view of Bukovina whose area. 118 not yet Volunteer and do your duty as a man. the fset that he was suffering from been defined.
Mr. Charrington said that under the same disability of the eyes, in which The combined population is around circumstances he had no objection, ene he would most likely be em- 4,000,000. and accordingly withdrew his appeal.ployed in a clerical. capacity if he To Continue Studios was transferred to the Combatant An assurance that when the time Group. This was agreed, and the come for him to go to Shanthal to appeal was allowed. continue his studies he would be given leave to resim was given by the Chairman to Mr. G. R. Lyon, who said
was
Appeals Withdrawn
Bessarabló is fertile and fat. It is
Reports from Budapest niso state that Hungary is preparing to make forinal territorial proposals against Rumanin.
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A later messake says that King mainly used for cattle breeding.
Carolmhas convened an extraordinary Bukovina is rich in timber and session of Parliament for Saturday. minerals.
Drastic military and
political The Moscow radio to-day gave de-measures have been taken against the tails of the certion.
long-standing Hungarian and Bul The two areas were historically garion demand for alices of Rumanla. Mc. C. M. Wolosh and Mr. R. J. Russian, said the announcer, and in he had been doing A.R.P. work and Maitland withdrew their appeals on the interests of permanent peace had Russia haa notified Hungary that she According to diplomatic circles, would be leaving for the Northem being nasured that their training to return to the Soviet Union. port In September.
Docs Rumania Accept In view of the assurance given, Mr. would not interfere with their busi- nesses, and also did Mr. A. J. Kew,
The Rumnalun Minister to Moscow Lyon will drew his appeal.
Mr. W. Nodes of Brown, Jones and Mr. Edward Zimmer, Mr. D. C.
is planning to take Carpatho-Ukraine “under her protection.”
A Kame message says that accord-
There are approximately 1,000 American subjects Hongkong, including Filipinos and registered 10
Chinese. It is believed that about
His condition is not critical.
TO CLEAR OUT LATE NEWS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, June 28 (Domel).—Mr. 200 would be evacuated should in- Joseph Kennedy, United States Am- structions to this effect be deemed bassador to Londort, has advised necessary.
No Cause For Alarm
to sall on July 4.
American residents to make a faal withdrawal from the British Isles It is emphasised that the evacusaboard the Washington, which is due ilon orders to families of British to forers in Hongkong are subject to The vessel will be the last U. S cancellation if the situation does ship to ply between the United not worsen in the interim.
States and Britain until the end of the war.
it will be impossible for the United neato oregent isfactory vaccina- States to despatch any other vessel tion against smal, pox.
T. V. SOONG IN
WASHINGTON
BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” WASHINGTON, June 29
G. H. Sullivan, on Thursday asked for negotiations. and Co., who had been re-assigned from who were told they would only be M. Molotov, the Foreign Commissar, ing to the Soba correspondent of "Ln Services, Group, was told by Use given work compatible with their asked for an immediate answer to the Tribuna" Bulgaria has formally re- Mr. 4. V. Song arrived in Wushing-
Key Post to the Essentinl
question,
"Does Rumania accept the quested Rumanla Chairman that the two were the physical conditions.
1
noon
into British waters, and as a result
(Confinued Tom Page 1.)
"Evacuees will later be esnt on anyamericans who remain. in the from Manila to ather destinations and dangdr zone will be involved in ony the Government of Australia has in- hostilities which may occur.
dicated that I will co-operate in arranging for temporary reception of *
MOBILISATION IN V there,
SWITZERLAND
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" BERNE,* Jung 20 (UP)—Switzer-
to return the ton to-day. He Js arranging on province of Dubrudja, Bulgaria has audlence with President Roosevelt.
informed quarters are speculating on the purpose of Mr. Soong's visit. It is believed he is either cecking land has ordered partial mobilisation. new credlis for China or are applying It is announced that this order ap- for an extension of the US. embargo |plies to the older classes of men. against Japan,
"The Governmcut has in contem« plation othe rsclicmes for the evacua Hon due course of the women and eluidren of other sections of the pop- {lation to quitable dsetinations.
"Arrangements are being made to provide
financial
amistance for refprees who are unable to maintain themselves from the? rown resources; the first such assistance wi In
LATEST MOVE BY instance be inthe form of an advance.
MR. WILLKIE
terms?" Mr. H. T. Qi Pearne sald he only On being told she did," M. Molotov contacted Italy and Germany regard same. "According to the denkt Bill,"
had time on Sunday, and the Chair- the Chairman added, "the Essential Services Group includes what used to man told him that arrangements suggested that the Rumanian troops Ing the matter.
in four days during which time the be the Key Post Group. Your civil could be made for him to be trained should withdraw from the area with-
that time. A similar assurance employment comes first and I don't on
Soviet troops would move in. | expressed himself as being immensely think we can contemplate the time was given to Mr. C. L. Shoppee.
The railways, aerodromes and pleased at Itumanin's co-operation. The appeals by Messrs. E. F. Sheu, power stations must be left intact. when this will censo.".
J. Moodle and M. L.
M. L. Bevan, A R. P.
Dictators Know The appeal was withdrawn.
Rumanta had to reply by Mr. C. M. Parks, of the Asiatic Wardens, and Messrs. H. F. Sullivan, to-day: One hour before the ultima Petroleum Co, said hin difficulty was W. Ara, "G. Tavastjerna. E tum expired she, notified Russin that LONDON, June 28 (Reuter),~Dis- that he might have to go away, and Agafuroff, Fither, F. Medine, B. she was complying with the demands. cussing the part which Germany and Italy probably played with Russia in
SPECIAL TO THE TELKY DAPH" was told by the Chairman that he Young, B. Ivanchenko, H. Strndmore, would have no difficulty in obtaining G. A. Lee and W. A. Shen, Police
the Rumanian agreement over Bes-
PHILADELPHIA, June 28 (UP)--
temporary. Jahve,,
Reservists, were postponed for fur-
sarabin, and Dukovina, The Times"
Mr. Wendel, Wilkie the Republican considration. Mr. Parkes also asked why he was
It was obvious that Russia was un- says that there is
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" no doubt they
nomirico for. the Presidential election, 20 The Chairman announced that the willing to negotiate and made herkriew what Russia had in grind.
BERLIN, June transferred to the Combatant Group
(Domel)-In (has announced his rosignation from However it was in the interest of accordance with the terms of the the presidency of the Common- Instead of the Essential Services appeal by Mr: W. Crichton, of W. 8. demands under the threat of war, said
Russia should Franco-German armistice," vanguard wealth and Southern Commonwealth. heard to say that Halley and Co. who came before semi-official spokesman to-night in melther, that Soviet
command- Rumania's oll fields and units of the German forces occupied There is therefore Irony in the thus increase, her Influence generally the entire French consiling. Yester- statement "that :Comrade Stalin" bad) there."
day.
He
Unwilling To Negotiate.
•Waalerting In the latter the Tribunál at the previous sliting, London: C
ho
GROUP BL
teing" in charge of, a squad, had been referred to the Commodore of engineers. The reply given by the land allowed.
French Coastline Now Occupied
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