TUTUILA AFFAIR NOW CLOSED
Official Apologies Accepted
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuter)-Mr Sumner Welles stated to-night that the United States had accepted the official apologies of the Japanese Government regarding the bombing of the gunboat Tutuil and that the incident. WHH regarded closed,
Earlier Report WASHINGTON, July 31 (Rester), Declaring lut Japanese apologies the bombing of the United States river gunboot Tutuila were Jusuf- flelent to close the Incident M. Sumner Welles told! men to-day that the
for
United Staten
overnment awalts a inore complete reply to representa tions made here and Tokyo.
Anglo-
Finnish
Relations
Mr Welles said that Immediately! "upon being informed of the incident LONDON, July 31 (Heuter);-- Yesterday morning, a representative Britain's reply to the Finnish alde of the Japanese Government called at memoire intimating the suspension the United States Embassy in Tokyo of the Finnish Legation's activities in and expressed deep regrets. This London was handed to the Finnish was done before the representations. Minister, M. Grippenberg, this after- After Mr J. Crew, Americanon by Sir Alexander Cadogan. Ambasandor to. Tokyo, had duly Permanent Under-Secretary at the enrried out his Instructions-colncil British Foreign Office. ing with Identical
repecsentation
Respecting Finland's assumption made by Mr Welles himself at that Britain shared Finland's view Washington in conference with the that it was hardly possible to main-
Japanese Ambassador, Admiral tain normal relations, the British Nomura, the Japanese Government reply recalls intimating as late as made a further preliminary reply. July 22 that it had been decided to
No Further Statement Yet
maintain such relations notwith- standing Finland being engaged with and German troops operating from Germany in hostilities against Russla Pitish sull.
the
Mr Welles explained that United States had made representa tlona to Japan both in Washington and Tokyo. The American Ambas sader at Tokyo, Mr Joseph Grew
British Blockade Informed the State Department that The action recently taken against the Japanese had no details but Finnish trace with trans-oceanic, expressed their regrets. A repre- countries was
the result of those sentative of the Navy Ministry facts which created circumstances also telephoned the United States rendering clearly impossible to Naval Attache and expressed regrets. olew goods to pass through the Mr Welles then added that until bloctude to reneh territory which Mr Grew receives a definite reply. be considered largely under there will be no further statement on
Gerasan control. the subject at Washington,
Since the action
was not aimed against Finland, Britain did not diplomatic inter-course impossible. consider that it need render normal
Mild Satisfaction WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuter): -Japan's apologies for the bombing of the unboat Tutuila during a ratd on Chungking have been received here with mild satisfaction. There Is nu immediate Indication that the incident is thus closed.
31
U.S. Attitude "Not Clear" TOKYO, July Authorities here are belleved to be dolug their utmost to minimise the possible repercussions to the Tututla incident to which the official Amert- can attliude is not clear.
Details are lacking at present,
It the Finnish Legation withdrawa Britain will be compelled to with- from London, it will follow that draw her legation from Helsinki.
Moslem Centre
In London
Distinguished Persons
LONDON, July 31 (Beuter),~ Many distinguished Mostems are at-
CHINESE ASSETS ding an important ceremony on
IN BURMA
to
on
Friday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 1, 1941,
Chinese Sappers Hold Jubilee Parade
Fifty years ago today, the first Chinese was enlisted in the Royal Engineers. To mark the Jubilee, Chinese Sappers paraded this morning at the Murray Parade Ground, when His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, took the enlute. Upper Photo: The Governor inspecting the men. Lower Photo:-Ills Excellency Major-General C. M. Maltby, Hongkong's new G.O.C. (right), seen with Col. E. HI. M. Clifford, Chief Engineer, at the parade. (Photos: Ming Yuen),
U.S.-Czech
Relations Announced
LONDON, July 31 (Reuter).
AID FOR SOVIETS
Preliminaries Under Way
Huge Iowa Ordnance Factory
Wallace Inauguration
BURLINGTON, Iowa, July 31. (Reuter).The United States must show complete willingness to Bght if necessary if there is to be any chance for peace, declared Vice- President Mr
Henry Wallace, in 1 broadcast speech at the of the "Arsenal
$50,000,000 Iowa ordnance
#K which was formally opened to-night.
"Only developing
our might the utmost, only by demonstrating
سودا
to
by every action and attitude that we are completely willing to go to war if necessary is there any chance for thut
peace we so
so earnestly desire," he declared,
The
flames of war
are sweeping the world like a forest Are runnint before tale.
The preservation of liberty itself depends on us. We shall not full,"
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Friday when the new East London Mosque and Cultural Centre is being opencu.
The
programme Includes a
Fought In U.S.A. Frozen By Request welcoming speech by Sir Hassan
Insisting that the "Battle for RANGOON, July 31 (Reuter).—The Sahraward, Mohamedan adviser
Liberty" Was being fought "right Burma Government has issued a the india Office, a report
by Sir-The Czecho-Slovak Govern-
here." Mr Wallace urged Americans decree freezing Chinese assets.
Ernest
nest Hotson, Honorary Secretary ment announce that the United
to ignore the "loud minority who LONDON, July 31 (Reuter). give uid and comfort to the enemies An explanatory communique says 10 the Mosque Fund Trust, a reply that the order was issued at the re by the Egyptian Ambassador, a vote States has agreed to recognise Further discussions regarding of civilisation, some unwitingis and quest of the Chinese National Gov- of thanks by Sald Emir Shah of the the Czecho-Slovak Government United States aid to the Soviet some wilfully. these false pro- ernment and adds that the Reserve Fast End Moslem Association, and in London and to appoint diplo- Union were held both in phets of gloom and Bank is empowered to exclude per- praye which will be led by M.matic contact with it.
Washington and Moscow to-day devotion to justice, truth, democracy
give no
ear. On uns, we must purpose, sons and firms resident in Free China Saudi, the Arabian Minister. and also private accounts of Chinese attached to the Mosque.
A reception will follow in the Club uations between the two countries cables to-night
The announcement follows nego-
"Reuters" Moscow correspondent and the might of our arms rests our residents in Burma.
that Mr Harry The Mosque and Cultural centre status.
Czecho-Slovakian
firm." diplomatic Hopkins again saw M. Stalin this salvation. We must stand
Outlining what he called the "Axis consists of three houses in
evening after meeting M. Molotov in Henceforth Dr Eduard Benes will the afternoon.
of Democt include "not
Mr Wallace said thai which enjoy the same status as the heads
he would have been converted to this special of other states and Czecho-Slovakin lunch by the British Ambassador Sirat Of New Pact
Mr Hopkins was entertained 10
merely our Ane German-Americans but in ad LONDON, July 31 (UP)-It Is Mostems in London, Including many exlied governments.
purpose of providing a centre for will have the same status as other Stafford Cripps. The American Am-to the vast bulk of German The number of children azalsted last year was rumoured that the Polish President, Moslan seamen who regularly, come
bassador Mr Laurence Steinhardt people themselves. Most of them 5,100. M. Vladislava Raczkiewicz may resign to London's dockland.
It is pointed out that the United was present.
never believed in blood-spilling in a owing to his dissatisfaction overtho-It-is-intended-to-fill this need until recognition of the
Stotes has never withdrawn de jure. in Washington, Soviet-Ambassador world to be dominated by the mad- Mr. A. MCKELLAR, CA Polish-Soviel pact. There is no con- after the war when a large Moslem Repubile and the German occupation of the Soviet Purchasing Mission,
Czecho-Slovak M. Oumansky General Golikov, head ness of Hitler.". Armation to the reports that three centre is being built in London under the country did not affect the full and Colonel Repin, his assistant, Mr Wallace predicted: "The light is Referring to conquered countries, other members of the Polish Govern- the auspices of the British Govern- diplomatie ment have resigned.
status which Colonel visited President Roosevelt at the coming sooner than We think. Hurban enjoys in Washington. White House to discuss American aid Miserable and helpless victims be-
to Russia.
hind the wall of Hitler are beginning to see the light."
May Resign Because Stepney district of London the
Iment.
Destruction Caused In Raid on Sardinia
CAIRO, July 31 (Reuter).The Italian aerodrome and seaplane base at Elmas, Sardinia, in the Central Mediterranean was attacked for the first time by R.A.F. machines on Wednes- day.
riddling many planes with bullets. Considerable destruction
The crew of a heavy gun which among enemy aircraft was went into action were machine. caused, reports an R.A.F. Middle sunned, all apparently being killed,
Tatuta Maru Precedent
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, July 31 (UP),— The Under Secretary of State, Mr Sumner Welles to-day indicated that the principle established in the case of the Japanese steamer Tutute Maru would apply to seve
several other Japanese vessels in American waters.
He asserted that there.
was.nothing
Russia Seeks Tankers WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuter). --Russia has asked America for the transfer of two United States tankers, newspapermen were told by Mr Harold Ickes, Secretary of the Interior, to-day.
Nanking Urged To Abrogate Extrality
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Chinese Sappers In Ceremonial Parade
A brilliant turn-out aptly describes the ceremonial parade held this morning on Murray Parade ground by the 22nd For- sonnel), to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the enlist- tress Company and the 40th Fortress Company (Chinese per- ment of the first Chinese Sapper into the Corps of Royal En- evoked the admiration of the specta- His Excellency Sir Geoffry tors. Northcote, Governor of Hong-
The Ceremony salute on the cote, the Governor, arrived promptly His Excellency Sir Geoffry North-
Eden Sees Envoys LONDON, July 31 (Reuter)-Mr saw M, Ivan Maisky, the Soviet Ain- Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
assador, and inter Mr John G.cident with the establishment of the SHANGHAI, July 31 (UP)-Coin- Winant, the American Ambassador, Special Peace
Preservation Corps" this evening.
of 5,000 men commanded by Aviation Spirit
Chen Kung-po, mayor of the Nank-gineers. discharging their cargoes and obtain-Priority rating for the manufacture Shanghal against alleged Chungking kong, took the
WASHINGTON, July 31 (Router).regime's Kreater clearances but, once discharged, of 10,000 steel drums to be used for terrorists, the Japanese army's
Municipality, designed to
out and a number of others were Out at sea an R.A.F. formation put He pointed out that the rule would general freezing order and licensing. heavily damaged,
twe engines of a four-engined trans-apply to all goods unloaded from R.A.F. planes sprayed the interiors port plane out of action and they ships even though they were Ameri-
guna, lust saw it plunging into the sen.
to prevent the Japanese ships from while a Macchle fighter which
bers and seaplanes were burned off.
the те
East communique, Five bom-attempted interception was driven goes would be subject to the shipping aviation spirit and other Shun Pao" editorially urges Nanking | dais while others present were ot 9.30 a.m. and drove onto the
of the hangars with their
ran-owned,
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recommended by the Defence and to abrogate extraterritoriality. M. Maltby, General Officer Com-Excellency was given a
these things
Royal Salute, coming to "The Pre- Mr Ralph Davies, deputy Petroleum not be called an Independent nation, China, the Hon. Mr N. L. Smith, Capt Co-ordinator, told told to-day that the recommendation had and without them Japan can hardly Colonial Secretary, the Hon. M. Cant S. H. Batty-Smith and Licut fallowed conferences with representa- the building up of a. New Order in Chinese Affairs, Brigadier Pef-RE., and followed by H.E., Major had depend on Nanking to co-operate in R. A. C. North, Secretary for panied by Capt. Cartwright-Taylor, Governor then the two companies, accom lives of the Amtorg (Soviet Trading Corporation) which
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Mr Davies added that arrange- ments were likewise being made for a tanker service from the western coast to Russia as it may be required.
ISOLATIONISM ABANDONED
SHANGHAI
BRITONS' war it that in necessary to HARDSHIP
SHANGHAI, Aug. 1 (Reuter).- Owing to the hardship and incon-
fers, in charge of Administra-
General C. M. Maltby, the General tion, China Command, and Col. Ofleer
Commanding the Blush E. H. M. Clifford, R.E., Chief) in China and Lieut. Col R. G. Engineer.
Commanding Fortress Royal
venience which the British blocking Wider Powers For Capt, HjC. G. Cartwright-lency
WAS
All senior officers commanding the SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
This was followed by the. March various units in the Gurrison were Past NEW YORK, July 31
in Column of Route and the "Fortune" magazine asserts that a present in addition to Brig. J. T. W. Chinese personnel and their British
oficere survey Indicates that the United Reove, Brig. T. McLeod, Commodore for certainly gave the Impression States has "abandoned Isolationism (Captain A. C. Collinson, R.N., the Army, As soon as the two com
being a credit to the British and by a small margin is now in Hon. Mr J. P. Pennefather-Evans, panies had reguined their original favour of taking the risk of a shooting Commissioner of Police, the Ion. positions they advanced in. Itleview Hitler."
beat Mr M. K. Lo, the Hon. Mr Li Tse. Order and the Royal Salute was The survey also indicated that most fong, the Hon. Mr W. N: Thomus Tam again given, His Excellency the would
accept such sacrificos, as and Col. H. B. Roso, Commandant of Governor taking the salute from the
dais. consumer taxes, curtalled 'pleasures the Hongkong Volunteer Deferice Seven Chinese, Sergeants, and two and langer working hours. -
Corps.
British Sergeants then "ground arms" Smart Appearance and were marched out to the front of the parade where they were pre- The parade was under the order imposes on British residents
com-sented to the Governor. His Excel here, local British banks are cobling
given another Royal Taylor, RE, while The 22nd Fortress Salute before he stepped into his London for permission to make
Engineer Company was in command car to be driven away. payments for limited sums to
cover WASHINGTON, July 31 (Reuter). of Capt. A. J. Le Seelleur, RE, with The Parade then marched past the living expenses and
-Wider essential mitments
powers · for President 1/Licut. G. O. Lawson.” BE and saluting base a final time. His Ex- Roosevelt were agreed to by the Lieut. J. T. Wakefield, RE. The cellency Major General C. M, Maltby, According to instructions received House of Representatives Military 40th Fortress Engineer Company the G.O.C., taking the salute. here by local banks, from July 20 all Committee
to-day,
in command of Capt. C, E, Further celebrations in connection balances, securities and gold in the Adding two amendments to the Otway, R. E. with 2/Lieut. D. with the Golden Jubilee will be United Kingdom of Britons reaident previous version approved by the Holliday and 2/Lieut. T. 8; Simpson, swimming gala this afternon in the in Ching, including corporate bodies Senate, the Commitice by 14
votes to
Army pool and a dinner this evening or their subsidiaries in or outside four opp
approved directly blocked.
Ieglaiation authorising
at which His Excellency, Bir Geoffry The Band and Drums of the Royal Northcote will make a speech. the Prorident to solze The telegram goes on to give
military and Scots, by kind perniission of Lieut. further particulars from which it
naval equipment.
The-President is also authorised to was in attendance.
Col. D. J. McDougall, and officers, appents that all sterling balances, regulation supplies and munitions or securities and gold heat, in Chins by machine tools and materials neces these banks on behalf of residents of sary for making such supplies and China and Japan are also blocked. munitions.
are
com-
Mr Roosevelt
was in
R. E.
Government House Sewing Centre. The Chinese personnel presented a of the B.W.OF. will be closed on very smurt appearance with cheap louch hats and their arms drill public holiday,
their Monday, August 4, owing to the