JAPAN EXPECTS JAPAN THANKS MORAL SUPPORT HERR HITLER OF GERMANY
IN CHINA WAR
in
Tokyo, To-day. --- Especial prominence is given the Japanese press to Herr Hitler's declared intention firstly to recognise Manchukuo, secondly to extend moral sup- port to Japan in the hostilities in China, and thirdly to strengthen the Japan-German-Italian anti-
Comintern pact.
FOR GOODWILL
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Tokyo, To-day.
"By deciding to recognise Manchukuo, Herr Hitler has placed friendship before material
and advantage, Japan is profoundly grate- ful to the Reich for this manifestation of German goodwill," said the Foreign Office spokesman this morn- ing.
THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 22, 1938
FEELING RUNS STOP PRESS
HIGH IN CHINA
Canton, To-day.
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Won by 3 lengths; 2 lengths. Time: 2.33.4/5.
A movement is afoot to boy- cott German goods and is likely to be launched unless obstacles 1st $6.10; 2nd $11.00.
are presented by an official ban on such activities as unlawful, it was stated openly here this morning.
Pari-mutuel, winner $7.50; places,
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Chinese circles are indignant regarding the recognition of Manchukuo
but by Germany, state that it was expected imme diately Herr von Ribbentrop be- came Foreign Minister. Vigorous
He added: "German recogni- protests have been prepared and tion of the new empire was re-will be deliverd to the German Herr Hitler's historic declara-garded as a matter of time since Ambassador. tion, the papers further agree, conclusion of the Anti-Commun- Regret is expressed at the re- has delivered the coup de graceist accord in November, 1986. signation of Mr. Anthony Eden, to the Nationalist Government. Such action, however, has hither and Chinese fear that the "luke- The "Chugai Shogyo," the to been prevented by various warm" attitude maintained by well-informed commercial jour- circumstances.
Britain throughout the hostilities nal, says that German recogni- "By deciding to extend recog- between China and Japan, will tion of Manchukuo will lead to nition Herr Hitler has demon- change with the change of. For- conclusion of a triangular com-strated his farsightedness in eign Secretaries, and become mercial accord between Japan, that
Our he clearly recognises the colder.
Own Correspon- Germany and Manchukuo.
true situation in the Orient, and dent. The "Kokumin," the popular the decision is a heavy blow daily, says that German recogni- both to China and to the League. tion of Manchukuo injects "We congratulate Manchukuo "bright hope into the new regime on this further improvement in in China.
her international status follow- BLOW TO "STATUS QUO"
ing establishment of relations Both journals agree that Herr with Italy and the Spanish Na- Hitler's address was made chiefly tionalists."-Reuter. for the benefit of those Euro-
which desire powers
pean maintain the status
to
quo, and it
adds strength to the Anti-Comin- be a powerful influence upon in- tern Pact which henceforth will' ternational relations-Reuter.
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NEW RUMANIAN CONSTITUTION DRAWN UP
Bucharest, To-day.
Only ten days after the Fas- of Octavian cist Government Goga was dissolved, the new
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Murray River
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Rumanian constitution has been 638, 1745, 396. drawn up.
Publication of the constitution was accompanied by a proclamation by King Carol which decrees that A referendum be held on the consitu- tion, probably this week.
The proclamation guarantees the same treatment to people whose families have been living in Ru- mania for centuries as to nationals. CORPORATIVE BASIS
Most important points in the con- stitution are: Parliament is reor- ganised on a corporative basis, the number of senators and deputies is reduced,
re-
Every profession elects its presentatives from its own ranks,
Civil laws and freedom are to be maintained,
The national idea is to be streng- thened by preference for Rumanian nationals especially in public ser- vice,
A high standard of morals will be enforced in political adminis- tration.
OBLIGATORY REFERENDUM
on
Bucharest, To-day, The new constitution will be sub- mitted to popular referendum Thursday this week.
Participation in the referendum is obligatory.Trans-Ocean.
M. Codreanu, leader of the Ru- manian Fascist Iron Guard, has announced that he has dissolved his party and is retiring from politics.
-Reuter.
JEWISH STATE IN ABYSSINIA?
Jerusalem, To-day,
A local Jewish newspaper. szys that Rome is considering the crea- tion of a Jewish state în Abyssinia. The paper bages its belief on the statement in Rome that Italy be lieves that the Jewish problem can be settled by creation of a Jewish
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Thirty-eight cases of small-pox occurred during the last 24 hours, 30 of which were in Victoria, four
the mainland
in and four Shaukiwan
on
During the last week there were 228 cases of the same disease and 199 proved fatal. Of the total number six were imported while one occurred among the Colony's
floating" population.
Canton, To-day. Three Japanese warships shelled Bocca Tigris Forts this afternoon. No details are yet available.-Our Own Correspondent.
Canton, To-day. Another. air-raid alarm Was sounded at 10.25 a.m. to-day, when ten Japanese planes were report- - ed over the Canton-Kowloon Line. Details are not available, yet. During to-day's dawn raid,
10 bombs were dropped at different points along the Canton-HankowW...... Line and seven at Cheungmuktau Station on the Canton-Kowloon Line. Our Own Correspondent.,
A feature of to-day's racing was the four-wing by Mr. Eu Tong- sen's-stable, and Mr. G. Encarna- cao's fine feat of riding five win- ners.
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