1938-05-24 — Page 11

THE CHINA

EUROPE

CALM

Page

AFTER

WEEK-END EXCITEMENT

But Germany Still Sceptical Of Czech Faith

-HENLEIN

MEETS

DR. HODZA

Prague, To-day. Herr Henlein had an interview with Premier Hodza last evening. Sudeten German circles declare that the conversations "have not been unfavourable," and that Dr. Hodza had shown himself in a conciliatory light.-Reuter.

JAP. NAVAL AIRCRAFT ATROCITIES

Macao, To-day.

a

British Platonic YACHTSMEN'S Advice Regarded

As Backing

London, To-day.

RESCUES OFF

NORTH POINT

Two Hong Kong yachtsmen were

The lessening of tension over Czecho-Slovakia is instrumental in saving 11 Chinese

welcomed in the capitals of Europe.

bathers from watery graves on A Rome message states that a more optimistic view Sunday evening when two small of the situation is taken in the Italian press, squall which occurred about 7 p.m. boats were upset in the sudden which reports a relaxation of tension all-round. Authoritative quarters state that the Italian atti- Messrs. G. Sommer and W. Spor- tude is one of watching, but it is believed that "Nordwester" off North Point

leder were cruising in the yacht Signor Mussolini is working for a peaceful Sunday evening when they were settlement.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain's

statement in the House of Com-FEARS OF

mons yesterday, followed by the

brief comment by Mr. C. R. Att-CHUNGSHAN

lee, is regarded in Paris as set-

ting the seal on the joint policy of LANDING Britain and France Czecho-Slovakia.

as regards

on

overtaken by the squall. Busily engaged with the yacht which was being severely buffeted, they heard Ishouts for help and noticed that one of the small craft from the many bathing clubs which abound in this area, had overturned and the oc- cupants were struggling in the water.

get

that

In spite of the denial by Japanese spokesman in Shanghai

Canton, To-day. of the bombing and strafing of a

Several Japanese transports, Both press and political circles with gun-boats and armed trawlers Kongmoon towboat a month ago, in Paris recognise with gratitude have arrived

WOMEN AND CHILDREN As the result of some skilful which he characterised as malicious the practical policy of determina-coast and it is feared here that the ed up and a course had been

off the Chungshan manoeuvring, all were safely pick- imagination, reports have been re-

tion mixed with sweet reason-Japanese will attempt another land-for shore when more shouting was ceived in Macao that a similar act

ableness adopted by Britain. ing, this time on a large scale, in heard and it was discovered

that area. was carried out by Japanese sea- BRITISH INITIATIVE

another boat had overturned. A Reports from Macaù state that further party was rescued and all planes yesterday.

It is regarded as inevitable by refugees from the Chungshan Dis-safely landed at Shaukiwan. About three in the afternoon, all French circles that initiative trict are pouring into the Portu- When a check-up was made,

in mediation should have fallen guese

it colony 88 rumours are was discovered that no fewer than flying over Lappa Island and re-on Britain as the least committed spreading that the Chungahan Dis- 11 people had been rescued, five party, but Mr. Chamberlain's trict will be heavily bombed before men, four women and two small chil- statement that the British Gov-the Japanese attempt to land their dren, most of whom were unable to It was learned later that these ernment enjoyed the full co-troops. Our Own Correspondent. swim. machines had dropped bombs at operation of the French Govern-

two Japanese planes were seen

turning to their base.

Sheung Ma Kok, the entrance to ment, has evoked much pleasure Dr. Trautmann Confirms

According to a Berlin message, despite several disturbing incidents,

the passage leading to Shekki, in Paris. some fifteen miles northwest of Macao, where there were ten junks carrying a cargo of salt. the lessening of the strain Was

A number of bombs were re- leased but exploded in the water without causing any damage.

Thereupon the seaplanes flew low and machine-gunned' the Chinese craft. Four men and

maintained yesterday. However, Mr. statement is viewed in the Reich

Chamberlain's "It

capital with a certain amount of scepticism.

While every admonition to Prague

German Withdrawal

Hankow, To-day.

is quite true that the German advisers have been ordered to leave the Chinese armies," said the German Ambassador, Dr. Oscar Trautmann; to Reuter yesterday.

one woman were brought to Shek-that the results of Britain's ad- many is anxious to remain strictly leave within two or three days.

is welcomed, it is felt in Berlin "This has been done because Ger-from Germany two months ago, will

ki wounded.

monitions to the Czecho-Slovakian

The sound of the explosions Government are hitherto not visi-pute," he added.

neutral in the Far Eastern dis-

could be distinctly "heard in ble. Macao. Our Own Correspondent.

ANNEXATION OF SANJAK URGED

Istanbul, To-day.

HELD AS PROOF

of

The three alleged violations the frontier by the Czech military are held as proof that these ad- monitions so far have been ineffec- tive.

A German political spokesman stated yesterday: "Britain gives platonic advice to the Czechs, but the Czechs feel that they are backed

As the "most simple solution" of by her. the vexed question of the Sanjak of "It would have been an, easy mat- Alexandretta, the Chairman of the ter to ask the Czechs to withdraw Foreign Affairs Commission of the their troops from the frontier, and Turkish National Assembly, Yunus if the Czechs had been in earnest Nadi, proposes in the paper "Cum-they could have done so immediate- huriyet" that the Sanjak should be ly with the aid of a few lorries."- annexed by Turkey...

Reuter.

Yunus Nadi writes "In order to put an end to the existing intoler- able situation it would undoubted. ly be best if Turkey were to place the French Government before an accomplished fact by annexing the Sanjak.

“This would be the surest way

HITLER GOING TO BERLIN

Munich, To-day.

to reach an understanding with Herr Hitler, who. has been here France on the subject. Trans, during the past few days, is "-re-

turning to Borlin to-day. Reuter..

Ocean.

Several Germans do not intend

Dr. Trautmann indicated that it to return, to Germany for political was too early to give any details reasons, it is said, while others are regarding their departure but other disputing the order. sources stated that it would be "There within a fortnight or even earlier. German advisers connected with are at present about 40

RED CROSS LEAVING the Chinese army, Four of these, The Red Cross Mission, compris-who are Jews or part Jews, are re- ing four doctors, which arrived maining in China-Reuter.

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