1939-08-16 — Page 12

THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 18, 1939.

ATTEMPT TO DIVERT ATTENTION FROM POLAND

NEW CHINA POLITICAL PARTY

SHANGHAI, TO-DAY.

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A NEW POLITICAL PARTY KNOWN AS THE MINGCHUNG- TANG, WHICH MEANS "PEOPLE'S PARTY" HAB 188UED A MANIFES- TO WHICH DECLARES THAT VIEW OF THE PRESENT WAR OF RESISTANCE, THE MINGCHUNG. TANG INTENDS TO CARRY SHARE DURING THIS GREAT HIS TORICAL PERIOD AS ALL CHIN- ESE CITIZENS SHOULD.

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"We want a strong Government to carry on our domestic policy more effectively, particularly as regards a solution of the livelihood of the

masses, the industrialization of pro-

of communi-

duction, modernization catlons, stability of finance.

"We desire that diplomatic policy

London, To-day.

IN THE LIGHT of information at present available, says the Diplomatic Correspondent of the "Daily Tele- graph," responsible British circles consider that the more alarming reports of threats of pressure on Hun- gary are being circulated primarily to divert attention from the Polish-German issues which are being work- ed up around the Danzig Corridor.

It is considered that these remain the focal points of the

real tension.

INDIRECT AGGRESSION

The "News Chronicle" states that a round-table conference will take place in Danzig to-day, as a result of Dr. Burckhardt's visit to Hitler.

The newspaper adds that the gen- eral impression is that so far the sit- uation has not materially changed, ex- cept for the fact that the Poles and

BRITISH LABOUR AND CHINA

London, To-day.

The General Executive Council of the Transport General Work- ers' Union yesterday passed a re- solution calling on the Govern- ment to take more energetic and declelve action "to prevent con- tinued violation of International Law by the Japanese forces In China."

A copy of the resolution is be- ing sent to the Prime Minister. -Reuter.

GIBRALTAR DRAWS

the Danzig Nazis are being brought ATTACK

to a conference table and that is a

Reuter.

HUNGARY RUMOURS

London, To-day. Conversations between point gained. Count Raczynski, Polish Am- bassador. to London, and Lord. Halifax, the Foreign re-Secretary, are reported by of the "Yorkshire Post" to have

been fixed for a date in the the latter to com-

near future.

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more effectively, particularly as gard a solution of the livelihood the masses, the industrialization production, modernization of munications, stability of finance.

"We desire that diplomatic policy should pursue our own ends without making concessions to foreign Powers. Finally our aim is to maintain our country's sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. All of these points will be dutifully supported by our Party members."

The manifesto is signed by "the Central Headquarters of the People's Party of China."

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Although it is not revealed in which direction the sympathies of the new party lies, it is assumed that it is al

The "Yorkshire Post" declares that the subject of the conversation will be an examination and ultimate de- finition of "indirect. aggression," the conception of which will play

an important part in the mutual as sistance pact to be concluded between the two countries.—Trans-Ocean.

FAILED TO

Japanese-sponsored pro-Wang Ching- OBEY ORDER

wei group, with which it is hoped to replace the Chinese Government Par- ty, the Kuomintang, in the occupied

areas.Trans-Ocean.

SETTLEMENT ARRANGED

Beirut, To-day. According to the Arab paper, "Palestin," an agreement has been reached between the Lebanese au- thorities and the Mandatory Govern- ment of Palestine, under the terms of which 000 Jews who had unsuccess- fully attempted a landing in Palestine and have since been in quarantine here,, will be allowed to settle in Palestine.

The statement so far lacks con- firmation.-Trans-Ocean.

SOVIET CANAL TO. BE WIDENED

Moscow, To-day. The Canal Biking up the White Sea and the Baltic has proved too narrow to admit of the passage of medium-sized warships.

The work of widening the canal is now in progress and being pushed forward with all possible speed. Trans-Ocean.

OF NO. 24 FLEMING ROAD WAN-

CHARLES PERCIVAL ARCHER,

CHAI, WAS SUMMONED BEFORE MR. R. EDWARDS THIS MORNING, FOR FAILING TO ATTEND A ME-

Berlin, To-day, Regarding press rumours that Ger- many is bringing pressure to bear on the Hungarian Government to induce shape its policy more strictly along Axis lines, it was stated in political circles here yesterday that the Hungarian Foreign Minister, Count Csaky, is now with his family

the guests at a reception to be given at Bad Gastein, and will be among

shortly by the German Minister of Interior, Dr. Frick, on the lake of Starnberg in the Bavaarian Alps. Trans-Ocean.

KING CAROL GIVES WARNING

Bucharest, To-day.

DICAL EXAMINATION, FOR THE A warning against any at- PURPOSE OF THE COMPULSORY tempt to change Rumania's

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Berlin, To-day. "Gibraltar

in

English hands is a standing threat which Spain cannot perman- ently

declares tolerate," Goering's mouth-piece, the "National Zeitung” of Essen.

This paper, which the other day was discussing the re-partition of Poland, adds:-

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"Italy also has an interest în see- ing Gibraltar in Spanish possession, not only because of Gibraltar's signi- ficance in English encirclement plans, but also since Italy's trade with Spanish America and the United States must pass through the Straits.

FUTURE WILL SHOW.

"The future will show whether England can hold' Gibraltar against the natural claims of Spain, which is again strong, but it is clear that Spain will not permanently tolerate a Bri- tish Gibraltar, any more than she can tolerate an international Tangier!" Reuter.

SERVICE ORDINANCE ON AUGUST frontiers was given by King TEMPERATURE FALLS

attached Carol when speaking at

Inspector M. J. Flattery,

to the Registration Office, told the Constanza yesterday, after a Court that an order was sent to the review of the Rumanian

defendant for his medical examina- tion. Defendant had not taken his examination on August 2.

Defendant said he had too much work at the time, but he did go to the Registration Office afterwards.

A fine of $10 was imposed.

SWITZERLAND AND THE SOVIET

fleet.

"Whatever is Rumanian," he said, "will remain Rumanian and cannot be given away.' "

SHARPLY IN NIGHT

The temperature yesterday reached 92 degrees maximum, with a sharp fall during the night to 76 degrees.

The Royal Observatory report states

Manchuria and Korea. A shallow depression, remains over the Gulf of Pechill. An area of low pressure covers S. China and the northern part

He added: "And what is Rumanian that pressure is highest over S.E.

will be defended.

"More than that, if anyone loves peace he must realise that frontiers as now marked out cannot be chang-of the China Sea. ed without the danger of a worldwide

Berne, To-day. The Swiss Federal Council declin-disaster.--Reuter, ed yesterday to enter into diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union, by approving a report of the political de- partment in which it was recommend- ed that Switzerland should continue the present status as regard the So- viet Union.

The report will now come before the Committee for Foreign Affairs.- Trans-Ocean.

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AMERICAN TRAVEL

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·Pressure is relatively low over the Pacifle to the east of Luzon.

PARIS SPECULATION ON BURCKHARDT VISITS

Paris, To-day. THE VISIT OF THE League of Nations' Commissioner, Pro- fessor Burckhardt, to Obersalzberg, and his possible further journeys, are discussed at length in French newspapers although definite information is lacking. The Paris "Soir" reports that following the return to Dan- zig of Professor Burckhardt, negotiations on the ques- tion of the Polish customs officials are to begin to-day. Correspondents in Danzig can obtain, In the belief that Burckhardt may no confirmation of rumours that the visit London, “Intransigeant" declares German Chancellor had commission- that the logical sequence then would be a meeting of the Committee of ed the League of Nations' Commission Three to deal with the Danzig pro- er to visit Paris and London with con-blem and agree upon a plan for a crete proposals for regulation of the peaceful settlement Danzig question,

Admitting - that solution will be dif- Paris circles do not believe that ficult, it points out that the interna- Burckhardt will visit London and or Lionál situation has undergone radical that he will undertake any form of changed since last year, — Trans- Imediation..

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