1939-08-29 — Page 12

THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 29, 1939

BRITONS RETURNING TO

VER 3,000 BORDER ZONE: OVER 3,000 JAPANESE NOW WITHDRAWN

MOSCOW PACT NOT RATIFIED

Moscow, To-day

Reports that the Russo- German pact has been rati- fied, are erroneous. The dis- cussion on the pact is the third item on the agenda.

BETWEEN THREE and five thousand Japanese

troops have been withdrawn from the Hong Kong-Chinese frontier zone and have re-embark- ed in transports`anchored in Taishan Bay and off Chekwan.

The movement of Japanese troops westwards, to-

SIX-POWER CONFERENCE RUMOUR

London, To-day.

It is reported in some British newspapers. tp day, in messages from. Rame, that Bignor Musso- Rini may make a bid for peace by ́suggesting ́a 8ix-Power Confer-

ance. Trans-Ocean.

DETAILS OF

wards Namtau, is continuing moreover, al- GERMAN

though there is no sign of evacuation; merely, that the border force is being substantially TRADE PACT

reduced.

On the British side of the border, all is calm and quiet, as it has been Yesterday only the first item was since the sudden descent of the Japan- dealt with and, therefore, in all prob-ese on the border zone in force. ability, the Russo-German pact will not be ratifled before to-morrow at the earliest.

Trans-Ocean,

STALIN ABSENT

the

Moscow, To-day. The meeting of the First Chamber of the Supreme Soviet Council of Union opened in the Grand Palace of Kremlin yesterday with the entire Soviet Government, headed by the Chairman of the People's Council, M. Molotoff, present.

M. Stalin was absent.

The meeting was opened by the President of the Supreme Soviet Council, M. Andreyev, after which the following three points of agenda were. to be approved:

(1.) legislation concerning agricul-

tural tax..

(2.) bill covering

service.

general military

BRITONS RETURNING TO BORDER RESIDENCES

Several British residents in the New advised last were Territories who Wednesday to leave areas north of Taipo, are returning to their homes.

The police state that the Govern- ment has not advised them to return. They are returning on their own responsibility.

Rumours circulating in town to-day that the British and Indian troops are were being withdrawn from the border, denied in official quarters.

CHURCHILL FOR THE CABINET?

London, To-day. Conferences have been held between various members of the Cabinet and Mr. Winston Churchill and it is assumed that Mr. Churchill will be re- ceived shortly by the Prime Minister.

Berlin, To-day.

Details of the German-Soviet trade agreement which were revealed yes- terday for the first time, indicate that of the German credit of 200 million marks, only 120 million marks will be used during the first year.

The goods which Russia will receive from Germany include, factory equip- ment, mine installations, machinery for chemical industries, laboratory materials, electro-technical equip- ments and so on.

Russia will provide Germany in turn with agricultural and forest pro- ducts, as well as raw materials, un finished articles and petroleum.

It is emphasised that the German and Russian deliveries under the agreement are to be regarded as "supplementary" and are not includ- The conferences which took place ed in the current commerce between

afternoon between Mr. the two countries.-Trans-Ocean.

yesterday JAPANESE ARMY

(3.) ratification of German-Soviet STATEMENT

non-aggression and consultative

pact.

A

«TOKYO, TO-DAY. When the agenda had been announc-

SEMI-OFFICIAL STATEMENT ed, the meeting was adjourned.

The Council of Nationalities then ISSUED BY ARMY CIRCLES SAYS THAT THE NEW ARMY POLICY met at four for the same purpose.

The plenary session of both Cham- MUST BE MADE CLEAR AND PUT bers was scheduled for seven p.m.-INTO EFFECT AS SOON AS POS- Trans-Ocean.

PLAYING FOR TIME?

London, To-day.

The impression in foreign circles, writes the Moscow correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," is that the subject of ratification of the Soviet- German non-aggression pact was made the last item on the agenda of the Supreme Council of the U.S.S.R. to give the war an opportunity of starting with the pact not ratified.

The Soviet would then be able to reconsider the position if it were considered expedient.-Reuter.

SHANGHAI CHARGES

Chungking, To-day. A spoksman of the Shanghai Muni- cipal Council has denied the Japanese allegation that there are other Chinese troops in the International Setlement than the 400 internees belonging to the "Lone Battalion", states a Shanghai report.

SIBLE.

Japan, says the statement, expects pressure from foreign Powers while she continues the China war..

Chamberlain and the two leaders of opposition, Sir Archibald Sinclair and Mr. Greenwood, dealt partly with changes in the Government, it is be- lieved, although it is known that the Prime Minister utilised the opportuni- ty for informing the two politicians of the final text of the British answer to the German Chancellor. Trans- Ocean.

TYPHOON NEARING SHANGHAI

The Typhoon is situated about 200 miles to the south-east of Shanghai, moving west-north-west.

Pressure remains relatively low over Tongking.

The Royal Observatory reports that a moderate' anticyclone is stationary Japan must not rely on foreign as- sistance in solving Far Eastern pro-to the east of Japan. blems.

further The statement calls for drastic, measures towards "national

including mobilisation,”

intensive economic development, and -for pur- suance of the policies already laid down in the China Affair.-Our Own Correspondent.

ARAB PARTY AFFIRMS LOYALTY

Jerusalem, To-day. A delegation from the Arab Defence Party yesterday visited the High Commissioner and affirmed thetr loyalty to Britain and their willing- ness to support Britain in an emer- gency-Reuter.

NORWEGIAN NAVY

CALL. UP MEN

Oslo, To-day.

There is no truth in the allegation Classes 1936 and 1935 of the Nor- that the number of Chinese troops wegian Navy, have been called up. disarmed and given santuary in the The Norwegian State Council, on International Settlement and the Monday, banned all exports from French Concession upon the Chinese Norway, including tinned fish, timber withdrawal from Shanghai in

and ore. was between 6,000 and 7,000,-Cen- tral News,

TO PAY FINE AND

· COMPENSATION;

1937

H. L. Dean, of Lock Road, was this') morning fined $25 and ordered to pay $50 compensation, to an aged woman. by Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen for driv- ing without due care and caution.

He was alleged to have knocked down, the complainant who was walk- ing along Castle Peak Road with a cow and calf.

for

The Norwegian-State Council fur- thermore placed a ban on the sale of Norwegian ships of the shipping shares to foreigners.-Trans-Ocean.

TENTATIVE MOVE FOR MEDIATION? -

Brussels, To-day.

It is rumoured hére that M. Pierlot's Interview with the four Ambassadors and the Polish Minister was concerned with a tentative move for. mediation.- Reuter.

NORTH SEA RESTRICTIONS

U.S. URGED TO ACT

Washington, To-day.

An editorial in the Wash- ington "Times-Herald" chal- lenges the United States Government to take advan- tage of the isolated position of Japan and to combat Jap- an with all means available.

"Why do we not blockade Japan? Not taking advantage of the present opportunity would be a weakness of which the United States has always been accused by the totalitárian States."

The paper says there is an oppor- tunity to overthrow the Japanese military caste which may never occur again.--Trans-Ocean.

AIR SERVICES TO BE RESUMED

Rotterdam, To-day. The mail and passenger service between Harwich and the Hook of

Brussels, To-day, Holland has been suspended.

The Belgian air service company, However, the Harwich-Flushing Sadena, has decided to reopen all air service is still being operated.--Trans- routes including those to Germany.—— Ocean.

EIRE'S

Trans-Ocean.

POSITION IN

IN THE

EVENT OF WAR

Dublin, To-day.

WITH REFERENCE to reports circulated abroad regarding Eire's position in the event of war no pronouncement has been made, nor has any statement been issued, by the Government since the present crisis began indicat- ing what its attitude would be in a European war. No statement can be expected until war comes.

If it should come, the Dail would be summoned and the Premier, Mr. de. Valera, would make a full state- ment.

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DOG OFFENCES

Nearest approach to a Ministerial Summoned before Mr. E. Himsworth statement on Eire's war attitude was this morning B. Thompson, of Hillwood that made by Mr. Sean Lemass, Min-Road, was fined $10 for allowing his ister for Industry and Commerce, at dog to wander abroad without a Queenstown on Thursday last, week, muzzle or a lead and with not having when he said: "The people of Ireland a licence for it.

F

haye no national interests or associa~ A fine of $5 was imposed on Cap- tion with the questions which have|tain E. A. R. Fowles, of Knutford set Europe ablaze."-Reuter.

Hotel, for a similar offence.