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· THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1940.

CHINA ISSUES STRONG WARNING TO FRANCE OVER INDO-CHINA

A STRONG WARNING TO FRANCE — UN- |DER THE TITLE “ADVICE TO THE FRENCH

AUTHORITIES" ∙IS CONTAINED IN A LEAD-

Blown-up

ING ARTICLE IN THE OFFICIAL CHUNGKING German

NEWSPAPER "CENTRAL' DAILY NEWS,” IN WHICH - MUCH 'INFORMATION IS REVEALED CONCERNING JAPAN'S LATEST DEMANDS ON THE FRENCH INDO-CHINA AUTHORITIES.

the Chinese Court in the French Concession, Referring to the French handing over of Shanghai, the Chinese official organ de clares that French concessions to Japan merely encourage further encroachment on French interests in the For East by Japan.

The paper adils:-

Claims

German claims to have year of war some 4,323,000 sunk during the first tons of British and Allied shipping, were refuted yesterday in the Com-

mons.

Mr. A. V. Alexander stated that merchant ships of all tonnages, "We hope France will not make including fishing vessels, sunk in concessions which are harmful this period and including neutral "When General Nishihara, to others yet will bring no bene-ships, totalled 2,855,870 gross tons former Japanese special repre- fit to herself.

as follows:

British 406 ships, 1.611,842 gros tons;

sentative to French Indo-China "There is an old Chinere say arrived in French Indo-China, ing. It is suicide to quench the We warned the French authorî- | thirst with a poisonous drink.' ties of the danger of permitting| Reuter, the Japanese to -enter French |

Indo-China.

"When the Franco/Japanese

agreement was signed at Hanoi SHAMEEN CHAIRMAN

we

on September 22.

plainly warned French, Indo-China that Japan aimed at the permanent Cccupation of the whole of French Indo-China and not merely for the passage of troops."

Japan's Demands

"Japan is now permanently stationing troops in French Indo- China, occupying five air, fields, demanding a loan of $500,000 દા month and demanding the right to circulate Japanese military yen notes in French Indo-China:

"Thailand's arrogant attitude towards French Indo-China is entirely the result of Japanese Intrigues.

"Once a clash occurred, Japun will occupy the southern part of French Indo-China on the pre- text of the preservation of peace

-TRANSFERRED

Allied 103 of 474,816 gross tons: Neutral '253. of 769,212 gross tons.

It is noticed the Germans oid not mention heutral tonnage, the inclusion of which would presum ably have included the already greatly exaggerated totals.

Mr. Alexander-added that the Mr. A. E. Smith, Canton man-number of crews and passengers ager of Jardine's for many years lost was approximately 3,327; sav and chairman of the Shameen ed 15,636; prisoners or interned Municipal Council, has been 1,100. transferred to Tientsin.

Enemy losses in first 12 months Accompanied by his wife, he is of war, as far as were known, expected to leave Canton this totalled 261 ships of about 1,269,-

¡000 tons.-British Wireless.

week. Reuter.

HUSBANDS' COMMITTEE

HOLDS FIRST MEETING

which is inserted below.

The first meeting of the (2) To draw up a questionnaire and order and will use Southern Evacuation Representa- Indo-China as a base for an at-tion Committee was held (3) To ask for subscriptions and tack on Singapore.

"The handing over of the at the Peninsula Hotel (4) To cooperate with voluntary Chinese Courts in the French last night.

Concession ún Shanghai took All members were present and

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China incident, from which the the following officers were ap

pointed:---

Chairman, The Very Rev. J. L.. Wilson, M. A.

Vice-Chairman,

lesson.

"This is particularly deplored by all the friends of France.

China And France

never

"The Chinese Government and its people have always treasured the principles of justice and friendship. We

slighted France as a result of the French defeat in the European war, in fact we always expressed our deepest sympathy for · France's plight.

"After the.signature of the Franco/Japanese agreement we' merely blew up railway brid. ges for self-defence.

"Yet the French repeatedly spread rumours of alleged Chin- ese violations of "French" Indo" China's borders.

"To be frank, in the face of such actions by France the Chin- ese Government should take re- taliatory actions..

Limit To Concessions

"Every country has its own difficulties, Under foreign pres- sure and at the same time to preserve its own existence, .it Visunderstandable that certain concessions must be made but there must be a limit to such concessiong,=

"No responsible statesman will. make concessions which will bring about his nation's total de- struction.

"Unlosa France la willing to abandon her : Inforesta. In ~ = the Far East, she must róáílse" that any mistaken move she makes now will result in Irreparable damage to her rights and in" -terests in the Far East when the time..comes for the founda tion of a settlement of Pacifio

oblems.

C. E. Terry, Esq.

Hon. Secretary, F. C. Clemo, Esq.

Hon. Treasurer, J. F. Macgre- gor, Esq.

donations.

bodies in Sydney and Mel: bourne..

(5) To draft a petition to Secre- tary of State for the Colonies through Constitutional Chan- nels in accordance with the views expressed at the meet- ing held on 8th November, (6) To appoint a sub-committee to seek legal advice In the drafting of the petition and report to the General Com- mittee on Friday 15th inst. Many other questions raised at the General Meeting were discussed and deferred to a subsequent meeting of the Committee for decision to be held to-morrow. Friday 15th: inst.

After outlining procedure, the following decisions were taken:- (7) (1) Decided to write a letter to

Colonial Secretary to obtain recognition of the Committee as representing over 500 Hus- bands and Relatives of Eva- cuates.

EVACUATION REPRESENTATION

COMMITTEE REGISTRATION

Name of Husband or Relative

Address

Address of Evacuates

Whether at Government or Personal Expense

Those penalised by restriction on entry to the

Colony other than above

A subscription of $1 is asked, to cover initial expenses. Donations above this amount will be welcomed, and both.c subscriptions and" doriations acknowledged by the Treasurer. J., F. Macgregor, Esq...

~All-correspondence, subscriptions and donations should be. forwarded to K.PO. Box: No. 1628.

F.CA CLEMO;

Hon. Secretary.

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