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THE CHINA MAIL, NOVEMBER 14, 1940.

CHINA ISSUES STRONG WARNING TO FRANCE

INDO-CHINA

OVER

Blown-up

German Claims

A STRONG WARNING TO FRANCE·· UN- DER THE TITLE "ADVICE TO THE FRENCH AUTHORITIES" IS CONTAINED IN A LEAD- ING ARTICLE IN THE OFFICIAL CHUNGKING 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 Far East by Japan.

Mr.A. V. Alexander stated that merchant ships of all tonnages. The paper adds:-

"We hope France will not make including fishing vessels, sunk in concessions which are. harmful this period and including neutra! "When General Nishihara, to others yet will bring no bene-ships, totalled 2,855,870 gross tons former Japanese special repre- to herself.

as follows:

British 406 ships, 1.611,842 gross tons;

...

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we warned the French authori- thirst with a poisonous drink.'" ties of the danger of permitting-Reuter. the Japanese tu enter French Indo-China.

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"When the. Eranco/Japanese

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TRANSFERRED

agreement was signed at Hanoi SHAMEEN CHAIRMAN on September 22, warned French Indo-China that Japan aimed at the permanent occupation 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 flelds, demanding a loan of $500,000 a month and demanding the right to circulate Japanese military yen notes in French Indo-China.

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

"Once a clash occurred, Japan will occupy the southern part of French Indo-China, on the pre-

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.

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

It is noticed the Germans, old not mention neutral tonnage, the inclusion of which would presum ably have included the already greally 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 Shameened, 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,- week. Reuter.

000 tons.-British Wireless,

HUSBANDS'

COMMITTEE

HOLDS FIRST MEETING

The first meeting of the (2) To draw up a questionnaire

which is inserted below.

text of the preservation of peace Evacuation Representa- and order and will use Southern

donations.

Indo-China as a base for an at-tion Committee was held (3) To ask for subscriptions and tack on. Singapore.

at the Peninsula Hotel (4) To cooperate with voluntary "The handing-over of the Chinese Courts in

the French last night.

Concession n Shanghai

took

All members were present and

place after the French Indo- the following officers were ap-|(5) China incident. from which the pointed:- French ought to have benefitted | by the lesson.

This is particularly deplored by all the friends of France.

China And France

"The Chinese Government and its people have always treasured the principles, of justice and friendship... We never 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 tho Franco/Japanese agreement, we merely blew up railway brid- gee for self-defence.

"Yet the French. repeatedly spread rumours of alleged Ching ess. violations of French; Indo. China's borders. ....

"To be frank.. in the face of such actions by France the Chin- esc Government should take res taliatory actions.

Limit To Concessions

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

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

Unicas France is willing to abandon her interests in the Far East, she must reallbo" that any mistaken move sho' makes now will result in Irreparable damage to her rights and in. tarcats in the Far East when the time comes for the founda tion of a settlement" of 'Pacific problems.

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

Vice-Chairman, C. E. Terry,

Esq.

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

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

bodies in Sydney and Mel- bourne.

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 decisión to be held to-morrow Friday 15th inst.

After outlining procedure, the following decisions were taken:- (9) (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. subscriptions and donations acknowledged by the Treasurer J. F. Macgregor,. Esq. ・・

All correspondence, subscriptions and donations should be forwarded to K.P.O. Box No. 1028.

C. CLEMO,

Hon, Secretary...

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