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WITHOUT PRECEDENT IN

INTERNATIONAL

HISTORY

Diplomatic Relations Severed Due To Commercial Matter

CZECHOSLOVAKIA AND

PORTUGAL

London, August 19. Different versions of the severance of diplomatic relations be- tween Portugal and Czechoslovakia are given by the respective Governments. In Lisbon it is declared that the Czechoslovakian Government refused to allow an armaments firm to complete a contraet for, the supply of arms to Portugal declaring that Portugal was utilising arms for the Spanish war. It was later said that Cze- choslovakia cannot permit arms to leave the country owing to re- quirements of her own rearmament programme,

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On being pressed Czechoslovakia declared the question must be re- ferred

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for other powers and offered an inferior patent of arms. The Portuguese press blame Russia for instructing Czechoslovakia in refusing allow the armaments firm to com- plete the contract,

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The Czechoslovak'an Government declared it found the arm

was

unable to fill an order in the time specified. and offered another type of arms which Portugal refused. It is stated that diplomatic re- lations being broken 02 by Portugal is

without case precedent in international history 3.3 it 15 the first time that diplomatic relations have been severed due to commercial

matter. Reuter's Bulletin Service.

MR. NORMAN

EBBUTT

"Times" Correspondent To

Leave Germany By Sunday, Aug. 22-

Berlin. August 19.

Mr. Norman Ebbutt, Berlin correspondent of the "Times" has been notified by the authorities to leave German territory punctually by midnight, Sunday. August 22. His expulsion is due to his "report- ing on Germany prejudicial to Anglo-German relations."

ocean.

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OFFICIAL REQUEST

London, Aug. 19. The London Times" correspon- dent in Berlin has been official re- quested to leave the country by Sunday night. The request was presented by Jan official of the Foreign Office this morning.- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

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Herr Woermann, Councillor of the German Embassy, called at the Foreign Office on August 9 in con- nection

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1937.

High

High Arab Committee To Be Dissolved

P

that

Jerusalem. Aug. 19. Arab circles here believe conformably with the recommen- dation of the Royal Commission. the Mandatory Government will shortly proceed to dissolve the High Arab Committee and order new elections to be held.

It stressed that although the

overdue, nevertheless, such a mea- sure on the part of the Mandatory

THE SPANISH WAR

Insurgents Claim More Successes

ON SANTANDER

FRONT

London, August 19. The "Insurgents claim further successes on the Santander front. The troops advanced ten miles from Eienoss and are now. Afteen renewal of the Committee is long miles from Santander cutting off 22 Government divisions and cap- turing 10,000 prisoners. The French Consular agent at Santander has left town with French and Belgian nationals. The Madrid Gov- Government is of particular im-erament claim to have discovered the minutes of a meeting of Mus- solint and Right Wing members of the Government before the civil portance at the present time since

war in 1934 in which Il Duce promised to give practical aid when the It will incontestably aim at the removal of the Grand Muft from Insurgents rise against the Government. the administration of the Com- mittee and thus depriving him of his influence.

Arab circles helleve that the re- cent arrests "en masse“ of Arab personalities are connected with the projected new elections.--- Craameena News. Service.

AVIATION DAY IN SOVIET

Stalin.

Moscow, Aug. 19. The Soviet Aviation Day was celebrated with a big air dis- play in Moscow in which balloons rose in the air carrying large potraits of Stalin. The display in- cludes mass parachute jumps" and other aerial demonstrations.-- Reuter's Bulletin Servire.

CRICKET

HOME with the expulsion of

three German journalists.

JOURNALISTS PROTEST

An extraordinary meeting of the Foreign Press Association in Ber- lin was held on August 11 to con-.

announced expulsion from Germany of Mr. Ebbutt 25 retaliation of the German Govern- ment against the expulsion from

This step follows the expulsionsider the of three German journalists from Britain.

The German Government were most painfully moved by the mea-England of three German corres sures taken by the British Govern- pondents. The meeting passed a ment, and hinted at reprisals.

resolution in which the Associa

It will be recalled that about tion noted the announcement of Afteen journalists. Including seve- the expulsion of Mr. Ebbutt with ral British, were expelled from regret. The Association protested Germany during the Nazi regime. Sir Oglvle Forbes called at the

on principle against the expulsion of any correspondent from German Foreign Office on August

any to discuss the expulsion of three country solely on grounds of his

German journalists from Great Britain,"

It w believed that steps would

journalistic work.

... NO STEPS YET

It was learned on August 10 that

be taken against at lease one Bri-no, steps were being taken at pre- tish journalist in Berlin.

The German authorities decided to ask the London "Times" to re- call Mr. Norman Ebbutt. Its chief correspondent in Berlin, within a fortnight. Failing his withdrawal, the German authorities would withdraw his permit to remain in Germany.

sent by the British Government with regard to the expulsion of Mr. Ebbutt from Berlin.

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No extra-journalistic activities are alleged against him as far as is known in London and the rea- son for his expulsion is simply that he is

not persona gratz. whereas it is understood the rea- The "Times" was requested to son for expelling German corres- send to Berlin another correspon- 1 pondents from London is the fact dent who will carry out his tasks that they have been damaging in a manner more acceptable to Anglo-German relations through the German regime.

extra-journalistic activities.

Another graphic plcture of refugees aboard the 's.. King Yuan. Their garb bear testimony to their hurried evacuation from terror-striken Shanghai. (Photo by Capt. T. E. Rees, M.BE, of the s.8. King Yúan).

NICHOLS'S FEAT

London, Aug. 10. Cricket lunch, scores: Middlesex 392 and 18 for 0 v. Somersetshire 130;

Yorkshire 356 v. Glamorgon 65

Another Spanish cargo vessel is reported to have been torpedoed near the Dardennelles. The crew were picked up by a Turkish steamer.-Reuter's Bulletin Service.

NATIONALIST ADVANCE ON

SANTANDER

San Sebastian, Aug. 19. Reports were received here on Wednesday that the Nationalist troops are steadily advancing on the Santander front, having suc- ceeded in capturing the strategic ally important town of Plo de Concha, about 55 miles from San- tander.

Troops have already entered Santander Plain, and the Red troops are said to be offering only feeble resistance. It 1s stated that the Nationalist commanders had not at Brst intended to con- tinue the advance until they had consolidated the newly captured positions. but the headlong aight of the enemy Induced them press foreward the advance without delay.--

Prausneron Nowa Service.

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CHINESE PLANES TO ATTACK FORMOSA

Shanghai, Aug. 19. According to a Japanese report it is stated that a number of Chinese war-planes will soon be despatched to bomb Formosa as 'a revenge.

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On hearing this report, the Japanese authorities in Formosa Issued a warning to the inhabitants requesting them to maintain calm- ress.

Every precaution has been taken to guard against damage to all important positions of the island. and special attention has also been given to keep a strict watch for the approach of the Chinese aircraft.-

Martial law has now been pro- claimed.-

Chinese Evening Press.

JAPANESE FAIL TO APPEAR Nanking: After a day-long of peace the sirens again sounded yesterday at midnight when the. entire capital was Immediately plunged into darkness as Chinese planes went up. avercircling the city but the "all clear" was sounded at 1.30 a.m.

the Japanese planes falled to appear.- Reuter.

REFUGEES LEAVE AS GUNS for 1;

Essex 301 v. Nottinghamshire

ROAR 175 for 5;

Shanghai: Japanese planes were Warwickshire 253 v. Surrey 119 bombing intermittently and fring for 3;

Worcestershire Hampshire 103;.

"Lancashire v. Northamptonshire 128 for 6 (nd play before lunch owing to rain);

252, for а

from Japanese warships on Poo- v. tung was going on as 1,400 British women and children went aboard H.M.S. Duncan, Duchess and De- light of the Shanghai Club from tugs off the French Bund. The

again

Kent 200 for 4 v. Gloucestershire embarkation was carried out very 334;

smoothly, British sallois guarding the entrances pontoons.- Reuters.

Derby 251 for 3 v. Sussex 219; Combined Services 180 and 113 for 3 v. New Zealand 189.

Nichols (Essex) made his first 1,000 runs and completed 100 wickets yesterday. This 13 the third year in which he is the first to complete this feat in a year.

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

SHARP FALL OF THE DOLLAR

London, August 18. Considerable interest is aroused in foreign exchange circles as the result of the sharp fall of the dollar which closed to-day, at 4.9940 as compared with 4.9840 last night. While somewhat taken aback by the suddenness in the decline, well-informed circles opine that It is chiefly due to the accelerated transference of Continental dollar balances to London on the reports that the United States, Congress | may hold a special session in November at which it is feared that some action may he decided upon in connection with, the hot money problem.- Reuter.

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sent Sino-Japanese issue which rendered such steps as the "uni- fitation of currencies imperative. The rate as announced, however, was a current rate, and when the reserves are better, the rate would be charged. Da-Dao. "

JAPANESE, BOMB LUNGKUA Shanghal, Aug. 19.

At 5.30 a.m. to-day, a fleet.of seven Japanese planes flew over the Lunghua area and dropped the Chinese aerodrome; they drop- bombs. They attempted to bomb ped ave, bombs and only two "ex- ploded without doing any damage.. At 6.20 am. the Japanese planes made another attempt to bomb Lunghua and the Chinese replied with anti-aircraft guns. After dropping four bombs the Japanese planes few northwards.

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CANTON

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ECONOMIC

NOTICE

Extension of Through Services.

The following through trains now FUTI

in each direction DAILY.

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Kowloon dep. 8.28 a m., 12.45 p.m., 5.00 p.m. 7,04 p.m. Canton arr. 11.30 a.m.. 405 p.m., 7.65 p.m., 10.12 p.m.

DOWN TRAINS

Canton

dep. 8.16 a.m., 1.10 p.m., 4.80 p.m. 7.28 p.m Kowloon arr. 11.10 a.m., 4.30 p.m., 7.45 p.m., 10.84 p.m.

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AMERICAN

REFUGEES Two Births Expected At Manila

At 8.15 am, six Japanese planes.

Manila, Aug. 19. flew over the Chinese positions at Chapel but were repulsed by Chi-births are expected aboard the On arrival to-morrow night two nese anti-aircraft guns.

Dollar liner President Jefferson which arrives with the first batch

Another fleet of twelve Japanese planes attempted to bomb Tan-ka- jao, and after a duel with eight Chinese planes, they fled.- Chinese Evening Press.

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JAPANESE OFFENSIVE STOPPED

Tientsin, Aug, 19. Although Japanese reinforce

continually arriving here, the Japanese offensive at the Nankow Pass has virtually come to a standstill because of the

ments are

stubborn Chinese resistance offer

cd,

It is pointed out here that the capture of the Nanking Pass is even more difficult than the cap- ture of Port Arthur was, and it is" therefore, believed that the Japan ese will try an outflanking move- Tientsin being speedily prepared ment from Manchuria via Kalgan.

for an air attack, which, it is fear-

near

CANTON CALM A prominent local business man who was in Canton on Wednesday tells us that despite the reports to the contrary, everything. was calm ed, the Nanking air force will make and orderly in that city and that in the business was carried on as usual,

future. Numerous Chinese fugitives have arrived in The only thing was that the 4.50 p.m. train did not leave till 7.40 already completely

the British concession, which is overcrowded. p.m. and as a result did not arrive Inspite of the heavy rains, many in Kowloon till 12.30 a.m. usual time of her arrival is 7.45 in the open.

The thousand of fugitives are camping

p.m.

JAPANESE BOME SOOCHOW Scochow, Aug. 19.

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At noon on Tuesday eight Japan Railway Station. The bombs fall- ese planes bombed the Soochow ed to hit the station, but a num- ber of pedestrians were injured..

Chinese planes went up in pur- suit, but instead of fighting, the Japanese fled- Chinese, Evening Press.

The total number of fugitives in the Italian zone is estimated at 18,000 and shortage of food has already made itself felt.- Transocean News Service

"CHINESE TO PROTECT FOREIGNERS

American refugees from Shang- hal. Rushed preparations are be- ing made for their reception many. contributions of money and cloth- ing have been received. Fears are expressed that 40,000 Chinese re- sidents here are planning to attack the smaller colony of Japanese residents but the Japanese Con- sulate are confident that no trouble is pending. None the less authorities are taking precautions against any possible racial dis- crders.

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RANGOON AIDS

Rangoon, Aug. 19. Association to relieve Chinese women and children suffering

TENSION EASES SLIGHTLY

London. Aug. 19.

The tension has eased slightly

but this 15 entirely due to the fact that there Waa はら further bombing in the Con- cessions but there were smaller casualties from shrapnel because the people had learned to take cover, and relief was caused by the departure of a large number wo- men and children. On the other. hand portions of Yangtsepoo and Hongkew are being rapidly reduced to ruins while the Japanese naval bombardments in Pootung are fighting has hardly started and no terrifying. Moreover the main.

one knows what is in store. In- dications are that two divisions of Japanese troops will strengthen the Japanese, forces.-- Reuter.

GAOL. SURROUNDED

Shanghai, Aug. 19. as a result of the Sino-Japanese ing the waterfront and then hold If the Chinese succeed in reach-" hostilities has been formed by the Chinese women in Burma. Funds organised Sino National Calamities are being collected by the recently

Relief. Association- Router.

EXAGGERATED REPORTS

DENIED

measures

the new line the greater part of the Japanese forces would be and Soochow Creek behind them.. isolated with the Whangpoo River

Such a position will have its. dangers.

Reuter received a telephone call from Ward Road Goal in the eastern district of the Ettlement surrounding the place. The goal saying that Chinese troops are

Chinese and the warders include houses

prisoners mostly

sixty Britons. Reyter

8,000

London, Aug. 18. Exaggerated or incorrect reports (not carried by Reuter) about the British evacuation plans in Shang hal brought a categorical denial from an authoritative Bource stating that far from British inter- osts being left to look after them- selves, They will be resolutely intact. It is estimated that fifteen guarded and only those who want divisions of Chinese troops are and ought to leave will be moved concentrated in points west of Shangnai, Aug. 19: General to Hong Kong. It is emphasised Shanghal The Chang Chih-chung, Commander that the statement following Tues that there were now twenty thou- spokesman said In-Chiet of the Shanghai-Nanking day's meeting of the Garrison who is now directing the meant what it said, namely that Shanghai, 7000 Japanese women Cabinet sand Japanese non-combatants in operations against the Japanese in the Government will adopt all and children having left RATES OF EXCHANGE Shangnal, has made it known that possible

Canton, August 19.

he will do everything within his British lives and interests.-

to safeguard | Reuter The provisional rate of exchange power to give due protection to for Kwangsi Provincial Bank notes

Reuter foreign lives and property in and has been fixed by the Ministry of around the city.

SETTLEMENT MUST COME

three refugee destroyers started Finance at $2 Kwangsi to $1 Na- A party of Chinese representa-

FROM NANKING

down river, Japanese planes over tional currency. It is learned here tives, headed by Messrs. Tu Yueh- Shanghai:The last chance for a Footung dropped occasional bombs, The Central Bank, the Bank of sen, Wong. Halao-Jai, Y, M. Chlen truce was on Friday, August 13, the Japanese warships let China, the Bank of Communica- and T. L. Boong, called on General but the fighting on the next day shell 'fire and at the same time tions, and the Farmers Bank have Chang behind the Chinese lines made the question no longer a the Chinese guns in Klangwan Nanking, Aug. 19: The National been authorised to buy the yesterday and presented the local issue and settlement would shelled. the Japanese positions in Government has announced a new Kwangst Bank notes at 495 and troops with a large quantity of have to come through Nanking, northern Shanghai and the National Air Defence Law, effective to sell at .05.

biscuits and fruits...

said the spokesman at the Japanese field pieces replied. Those to-day.

An official of the Canton branch General Chang Informed the panese Embassy in replying to Japanese warships docked in the All able-bodied Chinese males of the Bank of Kwangs told callers that the troops had suffi- questions: are required to take part in the "Da-Dao" that the Central Gov-cient food and urged the people in

Shanghai side of the river went to defence programme of the Govern-ernment had to fix the rate for Shanghai to contribute money to ment under the new regulations the Kwangal Bank notes earlier purchase arms and aminunitions Central News

than arranged because of the pre- Central News -

NEW AIR DEFENCE LAW

ON LAND, SEA AND AIR Shanghai: As the last of the

up

Ja-

advanced on northeast Shanghai clear channel for the three de

It is admitted that the Chinese midstream in order to leave a but, it was declared that all other stroyers. criginal Japanese positions were Da-Dao.