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that the amazing contents of this war, and the fact that gradually
memorandum were only brought the masses are being made
character.
to light through the instrumen- tality of an independent Chinese cognisant of that not important publication, and then almost four fact is the greatest hope for the years after Tanaka had sub-future peace of the world. The mitted it to the Emperor of Popular Front is already taking Japan. Its authenticity has, we
the necessary stand against Im are convinced, been established beyond doubt, Well, in this perialism, Fascism and Nazism memorandunı of positive in, the West us in the East. B in the purchase of one of the policy," the then Prime Minister there are many Tanakas" in high largest and most profitable | of Japan emphasised the neces
places in the East to-day, and Ladies Millinery and Dress bussity for Japan fulfilling her policy nesses in the Colony. Audited in the world by first of all that is the tragedy of the position dominating all Asia, and the because it will be difficult to clash with defent the best-laid schemes of inevitability of a Russia was most frankly discuss so-called leaders of such ruthless ed. However, whilst Tanska then thought such a conflict It is not particularly happy would occur when Japan, en-thought that revolution would be larged her sphere of influence to the only possible means of over- include Manchuria, he erred throwing the militarists of Japan somewhat. Russiu, us the world us it was in Russia, and France 5529 knows now, was not ready then before Russia and even Britain to call Japan to account. We before France. But, as we have think Russia wisely deferred that abiding faith in the tenacity of necessary and rightful action purpose of idealists and as we until a later and much more believe in the basic righteousness suitable date, which, we might of the cause for the emancipation add, we do not consider to be of the masses of Asia. we have" very far distant.
no doubt that in the fullness of time there will be a rallying in (Japan for the love of liberty, -and fraternity and equality when that takes place, then it
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HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 6, 1837.
THE BEST-LAID SCHEMES
History is very consoling on some points. For instance, in every case, and there are very nation has be- nany, where a come dominated by the military
It was in the Tanaka memer- andum that Chits, Russia and india were the focal points selected for Japanese control. To us the most staggering fea-will be the duty of the lovers of tore about all this is that Tanaka peace and non-sectional pros- was actually serious to a truly perity to perform their vigorous best for the modernisation of ludicrous degree, and we are convinced that what he believed feudalistic Japan. Japan capable of accomplishing then the military terrorists of Japan consider she is capable of accomplishing now.
Not only is this surprising, it is decidedly shocking to those who have some sense of fellow- feeling for the masses of all countries. For, as we all know. so very well, the masses did really benefit as a result of
never
It will then be that Japan's masses will need and very greatly, too-the help of those who to-day carry-on the tradi tions of the liberators of China who established the Republic in 1911. When that time arrives the Chinese, will not be found wanting, for they will not be false to the principles of the Revolution.
CHINA'S CONSISTENCY
(September 5, 1937)
Consistency has not, unfortunately, been one of those. class bent on imperialistic aggres characteristica for which China has been particularly famed in' Cafe Wiseman will be open assion and territorial aggrandise- the matter of implementing national policy. But what was truc
usual.
NOTICE TO
inent, then eventually that nation of the past is no longer so with the re-dedicated China as we 5540 has met with defeat and the now know her to-day. It was not until July 14 that the Genera- class which reduced it to ruinissimo and President of the Executive Yuan gave the considered has been subjected to much policy of the nation in a communication to the Japanese needed chastisement even to the Ambassador which has become generally known as China's Four extent of ruthless victimisation. Points, and from that time onwards the people of China have Such It is the fact of the inevitable accorded their leader and his policy unswerving loyalty. humiliation and punishment of consistency is refreshing. It bespeaks a new China-a nation of that class which has brought so tremendous latent power.... much pain and suffering to na- tions that is of vital interest to
CONSIGNEES.
HAMBURG AMERIKA LINIE
Notice is hereby given to Con signees of Shanghai cargo shipped
us at the present time, because per s.5. "Raden" arrived 31st August, 1937, from Hamburg we see in Japan a" nation the career of which can only be and Ports of call; that owing to the hostilities in Shanghai, all paralleled by some of the major
catastrophes in world history.. Largo destined for that port and
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Japan, on the other hand, has not displayed that consis- lency which one would have expected of a great and united nation. Japanese policy has alternated between intimidation and cajolery. This policy, however, is entirely in keeping with the Japanese reputation for deceit and conceit. Only two days ago, for instance, the Japanese Ambassador to China-for it must not be forgotten that officially Japan is not at war with anyone or anything, except, of course, morality-declared that Japan was ready and willing to discusses terms for an amicable settlement of the present problem.'
Northern ports with tranship. So, we repeat, bistory is parti- ment in Shanghai, is being dis cularly consoling on this point charged at Hong Kong at the which makes it justifiable to entire risk and expense of the forecast the overthrow of the Owners of the goods and that militaristic imperialists of Japan the ability of the carrier ceases through the instrumentality of Chins. It is a very great service to class-conscious humanity that Republican China is rendering fiberalism the world over by throwing her full force and
(1) Any kind of settlement must not infringe upon the 5536 enthusiasm into the withstanding territorial integrity and the sovereign rights of our nation.
"of domination by Monarchial
henceforth.
JEBSEN & CO.,
Agents.
́NOTICE. TO
CONSIGNEES.
NOTICE TO
CONSIGNEES.
MAERSK LINE.
RICKMERS-LINIE.
Japan. It is obvious that what
Apparently Mr. Kawagoc is suffering a mental lapse, be- cause he must be very well aware that the starting-off point for any Sino-Japanese negotiations must be the Four Points of policy as enunciated by Chiang Kai-shek, and, as some memories are so deplorably short, we re-state. the policy points which China has consistently supported since their enumeration by the Genera- lissimo on July 14, namely:-
(2) The status of the Hopei-Chabar Political Council is has of recent times become to be fixed by the Central Government; we should not allow any
illegal alteration.
known as the Popular Front in
(3) We will not agree to the removal by outside pressure the world to-day in certainly very partial towards China in of those local officials appointed by the Central Government, her properly defensive policy, such as the Chairman of the Hopei-Chahar Political Council. the most recent and practical (4) We will not allow any restriction being placed upon manifestation Notice is hereby given to Con-
of this worthy the positions now held by the 29th Army,"
To which. the Generalissimo added a postscript in the Notice is hereby given to Consignees of Shanghai cargo shipped partiality being the Non-Aggres signees of Shanghai cargo shipped
sion Pact recently concluded following terms "These four points constitute the minimun per s.s. "Ursula Rickmers" per 8.8. "Gertrude Maersk" ari
conditions possible as a basis for negotiation for any nation, no arrived 1st September, 1937, New York and Ports of call, that
rived 29th August, 1937, from between Russia and China.
We think the position must be It seems that perhaps Asia is matter how weak it may be." from Hamburg and Ports of call owing to the hostilities in Shang-about to afford the world another quite clear, but perhaps its very simplicity and frankness are that owing to the hostilities in
hai, all cargo destlaed for that striking example of even the best features so unusual in statements of policy of the Japanese mind Shanghai, all cargo destined for
port and Northern ports with laid schemes of nations going that we are forced to the conclusion either that they do not that port and Northern ports transhipment in Shanghai, is very much astray. It will be believe or they do not understand China's spokesman. with transhipment in Shanghai, being discharged at Hong Kong remembered that when Baron is being discharged at Hong at the entire risk and expense of Tanaka became Prime Minister sentiment and Chiang Kai-shek's words. China has decided to hong at the entire risk and the Owners of the goods and that of Japan in 1927 the first thing resist Japanese imperialistic aggression once and for all, and that expense of the. Owners of the
he did was to hand a voluminous is the alpha and omega of the matter, If Japan desires to pro- goods and that the liability of
memorandum to the Emperor of mote peace, then it is up to her to perform an act which will the carrier ceases henceforth. «
Japan in which this die-hard display her strength of will and achieve much in the way of of the military class outlined in re-establishing her in the estimation of the nations of the world very remarkable language what by admitting the basic justness of China's claim to be permitted he termed a "positive policy for to govern her own territory and people as she deems most ad 5631 Japan in Asia.' It is significant vantageons for the common good."
JEBSEN & Co.,
Agents, Hong Kong, Sept. 4th, 1937.
the liability of the carrier ceases henceforth.
If
JEBSEN & CO.,
Agents. Hong Kong,, 30th August, 1937,
There can, however, be absolutely no doubt about China's
Japanese bombers which raided the North Railway Station last week-end laid waste a part of the station building as seen from the two pictures above. The main administration build- ing, seen in the background, remains intact. (Photos, "N.C.D. News").
MEDITERRANEAN POWERS
To Discuss Violation Of
International Law
.ki
London, September 4. Reinforcement of the British destroyer strength in the Medi terranean and the prospects of the forthcoming discussions be- tween the Mediterranean Powers are the two toples which vied for chlef space in to-day's newspapers."
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The meeting of all Mediterranean Powers concerned to con- sider the situation which has arisen in that Sea from the brutal and lawless attacks on shipping by unidentifled submarines, bas » aroused the livellest interest in London and in official circles the very great importance which the British Government attaches to It is stressed.
"At the same time, It Is stated here that an affirmative reply to
Britain favours the beginning of these discussions as soon as possi- ble after the representatives of all, the French proposals has also been the Powers concerned have reached received from the Turkish Govern- Geneva. It is authoritatively stated NEGOTIATIONS PROCEEDING
Nord Server" MUCH SPECULATION
that the British Government will ❘ ment,-/nnecian Vows Service. Paris, Яept 4. have important proposals to make at the meeting.-
Negotiations are still proceed- France
ing between" Paris and London with regard to preparation of the planned Mediterranean conference, although judging from informa- received from diplomatic tion sources, no agreement has yet been reached as to the time and venue
French
London, Sept. 4. The French proposal for a Medi- terranean conference, accepted by Britain, is discussed by the London newspapers, which seem to be of the opinion that many difficulties of the talks. have to be overcome before such M. Yvon Delbos, the & conference can take place. Foreign Minister, had a long talk Much speculation is going on with Senator Berenger, chairman here whether Italy will participate. of the Senate Committee for For-
A spokesman of the Italian Em-e'gn Affatra- bassy declares that Italy has not Trautocean News Service. yet officially been approached and could therefore walt for further developments.
is not.
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GERMAN OPINION
Berlin, Sept. 4. Opinion in German official cir- Italian participation, the spokes- cles on the attempted torpedoing man added, would depend also on of the destroyer HM8. Havock is an article in the the question of who is to be ad- reflected in mitted to the conference, and who semi-official German "Diplomatic
and Political Correspondence." In this connection it is interest- The article says, "British official ing to note that some of the Bri-quarters, by quickly despatching tish papers state that it was in- further warships to the Mediter- tended to adinit Russia to the con- ranean, made it clear what igni- versations, though Russia was not filcance they attach to this outrage. to be considered as a Mediter-
"Such determined reacting is in ranean Power.
itself entirely compréhensible since The "Evening Standard" states the attack on the British destroyer
that representatives of the Valencia was a grave violation of interna-
Government, for obvious reasons,tional law."---- must not participate in the con- 7rantocean News Service. ference.
ATTITUDE OF SCEPTICISM
Rome, Sept. 4. The decision of the British Ca- binet to strengthen the destroyer fleet in the Mediterranean and to arrange for a conference of Medi- terranean Powers, has, aroused a great deal of interest in Italy.
Government circles" express the hope that representatives of all Mediterranean Powers, including Italy, will take park- Transocean News Service.
TRANSFER OF UNITS
London, Sept. 4. At present there are fifty BH- warships stationed in the Mediterranean.
tish
This is revealed in an omela! Admiralty statement Issued, last night, which says that it is an easy matter for Britain to trans- fer units from the centre to the western Mediterranean. Transocean-News-Service.
MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE
Parls, Sept. 4
It is reported from Athens that
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First press. comments declare that such a Mediterranean confer- ence without Italy but with the participation of Russia, would be regarded as most hostile to Italy,
The papers adopted an attitude of scepticism in discussing the aims and ultimate value of the proposed conference. while the "gara" dismissed it as a "French-
to manoeuvre' ` designed disrupt Anglo-Italian rapprochement.”
The only reasonable way to im
the Greek Government has intimprovement the situation, says “Am-. ated that it is willing to participate brosino," is to accord belligerent-
the proposed Mediterranean rights to General Franco. Conference.
Transocean Neue Service.
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