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GERMAN DIPLOMATIC RESHUFFLE
Von Dirksen Leaves Japan
On Recall By Hitler
ANXIETY IN CHINESE CIRCLES
Essen, February 6.
COMMENTING on the diplomatlé reshuffle which will result In the reflling of Ambassadorial posts in London, Rome, Vieņna and Tokyo, the Essener National Zeitung points out this is in fine with important changes made in the German Army command and Geld of economics, but observes certain restraint in cöm- mitting itself upon grounds thai, all final decisions'regarding diplomatic changes must await approval, from the Governments In question. The Basener National Zeitung VON DIRKSEN LEAVES asserts that the German Ambassa-
Tokyo, Feb. 6. cor to Tokyo, Dr. Von Dirksen, has After a four-year stay in Japan- already made repeated requests to Dr. Herbert Von Dirksen, German be relieved of his post, because Ambassador to
Japan, left bere
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Herr Joachim Von Ribbentrop. the newly appointed. Reichs Foreign Minister. He was formerly German Ambassador to London,
failing health did not permit him today for Berlin, via Vancouver. UNDERCURRENT
compnied by his family. Dr. Von Dirksen has been recalled by Harr Hitler.-(Reuter).
FEAR EXPRESSED
to fulfill his duties in a manner aboard the Empress of Canada, ac- necessitated by the present state of affairs in the Far East. Without making a forecast as to his prob- able successor, the paper limits itself to remarking that "this post, which la so vitally important from the point of view of world politics, must be filled by a man in full possession of his physical forces." Government.
Regarding the possible successor
Hankow, Feb. 6. Much anxiety has been aroused in Chinese circica as the result of sweeping changes in the German
While official circles decline to
OF ANXIETY
Developments In Germany
Paris, Feb. 5.
An undercurrent of anxiety.can Paris on the startling develop- be read 1 press comments in
ments in Germany.
The "Pertinax writes in "Eche
celebrated commentator de Paris" that the re-shuffle In- dicates an effort to unify the
to Herr Von Hessel, German Am-comment. the Chinese press ex- bassador to Rome, the paper de-presses a fear that the changes are clares that "aman has been chosen ikely to be unfavourable to China as Ambassador to Fascist Italy, who, in connection with the present is not only one of Herr Hitler's Sino-Japanese hostilities. oldest co-fighters for the cause of
Chinese circles recall that Herr National Socialism, but who even von Ribbentrop was the main au- struggle for power in German, was a bosom friend of Signor Musso- Von Neurath, they state, was not Anti-Comintern Fact while Baron
only sympathetic towards China The paper also emphasises the but had been taking an active rol
ΣΟΥ Importance of the Vienna, post, de-in an attempt to effect a speedy claring that this once is at the
settlement of the Sino-Japanese present moment of vital signi- confilct.
Meanwhile, it is also claimed that "Field-Marshal Yon Blomberg. through the efforts of the German military advisers in China, had been in close touch with Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and was Biso deeply sympathetic towards China.”
(Reuter).
during the years of the Party's thor of the German-Italy-Japan State, party, army and the coun-
ficance to the Reich." —(Trans- ocean),
HEALTH CHIEF LEAVES TODAY
Distinguished Career Of Dr. F.C. Yen
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CLOSER RAPPROCHEMENT
Tokyo, Feb. 6. The drastic changes in the Ger- man Government foreshadow closer rapprochement with Japan and Manchukuo, according to Japan-
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ROBBERS FIRE ON JUNK
Attack Reported Near Colony
RAILWAY LINE TRAGEDY
INDIAN KILLED IN KOWLOON
Crossed In Front Of Engine
A TRAGIC ACCIDENT occurred on the railway line in Kowloon yesterday afternoon when an In- dan was knocked down by a K.C.R. locomotive, and died later from in- juries received.
A Hong Kong registered Asking Junk (No. 685W) was attacked by armed men on Saturday about milles from Waglan, according to a report made to the police by Yau Leung-chan, master of the junk The boat with a crew of four, left Shek O about 4 a.m, on Batur day bound for Hal, Fung. About 2 p.m. when it was about six miles South-south-east of Waglan. in
The unfortunate man, Shelk Ad- Chinese watera, the party met an-dallah, metal and coal overseer who opened fire on them. other bost, containing seven men, employed by the Kowloon Wharf One of the shots wounded a Pikem St., 1st floor, was walking Company and residing at No. 53
man, named Yau Leung-po.
The robbers boarded and ran-rallway reserve shortly after tiffin. sacked the junk. taking with them clothing and fishing nets valued about $80. They then fed in the direction of Tung Chung Chol, Chinese territory.
towards Chatham Road across the
Being apparently unaware of the approach of locomotive No. B, he proceeded to cross the line at a point just opposite Mody Road
when he was struck by the engine,
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The craft returned to Hong
The driver immediately stopped Kong yesterday and the wounded man was taken to Queen Mary the locomotive and assistance was. Hospital, "where his condition is summoned. Abdullah, who. reported as sailsfactory.
seriously injured, was conveyed to the Kowloon Hospital, where he died at 4.30 p.m.
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON: 14 2.7/8d.
T.T. ON NEW YORK: $1.
London Silver Market
(Our Own,espondent),
unchanged, as follows:
London,' Feb. 5. London silver prices today were
Feb. 4.
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try's economy, and to pursue a mobilisation of the Germán peo- maximum moral and material
ple and preparation for war.. events are portents of grave de- Forward
"L'Oeuvre" asked whether
the Spot cisions.
THREAT TO BRITAIN
"It is at any rate difficult not
to link the events in Berlin with the attitude taken by Italy in the Mediterranean, where Britain is now being submitted to a trial of strength"
The Berlin correspondent of the Havas news agency describes the changes as the "revenge of the Nazi Party."
NO REASON FOR PANIC "L'Oeuvre" adds that there is no reason for panic.
It is better to reflect that a far
Dr. Yen Fu-chen, newly appoint- ese papers. The Japanese press is as concerns Britain and France, ed Director of the National Health especially pleased with the ap-the hour has come for us to also Administration, is scheduled topointment of Herr. Von Ribbentrop take up an "attitude" and no long- leave Hong Kong this morning for as Foreign Minister. He is deser to be content with conclaves, Hankow by plane to assume his cribed as the "guiding genius of conferences and scraps of paper. post, states the Central News.
the Anti-Comintern Pact."
The hour has come for us to Dr. Yen, who succeeds
Japanese papers belleve think of public safety, and by a Heng Liu, has a distinguished under his guidance the Reich will wide union to bar the way to war, career in medicine. He graduated launch a "more vigorous colicy in and make those who reckon on from St. John's Medical School in the Far East-(Reuter).
our internal divisions to hesitate 1903 and served, as a medical om-
ard recell. "cer in the Chinese Labour Corps in South Africa, 1903-04. From The new Director of the National South Africa he went to America Health Administration was prin- to study and graduated from Yale cipally responsible for the University with M. D. cum laude in tablishment of the Halang Ya 1908. He also studied at the Uni-Medical College in 1914. He be- 1. veraity of Liverpool, where he ob-came its first president, and re- tained the degree of D.T.M., and mained in that position until 1928. later at Harvard, which awarded He has also held various other im- him the degree of C.P.H.
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Page 22-Famous plague expert | Page 9.-Britain may mediate in
retires. Badminton entries. Local yachting. Police Court cases. Page 3.---Blan gripped by war fever. Canton quieter. Food shortage in Tainyang."
Far East dispute. Central Gov- ernment faced with delicate task Japanese to manage six railways.
Page 10-Sport notes and news.
Page 4-Radio programmes. Minis- Page 11-Training gallops.
ters in conference. Singapore war games.
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Page 5. Cinema notices. Japanese power control plan. No change
in NYK. service. Canada's de- fence estimates.
GENERALS BEATEN The "Journal" writes that the generals who thought they could Influence the policy of the Reich, whom the Rome-Berlin axis only half-pleased, who had only luke. warm faith in the military worth of the new Italy and found the Spanish affair had already lasted too long, these generals are beat- en by the party which imposes its ideas and knows only one foreign policy-that of. Herr Hitler.'.
The appointment of Herr von Ribbentrop as Foreign Minister gives a stinging dental to those who proclaimed' that the Rome-. Berlin axis was shaken-(Reuter). (Earlier references--Page 13)
CRICKET IN MADRAS
Madras, Feb. 6. "Boy At the close of play today in the
RECOGNITION OF MANCHUKUO
GERMANY AND JAPAN
No other details regarding the accident are at present available. but the police are making further inquiries.
SMALL-POX ON DECREASE Ten Cases Notified Last Friday
A marked, decline in the number of small-pox cases as compared with previous reports is revealed
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KEEN RACING AT
AREIA PRETA
C. L. Gregory Rides Two Winners At Macao
MISS LOIS FEARON WINS
EVENT
LADIES
Despite the bad weather, a large crowd went from Hong Kong to Macao yesterday for the February meeting of the Macao Race Club held at Arela, Preta. Though the course was heavy, the times re- corded were fairly good, and every race was keenly contested.
Mr. C. L. Gregory was the most successful jockey bringing in two winners and gaining two third places, while Mr. B. L Tao re- gistered two thirds.
The Ladies' Scurry was won by Miss Lois Fearon. Detailed results will be found on Page "16.
CITIES FALL WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN
Kinhwa, Feb. 6. Commemoration services will be held on the 12th and 24th of every month to remind the pub- Le of the fall of Nanking and Hangchow into Japanese hands,} according to an announcement of the Cheklang Provincial Gor- ernment. (Central News).
Japanese Plane
MILITARY JUNKS
BLOWN UP. · NEAR CANTON
JAPANESE PLANES
ACTIVE
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Amoy Forts Also Attacked
Shanghai, Feb. 6.
A Japanese navy spokesman stated today that yesterday the air force continued to be active
Falls Into Sea Near Macao in South China
Four large military junks were blown up about twelve miles south THE MYSTERY ATTACHED to of Canton while extensive damage reports that an attempted invasion was inflicted to the Canton-Han- of Chinese territory near Macao kow Rallway. The forts which had been made by Japanese naval form part of the defence system of forces has now been cleared by in Bocca Tigris were bombed, while formation received last night by forts at amoy were also attack the Dally Press.
$ed-(Reuter),
in the latest figures issued by the health authorities. Only ten cases
It is stated that one of three were reported during the 24 hours Japanese planes that were in the
JAPANESE WARSHIPS I ended, midnight, Friday.
air fell into the sea off the village Four cases of diphtheria, one of of Heung Chau, near Tonkawan,
Canton, Feb. 6. enteric fever, two of cerebro-spinal on Thursday evening, and that Bocca Tigris Forts displayed re- The Chinese garrison at the fever and one of dysentery were.Chinese there endeavoured tomarkable marksmanship", during also notified during the period.
capture the machine, which was the exchange of shells with three Tokyo, Feb. 6.
The Health Bulletin of eastern not far from shore. Two Japanese Japanese warships yesterday morn- Replying to a question regarding ports discloses the following cases cruisers, however, steamed up the ing. Two of the Japanese warships Germany's attitude towards Man- for the week ending January 29:- river and. after covering the were each hit by a Chinese sbeli chukuo, the Foreign Minister, Mr. Small-pox: Bassein 1. Bombay wreck with powerful searchlights and the other one by two shells.
irota, declared in the Diet to-day | 181, Calcutta 48, Karachi 1, Madras throughout the night, loosed their that Germany was withholding re-80.-Rangoon 14. Cawnpore 3, Delhi guns on the shore in the morning tacked the forts with the support
The three Japanese warships at-- cognition of Manchukua "because 2. Singapore 1, Haiphong 51, Sal-while a naval party in a motor of some 20 Japanese bombing of various complicated relations gon Cholon 1, Hanoi 1, Hong Kong boat successfully retrieved the maplanes. The Chinese batteries re- between Germany and China." 116, Shanghai 2.
plied to the shelling, and drove Therefore, he said, there was "ne Plague: Allahabad 1.
The fate of the two airmen who them back, after hitting three of Ifallan difference between
and Cholera: Calcutta 33, Madras 18. were flying the plane is not known, them. German friendship towards Japan.” Rangoon 1.
One report says that the men Mr. Hirota further stated that Germany was considering recogni-
tion of Manchukuo separately Powers, would recognise Manchu- from the collapse of the Chiang kuo "when the new regime in China has been firmly established Kai-shek administration."
Mr. Hirota predicted that not by winning the confidence of the only Germany. but other foreign Chinese nation"-(Reuter).
Boiler Explosion Scalds Nine Men
ACCIDENT IN MONGKOK
One man was severely scalded and nine others were injured when a boiler explosion occurred at 16.40 am. yesterday on the second floor of No. 25 Tong Mel Road, Mongkok.
The exact cause of the explosion has not yet been ascertain- ed, but it is known that the boller, made out of a 'crude oil drum, was installed only on January 27. The premises were being used as a string factory by the newly-organised Wai Kee Cheung Com→ pany, and the kitchen of the nat was being used as a boiler room. At the time of the accident, nine workmen were in the room and a
chine.
Only two Chinese soldiers were were rescued during the night wounded by shrapnel and no seri- While Chinese sources state that ous damage was done to the forts they were captured and taken to by the Japanese shelling. (Central
The village of Heung Chan is Bald to be completely destroyed by the shelling.
Shekki
JAPANESE ATTEMPT
TO LAND
News).
TONGKAWAN SHELLED
Canton, Feb, 0. Several Japanese warships shell- ed. Tongkawan early this morning Canton, Feb. 8.
and later landed a number of While the Japanese cruisers were troops nearby to the Chikiau Is shelling Tongkawan in Chungahan land, according to usually reliable this morning, between 600 and 700 Chinese sources, Japanese marines attempted to Some circles suggest the Japan- land at Kee Ao Taland north-east ese may possibly be establishing s of Tongkawan, according to a re-base there in order to carry out port received here.
operations on the mainland but the Heangchow district south of more popular opinion is they Tongkawan was also shelled by the are merely exercising and water- invading vessels this morning ing as previously and, anyway. (Central New).
Canton is not particularly per i turbed by the news.
CAIRO COTTON MEN KEEP STATUS QUO
Cairo, Feb. 5.
At the eleventh hour, the meet-
Wonder wins welter title. Bri- cricket matce bergen all-incue visitor was standing near the door. NEW CRUISER SOON ing of spinners and exporters de
tish Empire games.
and Lord Tennyson's XI the
-The explosion occurred without
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Page 12.-Share market, New York latter had scored 84 for the warning, and the men had no stock exchange. HK. Stock ex-loss of nine wickets in reply chance to escape. All the men
London, Feb, 5. change, Philippine Mining News, to All-India's total of 2637 runs were scalded and hit by flying de
| Mankad contributed 113, while ) bris.
11 is expected that the new Page G-Stern American note to Page 13-German Government Pope captured five wicktes for 51 Police were immediately notifled) cruiser Edinburgh, now under con
Japan. Naval talks in London. crisis, Fuehrer addresses new run-(Reuter)
by the neighbours, and the injured | struction in the yards of Messrs. League action criticised.
Cabinet. Hitler assumes com-
men were taken to hospital. Swan Hunter and Whigham RI- Page 7-The Bervices, China Com-
mand.
IN HONOUR of the birth of a One of the workmen, named Lam | chardson at Wallsend-on-Tyne, mand transfer. Refugee - train Fares 14 and 15-Shipping news daughter to Their Royal High-Fak-cheung, is understood to be in will be ready for launching in less
advertised sailings;
nesses, Princess Juliana and Prince a serious pondition. been than two months. March 31 has arrivals:
The maximum steam pressure of} been fixed as the provisional date vessels das; in radio touch, Bernhard, the Acting Consul Weather and tides. Directory,
General for the Netherlands will the boiler was stated to be 9 Ihs, for the launching ceremony, which hold a reception on Monday, Feb. | Inquiries revealed that when the will; be performed by the wife of results. 14, in the annex of the Hong Kong seeldent occurred the steam guage the Lord Provost of Edinburgh..
Club,
was registering from 7 to 8/lbs.) | (B.W.B.)
from Hankow.. Local estates Government appointments,
Page 8-Leading articles: British manufacturers and trade in the
East; "Naval superiority?". Per-Pare 16-Macao
sonal paragraphs.
Week-end sports.
race
deliveries..
It is pointed out that there are " strong Chinese defences in that district (Reuter).
PRO-JAPANESE
SPY RING
legates has temporarily overcome the deadlock yesterday drawing at tention to the fact that American
Hankow, Feb. 5. planters and ginners for years had Fang Thing-chuan, alleged head been making exceedingly damp of a pro-Japanese spy ring in Hankow, who is known locally as Spinners decided to import un- the "King of Narcotics," has been der a humidity standard of 8.5 per arrested and is facing trial by the cent, while exporters insisted on military court at Wuchang a 9 per cent basis
Fang has much property in It has now been decided to de- Hankow, which the Crinese press, ter final decision until the next is urging should be confiscated meeting of the joint Egyptian Cot- | and sold, with the proceeds, to be ton Committee in July, and mean- devoted to taking care of wounded: while the status quo will be main-soldiers, and for the relief of.re÷ (tained,~~(Reuter)..
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