HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
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CABLES
REPORTS OF
OF THE DISPATCH OF REINFORCEMENTS FROM ITALY TO SPAIN ARE MAKING UNFAVOURABLE IMPRESSION IN FRANCE
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LORD HALIFAX
SOVIET BORDER
ARMISTICE
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and Shatsapping on Wednesday afternoon, according to Japanese reports. At the same time it is re- ported that Soviet artillery was continuing the shelling of Japan ese positions in the disputed border territory.—(Transocean),
QUIET REJOICING
Tokyo, August 11. The border armistice was wel- comed throughout Japan with
Optimistic Tone Characterises Conference Between The Prime Minister And Foreign Secretary
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Lord Runciman's Mission In Prague
London, August 11.
A distinctly optimistic tone characterized the conference which took place between the Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and the Foreign Secretary. Lord Hällfax, yesterday it is declared in this morning's papers.
· Lord Runciman's negotiations in Prague as well as the situation in the Russo-Japanese. frontier controversy were' described by Lord Halifax as “satisfactory," and authoritative circles are of the opinion that there is little likelihood of the hostilities assuming greater proportions or of an agree- ment between the two Powers not being arrived at.
The Spanish situation was less favourably described and it is believed that Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Ballfax decided to instruct the British Agent in Burros. Sir Robert Hodgson, to impress upon General Franco the necessity of an early answer to the British questionnaire concerning the withdrawal of foreign -volunteers and to point out to him that further delay will have an unfavour - able effect upon future negotiations.
Hon
The Daily Herald states in addi- The only exception is made by thereto that the British the "News-Chronicle which prints Charge D'Affaires in Rome, Sira lengthy interview with two mem- Noel Charles, has been instructed bers of Lord Runciman's staff, and, to inform the Italian Foreign in this 'conriection, implies that the Minister. Count Galeazzo Ciano. desire of the Sudeten German and that reports concerning the dis-Reich Government for an under- patch of further Italian reinforce-standing with the Czechoslovak ments as well as new supplies of Republle is "dubicàs." war material to Nationalist Spain, The News-Chronicle further
the Pyrenean frontier closed.
GERMAN PLANE OVER
· CZECH LAND
Prague, August 11.
east corner of Czechoslovakia It
quiet rejoicing. The following are the French Government to keep birthrate among the Czechoslovakt drew in smoke a swastika. In the typical of the rank, and file. "Now Tokyo will not be bombed" and "This saved me from going to war."
The Asahi Shimbun soberly remarks that "this should not have happened from the be ginning."
The Nichi Nichi Shimbun cautions that everything has not yet ended-"Soviel malny Soviet,”
re-
The Yomiuri Shimbun. typitying that section of public opinkin which believes Japan "scored great diplomatic as well as mili. tary victory" publishes a cartous! showing a cowed and diminutive M. Litvinof, having shrunk from blg and scowling, shaking hands with Mr. Shigemitsu-(Reuter).
CHINESE NOT PERTURBED
London. August 11.
All the newspapers which have keenly followed the Russo-Japan- use crisis give prominence to the truce.
The Daily Telegraph publishes photograph of the Russo-Chiness Treaty of Hungchung with the Sino-Russian seals and inscriptions included, showing the boundary westwards of the heights of Changkuteng.
air and fired a rocket before re-
to turning German territory.
Reuter Bulletin).
It is alleged that another Ger- Are making an extremely un- states that Lord Runcimanı's visit! tavourable impression in France to Prague also prompted by econo- man plane flew over the north- und are rendering it difficult formic considerations.
The high
and the low rate among the Sudeten Germaris also
is
em- phasized by the correspondent, who declares that this factor is being considered by Lord Runciman in both political and economic negotiations.
Sir Noel Charles, it is fur- ther reported, is not to Iden- tify the British Government with these statements but is to emphasize that they have be- come widely sirculated and are generally believed.
The progress of the Fague negotiations are extensively reported upon but without editorial comment, the altitude being evidently not to write anything that would detract from the neutral character of Lord Runelman's mission.
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Unemployment
On Increase In Japan
Shanghai, August 11, Unemployment is on the increase in Tokyo. Yokohama. Nagoya, Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Fukuoka, where the effects of the materials control measures are being felt most. it was disclosed In 2 Tokyo "report.
Chinese circles are not perturb- ed by the truce especially in view of "more hopeful news from the The Ministry is trying to stem Yangtse while it is widely believed the rising tide in unemployment. that whatever happens, Japan will which it fears will continue.. inte be unable to release large numbers September.
of troops from Manchuria- (Reuter).
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OBVIOUS SATISFACTION
Small and medium-
size "Industrialists and tradesmen and their employees account fo: most of the unemployment, dis- tributed according to industries as follows:...
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Tokyo, August 11.. Although press despatches re Tokyo: precious-meta!, workers. port that Mr. Shigemitsu. Japanese toy makers, metal-ware workers. Ambassador, and M. Litvinoff, 30- hosiery, shirt, collar, hat and other viet Foreign Commissar. agreed haberdashery manufacturers to the cessation of hostilities al and geta-string makers, noon today, a full report from workers and dyers.. Moscow appears, to have been re- ceived too late to implement the decision.
zor:
rubber
Osaka: cotton, cotton yarn and hides and leather workers.
Yokohama: hoşlery and general
Inquiries at the War Office at textile workers.
DEATH TO BE PROBED
LORD RUNCIMAN,
CHAMBER AND SENATE AT LOGGERHEADS
Dispute Over Bill In Cairo
Cairo, August 11.
A conflict has broken out between the Senate which still has a Wafdist majority, and the Chamber concerning the Enabling Bill passed by the isiter on August 3. Under the.. terms of that Bill the Minis- ter of Finance was empowered to introduce wages tax, stamp tax and death duties by 'means · of decrees during the Parlia- mentary recess.
The Senate. rejected the Bl today as being unconstitutional. The Deputy Premier, Fattah Lehia Pasha, Immediately proposed that the Parliamentary session be con- tinued in order to permit of the taxation measures in question being discussed by the Chamber.
This
Lg proposal -now being examined. but "po'itical circles re- An observer attached to the Bri-gard it as impracticable since within two months are as unsub-ish Legation will investigate the numerous Deputies are about to tantlated as are reports that Lord | death of a Sudeten German follow- leave for Europe on vacation and Runciman has already declared ing a tavern brawi which was made the danger consequently exists of himself convinced of the possibility the subject of a strong attack by there being no quorum available in of ал understanding.--(Trans-German press against Czecho the Chamber(Transocean).
In conclusion, the paper states that rumours to the effect that negotiations will
ocean).
concluded be
NO LACK OF GOODWILL
London, August 11:
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Prague, August 11.
skvakia. Reuter Bulletin).
It is authoritatively stated here ITALIANS STILL
that the Spanish Nationalist Gov- ernment informed the British Agent, Sir Robert Hodgson, that the delay in answering the British
GIVING AID TO
communication regarding the plan GENERAL FRANCO
for the withdrawal of volunteers was exclusively attributable to the complicated nature of that döcu- ment and not to ang lack of good. willTransocean)."
Mr.
PROMOTING CAUSE OF
PEACE
member.
London. August 11. The well-known" British pacifist and Labour
George Lansbury, who visited the Fuehrer and Mus- solini
months some
agq is about to leave here for Bal garia. Rumania. Yugoslavia and Hungary, where he will meet the leading statesmen of the countries with whom he will seek to promote the cause of peace-(Transocean).
Warning Given By
Great Britain
Rome. August 11. Recent allegations that Italy was giving General Franco as- sistance in contravention of the non-intervention policy was raised by Sir Noel Charles, British Charge D'Affaires, in conversation with the Italian Foreign Minister, Count Clano, on Sunday."
Guerillas Free Prisoners
Peiping. Aug. 11, In the course of increased guerilla warfare in North China, Chinese irregulars ralded a prison situated in the Chinese city of 250 Tientsin last night freeing prisoners. Japanese troops suc-
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German 'Plane On Flight To
The United States
POSITION IS REPORTED HOURLY
Berlin, August 11.
Not until this morning did it become known here that the four-engined Focke-Wulff 'plane "F. W. 280 Conder" had left the military airport at Staaken, near Berlin. yesterday evening at 7.53 o'clock for a flight to the United States.
According to latest reports the plane was at 11.10 this morning nearing the coast of Newfoundland
The crew consists of two pilots, hitherto has been flying at Captain Alfred Henke and Cap-altitude of about 6,500 feet.
an
"
less operator and mechanic. Paul the Focke-Wulf 'plane, states that
ceeded in recapturing a small num-tain Rudol von Moreau, a wire- Latest wireless. message from
ber of the fugitives
A Mukden express is reported to Dierberg, and a wireless operator. the 'plane flew over Notre Dame have escaped disaster owing to the Walter Kober." Captain von Bay. Newfoundland, at. 2 p.m.- watchfulness of a railway' man. Moreau is an officer of the Ger- (Transocean)... The ralls were torn up between 'man Air Force whilst the three Tsingwangtao and Shanhaikwan others are in the service of the but the damage was discovered be- German Lufthansa.
the train passed:-(Trans- drean).
fore
ANCIENT WALL AT WINDSOR
In consequence of favourable weather reports the pilots decided It is believed that Sir Noel
to take off yesterday evening. The Charles, who is acting for the Bri-
crew are in continuous communi- tish Ambassador. Lord Perth, now
cation with radio stations and on holiday in England, emphasised
report their position.hourly. that the French Government had
London, August 11.
After flying over Hamburg yes- closed the Pyrenean frontier.and Whist digging a trench to lay terday evening at 8.45 o'clock. loyally kept it closed despite in-
a pipe in the lower ward of Wind-the machine reached Glasgow at ternal criticism in order to facili- sor Castle yesterday, workmen midnight after which the ocean tate application of the non-inter-came
upon a wall several feet flight vention plan, which is the prere- thick. It was about five feet be- quisite for the coming into opera-low the surface and was in a good tion of the Anglo-Italian Agree state of preservation. ment.
It is believed to be the founda-
FOREIGN LOAN OBLIGATIONS WILL BE MET
It was pointed out to the Italian tions of look-out towers built by Foreign Minister that allegations Edward III The wall "was origin-,, Chungking, August 11.
of the nature are bound to create ally the outer wall, but is now just Despite heavy inroads rubber
on the difficulties for the French Govern- inside the Henry National Treasury during the war,ment.-(Reuter).
VII gate.- Fukuoka: tabi makers and rub the Ministry of Finance nas ar- ber workers.
workers.
and
3.45 p.m. as to whether the order Nagoya: cotton. hices, and lea- to cease fire was sent to the front |ther, metal-ware elicited a non-committal reply.
Meanwhile a War Office com- monique alleged that Soviet "troops launched an offensive, at 7,30 am. and fighting was still going on at 10 o'clock.
Official circles -received news of the Moscow agreement with obvious satisfaction while, the man in the street who has
t been very nervous
the prospect
fall-fledged 'of а Russo-Japan war has evidenc-
ed much rellef.
J
Kyoto dyers.(International).
KWANGTUNG CHIEFS'
SYMPATHY
Canton, Aug. 11. General Wu Te-chen, Chairman
of the Kwangtung Provincial Gov- ernment, and General. Yu Han- mou. Pacineation Commissioner for
ranged for meeting various foreign loan obligations which fall due in the current months, (Central News).
INTERPORT TABLE TENNIS MATCH
(Continned from Page 1) matches willi commence at 6.30 1.2.
The following will be the repre-
Hong Kong:-Men's team:-Pun
It is understood that once the Kwangtung, have sent representa-sentative teams: armistice is implemented the next tives to express their sympathy to step will be to secure virtual de- the authorities of the French sal-on. Pun Bal-tong, Shu Bhul militarisation of the disputed zone catholic Cathedral which
was kai, Shu Shui-lum, Lee Tat-hing until redemarcated.--(Reuter). damaged during the Japanese air La Kok-chiu, Chen Pui.
STOCK EXCHANGE REACTION bombings Monday (Central
London, August 11... Japanese bonds were marked up
News)...
оп
Japanese
Shansi
(British Wireless).
Column In Decimated
Hsingchi, August 11
A Japanese column of 2,066 men pushing westward from Tsin- shul to Vicheng In wouth Shann, has been decimated during; re- peated attacks by the Chinese an' the way.
The Japanese suffered the heaviest at Wangchai, about 10 kilo metres west of Tainshul, where they were surrounded and attacked for five days from July 29 to August 2. Over 1,500 of them were stair The remnants of more than 400 Ladies' team:--Wong Oy-lan, Lo] who succeeded in breaking through Chiu-yee, Ho Shek-yuen, Wan Put the Chinese cordon were again ching, Kan Ming, Zoung Mo-chen, attacked at Wangchiapu. further Lam Mo-yun.
west. suffering more casualties.
FIRST SEA LORD.
RETIRES
substantially on the stock ex- charge this morning following emanates from the professional * Macao:-Men's team; - Yeung Only, a handful reached Tihalen. news of the truce, but have since desfers who confine their opera- Kam-chaen, Wo Kam-ying, Chan The Chinese captured 40 Jap
London, August 11. reacted in the complete absence of tions to small lots seldom allowing Kok-wal, Chen Kok-wing, Lok Laneze alive, more than 200 motor) The retirement of Lord Chat- buying interest.
large commitments to remain open wo, Wong-lin, Koon Ping-wo, cara and trucks, four armoured held. First Sea Lord and Chief of "With the ordinary investor still overnight,
Ladies' team:- Chen Ching-hin, cars, seven trench mortars, 30 ma-Naval Staff since 1993, took effect not disposed to operate Far Chinese bonds were also marked Leung On-shang, Ho Shul-fa, chine-guns and sub-machine-guns. yesterday when he was succeeded Bastern securities any activity: In up in sympathy but were equally Chan Pul-ying, Leung Yut-hal, 200 rifles and other military sup- by Sir Roger Backhouse, (British this section of the market- still | inactive.-(Reuter);
Chu Tung-mut, Lee Ying-on. plies. (Central News).
Wireless).
began. The machine
Pacific Isles Dispute Now Settled
.......... London, Angust '11.
A settlement has been found : regarding the dispute over the Canton and Enderbury Islands, in the Phoenix Group in the Pacifle.
A...
The British, and United States Governments "have now agreed to
COLONY WATER establish a regime on these islands
RESTRICTIONS
for common use for purposes con... nected with international aviation" and communication, with equal facilities for each party.
Earlier this year. the United is States formally claimed the two
islands. Reuter).
(Continued from Page 1) gallons. Today, the storage only 1.421.84 million gallons!
The Mainland storage at the end of July, 1937, was 2,499.34 million gallons. Today, the storage is only 1.179.12 million gallons.
The estimated increase in "po-
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STOP PRESS
pulation in the Colony since last TENSION EASED
July is 225,000. Water consump- tion on the Island is estimated to be 32.8 gallons per head, on the Mainland 24.6 gallon per head. Water consumption Agures for the year, August 1, 1937, to July
*Moscow, August 11.
A communique announcing the armistice is published in the press without comment. Indignant resolutions passed by 31. 1938 are 221 38 million gallons various organisations continue to for the Mainland 550.75 million appear but they are leas numerous
and are
'crowded "off the front gallons for the and...
At every reservo, the water pages by news about the Supreme level is far below he overflow Council point. The following reservoirs Although no information has are the more seriously affected: been received here regarding the Jubilee Dam, 65 feet 3 inches actual cessation of hosilities the below.
feeling of tension has been greatly
Kowloon Brewash 43 feet 6 eased. inches below
below,
Observers here regard the com- Kowloon Main, 22 feet 1 inch promise, as a skilful one if "face saving"-for_Japan since it has Tytam Tak. 25 feet 11 inches enabled both sides to end, the
thirteen-day miniature The other reservoirs are all Japanese war withopt the aban- vel more than 10 feet empty of water | donment of principles. (Reuter),
below...
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