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:

BRITISH CABINET

MEETING WITH

Chamberlain Sending

ANXIOUS INTEREST

INTEREST Personal Note

LORD HALIFAX MAKES To Hitler REPORT ON SITUATION

Entire Agreement With Action Already Taken And Policy To Be Pursued

SIR NEVILE HENDERSON PRESENT

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London, August 30,

The latest developments in the Czech crisis were considered at the specially summoned meeting of British Cabinet Ministers, this morning, the outcome" of which is being watched with anxious in- terest in almost every capital in Europe.

Eighteen of the 22 Members of the Cabinet attended, also Sir Novile Henderson, British Ambassador to Germany, although it is most unsual for anyone outside the Cabinet to be present at such meetings.

- Prior to the meeting. Sir Nevlie Hendersoni, had a lengthy con- ference with the Foreign Minister, Lord Hallfax, and is believed to have reported on the violent anti-Czech campaign in the German press and the large-scale inflitary manoeuvres at present being con- ducted in Germany,

The arrival of the Ministers at No. 10 Downing Street was watch- ed by a large and grave-faced crowd.--(Renter).

The meeting of the Ministers

lasted two hours and 43 minutes. It is octally stated that Lord Halifax made a full report on the International situation.

At the conclusion of the meeting the Ministers expressed their en- tire "agreement with the action al- ready taken and the policy to be pursued in future.

The policy envisaged in the " official statement is believed to be further efforts at conellla-' tion, coupled with vigilance to any sudden deterioration the situation.

of

It is understood that the French Ambassador to London, M. Corbin,

Magnificent Part Britain

Now Playing

more

Toronto, August 30, "There is nothing magnificent in history than the part that Britain is now play- ing in the international world;" declared Mr. Tan Mackenzie, Minister of National Defence, In a speech today.

He added that Canada could not

is leaving Paris for London today. afford to be still "in these days of

It is expected that he will confer swashbuckling gangsters" (Reuter

with Lord Halifax who is main-Bulletin). taining close relations between

the British and French Govern- ments on the present crisis and who will communicate to him the nature of the discussion and the decisions taken at today's meeting of Ministers.

No further meeting has been arranged but the Cabinet Ministers will remain in the vicinity of Lon- don.

FRANCE AND DEFENCE PRODUCTION

The French

Paris, August 30,

Londod, Aug. 30.

The Star claims to be in a position to state that the Prime Minister. Mr. Chamberlain, will send A personal message to the German Chancellor, Mexr Hitler, regarding the Czecho- slovak, situation and it is not unlikely that France will take a similar step,

The firm and undeviating stand by Britain' is, in the opin. lon of the paper, essential at the present moment if peace is to be preserved.—(Transocean). DIPLOMATIC STEPS

Paris, Aug. 30. Although the French Council of Ministers is taking place today all interest is focussed on the special meeting of the British Cabinet. "

The French papers are publish- ing numerous rumours current in this connection in London, and some papers also assert that the British Government will take diplomatic steps In Berlin regard- ing Czechoslovakia.“

VISITING COLONY FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF THE

General Wa Te-chen, Governor

of Kwangtung, who arrived here {last night from Canton.

Kwangtung Governor Arrives In Colony

General Wu Te-chen, Chair- man of the Kwangtung Pre- vincial Government, accom- panied by members of his f entourage, arrived In Hong Kong from Canton by special train at 10.52 last night. General Wu will return unom-

The unexpected visit of Hitler to the border town of Kehl caused some sensation in this connection. | clally the call of Sir Geoffry though authoritative quarters de- Northcote on him during His Ex- clare that this visit should give no cellenicy the Governor's last visit reason for

concern since it was to Canton, says Central News. within the programme of the Ger- Army, manoeuvres.—(Trans-

man

ocean).

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KUNDT SEES DR. BENEŠ

Prague, August 30.

It is now learned that it was not Herr Konrad Henlein who con- ferred with Dr. Benes but the Deputy, Herr Kundt, the Chairman

of the Sudeten German Party.

The reports issued by British

ATTEMPT ON LIFE

OF STALIN

news agency to the effect that Dr. CHAUFFEUR TO

Benes will receive Kerr Konrad

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Henlein today at forenoon

denied toth quarters and by

by

the quarters of the Sudeten man Party.

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No "defnite Information has so far been forthcoming regarding the toples, discussed at the meeting be- tween Herr Kundt and Dr. Benes- (Transocean),"

MILITARY SERVICE

EXTENDED

Berlin, August 30. Soldiers whose two years' service Ministers met for is due to expire at the end of three and ↑ quarter hours this September The Premier. Mr. Chamberlain, morning after which the Govern-informed that their service

have been officially is proceeding to Balmoral tonight ment decided to use fully all its been

has when he will take up duty as powers in order to speed up pro-Reuter).

extended to October 27.- Minister-in-Attendance to the duction

King:(Reuter).

(Reuter).

for national defence.-

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Eight Japanese Planes GUIDE TO THE NEWS

Downed Near Namhung

SHUIKWAN STATION BOMBED

Canton, August 30.

It is now officially stated that eight Japanese planes were shot down in the vicinity of Nambang, four of which have already been loested. All the airmen were kille 1.

Meanwhile, it is reliably learned that Shulkwan, on the Canton- Hankow railway, was subjected to another very severe bombing by 18 Japanese planes this morning.

Over 80 bombs were dropped in Namhung was raided by Japan the vicinity of the station and ese planes, led by the two officers many parts of the city. The num- last Saturday, but по

Chinese

• рет of casualties is not known planes took off to meet the raid- but is believed to be heavy-ers. It was believed that on the (Reuter).

fraid of August 27, Lieut. Com- ***Our Canton correspondent writes manders Sata and Umana attempt - that eighteen Japanese bombers ed to draw out the Chinese planes. and fighters took part in the raid They are said to be the most daring on Namhung, under the command naval pilots in South China, hay- of Lieut. Commander Naohiro Bata, ing taken part in bombing Canton Japanese naval air ace, who is early this month.' reported to be among those shot "down

Another squadron of Afteen Japanese planes believed to be. led by Lent, - Commander Hikaru Umana, another ale sco, raided Lauchow in Kwang and certain points in south Hanan

WRECKED PLANES FOUND

Canton, August 30

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with

Page 2-Seaman charged

murder. Tracking in women. Girl beaten. Trafic cases at Central

Fage 3-Japan's economic struc- ture. Vicemy's visit to London. Scheme to register "rose- printa" of dogs.

Page 4. The Bervices. The fastest

living thing.

BE TRIED

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Warsaw, Aug 30... An automobile accident in which M. Stalin, suffered broken arm occurred on Satur- day, according to the Krakauer Kurier, and it is alleged to have been an attempt on his life by the chauffeur of the ear. al German Communist named Erich Schulze.

M. STALIN

AIR SERVICE

TO HANKOW

TO RESUME

It is learned from a reliable source that "the air service to. Bankow.. operated by ..the Eurasia Aviation Corporation will he resumed, tomorrow or on Friday.

Yesterday a Eurasia plane arrived from Hankow, but it only brought mail and no passengers.

Mail, But No Passengers By Eurasia

Hankow, August 30.

A mail plane of the Eurasia Aviation Corporation took off this morning carrying mall to Hong Kong where it duly arriy- ed In the afternoon. The machine, which is not a regular Eurasia plane, carried no pas- sengers.

CHINA CONFLICT

No Predictions Can

Be Made, Declares Japan's War Minister

„Tokyo, August 30.

"No predictions can be made regarding the future development of the China conflict. It is only safe to say that Japan will con- tinue the war until Chiang Kai-shek has surrendered," declared the. Japanese War Minister, General Itagaki, béfore Japanese newspapers correspondents today.

ECONOMIC BLOCK

"With China becoming conscious

Even in that cast. General Itagaki continued, Japan could hardly accept the surrender without Imposing upon the Hankew Govern-", ment a number of conditions which, above all, would provide for an absorption of the Hankow Government by a new pro-Japanese Gov-. ernment and for co-operation in the reconstruction of a new China. Japan alone would decide about combine with the new anti-Com- the duration and termination of munist and pro-Japanese Govern- the war. No differences of opinion ments," existed in authoritative quarters, regarding the declaration in Janu- ary, that Japan would no longer negotiate with the Chiang Kai- of the common task. Eastern Asia shek regime. This declaration was could be united and stabilised in absolutely irrevocable, and doubts an economic block.” about the interpretation of the Regarding the new central Interviewed by Reuter, an official Japanese attitude regarding this Government in "Chins, General of the Hankow office of the Eurasia question, were impossible. Aviation Corporation said that one. “In no case shall we negotiate connection, had to be established plane would leave Hackow dally for with the regime led by Chiang between the Governments Hong Kong with mall but no pas Kai-shek," the War Minister said. Peking and Kalgan. Japan would "If this regime is, however, pre-support the formation of a new He added, however, that ar-pared to surrender without Chiang central Government at a proper rangements are being made to Kai-shek we would ask them to time. resume the passenger service at earliest possible moment- (Reuter).

-sengers.

the

COMPASSIONATE

GRANT

Chungking. August 30.

At a regular meeting of the Executive Yuan, this morning, it was decided to allow a compas- sionate grant, amounting to $110,000, to both the familles of the late Mr. Hau Singleh and Mr. Y. Hu, victims of the C.N.A.C. plane outrage. (Central News).

Japanese Ship Poison Gas For S. Shansi

Chengchow, August 30. Military intelligence received here today states that large quan- tities of military supplies, including poison gas, packed up in 370 cases were shipped to Tientsin from Chinwangtao on August 27. and unloaded at the Mitsui and Mit- aubishi wharves on the bund.'

These supplies will shortly be transported to south Shans to be used against the Chinese defen- ders.--(Central News),

LUNCH SCORES

London, August 30. Lunch scores in first-class cricket matches today were as follows...

Hampshire 310 v. Notts 203 and 298 for 9.

Yorkshire 326 for 8 v. Kent 168 and 109.

Lancashire 388 for 1 declared

Page 5-Cinema notes, Don Cos

Back Choir Crossword. Diary.

Riding in his armoured car and 99 for 5 v. Warwickshire 321.

Middlesex 241 v. Surrey 360 for Page 6-Momentous meeting in Stalin left Moscow on Saturday

7... New Czech offer Prague.

afternoon for Gorki and suddenly

Bussex 453 v, Australians 336 and Sudetens.

the chauffeur drove the car against

163 for 3.

to

Page 7.-Rotary Club tiffin speech. a tree killing two secret police Young artist exhibits. Orchids officials who were accompanying. of Hong Kong. Urban Couneli M. Stalin, and breaking the arm of meeting. Local health report.. the Dictator above the elbow Page

The 8.-Leading article:

It is "declared that his life was world waits. Defence pleads saved by the heavy construction bus ticket is a contract. World and armoured plates of the car. warned of new era.

The chauffeur, who has been in M. Fage 10-Hardcourt tennis cham-Stalin's service for ten years, wa pionships. Area aquatic sporta. Immediately arrested and will be Q.B.A. hockey meeting. New tried for attempted assassination. soccer charge rule. Football (Transocean). transfer fees,

Wreckage of four of the six Page 12-Financial news. Japanese planes shot down during Page 13-Radio programme. this morning's rald on Namhung Fages 14 and 15-Shipping news have been found. In the vicinity and directory!:

of the city.” **

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16.—“ All-Up !};

master-General.

air

COL. LINDBERGH

Colonel Lindbergh left, Klev in mall his aeroplane yesterday for a visit

A search is being made for the scheme, broadcast talk by Post-to Odessa states a Transocean other two(Central Newa).

message.

Worcester 104 and 89 for 5. v. Northants 200 and 140-(Reuter).

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK;" 30-3/16. TT. ON LONDON: 1, 27/84.

London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, Augut 30. London liver, prices today #ere up 3/16. for Bpot and 1/8 for Forward;

Aug. 29 19-3/16

Spot......... Forward;

Aug. 30.

10-3/8

19-1/8

Japan Will Lose

Itagak! declared that at first a

at

Referring to the economic pro- blems of Japan, General Itagaki emphasised that the Government- controlled, heavy industries must be a basis for future economic development of Japan, The War Minister Anally announced that the next budget would place even

Jese people (Transocean),

Military Adviser's ger demands before the Japan-

Prophecy

(BY AIR MAIL)

London, August 23.

Japan's invasion of China is

MORE GUERILLA SUCCESS

like Napoleon's Moscow adven- NEAR SHANGHAI

ture and will have a similar inglorious result, SLYS

Bulletin.

The

Hankow, August 30. Following up their gain at Tso.

That is, the opinion of Major klakiao on the Poctung side near Lindemann, former German mill- Shanghai, Chinese guerilias push- tary adviser to General Chiang ed on towards Chuansha and re- Kai-shek, who has been recalled. by captured Kathalen. a small town Herr Hitler.

nearby, after driving the Japanese garrison away towards the Shang- hal-Chuansha railway.

He declared that Japan will lose not only the war but also the peace, because China will not agree to any terms save her

„OWN.

Early yesterday morning. 2.000. Japanese and six planes were despatched to Kaihalen where Unless there, was a decisive vic-heavy fighting is now maging be tory in the next 18 months, Major tween the Chinese guerillas and Lindemann predicted a "fearful" the Japanese forces. (Central revolution in Japan.

News).

Heavy Engagements On All Fronts Reported

JAPANESE REPULSED WITH HEAVY CASUALTIES IN ATTACKS WEST OF JUICHANG

Hankow, August 30.

Extremely heavy fighting is reported on all fronts extending from the north of the Yellow Elver, in Shansi, through Luan and Hoshan In north-western Anbwei down to the south bank of the Yangtee River....

The Japanese are admitted to have occupied Fenlingtu, on the Yellow River crossing, opposite Tungkwan, as well as Laan and Ho shan but their attacks westward of Julehang, southward, of Kjukiang and also southward of Singtze, wore repulsed with heavy losses.

Chinese and Japanese artillery, supported by tanks, "attacked the according to Chinese military east, west and north gates of Luan, despatches, are at present ex- and breached the south-eastern changing" fire on the River with corner of the city. Bevere hand- the Japanese in occupationi" of to-hand fighting took place. Fenlingtu, on the north bank, and The following day the Japanese the Chinese holding Tungkwan, on the south bank.

Heavy, Chinese reinforc ments are now arriving to defend Tungkwan which t

- strategically situated on the

· Lunghal Railway"

advanced along the Pai River to the south-west of Luan in the direction of Hoshan" where the main body of the Chinese forces withdrew to new positions to the west of Hoähän.

A Chinese military communique states that Chinese troops are Chinese reports state that Jap-closing in on Huangmel where the anese troops under cover of artil Japanese are preparing to with téry and serial bombardment, and draw from the city(Reuter