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Belgian War Council Is Summoned

EUROPE

LIES

IN

HITLER'S HANDS

Will Bear Cons

Of Attempt To Effect Solution By Force

FUEHRER'S MESSAGE TO

BRITISH GOVERNMENT

London, September 12.

Not only the British Government and political circles here but the whole British pubile is impatiently awaiting the address by the Fuehrer which he will make at the Nuremberg Congress this evening.

It is very evident from the articles in all the British papers this morning that the speech will be all important not only for the Czech- German difference but also for the entire world."

While the worst fears were expressed 24 hours ago, and the British-Government was anxious-regarding-the-Fuehrer's declara- tion, a reserved optimism is evident in this morning's papers evi- dently based on the reports received from Nuremberg, according to which competent quarters in Germany stated that there was no in- tention of settling the Sudeten German, problem by fores in the pre- sent circumstances.

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Brussels, Sept. 12. It is confirmed in infornied quarters here that certain military 'measures of a precau- tionary character · have been Moreover, the declarations made taken by the Belgian authori- by the Prime Minister, Mr. Cham- ties-on-the-German-frontier

'berlain," to the representatives of but it is stressed at the same

the British press are dealt with time that those measures are

in detall and the diplomatic corres- absolutely normal and must pondents and the leader writers not cause any uneasiness. »

express satisfaction that. Mr. It is not yet known, whether Chamberlain represented the views similar measures have been taken or the British Government in an

Franco-Belgian on the

border. unambiguous form and thereby The cabinet will meet this atter-removed any doubt that Germany moa to discuss the situation.

It is considered probable that the Cabinet will meet again after Chancellor Hitler's speech at Nuremberg this evening to which the Belgian Ministers will listen at the radio... The Belgian" War Council has also been summoned for this afternoon..

Informed quarters emphasise that since the termination of the Locarno Agreement, Belgium has ΠΟ military arrangements with France or England and that she is resolved to maintain her policy

of strict neutrality in the event of European » confict. — (Trans-

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GERMAN AIR DISPLAY

Nuremberg, Sept. 12

-A hundred thousand people attended the display of land

and air forces this morning in

might have been entertaining re- garding Britain's attitude.

It is stressed that the fate of Europe lies in Hitler's hands alone and that the Fuehrer

Serious Unrest Growing In Japan

Hankow, Sept. 12. “Serious-unrest is growing in Japan where the anti-war atmosphere is tense following the steady pouring of troops -to-the China-front-states-a

Tass report from Tokyo.

The police have arrested many

in

persens because of their opposition which 13,000 troops took part. to further military venture The display was on the same China and most of the persons in lines-of-the-last-two-years-though-aol--ate,_of_the_working-classes,

would have to bear the con- sequences of an attempt to effect a solution by force."

LORD KUNCIMAN

British mediator

Plea For Total Abolition Of Aerial Bombardment

Geneva, Sept.-12--- The hope that peace would be preserved was expressed by Mr. W. J. Jordan, High Com- “missioner "for New Zealand, who is President of the League Council, at the opening of the League of League of Nations Assembly-here-today:

The Dady Telegraph writes that

"We know that, 1 peace 13 if Germany wants peace then a violated; it will not be possible for note must be struck by her as Gerany who violate it to count on the many alone would endanger the neutrality" even of those countries keeping of peace.

that may appear most remote." declared the High Commissioner.

MESSAGE FROM HITLER The Daily Express claims to be in a position to state that the former Conservative member, Lord Brocket,

who returned from Nuremberg on Saturday, brought back the message from Hitler to the British Government in which

The President of the League Council pleaded for an infer- national pact and the total abolition of",neriat · bombard- ment(Renter)."

the Fuehrer is reported to have SYNAGOGUE SET

stressed that it is not his intention to adopt force in order to settle the Sudeten German question.

The papers also give pro- minence to the ministerial con- versations and to the visit of the American Ambassador, Mr. Kennedy, to the Prime Minis- ter and the Foreign Office... The press is unanimous In de- claring that the purpose of Sun day's talks was to discuss the at- titude the Government would' adopt in every eventuality, and it is thought the Cabinet members will consider once again those ques tions which have already been discussed regarding the attitude of the Government the situation becomes serious."-(Transocean),

BRITISH CABINET

MEETING

-ON FIRE BY. ARABS

Railway Station Suffers Same Fate

DAMASCUS GATE CLOSED

Jerusalem, 'Sept, 12. The railway station at Artuf on the Jerusalem-Lydda Line was set on fire by Arab_franc- tireurs yesterday and the synagogue between Tel-Aviv and Jaffa suffered a similar fate.

Shots were exchanged between a military patrol and a group of Arab

there was a marked advance in the who suffer, most in the present war. Downing Street Closed regulars near Hebron where an

air force.

With the spread of the anti-war as "dangerous Herr Hitler in a short speech feeling known after the display, said. "You thoughts," a popular movement as paraded today for the first time against the Fascist militariste, is as soldiers of Greater Germany." rapidly taking shape in Japan.- -Reuter Bulletin),

(International).

MACAO RACE MEETING

Mr. P.L. Jui Successful In Two Events: Mrs. McKelvie Easily Wins Ladies' Sprint

Making his first appearance, Mr. P. L. Jại won two evẹnis in fine style at the Macao Race Meeting on Sunday afternoon.

Ides) weather conditions prevalled and the meeting was a great success "although' in the course of the day's sport three ladies and * gentleman rider were thrown put none suffered seriously,

The Ladies Sprint was easily won by Mrs. McKelvie, while Mr. G. Cooper, a novice who is showing great promise, rode Chin Shan victory to pay $127.50 the highest dividend of the afternoon. -Detailed results were as follows -1-Tolshan Handcàp (6 Furlongs)"

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To The Public

Arab was killed and another wounded. The telephone com- munication is still interrupted be- tween Jerusalem and Jeffa, posts. having, been destroyed for a con- siderable distance east of Ramleh.

In the vicinity of the Jewish colony of Gedera, troops of frame-

EUROPEAN SERGEANT ON TRIAL

Japanese Mass

Troops In North Shansi

Tungkwan, Sept. 12. Military Intelligence reports continue, to tell of Japanese massing of troops in north Shansi

In the vicinity of Siahsien, the Japanese forces have in- creased by more than 1.000 men from Taiyuan, assisted by twenty pieces of heavy and light field runs.

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AT SUPREME COURT

Conspiracy To Extort Money From Mah Jongg Schools Is Alleged

CHINESE CONSTABLES

ALSO INVOLVED

At Subsien outside the Great Wall. the invading troops have also been strenghtened and. how total more than 800 men, with six feld guns and over a dozen light pieces. Little activities by the Japanese

The charges against accused, who pleaded not guilty. were con were seen except for the erection

spiracy to extort $20 from Lam Kwan and $10 from Shek. So on May of defence works in these places.

9.

At Lishih in west Shansi the

Mr. J. Whyatt, Crown Counsel ! Japanese forces, numbering 2,000 prosecuted, and accused were re of the Emergency Unit at the Po- On May 8, the officer in charge men; have advanced to Tawucheng presented by the Hon. Mr. Leo Hee Training School, Sergeant W. to the north and are now engaging D'Almada, Jnr., instructed by Mr. McLeod, Instricted Telfer to carry the defenders in the vicinity- (Central News).

The crtal of Lance-Sergeant A62 Charles Hossack Telfer, 25, Lance-Sergeant C292 Leung Chi, 38, Police Constables (893, Mak Kwong-iu 22 and €696, 8an Kul, 22, was begun before Mr. Justice R. E Lindsell, Acting Chief Justice at the Supreme Court yesterday morning.

Reconstruction Of French Cabinet Imminent

HERRIOT TO. BE PREMIER?

De Paris, Sepia 12.

It is rumoured in political circles that reconstinction of the French Cabinet is im- minent and that the decision to form a Cabinet of national anion in which all Parties will be represented, will be taken at the Cabinet Council to be held on Tuesday morning with President Lebrun in the chate. It is further rumoured that M. Herriot will be Prime Minister in the new Cabinet which will chce M.. Daladier as War" Midstrand M. Bonnet as Foreign Minister.

These rumours are strengthened by the fact that M. Daladier had long conferences with M. Herriot

3,21,

Leo D'Almada, Sari, (for Telfer out the duty of "blocking streets" and Mr. C. A. 8. Rusa (for the in Kowloon City from 3 pm to 6 Chinese prisoners).

He was also told to bring The following were the Jury:with him eight Chinese Police off- Messrs. F. A. Howard (foreman), cers, three of whom were now in CA. King, Lau Yuk-wan, Lam Ho-the dock kwan, C. G. Markar. F. Les and Chao Kat mông,

Mr. Whyatt said that at the time"

the alleged events occurred the

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accused were members of the BITTER BATTLE

Emergency Unit which, as its name implied, was a unit which was en.. zaged on Important and very special duties. Two of these were, "blocking streets" and Japanese protective patrol. In the matter duty, the squad was not allowed to search, unless in exceptional circumstances,

FLEW 1,250,000

MILES, MADE NO EMERGENCY

LANDING

London, Sept. 12. The Imperial' Airways' liner Hercules celebrated its seventh birthday by making a routine fight to Paris, ---

FOR POSSESSION OF SIKULING

Hankow, Sept. 12/ Bitter fighting continues on both the north and south banks of the Yangtse, according to Chinese reports.".

Japanese and Chinese forces are said to be tocked in a des- perate battle for possession of Sikuling which commands the Tehan highway from Singtse. Despite repeated assaults by the Japanese, a Chinese military com- munique states that the Chinese are still holding a stratégie hill in north-eastern Tehan

It is believed here that the main Japanese drive on the north bank! is aimed at the capture of Shan" chen, strategic town in south-

She has flown 1,250,000 miles eastern Honan, on Sunday and also this. morning. during the past seven years carry- mmformed quarters the rumours ing a record of 95.000 passengers. in-question" are neither confirmed nor denied.--(Transocean)

The Japanese at Hushihare stated to be launching determined. She did not make one emergency attacks on Chinese positions at landing-(Renter, Bulletin).

Fukingshan (Reuter).

Cathedral Memorial Service To Two

Victims Of Savage Japanese Attack

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

On C.N.A.C. Plane

tireurs attacked a group of Jewish rage 3-Two soldiers Imprisoned. Mr. Yinson Lee's Tribute To

London, Sept. · 12. -* The British Cabinet met at No. 10 Downing Street this morning to discuss the inter- national situation. the only absentees being Lord. Hailsham, Lord President of the Council and Lord ́Stanley, Dominions Secretary, who are abroad. The purpose of the meeting-other reported missing. which was the first since the be-f. ginning of the summer recess, was to enable members to review the situation in the Hght of latest reporta from abroad.

workmen who were accompanied

Further meetings may be held later in the week.

As a precautionary measure. Downing Street was closed to the pubile, and mounted police" removed 2.000 spectators-- (Reuter).:**

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by police. In the ensuing night' six policemen were killed arid an-

As the result of large de monstrations by Arabs in the old quarter of Jeruzalem, near the Omar Mosque yesterday. the Damasons Gate was closed and strong military and police units patrolled the streets. */

- Inauguration of all-up air mail to Hong Kong. G.P.O. shroff gaoled. Oplam concealed In vegetables... Police Reserve

orders."

| Page 4-News about the Services. Considerable Rhine troop move- ments

Page 5 Cinema notes and news. Crossword puzzle. Diary of local eventasjo

A clash occurred between irre- Pate Japanese drive on. Han- gulars and the Jewish police in kow. Blä assembly dissolved. the Gaca territory: two of the Page 7-Social page. Shanghai latter being killed and two mors art collections.

wounded.

The British Commandant has Page 8-Leading confirmed eight sentences which and China.

and tear gas.

Colony ladies

Mr.

And Mrs. Sidney Yang

The tragic death of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Y. H. Yang, who with other passengers 'were killed when the £.N.A C. plane Kwellin was forced down and machine-gunned by Japanese pursuit planes”.on" August 24, was recalled at St. John's Cathedral yesterday noon when a memorial service was held. The late Mr. Sidney

was connected with the Young Brothers Banking Corporales aler

The Bishop of Hong Kong (Right" Rev. R. O., Hall) officiated at the service yesterday and an inspiring address was delivered by Mr.- William Vinson Lee.

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Among those who sent floral] MR. TINSON:LEE'S ADDRESS" tributes to the Cathedral were Mr. Mr. William Yinson Lee, in his article: India T. V. Boong, Dr.-F.-C.-Yen, Mr; K. address, saldı-

had been passed by the military Page 9-Guerillas activities in Shanghal Commercial Bank), Mr. day to pay our last tribute to Bid- authorities on Araba, three of Tientsin.

whom were condemned to death | Pare and four to life imprisonment (Transocean),

GLOUCESTER

SIREN TEST

P. Chen" (General Manager of the We are gathered here today to

Chow-Teal-ming (General Mana-ney Yang, and to Joy, his bride of 1. Hong Kong Cricket ger of the Kincheng Banking four months, who lost their lives. League meeting. Interport cric- Corporation), Mr. O. 8. Lhu, The when the airilner on which they ket in October. HK Referees F. F. Fraternity, Y's Men's Club, were travelling was, forced down Association meeting. New wo- Shanghai, Hong Kong, Hankow, by Japanese aircraft and machine- men's jumping record. US. Kuruming, Tientala; Mr. Luk Man- gunned, - baseball, American' polo, Page 12-Financial news

lan,Shing Wah Insurance Com-1 As you know. Bidney and Joy Mari-party of North America (Shanghai) were on their way to Chungking. time Board-Dollar Line, agree-Branch); CN.A.C., Mr Dickson of where the Yang family were, ment.

Paton and Baldwin Ltd., Shang- eagerly waiting to meet the bride.

· The electric siren on top of Page 13 Radio programmes, Fleet hal; Mr. Ku Yik-kwan (General for the art time.............We are not Gloucester Building will be tested. Street sees itsalt filmed.

Manager of the Canton, Provincial here to volée ope condemnation of

at 2.30 p.m. on Thursday as a Pages 14 and 15-Shipping news Bank), Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Kreulen, the savage, attack on harmless, practice air raid alarm.

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