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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

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CABLESTM

TO PUSH SOUTH

Axis Powers Commence Ominous JAPANESE FAIL Campaign Of Menace To Poland

to the

BRITISH REPLY TO GERMAN NOTE

LONDON, April 30 (Reuter) -While Britain is expected to reply in due course German note denouncing the Anglo-German Naval Treaty, says Reuter's diplomatie corres- pondent. there is no likelihood of the British acceptance of the suggestion in the German note that the iwo countries

hald further negotiations on naval problems.

PRELUDE TO ATTACK ON POLAND

CHINESE PRESS ON

HITLER'S SPEECH

Commenting

INSPIRED STATEMENT

ISSUED IN BERLIN

Italy Draws Attention Of Warsaw To The Fate Which

Overtook Czechoslovakia

LONDON, APRIL 29 (REUTER)AN OMINOUS CAMPAIGN OF MENACE TO POLAND has com- menced less than twenty-four hours after Herr Hitler's speech. The Nazi press began the process by articles drawing" pointed comparisons between Col. Beck and Dr. Benes, and asking Col. Beck if he desires to share the same fate.

More serious attention, however, has been attract- ed by an inspired statement issued in Berlin, but dated from Rome. where General Brauchitsch, Commander- in-Chief of the German Armies arrives to-day for Staff talks with General Pariani,

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Stiff Defence By

Militia

From Our Own Correspondent CHUNGSHAN, April 30-Ja- panese troops have failed to push south to Taishan and. Holping from Kongmoen along a tributary of the West River owing to the stiff defence of the militia and troops under Gen. Teng Lung-kwong. The danger to Hoiping and Tol- shan, the homes of thousands of Chinese residents in the United States, Canada and Australia is now removed. The enemy was defeated at Kung- yick and Tansbulhow, gate- ways to Toishan.

The troops under Gen. Teng are all seasoned veterans. Under the command of Gen. Li Han-yun, now Chairman of the Kwangtung Pro- vincial Government, they fought Gen. Kelli Dothara's division in Lowangchaf, on the Lunghai Rall- way. and held up the crack Ja- panese 18th and 101st divisiori at training Manulling. Twenty-eight of these officers ranging from platoon to brigade commanders were given meritorious awards for distinguish- ed service and gallantry.

HEAVY FIGHTING

The message contains an through an intensive Italian warning to Poland course. on Herr "Reichstag speech, the "Sing Tao lations with Italy, and directs Hitler's against endangering good re-

All Air Force N.C.Ö. reser- Wen Pao," an evening newspaper, Warsaw's attention

vists, and all pilot officers who states that it is almost an anti-fate of Czechoslovakia as an to the

have not received recent train- British and anti-Polish declaration

Ing, have been called up for a although it is meant

"example of what happens

special two-inonths' course, as to reply President Roosevelt's recent peace when untenable positions are

"from Jane 1. ̧ ill-advisedly defended."

appeal.

From what Hitler said. Danng Giving a hint of important and the "Corridor" now resemble Italo-German military discussions. another Sudetenland and Poland the message goes on: The visit of Is in the position of a

second General Brauchitsch was arranged ***Czechoslovakia. The abrogation of a long time ago but it must not

the German-Polish Pact may be

cause surprise if further important taken as a prelude to an attack on

questions are discussed which were Poland in the future. With Gernot then foreseen. or if the occa maa-Polish relations in a strained sion is used for intimate talks condition Europe is

which go beyond the programme plunged into

war panic, the originally laid down. paper says

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once more

REPLY TO BRITAIN The paper considers Hitler's an- nouncement of the abrogation of the Anglo-German, Naval Treaty and the demands for the return of colonies as a direct reply to Britain's decision to enforce .con- scription,

ITALY MOBILIZES

This follows, announcement of decisions to substantially mobiliza

tion...

CABINET MEETS

Mussolini held a Cabinet meeting ROME April 29 (Reuter)-Signor this morning.

eussed the result of talks held on It is understood the meeting dis- Thursday between Mussolini, the Finance Minister and the Chief of Staff.

Various measures to strengthen It is officially annouriced that Italy's defences were also dis- Italy is putting her air force cussed.

PRESS REACTIONS

LONDON, APRIL 29 (REUTER)-HERR HITLER'S SPEECH IS REGARDED BY THE NEWSPAPERS GENERALLY AS LEAVING THE SITUATION MUCH AS BEFORE, though sorne commentators find the references to Poland ominous..

"The Times" says that perhaps the key sentence in the Speech was Herr Hitler's assertion that he had not taken..any step which violated the rights of others.

With that audacious statement,

Declaring that the present war panic in the world has been creat- ed by the Axis Powers. and that the British guarantee to the small states in Europe and the peace appeal of President Roosevelt are both timely contributions towards he begs every question of the hour. peace, the Chinese Evening Post If Germany really intended co- says that it is no use for Hitler operation, it would be much to the to twist the facts by unreasonable advantage of other countries to go arguments.

more than half way to meet her, and so too with colonies."

Opportunity Of Easing Tension

Missed"

MELBOURNE, Apr 29 (Reu- ter) The Australian Prime Maister, Mr., E. D. Menzies, in a statement to-day deplored the fact that Berr Hitler missed an opportunity of easing the ten- sjon.

The Daily Telegraph" thinks the speech leaves the international situation exactly where it was be- fore.

It is wholly silent as to Herr Hit- ler's real intention, and all it didi was to confirm the suspicion that his mind continues to seethe with bitter discontent.

The Yorkshire Post" says that the Anglo-German Naval Treaty and the Polish Non-Aggression

Mr. Mensies declared: "I always Pact merely go to join the many thought Germany had a case in the other treatles strewn in Herr Hit- Polish Corridor. but it cannot bler's path,

solved by truculence or violence."

He expressed the view that Herr Hitler's arguments must have been intended for home consumption, for Herr Hitler must have known that they would not impress the British people.

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CAN WE TRUST HITLER?

Official British opinion (says the "Daily Mall" regards the speech as moderate, but the questions till remains #Can we trust Herr Hitler?"

His reply to President Roose-

FRENCH OPINION velt's noble and sensible appeal is! PARIS. April 29 (Reuter)-Herr most unfortunate, but it is still not Hitler's speech has made no deep too late for Germany to join a impression on French opinion as peace conference:

Germany And Italy Right, Says Tokyo

TOKYO, April 29 (Reuter)— Herr Hitler's speech is publish- ed on the front page of the Tokyo dailies and is played up in sensational fashion,

The "Asahi Shimbun" com- ments that Britain, America and France have been in- sinnating that Germany and Italy are responsible if war breaks out.

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Being angmented by reinforce- moon area are launching fierce ments, the Japanese in the Kong- counter-attacks on the Chinese forces. Heavy fighting was in pro- gress, in Holshan and Kaoming, north of Kongmoon.

Chinese troops to-day re- sumed attacks. on all front. Japanes warplanes have been Inactive during the past twenty-four hours owing to rainy weather and poor visibl- ilty. Japanese reports claim- ing that their bombers went Into action despite rain and mist are grOSS exaggeration, as they could do nothing more than brief reconnaissance.

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The fronts north and east of Canton were quiet during the past several days. The Chinese seem to be taking a respite after strenu- Aghting for the past two weeks. while the enemy without the support of bombing planes are waiting for more favourable wea- ther conditions before taking the next step.

Japanese forces are located at a point south of Sunkat on the Can- ton-Hankow Railway, at Shenkang south of Tsunghua, east of the rallway and at Tsengcheng north of the East River. Tsengcheng was captured by the Chinese on April 14 but was taken by the enemy on April 19. Further Chinese attacks. to, storm this town will be under- taken over the week-end.

TWO NEW GERMAN

DECORATIONS

BERLIN, April 30 (T/Ocean)- The Fuehrer has created two new German decorations to be bestowed on foreigners. They will be the "Grand Cross of the Order of the German Eagle in Gold.".

The number of bearers of that Herr Hitler's speech has fully decoration will be limited to six- proved this untrue, the paper alteen.

leges. They are trying to achieve The Reich Foreign Minister and vhat they belleve to be right with the Reich Protector for Bohemin method. out resorting to such a dreadful and Moravia will wear the insignis

on special occasions. On the other hand, alleges the At the same time the Fuehrer de- revealed in the press.

paper. Britain and France are creed, that the Order of Merit 'of General view is that apart from quo and are apt to lead the na.with swords for military services

anxious ARROGANT TONE the possibility of a new threat to tons to war in the long run,

to maintain the status the German Eagle can be conferred BELGRADE, April 29 (Reuter-Poland, ft leaves the situation ast Official circles express satisfaction before.

that Herr Hitler referred to Yugo-

slavia as a friendly nation, and

they declare that the Roosevelt- ITALY'S

REPLY "TO

Hitler controversy is not their MR. CHAMBERLAIN

affair.

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Herr Hitler's arrogant tone

ROME, Apr 30 (T/Ocean)-—The referring to President Roosevelt's Italian Government's previously overtures has left an unpleasant reported decision to increase the Impression on the public.

SOVIET NAVY COMMISSAR

fighting forces is interpreted in political circles here as a reply to Mr. Chamberlain's announcement of the introduction of compulsory military service in Great Britain.

It is pointed out that the meet- G. Kuznetov, Commander of the ing, referred in an official com- Soviet Pacific Fleet, har been ap-muntque, between Signor Musso- pointed Commissar for the Navy, in, the Chief of the General Staff, In succession to M.P. Frinovsky.

MOSCOW, Apr 30 (Reuter)-N. |

Geh, Pariani and the Minister of Finance took place on April 26, that is on the day following Mr. the Chamberlain's announcement.

Adjutant. R. Ponting, of Salvation Army, was the speaker before a meeting of the European YMCA's Discussion Group last night, the subject of his talk being "Sidelights on Salvation Army Work in Kowloon City."

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Choi Ming, 32, watchman, was admilted to the, Kowloon Hospital

CHINA'S IMPORT AND EXPORT

IN MARCH

CHUNGKING, April 30 (Central) Customs statistics show that yesterday suffering from injuries China's total import for the month sustained to his head and left hand of March was $112,048,324 and to- when he fell into the hold of a tal export $63,149,728, resulting in lighter moored by No. 2 Wharf, an unfavourable balance of $43, Kowloon Godosis.

898,596, Jays a Shanghal report,

in War.

THE TRAGEDY OF THE PARIS -Picture of the French liner Paris which capsized in the harbour at Le Havre after belog swept by fire.

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MONDAY, MAY 1, 1939, -PAGE 9

R.

The Commissioner of Police

sincerely hopes that British

subjects will

will complete their

registration within the next

fortnight.

NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR

The New York World's Fair had a gala opening yesterday. with the $155,000,000 "World of To-morrow" Exposition draw- ing hundreds of spectators from every section of the globe.

The main exhibit area of the Fair lies north of World's Fair Boulevard, with buildings and dis- plays of 1,400 exhibitors on tree- shaded avenues radiating in rain- bow colours from pure white Perisphere and Trylon. Extending diagonally to lower right from this Theme Centre is richly embellish- ed, Constitution Mall leading to fountain-studded Lagoon of Na- tions and Government Zone where twin-towered Federal Building and exhibits of 62 nations centre, on the 7-acre, Court of Peace.

COURT OF STATES Between the Lagoon and Boule- vard rises the 12-acre Court of States group housing displays of most of the 35 exhibiting.common- wealths. South of the Boulevard lles 280-acre Amusement Area, its quaint villages, gay restaurants. thrilling rides and shows fronting on Fountain Lake: scene of night- ly fire and water shows.... ̈

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The New York City and the Fair expected to vie with each other as attractions during the coming months, the one offering a glimpse of possibilities for peace. and progress. in the future, the other portraying great achieve- ments of the present and the rich treasures of the past.

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NUMBER French

OF THE CHINA QUARTERLY

Paper Suppressed In Bucharest

The winter number of the China

Quarterly contains articles by many of the leaders of the Chinese people Or various spheres of national life. Prominent among the contribu-published here, has been suppress FRANCO-RUMANIAN ors are Madame Chiang Kai Shek, ed for ten days as the result of

AGREEMENT

tour of

BUCHAREST, April 30, (Reutar). Le Moment," French newspaper"

Dr. Sun Fo, Chen L Fu, the Minis an article yesterday regarding the ter of Education, Mr Chu Cheng. Sino conflict which the writer, Dr. PARIS, April 30 (Reuter) President of the Judical Yuan, Dr Ulpla is most pessimistic about Gafencu, the Rumanian Foreign Wang Chih-theh, formerly Minister the present Japanese position Minister, who is continuing his of Education and now Secretary.aying, for example, "China is not the European capitals, General of the People's Political Albania. The Japanese have just left for Rome and now plans to Council."

learned this and are paying dearly visit Belgrade after his Rome The publication of articles by for their lesson. Also it is well important members of the Chinese known in the Far East that a While expressing his pleasure at opportunity to ascertain the point death."

Government affords the public an smile is necessary even th front of the outcome of his talks in Paris of view of these individ als upon and Landon, M Gäfencu sadd that he was much impressed by against Japan. Interesting infor- the method of conduct of the war the great will towards peace both capitals,

visit.

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mation is also to be gathered froin the material included in the 170

A communique issued later states odd pages. that the conversations permitted

IN THE EVENT: OF WAR

LONDON, April 30 (Heuter)-- Another step in the arrangements

At a time when the Chinese for maintaining food suppites in a thorough examination of all Government has removed into the the event of war was involved in Franco-Rumanian relations, parti-interior provinces, Interested per-the announcement of the appoint- cularly the maintenance of Euro-sens

have sought enlightenment ment of seven regional meat and pean peace, and adds that Mon the routine working of the livestock officers covering the Gafencu and M. Bonnet, the machinery of Government, on whole of Britain; French Foreign Minister were the special tasks that the Govern pleased to and that their views ment set themselves, and on the known as the writer of the were identical.

methods employed in carrying out authoritative murvey of Chinese those tasks..

Finance in the Chinese Year Book: SPECIAL INTEREST,

3nd a member of the Ministry of The China Quarterly m this issue Finance, Chungking. The contri- devoted to "Wartime Political and buting Editorial Board, contains

BROOCH LOST

A reward of $10 is being offered Social Reconstruction anawers many names well known in Uninese by Mr. Claud Hamilton, of No. 294 these questions to a generous ex-journalism. They are Messrs Hol Prince Edward Road, for the re-tent. Or special interest to the lington K, Tong, Hou Shuni, CB. turn of a coloured chamel brooch, general render are the articles on Kvei, Percy Chen, Leonard 8. Hsu, with a gold back, to which some the "Spirit of New China by Dr. C Kwangson Young, M.T.Z. Tynu sentimental value is attached, Chu Chia-hua, Chairman of the TT. LL Poelhi Dar, and others.

The brooch is in the shape of a Boxer Indemnity Board,

The

The China Quarterly is now", 023 cavaller's head, measuring about Christian Church in Wartime ser-sale at the leading booksellers three-quarters of an inch square, vice," by Dr. YY. Tsu, and Glimp-Kelly and Walsh, Brewers It was lost by Mrs. Hamilton some-ses into China's Wartime Hin- Harris Bookstores and can where in the vicinity of the Penin terland, by Dr J. E. Baker.

be obtained Dom the sala Hotel, between $ p.m. and The Editor, in Chief of the China Daily Press, Marina Hous midnight on Saturday

Quarterly is Mr. P. T. Chen well Road Centr