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DESOLATION AND RUIN
FOREIGN PRESS -CORRESPONDENTS
AT TSENGSHING CANTON, May 24 (Reuter)--
Creation Of New Alliance Of S.E. European Countries
BERLIN
ERLIN, May 24 (T/Ocean)—A ́ siruliicant new phase in the "political developments in south-eastern Europe-has seen In- augurated, according to the Belgrade correspondent" of the *Deutsche Allgemeine Zeltung" by a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Yugoslavia and Rumania.
Although reports about the im- Scenes of desolation and pending creation of a new alliance ruin greeted party of for- of south-eastern European coun- eign correspondents when tries to replace the endangered they visited Tsengshing, about Balkan Entente are described by 40 miles north-east of Canton Yugoslav circles as premature. It's and one of the key positions mania and Yugoslavia are striving undoubtedly true that both Ru- on the road to the "City of to set up a new Balkan concentra- Rams" recently.
THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1939.
FOREIGN MAILS.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 28th MAY, 1939, 9.30 AM.
·GENERAL HOLIDAY
On Monday, 29th May, the General Post Office and Kowloon Can- tral Post Office will be open from 8.00 am. to Noon. Sheangwan. " Branch Post Office will be open from 8.00 am. to 10.00 am, and
ANGLO - SOVIET the other Branch Post Offices will be entirely closed.
NEGOTIATIONS
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tion based on the 'policy of strict all the Soviet Union's wishes are This was the place where the neutrality.
already practically fulfilled and it Chinese had put up a strong re- atstance and where they made designed to represent Balkan informula.
It is realized that this polley, only remains to draw up a suitable their last stand when the Japan-terest, considered as a whole, can- In a similar way, it ima pets not afford to ignore Bulgaria. Cir-pointed out to Lord Halifax that cumstances might demand the by reason of the existag #ranco- creation of a new Balkan bloc with Russian Pact and the Anglo-French the exclusion of Turkey as Berlin understanding, England was al- takes the view that by its alliance ready indirectly bound to assist with Britain this Power has vir- the Soviet Union in certain even- tually renounced its adhesion to tualities. Jules Sauerwein concludes the Balkan Pact by abandoning its that this reasoning will convince position of neutrality.
the British Cabinet of the necessity
ese marched into Canton in Octo- ber last. "Beyond occasional sentry posts, no heavy Japanese concen trations were seen en route.
On arrival at Tsengshing the party was greeted by Major Hro, Officer Commanding the Japanese Detachment in Thengshing who had participated in the march from Bias Bay.
ARTILLERY FIRE
He explained that most of the damage had been done by artillery fre from across the city where the | Japanese had secured
manding position on the top of a hill.
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It appears, from conversation with the natives in Tsengshing. that the Chinese did not enter the city during the "April Offensive. but it was said that heavy gundre was heard from the direction of Lofausan.
Before the "party departed, Major Hiro, interviewed by Reuter said: Wo you tell Generalissimo Chiang Kal-shek that we are in a strong posl- tion here and that it will be useless for him to try to recap- tare. Tsengshing."
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It is presumed in Berlin that the of accepting an agreement on the meeting between M. Gafeneu and basis of a formula proposed by the M. Cincar Markovitch is expressly French Government and that Mor designed to form a new neutral cow will also subscribe to that for- concentration of Balkan Powers mula. with
of the possible tnclusión Bulgaria and Albania.
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NORWEGIAN SHIP
RELEASED
"The Norwegian steamer, Pro- dace, the agents for which are Messrs. Karsten Larrsen & Co., arrived in Hongkong yesterday following its release by the Ja- panese after almost a month's detention.
·· FRENCH OBLIGATIONS According to Jules Sauerwein, the existing French obligations would not be extended by such a tripartite agreement, which would only have the effect of causing those obligations to be shared by Great Britain.
"The "Paris Soir" further an- nounces that a treaty will be con- |cluded this week with Poland with the object of defining the recipro- cal obligations of France, and Po-
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Letters and Postcards for Europe (except Great Britain and Kiro) and South America are forwärded “via Siberia” if so superscribed.
From
INWARD MAILS
Per
Dua
Air Mall by "Fan American - Air-
ways Direct Bervice"--San Fran- Fan American cisco date, 17th May,
„Airways plana Air Mail by "Imperial Airways
Direct Service"-London 20th May, Manila
Shanghai and Swatow Straits.
Japan and Shanghai ...........
U. 6. A.. Honolulu and Japan-
(Ban Francisco date, 29th April) | Pres. Hayes.. Japan and Shanghal Shanghai......
25th May
date,
Imperim)
Airways Plane Nosiro Maru.............. Soochow
15th May
25th May
95th May
Behar....
95th May
| Pres. Doumer.......
gath May
25th Mar
Rajputana.........
25th May
Yalou.
28th May
USA, Honolulu Japan & Shanghai
(San Francisco date, 5th May)... Pres. Coolidge... Japan.
28th May
Kamo Maru..................
28th May
Tylsaroea..
26th May
Roseville..
16th May
Niel Maersk
26th May
27th May
27th May
17th May
27th May
97th May
Java Manila
Manila
land within the framework of the Shanghal and Swatow. new tripartite agreement.
In this case England and Poland would assume similar mutual obli- gations, thus facilitating the task of the French Government.
FRANCO-TURKISH PACT
The paper, Ukewise foreshadows
Japan.
Japan. Shanghai. Haiphong Shanghai.
Haiphong, Pakhol and Fort Bayard Air Mail by "Imperial Airways
Direct Service"-London
24th May,
The Produce, which left Holhow on April 28, was boarded by the Japanese on the same day near the Cheko lighthouse and Was taken the following day to Ma- kungkong. The master of the vessel, Capt. E, Winnes, à Norwe- gian subject, was not allowed to a settlement within the next few leave the vessel, but three senior days of the question of a treaty Tientsin and Bwatow. County cricket lunch scores are as chinese members of the ship's crew between France and Turkey, a set-Shanghai
were taken ashore and questioned dement destined to enable Ankara Java and Manila.
to adhere to the Anglo-French Straita for several days.
Pact system.
Straits.
LONDON, May 24 (Reuter)
follows: Cambridge 98 for 8 v. Yorkshire; Gloucester v. Warwick shire' 87 for 8: Leicester 138 for v. Lancashire; Middlesex 106 for 1.v. Hampshire; Northants 104 for 5. v. Glamorgan; Oxford v. West Indies 120 for 2: Sussex 92 for 7 V. Essex,
ADVERTISED
SAILING
FROM H.K.
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Rangoon
Hai Hing, Thoresen's May 27. Kaisyo Maru, N. Y. K., June 3. Girdhaan, B. I. (Apear), June, Hai Lee, Thorasan's, June 10. Shirala, B. I. (Apear), June 17.
Rotterdam
Tamara, Gilman's, May 30.. Lenes, B. & S., May 30, Scharnhorst, Helchors, June 1. Hakusan Mara, N. Y. K., June 3. Benmandhui Loxley's, June 9. Glenshiel, Jardine 2, June 13.
City of Pittsburg, Bank Line, June 13, Agamemnon, B. & 8., June 14. Danmark, E. A. Co., June 22. Scandinavian Porta Tamara Gilman's, May 30, Danmark, E. A. Co, June 20
Singapore Cremer, J. C. J. Line, May 25, Pres. Doumar, Messageries, May 25, Pres. Hay, A. P. Lines, May 26.. Hai Hing, Thoresea's, May 27. Yuenaung, Jardine's, May 27. Victoria, L. Triesting, May 27. Nagpore, P. & D., May 1. Rajputana, P.&O., May 27. Zinzan Maru, N. T. K., May 28. Anahun, B. & S., May 28. Gilman' MAT 83. Aenews, B. & S., May 20, Scharnhorst, Melchers, June 1, Islami, Jardine's, June 2. Kaisyo Mara, N. 7. K. June 2. Hakusen Haru, N. Y. K., June 3. Sirdhans, B. f. (Apear), June, -3. Jeypore, P. & Bays, J. C. J.
June 7. Van Hestar, J. C. J. Line, Juas 8.
Messageries, June 8. sodani
Lözley's, June 9. Ginyo Maru, N. Y. K., June 9. Conte Verde, L. Triestino, June 9. Pres. Folk, A. P. Lines, June, 9. Hai Les, Thoresen's, June 10. Ranchi, P. & O., June 10. Glenshiel, Jardins's, "Juns id. "Agamemnon, B. & 8, June 14.
Shirala, B. 1. Apcar), June 17. Bhutan P & 6., Jma 17. Danmark, E. A Co., Jane 22. Athos II, Messagerie, June 22
Sonthampton
Scharnhorst Heichers, June 1.
Hocz
Pres. Doumar, Messageries, May 25, Pres. Hay, A. P. Lines, May . Victoria, a Triestino, May 27. Aeneas, B. & B., May 30 Scharnhorst, Malchers, June 1. Hakusan Karu, N. Y.-K., June 3. Aramis, Messageries, Jane B. Conto Verde, Triesting, June 9. Pres. Polk, A., P. Lines, June, 9. Ranchi, F. & Q.; June 19, Glenshiel, Jardine's, June 13. Athos II, Mesangeries, June 22,
Tangier Rajputana, T. 22 Ô, May 27, Ranch, P. & O., June 10.
My UK and Continent
City of Pittsburg, Bank Line, June 18.
Venice and Trieste
Conta Varda, L. Triestino, June 9.
the paper.}
The Produce was released on According to May 22, at noon. after the Japan-Rumania's attitude remains uncer-Calcutta and Straits ese had announced that they were tain, since it does not appear that Shanghai satisfied that the shly was, at the it has so far been possible to over- Japan. time of selatre, carrying on normal come the Rumabian Government's Japan trade. Three other ships belong objections to an active support by, Shanghal Ing to the same line, the Pro-the Soviet Union. minent. Promise. and Prosper. · COMMONS. ANNOUNCEMENT were also released on the same day.
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Tuesday evening's "Intränsi-
Changtu
Nagpora....
| Yuensang.
Canton..... Peter Macrak... Kiungchow....
date. Imperial
Canada, USA, Honolulu, Japan & Shanghai (Vancouver B.O., date. 13th May).
stant reports from London that, Australia and Manila.. as result of a telephonic conversa- Shanghai tion betweoa Mn. Chamberlain sad Japan. Cord Halfax, the British Premier Straits decided to adopt the viewpoint of Japan, Shanghat and Formosa...... the Foreign Secretary and
that Straits following Cabinet Council in
Straits.
Members of the crew stated that an Italian steamer was also re- leased on the same day as well as the British steamer, Lolita. Several other forelg vessels, however. were. stated to be still detained, Downing Street this moming, Mr. Straits and Manila including the Sagres, a British Chamberlain will announce in the ship, under charter to the Douglas Roase of Commons in the after- Steamship Co.
In connection with the detention of the Produce, It la learned that the Japanese authorities, in addi- tion to removing the ship's log and
·
a
noon that the British Government had consented to furnish the guarantee asked for by Moscow,
FUNDAMENTAL AGREEMENT The optimistic declaration which
other vital papers, also took away the French Foreign Minister, M. certain important parts of the Georges Bonnet, made to the cor vessel's machinery, without which respondent of the "Paris Soir" re- the steamer could not proceed. All garding the forthcoming" satisfer- were returned and replaced prior tory conclusion of the Anglo- to the ship's release.
WANG CHING-WEI TO HEAD NEW PEACE MOVEMENT
│It is asserted by Qual d'Orsay cir-
cles that the British Governinent
Airways Piano Yannan....... Aeness....... Tținegara...
Maru......
Bulsang....
: 28th May
98th May
29th May
29th May
Anth May
29th May
Van Heuts. Yasukuni
30th May
30th May
31st May
Ruys..... Tanda.....
31st May
1st June
Sirdhana.. Scharnhorst..
1st June
lat June
Emp, of Canada Nankin........... Tyndarena....................
2nd June
and June
2nd June
Manila Maru......
2nd June
2nd June
2nd June
3rd June
Conte Verde...... Hakusan Maru... ........................ (Kasima Maru....
Lyesoningen
Deucalion...
OUTWARD MAILS
3rd June
4th June
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Date and Time
The 28th.
French-Russian negotiations, was ❘ Tientsin confirmed by, the Foreign Minister Shanghai, Japan and Europe (ex-Į circles last right.
cept Great Britain and Eire) It is declared that a fundamental via. Siberia. agreement has been achieved, "al-Fort Bayard though the approval of the British Balgon. Cabinet remains to be obtained.
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Central and South Ameries vis Vancouver B C., & (Parcsia & Papers only for Canada)-due Vancouver B, C., 16th June, Emp. of Asia
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Airmail. for “Imperial - Airways
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CHUNGKING, May 24 (Cen will not be able to withhold its ap- Shanghai, Japan, Honolulu, USA,
tral)-A despatch from proval of the pact as it now stands Tientsin to-day states that any longer. under the instigation of the ACCOMPLISHED FACT Japanese authorities, plans
PARIS, May 24 (Reuter)-The are under way in North China newspapers are almost unanimous for Wang Ching-wel to head in declaring that as a result of a "World Peace Movement," the talks between the British with the chief purpose of Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, bringing the war to a quick and the Soviet Ambassador, in termination.
London, M. Maisky, at Geneva, an agreement
to The Head Office of the new resists aggression in Europe is
for co-operation "Movement," according to the realready an accomplished fact. port, will be established in Shang-
Hal, with branches in Peiping." CABINET MEETING✨ Tientsin and other places as LONDON, May 24 (Reuter)-The
necessary.
Ajr Mall for Malaya, Java and Aus- tralia by Imperial Airways Direct Service due Sydney 2nd June; Ag
FRIDAY
Imperial
Airways Plans
Cabinet met this morning to dis- Kiang Chao-tsung, aged member cuss the Anglo-Soviet negotiations. of the puppet regime in Peiping, Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, will head the Pelping branch, while arrived in London shortly before Gen. Jen Yun-peng, Pelyang war the meeting which he attended.
A message from Paris'' states lord, will head the Tientain branch that satisfaction is expressed in American Airways Direct Service" Pan American
Expenses of the proposed new French circles on very definite r6- "Movement" will be met by the Japanese, it is said.
porte from Geneva that an agree- ment in principle has been reach- ed between Lord Halifax and M. Maisky regarding the Anglo-Boviet Mr. Addison Southard, the assistance pact. It is realized, American Consul-General, wil at however, that final approval of tend the fast luncheon meeting of the Governments of London and the Chinese-American Institute of Moscow must yet be obtained. Cultural Relations to be held on Mr. RA Butler, Under Secre Friday, at 1245 pm, at the Hong-tary of State for Foreign Affairs, kong Hotel Bir Shonson Chow, has arrived at Geneva to take president of the Institute, will pre- the place of Lord Halifax at the side,
League meeting.
Airmail for Manila, Guam, Hono-
Kilo. and ÷U.S.A. by the “ Pan-··
due San Francisco, 1st June. Bandakan, watow.
Alr Mall for Indo-China,
Airways plane
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