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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

CABLES

SATURDAY,

MAY 27, 1939-PAGE 9

AXIS REPLY TO ANGLO-FRENCH MOVE: JAPAN MAY JOIN NEW MILITARY PACT

Cannot Remain Neutral

In The Event Of War

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BERLIN, May 26 (Reuter)--It is believed that the announcement of a military alliance with Japan or Spain, probably the former, may be the Axis reply to the Anglo-French negotiations with Russia,

The tone of Japan's congratulations on the sign- ing of the German-Italian Treaty recently and the references in Tokyo to the strengthening of the anti- Comintern Pact have attracted attention here.

The Japanese Ambassador is understood to have seen Herr von Ribbentrop, the Reich Foreign Minister, sever- al times recently and it is hinted that the difficulties confronting the plan as re-

aggression must resist before the guarantee operates.

Red Army Prepared

SOVIET BUDGET

Bottled Up

Ships To Be Released

CANTON, May 26 (Reuter)—Mr Okazaki, the Japanese "Consul-

MOSCOW, May 26 (puter) General here, informed Renter

vessels.

| Delegates cheered for five minutes that the Japanese authorities are

the |when M. Zverev, Soviet Commissar | allowing

remaining four for Finance, announced in Parlia British merchant vessels, which ment that the military expenditure (have-been bottled up in Canton, to was 40,885,000,000 roubles for 1939, proceed to Hongkong to-day. Thirdly, consultations between

compared with 27,000,000,000 roubles

Negotiations had been going on the general stars of the three

last year, and amounting to over a during the past few months

between parties to ensure

quarter of the national budget.

Mr. Okasaki and Mr. the most efficient collaboration between

M. Zverev, to whom M. Stalin, M. Blunt, the British Consul in Căn- air, sea and land forces,

Voroshilov and other members of ton for the release of the British the Cabinet listened, said that the gards Japan are not insurieving that any agreement reach-answer three-fold blows of

There seems good reasons for bearmy and navy, was "now ready to

Reuter was also informed that war the vessels will be allowed to ed will follow these general lines. mongerX.” Japanese circles here main-

carry down cargo which cannot tain that Japan could not in the original Soviet proposal for a had demonstrated, the Red Army cargo" will be treated as

Although they do not fully satisfy "As the Chankafeng hostilities possibly be used for warfare. Other any case remain neutral in full defensive alliance, they would prepared to crush decisively traband and must be discharged the event of a European con- cover practically every direct threat those daring to violate our borders, before the vessels leave for Hong- flagration.

to all three Fowels and yet would he declared. not constitute a menace to any state that based their policy on Peaceful collaboration.

mountable.

BERLIN THREAT

BERLIN May 25 (Renter) The Totalitarian Powers will not fail.to reply in the proper manner to this

NEW PROPOSALS new attempt at encirclement,"

LONDON, May 28 (BWS)-Whire according to an inspired statement it is bound to be several days, as Issued to the foreign press regard-the Prime Minister indicated ing the Anglo-Frenih efforts to the House of Commons on Wednes conclude # pact with Moscow day, before the Anglo-Russian ex- which is regarded as an aggrava changes reach a stage where a-fur- tion of the situation.

ther public statement cat usefully ANGLO-SOVIET PACT

be made, it was confirmed in off- LONDON, May 28 (Reuter)~~Al-įcial circles in London 'to-day that though official circles are ex-the broad outlines of the new pro ceedingly reticent regarding the ponds which Mr. Chamberlain sald nature of the scope of the latest the British Government were now British proposals to the Soviet, in a position to make, were sent Reuter's diplomatie correspondent last night to Sir William Seeds learns that it is believed that they for communication to the Soviet cover

Firstly, a mutual assistance pact which will operate in the event of direct aggression upon European territories of any of the three parties. This will be preceded by a tripartite de-" claration covering such Д menace until the formal pact is concluded.

Secondly, provision for con- sultation and action in the event of direct aggression upon the territories of any states guaranteed by the three partles, The question as to which states come under the guarantee has yet to be discuss- ed. It is also gathered that any state who is a victim of

MORE PROTECTION FOR BRITISH SHIPS

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East but what did Mr. Butler mean by saying that the board- ing of the liner Ranpura" was of a routine character?

Sir Wardlaw-Milne sald that he bad never heard of an investiga- tion of the circumstances, which

Government.

'It was intimated at the same time that fuller and more de- tailed proposals would follow before long, bui, in the menu. time, a number of points which the Premier mentioned as re- maining to be cleared up, have to await discassion with the Soviet Ambassador on his re- turn from Geneva where, as Chairman of the League coun- cil, he is still detailed.

It is generally assumed that the new British formula 'pro- vides for the 'collaboration of Great Britain, France and Bus- sia in a system designed to re- sist possible acression "In Europe.

THEIR MAJESTIES WELCOMED AT SASKATCHEWAN

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Right To Board Foreign Ships Near China Coast Claimed By Japanese

con-

SHANGHAI, MAY 26 (REUTER)—“JAPAN MAKES NO DIS- TINCTION BETWEEN PASSENGER AND CARGO VESSELS and, in order to investigate the ships' registration, assumes the right to board any foreign ship in the waters near the Chinese coast,” ze- cording to the Japanese naval spokesman, when he replied at a Japanese press conference to questions on the stopping of the Ranpura and the Aramis

The spokesman declared that this was for the purpose of verifying their status and added that there had been no change in Japan's policy, but that the number of ships stopped had Increased lately owing to circumstances which the spokesman was unwilling to de- fine.

He declared that the boarding was carried out in accordance with two Japanese, proclamations in August and September 1937. to which foreign powers had. acquiesced.

SINO - AMERICAN

INSTITUTE

NAZI LEADER

ARRESTED

NEW YORK, May 26 (Rea- ter)-Fritz Kuhn, leader of the pro-Nazi organization, was arrested to-day on a charge of grand larceny and forgery. The indictment contains twelve counts based on the alleged theft of $140,000.

CONSCRIPTION

BILL PASSED LONDON, May 25 (Reuter)--The

Conscription Bill was read a Third Time in the House of Lords yester- day. The Lords and Commons amendment will be disposed off to- day. The Bill will then receive Royal Assent, which will be accord- ed to the Reserve and Auxiliary The first luncheon meeting of Reading in the House of Lords

Forces Bill, following its. Third the Sino-American Institute of

First Luncheon Meeting Held

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P.A.A.'s Catering Representative Visits Colony

Mr. Kent Morris, catering representative of Pan Ameri- „Can' Airways' Pacific Division, certainly knows "his onions!"

The Job of overseeing the menus and service on the Air- ways' flying-liners between

San Francisco and Hongkong, besides, the Company's hotels and their service on the Pacific route, keep him travelling. con- stantly.

When Mr. Morris arrived in Hongkong yesterday in the Hono- lulu Clipper, his ninth call here by the way, he divulged the fact' that not only does he know foods, Its mixing and trimmings, hotel supervision and its luxuries, but he is a qualined "cocktall "autho- rity" and a capable learned bar- man.

In the past Pan American Air- of liquor, wine, eto, has been ways' polley regarding the serving

"taboo." However, since the debut of the two new Boeing Clippers, cocktails have been served on the

REGINA, (Saskatchewan) May 26 (Reuter)-The Prime Roof Garden of the Hongkong Minister, Mr. W. J. Patterson, Hotel yesterday when Over 100 presented an address, of wel-

At the Crown Land Sales at Dis- people sat down to an excellent trict Office South, Queen's. Build- come to Their Majesties de- tiffin claring their loyalty and sup-

lig, yesterday, Lantac Fleatau Lot The Hon. Str Bhouson Chow, No. 91 and 92, situated at Ti Tong port and adding:

President of the Institute, was in Tsal, comprising an area of 600 and "We recognize that conditions the Chair, and introduced

the 800 sq. feet, respectively, were sold

Cultural Relations was held in the CROWN LAND SALES Factic route.

الادید

included the stopping and search-aince Your Majesty's accession speater. Dr. William Johnstone, to the applicant, S. L. Yen, at the ing of British shipping by a for- have demanded the constant ap-Frofessor of Political Belence at upset prices of 38. and $3. eign power, being described as plication of the highest qualities George Washington University, and "routine,"

The other lot, known as Tsin author of the well-known book on wan Demarcation District No. 45, Far Eastern affairs, "Shanghal Lot No.. 1213, situated at Lo Wal; Problem" who delivered an address comprising an area of 16 acre was on "Some Aspects of the Far East sold to Cheng Wing and Lo Wing War."

A vote of thanks to the speaker ing $83.

Ching at $84. The upset price be

manager of the National City Bank

of courage and leadership. Cargo Not Examined

CHEERED BY CHINESE MOOSEJAW, May 26 (Reater)—| Mr. Butler: What I said was that in boarding the ship no

Chinese in national costume were attempt was made to examine the among the thousands who cheered

manifest or cargo. · The fact that Their Majesties as they drove was proposed by Mr. 8. T. Bitting. the ship was boarded received the through the: main street. here British Government's denunciation. which was Illuminated with fairy of New York, and a Vice-President was sentenced to three months Choi Kwan, allas Choi Ting Ta, .Lt-Com. R. T. E. Fletcher lights:

(Labour) asked if further action was contemplated by the British. Government in the nature of re- to the Admiralty, replied that pro-spoke. taliatory action or merely providing vision for adequate naval protec. British ships with protection.

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NORTH KIANGSU FIGHTING CONTINUES: BIG BATTLE

IN KWANGTUNG SECTOR

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KAOAN, KIANGSI, May 26 (Central)—The Jap- anese at Tanki near Wanchlafow, north-west of Nan- chang, were defeated by the Chinese in an encounter on Monday.

After recapturing the place, the Chinese heavily.. damaged the highway, bridges and telegraph wires. Japanese reinforcements arrived later from Wanchia- fow.

...Both sides suffered heavy casualties in a bitter clash at Kaoyushih, eight miles north-east of Kaoan, on the same day.

"CLIPPER COCKTAIL”

CHUNGKING, May 28 (Central) Mr. Morris put his knowledge to Two-thousand Japanese rein- work "Clipper Cocktail," which is thri whart yesterday morning, says a and has produced the forcements landed at Nantao ing in popularity among the pas-Shanghat report. They are said to sangers.

be intended for the Shanghai- And here are the makings: Hangchow Railway where Chinese "One pony White Label (Puerto- guerillas are activé. · Rlean) Rum, then one pony dry (French) vermouth and one half-Pelhsinkin, west of Shanghat, on Brisk fighting took place at

teaspoon combination over

Pour this Wednesday, when a party of Jap- ginas and stir (stir plenty). Then guerillas there.

Ice in mixing anese troops, attacked the Chinese

serve with cherry in Clipper Cocktail glass, the rim of which has been well moistened with lemon rind.”.

grenadine:

Mr. Morris explained that in the near future a complete bar arrangement, with drinking Ingredients and will be carried on the Clip

equipment,

7pers; the weight has been the past problem. However, Fin American Airways constantly keep up and try to be ahead of the publie demands and

will be installed. desires; thus: "Clipper baru,"

COUNTY CRICKET

RESULTS Middlesex Win By Nine Wickets

(Reuter)~

LONDON, May | 26 Latest County cricket results are as

follows

Middlesex" beat Hampshire by (Compton 143) and 8 for 1; Hamp- nine wickets, Middlesex 402 shire 182 and 224..

HEAVY FIGHTING ** SHIUHING, KWANGTUNG, May 28 (Central) Fighting ragce abated in the Sunwul-Kongmoon

West Indies beat Oxford by an sector in Kwangtung.

The continuous arrival of JEP dies, 480 for 7 dec. (Bayley 104, Innings and five rans. West 10- ancae reinforcements bas so far cameron 106, Willams 128 not failed to repulse the Chinese counter-offensive,

·Heavy casualties are understood

out); Oxford 232 and 243.

Essex best Sussex by an innings

to have been inflicted on the Jap- and 13 runs. Sussex 149 and 244. anese during the engagements at Essex 400 (Nichols 146). Tongha near Kongmoon on Wed- 'nesday:

Yorkabire beat Cambridge by nine wickets. Cambridge 84 (Boweg for 31) and 360 (Erodiurst 106, Robinson 5 for 80) Yorkshire 350 for 2. dec. (Yardley 140, Leonard Hutton 102) and 104 for 1

BRUEN BEATEN IN GOLF TITLE

of the Institute. Mr. Addison E hard labour by Mr. Forrest at the Southard, Consul-General for the Central Court yesterday, for lar United States in Hongkong, also ceny of jewellery and other articles valued at $1,019 from 54, Kennedy OFFICERS INTRODUCED Road, on April, 10, last year, the Mr. Butler: I can make no furment's close attention, but ft would troduced to the gathering by Mr.ied woman.

East was receiving the Govern- The following officers were in property of Leung Wat-tar, 38. mar - ther statement to-day. But I asrore Commander Fletcher that not be in public interest to dis-Paul Deltz, American Secretary of the Government take

close future dispositions of the the Institute:-Messrs. 8. B. Church. Charged with 1 treatment on a serious view of this incident.

Fleet.

Charles M. Gee, H. 8. Mok, Dr. Shu Muttsal, Chan Sat, 38, married Aramis Investigation

Hsing-tao, Dr. T. C. Tal and Dr. woman, was remanded for a week Protest Lodged

SHANGHAI, May 28 (Reater) Arthur W. Woo (members of the by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the SHANGHAL, May 24 (Reuter)~ | Admi. Decoux. Commander-in- Advisory Board), the following Central. Magistracy yesterday, Mr. The Ranpura incident formed the chief of the French Asiatic Fleet, oicers of the executive council: Alfred Hon, appeared for the de- --subject of a protest lodged to-day arrived in Shanghai this morning Sir Shouson Chow (President), Mefence, whilst Mr. Fraser, of the with Vice-Admi. Oikawa, Com-aboard the flagship Lamotte Pie 8. T. Bitting (Vice-President), Mr. 8CA, prosecuted Ball was allow mander-in-Chief of Japan's China quets

F. K. Chu (General Secretary), Mr. ed in the sum $100,-)/ Sea Fleet. It Was contat-

Admi. Decqux immediately David Lu (Chinese Secretary), Mr. ed in a Note sent to him by the local British naval authorities,

plunged into the work of

Paul Deltz (American Secretary). It is understood that Marshal Investigating the incident in ~ Mr. Percy Chen (Chairman of the Voroshilov, Soviet Minister for War which the M. M. Iiner Aramis Fublicity Committee), Mr. Robert has been invited to attend man- was boarded by Japanese near

Strong (Chairman of the Social oeuvres in Britain with other dis- Hongkong on Thursday,

Service Committee) and Mesara tinguished foreign military officers, Meanwhile, the British Ambas-Walter Hanming Chen and Albert says Reuter. sador to China, Bir Archibald Clark Yuen (members of counci Kerr, and Adml. Bir Percy Noble, At the conclusion of the lunch, The Children's Charity Fair of British Fleet in Far East

are due to leave Kulangsu waters souvenir packets of candy from ganized by the Hongkong Branch Sir Gifford. Fox asked if the for Shanghai this afternoon "Toug's China Delight," a newly of the National Association for the Admiralty was satisfied that the aboard H. M. 8. Bmingham," opened sweet shop, were distri- care of War Orphans and which Zealand terminals of Pan Amɛ- Avena (Burna), Rural, Truce Mr. A. B. Laboriko, Consul for British naval force in the Far East

proved such an unqualified success

Airways The regular (Wing), Tit Bit (Harry Wragg). Portugal, has been appointed to a in Kowloon on Wednesday, will be service on this route. It is hoped, Galatea IT (Jones), Aurora (Perry similar post at Johannesburg and se repeated on June 3 in the spacious wh inaugurated within six man), Hein (Lowrey) Virginia leaving this Colony on June

Previous protesta had been made by Sir Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador, to the Foreign Once in Tokyo, and by Admi. Sir Percy Noble to the Commander of the Japanese Fleet in South China.

Captain Reports

buted:

TENNIS LEAGUE

At the KC.C., the United Ser

was sutncient to protect against SHANGRAL, May 28 (Reuter)- any form of aggression on British The Aramis arrived in Shanghai trading ships on their lawful ocea this evening. Soon afterwards the sions and whether it was proposed Captain made a report to the to strengthen that force. French authorities on the board-vices Recreation Club beat Kow- Mr. Geoffry Shakespeare, Parlia. ing of his ship by Japanese on loon Cricket Cluba by seven mentary and Financial Secretary Thursday,

sets to two.

house and grounds of Bir Robert:

Ho Tung, at 254, The Peak In addition to all the amusements offered in Kowloon, added, attrac tions will be a cinema show and boating.

PAA HOTEL

GALATEA II WINS Leaving for San Francisco, this Mr. Morris upon his arrival there

THE OAKS morning on the Honolulu Clipper will immediately depart for New result of the Oaks run to-day was LONDON, May 28 (Reuter) The

Zealand with the experiment fight as follows: of an American Airways, which 1. Galates II (Jones) 2 White HÖYLAKE, May 18 Centers commences from the west coast Fox (Elliott): 3. Superbe (Beasley), the sixth round of the Amateur city in June

There were 21 starters. Won by a Golf championship, A. Kyle, the In the south, he will supervise head; three lengths, and Walker Cup player, beat the the construction of a fifty-room The starters were as follows: favourite, Bruen one up. Bruen hotel for Pan American Airways Soft Impeachment (Beary), was one up at the ninth hole, on Canton Island in the south White Fox (Elliott), Castillan Duncan beat Chapman 5 and 3 and Pacino which will commence in Princess (Clin Richards), Superbe Holt beat Thom. 3 and 2. July. Also, he will arrange for (Beasley), Sugar Kandy (Mar- service at the Australian and New shall), Curtain Call (Nevett)

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