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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

JAPAN'S BLUFF COULD BE CALLED IF THE POWERS ACT COLLECTIVELY: FOREIGN RIGHTS TRAMPLED UPON

Seizure Of All Settlements In China Real Purpose Behind

Behind Move In Tientsin

"CHUNGKING, June 15 (Reuter)---“ Japan's real purpose is to find out how far she can go in carrying out her avowed policy of seizing, all foreign settlements and concessions," declared Mr. Wang Chung-hui, China's Foreign Minister, when he was interviewed regarding the blockade of Tientsin.

He added that Japan's blum could be called if the Powers collectively would cease the purchase of Japanese goods and "stop all supplies to the Island Empire instead of allowing their rights and interests to be trampled upon.

The Chungking "Daily News," in an editorial, urges the British and French authorities to adopt a firm attitude that will serve as a warning to Japan..

SERIOUS CONCERN IN LONDON

LONDON, June 15 (Reuter)-Reuter's lobby cor- respondent understands with reference to Mr. Butler's statement in the House of Commons, that the impli- cations of the Japanese attitude towards British 'in- terests in Tientsin are receiving the attention of more than one Government department.

It is believed that the possibility of similar at- tacks are being envisaged and that steps which might have to be taken in such an event are now engaging the attention, among other departments, of the Board of Trade.)

It is understood that Japanese preferences in British Colonial and Imperial markets are among the other matters within the circle of review now taking place.

AGITATORS INCITE CROWDS

ATTEMPT TO RUSH BRITISH CONCESSION

of the

CABLES

BRITISH COUNTER MOVE IS UNDER CONSIDERATION

LONDON, June 15 (T/Ocean) --Referring to the situation in Tientsin, the Under-Secretary. of State, Mr.“ R.-A.· Butler, announced in the House of Commons on Wednesday that British counter

measures against the Japanese "block- ade" were at present under

consideration.

They would to some extent depend on the nature of the

Japanese measures. Mr. Butler added that the British Govern- mont was in closest contact with the Governments of France and the United States...

KULANGSU BLOCKADE

SERIOUS FOOD SHORTAGE

50,000 People Face Grave Situation

ROYAL TOUR:

4

Eve Of Departure

For Home

KING'S HOPE OF"

RETURN VISIT WITH PRINCESSES

Royal Prerogative Of Mercy Extended

To Prisoners

CHARLOTTE TOWN, June 15 (Reuter)-The hope that Their Majesties the King and Queen may be able to pay a return visit to Canada with the Princesses was expressed by the King in reply -to-an-address of welcome"read" by Mr. Thane A. Campbell, the Pre- mler of Prince Edward Island.

The King said: "We have much enjoyed our visit to your lovely province and share your hope that at some future time" we may be able, accompanied by our daugh- ters, to visit you again."

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IN TIENTSIN

Canadian Warship Used TIENTSIN, June 15 (Reuter)—–

Their Majesties, who arrived at The second morning

4,25

G.MT..

the crossed blockade witnessed an exciting "AMOY, June 15 (Reuter)- Northumberland and Strait from incident on the Concession bound-Kulangsu's overcrowded po: Cape Tormentine in the destroyer ary, at the end of Race Course pulation of 50,000 faces a Skeena, which escorted the Em-

Icrowd of 2,000 Chinese

and at-

DEPUTATIONS TO FOREIGN OFFICE Road, where agitators collected

LONDON, June 15 (Reuter)-A tempted to incite them to rush the deputation of the China Sub Concession barricades. Committee of the Foreign Affairs A detachment of the Durhame, Committee of the House of Com-with machine-guns, and a strong mons yesterday interviewed Mr. R. force of Police, rushed to the A. Butler, Under-Secretary for scene and lined up on the bound- Foreign Affairs, when it is under-ary, whereupon the crowd melted stood that the whole question of away. British interests in China were fully reviewed.

A PEACEFUL INVASION?

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SHANGHAL, June 15 (Router) --Some 50.000 Japanese, are planning a peaceful invasion of the British Concession at Tientsin on Saturday.

to According

Japanese telegram, they are members of the Japanese colony there who have decided to visit the graves of Japanese soldiers who were killed in the Boxer rising.

Two thousand

Japanese re servists will also parade in the Concession on Saturday to visit the graves

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The deputation is reported to bave stressed the necessity for meeting the Japanese challenge in Tientsin firmly, both on account of the prin- ciples involved and the dan- gerous precedent that might. be created.

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It is understood that Mr. Butler received the deputation syul- pathetically and promised to re- port to Lord Halifax the views expressed.

The food situation is causing are ample supplies, of flour and great anxiety, for although there

rice, there is a shortage of vege- table and dairy products.

U.S. MEDIATION

DENIED

PROTECTION OF INTERESTS

Earlier yesterday a deputation of Labour members also, waited on Mr. Butler on the subject of Tien--The tsin.

TRAFFIC REDUCED

According to Japanese press messages from Tientsin, Japanese It K understood

the that restrictions resulted in a reduz- Cabinet yesterday morning review- tion of the traffic between the cd the Tientsin crisis and all Japanese Concession in the Chi- aspects of British interests nese quarter and the Anglo-French China. Concessions, to one-fifth of normal

volume. Out of some 100,000 Chi-

nese who normally proceed to the Anglo-French Concession dally for work, fewer than 2,000 were able to enter the Concession by noon.

LOCAL COMMENT

in

WASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuter) State Department flatly denied the report that the United. States bad offered to mediate on the Tientsin question.

Mr. Cordell Hull, U.S. Secretary of State. replying to an enquiry, said that he had no knowledge of any approach to the United States on the question of mediation. The United States, he said, is deter- The Japanese blockade of the mined to make every possible con- British Concession in Tientaln forms the climax, of

tribution to pacifying, the' situa- the anti-tion. British movement instigated by

precarious situation in con- press of Australia on her arrival

nexion with the food shor-in Canadian waters at the begin- tage as a result of the block-ning of the tour.. ade by three Japanese war- It was the first occaskm on ships stopping supplies from which the King had set foot on the mainland.

ships. an-

one of the Royal Canadian” Navy's

The Japanese press nounced the prohibition of

All along the route to the pro- firewood, charcoal and vege-

vince building, Their Majesties tables for Kulangau. Accord were given an enthusiastic wel- man, the intention is to bring the skin by a heavy down-pour ing to the Japanese spokes come by hundreds of spectators, many of whom were drenched to the Kulangsu Municipal au- earlier in the day as they were thorities to their senses; in taking up their positions. other words, to agree to the

Japanese demands.

The foregoing blockade is occurring despite the Japan- ese assurances that they would, co-operate with the council in suppressing sub- versive activities.

NORTH FUKIEN

TOWN RAIDED

FOOCHOW, June 15 (Central)- Pucheng, in northern Fuklen, near the Cheklang border, was raided by five Japanese planes for the arst time, during the war. Over a dozen bombs were dumped in the outskirts.

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Historie Chamber

The Prime Minister, Mr. Camp- bell, read an address of welcome An the bistorie Confederation Chamber, where in 1864 the first steps were taken towards the Federation of Canadian Colonies. The King used the same table at which the delegates sat

Prerogative of Mercy

A message from Ottawa states that on the eve of Their Majesties departure from Canada, the Royal prerogaure of mercy was extended to every prisoner in the Dominion serving a sentence of three months or more for offences against the Criminal Code.

Every sentence will be reduced one month.

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SLOVAKIA SEIZURE IMMINENT: GERMAN TROOPS ON BORDER

Expectation In Prague: All Locomotives Ready And Roads Kept Clear

LONDON, June 15 (Reuter)-The presence of Herr Himmler, Chief of the German Secret Police, has tended to heighten the feeling of expectation in Prague, according to "The Times" Prague correspon- dent.

The recent events in Kladno and Nachbod, where German and Czech lives were lost, have made people feel that some change must take place soon and a section of the Czech opinion considers that a change of the Protectorate would be accompanied by German moves in Slovakia.

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Germany already has garrisons on Slovak soil and has been massing troops for many weeks on North- East Moravia, near the Slovák frontier and the seizure of Slovakia could be carried out without any exten- sive troop movements from the Reich.

SIGNS OF IMPENDING MOVE:"

The correspondent records as signs that Germany is in- tending to make some move within the next few days...

Firstly, all locomotives at Pardubice and Prague have been ordered to keep full steam up for the next two days, and

Secondly, the roads from Brno to Olmutz and Igiay are "to be kept clear of traffic for the same number of days..'.

VIGOROUS GERMAN

* DENIAL BERLIN," June 15. (T/Ocean)- Under flaring head-lines, the Ber

in newspapers publish on Wed- nesday evening an official dental of the rumours circulated by the foreign press about German troop Polish and Slovak frontiers. movements in the vicinity of the

The German press prints these reports with the object of reveal- ing their tendentious character. It is alleged. in London, for in- 15 stance, that German troops are enter Slovakia - in preparing to order to convert it into a protec- torate.

Plane Shot Down SZEWUI, KWANGTUNG, June 15 "Apologies" for the delays were the Japanese in China, the "sing the Tientsin and Kulangsu situning the Chinese boats and sampans Mr. Hull declined to say whether (Central)-A Japanese plane raid- broadcast by Japanese through Tao Jih Pao" states in a leading tions were Identical, declaring loud-speakers. They declared the article on the crisis in the northern that conditions in two different brought down by Chinese anti-perienced the first really bad wes-

in the river near Sunwuf `was (Reuter)—Their Majesties

delays were inevitable for suppress-port. Ing Communists who had esta- The issue deserves the most

bilshed their base of operations in the British Concession...

serious attention as its develop ment will greatly affect the foreign Concessions and interests through- out China, the journal says.

If Britain continues her compromising attitude, the paper belleves Japan's en- troachment upon foreign in- terests in Tientsin and else where in China will be further tightened.

places are never the same.

He further declared that the United States representatives were giving every possible at- tention to the position in Tien- tsin and would as far as possi- ble protect the United States nationals and interests there.

Representations Made

Chinese Comment

CHUNGKING. June 15 (Cen tral) In an interview yester- day, Dr. Wang Chung-hus Minis- ter of Foreign Affairs, declared

Be added that full and adequate that Japan's blockade of the Bri-

representations were being made tish and French Concessions' in

to the Japanese Government from Tientsin, detention of Lieut. Col.

time to time to deal with specific Speer and Lieut. Cooper, milltary

Ultimate Alm

Instances requiring the attention attache and language officer' of The "Ta Kung Pao" says that of the Japanese authorities.. the British Embassy, killing of the Tientain blockade is an anti-

Mr. Hull said that United States MR.M. Tinkler of the China British demonstration on the part shipping had been instructed some Spinning and Finishing Company of Japan with the ultimate aim of time ago not to carry arms and and anti-British agitation: were eliminating Britain's influence in munitions or Implements of war apparently calculated to test to North China,

into the war areas, including the The journal regrets that Britain Tientsin region and shipping in has not grasped Japan's intention terests been warned

what extent her established policy

of seizing all foreign, Concessions

in China could be carried out

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Dr. Wang pointed out that her aggression in Ching Japan had repeatedly infringed upon the interests of third Powers and bad

had

that

and is still seeking a compromise vessels doing so acted on their own to the Japanese demand for the risk. He stated that there had extradition of the four suspect, in been no special exchanges of views the murder of Cheng Hsi-keng, with Tokyo over the international puppet Customs Commisaloner in settlement in Kulangsu.

Tientsin.

even disregarded" the interests of Britain, the Journal opines. nations of the so-called anti- should immediately adopt a strong Commiritern bloc. -

und determined Узрал

Foreign Interests Doomed

It the Powers continued to

tolerate and allow Jkpen to reap gains with force, their interests

stand against

AGAINST

CONFERENCE AT. DOMINIONS' OFFICE

LONDON, June 15 (Reuter)~~All the Dominion High Commissioners

ex-

aircraft gun fire on the morning ther of their tour when they em- of June 3. The Japanese pilot was barked yesteday morning on the destroyer Sheena for Charlette Instantly 'küled.

Town

FRENCH STEAMER

ARRIVES

Paris, on the other hand, alleges that German military fortifications are being hastily constructed, along the Polish frontier as preliminary to "a brutal Italo-German offensive” against the Democracies.

REPORT RIDICULED

GERMAN PRESS REPRESENTATIVES EXPELLED

"Juna

15

JERUSALEM, (T/Ocean) - Two represeZILLA » tives of a German news agency,

Dr. Franz Reichardt and. Dr. Adam Volhardt, have been ordered to leave Palestine by. June 22 at the latest.

No

reason has been given for their expulsion.

VOLUNTEERS FOR MASS CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

LAHORE, June 15 (Reuter)---A proposal that Congress should, en-

After acknowledging from the train the cheers of the crowd standing in a downpour of rain, the King and Queen were obliged TIENTSIN. June 15 (Regter)-to walk several hundred yards The French steamer Talseung- along the pler to the destroyer.

The "Angriff" ridicules a report rol million volunteers for massi hang. "under Jardine's charter, ar-

The King, Ja an Admiral's that Germany and Hungary are civil disobedience and declare a rived this afternoon. She was uniform, was protected by a cloakseeking to divide up Slovakia beboycott of British goods, will be made to dock at the DKK Wharf and the Queen, a waterproof, tween them. This has been con-moved at a meeting of the Con- for an examination which was a perfunctory affair lasting about

cocted, it says, simply to help ress Working Committee on June.

24. Britain to make headway in ita Afteen minutes during which

wooing of Moscow.

Sardul Singh Caveenhar PTO officials; according to the captain,

minent Left Wing leader, whose were very courteous. She is the

resolution runs counter to Mr. first foreign vessel to arrive since

Gândhi's "new technique" for the blockade.

ANOTHER MURDER IN SHANGHAI

scaped the rain, though the rest of the Royal Party were severely dranched:

EXPRESS TRAIN DERAILED: 15 KILLED

CHUNGKING, June 15 (Central) ----Another murder case took place DRESDEN, June 15 (T/Ocean) —

250,000 TROOPS

NEW YORK, June 15 (Reuter)

Germany is reported to have om honourable negotiations with the centrated 250,000, troops along the authorities, has very little chance Polish frontier in northern Slova of effective support. kia according to information des- cribed as having reached the "New

York Times" from a private OPIUM SUPPRESSION

IN CHUNGKING®

"source."

It is stated that the troops

CHUNGKING, June 15 (Central) By order of Generalissimo Chiang

in Shanghai yesterday when L The express trata, Berlin-Dres-embrace five infantry, two tank Tien-chu, a native of Szechwan, den-Prague, was derailed at noon and his wife were stabbed by un- to-day when passing the station and one heavy artillery divisions Kal-shek, all stores in Chungking

known asialants at their residence of Mityriground, near Bodencach, in Sudetenland, Three carriages in the French Concession.

Li's wife was instantly killed were overturned. Fifteen persons

in hospital in a critical condition. | 20, injured...

At the same time the "New selling optum will close down from York Times" publishes & dispatch to day. from Prague with the headline All opium smokers are required

Nazi step to Slovak seizure,”

end of this month, after which. opfum smoking will be prosecuted

I attended a conference at noon bald while L was wourided. He is now were killed" and between 15 and "Crectis far to-day will see the (to be cured of their habit before the

at the Dominions Office and

in areas under the Japanese mill- AMENDMENT OF Presided over by

tary occupation would be doomed..

Dr. Wang warried.

Bir Thomas

NEUTRALITY ACT nons

Inskip, Becretary for the Domi It is understood that they dis- tance of Japan's demands would-Twenty-one Senators and mem-internationaltatterents in the

Dr. Wang added that it was "a mistake to think that accep- WASHINGTON, June 35" (Reuter)

halt

her

infringement of the bers of the Isolation Group have situation. interests.. of China and third signed a “round "robin" expressing Powers, as the aggressor was their determination not to permit actually awaiting the opportune the Neutrality Act to be amended. time to completely close China's door and oust Western influence the putting of munitions of a cash CANBERRA, June 15 (Renter)

and carry basis is subterfuge and Mr. J. N. Lawson, Minister for trom Asia.

with the implied threat of a all-Trade and Customs, announced at However, if the Powers adopted buster (dellberate obstruction by question time in the House of Re- collective action and ceased buy-dilatory tactica) the "round robin" presentatives that Government ing from and selling to Japan, greatly reduces President Roose- was considering legislation to pre- her manipulationis. Pand bintis velt's chances of obtaining the vent dumping of German sub- would fall, Dr. Wang concluded, desired revision.

sidised goods.

DUMPING OF The "round robtn" declares that GERMAN GOODS

REQUEST FOR GERMAN CONSUL'S WITHDRAWAL. REICH MAY TAKE CORRESPONDING MEASURES

BERLIN June 15 (Reuter) The assertion that Herr Hein- hardi, German Consul in Liverpool, whose withdrawal is requested by the British Government, had alleged relations with Joseph 'Kelly,' who was found guilty and sentenced for alleged espionage for Germany la incorrect," Reuter was officially Informed, hare yesterday.

It is understood that the German Government reserves the right to, like corresponding

Fregarding the British

· request

GERMAN H. Q. AT to the full extent of the law.

KUSTRIN

According to private informa of Czechoslovakia is reported to be tion, stated to have been received already at Bratislava bythe "New York Times,"

The 28th, 8th and 91st infantry, the German headquarters the 4th tank and the 118th heavy be established at artillery: divisions are Kustrin about:46

mises from have taken up posi the Polish frontier under General Maerischostran the 3rd von Rundstedt, who is said to be slon near Olmos the in Berlin awaiting the announce 132ad infantry divisions in eas ment of his appointment to con- Bloyakta close the mand the "new German army frontier and the 60th squ the East.

pursuit

*** General: von

Witterskeim-whh|rentme helped to carry out the occupation