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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

"WELCOME HOME:" KING & QUEEN GET

CABLES

PLIGHT OF BRITONS IN TIENTSIN

Premier's Statement And

ROUSING RECEPTION Replies To Four Questions

Crowd of 50,000 People: Mighty Roar Of Cheers.

MEMORABLE TOUR ENDS

LONDON, June 23 (Reuter)—The most tumultuous welcome of all awaited Their Majesties the King and Queen at Buckingham Palace, on their return from

their tour.

Many people had waited since 8.30 a.m., when the Princesses left the Palace, while others swept in a mass past the police cordons until, it was estimated that 50,000 were investing the building.

гоаг when

LONDON SUNSHINE

The chant "We want the King," swelled to a mighty In contrast to Southampton's the King and drizzle, the sun shone in London Queen and the Princesses for Their Majesties arrival in appeared on the balcony at Waterloo in the middle of the rush 6.16 p.m.

The King saluted hour at 5,20 p.m. and the Queen waved in A few minutes before their ar acknowledgment of wave on rival. the Houses of Parliament wave of cheers throughout adjourned in order that members might watch the procession from Parliament Square.

the four minutes of their appearance.

The crowds, however, refused to

Here, and along the whole pro- ressional route, the crowds were disperse until Their Majesties had

so dense for hours before ther appeared "again on the balcony.

arrival that messengers with heavy Their Majesties, who were dining. were unable to respond to the parcels were caught unawares and were unable to proceed with their clamorous crles until, 8.30 pm. when the King in evening dress burdens and had to be rescued and the Queen in an attractive from their predicament by the and flowing evening dress appear-sympathetic police.

ed and stayed for five minutes acknowledging the cheers which reached a crescendo when the Queen blew a kiss and retired.

The "ceremony attaching the reception at Waterloo was very, brief. The King, talked with Mr. Neville Chamberlain and accompanied by Queen Mira- beth and Queen Mary passed along the line of Cabinet Mia- isters and members of the

Mr. Chamberlain, who arrived to see the King at 9.20 p.m. was hardly recognized by the crowd, whose eyes were intent on the balcony, hoping for another ap-Diplomatic Corps, having a pearance of Their Majesties.

ADDRESS OF LOYAL WELCOME

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TRIBUTES PAID IN COMMONS

LONDON, June 23 (Renter)" -"I think 11 is aggeration to say that the de- monstration of loyalty and affeetion by the crowds which flocked together to welcome Their Majesties at every point. on their journey exceed the utmost expectations" declar- ed Mr. Neville Chamberlain. in the House of Commons yes- terday, in moving a humble. address to the King, nesur- ing him of the loyal welcome of the House of Commons on his return from his American tourr

Personal Affection

"Thanks to the efforts

press, the radio and the

of the news

special word for Mr. Joseph Kennedy, the American Am- bassador.

Circular Journey Their Majesties made a circular Journey to Buckingham Palace in an open landau, with the Sover eign's Escort, and smilingly ac- knowledged the tremendous cheer- ing" from the packed ranks of sightseers, who waved Union Jacks, the Stars and Stripes and banners Inscribed with the words "Welcome Home."

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LONDON, JUNE 23 (REUTER)—ASKED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS WHETHER HE HAD ANY STATEMENT TO MAKE IN REGARD TO THE FLIGHT OF BRITONS IN TIENTSIN, the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, said that arrangements were be- ing examined for remedying the deficiency in Imper- 'Ishable foodstuffs in the Concessions where only 10

per cent. of the normal daily supplies were now arriv- - Ing. Ample stocks of non-perishable commodities, such as flour and rice, were in hand.. Members of the House, added Mr. Chamberlain, would doubtless

have seen reports of further in- PROMINENT HERE

dignities to which British nation- ala have been subjected. The Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, had requested the Japanese "Am- bassador, Mr. Shigemitsu, to see him in connexion with these in- cidents, to-day. (Cheera).

SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES

Mr. Adams asked if the Prime

FROM SWATOW

Only Handful of Foreigners

The Norwegian steamer, Pro- Minister would inform Tokyo that minent, arrived in Hongkong from these indignities, to which our Swatow at 7 a.m. yesterday with nationals were being subjected, about 150 Chinese refugees and

# handful of foreign might have serious consequences only for Japanese nationals in various evacuees. British territories throughout the world. 1

Mr. Chamberlain: Lord Hal- ifax will doubtless make it very 'clear to Mr. Shigemitsu whay; we think of these intolerable insults

Mr. Arthur Henderson" sought information regarding Swatow, following the ultimatum.

The foreigners who landed here

were

Mr. J. C. Hutchison, Commercial Secretary to the British Embasen.

Mrs. K. G. Hobart and three children;

Miss C. Downward, and Miss J. E. Brander.

In addition, a German-Jewish

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· "MANCHUKUO” PROTEST The Prime Minister replied that refugee. Mr. Rudolf Kuttner, his he had no official information to-vite and two

(Reuter)A TOKYO, June 23 children were on Kwantung day but newspaper reports made it board.

Army Communique The Kuttners were appear that the Japanese had permitted to land because of an and Soviet air forces have been not alleges that the Outer Mongol expulsion order made against them persisting in their provocation recently on account of the fact against Manchoukuo" and Jap that their passports were not "anese forces.

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somewhat withdrawn from view they held.

RETALIATORY MEASURES Mr. R. A. Pilkington asked whe-order.

It is stated that over a dozen ther the Prime Minister would British subjects remaining in Soviet planes have repeatedly

number consider putting into effect im- Swałow

approximately crossed the border since last Mon- mediately retaliatory measures. 200, it is learned. The 5.3. Ying

day and bombed various points in chow is staying at Swatow to "Manchuokuoan territory. handle evacuation if British sub- Jects decide to leave

Mr. Chamberlain: No. I do not think if has got to that stage yet.

The Prime Minister replying to Mr. F. C. Watkins, said he was un- able to give, without notice of the question, the number of Britons at present in Tientsin.

A Kwantung Army spokesman aald that in Hsinking Soviet. and Outer Mongol air forces resumed their activities on June 17, King George of Greece, who as The Government of "Manchuo- previously reported, will pay a vis'i | kuo" protested last Monday Capt. F. F. A. Heligers asked ifto Italy next week in order to at- against the provocations, accord- the Prime Minister was aware that tend the wedding of the Duke of ing to a Hsinking dispatch. the temper of the British people Spoleto and Princess Irene of was rising and they were entirely Greece, will arrive in Venice on behind him when he talked of June 28 aboard the Royal yacht these intolerable indignities.

Hellas (TO), There was no answer,

Silk hats and handkerchiefs China War: took the place of waving fags es their Majesties passed the Mem- bers of Parliament, who gave them rousing cheers, while the bells of Westminster Abbey pealed a joyful Te Deum,

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Salvoes of sirens from ships and barges the River Thames added a strident note to London's welcome, which became momentarily and sud- denly hushed when the Royal landan reached the Cenotaph. The King's hand came smartly to the salute and the Queen mad Princesses bowed their heads,

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SEVERE FIGHTING IN SHANSI

INVADERS DRIVEN

AWAY

SIAN, June 23 (Central) Japanese forces north-west.,, ofi Linfen, in Shansi, were defeated) on Tuesday with heavy losses 17. a northward thrust from Hellung- kwan

| Chinese defences.

Away from the canotaph, as their Majesties passed under Ad-

Under the cover of fierce ar- miralty Arch for the final phasellery barrage the Japanese push- of their drive to Buckinghamed to Mingshan, near Pahsien, reels, we have been able to follow with renewed vigour and was

Palace, the cheering broke out and succeeded in penetrating the every detail of Their Majesties' maintained in a continuous roar

In & counter-offensive, the visit, demonstrated in Д most impressive manner,

antil the landau passed through Chinese drove out the invaders not only the gates at 5.58 pm.

who were subjected to serious significant of the Crown to the

ambuscades on their retreat, sus British Commonwealth of Na.

taining many casualties. tion, but-of-how-loyalty to, the Their Majesties luncheon with Many civilian houses in that Crown, in an abstract sense, has the Princesses on board the En-area were burned down by the been translated into a personal press of Britain was one of the Japanese and over a dozen civiliana feeling of affection.

"When Their Majesties crossed into the United States, the magnificent welcome they ..received from the President and the American people again out-distanced all pre- cedents.

Happy Event

Jolliest events of the whole voyage were killed.

ond everyone chatted happily The Japanese pushing to the about the events of the tour south-east from Talku have been When the meal was over, boloured held at bay west of Wuslang, balloons, which festooned the dia- where serious Bghting has been in ing room were released and drop-progress, while the column ad- ped out of the portholes to the vancing towards Tainhalen, south- delight of the crowds on board west of Wustang, has been re- pleasure steamers and launches pulsed. that followed the liner.

Amid the roars of the crowd na

Japanese Folled

YUNGYUN, KWANGTUNG, June

"I can speak for the people of this country when I say that we have all been profoundly moved by the warmth of this greeting, the Royal Immer manoeuvred Into 23 (Central)-Baven hundred Jap which we acclaim as a personal her dock an operation rendered anese infantry and cavalry man tribute to Their Majesties and as even more delicate than usual at Mahow on the West River, who a striking proof of the sympathy owing to the great fleet of yachts attempted to cross the river under and friendship, which animates and pleasure boats crowding in to the protection of two bombing the feeling of the people of the get a closer view--could be hear planes yesterday morning, were United States and of the United the shril cheers of 2,000 children | repulsed by the Chinese, pa

Kingdom.

Mr. Greenwood sald

representing Southampton's yout organizations. that

the visit of their Majesties

to

the United States hai opened a new chapter in the relations between the United Kingdom and the American Republe. It had proved that blood was thicker than water and it had proved even more... the brotherhood of peoples who lived under flags of freedom - and democracy, loud cheers). The motion was carried and a similar motion was also passed in the House of Lords,

Privileged Children

These children were privileged

to have a double view, as after they had seen the liner's arrival,

Two hundred Japanese cavalry : men attempting to cross the river at Mukmin at the same time were also driven back-

Fighting Near Wenhsten LOTANG, June 23 (Central)

they were transferred to the Cana-Fighting has broken out west of dian Pacific shed whose entrance Wenhsten, war-torn town on the wag transformed with flags and north bank of the Yellow River in flowers into a boudoir where a northern Honan where the Jap number of presentations were anese launching an offensive are encountering firm Chinese reals- tance,

Frushing Japanese

upted by there have been the Chinese,

made.

The voices of the children again led the cheering as their Majesties drove on along the gally befagged

sets to the elvic: centre.

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ANGLO-FRENCH PROPOSALS ARE STILL UNACCEPTABLE TO SOVIET

financial

BURGOS, June 23 (T/Ocean)- The Anglo-Rumanian The last of the Italian Volunteers parleys have practically conditided were to embark for Italy on Fri England will grant Rumania a day, two Italian ships, Piemonte | loan of £5,000,000 for the punhase and Saldana, having arrived at of war material in England. Cadiz on Thursday.

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Surrey

East Burre

ties had to close the and Columbia Road after it had been, Mased months ago,

Below sentaries from the the police

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INSISTENCE ON SOLID GUARANTEES TO BALTIC

COUNTRIES

MOSCOW, June 23 (Reuter)-There was a further meeting at the Kremlin yesterday on the Anglo-Fran- Co-Soviet pact proposals which lasted half an hour. Both M. Molotov and M. Potemkin were present, with Mr. William Strang and the British and French Am- bassadors.

It is understood that M. Molotov told the British and French representatives that the new revised pro- posals are still unacceptable.

In official circles it is believed that the new Anglo- French formula does not go far enough to meet the Soviet's insistence on solid guarantees for the Baltic countries. This does not mean a breakdown in the negotiations.

The upshot of the talks has been communicated to Lon- don and Paris and an interval

FARIS IRRITATION PARIS, June 23 (T/Ocean)----The continued intransigent attitude of is now likely until fresh in the Soviet Government towards structions arrive.

the Franco-British proposals is creating considerable irritation in A message from. London states French political circles, irritation that the report published in Mos which finds expression in the prak cow that the latest British pro The Paris" Midi" writes that the posals did not mark any progress atmosphere in which the negotia is felt in London diplomatic quar-tions in Moscow are proceeding ters to be an understatement, as has been poisoned by notes, coun they went very far towards satis ter notes and formulas. fying the principle underlying

the Soviet demands, even if they are not absolutely specific in the wording, writes Reuter's diploma, tic correspondent.

There

the Soviet

that

surrents

that there may be some other underlying

mere quest

but it is too early

GUARANTEES TO STAM PARIS, June 25 (T/Ocean)-The- extension, ON the Anglo-French: system' of guaranteex to Biam considered by Figa strength of a report

pore, to be.

The despatch

that the geographical

the

Stam layed a

form

plana

held in

asaco

for the

positions in

real opinion of the

tion.

No Continuation

It was never expected that the -negotiations would progress rapid-

ly, but they seem, destined to be anti- more protracted tha

cipated.

official confirmation reach

don that M. Molotov had

the British proposal

b. It máy, her neces

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fore further British be taken's

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