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ESTABLISKO 1857

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No: 25226

世陀长佰弍仟伍藏式第

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JULY 6, 1939.

日烧月若华玖拾业佰玖千登美

DR. H. H. KUNG'S BROADCAST

THE TAMING OF THE WEST

NEW HITCH IN MOSCOW TALKS:

BRITAIN

ASKS

GUARANTEES

FOR HOLLAND, SWITZERLAND

LONDON TEA Soviet Reply Discussed

MARKET STIR

LEADING BROKERS IN DIFFICULTIES

LONDON, July 5 (Reuter)— Mincing Lane refuses to allow itself to be unduly disturbed by reports of the difficulties of two leading tea 'brokers whose cheques are alleged to have' been returned marked "refer to drawer."

It is claimed that any trouble that has arisen is of a purely temporary nature and likely to be "well looked after."

In the meantime, the London tea auctions are proceeding as usual and prices are expected to remain unaffected.

Competent circles are extremely reluctant to divulge any informa-

tion; but it is understood that the

At Length By Cabinet

LONDON, JULY 5 (REUTER)—DIPLOMATIC COR- RESPONDENTS OF THE LONDON DAILIES GENERAL- LY ASSUME THAT THERE ARE STILL - CONSI- DERABLE DIFFICULTIES TO BE OVERCOME IN THE MOSCOW NEGOTIATIONS RELATING TO THE EX- TENSION OF GUARANTEES.

It is reported that Britain has acceded to the So- viet request to guarantee the three Baltic states, but, as a corollary, has asked the Soviet Union to guaran- tee Holland and Switzerland.

"The Times," in a leader, declares that no country should be brought into the guarantee system against its will and suggests that the three great guaranteeing countries sign without delay the treaty of mutual as- sistance into which they had all declared their readi- ness to enter.

In the meantime, British

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New French Formula and French diplomacy might PARIS, July 5 (T/Ocean)-In be employed to persuade the connexion with the telephonic con- Baltic countries that their versation which the Foreign Minis-

three

present situation arose when the truest interests were served ter, M. Bonnet had this morning CHINA WAR: brokers were told by a large client by alliance with the that the latter was unwilling to non-aggression states. continue loans advanced to the brokers against forward purchases, of tea on behalf of the client.

·

The new

with the Ambassador in London, M. Corbin,,it is believed in political circles here that M. Bonnet intends British Cabinet Meets to suggest a new formula for the

negotiations. LONDON, July 5 (Reuter)-The MoscOW Soviet reply to the fresh Anglo-formula is said in the same circles French proposals was discussed at to be fairly elastic and couched in terms. Nothing precise, length by the Cabinet this morn-general ing. at a sitting that lasted for however, is known on the subject | session will be held this afternoon.

WAR ANNIVERSARY two-and-a-half hours Another Patenter's Statement

PRECAUTIONS IN

SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, Jaly 5 (Reuter) -Precautions taken at Shang- hai to guard against distur- bances in connection with the of the second anniversary outbreak of Sino-Japanese hostilities on July 7 include the erection of barricades at certain streets.

In addition police search par- tles will be on watch for conceal- ed weapons or explosives, while British and American marines and the Russian Regiment of Shanghai Volunteer Corps maintain street patrols.

the will

The armoured-car company of the Shanghal Volunteer Corps will

- also patrol the Bettlement, and the rest of the corps will be in uniform, ready to mobilize at a moment's notice.

Stringent precautions are also being taken in the Japanese-oc- cupled section of the, Settlement, already where bluejackets busy searching Chinese in streets.

are

the

Cooke Enters Final

LONDON, July 5 (Reuter) When The Cabinet also discussed the Mr. Chamberlain, Prime Minister, international situation, especially was asked in the House of Com with regard to Danzig, including mons to-day to make a further the question of representations to statement.regarding progress in the the Danzig Senate regarding mil-Soviet negotiations, he said that itary movements in the Free City, Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, While the meeting was proceed-had received the Soviet's reply yes- ing, Sir Nevile Henderson, British terday and this was now being con- Ambassador to Berlin, paid a visit sidered in consultation with the

French Government. to the Foreign Office.

Anglo-Japanese Parleys In Preparation

Britain To Discuss Local Issues Only, Says Craigie

LONDON, July 5 (Reuter)-No date has yet been fixed for the opening of the Anglo-Japanese negotia- tions at Tokyo concerning the Tientsin issue, but Str Robert Craigie, British Ambassador to Japan, is report- ed to have stated that, the conference would definite- ly deal with local issues.

The Ambassador stated that pending differences between the two countries could be settled by negotia- tion but not by force."

The diplomatic correspondent of. "The Times" writes with reference to the forthcoming talks that the Japanese Press and military are still harping on ways and means of securing British support for Japanese currency in North China and for other measures of

At Wimbledon connivance in the Japanese invasion."

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TOKYO, July 5 (T/Ocean)-At & The correspondent says that if these points are raised, the Tokyo mass meeting held in connexion DEFEATS HENKEL conference will make little pro-with the Japanese campaign for the enlightenment of the public of gress. IN FOUR SETS

"The British Government is British Far Eastern policy, the LONDON, JULY 5 (REUTER) ready to go far in assuring the leader of the Minselto Party and THE Japanese of the neutrality of the former Minister of Communica ELWOOD

OF COOKE.. UNITED STATES, to-day entered British Concession in Tientsin. It tions, Mr. Nagai, described the im- the final of the men's singles will hand over the four Chinese mediate discontinuance of British cardinal point of the forthcoming tennis championship at Wimble suspects the moment it is con- support for Chiang Kai-shek as the

vinced of their guilt. don, when he defeated Henner

"The Government will also dis-Anglo-Japanese negotiations: "In Henkel, of Germany, after four

cuss other local matters Beyond Tokyo.. sets which went to 39 games.

this it cannot go," the correspon-Mr. Nagal, who sharply criticized the entire British policy in the Cooke, who in the semi-final

dent adds.

Far East since the oplum war, con- caused a surprise In

by beating HW

cluded his speech by demanding Austin, Britain's sole hope in the

that every Japanese regard himself last eight, in straight sets, won by

as a soldier without a bayanet." scores of 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.

in the fight against England unless England would abandon her pre- sent attitude in East Asia.

Henkel, in the semi-final, de feated Kukuljevic, the Yugoslav player who caused an upset in an cariler round by eliminating a

Steel Tower For Sale

LONDON, July 5 (Reuter);

The

Huge placards were displayed at the meeting with the inscriptions,

seeded player, Roderick Menzel, of steel tower which was the land Germany. Kukuljevic had pre-mark of the Glasgow Empire Ex-Down with false polley viously beaten McKell (U.S.), the hition is now for sale. Bix treacherous England," "Abol French champion,

GUERILLA ACTIVITIES INCREASE

CROOKES

World Famous SUNGLASSES

DOST BUT A CHEAP IMITATION

Obtain the Genuine, Articl

fazarus

Price

CHINA'S FRIENDSHIP.

FRIENDSHIP WITH US.

BORN OF KINDRED IDEALS & CONVICTIONS

CHUNGKING, July 5 (Central)-China's deep ap preciation of the happy friendly relations existing be- tween her and the United States and of the inspira- tion and assistance the United States has given her. In the task of rebuilding and modernization was re- assured by Dr. H. H. Kung, President of the Executive Yuan, and Minister of Finance, in a broadcast to America from Chungking, on July 4, the anniversary of the American Declaration of Independence,

The following is the complete text of Dr. Kung's broadcast:

The birth of your nation gave

I am happy to be able to speak to the people of Amer- great impetus to the growth of ica on this memorable acca-modern democracy. The history of your people is filled with the sion, the 163rd anniversary o

greatest romance of human en- the Declaration of Independeavours-rumance of the pioneer,

dence. On behalf of the

romance of the frontier, romance people of China, I extend to of the machine age, romance of you our most hearty congra-modern business and industry, tulations and best wishes for romance of the rise of the com- your ever growing prosperity, mon man to power and, above all, romance of the making of human It is fitting that all liberal spirits are richer and more worthwhile. of the world should celebrate the

The wonderful progress you birth of the great American Re-

have made in your national. public. The Declaration of Inde-

life testifies to the high levels pendence not only proclaimed the

of human to which human life can be supreme principles

elevated if all the world can and equality; it also

have the good fortune of pur brought into being a great nation

suing peace and happiness as which through Its high idealism

you do in the United States. and rare vitality,itas contributed

The significant role you have By: much as any nation has ever (Reuter)-The LONDON," July 5

contributed to the progress of man-played in the enunciation of the death has occurred of Mr. B. Lkind and the promotion of world]

(Continued on Back ParE)

DEATH OF MR. uberty

R. L. SCOTT

St. chairman of the famous peace and order.

The AN INDIBGAAN PLACE IN Clyde firm bearing his nama NORTH KIANGEI July 5 (Cen-frm was established in 1711 and by Increasing thereby a repute.. to be the oldest

BRITISH OFFICER company in the tral-noyed

STILL DETAINED Chinese guerilla activities, Jap- shipbuildig anese force of 1.000 men started world.

LONDON, July 5 (Benter) Mr. another large-scale “mopping up”

Edward T. Griffiths, Second Officer campaign on the north bank of

on the British" steamer Yochow, the Sin River, in North Klängsi,

who has been in the hands of the on June 30....

Advancing in four columns, the

Japanese since Sunday, has not dislodge the

Efforts to yet been released. JERUSALEM, July 5 (Reuter) Japanese tried to

at Changkungtuand Chinese other points in the neighbour- A collective fine of £1,000 has secure his release will be continued hood. Many villages were burned been imposed on the northwest to-morrow, deprive the Chinese district of Jerusalem for recent down to

murders and attempted murders. guerillas of cover.

FINE OF £1,000 IMPOSED

It will be recalled that two der- mans reported to the British po- Firmly entrenched, the Chinese Four Arabs were wounded to lice that they had seen a foreigner. guerillas put up stir resistance. A day by a Jewish gang and traffic in the hands of Japanese outside handful of them reached the inn Jerusalem was suspended for a cafe protesting. You cannot vaders' rear by a detour and some time. lauriched an attack, succeeding in

repulsing them.

SIAN, July 5 (Central)-Mill- tary despatches' disclose that the bulk of the Japanese on the Yung- tsi-Fenglingtu sector in south- west Shank has withdrawn to the north, leaving some 700 men be- hind.

During their withdrawal Chinese artillery units across the Yellow River opened up on them, causing some losses.

In North Shansi, about 800 Jap anese were recently shifted to Jenaultow, and Hsuyotann. Obser- vers believe that they are at- tempting to join force with their comrades at Schalen and Shon- chih for a drive towards Liminpao,

north-west strategic town Shanchih, just inside the Great Wall.

On Other-

Pages

notes. Page 2-Lawn bowls.

Wimbledon tennis, League tennis results. Siam players to visit here. Page 3- Radia programmes. Anti-British moya fails. Thetis Inquiry hearing.. Page 5 Cinemas Crossword

puzzle.

Page 8-China Association re- ception Menu. Newsettes.

stonez Queen loses nearly

of

arrest British seaman

£40,000 Damage Caused By Birmingham Fire

Important Documents Lost

In Small Arms Works

LONDON, July 5 (T/Ocean)-A fire broke out last night at the main building of a Birmingham small arms works. The fire which, by midnight, was not yet completely put out, destroyed the main building caus- ing damage estimated, at £40,000.

A number of importat documents and technical drawings, as well as Government order sheets, were also burnt.

Some of the 400 workers, em- ployees and

oficials of the works only just managed to save them- selves. So far, four persons have been injured)..

All Birmingham fire brigades on the spot were trying to keep the Are from spreading to the neigh- bouring buildings where large quantities of highly explosive material are stored

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12. Finance and

Malaria

Antitoxin Needed

The local once of the Chinese

The cause of the fire is not yet

feld ascertained, but it is rumoured Red Cross Bociety has received that the IRA members are resurgent telegrams from

headquarters on the Hupeh. Honan ponsible

and hens fronts taking for 200,- ANOTHER FIRE

000 (605) antitoxin Injections for Another link to the chain of the treatment of malaria which fres which broke out in London in has run rampant in these pro- the last few days, was added last vinces. night when the house where Colonial goods were stored went up in Dames near the London Bridge

way station.

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ceased ound trame

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NEW ADVISER FOR SARAWAK

Rajah Denies

Status Change

LONDON, July 5 (Router) following statement was lasted. In London by the represents

Government the Earawak day:

"The Rajah of Sarawak has authorised the Governme to ime an unqual the statements that ment of a General dicates any chânge, lations therto the British Gover Protectorate of En The correspo matters of impo upt directly of the stat necessitates tion of senior whose lon administa

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RAILWAY TRAFFIC

RECEIPTS

LONDON, July Bog Ralways tramite receipt United Kingdom this

ed a substantial rise. more than

during the same

Passenger receip

but car loadings were higher.

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