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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 1939.

TO

JAPAN: POWER OF REPORT ON

RED NAVY REVEALED NUTRITION

Leads In Submarines;

IN COLONIES

100 Ships In Far East BETTER DIET FOR

"MOSCOW, July 25 (Reuter)-The Commissar for, "Navy, M. Kuznetzoff, declared to-day, "We know that some of our restless neighbours; for instance in the Far East, need a lesson from our armed forces before they will realize that our frontiers are Inviolable and that we will allow nobody to infringe them."

This warning to Japan, which plainly referred to the

fighting on the Outer. Mongo- New Clashes

llan-"Manchukuo" border was! given by the Commissar in an address before 20,000 repre- sentatives of public bodies here.

On Border

Growing Strength JAPANESE WISHFUL Continuing, M. Kuznetzof re- ARITHMETIC AGAIN vealed in vivid figures the growing) naval strength of the Soviet Union, notably in the Pacific.

"Our first warship appeared in the Far East five or six years ago. Now the Soviet Pacifc Fleet num- bers more than 100 surface ships and submarines, not counting small vessels like torpedo boats.

NATIVES URGED

LONDON, July 25 (Beuter) — The report on Nutrition, in the Colonles, which ' was miade by a committee especially created to

question. study the

was issued to-day.

The Colonial Secretary urges doctors Colonial administrators,

and missionaries to study the dietary welfare of natives. The dietaries of natives predominantly lack proteins while a very amount of meat is eaten.

small

and The diet lacks variety malnutrition is due in most

cases to the low standard of living, ignorance and mper- stition.

TOKYO. July 25 (Reuter) It is added that the agricultural Furious fighting was resumed to- and health authorities should day the Outer Mongolian- consult the best means to improve "Manchukuo" frontier.

the diets of natives. According to Japanese feld The Colonial Secretary said that two thousand employers would And that in despatches about Soviet and Outer Mongolian troops supplying better food to labourers are reported to have crossed the would pay eventually in better Khala River and Japanese and work.

In view of the restless temper of our Far Eastern neighbour, the "Manchukuo" forces attacked' in

Pacific Fleet must be especially fan" effort to dislodge with the sup- vigilant and it is fully prepared to port of heavy artillery fire and defend the Fatherland."

alrcraft.

First In SubmarinesTM

A Kwantang army (communique claims that 81 Soviet aeroplanes

The Soviet Union possesses more were shot down in dog fights yes sabmarines than any other coun- terday.

one Japanese machine

try. and considerably more than failing to return to Its base. Germany and Japan together.

Its naval forces in Europe are also increasing, the Baltic Fleet be- ing reinforced every year.

The Soviet shipbuilding industry, he sald, has now progressed to such an extent that it is able to build modern warships, both large and small, in new wise inferior to the ships of the great naval powers.

Now being built are destroyers, flotilla leaders and cruisers. Pre- parations are being made for the laying down of still larger ships.

"We are threatening no one," the Commissar declared. "The best. guarantee against all danger of an armed attack on the Soviet Union is the growing might of our armed forces on land. sea and air." the Commissar declared,

BRITAIN'S WHEAT

RESERVES IN

CANADA",

R.A.F. RECRUITS: LATEST FIGURES

LONDON, July 25 (EWS)~~ The Air Ministry announces that 597 recruits joined Royal Air Force during the week end- by July 22, compared with 594 in the corresponding period last

year.

This brings the total entry of pilots, observers, airmen and boys since April 1, 1939, to 14.252, as compared with 6,488 for the corresponding 'period Jast year,

INDIA TROOPS FOR EGYPT

LONDON, July 25 (Reuter)-A NEW YORK, July 25 (Reuter) number of troops will be trans- Dow Jones reports that Britain in-ferred to Egypt from India. "It is tends to keep substantial wheat emphasized that preparations in matter were made many reserves in Canada. Empty stor- the

ages in Halifax and St, John will months ago in order to increase be utilized for the purpose while the military reserve in Egypt and part may also be stored in eastern there is undue deterioration in ports of the United States.

the international altuation.

Record Fall Of £76,000 In U.K. Trade With China

LONDON, JULY 25 (REUTER) — IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, MR. T. KENNEDY (LABOUR) DREW ATTENTION TO THE RECORD FALL IN THE UNITED - KINGDOM TRADE WITH CHINA during the first six months in 1939 which was attributable to the Jap anese capture, and isolation of Canton, Kongmoon and other Chinese ports.

THE DOLLAR

Mr. Kennedy asked if any action was "being taken to counteract the effect of the occupation. Replying, Mr. Oliver Stanley,{ President of the Board of Trade, stated that he recognized that im- ports for the first six months were £78,000 less than the correspond- ing period last year. British ex- 'ports, and re-exports were, how- ever, slightly larger.

·ON T.T. LONDON: 1s, 2, 19/324, ON. T.T. NEW YORK; 28}; ̈*. From Our Own Correspondent London, July 26. London silver prices to-day were The British Government would continue to watch the situation down 3/16 for Spot and 1/8 for

Forward as followi

closely with a view to taking any appropriate step as might appear) „A

Spot necessary and practicable to pro- tect British trade with China, Forward

July 24

July 25 16-13/16 16-5/8 16-3/8-16-1/4

Conscription Boycott Dropped In Australia

MELBOURNE, July 25 (Reu- ter)-After" conferring with the Prime Minister, Mr. R. G. Menzies, the Trade Union re- presentatives have agreed to recommend the dropping of the boycott on the national register of wealth and man- power...

China Will Win; International

Position Position

Generalissimo Chiang

Will

No

Improve: Chiang

Agreement On China Is Valid Without Her Consent

ANY AGREEMENT THAT BRITAIN AND JAPAN MAY REACH with regard to China without the re- cognition and approval of the National Government can have no validity and will never be effective.

This statement, relayed by Central News, was made by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in a speech deliver- ed before the joint weekly memorial service of the National Government, and the Central Kuomintang Headquarters on Monday morning.

The Generalissimo expressed complete optimism regarding the future of China's armed resistance. The greater the difficulties in its way, he said, the mightier will grow China's power, the nearer her victory. What- ever happens, ways to carry on successful resistance will always be found.

To-day, China's military position is better than it was prior to the occupation of the Wuhan cities. Politically, the Party and Government have been further con- solidated since the desertion of Wang Ching-wei.

China need have no fear of Japan's manoeuvres to isolate her. Diplomatically, The majority of the world's nations will continue to uphold righteousness and to give sympathy to China's cause. Too much credence should not be given to Japan- ese propaganda regarding the Tokyo negotiations. It is China's belief that Britain will not sacrifice her relations with this country. Neither will she desert the United States, which also signed the Nine-Power Treaty, in "order to compromise with a faithless aggressor.

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The Generalissimo expressed the bellef that though anxious to seek for an amicable settlement of the Tientsin issue with Japan, Britain would not make any concessions that would infringe China's interests or would be in contravention of the Nine-Power Treaty. Otherwise she would be helping Japan's aggression in violation of the Nine-Power Treaty.

(Remainder of Speech on Page 9)

Present Parleys

Centre

On Tientsin Policing

The

TOKYO, July 25 (Reuter) Anglo-Japanese

round-table conference met in committee and began to discuss the maintenance of peace and order and the policing of the British Concession in Tientsin which is, described by Japanese sources as "the most difficult issue of the individual questions on Tientsin."

understands that frained from voicing his "Domei the proceedings progressed in. opinion."

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talks,

071

No American Agreement With Japan

DOUGLAS

STEAMER STRIKES A MINE

According to * wireless message received in the Colony the Douglas Steamship Com- pany, vessel Hai Tan (2,225 tons) struck a mine off the China coast shortly before 10 o'clock last night.

The position of the Douglas steamer at the time of striking the mine was. Jatitude 28′1′′ N.. longitudė 120′18′′" E, which is in the vicinity, of Formosa.

.

Fürther inquiries made last night elicited, the information thát It was an accident and that the Hal Tan was reported to be safe.

It was reported on Saturday by the Japanese that mines and other

obstacles had been laid on' n line connecing Tongha Lighthouse and Chungchi, Point: at Tongsang Harbour and at Chauan Bay on a line joining. Chauan Head and Barren Head,

These positions are between latitude 23 and 24 N. and longi- bude 117 and 117′ E

SIMON EXPLAINS

POLISH NEGOTIATIONS

DISCUSSIONS ON

F

TWO MATTERS

LONDON July 25 (Beater) The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, replying to quer- tions in the House of Commons" on the Polish negotiations said that the discussions covered two separ- ate matters.

The first was in 'connexión with export credits and His Majesty's Government had offered to guar- WASHINGTON, July 25 (Reu-antee export credits to the extent ter)-Observers here predict of £8,000,000 to facilitate pur- that the United States will chases in Britain by the Polish not deviate from its present Government of material necessary policy in the Far East and for their defence.

officials of the State Depart- Discussions were also proceeding

Instead they will concen- accordance with the agree- Japanese newspapers pay tribute trate on obtaining its repeal ment reached between the to the British statesmanship and ment made it clear to-day with the Polish Government re or amendment and it is ex-Japanese Foreign Minister "moral courage" in the Tokyo pected that. the Government) and Sir Robert Craigie, British will permit amendments de- Ambassador in Tokyo.

meet with the signed to Union criticism.

Mr. Aita reported on the pro- gress of the Anglo-Japanese con- ference at & Cabinet meeting "where a free and frank exchange of views took place regarding the

ANGLO-FRENCH disposal of the China incident

AIR TALKS

MINISTERS MEET IN LONDON LONDON, July 25 (Reuter)--M. Guy, la Chambre, the 'French Air Minister, arrived in London to-day by air to consult with the British Air Minister. Sir Kingsley Wood, and to attend the 30th anniver- sary of Bleriot's pioneer Channel flight.

The British Airways flying boat to-day crossed the Channel along the route followed by Bleriot as a tribute to the first Channel cross- Ing made by him

GERMAN CRUISER

RAISED

The former

German cruiser Derflinger was raised on Monday after having lain on the bed of Scapa Flow for 20 years. The Bri- [tish salvaging company which has been at work since 1919 has now succeeded in raising 38 out of 45 warships of the former Cemara Navy.

"It is announced that the opera- tlons will now be discontinued srid that no attempt will be made to salvage the remaining seven ships.

Transocean).

though the War Minister, Gen. Itagaki, is reported to have re-

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Pages

PAGE 2-Long-distance swimm→ ming race. League lawn bowls team. County cricket. PAGE 3-Radio programmes

The Services. '*.

PAGE 5.--- Cinemas, Cross-

word.

PAGE 6. The science baby."

Newsattes Menu. Duchess of Kent's portrait. PAGE 7-Finance Committee supplementary votes. Whart battle in Shanghai Distraint warrant contested. PAGE 8. Leading article:

Anglo-Japanese formula. PAGE 10-Rotary Club timin

speech.

PAGE 11-Col Spear awaiting election until trial No #19402 Hawker Siddeley air-

craft. PAGES 12 and 13-Finance

" and commerce: PAGES 14 and 15-Shipping

news and directory. PAGE 18-Second Test match.

Ito

that there is no intention of garding the possibility of a cash signing an agreement similar loan with the British and French

that reached between Governments jointly. Britain and Japan, even if It had not been possible- PEKING ROAD Japan hoped for one,

reach an agreement, on the con ditions on which such a loan INCIDENT

Two Men Sent To Hospital

Two men were sent to the Kow- loon Hospital suffering from in- juries sustained by chopper and hammer attacks and their condi- tions are reported to be serious, Wah. Ting-lun is now in police custody,

The assault took place in a shop at No. 7 Peking Road early yes- terday morning. Roon after the attack Bergeant Howitt arrested Wah.

The wounded men are Chau Sam, shop fokl, and Chau' Sum- chuen, accountant. -

STEWARDS CUP RESULTS

LONDON, July 25 (Reuter) The Stewards Cup was run to-day and resulted in a win for Knight's Caprice (100 to 8) Fast Step (33! to 1) was second, three lengths behind while third was Limkiater (25 to 1), & head behind, Fast Step. There were 23 starters.

(See also Pago 2):

There is every possibility of Bir might be made available, in time Thomas Inskip, Dominions Secre- for the necessary legislation to be tary, visiting Newfoundland short- passed before the House rose for ly.--(EWS).

recess.

British Bombers Make New Flight To France

LONDON, July 25 (Reuter) Another Royal Air. Force mass training fight over France is taking place to-day. Over 60 Blenheim bombers crossed the coast between 7.30 and 8.15 a.m. and over 50 battle bombers. between 8.30 and 9 a.m. Other flights are Kollowing and the destinations include Paris, Lyons, the song her end of the Bay of Biscay, and the Gulf of Lyons, The R.A.F. fight is the Heights of between 3,000 third and largest hitherto 5,000 feet will be maintained ex made under sealed orders, over cities. and distances to be covered about 40 RAP bombers flew ove Reuter reports from Paris, thai range from 800 miles to nearly the city and crowds watched ther 1,600 miles.

roar past at a height of only 1,50€ feet » SAAL

The fights will be non-stop from Well over 200 machines and ore the English bases, and speeds up a thousand pilots and members to 300 miles per hour will be crews are participating in reached by the first wave of Blen-flight.

heim bombers which will cOVET

800 miles and will be intercepted Death sentence was prono The British Ambassador to throughout the journey over upon 176 Arabs by the Egypt, Bir Miles Lampson, will France by French fighter aircraft Military Tribanal on depart by air for London to-day. The second wave of battle bombers their participation in He will not return to Egypt until is flying over northern and central activities Five other, Aral the end of September.-(Trans-France, a total distance of 800 to sentenced to life imprison

900 miles. осеал)..

(Transocean)