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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1939.

U.S. MOVE MAY PRODUCE COLLAPSE OF

JAPANESE AGGRESSION: WILL INSERT

BACKBONE INTO BRITISH STAND IN EAST

Chungking On "Timely And Admirable Stroke"

CHUNGKING, JULY 28 (CEN- TRAL)--CHINA'S WARTIME CAPITAL ENTHUSIASTICAL- LY hailed the United States' abrogation of the 1911 Treaty with Japan as the "heaviest blow to Japan in the past two years," and is anxiously and expectantly waiting for Washington to follow up this Initial Indication of its deep concern over the Far East situation with further action.

President Roosevelt's move was taken as the natural con-i sequence of Japan's utter disregard of the interests of -friendly nations in China, | which had at last exhausted;

for- their patience" and bearance and driven them to -drastic action, it is pointed

out.

The effect of the abrogation of the American-Japanese treaty on the economic life of Japan will be incalculable, many quarters here believed, as America used to be Japan's largest customer and 70 per cent. of Japan's export trade was with the United States.

Slump In Securities There is every indication that Japan will cease to receive from America cotton, iron, steel, oil, timber and other raw materials essential for the execution of her war with China, it is believed. Al- ready the heavy slump in Japan's securities showed how great a shock the American decision had 'caused.

Reported Japanese Landing In Mirs Bay

"THE JAPANESE LANDED AT MIRS BAY AT 6.15 F.M.," was the brief, dramatie message received

Dr. Wang Chung-huis

Evaluation

CHUNGKING, July 28" (Central)-Washington's move to abrogate the 1911 Treaty of Commerce and Navigation with Japan was hailed by Dr. Wang Chung- hui, Minister of Foreign Affairs, in an interview with foreign press members to-day as Indicating America's willingness to maintain her position and prestige in the Pacific.

Dr. Wang hoped that America, following this course, would take all concrete and positive action within her power to check International lawlessness and restore world peace and mutual confidence.

He pointed out that the United States can exercise deel- sive influence over the peace of the Far East and other parts of the world without having to resort to war,

America's action in abrogating the 1911 Treaty, Dr. Wang sald, has confirmed the unshakable confidence of China in the American people and their sense of justice.

Britain May Denounce

Own Commercial Pact

"Get Into Step With U.S. Policy, Press Demands

LONDON, July 28 (Reuter)-The **Manchester Guardian" states that President Roosevelt's decision is a warning of further and more serious action. The continuance of the present conditionis must mean a rising demand by tne American people for the

cessation of those supplies without which the Invasion of China could not be pro- secuted.

The "Birmingham Post" stresses the useful indirect effect of the American action on the Anglo-Japanese nego- tiations. "Britain and Ameri-

Paris Thinks Action Will Affect Tokyo Negotiations

PARIS, JULY-28 (REUTER) -THE ABROGATION by the United States of Its Commer- cial Treaty with Japan is welcomed by the press.

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"Ivan is suspicious of that mutual-aid plan." (Fitzpatrick in the "St, Louis Post-Dis- patch").

Roosevelt's primary SHOT FIRED

AT INDIAN

a moment when she is nego

tiating with Japan, to help her resist the Japanese de-.

mands. The Americans desire CONSTABLE

that Britain shall stand firm. that is, that any concessions she may make to Japan may have only a local range. They do not wish her to in any way cease their indirect financial support of China

M Pletri, in Le Tour" inter- prets it as a step towards the re- vision of the American Neutrality Act...

"L'Epoque" writes, "The Amert" cans were beginning to be afraid that they would be alone in the Pacific. They therefore tried to remedy the situation."

SMART ARREST BY DETECTIVE IN WẠNG HAI

LULL OF BREAKING A SEVERAL DAYS wherein little serious crime was re- ported, an armed robbery "which" "wa; committed yester

day afternoon in Monmouth Path,

near Kennedy Road, and in which an Indian con- stable, was, shot at, followed by an arrest which reflected great credit" on the alertness of the Chinese detective con- cerned.

LEAD TO REAL MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING

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General Wu Te-chen's Address On Chinese - U.S. Influence And Ideals

MR, JULEAN ARNOLD EMPHASIZES NEED FOR DEFINITE PROGRAMME

General Wu Te-chen, former Governor of Kwang- tung Province, was the guest of honour at the third luncheon meeting of the Chinese-American Institute of Cultural Relations, Hongkong Branch, held in the Roof Garden of the Hongkong Hotel yesterday, when he delivered an interesting and enthusiastically-re- ceived address on "Cultural Relations and Mutual Understanding" to a cosmopolitan gathering.

"Mr. Julean" Arnold, Commercial Attache to the American Embassy, arid described by the Chairman as an old China hand who probably know more about China and things Chinese than many of the Chinese here," also spoke.

» Sir Shouson Chow, local Kwan, Mr. Kwok Chan, Mr. Roy President of the Institute, was Larchar, Miss Arline Lee, Mr. Lea in the Chair and other pro- Fong, Mr. Lee Kwok Ying, Mr. Y. minent guests were COL E. S. Lee, Mr. Liu In Tso, Mr. K. 8.

Lo, Mr. David Lu; White, D.S.O., Lt.-Cdr. K. W.

Mr. H. Mok, Mr: M. H. Pai, Dr. Kirby, R.N., Lt. Col. H. L. Murrow, D.S.O., Mr. W. D. FT. C. Pan, Mr. K. W. Pao, Mr. R. Morrison and Mr. Benjamin T. H. Shaw, Mr. Edward Shim, Dr. R. Pearson. Mr. Albert Shao,” Mr.

Lang.

Shu Hsing-tso, Mr. Peter P. H. Bin,

Others present were:Mr. $ 0. M WM. Blu, Mr. Homer Boon Au, Mr. J. Bigaram, Mr. Charles Mr. R. M. Strong, Dr. C Tab L. Becker, Mr. G, W. Behrman, Mr. Mrs. Tai. Miss T. Y. TODE, Mr. ST. Hitting, Mr. John Brownley, Ernest Tong, Mr. C.-S. Tseung, Mr. Mr. A. J. Campbell. Mr. C. Y. Chan, C. 6, Waung, Mr. Wen Yuan-ning: Mr. T. Y. Chang, Mr. Percy Chen, Mr. T. B. Wilson, Mr. C. F. Wang, Mr. E. M. Chen: Dr. Chau Wai Mr. C. K. Wong. Mra, C. K. Wong. Cheung, Mr. M. T. Chow, Mr. Y. Mr. Chester Wong, Miss Jeanne Ku Hon-chiu, 36-year-old mar- N. Chow, Mr. P. K. Chu, Mr. P. N. Wong, Mr. Kenneth Wong. Mr. Peter 8. Wong; Mr. B. Wong Tape, woman living at No. 25 Chung: Kennedy Road, ground floor, was Mr. Gordon Duclos, Mr. Fung Dr. C. Z. Yao, Mr. Y. L 780, Dr. THE HAGUE, July 38 (Router)-returning home from the Lock-Ping Fan, Mr. Fung Ping Wah, Mr. Tins Wan, Mr. O. K. Yuf and Mr. The Netherlands Cabinet, has re-hart Road market with her Charles McQueen Gee, Mr. D. M. W. A. Zimmern. signed.

Hykes, Mr. Jen Yu-wen, Mr. Y. C. į

CHINA MUST DUTCH CABINET

STAY FREE

Real Meaning

RESIGNS

Of Abrogation I.R.A.

NEW YORK, July 28 (T/Ocean)

ca are clearly still not in step-Expressing unreserved approval Wire:

regarding the Far East, but of the American Government's step they are a good deal nearer la denouncing the Amer.can- getting into step."

Japanese "commercial agreement, Violations Of Pact the two leading New York papers, According to the diplomatic the "New York Times", and the Tribune" both predlet correspondent of the "Times" "Herald

with Japan, America has revealed

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a study of its text shows that further meastires against Japan. Japanese soldiers have been Through abrogating her agreement violating the spirit of the

Chan Wal, 39, fractured both his Japanese-American Treaty in to the Japanese Government in an

unmistakable form that she re-wrists when he fell from a ladder many ways. He recalls that

gards the nine power treaty which yesterday on the seventh floor of the Anglo-Japanese Treaty of

guarantees the independence and China Building. 1911 is exactly similar in its territoriai inviolability of China 2. working to the treaty with still binding." the United States.

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He was carrying some planks and ascending the ladder when he America. It is declared, is deter-accidentally allpped. He was sent mined to use all peaceful means in an ambulance to Queen Mary at its disposal to protect the in-Hospital.

by the "Hongkong Dally' Press JAPAN FUMES dependence of China. Except for

late last night from a usually re-

Jiable source.

Inquiries were immediately pur BLUSTERS

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the "more drastic method of sever- ing the diplomatic relations with the abrogation of the agreement was, according to the thoritative quarters were unable・ TOKYO, July 28 (Reuter)-Ask-Herald Tribune" the only effec

sued. but police, and other au-

to confirm the information, saying ed whether the last sentence in tive way of making the Japanese that no report of the nature had been received.

The Hon. Mr. C G. Ferdue. Acting Commissioner of Police, said that the message as it stood appeared to be incredible, as Mirs Bay was within British territory, and any unusual occurrence was bound to be known to the police.

ACTIVITIES INCREASED ́ Another official approached said that it was not denied that the Japanese Navy bad increased its activities recently in South China waters, and although he was of the opinion that a landing such as might be generally understood was unlikely, it was possible that a small party from a Japanese man of-war might have gone ashore in Chinese territory close to Mirs Bay,

the Foreign Office statement is Government realize that America sued at mid-night, in case the insists upon respect for treaties in United States Government desire which she is involved. to conclude a new treaty" with

It is predicted that Japan will Japan in conformity with the new on react to the American step by situation in East Asia, the Japan announcing retallatory measures

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ese Government will be glad to do which will absolve the Department so" was a demand, a Foreign Office of State from the task of devising spokesman, at a press conference, new trade regulations to cover the replied that undoubtedly the new six months period before the situation in East Asia demands a new treaty but the remark was not agreement becomes null and vold. a demand...

The spokesman added that it Reuter reports from Cairo it is was merely an expectation. "At officially announced that all Bri- present we do not say that we are tish and Egyptian naval military going to demand: American re and air forces will co-operate in cognition of the new situation in combined manoeuvres in Alexandria Fast Ask, remarked the spokes-area from Angust 15 to 17. ARF, man organizations will participate in He further asserted that the the exercises which will test the effect on Japan of the United coastal anti-aircraft defences States treaty abrogation was not so great.”

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Extensive defence imanOGUYTEN Meanwhile, the Kokumir Bhim- will be held in North Transvaal at Jonkheer Van Verduynen has been appointed Netherlands Minia | bun" comments. “It is the height the beginning of August. Infantry ter in London and N. Van of folly if America belleres that motorized detachments, artillery as Netherlands Minister the abrogation will serve as a and the air force will participate. Bern (Transocean);

safeguard of, her rights, in China," (Transocean)..

-On Other- Pages

PAGE 2-Baseball League, V.

RC. special meeting, League, lawn bowls. Essex bowler's performance. «

PAGE 3 –Radio programmes, PAGE 5-Ciriernas, Crossword puzzle. Torrential rains and floods, Moscow talks pro- gress Coming events.

PAGE 65 War time work of Chinese TM.C.A. Newsettes.

! Menu. Founding of Toc H PAGE 7-Airport news. Action Against European for damages. PAGE 8-Leading article: Pri- son Life and Juvenile Offen- ders Hello and goodbye. PAGE 10-Church" news and announcements. The Ber-

vices

PAGE 11 — Stamp feature/

Weather report: v PAGE 12 & 13 Finance and

commerce.*

PAGES 148, 15: Shipping news

and directory,

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INTERNMENT IS AWAITING IN BELFAST

PRECAUTIONARY

· PARLIAMENT MEASURE

LONDON, July 28 (Reuter) -Cutting of the telephone

THE DOLLAR

ON T.T. LONDON: 1s, 2. 19/324,

·ON. T.T. NEW YORK: -28); From Our Own Correspondent

NEW DRILL

GUARDS MARCH THREE DEEP LONDON, July 28 (Reuter)

de The King watched a monstration of the new drill at the changing of the Colours! this morning.

The Guards marched three deep instead of four deep."

Two hundred and seventy mem- bers of the Grenadier and Irish London silver prices to-day were Guards and the bands of the

London, July 28.

up 3/16 for Spot and 1/8 for For-Grenadier and Coldstream Guards

ward as follows:------

Spot

Forward

July 27

16-1/2

18-1/8

took part in the parade when the July 29. King watched from the window of 16-11/16 the Commander-in-Chief, of the 16-1/4 Horse Guards' headquarters.

wire at kiosks at Leicester SLAUGHTER OF TIENTSIN

Square and Euston Road dis- tricts is believed to be the largest manifestation of Irish Republican Army activities.”

As a precautionary measure the public will not be allowed to visit the Houses of Par- liament during the week-end,

BRITONS IS THREATENED

MTIENTSIN - JULY 28 (REUTER)—BRITISH RE SIDENTS IN THE JAPANESE-CONTROLLED AREA OE TIENTSIN, to-day received notices by mail from the "Anti-British National Salvation League": "warning them to evacuate Tientsin at the earliest opportunity If they wish to save their lives.

Meanwhile, as the result of police action four men are

The notice says: “You must in which event your lives wh still being detained in London know that this is the time be saved. for inquiries. Many visits which will see the complete have been made to addresses collapse of the history of of known sympathisers of the

IRA movement and a list of aggression of the British Em- names is being prepared for You white people will

pire in the Far East BUT IN TOKYO ALL

IS SWEETNESS consideration of the Home have no foothold in t

this AND LIGHT Secretary, Sir Samuel Hoare, paradise of the Orient. The under the terms of the new awakening of the Yellow Race

TOKYO, July 28 (Reut Bill which will not mean any is growing steadily together

--According to a spol thing in nature so spectacular with the anti-British move-

man of the Japanese. as deportations, immediately ment. We are well organized

eign Office, th cor sations are and determined to pursue Much preliminary work includant-British resistance with

"well and smoothly ing questioning and ation, of

friendly atmosphere. fron and bloodk dossiers,

*If you are wise, you will

The talks have now been adjourned till Monday. choose the earliest oppor tunity to evacuate Tientsin,

It becomes law.

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registration or