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AMERICA'S OBJECT LESSON TO BRITAIN IN HER FAR EASTERN POLICY

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LONDON, July 28 (Reater) The Executive Committee of the League of Nations Union passed a resolution yesterday calling on the British Government to follow the lead of the United States by giving notice to terminate the Anglo-Japanese Commer- cial Treaty."

WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuter)-Mr. Cordell Hull, U.S. Secretary of State, told a press conference" yesterday that the basis of the new treaty with Japan would be determined in accordance with developments in the next six months.

Whetting Aggressor's Appetite

MOSCOW COMMENT

The State Department, he added, would be able to say more about the subject ON TOKYO FORMULA

in a month or two..

WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuter)-Mr. Henry Mor- genthan, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, stated that the Treasury would study the question of future pur- chases of gold and silver from Japan in the light of the abrogation of the Treaty of Commerce.

The Treasury would also give a "fresh look" to' the question of imposing higher duties, on Japanese cloth as a counter-vailing measure to the export sub- sidies alleged to be paid by the Japanese Government.

In the meanwhile, according to the Dow Jones Agency, there is considerable speculation in Congress Circles as to whether the denunciation" of the Treaty might foreshadow the invocation of the Neutrality Act in the Sino-Japanese conflict.

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Such action would automatically cut off supplies of American munitions to both China "and Japan.

The curtailment of sliver and gold purchases would be a serious blow to Japan, which in the past two years sold to the United States $415,000,000 worth of gold and over $4,000,000 worth of silver.

EXERCISE OF TREATY RIGHTS: POLITICAL REBUFF FOR JAPAN

NO CO-OPERATION? LONDON, July 28 (Reuter)) -By his sudden decision to The Daily Herald," referring to denounce the American-Jap- "the momentous developments in anese Trade Treaty, President the Far Eastern policies of both the British and American Govern- Roosevelt has shown

ments," says that on the face of world that Democracies, on things there is little appearance of occasion, can vie with the consultation and co-operation in Totalitarian countries in tac- common polley. There is rather a tics of surprise, declares the seeming contrast in polley, "Daily Telegraph "in an editorial.

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America, after all, has done more than exercise the rights conferred on her by the Treaty, whereas Japan: during the past seven years, has not hesitated to violate out of hand any

treaty obligations

which happened "to conflict with her policy.

EVASION SOUGHT

On many previous occasions, assurances have been given of, full and continuous consulta- tion with the United States in the Far East. Does that as- surance still hold?

The question is one that should be pressed in the House of Com- mons in the forthcoming Foreign

Affairs debate.

POLITICAL REBUFF The News Chronicle" says that Moreover, by refraining from a President Roosevelt's interventions formal declaration of

on in foreign policy are always re- China, she has sought to evade the solute and often dramatic, but legal disadvantage of belligerency none more so than his notice to while at the same time-for exam-ubrogate the trade agreement with ple in the Tientsin negotiations Japan. claiming, the advantage.

President Roosevelt's action will be a salutary reminder that she cannot go on Indefinitely making the best of both worlds and that she cannot ride rough-shod over the rights of others without sooner /or later provoking retaliation.

Unless we misread, the signs, the time is arriving when .America may feel herself. In the face of the new develop- ments" indisposed to maintain her past attitude of tolerance.

PALESTINE· ARMED GANGS CHECKED LONDON, July 28 (EWS)-Be- ports from Palestine, received in London, show that there are an- couraging symptoms of a decline of the rebel movement,

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Whether an embargo results or not, the notice is a political rebuff to Japan of the first importance.

It has given timely encour- agement to China, who has been somewhat mortified by the British Japan.

Whether President Roosevelt intended it or not, he has given the British Government an object lesson in Far Eastern policy.

agreement with

SHOT FIRED AT

INDIAN P.C.

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nephew, Chan Kwan-plu about 4.45 p.m. when she was held up During the first fortnight of the

by two armed men at the top present month. 34 rifles, 2 shet-of Monmouth Path.

LOCAL PRESS

SAYS BRITAIN

MUST ACT

Great prominence is given In the leading Chinese news- papers in Hongkong to-day to the United States' move to abrogate the Treaty of Com- merce and Navigation of 1911 with Japan and the editorials In general highly commend the step, saying that it will ad- minister a severe blow to Japan.

MOSCOW. July · 28 (Reuter)—— The first Soviet comment on the Anglo-Japanese Agreement 勤心 pears in the Moscow press which declares; "The British concessions to Japan will only lead to a fur- ther whetting of the appetite of the Far Eastern aggressor and ex- pedite the final elimination of British, interests from all the Japanese-occupied areas in China."

6-Hour Session TOKYO, July 28 (Reuter)-It is understood that the Round Table Conference yesterday morning made considerable progress in con- nection with the maintenance of peace and order in the British Concession in Tientsin.

The six-hour session in the afternoon was adjourned without reaching an agreement on the

WHITE WINE

Considerable quantities of white wines are consumed without much

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thought being given to their selection. a little care in choosing the right wine to suit your menu will be amply repaid by the pleasure you can give your guests.

We have a large choice of white wines in stack ranging from

the rich sweetness of Chateau bottled Sauternes to the driest of Hocks

and it is our pleasant duty to satisfy every individual palate. Let us

advise you on your next purchase.

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The Influential "Ta Kung Pao" remarks that it must have come like a bombshell to Japan when, she was elated over the success of Japanese proposal for the prohibi- the Tokyo confererce. The Amer- tion of the circulation of Central Government notes, in the British ican move, the journal opines.

Concession. has more political than economic significance since it paves the way

Canton Fears for an embargo on the shipment CANTON, Juls, 28

(Reuter) China War: of war materials to Japan.

Kwantung notes were yesterday America's action is lauded as quoted & four per cent premium

most timely, as it clarifies her at over National notes for the Erst titude at a time when Japan is time since the introduction of "the trying to obtain a "Munich" vic- latter into Canton due to the the United States is criticized for notes following the fear that any tory in the Far East. and when heavy dewand for Kwantung

the Tokyo conference. The Amer-ment in North China may include not having supported Britain in Anglo-Japanese currency

ican action, gives timely encour-the prohibition of the circulation agement to Britain so that the of National notes in Canton, latter will not make any more concessions in the talks

TRIBUTE TO ROOSEVELT The "Sing Tao Jih Pao" pays a glowing tribute to President Roose- | velt for his far-sightedness and courageous action, and declares that the American move will deal a great blow to Japan morally and materially while giving China immense encouragement.

If the present step is followed by an embargo on the shipment of war materials, a crushing blow

ed.

CIRCUMLOCUTION

agree-

DISASTROUS EXPLOSION

IN ALGIERS

S. HONAN FIGHTING UNABATED

CHINESE OFFENSIVE

IN SHANSI

LOYANG, July 28 (Central) - Grim fighting around Mingkiang, on the Felping-Hankow Railway, in South Honan, contintes un- abated. Mingklang, it is reported, has fallen to the Japanese.

In an attempt to divert the strength of the Chinese, the Jap-

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anese are launching an offensive I.R.A. TERRORISTS ACTIVE

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on the Chinese positions west of

Mingklang. They have succeeded

and Kuhstenchen. in capturing Wangkong," Macchih

Japanese planes have been active

there bombing Tsinyang. Kloshan and Turigpet during the last few

Chinese Offensive

FOUND ON ELECTRIC PYLON

LONDON, July 28 (Reuter) — Seventy-four sticks of gelignite were found attached to a pylon carrying electric wires in a field in Down Holland, near Orm- skirk, two miles from the scene of the bridge explo- sion earlier yesterday.

INTERNMENT

WAREHOUSE GUTTED BY FIRE

will be inflicted on Japan the in-At least five were killed and about

ALGIERS, July 28 (T/Ocean) terests of the United States in fifty injured in an explosion and China will be effectively safeguard-fire catastrophe at the quays of Algiers on Thursday. The condi. The paper hopes that Britain tion of fifteen injured ly so serious days. will support the American action.that they are not expected to live

out the night.

SIAN, July 28 (Central)—Chinese The catastrophe originated from forces launched an offensive on an explosion of a reservoir con- Tainghuächen, In South-West Two farm labourers found LONDON, July 28 (Reuter)-Ac-taining' Butane gas.

due to the shansi, on Tuesday night, amidst bundles of gelignite connect- cording to Reuter's diplomatic cor- intense heat broiling over the har- torrential rain.

fed to a battery and an alarm respondent, British circles state bour. The explosion was heard in

After smashing into the town, clock two hours before it was that while the moment of the the whole town.

the Chinese engaged the Japanese timed to go off. American abrogation of the Com- The are quickly spread to the in street fighting which lasted till Following the discovery, the mercial Treaty with Japan was warehouse of the Cherfils Com the following morning.

police are examining áll perhaps suddenly chosen, it would pany, filled with sugar and other be incorrect to describe the action scods, and to the steamer, Saint meantime swooped down on the pylons in the district..

Ambroise, lying in the harbour Tungtaun station nearby, and

ZA WARNING itself as surprising.

The move showed that British which had tanks with Butane gas occupied it after

Meanwhile, even more stringent dispersing the and American policy in the Far of about 75 tons on board. While Japanese guards.

precautions are being taken at East are working closely along the Fire Brigade succeeded in

Japanese reinforcements, rush-railway station luggage offices and

including elsewhere. parallel lines, although no attempt getting the fire aboard the ship tag from Yustang and Chiehsten Court, following receipt at the is believed that if any of the

Hampton has been made or would be made under control, the warehouse was to the scenes of fighting, were in-local police station of a post card Northern ireland they will be sent deported persons are natives of by either Government to commit entirely destroyed by flames.

tercepted and beaten back. by containing a warning worded: the other.

Chinese mobile units.

The action also naturally caused some circles in Britain to turn their Whilst one of the man stuck anį minds towards a consideration of runs, 10 pistols and a quantity of

at her throat the utility of this method of at- ammunition were voluntarily sur automatic pistol rendered by villagers. During the and removed a gold bangle and tempting to protect their rights same period, troops captured near-a gold ring from her hand. the and interests in the Far East, ly 200 rifles and 40 pistols, 16 shat- other shatched the handbag which Funs and large quantities of am- her nephew was carrying. munition.

TRAFFIC CASES

*Men Escape

The robbers then

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It should be recalled that Britain also has a commercial treaty with Japan dated 1911.

There is, of course, no desire to down prejudice the success of the nego- Monmouth Path but were seen by tiations proceeding in Tokyo for Indian constable B160, who gave the settlement of the Tientsin

cluded.

Tokyo Talks Hit Hitch

**A number of dock "workers were hurled some distance SWAY by the explosion, while others, like Kving torches, Jumped into the Bes

The damage is estimated at MOTO than fifteen million francs.

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A Chinese detachment in the

JAPANESE SEIZE JUNK CARGO

A carzo of G and kerosene, worth $30,000, was seized by Jap- anese when they stopped a junk

near the Sam Man Customs Sta- IN, and took it to Canton."

EXCITEMENT

QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL

EMERGENCY, UNIT

» SUMMONED Great excitement was caused in Queen's Road Central, near the | Central Märket, about 9 p.m. last

night when an Indian, alleged to p

̈“Clear Hampton Court Palace residents out. We don't want” to kill women.”

WILL NOT BE RAISED BEFORE

END OF AUGUST

Les Shing, the master, WLS TE- leased from Canton on July 25, and reported the matter to the LONDON, July 28 (Reuter) police here.

When the tribunal inquir- Les stated that his junk No. ing into the loss of the sub- 2379H was being towed by a marine Thetis in Liverpool launch. Tak Fu, when they were Bay on June 2, was resumed stopped by a Japanese warship. The Junk and launch were taken to Canton where the cargo wa removed.

LOCAL ESTATES

FOR SUSPECTS

(Conttuned from Page 13 The Belfast police to-day- are watching incoming boats, for suspected terrorists escap="" ing from England, but it is thought that, owing to the fear of internment, they will go to .. Eire and not Northern Ireland.

to Belfast where the authorities will have no option but to intern them under the Special Powers Act.

130 Ontrages LONDON, July 23 (Reuter) Moving the second reading of the Prevention of: Violence Bill to deal with the LRA..., in the House of

Lords yesterday, Earl De La Warr,

President of the Board of Edisea-

tion, said that hitherto there had

been 130 outrages.

Millions of sterling damage had been done already, two persons were killed and 25 more or lesy seriously injured. "in the country from one end to

to the other.

to-day, the Attorney-General,

It was decided, he said, that Sir Donald Somervell, K.C., M.P. said that it was not these things must stop.

Fari De La Warr described the anticipated that a fresh plan seized by the police as effort to raise the vessel could having been prepared with the be made before the end of thoroughness of any military

R. Polusot, of the "Little Shop" chase. One of the robbers fired issue, but if action similar to that Gloucester Arcade, was fined $25 a shot at the policeman, but taken by the United States should by Mr. R. Edwards, at the Central | fortunately missed him. The be found to be necessary for the Court yesterday, for overtaking, and chase was kept up for a distance, better protection of British inter- passing a moving vehicle at Wynd- but the men managed to elude esta, such action would not be ex- ham Street, near the Dairy Farm, capture. on July 18.

The Indian then returned to the and Pleading guilty, Poinset said he scene and took the woman thought the car in front of him her nephew" to Wanchal police was about to stop, as the vehicle station to make a report. was travelling very slowly."

As their statements were being Traffic Sub Inspector Clark said taken down, Detective C108 Tang

be in a highly intoxicated' condi- Local estate valued at $116,500 August and there would then General Stan. He said that Sir that the defendant had a previous Ka walked into the station with

tion, created a disturbance at the was left by the late Mr. Joseph have to be eight or ten tides, Samuel Hoare was prepared to se- conviction for dangerous driving a Chinese whom he had arrested TOKYO, July 28 (Reuter) It is Bewly-opened Colombo Cafe and Julien Chollot, formerly director with good weather, to get her cept an amendment requiring him in 1932, one for speeding in 1933 a few minutes before in O'Brien understood that the Anglo-Japan- the Emergency Unit had to be of Fonclere et Immobiliere de ashore.

to report activities under the Bill and in the same year he was con-Road. The latter was immediately ese conference this morning dis called.

Chine, Shanghai, who died in. Therefore, added counsel, it was every three months to Parliament. victed for dangerous driving. He identified by the victims of the cussed Japan's demands that According to eye-witnesses, the La-Shanghai on November 8, 1933 possible that she might be got Lord Bnell said that although had his driving licence suspended robbery as one of the men who Chinese silver in the Tentan dian went into the cafe and de Letters of administration have ashore rather after the middle of the Labour Party could not regist the Bill they could not applaud it for a period, and again in 1838 he had held them up in Monmouth British concession should be hand-manded wine. When told that no been granted to Mr. M. M. Watson September was fined for excessive speed. Path

ed over to the Japanese-sponsored wine was served at the cafe, he solicitor and lawful attorney.

Mr. Justice Bucknil, who is pre- but no Government, whatever the Miss E, M, Kelly was fined $2 for

GUN IN GIRDLE

North-China Government" and picked a quarrel with one of the The late Mr. Arthur William siding over the tribunal, said that Party, could possibly allow a for- parking her ear in Connaught Road The detective, who was one of circulation of the Chinese national

Lefevre D'Arcy Anderson, who died the inquiry would be resumed on elgu fed rebellion of this kind to go avaliable car park over the time limit on the central figures in the sense dollar should be banned from the When it was observed that he in Shanghai on November 17 last, the Brat

day after unsuppressed meal movie porte 20 July 5,

The Prevention of Violence Bl would not be reasonable, the folia Teft local estate of $16,600. Letters September 28, tional, shooting affray In Dundas

concession.

has received Royal assent after bei Street, Kowloon, about two months

elected him by force from the cafe of administration have been grant-

ing rushed through the last stages and stood at the door to prevented to Mr. M. M. Watson lawful his re-entry: - At the same time, attorney.

in Parliament. the police were notified by tele phone,

fokis.

A fine of $5 was imposed on Mrs.

The newspaper, complain that VE Duclos, of No. 8, Macdonnell ago, said that he found the man divergence of views has arisen on Road, for allowing her motor to acting suspiciously in O'Brien Road both questions.“ remain stationary near the Hong and, on searching him, discovered kong and Shanghai Bank longer an automatic in his girdle and a than necessary on July 15,

gold bangle, two gold rings and

The Emergency Unit arrived. P. PA Potelho was fined $10 for a watch.

of the belief that the other ring shortly afterwards and, picking its driving at an excessive speed of The bangle and one of the and the watch were amongst the way through the large crowd that 23 miles in Queen's Road East on rings were identified by Ku Hon- things stolen from two young girls had gathered, took the Indian to

chlu as her poperty. Police are in Bowen Road a few days ago. Central Police Btation. July 15.

Reuter reports from Hankow that the British Consul General his Three Men Remanded The aquatics section of the Po protested to the Japanese against · LONDON, ""July 28 / (Heute lice Recreation Club will comvene the alleged arrest of an Indian Three of the four men arrested a meeting in the Library, Police watchman, named BinghThe and detained in connexion * Headquarters on Monday at noon panese blame Chinese irregulars the explosions at London's rewa to discuss the holding of the 18th for the disappearance of the In- stations were charred to-day

the Explosives Act and were annual police swimming sporta.

manded for a week.

dian.