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TIENTSIN PATRIOTS TO BE GIVEN OVER

ΤΟ VENGEANCE OF PUPPET "COURTS" NOT ONLY SLAYING BUT

SLAYING BUT “MEMBERSHIP ILLEGAL BODIES".

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Decision On Unpublished Evidence

Reuter reports that the British Government has de- cided that the four Chinese prisoners in Tientsin shall be handed over to the local "courts" for trial.

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Two of the men are charged with the murder of the pup- pet Superintendent of Cus- toms in Tientsin.

The other two are accused of "membership of an illegal organization."

On the basis of additional evidence "confidentially" sub- mitted by the Tokyo Govern- ment to London and never published, legal experts as- sisting the Government have concluded that a prima facie case against the men exists on these charges.

SAFEGUARDS?

Another Chinese, Chu Cheng. wu, who has been under de- tention by the British autho- rities in Tientsin, on the instance of the puppet Gov- ernment. will also be handed over to the de facto Chinese authorities for internment an- der reasonable safeguards which will enable the British Consul-General to visit him perlodically and satisfy him- self that he is being properly "treated."

Acting under the instructions of the Government, Sir Robert Crai- gie will inform the Japanese Min- istry of Foreign Affairs of the conclusions of the legal authori- ties in London. Similar notifica- tion is being made the Chinese Government at Chungking.

The way to the surrender of the four men was paved on August 4 by Mr. Chamberlain's declaration In the House of Commons that the Japanese "evidence" would. considered..

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Previously, the Government had refused to hand them over.

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LONDON, Aug. 11 (Reuter) The issue of the four men has been dealt with entirely separately from other local issues under discussion in Tokyo, completely on its own merits. It has no connexion with the temporary suspension of the Tokyo talks and forms no part of any bargain.

It is pointed out that the handing over of the men is normal procedure."

The British Municipal Council has no judicial power and it has always been the practice to hand people without extraterritorial rights over to the local courts.

LONDON, Aug. 11 (Reuter) The instructions sent to Sir Robert Craigie went into great detall and are calculated to enable the speedy resumption of the Tokyo taiks.

'These instructions deal mainly with police

- security matters in the Concession itself, but have

a bearing on the whole issue under discussion:

"Why don't they send the Scots to the Far East?"

"CRIME"

Fight For Justice In Britain

LONDON," AUG. 11 (REUTER)—– A SOLICITORS' FIRM IN LONDON HAS RECEIVED INSTRUCTIONS FROM PROFESSOR NORMAN BENTWICH, KC, PROFESSOR OF THE UNIVERSITY OF JERUSALEM AND MISS MARGERY FRY, MA.. J.P. BOTH OUTSTANDING LEGAL AUTHORITIES, TO APPLY TO THE BRITISH COURTS IN CHINA FOR A WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS IN RESPECT OF THE CHINESE PRI- SONERS AT TIENTSIN.

INTERNAL CONFLICT IN TOKYO

RESIGNATION OF ~ MINISTERS DENIED ~TOKYO, “Aug. 1F (Reuter)--The reports current to-day that the Prime Minister, Baron Hicanuma. and General Ling** Minister of Wax, had resigned following the meeting of the Inner Cabinet on August 9

denied in well- Informedquarters.

It is pointed out that the politi- cal situation, both from the: Home and International points of view: is at present too complex to per- mit Cabinet changes.

The meeting of the Inner Cabinët" is stated to have been very tense, General Itagaki 'stating forcefully the army's viewpoint regarding the international situa- tion.

Several pointed questions are re- ported to have been put to General |Itagaki by Mr. Ishiwata, the

Minister of Finance.

The War Minister's statement attributed the "Manchukuo"-Outer

INCIDENT WHICH WILL GO DOWN

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IN HISTORY AS A GRAND

Second Anniversary Of Outbreak Of Hostilities In The Shanghai Area

U.S. OIL FIRMS REJECT MEXICAN COMPROMISE

NEW YORK, Aug. 11° (Ren- ter)-A conference of the American companies concerned decided to-day that the Mexi- Government's new pro- posals for the solution of the oll controversy are completely unacceptable.

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According to the "New York Times," the new

prepossils provided, inter alia, that the balance of power over the oil properties de vested in a Third Fower, but did not disclose

which Third Power was con- templated..

Czechs Must Hand Over Arms

·BY THE EDITOR

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WHEN THEY OBSERVE, TOMORROW, THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE OUTBREAK OF ""THE SINO-JAPANESE. HOSTILITIES IN SHANGHAI, the Chinese may well lot back with pride to an in- cident which will go dn in history as a grand epic. And when they think of this great endeavour on the part of their brave troops, they cannot fall to dig their hands deeper into their pockets and con- tribute, more generously than ever, towards the relief of their fellow-citizens who are suffering so much as a result of Japan's undeclared war.

Defying Japan's land, sea and air might and her most modern weapons of war, China's ill-equipped forces put up such a wonderful defence for three months following the opening of hostilities that they won the admiration and sympathy of the entire world. This article is intended to party was provocative and, arms and munitions owned by give a resume of the incidents therefore, responsible for the Czechs must be handed over to which led to the outbreak of war in the environs of Shang- the authorities Fallure to do so fighting on, August 13, 1937, hai, which resulted in such a will incur fines, imprisonment or in order that readers may great loss of life and property.

judge for themselves which PARTIAL MARTIAL LAW:

PRAGUE. Aug. 11 (Reuter)~~Al |

even execution.

Left (above)-2 lbs. Thermit burning on 3DF2 Darasteel sheet 3/8 in. thick. Fire burnt out without penetrating sheet. Right-2lbs Thermalt burning through in. steel plate after 8 seconds. Thermit can be seen falling through plate at point of failure.

"Because they've no trousers to be taken dowa," (Marc Aure Mongolian border clashes to the A.R.P, DEMONSTRATION

!lo, Italy).

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Japanese Politician Foments

CHINESE BANKS Anti-British "Spontaneity"

BUYING GOLD

DOMESTIC OUTPUT ALSO RISES SHANGHAI, Aug. 11 (T/OceaD) The Chinese Government banks,

here:

PEIPING, August 11 (Reuter) -Despite the semi- officially reiterated Japanese assurance that the anti- British movement is spontaneous" and is prompted by a feeling which has been bolling up since the opium war a century ago and is only just finding expression, the Japanese continue clearly to display participation In the movement.

hints at further anti-British mea-

The latest sign is the ar- Britain is accused of deliberately acting as agents of the Treasury, rival of a prominent member hampering the progress of the have bought up 143,000 ounces of gold during the past twelve months of the Tokyo Social Mass Tokyo talks until the pact with it is reported in Chinese circles Party, named Watanabe, who Russia is signed. The statement is busily conferring with the sures if tricky Britain" does not Averaging $200 per ounce the apanese as well as local give a prompt yes, or no to the purchases involved the amount of government officials on his Japanese demands, nearly $29,000,000, it is stated. declared intention of organiz- This "gold, which has been ear-ing an international anti- marked for bolstering Chinese British movement consisting currency reserves, does not repre- of China, Japan and “Man- sent the total Chinese gold output chukuo.

25 experts estimate that over To-night, 2,000 employees of the 40,000 ounces are still in private South Manchuria Railway

Communications. Company, Japan-

hands production of

and

The production of over 180,000 ese concerns which have taken over ounces in the past twelve months all forms of communication in marks a considerable increase in North China, are holding a "Down Chinese gold output because with Britain" meeting.

formerir the arcual production The raison d'etre for the move- averaged only 130,000 ounces ment appears clear from a state- These figures apply only to areas ment issued by Japanese Army under Chinese control.

headquarters in Tientsin in which

THE DOLLAR

ON IT. LONDON: 1s, 2. 19/32d, ON TT. NEW YORK: 281

From Our Own Correspondent

London, Aug. 11. London silver prices to-day were up 1/16 as follows:-

Spot Forward

Aug. 10 Aug. 11 17. 17-1/16 16-9/16 10-5/8

desire of the Scviet Union to dominate Outer Mongolia. He stated his belief that there was no indication of the incident extend- ing further.

On the invitation of the Govern- ment of the Soviet Union, the Latvian Minister of Agriculture and President of the Latylan Chamber of Agriculture have ar- rived in Moscow. They will visit the agricultural exhibition 'which is being held in the capital of the Soviet Union.-(T.O.)

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US baseball results. South China A.A.

Page 3.-Radio programmes

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13. Hello and goodbye.. Page 10, Church news and.

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To Incendiary Bombs

Of "Durasteel" Tested

A main feature of the Air Raid Precaution de- monstrations at La Salle College yesterday was a test of the power of resistance to incendiary bombs or "Durasteel."

There was a large attendance of Air Raid War- dens, both European and Chinese, and the purpose of the several demonstrations was to show the resistance of various types of roofing to such bombs.

Following reports which had been received that the Japanese". Naval Landing Party were about to seize the Hungjae Aerodrome; a Chinese (Continued on Page 8)

NEW SPANISH CABINET

MILITARY GROUP STRENGTHENED -

The fact that only two members of the former Spanish Cabinet have been retained in the new Government, namely, Gen. Berrano Suner as Minister of the Interior; and Benor Alfonso Pena Boert as | Minister of Public Works, has been received with considerable surprise in political circles in Burgos.

The composition of the new Government indicates the strength of the military group and repre- sents a decided growth of its in- fiuence in polities. Out of four- teen Ministers, there are four Generals and one Colonel, in addi- tion to Generalissimo Franco him- self.

The increase in prestige of the Falangist movement is also fndf- cated in the inclusion of twc Ministers without; portfolio, Senor Mazas and Senor Gamero, in the Government and in the appoint ment of Gen. Munoz Grande to the post of Secretary-General the Falangist Party with the rank of Cabinet Minister,—(T.O.)

OTHER MINISTERS NAMED MADRID, Aug 11 (Reuter). Other members of the new Spanisti Cabinet are Senor Alfonso, Opensk (Falange representative at Bilbao)

The test was carried out in wood "roof" covered over by a as Minister of Justice, Senor Tads the presence of Mr. B. J. three-inch layer of sand. This Alarcon as Minister of Induswa Lacon, MI. Mech. E., well form of protection proved to be Senor Ben Jumea as Minister

and Labour, Benon known local manufacturers adequate against the type of in- Agriculture

cendiary bomb used, and the Thanez Martin as Minister of En representative for the Engl audience was more than astound cation, and Benor Mondos Gran neering and Building Trades, ed, one person remarking in re- and of Mr. C. C. A. Hobbs, ference to the wood underneath FRIBA, A.M.I. Struct. E.

Minister of Public Benorg Pedro. Amero and Bark the layer of sand after the testazas, one of the founders of

Falange, ate Ministers withou portfollo

In the first test, a Klio Mas- Just dried it a bit!" nesium

(Electron) Incendiary Several other tests were carried bomb was " exploded" on a sheet out on unprotected wooden roof- of 4-inch ordinary mild steel ing. air raid wardens present be- boller plate, which would have ing given an opportunity to prac burnt through had the bomb been tise are-fighting

left to burn itself out.

In the second test, a similar bomb was "exploded" and left to burn out on a sheet of "Durasteel" of similar dimensions, the layer of "Durasteel" plate proving impene trable.

BA Folish Flight Captain, wloter dewicz, had a fatal accident in a French muitary plane, near the airport af Villacoudlay In the It is understood that the genera vicinity of Paris on Thursday. At usage of "Durasteel" in the con=" a height of 1,000 feet the plane struction of ARP works in the had engine trouble. The officer Colony is being considered by Government;

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tried to safe himself by a pára- chute jump but in consequence of the low altitude, the parachate did

In the third test, an incendiary not open in time and be was kinga bomb was left to burn on a hard-instantaneously (TO)

A Reuter report... from states that the Papal Nuncilo » Berlin has arrived in Vatican to report on the state of the man Catholic Church in Ger

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