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TENSION INCREASES WHILE AWAITS BRITAIN'S REPLY TO

NEW PEACE PLAN

German Fuehrer Addresses Reichstag Deputies At Private Session

NO LIGHTNESS OF HEART SEEN AMONG POPULACE

BERLIN, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-Herr Hitler addressed the Reichstag Deputies at present in Berlin at a private 'meeting in the new Chancellery.

His address, it is stated, bore testimony to the seriousness of the situation and at the end of his speech the Deputies gave the German Fuehrer a loud ovation.

Seldom has the return of a diplomat been awaited with such expectancy as the arrival of Sir Nevile Hen- derson's return to Berlin.

The postponement of the British. Cabinet, from morning to afternoon has increased the tension and even the man in the street, who had not heard much of the diplomatic moves, appears to be aware that much depends on what the message will bring.

Everyone is hoping for a last minute settlement of the crisis and there is not that lightness of heart among the population comparable with the atmo- sphere of August 1914.

Clear Demand For Return Of Danzig And Corridor

HERR HITLER'S REPLY TO THE FRENCH PREMIER: METhods defendeD

BERLIN, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-A clear demand that Danzig and the Corridor should return to the Reich, was made by Herr Hitler, when he replied to M. Dala- dier, the French Premier.

The Fuehrer insisted that treaty revision must come and defended his methods of achieving that alm. Others had objected to these methods, but these me- thods made it possible for him to solve his problems without bloodshed.

Earlier this year, "he had mace a proposal which shock- ed the German people. No one but he could have made

man cease.

eastern frontier

THE DIFFERENCE

must

1 was impossible to tel! Poland

it and it could not be re-this in peace, but the question

peated.

PUBLIC EXCITED

If Britain had not encouraged Poland, peace in Europe would have been assured for the next 25 years. By this action public opin- ion had been excited,

Herr Hitler asked M Daladler how he would have acea ii. after a honourably fought war, a French Province had been cut off and a town like Marseilles forbidden to call itself French,

A nation's honor could not almost two-million" give up people. Danzig and the Cor- ridor must come back, Made- donian conditions on the Ger-

must be solved one way or another. He would regret it if fate should decree a conflict between Ger- many and France.

be

Bat there will ve Anis dif ference Germany would fighting for reparation of a Injustice, while France would

be fighting for its preserva- tion.

LOYALTY OF INDIAN RULERS

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HITLER'S

TREASURY

MEASURES

TO AID £

LONDON COLD PRICE HITS NEW HIGH LONDON, Aug 28 (Reuter)

A Treasury Order issued to- day, prohibiting Stock Ex- SIMLA, “Aug. 28 (Reuter)-The change dealings in certain Viceroy of India has received from overseas securities, was re- the leading Rulers a declaration of ceived with general satisfac- allegiance to the King Emperor tion.

and offers to place the resources The Stock Exchange is of the of their States at his disposal,

Such offers were received from opinion that it is a good measure the "Nizam of Hyderabad, the for the defence of Sterling, while Maharajahs of Travancore. Ka-the London offices of Wall Street purthapala and Bikaner, and the arms, are pleased that the precise berminology of the order clears up Nawab of Rampur.

uncertainties which persisted from the Treasury's "discouragement” dealings in international securities, | announced some time ago,

The Viceroy expressed his warm thanks on behalf of the King Em-

peror.

REPORT CONTRADICTED

It is recalled that a similar BIKANIR.. Aug. 28 (Reuter)— The Maharajah of Bikanir has measure was taken during the last Issued an authoritative contradic-war, when the Government bought some securities, while tion of a newspaper report that outright the Princes' recent negotiations in others were held on loan, using Bimla relating to the Federation all for credit, facilitating necessary were an attempt to take advan-purchases abroad, ..! tage of the present crisis in Europe.

The statement says that the loyalty of the Indian States has no price and the offer of the Princes last September was obviously not confined to that particular crisis, but stood good for all emergencies and It could be safely that the Princes of India would rally like one man round the King Emperor should war break out,

predicted

The price of gold in London reached a new high to-day when It was fixed 65. higher at 1818, an ounce The advance was the na

continued tural sequel to the strength of the American dollar which this morning was quoted at around $4190 in terms of Sterling instead of $4.385 at Saturday's closing.

The higher gold-bar price at- tracted profit-taking, thus ac counting for a larger turnover at fixing, amounting to £740,000.

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GERMANS LEAVE CANTON

TOKYO, Ang. "28 (Rentex)-- residents in the German British and French concessions on Shameen Island, Canton, are being evacuated, according to a Canton message. They have been taken to the Ger- man Consulate in Canton and will shortly leave by boat.

FRENCH PRIME MINISTER'S PROPOSAL FOR SETTLEMENT OF THE DISPUTE

America Expecting Developments

ROOSEVELT MAY TAKE INITIATIVE

ONCE MORE WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (T/- Ocean)The U. S. press have been advised by authorita- tive

tn quarters Lo stand readiness on Sunday after- noon (local time).

It is assumed, therefore, that

8. Government circles

are"!

The severest consequences would u

be borne by Poland, still expecting some development have to for no matter what the outcome in the International situation.

REJECTED

DETERIORATION OF SITUATION

PARIS, AUG. 28 (REUTER) -REPORTS ABE WIDELY CURRENT

A HERE THAT MESSENGER FROM HERE HITLER WAS FLYING TO PARIS LAST NIGHT WITH A

·MESSAGE TO M. DALADIER, THE FRENCH PREMIER·

A later message from Paris states that Herr Hitler Inform- Ambassador ed the French

War Measures Outlined In Britain

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CONFUCIUS' BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

GLOWING TRIBUTE TO CHINA'S SAGE CHUNGKING, Aug. 28 (Central) -Confucius birthday was tele- brated by the National Govern- ment and the Central Kuomintang yesterday at a combined memorial the National meeting held at Government Headquarters.

More than 300 high government

LONDON, Ang. 28 (Reuter)-- A White Paper Issued with the Defence Regulations for the safety of the State, forbids communication with persons believed to be sisting the enemy and forbids cameras in specified areas and provides for with Interference billeting. wireless, telegraphs and tele- phones is also forbidden. Provision was made for the con- trol and protection of homing and officials. attended, among them being Dr. H H Kung, Gen. Bo Secret comi racing pigeons. munication can only be used with Ying-chin, Dr. Wang Chung-hui, the permission of the Secretary of Ges. Chiang Tsö-pin, Admiral tại Gen. Chúng chíh chung. Gen. State, including the use of codes Chen Shaq-kwan, Gen. Ho Yao- and Ho Chien, Mr. Chen Id-tu, Mr. at arriving Travellers

in Berlin, M. Coulondre, that M. 'he could not accept Daladier's proposal for a set- tlement of the Polish dispute.

Bloodshed Regretted of a war would be, the Polish Although there is no indication State would be lost either way. He as yet as to what is going to

The official statement says that did not see the possiblity of being happen, the opinion prevalling here Herr Hitler, on Aug. 25, informed and ciphers. able to bring influence to bear on is that President Roosevelt may M.: Coulondre that he could no

Teh-chen. 72nd ineal descendant longer tolerate the situation in leaving the United Kingdom may Pan Kung-chan, and Mr. Kung Poland.

once more take the initiative.

of the Great Bage. Foland and would regret that be searched. German and French blood should shed as a result of the steps be might be forced to take to settle the situation.

KING AND HIS BROTHERS PRAY

ITALY WILL WAIT UNTIL

FOR PEACE JAPANESE

LONDON, A¤g. 28 (Benter)-H. M. the King, with, the Duke of Kent prayed for peace with his people at Westminster Abbey yes-

ATTACKED terday.**

WAVE OF OPTIMISM VANISHES, IN ROME

ROME, AUG. 28 (REUTER) OF -YESTERDAY'S WAVE OPTIMISM" IN ITALY HAS. ALMOST. VANISHED AND IT IS GREATLY DOUBTED WHETHER BRITAIN WELL FIND HERR HITLER'S FBO POSALS ACCEPTABLE,

The churches throughout the country were full following the

appeal made by the Archbishop of Canterbury for special prayers,

The presence of the King and

his brothers at the Abbey was not generally known to the crowded congregation, many of whom, both

forms,

CABINET

RESIGNS

FAILURE OF ROME - BERLIN NEGOTIATIONS

MAY BE NEW PREMIER

men and women, wore khald ul- RETIRED GENERAL

SPECIAL PRAYERS Cation Thompson Elliott offered Boma circies express the opinion special prayers, including one "for that if war begins, Italy will not all those to whom the tremendous enter Immediately, but will wait responsibility of the unt she is attacked.

OUT

TOKYO, Aug. 28 (Beuter)--- The Japanese Cabinet has Gov-resigned.

M. Daladier then sent a mes-

No British subject, unless authorized, shall voluntarily enter enemy territory, vessels or aircraft, subject to a penalty of five years' penal 'servitude. Powers are provided for the cut-

Dr. Kuns, who is also, a descen- dant of Confucina, presided and gave the principal speech, paying a glowing tribute to the Great Sage:

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No Fresh Anti-British Agitation

CAMPAIGN MAY DIE A NATURAL

DEATH

TOKYO, ABS. 28 (Renter)-Whe European events appear to be fencing conditions here in is learned that, while the Chinese press is told that they can continue the anti-Britisiz campaign, Jap anese here have been told by their authorities not to start fresh anti-

saxe to Herr Hitler recalling" France's attachment to pence,ting of supplies of electricity, gas in Shanghal are closed to business British agitation, from which it is

and water, dealing with outbreaks to-day in commemoration of Con

her faithfulness to engage-" ments, her desire for cordial Franco-German relations, and Poland's desire for a settle. ment by conciliation.

of fire, and giving anzillary fire-fucius Birthday. men the same powers of entry as are brigades, (-)

Enies are set out for the control

M. Daladier said that he could of hospitals and ambulances.* The Admiralty will take not understand; "how war could

control of ships, seaplanes break out without at least onc

and lighthouses and provide new direct attempt at a peaceful

the necessary measures, for settlement between Germany and

safety of British ships. Poland."

The birthday of the Sage yesterday, but, as it was Sanday,] the bankers decided to take an- other day off to-day to celebrate the occsalon

generally believed that the cam- paign may be allowed to die natural, if gradual, death.

JAPANESE SAILORS BOARD JUNK

The Chinese National Flag was }hólsted - over : many buildings in

Shanghai yesterday in com Eleven saliors from a Japanese memoration of Confucius' birth trawler, boarded junk No. 1110A, The Ministry of Agriculture day, which has been ordained by as the junk was about four miles diness to do everything he could may order that agricultural land the National Government as Na-off Lim Tin Island on to help.

M. Daladler declared his rea-

Offer Rejected

shall not be used for other pur poses without permission.

"paign of intimidation up to

the last moment.

ANNAM'S OFFER

tional Teachers' Day.

PARISIANS ASKED TO LEAVE THE

CAPITALL

the master of the junk Tal-yau, reported yesterday, and thre

four cannons, th ammunition his jun) ing. I is under

| nona, rifles, etc. were PARIS, AUG 28 (T/Ocean) red as protection again Parisians are Surgently advised once more" by a detree issued by the Minister of Public Works on Bunday to leave the capital il their presnce there is not absolutely necessary;

Herr Hidez, who received M. His Majesty's forces may re- Coulondre on Aug 26, said he quisition property and··· demand could not accept M. Daladler's pro space in ships:

Provision is made for the con- posal. This orat reply was con- firmed on Sunday by a written trol of industry with control of been commit- ernment has

The main reason was that Baron communication, which was handed prices. ted,

King, and Prime Hiranuma, the Prime Minister, to M Daladier by the German Minister and our Foreign Secretary feels responsible for the long out charge d'AITZLICH - GERMAN ENVOY

TRANS ATLANTIC BENo Reaction ROME, Aug. 28 (Reuter-Bignor

FLIGHT RECORD Mussolint received the German and all who are working with drawn abortive negotiations with Berlin and Rome on the subject

A later report from Paris states

MONTREAL Aug. 23" (Reuter)-- Ambassador yesterday when he them for peace of the world."

of a military alliance the failure of which was thought part that there was no omcial reaction

CANNE, Aug 28 (Renter) The The Minister declares that, the ring boat, Cabot" flew, from responsible for the conclusion or to Herr Hitler's rejection of M Daladier's proposal for direct the Soviet-German Pact."

negotiation between Germany and Emperor of Annam, who is return the moment, is still possible for Southampton NEW PREMIER

Poland, Poliacal circles here con-ing home by air to-day, has put the authorities to assure a speedy Quebes, In 27 hours 50- The new Prime Minister: in // ex-

AIR TRAFFIC BARRED pected to be the retired Gender that while the situation has himself at the diapodtion of the evacuation of the city. > -

slightly deteriorated, all 18 at French Government in the event

For war

PAR "But remembering the pre-Nobuyud Abe,

whole went conditions of things, Ger- Mr. M Shigemitsu (Ambassador ret lost. many is, as one of her Nazt to the U. 6. 8R, who was hing, and leaders said, a temperary dis- formerly Minister

of Foreign

brought a further message from Herr Hitler...

Count Clabo, the Italian Foreign Minister, was also present during the interview.

· PEACE APPEAL OTTAWA, Aug. 26 (Reuter)- Signor Mussolini has replied to Mr Mackenzie King, Prime Minister of Canada, by cable, declaring that He will not leave untried every cffort to safeguard peace in the world lasting peace that will be

me just peace...

In his sermon, Canon Editott said: "We are praying for the peoples of the world and for the people of Germany, delud- ed as we bellave, into faise be Refs about themselves and 'About'ús.

on the true per-later Vice- manent character of that na- | Affairs) will possibly become For-

eign Minister.

Interest is now, centred on Britain's reply to Germany day, and the "response"; it may bring forth It is felt that Ger- many is engaging

FRENCH ENVOY "MOSCOW, Auƒ, 28 (Ret is reported that the bassador da Moscow is. Paris to-dEY,

Aug. 23 (T/Ozean) The France, east of the line

onchervili.

thus breaking the record minutes.

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