1939-08-29 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

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.

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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} made a proposal which shock- ed the German people. No' one but he could have made

תגת

coase.

eastern frontier must

THE DIFFERENCE It 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 Foland, peace in Europe would have been assured for the next 25 years. By this action public opin- lon had been excited,

Herr Hitler asked M. Daladier 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 honour could not give up ‚almost "two-million people. Danzig and the Cor- rider 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 confict between Ger- many and France.

be

But there will ue sais dif- Terence Germany would fighting for reparation of an injustice, while France would be fighting for its preserva- tiori.

LOYALTY OF INDIAN

RULERS

ALL RESOURCES PLACED AT THE KING'S DISPOSAL

CABLE

EUROPE

HITLER'S

TREASURY

MEASURES

TO AID £

LONDON COLD PRICE HITS NEW HIGH

LONDON, Aug. 28 (Reuter)—

A Treasury Order issued to-

prohibiting Stock -

SIMLA, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-The change dealings in certäin 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 of their States at his disposal,

Such offers were received from the Nizam of Hyderabad, the Maharajahs of Travancore, Ka- purthapala and Bikaner and the

Nawab of Rampur.

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

The Stock Exchange is of the opinion that it is a good measure for the defence of Sterling, while the London offices of Wall Street arms are pleased that the precise terminology of the order clears up uncertainties which persisted from the Treasury's "discouragement” dealings in international securities," announced some time ago.

REPORT CONTRADICTED

It is recalled that a similar BIKANIR.. Aug. 28 (Reuter)-- The Maharajah of Bikanir has measure was taken during the last 133aed 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, ushig Simia relating to the Federation all for credit, facilitating necessary were an attempt to take advan-purchases abroad, tage of the Europe,

present crisis in

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 thai particular crisis, but stood good for all emergencies and It could be safely predicted that the Princes of India would rally like one man'round' the King Emperor should war break out.

The price of gold in 'Lordan reached a new high to-day when it was fixed 6s. higher at 1618. an cun.ce. The advance was the na~. tural sequel to the continued strength of the American dollar which this morning was quoted at around $4.100 in terus of Sterling instead of $4.395 at -Saturday's closing.

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

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TOKYO, Ang.23 (Reuter) German residents In British and French concessions on Shameen Island," Canton, are being evacuated, according ta 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, Ang. 28 (T/- Ocean)--The B. S. press have. been advised by authorita- tive quarters to stand in readiness OA Sunday after- noon (local time).

It is assumed, therefore, that

Government circles

are

The severest consequences would U. S. have to be borne by Poland, still expecting some "development for no matter what the outcome in the international situation.

REJECTED

DETERIORATION OF SITUATION

PARIS, AUG. 28 (REUTER) REPORTS ARE WIDELY CURRENT

A HERE THAT

HERK MESSENGER FROM 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

LONDON, Ang. 28 (Beuter)- A White Paper issued with the GLOWING TRIBUTE Defence Regulations for the

'TO CHINA'S SAGE safety of the State, forbids communication" with persons

CHUNGKING, Aug. 28 (Central) believed to be assisting the -Confucius' birthday was rele- enemy and forbids cameras in- brated by the National Govern- specified areas and provides for ment and the Central Kuomintang billeting, Interference with yesterday at a combined memorial, wireless, telegraphs and tele-. meeting held at the National phones is also forbidden.

Government Headquarters, Provision was made for the con- More than 300 high government trol and protection of homing and officials. attended, among them racing pigeons. Secrét com-being Dr. HH Kung. Gen. Ho munication can only be used with Ying-chin, Dr. Wang Chung-hul, the permission of the Secretary of Gen Chiang Tao-pin,

tsu, Gen. Chang Chih-chung, Gen. State, including the use of codes Chen Shaq-kwan, Gen. Ho Yao- and ciphers.

Travellers arriving at and Ho Chien, Mr. Chen El-fu, Mr. longer tolerate the situation n leaving the United Kingdom may Pan Kung-chan, and Mr. Kung Poland and would regret that be searched. German and French blood should shed as a result of the steps he might be forced to take to settle the situation.

in Berlin, M. Coulondre, that he could not. accept M. Daladier's proposal for

set- tlement of the Polish dispute,

Bloodshed Regretted The official statement says that did not see the possibility of being happen, the opinion prevailing here Herr Hitler, on Aug. 25, informed able to bring influence to bear on is that President Roosevelt may M. Coulondre that he could no Poland.

once more, take the initiative.

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

F

KING AND HIS BROTHERS PRAY

ITALY WILL WAIT UNTIL

FOR PEACE

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

ATTACKED erday.

WAVE OF OPTIMISM VANISHES, IN ROME

OF

ROME, AUG. 28 (REUTER) YESTERDAY'S' WAVE OPTIMISM IN ITALY HAS ALMOST: VANISHED AND IT IS

DOUBTED * GREATLY WHETHER BRATAIN

WILL FIND HERR HITLER'S PRO- 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

JAPANESE CABINET RESIGNS

FAILURE OF ROME - BERLIN NEGOTIATIONS

men and women, wore khak! un- RETIRED GENERAL

form.

SPECIAL PRAYERS Cation Thompson Elliott offered' Some circles 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

until she is attacked

GERMAN ENVOYE

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No Fresh

Anti- British Agitation

CAMPAIGN MAY DIE A NATURAL DEATH

Teh-chen, and lineal descendant

TOKYO, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-White, of the Great Sage.

European events appear to be Dr. Kung, who is also a descen-minencing conditions here it is dant of Confucius, presided and learned that, while the Chinese gave the principal speech, paying.

No British subject," unless " authorized, shall voluntarily enter enemy territory, vessels or aircraft, subject to a penalty

a glowing tribute to the Great Press is told that they can continua

the anti-British campaign, Jap of five years' penal servitude.

Sage Powers are provided for the cut-

Chinese banks and native banks anese here have been told by their ting of supplies of electricity, gas in Shanghal are closed to business authorities not to start fresh anti- British agitation, from which it is and water, dealing with outbreaks to-day in commemoration of Con- engage

generally believed that the cam- of fire, and giving auxiliary fire

paiza may be allowed to die men the same powers of entry as

natural, if gradual, death. fire brigades. D

"M. Daladier then sent a mes- sage to Herr Hitler recalling France's attachment to pÉRCC, her faithfulness to menis, her desire for cordial Franco-German relations and Poland's desire for a settle- ment by conciliation.

M, Daladier said that he could not understand how war could break out without at least one new direct attempt at a peaceful settlement between Germany and Poland.

M. Daladier declared his rea-

to help. diness to do everything he could

Offer Rejected.

cins Birthday.

WRB

The birthday of the Bage yesterday, but, as it was Sunday, the bankers decided to take an- other day off to-day to celebrate the occasion.

JAPANESE SAILORS BOARD JUNK

Rules are set out for the control of hospitals and ambulances,

will take The Adiniralty control of ships, seaplanes and lighthouses and provide measures for the necessary safety of British ships. The Ministry of Agriculture day, which has been ordained by as the junk was about four miles may order that, agricultural land the National Government as Naan In The Island on Sat

shall not be used for other pur- poses without permission. Herr Hitler, who received M. His Majesty's forces may re- Conlondre on Aug. 26, sald-he quisition property and demand could not accept M. Daladier's pro- space in shipe

Provision is made for the; con- posal This oral reply was con- Gov

firmed on Sunday by a written trol of industry with control "off emment has been commit- The main reason was that Baron communication which was handed prices. ted,

our ^ King, and Prime Hiranoma, the Prime Minister, to M. Daladier by the German

*TOKYO, Aug. 28 (Henter}--- The Japanese Cabinet has realgued

No Reaction

ROME, Aug. 28 (Reater) Signor Minister and our Foreign Secretary; réels responsible for the long out charge d'Affaires Mussolini received the German and all who are working with drawn abortive negotiations with Ambassador yesterday when he them for peace of the world" brought a further message from Herr Hitler..

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

PEACE APPEAL OTTAWA, Aug. 28 (Reuter)-- Signor Mussolini has repiled to Mr. Mackenzle King, Prime Minister of Canada, by cable, declaring that he will not leave untried every effort to safeguard peace in the world a lasting peace that will be a just peace.

In his sermon, Canon Elliott sald: "We are praying for the peoples of the world and for the people of Germany, delud- ed as we believe, into false be- Hefs about themselves and about us.

NEW FREMIER

Daladier proposal for direct

paign of intimidation- the last moment,

The Chinese National Flag was | holated over many buildings · In Shanghai yesterday in com-

brieven sailors from a Japanese memoration of Confucius birth-trawler boarded junk No. 1110HA,

tional Teachers' Day,

PARISIANS ASKED TO LEAVE THE CAPITAL

the master of the

Tai-yau, reported to yesterday, and threw

four cantiona ammunition Pla

nons, rifles

"PARIS, Ang 28 (T/Ocean)—– ried as protection: ag

Parisiaña" - are “urgently advised once more by a decree lasted" by the Minister of Public Works on Bunday to leave the capital i

Cha

TRANS - ATLANTIC their presce there is not FLIGHT RECORD

absolutely necessary.

Southampton

thampton to

Berlin and Rome on the subject:

A later report from Paris states of a military allfance the failure

that there was no oficial reaction

ANNAM'S OFFER

MONTREAL Ang (Renter) of which was thought partly

CANNE Aug 28 (Reuter) The The Minister declares that at The lying boat, "Cabot new from responsible for the conclusion of to Herr Hitler's rejection of M the Soviet-German Pact."

negotiation between Germany and Emperor of Annam, no is return the moment, is still possible for The new Prime Minister is ex-Poland Political circles here con- ms home by air to-day, has put the authorities to assure a speedy pected to be the retired Gen alder that while the situation has himself at the disposition of the evacuation of the city.

slightly deteriorated, all in not French Clovernment in the event

(T7% "But remembering the pre-Nobuyuki Abe, a

FRENCH ENVOY

whole of France, east of the line sent conditions of things, Ger- Mr. M Shigemitsu (Amb

to the U88

MOSCOW, Aug. 28 (Reuter-It rangin many is, as one of her Nazi Head

temporary dis formerly Minister to China, and

reported that the French Am of Foreign frurement- on the, true per later Vice-Minister

bassador in Moscow His fring, to l manent character of that na- Affairs) will possibly become For

Paristo Feign Minister

ador Yet Lost

wasnterest is now centred on ¤ Britain's reply to Germany to- day and the response it may bring forth. It is felt that Ger many is engaging

Of War

AIR TRAFFIC BARRED

PARIS

betw

thus breaking rainutes.