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"GENERAL SITUATION UNCHANGED" SAYS

OFFICIAL

BULLETIN: HITLER

NOTE

JAPANESE

STUDIED BY CABINET WHILE

PRESS ADOPTS STRONG TONE

Britain Reports Reich Terms To Col. Beck

LONDON, AUG. 30 (BWS)—THE GENERAL SITUA- TION REMAINS UNCHANGED.

There is no indication of any modification of de- mands of the German Government in regard to Poland, more in and as the Prime Minister emphasised once the House of Commons, Herr Hitler is fully aware that the British Government, while not abandoning hopes of an honourable solution of the German-Polish problem, are unswerving in their determination to fulfil their undertakings to Poland if the need arises.

The Cabinet met this morning to consider Herr Hit- ler's reply to the British Government's message. A pre- liminary examination of this three-page docitment, the contents of which are being kept secret, was begun im- mediately after its reception about midnight, and the Foreign Secretary had a long consultation with the Prime Minister. Its further examination detained Lord Halifax and leading officials at the Foreign Office until after 2.30 a.m. this morning.

resisting aggression They resumed their task at ernment in about ten, and on his return was demonstrated in Parliament from his usual, morning walk and is echoed in all newspapers.

A typical comment is that of

SOVIET PACT BLOW TO AGGRESSORS

SAYS EDEN LONDON," August 30 (Reuter) "No solution of the situation can be ac- ceptable unless it streng- thens the peace-front and manifests that the attempt to extract con- cessions by force has failed," declared Mr. Anthony Eden, in "the course of a broadcast to America

"Those who were thun- der-struck by the Soviet- German Pact were not the peaceful nations, but the allies of the Nazis," he said.

BOOT'S ON THE OTHER FOOT

"AGGRESSION"

ACTIVITIES IN MIRS BAY AREA

The Japanese troops have ex- fended their activities in the Mirs Eay area though at Deep. Bay, the other extremity of the New Terri- tories frontier their numbers are noticeably stated the military authorities yeskúrday.........“

Reports of Jamese troops hav- ing landed at Bay possibly had their origin a reasonable Inference based on news of the embarkation off am on transports at Namtau anksthe sudden in- crease in numbe in the Mits Bay region.

NO WITHDRAWAL

Military qua atate though Japanese garrisong and posta at

MANY

MOOTED

One sees the goal, but where is the ball?

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COMPROMISE PROPOSALS IN WARSAW, BERLIN

many points alchy the border hac FATAL QUARREL

thinned, there are no indications

of a general withdrawal from the frontier.

IN KOWLOON

Prince Edward Road yesterday The object of the extension of morning was the scene of a fight activity in the Mira Bay area is not as the result of which a 70-year- clear. Some circle arë'tnelined to old man, named Chan Fuk was the bellef that Remove is mo-wounded and died at the Kowloon tivated by a desire to cut off one Hospital after admission source of food ply into the Co-

It is believed that the fight in the park, the Prime Minis- the Daily Herald" which says, "I A CASE OF BRITISHlony while others are of the originated from the alleged püter- ter received the Home Secre- Germany decides to turn her back |

opinion that the Japanese are ing of some frewood by a small tary and later Lord Halifax upon the path of negotiation and

planning to engate Chinese gue bay. The dead man was sileged to and Sir Alexander Cadogance we are ready both spiritually TOKYO, Aug 30 (Bester Thes in the mizizdiate hinterland have struck để boy wit called at No: 10 Downing the materially. In spirit, our peo authorities of the British Conces Street.

ple are united on this because son in Tiantain have commandeer- if we fight weed the building of the Yokohamu they know that fight for the freedom not only of specie Bank in order to provide Poland but of ourselves, and the shelter for flood refugees, states

berty not only of the small na- "Domel." ons but of all nations, our own included.

"Materially our preparations for

Meanwhile, the Dominion High Commissioners were at the Dominions Office to con- sult with the Minister.

Reuter adds that the Cabinet deliberated for an hour and 25

minutes.

and backed by such resources as to

The Japanese Consul-General bas lodged a protest.

The building was evacuated by

Labour Urge Evacuation

of firewood..

The child went home and told h's uncle and, the latter proceeded to the scene and demanded to know why, Chan had struck the boy.

The

AND ROME: TENSION

APPARENTLY LESS

German "Welcome" For Mediation Plan: Exchange

Of Populations Suggested

WARSAW, Aug. 30 (Reuter) An approval of the suggestion for the exchange of the German and Pal population as a contribution towards a solution of the crisis is made by the "Gazeta Polska," the govern- ment party's organ.

A quarrel arose, in the course

The paper adds, "The pro-issue now depends on the decision LONDON, Aug 30 (Reuter) of which Chan was severely beaten blem of minorities can be made in London." Labour deputation called on the and collapsed.

MUSSO WANTS MORE examined only in an atmos- There will be no further meeting war, if we are forced' by an attack the Japanese staff at the start of prime Minister this morning and

ROME, Aug. 30 (Reuter)--While Incident occurred about phere of mutual loyalty, but of the Cabinet to-day. This may upon Poland to go to war, are comthe blockade.

urged the evacuation of all women 10.30 am. Chan died in hospital if some groups find difficult Duce is devoting his chief efforts: and children in London and other shortly after noon.

to the search for a solution of the be due to the need for commun-plete, and they are of such a nature

Danzig problem, F is understood catlon with other Governments.

HM, Troopship Ettrick, which large cities.

Police are searching for the boy's in conforming with conditions Mr. Chamberlain said he had uncle, whose name is not known of life in the state in which that he believes that, the angle left here last week for an undis-

have they live and the same pheno-settlement of this problem alone closed destination, returned to the this in view! but it was not neces-and-who is "understood to

menon appears in the neigh- cannot pacity Europe, declares the sary at present. Colony yesterday afternoon.

bouring country, a solution to "Popolo d'Italia." the problem cannot be so dif- ficult."

It is learned that the British make any nation pause before

challenging them." Government communicated the terms of the German Note to Col. Back Foreign Minister of Poland, this morning.

POLAND A TEST CASE 'LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuters "The Times" says that Anglo-

A further reply to Herr Hitler German relations must ultimately is probable, the matter now being depend on the complete abandon- under the consideration of the ment, of methods of menace by "Cabinet.

force in Germany's dealings not only with ourselves, but with others.

PREPARATION.

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Meanwhile steps to complete Germany's methods towards Po- preparation of first aid posts and land, therefore, constitute & test other buildings for AR.P. services case of her readiness to conduct are being taken by local authori- relationships with others on the ties. To provide earth and similar only lines which would make in- material required for sandbagternational agreements possible. protection in the London region

FRENCH OPINION

:

with speed and economy of manual; · PARIS, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-The labour, 110 mechanical excavatora emphasis in the newspapers to- organized in 23 teams were at work day is on the firmness and calm- this morning at various points. iness of French opinion. The papers

PRESS COMMENT

say that the British and Frerich

The firm determination of the British public to support the Gov-

Appeasing A Customer

MALADROIT HINT FROM AUSTRALIA

SYDNEY, Aug. 30, (Reuter)- Stating that Japan is one of Aus- 'tralia's best customers, the "Tele- graph" urges that Mr. R. G. Men-

line of action remains changeless

The "Echo de Paris" says, "We don't intend to humiliate Ger- many, but let her not expect to shake the magnificent determina- tion of Poland."

MURDER OF SHANGHAI PATRIOT

zies, the Australian Premier, to EDITOR SHOT BY use his influence with Britain to secure peace in the Pacific and a TRAITOR GUNMEN SHANGHAI, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-

Just peace for China.

The paper adds that in view of Mr. Chu Hsin-kung, editor of the the new balance of power in the Ta Mel Wan Pao" (the Chinese Pacific resulting from the German edition of the American "Shang-| Soviet Fact, there in every indica-hal Evening Post and Mercury") tion that Japan would like to re-

was shot dead at 4 pm to-day-on store good relations with the Bri- the Honan Road bridge, which les tish Empire.

within the British Defence Bector

Only one shot was fired by. the murderers, who have not yet been apprehended.

Reports Of German Frontiers Of Poland

-On Other-

Pages

PAGE 2-Baseball and lawn bow's notes. Indian R. C. annual meeting. PAGE 3.-Radio programmes.

The Services.

PAGE 5. -- Cinemas. Cross- word puzzle, Coming eventa. PAGE 6. Kowloon Union Church wedding. Newsettes. Menu. Flying visit to brother.

PAGE 7-Funeral of late Mr. W. W. Hirst Fifty members

of H. K. N. V. F. called out. Murder trial. $1,000 claim. Philippine Red Cross ald H K evacuees.

PAGE 8 Leading article: Our interests in China, Hello and *Goodbye.

PAGE 10.--County cricket.

Professional · tennis

tour. Airport news. U, S. baseball, PAGE 11-Launching mishap, The perfect grouser. Pilot's skilin blazing plane., PAGE 12-Finance, and com-

merce."

PARIS MEASURES PARIS, Aug. 30(Reuter)

disappeared...

Aggression On Multiplying

Interference With Consul

Is Countered

WARSAW, Aug. 30 (Reuter) -Reports of German aggres- sion on the German and Slovak frontiers are multiply" ing and a spokesman alleged to-day that incursions from Slovakia have been made by German soldiers dressed in

MEDIATION OFFER : BERLIN, Aug 30 (Renter)-An inspired statement saya that poll- tical circles here have received "with the greatest sympathy" the offer of mediation made by the Sovereigns of Belgium and the

The paper further states that what is needed, in the view of Bignor Mussolini, is a general set- tlement with the revision of all outstanding grievances,

PRICE OF RICE FALLS IN S'HAI CHUNGKING, Aug. 30 (Centräls -After hitting an all-time hign German efforts, the statement record of $50 per picul, the price adds, "are being extended in the of rice in Shanghai has now fallen same direction. Germany has al-to $35 per picul, according to ready taken the initiative. The Shanghai dispatch..

HOW GERMAN ARMY Netherlands."

"DEFENDS SLOVAK INDEPENDENCE"

VIENNA, August 30 (Reuter)-It is an- nounced that resistance... to and other offences against German troops in Slovakia will be pun- ished by German Mill- tary Courts in accor- dance with Germani Military Law.

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CONFIDENCE TIENTSIN FLOOD

IN CITY

GOLD PRICE AGAIN ADVANCES: £ UP:

WATERS EBB

FOOD PRICES STILL SOARING IN CITY

CHUNGKING, Aug. 30 (Central LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter)-A Tientsin despatch says that Slovak uniforms or civilian VATICAN BLACKOUT-Evidence of the growing drop of about half an Inch

the

clothes, thus aggravating ROME, Aug. 30 (T/Ocean) confidence in the City was registered in the water level or

tension.

He declared that Germany Italy has now practically complet afforded this morning at the the Halho in Tientsin yesterday had now completed her mobi-ed the preparations for an out-fixing of the London gold The present level is four inch lization and troop concentra-break of war, states the Italian price which advanced 18d. to short of the highest record the

press this morning,

159s. 6d. Contrary to the re-month. tions. Telephonic communi-

A complete blackout was carried cent tendency, buyers of gold Although a further rise in the cation with Danzig was prac- tically non-existent and the aut in Rome last night, extending were much more numerous, water level is not expected, in

to Vatican City: The inhabitants

Sterling again improved against take some three or four month

for all the flood waters to reced of Vatican City were provided the dollar. Danzigers have been rationed

It is belleved as in Germany.

with gas-masks to-day.

Yesterday's better feeling on the

Food prices, in the, meantime Stock Exchange was well maintain-continue to soar with the rap ed, but higher prices were occa- sionally checked by profit-taking.

SPECULATION CURBED JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 30 (Reu- ter) The Government has decided to appropriate all proceeds from the sale of gold above 150 shillings an ounce in order to check speco- lation arising from the high price of the metaly Aug. 30 The Government has also decid- 19-1/18 sd not to sever, the South African 18-11/18 Pound from Sterling.

CONSUL FOR CONSUL The Follah Conml-General✨ at Marienwerder, who was besieged in his consulate has been handed over to the Polish Consul-General at Koenigsberg." In retaliation the German Consals at Lwow and Teschen have been confined in their consulates and are now being brought to the Embassy in Ware

CRISIS NOT YET OVER CANBERRA, Aug. 30 (Reuter) Mr. R. G. Menzies, Prime Minister

It is stated that Mr. Chu Hsin- Restaurants and places of amuse of Australla, declared that the international situation seemed to kung was a close friend of Gen-meat have been ordered to close have steadied. "He added that eralissimo Chiang Kai-shek. He at 11 pm. nightly. The military there was better opportunity for had been conspicuous in attacking authorities have taken over all success, in solving the crisis when Wang Ching-wel since the latter's broadcasting stations and a snge The latest details of the bomb details were still being discussed fight from Chungking and expul news bulletin is used through the explosion at Tarnow state that 17

official wireless.

were killed and 13 injured. "but the crisis had not yet passed. sion from the Kuomintang.

THE DOLLAR T.T. ON LONDON: Is. 2.13/16d. T.T: ON NEW YORK: 26. From Our Own Correspondent

London, Aug 30, London silver prices to-day were down 7/16 for Spot and 1/2 for Forward as follows

Spot

Forward

Aug, 20

19-1/2

19-3/16

depleting stock. Rice is sold at $40 a sack, and fou over $10 a bag,

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