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"Hongkong Daily Fress"-Sep 1, 1838 Temperature: Max. 91, Min. 79, Humidity

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OK Hongkong Daily Press.

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No. 25274

统建拾柒佰弍仟伍离式鎮

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1939.

NO REPLY SO FAR TO BRITISH

COMMUNICATION: KING VISITS

DEFENCE BRANCHES:

BRITAIN'S POWER

Preparedness Of Country Officially Emphasized

un-

SOVIET COUNCIL

TO CONSIDER GERMAN PACT '

MOSCOW, Aug. 31 (Reuter) The German- Soviet Pact of Non- Aggression will be sub- mitted to the Supreme Soviet Council this even- Ing for ratification.

Border Situation

Remains Quiet

LONDON, Aug. 31 (BWS)-No reply has yet been received to the British communication which was handed to the German Foreign Minister shortly after midnight. Neither has any communication been re- ceived in London from the Polish Government to whom copies of the Anglo-German correspondence have · been transmitted. The situation is therefore changed and there has been no relief of the tension.

The Prime Minister was early in conference at his residence with the Foreign Secretary and the Per- manent Under-Secretary, Sir Alexander Cadogan for 45 minutes. Sir Samuel Hoare, the Home-Secretary, and later Lord Chatfield, Minister for the Coordination of Defence, also called at No. 10 for consultations. The King who yesterday (her start has ensured Britain's use

and newest

most efficient It is gathered that no Japanese (1) First design for a monument to visited the War Office and of

(-Gant, in "Krokodil," Moscow) the Air Ministry accompanied materials for both active Aghting troops have actually withdrawn italo-German friendship. by the Duke of Gloucester, and home defence. Not only that. but that a Major Kata has been (2, 3, 4) Subsequent modifications.

industrial replaced. In charge at "Shumchun. but the immense went this morning with the

sources of the country still leave a This tends to indicate that troops Duke of Kent to the Ad-

large margin of production which are to be withdrawn. If they were miralty, where he was receiv-can be turned over to war services remaining, an officer of a higher ed by the First Lord, the First and which is ready to be so adapt-rank would probably have remain- Sea Lord and members of the ed at a moment's notice. And the ed in charge. Board of Admiralty.

spirit of people is wrought up to These inspections will have en-pitch of readiness which it has to realise the never before attained at beginning. abled the King scope of the preparations in the of conflict. fighting services which, in the view of experts," are such that if efforts to keep open the door for and the British people neither

IF WAR COMES

If war should come now, it will

The situation on the New Terri-] tories border remains quiet,

No Increase or decrease - is noticed in the Japanese dig-

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FOUR MEN OF TIENTSIN WILL

NOT BE HANDED OVER TO-DAY: SIR JOHN LAURIE TO PRODUCE EVIDENCE

“QUITE A NATURAL THING": "REICH-.

TAUNTS POLES BERLIN. Aug. 31 (Reuter) German political circles accuse Poland of seizing on the presence of German troops in Slovakia, which they describe as "quite a nataral thing." as a pretext for her new military measures.

Evacuation Of Schools In London

LONDON, Aug. 31 (Renter)-The

Summons Granted On New Application To S'hai Court

SHANGHAI, Aug. 31 (Reuter)-On an application made to Assistant Judge P. Grant Jones by Mr. J. R. Jones, of Ellis and Hays, acting on the direct instruc- tions of the four Chinese detained" in Tientsin on a charge of connivance in the assassination of a puppet official and upon an affirmation by them, a summons was granted in HM. Supreme Court for China-to-day. to be directed to Brigadier Sir John Laurie, Bt., Com- mander of the British Troops in the Tientsin Area, British Headquarters in Tientsin, in respect of the four Chinese now held in custody, on September 11: Sir John Laurie must show

Ministry of Health announces that cause why a writ of habeas

the evacuation of school · children

and other priority classes begins corpus should not be issued to-morrow and will take several in respect of the prisoners. days. The order applies to London and all towns under the Govern- ment evacuation scheme.

The order adds that no one should conclude that this de- cision means that war is re- rarded as inevitable.

CONSULATE'S REQUEST

In the meantime, the British the Consulate has written to "Chinese" Court requesting it to present an official summons. It is hardly likely that the men will be handed over to-day.

It

previously wak

MILITARY ACTIVITY

IN GREECE

Extensive military preparations.

announced are being carried out in Greece, Transocean reports that official evacuation" of London will proba-that the men were to be. handed according to the athens correspon- bly begin on Friday, according to over to the Japanese authorities dent to the Belgrade "Politics." the political corresponden; of the to-day by the British authorities, All motor vehicles have been al-

"Daily Telegraph." In the mean-

Des

time private evacuation of the city CHINA PROTESTS reads requisitioned and

been going on steadily LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuter)-Dr. troops are being sent to the Bul-

garian and Albabilan Lärdhout the week. It is late Que Talent, rela-Ambassador Carland mated that three days will be re-to the Cuart of St. James's, Has

Evacuation of the evil popula quired for evacuation during which expressed his dissatisfaction in a A general militäry exercise, part time it will be necessary to remove Note to the Foreign Omee with tion from the northwest is also re-

Apparently, the troops are bein IN COLONY

more evenly distributed and have occupied not only strategic points

EXCHANGE TO CLOSE

The Chinese envoy.claimed that-

negotiations should "fail, Britain staled by overexertion nor number in Chinese territory but also towns of a programme arranged - beforej about 3,000,000 women, children the British Government's reply ported to be in progress Up to can Isce with quiet confidence the by the discipline of routine, but and villages and other centres the present world crisis developed, and invalids, 'Final decision reconcerning the Tientsin prisoners.the present time reservists have

fresh for a struggle which they did with a view to suppressing the was held in the Colony yestrday garding evacuation will be made

It was manifestly unjust that the not been called to the colours, guerillas.

in which all sections of the gar-by the Clovernment—(TO).

All members of the Government. outcome of an armed conflict.

Chinese prisoners should be hand- not desire but which they cannot It is learned that 200 Chinese rison participated ADVANCED PREPARATIONS

ed over to Japanese agents who in Athens and Premier Meters, are The advanced stage of prepara- in honour shirk. There are signs whose homes are across the bor

No details regarding the exercise: tions for civil defence is another from many foreign countries that der returned home yesterday by factor of Importance in sustaining this attitude commands respect way of Sha-ng-chung. Money and were given by the authorities, but LONDON, Aug. 31 (Reuter) The were the prosecutors and added remaining in constant contact

understanding, which have this attitude" on part of public. and

evident on the Island from Shau-morrow to order to facilitate the negotiations by the Government Staff of the Greek Army and-var- By general consent, the prepara-not yet been forthcoming from food were supplied them by local considerable military activity was Stock Exchange will be closed to the hope that pending further with the Chief of the General kiwan to Pokfulam throughout the Goverment's evacuation scheme. would not prejudice the issue by tous diplomatic representatives" of

Foreign Powers-(T.O.). The re-opening will be announced. delivering the four prisoners.” day

tions as whole are, as the "Times" Germany. states" "adequate to resist" the

It is also recognized abroad that

first shock of any attack, however all the tricks and terrors of the

violent, and solid enough to out, war of nerves have failed to upset last the power of resistance of any the resolution or steadiness of the

Continued on Page 9) aggressor. The very lateness of

Rift In Lute Of Japan's Serenade To England

CONFLICTS ÖVER PUPPET "CURRENCY" CHINA WISHES NO MEDIATION

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LONDON, Aug. 31 (Reuter)-Official circles have no information on the report that an order has been issued that all Customs dues are henceforth to be paid in Hua Hising notes.

Chinese charitable organisations.

H.K.N.V.F. SERVICE The Navy also took a certain The type of service to which purt in the exercise, which will be those members of the Hongkong continued to-day. Naval Volunteer Force who were] called up by proclamation on Wednesday are being assigned for. the time being, is night" patrol work it is understood.

Taree of four destroyers of the Polish Fleet. which were stationed The Naval Volunteers are con- in Gdyn'a harbour; namely Grom, tinuing their normal dally bust-Elyskawica and Wicher, or Burza, ness or other activities in the day sailed from the harbour on Wed- nesday evening in the direction of time.

It is learned that there is an Denmark. They left the Baltic

about of Bea

through the sound between Zeeland

understanding between dost

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midnight pass'ng

those called up and their employ- ers that their positions will not be and Sweden.-(Transocean). prejudiced in any way by their being taken away on Volunteer duties.

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There are, of course, many who are themselves principals of firms

They recall the Japanese erally believed that if such efforts or are ta occupations which are Government's assurance to are on foot or intended by the not interrupted in any consider- Britain when the Hua Hsing British Government they have, at able way by actual service. bank was established that no least, not been officially communi- such regulation would be im-cated to the Chinese Government. posed.

In view of the present Interna- The general option is that anytional situation it is, however, not: much attempt would be a fit subject considered impossible that Britain for a protest, especially in view of will take such steps. In this con- the British refusal to recognise the nexion reference is, however, made Currency of the "Federal Reserve, to Generalissimo's Chiang Kai- Bank" in the North.

DOES NOT KNOW

shek's latest utterances which

Papal Note Handed To

Four Envoys.

clearly show that China does not VATICAN CITY, Aug. 31 (Reuter) intend to enter into negotiations-After seeing Pope Pius XII, the The Japanese Embassy still does with Japan regardless of any for Papal Secretary of State handed not know whether the Ambassador, eign mediation efforts including a Note to the Italian, German French and Polish Ambassadora Mr. Shigemitsu, will be appointed those of Britain.

the new Japanese Foreign Minis- China's firm stand is based upon and the British Minister.

ter.

the conviction that Japan's China

Rumours of 3 Bino-Japanese policy will never change no matter Mobilization was in full progress peace continue to be current what the international situation in Warsaw yesterday, the author- though no one can say what their may be, or develop, and regardless les reckoning that it will take basis is The Japanese apert that of Japanese Cabinet changes. This six days to complete. Owners of Wang Ching-wel will shortly ap opinion, which prevails generally motor vehicles have been ordered pear as head of a new "Govern is also expressed in the "Takung to deliver them to the military. meat" which will unite the prepao" which points out that in the authorities and long lines can be sent provisional administrations in fast two years the Japanese Cabinet seen waiting at the registry head Pelping, Nanking and Canton and has changed many times without quarters." The city is literally will have" its" seat at Nanking. however, a change in her policy plastered with large placards and towards China being experienced posters containing gigantic por MEDIATION OFFER? CHUNGKING, Aug. 31 (T/Ocean) Too great significance should, traits of Marshal Smigly Rydz and 80 far no comment is available therefore, not be attached to the composite photographs to reveal in omcial Chinese circles on the fall of Baron Hiranuma and the to the population the work of the British mediation efforts rise of General Abe whose attitude three branches of the military alleged in the Japan Bino confict. Om- towards Britain may be milder forces. It is strongly denied that cially the strictest allence is being but whose feeling towards China pante prevails among the civil kept on the subject and it is genare the same as his predecessor population (T.O.)

-On Other

Pages

PAGE 2-Homa suecer forecast by Telescore." Charity base-- ball postponed. US, baseball. Open Singles lash bowls semi-finals.

PAGE 3-Women's interests.

Confide in Faith Prior. PAGE 5-Cinemas, Crossword

puzzle. Coming events. PAGE 6 Weddings at Regis- try. Newsettes. Girl's choice

of career." PAGE 7--Ten thousand Jap

anese troops surrounded. Airport news, Two Polish dé legates arrested.

PAGE 8Leading article: Nazi

Campaign of Lies. Y PAGE 10.-Feeling of guarded hopefulness In Britain, Shanghai Customs colles- tions Meditat PAGE 11 Radio programmes. The Services. Key posts for two Japanese generals PAGES 12 & 13. Finance and

commerce. PAGES14 & 15-Shipping

news and directory. PAGE 18-Draw for Australls subscription ponies 1940

Dramatic Development Murder Proceedings:

NO CHANGE IN HITLER'S

N

STYLE

In Kowloon Bricklayer

Turns King's Evidence

Building Surveyor Dies As Result Of Fight

the

LONDON, Aug. 31 (Reuter)-

A DRAMATIC DEVELOPMENT FEATURED Referring to Herr Hter's message

committal proceedings against Li So, 25, and Leung the to which

British Cabinet answered on Tuesday, the "Dally Ying, 26, bricklayers, on a charge of murder of Fong Telegraph's" d'plomatic correspon- San, a building surveyor, in Apliu Street on July 6, be- dent says that it showed no

fore Mr. Q A. A. Macfadyen at Kowloon Court yester- change from the comicting double

day when the second defendant went into the witness- stand-point noticeable in earlier

box to turn King's evidence against the first defendant. communications from Herr Hiler,

Leung alleged that Li Bo who worked as carriers on the site, namely, h's expressed desire for friendship with Britain and the and a man he knew as "Sau were constantly passing the spot Empire, but his determination to Nga Tzai" had attacked Fong where he was.

THREW BUCKET annex for Germany large parts of San, Li stabbing the deceased

Kong replied to Lf So, the defen- Poland,

in the left shoulder with a During the past few days, it is trowel and the other man dant, and swore at him. Ls throw ing short Kong, at this, called to also noted that Herr Hitler has hitting him across the back a bucket at Kong, the missile fall- come to regard the settlement of with an iron bar. the Polish question on lines sc- ceptable to himself as of increas- ingly urgent importance.

THE DOLLAR

they together assaulted L Witness himself attacked Tal several of his fellow Hakkas and Sang, a building foreman, who was Following the assault, L Injured in the ensuing fght, while spoken to by the deceased in s three other men had gone aftergard to the incident with the Hak- the deceased's other companion, kas, and a quarzel ensued between Mr. J. B. Frents, Assistant them. L. apparently, got the Crown Solicitor in outlining the worst of the argument.

case for the prosecution; stated.

The murder is alles that the murder on July 8 follow taken place in Apliu Street on

TÍ. ON LONDON: Is. 218/164ed a quarrel between the deceased between 8 and 9 pm, after

and defendant, after the former arst defendant, accompanied had taken sides in a dispute be second defendant and fo tween Li, and a. Hakka, named men, had gone to the Kong, Kau, with the Hakka.

Restaurant, in Shamsh on July 3 saw the Hakka Pong Ban, the decea using a newly constructed latrine ing with Tal Bang

TT ON NEW YORK: 26. From Our Own: Correspondent London, Aug. 31 London silver prices to-day were down 5/8 for Spot and 3/8 for on the building site of the new Forward as follows

Spot Forward

Kowloon Motor Bus

Aug. 30 Aug. 31 mice and garag

Sad Road, Shamshu 18-1/10-18-7/16 told the Hakks that

18-11/16 18-5/16 use the latrines

mand