HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
CABLE
ITALY NOT TAKING PEACE MINISTER INITIATIVE IN EUROPE:
NAZI
ACCUSED OF BAD FAITH
PLANS NOT ACCEPTABLE ΤΟ
SIGNOR MUSSOLINI
Ciano
Hitler Talks.
Not Satisfactory?
LONDON, Oct. 5 (Reuter)-A report from Berlin that Italy is not taking the peace initiative was confirmed from Rome by an official Italian agency statement, which says: "Several British newspapers reported that Il Duce is con- sidering a peace conference plan. This news is without foundation.
"In the present state of affairs Italy will not take an initiative of such a nature."
A RIFT IN AXIS PLANS APPEARS
NAZI BLOCKADE
AND SOVIET
COPENHAGEN, October 5 (Reuter)-Will Soviet Russia help to break the German blockade plans? That is the question now being asked here.
The Soviet authorities are stated to have approached shipowners "asking them to carry timber to British and French ports.
JAPAN WITHDRAWS
Reuter's diplomatic corres- pondent commenting on this, says that great importance is attached to the statement among well-informed circles in London, coupled with the fact that no communique was issued after the visit of Count Ciano to Berlin.
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FEARS FOR
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SAFETY OF HITLER
NEW YORK, Oct. 5 (Reu- ter) - German police in Warsaw are trembling for Herr Hitler's safety, ac- cording to the Berlin cor- respondent of the "New York Times,"
All dangerous elements have been cleared out
in preparation for the Fuehrer's triumphal entry into Warsaw.
High Praise
UNIQUE SITUATION IN JAPANESE FOREIGN OFFICE
TOKYO, Oct. 5 (Reuter) — A unique situation has arrived in the Japanese Foreign Office in connec- tion with the Cabinet's decision to create a Trade Ministry, which, inter alia, will absorb the Foreign Office's Commercial Bureau.
Sterling Firm In New York
EARLIER NERVOUSNESS OVERDONE
LONDON, Oct 5 (Reuter) =”| Financial circles view' with consl- derable interest yesterday's strength Market when, for the first the of Sterling In New York's Free
since the war began, the rate at 4.05 was exceeded by the London official parity,
Well-informed circles attribute the Pound's strength, which incl- Following the immediate resig dently was also evident on this nation of Mr. Matsushima, Chief of side of the Atlantic, to the terms the Commercial Bureau, six section of certain Continental chiefs and several lesser officials of to a combination of events."
currer.cfes the Commercial Bureau tendered
It is pointed out that the early their resignations, after which 150 days of the war witnessed substan- senior officials of the Foreign tial purchases of Dollars against office accused the Foreign Minis-sales of Sterling by nervous opera- ter of bad faith in supporting the tors thus building up a fairly large Trade Ministry and pressed for bear position in the latter cur-
his resignation. and Admiral Nomura declined.
.
The Foreign. Office officials are 'conferring again to-day to con- sider a protest being sent to the
For The R.A.F.Premier.
PARIS. Oct 5
(Reuter)The
It is interpreted as indicat-Military critic of the "Fellt Part- ing that I Duce refused to len" says that sponsor Hitler's peace. plan.
This is specially significant since Mr. Chamberlain stated yesterday that he would examine and test any proposals in the light of the conditions he had previously laid down.
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Obviously the German pro- posals have not satisfied those terms and Signor Mussolini is not accepting the responsibility for furthering them.
The absence of a communique
as the comMON frontier of German Luxembourg is four times that between Lexem-
ourg and France, Germany might
want to
shorten it by crossing Luxembourg and attack France.
He adds that the Germans might find the step difficult as they will have to build new field posts in the face of artil- lery fire from the Maginot Line, High praise is given by French correspondents for the efficiency of the Royal Air Force in France. It is said that in less thin three
following Count Clano's Berlin weeks, the British Government has A message from Rome states visit is probably explained by the transported large units of the that the Rome Radio quotes the fact that it could only be publish-RAF to France and organized Domet News Agency for the state-ed in the event of Il Duce agreeing them into an important striking ment that Japan has" withdrawn to the German proposals. from the Anti-Comintern fact,
COLLISION IN YANGTSE
Two Persons Thrown Overboard
CHUNGKING, Oct. 5 (Reuter)- Repairs to the US8. Tutulla, the gunboat which ranimed here yes- terday morning in a thick fog 'by a ferry boat are expected to be completed locally within a few weeks. The ferry boat was carried away by a swift current in the Yangtze River" and collided with the Tutulla making a hole four feet wide and nearly ten feet high. There were no casualties but the force of impact threw two persons overboard from the ferry. They were quickly rescued by nearby junks..
CLIPPER ARRIVES
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It is most unusual for there to be no communique after such an official visit.
force.
The R.A.F. headquarters is being. strongly guarded and heavily camouflaged
"NAZI GERMANY IS SCOURGE OF THE MODERN WORLD”
WESTERN
FRONT
EVACUATION OF KARLSRUHE BY
GERMANS
ARTILLERY FIRE CONTINUES
PARIS, Oct. 5 (Reuter)-Yes- terday morning 1 French War communique stated briefly that the night was quiet. There was artillery fire by both sides south of Zweibruecken.
Other reports state that the French are still concentrating their at tack
on the important city of Saarbruecken. This and several other towns, all the way from the Merzig (near the Luxembourg to the important city,
border)
LONDON," Oct. 5 (Reuter) Opening the debate in the House of Lords on Tuesday's statement on the war situa- tion, Lord Snell referred to the question of "Peace Feelers."Karlsrube. have now been com-
"We are bound to see to it," he said, "that when peace comes It is a real peace and not a truce during which anybody who wished could rearm himself and pre- pare for new acts of aggression.
pletely evacuated by the Nazis.
IN NAZI TERRITORY. All these cities, with the excep- tion of Baprbruecken itself, are well In German territory, on the main
"We see no reason, un-1", "We do not want to continue. to happily, to suppose that Nazi ve under that strain and appre-Siegrated Line This is the arst Germany has in the least henston that we had during the degree changed its mind and last years (Lord Cheers). its purpose. (Hear! "Hear!). "It remains. to-day what it has been--a scourge of the modern world.
"These peace feelers are so char- acteristic of Nazi Germany to-day trumpeted ruthlessness be associated with
"Nazi Germany wants peace or it does not, but if it does, it surely is bad psychology to present it with a velvet glove. on one hand and a loaded pis- tol in the other,
The Pan American Airways" that its Boeing Cupper arrived in Hong- should even kong yesterday afternoon from feelers after peace negotiation San Francisco, via Manila. Carry- ing 300 pounds of mail for Hong- kong, the Clipper brought 17 pas-. sengers:-M. S. Neyatia, Mr. F. Erana, Mr. L. Araneta, Mrs. M. Aubrey. Miss F. Velgel, Mrs. M. Harris, Mr. J. C. Littig. Mr. T. F. Randolph, Miss M. Histed, "Mas- ters E. C. Seteng and Emerson C. Seteng. Mr. Leong "Chan, Mr. Kwang Sing. Mr. Ong Bun Kim, Mr. Chiu Tai Cac, Mr. Shing Wu Tsai, and Mr. Pao Tsal Huo
The Clipper departed on the re- turn flight to America this morn- ing.
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NO UNDERSTANDING
"Germany has lots of brains, but no understanding. and cannot comprehend why other nations are disgusted. We have to be careful in dealing with this matter, for á return to the status quo will noti be a return to peace.
Recreio Ladies Learning To Hit Softball Straight: Coach Rocha's Method
**THE LADIES WHO PLAY SOFTBALL FOR CLUB DE RE- CREIO are learning to hit the ball straight and, if present indications point to anything, there may be a few home. rún queers in the side by the time the Softball League season com-
mences,
at
Yesterday evening some hair a dozen Misses were present practice, learning not to misa under the able tutelage of Coach L. A da Rocha, noted already as mentor of the two crack Kwong Wah football teams that scored seven and nine goals, respectively against no mean opposition" last Saturday,
a.
BAMBOO STUMPS
The girls took turns yester- day to swipe away at the ball placed on the tee, first choosing the stump of, proper. length to? conspond with the height from the ground of their line of strike.
It. Coch da Rocha's belief his
"I hope the Government will never refuse to listen to what looks like a real proposal for the restoration of the peace of the world, taking care only that it is a real. and not a false, peace when it comes." Lord Halifax, replying to the ge- bate. said he was quite certain they had as much confidence in France as France had in them and that at no point he was aware of, during the recent weeks and months, and Indeed, yeam, had they made any decision or pru- nouncement, nor were they in the least likely to do so, without the fullest consultation and exchange of views with the French Govern-. ment.
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Referring to Russia, Lora Halifax said: "We will cer- tainly always be glad to see friendly relations maintained between two great neighbours. Russia and Turkey, which we belleve need not in any way conflict with the closest rela- tions between ourselves and Turkey and Turkey and France.
CHINA WAR NEWS
Continued From Pate i
LUNGPING RECOVERED FOWLIANG, KIANGSI, Oct. 5 (Central)-Lungping, 20 miles west, of Klukiang, has been recovered by the Chinese.
A number of Japanese boats in the Yangtze River were seized and destroyed.
....... „NORTH-WEST KIANG!I-
team will learn through this KWEILIN, Oct. 5 (Central) The Coach da Rogha, intent also on method of tutelage to refrain from Chinese are increasing pressure on bigh-scoring softball team, swinging at any ball that is not the Japanese in the regions south- brought as equipment a number approaching nicely enough, and the west of Stushul in North-West of bamboo stumps of varying conclusion is drawn that the Re-
Klangsi. length and some rubber balla. The creto ladies this season will be on Two thousand Japanese at stumps, spiked at one end to sink the look out for the well-manner Hwangshaki and Bhinkas are with into the turf, are attes at the ed softball, and if it comes right drawing southward in the face of other end with half a rubber ball, it will be hit right back into the Chinese attacks. The bulk of the sliced off to serve as a "tee."
stand!
Japanese" troops is at Shawo,
time that Karlsruhe has been mentioned in this connection.
French press reports state that the first batches of war correspon- dents have been sent off.
Photographs of French troops in German territory were published for the first time.
ENEMY RAID PARIS, Oct. 5 (Reuter)-A War Communique reports "patrols and ambushes on various parts of the front."
M
"The enemy attempted a raid south of "Pirmasens, but
were repulsed.
"One of our submarines captured and brought to port a German commercial vessel."
PRAYA
rency.
TENDENCY TO COVER The progress of hostilities to date. together with the latest developments in the international political arena, however, indicate that the earlier nervousness for Sterling was overdone and there is now a pronounced tendency to cover in New York's Free Marke
Moreover, it is the opinion that two other factors are
at present assisting the Pound's Armness. Firstly, the chespening of British exports to countries whose rencies are not linked to sterling occasioned by a fall in Dollar- Sterling rate from 4.88 to 4.03 at war, and, secondly, the restriction of luxury
the beginning of the
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Mr. Chamberlain's Voice
The Temper Of Nation: Warm Press
Approval
LONDON, Oct. 5 (Reuter)-Mr. Neville Chamberlain's declaration of Tuesday meets with the almost universal approval. of the British press.
The popular "Dally Express says that he voiced the temper of the nation and asks: "Are we to accept as- surances from the present German Government? No, thank you!"
more
The
conservative "Daily Telegraph" says that the leader of the German Nation has branded himself: as a man whose bond is as worthless as his word.
RESPONSIBILITY
and non-essential Imports into the sponsibility, for
United Kingdom.
QUIET ON BORDER
The milltary authorities stated yesterday the situation along the border remained quiet. No fighting occurred between the Chinese and Jap- anese troops, and the belll- gerents appeared to be en- gaged in burying or cremat ing their dead.
Portuguese National Day
Continued From Page 1
Leo D'Almada e Castro, Jun., and several others.
Mr. H. Vander Straaten, Consul- General for Belgium, was present at the service.
"The Times" says that the re- the war rests fairly and squarely оп
Herr Hitler's shoulders.
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that Mr. Chamberlain endorsed the vigorous attitude shown by Mr. Churchill and the general feeling is that the end of the war not in sight, “.
ITALY'S POSITION Italians believe that should the war continae, Italy's position as neutral wEl not be affected Newspaper readers are struck by.... the absence of streamer press... headlines following the The "Manchester Guardian"
Ciano, says: "We cannot regard Germany conclusion that, whatever proposals Hitler talks and have drawn, the as any less a danger, because, she were set forth in Berlin, they were has destroyed another of her
not such as Italy could make them neighbours"
wholly her own,
The "Daily Herald" says that Herr Hitler may still be hoping to sway neutral opinion--particularly In the United States-that he is! not responsible for the war.
If that is 20, he is going to be disappointed if the leading American newspapers" form a criterion,
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AMERICAN SUPPORT
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BRIBERY CASE
Continued from Page 1 defendant, who could speak Eng- Hish acted as spokesman. They
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HANDED LETTER
Mr. Show continued to say that the second defendant handed him a letter for the first defendant. He read the letter and found that he was offered three per cent of the cost of building the hats, f he would help them to obtain the tender.
Mr. Shaw then asked to whom
The "New York Herald Tribune" again asked about the tender but: says that American sentiment will were refused. stand strongly behind Mr. Chamberlain and his patient ex- planation of the Allied als”
The paper zaks how Americans can waste a month or more in a complicated de- bate on the arms embargo. "We can see Dr. Goebbels smiling contemptuously at such nonsense.
The "New York Times" comments Among those at the Cathedral on Mr. Lloyd George's reference to was the "three per cent intended, service were many Portuguese not turning down peace proposals and after a short conversation be- officers of the Hongkong. Volunteer and his repudiation of any idea, of, tween the two defendants, first Defence Corps, Capt. H. A. de surrender and of the accusations defendant sald, in English, "You" Barros Botelho Capt. J. M. M. of some members that his speech He told them again they could Alves and a few others were in might be misrepresented abroad. not obtain the tender and they left uniform. Mr. F. A. Xavier, Con- The "New York Times" says that the office,
is sul for Brazil, and Mr. Freddie here
another proot that The letter was handed to "the Xavier, Consal for Panama, were Democracy is still "fmetioning in Director of Public Works and sub among the prominent civilian England....
sequently was forwarded to the members of the community who
police attended.
PRIVATE RECEPTIONS Private receptions were held in the homes of the leading members of the community, but there were no decorations or celebrations of any kind.
FRENCH VIEW
The French papers suggest that. Acting on instructions of the M. Daladier, the French premier, police, witness telephoned to the, will soon give France's answer to defendants and arranged for a
meeting. Herr Hitler.
man wireless gave less than a
As might be expected, the Ger
POLICE IN OFFICE On September 22, shortly before hundred words to Mr. Cham- 3 pm, Bub-Inspector C. H. Good-", The Portuguese. Corisul gave a
berlain's speech.
win and an iterpreter entered private party to which a few in-
This office and after leaving in timate friends were invited, and
ITALIAN COMMENT celebrations at the Portuguese
ROME, Oct. 5 (Reuter) The structions, hid behind a desk in Club did not extend beyond mem- newspapers "Messagero" and the office,
About 3 pm, the two. defendants ROBBERY bers toasting the occasion in the "Popolo Di Roma" devote several
best Portuguese wine. The Portu- columns to Tuesday's debate in the came and the offer was once again guese flag was down over the House of Commons, but there is discussed. During the conversa Portuguese Cónsul-General's re- no word of editorial comment. sidence.
Continued from Pare 1 Just then, a friend of Tsang came into the office to see him, and he too was summarily bound and gagged by the robber gang. and pushed into the room.
POLICE SUMMONED They were there, lying helpless. for about 15 minutes before Tsang managed to wriggle free of his bonds and release the others. Police whistles were promptly blown and the police were soon on the scene.
Detalls of the cash and articles taken are as follows:-$3,450 m Hongkong currency, five £1 notes, one €5 note, $300 in Chinese 20 cent pieces, $1,550 in Canton notes, $400 In Central Bank notes and $43, in US. currency.
Macao, on the other hand, pre- sented a very different spectacle. Flags and bunting were down everywhere and crowds of gally decked members of the Portuguese community were prominent in the streets. Public functions and re- ceptions were the order of the day and Church services were held in the morning and evening. The usual ceremony of feeding the poor by the Government was also carried out.
Mr. J. Braga, O.B.E, a prominent Portuguese resident of Hongkong and one of the leaders of the local community, gave an interesting broadcast from 28W (Hongkong) last night. The text of his talk, which was entitled "Portugal Re- born," appears in full In this
The Jewellery included one gold Issue. pocket watch with cham, value
$200, one pair gold bangles value The case in which three married $100, three pairs rattan bangles women are charged with con- value $100. The total value of the money by false pretences, was value $200 and five gold rings spiracy to defrand and obtaining
cash and jewellery taken amounts further adjourned to noon to-day to $5,185,
at the Central Police Court yester In addition to the above, the day. The three women were Cheng robbers also took away the title Tse, Ho Suet-ying and Chan Fong. deeds of house No. 45. Argyle Street Mr. M A. da Siva appeared for and some papers.
the complainant, while Mr. P. L It is learned that the Police ära Zimmern was for the second and already on the track of a suspect, third defendants.
Italian circles, while nothing Mr. Chamberlain's statement that peace overtures would be carefully examined, consider
AIRPORT NEWS Imperial Airways:
·NORTHBODND Sunday. Bangkok, Hanoi,
kong.
Dells 4pm.
SOUTHBOUND Sunday: Hanoi, Bangkok, Dorado 7 a.m.
Alt France:
NORTHBOUND
Wednesday:
Hongkong... Service-5.p.m.
tion, second defendant acted as spokesman and said that the first defendant was the manager of the construction company, and that he himself was the superviser, d
Mr. Shaw cald he asked, second deferant who wrote the latter, and he replied that he did so at the dictation of the first defendant, and that the chop on the letter was that of the firm,
Goodwin
When asked, second defendant Hong-sald that the three per cent, was to go to him (witness) and not the Government, and that the money would be paid to him either st the commencement or con clusion of the work.
Bub-Inspector
gave corroboration evidence on the con- versation between Mr. Shaw and the second defendant concerning the alleged offer of a bribe.
ACCUSED SATEMENT Making his statement dock, frat defendaz money suggested was not as an influence or compensation Or
France. Hanoi,
SOUTHBOUND Thursday: Hanol, France, Service-6 am.
Pan American Airways:
Manila,
EASTBOUND Wednesday: U. 5. A,
Hongkong China Clipper--2 p.m.
WESTBOUND Thursday: Manila, USA. China Clipper 8.30 am,
the
He further stated tha structed the second ndant to write the letter. He denied, seeing Mr. Shaw on the first and second occasions.
The dendants were committed to stand trial at the next Criminal
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