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GERMAN RESPONSIBILITY FOR WAR AMERICA IS AND ITS CONSEQUENCES REVEALED

BY PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT IN COMMONS

Great Risks Taken

Britain For Peace

By

RIBBENTROP'S FUTILE ATTEMPT TO DIVIDE BRITAIN & FRANCE

REV. TUCKER

ARRESTED

Spreading Rumours Is

NEUTRAL

PRES. ROOSEVELT DENOUNCES ARMS EMBARGO REPEAL AGITATION

NEW YORK, Oct. 37 (Reuter)---- President Roosevelt, in a broadenst yesterday, denounced the agitation

Japanese Allegation over the possibility of American

youths being sent to the war.

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SHANGHAI, Oct. 27 (Reuter)— It was revealed here to-day that "The United States is neutral." Rev. Tucker, who had been, to be affirmed, "and does not intend Japan to attend a conference of to get involved in the war, though Christian Missions in Kyote, was it is impossible to be neutral in arrested on October 10 when he thought as well as in deed, because was about to leave the country. Americans, thinking things over The Japanese allege that Rev. calmly and without prejudice, are Tucker distributed documents i making up their minds about the tending to disturb peace and order relative merits of current events and "spreading unfounded ry abroad." mours" in Kyoto.

The country and Congress. he added. had now learned to recognise "organised propa- ganda" (presumably a refer- ence to the flood of letters and telegrams which swamped Con- gress, demanding that there should not be a repeal of the arms embargo),

LONDON, Oct. 27 (Reuter)-Continuing his review of the International situation yesterday in the House of Com- mons, Mr. Neville Chamberlain dealt with the Turkish Treaty, which, he said, had been received with profound Satisfaction throughout the Empire and France and it was, tained. is now staying in an hotel a.great encouragement to know that it was widely wel- comed in many parts of the world.

Saying that doubtless the world saw within it a guar- antee for the maintenance of peace in at least one region of the world, Mr. Chamberlain declared: "It is purely a de- fensive instrument, threatening no one and designed only, to resist aggression.

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"The British, French andļ Turkish Governments have been discussing the question of financial and economic assistance for Turkey. The assistance to be given relates particularly to the supply of war material."

DISTORTIONS OF TRUTH Mr. Chamberlain then referred to reports from Bern of length consultations among the Nazi leaders and Herr von Riboentrop's, speech. I don't propose to waste: time by commenting on the many details in this performance." he said.

"No one in this country will be deceived by its distortions of truth and there is already. abundant evidence that Herr 700 Ribbentrop has been no more successful in his altempt to mislead partial observers in other parts of the world. I even cherish the hope that. despite al suppressions and falsification, there are still some in Germany itself 'who see when the real truth 'Res." (Cheers).

"The main thesis of that speech that England, not Germany, de- stred and plotted war was 'known

war against Germany" he de- clared.

NAZI MISTAKES "Further historians will have to consider how far the great trage- was due to the dy of our time fallure of Herr von Ribbentrop to comprehend the policy or charac- ter of the British people.

"Herr von Ribbentrop desires, it seems, to invite Soviet Russia to join in the

crusade against the British Empire." (Ironical Laugh- ter).

Mr. Chamberlain recalled

Herr von Ribbentrop's address

when he first came to Eng- land in 1936 in which Herr von Ribbentrop said: "The Fuehrer is convinced that there is only one real danger to Europe and the British Empire as well- that is the spreading of fur- ther Communism, this most terrible of all discases. (Lond Laughter) Terrible because the people generally seem to realise its danger only when it is too late. (Laughter. In which M. Malsky, the Soviet Envoy, in the Diplomatic Gal- lery, Joined).

BUT ONE REPLY

Mr. Chamberlain added:

Mrs. Tucker, who was not de-

in Kyoto.

The King received in audience Mr. Arthur Greenwood, Deputy . Leader of the Labour Party, yes- terday, says Reuter.

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BRITAIN'S FUTURE

POLICY IN INDIA

by the whole world to be untra positive conclusion which we are Strong Labour Criticizm

apparently asked to draw from

No Government ever sought, more Herr von Ribbentrop's speech is

LONDON, Oct. 27 (Reuter)-Britain's future policy ardently to avoid war or took

that the German Government! with regard to India was outlined by Sir Samuel Hoare, greater risks to preserve peace have made the choice, which, as I

Lord Privy Seal, during the debate in the House of Com- stated on Oct. 12, lay before them. He has announced their intention mons on India and the war.

tran and the Government of this i Country"

NEUTRAL VERDICT After declaring that the Govern- ment had already published the ⚫ essential documents of the war, Mr. Chamberlain' said: ""We are content to be judged by facts and to know that the verdict of the great majority of neutral observers is in our favont.”

Mr. Chamberlain recalled that] Bir Nevile Henderson had referred to the encouragement given Herr Hieler by Herr von Ribbentrop, who | apparently advised him, up to the last moment, that Britain would not fight.

*Yet this is the man who now asserts that the whole ob- ject of the British and Poles, since 1933, has been to concert

of seeing the struggle through Sir Samuel Hoare, at the outset, referred to the divi- with all their energy and strength. sions that had made so difficult the task of establishing "If that, indeed. is their decision, a responsible government at a centre in India and said there can be but one reply and we that, as long as they existed, it was impossible for the are prepared give it,

Government to accept the demand for immediate full res- "It is not England that chal-ponsibility at a centre on a particular date.

lenged Germany.

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*It is the German.' Govern- ment, who, by persistent acts of aggression, pursued in the face of our repeated warnings, have forced us at last reluc tantly to take up arma.

"It is the German Govern- ment, who, by a reckless dis- regard of pledged words and the rights and überties of other peoples, must bear the " responsibility for this war and for all its consequences.”

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Independence Will Be Maintained

HELSINKI, Oct. 21 (Beuter)-—— The Finnish Foreign Office spokes- man says that the Soviet demands Include certain points on Finland cannot yield.

which

No indication of what these are is given, but the Finnish Foreign Minister reiterates that Finland is determined to maintain her in- dependence.

"The Finnish delegation to Mon- cow will not leave Helsinki ur the Government has fully const- dered the Soviet demands and decided on the course to adopt.

Meanwhile, besides the laying of mines, the Finnish ́dèfence mea- aures include black-out, which will be held in Helsinki to-day.

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Mr. Hendrikus Jukua Riko, ship's AMSTERDAM, Oct. 77 (Reuter)—–— engineer and Miss Klavdia Ka-Russian gold, amounting to 10,000,- minichna Ankudinon, of Shanghal, 000, morins, which was recently were married yesterday at the Re-shipped here, will be used for pay- gistry, Supreme Court. Mr. T...ment of a 9,000 ton war vessel and Gould, Deputy Registrar of Marr-three tags built in the Netherlands, ages, officiated, the witnesses be-The ships will be convoyed to Ras- ing Messrs. J. H. Reyzer and Jsia Aying the Netherlands flag. 1 Alink.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

INSTITUTE HOLDS MONTHLY LUNCH The monthly luncheon of the Sino-American Institute of Cul-

The following forthcoming mat-. Mr. Wan Hon-po, derk Aula tural Relations was held yesterday riages are announced:-

|Hospital Supply Company, and at the Ying King restaurant.

Mr. Ho Woon-man, sesistant Miss Kwok Pul-lan, nurge, of No. Contrary to the usual practice. manager of the "Oriental United 484 Lockhart Road, third floor;

Mr. Tam Cheek-wah, of No. 2 there was no speaker for the oc- Company, and Miss Amie Harteam, cason. Chinese food was served stenographer, of No. 123 Hennessy Cheung Hing Street, to Mia Hu and the Hon. Bir Shouson Chow Road, second floor:

Mai-tung, of No. 3 Tim Lok Läne, gave an after-luncheon speech in

first floor; Mr. Tang Min-wan, public vac- his usual witty vein.

Mr. Chai Dat-chon, merekams, cinator, and Miss Taol Wal-ngor, Those present were:-Mr. 3. O. of No, 456 Hennessy Road: art and Miss Ham Kem-ching, of No. Au. Mr. S. T. Bitting, Mr. John noor; Mr. Leung Kwong-yu, mer. 376 Queen's Road West Brownley, Mr. Chan Nam Chong chant, of No. 22 Kwellin rect. Mr. Ng Cheung-kwai, clerk at the

Mr. Lo Kwok Choi, clerk, of NO.

and Miss Chan Pui-foLE":

Mr. Lee Wal-chten, stortenik, and

clamation Street, first floor,

had been a lot of unnecessary If they did so they would

confusion 'In

of the matter be false to the pledges given,

Britain's policy towards Do- time after

most! time, in solemn words, to "the Mos-minion Status.

India was asked to make sacri lems, other minorities and the

fices and she was entitled to be Mr. C. Y. Chan. Mr. Percy Chen. Arst floor, and Miss L May-may, Naval Yard, and Miss Chan Yee European "community.

assured that the cause was also Mrs. Peres Chen, Dr. F. K. Chen, of No, 503 Canton Road, ground kam, of No. 465 Hennessy Road, hers namely, freedom.

Mr. S. Y. Chen, Mr. G. L.. Chiao,

floor;

first noor: Sir Shouson Chow, Mr. S. 8. Chow, considered be represented on the Imperial Mr. P. K. Chu, Mr. Gordon Duclos, 40 A Lower Lascar Row, third floor, Miss Chan Ho-tan, of No. 623 He

Mr. I. Epstein, Mr. Edward En, Mr. Mr. Wedgwood-Benn' (Labour) | War Council in London.

William Em, Mr. Fung PE FD said that he considered the waite

Mr. Fung Ping Wah, Mr. William Paper a "clumsy document."

Hain, Mr. Alfred Y. Han, Mr. Hoover, Mr. C. F. Hsu, Mr. M. F. Hsu, Mr. Y. C. Kwan, Miss Emily Ko, Mr. P. L. Lam, Mr. Roy Lar- char, Mr. C. H Liang, Mr.",C. P. Liu, Miss W. K. Liu, Mr. K. 8. Lo. Mr. Peter Lin. Mr: Wm. Yinson Lee, Mr. T. C. May, Mrs. T. C. May, Mr. F. R. McKee, Mr. H. S. Mok, Mr. Ngan Shing Kwan. Mr. H. C. Pih. Mr. C. Pan, Mr. A. "R. F. Raven, Mr. W. M. Shiu, Mr. ghum Wal Yau, Dr. Sung Sheung Hel, Mr. Tang Sze Hiu, Mr. C. L. Tam, Mr. T. F. Wan, Dr. C. T. Wang, Mr. B. Wong Tape. Mr. C. K. Wong, Mr. Kenneth Wong, Mr. C. P. Wong. Mr. T. Z. Wu, Mr. Albert Yuen, Mr. K. P. Zen:

ENTRIES AND WEIGHTS FOR tions from Mr. Gandhi of what the war was over, but Britain

TENTH EXTRA MEET

The following are the entries and weights for the Tenth Extra Race Meeting of the Hongkong Jockey Club to be held at Happy Valley on Saturday, November 4

Race 2-Sussex Handicap-“B” 151, Lancashire Lass 155, Oak Bay

Class-First Section

(Slx Furlengs)

151, Peaceful View 156, Potentate, 168, Rose Evelyn 153, Rose Jane

Avon 153, Blue Express 188, Ex-152,

pansion Time 140, Galaxy 156, Race Norfolk Handicap-"D"

Humdrum Eve 152 Jennifer 161, Liber 151. Moonlight View, 166, New Star 150, Red Feather 157, ..Rob Roy 161, Rose Emilly 181.

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MUST DECIDE NOW He agreed that nothing could It had drawn penetrating ques- be done about the 1935 Act until

were our war alms and "whether must now decide how far she could India would share them. He re-go in securing freedom for India. viewed India's contribution in the Regarding the eventual discus- last war and the contribution shesion of this, he said that conferen could make in this one.

ces should be held in India and the task of any delegate that Bri- set tain might send should be to

In- a seal to any agreement the dians might make.

India hated Hitlerism much as Britain did.

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There

CHINA WAR NEWS

IN SOUTH HOPEI. AN ...- UNDISCLOSED

OFFICIAL REPLY Replying, Sir Samuel Hoare ferred to the two proposals Viceroy had made.

re-

the

That a constitutional policy should be considered at the end of the war and

That during the war lead- ing Indians" "should" be con-* sulted about all important questions,

Class-Second Section (Six Furlongs)

• Continued From Page 1

Ascot Vale 168, Bressay

134, ed by artillery, are subjecting the 158, Japanese to a severe pincer attack. Race 4-Paddock 'Handicap "Diogenes 140, Ebony, Idol

Emergency Call 150, Fef Ying 150. The Japanese defences in the Class (From the 13 Mile Post)

have Arabian Cat 145 Blaisdon 148. Gallant Marshal 140, Oog 145, eastern part of the town Bogey 140, Dragonfly 161. Geordle Golden Cow 158, Gold Sovereign crumbled under the heavy Chinese! 149. Heddon 181; King's Parade 152, Green Bay 145, Jack O'Lantern fre. 155, Lucky Eleven 151, Old Fa. 148, King's Envoy 140, Lancashire

The proposals had been rejected shioned 140, Opening Batsman 149. Chap 140, Matador 165, Meteor 155,

PLACE by Congress and accepted by most Palmer 158, Rose Day 140, Bun- National Honour 140, National SOUTH HOPEI, Oct. 28 (Central)of the rest of India,

It had been shire Susic 158, The Mermaid 140, Liberty 158, Smiling Time 148, some 200 Japanese, beleaguered in asked why Britain could not have The Minx 167; The Spirit of St, Sports Venture 140. Tabby Cat 140 Tatun, near Taaoklang, in South gone farther and made political Tempest 150. The Leopard 151, Bopel, were wiped out by the Indians more directly responsible Tribute 155. Willynilly 158. Norfolk Handicap ~“D”

Chinese in a vigorous attack last for the conduct of the war.... Class First Section

Race 8-Queensland Handicap week. (Six Furlongs)

"C" Class" (From the '1} Desert Star 140, Double Chance

Mile Post) 147, Estover 140, Gold Coin 153,) A Great Time 105, Amber II 144 Good Morning. 140. Night View A Roaring Time 155, Aztec 165, 149, Piet Hein 140, Plain View 150, Baffin Bay 155, Bredon 185, Brutus Sunlight View:168, The Tigress 151, 150, Dick Turpin 144, Discovery Valorous 140, Zero 148.

Kate 6-Busses Handicap

Louis 140. Race 5

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Japanese reinforcements rushing The Congress Ministry of Madras there from Tsackiang were inter has resigned.--(Reuter). cepted and beaten back.

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Later, the invaders, heavily rein- The Governor informed the forced, launched a counter-offen-Premier that he cannot finally

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FRIENDLY HOCKEY

MATCH TO-MORROW

The following will represent the Hot Follol when they meet Club de friendly hockey Recreio in a match at King's Park, to-morrow, bully-off -10.30 a..

P. Barradas; P, Rull, R. Xavier:

A. Xavier, A, N, Other, A, Mendon- ca; RM da Silva, J. H, Franco, LF. Osmund, S. F. Rosario and B. Xavier.

Reports on the confiscation of

Bay 149, Heinz 138, Loquacious 150.sive on Tatun. They were also accept his resignation until he had landed property and the nation- Macquarie River 135. Murray River hurled back by the Chinese leav- had time to make other arrange 136, Pumpernickel 160, Roolfy 140, ing over 100 bodies and two trenchments to carry on the Government Ruby Star143; Tarzan 140, mortars, over 80 rides and many Commencement Bay 156, Gladia-Twilight Star 147, Violet Queen rounds of ammunition

feld. tor 146. Jober 161. Just In Time 138,

Class-Second Section

(Six Furlongs)

OF the Lithuanian troops entered Wilno

territory yesterday, says Reuter.

alisation of banks and, large scale industry were adopted when the first People's Assembly in Soviet- occupled Polish Ukraine opened yesterday, says a Reuter message,

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