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In a class by itself

DUNLOP FORT

MEIJ

RAPID JAPANESE ADVANCE: TIENTSIN PANIC

Thousands Crowding into

the Foreign Concessions

WAR DEBTS

AGAIN

FRESH NEGOTIATIONS COMMENCED

A WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE

(Special to "Tolegraph")

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Telegraphic 1806. ilecelerd May

Washington, May 17. Britain's war debt to America was the topic of discussion last night when Sir Ronald Lindsay, the British Ambassador, called upon President Rossevelt last night.

Mr. Cordell full together with the Director of the Budget and Professor Moler, the President's economic adviser, were present.

It is believed that the visit may new by taken to signify that negotiations for the settlement of the debt question have been start-; ed.

Washington, ke London, bo-l lleves that a settlement of the war debt problem is essential to the success of the World Economic

effort Conference and every being made to reach an standing with despatch.

U. 5. DELEGATION,

Memiwhile,

is

under-

Roose- President

H.E. the Governor, accompanied by the Hon. Mr. E.D.C. Wolle, I.G.P. inspecting the Police Force yesterday. (Photo: A. Fong).

CHINA AND

SOVIET

NON-AGGRESSION

PACT OFFER-

AN IMPORTANT CLAUSE

ATTACK EXPECTED

SPECULATION RUNNING RIFE

PEKING ALARM UNALLAYED

(FROM OUR SPECIAL

CORRESPONDENT)

(By Telegraph, Alenangen

Copyright. Telepho

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27. ( a.m.)

HERR HITLER'S SPEECH

FIRM INSISTENCE

ON EQUALITY *-

Berlin, May 17,

TEST OF HITLER'S

STATESMANSHIP

It is learned that Herr FATE OF DISARMAMENT

Hitler, in his statement 10 the Reichstag to-day, will em- phasise Germany's equailty claim, while expressing a de- sire for peace and readiness to compromise on disarma- ment consistently with Ger- many's position and honour as a Brst-class Power.

The speech, it under- stood, will not contain any startling declaration. It wit probably be very conciliatory. but very unyielding.

Herr Hitler will insist upon the Germany claim to equality

in all matters-Reuter.

Heerived Mogatima za tanksta

Peking, May 17.

Panic reigns in Tientsin.

The populace is convinced

ARSON AT

that a Japanese attack is MANCHULI

imminent and are crowding into the foreign concessions

in thousands.

All along the Tangshan-Tientsin section of the railway, a tense! situation exists and refugees from

the threatened areas are adding

to Tientsin's problem.

Until the fall of Tangshan, there remained a hope that the situation would be saved, but immediately the news reached Tientsin, the Chinese began to desert the native eily and to pour into the foreign concessions in tremendous hers.

Moscow, May 17.

SERIOUS SITUATION. An unusual Article which, if

The exodus has assumed

proportions that signed, will hinder the sale of serious

to

Aum-

ANOTHER C.E.R. CLUB GUTTED

NO ARRESTS MADE

(llu

sessions

(Special to "Telegraph")

IN BALANCE

EUROPEAN CRISIS

LONDON, MAY 17.

THE VALUE OF THE ROOSEVELT MANI- FESTO AS A DECISIVE FACTOR IN THE EUR- OPEAN CRISIS IS VARYINGLY INTERPRETED IN BRITAIN, ALTHOUGH ITS SPIRIT IS UNANIM- OUSLY COMMENDED.

The consensus of opinion among commentators is that Herr Hitler's speech in the Reichstag to-day will decide the fate of the Disarmament Conference and the result hinges upon whether Germany indicates that she is prepared to abandon her claim to retain her long. service army,

which is the first condition of any disarma- ment progress.

Hitler's speech will be regarded abroad as the supreme test of his statesmanship.

BRITAIN AND ROOSEVELT MANIFESTO

At the police inspeciĝon parade the Governor yesterday, H.E. presented medals for meritorious sorvito. Photo shows Mr. Peter Grant, A.S.P., receiving the King' Police Medal: (Photo: A. Fong).

ROOSEVELT

AND CHINA

INTERPRETATION OF NEW POLICY

RESTRICTION ON TROOPS

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Telegraph, Mesenges Urdinance, It. Ferqued Its

Telegraph. Copyright Telegraphic

Ordinance. 13914 Received May The Times declares it to be "thejusefal ns a daniper upon Herr Hit- Harhin, May 17, most stirring appeal to the nationaler's speech to-day, but is dis 50 mm)

non-committal appointed at The Chinese Eastern Railway yot heard for concerted action in attitude. employees' club at Manchuli was the political and economic spheres burned down yesterday,

On that occasion

Jointly."

INTERVENTION ISSUE.

It is assured, the journal adds, The Post says that Amerien ean-¦

17, 14 st.).

Compright... Telegraphis

Washington, May 16. America's position in

It is indicated in official quar- tors that the, United States Gov- Most of the newspapers and of ernment is fully aware that the opinion that the value of Presid- President's sweeping declaration ent Roosevelt's manifesto depends will be interpreted as applying to largely upon its influence in Ger-the United States' own foreign po

licy. many official circles.

The premises were completed] such

the rutted and the loss is estimated at

of a wholehearted response in the not guarantee Europene peace China as a consequence of across the Atlantic and agreca President Roosevelt drama- dis- 120,000 roubles.

This is the second large C.E.3. British Empire, though, the such with the Telegraph in stressing tic revision of foreign policy velt has issued the names of the the Chinese Eastern Railway authorities are meeting

club to be burned down in a fort- response cannot be expected so Europe's need for a definite as principal American delegates to and the maintenance of official cuss mesures for the preservation

On the war fronts, the Japanese night. The other was at the other

of war, would manifest disampro- the World Economic Conference. relations with Manchukuo, is in- of peace.

araon the Continental upheavals thanval by definite intervention. The names cabled yesterday have cluded in the proposed terms of been confirmed with the exception the Non-Aggression Part handed are advancing wherever they ap- extreme of the railway, at Sui- quickly from the nations nearersurance that America, in the event is being discussed here. of Mr. Barnard Baruch-Reiter, by the Chinese Foreign Ministry ply determined pressure, the latest fenho.

at Nanking to M. Bogomoloff Chinese force to retreat being that was merely suspected.

There is no doubt whatever that are Britain and the United States. of Sung Che-yuan, who has been

AMERICA'S INTEREST, -- and forwarded by him to defending his lines near Haifeng yesterday's blaze at Manchuli was the result of deliberate arson, but

The Times regards of the utmost kow magnificently for weeks.-

arrests have been made.- Further troops are being rush- no

importance, President Roosevelt's The Article provides for!

The proposal, that no armed for- re-statement of the readiness of

BANKRUPTCY THREAT.

jces shall be sent across the front- "refusal of any recognition ofled up in an effort to stem the Reuter. de jure or de facto situations tide.

the United States to participate i

Meanwhile, the Financial Times ier except where arms imitation created by aggression on the

in a Consultative Pact, even if he part of a third Power.-Reuter.

lup much discussion. It is pointed was unable to commit the United regards the coming meeting afgreements are violated has stirred States to armed intervention in Germany's foreign creditors us out that the re-entry of United defence of a victim of aggression. significant of nothing less than the States Marines into Haiti after (withdrawal would apparently con- The News-Chronicle ja more de-

FINANCE CRISIS IN Moscow.

BELGIUM

EMERGENCY POWERS

BILL

(Special to "Telegraph")

Telegraphis Receives Blay Brussels, May 17. After a lengthy debate, the Bel- gian Senate last night passed, by 91 votes to 63, the Emergency! Powers Bill. which grants the Cabinet powers for dealing with the financial crisis. including changes in taxation, reductions in expenditure and curreney meu- sures. Reuter.

fly Telegraph, Coppright. Mesogen Ordinner, 18. 17. 18.0 p.m.

DIMINISHING H.K. TRÅDE

HEAVY DECREASE. CONTINUES

TRAIN SERVICE INTERRUPTED

Peking, May 17.

(179

Telegraphi Telegraph, Copyright.

Received May Menges Ordinance, 101. 17. 17.45 p.m.)

The Japanese advance has fùr-1 ther restricted the Peking-Mukden! service, which is now reported to be running no further than Tang- ku.

ther.

EXPLOSION IN

COAL MINE

THREE· KILLED AND inite. It says that the manifestoj pending breakdown of overseas re-stitute a direct crossing of a front-

immediately ends Americau isola-mittances from Germany to her ier by troop tion and more or less commits the creditors, but observes that more United States to direct interven-|

MANY GASSED

tion In the event of a violation of help can be given to fature trade by assisting a genuinely distressed new pledge to peace.

debtor than by forcing him into liquidation-Reuter.

London, May 17. A serious explosion occurred to-a

APPEAL TO COMMONSENSE. Thus communication between day at the West Cannock Colliery, of the most famous in

The Daily Herald refers to the According to an official report Tientsin and the sea remains in-

Roosevelt statement as "an appeal' issued by the Statistical Office of tact, but there is some speculation England, near Hednesford, Staf-

Over a hundred men were in the to commonsense amidst criminal the Imports and Export Depart as to what will happen if the ford ment, total imports of merchandise Japanese advance continues fur- pit at the time of the disaster talk of war,"

and three of the miners lost their The Daily Telegraph and the Morning Post are disinclined to in- into the Colony during the mouth The exodus from Peking con-

lives.

Many of the remainder were terpret the manifesto us a definite of April, 1933, amounted to a de- tinues, amounting to about three

from the traditional VEHICULAR FERRYclared value of $39.8 millions thousand dully, while the heavy suffering from gas when they were departure

(£2.6) millions)

campared influx to the foreign concessions brought to the surface by rescue policy of the United States, of non- with $61.2 millions (23.8 mil-at Tientsin is becoming onmanage parties, who did magnificent work, intervention in Europe.

British Wireless.

The Telegraph thinks it may be ions) in April of 1932. while able.-Reuter. exports totaled 385.1 millions (£2.3 millions) as against $44.0 millions (£2.7 millions),

HOURS OF SERVICE EXTENDED

The Youmati Ferry Company, in response to the wishes of a

For the first four months

of

LUTAI CONCENTRATION,

Peking, May 17. The Chinese troops began the large number of car owners, is 1981. Imports totalled $172.7 ml- evacuation of Tangshan on Mon- again extending the vehicular ions (£11.4 millions) as compar- day night and are concentrating ferry service, as from to-morrowed with $231.0 millions. (£15.6 at Lutai--Reuter. the 18th instant, when the ferry millions) in the corresponding will leave Hongkong for Kowloon period of 1932, while Exports were and vice versa every 20 minutes valued at $140.5 millions (£9,0 between the hours of 7.20 a.m. and millions) as compared with $171.0

millions (11.6 millions) 10 p.m.

same period.

The Company hopes to be able to operate the full passenger and vehicular ferry sorvice early next .month.

the

FINLAND FAIL TO WIN A MATCH

EASY FOR BRITAIN IN DAVIS CUP TIE

KAILAN M, A ESCAPES..

Tiontein, May 17.

Tangshan from A Messago states that Manchukuo scouts have been seen from Tangshan and that the taking over of the town is imminent.

No damage has been done to the property or personnel of the Kallan Mining Administration. Renter.

CHINESE FALL

INDIAN REFORM

ANOTHER MEETING

BACK OF THE COMMITTEE

London. Muy. 16.

Peking, May 17. London, May 16

Britain easily won the two re-

All Chinese troops have The Joint Tarliamentary Com- mitter which is considering the maining singles in the Davis Cup

Queen's now evacuated Tangshan qucation of Indian constitution tie agalust Finland at

nor and are rapidly, withdrawing reform met again to-day in the Club to-day, neither Austin

to the west. King's Robing Room at the House l'erry conceding a sot.

DYE Ferry Just Gralin 6-1, 6-2, 6-4; The proceedings, as usual, were Ausijil privato, For the first time, mem- 6-4, bore of the Indian delegation wore present,British Wirelese.

followed in the wake”” pilno. Britain thua won by five matches rotreating forcos, harassing them

(Continued on Page, 4+).. to love.-Reuter,

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CHINA SITUATION..

The presence of United States soldiers and marines in China are defined by treaty, it is indicated in official quartors that they would not fall within the prohibition suggested by President Roosevelt. But the question would imme- diately arise if American units The Royal Observatory reports undertook in any way to enlarge that pressure is highest over the the territory they hold Pacific to the south east of Japan, Japanese did at the beginning of and relatively low over Tongking the present warfare. Reuter.

Lacal forecast:- South-east winds, maderate: fair generally with local showers,

ory Hider Voting the Reichsten for the tomond time since 154 1140 Important atstassent on foreign policy. Our photo shows the Naz! Chancellor making åli fret speech ať the meeting which gavo kim dietaterial powers for four 'yanre. · (Planet News),

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CHEAPER PETROL AT HOME

A BIG REDUCTION ANNOUNCED

London, May 16.

A redaction of twopence-half- papay a gallon In the price of potrol in England takes effect as from to-morrow.

fall,

Oil shares on the Stock Ex- change all experienced a Burmahs dropping more thun 4/-

share, British Wireices

MANCHUKUO AND

KALGAN

CHINESE SCOFF AT TOKYO REPORT

Poking, May 17. Chinese officials in Peking.scoft openly at the Japansas reports. that Kalgan, where Feng Yu- helang is staying, has announced. Ma adherence" to" Manchukuo.