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THE HONGKONG; TELEGRAPH.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

Japan Critical of Germany's Attitude

ALLEGEDLY SHIPPING MUNITIONS TO CHINA THROUGH HONGKONG

Less Criticism of Britain In Capital Circles

Tokyo, Feb. 3.

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While the students' representatives' of universities and higher schools gathered at the Meiji Shrine and prayed for the recovery of the German Ambassador. Herr von Dirksen, now ill with asthma, critical opinion appears to be growing stronger against Germany while anti-British comment is slackening.

The Tokyo Asahi declares Hongkong and Germany are stepping over Britain and shipping arms into China. It claims between January 15 and 31 Germany sent to China, through Hongkong, ten shiploads of merchandise, Britain eight.

"Germany has sent 2,200 bags of nitrate to Britain's 40; Germany has sent six aeroplanes to Britain's 13; Germany has sent 53 military motor cars to Britain's 36. Germany also sent to China 375 tons of barbed wire and 3,400 cases of ammunition," the paper adds.

Meanwhile,

Yoshifi Yutani

in

hay

the grilled

Diet, Mr.

Mr. Koki

Hirota, Foreign Minister, regarding in peace Germany's participation

"At such a time the talks in China. Japanese are vehemently angered. by such talk. In my opinion they are Inappropriate. Is this not third party interference when they use their good oflees thus?"

ATTITUDE UNCHANGED

GERMAN ADVISERS PRAISED

China Satisfied

With Loyalty

And Ability

Hankow, Feb. 4. The Chinese Government has Mr. Hirota replied that Japan continues to insist on direct tale complete confidence in lis German with China. However, a third party's milliary advisers and is highly satis- good offices cannot be termed inter-fied with their services," declared a ference when other means have been spokesman of the National Govern- exhausted between the warring partment in un interview to-day.

The declaration was made to refute les, he explained.

Yutani asked if the recent the allegation, reportedly made by Mr. Imperial statement was motivated hy certain political observers the failure of the projected settle-interview with foreign nwespaper- Germany. Prince men, to the effect that German mil-

serving with Konoye, the Prime Minister, stary advisers wered, but did not mention Germany. Chinese army had not made

value either merely saying it was impossible to contribution persunde Marshal Chiang Kai-shek organisation or tactics to reconsider his attitude.

ment

through

of

of

the

any

In

MILLION SETTLERS WANTED

Japan's Plan For Manchukuo

Tokyo, Feb. 3.

"An emigration plan aiming at the settling of a million Japanese familles In Manchukuo during the next 20 years has been under way since last year," said Mr. Sonyu Ohtani, the Minister for Overseas Affairs, at the plenary session of the House of Re- presentatives to-day.

Attaching the greatest importance. to the emigration problem, Mr. Ohtani

effective way of dealing with over-

aid that ho regarded it as the most population in Japan, and at the same time tightening the inseparable rela- ions between Japan and Manchu-

kua-Reuter,

Hurls Bomb At Japanese

Chinoso Policeman Shot In Chefoo

20,000 DEAD

LEFT ON CHINA SOIL BY JAPAN

Tokyo, Feb. 3.

The War Minister announced in Ulio House of Representatives to-day that the total number of Japanese troops illed in China to dato approxi- mately 20,000 --Reuter.

RUN-AWAY TRAIN ON K.C.R.

1938.

SUN FO'S RESIDENCE SEALED

Japanese Future Action Uncertain

Shanghal; Feb. 3 The private home of Mr. Sun Fo, who is now in Moscow, has been sealed by the Japanese,

Mr. Sun Fo's home is situated in extra- Chineso territory, off the Settlement road in the western suburbs, and within the British de- fence sector.

So far, the Japanese authoritles do not appear to have made any attempt to seize privato Chinese property in the French Concession or in the

south International Settlement

ot Soochow Creek.

Until a test case arises, it is Reports have been received in dificult to predict what attitude the

from foreign authorities will take. Hongkong of a near escape

seems

no doubt, unless obstacles are

There

disaster of a heavily loaded string

placed in their v way, that the Japanese of freight cars en route to Canton.

all private The

incident, it is reported, will ultimately seize occurred on Wednesday night short-homes belonglar to Chinese officials The imposing home of Mr. T. V. ly after the trucks entered Chinese territory from Hongkong, According Soong is expected, in this event, to

first seized. to the story, at present unconfirm-be among the very able in Hongkong, the locomotive Reuter. was uncoupled from the string of; trucks when an air-raid alarm was received shortly after the train left Shum Chun.

The engine crew and guards pro- ceeded in the locomotive some dis- trucks, this tance away from the safety measure, it is stated, being in accordance with instructions.

Apparently, however, they tailed to securely brake the string of trucks before departing. The trucks were left on a slight grade, and com- menced to roll backwards towards Shum Chun and British territory,

Shanghal, Feb. 3. According to Japanese reports an Incident marred the assumption of authority by the Japanese at Cheloo yesterday, when a Chinese policeman threw a hand grenade at the soldiers as the police were being disarmed.

The man was shot dead on the spot. The grenade caused no damage.

Otherwise, says the same report, the disarming of Cheton's eight hund-

Immediately the alarm was raised, red policeman and their disbandment proceeded without hitch. Japanese the engine set off after the run- sentries are now posted on each street aways, which gathered momentum as they thundered down the grade. corner, and Japanese soldiers have occupled all official Chinese build-A warning, it is stated, was flashed ings, including the Chinese Maritime along the fine to Hongkong stations.

the Customs, the Taxation office,

NO DAMAGE Central Bank of China and the Bank

The runaways come to a standstiil,

damage of Communications, Japanese flags are now flying above these offices. however, before any Reuter.

curred.

According to the report received

birrler by the Telegraph, a placed across the line near Hongkong territory, in case the runaway trucks got completely out of hand,

CHINA-JAPAN AIR SERVICE

oc-

Was

It is stated that the evening express from Kowloon to Canton had already left Kowloon, with 600 pasengers nboard, when the incident occurred and only twenty minutes separated the runaway and the express.

Peiping, Feb. 4. The recently announced air service

North China's between Japan and

China,

British railway offctals state that starting Wednesday, is a two-way they have no knowledge of the in- service running three times weekly cldent. The Telegraph has, however, The spokesman, declared: "The The planes will leave Pukuoka Sun-received partial confirmation from a observer's remark is obviously at days, Wednesdays and Fridays and source in Shum Chuo. Mr. Selchiro Michil asked, Mr. variance with the facts. The Ger- Pelping Mondays, Thursdays and

man military advisers

Hence the

forces.

Imperial statement.

BRITISH RELATIONS

sre well- Saturdays.

Minister replied that he intended to they have manifested both loyalty ting the service at the Japan end are TOUR GUIDE

Hirota regarding Japan's relations trained and experienced in modern The route includes Tsingtao and with-Great-Britain The Foreign-warfare--In the service of China. Tientsin-and-arrangements fer hand- preserve the traditional friendship and sincerity and their contributions in the hands of the Japanese Air with that country, which apparently have been numerous.. The Govern- Transport Company and at the Pel-

full the understands is

changes ment has complete confidence inping end with the Huitung Kungsu, A Japanese sponsored Chinese con- coming in the international situation them. in the Far East.

Various arguments had arisen in

"In view of the traditional friendly cern-Reuter. Japan as a result of Britain's past relations between China and

So far however, as far as many the Chinese Government feels conduct. the British Government is concerned, highly satisfied with the great devo- there is no definite confirmation that tion to duty of its German advisers," Britain has attempted any damage the spokesman added.-Router. towards Japan,

a thing

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In the event of such happening it is the duty of every understand the exact circumstances Japanese diplomat to endeavour to and to adjust themselves to the new persuade the other party to reconsider situation. the position. It is incumbent on the "I believe that Great Britain, with Japanese Government to settle the her vast interests in the Far East, will present situation and Japan must be the first to realise this state of ihrefore lead the other powers to affairs," he said.-United Press.

ANTI-COMMUNIST BLOC MOOTED IN SPAIN

There is

TO THE CINEMAS

"Charlie Chan at Monte Carlo" {King's®

Theatre, to-day). Rather Barcelona, Feb. 3. regretfully one has to admit that this n possibility that the one of the series falls short of come Warner Oland is as Loyalist Republicans and Socialists of the best. may form an anti-Communist bloc good as ever, but the material, does Ini Spain. It is not certain what not give him much scope. However, thea very bright performance is given effect this would have upon Government structure, but it indicates by Harold Huber, who almost "steals" a tendency to swing away from the pleture as the Chief of Police at

Monte Carlo, radicalism.-United Press.

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"Night Key" (Alhambra Theatre, to-day (.-Doria Karloff, usually nasociated with the weird and the eerle in films, has his first straight role for a long time. J. Warren Hüll and Jean Rogers appear in support. "On the Avenuo" (Oriental Thea- tre, to-day),An earful of music, with songs written by Irving Berlin, Dick Powell croons his way through and Is helped by Madeleine Carroll, Alice Faye and the Ritz Brothers,

The Prisoner of Zenda" (Majestic | Theatre, to-day).One of Ronald Colman's most romantic roles, made famous by Ramon Novarro in the "silent" days. Impressive

court scenes and brillant uniforms make this a picture of benuly.

LABOUR ASKS FÖR DEBATE

London, Feb. 3, Mr. Clement Allee, leader of the Parliamentary Labour Party intimat→ ed to Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons to-day that the Oposition desired to discuss the Trinidad Report and the position in That Colony.

The Premier, in reply, said that the opportunity for discussion would arlse when the Colonial Office vote was discussed.

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Insurances

Canton Ins., $260 aa, Union In., $500 sa. China Underwriters, $1.40 b. H.K. Fire In., $240 sa.

Shipping

Douglas, $5734 b. H.K. Steamboats, $11 b, Indo-Chinos (Prof.), $51 D. Indo-Chinas (Def.), $43 n. Shell Bearer 92/6 n. Union Waterboats, $9.30 n.

Docks etc.

H.K. & Wharvės, $110 n. H.K. W. Docks," $29 sa. Providents (old). $2.55 sa. Providents (new), 55 cts. ao. New Engineerings, Sh.- Shanghai Docks, Sh Kallun Mining Adm., 14/0 n. Raubs, $7% 15.

Venz: Goldfield, $6 n. Hongkong Mines 10 cts. n.

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Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $5.80 b. and so. H.K. Lands $3234 b.

H.K. Lands, 4% Deben, $100 n. S'hai Lands, Sh, $7 n. Metropolitan Lands, Sh.- Humphries, $84. ILK. Realics, $41⁄4 sa. Chinese Estates, $86 n. China Realtics, Sh. China Debent,

Pubilo Utilities HK. Tramways, $14.70 b. Peak Trams (old), $6 bi Peak Trams (new), $33⁄41⁄2 8. Star Ferries $87 8. -Yaumati Ferries (old), $24 b

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