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WHITEAWAY'S

GERMANS ACCUSED IN U.S. SPY PLOT

*

HIGH NAZI Japan's Fleet May Invade Kamchatka Waters

OFFICIALS

INDICTED

Grand Jury Reveals

Suspicion of

Wide

Operations of Ring

New York, June 20,

Mrs. Jessie Jordan, the Dundee hairdresser who was sentenced in Scotland on May 16 to four years' penal servitude for espionage against Great Britain, is among the 18 defendants named in the Federal Grand Jury indictments.

Other defendants include Lt. Commander Udo von Benin and Commander Herman Menzel, both believed to be residing in Berlin and connected with the Defence Office of the German Way Ministry.

CHINESE GAIN IN SHANSI

Doctor Ignatz Griebl and Herr Werner! dudenberg, two missing witnesses who dis- appeared from New York at the height of the Japanese Admit Severe investigations, are also among the indicted

persons.

an

Other defendants are a hairdresser aboard the German liner Europa,

aeroplane mechanic, a private in the U.S. Army, and an Air Force sergeant in the U.S. Army who deserted in 1935.

Nine other defendants are described as residents of Germany,

The Government Prosecutor in charge of the Investigations said that the brains of the alleged "Spy Ring" lived in Germany, and were connected with the German Government. They operated through BRent: In thes United States and members of the crews of ships plying between Get- many and American ports.

Instructions Sent From Linera

WOULD

ABANDON BOMBING

Britain Prepared To Cease Policing By R.A.F. Bombers

Set-Back

Shanghai, June 20, The Japanese military spokes- man admitted to-day that the Japanese were sul far from Leing in control of Shansi pro-

V

Chinese troups in The pro.i

WOULD DEFY SOVIET ORDER

Seeks To Force Entrance To Fishing Ground

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Tokyo, June 21.

Japanese reports state that the Nichiro Fisheries Com-

THE ARTICLES OF WAR were officially accepted by Joe pany is sending its “mother- Louis, shown putting his signature on the contract, and Max Schemeling, as the two heavyweights signed for their championship," Koryu Maru, to the ship battle in Yankee Stadium, to-morrow. Gen. John J.Kamchatka fishing grounds Phelan, chairman of the New York Boxing Commission, smiles

bis satisfaction.

DEADLOCK PREVENTS

ANGLO-ITALIAN PACT'S ADOPTION

Rome, June 20.

despite the reported Russian refusal to grant this vessel a sailing permit.

Young Edwin M. Dwyer, sen- mun of H.M.S. Dorsetshire, The Miyako Shimbun, a well-comes to trial to-day in Criminal informed newspaper, says Japan Sessions charged with the mur- is prepared to send warships to der of Leading Seaman Dickin- these fishing grounds to protect 9011 (above). Miss Betty Japanese fishing vessels.

Knowles of Liverpool, also pic- Was Dickinson's

It will be reculled that after tured here,

fiancee. long negotiation the Russian Government gave the Japanese

chatka waters, but refused to

Means of accelerating a settlement of the Spanish permission to fish in the Kam- vince, whose strength the Civil War and thus implementing the Anglo-Italian allow that country to send Japanese spokesman estimated Agreement were discussed by Lord Perth, the British "mother-ships" with the fishing

ut between 100,000 mal 200,000, | Ambassador, and Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign/leet for some reason not dis-

have re-established contact with the Chinese army southern bank of the

the Minister, this morning. No indication has been given, Yellow however, of the outcome of their conversations. River, and 213°4 constantly

increasing their activity.

closed-United Press,

Italian authorities consider that future European Accuses Japan

In foreign eireles here it is pointed collaboration is at stake, and the present Anglo-Italian

nt that since the Japanese spokes-

man in Peiping recently estimated deadlock is the chief impediment to all attempts to effect

that the mumber of Chinese troops

in

Shant was 50,000, important this collaboration. reinforcements must have since been gained from some source.

Italian newspaper reports

have

In this connection it was reported prepared public opinion for a refusal some time ago that lurge delachments by the British Prime Minister, Mr. The general indictment charges all

of Chinese troops had crossed the Neville Chamberlain, to implement northern bank of the Yellow River. the Anglo-Italian Agreement until 18 accused with conspiracy to pro- cure and transmit to Germany secret

-Trona-Ocean.

the Spanish question is settled, and information regarding aircraft, ships

RAILWAY LINE CUT

It is therefore deduced that the dead- and constal defence of the United

Shanghat, June 20. Jock must be broken on the battle- States. According to the indictment

Rallway trame between Shanghai felds of Spain Instead of ncross the The opening of the International and Hangchow has been disrupted diplomatic tables in Rome or London. instructions were regularly sent from Red Crass Congress in London next since last Sunday when the Number

It is suggested in Rome that Signor

models, and other secret documents on American national defence,

Only four of the defendants are in custody.-Reuter Special.

remarkable

London, June 20.

will either use his in--

e liners Bremen and Hamburg to Monday prompted the London Times 42 Bridge of the line, 30 kilometres Mussolini agents in the United States, concern- to-day to discuss the question of the south of Kashan, was destroyed by a fluence with General Franco, the ing the procuring of code books, bombardment of open towns in a party of Chinese guerillas. signal books, blue prints, maps, lengthy editorial, which contains the

A Japanese engineering corps was Insurgent leader, to induce him to admission that Great despatched

come to terms with the Loyalists or the spot yesterday towhich is more likely in view of his Britain's

own position, in the matter is repair the bridge.—Speclai.

prestige being linked, with o

com- seriously prejudiced by the bombard has intimated on several occasions plete victory by General Franco- ment of native settlements on the that it will not insist on the use of air-see the civil war through to the end, North West Frontier of India.

The Times denies that the altitude insistence stands in the way of a craft for policing purposes it such adopted by Britain at the Disarma- ment Conference in Geneva-when general agreement regarding the use Britain demanded the Insertion of a of bombera.

20 Indicted

New York, June 20. , It is learned

that indictments aguinst twenty persons suspected participation in espionage on behalf the United States (Continued on Page 4.)

of Germany in

King 'Joins His Navy Loading Exercises In H.M.S. Nelson

London, June 20.

His Majesty the King is spending to-night with the Home Fleet.

Accompanied by the Duke of Kent,

he Journeyed to Portsmouth to-day, and received an enthusiastic reception

on his arrival,

NO OFFICIAL REPORT

No oficial report has been received In London yet concerning Count conversations with Lord

clause allowing the employment of abandon the use of bombers as a Perth.

"Britain would still be willing to Ciuno's aircraft for policing purposes in

certain regions--is responsible for the policing instrument if a general agree- wholesale sinughter of civilians in civilians would be facilitated," the by the Non-Intervention Committee, thement banning the bombardment of slowness of the procedure adopted It is suggested that in view of the Spain and China, since Great Britain editorial saya.-Trans-Occari.

BRITAIN URGED TO ACT TO SUPPRESS ALLEGED JAPANESE DRUG AGENTS

London, June 20.

Signor Mussolini is sounding the Bri- tish Prime Minister regarding the chances of devising some quicker method of effecting the withdrawal of volunteers from Spain.

It is observed that if a truce could be negotiated between the Loyallets and Insurgents on terms agreeable to both Italy and Great Britain, nimosphere for accelerating the with- drawal of volunteers might be greatly Improved.

the

Austrian Loan Settlement Now Nearer

London, June 20. Negotiations between Great Britain and Germany for a settlement of the Austrian debts problem mado favourable pro- gress during the week-end, ac- cording to informed circles here.

It is understood that both Britain and Germany have in- ilmated thele willingnea to make concessions so that a settle- ment acceptable to both parties may be reached. An agreement is expected before the end of this week,

The present posliion is summed up by the London Times, which writes that both Germany and Britain desire to avoid An CX- change clearing system in the Interest of commercial relations between the two countries. Trans-Ocean.

Of Wish To

SPECIAL JURY SWORN

In Dorsetshire Murder Case

The first European murder case since 1914 wog commenced before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, Acting Chief Justice, and a Special at the

Thwart Talks Criminui Sessions this morning. It

Restriction Of Opium

Production To Be Discussed in Geneva

A lively exchange between the

Geneva, June 20.

is the trial of Ablo Scoman Edwin Moreland Dwyer, who is charged with the murder of Leading Seaman Ro- bert Dickinson on board

H.M.S. Doractalire on May 2.

The case is attracling considerable Interest, especially in Naval circles, and several benches have been re- served for privileged spectators.

Mr. J. Whyatt, Crown Counsel, Is for the prosecution and the defence Chinese and Japanese delegates | is in the hands of the Hon. Mr. Leo occurred at to-day's meeting of the D'Almada, Jnr., instructed, by Mr. League of Nations' Advisory Com- G. S. Hugh-Jodes. mittee on Opium Traffe.

ro-

Over 40 wittesses will be called for the Crown, and the trial is expected to last four-days.

STOP PRESS

France Denies Breach

The Committee discussed a pro- posal by the Turkish delegate that in order to prepare the ground for a conference to limit the cultivation of oplum poppy, a conference of oplum producing countries should first be called to fix minimum prices. Mr. Amau, the Japanese delega said that if such a conference be called, Manchukuo, as a produc- ing country, must be invited to attend. Dr. Hoo, the Chinese delegate, torted: "By raising auch quesitons, Japan wants to torpedo the confer- ence for the Hmitation of poppy cultivation. Only the Council of the League of Nations Is, qualified lo promate such a conference and decide to whom invitations shall be issued, especially if the questions of Man- was sending war materials to China churia and Jchol ure ralacd."

was expressed to the Japanese Am- bassador to-day by M. Georges The Japanese delegate did not Bonnet, the Foreign Minister. reply!

Referring

Of Neutrality

Parle, June 20, The French Government's surprise at Japanese allegations that France

to the

the possibility of a Invasion of Hainan Island,

The Turkish delegate withdrew his SW referred yesterday, it is

the Japanese Foreign Office

proposal and it was decided that the to Commitee itself should discus the question of fixing minimum prices. that the Japanese Government in the

pointed

--Renter.

OLD BED OF RIVER RUNS DRY

China's Sorrow In The night will be spent aboard the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert and

Search Of Sea to-morrow His Majesty will board the battleship Nelson and lead the

Dozens of new rivers, up to 14 feet Home Fleet in exercises,

deep, are streaming from Kaifeng Shanghai, June 20 The Queen Mother visited the Na

Nine-tenths of the total volume of ty parallel to the, Hankow-Chengehow

In a southerly direction, approstinute onal Maritime Museum to-day, and Mr. R. A. Butter, Under-Secretary League of Nations in

fullest support in its power to the Intervention Committee meets to-the Yellow River is now flowing along Railway showed great interest in the exhibits, of Stale for Foreign Affairs, reply to

effort morrow, in a further attempt to an entirely new track, according to many of which have been donated by ung on behalf of the Prime Minister, drug traffic in the Far East," Mr. formula for withdrawing volunteers.

And suppress Illicit obtain a compromise on the British Japanese estimates issued to-night, The flood waters have now reached Her Majesty the Queen-Reuter. referred Sir Ernest to the Govern-Butler added.--Reuter,

As a result, the river-bed running Chowklakou, over 75 miles from the Reuter,

hifrom the bend near Kaifeng to the bed of the river.-Trans-Occan.

NO SIGN OF TRUCE nor any evidence, that either the In- There is no confirmation, however, surgent or Loyalists eagerness to suspend hostilities.

are showing

Meanwhile, though somewhat over- over the delayed completion of the the Agreement between the two coun- the tries the sub-Committee of the Non-

In the House of Commons to-day, Sir Ernest Graham- Little, Nationalist member for London, asked the Prime Minis- tor whether his attention had been called to the feport of the League of Nations' Oplum Advisory Committee that a Japanese narcotics offensive was being vigorously carried out in China,

"Will the Government support the ment reply given earlier on the sub-shadowed by the Anglo-Italian lesue League of Nations in ensuring theject exposure and reprobation pt this policy?" the spenker asked,

"It is a definite policy British Government to give

of

an

expose

nea in the Gulf of Chihli, la almost: dry.

out in responsible quarters

past had Indicated that the island would not be

France ob- occupied served

neutrality. The French Government considers that it has remained impartial in the Sino-Japanese conflict and therefore feels

that there would be no justifica- Hainan Island. However, it is nd- in for a Japanese occupation of itted that the occupation would not violate the Franco-Japanese Treaty of 1907-Reuter.

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