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FOUNDED 1891 三拜禮 號一月八英港香 WEDNESDAY.
AUGUST 31, 1938. 日七月七閏 $38.00 PER ANNUM
1938 OUN LOP
SO YEAHS OF GROWIN /
DUNLOP Fort
The Tyre with 2,000 Teeth
SUDETENS TO REJECT CZECH PROPOSALS MINORITY WANTS British Navy Prepares for Manoeuvres
INDEPENDENCE, SELF-GOVERNMENT
with British
British Aid;
Of
France Favours Joint Show
Strength To Question Wavering Nations
PRAGUE, AUG. 30.
IT IS LEARNED THAT THE SUDETENS HAVE DECIDED TO RE- JECT THE NEW PROPOSALS BY THE CZECH GOVERNMENT.
ACCORDING TO SOURCES HERE, THE SUDETENS HAVE DECID.
ED TO PUSH FOR SELF-GOVERNMENT ON LINES SIMILAR TO THE Garbage
ENJOYED BY THE FORMER IRISH FREE
QUASI - INDEPENDENCE STATE (EIRE).-United Press.
Paris, Aug. 30.
After a four hour meeting to-day, the French Cabinet decided to make an effort to line up the democracies of the world in a determined front to warn Germany of the consequences of an invasion of Czecho-Slovakia.
Can
PLEADING FOR THEIR LIVES, these terrified peasants have gone on their knees before a Japanese sentry. They have good reason for fear, knowing the sure fate of suspected guerillas. This photograph was sent from North China by an unofficial and neutral correspondent, together with one showing the be-
Blast "Rocks" heading of a Chinese guerilla suspect by a Japanese swords-
Budapest
£
up-
Budapest Aug. 30. Budapest is laughing roariously nt the "attempted Northy" of "Dr. Assassination
story.
The harmless, explosion of a the former Ticar garbage can
In the Royal Palaco resulted rumour DI T assassination By the time the rumouts reached other capitals the explosion had become
"that rocked Budapest."
attempt being spread. instructions to
A cautious communique unanimously approves of M. Bonnet's "precise definition of French foreign policy and, his French Ambassadors."
These instructions, it is learned from reliable sources, involve, firstly, the informing of all friendly Governments, especially Poland, Rumania, and Yugo-Slavia, whose at- titude is wavering, that France intends to comply with her obligations to Czecho-Slovakia and, secondly, the Govern- ments involved will be asked to define their own positions clearly in the case of a German attack on Czecho-Slovakia. -United Press.
BRITAIN TO FOLLOW SUIT
London, Later.
BRITISH CABINET SILENT
Nothing To Add To Simon's. Last Statement
It is disclosed that Britain is preparing to consult Poland, and probably Yugo-Slavia, Rumania and other interested Powers, regarding their attitude in the event. While of war with Germany.
The Cabinet has issued fresh instructions to the British Ambassador in Berlin, Sir Nevile Henderson, regarding a United Press.
Hope Of Peace Exists
London, Aug. 30,→ It is understood that after Sir
more direct warning to Herr Hitler-John Simon's speech on Satur-
Contemplate Show Of
Strength
Paris, Aug. 30.
or
It is reported that the French Cabinet is considering the advisability either by et a display of strength, the French and Brish navies armies, as a reply to the German manoeuvres, and a silent warning of the dangers of a German attack on Czecho-Slovakia.
If such a step is adopted it will be accompanied by a Anai, cautionary Note, worded as strongly as possible. Govern- In addition, the French ment is believed to be tontemplating! a new public declaration of military assistance to Czecho-Slovakia in the event of an invasion of that country. -United PreSA,
Italy Won't Fight
Parks. Aux, 30. It is rellably learned that Signor Mussolini has warned Here Healein, the Sudeien leader, that Italy wil (Continued on Pago 4.)
GERMANY PLUNGED
IN GLOOM
Berlin Believes
Britain Siding With Czechs
Berlin, Aug. 30.
Onn
Untied Press.
AMERICA MAY TRY TO AVERT COLLISION
Hull And Roosevelt In Conference.
Europe's Danger Not Minimized
Washington, Aug. 30. President Roosevelt to-day conferred with Mr. Cordell Hull, lay, today's communique by the Secretary of State, who the British Government will went to the White House after make no further statement, as reading the latest despatches long as there is any chance of from Europe. achieving a settlement of the Czech problem.
Reuter is informed that the Go RODSUN will report to President
пап.
HONGKONG MAY SCOUT WEATHER TEN MILES HIGH, FROM BALLOON
T°
INCREASE the accuracy of weather forecast- ing in Malaya and to make the skies safer for fliers, the Malayan Meteorological Service is experi- menting with the world's most modern system...of obtaining readings of pressure, temperature and humidity from heights as great as ten miles and more.
It is likely that Singapore will be the first city in the East to adopt the system, although it probably. will be taken up shortly afterwards by the observa- tories at Batavia, Hongkong and Manila.
However, when interviewed, the Director of the Royal Observatory, Mr. C. W. Jeffries, said that he was not in a position to state when Hongkong would adopt the system.
A
Kwangtung Officials Visit Colony
Returning Call Of Governor
"BRITAIN READY TO FIGHT"
Cabinet Decides To Warn Hitler, Says Authority
London, Aug. 30.
A usually reliable source states that the Cabinet has decided to undertake Naval preparations culminating in North Sea manoeuvres.
One high source told United Press: "I believe the Cabinet has shown that, if necessary, Great Britain is ready to fight."
It is believed that the limit of forts decided on by to-day's emer- geney meeting of the Cabinet was that Herr Hitler should be warned that an invasion of Czecho-Slovakin would mean war,
It is obvious that London and Paris are in the closest harmony.
The debate during the Cabinet of mecting did not betray signs wavering and the Ministers were mainly engaged in evolving the technique necessary for the approach to Herr Hitler.
Cabinet adjourned at 1.40 p.m.
Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secre tary, remained at No. 10 Downing Street after the Cabinet had adjourned, and continued conversa- tions with the Prime Minister.-- United Press.
HITLER TO BE INFORMED
London, Aug. 30. Some sources
here believe that Herr Iller personally Insufficiently uppraised of the sentiment existing in London; hence it is understood that Sir Nevlle Henderson has been in- structed to try and see the German Chancellor personally, possibly to
and
nd personal convey a friendly letter from Mr. Chamberlain.- United Press,
BONNET'S POLICY APPROVED Paris, Aug. 31, Unanimous
has been approval given by the French Cabinet to the policy followed during the past month by the Foreign Minister, M. Georges Bonnet.
in
It is learned well-informed quarters that, following the Cabinet (Continued on Page 1)
STOP PRESS
British Will Fight Beside French Army
SMALL automatic radio transmitter is sent up by balloon in the new sys- tem. As it rises, at the rate of 100 or 300 feet a minute, the transmitter sends out a continuous re- cord of temperature, · at- mospheric pressure and hu- It is expected that the U.S. Ambar-
midity, says the Singapore sador in London, Mr. Joseph P.
Sunday Times. to-day
The balloon should reach the! onls interview Minister, Mr.
about two| stratosphere in ernment sill hopes and believes that with the British Prime
General Wu Teh-chen, Chairman such a chance exists, but it depends, Neville Chamberlaing -
The American Ambassadors in hours, the time depending on Arstly, on the extent and reality of
Mr. Tseng Yang-fu. the concessions the Czech Govern- Berlin and Prague are also closely the height of the stratosphere, of the Kwangtung Provincial Gov-
ernment, and to watching and reporting on the altua- which varies continuously. ment is making or is prepared to
A new radio set and balloon havej Mayor of Canton, arrived here last neither can night by special train on the Canton- make, and, secondly, on the extent tion, whose extreme, gravity nobody
to be sised every day, and nature of the influence exerted here attempts to minimize. from outside
the Sudeten-
Canton at 7.18 pan. yesterday. There is some speculation whether
the stratosphere. :
Kowloon Germans, and on
reached the the spirit with the United States Government will be recovered after disappearing into Kowloon railway. The party which the Sudetens meet the Czech undertake more spoelle action in sa
Buch FIRST BALLOON THIS MONTH 10.30 o'clock when they were greeted ment that, if the necessity arose, maintain effort Government proposals.
to aolion might take the form of a
It is hoped the first balloon will be by a large gathering of Chinese and his country is ready to fight. General Wu if France is involved in war as- There is no tendency in London to direct appen to Bojlin' and Prague minimize or exaggerate the gravity of
of next month. Daily releasca will and Mayor Tseng to-day will call on a result of German aggression in, dell Hull.
A Sir Geoffry Northcote, who paid an the decisions which have to be my on by Fresident Roosevelt or Mr. Cor- released in Singapore before the end It is reported that
Although officials baturally decline not follow until some time later.
The British warning, which is in the immediate future by (Continued on Pape 4.)
confirmation widely felt here daily release is estimated at present unofficial visit to Canton last month: Czocho-Slovakia."
year, but research The two Chinese officials', present that President Roosevelt would not to cost £2,500 permit Europe to drift into war with and development proceeding in all visit to Hongkong is understood to couched in the firmest language
raising his voice and at least parts of the world are likely to ep-be a courtesy return call,
During their stay in the Colony, the country has used towards but putting on record the abhorrence preciably reduce this figure.
Singapore weather forecasters it is also
will pay their respects delivered if tension eases before the American people will feel for
at present obtain data from around Mayor reported, General Wu and Germany since 1914, will not be any leader or leaders who deliberate-
level up to 12.000 feet every mern- to the dead in the Kwellin dianster the Ambassador return to Berlin, ly break,peace-enter.
ing from a Royal Air Force pilot and will also visit various Chinese
patriotic organisationsUnited Press.
convey. who takes up Viaxers Vilde charity and beeste torpedo bomber from No. to which General Wu will
hearly acknowledgment from the 100 Squadron..
The mood' of pessimism noted in German circles just now has, if anything, deepened by the news of the emergency meeting of the British Cabinet, which ja regarded as confirming the view that the British Govern-
the Czechs. U.S. ment has sided with
"Before we can express an opinion, however, we must see what. Dr.. Edouard Bencs i offering the one authority told Reuter. Sudetena,"
The situation is ripe for a solution
problem
he added.
newspaper, Der Angrif, shoulders the burden of the German anti-Czech campaign with a tirade more ferce than ever, while the tone adopted by other new papers is noticeably less violent,
French Dockers of the
Refuse New Hours of Work
20.
this
to
on
both
Navy May
pea.co.
Request More U.S. Ambassador Sees Building Funds
Washington, Aug. '30. Admiral William D. Leahy, Chief of Staff of the U.B. ~NKYY, that Congram will be, katud: For will, one increase of (3.8.sics,670,600
Der Angrid's London Correspond-stated to-day that it is expected:
ent reports that the British Ambassa-
dor. Sir Nevilė.
his return to Berlin,
ment to the Forelia Omce which the my p
Tinh Cabinet may approved
s
4.
Mr. Chamberlain
London, Aug. 30, The U. 5. Ambasador, Mr. Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, saw
this after Neville Chamberlain
The British Ambasador to Germany, Sir Nevile Henderson, was present. as the meeting.-- Reuter-Aid W
foreign friends, h
London, Aug. 31.
Cabinet has The British left
instructed Sir Nevila Henderson atto inform the German. Govern-
and
station
to the But modern forecasters want to go Kwangtung people for their valuable
and generous contribution higher than neroplanes · can
country during the past few weeks.
them.
FORMER DEVICE
taka
Duchess Leaver
For Swatow
H.MS. Duchess has left Hongkong
much as 29 miles above the earth, on a routine visit to Swalow, comes down aventually and is Bata-metimes returned to the obser
Many observatories in different parts of the world. Including vis, for a long time have used a de- vics attached to a balloon basket which records on paper particulare paz London, Aug 30 at upper atmosphere pressure, lem
A Fully Informed
vatory within two days but often Dos for weeka; ¿This / Line, factor naturally bulls the reocarth valus of the daininscured and wisken 11
(Further Stop Prézi News of Page 12.).
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