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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST –

British Navy Prepares for Manoeuvres RADIO

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*BRITAIN READY TO FIGHT"

Cabinet Decidos 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 prens; "I believe the Cabinet has shown that, if necessary, Great Britain is ready to fight."

of

Ilmit It is believed that the efforts decided on by to-day's emer- gency meeting of the Cabinet was that Herr Hitler should be warned that an invasion of Czecho-Slovakia would mean war.

It is obvious that London and Paris are in the closest hurmony.

The debate during the Cabinet meeting did not betray signs of wavering and the Ministers were mainly engaged in evolving the technique necessary for the approach to Herr Hitler,

Cabinet

AMERICA MAY TRY TO AVERT COLLISION

Hull And Roosevelt In Conference

MISTAKEN

IDENTITY PROBABLE DEFENCE

Gunman Might Be Taken For Hines

Europe's Danger Tammany leader whom the State

Not Minimized

with the British Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain,

The American Ambassadors in Berlin and Prague are also closely watching and reporting on the situa tion, whose extreme gravity nobody here attempts to minimize,

BRITISH CABINET SILENT

Nothing To Add

To Simon's

Last Statement

BROADCAST

Wing-Comdr. Steele-Perkins On "Black Out" MOZART SYMPHONY

Broadcast by

Radio Programme Z.B.W. on a Frequency of 045 .c's. and on Short Wave, from 1-2.10 p.m. and 8-11 p.m. on 9.52 m.c's, per second.

6.00 Delius-Sea Drift,

Sung by John Brownice (Baritone), and London Select Choir with the London Philharmonic Orchestra con-

While Hope Of ducted by Sir Thomar Beecham,

Peace Exists

New York, Aug. 30. The trial of J. J. Hines, former in endeavouring to impeach on cor- ruplion charges, may take an un-

London, Aug. 30. expected turn to-day.

Counsel for Hines, It is understood that after Sir Mr.

Stryker, J.

to try and prove that John Simon's speech on Satur-

that witnesses have

1031, when both wounded. Reuter.

were severely

PILING UP EVIDENCE

New York, Aug. 31. Shortly after the resumption of the lines trial to-day, John Curry, former "Tammany" political boss, testifled that Hines had aided him to become a "Tammany" leader.

is

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0.27 Eron Petri at the Plano, Indionlsches Tagebuch (Busoni). 0.37

Ravel Introduction and Allegro For Harp with String and

Valse, Woodwind Accompaniment and L#

with J.

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Washington, Aug. 30.

Introduction And Allegro For Harp is tendant is u victim of mistaken day, to-day's communique by with Strings And Woodwind Accom- President Roosevelt to-day the

Virtuoso String Quartet conferred with Mr. Cordell Hull, identity and the Secretary of State, who been confusing him with benign the British Government will art, R. Murchie und C. Valse....Orchestre De went to the White House after looking Larry Carney, who was the make no further statement, as Draper; Lo

"trigger-man" or expert

killer long as there is any chance of La Societe Des Concerts Du Conser- reading the latest despatches employed by the "Dutch" Schultz achieving a settlement of the vatoire, Paris Conducted by Philippe

Gaubert. from Europe.

gang. **

and who was known as "the Czech problem.

7.07 Closing Local Stock Quoin- Reuter is informed that the Gov-ilons. It is expected that the US. Ambus-

Carney allegedly fought beside

7.10 Variety and Dance Music, audor in London, Mr. Joseph P.

such a chance exists, but depends, Quickstep You Can't Stop Me Rocseveli to-day on his interview in New York's history in January. Bestly, in the extent and reality of From Dreaming; Fox-Trot-Silvery Kennedy, will report to President Schultz in the biggest gang battle ernment still hopes and believes that

the concessions the Czech Govern-Moon And Golden Sands.... Dance ment is making"or

Correct prepared to Jacques and His make, and, secondly, on the extent Tempo Orchestra; Vocal-What Now? and nature of the influence exerted (From 'Big Business'); An Hour Ago outside on the Sudeten- This Minute (From 'Big Business') man, and on Germans,

the spirit with Gertrude

Lawrence (Soprano) which the Sudetens meet the Czech with Orchestra: Fox-Trot Government propusnis.

mezzos Sunny Days; Chorus Of The And Hig Clocks....Otta Dobrinut Plano Symphonists The Radio Three Vocal Stardust (H. Carmic Rhythmic Escorts; Fox- with Their hyn A Cup Of Ten

$1 Trots-Stranger In A Crazy

Days');

Love Won It has been observed with satisfac- Born....Billy Mayerl and

His Or- chestra with vocal refrain by Fred tion in London that the self-defener

m: Comedy Fox-Trots order issued by the Sudeten leaders Conyngham; to their followers during the week I'm A Little Prairie Flower; Waltz-

have been The Girl In The Hansom Cab.. end does not appear to followed by any appreciable relaxa- Jack Tiarris and His Orchestra, Vocal-

discipline.

ist: Elsie Carlisle; Veoal-Le Chaland On the Czech side it is confidently, qui passe (de. Badet and Bixio): expected that the Prague Government J'Aline Tes Grands Yeux (Tranchant Lys Gauty with Or- und It is understood that the British | chestra; New York, Aug. 30.

Topper'); Foolin' Myself. John F. Curry, former "Tammany" Ambassador to Berlin, Sir leader, was called us a surprise wit-Henderson, will return to Germany Harry Roy and His Orchestra with ness in the Hines trial to-day.

There is no tendency in London to There is some speculation whether

minimize or exaggerate the gravity of Hines, he declared in evidence, the decisions which have to be taken the United States Government wh

both undertake more specifie action in an had enlisted his help in re-electing in the immediate future by

and by effort ta maintain peace. Such former District Attorney Dodge, sides in Czecho-Slovakia Cabinet adjourned at 1.40 p.m. -

form of a

Curry, Hines their friends outside. Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secre-action might take the

through Later, tary, remained at No. 10 Downing direct appeal to Berlin and Prague arranged to transfer between 25 and

after Street

the

had by President Roosevelt or Mr. Cor-50 pollee assignments per annum. adjourned, and continued conversa- deli Ilull.

Earlier, several policemen testified Lions with the Prime Minister.

Although villeials naturally decline that they had been transferred after United Press.

confirmation it is widely felt here "Dutch" Schultz, the "Beer Baron" that President Roosevel! would not gangster, bad threatened that they WILL FICHT BESIDE FRENCH

mt turpe-to-chifi-into-war-with- would be transferred for taking and London, Aug. 31.

on raising his voice and at least in raids on his lottery once.--United Cabinet The British

has

record the abhorrence Press. putting on

SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE instructed Sir Nevilo Henderson the American people will feel for to inform the German Govern- any leader or leaders who deliberate- ment that, if the necessity arose, ly break pence.-Reuter, "this country is ready to fight if France is involved in war as a result of German aggression in Czecho-Slovakia."

The British warning, which is couched in the firmest language towards the country has used Germany since 1914, will not be delivered if tension, eases before the Ambassador return to Berlin.

LATER

The Cabinet also heard the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, explain on the report received from Sir Nevile Henderson, who remained outside the Cabinet room ready to furnish explanations it called in to meeting.

the

It is now regarded as not at all certain that Britain will send n formal note to Herr Hitler, but may decide, to instruct the Ambassador to make a verbal demarche, in strong

terin.

The decision of the Cabinet is not likely to be made known until Sir Nevile Henderson returns to Berlin and has had an opportunity of making contact with the German Govern- ment United Press.

HITLER TO BE INFORMED

London, Aug. 30. Some sources here believe that Herr Hitler is personally insuflelently appraised of the sentiment existing in London, hence is understood that Sir Nevile Henderson has been in- structed to try and see the German Chancellor personally, possibly to friendly and personal convey letter from Mr. Chamberlain.--- United Press.

BONNET'S POLICY APPROVED

U.S. Ambassador Sees

Mr. Chamberlain

London, Aug. 30. The U. 5. Ambassador, Mr.

BIW Joseph

Kennedy, 1.

this after- Neville Chamberlain

Ambassador

hoon.

The

Was

British

at present

(From

will do ita utmost to avoid incidents, Box-Trots-Old Man Moon

to-morrow-Reuter.

Neville

He caused a sensation When he Chamberlain Goes To

alleged that lines in 1933 requesterl the nomination of Dodge as District Attorney. Dodg-predecessor

of

the District Attorney who is now ( conducting the case against Illnes was elected.

Balmoral

car

vocni refrain; Vocal-I Heard (Don Redman).....The Four Crotchets (Vocal Quartette) with Guitar; Fox- You All..... Trol-Goodnight To

George Elrick and His Swing Music Makers.

0.00 Time, Weather and Announce- ments.

London, Aug. 30, The Prime Minister left Downing Balmoral Castle this Street for

8.03 A Booltish Programme. afternen, taking his. Ashing rods in

There's A Wee Bit Land (J. C. to Curry admitted that between 1929 his own car, while

a second

Grieve)....Laidlaw Murray (Barl- was leader at carried his baggage. Germany, Sir Nevile Henderson, and 1034, while he

be several times the meeting-Tammany Hall,

50 A crowd of about

people tone) with Orchestra; Bacca Pipes asked the Police Cominlisioner 10 gathered outside No. 10 Downing (Arr. Cecil J. Sharp)....Elsie Avril change the assignments of various Street to watch Mr. Chamberlain's and Everal de Jersey (Violin and

Piano); Songs. Of The Hebrides police constables and detectives. departure.

Galley Kishmul's

(M Kennedy- sald did this whenever re-

Fraser). Muriel, Fe and To The Isles ("Songs of the Hebrides"

Reuter.

Fully Informed

London, Aug. 30.

Ostensibly on a routine call, the

up the

Fraser)....Muriel Brunskill que led to du so by a Tammany dis- duty of Minister in attendance to the

U.S. Ambassador, Mr. Joseph P.rict leader. Of the latter, lines was King at Balmoral Castle. Reuter. Kennedy, visited Mr. Neville Cham-the most powerful.

The Commissioner of Police In-

-Reuter.

berlain before the Prime Minister variably complied with his requests. left for Balmoral Castle to-day.

Mr. Chamberlain fully informed the U.S.Ambassador of the situa

Britain's plans in

and of Europe tion regarding Czecho-Slovakia.

It is believed that Mr. Kennedy hus telegraphed detailed reports to and to the President Roosevelt Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Huil

United Press.

Still For Isolation

Washington, Aug. 31. Senator Key Pittman, in a state- ment to United Press to-day, declared that the American armed forces were the best possible insurance against aggression.

"Our Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, is maintaining an ex-

GERMANY PLUNGED

IN GLOOM

Berlin Believes Britain Siding With Czechs

Berlin, Aug. 30.

Pleads For Restoration

Of Peace

Rangoon Governor Makes Appeal; New Riots In Mandalay

Rangoon, Aug. 30.

Kennedy-Fraser

son

.Stuart Robert-

with (Bass-Baritone)

Plano accomp. by Herbert Dawson; Scot- tish Melodies (Arr. A. Moffat); In- Inverness Lourie tro:-Annie Gathering Reel....Florence Mac- bride (Violin Solo) with Plano; The Donnie, Bonnie Banks Loch Lo- mond (Traditional) Dora

Perkins,

Lub-

bette (Soprano) with Piano.

8.25 StudioWing-Comdr. Steele- R. P. Officer. Or The Forthcoming "Black Out." 8.40 Concert Waltzes. Waldeslust, Waltzer

Walzer (S.

W

(Arr. Wiener Pruter Leben, ....Columbia

Schlesinger)reetings Of Spring

Salon Orchester;

Waltz

(Schwartz): Love

Gypsy-Waltz (Schwartz)

of A

Rus-

or

At a meeting with leaders of all in Novelty Orchestra; Voices political shades to-day the Governor, Spring-Waltz (J. Strauss)....Ferdy Commander A. D. Cochrane, appealed Kauffman and His Orchestra; Over for Immediate action to restore good [The

(Roses Art. relations between the different com-Hohne)....Russian Novelty Orches-

tra.

the

Waves-Wallz

cellent foreign policy," he declared. The mood of pessimism noted

"Our policy of isolation and refusal in German circles just now has,munities. to become aligned with European if anything, deepened by the In Mandalay, where there hus been Powers is envläble."

news of the emergency meeting a fresh outbreak of trouble, Senator Pittman expressed the of the British Cabinet, which pollee, who were heavily reinforced opinion that President Roosevelt's is regarded as confirming the reccully, were forced to open are on speech in Canada was a "statement view that the British Govern- Two Buddhist monks were wound-Friends; A Couple Of April Fools Paris, Aug. 31. Unanimous approval

been of fact that any has given by the French Cabinet to the Canada would bring immediate action ment has sided with the Czechs.ed-Reuter,

the United States."-United "Before we can express an opinion, policy followed during the post from month by the Foreign Minister, M. Press. Georges Bonnel.

It is learned in well-informed quarters that, following the Cabinet meeting, the position of France, vis- 4-vis Czecho-Slovakia, remains un- changed, and that France will execute all abiigations under the pact with that country.

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General Vuillermin, Chief of Stuff of the French Air Force, left doubt regarding this in the minis of German Ministers during his recent visit to Germany.

It is thus considered that any demarche to Berlin recalling France's undertalings towards Czecho- Slovakia would bo superfluous. particularly as it is desired to avold

efforts to invade

Kwangtung Officials Visit Colony

Returning Call Of Governor

General Wu Teh-chen, Chairman

however, we must see what Dr. the offering Edouard Benes is Sudetens," one authority told Reuter.

The situation he added.

is ripe for a solution

of the pbbels'

Dr.

Der

newspaper, Angriff, shoulders the burden of the German anti-Czech campaign with a tirade more Berce than ever, while the tone adopted by other news- papers is noticeably less violent.

Der Angrig's London Correspond- ent reports that the British Ambassa- dor, Sir Nevile Henderson, will, on his return to Berlin, present a state- ment to the Foreign Offee which the British Cabinet has approved.

Meanwhile, the Press attacks on Britain are less violent but are still

any action which might be mis-of the Kwangtung Provincial Gov- In evidence-Reuter.

Interpreted in Germany-Reuter.

U.S. Navy May Request More

Building Funds

Washington, Aur,- 30. Admiral- William D. Leshy,`. Chief of Staff of the U.S. Navy,. sialed to-day that 11 is expected that Congress will be saked, for am: Increase of U.S.$200,000,000 in funds providing for the Beet

ernment, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor of Canton, arrived here last night by special train on the Canton-

Kowloon railway. The party left Garbage Can

und

Canton at 7.18 p.m. yesterday reached the Kowloon sintion at 10.50 o'clock when they were greeted'

foreign friends.

by a large gathering of Chinese and Blast "Rocks'

It is reported that: General Wu and Mayor Tseng to-day will call on! Sir Geoffry Northcote, who paid an unofficial visit to Canton last month. present The two Chinese officials'

visit to Hongkong is understood to ban courtesy return call.

"

During their stay in the Colony, It is also reported; General Wu and Mayor Teens will pay their respecte to the dead in the Kwellin disaster. and will also visit various Chinese charity and patriotie 37 urganisations to which General wit will convey hearty-Bonavled ment; from:& the

Budapest

up-

Budapest, Aug. 20. Budapest is laughing ourlottaly. at the "altempted sasinations of Dr. Horiny"

mory.

the rioters.

HONGKONG- HANKOW AIR MAIL RESUMING

Hankow, Aug. 30,

0.00 Carroll Gibbons and Hils Boy Friends with Elalo Carlisle.

The Charm School-Selection; Intro:-You Hit the Spot; I feel like Carroll a Feather in the breeze.. Gibbons

and (Piano)

His Boy

(Kennedy and Carr); If You Love Carroll Gibbons Me (Ray Noble) (Plano) and His Boy Friends; Con- versation For Two (Mysela, Hues- ten, Emmerich); Star Gazing (Symes, Nelburg, Levinson)....Este Cment Carlisle with Orchestral Accompaniment; Gibbons) Moonbeams Dance (Carroll

Gibbons (Plano Solo): SCarroll

Many Memories (Woods)...Eisit! Carlisle; Remember? (Carroll bons Lanks

Gib-

got to remerck): Intro:-You for-

My heart stood

still; I'll see you again; My blue Heaven; Can't help Lovin' That man; This Year's Kisses....Carroll Gib bona (Plano) and His Boy Friends; To maintain communication be-To-morrow Is Another Day (From Races')....Carroll tween Hankow and Hongkong, the A Day at the

and Bla Boy Ministry of Communications has in Gibbons (Piano) structed the Eurasia Aviation, Cor-Friends,

9.30 London Relay-The News. poration to resume air mail service between here and the British Colony 9.59 Light Opera Selecions. beginning to-day.

"The Quaker Girl" Vocal Gems According to tentativo arrange-

ange- (Monckton); Intro: Opening Chorus;* ments, a small plane will leave A Quaker Girl: A Dancing Lesson; Hankow for Hongkong and return Valse Lente; Entrance of "Quakers; every other day, carrying only malls Barbizon; Tip-toe; Tony From Ame

rica: O, Time, Timo; Mr. Jeremiah;. #and no passengers.

Esquire Couleur de Rose; Come to the Ball....Light Opera Company: "Dollar Princess"--Medley (Fali)..

Not Shilicret and His Orchestra; (Kol- Countess Maritza-Selection man).... .Grand Symphony Orches- tra with Ilse Wald (Soprano) and Hons Clemens (Tenor), 10.16 Dance Music, Fox-Trots-Keep A Twinkle In

Blackbirds Your Eye (From 1936) Your Heart And Mine (From

*The harmles explosion of a garbage, can no lie former: Hoyal Palace resulled in the rumblers of

time the_ramours resched other bare omkon had become

In the meantime, the resumption of passenger service on the Hankow Hongkong line is still being discussed and It is expected that the service

few days. may be resumed in a Central News,

CELEBRATING QUEEN'S

∙ASCENSION SEPT. 6

[versary dat of Quean Wilhelmina's and His Orchestra;

of

itarris

· In connection with the 40th anni- | Blackbirds of 1990 Please Ascension to the Throne of the | Belleye Me; Poor Tittle an orchestra

Netherlands, on August 29, and her Mantovani and His Tipica 58th birthday which fails, to-day, it with vocal chorus; Slow Fox-Trot

These Foolish Things (From 'Spread

I learned from the consulate in Abroad'); Fox-Trot I'm Building Hongkong that local observances will

be held on September 6,

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