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SUDETENS OUTLAWED AS FRESH RIOTING INCREASES TENSION

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loso the mandates which in the meantime they retain-Reuter,

Premier's Return

London, Sept. 10. As he stepped from the plane on his

return from

Mr. Germany Chamberlain was handed a letter in

the King's own handwriting.

Thousands cheered the Premier as he mude { triumphant return through the Police had

to

EMPİRE RALLIES TO

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH,

SATURDAY,

YANGTSE RECEDING:

AID THE MOTHERLAND STOPPRESS ADVANCE ON WUHAN

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to make a similar offer in 1914,--- Reuter,

N.Z. Attitude

Wellington, Sept. 16. "Wherever Britain IR there we must be," declared the Prime Minis- ter defining New Zealand's attitude to the European crisis-Renter.

Australian View

Canberra, Sept. 16. Minister of Commerce, keep back the crowds from Downing declared today, it Czech-Sovakin wishes to continue its democracy the world must be rallied to it. Its fate to-day will be ours to-morrow." Reuter Bulletin,

Streets, where only the J'ess WILS admitted.

Mrs. Chamberlain was waiting on the steps of No. 10 for her husband and the pur stood arm in arm for a moment for the benefit of photo- graphers.

John Walling inside were Sir Simon, Sir Samuel Hoare, Sir Robert Vinsiltart, and Sir Robert Cadogan.

-Reuter,

Audience With King

London, Sept. 16.

Within four hours of his return to Landon from Germany, the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberinin, was closeted with llis Majesty the King at Buckingham Palace.

The Premier was cheered wildly as he passed through the crowds Bring Whitehall on his way to the Palner, where he arrived at 9.30 p.m. and was immediately escorted to the King.

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Impossible Demands

London, Sept. 10,

RACE AGAINST TIME

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important part in the struggle for Hunkow and the chances of it being able do

constantly diminishing in

of the consequence

seasonal receralan of the level of the river. Twins-Ocean.

Kwangchow Falls

SEPTEMBER 17, 1938.

E RADIO BROADCAST

Request Programme Of···

Light Variety

HOTEL ORCHESTRA Radio Programme Brondenst by Z.B.W. on a Frequency of 845 k.c's. and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.m..

9.53 m.c's. per and B-11 p.m. on second.

II.K.T.

6.00

No.

1.

Beethoven-Quartet In F 59 ("Rajoumoffsky"), Op.

Played by the Roth String Quartel. 0.41 Mischa Lovitzki at the Plano. Staccato Etude (Rubinstein); Ln Campanella (Paganini-Liszt); Hun-

artan Rhapsody No. 12 (Liszt).

6.59

It is reliably learned that during his four and a half hour Interview with the King Mr. Chamberlain pre-

Tokyo, Sept. 17. sented Herr Hitler's forebodingly

Another important stride has been brief proposals its the price for peace. taken in the Japanese drive on immediate Kwangchow, important surrender of the Sucteten areas in chinese wronghold on the mighway -

to Sinyang in south eastern Honan, which 80 per cent. or more of the

was captured by Japanese forces last "Sude-night. population is German; secondly, the establishment of autonomous ten areas further intind where the

The Japanese success, coupled with Sudeten population is less than 80,

of Shangcheng

key Australian Support

per cent, thirdly, an international plure

town on the road from Honan to Britain France, guarantee

and

the south east of Kwangchow, marked possibly Italy to pro- the two major gains made to-day. Canberra, Sept. 10. Germany and The Australian Prime Minister, tect the integrity of the remainder of

Japanese forces opened a Mr. Joseph Lyon, has sent a message Czecho-Slovakka; fourthly, a general attack on the walled town to Mr. Chamberlain expressing ad-antee of Czecho-Slovakian neutrality

of Kwangchow yesterday morning. miration of his plan to visit Berlin similar to that of Switzerland and

The flying column which sailed up the major and assuring the British Premier of Belgium, under which

the Hwai River from Penggu on the not to invade the Australia's support for the polley of Powers agree

Tientsin-Pukow Railway, also parti- country.

cipated

"The Bartered in the offensive rushing the peace.

George's reaction to Herr litter's northern side of the Castle.

Shangcheng, gateway to Hankow from Honun, was reduced in a con- proposals but it is likely that the Cabinet will decide at to-day's emer-

emer: bined offensive by Japanese land and to be done. Rency session what

tal forces carly Friday morning.

The Australian Ministers, says the message, feel that the latest move is universally approved and will help bring about a united Empire front. Reuter.

Call For Empire

Prayers

There is no indication of King

The

From this key town, it was believed thal

the Japanese forces win, attempt a

new drive on Hankow

Is significant that the proposal to guarantee the neutrality of Czecho- Slovakia coincided with the proposal put forward by the Czech Foreign | Domei, Minister, Dr. Krofta, with the differ- London. Sept. 18.

St. Dr. Krofta The outlook is distinctly unfavour-

Dr. Krofta did not include The Rev. Dr., Hertz, Chlef Rabbience that. Dr. able according to circles who are of the British Empire, has issued accession of the Sudeten areas as a

close to those carrying

for peace andl pru- claimed publie fasi.

The Archbishop of Canterbury has also scared an uppeal for prayer, ns has the Moderator of the Church of Scotland-Fleuter.

theen to pray on negotiations. Onc authority said frankly. The outlook seems terrible." It is understood that Herr Hitler's terms which were indicated to Mr. Chamberlain during his visit to Berchtesgaden are very stiff.

a.n. 123

Mr. Chamberlain has called a Cabinet meeting for 11 Saturday and later he may communique and

ment.

summon

sue a Partia-

Earlice, on his arrival at the Air- port at Hendon, the Premier said that he had had a long and frank talk with Herr Hitler.

"I am thoroughly satisfied now that other's ench of us understands the mind, he said.

"What I have got to do now is to discuss the results with my colleagues and others, more especially with Lord Runcimun, who Is coming here from Prague for conference,

he

:

he was not dissatisfied with the results of the conference with Herv Hitler.-Unlted Press,

CHINA'S GENEVA

APPEAL

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caused Ave billion dollars worth of damage.

Other particulars deal with in the appeal were, the use of toxic gases, naval attacks on defenceless crafl, and Injuries inflicted by the Jupane on foreign rights and interests despite repented pledges to respect them.

muke

USC

Koo.

of Article 15 of Covenant-Reuter,

the

condition

Kuling's Danger ..

tions.

7.00 Sulle.

Closing Local Stock Quota- Stravinsky "Petrousiika" Played by the London Symphony conducted by Albert Orchestra Coates.

7.33 Extracts from Grand Opera

Bridle Overture Opera (Smetana)....Berlin State Orchestra cond. by Clemens Schmuis- tich; "The Wedding" (Stravinsky)—

(Scene 1); At The The Tresses Bridegrooms's Home, Pary Kale Winter, Linda Seymour,

and Chorus Jones, Roy Henderson with Percussion Orchestra cond, by

The Stravinsky; Igor

Wedding Cockerell"The

21

Golden Golden March

Corcsalcov)....The Lamou-

of Paris Conductor:

Feux Albert Wolff; Death Of Boris ("Borla Godounov

ov"Moussorgsky); Farewell Or Boris ("Boris Godounov"Mous

Chaliupine sorgsky).Theodore (Bars) with Orchestru conducted by Eugene Goossens.

Bankow, Sept. 16. the new state of affairs.

On the south bank of the Yangtse Few here expect that the Czechs will agree to dismemberment and two Japanese columns have suddenly many British people feel that war thrust westward from Sikuling in the is inevitable, and that it would be Singtze sector and this morning were best to mobilise as a precaution.inking towards the southern fout of United Press.

the Lushan range, apparenly intend- in to effect

with thements, a Junction Japanese forces at Mahweiling.

Hitler's Terms May Split Cabinet

tative source,

London, Sept. 19.

According to this

report the

deals so long as war can be

נו

If they succeed in this manoeuvre the foreigners and Chinese refugees in Kuling will be cut off behind the Japanese lines.-United Press.

Li

Bravery of Troops

Hankow, Sept. 16,

8.00 Time, Weather and Announce-

8.03 London Relay "Food for Thought."

Three short talks on matters of topical interest.

In a front-line interview General envies 70 son

they

8.20 Request Programme. Tklworth Tatto -1034 ..Blassed Bands Of The Southern Command; An Old Violin (Taylor and Fisher) Sandler (Violin), Olive (Soprano) with Jean Mel- Ol' Man River Tsung-jen, commander in the ville at the Plano,

bank areas on the north

of the Showboat-Kern). Paul Robe- Herr Hitler's price for peace is the

Yangtse, attributed

Orchestra; Bert, the Chinese

with (Bass) immediate surrender by Czecho-

success at Kwangtsi to Stovalla of the Sudeten areas, accord-

the bravery Daisy And The Knot-Hole (E. and D. Waters)....Elsie and Doris Waters ing to a report here from an authori-of his troops.

y Heart-Fox Slice the Japanese have received (Comediennes); Says My some setbacks, he The door in China is being kept

he declared,

"Cocoanut Grove').. "Later on, perhaps in a few days,

Hey Trot (alm

Jack Harris and His Orchestra with I shall have another talk with Herr

open only for the exil of foreign premier, while closeted with the Kinshow a tendency to drive southward.

In the Huangchuan sector, de- vocat refrain by Sandra Shayne; Hitler. It is learned

interests and not for their entry or that now

immediately after he had arrived in clared the General before he left Berchtesgaden Mr.

the Chinese Ah! Sweet Mystery Of Life (From Indian Love chinat doctared Dr. determination

Marietta'); Chamberlain telephoned Lord Hall-

defenders are confident of being able to continue, London from Berchtesgaden, where

the Czecho-to discussed

Naughty

Jeanette with the situation and Call (from 'Rose Marie') fax, and

to resist the Japanese invasion was he is it understood that

cope

and Nelson able to

Macdonald (Soprano) conveyerl to

Foreign re-emphasised by her delegate who Slovakia question with the Fuehrer, believe that they will be the Minister the Impression that asserted that it was not too late to stated that Britain must agree to secure the initiative and overcome Eddy (Baritone) with Orchestra con-

any de

ducted by Nathaniel Shilkret; The the invaders In that sector. averted by such n step, and that he

General himself as Premier was prepared for great possibility in the Czech

Li said that there is a Donkey's Serenade Fox Trot (from pro- The Firefly)....Jay Wilbur and Its chorus by the with vocal any settlement for the sake of peace. blem and if the European tinderbox Baud

As the result of Mr. Chamberlain

Bing Crosby proposing too many Czech concessions et alight it will prove a great Cavendish Three; Song Of The Is-

advantage to China, because I will lands (arr. King).

"Harmony The plenary assembly theto Germany for the sake of a peace-precipitate a sharp demarcation of with Dick McIntire and his League of Nations Balened to-day ful settlement, there is grave danger the International line-up

with the Hawaiians; In A Sentimental Mood- with closest attention, and marked of a Cabinet split.

Justice-loving nations on the side of Fox Trot....Duke Ellington and His upproval which found vent in laud

Already there are some whispers of

China.

Orchestra; The Bee Song (Kenneth applause rarely heard here, to the another Hoare deal"-referring to

According to an official communique Blain)....Arthur Askey (Comedian) with Piano; A Little White Gar- speech delivered by the chief British tie attempt by Str Samuel Hoare issued here three Japanese columnswersin-Fox Trot (flm 'All the King's delegate, Earl de la

when he

be was Foreign Minister lo split

are converging on Hwangchuan in up Ethiopia to satisfy Italy and end southeast Aloran and after vigorously HorsesArt Kusse and His Kas- sels-In-The-Air with vocal chorus; the Abyssininn war.

One member of the Cabinet toiduttacking they reached points within My Goosiness (from Poor Litlle

five miles of the east, northeast and Girl') Mac

Rich

Questel (The southeast of the city where the Chinese defenders managed to halt Betty

Boop

The Sheik of Girl);

Gonellit Trot....Nat Araby-Fox them.-United Press.

und His Georgians with vocal re- frain; Riding The Range In The Sky (Carlton). Novelty Accompanyment; 1 Bulies with Thdr Own Swing, Mister Charlle Robinson, Sarland Brooks)....Judy

Cabinet Meeting

London, Sept. 18. The Prime Minister conferred with members of the inner Cabinet for ninety minutes.

Lord Runciman participated in the discussion after the first half-hour.

At the conclusion of the meeting it was announced that the Cabinet would meet at 11 am, on Saturday. It is not expected that any indication of what transpired between Herr Hitler and Mr. Chamberlain or what the Premier has lo mind will given before the end of the meeting, at the earliest.--Reuter.

French Statesmen

For London

be

Paris, Sept. 16. The Premier, M. Daladier, and the Foreign Minister, M. Bonnel, have arranged schedules to permit of the anticipated conterences in London with the British Prime Minister during the week-end.-Uulted Press.

Four Power Talks ?

Paris, Sept. 18.

Necessity of Peace

Geneva, Sept. 10.

of

in Ware.

The greatest efforts were necessary to preserve the peace of the world, Parl de la Warr said, and the only wish of all members of the league was that these efforts should be crowned with success,

ess. The speaker dwelt on the economic recession visible in all countries since the last session of the Assembly, but voiced the hope that improvement of the political situation would bring about on im- provement of economic conditions.- Trans-Ocean,

an

a United Press diplomatic correspond- ent "The nutlook is terrible," United Preas.

CZECHS WILL NOT ACCEPT TERMS

Prague, Sept. 17. The Czech Foreign Minister, Dr. Kroftu, has told United Press that the Czechs will emphatically reject any plebiscite designed to annex the Sudeten areas, whether Germany. Britain or even an international con- terence suggests the Iden.

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Chinese Victories

Hankow, Sept. 10. Chinese flying columna are report-

ed to be converging on Mahweiling. Tayars uld) with Orchestral Ar-

after recupturing a number of im- portant heights north east, cast and south of the city.-United Press.

"SHOOT ON SIGHT"

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FORMER CHINESE

SHIPS TO FLY U.S. FLAG?

The Minister suggested that the solution of the crisis might be a (Continued from Page 1.j

and mutual regional.

non-aggre assistance pect

to preserve Because reports have been un-

and guarantee

the and the nervousness of the Sudeten officially made that the next meeting Chinese Merchants to any other flag. the sovereignty between Herr Hitler

This refugees is spreading. Many of them Mr. arki

This ruling may also be applied by security of the Czech State, Chamberlain will take place early the Japanese naval authorities to might Include Germany. Czecho- are already leaving for the interior

Godesberg on the Chinese Merchant

Russia, the Baltic of Germany. ships recently Slovakia, Poland, transferred to the Indo-China Steam States, while France could serve as Rhine near Cologne more than sixty forelan

guarantor. have already Navigation Company.

He said that in view of Journalists booked all available accommodation The Philippices authorities are

Mr. Chamberlain's statement on May be in the town!

24 and Sir John Simon's realtirmation studying the nd- understood to The Four Power talks are st!

of granting the request by that statement, there can be no 'discussed here and reports from Mr. Hunt. Corporation papers of the question of Britain being willing to Rome state that they will take place shipping firm of which Mr. Hunt is sacrifice the Czechs. at Venice which Signor Mussolini. the hend, as well as other documents will be visiting in a few days. The bearing on its business, have been reports luck official confirmation, | Aled in Manlia. however. Trans-Ocean.

next weekt ut

"On Knces of Gods"

London, Sept. 16, Lord Runelman, who has been attempting

to .setite the Czech problem in Prague, arrived here this evching.

He looked pale as he stepped out of the plane. When asked about his views of the situation he declared: "I wish I knew as much as you do about the situation. I am afraid I tan give you no information, but it Is a very delicate situation. It is un the knees of the gods."

Lord Runciman added that he did not know when he would be returning to Prague-Reuter,

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Roosevelt Cancels

Engagements

Washington, Sept. 16. President Roosevelt has enncelled Bis engagements and is remaining in

The names of the three ships in- volved in the application has not been divulged.

thanks largely to the mission under- taken by the British Prime Minister.

Reuter.

U.S. Reactions

Washington, Sept. 10. Following a meeting of President Roosevelt and his Cabinet the members of the Cabinet described the European altuation as "still very serious."

On

It is learned that members of the Administration decided that they would not make any decision America's course of action owing to the rapid changes abroad.-United Prcas.

Washington Indefinitely in view of Czecho-Slovakin, Volja Benes, in

the European crisis.

He is broadcasting to-morrow the speech which he had intended de- livering at Poughkeepsie and in it is expected to refer to the crisis.

of the Cabinet has

A full meeting of been called to consider the European A preparatory meeting

Altuation

Benes' Brother For U.S.

Rrague, Sept. 16, The brother of the President of

going to Amerlen outline the situation in Slovakia for the benefit of the United StatesUnited Press,

Immediately

fa

Czecho-

Home Fleet Returns

London, Sept. 16. The ships of the Home Meet re- White House to-day to consider the turned to their anchorage at In- latest-reports from Europe.

vergordon yesterday tom

of Ministers will be held at the

the Norman Davis-said that the Moray Firth, where they had been koroznicia of peace in Europe have engaged in manoeuvres since Mon-

Eduring the last few days, day British Wireles

He indicated that the necessity of an alliance between Czecho-Slovakia and Russia would diminish in the event of a regional pact lessening the danger of aggression,

FRANCE TAKES AIR PRECAUTIONS

Paris, Sept. 17. The territorial waters round French Morocco and lund within twelve and

believed, however, It is

that in the event of German intervention this uren would remain quiet, though the Asch district would quickly be come isolated. The Czech frontier defence is some distance behind this point.-United Press.

Refugee Centres

Vienna, Sept. 16.

A central ofee Itas been establish- ed here to care for Sudeten refugees who are pouring in from the Sudeten

areas in Press,

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Lambeth Walk-Fox- companiment: Trot (from 'Me and my Girl)..... Billy Thorburn and His Music with. vocal refrain; Sleepy Head (from Operator 13')....The Mills Brothers

guitar). (four boys and a

Hotel.

0.20 London Relay-Londen Log. 9.30 London Itelay-The News. 9.50 Relay of The Dance Orchestra from

the Grill Room of the Hongkong (a) La Corrida; (b) I Kissed your hand Madame; (c) Tabu; (d) Say "Sİ Sİ." 10.05

Interval of recorded music from Z.B.W.

10.15 (a) Beside a moonlit stream; (1) Saya my heart; (c) Silver on the Strutter's Suge;

Down-town (d) Ball,

10.30 Interval of recorded music from Z.B.W.

10.35 (a) Small Fry; (b) Swing Low Sweet Chariot; (e) Hillbilly from 10th Avenue,

10.40

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SOFTBALL PRACTICE Jones; Production by F. H. C. Piffard.

11.10 Relay of The Dance Orches

a half miles of the coast has been softball squad (ladies' section) of the

The first official practice of the tra from the Grill Room of the Hong-

kong Hotel, declared a prohibited area for air-

Tho Merry Central British Association will be (a) TI-PI-Tin; (b) craft-Reuter.

held on Monday, September 19, at Widow. 6.30 p.m., at King's Park Kowloon.

INTERPORT TRIAL CANCELLED To-day's Interport Trial has been cancelled owing to weather condi-

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(c) Medley of old Favourites No. 3

(c) East side Kick,

11.36

Interval of recorded music

from Z.B.W..

11.45 (a) Basin. Street Blues; (b) Rimn, at the Ritz; (c) Love walked in: (d) The Snake Charmer.

12.00 Midnight, Close Down. TO-MORROW'S BROADCAST

Tchaikovsky-Trlo In

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Radio Prograinme Broadcast by ZAW on a Frequency of 843 k.e's. (Continued on 'Papa 15.)

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