1938-11-17 — Page 27

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17,

1938.

British Government Not To

Give Away

Any Territory

RETAIN

A typical scene showing one of the railway coaches bound south from Hankow.~Photo by L. G. Samson. Copyright strictly reserved.

Japan's Refusal To Re-Open Yangtse "Causes Indignation

Chungking, Nov. 17.

British, American and French nationals in Shanghai are in- dignant at Japan's rejection of their demands for re-opening the Yangtze River for commercial navigation by third Powers, ac- cording to a Shanghai message.

They declare that on the pretext of military necessity Japan is depriving third Powers of legitimate commercial privileges in China and point out that Japanese mercantile shipping is freely navigating the Yangtze and monopolising trade on the river.- Central Netes,

an exclusive market for Japanese exporters.

Chunking, Nov. 19, Regarding the Japanese Refusal to open the Yangise, i Chinese spokes- He added that the Japanese will man sold to-day that this was Tokyo's hastily exploit "the legal position whereby farce", reply to the French, British and maintained by American notes, and it indicates that Japanese mercantile ships can move Japan insists upon the "exclusive use freely.

was

of the most important Chinese water- He said that shipping was the last way."

line of defence of Western commer- added This measure is a "most powerful ciul Interests in China, and weapon with which to crush foreign that the measures Laken by the trade all over Chine, besides enabling Western Powers in presenting merely Japan to carry out other illegal diplomatie nutes

insufficient actions."

because in Tokyo there was a large so doing, intends to reduce China to which Japan offers excuses, and an The spokesman said that Japan, by heap of Western protests to mast of effrelive "No" to the Intest tri-Power protest.

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New York, Nov. 16. The Mayor of New York, Mr. F. La Guardia, has instructed that a police guard be assigned to guard the German Consulate, and that it shall be composed entirely of Jews, commanded by Captain Finkelstein.

The same aquad wil guard a delegation of prominent Nazis which are shortly due to arrive in New York-Reuter Special,

Italy Jubilant Over Pact

Paves Way For New Negotiations

Policy Made Clear In House Of

Commons Statement

TIMES" SUGGESTS IDEAL SOLUTION"

LONDON, NOV. 16.

THE POLICY AS REGARDS colonies was given con- siderable prominence during question time in the House of Commons to-day, when Mr. Malcolm Mac- Donald, dealing with representations from Tanganyika, said that a telegram had been sent to the Governor yesterday authorising him to announce that the Premier had given an answer the previous day to the effect that the British Government did not contemplate the transfer (Loud of any territory under British administration. cheers).

The position and activities of German planters in Tanganyika was raised in the House of Commons when Mr. M. P. Price (Lab) asked whether Mr. MacDonald was aware that German planters were heavily subsidised by the Reich Government, and therefore able to compete on unfair terms with planters of other nationalities.

was

Mr. Price also asked whether a part of Cameroons, part of Angola German Government credit was and also a strip of Congo territory.

Apart from the excellent coast, this being used to purchase land for territory will have a rich and varied and a peaceful and generally hinterland with non- Germans, whether the German community scattered population of bush negroes. Raw materials are said to be avail- totalitarian becoming a

ablo in abundance. Istate within another State.

Moreover the Pirow plan proposes, Mr. MacDonald said he was aware

colonial powers of a the European that statements had recently been says the Daily Mail, a formation by made on this subject, and he was

common colonial pool with an ir- asking the Governor to furnish him with the facts. Asked whether this ternational board of control.

to negotiate with Herr Walter would include some information re-

intensive Naz! pro Funk, the

Minister German garding the paganda proceeding in Tanganyika, Economies, regarding the extension Mr. MacDonald was understood to of the trade reply in the affirmative.-Reuter.

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Mr. Plrow is said to be desirous of purchasing commercial aeroplanes The Times, in a leading article in Germany or America whilst he is headed "Germany and Africa" like-getting England to supply war planes. wise deals with the colonial pro- Mr. Pirow, asserts the diplomatic blem and the prospects of reaching correspondent, is going to Germany settlement. The arguments used with a clear insight into the policy are coloured by the British reaction of appeasement which Downing te

in wishes to be applied to the colonial anti-Jewish the

measures

con- question. Germany. The writer merely

His first proposal Anes himself to the suggestion that Germany should be asked to parti-Germany should forget about cipate in a joint colonial undertaking former protectorates, and in those parts of Africa where the self willing to back the idea of an awaiting European International conference to discuss races are still guidance. This ideal solution is not every aspect of the Pirow plan. attainable at the present moment, but France and Belgium would be pre- ence provided Germany does not sel will have to be kept in mind as an pared to lend support to this confer ultimate goal.--Trans-Ocean,

its demand too high.

MIL. EDEN'S 1937 8TATEMENT ON COLONIES NOT CONFIRMED

Rome, Nov. 16. A full-page headline, blazoned in every afternoon paper proclaims: "Britain Recognises Empire."

Sig. Gayda writes that the Italian natlon salutes the day which con- The spokesman said

seerates the rights and powers of its Western Powers should take "arm empire. The Anglo-Italian pact runs

London, Nov. 16. vellon and suitable reprisals" against paraliet to, but without altering the the Japanese position.

Astonishment was expressed by the spirit and functions of the Rome Further

delay on the part of the Berlin axis, and the Rome-Berlin-House of Commons this afternoon at

to adopt Western 'Powers

The Anglo-Italian the fallure of the Government to triangle. actions would mean further increas-pact provisions apply to future us answer a question submitted by Mr. whether ing losses by Western interests in well as present questions, and it Arthur Henderson asking China-United Press.

should, therefore, be interpreted as the declaration made on December the former Foreign an norsuce against the possibilities 21, 1937 by of new divergencies between Italy Minister, Mr. Anthony Eden,

of dis- England had no intention

proper Tokyo

U.S. KNOWS OF BRITISH ATTITUDE

ht

to

that the

and Britain.

that

Italy gives formal adhesion to the cussing with Germany a solution of London Naval Treaty of 1935. She the colonial question at

the

cost

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Commons And Japanese Control In Shanghai

the

London, Nov. 10. Mr. A. C. Murcing put two ques- tlons in the House of Commons to

London, Nov, 10. day about the American note

Replying in the House of Commons Japan on October 6.

The Under-Secretary of State, Mr. the asked Firstly

to Commander A. Marsden's ques- whether

result R. A. Butler, left the question Government had notified Japan that the problems affecting Egypt and the it was in agreement with this note. Sudun. She is also ready to negotiate answered, merely remarking in reply on as to what had been the

regulations between Italy to other questions concerning Ger- of Sir Robert Craigle's representa- to which Mr. Butler, in a written trade

the British man colorlal demands, that the Anglo-lions on July 13 with regard to

the Shanghal Munici- reply, referred Mr. Morcing to the Britain,

Portuguese colonial treaty of October restoration answer given on November 10, ad- colontes. ding I

We may therefore hope that the 14, 1895 by which the British Govern- pal Council of Hongkew and Yang- A antished Japancre Government is fully aware new relations are freed from hostile ment undertook to defend Portuguese isepoo, Mr. R. A. Butler said that

Influences of third powers and war

he was unable to make a statement of the attitude of the Government."

at the present. The second question was whether parties, and may restore one of the colonies was still in force-Trans-discussions were still continuing, and Commander Marsden asked sup- the Government, with reference to vital forces for peace and order in

question whether any the note, had signified to the United Europe and the world.

plementary signing

of the declaration

Paris, Nov. 10. States Government its desire to es

The text of the communique issued advance had been made, at all, and operate in maintaining a potley of bringing into force the Anglo-Italian the Open Door.

agreement was performed with

here to-day defining the attitude of Mr. Butler repented his answer,

of the matter.-Rester. Mr. Butler stated that Sir Robertshort, but Impressive ceremony.

Lord Perth was conducted to the the French Government towards the adding that he realised the urgency

colonial problem reads as follows: Craigie, the British Ambassador to

The French Government has Japan, had beers in "eanstant touch" Victory Hall at the Palazzo Chigi, with his American colleague, and he und met by Count Ciano and other waited till now to announce its at- hitch officials of the Hallan Foreign titude colonial problem regard- (Mr. Butler) did not think the Office. The Egyptian Charge d'Allude to the colampaign has been in AIR OFFICER LEAVES

faire was also in attendance.

The

A

Оссан.

FRENCH ATTITUDE

nat

progress for some time past. Several Duplicate coples of the text of the weeks ago the French Government

the Open Door. declaration, bringing the agreement made it known that France would Inspection of Hongkong

Einlo force were first signed by Count resist every attempt to diminish her| Clano and Lord Perth, who then colonial Imperium as settled at the signed duplicate coples of a letter to end of the world war. Never has any

Base Completed

Air Vice-Marshal J. T. Babington.

United States Government could, be In "any doubt" us to Britain's policy with regard to Reuter.

BRITAIN NOT SATISFIED

London, Nov. 10. "No," said Mr. R. A. Butler in the the Egyptian Charge d'Affaires, who cession been considered, nor will any Omeer Commanding the R.AF. in the House of Commons to-day when wit transmit the letter to his Gov-be considered at any future time. Far East, was a passenger aboard the

1. C. Hannah asked whether the ernment.

No negotiations on this matter have Antenor when she sailed from Ilong- Mr. Government was satisfied with the The letter contains agreements con- ever been envisaged.

renews The French Government

He had been here on a vialt of in- Japanese reply in July regarding the cerning Lake Tsana and the Sucz

the denial already issued against the spection, and his destination is now effect of the Japanese reorganisation Canal-Reuter.

false report that the colonial question Singapore. of the Pelping-Mukden and other North China rallways, upon British currency by the Japanese; whether would be discussed at the forthcoming

any action had been taken by the deliberations with the British Miale rights and interests.

Mr. Butler added that Sir Robert Japanese to permit the resumption of Craigle had made further repre-normal credit facilities, and if not,į zentations on September 3, urging what action the Government was restoration of British rights arising taking.

JAPAN'S CURRENCY

JUGGLING

London, Nov. 10.

Neuter.

ier."

"PIROW PLAN"

London, Nov. 10. Mr. Oswald Pirow, the South from the agreements of 1883 and Mr. R. A. Butler replied that the 1002. The Japanese reply was stil Government was aware of the post-African Minister of Defence, is sald awalted-Reuter,

tion, and was keeping a close watch. by the diplomatie correspondent of the Daily Mail to be taking with him to Germany a so-called "Pirow plan," London, Nov. 10. in which an offer made to the Replying to Mr. H. Day (Lab) in Reich of extensive African colonial Mr. 1. C. Hannah (Cons.) asked the House of Commons to-day, Mr, theriotry as well as economle advan- whether the Government was aware A. Butler raid that according to tag that Bellish trade in North China Foreign Offles Information, there had

In the House of Commons to-day

SMUGGLING DECREASE

kong yesterday,

The other passengers included Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tangler Smith. Mr. Smith is taking a consignment rare animals to London for the tous there, including several pandas.

AUSTRALIA ORDERS 50 U.S. BOMBERS

Los Angeles, Nov. 10. An order for 60 recorinalsonco bombers has been' received from

The territory itself is saldsto be a Australia by the 'n sakheed Alremtt

was still held up by the continued been an appreciable decrease in compact part of the fertile equatorial Corporation according to the New imposition. of Inconvertible paper smuggling in North Chink,Reuter, coast of West-Afrion. It will embrace York Times-Relier Special.

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