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* WAIT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1939.

HONGKONG REPRESENTATION

TO

BRITISH

Arabs Cannot Reach Accord

Split Between Two Conference Parties

LONDON, Feb. 8.

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UP TILL A late hour this afternoon no agreement reached between the Mufti and the Nashashibi parties regard- ing representation at the Pales- tine conference.

A meeting arranged for 4 o'clock between Mr. Malcolm MacDonald and other Arabs, did not take place.

It is understood, however, that efforts to effect a rapprochement will ' continue.

Nashashibi declared at a meeting. with Mr. MacDonald in the evening; that "Arab differences were not due le doctrine, or were differences of polley, but personal feuds which have long been a disruptive force in Arab life.

This does not make Mr. Mac- Donald's mediatory mission diffleult.

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Mufti delegates contend that both parties have the same aims and objects, and that the absence of the Nashashibi section will not prejudice the negotiations-Reuter.

VERBOTEN

PASSENGERS on a German Times" reporter in Singapore they could not speak about

steamer told a "Straits

Nazi Germany because a Cer- man police officer was aboard.

A number of jewish refu- gees were also travelling, and they stated it was the polico officer's function to watch the movements of passengers.

One passenger started to talk. "Vienna is

the same."

he said, and glanced furtively round and said he had been warned not to say anything.

not

then

Officers of foreign liners have confirmed the fact that German ships on the Far East route usually carry polled officers,

The Hague, Feb. 8. Its anounced that the projected) visit of Queen Wilhelmina to the King of the Belglans will take plac at the end of May.-Reuter.

A ROAD VITAL TO CHINA'S FUTURE: A glimpse of the new highway which has been built by the Chinese during the present war in order to link.Burma with Yunnan, Chungking on the Yangtse (by means of a side road branching off at Kwelyang) and Changsha, key clly in the Sino- Japanese struggle. At the point pictured here the track is tortuous and Inrries must za with care.

WON'T CEDE COLONIES

GOVERNMENT JAPANESE BAN ON SHIPPING

IN PEARL RIVER

LONDON, Feb. 8.

REPRESENTATIONS FROM the British Chamber of Commerce in Hongkong, inviting the British Government's attitude towards the continued closing of the Pearl River by the Japanese, have been receiving the Govern- ment's urgent consideration.

A communication will be shortly addressed to the Hongkong Chamber by the British Government, through appropriate channels.

This information was given in the House of Commons to-day by Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, in a reply to Sir J. S. Wardlaw-Milne.

CATALAN WARFARE ENDING

Loyalists Evacuate Across Border

PARIS, Feb. 8. THE EVACUATION of Catalonia by Loyalist troops accelerated this morning,

Mr. Butler disclosed that the Hongkong representations had been transmitted through the British Consul General in Canton, Mr. A. P. Blunt.

The British Government, sald Mr. Buller, proposed to continue. present, to take all possible

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Showing bow supplies are moving to China's armies in the interior now that the Japanese have galued control of most of the Chinese const and the vital Yangiɛe river. Reports are the U.S. government's $25,000,- .000 loan to a Chinese-controlled New York company has financed pur- chase of trucks and material for building munition factories, These would go to the Chinese front lines by way of Rangoon and Chungking.

Mr. A. V. Alexander (Lab.) asked of the Government expected urgent results from the representa- received in tions on this matter, than had been HOUSE OF COMMONS

connection with the

representations concerning the Yong-

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Mr. Butler said that Mr. Alexander

dimeuities, but they were pressing

Troops are now crossing must be aware that it was a zone of the frontier at Bourgma- what might be described as military dame in complete detach-activity; therefore, there were certain ments, with officers, instead the case as strong as possible. of in small groups hitherto.

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It is estimated that 8,000 who have reached Bourgmadame have been disarmed since 4 p.m. yesterday.

In one case a full battalion of 600 men reached the frontier with a score of cars and 50 mule-drawn wagons.

Sir J. Wardlaw-Milne asked if I were not the case that if Japan were at war with China It would be quite illegal to close the Fear River,

Mr. Butler repked that all relevant considerations had to be borne mind.-Renter,

POSITION IN SHANGILAI

London, Feb. 8.

German Expedition Awakens Suspicions

LONDON, Feb. 8. COLONIAL MATTERS, with particular reference Into Tanganyika figure in a series of questions in the

House of Commons this afternoon.

Asked about the objects of} the German scientists and ex- Discussions are still proceeding in perts who have left Germany The 20th Division, consisting Shanghat regarding Japanese preven for an eight months' expedition

ut anarchists, renched Lion of the Whangpoo Conservancy i

It is

the night.

Board carrying out dredging at the to East Africa, Mr. Malcolm is claimed that the Loyalists are approach to Shanghai, and some MacDonald said that he could retreating in good order, and are progress had been made, declared add nothing to the statements protecting their rearguard with Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of tanks, and that they have evacuated Commons to-day, replying to Sur which have appeared in the almost all their artillery.-Reuter.

Holland Makes Position Quite Clear RESTORATION OF MONARCHY

THE HAGUE, Feb. 8. THE COLONIAL. MINISTER, M. Welter, in a memoran- dum laid before the Second Chamber to-day declared that rumours of an international conference for the redistribution of colonies, by which Holland would also bo were unfounded,

The Netherlands Government would never discuss the cession of even the smallest portion of Dutch colonial territory.

On the other hand, the Netherlands Government does not overlook the effects produced by the rapidly changing political conditions in Europe and overseas,

memorhudum

goes

on

Defence Chief In Egypt

the war is over.

London, Feb. 8.

Another £3,000,000 For Palestine

press.

ANGLO-U.S.

NOTES AIRED IN DIET

Britain And America Not Acting Jointly?

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ITALIAN POSITION WEAKER France Strengthened By British Avowal

PARIS, Feb. 8. ITALIAN PRESSURE against France's Mediter- ranean communications and possessions is seen to have weakened as a result of the latest diplomatic, and ́poli- tical developments.

This impression is gained, in the first place, from General Franco's reported assurance that Italians are willing to evacuate from Spain as soon as it is possible.

already

It is understood that General Fronco

withdrawn Italian troops from the fighting line, and thus Italians did not participate In the final phase of the conquest of Catalonia.

Observers here believo that General Franco will consent to Italian troops remaining in Spaln after the conclusion of the military operations, pending the complete victory as suggested in the Italian press.

Italy's position has also been weakened as result of Mr. Cham- berlain's declaration of complete salldacity between France and Britain, and M. Bonnet's energetic declaration-United Press,

ITALIANS IN LIBYA

London, Feb, B. Mr. Neville Chamberlain stated in the House of Commons to-day during question time, in answer to Mr. Arthur Henderson, that according to Information now received from the Italian Government, the numerical strength of Italian forces in Libya was between 30,000 and 32,000.

No answer was given to the Labour supplementary question whether any information had been received "about German troops which had been sent to Libya recently.".

Sir Archibald Sinclair asked if the addition of Italian troops at Libya had been at the rate of 1,000 a week, in accordance with the provisions of the Anglo-Italian agreement, and Mr. Chamberlain said that he could not answer that question without. notice,

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DUBLIN TO SUPPRESS I.R.A.

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Dublin, Feb. 8. Minister of Justice, Mr. Rutledge, to-day introduced the measures mentioned yesterday almed to suppress extremist bodies like the Irish Republicon Army.

John Wardlaw-Milac.

No recent reports of silting in the channel had been brought to the: The Governors of Kenya and Tan- nolico of Viscount Halifax, added the ganyika have been informed of the The diplomatic correspondent of

Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, visit, but no special facilities have

TOKYO, Feb. 8; the "Dally Telegrph" says that re- Government could not bring a little territories

Sir J. Wardlaw-Mine asked if the been granted. The Governors of the

REPLYING TO QUESTIONS indicating that General Franco is ese Government in the interests, not be no undesirable propaganda. If noon, the Foreign Minister, Mr. ports are reaching London and Paris more pressure to bear on the Japan- necessity of ensuring that there shell in the Lower House this after

are fully aware of the very anxious to restore the Spanish only of Britain, but of all the nations. anything undesirable or improper is Arita, made three points clear affected, ¡monarchy as early as possible, when this viewpoint in the course of the tlon, the authorities on the spot will with regard to the alleged joint:

Mr. Butler said: "We are stressing done in connection with this expedi Mussolini's assurances that Italian negotiations in Shanghat"-Reuter. give the matter careful attention." soldiers will be brought home were

action against Japan by the renewed yesterday-United Press.

EMIGRATION OF GERMANS

Powers.

The three points are, firstly that re- FORTRESS BLOWN UP

MacDonald said that he was net pre- French notes on Japan's policies in Replying to another question, Mr, plies to the British, American and Perpignan, Feb. 8.

pared to encourage the emigration of the Ching Affair have not been de- Insurgent troops are making forced)

Corman settlers from Tanganyika, cided on by the Government, second- marches towards Puigcerda, and they

and to facilitato settlement upon ly that Great Britain, are expected to reach there to-night

the United Calro, Feb. 8.

London, Feb. 8.

land thus vacated of Jewish refugees States and France are not taking a Loyalists are evacuating most of to Discussions between Lord Cort, the districts,

The British Government to-day with a view to securing a more loyal joint action against Japan obscrve thot under these cir- Chief of the British General Staff, at

issued 21 cumstances the situation might arise present on an inspection tour through strengthened to meet the

White Paper containing population in these areas, as well as points, French frontier forces have been a supplementary eslimate of contributing to a solution of the re- in which Holland would be com- Egypt, and representatives of the flow of refugees.

renewed £4,549,600, incluping £3,044,010 for fugee problem. pelled to rely more than had pre Egyptian army, have taken place viously been assumed, on her own Ing the last few days in Cairo.

colonial expenses,

Mr. MacDonald revealed in reply A fortress at Figueras blew up this)

Of this amount. £1,877,000 is in to another question that the Governor

Japan is taken by the thres Powers, resources for the defence of her

Lord Gort explained at length his afternoon with a tremendous ex- connection with the disturbances in of Tanganyika had already submitted rights in East Aalo.

views obtained

REPLIES UNDECIDED plosion. It is not known whether it Palestine, and £1,120,700 in con- a preliminary report on the possibilty on his inspection tour, Although the Netherlands Govern on the Egypilan defence system in was accidental or deliberate,

nection with the defence of Palestine of Jewish settlement in that territory. ment had not yet considered it the westem desert regions.

Foreign Minister Arita said that the necessary to modify the naval con-

Until a few days ago the dungeons and Trans-Jordan.

The information had been beneath the used

com-Government attaches importance to As

The sum of £98,000 has been municated to the emigration struction programms for Dutch East is a result of these discussions, it Use Loyalists Cabinet, and their appropriated for Government parti-millee of the Co-Ordinating Com-Amerlen, while, he added, the ques- ctal body had retain prov

com-the relations with Great Britala and Indies, the Government continued to troops stationed in Egypt, together

various ministries. follow

World's mitteo for Refugees, Soon after the cipation in the New York close attention the with the Egyptian troops, will in came the target of repeated Insur- with

tion of replying to the British, Anterl- con and French notes was still under hind fled, the fortress br Fair United Press, "- developments of events, in the Far future hold

As regards the settlement of Jews study. East-Trans-Ocean,

t manoeuvres.

in British Gulm Mr. MacDonald He said that it had not yet bom The first of these manoeuvres will ent nie raids,

said that the investigatory commis decided what kinds of replies or when be held at the end of February In

The Government The Insurgents have been pushing

would tolerate such action, which amounted would begin its inquiries within stubborn

the

Referring to the alleged joint action to a challenge,Router. next few days It was impossible to by Great Britain, the United States #4" how long the investigation would and France, Foreign Minister Arika take, but it would certainly be a mat- said that Great Britain and America withton report could be expected joint action against Japan since the WENZE BURMA PLAG

outbreak of the China Incident

Only recently, the two countries sent notes of the same tenor to japan

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Opposition Launches Censure Motion

London, Feb. 8.

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Government

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along the western border of the Suez Reuter. the eastern districts of lower Elypt, towards Figueras in the face of Co-operation With

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PREMIER IN- FRANCE

Paris Feb1

Holland In East

Tandon, Fobs By

Speaking in the House of Commons The Labour Party 10-day tabled a

ander today, Leut-Co non-confidence motion in the Housi

The Spanish Loyallit Prime, asked what conversations) there. Minister, Dr. Juan Negrin, and bean with the Tettler jauda Ce of Commons regarding the Govern

Gentral Rojo, Commander-in-chier weak concerning ment's polley in connection with the

London, Feb. 8. of the Leynist forces in Catalonias datapos mattera n recent increase of unemployment in The Government of South Rhodes crossed the French frieties this after

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totals over als decided to manke national poor to LeThine at the head of the bine in Asikute, we

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Thirdly, said Mr. Arita, the Government's attitude will not be affected even if joint action against

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The Labour leader, Mr. Norton, said that the Labour members would oppose the Bills. He declared that the country had not been so peaceful for years.

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