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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 1939.

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PEARL RIVER RE-OPENING

REPRESENTATIONS

Japan Doesn't

Reply

LONDON. Feb. 13.

of

NO REPLY has yel been re- ceived to the British Note January 14. addresard to the Japanese Government, stated Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of Commons to-day,

This Note stated

the British Government was unable to accept or recognise changes brought about by force-Renter.

And Britain Doesn't Reply

TOKYO, Feb. 13. No reply has yet been received by the Japanese Government Briilsis Authorities

from regarding the Japanese repre- sentation ou the examination and arrest of Japanese nationals by local police in Singapore,

The British authorities pro- mised to reply to the Japanese representation upon completion

inquiries.

of

Japanese residences And business offices were raided by police and Japanese residents and travellers arrèsted on dus- picion of espionage in the Straits Settlements.---Domel.

THIS IS THE satisfaction members of the House of Commons got as replies to a large number of questions on the situation in China yesterday.

The situation at Tientsin would continue to be closely watched;

Britain proposed to continue to take all possible steps to secure a re-opening of the Pearl River;

The question of railways was under re-examination; It was not proposed to approach the Japanese Govern- ment regarding S.M.C. control of Yangtsepo and Hongkew;

Renewed representations were being made regarding the closure of the Yangtse;

The question of currency in North China would be borne in mind;

Arrangements were under consideration for the inaugura- tion of air services between China and Burma;

Government requested notice of questions about Hainan

Island,

LONDON, Feb. 13.

A SERIES OF QUESTIONS regarding China was asked in the House of Commons to-day.

Mr. Butler replied that the Govern- ment did not feel such representations would serve any useful purpose at this juncture.

Replying to Mr. J. C. Hannah with regard to relation between the British Concession in Tien- tsin and the Japanese authori Japanese Government was already ties there, Mr. R. A. Butler aware of their view that the establish

inent of inconvertible currency in referred to the representations North China was calculated to be in- made to the local Japanese jurious to all Powers trudng there. authorities and the Japanese The maiter, however, would be

PALESTINE Government with regard to the borne in mind.-Reuter.

restrictions on movements im- posed on the ground of precau- tions against anti-Japanese neti-

PARLEYS: JEWS PLEA vilica.

FOR HOME

NEW BURMA ROAD

London, Feb, 13. Asked In the House of Commons to-day what transport facilities there were between Burma and China, and situation what steps were being taken to im- means of com- closely prove the present

inunication, and to open up new ones. Colonel Muirhead. Under-Secretary the Replying to questions by Mr. A. C. of State for India, referred to

fle added that would continue watched.

the

be to

Only Want Place To Moreing, Mr. Butler pointed out that Burma sector of the new highway

Live Quiet Lives

LONDON, Feb. 13. AN OFFICIAL STATEMENT made

of the Jew on behalf Agency at the Palestine confer- ence states that the root of the problem lay in the homelessness of the Jewish people.

the Government had made represen-from Lashlu to Kunming tation to both governments, which,

Ife also mentioned in this connec-

at different times, were responsible tion the portion which at present was

for the closure of the Pearl River. only practicable in dry weather, be

tween Blamo and the new road. In addition, there was the traditional caravan route between Bhumo and Tengyuch.

They proposed to continue to take all possible steps to secure the re-opening of the river.

UNDER EXAMINATION

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Reciprocal arrangements had cently been concluded with the Chin- With regard to the negotiations ese Government for the establish- with the apanese Government with ment of an air route between "Burma regard to British

in the end Kunming. Shanghal-Hang- Jews believed that Jews and Arabs Shanghai-Nanking, could nd u meeting ground beneficial chow, and Pelping-Mukden railways, Mr. Butler cald that the position

interests

to both, but only on the basis of the remained as he stated in the answer mandate, implemented in spirit and letter, a scale of Jewish immigration he gave on December 21.

in accordance with economie and ab- surblive capocity, the principle of un active policy of development, and effective Kafeguards against 11 minority status.

The question was under re- examination with a view to decid ing what further action was likely to be effective.

Mr. Moreing urged Mr. Butler to The Jews did not want to dominate press the matter, and said that on the Arabs, but would not allow them-December 21, the matter had already selves to be dominated by the Arabs.

WHERE ELSE?

Referring to the well-intentioned projects for the founding of a Jewish | territorial home elsewhere. Ohan Inj Palestine, the statement declared that. long period of experiment must precede such a settlement.

The Arab claims to make Palestine an Arab country were not capable of realization. Jews already

been under consideration for months,

Mr. Buller replied: "Certainly,"

Replying further to Mr. Moreing, Me. Butler said the question of the resumption of control by the Shanghai Municipal Council over the districts of Yangisepoo and Hongkew was now being discussed between the Council and local Jarancso authorilles,

Pending the result of these discus- formed sions it was not proposed to approach

one-third of the population, and were the Japanese Government regarding responsible

for two-thirds of the the question. economic and cultural activity in Palestine. Of every age,' groups of Jews had worked their way to Pales–

YANGTSE SHIPPING

It was essential that there was a regard to navigation on the Yongise place in the world where Jews were was unchanged.

ANOTHER APPROACH

Arrangements were under con- sideration tor the inauguration of the services. Mr. Gibson (Lab) asked, in view¦ of the Japanese occupation of Hainu whether these communications ha not a strategic and potential merelal importance. He asked whe- ther the Government had measures

com-

in view for Increasing transport facilities.

Col. Muirhead asked for notice of the question.

WILS

Asked by a Conservative mem- ber whether Chinese penetration of Burma along these routes causing serious apprehension Amongst the peoples of Burma, Col, Muirhead replied that he had no Information---Acuter.

Hither To Launch Battleship

The Chancellor receive an en-

GIBRALTAR GOVERNOR VISITS CASABLANCA

FASTEST WARSINPS in the world, six of these new motor torpedo boals are now in Hongkong and may be seen occasionally, racing unrough the harbour with throttles only half-open. The terrific wash they create prevents full speed within. harbour limits.

This see tlanal view of the new motor torpedo boals enables you to see how neatly everything has ocen Otted in compact hull. The craft is armed with torpedo tubes, depth charges and powerful machine-guns for use against low-diving aircraft. Key to figures is (1) neriai; (2) signal horn; (3) machine gun; (8) torpedo compartment; (5) engine room: (6) three "Power-Napler" 500 h.p. engines;" (7) chart room; (8) helmsman; (0) officers' mess; (10) wireless cabin; (11) officers' toilet; (12) galley: (13) crew's quarters; (14) machine gun moter.

ANOTHER PHOTOGRAPH ON PAGE FOUR

War In China

JAPANESE LINES

War In Spain

MADRID BECOMES

CAPITAL AGAIN: MIAJA PROMOTED

VALENCIA, Feb. 13.

THE FIRST DECREES published in the official "Gazette," which has now resumed publication, establish the head offices of the Bank of Spain, and other organisations like the Spanish External Bank in Madrid.

It also reproduces the decree of February 11, re-establishing the official residence of the Government in Madrid.

General Miaja and General Rojo have been promoted to the rank of Lieut-General.

A Perpignan message says that half a dozen ambulances are being used as dressing station, and the headquarters offices are also perched ready to be hurled into an abyss before the last troops withdraw.

DIVISIONS CUT OFF The divisions cut off from the mala body of the Catalan armies during the great retreat are the 31sı, com- manded by Licut-Colonel Trueba, and the 32nd. commanded by Lieut- Colonel Gancedo, which hemmed

are in on three sides by the Insurgents.

Several

brigades entered France yesterday, marching in perfect order.

Machine-guas

command all ap proaches to the passes, and every few minutes the valleys echo, with the boom of urliilery-Reuter Special.

RECOGNITION MOVES

London, Feb, 13. Mr. Neville Chamberlain announc- el in the flouse of Commons to-day that the Government was in close touch with the French, but had not yet, taken any decision in the matter of the recognition of General Franco's Government,

Asked to give and assurance that Parlament would be consulted before action was taken, Mr. Chamberkala declared that the Government must Lake

responsibility.

the

In reply to further questions, Mr.

Chumberlan stated that the Insur- gent Senior Naval Ofcer at Palmo had admitted the bombardment of Mahon during the call of the cruiser Devonshire in disobedience to orders, and this was very much regretted.— Reuter,

Day by Day Dictionart

WAR--See story above.

The word "War" is derived from the Old English "werre, which itself came from northern France, France has corrupted its old "werre" to "guerre", England to "war." The

word has a

a Teutonic root "werz". meaning

E

is

whence also

Actual meaning of "hostile contention by means of armied

forces, carried on be tween nations, states or rulers, or between parties in the same nation or state." In InternE- tional Law, despite the fletion of "incident inaintained by both China and

Japan, the

two countries are definitely at "war"," and should, strictly speaking, be subject to International Law. America, for instance, should, under its Neutrality Act, Im- pose sanctions on both China and Japan.

Police Search For Gelignite

I.R.A. Thought To.....

Have Stolen It

BELFAST, Feb. 13. THE THEFT of '60 pounds of gelignite from a brickfield in a Belfast suburb on Saturday

BREAK IN NORTH MANY DEAD night, after its discovery to-day,

LOYANG, Feb. 13.

JAPANESE FORCES at Mancheng, fifteen miles northwest of Paoting, suffered a serious reverse when

led to an extensive search by

IN NICARAGUA North Ireland police.

DISASTER

they were repulsed in a heavy attack on the small town Worst Train Smash of Taowangtien, ten miles to the northeast of Mancheng.

JAPANESE

AND HAINAN CUSTOMS Negotiations For Taking Over

HOJHOW, Feb. 14.

the Chinese maritime

The Japanese forces, number- ing 500 strong, commenced the assault under cover of a number

In History

MANAGUA, Feb. 13. TWELVE WERE KILLED

of planes which bombed the Land 20 injured in the worst Chinese positions. The defen- railway accident in the history ders offered spirited resistance of Nicaragua to-day, when a

and after three hours fighting killed fifty of the attackers and drove the rest of them back to the northeast of Mancheng.

The Chinese, flushed by their night attack on the success, opened Japanese. They ruined hundreds of the well almed hand-grenades on

ያገር?

Another group of Afty Japanese, houses nearby, were surrounded and the Chinese Central News. Incinerated to death by a fire set by

JAPANESE WITHDRAW

Slan, Feb. 13.

They believe that the thieves were ¡members of the Irish Republican Army, and need the explosive for matting bombs.

Police are working on the theory that the thieves have accompllees within the brickworks, because no other explan illon is available for the disappearance of the gelignite from a locked safe.—Trans-Öcan,

LATEST

passenger train collided with an Brisk Fighting On engine at Leon station.

The tank of the engine, containing diesel oll, immediately caught on fre, and both drivers, as well as seversi injured passengers were incinerated, the flames preventing rescue work.

The passengers, who were sight-

extension of the railway

yesterday.

where

Hainan

Shiukwan, Feb, 14. Brisk ghting continues on Hainan Island,

According to a message from the

have passed through Laocheng and President Somoza laid the first roli Tachank. 13 miles west of Holhow, Tsingmol, 30 miles southwest of Tho Presidential train. passed Holhow, and are driving southward. through Leon station only half an o

They are challenged by Chinese self- hour before the accident.-Reuter,

defence corps.

Constantly harassed by Chinese Jew Judge Retires and villages on the Island. Loss of

In United States

The Japanese are making full use of their air force to bomb the towns

civilian lives and property is be- lieved heavy. Some of the villages have been levelled to the ground.

Most of the civilians are trapped

Brandeis, has retired from the United have fled to the hills-Central News. The Associate Justice, Mr. Loule on the island by the Japanese sudden Invasion. Large numbers of them

States Supreme Court.

Washington, Feb, 13.

Hamburg, Feb. 13.

A FORMAL PROPOSAL to Invaders and killed upwards of 100 secrs, were returning from the new Island, the Japanese who landed at Chancellor Adolf Hitler, accom- Replying to Commander A. Mars-panied by the Commander-in-Chief place fine and for the last 60 years active don, Mr. Butler said that the British of the Navy, Admiral Raeder, and customs under Japanese control holding out in a cluster of civilian settlement work had been going on, Consulate-General in Shanghal re-the Reich Foreign Minister, Herr von following occupation of the town ported that it had received informa-Ribbentrop, together with other per- by Japanese military forces, was MASTERS OF OWN DESTINY

tion to the effect that little headway sonalities, arrived here to-day to at- The Jewish statement added that it had been made with the proposed tend the launching of the battleship made by a joint delegation of the Japanese Army, Navy and could not conceive after 20 years, the formation of the Yangtze River "F" on Tuesday. British Government should be seck-Steamship Company, and It appeared

diplomatic authorities to Mr. E. ing on interpretation of the mandate doubtful whether the new company thusiastle welcome as he drove from Groff-Smith, the Customs Com-ralds, about 800 Japanese forces, to- which might curtail fundamental] had yet acquired any tonnage. ·

the railway station to his hotel-missioner, on Monday,

gether with oight field guns and Jewish rights,

several truck-loads of ammunition, In other respects, the situation with Trans-Ocean:

Pointing out that the Japanese re- have evacuated the walled city of quest constituted force majeure, the Chichsten, 32 miles northeast of Customs

Commlastoner asked the Yunglal on the Tatung-Puchow Rail Japanese authorities to await

the way. final reply for a further period until

Mr. Brandeis, who is 80, is azsumed Renewed representations had

Casablanca, Feb. 13. le communicated with the Inspector- As a result of this withdrawal,

to be retiring owing to his age, been made by III Majesty's The Governor of Gibraltar, General General of Maritime Customs in Chichsten is now guarded by only Ambassador to Tokye, Bir Robert Sir Edmund Ironside, arrived here Shanghal.

alteleton force of Japanese garricon, coupled with ili-health.

He was the first Jew to serve on Craigle to the Japanese Govern-to-day aboard the British cruisor

troops evacuating the Supreme Court, and Most of the was now

The Japanese delegation included Chichsten, it is reported, have re- ment on January 14.

Newcastle on an official visit, and Mr. Tadahin capable of absorbing 100,000 refugees

Mr. Hannah asked a question with in Morocco, General Nogues.

was received by the Resident-General Japanese Consul In Hollow, Captain es position is strengthenad.

Matsudaira, acting arembled at Anyl, where the Japan-inted to it on January 29, 1918

Reuter... and if Palestine was not capable of taking all that, it was hardly reasoon regard to the Japanese authorities

Maeda of the Navy and Lieut.- On the same day, 1.200 Japanese for refusing to allow it to take a refusal to authorise the Federal! After loying a wreath at the Colonel Imads of the Army.

RUNCIMAN TO VISIT .... (Continued on Page 4.) many as it could.

Reserve Bank and Japanese banks to monument of victory, General Iron-

AUSTRALIA Proposing to take over the control sell foreign exchange against Federal side. accompanied by General of local maritime customa from

In the event the customs officinis 2. The statement emphasised

London, Feb. 19.

Paris, Feb. 13. Jewish desire to bring about a good suggested that representations be in which contingents from

Viscount Runelman, Lord President Reserve Bank currency, and the Mogue, tontingente toon of troops February hinted, Japautas have conduct business quietly under the

prohibited, without permia-control of Japanese authorities, the of the Council, will leave for Aus to have murdered Herr von Ruth, Herschel Grynszpan, who is allegod understanding between Towe and made to the Japanese Government colonial regiments took

part.

sion of the Japanese authorities, latter promised to "extend effective tralla on February 17. Arabe.

If Palestino was a holy place with regard to the "futility of asking

the German Embouy official in Paris, Sir Edmund and General Nogues remittance or payment of the customs protection to them."

Viscount Runciman, who is making has been found by doctors to be rug- * for the Arabe, nu It was for the Bri- for recognition of a currency which then proceeded to Rabat, where proceeds elthor in cash or exchange Torid;) iransfér

"of " tish, it bad never been a national is not permitted to be a medium of luncheon was served.

the customs the journey - on recount" of health|ponsible for his actions. at the Re- and hosting of the Chinese Nation control to the Japanese will take reasons, will remain abroad until the "He will be tried at the Paris Assize (Continued on' Page '4.)

sidency Trans-Ocean, ·

alist. dag.

place in the next few days.--Domei, and of MayTrane Oceans,

| Court; "probably: In May--Reuter,

no fraction, and not an appendix toj something else, but where they were! themselves masters of their destiny.

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