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二拜禮 號四十月三英港香: TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1939.

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-ENSION HAS INCREASED CONSIDERABLY IN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA AS A RESULT OF LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN SLOVAKIA,

It is reported that Herr Hitler had decided to sond either demands or recommendations to Prague last night.

Field Marshal Goering, who has been holidaying in Italy, has returned unexpectedly to Berlin.

"Reuter"' semi-officially learns that Germany is asking the Central Government in Prague to comply with the following:

1. The right for Slovakia to self-determination;

2. The resignation of the Czech Defence Minister,

General Strevy;

3.-Guaranteed

protection of German minorities In Bohemia and Moravia,

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threatened with dismemberment.

House Of Commons

"WE ARE MAKING

The British Government is said to be in close touch REPRESENTATIONS”

with Paris on the subject of the developments in Czecho- Slovakia.

A PATRIOT'S DILEMMA; Gener- Sirovy, the Czechoslovakian Premier, who was called to office as

the September crisis reached is head and whose resignation Germany is now demanding.

JAPANESE WARNING

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The House of Commons was informed yesterday that recent 'BERLIN, Mar. 13.

British representations to Japan covered a wide field of subjects. M. TISO, former Premier of Replying to questions in the Mamas, Mrs R. A. Duller stated Slovakia, and M. Durcansky, that notes of protest dealing with some 22 casts vi, demagt arrived in Berlin by special suffered by British subjects or their property had been address plane from Vienna to-day, when ed to the Japanese Government since the start of the China they drove to the Foreign Office War. .and зан Herr Joachim

von Apologies had been forthcoming in respect to nine cases, Ribbentrop, who took them compensation had been paid in four cases, and promises made in straight to the Chancellery, respect to three others. where Herr Hitler was waiting for them.

Decisions made at the interviews,

These are some of the sub- jects dealt with to-day.

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Quins To Meet Their Majesties

OTTAWA, Mar, 13. MR. OLIVA DION- NE, father of the famed quintuplets, has accept- ed an invitation from the Ontario Govern- ment for the Quins to go to Toronto to meet the King and Queen.

The Quins will be presented to Their Majesties on May 22 in the Lieutenant-Governor's chambers in the Legislative Building.-Router.

WAR IN SPAIN

MADRID NORMAL

No Belligerent ^Rights- For Nationalists

re-

MADRID, Mar. 13. COMPLETE NORMAL condi- tions returned to Madrid to-day. Renowed representations had re-

Besides trams, which cently been made by the British Ambassador In Tokyo in conquence sumed yesterday, tube trains if any, are being kept secret. - "OPEN DOOR"

of which the Japanese Government from east to west are again had sent fresh instructions, lo

the working. terms communique issued -after-Uie-meeting-merely-says-that Questioned regarding the_reply to local authorities at Shanghal which

"Shops" have ̈reopened and women a recent note to the Japanese Govern-would-be-sufficient to ensure an "pending issues" were discussed, but

impetus towards a settlement.. are outside bakers shops for their it is reported that Herr Hitler is ment on the subject of the China

Asked if he were aware that this daily loaf of bread after being three "open door", Mr. Butler- answered Bending demands or recommenda- that the note recorded the Cover Was only one of many instances of or four days without, bread. tlons to Prague to-night.

the Japanese, Mr. Butler said that confiscation of British property by

An

omelal

PARLIAMENT SUMMONED

ment's attitude to the Far Eastern situation in the light of omptal Japanese statements of polley,

A Prague message says that it is No reply had been received, und the semi-officially learned that ex-) question of sending one must be

Premier Tiso requested President matter for the Japanese Government

The request is stated to have been made as a result of M. Tiso's talk

with Herr Hitler,

President Hachu has complied with the request.

The Slovak Parliament, will have to decide the future of Slovakia,

GERMAN DEMANDS

Soviet Must Accept Any "Consequences" Siravy and

the Minister of the Interior; thirdly, to guarantee pro- fection of the German minorities in Bohemia and Moravia.-Reuter. COMMONS STATEMENT

The theatres and cinemas have he was aware of the difficulties, but also reopened.-Reuter. In this particular case he had describ- ed the steps which he hoped would lead to a settlement.

YANGTSE SHIPPING

ITALIAN LOSSES

and Avo taken

Rome, Mar, 13. Hacha to summon the Slovnic Parlia-1 to decide,

The casualty lists of Italian volun- ment in Bratislava ni 10 am. to-

teers in Spath up to the middle of morrow.

BRITISH HOSPITAL BOMBING Mr. A. C. Moreing asked whether February is officially given as 14,353

the Prime Minister was aware that elicers and men. Regarding the bombing of the more than 100 British subjects at of this total, 272 officers and 2,793 Jenkin Robertson Hospital in Sian, Hankow were requiring passage to men were idiled, 880 officers and Mr. Butler stated that the hospital Shanghai, In addition to those who, 9,819 men were wounded, six officers, suffered three direct hits, and much for business reasons, desired to pro- und 208 men are missing. damage was caused to adjoining ceed from Shanghai to Hankow, and officers and 201 men were buildings.

what arrangements would they bo prisoner-Trans-Ocean. These premises were clearly mark-able to make for speedy transport. edwith two Union Jacks. One Mr. Butler, în reply, declared that BELLIGERENT RIGHTS. Chinese nurse had been killed, but Viscount Halifax was fully aware of foreign members of the hospital staff the position, which at present was

London, Mar: 13. It is semi-ofcially learned that were reported to be unharmed. under activo consideration.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain eni- Germany is asking the Central A strong protest was being made to Mr. Morcing:I lie aware that phasised that the Government's policy Government at Prague, firstly to give the Japanese Government, with the British ships are not allowed to carry regarding belligerent rights remain- Slovakia the right of self-determina- right to claim compensation reserved. out lawful trading on the Yangise, ed unchanged, when he was asked in tion; secondly, to replace the present

and that British subjects are not the House of Commons to-day for a Czech Defence Minister, General CHINESE MARITIME CUSTOMS allowed to travel in Japanese ships; statement regarding the declaration and will be consider consulting the of the blockade by the Spanish No- Questioned as to the Japanese) Admiral comiganding the China tionalist Government. demand for 33 places in the Canton Station to see what steps enn be customs, Mr. Butler answered that taken to open this International high-questions on Spain, declared that the Mr. Butler, replying to further the Foreign Secretary was aware of way? the suggestion, but had no indication Mr. Butler: We have already been situation In-Central Spain was very of the exact extent of acceptance. In touch with the officer. in question confused. The British Government In any case, His Majesty's Govern-in view of the importance of the had not been in contact either with the Republicans or Nationalists about conditions for an armistice.

The Government regarded · re- to Japan that the recent Japanese Frabce as a matter between the Britain was making representations patrlation of Spanish refugees from

currenty regulations in

French and Spanish governments. likely to Inferfere with legitimate His Majesty's Government had de- British trade interests.

cided to render assistance towards the Making this fatinouncement, Mr. maintenance of refugees, and 4 grant In a statement on the situation in Butler said it was explained that the future to the British Red Cross.

would be made in the immediate Tientsio, Mr. Buller, snid" that -- the | so-called. Provisional Government of Rome, Mar. 13. British Ambassador to Tokyo had China had announced that from Replying to additional questions on Field-Marshal Hermann Goering, addressed a note to the Japanese March 11, the export of 12 specided the Franco blockade, Mr. Butler såld who has been on holiday in Italy telt Minister for Foreign Affairs on commodities would not be permitted that Viscount Halifax had made it unexpectedly to-day for Berlin by, March 4, in which he pointed out the unless foreign exchange proceeds are perfectly clear that the British navy the afternoon train.

scrupulously correct attitude of the sold against Federal Reserve Notes would take action on the high seas if Washington, Mr. 18.

British authorities at Tientsin, drew at 18. 2d.

there was any. Interference with Bri- It is believed here that Field-attention to the various actions These commodities together, ac-tish ships-Router, -Mr. Sumner Welles, Assistant Marshal Goering's return to Germany directed against the British con-count for a high proportion of the Secretary of State, has announced may be due to events in Czecho-ccasions there, and requested an export trade in northern, Chinu that the United States protested to Slovakia, and the renewed tension early instruction to ensure modera- Reuter, Japan against the currency measures between Borlin and Prague-Reuter, tion in attitude on the part of the introduced. Into North China, and

TOKYO, Mar. 18. THE SOVIET UNION must assume responsibility of the

- London, Mar. 13. consequences should she dis- Making a statement in the House ment had made it clear throughout matter. regard Japan's "reasonable re-of Commons to-day on the situation that in their view the changes made quests, sald Mr. Arita, when dis-In Czecho-Slovakin, Mr. Neville in the Chinese Maritime Customs CURRENCY LAWS cussing the fishery negotiations Chamberlain declared that according personnel was among the temporary with Russia in the House of had occurred in Bratislava in the of reconsideration at the termination to his reports, only miner incidents measures which must be the subject Peers to-day.

Jast few days, and the situation there of the present hostillies. Mr. Arita added that the Govern-appeared to be outwardly calm

TIENTSIN BLOCKADE Reuter. ment was prepared.to take the most effective and adequate measures for

the safeguarding of Japanese rights and interests, with a firm determina- tion should the worst eventualities materiallae. Reuter.

US. PROTEST TO JAPAN

specifically objecting to the enforced circulation of Japanese 'currency to the exclusion of Chinese currency. Reuter

NEW BBG-GOVERNOR

GOERING RETURNS

|| local" Japanese authorities.

4. Mr. Noel Baker (Lab); Would it be correct to say that the British Japanese concentration camp?... Concession has gradually become.

LONDON RESERVE ·

London, Mar. 13. Omcial circles in London maintain reserve in rogard to the ovents in Czecho-Slovakia. A

- Mr. Butler: No, it would not, but the seriousness of the situation is in Concerning the question of British no way minimised by my answer guarantee of Cacho-Slovak terrility, London, Mar. 13. it is pointed out in informed quarters SEIZURE OF MILLS-

China are

German Plane Crashes

Duke Of Norfolk Sees The Pope

WHITEAWAY'S

They Cannot Agree

This benign ́s looking

Aurs. Edward. Jacobs, Arab, with burnour and who went from New horn-rimmed spectacles, York, is the only woman Is Prince Feisal, second son of King Saud or delegate at the Con Baud Arabla..

ference.

Grey - bearded Nebbi Moshe Blan went from Jerusalem to allend the Conference as represen- tative of the Orthodox Jews.

PARLEYS SET A RECORD

LONDON, Mar. 14.

EVERY CONFERENCE has it hitches. But the Palestine Conference at St. James's Palace has set up a record for hitches.

The Arab delegation will not| meet the Jew delegation. The

Jew delegation will not meet the LATE NEWS Arab delegation.

The Palestinian and "neigh- bour State" Arab delegations will not meet the Arab Defence Party (the anti-Grand Mufti |

SLOVAKS GRANTED

Arabs), and refuse to regard AUTONOMY

them as genuine representatives.

Several questions were asked in the House of Commons to-day, regarding the Conference.

BERLIN, Mar.. 13. DIPLOMATTO SOURCES confirm the report that the Czech Govern-

The Under-Secretary for, Foreign ment had accepted demands for

· Affairs; Mr. R. A.-Butler, promised Slovak, autonomy, and the dismissal White. would be issued of General Birovy after M. Tiso and AL. Durcansky, had down to Berlin-

Wal-tarolth.Herr Hitler.

at un barkut data—ndence

It will contain the. regarding the Balfour Declaration to the Arabs in 1018-Reuter messager.

Portuguese Found Shot

mer is determined to make ir dibat beyond doubt that Berlin in future will be the sole, arbiter, in Prague's policies.

According to Czech circles, the Czech Government has accepted the German Government's demand for sa Independent Blóvakía, pomibly for ars independent Ruthenis.

It is stated that the former conces alon will be announced in to-morrow's The condition of W. R. Beltras, meeting of the Slovak. Government. aged 19, a Portuguese, who was It is stated that the Croch“ Govern- found shot through the head In Sai-ment has also agreed to the recon- kung Road, near Kal Tak on Monday |struction of the Cablet, will the morning, was this morning stated to dismissal of General: Strovy- be much improved,

United Presa.

"VIOLATED, SPIRIT.

"OF MUNICH"

Berlin, Mar, 13. Herr Hitler is stepping directly in-. to the Slovak situation, which in- dicates his determination to end the crisis as soon as possible.

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After the incident on Saikung Road, Beltrao went Kowloon hospital of Its own accord. He is deliined, but in no danger.

The police have not yet found any weapon, and it is understood that the mystery surrounding the shing has been cleared up.

The Press emphasise the "Czech | lerror," which seems to indicate that demands, in addition to what the Beltrao, who lives in Nathan Road, Slovaks desire, will include Herr has been out of work for some Ume. Hitler's insistence that Prague in. Detective-Inspector A. E. Carey of future guarantees German nationals the_ Yuumall`Delective Office was to be "freed from persecution."

In charge of the case.

Six Die In Bratislava

Bratislava, Mar. 13. Six were killed in three bomb ex- plosions in Bratislava to-night.

One bomb damaged a house and killed two as well as, injuring, three other people near the Danube bridge head,

The German News Agency at Vienna reports that the Czech mili-

LATEST

Japanese Reply To A Protest

London, Mar. 13. The Japanese authorities In Tien-.. izin have replied to the British protests against the erection of ti live:

Con- A second bomb exploded in the wire barrier around the German-owned shoe polish factory. cessión. where four were killed,

They repeated their previous con- tention that the fence was erected A third bomb exploded near the because the Japanese believe the

old Rathaus.

Concession authorities. "are "insin- A demonstration, ended at 10 a.m., cere'l in their attempt to eradicate with the appearance of M Mach ou anti-Japanese terrorism among the the balcony of the Hotel Cariton, who Chinese, vaat announced receip) of a telegram from it. It is reliably stated that the answer M. To which read: "The Slovakis

regarded astinsatisfactory problem? are already solved,"

United Press. The demonstrators replied with hells for. Tuka and Hliler, and "Down

with

the Czecha de

The police at first opposed the des monstration with rifles, and tear." gas, j

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but they suddenly ceased hinderlay tary are terrorising the German in the crowd, presumably acting on habitants at Igiau. Fourteen Cer- fresh orders-United Press,--

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mans were badly wounded and eight

slightly hurt in clashes, which are continuing, BARR

Earller, a source close to the Glov eriment.admitted that: Germany would intervene in the crisis in some fort or other if although it was nót Indicated whether, this would be diplomatic or military action.

Another source sald The Czechs Furthermore, German pinterests arder to Blovakia, have besirmena rded

RECORDS are toppling fact thi the have violated the spirit of: Munich,

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Set to mako 105 T winna feat generally

Vatican City, Mar. 18, His Holiness the Pope to-day: 10- Berlin, Mar. 13. German aeroplane crashed 23 ans on the occasion of his corona

ceived in audience foreign missions miles south-east of Ferrarajan tion, including the Duke of Norfolle Saturday, it was officially stated here who represented, King George, and to-day, live of the soven passengers Mr. Joseph Kennedy American Ama Mr. Butler.nld that the Chuntah being killed, while two escaped un-bassador to London, who represented resityday and dow part 3 Dulles Advistory Committee It Le 120 emphasised that any such Mill at Soochow was awupled on be-injured, since 1932) in to be chairman and guarantee could relata only to foreign half of a Japanese, lextle company, Governor of the British Broadcasting aggression against Crecho-Slovakin, and access was denied to the rightful progress, but is not, yet completed.

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