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CHINESE DIPLOMAT HOPEFUL

Signs Of Poace A Your Honco

London, Apr. 24.

FL

Am-

Britain

Compulsory Military Service Unlikely

London, Apr. 24. Press comments this morning in- dicate that the decision whether military conscription is to be in- troduced in Britain cannot be delay. ed much longer. It is generally be- lieved, however, that there is little chance of such 'an introduction especially owing to

the

persistent opposition of the Labour Party.

"The papers hint at the strong pres- sure exercised by France und

the British Government for speedy in- troduction of military conscription ha Britain and point out the good im- pression such a British slep would make in the smaller European coun- tries,

KING'S THANKS

Tuesday,

Assault In

Wanchai

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Some excliement was caused at timin time yesterday when a young Chinese was suddenly ret Don by Bix persona оп Hennessy Road near Tin Lok Lato,

The incident was witnessed by many pedestrians, a number of whom attempted to arrest the amallante, who, however managed to escape.

The victim Lai Kivo-sval, 21. was subsequently taken to the Queen Mary Hospital by the Fire Brigade Ambulance, with Injuries to the body. He was, however, not detained.

The motive of the attack is not known.

Yugo-Slovia And

The Axis

Marcovic Going To Berlin

Paris. Apr. 23.

will

to

Shanghai

BRITON'S FACE IS SLAPPED

man

Shanghai, Apr. 24. It is understood from a reliable source that a Japanese navy slapped the British Assistant Com- missioner of the Municipal Police, Mr. A. D. Samson, in the course of an argument at the General Hospital following a Japanese bus and motor car collision in which Mr. Betram Lille, Britisher and Principal of the Leater School who had returned

April 25, 1939.

Shanghai Suicide

_Shanghai, Apr. 21. American businessman, Mr. J. Rosenfeld, committed sulelde here to-day in his omes, with A Shanghai Volunteer Corps service revolver.

I left a role explaining that the

molive

"Anancial troubles." It is understood that he was particularly depressed over his fur business which faced bankruptcy because the Japanese have taken over con- frol of the northern fur mourees. Io I survived by his wife and child.-United Press.

from England to-day, was killed, and China

Mrs. Lille and a British sergeant of the Municipal Police, R. J. Wimsett, were seriously injured.-United

Press,

Mystifying Movements

Of Ambassador

Chamberlain To Make A Statement

Lendon, Apr. 24. Mr. Neville Chamberlain la expect-

FURTHER LOANS PREDICTED

Chungking, Apr. 24.

Dr. T. J. Orchard, Univeralty, sald

of Columbla

that he belleved that more British and American loans to China would be made in the fu- ture.

Mr. Quo Tal-cht, Chinese bassador, speaking at a meeting of The Manchester China Relief Com- mitice, thought that Its Another year's time, whether there is an

The Daily Telegraph states that 'international war or not, we shall

see signs of a peaceful settlement. favour of forced service

2011 | reverat Cabinet members are in for abie The influences contelbuting thereto

„Med | bodied inen between 18 and 20.- were the

that the Trans-Occan. heartening fuet European nations were at Inst be- ginning to resist aggression, indiated by Mr. Franklin Roosevelt

London, Apr. 24. sending the American fleet

He said, "Economists regard these the Lord Munsten speaking to 2,000

loans as political rather than econo- Parifle and Mr. Neville Chamberlain's national service recruits said that he promise that China will be kept in has been commanded by His Majesty deavouring to adjust relations be- It is pointed out that Haly is en-

mic

expedients, mind

"I am amazed at the amount of in- forming izi

Csation of the King to say how greatly be ap- tween Hungary and Yugo-Slavia and, ed to make a statement in the Com- ountries to resist

also precintes the patriotle service they following the Yealee conversations,

dustrial activity in Western China." that the

He said that he believed that Chi- Japanese people, against were rendering Whom Chinn

hid

no quarrel, were The Football Association are to ask the Yugo-Slavion Foreign Minister, mons to-day on Sir Nevile Hender-

nese economists recognise that the M. Marcovic,

son's unheralded and almost secre- beginning to get war-wenry. The all the 218 clubs in membership to

proceed

economic development of the west Budapest 10 Japanese millturists, however, would play their part in the new drive for

with the

Ilun-It is understood that the departure hostilities ended Industries

was the result of Important discus-move buck to the coast and to otlier would garian Government. Memiline the Chinese people tended that players should join terri- yet.

French direles confirm that Yugo-Chamberinin and Lord Halifax in easy and where there was a greater

sions the Ambassador had with Mr. would carry on the fight with res torial units as clubs 50 that they

areas where transportation was more to adhesion

the anti- doubled energy

can remain together for training. Stavin's Reuter's Bulletin,

Comintern paet has been discussed the past 48

48 hours. between the itallan and Yugo-

The impression in political circles supply of raw materials available.

Ite said that he did not believe Slavian Foreign Ministers at Venice, instructions and may return to Lon- great economic centre.

that Is Sir Nevile left with

special

clal that Western China would ever be a Prince Paul, the Prince Regent of don again to report to the Cabinet Yugo-Slavin, will pay an official visit to Rome at the end of May-after Hitler's speech in the Reichstag The Ambassador's mystifying de Domei,

parture threatened this

to morning TRIUMPH FOR AXIS

overshadow M. Gafeneu's conversa- Berlin, Apr. 24. GIBRALTAR CONSERVES

tions with Lord Halifax. While his The resulls

of the Italo-Yugo-return will be found to be fully in It is announced that the export of

Venlee are viewed line with the Government's policy certain foodstuffs has been prohthit-Slav talks at

In Gibraltar except under here as a triumph for the Ax of the past few months nevertheless machinery and

powers, and a further success Reence.

It is recalled that only last week was object of the prohibition is to their campaign to shatter the policy it authoritatively stated that Str capitalists would certainly be willing ensure that a sufficient réserve of

Berlin morning papers carry head-Novile would not return to Beriln to supply these goods. stocks of all essential foodstuffs will be available at all times, us the

nes "Encirclement Agitators Turned United Press. Centroller of Supplies will determine.United Press.

Down. Intervention. Esorts Fall.'-

DECREASED TENSION

Beuter,

Paris, Apr. 24. nows that Sir

Nevile has returned to

his Berlin has made A

lve their designs of contuest national service recruits. It is in- | Tapproche signs new agreement for i tive departure for Berlin yesterday. was a "war stop-gas,, und when the

Mr, Gordon Thompson, Secretary of The British China Relief Fund, said that every advance or retreat of the Chinese troops meant more suffering His appeal for 50,000 Aeld dressings by the end of April has been already met. Manchester contributed 17,000, He has appeated for another 50,000.

--Reuter.

AMBASSADORS' VISIT

London, Apr. 24, Asked by Mr. Gallagher in the House of Commons what Sir Itobert Craigie and Sir Archi- bald Clark Kerr discussed tr the recent meeting in Shanghai Mr. R. Butler sald that Sir Robert Craigle made the trip with the primary object of taking a short period of local leave. He took the opportunity of comparing notes on a number of matters of cominon in-

terst with Sir Archibald Clark Kerr,

rouline visits to the beadquarters of The Government to which he is ne- credited. Nu

need be attached to this.

Mr. Gallacher asked if Mr. Butler was prepared to make a statement regarding support

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YUGO-SLAVIAN VISITOR

Malta, Apr. 24.

The 1,210-ton Yugo-Slav destroyer Beograd recently built in France has arrived here on a four-day visit United Press,

ed

AMERICAN'S VIEW

Chungking, Apr. 24. Doctor T. J. Orchard, Professor of

University, now visiting Chungking, Economic Geography at Columbla in an interview with United Press edignificance and evil is going on in Malaya and the Straits Settle- ments in preparation for a prospec- ive war in Europe, which will pro- bably result

in Japanese aggression in this area."

Dr. Orchard said that all able bodied men had been formed into a protective corps and were drilling strenuously. There were niso plans for immediate evacuation of all wo- men and children to Australia.

"However," be added, "the men are prepared to fight to preserve their plantations and homes."-United Press.

for the heroic Chinese who are repelling the Japan- esc Mr. Butler replied that the es and Mitude of the Government

on this matter is well Reuter.

Japan

known-

Festival Of The Black Ship

SINGAPORE GIFT

Singapore, Apr. 24. The Legistative Council approved of the gift of £1,000,000 for imperial defence. This is in addition to the usual contribution of £750,000. The Governor expressed the appreciation of the British Government, and said thut the Commander-in-Chief of | Malaya would recommend that the money be spent on the local volun- teer defence force.

or encirclement.

in

The

"However," he continued, "China will certainly have a greater indus

activity after the war ends as a result of this construction."

triat

he said, this will result in a demand If China maintains her sovereignty

for foreign capital in the form of

heavy goods. Dr.

Orchard stated that American

Informed circles outside China hnd told

Dr. Orchard that Britain was making an effort to mediate in the war at present and there were some circles that feared that Britain might sacrifice China's interests in an effort to maintain her own interests and most profound impression in French protect Hongkong, Singapore confirmation of the increasing re- political circles, and is regarded as Burma.

and

laxation of international tension.

What I have learned here," con- cluded

Dr. Orchard, "Indientes that Whether the French Ambassador, China at present is unwilling to M. Robert Coulondre, will now remediate on these terms." turn to Berlin is difficult to ascertain. -Trans-Ocean.

Reich Diplomacy

Henderson Berlin, Apr. 24.

in A second dose of "axis" persuasiori" | post is in store for M. Markovic, Yuga- arrives on April 26. Oficial circles Stay Foreign Minister, when he evidently place great hopes on the visit.

Little secret is made of the fact that Germany's programme is to Increase Intimacy with the Balkan countries, taking the form "anti-encirclement blog."

of ah

FRENCH PRESSURE

Dr. Orchard said that Britain will carefully watch_the_diplomatic steps with regard to the Far East, because Paris, Apr. 24. she does not want to antagonise the While political quarters have littlo doubt about the participation of conscription in Britain, M. Gafencu's would not stand for a

The question of introduction of American pro-British public, which sell-out" of Hungary, and even Bulgaria, a special effort is being made to bring Soviet conversations occupy the at-

visit to London, and the Anglo-China. in Yugo-Slavia. The Nazis will tention of the press.

Dr. Orchard is considered onc

one of America's authorities on Far Eastern tell M. Markovic that ever ton to Britain has come," declares several books on Far Eastern que- probably

dsmert "The hour to introduce conscrip- economies and he is the author of fuil Italy chooses to regard as her living. Pertmax in L'Ordre, while Dormes- tions. After visiting Kunming, Ilol- many gives support to whatever space in the Adriatic. They may son writes in Figaro, "Undoubtedly also raise the question of German there is no more important question Phong, Hongkong and Shanghal, ho minorities in Yugo-Slavin and Croat on which to take П

plans to go to North China, Man- decision." Lochuria and Japan to study economic opposition, in a form which would Jour states that the time has surely inevitably remind M. Markovle of arrived for Britain to build up an

questions In those areas-United the peculiar similarities between army personnel capable of doing Press. Yugo-Slavia and the former Czecho-justice to her magnificent war mate Slovakin.

riel, "Yugo-Slav"circles" "here"anticipate that M. Markovic will do his best to L'Epoque) stress the importance of Both Pertinax and Kerillis (in

maintain a neutral and non-commital, the talks with Russia. Kerillis writes attitude.--Reuter.

that if Britain concludes an alliance with Russin, Hitler will again adopt a walt and see policy-Reuter,

Tokyo, Apr. 24. With thousands of prominent Ja- panese and American citizens in at- tendance, together with 20 oflcers and men from the American cruiser Astoria, the "Black Ship Festivni" Mr.. Savage, Premier of was held this afternoon at Shimoda, Zealand, in an interview, hinted that Shizuoka Prefecture. in celebration force of 50,000 may be required for of the coming of Commodore Mat- New Zealand defences. thew C. Perry to Japan in 1853. An address from the Foreign

thing Minis ter, Mr. Hachiro Arita, was read by

Foreign the Parliamentary

Vice- Minister, Mr. Tomesaburo Shimizu.

The address reads: "To-day we are Special. gathered at the port of Shinoda, a

The food control bill was also read Rumania a second time, Reuter's Bulletin.

NEW ZEALAND

Wellington, Apr. 24.

New

place closely

bound with Japan's

Mr. Savage declared that the first "we have to do in order to belp Britain is to help ourselves."

The Government, he said, is deter- mined to do its part as a unit in the

พ

Empire-Reuter

foreign relations at the dawn of her Germany

to fittingly observe

modern history, to

the Black Ship Festival,

"It is with

a deep sense of admirn- we recall tion that we

the great service rendered by many of our forbears and by Commodore Matthew Perry and the Consul-General Mr. Town- send Harris. Their

tributions will long remata con-

fresh in the memory of the Japanese peopic.

Thanks to the foresight and cour- of leaders during the closing days of the Tokugawa Shogunate, Japan was able to pursue the right

nge

our

HITLER'S.

"NO" TO ROOSEVELT

course and opet the Gave dinle would reject President Roosevelt's

intercourse

proposals. "We need no mediator

LEITH ROSS

MISSION ARRIVES

JAPAN'S DEAD

Heroes Honoured· At Famous Shrine

Australia.

Mr. Menzies Chooses His New Cabinet

Melbourne, Apr. 24.

The new Australian Cabinet in- cludes the following:

Premier and Treasurer, Mr. R. D. Menzies;

and Attorney General Minister for Industry, Mr. W. M. Hughes;

Mr. R. G.

ply and Development.

Supply

G. d. sh Casey Defence, Brigadier

Bucharest, Apr. 24. The Leith-Ross mission arrived_in Bucharest in what observers consider

Henry Gullett; a serious effort to prevent Rumanin

S. Folt; falling under Germany's exclusive

They bellove heroes enshrined there, the extra-Sir Frederick economie hegemony.

Senator ss ordinary spring festival of the Yasu-

Tokyo, Apr. 24. With the spirits of 10,380 war

External Affairs, Sir Interior, Senator H. Health Social Services, Stewart, Commerce, McLeay, Vice-President of

that Britain's best chances for success kuni Shrine to the memory of the Executive Council; Civil Aviation lle in two paths to increase the

trade, officers and men killed in connec- and Assistant Defence Minister, Mr. Postmaster-General probably by subsidies, and to

Invest In long term Rumanian industries.

V.

volume of British-Rumenian tion with the China Affair began and Botton Minister, Mr. E. J.

motic situation and the clamorous and definitely not this one," says one Minister, began his talks this morn opposition of that time.

a time when the international paper-Reuter Bulletin.

political situation is more complex than ever before, and the state of

affairs in East Asia is such as to call Ahram, Elypt has received

for our increased determination, It

an

to-day,

BRITISH

SUBJECTS

REGISTRATION

It is

is believed that the Leith-Ross A ceremony to mark formal open- Harrison; Customs and Trade, Mr. mission

goal is to achieve in the ing of the Festival was observed in J. N. Lawson-Reuter. economle domain the same influence

atmosphere before Folemn

the

The new cabinet has been chosen that Britain gained in the political sanctuary of the Shrine at 8

following the appointment of Mr. ALIT), domain by guarantees of Rumania's In the presence of Viscount Arihido Menzies as Prime Minister after the Independence. Some political quar-Ch

Chigusa, Master of Ceremonies, act-sudden death of Mr. Joseph Lyons.

His Majesty, ters are asking themselves if Britaining as the proxy Berlin, Apr. 24. has not arrived too late-United the Emperor, and many high officials The press forecast that Hitler's Press.

of the Government, the Army and Friday CONVERSATIONS BEGIN

the Navy, Mr. Suzuki, the Chief her doors to foreign speech in the Reichstag on

Priest of the National Shrine, ad- London, Apr. 24. M. Gafencu, Rumanian Foreign vanced prayers before the spirits of

་་་ the National heroes.

About 30,000 relatives of the en- ing when he called at the Foreign REPLY BY EGYPT

Office to see Lord Halifax. He will shrined lined up in the ground in see Mr. Chamberlain in the House front of the sanctuary. Admiral! Cairo, Apr. 24. According to the newspaper Al of Commons this afternoon.

Gengo Hyakutake, Chairman of the The Minister was accompanied by Seishiro Itagaki, the War Minister,

Festival

Committee, Lieut.-General two secretarica, but no commercial and Admiral Mitsumasa Yonal, the Is indeed most gratifying to our Goy enquiry from Germany regarding her ernment and people that the founda sentiments on the question of ag-experts.

Trade discussions between Rum- Navy Minister, presented gifts оп tion of friendly, relations between Eression.

and Britain, however, will

ancred stand. Egypt replied that she was not in- anta Japan and America, established dur-

Forms can be obtained President Roosevelt's begin at Bucharest to-morrow where families offered their prayers, mill-

members of the formed of

bereaved ing 1850, is being further strengthch-

Mussolini the Leith-Ross mission is due to-day tary and naval bands and message to Hitler ed,

beforehand.

played re at all Police Stations It was added that while deeply Gafenea will have conversations with quiem masses to close the formal interested in safeguarding her

In-Mr. Oliver Stanicy, President of the ceremonies on the first day. tegrity she naturally welcomed

Hoard of Trade, It is understood Relatives of the war heroes who

and" Post Offices. undertaking of non-aggression that a formal meeting has not been assembled from all parts of the

fixed yet.—Router,

attend the Festival rites, country to LEITH ROSS MISSION are permitted by the Emperor to. London, Apr. 24. vialt the Imperial Garden at Shin- the sentiment of the entire people *Norway answered the questionalro Sir Frederick Leith-Ross, head of Juku. The first group of 1,300 view of Japan and pay their respects to set by Germany in the same mense the British trade mission to Rum-ed the cherry blossoms in full bloom President Franklin Roosevelt, to Capt. Ins those received from other smaller ania, said that the visit was

mada la the Garden this afternoon.— Richmond K. Turner and to the

Domel, . Powers. She declared that the coun-at the suggestion of King Carol officers and men of the Astoria, and try has no fear of a threat from when he invited England recently. at the same time to express on be-Germany, but said that if a general The object was to increase trade in half of my Government an assurance. war broke out Norway would feel to both directions-Reuters Bulletin. to America of their profound grati {be in danger therefrom-Router Sir Frederick added that as Bri- tude," Demet..

tain is n free country for trade,

"This is amply reflected, I believe, by the great. courtesy shown by America in providing the American cruiser Astorin to transport the ashes of the late Mr. Hiroshi Salto,

"Avalling myself of this oppor tunity, it is my pleasure to give voice

to

Router.

Bulletin,

NORWAY'S REPLY

nny

Oslo. Apr. 24.

It is not known whether M,

the

increase of Rumanian imparts into Britain would not in any way pre- Judice Empire and Dominion trade,

Reuter Bulletin.

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London, Apr. 24, Madrid during the next two The King hun nominated the Right months will witness something like Rev. Geoffrey Francis Fisher, Bishop 650 weddings each day.

ef Chester, for election as Bishop of The reason for this Is that the London in succession to the Tight ecclesiasticul authorities have strong-Rev. A. P. W. Ingram who is re- ly exhorted all those young couples

| Uring---Reuter Bulletin, who were married at the registry

office during the Republican/regime in Madrid, arrangements have been to go through a church ceremony. made for collective weddings.

Owing to the shortage of priests Trans-Ocean,