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Japan

Military Pact Is Turned Down

SAGRES SEIZURE: CREW IN HONGKONG

The Coplain and crew of the Douglas Company's steamer Sagres, which was seized by the Japanego over a fortnight ago and la at present held in a port between Amoy and Swatow, arrived in Hongkong by the Canton Maru yesterday. They gave no direct account of the obstruction

the

Sagres, but later issued by Mr. S. T. Williamson, Manager of the Douglas Steamship Company Ltd, with the cognisance of the Hongkong Naval Authorities,

of

Wednesday,

Pressman

Expelled

Rome, Apr. 25.

The well-known American Journalist, Richard Mowerer, who for some months past has represented the Chicago Dally News correspondent here, has, it is announced, been order- ed to leave Italy within one week.

The expulsion is motivated by the general political attitude of Blowerer-Trans-Occan,

statement was Warning To Hitlor

The statement is as follows:

"The officers and crew of the 8.5. Sagres returned this afternoon from the Pescadores in the Japanese ship, Canton Maru.

Tokyo, Apr. 25, "Before leaving the Pescadores the Sources close to the Government Master was informed that the Sagres assert that the Inner Cabinet had, had been detained for further decided on fundamental polley examination by the Japanese authorl- under which Japan will avoid part-tles and that her part-cargo of 80 cipation in a general anti-democracies tons of salt would be confiscated. Both officers and men, during their

front unless the democracies*

COM

operation with the Soviet endangers Japan's Far Eastern position.

14 days' detention at the Pescadore were repeatedly examined by the Japanese authorities as to the bona fides of the ship, her cargo, and ports of call.

BRITAIN

TO BACK ROOSEVELT

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH®

Shanghai Car Crash SECOND

VICTIM SUCCUMBS

Shanghai, Apr. 25. Full details were revealed by the Japanese authorities of the motor- car accident on Broadway Road in which Dr. Bertram Lillie was killed. It is revealed that a private motor- ear carrying three foreigners ran east to west along Broadway Road about 0.20 o'clock last night. As the car was going to run through a Japanese defence

outpost, a Japanese blue jacket standing on duty signalled the car to slop.

car refused to stop and con- to drive along whereupon the Japanese bluejacket jumped on to the foolboard in an attempt to halt the cur. The three foreigners riding in the car, however, started a wild drive to throw off the Japanese sentinel.

The car then crashed into the motor-bus of the China Development Company running from the opposite direction.

April 26, 1

1939.

British Shipping Contracts

London, Apr. 25. Contracts for over 100 mer- chant ships with a gross tonnaga of 500,000 to: have been awarded since the Government announced on March 28 thai a' State subsidy for shipbuilding had been granted, reports the Daily Telegraph this morning.

The paper estimates that no less than 1,750 new freighters are necessary for British com- merco and states that by the end of the year about 1,500,000 tons will be on the stocks.— Trans-Occas.

Shanghai

Papers Cautioned By Consul

Shanghal, Apr. 25. The Japanese authorities are dis- satisfied at the measures taken by the British authorities in connection with the control of anti-Japanese pro-

London, Apr. 25. Sir Nevile Henderson is expected to see Herr von Ribbentrop, German Foreign Minister, in Berlin to-day.

The Chinese driver and conductor It la

assumed that the British Ambassador will take First

Rays of the motor-bus were also injured. Reuter's

correspondent,

The Japanese bluejacket identified as Class Scaman Yoshimor! the opportunity of stressing certain Igarashi had three right ribs and the fun fundamental points of British policy, right thigh-bone broken-Domel. including the

the determination that any

SEAMAN SUCCUMBS "There can be no doubi as to the further aggression must be resistad.

Shanghat, Apr. 25. right of the ship to fly the RedAt the same time he is expected to Ensign or of the correctness of her make it absolutely clear that in no crash mounted as Yoshimori Igarashi trading.

circumstancca

encirclement

of died at down from multiple injuries. Germany intended.

Sergeant R. J. Wimsett, S.M.P. Mrs. Lillie were still lying in serious conditions in the General Hospital. shed A light was

the circum- stances surrounding the crush by

Panese naval spokesman who re-

gistry. that Mr. Lillo had dragged

It is understood that agreement was reached after a stormy session providing for a compromise of a milltary alliance between Germany, Italy and Japan against the Soviet exclusively, provisions under which the alliance would be broadened in "It will be recalled that H.M.S. the event of other Powers being Thracian was sent from Swatow to actively allied with the Soviet to investigate when the news of a menace Japan, and co-operation threat of seizure WOB received. under the anti-Comintern pact pro-IM.S. Thracian found the Sagres in viding for exchange of Information the hands of a prize crew and under on military supplies, details of which Naval escort. Although strong pro- have not been settled.

test was made by the Thracian's Commanding Officer to the Japanese destroyer Commander the right to board the Sugres was refused.

The Inner Cabinet consists of five key members and recently it has been very intensively active. After deciding further detalla the matter is now before the full Cabinet,

The

·

The Ambassador may well point out at British policy remains a policy of peace, but at the same time: it is held essential that the dangers Inherent in recent events be brought to an end.--Reuter.

to

organs in the International

The death toll of last night's caring receipt of representa-

According to diplomatie sources, Ho Crossing

on

such

от

-cr

will

Mr. foreign enbies.

not be

Miura, also request- ed the Shanghai Municipal Council on April 21 to prohibit the display of Chinese Nationalist fings in the Settlement and to suppress anti- Japanese propaganda in the foreign-

controlled area,

tions from the Japanese Consul- General, Mr. Yoshinki Miurs, April 14, the British Consul-General, Mr. Herbert Phillips, summoned on Sunday the representatives of Chi- nese newspapers, under British re-

Sapport Roosevelt Plea

heavy

barbed-wire. chowaux-de-

The British Consul-General cau- with a steel frame 100 metres

Honed against the use of terminolo→ London, Apr. 25. after

bridge spanningsles likely to provoke Japanese and the

asked the "Since the seizure of the Sagres Sir Nevile Henderson will tell Herr

Creek

representatives of ver- The chevaux-de-frise energetic action has been taken with

was placed

nacular newspapers to

from refrain Hitler that the British Government before the Japanese sentry box whose

៥៧ terms the Japanese Naval Authorities and the matter has been referred to the

gives the fullest support to President occupant sought to halt Mr. Lillie by "traltor", while such puppet" Emphasis is placed on Britain's Foreign Office. The result of these

Roosevelt's appeal and will urge him shouting

"Stop" in English. Mr. conversations with Russia and Tur-protests is not yet known, but in view

to accept the appeal in the spirit in Wimsett patrolling Broadway or key, on which there have been of the unwarranted detention of the ado

which

was made. The Ambas-dered Mr. Lille to stop, boarded the numerous reports and Col. Takezuki

discussions vessel further action will be required for will also point out that rejec-car, and returned with him to the Isamura, military to effect the release of the vessel. tion of the appeal would increase in bridge. attache to Turkey, was engaged In

ternational tension almost to breaks- Mr. Lillie turned the car about and n private conversation with General Steamship Company, Ltd., who are willingness

owners and the Douglosing point, and will reaffirm Britain's before the sentry could speak to hiin Itagaki for five hours and reported the charterers, have fully satiated

to his bellef that Turkey was unwilling the authorities as to the bong des materials-United Press.

assist Germany in through a Japanese clvillan acting as gaining access to sources of raw Interpreter, 'started his or again at

PROTEST BY MAYOR to co-operate fully with Britain.

of the Sagres.”

high speed.

Mayor Fu Slao-en of the Chinese ZIG-ZAG COURSE

Special Muntelpallty of, Shanghal Seaman Igarashi stepped on the under-the control of the Reformed London, Apr. 25.

running board, shouting to Mr. Lillie Government

a noto to Sent In the House of Commons to-mor- to stop, while Mrs. Lilile seated be- French Consul-General, M. Baudez,

also sald to row Mr. Neville Chamberlain will side her husband was

on Monday protesting against the da answer a private question to be put have shouted. by Kingwinford) whether the British in a zig-zag course

Mr.

Arthur Henderson (Lab.,

Mr. Lillie did not heed and drove sassination of Mr. Wang listen, Se- cretary of the Municipality, by Chl- nese terrorlats in the French Con- Government has nccepted President headlong into the moving bus

after

cession on April 17.

It is understood that the Mayor Regarding the alleged altercation demanded the following: t remains the policy of the Gover when a Japanese officer was charged ment to discuss all outstanding ques- with having struck Mr. A. H. Sam-sassin or assassins.

Firstly, prompt arrest of the as- ilons between it and the German son, Assistant Commissioner of the Government as part of a general set- tlement ensuring the establishment of permanent peace on the basis of jus- tice to all nations, including the Czech

nation.

A Gennan mision headed by Col. Mendel is at

Tokyo, present in carrying out activities of a mysterious nature on which the German Em- bassy can throw no light. It is believed, however, that pressure is

being put on the War Omee for an

alliance.

The Japanese military attache in Berlin and Moscow are at present in Tokyo, and also Mr. Nobumi Ito,

Arrival Of Belstan

The Seistan, also belonging to the Douglas Company, arrived from the north yesterday. The Selston was one of several ships boarded by the attest at Sharp Peak, but without untoward hind placed guards aboard her and the Japanese did not attach her,

former Ambassador to Poland and Spain

recently on a special mission to Ber-

ln, will return soon.

In the background of the recent negotiations, Mr. Oshima Shiratori throughout the winter has been agi- tating for an alliance. On March 20 the Foreign Office instructed the non- commutance of a broad alliance. On April 4 Mr. Shiratori asked for fur- ther instructions on certain painta which it is reported pre now an swered with an outline of the basic principles as stated above.--United | Peesa..

INTENSE ACTIVITY

aru

resul

FLM.S.

Five-Hour Parade

In Madrid

Madrid, Apr. 25, About 140,000 men will take part in the victory parade in Madrid. ́All corps of the Nationalist Spanish army will be represented by delegations in one regiment, the strength of from one company to

Tokyo, Apr. 25. Political circles in Tokyo focussing attention on-the continuous and intense activity shown by Gov- ernment leaders in recent days, re- portedly in connection with the Euro-valling in May in the Spanish copl- pean situation.

On account of the great heat pre-

tal, the parade will not last more than five or six hours. The troops

In spite of the day being a Na- taking part in the parade will there- tional Holiday on the pecasion of the fore march in closely formed ranks, Extraordinary Festival of the Yasu--Trans-Ocean. kuni Shrine, five key Ministers of the Government met in an urgent session at the Premier's ofcial residence this afternoon..

Premier Hiranuma summoned the Five-Minister conference Including War Minister Itagaki, Navy Minister Yonai, Foreign Minister Arita, and Finance Minister Ishiwata, in the afternoon as a result of the Interview between the Premier and the Foreign Minister in the morning-Domci.

HONOURS DEAD

Japanese Emperor At Yasukuni Shrine

CIANO FOR MADRID

Rome, Apr. 26,

It is reported that Count Clano will visit Madrid about the middle of next month which will be about the time of the victory parade In Madrid by Franco's forces. Rester Bulletin.

DUKE OF ALBA

London, Apr, 25. The Duke of Alha, who returned from Spain on Monday, visited the Foreign Omce to-day.

Spanish sources say that the visit of the Ambassador to Burgos

was

for information only.-United Press,

FRONTIER DEFENCES

Paris, Apr. 25.

The Spanish Government has in-

Further Questions

und

crashed

Roosevelt's invitation to porter/creening more than 500 metres.

in a world conference and,

in

TOW

Bolivia

Samson's

Becomes Latest Totalitarian

the

Thirdly, participation of the police search of subversive elements in of the Chinese Municipality in the the French Concession.

The

Mayor

thi

Secondly, enforcement of effective S.M.P., in the General Hospital, the mensures for the search and control

blamed Mr. spokesman

of terrorists in the French Conces overbearing

attitude.

slon. The inquest of Mr. Lillie's body was held by the British authorities Mr. N. A. Beechman (Lib. Nat., St. at 3.30 p.m. to-day, a Japanese sur Ives) will ask whether in view of geon being in attendance in order to President Roosevelt's intimation the ascertain Mr. Lillie's sobriety at the

referred in his note to j United States would be willing to time of the accident-Domel.

the assassinations of one police of- take part in negotiations for the pur-

ficer of the Special Munlelpality and pose of removing possible causes of

one Judge appointed by the Muniel- the nations and friction between

pality in the French Concession on make it clear to the world forthwith that Britain was willing, so far as it

February 10 усат.

Reminding that the notes sent to Bes in her power, to contribute to the

the

French

Consulate-General under consolidation of peace by ensuring:

the date of February 17 and March to all countries

to access

10 with reft

the previous ter- regard to materials, subject to effective inter-

roristic crimes have not been-replied. national" disarmament United Press,

La Paz, Apr. 20.

the Mayor requested the French forward replies to M. COULONDRE RETURNING

According to reporta

from the authorities Paris, Apr. 25.

Bolivian Republic, Lieutenant Colonel promptly. The French Ambassador to Ger- Busch yesterday decreed the dissolu- In the previous notes, Mr. Fu re- depart to-day for his post in Berlin, nuling the Bolivian Constitutional fer of the Special Distslet Court and many, M. Coulondre, will probably tion of the Chamber and Senate, an-quested prompt arrest of assassins, search of subversive elements trans- it is reported in the morning papers, n statement to the press

Considerable significance is at-

at-Busch declared that the present prohibition of display of Kuomintang lations and the work of the British parliamentarian regime in Bolivia Bags in the Concession.-Domel."

would be substituted by a totalitarian delegation in Bucharest, the papers Government with the necessary econ- being of the unanimous opinion that omic and political powers.—Trans- this activity will not be limited to a

al Occan. trade agreement and a British One important question which will undoubtedly be discussed la granting of the privilege to the Britisli fleet to use the harbour of Constanza as a Black Sea baze.-Trans-Ocean.

tributed to the Anglo-Rumanian re-

Leon,

President's Statement

La Paz, Apr. 25. The President of Bolivia has an- nounced that Bolivin is now a totali- farien State and that Parliament will be dissolved.

MR. W. R. GILBEY

·Noted` Distillery Owner

Visits Hongkong

Mr. W. R. Gilbey, grandson of Sir. Wolter Gilbey, founder of the large In a statement the President sold wine and spirits distilleries, has just that the change was necessary as the left Hongkong for Manita. For some were stirring up months Mr. Gilbey has been touring political parties Reuter Bulletin. political strife, in the country the world, meeting agents of the branches of his firm, Later, he in- tends to visit Australia where a new distillery has been opened.

NOT A RECOGNITION

Paris, Apr. 25. Le Petit Parisien states that the return of M. Coulondre in no way signifes French recognition of Ger- many's annexation of Czecho- Slovakia or the setting up of a pro-Yugo-Slavia tectorate.-Reuter Special.

NOT CONVINCED

Paris, Apr. 25.

The statement made by the British

the House of Commons yesterday

vited all foreign journalists in Spain Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in to Inspect the Spanish-Portuguese frontier and the frontier district near Gibraltar,

It is reported by the French that no extraordinary importance in

His Majesty, the Emperor this morn" } portunity to the press representatives dor, Sir Nevile Henderson, to Berlin, Radio Agency to-day. The Spanish to be attached to the unexpectedly Proclaiming a National Holiday, Government wishes to give the op- rly retum of the British Ainbarsa-

Tokyo, Apr. 25.

ing personally worshipped before of the great democracies to ace for the newly-enshrined war dead at themselves that the report spread the Yasukuni Shrine, in company about Spanish war preparation with many Princes of the Blood.

The most solemn moment of the five-days Extraordinary Grand Fes- tival was observed at 10.15 am. when, with the sounding of sirens as the signal, the entire one hundred million subjects of the Empire offer-

unfounded.-Trans-Ocean,

SYRIAN QUESTION

are

ed silent prayers, os His Majesty French High Commissioner

stood at attention for one minulo be fore the sanctuary in honour of the souls of 10,389 war heroes who sacrificed themselves for the State In China.

Reports to Chamber

Paris, Apr. 25. The French High Commissioner' (7 Syria, M. Punux, made a lengthy r

Over 20,000 members of the fami- port to the Foreign Minister, M. Bon- lies of the war heroes packed the net, on the Syrian situation yester- precincts of the Shrine.

day. The entire Syrian problem is Presented by the Grand Chamber- to be exhaustively discussed at 4 lain. His Majesty offered a branch ministerial conference In the pre- of the sacred tree to the altar. As the Emperor

sence of M. Puaux to-morrow. was offering allent prayers before the sanctuary, Her The Foreign Committee of the Majesty the Empress, and Her French Chamber in one of the next Majesty the Empress Dowager, also meetings will try to ask how far observed one-minute silence in the France could keep the promise given Imperial Palaces.

in 1930 by the popular front regime During the day, over one million of M. Leon Plum to Syria regarding citizens, including boys and giris, its futire independence.--Tranz- visited the Shrine-Domel.:

Ocean.

i

has not convinced the French press,

CABINET

EXPECTED

TO RESIGN

Belgrade, Apr. 25.

which is still insisting this morning Informed quarters hero expect that that the suddeness of the British the Yugo-Slav Cabinet will resign Amabassador's return to the German in the course of lo-day in connection capital indicates he has a. special with the successful outcome of the message for the Fuehrer,

Premier's negotiations with the Croat

The French leftist press annoy- lender, Matchek. ed with Mr. Chamberlain for trying to overcome the present international crisis by peaceful means.

Pertinax, writing in the Ordre, attacks the British Prime Minister because he sent Sir Nevile back. 'pointing out that such methods would lessrm the British_prestige with the smaller nations Trans-Ocean.

Sydney Riot

Sir Walter Gilbey, who was a keen sportsman in Victorian England, will be remembered for his sovere criticism of women's riding, kit Rotten Row,

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It is considered certain that on agreement with Matchek has already been reached and that its terms wil be published within the next few Forms can be obtained days.

It is believed that following formal

and Post Offices.

resignation of the Cabinet, the at all. Police Stations Premier will be again entrusted with the task of forming a Ministry in which he will retain the post of Minister of the Interior. It is anti- elpated that the Ministers of War, Foreign Affairs and-Education will also remain at their posts.

Sydney, Apr. 25. Australians and New Zealanders The Cronts, who form about 28 throughout the world are celebrating per cent, of the total population of Anzac Day to-day.

Yugo-Slavia, will probably be re- Crowds, including many ex- presented in the now Cabinet by servicemen, demonstrated in front of four men, tha Ministers of Fubile the German Consulate here. The Works, Mince and Forests, Justice. police and. Are brigado restored order and Commerce and Industry 16 after the crowds had threatened to does not yet appear certain whether haul down the swastika flög.—United Matchel will himself accept a senti Prcas.

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