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No. 18220
一拜廄 號八月五英港香
8. MONDAY, MAY
1939, 日九十月三
Totalitarians To Form Military Alliance
ITALY & GERMANY REACH AGREEMENT FOR MUTUAL AID
ROME, May 7.
A political and military alliance was agreed upon to-day between Count Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, and Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, the German Foreign Minister, in the course of their conversations in Milan.
An official communique issued after the meeting between the two statesmen says:
"In the conversations between Count Ciano and "Herr von Ribbentrop on May 6 and 7, the present general situation in the international situation was taken into consideration.
"Once again note was taken of the perfect identity of
views between the two governments.
"It was decided to fix in final form in a political and military pact, the relations between the two States of the Axis.
"In such a way, Italy and Germany intend to con- tribute in an efficacious manner to assuring peace in Europe."-Reuter.
NO SURPRISE
LONDON, May 7-The Italo-German decision to define the Axis relations in a political and military pact does not altogether come as a surprise to London, writes "Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent.
FIXED A PACT,
COUNT CIANO
Official circles, however, are reserving comment in A. R. P. IN
the absence of details about the scope of the pact:-
It is remembered, of course, that relations between Germany and Italy have been the favourite theme for! some time past of German and Italian politicians.
It is presumed that the wording of the communique
is designed to put an end to rumours of Italy's dissatisfac tion with Germany's policy.
SINGAPORE
Evacuation
Japanese To Join Military Alliance
TOKYO, May 8, NEGOTIATIONS ARE apparently in progress for the conclusion of a military alliance between Japan, Germany and Italy, similar to the pact signed between Italy and Germany yester, day.
This admission was made in Tokyo to-day by General Koiso, Minister for Over- seas Affairs.
General Koiso added: "Whether anything materialises from these negotiations depends entire- ly on whether Germany and Italy fully. understand Japan's position and power in East Asia."
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WAR IN CHINA
LONDON, May 7.—“Rouler's" special correspondent aboard the Empress of Australia, reports that while the ship ploughed her way through a moderate swell, and bright sunshine with a stiff breeze, Their Majesties attended divine service this morning, conducted by Captain A. R. Melkle..
Punctually at noon the ship's sirens gave the signal: "Bont Stations", and Their Majesties and the whole royal party donned lifebelts and hurried to their ap pointed places on the pro menade deck for inspection by the ship's commander.
Their Majesties spending the afternoon quietly, reading and reating. The first day'a run was 282 miles.
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During the afternoon, the ship passed the Normandie, and they exchanged radio greetings. Reuter.
Italian Position Claimed Stronger
WHILE
The Minister for War, General Itagaki, said that the moral cause-inspiring the anti- Comintern Pact is so deep-rooted that it would not be impossible It for Japan to conclude a military agreement with the two Axis Powers if the latter so desired.
General Itagaki said that it SINGAPORE, May 8. was a matter for congratulation THE MALAYAN Defence that Italy and Germany had bound themselves together more firmly by a miltary pact.
Plan Abandoned
On the other hand, it is stressed that if there is a Council has announced the general dislike among Italians for the existing links with abandonment of the policy of Germany, conclusion of the part would only serve to accen-mass evacuation in the event of tuate such a feeling.
London observers regard the pact as regularising Germany's military position insofar as Italy is concerned. ITALIAN NEUTRALITY
Two points are being discussed in diplomatic circles. Firstly, the effect on possible Italian neutrality in certain circumstances; secondly, the relation of Germany to the Mediterranean and North Africa.
A Rome message says that the announcement of a formal
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LONDON, May 7. RESERVE is dis- played in official circles in London concerning the new Italo-German, pact, chielly owing to the fact that its full implications are noi yel known, it is admitted in well- informed quarters that the alliance will strengthen Italy's position in the Mediterranean. is stated that in all probability the Inner council of the British Cabinet will meet on Monday morning to discuss the pact, especially as questions from the Opposition are expected to be made in the afternoon in the House of Commons.
General Itagaki attributed emergency.
European unrest to the loss of the balance of power between Making this announcement to-day, the Democracies and the Totali- the Secretary for Defence said that it had been decided to urge the populace tarians. to "atay put" in the event of air raids.
Although the policy of dispersal to-day said: "It is the unchanged died hard, it was, he claimed,
12 policy of the Japanese Govern- palpable fallacy.
ment to strengthen the anti- The paramount concern of the Comintern pact."--Domei, Government, ke kanounced, was de- fence arainat conquest or sus- tained blockade. The protection of
A Foreign Office spokesman being one of:
a
lives and property of Individuals E. R. C. Sends Food
this parp-
To Samshui
masi ha secondary to mouni need, regarded as sensational in poll- tical circles.
"There is no reason to suppose that
Food, clothing and medicine, to the According to Signor Gayda in the air raids will have any sigalicant "Voce d'Italia," the alliance means effect on the defence of the fortress, value of $5,500, is to be sent to the no change in the understanding be- or that civilian casualties will be rellef of the distressed populace. In tween Italy and Germany. Never-comparable with the death roll during the Samshul area. theless, the announcement of an the notable epidemic of influenza. alliance is thought to have bound he said.-United Press,,~
NEXT MOVE alliance with Germany, is not
IS UP TO GERMANY Poland Awaits Developments
Warsaw, May 6.
IT IS authoritatively learned that Poland intends to take no initiative in negotiations with Germany.
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The donation has been muda by the Emergency Rellef Counell answer to urgent appeals from the district.
Aiready $30,000 has been donated mission and the Hongkong Emergency Relief Council to relieve suffering in the war-shattored countryside,
Italy in a public manner far more: strongly than she was bound before,
An examination for Air Spheros Of Influenco Wardens and V.A. course will be by the Chinese National Relief Com-
held at Volunteer Headquarters en
All In Count Clano's paper, the "Tele- Friday, May 12 at 10 am. grafo", says that "Italy, and Germany terested are asked to attend, recognise that each has a sphere of Interests. For Italy it is the whole of the Mediterranean; for Germany, it is the Baltic and the Central European zone. Each carries out the scalisation of Its task in full
way
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LABOUR PLANS TRADE UNION FOR SERVICES!
is understood that Poland benutonomy without the other being leves that Germany should now rigidly compelled to support its reply to Col. Beck's impllelt Invita partner, but only to facilitate the
LONDON, May 7.-Sweeping proposals for the organisation tion to open parleys,
Rumours that Signor Mussolini rigid and entire, namely: in
"In one case only, is solidarity and democratisation of the armed forces are contained in the Labour an Party's policy statement on-defence which will be submitted to the may endeavour to mediate
Ideological war. In that case, the party conference at Whitsun. officially denied.
two countries are resolved, because German reports say that terrorism each one knows that the defent of
Improvement in pay and conditions are outlined," dad 'the' has been insituted against the Ger one would mean catastrophe, for the establishment of ministries for supply and defence are recommended man residents in the Polish Corridor. other."
with wide powers in overcoming productive delay and Indeating The official viewpoint: stresses the
with profiteering. fact that Poland has outlined firstly, a reasonable policy regarding Dan zig and the Polish Corridor; secondly, that Germany, according to Nazi sources has elected Col Beck's katement; and, thirdly that, Poland PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
Count Clano is returning to Rome to-day, and Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop is going back to Betila.
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Warsaw Weakened?
Warsaw report says that official quarters decline to DOE-
PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
* It is stated that great military and social value would be derived from a regulation making it necessary that all applicants for commissions should first serve a year in the ranks,
Freedom for members of the armed forces to join trade unions and professional associations is also advocated-Reuter
The communique regarding conclusion of the pact did not reach Parls carly enough to allow the papers to comment on it. However, political circles regard the event as
of great significance. the communique had been made known, "Le Temps" forecast and added that perhaps it would be an answer to the introduction of conscription in Britain. How- ever, it was added, such a pact would change nothing as regards rds the proportionate strength of the varlous Powers as they stand at present,
In official circles, however, two questions are asked what will be the effect on German-Pollsh 10- Itallon demands Intions, and on against France?
it is felt that the chances of Rome exerting a moderating Influence on Berlin have been minimised as o result of the pact.
It is stated that Mussolini intends to postulate his claims against France in a speech at Turin on May 14.— Trans-Ocean..
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Berlin Pleased
BERLIN, May 7. That the Italo-German military and political alliance clears up com- pletely any doubts as to whether per- fect harmony existed between the two partners of the Axis is the gen- PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
Baltic States Accept Pacts
FIGHTING IN TWO CAPITALS
Irregulars Enter Canton And Anking
LONDON, May 6,
A FEW MINUTES after the Soviet Ambassador left the British Foreign Office to-day, Lord Halifax cross- ed the street to No. 10 Downing Street to discuss the document with Mr. Chamberlain in the light of the Cabinet Committee's recommendations and to- day's consultations with M. Maisky.
Lord
Before going to lunch, Lord Halifax also discussed the position with Cadogan, Under.. Foreign Secretary.
Government quarters have in- SEVERE FIGHTING dicated that the reply in its final was reported this morning form is likely to be an offer of in two Chinese provincial
a compromise.. capitals now in Japanese hands.
All the evidence of yesterday's mysterious and sudden pro- clamation of Martial Law in Canton points to confirmation of rumours that Chinese Irregulars actually broke into the city at one stage on Saturday night.
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It is suggested that Britain will still propose that Russia should unilaterally extend promise of support to victims of aggression in East Europa which would become operative only after help to such victims. Britain and France have given armed
It is understood that the reply, as contemplated, will re-open the possi bility of a tri-power military alliance, afler an agreement has been reached on the afore-mentioned plan-United {Press
A strong Chinese force is now straddling the Cunton-Hankow Rall- way only three miles from Canton.........!!
The streets of the city have been entirely cleared of Chinese and the principal intersections have been barricaded with sandbags.
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Large numbers of armoured cars
Procrastination
LONDON, May It has been officially disclosed that:-the-new. British proposal almed to bring Russia into the Anglo-French 'securl- and tanks are scurrying to and fro,ty front has been delayed because of the majority proceeding from the the "necessity for further considera- Bund in a northerly direction towards tlon." Salchuen Station.
Mr. Chamberlain is personally changing and re-drafting the Note, which originally left the door open for an eventual military aid pact without accepting the Russian pro- posal for a mutual aid. pact.United. Press.
Chinese
Anhwci Capital.. In Anhwel Province, mobile units have entered Anking, the -provinelal capital.
Chinese military reports claim that bitter street fighting is in progress in the city, which has been set afre and is burning flercely.
The Chinese entry into the strategic Yangtse city was preceded by heavy fighting in the vicinity of the eastern gate..
The Japanese nerodrome 18 In Chinese possession. All the hangars Japanese planes took off before the and oli depots have been destroyed. Chinese succeeded in capturing the aerodrome.
Chinese Retira
A läter message admits that the Chinese evacuated their positions in the city this morning, with the arrival of heavy Japanese reinforcements,
City Deserted
CANTON, May 8-The city yester day morning presented a deserted appearance Q5 Japanese. troopy thoroughly combed likely haunts for unruly elements, which have been very active recently..
women
As a result over 50, including many by the evening.
nen auspects, had been arrested
Though martial law was lifted ut 1 pm, it may be reinforced momen- tarily as the campaign progresses,-**** Reuter.
Reports Denied
CANTON, May 6.The Japanese Consul-Generat, Mr. Okazaki, "ín nu interview with "Reuter" this morn- PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
French Disappointment
Paris, May 4-Offcialdom here is clearly disappointed at Britain's re- jection of the Russian proposal for
M
milliary alliance against Hiller,
PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.
LATEST
If War Comes To Europe
Paris, May 7. It is understood that Mussolini will seek a peaceful solution of the Danzig question, since he has agreed to assume the automatic commitments of a military alliance with Germany.
It belleved that Il Duce fas learned that; In `casó' of "war, French are now bound to use their plan of altack on Germany through Northern Italy, which has resulted in Italy's decision to sign the military alliance.:
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The Franco-British plans are be lleved to call for the destruction of the Italian Beet and Italy's complete Isolation from all colonial possessions where heavy forces are stationed. United Press,
Soo Back Pago For Fürthor Late, News,¦
NEW EMERGENCY LAWS SIGNED BY LEBRUN
PARIS, May 7-Emergency decrees signed by President Lebrun on Saturday were published in the official Gazette to- day.
· A decree relating to the introduction of compulsory train- ing in civil air raid precautions in French schools, provides that up to 12 lessons a year may be set aside for the purpose.
The Social-Democratie. Teachers' A decree relating to the central Union prétested against the introduc supervision of fuel consumption pro tion of a new subject, which it dovides for the creation of on inter- elated was "superfluou."
Tallinn, Estonia, Dy 7. Estonia and Latvia have both do cided to accept a non-aggression
A further decree provides that all ministerial field committee. The The Latvian Foreign Minister, was fuel reservoirs in Algier, with a Minister of Public Works has been treaty with Germany, In conference with the Estonian capacity of more than 14,000 cubic oppointed chairman of the new com Foreign Minister here on Saturday metres were to be reinforced and mittee, while the Secretary-General and returned to Riga to-day protected against bombing from the for National Detence will be depu
atr by August 15.
|chairinon.—Trans-Ocean; United Preas.
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