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FIRST EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

No. 20033

FOUNDED. 1881 三拜禮·號十月五英港香

WEDNESDAY,

MAY

10.

1939. 日一廿月三

4 NORDIC STATES DECLINE OFFER

MADAME BUN YAT-SEN standing in front of the new ambulaner, which she accepted on behalf of the Chinese Ited Cross, from Messrs. Jolui Thornycroft & Co. Ltd. The ambulance, which is a gift from the firm, was presented by Mr. R. R. Roxburgh-Staf Photograper.

POPE PIUS AND WORLD PEACE

VATICAN CITY, May 9. RUMOURS THAT the Pope may call à conference ridiculed in to settle the German-Polish dispute are Vatican circles Amanped

Seek

Nazis New Allies Rapprochement With Russia?

It is stated that the Pope is interested in the cause of peace, but by normal diplomatie con- therefore various tacts, and Nuncios in the last few days have contacted the heads of governments and foreign minis- ters in order to communicate to them the Pope's ardent wishes and prayers that peace may not be compromised, and the issues BERLIN. May 9. between the various countries THERE ARE growing indica-may be settled pacifically.

A Berlin message says that reports tions here of Russia's seeking a friendship agreement with Ger- of alleged invitations to a pence con- ference by the Pope cannot be con- many, Poland and other nearby firmed there. Pupil talks, if any, are being conducted in strict secrecy. States.

Rumours that the Papal Nuncio is viting Berchtesgaden are neither contemned nor denied.

"A rapprochement between Soviet Russia and Naz! Germany is out of the question," a source close to the Government said to-day.

London Conversations According to 0 London report, tween the Nationalist Russia and Nazi Monsignor Godfrey, Apostolic Dele- Kate to the United Kingdom, saw

"However,

-United Press.

rapprochement be-

DENIALS

Berlin, May D. Both a German official spokesman and the Russian headquarters in denied that any Berlin have negotiations are proceeding between

STOCKHOLM, May 9. NORWAY, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, the four Nordic States whose Foreign Ministers have been in confer- ence in Stockholm, have decided to reject the German proposals for non aggression pacts.

Herr Hitler proposed to each of the four States that they should conclude inilateral non- aggression pacts with Germany United Press.

Rumania Agrees

LONDON, May 9, The Soviet Ambassador has informed Lord Halifax that Rumania has indicated. her readiness to accept a Sovlet guarantee of independence as part of the

Eastern European security system.

M. Malsky also asked the British Foreign Secretary to clarify certain points in the British reply to Russlut's

proposals.

new

SOVIET REJECTION

Jins been authoritatively stated that Russia's rejection of the British proposalà is now certain.

Russia has complained that the counter-proposals did not mention any military assistance Russia would receive it Russia was drawn

into a war through protecting Rumania United

Poland Press

and

.

Cordial Talks LONDON, May It is learned that the conversations between the Ambassador, Sir William Soviet Seeds, and M. Molotov, the British

Commissar, were Foreign

very cordial.

The Soviet Foreign Commissor terms of the British proposals.

There is no reason to suppose that of Russian foreign the main line, policy is undergone any alteration. -Reuter.

Britain Asks For One-Sided Pact-"Tass” MOSCOW. May--"Reuter's" re-

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RECENT Nari propaganda breadcasts were addressed to the people Eupen and Malmedy from the radio station at Cologne. The Cologne announcer declared: "The Walloons are a German race. Germany's heart throbs In sympathy with the Germans of Eupen." Belgium protested.

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ceded to Belgium by Germany under Article 34 of the Treaty of Verselles The inhabitants were given six months, however, In which to protest against the trans- fer, but out of the population of 03,040 only 271 protested, 202 of them being German officlala. The area of the two territories 18:230 square miles, roughly the size of Middlesex, the population roughly equalling that of Hastings Less than one-sixth, of the Inhabitants are Walloon and French-speaking, the remainder being Germans, originally Walloons, but Prussiari- ised luce 1815 when Prussia obtained the territory under the Treaty of Vienna,

Chinese Guerilla Warfare

Japanese Troops "Liquidated"

CHUNGKING, May 8. CHINESE SOURCES declared that Chinese guerillas have been most active in south Hupehand are now cleaning up south- west Tayeh.

The 'report said that 500 Japanese in King Nul-Cheng

“WE LIVE IN ENDURING TENSION?" have been "liquidated" and that

THE DUKE'S MOBILISATION TO

BE PERMANENT

BROADCAST

LONDON, May B.-Queen Mary, at Marlborough House, listened to the Duke of Wind- sor's spacch. Other members of the Royal Family, it is understood, did likewise.

LONDON, May 9.

the Chinese captured a large stock of war supplies..

The guerilus have destroyed the railway bridge at Puchi, causing sus pension of the traffe on the upch- lunan Railway.

Meanwhile, the Chinese claim they haye disrupted the Tootsing Railway

between Tookow and Tsinghwa, wild crosses the Pinghan Railway int that point.

...

Troop. Train Wrecked MOVING THE second reading of the Reserve and Auxiliary Forces Bill in the House of Commons to-day, and destroyed a Japanese troop train

The report added that the Chinese,

Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, Secretary for War, after killing 200 Japanese and destroyed detailing the present lengthy process of mobilisation way cats. said:

spooch calls for world wido CHUNGKING

Morning newspapers varied their play, ranging from the "Daily Mail's" 5 column head- lined splash on the main nows page "The Duke of Windsor's "Daily peace": to the Skotch's" dight paragraphs: ·

tho The Daily Mail", was only morning paper to editor- ialise on the speech. It said: "The Duke oxcrcised the right of every private person. What he had to say was what was in his mind: that all men bear goodwill, and that national problems can, and should, be settled with reason, rather than with force”, United Press..

Inter-

SINKING

naturally wants me to consider the FREIGHTER

the

ABANDONED

British Ship In Distress In P.I.

- THE

MANILA, May 10. LUZON Stevedoring

Germany is always a possibility."

He referred to the Nazi conviction Viscount Hallfax during the week-part of the alleged British counter- that Russia should guarantee the that Russia has veered from rampant cad. No statement regarding the proposals to Russia, which provide conversation is forthcoming, but it la

security of each of her neighbours: Bolshevism closer to an approxima-believed that the question of negotia- and that Britain would go to the aid Company reports that the British tion of a National Socialist State. tions in the Polish-German dispute of Russia if she was involved in war freighter Linden Bank is slowly

was raised,

as a result, is denied by the offelal sinking five miles north of Arena It is reported that the Pope hus Tuss Agency. suggested a conference of the varlous "Tass claims that no mention is Reef in the Sulu Sea. The European Powers in the hope of made of a Soviet guarantee to each entire crew abandoned the ship reaching a solution of the Danzle of her neighbours. It is claimed that.

that the Soviet at 4 o'clock this morning and are problem.---Reuter,

Government should render immediate presently standing by in life- Paris Confirmation

assistance to England and France bonts. Paris, May 9. should they become involved in mili-

The Navy has ordered the U.S. Rumours of Vatican interest in the tary action as a result of executing Polish problem, which have been their obligations towards Poland and destroyer Pope to assist the. Linden They are unable to state the Bank. The Russian source said "childish!elrculating since Friday last, were Humania.

No mention is made in the British Pope's position, but it is believed -United Press.

practically confirmed by press re- ports this evening, which stated that counter-proposals, It is stated, of any that she will beach the Linden Banks the Vatican had proposed a confer support which the Soviet is to re- by 0.30 this morning. ence of the heads of governments of celve from Britain and France on the Germany, Britain, France, Italy and basis of reciprocity-Trans-Ocean. Poland in

in the Vatican City.

French Council Meets

Russia and Germany.

The German offeist described the report as "unqualified nonsense."

Tokyo Scepticism

It is known that the Papal Nuncios

in Paris, London, and Warsaw have

TOKYO, May 10-Government qua.ters are taking no notice of the rumour alleging "friendly negoti ntion" between Germany and Soviet

Paris, May 9. Russia.

been particularly active during the The French Council of Ministers Official circles express the belict fast few days.

meeting on Thursday that the rumour widely circulated in According to the "Intransigennt," will hold a

morning under the presidency of Pre- Europe and Amerien desplie the which announces the project of the aident Lebrun.-Reuter, German Government's dentals, must Pope in an eight-column headline, have been fabricated by some Powers the British Government has accepted which are.. unxious to curb the the proposal, while the "Parls Soir" activities of the anti-Comintern Axis. reports that M. Georges Bonnet has The same circles stress that the already had two conferences with the signatories to the anti-Comintern | Papal Nuncio, and that a 'third, is pact are closely tied up with one un planned. other by a strong moral sense and

Italy In Favour groundless rumours will never in-f

the the

Soviet Ships At Manila

fluence the spirit of the anti-paper says that Iinly would favour Not Now Expected

Comintern pact-Domel.

Swift Retribution

For Bomb Thrower

San Jose, May 9.

such a conference, that England would

undoubtedly participate, and that if To Come To H.K.

MANILA, May- 9.

is possible Germany would also agree, though doubt is expressed whether Poland would be willing to enter into such a conference, which FOUR SOVIET minesweepers would very likely insist upon Polish arrived here last night from

Sebastopol

concessions.

route

to

The Linden Bank is en route to Shanghal from Freemantle United Press.

Struck Roof

MANILA, May 10. The British freighter Linden Bank has sent out a radio 5.0.S., that she is sccking, and requires immediate

assistance.

The message adds that she struck a reef at Arena Island In the Sulu Sea about 250 miles south of Manila.

Reuter.

FEARED LOST, The Linden Bank is feared to have

Bunk,

The sa. Corregidor, which had been advised to proceed. to. the assistance of the Linden Bank has since stated that at 4 o'clock this morning the crew of the wrecked ship were taking to their leboats, and bad abandoned the vessel

BUTCHERY PROTESTS

TOKYO, May 10. M. ARSENE HENRY, French Ambassador to Japan, called on the Vice- Mr. Renzo Sawada, Minister for Foreign Affairs, at the Foreign Office on Tuesday afternoon.

He made verbal representa- tions to the Japanese Govern- ment with regard to the alleged damage suffered by the French Consulate at Chungking as the result of the recent attacks by

the last locomotive and freight rail- Communist sources told the "United FALTAR Press, that residents in the regional

"We live in. conditions of area have sent a message to the Gov- ernment upholding the National Gov- enduring tension.

ernment Spiritual Mobilization Move- "Hostilities are undertaken ment and continued their support of without notice, and most of Chiang Kai-shek and the National the armies of Europe are now Government; also condemning "tral- kept in varying states of throughout China.

tors and other rotten elements" mobilisation. Sh

The garrison headquarters issued a "We alone are bound by a communique This morning ordering procedure which assures the police and soldiers to "shoot on the maximum publicity for our spot, all looters and those disturbing the peace and order of Chungking."-- defensive preparations, and United Press. which, by its solemn ter- minology-Imminent national

danger', and ‘great emergency'

Lo

Fighting Near Pongtzoh

FOWLIANG, May 10.~Bitter com-

is calculated to be misunder-bats are reported to be raging in the arouse immediate outskirts of Pengtsch. strategic town northeast of Klukiang the in northern Klangst, where

PLEASE Turn To Pago 4.

stood abroad and disquiet at Home.

"This bill will remove these disadvantages.”.

Mr. Hore-Belisha said that reserves hitherto had not been called up for

their 12 day's training for which they were liable, and many were unversed

Japanese aircraft, it was re- In handling modern weapons.

vealed from authoritative sour

C

Chinesa Denial

It was now proposed to call up batches ut convenient dates a large proportion of the regular

reserves for a period not exceeding three LONDON, May 9-The Chinese months, as far as could be foreseen.

Issued a Embassy in London has denial of Japanese allegations that | Chinese anti-aircraft batteries Established near the. British, French, and German consulates In Chungking ...Kenter.

Oil

are

Agreement

Within Reach

War Strength

A

This would enable the regular army to train to war strength and to put it in the position, if necessary,

LATEST

Royalty Afloat

OF

ABOARD THE EMPRESS AUSTRALIA, May 9-1MS. Re- to take the field at short notice, and use turned back for home to-day, also to enable training of the leaving the the cruisers Southampton millila.

and Glasgow us a convoy for the Personnel of the auxiliary army Royal voyagers, and anti-aircraft units would be Heavy storms, are causing called up in the summer in rotation, siderable discomfort to some aboard Australia-United so that no individual would be in the Empress of service for more than a month. They Prebr. would be at their war stations.

Sequel To Mexican The Admiralty proposed to call out

Expropriations

3,800 men of Class D of the Royal Naval Reserve in two batches for service not exceeding three months cach.

Pensioners Called Up

WASHINGTON, May 9. MR. DONALD RICHBERG,

Some 1,500 recent pensioners who is negotiating with the Mexican President on behalf of would be similarly called out, and a several of companies, told the number of retired officers would, be PLEASE Turn To 'Page 4: H press to-day that an agreement in the Mexican oll dispute was "within reach.”

The general lines of the settlement, applying to British, and Dutch oli companies as well as American, which have tentatively been reached include firstly, a long-term contract, possibly for 50 years under which oil con panies would operate their Mexican properties with the participation of the Mexican Government.

Seo Back Page For Further Late'

DIPLOMATIC ACTIVITY EXTENDS TO AFRICA

con-

CAIRO, May 9.-The Egyptian Prime Minister to-day re- ceived Air Marshal Balbo, Governor of Libya, and had half an hour's conversation with him..

Secondly, definite arrangements for the adequate payment of em- It is understood that Air Marshal The Prince and Princess were wel- Genoa on ployees, and revenues to the Mexican Baibo assured the Premier of Italy's comed by the Duke of Government

friendship for Egypt, and that the behalf of King Victor Emmanuel. panies for the sale of oil.

Thirdly, a fair return to the com-Libyan forces constituted no menace Trans-Ocean.

to Egypt.cuter.

of the

Fourthly, on termination contract, the properties to revert to the Mexican Government.

Filly, the companies to continue development of olf lands in Mexico,

Ribbentrop Retuṛa

Pact Proposals

Derlin, May 9. CAIRO. May D.-Political quarters Herr von Ribbentrop arrived at here to-day conßemed that Marshal Munich to-day, and spent most of Mr. Richberg added that the crux Balbo, Governor of Libya, is in the afternoon telling Herr Her" of the discussions was the resumption Caire with the Idea of submitting to about his talks with Count Clano.

The Fuehrer was consulted at least. of operations, and the qitestion as to the Egyptian Government proposals Nearly all of the papers are strong Vladivostok.

what would be the conditions for concerning the eventual conclusion once in a lengthy telephone call dur- of n non-aggression pack between ing the actual negotiations, but he A dissatisfied relief client, Primo in favour of such a conference, and

Since then nothing has been heard such a resumption.-Reuter.

still had much to discuss with Herr They are remaining for three daya

Italy and Egypt-Trans-Ocean.

von Ribbentrop, particularly foreign Trombello aged 40, attempted to Political circles make no secret of the

Visit To Roma

reaction to

military the pro throw a bomb into a group of 40 fact that it would relieve France of a in Manila to prevision and are not either from the Landen Bank or the

alliance. parzons in the headquarters of the dilemma, since it is felt that French expected to halt at ports on the Corregidor..

The tug Trabajador has also been LONDON, May The Prime!

Milan, May D. Despatches from German Am-. State Relief Administration here to men are not willing to fight for China Const.

The commander Poland.

of the fing despatched from Manila to the Minister announced in the Housa: of

Prince Paul of Yugo-Slavla, ne-Linsadors and Ministers abroad, in- day.

However, in Vatican circles it is ship "Vecha", Captain Michailoff Linden Bank, but as it is not due to Commons to-day that the Military The bomb exploded in his hands, tearing off one of his arms Some observed that the statements made by Medvedoff, paid a courtesy call on arrive until lo-morrow afternoon, it Training Bill, and the Reserve Forces companied by Princess Olga, arrived cluding those accredited to the anti- would become law before this afternoon at the Italian frontier | Cominiern allies are being eagerly

I studied. Reuter, Luther people were injured as the the Pope to diplomatic representa-Senor Juan Posadas, the Mayor of is unlikely that it will reach the 1.

Whitsun-Router.

on their way to Home. crow fled in a panic-United Press. PLEASE Turn To Pago 4. Manta this morning-United Press scene in time to save the ship.