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FIRST EDITION

Thongkong Telegraph

FOUNDED 1001 四拜禮 號五廿月五英港香

No. 15834

THURSDAY, MAY 25, 1939. 日七初月四:

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Japanese Destroyer Laid In Wait Near Waters of Colony

FRENCH LINER ARAMIS IS HELD NEAR HONGKONG

FRANCO-SOVIET PACT BECOMES TRIPLE ALLIANCE

Premier Announces Pact Details: Full Agreement At Early Date

LONDON, May 24.

THE BRITISH CABINET has announced the decision to conclude ́a mutual aid pact with Russia.

RESCUE FROM LIVING TOMB

Diving Bell Saves 24.

From Submarine:26 Die

PORTSMOUTH, May 24.

A REPORT received at 6.35 p.m. states that 24 of the crew of the lost U.S. submarine Squalus have been brought to the surface in the diving bell.

The Navy Department reports four feet of the deck of the Falcon, that 26 members of the sunken leaving three quarters submerged. submarine Squalus are dead while 32 are known to be safe. Eight persons; still alive, re- main in the submarine.

The Falcon's rescue chamber brought the first seven of the Squalus crew to the surface at 1.25 pan. thus achieving the Arst diving bell rescue in the history of the Navy.

The rescued men were placed in a decompression chamber, olier which they will be transferred to the U.S.S. Brooklyn's emergency hospital If they are in good condition.

tile

The rescue crew required a under two hours to haul down a line

to be fastened to the Squalus.

Naval experts sold the diving bell can make only one trip each hour. due to difficulties in making con- nections with the bell haich on the submarine. which lies at a depth of 240 feet.

the

The diving bell started for surface at 1.18 p.m.-United Press.

Earlier Report

The seven rescued men emerged through a hatch at the top of the bell, which started down on the second trip

at 3.43 p.m.

Wives and relatives of the crew

offered a tragic contrast of sorrow

and joy.

A Government spokes-

man told the "United Press" that the Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, hoped within

24

hours to instruct the

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FOLLOWING closely on the Ranpura incident, a Japanese destroyer yesterday held up the 15,500-ton Messageries

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Maritimes liner Aramis, less than an BONDS LINK TWO DEMOCRACIES hour after it left Hongkong en route to Shanghai,

Despite vigorous protests by the Commander British Ambassador to Mos of the gleaming white liner, a Japanese boarding cow to propose to the Soviet

Foreign Minister a con- party of three officers and two men forced its

a

clusion of a complete pact way on board and seized the ship's papers and log! for mutual aid.

book.

It is the intention at present to

the 1936 merge

Franco-Sovici

These were thoroughly examined before mutual assistance treaty into a being returned to the ship.

triple alliance,

It is also understood thot the Cabinet has approved the provision

attacked.

obligating any two powers armed its to do to the aid of the third Mr. Chamberlain sald all the relevant points ough there are still

made clear, although some further points to be clarified.

He does not anticipate any dimicuity

in regard to these,

Some, whose men are still below,

Earlier, the Premier declined to pre pitifully crying while others are give nssurances that there would be laughing and, dancing with joy beno de facto recognition of the Czech cause their men ure reseuud.-United conquest without the pelor consent of Press...

the_House. of Commons-United

UPROAR IN COMMONS

Fears Recognition Of Nazi Conquest

LONDON, May 24. QUESTIONED regarding the

Press,

Geneva Conversations LONDON, May 24.—Replying to a question by Mr. Clement Attlee In the

KING GEORGE VI PLEDGES PEACE

WINNIPEG, May 24.

HIS MAJESTY the King to-day made what is possibly the most vital pronouncement on international affairs he has ever uttered, during his Empire Day radio

"Canada and the United

Although the squat, square funnels and gleaming] broadcast. white hull, on which is painted a huge tricolour, left no doubt regarding the nationality of the liner, the Officer States have had to dispose of searching differences in their in Charge, of the boarding party insisted on obtaining aims and interests during the verbal confirmation of the port of origin, the port of past hundred years but never departure and the type of cargo carried.

ABOARD. FOR HOUR

The Japanese remained aboard the vessel for approximately one hour, after which it was released.

The Aramis is scheduled to arrive in Shanghai to night.

The French liner left the Kowloon wharves, where House of Commons to-day on Ango she tied up alongside the P. & O. liner Ranpura, at 1 o'clock

Soviet relations, Mr. Chamberlain

sold.

Halifax was able to have conversa- tlons with the French Ministers in Paris on his way to Geneva. He was also able to continue in Geneva, thic conversations which had been con-

"The House is aware that Viscount

to London.

ducted with the Soviet Ambassador representation of British in- "As a result of these conversations, terests in Bohemia and Moravin, all relevant points of view have now

from Semaphore messages

the Mr. Chamberlain stated that onbeen clear, and I have every reason rescue ship Falcon received this the departure of the British to hope that as a result of the pro- posals which His Majesty's Govern-

Aboard The Cruiser Brooklyn,

May 24.

-evening alate

"Thirty casualties" | Charge d'Afaires from Prague on ment is now in a position to make aboard the sunken submarine,

May 25, British interests would on the main questions arising, it will be temporarily left in the charge be found possible to reach a full of the vice-Consul.

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Seven of the rescued men reported to be in good condition.

At the present rate of rescue, Naval officials said the entire operation will require about 10 hours,

agreement at an early date.

There still remain some further The question of future represente-points to be cleared up, but I do not tion of the British Government at anticipate these are

yesterday..

STRONG PROTEST LODGED

Sir Percy Noble Tells Japanese

The seven men rescued included Prague, and its bearing on recogni- to any serious difficulty to give rise officially informed that a strong

Lieutenant John Nichols.

tion was being considered, and he

About 40 minutes after leaving Hongkong territorial waters, the ship was intercepted by EL Japanese destroyer, which hoist- ed the usual "heave to" signal, to which it drew attention by firing

blank shot.

About 80 saloon and 200 passen gers were aboard the French 'ship.

Radio Appoal

has one of these difficulties been resolved by force or threat," he said.

"No man, thank God, will over arbitrament again conceive such

between the peoples of my Empire

and the people of the United States as obtained during the wars for independence."

His Majesty thereby pledged peace

KULANGSU BLOCKADE Serious Action By Japanese Navy

Amoy, May, 25. THE JAPANESE authorities have decided to prohibit the. with the United States.

plying of junks between Kulang- This incursion into international su and the mainland after 0 p.m. politics is another of a series of to-day. broken precedents and it seems

that the King and his advisers on

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The

It is understood that the Japanese tour are entering a phase of more Consul-General, Mr. G. Uchida, com- dynamio conception of Ute duifes municated the decision to the Chair- na constitutional monarch than man of the Municipal Council to-day. they have hitherto United Press. It is announced that offenders of the ****prohibition will be strictly punished. Japanese authorities hie reached the decision In precaution the Empire by radio, the King de Chinese irregulars

WINNIPEG, May 24-Addressing against the alleged "secret entry of into Kulangsu clared that civilisation in Europe and from the continent by means of junka Asia was sorely, troubled, and the Old engaged in maritime trade,”---Domei, New World. World

might look for guidance to the

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protest has been lodged with the the Those reported to be alive include hoped to be in a position to make a

Definite Statement Japanese authorities by Lieutenant Commander -Naquin, statement very shortly. Lieutenent Doyle and Ensign Robert- Replying to questions Czech Mr. Attlee asked whether it would British Commander-in-Chief, son. They are still in the submarine. assets, the Prime Minister said that be possible to make a more definito Admiral Sir Percy Noble, in con- French warship could be sent to the two. For à long period history was

Forty divers are on hand at the the informal discussions which had and fuller statement before the House nection with the Ranpura out #cene of rescue, working in relays. taken place on this subject did not adjourned for the Whitsun recess.

Mr. Chamberlain replied: "Irrage. The diving bell is a metal chamber, imply a de facto recognition of the

It was

reported from unofficial

and weighing 10 toris. It is equipped

with decompression chambers. It

carries two men, who operate a halch

on

this assurance, and

a statement of course,

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Civilisation

It is presumed, however, that the

"Christian civilisation in Europe is French Commander-in-Chief will launch vigorous protest with the now profoundly troubled and chal- Japanese Commander-in-Chief, Ad- to restore its standards, though the lenged from within. We are striving mirsi Kondo, who is also at Amo task la long and hard. Representadona are also Ukely to

be made in Tokyo.

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Recalling that Winnipeg City, from which he was speaking, was no more than a fort, and... a hamict upon on The Telegraph" understands open prairie, when Queen Victoria be- that the Commander of the Aramis gan to rule, His Majesty zuid that to- sent a radio appeal to the French day it was a monument to the faith Commander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral and energy which had created and Decoux, who is at Amoy aboard helped up a world-wide Empire of the cruiser Lamonte Picquet In our time. connection with the Kalangan in-

"We often talk of "the "Old World cident.

and the New," It is one of the greatest services of the British Empire, that, Owing to the distance involved, no it serves as a link to harmonise the rescue of the liner,

the mind of Europe,, which led the A report of the incident was im- march and fixed the aims of promess mediately conveyed to the British in the world. But that tide of in- cylindrical in shape, 10 feet in height new status of Bohemia and Moravia, possible, such "As I mentioned, there sources this morning that, as an out- naval authorities, both in Hongkong spiration is no longer running as it

will be made. "Another Munich" are some points which have still to become of the thcident, British it for Amy, but no request was made did in times gone by.

cleared up, and I think probably it guards may be placed on all British for British assistance.

to and from the Fur which is mugly over the sub-tone would be no de facto re- we come back, when I hope it will East.

Mr. Sandys asked for an assurance may be necessary to wait until after sluips trading to marino's escape hatches.

When the bell is clamped into post-cognition without the "House being be possible then to give a complete It is emphasised that there is no tion, forming a watertight Joint, first consulted.

account of the agreement which I confrmation for this report, of which lower hatch is opened simultaneously The Premier declared that he could trust then will have been reached." the naval spolcerman at prosent with the escape hatch on the hull of not give the

This reply caused an uproar among knows nothing

A sensational rumour was current the submarine, thus enabling the remark was greeted with loud Oppo- the Opposition members. trapped men to enter the rescue sillon protests and cries of "Another Mr. Hugh Dalton (Labour) de-In Shanghal this morning that the clared: "In view of the continuing Japanese boarding party had seized Mr. Attice asked: "Are we to un-dangers in the International situation, three, amcial mall bags aboard the derstand that the Government Is con- we should not make these delays in Kanpura. The bags were allegedly templating giving political recognition the formation of a peace front."

on consignment to the military au to the present state of Czecho The Premier · did not reply thorities in Hongkong. This rumour Slovakia?"

is emphatically denied in official

When asked if the Consulate would military circles. Cortain To Accopt..

Yangtse interference be making a report to the French The Navy's mighty rescue forces surance, because it is not usual

LONDON, May Mr. Neville Government, he said: "We have no are ready to work throughout the give an assurance of that kind."

GENEVA, May 24-The report night with order to "save the living)

Mr. Attice gave notice that owing that Britain has decided to accept a Chamberlain stated in the course of detalls yet, so we have to wait," first,"

pact mutual assistance with the reply in the House of Commons to the unsatisfactory 'cature of the Soviet is received, with reserve by to-day, that Viscount Halifax had Budden rush of water at Premier's replies, 0 would raise the Soviet circles here in view of Mr. received a number of reports indicat-

AN OFFICIAL medical report issued from Marlborough several compartments is apparently matter the adjournment on Chamberlain's

House at 6.40 p.m. says that Queen Mary's progresa is taking‘a ing that there recently had been a responsible for the fatalities.

guarded statement in the House of Commbha,

marked intensification in interference

satisfactory course, though stiffness and pain is troublesome. They feel that lengthy negotiations lower Yongue delta

with British trade and shipping-In

Maritime Commission' has submitted An X-Ray examination exclude by "A spot of dust" from the glass of boll was bringing the first seven 10............... CAR WORKERS-STRIKE— ay be necessary to achieve the added that representations to Congress recommendations for any damage to the bones. The con- the windshield of the Royal car The the surface. The sea was calm and

complete accone and other quarters, Government Reuter

windshield was not splintered but the sky was streaked with clouds. DETROIT, May 24-Over 70,000

uarters were being made to the Japanese legislation providing for Gavern-dition of the eye is_Improving, British, French

ment's marine war-risk insurance and Reuter, --dament

powdered. Seven large Navy and coastguard automobile workers are idle as a re- however, believe the report to bo

reinsurance, as well as the ordinary

Safaty Glass Savod

The Royal physician is periodically Vessels together with numerous small suit of a strike at the Briggs Manu- correct. .... craft are ciraling about the Falcon;

dressing the injury, facturing Company's plant, where a The French Foreign Minister has berlain, previous to the departure of Jalak insurance Commission, which

Serious Injury The bell first broke surface 10 feet deadlock continues.

The Princesses Elizabeth and Mar- told other Geneva delegates that the Lord Halifax for Geneva told the would administer the new service LONDON, May 24It is learned retos may be allowat to from the side of the rescue ship and It is estimated that 24,000 are mom- British Cabliniek is certain to accept Foreign ... Becretary that ho had which were intended to meet the sailors guided it alongside with boat bers of the United Automobile the mutual aid pacte S

decided to accept such a pact present emergency needs of water that Queen Mary is suffering from a visit her Majesty some time to-day, hooks, when it was holsted within Workers-organisation lauter ...It Is also reported that Mr. Cham- United, Press..

borne commerce.—Reuter.

allatit Dammation of the eye caused bus it is not definite United Press,

chamber.United Prace.

Savo Living First

PORTSMOUTH, May, 24-Divers returning from the sunken submarine have reported that 25 of the crew are "undoubtedly dead."

Munich."

Reuter.

to..

The Premier:, "No, I did not say that. I said I cannot give an as-

on

A "United Press" correspondent g

Friday--Reuter,

Now over the scene while the diving|

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No Details Yet The French Consul-General, Mi Dupuy, stated this morning that so far his only information was that the Aramis had been stopped,"

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