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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

CHAMBERLAIN IN HOUSE OF COMMONS SCENE

Dr. Dalton Told He KULANGSU

Is

Offensive

LONDON, JUNE 12.

M" CHAMBERLAIN JUMPED TO HIS FEET DURING THE

FOREIGN AFFAIRS DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS TO-DAY, AND.. SAID: "DR HUGH DALTON IS VERY *OFFENSIVE IN HIS SUGGESTIONS," WHEN THE LABOUR

PARLEYS

Amoy Consul In Tokyo

TOKYO, June 13. MR. Goro Uchida, Japanese MEMBERS ASKED WHETHER THE PREMIER REALISED THAT Consul-General at Amoy, arrived THE LONG DELAYS IN REACHING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE here by acroplane on Monday SOVIET WERE CAUSING DISQUIET.

afternoon and Immediately pro-

Britain and Spain

Bullet-Proof Waistcoat For Ambassador

SHANGHAI, June 13, Speciat precautions have been taken following receipt of Information by the Britlali authorities that an attempt I planned' against the life of the British Ambasador, Sir Archt- bald Clark Kerr.

The secretary are wearing bullet- 'proof waistcoats, while bullet- proof glass has been fitted to lize Ambassador's Car, and strong guards have been placed over the British Embassy.--

Reuter.

Ambassador

Dr. Dalton's remarks were the non-Intervention Committee the ceeded to the Foreign Office to Tientsin Anxiety made when Mr. Chamberlain | Information now divulged-Reuter.attend a conference of Minis said he had nothing to add to his

terial officials concerned. previous statement regarding the negotiations with Russia. called 'to Herr Hitler's speech on the conditions obtaining at Amoy,

London, June 12. The Prime Minister's attention was

Signor

While submitting detailed reporis

and

Japanese Showdown Nearing

June 13, 1939.

Tinkler. Death

British Public Perturbed

Questions In The Commons

LONDON, June 12. THE death of Mr. R. M. Tinkler of Shanghai, who died from wounds allegedly caused by bayonet stabs and being hit over the head with the butt end of a rifle, was the subject of three ques- tions in the House of Commons to-day.

which 110 atated that he Mr. Uchida was understood to have Dr. Dallon asked: "Are not Gov.in

sent assistance to General Fruncb as discussed with the Foreign Ofice ernment spinning out time until they early as July, 1936, and Mr. Cham-officials measures to be Laken in can wriggle back to the Munich berlain was asked if this was known settling the Kulangsu situation. policy?" It was this latter suggestion to the Non-Intervention Committee.

After consulting the authorities of which brought the Premier's sharp

The Premier's attention was

also rejoinder.

the Navy Ministry, Mr. Uchida will Mr. Chamberlain said: "I see no to the recent declaration of return to Amoy in a few days.

that Mussolint

the Italian

Consul-General Uchida told news- reason why the delay should be attri-

Government Have all their assistance buted to His Majesty's Government."*

Nationalist Papermen last night that negotiations the Spanish openly to (Ministerial cheers),

Mr. Arthur Henderson asked the authorities from the first day until one reafter be continued with the foreign consular body and the Muni- Premier if he would state the condi-e end of the Spanish civil war and cipal Council regarding the proposed SUBJECTS NOT TO VISIT EITHER | employees and strike agitators

Italian reorganization of the Kulungsu ad- resentative on the Non-Intervention ministration. that a world conference would secure Committee at any time informed his Denying the report that the Japan a real settlement of

of outstanding inter- | 20:

authorities have decided colleagues that such assistance was esc

to national problems.

suspend diplomatic negotiations, being given.

Uchida snid that

tions

essential to justify confidence he was asked if the

Mr. Chamberlain said that in the opinion of Government, such a con- ference could only suceed if it was ne companied by a general feeling of confidence that all partielpating gov- destred a settle- ernments sincerely

te- ment und intended to keep both the spirit and letter of any pledge or undertaking made at the conference, Government would always do their best to promote such a spirit of con- Adence which could only succeed if other governments made like efforts,

Colonial Affairs

Commander Fletcher called the Premler's attention to the recom- mendation of Lord Hailey that a Standing Committee for affairs should be established and ask- ed whether he would constitute such į a Committee.

Another

the Consul-General her member asked if the considerable help rendered to to effect realization of the Japanese British Government were aware of efforts would continuously be made General France by the Italian navy proposals.Domei. from the beginning of the civil war.

The Under Secretary forn!

Affairs Mr. R. A. Butler, who replied, the sald neither the German nor italian representative had ever com- municuted to the Non-Intervention the information now Committee divulged.

Spain Refugees

In Mexico

Mexico City, June 12. Mr. Butler added that the British

Some 1,800 Loyalist refugees from Government had been well aware and had often stated that from be- Spain are due at Vera Cruz on the French steamer Sinata and they will ginning of the civil war, intervention be officially received by Mexican on both sides had taken place on a

Fascist organisations have tronps. planted a big anti-Communist de- monstration the same day and there are fears of a "clash-Trans-Ocean.

Choisi considerable seale.-British Wireless.

Mr. Chamberlain replied, that the Colonial Secretary had been examin- Ing

the

whole machinery of carrying out Colonial policy and the possibility of bringing Parliament into closer and more regular contact with the affairs of the Colonial Empire was not being ignored. Until Government hud completed their consideration of queation as a whole, he was not prepared to make a statement.

Arising out of the recent statements In Berlin and Rome regarding the participation of Germans and liations in the Spanish civil war, a number of questions were directed at Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign

the

Affairs,

Cooler For The King

Sherbrooke, Quebec, June 12.

border from America into Canada, When the Royal train crossed the Their Majesties were greeted by a welcome drop in temperature and a dense crowd of 100,000 people, who Dad couple were again among their own gathered to prove that the Royal

people.

A local resident explained: "Americans are fine people and they ave Their Majesties a fine reception. but the King and Queen belong to us."

The procession at the Riviere du He was asked: Was Government Loup to-night will be the final fare- aware that from the beginning, in- well of Quebec Province to Their tervention from both sides was tak- Majesties and the small town's normal ing place on a considerable scale yet population of 8,000 is expected to be neither the German nor Italian re- swollen five times by to-night.-- presentatives would ever indicate to Reuter,

Roosevelt's "All The Luck In The World" To King

NEW YORK. June 12. "GOOD luck to you! All the luck in the world."

These, aceartling to the New York "Herald and Tribune" were the last words by Pre- sident Roosevelt to the King as they shook hands at the station last night.

The President's clidest son, Mr. James Roosevelt is report- ed to have wished Their Majesties a "pleasant voyage and no icebergs."-Neuter.

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Mr. R. A. Butler in reply, after narrating the action taken in connection with the strikes which broke out at a British- owned mill in Pootung on May TIENTSIN. JUNE, 13.

20, said that on June 6 a clash THE JAPANESE CONSULATE HERE HAS ADVISED JAPANESE occurred between the Chinese THE BRITISH OR. FRENCIE CON- at the entrance of the Pootung CESSIONS AFTER TO-DAY EX- mill. CEPT ON BUSINESS WHICH CAN- NOT BE AVOIDED,

Japanese marines were called in to restore order,

The actual facts were not yet established, but it would appear that a fracas ensued in which Mr. Tinkler

red a revolver shot.

In the meantime the Japaneso Press Association have adopted resolution blaming the "obstinacy and Insolence of the In the ensuing struggle, he re British Government and its au-ceived several bayonet wounds and thorities here."

died the following morning. Frotests Lodged

ст-

The resolution further expressed "deep sympathy for the immeasurable damage, losses, perplexity and barrassment to be suffered by British subjects, Chinese and other foreigners in the concession us result of the forthcoming blockade."

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Big Test Case FOREIGN official attention is now centred on Tientsin where a show- down of third powers' toleration of the deliberate and openly announced Japanese interference with foreign activities is expected after to-morrow when the Japanese blockade becomes | effective,

The British Consul protested to his Japanese colleague against the action of the marines in bayoneting Mr. Tinkler, and against the refusal of the Japanese authorities to hand him over immediately when requested to do

50, or to allow a British doctor to see him at an earlier stage.

Representations had also been made by the British Government to Tokyo.

Such information possible to give the press with regard us had been to the treatment of British subjects had been made available to the British

and international news ngencies.

Public Perturbed Lieut.-Commander Fletcher asked whether the Government was aware how perturbed public opinion was becoming by these Japanese actions-by the interception of British ships, and by trespass on British proporty,

WAS

any action possible except

anti-British

Neutral observers point out that Tientsin involves the biggest test case in the Far East so far because of the announced violation of the "Ора

Door" whereas earlier hind- rances with foreign activities have been explained by the Japanese as milltary necessities.

Well informed circles in Shanghai point out that the International Set-protesis, asked Lieut. Commander tiement in Shanghai will possibly Fletcher. face

the same fate in the event of Lieut.-Colonel Sondeman third powers falling to Intervene on asked if anything was being done to behalf of the foreign community In get the true facts of the case. Tientsin since the

United States, Mr. Butler

utler replied in the afflema- Britain and France have already re- tive, and added that was the reason jected the Japanese demands for why the information in their posses control of the foreign areas in Shang- sion had been given to the British hal.

and

international

nows agencies. Lieut.-Commander Fletcher asked if no retaliatory action were passible, Fletcher must be aware that protests and Mr. Butler, enld that Commander.

•

Armed Intervention

Not Likely

The Tientsin-incident-marks---

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other development in a new stage of had been made to the authorities, and

the Sino-Japanese war which began they had better await the results of at Kulangsu when the Japanese navy these protests,—Reuter. attempted to occupy the foreign. settlement.

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Recalling the third powers' inter- vention at Kulangsu, some neutrals PARIS, June 12-The predict there will be similar efforts to painting "Indifferent" has block the Japanese interference with stolen from the Louvre collection, foreign activities in Tientsin. How the Parts Sair reports. ever, it is pointed out that although was also taken. The value of the The frame the settlement at Kulangsu was saved picture is between three and four actually business is stalemated be-million franes.--Trans-Ocean.

cause the Japanese authorities at

Amoy are at present virtually block-

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nding Kulangsu in a similar manner regretting the afflude of the British "All The Fun Of The Fair"

to what is expected in Tientsin.

Diplomatic sources anticipate sharp the foundation for a new order of authorities allegedly tending to deny protests from the democracies to

Japan as soon as the Tientsin block-East Asia in dealing with the question ade becomes effective.

of the Concession. However, it is believed there is but authorities to reconsider their attitude, While requesting the British statement urged the Japanese

a slight chance of armed intervention

unless Japanese troops nttempt to the Invade the foreign concessions at and Chinees, authorities to leave

Tientsin.

The best informed circles express the opinion that the Tientsin Incident will probably hasten retaliatory economic measures against Japen. United Press,

Tientsin Awaits Zero Hour

TIENTSIN, June 12.. With the zero hour for the Japan eae isolation of the Concessions set

nothing undone In effecting a satis factory settlement of the situation. -Domel

All Communication To Bo Cut Off

Chungking, June 13. In connection with the Japanese Tientsin it is learned that all com- blockade of the British Concession in munication lines, including the water-

for Wednesday, tension stendily in-way, leading into the Concession will creases throughout the city.

The Japanese authorities concern- ed summoned the representatives of Japanese concerns to

a conference this morning and sought the latter's close co-operation in carrying out the "Independent action."

Following evacuation of the Bri-

be closed

emer-

Inpaneseux-servicemen-in-the have held several port city gency meetings in the past days to discuss their mobilisation and assis tance in the blockade.

British garrison troops are patroll-

tish Concession by Japanese offices in the streets in the Concession as a and concerns, the Municipal Council precaution.-Central News

posted the proclamation prohibiting

political meetings and organization of secret societies throughout the city.

A British transport arrived here from Shanghai this morning and un- loaded flour, vegetables and other foodstuffs at the whart in the Conces- sion.

British defence forces, reinforced by the Municipal Council police, have. insiituted emergency policing mea- sures along the Concession Bolindary. -Dornci.

Attitudo Regretted

Tientsin, June 12, The Japanese Press Association at Tientsin to-day issued a statement.

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