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The Tientsin Blockade FOOD PRICES SOAR: LONDON CONCERN: MORE TOKYO TALKS

TIENTSIN, June 14.

NUMEROUS Britons have been subjected to the most thorough search, some of them being forced even to remove their shoes and socks.

The Japanese arrested the Fox Movietone photo. grapher, Mr. Eric Mayell, at the British International bridge for filming the actions of the searching parties at 12.30 p.m. to-day.,

Mr. Mayella a native of San Francisco and was on board the U.S.S. Panay when she was bombed and sunk by the Japanese,

The British Consulate is making fforts to secure his release.

The Japanese sentries have halted the entry of all vegetables into the British Concession. Vegetable prices have trebled.

Hongkong's Position

London, June 13.

Following to-day's meeting of the Cabinet Foreign Affairs Committee, reliable sources stated that Britain appealed to Japan not to impose the blockade in Tientsin.

It is understood that is request was transmitted to Mr. Shigemitsu, the Japanese Ambassador, from the

Mr. E. C. Felers, a member of the British Foreign Office. British Municipal Council and former This motivated Japanese official Chairman of the same body was consutrees into cxpunering te pelled to land in a line of coolies British Consul

the

in Tientsin are examining

and submit to search in turn, when and his associates the all red re-entering the British Concession fresh evidence regarding from the Race Course this afternoon. complicity of the Chinese captivin

Mr. Peters had displayed his Bri-the April 9 assassination. tish passport.-United Press,

Food Prices Higher

Government spokesman has disclaimed any know-

Although a Briush

Jedge

of these

hese developments, it ap pears that the appeal was made by high official in the Foreign Office. On Monday Britain attempted to

by proposing

sing the

Tientsin, June 14. During a tour of the boundaries this morning, Reuter discovered that the Japanese have effectively bar-avert the blockade ricaded all roads leading to the creation of a three man tribunal to Concession except

two which are decide whether the Chinese shall be

other for going out.

Long queues

pointe, and

rooms.

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE

Strang In Moscow

Moscow, June 14, Mr. Sirang, arrived by train from Warsaw and was met by Mr. Ronk, Chief of the Third Western Department of the Foreign Office, M. Pontikav. Clife of the Protocol, and the Counsellor and Second Secre- tary of the British Embassy.

Higher Sovlet officials were absent because of Mr. Strang's Inck of ministerial rank.

with After conferring

Sir William Seeds, Britisht

Am- hassador, Mr. Strang is expect- ed to seek an Interview Im- mediately with M. Molotov.

He will stay at the Embassy. No social programme has been arranged.

In accordance with the cus- tomary Soviet practice the Press In refraining fram mentioning Mr. Strang's visit-Reuter.

King And Queen

Healths Benefit From Tour

Monckton, New Brunswick,

June 14.

June

15, 1939.

BANKRUPTCY SEQUEL: ALLEGATIONS BY OFFICIAL RECEIVER

Allegations that certain prominent Chinese residents had conspired to help Chon Po-sien, former compradore of the Banque Franco-Chinoise and reputed to have been one of the richest men In the Colony, to be adjudged a bankrupt were made at the Bankruptcy Court yesterday, when the OMeinl Receiver, Mr. L. R. Andrewes, brought an application before Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell to have the order rescinded.

Choa was adjudged a bankrupt in 1937 and it was alleged that this was brought about by a number of friendly creditors in order to deprive Miss Ethel Morrison of the fruits of the judg- ment she obtained against the debtor to the extent of over $29,000.

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Mr. Andrewes then quoted nuthar- ities in support of his application Mr. Lo: Thank you, my and said that even though the time Just because a certain lady limit for appealing against the bank some allegations and says certain ruptcy had expired, it should be things about the practice of Chinese shoes, and because they granted because of the following promissory notes, he brings the really do fit-The Plus special grounds: the facts were sent plication. I do protest against this tered

the fullest investigation. Fitting principle and complicated; fraud was and want alleged and fraud was always dim- At the end of the ense I will trent cult to discover: and the post of my friend as an ordinary Hugant and this. Official Receiver changed hands mid- not as an official of this Court us

regards costs. way through the bankruptcy,

"If the evidence," went on the

Debt To Bank Omcial Receiver, established a case and creditors

The Official Receiver against the friendly

then read which they do not contradict either

esses out certain extracts from the report by cross-examination of the witnesses whom I shall call or by giving evi- of the public examination of Chon. One related to a sum of $300,000 dence themselves as they are entitled

which Chon said to do, then 1 submit the Court may order the dividends paid to these friendly creditors be refunded

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the he owed Banque Franco-Chinoise, and Mr. Andrewes commented that it was rather extraordinary that no men- tion was made of this debt by either Chon or the Bank when the debtor resigned from his position as com- pradore.

Mr. Andrewes also referred to the rent paid by Chon for his house at 6 Broadwood Road, and said that; public examination that the rent was although Chea had stated in his $350, it was in fact $300 According to a letter written by Fr. Noval, the Inndlord.

the

Mr. Andrewes was about to quote from the report of the public ex- amination of Choa when Mr. Lo in- terrupted and suggested that the creditors be heard before any evi- dence be abduced. The Omeial RC he said, was bound by the rounds mentioned in the application, Srounds and if they were

not sufficient kept open, one for entering and the delivered to the Japanese which, it Is declared, would have denoted a

justify the matter, that would be the end of the case. Even if the wolled at these climb down in the face of the Japan-

bankruptcy report bore out all Mr.

Referring to the debt to Miss Mor- Germans and ese threats. and while

Miss Andrewes had said and even It is an open secret that the British

rizon. the Omcial Receiver suld that Italians experienced ille diflculty,

Their Majestles have made known

Morrison went into the witness box

on the day after she had obtained at times they have others were closely searched and authorities are divided as to the most

and repeated exactly the things men Judgment, Miss Morrison

had the course to be taken in that although their guestioned, and

documents desirable

tioned in the public examination, the scrutinised. Some Chinese were Tientsin-the local British authorities been fecing a natural fatigue, they the fulfilnent of there actually in better health than

whole application was misconceived. furniture seized but had to release bill of later when she found stripped of their clothing in guard- favouring

which the when they first came to Canada.

"I shall have," continued Mr. Lo, Japanese demands, lo

was This statement

authorisera lot to say about the procedure sale had already been attached,

On December 6, 1036, went on The prices of foodstuffs in the city Home Government is

and even if

Choa wrote a letter has rocketed, some rising as much

lieves that submission in Tientsin

aboard the Royal train last night, at

the grounds

the petitioning as 70 per cent.-Reuter,

will encourage the Japanese to seek which Mr. MacKenzie King, Cana- entitled him to the order your Lord-ito Lay

of domination all the dlan Premier, was the only guest

meet any mare payments. complete

their should first give us a chance too foreign settlements In China with

The statement says

hopelessly misconceived explain how

Having received that letter, their immense British, United States Majesties discussed many items with

the application is, A tug owned by the Talk Tu and French investments and facil!- Mr. Mackenzle King, especially im- hope and confidence that the grounds fled a petition for a receiving order nnd Lighter Company which pro

are not, sumclent to annul the ad-against Chon and in his affidavit he said that the sum owed him amount- judication and I therefore ask my eceded down river this morning was

ed to $6,305 which was lent on a Others visuose Japan as not only pressions of the tour. stopped and thoroughly searched out-seizung British interests throughout

friend to say more about his applica

promissory note dated January 6, The Concession borders, The

tion, if he so wishes, before abduc- side

1033. same procedure was repeated a few Chins, but even allude to the pos- minutes

Inter at the D.K.K. whart.sibility of a Japanese bid for Hong- kang. The Chinese Government is

ing evidence,"

The crew were not molested.

The situation at the border is un- pressing Britnin for more effective So far they economie assistance. changed. The Concession is rather { econom

have used only a tiny fraction of the empty and quiet owing to the nb

credits carmarked for of the usual heavy Chinese commercial

British lorries, Chinese oficials sald traffe.-Reuter,

Britain ought to be in a position to supply inti-aircraft guns instead of merely lorries-United Press,

sence

Borders Remain Quiet

Tientsin, June 14.

One Belton Held

for

ties

Increase In Tension

London, June 14,

Tientsin, June 14, A British movie-cameraman, Mr. Eric. Mayeli, who was me of the U.S.S. Panay survivors, is st01 being In political circles it is expected detained following his arrest at the definitely that the Japanese Govern- International bridge for taking photo- ment will continue to decline the graphs. Efforts are being made to British mediation proposal in any release him.

forn and that consequently there will Major E. L. Law, who was de- be an increase of tension at Tientsin. tained a short time yesterday

These circles are under the impres taking photographs of what the sion that Japan will try to exploit Japanese regard as a forbidden-zone, British-concern-at-the situation in has been released through the efforts Europe in order to advance Japanese of the British authorities.-Reuler. alms in the Far East and to deal an- uther blow at British prestige in the Far East.

Morcover, it is stated that a short time ago the Japanese Government informed London that the conclusion

that

The spontaneous welcome received from all sides has greatly pleased their Majesties. They noticed tha while facing difficulties, the people of Canada and the United States are showing towards their fellow citizens and neighbour countries a spirit of goodwill which is definitely hearten- ing-Reater.

London, Welcome

London, June 14. Queen Mary, whose general health is excellent, has decided on doctors' advice not to fullt any public duties until after the return of the King and Queen on June 22. Some of the bruises the received in last month's dis- motor

by

not accident have persed as quickly as was hoped.

Queen

Mary, accompanied

Princess Princess Elizabet and Margaret, and other members of the Royal Family, will be at Southamp ton Docks to receive Their Majesties, for whom a great welcome home is assured.

which he put forward! Mr. And regret at his in-

I have every

Difference Of Dividend

Mr. Lo added he understood that the difference between 12 and 15 per cent. dividend amounted to some- thing like $4,000 and asked the Ondal

Receiver what happened to t. He also inquired if it was true Mr. Andrewes

new was expecting some muney from Singapore to the credit

of the debtor.

to

Lay

"The debtor had been insolvent since the autumn of 1931 and Lay lent the money to a hopelessly in

observed Mr. solvent man," drewes,

as

Affidavit Deceptive

An-

An-

Mr. Prior: Intentionally deceptive?

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Mr. Andrewes snid that in his affidavit Lay also stated that he had been informed by Chon's son, Choa Wing-hing, of the judg- ment obtained by Miss Morrison and suggested that Miss Morrison should not sell the furniture it would Mr. Andrewes replied that statu- result in a loss. Lay further men- tory expenses had to be met, and tioned the tramway shares which bad in any event the accounts he kept been mortgaged to Dr. Kew under had been open to public Inspection a bill of sale to the furniture. for over two years and which every creditor was entitled to examine. As regards the second question, he

"The afdavit," said Mr. had solicitors in Singapore and they drewes, "is deceptive and worth up-

on January 24 that a wrote him further sum of between 3000 to $700 thing at all.". on the final winding-up of the estate might be expected, subject to de- duction of the costs due to them.

Mr. Silva associated himself with Mr.

Lo'a remarks,"

and

enquired what were the specific grounds for Mr. Andrewes repiled that every of which stated: "I respectively sub- temperatures, never exceeding 89 by ale are a prominent feature of the word of his report would be sup-mit that it is in the interests of the degrees. newspapers, while newsreels of the ported by evidence. even

general

that the body visit are being shown in the cinemas.

His Lordship observed that even debtor should be in the Colony to to his affairs und in the nasuming this were so, it did not attend British Wireless.

disclose sumelent grounds for the event of an Interim order being Please apply to the JAPAN TOURIST anaulment, and Mr. Andrewes re-made to marks that he would call his own Oficial Rect and to assist the BUREAU HONGKONG INQUIRY OFFICE and get detalls to your "I cannot,' said Mr. Andrewes, clerk to give full details about the matter, which would be supplement- "And any trace of any records and requirements

no assets came to Hght. I say the ZAWA_directly. ed by Miss Morrison.

His Lordship: You must make whole purpose of the petition

allegations in order to have fallacious and the amidavit is decep- specifte

tive. It would appear in the evi- the bankruptcy annulled.

that what Luy was really The evidence will dence Mr. Andrewes: establish a collateral purpose

and trying to say was: Miss Morrison our friend auf of the abuse of the process of the Court. has forced

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Mr. Prior: Why is it not mentioned summer resort for European people for over fifty years. 2080 feet above in the application?

RIDING Mr. Andrewes continued to quote sea level, it offers ideal summer

Their tour has been followed with intense interest, and photographs of scenes during the United States visit

atands, and all trofile is banned be for a pact of alliance with Soviet which arrived in London yesterday the annulment of the adjudication, the affidavit made out by Lay, parti

Martial Law Proclaimed

Tientsin, June 14. Martial Law has been proclaimed on the Hair River, on which Tientsin tween 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

han Russia woula directly affect Anglo- The British Consul General advised British shipping companies Japanese relations and could to cease operations on the Hair River lead to a revision of the relationships temporarily owing to the difficulty of that have existed heretofore between complying with the Japanese regula Japan and Great Britain.-Trans- tlons-Reuter,

London Comment

Tientsin, June 14, The blockade is the principal newa The Tlentsin blockade depressed of the day and is largely displayed

Stocks Affected

Shanghal, June 14.

the Shanghai Stock Exchange to- day.

Ocean.

in all papers, accompanied by maps and details of prolonged Japanese attacks on British Interests in North

The market leaders registered China. Josses ranging to $2.-United Press.

The Currency Issuo

Tokyo, June 14.

The Japanese Army at Tientsin has rejected the British proposal for a joint commission.

In response to British representa- The Foreign Ofee spokesman re-tions in Tokyo the Japanese Gover- venied that currency control is one of ment takes the

attitude that the the principal objectives of the Tien- incident is local and must be settled tain blockade.

focully. Answering questions propounded The British Government is now

zaid by foreign correspondents, he closely considering further steps but that all illegal currency would be officials are reticent regarding what confiscated at the barriers and that in counter-measures may be adopted. the event that foreign banks co- it is thought that the British Govern operated with the Federal Reservement is not at all disposed to submit Bank the Japanese would be more timely to the blockade which is re- lentent. He said that the Japanese

which is shipments.

the French Tien-belleved

to support The Japanese authorlles at tsla rejected the British compromise Great Britain in whatever measures

Washington has

Liverpool Consul Expelled

Herr

London, June 14. The British Government has re- quested the German Government to of the arrange for the withdrawal German Consul at Liverpool, Reinhardt, according to an announce ment made by Mr. Neville Chamber- Jain in the House of Commons to- day

This is a sequel to the case heard at Manchester Assizes in which Josephi Kelly was found guilty and for maiting contacts with agents of Germany, to whom he sold pinns of a Government factory at Euston, Lancashire.

of creditors

I submit it is most dangerous to Colony and all of us, including Fr.

the proceedings hearing evidence.

stop

now without

His Lordship: Is it your basis that the petition was brought in the In- terests of the debtor and to evade payment to Miss Morrison?--Yes.

Promissory Notes

did not intend to interfere with food Harded as Wing with sentenced to 10 years' penal servitude have made clear

to be

ready

proposni w

without consulting Tokyo are"

re considered necessary.

and that the assassination insite was.

authorized

Noval, think it would be nice to get lm back for Christmas. What he did not say was that the debtor had cheated and defrauded Miss Morrison He and the other out of $29,000. friendly creditors wished him suc- cess and I say that Fr. Noval in- spired that wish."

Mr. Andrewès was about to ab- Mr. Prior: On the face of it, the duce evidence when Mr. Prior Inter-

should be application

dismissed. fected and asked that full parti There is one thing in the report culars be given of the frauds alleg- which I would like very much to ed.

and that is: the The Official Receiver replied that

stated has Official Receiver

dence. Chinese promissory notes are things these would all come out in the evi- Fraud was a matter, he said, capable of being easily manufactur- which could not be disclosed in nd- ed, is he going to prove that state-

yance as it could then be met In nny event, the witnesses which he could be cross- was going to call

ment? the

at present; relatively unimportant American Consul General to act us because Japan wanted guarantees Chairman of the Commission proposed that there would be no attempt to by Britain and has also instructed hamper Japan's policy in China-him to use all bis good offices in an United Prest.

endeavour to find a solution.

A high authority on Far Eastern Talks In Tokyo

uffairs said that "in this question the Tokyo, June 14.

surrender of the Chinese demanded Sir Robert Craigle, British Am- by the Japanese we are standing on bassador, visited Mr. Arila this after-a purely moral principle and this noon to discuss the situation in Tien- must impress the Chinese in our tsin.

favour among whom.. the Japanese Baron Hiranum, Mr. Arita and hope to make us lose face, and it is General Itagaki conferred for several likely to impress the Americans.” hours. Later the Donet Agency

Surrender Only A Pretoxt

on-

nounced that the three key Ministers

a vigorous

Mr. Chamberinin said that in view of what transpired in the court pro- ceedings, the Government must ac cept the conclusion that the German Consulate at Liverpool was implicat- ed in the case. Therefore, the Ger- man Government has been request- ed to arrange for the withdrawal of Herr Reinhardt.

The request was made two days ago.-Reuter.

“Strip Tease” Plea Wins

SAN FRANCISCO,

that

Mr. Andrewcs: Yes. Does that mean that the promis-examined, Fory notes given to each of the so- called friendly creditors was mannu- factured for the occasion?-Yes, I am prepared to prove that.

Based entirely on a fraud?--Yes, that is my case,

None of the friendly creditors ac- tually had any claim on the debtor?

None.

Mr. Silva: In these circumstances may

I suggest that the Official- Re- celver should try. and prove these

Startling Proposition Mr. Log I feel my responsibility very much. My friend has made a startling proposition in law which I daresay your Lordship has not heard What he has said in your life.

mounted to this, 'I am going to throw mud, and you want to know the nature of the offence, you listen to the evidence. I can safely say I do not represent anybody unless I

allegations in full. In the interests of know what is against him. In some

ways, the Official Receiver has made

I don't know

the creditors com

concerned? had decided to pursue

It is pointed out in authoritative

Mr. Andrewes: That is exactly my policy towards the foreign Conces-circles that the Japanese are clearly

What are the specific allegations Alons in China, including those in using the question of the surrender

Five strip tease dancers, arrested point. I want everybody to be a case against a number of creditors.

cross-examined. Tientsin, which have been turned into of the four Chinese as a pretext for

for performing before a private

Mr.

Lo: I am shocked at the aug-guinet my two clients?

think I can go on .unicas bases to assist the Chiang Kai-shek aggressive measures designed to give the Japanese economic and financial

patriotic organization, told Municipal gestion and may I may now that the where. I-am regime,

Judgo Kaufman that they wore doing criticisms I made against my friend's His Lordship: The Official Receiv Despatches from Tientsin state that control over foreign trade in Tientsin.

So far the now order" has only nothing more than what is being done general conduct seems to be much er has made the allegation that the the streste leading to the British and

every day, by the various girl shows too alight. I am shocked and sur- French Concessions are jammed with proved injurious to British rights

the occasion. traffic waiting to pass the sourch posts, and interests and thus it can only at the Golden Gate International prised that a responsible officer of Promissory notes were prepared for

the Court should allow such vague

Mr. Lo: I understand that now, and queues of pedestrians are lined prove, unwelcome to all foreigners Exposition. The Judre made

personal tour of the shows at the allegations to make him bring the

but when Mr. Prior asked for par up. All persons entering or leaving who wish to trade freely In China

'tho existing treaties Fair. "Case dismissed". "was

application.

PLEASE Turn To Pago 5. the Concessions are treated alke, under

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His Lordship: I agree the allega- Irrespective of nationality-Reuter,

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