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Ambassador Tokyo had been instructed to take up the matter with the Japanese Government;

Demands Extended

The general position was not clear, but it appeared that the original de- mand for handing over the four Chinese had been confused by the

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Broke The Bank: Shock Killed Him

TIENTSIN CON- CESSIONS NOW

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flotillus, are at Weihulwel, three hun- | dred miles from Tientsin.

BUCHAREST, Jund 19. A Bucharest businessman walked into the Casino of Sinaia to-day, and accomplish- Even should it be desired to send ed what is practically the im-

large ships to Tientsin, the present level of the Haiho River would effec- possiblo-he "broke the bank"

tively prevent them going above the to the tune of several millionTangku Bar, according to a statement lei.

in the House of Commons yesterday by Col. J. J. Llewellyn, Civil Lord of the Admiralty. Col Llewellyn In formed the flouse that the largest ship that could rench Tientsin was chered alongside the British Bund. Lowestoft, which was already

But he will never enjoy his good fortune, for as soon as the management had handed over his winnings, he collapsed from an attack of apoplexy, owing to the excitement of winning, and died.-Trans-Ocean.

Chamberlain added: "His Majesty's Government cannot but believe that the Japanese Govern- ment share their own desire not to widen

area of disagreement, or to render more acute an already difficult situation. At the same time, they are fully alive to the reactions of the present dispute on the position of been formed, and it was hoped to other British and International | arrange for supplies from other ports Lettlements in China.

by British ships-Reuter.

"Viscount Halifax is secing the Japanese Ambassador to-day, and Sir Robert Craigie in Tokyo 15 A FURTHER five cases of endeavouring to clarify the altuation cholera during yesterday brought there.

"We are maintaining the total in Hongkong for touch with the French and American the closest the past ten days up to 30, and governments." of these some 25 have proved fatal.

Since the beginning of the year 106 cholera cases have been notified to the authorities, which, although less than previous years, is substantial enough an incidence to emphasise the Importance of the anti-cholera pre- tuutions.

There was an amazing increase in the number of tuberculosis cases during the last 24 hours, no fera thân 42 new notifications being made. which brings the total for the last six months to 3,300, an average of 568 a montli

Additionally yesterday there were three cases of enterle fever, and one each of

measles and meningitis.

British Offer Holds

Iteplying to Mr. Arthur Henderson, Mr. Chumberlain said that the British offer regarding the four Chinese suspects still held good.

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Replying to Mr. Anthony Eden, who asked whether It could he assumed that it had been made clear to all concerned that it was the

Government's Intention to casure food supplies reaching Brilish sabjects in Tientsin, the Premier said: "Yes, we are mak- Ing enquiries, and will take what- ever steps necessary to ensure supplies of foodstuffs."

Kulangsu Blockade Answering Mr. Noel Daiter, Mr. Chamberlain said that the blockade Figures showing the tuberculosisut Kulangsu was being maintained. Incidence for the week-ending June-Reuter.

U.S.

COMMODITY PRICES

an-

Col. Llewellyn told a questioner that it was not considered that other shilps now in the Gulf of Chihli would be of any value in Tientsin.

Anti-British Work Extending CHUNGKING, June 20.-Under Japanese instigation the puppet Kulangsu Situation

Governor and district administrators AMOY, June 20-The Impasse of Hopel Province and the Mayor of

Tsingtao created in Kulangsu by the refusal

have issued circular tele- of the Kulangsu Municipal Council Grams supporting the anti-British to accede to the five Japanese de-movement and the demand for the mands, which include the resigna Tientsin, states

rendition of the British

Concession in tion of the British Chairman and]

Tientsin despatch. Commissioner of Police, is likely to of the British Concession has shown Meanwhile, the Japanese blockade continue.

The Japanese Consul General, who there was no indication of the resump- no relaxation.. Up till late last night returned from Japan on Sunday, de-tion of direct negotiations between cfared to-day that the Japanese at the British and Japanese authorities titude rom

remains unchanged.

in Tientsin for an amicable settlement Mr. Uchida admitted that he had of the Tientsin situation.

called 10 Tokyo by telegraphic ons to obtain instructions from

summons to

hia Government. He declined to re- China's settling-up day-scheduled i

veal what

With the Dragon Boat Festival-

merchants

instructions were. for to-morrow, Chinese apanese demands that the Muni-are experneing great difficulty, in ctpal Council should be re-constitut-settling accounts, as a large amount ed and that other activities tending of their business has been transacted to "hamper construction of a new in the British and French Concessions. order in China" should be removed,-Central News. have not changed, Mr. Uchida re- vealed.

The

Japanese Consul General said! that diplomatic negotiations for a settlement of the situation would be resumed "at an opportune date," Domel.

Britain's Annoyanco LONDON, June 20-During his

Formosans To Stago Anti-British Meeting citizens are planning to stage an anti- TAIHOKU, June 20,-Formosan British mass meeting at Talhoku, the capital of Formosa, on Friday in pro- test against the "pro-Chiang Kai- shek and anti-Japanese policles of

at the Foreign Ofice, Mr. Shigemitsu, the Japanese Ambassador was in- formed of the attitude of the British Government to the general situation Mr. M. F. Houghton; of 16 Victory in the Far East, and was told how Avenue, Homuntin, has reported the much the intransigeant demands of theft of his car, No. 2784, from out- the Japanese Government were de-side his residence. precated here, declares the "Daily Telegra peras

17 are also illuminating. There were Unwilling To Tako Reprisals 103 cases during that period, includ- LONDON, June 10-In his state- ing 60 deaths.

ment in the House of Commons Mr. Dysentery victims numbered 27, In-Chamberlain showed that Great Bri-conversation with Viscount Halifax Britain."--Domel. cluding five deaths, while there were tain was still unwilling to enforce 27 cases of measles (seven fatal), 21 economic reprisals against Japan in cases of enteric fever (nine fatal) and connection with the Tientsin block ten cases of diphtheria (three fatal), fade.

The Premier indicated that he derives hope for a local settlement from the fact that Japan had not formally presented wider demands, while diplomat conversations in Tokyo and London were obviously intended to forestali

such demands of affairs in Tientsin, particular Britain could do alone would have and to promote the chances of a rom-emphasis was laid by Viscount Hall an imme.llate effect, and it is possible promiso.

fax Mr. Chamberlain said the general the Government received

on The disapproval with which that without the co-operation of the United States no economic pressure position in Tientsin was and that the original Japanese demand women, and the totally unnecessary

not clear happy news of insults to English would be decisive. for the four accused Chinese has been strippings and searching of British confused by the introduction of larger subjects. questions:

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New York, Juno 19. New York Cotton

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However, he said Britain "could not but believe that Japan does not desire to widen the issues, while at the same time Britain realises the direct effect on other British interests in the Far East",

Earlier in the day, key Cabinet Ministers met in lengthy consulta- tions-United Press.

Running The Blackades LONDON, June 18-Replying to Mr. F. J. Bellenger In the House of Commons to-day who asked whether special arrangements made to provide adequate food supplies for those residing in the British Concessions in Tientsin and 13,555,000 bushels. Kulangsu, Mr. Butler referred the Chicago Corn

questioner to the statement just made 49/40% 404/494 by

Mr. Chamberlain BO far 51%/51 51/51% Tientsin was concerned.

514/51 He added that the food situation at Kulangsu was not yet acute, but 00%/60% difficulties might arise concerning 01/01% supplies of firewood, meat and 03 /03

vegetables, and a food committee had

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Newspaper's Comment

But British "sanctions" alone would be quite enough to imperil Japan's financial stability-if such a respec- table word can be used at allto "Daily Telegraph" says none of the

In a leader on the subject, the describe her precarious situation. Japanese measures will pass without protest from the British Government, if only the hol-heads among the Jap

If only wiser counsels prevall, and but Mr. Chamberlain has made it anese forces can be persuaded to clear that there is no desire on this listen to them, a local solution should side to widen the zone of political still be possible, since it is obvious tension so long as there remains any the British Government has no wish real prospect of the central authori- to pick a quarrel in the Far East if it ties in Tokyo restraining their can be avoided, concludes the leader. obviously provocative subordinates at Tientsin,

No Truck With Firebrands Before taking explicit economie TALJESTVO:Won

which Britain is prepared. The Daily Mail says that Britain

to

were being measure necessary, opportunity is should have no truck with the fire= } being given to focalise the dispute brands in command in Tientsin. It Unfortunately, there is little sign of Tokyo has not the power-or the effective restraint being applied in will-to restrain Tientsin, and agitation against the course must be to take active steps them, our only Western Powers. Instead of being on our own to protect interests.

our localised, is being spread.-Router.

The "News Chronicle" observes British Reprisals

that the Government must

be Burely LONDON, June 20. aware that in such a situation, con- The "Manchester Guardian" says clusion of the Anglo-Russian

pact lo-day that there is no doubt remust be expedited, Mr. Chamberlain sponsible leaders In Japan fear once again told the House yesterday British economic reprisals a good that discussions were still proceed- deal more than they care to admit. ing. It is high Ume they were com-

It is probably true that nothing pleted, adds the paper-Router.

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Japanese Have No Right To Manhandle Britons

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LONDON, June 19.

THE GOVERNMENT does not recognise the right of the Japanese authorities to arrest or detain any British subject under any circumstances. The Japanese Government has been left in no doubt as to the Govern- ment's attitude in the matter.

This declaration was made.by Mr. Butler in the House of Commons to-day, In the course of a reply to Mr. Alan Graham. Mr. Graham had referred to the stalement of a

Japanese official spottesman in Shanghai that the Japanese reserve the right to lakej

SINGAPORE PARLEYS

summary action against any foreigner Hongkong's Position

who, in their opinion, endangers the safety of the Japanese forces in the occupied arcus.

Mr. Butler mid that Viscount Halifax had seen press reports of the statement-Reuter,

Now Throat Arizos

In War-Time

SINGAPORE, June 20. ADMIRALS, Generals, Com- modores and Staff Officers of Great Britain and France will TIENTSIN, June 20-The British draw up their chairs to à round- Municipal Council is confronted with table at Military Headquarters a very serious situation as a result of

Japanese threat, which is made not in Singapore: to-morrow for a only against the Chinese police, but conference on subjects vitally also the Chinese clerical staff of the affecting the future of the ter- Council, many of whom are seriously ritories of the two Democracies considering resigning,

ing

maintain close

The threats include death to their in the Far East. familics us one of the possible con- sequences of disregarding the warn will not be represented at the con- The United States and Netherlands

It Is learned that the Japanese have contact with the conferees..

but will ference, taken a census of the members of families of all municipal employees One of the major subjects to bo living in the Japanese-controlled aren. discussed at the conference will be a --Reuter.

plan for the unification of British and French forces in the Far East, under a single command at Singapore.

The conference will also consider

Italian Newspapers

"Soft Peddia" News HOME, June 10-Most of the

Itallar newspapers "soft pedal" their methods to be adopted in order to handling the situation in the Far combat Japan's local naval superior- East.

ity. Of the Rome press, only the "Lavoro Fascista" features the news from Tientsin with a heading on the front pago

reading: "An old empiro cracks"-Reuter.

Tientsin Shipping SHANGHAI, June

20Jardines

and Butterfled & Swires are resuming their regular salling schedules Tientsin to-day.

to

The Yatshing and Chengtu have arrived at Tientsin carrying narmal]

argoes including flour and beans. cargoes

United Press.

1,700 Britons in Tiontain

LONDON, June 19.It is estimated that the approximate number of Bri- tish subjects in the British Concession

at Tientsin is 1,700-British Wireless.]

The position of Hongkong, which admittedly can easily be blockaded and isolated in the event of war, will also be the subject of dis cussion.

Other subjects expected to come before conference are:

tho

The attitude of nominally Bentral Powers in the Pacific, ruch as the United States, Slam and the Netherlands East Indies;

The protection of shipping and lines of communication in the Pacific.--United Press.

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Saunders Circus

Scissor-Blade Collision

Protruded

Victim Of Attack In Kowloon Street

Sequel In Court

a

A COLLISION between private car and a Kowloon Motor bus at the junction of Waterloo Road and Argyle Street, on May ATTACKED by a gang in 20, had a sequel at the Kowloon Wong Chuk Street, a leather Magistracy this morning when handbag maker who was stabbed L. R. Brown, of Prince Edward, with the blade of a pair of Road, and Yuen Kam-wah, bus scissors walked for over ten driver, were summoned before minutes with the weapon pro-Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen. truding from his back before hej Brown was summoned for falling met with assistance.

to report the collision between his The scissor-blade was drawn out car No. 390 and bus No. 8588 at

Waterloo of the wound by the people whom he

and on the approach

met.

of a cros***ed to reduce hin

In a sequel at the Kowloon Magis-speed to exercise caution and ensure tracy this morning, Chau Wing, safety to motor traffic, at the junction another handbag maker, was charged of Waterloo Road and Argyle Street, before Mr. Q. A, A. Macfadyen with Tuen was summoned for falling to

signal when taking a turn.

wounding Wong Mul, 28.

Detective-Sergeant A. Soutar sald

Chau

To-morrow afternoon was fixed

and Wong were employed in a for the hearing of the summonses.

in Fook Woh Street.

Parking Cars

On

1, Chou lost His Job. A month Chau's

position was Alled by a Street, was summoned for leaving Capt. A. T. Kinson, of Boundary

his car No. 4184 unattended on the

man named L1 Chiu-isul

was assaulted a few days later, and it was suspected that Chau was north side of Saigon Street, on May responsible for the trouble. Chau 20. between 0.30 pm, and 11 pm.

went to Wong's residence and asked and was fined $4. him to go down to the street to talk over the matter. Wong was assault cd.

Weng spent five days in hospital a result of the stab would in his back.

Capt. Kinson pleaded guilty to the charge by letter, and wrote that the sign at Saigon Street was not legible at night.

G... Andrew, of Empress Dodge,

Sergeant Soutar added that the Mody Road, was fined $4 for a police had reason to bellove that similar offence.. He also left his car Chau and Wong were members of in Saigon Street. A representatiye unlawful societies.

pleaded guilty.

Three months hard labour was im- posed on Chau, who was also ordered to sign a bond of $50 to be of good behaviour for a year.

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Brakes Not Finc

As a result of an accident, the car of W. J. Brown, care of China Light and Power Co., was tested, by the police, and was summoned before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy this morning for having inefficient brakes in his vehicle,

A fine of $7 was imposed.

SOLDIERS

IN COURT

Four British soldiers faced a charge. of impersonating the polies in the Kowloon Magistracy to-day.

of “A”.

Privato Stephen Vincent Ward.(27) Company the Middlesex Re- giment, Private Arthur

(21)also of the Aavid Sm/fly"

Company Private Aldred Jenkins (21) and Privato Louis Romer (22)

both of

HQ Company the Middlesex Be- giment, were charged with taking the designation or the character of the police for an unlawful purpose. enter, premises at No, 14 Sumchun. Street, ground floor, on June 17, and. also with the larceny of $55.40, 192

Private

Ward was also

charge wp. with assaulting T Tsui Sat (42),

coolle, at the same address,

The other complaisianta "are-Kwok Chuni (24); and Wan Shing (42), both shop Zokla, and Cheung Kam (20) m. hawker: fatigating chara