1939-06-21 — Page 19

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German Army Manoeuvres

Berlin, June 20. The German Army is at pre- sent going through regimental exercise in preparation for the divisional

in August: At the peak of the annual manoeuvres the high command will probably live nearly 1,500,000 green-clad soldiers in the field playing at war. Roughly 1,000,000 will be regulars serving a two-year period. The remaining 500,000 will be reservisis

from eight classes who will don uniform in three months.

The manoeuvres will be held Throughout Germany, but they will be confined to Individual corpa areas,-United Press.

ONE MAN MISSING

Flying-Boat Destroyed

By Fire

London, June 20. Imperial Airways flying boat Connemam was destroyed by fire at the company's marine base it Hythe yesterday.

The origin of the fire has not been definitely ascertained yet, but the six men who were aboard succeeded in jumping overboard when the fire was ¡discovered. Four of them escaped unhurt and one was injured, The sixth is missing-Reuter.

Wednesday,

TALKS IN MOSCOW: NEW INSTRUCTIONS

SENT TO STRANG

The situation in the Far East is believed to have been responsible for fresh instructions being sent to Mr. William Strang to speed up the negotiations for a hard defensive alliance with the Soviet and to remove any doubts Russin may have regarding British sincerity.

British and French ministers met In Paris to discuss closer colonial co-operation, while in Rome Italian and German Naval officials are expected to negotiate a defence treaty. It Is rumoured that Italy will command the joint navics and Germany, the joint armies.

Arms Profits

Heavy Taxes On Excess Dividends

London, June 20.

London, June 20.

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Tientsin

TOKYO BECOMES ANXIOUS

Tokyo, June 20,

The Tientsin situation continues to engage the keen attention of the Government.

The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachiro reported at the regular Cabinet Arita, meeting this morning on the inter- national

European reactions. Tho aluation and the Tientsin affair were also understood to have been dis- It has been learned that new in- structions have been sent to the Bri-cussed between the Premier, Baron tish Ambassador to Rurain designed Hiranuma, the War Minister, General to speed up the negotiations and gly-Hagaki and Mr. Arita, Domei. ing him and Mr. Strong greater supe

a hard defensive al- reach liance

with the Soviet and to re move any doubts

may have

regarding British.

progress

This will enable definite A white paper issued to-day plates to be made before the end of this thai armaments profit duty will be week, and it is considered conceive charged at rate the of 60 per cent, onable that the British move is con- excess armaments profts made in any nected with the Tientsin situation accounting year ended after March since there is a possibility that the 31. Duty will be chargeable by re- final agreement with the Soviet will ference to the traders' accounting include a mittunt guarantee in the year and the Minister of Supply will Far East. Issue'n declaration for

any accounting yene in which the trader has received sum of not less than £200,000 in

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respect of armament supplies.

Excess armament proflts of any chargeable accounting year, it is ex- plained, represent the proportion at- tributable to armament supplies of the amount by which the profits made

The

to

exceed the standard profits of "The trade or business

proportion attributable armament supplies will normally be the proportion which the turnover on brnament bears to the total turnover, but where it can be shown that this apportionment operates unfavourably to the taxpayer or the revenue, a board of referees will be empowered to apply such other basis of appor- tonment as they consider fair and reasonable.-British Wireless.

N.Z. Naval Men's Pay No Delay in Service

Wellington, June 20. London, June 20, Mr. M. J. Savage, Prime Minister The Imperial Airways state that a of New Zealand, declared to-day that replacement flying-boat for the At- a number of increnses will be made lantic deet is already under construc-in the pay and allowance of naval tion and will be ready for service in personnel. This will apply to mar- the summer. The loss of the Con- ried nemara, therefore, is unlikely to de- lay the start of the North Atlantic service.-Reuter Bulletin.

Taking On Fuel

London, June 20.

Con.

The new ginut flying-bont nemara of the Imperial Airways exploded last night of Southampton and was completely destroyed,

According to the first investigation of the disaster, the explosion occurred while the boat was taking fuel.

Of the three members of the crew, two succeeded in escaping and the third is missing.

The Connemara was shortly to be used in the trans-Atlantic air ser- vice.-Trans-Occun.

Ya-

10,000-Mile Flight

-New-York,-June-19. China's foremost aviatrix, ching Lee, Is due to arrive at Newark, at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, By- ing the Spirit of New China, complet ing a 10,000-mile tour to raise funds for Chinese refugees.

A delegation of New York Chinese and also members of the Women's International Association of Aeronau tics are meeling ber-United Press.

men.

He added that the question of in- creases la wages of ratings will be considered-Reuter Bulletin.

to 5s. weekly-Renter Bulletin.

This possibility is being freely dis- cussed in diplomatic quarters, al- though it has not been confirmed offelally.—United Press,

London Dental

London, June 20. Reports that the Far East in in- cluded in the Strang-Molotov talks are declared to be entirely untrue in official circles in London, where it is emphasised that the talks are pro- ceeding strictly on a European basls,

Reuter.

Axis Partners

Ambassador's Call

Tokyo, June 20. Sir Robert Craigle, the British Ambassador, visited Mr. Arito at noon to-day. It is understood that he informed Mr. Arita regarding the reports of indignities against British residents at Tientsin and asked for amelioration of the drastle inspec- thong-United Press.

Report To Thrang

Tokyo, June 20. The Foreign Minister. Mr. Huchiro Palace to-day and submitted to the Arlta, proceeded to the Imperial Throne reports on the Tientsin situa- tion and other diplomatic problema. Domel.

Cabinet Consideration

Tokyo, June 20. The situation in Tientsin is being considered by the Government in conjunction with the developments in Europe.

The Cabinet met this morning. prior to which the Prime Minister, Foreign Minister and Wor Minister discussed the international situation, with particular reference to Tientsin.

Rome, June 19, Naval headquarters sald that the Under-Secretary of the Navy, Ad-Renter. miral Domenco Covagnari, is expect→ ed to negotiate a Germano-Italian naval defence treaty during two day conference

nference with Admiral Raeder

at Friedrichshafen.

It is rumoured that Signor Musso-

Craigie Sees Arita

Tokyo, June 20, In view of the Press reports from London that the British Ambassador,

in expects Unt Italy will command Sir Robert Cralgie, has been instruct-

navies

and that Germany | ęd to open negotiations with the the joint will

command the joint armies. Japanese Government for a settle-

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June 21, 1939.

Tientsin Deadlock

Tientsin, June 20,

A Japanese consular official, commenting Lord Halifax's proposals revealed that all local negotiations have been entirely suspended and that no inst

Instruc tions

received suggesting a resumption.

have been

Japanese and foreign ob. servers are`agreed that the re- sumption of negotiations would bo most dimoult under the pre- sent, circumstances, -- United Press

American Silver

London, June 20.

that the United

The suggestion States may discontinue the purchase of foreign silver in view of the fact at Japan is now a bigger, bene- ciary of such purchases than China, caused caused heavy

silver selling and slumped half a penny to 1940, the while the decline was the largest in lowest since September last year,

a single day since March last year when the United States temporarily banned the Mexican output. In two months silver fell 4, to cause a new nine months' low of 18td. Aquitania is calling to-day, the last

In view of the fact that steamer able to deliver sliver to the United States Treasury before Mr. Henry

discloses Morgenthau

the Government decision regarding silver on June 30, the price outlook in the next few weeks is considered very uncertain.--Unlied Press.

War Dead Honours

the

Japanese Announce A New List

Tokyo, June 20. The 11th honours list for the wor dead was announced on Monday.' In- eluded are 2,000 officers and men, their lives in Manchuria and Chine since July 29, 1937, up to the begin- ning of January, this year.

Newspapers

ers have prominently play-ment of the Tientsin affair, much ed the departure of the fleet for un significance attached to the inter-civilians and reporters who sacrificed

in Spanish view between the British envoy and manoeuvre important waters as far as Gibraltar. It is the Foreign Minister, announced that another squadron of Arita, to-day.

Mr. Hachtro

cruisers will manoeuvre in the Medi- lerranean-United Press.

Shipping To Mufti's Death

Hainan

Port Of Hoihow

Reopened

Hollow, the largest commercial port in Hainan Island, was reopened foreign commerce yesterday. The operation of the customs was also resumed. The port had been closed tr shipping since the Japanese oc- eupation in February.

Evidence Of "Judas Kiss" In Street

Algiers, June 20. How a Judas kiss. given in the main street of Algiers, was the signal for the assassination of the Grand Mufti

of Algiers, Bendali Amor Mahmoud, was told in court to-day when the alleged assassin and an accomplice connected with the Pan- Islimic movement were accused."

It is understood thut the British.) Ambassader called attention to the discriminations allegedly being made by the Japanese sentries against Bri- nationals In examining and searching persons entering and leav ing the British and French Conces- sions.

In

Orders of the Golden Kite have been conferred on 1,080 men of whom 60 have been decorated with first-class honours for specifically distinguished merits,

Outstanding among the recipients of special honours are Major-General Seldo Tanaka, who led the offensive Pointing out that it was becoming in Lushan; Major-General Kinzo difficult to

Ishida obtain daily necessities

who led successful operations in the British Concession, the Am-in Hopel, Shantung and Shansi for bassador requested relaxation of the Nakano and Shizuo Hirahara who over a year; and L-Cols Toshichi Japanese restrictive measures Tientsin,

distinguished in Changkuteng, Despite Press reports that Britain Among the civilian recipients are has made fresh proposals for set- Mr. Fumio Yanagisawa, staf-comern- tlement of the siluation, the Ambas-man of Domel Agency who was killed sader did not make any definite pro- near Kowlow in Shantung on posals.-Domci,

February 13. 1030: Mr. Makoto Nakayama, staff correspondent of the Osaka Mainichi Shimbun; and the Japanese omcials and residents who fell victims in the Tungchow in- cident.--Domel,

British Requests

The Grand Mufti was walking in Local shipping firms stated yester- the street in August 1938 when, it is

Tokyo, June 20. The call which Sir Robert Craigie day that they were awaiting more alleged, a young Mohammedan ap- information concerning the position proached and kissed the Mufti's fore-made on Mr. Arita to-day lasted a

quarter of an hour. deciding to re- head as a token of homage. As the at Holhow before sume their calls at the port. Whe- Mufti bent to receive the salute, an- ther the Japanese permit regarding other man plunged a knife into his

limited is still back. foreign shipping is unknown.

The China Navigation Company, however, has Instructed the master of the Kaying, which left Hongkong Marselles, June 20. Pan · American. Airways' Atlantle|how,

yesterday afternoon, t that

it is found that shipping Clipper arrived here at 9 am. to-conditions are normal regular calis day-United Press.

re likely to be resumed.

Atlantic Clipper

The Atlantic Clipper crossed from Port Washington, New York, to Lisbon, Portugal, in just over 23 hours, arriving there on Sunday. She is carrying thirty passengers, the

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Home Mails To-day

Of Saudi-Arabia

London, June 20. The Daily Express Cairo corres- pondent claims to have special in-¦

of war

According to the prosecution, the assassin, named Akachu, was offered £100 to kill the Mufti.

The greatest interest is attached to tenting, as it is argued there has been a feud between the Mufti, who is orthodox, and the more modern Ulemas.

The Intter had accused the dis- Mufti of being too favourably posed towards the French Govern- ment

It is alleged by the prosecution that the crime had political and religious

significances-Reuter Special.

Shanghai Trade

Shanghai, June 20.

According to Japanese sources, the British Ambassador requested equal treatment for British residents with other foreign nationals, and declared that Britons were subjected to dis- crimination by the Japanese author itics.

The Ambassador also complained

about the diflculties of obtaining daily necessities in Tientsin, and urg- ed relaxation of the Japanese exam- ination and search of goods trans- ported to the British Concession. Reuter.

Tokyo Discussion

Terrorist Gang

Revelation Follows Attack On Editor

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Chungking. June 20. The assailant of Mr. Chu Shno-yi, lawyer and Editor of the Shun Pão, confessed that he belongs to a fer- Toltyo, June 20.

rorist gang of 130 members of whom The Yomiuri Shimbun and the 40 are in the French Concession and Nichinichi Shimbun understand that 90 in the International Settlement In Mr. Eugene Dooman,

American Shanghal. Charge d'Affaires, on Monday morn-

Many threatening letters to Chi- ing

Washington's communicated readiness to mediate in the Anglo- his pocket.Central News.

nese papers were found by police in Japanese dispute in Tientsin if it | was agreeable to both parties,

Mr. Dooman called on Mr. Seijiro reYoshizawa, Director of the American Affairs Bureau of the Foreign Omee

Monday morning.

drive here. They carried out a house- GALA PREMIERE TO-MORROW 9.30 p.m. ONLY Official circles, however, deny the to-house search in the Press reports, stating that the con- and made several versations only related to ponding the arrests, however, questions between Japan and the connections-United Press.. United States.-Domel.

London mails which were due in Hongkong normally on Monday after formation on the mission of the Shanghai's foreign trade shows a noon have again been delayed and Private Secretary of the King of steady increase both In exports and are now not due at Kal Tak until | Saudi-Arabia, Khalid Alhud, to Ber-imports since the beginning of this this afternoot

lin.

year. According to statistics The delay is due to bad weather Khalid Alhud, says the correspon leased by the Maritime Customs, im- on the main line,

dent, had conversations with Hitler ports and exports during May regarding the purchase

lo yuan 72,805,000 and material, airplanes, guns and tanks unted

3,000, respectively with the ex- ess of imports over exports reach- in Germany.

Hitler sent his expert in Arab ing yuan 38,672,000.

Grobba, to Jiddah to Exports gained over the previous affairs, Dr. negotiate for all concessions in Saudi- month by six per cent, while im Arabin, but King Ibn Saud declined ports increased by 30 per cent. Im- the request. Recently he changed his ports consist of yuan 0,127,000 from mind und sent Khalid Alhud to Ber- Japan, yuan 3,730,000 from Britain, In to open negotiations with Geruan 6,880,000 from Germany, yuan many.Trans-Ocean.

Dolla's D orture Imperial Airways plane Della left for Bangkok yesterday with mail and one passenger, Dr. Arthur Wos, who is bound for London.

AIR SERVICES

Arrivals and Departures Of Planes

Outward

For London, Australia and British countries: Imperiai Airways 7 am. June 23. Imperial Airways, 7 n.m. June 27.

For Chungking, Stan etc.: Eurasia and C.N.A.C., services indefinite,

- For U.S.A., vla Manila and Guam: Pan-American Honolulu Clipper 8.30 am, Juno 22.

For France, via Hanoi: Air France 1.30a.m. June 21.

Inward

RETURN VOYAGE

Princesses will Meet Parents at Sea

London, June 20. The Empress of Britain is plough- ing uneventfully through the Allantle at 18 to 20 knots,

Last night the members of the crew who were off duty saw a film show given by Their Majesties.

Kiner arrives, of the When the

14,604,000 from America.

.:

Tientsin Shipping

Shanghai, June 20. Jardines and Butterfed & Swires are resuming their regular solling Exports Include yuan 2,000,000 to schedules to Tientain to-day. Japan, yuan 5,763,000 to Britain, The Ynishing and Chengtu have yuan 2,321,000 to Germany, yuan arrived at Tientsin currying normal 7,054,000 to America, and yuan cargoes including flour and beans.- 4,880,000 to Hongkong.-Domel. United Press,”

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THE URBAN COUNCIL Several Licences Granted; Two Refused

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Higher Freight Rates

Tientale, June 20. **Foreign shipping concerns here have issued a notification saying that as from June 22 freight rates will be charged in Hongkong currency duo to the new restrictions in exchange. A meeting of the Urban Council

The Jardine aleamer Stangwo, was held yesterday, the Chairman, which carries on a ferry service to Mr. R. II. Todd, presiding..

North China' summer, resorts, ̈salted The following licences granted by for Tangku with full:

A complement From London and British coun-

- ་- ries: Imperial Airways 5 p.m. June Solent the two Princesses will be Council during the fortnight of passengers, including many children, from Tieakin, 31; Imperial: Airways B.p.m. Junel aboard a destroyer to meet Their ended June 19- weft approved: Food wome Majesties, while other members of factories 5 food preserving establish 10-403 the Royal Family will be at the mundries 2, swing 2, offensive trades sicher, Wingsang, which is not sall-

1, food shops 1, milk shops 2,

m mëct Jardine's! From USA Vin Guam, Manila:

Phi-American Honolulu quayside.

Ly restaurants 1. S Clipper 12 noon, June 21.

Both Houses of Parliament are Applications for an eating house log for Tientsin through fears of in C.N.A.C. and Eurasin services allow members to greet Their Mejes ground floor, and an offensive trade

From Chungking, Yunnan, Kwel- suspending the session in order to licence for No. 77, Marble Rogd possible detention United Press. indefinite

Khmer Les and see the State drive from lleonce for pig roasting - for No. 15, -From

France, vin Hanoi: Air Waterloo, Station to Buckingham Tung On Street, round door, wero France 1. p.m. June 2195

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French Town Arrests

Shanghai, June 19. day intensified

Eight hundred French police to

the anti-terrorist

Concession

arrests. None of

had" politieni

were advised yesterday by the British Consul in Tientsin that, until further notice, it was highly inadvisable for women and children to proceed to Tientsin.

In the light of this notification Mcssra. Jardine, Matheson decided that, for the time being, passage would be refused to women.... and children seeking to go to Tientaln. Applications for passage have already been refused. ....

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