1939-06-21 — Page 31

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Viscount Halifax Sums Up

The Tientsin Situation

OPINION HARDENING. IN LONDON

Threat Against Heart Of British Empire'

LONDON, June 20.

LONDON, June 20.

IN the House of Lords to- day Lord Halifax made a statement regarding Tien- tsin similar to that made by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons yester- day.

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Conservative gathering at leading up to the present receiving his

briefly reviewed the events picture shows a ricksha coolic General, in a speech to a Loughborough to-day, said that it was idle to pretend the crisis. He recapitulated the blockade in Tientsin was not a threat directed against lengthy negotiations in con- the heart of Britain-a threat which was probably nection with the four ac- change. engineered and designed by those who saw in the British cused. Chinese which the Empire the greatest stumbling block in the way of Japanese demanded to be

handed over to them. progress to achieve world domination.

AMERICAN PROTESTS

Show-Down In Far East Expected

"The Japanese authoritles failed *Their Thoughts, fir said. to produce Independent evidence wandered in the direction of connecting them with the crime and those kith and kin suffering Majesty's Government did not feel

In the absence of such evidence H indignities and facing danger in justified in elv Tientsin.

giving instructions that De alleged assassins should be hand. The traditions of Conservatism only ed over. 'Tis attitude is in accord- existed to fortify them in the con-ance with the practice followed for viction that Britain, at whatever cost the past twenty-two months." Lord to herself, never yielded, and never Halifax sald. would yield to rest of the jake wax now facing-Reuter.

kind

He also referred to the British pro- clamation made in the British Con- cession on June 7 which said that breakers of neutrality laws would be handed over to the de facto authori- thes or expelled from the Concession. This, the Japanese considered un- satisfactory, he said, and they also rejected the British proposal for an Advisory Committer dispute after which they instituted Robert the blockade of the British Con-

10 settle

the

Protest To. Tokyo WASHINGTON, June 20.

LONDON, June 20-Little fresh The Secretary of State, Mr.j night was thrown on the situation in Cordell Hull. to-day announced Tientem by Viscount Halifax When that the United States Charge he made his first stalement on the d'Affaires in Tokyo has made "Blockade" in the House of Lord.

afternoon. new representations to Japan reafter garding the continued urial thin

"strong repre- bombing of United States pro-Craige in Tokyo Viscount Halifax cession. perty in China.

said that Mr. Arita had taken note of He had also discussed with

the

and har undertaken to prote and Japanese Foreign Office some of the make enquiries. Sir Nobert Craigie uspects of the Kulangsu s.tuation, was endeavouring to

After clarify the

referring to the British tuation. Mr. Hull, however, gave no indica-asussed it with Mr. Shigemitsu, the tsin Lord Halifax said "The barrie on, and he (Vicgue: Halifax) measures to maintain order in Tien- tion of Mr. Dooman having discussed | the Tientsin situation.

Japanese Ambassador yesterday. restrictions by the Japanese have Government trust that the Japanese while other foreigners have been The Foreign Secretary added: "The since been enforced with extreme

Government will not desire, any;

Mr. Dooman advised Mr. Hull that he had discussed a proporal, for publishing the text of all corres pondence between the United State, and Japan relating to the bombing of United States property.

Broken Promises

Extremely Rigorous

On

more that de His Majesty's Govern-allowed through the barriers ment, to widen the area of disagree, production of passes all British sub- ment, or ju

or to complicate a station jeets have been held up and closely that already is extremely difficult.earched." The cautious attitude of

"Four British subjects have been State At the same time, we are fully alive! Department officials reflcels the to the reactions of the present dispute subjected to considerable indignitles growing feeling that developments the

in China point to a deünite shower interual of ather British and, and three, Major E, L. Law, Mr. Erie

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the bombing of the U.S.S. Panay, have been repeatedly broken, especially recently- United Press.

Tientsin Not Discussed Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of

setflements in China.” Mayell and Mr. George Spilll have Viscount Halifax re-emphasised · been arrested. that Britain was inaintalning Very The first two have been released, wester powers. Officials have

and! "The entry of perishable foodstuffs have emphasised the feel-close touch with the American

into the British Concession has been ing that Japan's assurances, given French governments.

The Foreign Secretary_recounted| delayed through the rigid Japonese the events which led up to the pre- searches and the arrivals of supplies

ent situation in Tientsin and de-are most spasmodic.

"British vessels arriving of Tientsin clared that the British military au- thorities had taken all precautions have been stopped and inspreted, bui the maintenance of on June 18 two steamers arrived in port without being stopped, while a can Charge d'Affaires in Tokyo nd

The entry of perishable goods as a Uird was stopped and subjected to protested against Japan's continued

theonly a perfunctory search." bombings of American properties in reault of the rigid search at

barriers continued to be spasmodic. He also confirmed that Mr. Doomum Normal supplies were reported to bu had called at the Japanese Foreign reaching the markets in the adjoining Office twler yesterday, acting upon French Concession--Reuter Instructions from the State Depart- ment.

State, stated to-day that the Ameri-possible for

order.

-China.

Yarnell To Leave TIENTSIN, June 20.--Admiral Yarnell and the United States Consul General Mr. J. K. Caldwell culled on the Japanese Consul General here to-day,

The Admiral is proceeding to Chin- wangtao to-morrow to rejoin the U.S.S. Augustā.

H.M.S. Sandwich arrived here to-

British Reprisals LONDON, June 20-The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Cabinet to- day outlined preparations for re- prisals against Japan.

to

day from Wei-lui-Wei and has joined German Trade

HMS. Lowestoft lying alongside the British Dunki-United Press.

Issue Confused

Lord Halifax-continued, "Pratents | have been made Lo the Japanese authorities about the indignities In- fleted on British subjects; the search- ing of ships and the stoppage of food supplies. Strong representations have also

been made to the Japanese Foreign Minister at Tokyo, and our Ambassador made inquiries,

June 21,

1939.

Japan's Challenge Like A War

London, June 21.

MR. A. C. Morcing will ini- tlaten debate on the situation In China, with particular refer- before the ence to Tientsin, Foreign Affairs Committee and Government supporters Thursday.

on

To-day, the "Dally. Mab” In a leader on Tlentain, says that Great Brlalu holds all the cards economically, and adds: Tien- Japanese challenge. a challengS and as much unrestricted submarine warfare,

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gas, "scraps of paper and all the rest of the tactles of natión battling to victory in the face of defeai. Such a chal- lenge-does--nal Invite, compro» mise. It must be met with the firmest and clearest answer.- Reuter,

Tripartite Talks Drag On

LONDON

SAID TO BE OPTIMISTIC

MOSCOW, June 20.

THE British Ambassador Sir William Seeds, Mr. William Strang and the French Ambassador M. Naggiar consulted again this morning at the British Embassy but made no efforts to meet M. Molotoff.

made.

his staff, including naval and milit- ary attaches, left for Italy to-day,

Japanese circles here are of the opinion that he will only stay in tome temporarily, and that he may he recalled to take up a very in- fluential position in Tokyo-Reuter, Vatican Interest

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The first call concerned the situa- tion at Kulangsu, and the second re garding the continued bombings of American property in China.

Mr. Dooman, besides, protesting It is understood they will be op

bombings, gainst the

asked the plied only if peace gestures fall. Japanese Government's assent to the The British are anxious to settle;

"Our Ambassador has also drawn publication of previous representa- the Tientsin problem locally.

Although it has not officially been tions by the United States on the sub-order to clear the way for considera- attention to the serious implication in ject.

tion of the greater sue as to whe- the statement made by the Japanese confirmed, it is believed that the Mr. Cordell Huli added that so far ther Japon will try to control all the military spokesman to the effect that three diplomats have been discussing various draft formulas including one as he knew the situation at Tientsin foreign areas in China.

the question at issue could not now was not discussed-Reuter.

An olelal spokesman denied the be settled by handing over the four aimed to meet the Soviet demand for alle guarantees, but there is reports that the Orient is entering suspects, but that the objective of into Britain's talks with the Soviet the blockade was to secure a much no indfention what progress has been

If the Japanese halt British wider form of cooperation from the

Vatican City, June 20, J is now becoming increasingly shilps

British authorities in North Chim. bringing provistons

will be Monsignor Cortesi, the Papal Nun- The general position is not yet clear that the negotiations Kulangsu the British Navy will probably order convoys, be added. clear, but would appear

that the protracted with Mr. Strang function-clo of Warsaw, had a long conference United Press.

original demand for handing over then as advisor and not as a negotia-with the Cardinal Secretary of State,

His value consists primarily of according to official reports, four men has been confused by thetor.

recent arrival Monsignor Cortesi's Journey introduction of larger issues. No for the fact that he is mal representation has

has been received from London where he had famili- Rome is connected solely with the from the Japanese Government but arized himself with the latest position nomination of seven bishops in Po- land, but according to other reports, it is still hoped that a local settlement of the British Government.

Should the negotiations be con- Mon. Cortest bears a reply to the will be found.

nu, possible.

cluded, or reach the final stage, it is Pope's recent suggestions for "Our Government has always ex-

of Danzig and general pressed is willingness to reeure and believed here that the British Foreign settlement maintain the neutrality of the Con-Minister would proceed to Moscow German-Polish problems.

Polish circles, however, categoric- Berlin, June 20. ression to ensure that it should not, and sign the pact-United Press.

ally deny that Mon. Cortesi has The German foreign trade balance in

for hostile any way, be a base

London Optimistic brought any plan from Colonel Beck. GALA which improved for the first time in activiiles.

London, June 20. April following a long period of The British Ambassader at Tokyo

A more favourable view is now recession, continued to improve in is endeavouring to clarify the situa May, according to a fancial report tion with the Japanese Government taken in well-informed quarters of Issued here, having risen from 34,- and I have discussed the matter with the progress in the Anglo-Franco- The Bank of Portugal has an 200,000 reichsmarks in April to 45,- our Japan Ambassador yesterday. Soviet negotiations, says "Reuter's"

correspondent. nounced that it will discontinue dis- 000,000 in May.

the diplomaile correst Our Government trusts that

The latest Soviet memorandum bas counting of invoices on exports to:

Despite the increasing diMculties Japanese Government would not de Italy.

which various countries, principallystre to widen the area of disagree, been examined and the points of view

London, June 20. This decision will stop practically the Anglo-Saxon Powers, are placing ment or complicate the altuntion that of the two sides are believed to be

At the nearing agreement.

The War Ofice annburices that for all Portuguese exports to Italy, and in the path of German commerce, the Is nirendy extremely diflicult.

fully It is felt that at the next meeting administrative reusons connected it is stated in banking circles that exports in May totalled 285.400,000 same time our Government this will be due to the desire to avold marks as compared with, 430,000,000 alive to the reactions of the present between the British and French Am-with the calling up of the militia, it a further increase in frozen credits marks in Imports.

dispute on the

Settlements toll, fulling unforeseen developments, 1930-1940 trooping movements to the not covered by currency,

Italian demands in recent months principally to increased export of in China. Our Government la main- there is a good chance of outstanding Mediterranean, India and the For for olive oil and ether Portuguese German manufactured goods which taining the closest touch with French points of difference being cleared East in July, instead of September producis, stated to be as a result of grew by 18,200,000 marks, or 11 per and United States Governments." away in principle,

If agreement is reached, there this year-Router Special, Portugal's holdings of the lira, have cent. over the previous month- United Press. been climbing to 80,000,000 lire Trans-Ocean. worth-Reuter Special,

Trade Blow To Italy

Lisbon, June 20.

Drug-Smuggler Sentenced

Improves

-Reuter.

Trooping Season

To Start Early

the

This favourable development is due British or Internation of other basandors, Mr. Strang and M. Molo has been found necessary to start the

would follow the task of drafting the text. This might involve a little time, but the outlook in well-inform-

German Army Chief Submarine Losses: ed quarters is optimistic. -Reuter:

To Go On Tour.

Berlin, June 20.

Spies Suspected

No Far East Guarantco

Moscow, June 20. German reports that the Soviets Washington, June 20. are insisting upon a guarantee of the A resolution for the appointment Far Eastern frontiers of the U.S.S.R.. Purls, June 20. It is officially announced here that of a congressional committed to in-und that this forms the obstacle to The French criminal court to-day General Halder, chief of the general vestigate the possibility that the low the conclusion of an Anglo-Franco-

German Army éentenced an American. Isang Leifer, staff of the

will of the submarines Squalus, Thelis Soviet agreement, have elicited a was due to sabotage, formal Tass Agency denial, describ- ringlender of on international drug shortly pay a visit to Estonin and and Phenix

recent was introduced Into the Senate to-ing the reports as groundless and smuggling gang, to two years Im- Finland to reciprocate

mere invention.--Reuter, prisonment an

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fine. of 5.000 visits to the Reich of Estonin and day by Senator Barbour that

Finhish military hends,

The resolution suggests the Axis Hatching A Plot?!!

Berlin, June 20. decomplices, both Jews, wera. General Holder wil arrive at the committee be directed to Investigate

After a weels of conferences, the discharged as the court was unable Estonian capital, Roval on June 30, the whole question of the activities to prove their connection with the and will be in Helsingfors on June of foreign spies in the Taited States. Japanese Ambassador to Rome, Mr.

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