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Hongkong Telegraph.

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五拜烕 號三廿月六英港香

FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 1939.

日七月五

No. 15800

Japanese Ultimatum: Unexpected Sequel

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LONDON, June 22.

IN THE House of Commons to-day Mr. Chamberlain said that preparations to evacuate British women and children from Swatow were made with the co-operation of the Japanese authorities.

Mr. Chamberlain warned, however, that Britain

would take whatever measures were considered appro- priate in view of the demand for foreign warships to leave Swatow harbour, which the Government viewed "with great concern."

Breakdown In Moscow Parleys

Anglo-Soviet Talks Reach Deadlock

In response to Mr. Noel Baker's question as to whether

JAPANESE NEWSPAPERS are qui-

LONDON, June 22.

THE KING and Queen returned to London to-day. They were accorded an uproarious welcome which rivalled that of New York when they arrived at Waterloo Station at 5.24 p.m. accompanied by the two little- Princesses. They proceeded immediately to Buckingham Palace.

To-day has been bright and sunny, and has seen one of the

greatest throngs of people in the ROOSEVELT

city's history.

Westminster Bridge swarmed with people and policemen lined the sidewalks three yards apart. Members of Parliament lined up in Parliament Square and joined in

Hovering to-day at a fresh "insult" offered the ordin

Hai

River

by Great Britain.

The Japanese ultimatum by Admiral Kondo, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese Swatow Expedi. TIENTSIN READY tionary Force, expired at 1 o'clock yesterday. FOR EMERGENCY and three merchant ships leave Swatow harbour.

It demanded that H.M.S. Thanet, U.S.S. Pillsbury, Japanese Reject Kulangsu Note

TIENTSIN, June 22, VERY STRICT martial

Ho River at nightfall.

It is reported that sam

"Welcome Home"

Their Majesties and the Princesses rode in an open carriage and smiling-

ly acknowledged the cheers and cries of "Welcome Home.."" The carriage

was escorted by Captains of the Life

Guards.

TO VISIT BRITAIN? Invitation By King And Queen

WASHINGTON, June 22. WHITE HOUSE circles to- day stated that President Roose- sirens and the bells of Westminster vitation of the King to return Ships on the Thames shrliled their velt will probably accept the in-

pealed a welcome.

The ultimatum brought unexpected results. an-hour after it was received by the British and Americano Station. naval authorities, the U.S.S. John D. Pope, flagship of Captain Stapler, Commodore of the U.S. South China Patrol, arrived under. forced draught from Kulangsu.

The United States Ambassador, Mr. the visit of Their Majesties to Half-Joseph Kennedy, was among those the United States.

to welcome their Majesties at Water-

The date of the President's crowd chanted "We want the King! still uncertain.

Outside Buckingham Palace the visit to England, howover, Is

We want the Queen!" until their It is even suggested that it Majesties appeared on the balcony.might not take place until he has United Press.

retired from office.-Trans- Occan.

he thought the "aggressive law was imposed on the Hai BOTH ENTER HARBOUR attacks by Japan on foreign rights in China may become an attempt at world domination in

The U.S.S. John D. Pope joined H.M.S. Scout outside the Far East", Mr. Chamberlain pans and junks are being the entrance to the Han River and, watched in shocked replied "I hope that will not forced to pay tolls this silence by the crews of a fleet of Japanese warships, both prove to be the case".

afternoon in order to ap- ships then steamed into Swatow Harbour past the Defence Chiefs Meet proach the Concessions,

Japanese lines, Earlier to-day Mr. Chamberlai: irrespective of whether they and Lord Halifax inet Navy, Army were carrying foodstuffs.

The Durham Light Infantry}

to

a

The snub was unmistakable. and Air Force chiefs to discuss and consider the new Japanese move.

Simultaneously with the arrival of the John D. Pope Indicative of Britain's attitude, are proceeding with their normal in Swatow, the American Consulates in both Swatow and MOSCOW, June 22. Government spokesman announced summer encampment. THE SOVIET Commissar for that if Japan continues her anti- One detachment returned from Shanghai, conveyed to the Japanese consular authorities British policy "it will obviously lead camp at Shanhaikuan to-day, in unmistakable terms that the United States would hold Foreign Affairs has delivered to

counter measures the position but another company will be the British-and-French Ambas-cannot-contiue indefinitely." sadors Russin's reply to the Meanwhile, the British Govern- sent to Shanhaikuan for the Japan responsible for the safety of American lives and latest Anglo-British proposals. ment is keeping in constant touch usual summer training.

property in Swatow. with the Upiled Stales.--United The Volunteers have Press,

demobilised since June 13, but they can be mobilised at very short notice.-United Press.

It is understood that the, Soviet; reply indicated that a deadlock in the negotiations with the Sovlet; will continue,—United Press.

Unacceptablo

Moscow, June 22, A further meet g in the Kremlin Anglo-Franco-Soviet puct proposals lasted for half an hour

on

the

were present

Situation Reviewed

LONDON, June 22.-"The Japan- ese naval nuthorities have promised) to facilitate the evacuation of British property at Swalow," said Mr. Cham- berloin in the House of Commons to- day.

Both M. Molotof and M. Potenkin j II.M.S. Thanet is now at Swatow with Mr. William and H.MS. Scout is due to arrive Strang and the British and French there at daylight to-day. Ambassadors.

It is understood that M. Malotoff told the British and French repre- sentatives that the new revised pro- posals were still unacceptable,

Japan Rejects Note

been

The same warning la belleved to have been conveyed to Admiral

Kondo by Commodore Stapler, who visited the Japanese- Commander-in-Chief's flagship as soon as the John D. Pope was moored.

TOKYO, June 22-The recent SWATOW QUIET

Joint note from the Brilish, French and American Consuls on the

Swatow this morning is quiet and there are no Chinese acute shortage of foodstuffs in the troops within 15 miles of the city. Foreign property is intact and International, settlement at Kulang the Japanese have made no effort to interfere with it.

a crescendo

Arabs Killed In Battle At Attara

JERUSALEM, June 22-Three

troops during an affray in the vicinity of Attara in the Samaria district. Another Arab was wounded..

Queen Blows Kiss LONDON, Juno 22.-The crowds at Buckingham Palace refused to die. perse, until Their Majesties appeared again and again on the balcony.

Their Majesties were dining and were unable to respond to the clamor ous cries until 8.30 when the Kino

evening dress, and the Queen,| In an attractivo flowing hellotrope Arabs were killed to-day by British evening dress,' appeared 'and stayed for five minutes, acknowledging the cheers which reached when the Queen blew a kiss and re-

A fourth Arab was shot dead in Mr. Chamberlain arrived to sea the Attara by British soldiers. King at 0.20 p.m. and was hardly re-homes, the British military arrested In the course of searching Arab cognised by the crowd, whose eyes 12 Arabs. were intent on the balcony, hopingOne- Arab was shot dead at a con=" another appearance. of Their centration camp at Sarafund, because Majesties.

he attempted to escape.

An Arab bus was fred at on the Mighty Roar

road from Jerusalem to Halfa, The most tumultuous welcome of alf According to an official British re- awaited Their Majesties at Bucking port, one Jew was "accidentally" ham Palace. Many people had wall-killed by other Jews in Haifa.--Trans ed since 8.30 a.m. when the princesses Ocean. left the Palace.

tired.

för

Others swept in mass past the police cordons until it was estimated that 50,000 were investing the building.

The chant "We want the King" swelled to a mighty roar, and at 0.16 p.m. the King and Queen with the princesses appeared on the balcony. The King saluted and the Queen of wave after wave of cheers which went on throughout Their Majesties' four- minute appearance.-Reuter,

Bu was rejected to-day in a wrliten reply from the Japanese Consul- General at Amoy, who describes

waved acknowledgment shortage as "unavoidable," Reuter.

the

"The food situation at Kulangsu has deteriorated, in that supplies from Amoy and the mainland have been cut off. There is, however, at present no dimculty in getting feed

More "Strip-Teast" stuffs through ships belonging to TIENTSIN, June 23-Seven more In unofficial circles it is believed third powers."

Britons were subjected to "strip to that the new Anglo-French. formula Mr. Arthur Greenwood asked: "In the skin" searches and other indigni- does not go far enough to meet the view of what are now becoming re-ties by the Japanese in full view Soviet insistence on solid guarantees pented acts of aggression, will the of Chinese onlookers of both sexes. for the Balle countries.

Prime Minister consider taking rather One Briton had Jils passport stronger action and express the dig-rammed between his teeth during a pleasure of His Majesty's Govern- "mouth examination".

Interval Likely

"Great Concern"

This does not mean a breakdownment against these activities?" In the negotiations The upshot of the talks is being communicated to London and Paris, and an interval is now likely until fresh Instructions arrive.

The British Consul-General is un- derstood to be lodging a most encr-| getle protest.

Russian citizens, of which there are

British women and children, who were evacuated yesterday, arrived in Hongkong at 7 o'clock this morning by the Norwegian steamer Prominent. In addition, the British naval authorities are holding the B. & S. steamer Yingchow at Swatow-also in defiance of Japanese requests-in case further evacuations are necessary.

It is not believed the occasion will arise to evacuate any other foreigners, of whom there are over 200 Britons, 58 Ameri- cans, and 60 other nationals still in Swatow,

Naval Announcement.

"Every effort will be made to avoid Interference with the Japanese opera-

War Materials For Danzig

WASHINGTON, June 22. tions consistent with the mission, he Free City Prepares

The Navy Department

an-said.

For "Der Tag".

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LATEST

"Misunderstood,"

Says Spokesman

to

SHANGHAI, June 23-It is be- loved that the Japanese will now refrain from insisting on the de- parture of foreign ships from Swatow. Presapanese spokesman told "United that Japan's request was Navy nuthorities emphasise that

misunderstood" and that "I can assure Mr. Greenwood that about 200, were stated by onlookers nounces that Admiral Harry

I the Government views with

actually direct great to be subjected to even greater in-Yarnell told the Japanese naval this pronouncement is a

Intended to relieve congestion and concern the acts to which he has dignities, especially the

avold accidents in Swatow Harbour. women-commander of the Far East that relteration of the enunciation in Reuter.

DANZIG, June 22: 1937, declaring that American war-

The Japanese deprecale the sugges- The report published in London that referred," replied Mr. Chamberlain.

American ships would remain in ships have the right, and will con

SEVERAL SHIPS loaded tion that they are climbing down at the latest British proposals did not "In the case of Tientsin, which is mark any progress is felt in London most acute, we are, of course, all

Chinese ports as long as Ameri-tinue to protect the interests of with war materials have arrived Swalow because the United States diplomatic circles to be an under- hoping that it may be possible by

can citizens were in need of Americans whenever necessary.

and

Britain refused to order their at Danzig recently. :statement, as they went very for negolations to settle. It a local

protection and assistance,

The United States consul at Swatow

The Polish steamer Lublin docked chips to leave.

It is believed here that the Im- towards satisfying in principle the issue.

has reported all Americans there are recently with cargoes of ammunition perisi Defence Committeo to-day dis- safe-United Press,

and weapons, and on June 21 the cussed the plans being evolved by the American steamer Mormacport dis Singapore Defence Conference charged a cargo of light tanks, aero- United Press. planes

underlying Soviet demands, even if they were not absolutely as specifie

In wording, writes "Reuter's" diplo :matic correspondent.

"If these negotiations should fail

we are considering what further steps should be taken.”

Siamese Twins Still-Born

60

A Conservative member asked, "Seven Pound Babies they had sent another warship, the

There is a feeling that the Soviet the Prime Minister aware of reports -nititude suggests that there may be current in Japan that the British some other underlying causes than Ambassador appeared before the the mère question of formulae, but Japanese Foreign Minister two or It is too early to form an opinion of three days ago to suc the real explanation.

for mercy?

posterous," said Mr. Chamberlain

Die At Birth

the

and aeroplane motors."

See Back Page For Further, Lato" News

The Nayy Department added that far from withdrawing the destroger Pillsbury from Swatow,

Chinese Counter-Attack destroyer John D. Pope, which had

Swatow, June 23. Several British vessels have niso Chinese troops of the 127th Divis attracted attention carrying an un- already arrived at Swatow.

According to the Navy Departon made a counter-attack on the usual amount of cargo, which were ment, Admiral Yarnell: told the Japanese. outposts in the suburbs of observed to be artillery ammunition Japanese BERLIN, June 22.

commander that the Swatow on Wednesday night.

and light tanks which were unloaded Will he make it clear that there A WOMAN in the town United States warships would try to

|avold_interference with the Japanese Under cover of night, the Chinese under cover of darkness. hospital at Fuerstenberg

Further Danzig. Corridor. Incidents It was never expected that nego-would be no thoughts of that?"

in operations as far as was consistent opened a machine-gun fire from a

were reported here to-day, Pollah tiations would progress rapidly, but "Of course, on the face of 1, such Mecklenburg delivered still-born with their duty of watching United distance. After exchanging fire with they seem destined to be more pro- suggestion will at once seam pre- "Siamese twins" here to-day.

States interests:

the Japanese forces for half an hour, police and German citizens being

involved. -tracted than was anticipated.

He added that he could not accept the Chinese retired.

Three Germans crossed the frontier statement that “ the Japanese

There are at present about 8,000 on Wednesday evening in a car with authorities cannot take responsibility Chinese troops In East Kwanglung in German licence and upon arrival in for damage incurred. It American under the command of Chou Hung. Poland were Immediately arrested. vessels were not withdrawn-Reuter. These include the Ninth Independent Trans-Ocean.

Brigade: under Ho Chen-chung and Yarnell Reports

the 5th and 8th regiments of the WASHINGTON, June 22. peace preservation forces, nat ing occupation of the Kwangtung Admiral Yarnell today sent About 1,200 Chinese troops, wore port by Japanese troops.

PARIS, June 22-The Franco- radio report on his actions to Ad-originally stationed at Swatow, but Consul at: Canton, in arriving at morrow.

Mr. Tadashi Matsudaira, Vice-Turkish pacts will be signed to- miral Leahy, Chief of the US, Naval PARIS, June 22-The Duke of Operations Boarder wave retired in a north-westerly Swatow today to prepare for re- A treaty of

of mutual artista

assistance on Windsor, who celebrates his 45th He said he had rejected th..

the-Japan-direction--Domet.

opening of the Japanese Consulate the lines of the Anglo-Turkish are there. The Consulate at Swalow ment will be signed in Paris by M. dinday tomorrow, was a guest at et demand that United States war Japanese Consulate Reopening dinner given by the Germán Ambas-ships should leave Swatow, and that

was closed on August 12, 1937, when Bonnet and the Turkish-Ambassador, sador to Paris this evening.

he had informed the Japanese that TOKYO, June 23-It is under-all Japanese residents evacuates the and a supplementary groement, will! The guests included a large number the United States warships would stood that the Foreign Office port city after the outbreak of Sino- be signed sin Ankara, eeding the of prominent politicians, artists and protect United States nationals when planning to re-open the Japanese Japanese hostilities in North Chine. Banjak of Alexandretia to rank yo scientists,----Trans-Ocean.

ever necessary."

Consulate at Swatow, shortly follow-Dometi

Reuters

They were girls and were born ever breast to breast.

They weighed

zeven pounds together, and were fully developed.- Trans-Ocean,

In the meantime, no official con- "Nothing of the kind ho Armation has reached London that M. occurred."--United 'Press. Molotof rejected the British propo- Tiontain, Swatow Evacuations

sals.

It is necessary again for Sir William Seeds to report before fur-

London, June 22.

In a statement in the House of ther British initiative can be taken-Commons on the Far Eastern situa- *Koutar,

tion, Mr. Chamberlain referred to the situation in Swatow, and said that? arrangements were being made-for CAIRO, June 22-According to the evacuation of British wonsen and press reports, the Egyptian Govern- children. mont has agreed to the wish express-The necessary merchant shipping ed by the British Government that in was being diverted to Swatow.

The Japanese naval authorities had the event of war, "Turkish troops should assume the defence of the prompted to unitate exact

PLEASE Turn To Pago:

Duke Guest Of Reich Envoy

Franco-Turkish Pacts Ready