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Guildhall Speech

The King Describes

His Impressions

London, June 24.

Tripartite Talks

Breakdown Feared In London

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London, June 26.

That England and France have suffered diplomatle defeat it Moscow negotiations is admitted in: the leading English Sunday papers, state, the Sunday Tinies and Observer.

It is hinted that in order to avoid a breakdown in the negotiations Eng- In his speech at Guildhall yester-land would be obliged to comply with day the King gave some of the im- the Soviet wish for a guarantee to pressions left upon his mind by his the Balile States, even if these states Queen's great journey refuse to be included in the British through Canada, the United States)uarantee system. and Newfoundland,

and the

L

The Sunday Times regrets the Foremost of these was the fact en-

of a North lite helpful attitude of the Soviets shrined in the phrase

"Over all na-and indicates that it depended Ex- American historian:

the length to which tions

In humanity."

Human feeling clusively was still the most potent of all forces England was prepared to go in male- ing concessions to, the Soviet Union as to whether the pact would ever be concluded.

affecting world affairs.

The King and he had been deeply Impressed by Anding the great Bri- tish political lestament of a Mugna Carta an object of keen public in in the World's Fair at New terest York,

In his reception In Canada, Is Majesty claimed to have detected the Influence of those free institutions and that faith in liberty and justice which the. Dominion had inherited

from the mother country,

"For it was not alone the actual presence of their King and Queen that made them open their hearts to

LIS.

The Observer says clearly that it mattered little to Moscow what the Baltic

States wanted themselves, Whether they consented or not, a guarantee ought to be extended to the Baltic slates, not for their own interests, but for those of France, the Soviet Union and Britain, which were at stake.—Tranz-Ocean,

Optimism Justified

afroc-

Monday,

Soviet-China

Pact

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Chungking, Juno 24.

It is officially announced that a treaty of commerce has been concluded between China and Russia on a "basis of equality and reciprocily.

WALK

It is said that the pact signed on June 16 by Mr. Sun Fo, special envoy of the Chineso Government, and President of the Legislative Yuan, and M

yose I. Mikoyan._ Anayase

Soviet of Commissar Foreign Trade.

In addition to the article re- rulating commerce and naviga flou between China and Russia, thero is a provision in the pact defining the legal status of the Soviel Commercial Bureau in China

con-

This is the first Sino-Sovici agreement publicly signed since the negotiation of the mercial treaty and non-aggrers- fon pact WAS Rigned shortly after the Sino-Japanese hos- illes opened in 1937.—United Preas.

GOEBBELS TALKS

Explains Attitude Of Germany

Tientsin

BRITONS AGAIN INSULTED

Agitation Grows

Tientsin, June 24.

It has been reported that 300 Japanese controlled. White Russlan volunteers may attempt to march in the British Concession on Sunday, following the usual summer demobl- lisation,

June 26, 1939.

Loan For Rumania

London, June 24. The Daily Express announces yesterday thai the

Anglo- Rumanian financial parleys BLO practically concluded. Englant will grant Rumania a loan of £5,000,000 for the purchase of war material in England.

The Dally Express believes that an official statement wit bo lasted during⋅ tho, next few, days on the outcome of the Anglo-Rumanian financial nego- tiations Trans-Ocean,

However, the British authorities are not worried at the prospect of any Hankow demonstration because 80 per cent. of the Volunteers are employed by British Arms,United Press.

Council Always Neutral

Tientsin, June 24. Mr. A. E. Tipper, Chairman of the Municipal Council, told the United Preas that he was of the opinion the barricade incident is still subject to settlement by diplomatic means, al- though the hope of resuming nego- tintions locally has been abandoned.

He declared that the Municipal Council and the invariable policy of remaining strictly neutral and related numerous cases where the co-operation of Japanese Police had been accepted.---United Press.

Anti-British Agitation

Chungking, June 24. Anti-British agitation, fanned by the Japanese, has increased in inten- sity in Tientsin, according to a re-. port from that city.

Anti-British placards are every- where in the Japanese-controlled areas, while the Japanese and thee Chinese henchmen are sparing no efforts to whip up il feeling against

Berlin, June 24. Following his Danzle speech, the London, June 25. Nozi Propaganda Minister, Dr. Despite the protracted delay in the Joseph Goebbels, made a further Im- Their welcome, it seemed to me negotiations now taking place ntportant pronouncement on Geiman was also an expression of their Moscow, It would be wrong to con-policy in an address in Berlin, thankfulness for those rights of free clude tirat hope of ultimate citizenship which are the heritage ofment is any less strong that it was, "If, in speaking of imperialistic every member of our great Common-declares the Observer's diplomate policy, e

understands that one wealth of Nations."

correspondent.

country desires to suppress the en-Britons, tire world, then the German people Indeed, the coincidence of interest have no desire to pursue such

"but one In the striking declaration with between France, Russia and Britain policy," he declared, which he concluded the speech, was has been emphasised and not dim-understands imperialistic policy as broadcast, the King sald;

nished. Where the interests totally securing the elemental vital neces- "It was a desire to serve the ideals coincide the end is regarded as cer-sities of a people and the place in the sun that is people deserve on the of tha: Commonwealth which led me tain.

basis of its ability, diligence and to undertake my journey-to foster

The Russian argument is that it courage, then we certainly are 1m 1ta sine

wholesome faith-to

does not matter what the Baltic perialists.

less.

Potent Force

and

the

Lengthy articles have appeared in the Japanese-controlled Chinese pa- pers describing the "crimes" per- petrated by the British in China and adopt an urging the Chinese to antagonistic attitude towards Dritain. They also demand the rendition of the British Concession and urge the Chinese not to do business with the British.

British Sailors In Scuffle

Shanghai, June 23. Japanese reports from Hankow say that an unnamed Britan, at one o'clock this morning, allegedly slapped a Japanese sentry during exoinination,

The

not Indicate report does whether the Briton was requested to strip.

Later. A Japanese report from Honkow says that the incident involved two British blucjackets who engaged in an argument and a scuffle with the Japanese

who had slopped them in rickshoi.

The report says that Japanese doctors were summoned to treat the bluejackets, but the latter refused to be treated by the Japanese. The extent of the injuries or whether the men were detained is not indicated.

The Shanghal British authorities have not yet received any official report on the incident.--United Prest,

Hankow May Be Next

show If I could that its headship States feel about it. The object of

Ilankow, June 24. Reliable sources disclosed that the which I have been called upon to

"We Germans belleve that as a potent the alliance is to defeat German pusition we occupy in the world to-

Japanese Chamber of Commerce assume, exists to-day

Many prominent Britons, including sent a message to Tokya saying that force for promoting pence and wood-gression. Such aggression against

requesting no will among mankind.British Wire- the Baltic States would be indirect day does not conform to the rank our Mr. A. E. Tipper, Chairman of the yesterday's message

aggression against Russia. There. People have the right to demund and British Municipal Council in Tlentsin, action similar to that taken in Tian- that this position must therefore be have been singled out for attack by tsin, had averted a blockade of the Quiet Weck-End

fore the alliance would protect the altered. The German nation has no Japanese-controlled Chinese and Rus- Baltic States whether those States desire to live for all future under the sian papers..

French Concession In Hankow on London, June 24.

June 21, and expressed the opinion The King and Queen went to want it or not and would be not inconditions imposed on us by Ver-

that the outcome of the Tientsin Royal Lodge, Windsor Great Park, the interests of the Battle States but sailles."

blockade would determine whether lost night to spend a quiet week-in the interests of Russia, France and

Ifankow would be next. He Princesses. British Britain.-Reuter.

end with Wireless.

The Supply Bill

Passes Third Reading

In Commons

London, June 24, The Ministry of Supply Bill passed Its third reading in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon with out division.

Paris Reaction

Stating that Germany is now

Hitler mighty inlted group under und that the German anny is the strongest in the world. Dr. Goebbels

Parls, June 24,

declared: "German workers and General feeling here regarding pro- engineers have constructed a wall of gress of the Anglo-Franco-Russian) steel and concrete in the west and negotiations is less optimistic than they shall one day be able to enjoy recently, Developments

these the rewards of this polley, and their negotiations were reviewed by to- great sverifices during the past years. day's Council of Ministers.--Reuter.

of

French Admission

"When we to-day continue to de- mund colonies, it is not because we wish to become millionaires but be- cause of the German people."

Cannot Be Bluffed ·

possess no

with

The

ese have not yet requested the move.

The Japanese restrictive measures against the British Concession have been tightened. A vegetable peddler attempting to convey vegetables into the British Concession was stabbed creasingly

Chinese Press is becoming in-

and anti-British

anti- and wounded by a Japanese so

panese soldier foreign, urging that Japanese ap- his bayonet on Thursday.

pointed Chinese officials remove from Japanese reports that vegetable peddlers have joined the anti-British the Concession, although the Japan- movement and have deelded not to United Press. enter the Concession are incorrect.

ater,

It is reported that the Japanese have hired many

undesirables to create disturbances in the British Concession. However, owing to the strict vigilance of the British Con- eession authorities, they are not yet successful,

are

Sailors Roleased

Hanków, June 25. Two British sailors of the gunbont Petrel, who were detained on charges of having allegedly insulted Japanese naval officers on Saturday | morning, were released in the after- noon after the commander of the British gunboat tendered an official apology."

Japanese merchants, in Tientsin are reported to be dissatisfied with the blockade as most of their goods still stored in the Concessions despite orders of the Japanese mili- tarists to remove them prior to the enforcement of the blockade.-Cen-stepped in to tral News,

Early Saturday morning, Japanese bluejackets patrolling the waterfront prevent twɔ British saliors from beating a Chinese rick- sha puller, it is pointed out.

A

Paris, June 24. That M. Molotov, Soviet Foreign Commissar, would not receive the British and French Ambassadors in Moscow and the British Delegate, Warning Britain that "Germany Mr. Strang, until Monday was ad- cannot be bluffed by the encirclement mitted in Paris in pollilcat quarters polley," Dr. Goebbels declared: The Deputy Leader of the Opposi- last night. tion Intimated that despite their criticism of its inadequacies at the Labour Party carlier stages the would not divide the House against the measure, the general purpose of

Japanese naval officer came up to the scene when the British soilors which they approved.

It is reported that the anti-Japan-The two British

allegedly used abusive language. In the third reading debate, the Minister-designate, Mr. Leslie Bur-

ese or Communist groups In the

sailors kicked a gin, explained some of the arrange-

Concessions have resumed vigorous nurse when they were taken to the Japanese gendarmerie headquarters, ments being made under the clause

activity in connection with the pre- empowering him to make a financial arrangement for holding of additional to price control and Government demands calmly but uncompromising-sent Anglo-Japanese friction in Tien-It was further charged.-Domet stocks of vital commodities by pro-requisition. ducers or manufacturers.

sec

Occan.

"Let forelim countries realise that It was further confirmed that no people that are compelled to live in

a restricted space. that new conference had taken place yes natural sources of provisions, no raw terday between the representatives materials, no foreign exchange and and Russia, but that the British and no gold reserves, must proceed in a French Ambassadors had met merely different direction from people who to discuss the situation.Tra713- possess all the resources in the world. "The world must at last realise that the Germany_of_to-day presents her

ly, and that the entire Gemuan people is behind these demands. "Germany Arrangements wree being made wants only what is indispensable to The Government's anxiety was to with firms producing « certain metal, her vital needs.

that stocks were available to in another part of the Empire to

country of origin.

avold laying strain on the convoy keep stock here rather than in the "If foreign countries do not under- system and the country's Importing capacity in the event of war.

The majority of transactions under this clause would relate to accumula- tion, of additional reserves of raw material at works and factories.

Arrangements had also been con- sidered for the storage of a certain kind of raw material for fertilisers, stocks of which varied considerably

with the seasons.

stand these demands, then we arc rendy for closer discussions."

Dr. Goebbels concluded with a re- ference to the "deluge of ath of and told his foreign propaganda,' audlence, that when situations arose "which you do not understand, you was read for the must rely on the principle that Hitler Those stocks, in the event of emer- Orst time in the House of Lords.ls always right and always will be

right"-Trans-Ocean. geney, would at all times be subject British Wireless.

Price Control

The Bill later

MANCHUKUO INVASION: HEAVY

FIGHTING IS REPORTED

Hsinking. June 25. Outer Mongol Government regarding It is reported

have illegally crossed the border and country with the full co-operation of bombed Noronhan. and other places the people.-Domei,

In the northern part of North

that more Soviet

Japanese Complaints

tsin-Damci.

Tientsin, June 24.

Britons Humiliated

Tiensin. June 24. Japanese sentries are continuing their campaign of humillating Brl- tons before the eyes of the foreign population.

PETROL ON PREMISES

Man Fined for Storage On Unlicensed Spot

After queueing up for 70 minutes in the boiling sun two Britons were to-day stripped naked.

The guards to-day made their first attempt to search a British offer. The officer, who was in uniform, was trying to enter the Japanese conces sion, but on hearing the Japanese de-mises. mand he ordered his soldier driver to turn back.-Reuter.

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did not appear to pick up fruit when it was ripe, with the result that it was lost.

the milk

This argument was sharply refuted by the Indian representative who de clared that such reasoning was un- worthy of the representative of a great empire. He pointed out that Geneva, June 25,

If the driver of a milk wagon in Chan Ka, of the Chiu Kec firm,

International Labour

Con-London does not appear promptly on Nathan Road, Kowloon, was on Satur ference which is in progress here op-duty and

goes sour the day fined $25 by Mr. Q. A. Aproved yesterday a draft agreement driver is not treated as a criminal Macfadyen on a summons stating that for regulating labour contracts with and Imprisoned. he had stored dangerous goods, 57

allons of petrol in tins, in the shop, native workers and a second agree-

The Indian Government represen- shop doorway.and cockloft of his pre- ment dealing with penal provisions

in labour contracts with native tative and workers strongly support- Mr. R. H. J. Brocks of the Fire workers.

ed opposition to the penal measures. Brigade Department, Kowloon, testi-

Both agreements are to apply to bern of such a great democracy as They expressed surprise that mem- Ded at a previous hearing to having found the tins of petrol on Chan's the native population of the colonies France should defend a system of premises. Chan had a licence for a of member nations or dependent penal measures which were contrary Mr. John A. Whitewright, a China-proper store in the open ground bo-native population of the motherland, to the principles born Briton, and secretary of thehind the premises. Country Club, was stripped down to Chan was represented by Mr. M. A.

is underpants, at the Race Course da Silva. barrier and subjected to a humiliating

search.

More Britons Stripped

Tientsin, June 24.

Mr. Smith To Bo Refcased

Tientsin, June 24,

Ambass-

Hugo Total Claimed

Press.

Raid On Saturday

Hsinking, Juno 25.

Hsinking, June 25. A total of 120 Soviet and Outer

Consulate that Mr. Smith would be released to-morrow morning-United

No Dictation

London, June 24.

The second agreement concerning Trans-Occan. penal regulations was subjected to a heated debate by the Netherlands

representative from Batavia.

The Japanese and Manchukuo the violation on June 17 and 18 but planes were brought down in Outer forces, in pursuance of their joint the latter has so far failed to reply. Mongol territory. obilgations for the national defence, There are Indications that the The Soviet air force in Outer

Mr. Whitewright's clothes were cut text for far-reaching and quite are firmly determined to annihilate" Outer Mongol forces under the Mongolie has apparently been great- and torn in the search shack and he inadmissible claims, for the altern- The penal system in the Dutch East the invaders of Manchukuo territory, guidance of the Soviet Union will ly reinforced and improved since the was forced to dress in a crowdedtion of the polley which we and other Indies and in Britlah India, he total of 50 Soviet street. He said that other foreigners Governments have hitherto followed stated, was maintained in the in- declares a statement issued by the continue to trespass on the Manchu- end of May after Manchukuo Government last night in kuo territory.

planes were allegedly lost in the

passed through the shack without in these regions.

terests of small group of employers. connection with the repeated pene-

"Up to the present, no formal In that name thousands of native No leniency will be shown, how series of combats near Nomonhan. tration and bombardment of Man- ever, to any would-be trespassera Outer Mongolia have been establish

Bases of the Soviet air force in annoyance.-United Press,

claims of this character have been workers work for nothing more than chukua territory by Soviet and Outer and as the Ume has come when the ed at Ulanbator, capital of Outer

put forward by-the Japanese Govern- | their meagre rice and they are, cgn- Mongol air forces.

eficiency of the joint defence be-

ment, and if the festte is confined to stantly under the threat of imprison- The statement points out that between Japan and Manchukuo should Mongolia, Sambeiz and Tamsk. The

of dispute,itment

offences against in the namo Soviet and Outer Mondul az force be fully dimlayed, the Government invader Druid of the Fine Comentador. Tashiro, the Japanese Ambrus ought to be possible to action al by thent for the mish test offe tween June 10 June 20, the greater part reinforcements

negotiation, 1 -am

but

bound

of Domel.

to add

civilisation. that no British Government can speaker supported the agreement in

Justice

and

The tolerate that its nationals should the hope that it would bring about be sul

subjected to such treatment as we progress. have heard of in Tientsin and no Heavily outnumbered, the Japanese | Another armada of about 00 Soviet Mongol planes have been shot down

British Government could submit to Manchukuo forces, however, planes again staged a mass invasion in air duels with Japanese and

dictation, and, I trust therefore that vigorously repulsed the Invaders and on Saturday morning across the Monchukuo air forces near the Mr. Neville Chamberlain, speaking we are right, in supposing no such have shot down over 00 planes,

While the Japanese and Manchu near Lake Buir.

Manchukuo-Outer Mongol frentler, western border between May 20 and at an open air demonstration in intention to in the mind of the June 24, a survey Indicated to-day, Cardiff, made reference to the events Japanese Government and that it has kuo forces are always maintaining a

The lateat Inquiries show

that in Japanese military alteraft engaged;

the Far East and sold: The no intention of condoning that is just and equitable attitude in accor- the Soviet air forces in a fierce air during the air combats near Lake local dispute between ourselves and of allenging the rights and dance with International justice, the duel and, it is claimed, shot down Bule on June 22 which previously the Japanese over the alleged com- statement charges that the Soviet 12 of them near Amukulo and Outer Mongol, forces remain north shore of Lake Buir. After shooting down of 40 Soviet machines, der, has been followed by a blockade

on the were reported to have resulted in the plicity of certain Chinese in 'n mur interests of the British people in

* China."--Reuter, Intransigeant in continuing violation repulsing the remaining Soviet the Soviet and Outer Mongol forces of the British and French Concessions

the border and Manchukuo terri- planes, all Japanese planes safely actually lost 50 planes,

in Tientsin and. by high-handed forynth Heaven

returned to their base.

On June 23, Ove Outer Mongol- end insuling - treatment of Belfish and man cannot) The Soviet losses in the air com- Soviet planes appeared near Lake subjects by Japanese soldiers. tolerate the outrageous conduct of the bats on Friday are believed to have Buir apparently on scouting night. The matter bus been further Invaders," the statement saya The exceeded 49 which represented. the The Japanese air patrol Immediately compliented, by public statements on Pelping Government to the British Manchukuo. Government on June 19 number of Soviet machines brought engaged the invading aircraft and the part of the local Japanese and French Ambassadors--Trans-resuit was the same when"riativa lodged a strong protest with, the down in Manchukuo territory.

shot down one.-Domel,

officials, making the incident a pre- Ocean,"

Hsiangan.

and

No News Of Demand

London, June 24, Informed quarters do not confirm the reported note of the Provisional

Debate On Mosiuro

Hoexpressed tite opinion that penal measures must be discontinued, but others contended that sudden abolition of there measures would be disadvantageous, because the native population in some parts was still primitive and could not work with out some kind of compulsion.

The British delegate said that it would be diflcult to draw the line between violations of the penal and civil code. Ha pointed out that the stealing of fruit on plantations was undoubtedly criminal, but that the workers who had signed a contract

of their race.—

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