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HITLER IS WARNED Churchill Fears New Crisis

London,-June-20 July, August and September mitst be considered as the months in which tension in Europe will become most severe.

consider

Quezon's Disclaimer

Manlia, June 28.

The Philippine Herald's Davno correspondent reports that Pres!- dent Quezon has made a speech denouncing Congressman John G. Alexander's accusation that he conductiar a pro-Japanese Ad- ministration. President Quezon said: "The coming of the Japan- to Davao occurred during the American Administration,"

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He warned that any Filipinos found serving as dummies to allow allens to obtain Icases on Philippine resources would be Deverely dealt with, United Press,

N. Zealand Prepares

Wellingon, June 28.

Thursday,

RUSSIAN KILLED

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH

While Patrolling French Area

Shanghal, June 28. Vladimir Kett, 25, a Russian mem- ber of the French Concession Volun- tecra, died after he was shot while patrolling the Sleenwel, military zone last night.

The shot canie from Japanese- controlled territory. Other volun lcers replied, with four shots and three were returned by the other alde.

The French and Japanese dispute the jurisdiction of the Sleepwel zone, which French troops occupied dur Ing the Shanghai war but which is actually

Cortcession. outside the -United Press. ·

Japan-Russia

Long Trial Ends

Lisbon, June 28.

Judgment was af last delivered to-day in the case of various former Portugueso Minklers and high officers who were, Involved In the up-rising. against the Government cight Portuguese

ལས་ years ago.

Out of Go accused persons, 35 were found guilly of attempting to overthrow the Government by force. Twenty were sentenced to terms of banishment varying be tween two and eight years, 11 to. Imprisonment varying between 11 and 15 months, while four were ordered to pay substantial fines.Trans-Occan,

JAPAN'S TIENTSIN DEMANDS

June 29, 1939,

Foochow

Britons

Are Leaving

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Shanghai, June 28. An undetermined number, of Bri- tons are evacuating Foochow via Sharp Peak Island, where they will board ILM.S. Daring, which evacua- ted all Britons from Sharp Peak during the Japanese landing yester-

Settlement Rests has not been reported.

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The Japanese naval nuthorities Sharp

Peak notified H.MS. Daring that all foreigners desiring to evacuate Foochow should proceed to Sharp Peak before daris to-night. hold The British community This warning was given by Mr.

mass meeting last night and dis- Winston Churchill when speaking in

cussed the evacuation, in which the London. He took a serious view of

Consul urged the evacuation Pritish the position in which people found

of all women and children. themselves to-day, which was very

The number of evacuees, however, similar to last year, but with the

H.M.S. Daring very important difference that this

An officer from vear no ineans of retreat were open.

escorted the evacuees from Foochow Mr. Churchill did not

Lord Galway, Governor General of

to Sharp Peak late this afternoon. that war was certain, although if one

The British Ambassador were to consider only the German New Zealand, opened Partalment to- of their day and described the extensive pre-

A Japanese Base, June 28.

Tokyo, June 20. preparations,

andparations of the civil and military

The Outer Mongol plan to rear-"

The Foreign Offee announced to-urged the British Consul at Foochow Government controlled Press

to a British not to evacuate Britons unless he be- the frontier air force confusion ganize

day that in response turn without unnecessary the speeches of their Party leaders, authorities to enable the country to

due struck a snag as added that He

the result of the proposal the Japanese Government Neved them to be endangered, Thi there could be no conclusion possible

Jasses sustained in clashes development heavy

has agreed to open negotiations in is the British policy at present,

to the belief that it will be very but that the worst would happen, te a war basis.

programme for Haval

dimcult to return to Japanese and that quite soon,

has been inaugurated; reserve oil during the past weeks which was Tokyo with a view to solving the

various matters relating to the pre-cupled areas after once they have fuel stores have been increased, land brought to u climax on Tuesday In

the Japanese bombing attack on the sent situation in Tientsin. Outer Mongol air base al Tamsku- forces are being raised and the air force is being extended.--Reuter.

LIRIK

the

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Mr. Churchill rald he would say to filler to "pause and conskler, be- fore you take the plunge into the terrible unknown, whether your life's work in raising Germany from pru- stration

Inay not be irrotrievably cast away" He added, "1 W could convince Hitler of the fact that

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Additional Men

Alleged Setback For Mongol Air Force

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On Four Points

been evacuated.

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American consular authoritles so

be dispatched to Foochow, although whether an American warship will such action is it is belleved that A spokesman of the Foreign Office

certain.

Also they are not aware whether stated to-day that communiques will be issued simultaneously In Tokyo any Americans are evacuating Foo and London on the forthcoming con-chow, although versations here regarding the Tien-women and children are leaving. tsin question.

it is assumed that

The announcement added that the was understood that the Outer Japanese officials concerned in Tien-far have not received information Mungoi and Soviet forces were plantain have been summoned to Tokyo ning to strengthen the frontier bases for the negotiations. at Temskusmu and other places with reinforcements from Ulan Bator, capital of Outer Mongolia, relr

Tabulations based on ofletal claims pisce the total of Soviet planes brought down from May to June 27 215. In addition to about 30 de-

the ground. molished on

Outer Mongol and Soviet planes on June 10 penetrated North Ilsiangan

Manchukuo across

the A supplementary estimate will be Province in presented to cover the additional ex-border and bumbed the Lama Temple at Changchunmiao, key town in the penditure involved United Press.

Left Wing Banner of Sinparhu.

London, June 20, A White Paper announces that an will be re- the British Eap..e have reached the additional 89,300 men Hut of his ratince.”

as compared The sperreed with 1. l-quired for army service, providing a

total of 275,000 men, dier's estimate of the situation when

with the original estimate of 185,700. he said that the forces of aggression

It is sald that the revised lokal re- a large extent ga- were already to thered. "I am in position to know presents the maximum strength of that a state of extreme vigilance has officers and other ranks anticipated In 1930, including reserve personnel been prescribed for many of our

and auxillary furces called up. defence forces, particularly our bir defence forces, he concluded, Reuter Special.

Dutch Cabinet Resignations Are Expected

Amsterdam, June 26,

Turkey's Defences

Paris, June 23.

It is learned in reliable quarters at Turkey is planning a great and modern naval air base in the Gulf of Alexandretta as a vital part of the nc European security front after the decision of France to give Alcxan- over Turkey sovereignty

and Syrion troops will

tint

A Dutch Cabinet crisis has arisendretta on July 2, when the last of on account of differences of opinion the French among the Cabinet members in con-evacuate. nection with the proposed financial policy, und is expected to result in the Cabinet of Dr. Colijn handing in its resignation to Queen Wilhelmina to-day, unless agreement, can reached before then.

be

It is recalled in this connection asked that the Dutch Government the Chamber to agree to the army budget of 1939 being Increased by 33,000,000 guilders to be used for the purchase of guns, ammunition, airplanes and other war material

Trans-Ocean.

Legislation Passed

Hague, June 28. The Netherland Government have passed legislation to increase the de- fence expenditure by £3,500,000 sterling-Reuter.

Princesses Win

London, June 20. The Princesses Elizabeth ond Mar- garet both won prizes in their divi slons of the Children's Swimming Meet at the Bath Club to-day. Prin-

cess Elizabeth won the Children's

Istanbul despatches report Turkey also plans to erect something approaching a Maginot Line from the Dardanelles to the Bosphorus, with the nid of French engineers, to pro- teet the Dardanelles.-United Press.

Pact With England

A sacred place to Mongol Lamas, Ure temple, was reduced to a sham- bles S the result of the Outer bombardment.- Mongol-Soviet Domci.

BRITISH

PRESS WARNINGS

London, June 28.

Japan has chosen, particularly in the last few weeks, to challenge the British attitude in China and to de- The says stroy. British interests, Times. The challenge, it it persists, will be taken up.

Japan, is more

than

Warsaw, June 28. The Anglo-Polish military pact, the details of which have been drawn up

vulnerable by the Brittish military Authorities and a Polish Military Commission

will be most nations to economic pressure, which is now in London, signed within the next few days, it and her newly-built industries de- entirely on Imports from abroad-very largely from dif- is reported on Wednesday by a War-pend almost

ferent parts of the British Empire and almost wholly from countries saw news orgon.-Trans-Occan.

which, having important Interests in China, might be willing to join the exports policy of London to limit from Japan, Fortunately there is no reason to believe that the Japanese Government will drive matters to this extreme.

Soviet Manoeuvres End

.

Moscow, June 28. The Soviet Bluck Sea feet, accord- ing to the newspaper Pravda, to-day finished manoeuvres--and held a purade before the Soviet Peoples' Commissar of the Navy, M. Kusne- zow. A number of warships just commissioned have been talking part in the manoeuvres.--Trans-Ocean.

SIAMESE POLICY

Government Not Seeking European Pledges

the

It may be well to point out, paper continues, that if it did come to a war the long trade routes of Japan could be open to attack with- out employment of a very much larger naval and aerial force than is already available, and that the Ja- panese communications with

tre also particularly vulnerable.

There is carnest hope that a settle- ment will be reached, but the patience of the British publle is not inexhaustible-Reuter,

It is understood that Mujor G. A. In the Herbert. Consul at Tientsin, is corn- ing to Tokyo to participate conversations-Reuter,

Points For Discussion

Tokyo, June 28. Competent observers declare that the projected Anglo-Japanese con- versations will not be confined to the handing over of terrorists, but will deal with all problems which combined to precipitate the present state of affairs,

Informed quarters say that the coming discussions will be significant in providing an opportunity for the Japanese and British nuthorities to exchange views regarding various fundamental problems underlying the present situation in Tientsin.

United Press.

Foreign Ships Leave

Shanghai, June 28. A wireless message from the Bri- tish steamer Jean Moller at present at Wenchow states that all foreign merchantmen are leaving the port to-day.

Twenty-eight foreigners, including six Britons, remain ashore.-Reuter.

Relief In Swałow

At the request of Mr. Lin Tze- feng, Chairman of the Chaochow Chamber of Commerce, Hongkong Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, Acting Chairman of the National Relle! Commission, allot $20.000. for has consented to

the Chaochow- urgent relief in Swatow area.

Foodstuffs will be purchased" and shipped to the area to relieve the destitute refugees. homeless

and

Press messages from Tlentsin and Pelping indicate that the Japanese and Chinese authorities in North-Central News. Chinu request four definite points in Tientsin:

First, co-operation between the CHILDREN'S WELFARE Jananese and Concession authorities In controlling terrorists.

Secondly, control of anti-Japanese propaganda and agitation in the Concession.

Thirdly, quidation of machina- tending to disturb the tions economic developments in North Chinu.

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Fourthly, release of yuan 48,000,- 000 worth of silver holdings in the Chinese banks in the British Con- cession to the Provisional Govern-

ment.-Domel.

No Longer Local Issue

Tientsin, June 28. Informed quarters here indicate that the British proposal for opening diplomatic negotiations in Tokyo made by followed futile overtures the British Consul-General, Mr. Jamieson, in Tlentsin.

F

British It is reported that the China

Government at first intended to deal with the Tientsin situation as a local Issue. Consul-General Jamieson has reported in the negative to his home Government as to the possibility of the settlement with reaching a Jupanese authorities here.

The Japanese Consul, Mr. Tanaka, leaving here for Tokyo in the on the Tientsin next few days to make arrangements for conversations issuc.-Domel.

Challenge Shield for girls over nine years but under 14, after competing with ten others, with 35 points out of a possible 40. The events com-

Bangkok, June 20. bined one length breast-stroke, one

The Government of Thai (Siam)

Welcomed With Suspicion 1fc- width backstroke, one width

has issued a statement, categorically dive.

London, June 26. saving, and

of Bri- Princess Margaret won the Chil-denying foreign Press reports that

A guarded welcome, srongly tinc dren's Challenge Cup for juniors they have asked protection

tain and France in case of a general

tured with suspicion, describes the aged nine.

atitude of the British papers to-day Lord Desborough, who accom- war and reiterating that their foreign panied the Queen, refereed. The policy is designed to maintain friend-on the Japanese agreement for nego

tintions in Tokyo. Queen presented the trophies and ly relations with all countries. expressed her delight at her daugh ters' swimming abilities. She patted each on the head.United Press.

SALVATION ARMY Col. Rolfe to Attend Election of General

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The statement ciles reports from London and elsewhere saying that Bangkok has sought a guarantee of her Independence from Britain and France in case of war and in return has offered the use of her ports and

airfields:

of any

is

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Japanese Demands Mr. Vernon Bartlett says in the

Tokyo, June 28. News Chronicle that from countries.

The Japanese Military Commander four as widely apart as the United States,

In Tientsin published to-day India and New Zealand, he has heard

demands to be the preliminary con- an authoritative warning of the extremely damaging effect

ditions to a peaceful settlement of revival of appeasement in the Far the Tientsin incident, namely:

control of East. Nevertheless, it is i

Joint Anglo-Japanese by no means The statement

the British Settlement in Tientsin declares that the certain that appeasement is planned.

and elimination of terrorists from government havo, never entered into The absence of public Japanese

the British Settlement; negotiations with any foreign coun- apologies for the outrages on British

Emcient supervision of all anti- measures. citizens will inevitably leave all

British elements in the Japanese Eastern countries under the mistaken Col. and Mrs. Rolle, of the Salvary regarding

impression that the British have re- Settlement; tion Army, together with their son,

signed themselves to Japanese dom-

Complete co-operation in order to salted by the P. and O. Ranpura on

ination in China.

end the economle" disturbances in Saturday for England, where" Col.

North China; Rolfe will be required on Army CHINESE ACCOUNTANT business, as he is on the High Coun- cil which is to appoint General.

"The

now

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such

Authorised-to-Practise. As An Auditor Here

of co-

Handing over of yuan 48,000,000 worth of silver to the Provisional Government in Pelping, Trans-

Urgent Need of Another

Centre in Kowloon

At the monthly meeting held re- cently, of the Executive Committee of the Society for the Protection of Children, the urgent need of a fifth welfare centre in the Yaumati or Kowloon City district, was stressed. The exlating centres in Wanchal, Pokfulum Road, Argyle Street and Sai Yeung Chol Street, had proved of inestimable value in the alleviation of distress and in the guidance and Assistance-given to mothers and In fants, it was stated, but it was felf that the Society's work must spread to the two densely populated areas where it was hoped to establish the fifth centre.

The Hon. Treasurer was therefore empowered to investigate the poss! bility of securing suitable premises.

The Chairman, Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor, expressed the Society's grati- tude for the generous Eranta received from the Jockey Club ($1,500), the (5750) Hongkong Football Club the, Commitice of the Kotewall Cup Competition ($300), Messrs. Metro Goldwyn Mayer ($310)-part pro- ceeds of a special performance of the film "Boys Town and for $589 from Mt. W. K.. Y. Eu and Mr. Eu money gifts received on the occasion Keng-loun, who generously donated of their marriages.

The case report for May showed a total of 202 new cases, while no fewer than 1,238 cases were assisted average during that month. The monthly income per head was $1.08, there being some cases absolutely destitute with no income whatever.

SHANGHAI CUSTOMS Reform Requested by Osaka Chamber of Commerce

Osaka, June 28. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry yesterday decided to present a petition urging the China Affairs Board and the Government authori ties to introduce immediate reforms in the Shanghal Customs House, alm-

ing

at the simplification of present formolitics.

The Manchester Guardian states that the Japanese are certain to try how for the British Government can be pushed on other points, such as the currency in North China, One Col. Rolfe has been Territorial

hopes there will be no return to the will Commander for South China for

the Western Powers, It would ap- According to the draft petition, Ja- three years, having come from Japan

rary relief. give Mr. Y. Y. Wang, a Chartered Ac-polley of appeasement which

only temporary

traders suffer great losses to take over command. During this

under Chinese inw, has The Daily Herald comments that pear this time that the possibility of

restricting Japanese economie tramepanese.

owing to the present complicated period the Army has extended its countant

requires an un activities and now controls the Kow been authorised by the Governor-in the question is what kind

to the foreground of any negotiations. Proce loon City Corps, under the command Council to practise as an Auditor operation the Japanese visualine. If on our own Empire will be brought procedure which

Mr. W. J. Phillips, in a letter to necessary period of many days before of Major and Mrs. Ponting, and two under the Companies Ordinance of they put forward demands, which

autonomy of

The Tinies, stresses the number of Japanese goods can be cleared.

British

Although Japan took over control outpasts, one in Kowloon and the Hongkong.

Oriental communities under Mr. Wang graduated from the Concession and submit its inhabitans other In Wanchai, as well as the

after the China Incident there, a Girls' Home in Kowloon, under the

Chinon University, Shanghal and to. de facto control by the Japanese rule, in Hongkong, Malaya, North of the Customis House in Shanghai

Borneo, Sarawak and other places, command of Major Brazier.

took a post-graduate course in ac- consular police, then acceptance is In Canton three Industrial centres countancy in the University of the out of the question, So in the and the disastrous effect on them of large number of British and Chinese the British Government's continued Staff officers, are still employed, so failure to protect the Tientsin inhabithat many inconvellences are being have been commenced; one for boys Philippines. He was associated with economic sphere, the demands for

experienced by Japanes rendered. homeless by the war, where Shu-Lun Pan and Co., Chartered recognition of the Federated Reserve

fants against Indignities and humilla-daily tions by the Japanese, they are trained repair boots and Accountants, Shanghai and practised Bank currency and surrender of the

The petition urges the Government Lord Elibank will put a question

to Lako necessary shoes, and another where they are in Amay for several years and was afty million dollars in silver is out

The Daily

Het Tricoreny that the

in the House of Lords to-day regard authorities tight joinery work. The third is aut one time lecturer at the Chinan of the question.

for the employment of measures "true

restrictions us Lieut-Gening the danger of delay in retrieving home for girls, who are taught tallor University and at the University of

tral Homma euphemistically desne position in Tientsin, and what more Japanese on the Customs staff Thero is also a home for Amoy. stranded babies.

Mr. Wang is a Rotarian and pre-cribes the Tientsin blockade, remain

may arise from further insufferable and for the use of the Japanese indignitles on British subjects. language, Instead of English in the In addition the Army bas rice

Canton sident of the Amoy Y's Men's Club, the principal object of Japanese

Customs procedure--Domai Reuter. kitchens In Wanchal and

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