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TOUNDED 188 從三拜禮 號九十月七英港香 WEDNESDAY,

No. 15802.

JULY

19, 1939, 日三初月六

Growing Apprehension Regarding Tokyo Talks BRITAIN MAY EVACUATE CONCESSION AT TIENTSIN

BOTH AMERICAN

DESTROYER and Japanese sources

DAMAGED

H. M. destroyer Duncan

report this afternoon that British firms and residents in Tientsin

arrived in Hongkong this after- have commenced pre- noon and will immediately go parations for evacuat- into dock in order to make good the damage sustained by being in ing the British Conces collision with a battle-practice sion. target at Weihaiwel,

The naval authorities will give no further details of the accident.

August Danger Date In Europe

Heavy Troop Movements

PARIS, July 18. DISPATCHES from official circles have created the impression that the Reich's, forces will be in a "state of alertness" August 15.

on

It is reported that heavy troop movements have been continuing uninterruptedly from the bar- racks to specific poluts.

Regimental numbers have been camouflaged, the number of reservists under arms will attain the million mark by the end of July.

"Domei" reports from Tientsin that British firms are contemplating the transfer of their staffs and offices to Shanghai - and |Hongkong.

Nothing is known in official circles in Hongkong regarding the rumours.

The only British warship at present at Tientsin is ILM.S. Sandwich.

TIENTSIN ACTIVITY Considerable activity, suys "Domel," was evident this morning at the ofices of the British Chamber of Commerce in Tientsin.

"Dorel" indicates that evacua tion will not be carried out unless the Tokyo negotiations fall, but one source admits that the prospect of success in the negotiations is darkening.

The Japanese News Agency re- ported this afternoon that Japanese military authorities will strengthen the blockade of the British Con- eession if the Tokyo talks fall. The New York Times" this morn- ing reported in similar vein. Itz London Correspondent stuted that the British authorities will probably evacuaic Tientsin citizens if the anti- British agitation becomes more in- tensified.

\ THE NEW GLEN LINER Breconshire, largest ship over constructed in Hongkong.

undergo har trials next wook.

THE THETIS INQUIRY

Wire Fouled Escape Hatch

LONDON, July 18. DIVER ORTON, who oxa- Sceks Postponement

mined the Thetis on the morn-' The British Government, says the

ing following the diva, told the Correspondent, desires to postpone

court of inquiry to-day that he the Tokyo Inlks until October, by found a wire entangling the which time, it is believed the Euro-conning-tower- clerified. The Correspondent does Feau situation will become sufficiently not belleve that Japan will agree to this suggestion,

The London Correspondent of the New York Herald-Tribune" quoles

morning

In addition, harvesting has informed sources this been accelerated, and the forti-suying that the Prime Minister, Mr. flcation work in the Rhineland Chamberinin, has been rushed to completion.

Vacations Ending

It is reported that the Reich has ordered the Black Guards and Storm Troopers' vacations ended on August

10.

the

hns instructed Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador in Tokyo, to maintain Arm attitude to Japanese demands.

"Although Britain is using strong Words to Japan, it is not believed that the Brush Government is pre- pared to take a strong line of action Informed circles believe that

in the Far East, because of the fears tension period will start on August 15 that such action would provide Italy and will increase progressively to- and Germany with new chances to wards the end of September when gravate the situation in Europe," the Reich hopes the annual heavy

the Correspondent says. snowfalls will prevent a possible French offensive through the Alps.

Tokyo Optimism

Whilst London is pessimistic These same circles, however, begarding the Tokyo talks, "Domel" lieve that the Reich, while seeking quotes Informed Tokyo sources as be- to create the impression that Ger- lieving that optimism is justified. many has accepted the Idea Di The Japanese Agency reports that betuling European problems by Sir Robert Craigie has shown a con- arms really ling no intention ciliatory attitude towards the Japan- of resorting to war,United Press. ese viewpoint during the negotiations

Roadways Minod

that have already taken place.

This morning's conversations, DANZIG, July 10-Military pre-which opened at 9 am, were ad- parations made by the Poles in the Flourned at 12.15 p.m. They will be vicinity of Danzig include mining of resumed at 4 p.m.

He expressed the opinion that this might have prevented the men from escaping.

The wire seemed to be for

a marker-buoy,

The Attorney-General ex- plained the method in opera- tion for the delivery of tele- grams, which had resulted in the tragic delay of the message from the Grebecock roaching the submarino baso at Gosport. ---Reuter,

TRIAL OF BRITISH OFFICER Japanese Explain Kalgan Procedure

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"Sanctions" Legislation Soon CONGRESS MOVING AGAINST JAPANESE

WASHINGTON, July 18. THE REPUBLICAN leader, Senator Vandenberg, has introduced a resolution into the Senate requiring the Government to give Japan six months' notice of the abrogation of the U.S.-Japanese treaty of amity and commerce of 1911.

This is apparently intended to clear the way for the Pitt- man resolution empowering the 'resident to restrict the export of war materials to any Power violating the Nine Power Pact.

Japanese "Ultimatum'

To Soviet

Oil Concessions On Sakhalin

MOSCOW, July 18.

At the request of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Mr. Cordell Hull is at present) considering whether the Pittman resolution violatea certain clauses of the 1911 treaty.

The Vandenberg resolution also calls for the re-convening of the 1937 Brussel conference to determine whether Japan has not violated the Nine-Power Pact in respect of Chinese territory-Reuter.

White House Talks WASHINGTON, July 18-An ex- traordinary night conference in the neutrallly legislation bas been arranged by the Administration and

In their note to the Soviet re Congress leaders at the White House. garding the oil concessions at It is understood that those taking Sakhalin, to which they de-part will include President Roosevelt, manded an answer no later than Mr. Cordell Hull, Senators Barkley to-day, the Japanese have raised and Pittinan, and three

Republican Senators.Reuter, three points:-

1. That judgment (300,000 roubles regarding coal and 200,000 roubles regarding oil), given because Japan could not get a permit to Import cumcient goods to comply with the contract, should be waived. The Japanese Ambassador asked for the

that the companies are faced with confisention of their properties if they fail to comply with the judgment by to-morrow.

Machine Guns turned on Prisoners Judgment to be waived; pointing out

Mass Execution In Canton: 180 Killed

CANTON, July 18.

ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY Chinese were slaughtered yesterday by Japanese soldiers in the most horrifying mass execution in Canton since it fell-last October..

The Chinese were lined up at the execution with their hands

CHUNGSHAN tied behind their backs.

FIGHTING

Chinese Still Hold River Forts

Machine guns were trained on them and, at the order, a wither- ing fire quickly crumpled them. Into the dust.

Included in those executed were 78 who faced a drumhead court- martial DIL charges of guerilla. activities against the Japanese, or of engaging in other anti-Japanese activities.

CANTON, July 18. HEAVY fighting to still pro-

All the arrests were made during gressing in the Chungahan dis-the last week in June. trict, despite carller reports that

Before the execution, the unhappy Japanese who landed last week victims were paraded through the were forced to evacuate in the streets of Canton in six lorries, bon- here on which proclaimed the fact face of Chinese opposition.

that they were about to die. The Japanese, however, appear to seized only eight revolvers and 1,003 From the guerillas, the Japanese be making little headway,

About 1,000 Chinese, members of the coastal artillery unit are com-

pletely holding up the Japanese ad- at the entrance to the Weat River a

vance at Mohiomun forts, which are

short distance from Macao,

It is claimed by the Japanese that THE Japanese army spokes-the other forts at the calrance to the river, Luichowmun and Fuyunsha,

the road from Eggertshuelle to Hop- Taking advantage of the recess, the pendorf, which is located close to the British Ambassador consulted Major border of the Free City.

G. A. Herbert, the Senior British man to-day was slightly more have been captured. The Chinese de

has been closed to all traffic while

To prevent unauthorised persons Consul in Tientsin, who is in Tokyo explicit concerning the position fenders fought to the last, only two. from, watching the work, the road to assist Sir Robert.

of Lieut-Col, Spear, the British prisoners being taken out of 300 men. Since the caplure of Luichowmun military attache now, held by

and Fuyunala, the Japanese have the Japanese on charges of removed thirty inines from the river, Communication between Macao

dynamite charges were placed under

the rond.-Trans-Ocean,

Jewish Strike Commences

New Study Of Refugee Problems

rounds of ammunition. Our Own Correspondent.

HANKOW DISPUTE

French, Japanesé Reach Agreement

HANKOW, July 19. THE dispute between the

USSR.

TENATORY WE

Vindivostol

SAKHALEN

JAPANE

2.That the Soviet had falled to П sufficient number of supply workers.

LATEST

Reports Confirmed? -

BERLIN, July 19-Omelal quar- Iters here have refused to confrm or deny Paris reports of intensifed German milltary preparedness for mid-August.

"Nothing is known about it here, therefore it is impossible to make any comment," they said,

Well-informed private

sources, however, express the belief that the reports are at least partly correct

While there is no definite indica tion of a military demonstration in August, it is known that Germany is making ready for eventualities. Tho harvest was begun in East Prussia yesterday and is scheduled to be Anished in August. Intensive work is continuing on the western fortifco- tions-United Press,,

No Revision Of Neutrality

WASHINGTON, July 19,--"Asso

3. That the Soviet had refused to clated Press reports that President Roosevelt has abandoned efforts to permit steamers to load oll at three obtain a-revision of the neutrality principal loading points.

The Japanese Ambassador made legislation this session.-Reuter, oral representations to the Soviet Government on July 16 and sent a written memorandum on July 10, requesting the Soviet's reply by July

20

Ho referred to a protocol attached to the basle convention of 1020 which opened negotiations with the Soviet and under which the Soviet promised to give all facilities and reasonable assistance to Japan in the concessions. Japanese sources say they wish to settle the matter on a business basis but that they meat with no responsO, while Soviet sources refuse to make any comment.-United Press.

Anglo-Italian

espionage. report that the trial had alrendy The Japanese are almost continually started, and added that they recog-bombing and machine-gunning the and the Chinese Special Muni- nised that Col. Spear was a military highway between Macao and Shekkicipal Government regarding the attache and that he had a certain in order to prevent road trafic arrest by the French Municipal diplomatic standing. But the crux of Our Own Correspondent. the matter was whether he had cx- London, July 1 ceeded his diplomatic duties and The inter-governmental commultice privileges, and the whole caso re-

The spokesman denied the Tokyo and the interior has been interrupted. French Concession authorities Comradeship

Council polica of members

Royal Prefix To which last mot in that Col. Spear had done something Army Reserve Name settled.

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Boiler Explosion On N.D.L. Ship

BERLIN, July 18. THAT A boiler explosion Trenches Together aboard the 17,000 ton N.D.L. liner Berlin, which occurred on of the Central China Young

LONDON, July 18. Monday night in the Baltic Sea. Men's Association on the anni- THE comradeship in arms be about 15 miles off Swinemuende, Voluntary Curfew

on refugees from Germany which solved round that paint.

versary of the Lukouchino in-tween the British Empire and resulted in the loss of 16 lives, As Protest

originated in a conference at Evian Ho indicated that if it was found

cident, has been amicably Italy in the Great War, is to be was confirmed here today. last year, and

commemorated in two forms. It was stated that alx other London in February, will meet' JERUSALEM, July 18.

Settlement of the dispute was con- The Anglo-Italian committee the people were injured by the ex- again to-morrow afternoon in the against the Japanese army, it might THE` Jowish general traffic |Foreign Office.

be difficult la recognise his diplomatic LONDON, July 16-The army ro-armed the result of the interview Imperial War Graves Commission hea plosion.Trans-Ocean, strike began at 2 o'clock, this The meeting, which is expected standing. He was not aware whether serve has been re-designated the on Tuesday morning between Major agreed that a tablet be placed by the Royal Army Reserve, and a silver Murakami of the Japanese Army's Commission in cach of the British to last two or three days, will the trial would be public or private. afternoon.

40 Drowned mission Asked if a British official would be badge is to be issued to members of jupecial service

and M. be attended by representatives of

war cemeteries in Italy, to the effect

ANKARA, July, 18,--Forty are re- The Jewish authorities warned all about 30 countries, and will review invited to attend the trial, the spokes the regular army reserves of officers, Reynaud, the acting French Consul that on that spot the British Empire Jews to remain at home for the dura- the general situation regarding the man replied that he hoped so. He the Royal Army Reserve, including General at Hankow-Domel.

remembered with her fallen sons, partea to have been drowned in tion of the strike. Only in certain international problem of refugees was in favour of foreigners attending officers and other ranks, and the

those of Italy who gave their lives in flood which have been devastating

tho Black Sea coastal villages. cases was permission given to break from Germany, an

the Spear court-martial-Reuter, supplementary reserve and militia- The Pan-American Airways Hono- the same caussamfund this voluntary “curfew.”

Torrenial rains have.caused havoo, The British delegate, Lord Winter

men who remain in the army reserve tulu Clipper, scheduled to reach here A tablet almilarly worded la to be *Police in Jerusalem, Jaffa and tom, will preside, and Mr. Myron chairmen of the committee before the after completion of six months of this afternoon, has been delayed by placed at, or riear the great Italian particularly in the tobacco-producing

he bad weather, al Quam and will hot | monument at />Asiago,, which in the centre, Halls were kept in a state of alarm Taylor will represent the United general meeting. The vice-chairmen training, during the strike. but so far police States, and seriator, Henri Beranger arexi representatives of the United Mr Leslie Hore-Belláha announced now arrive until about noon to centre of the actions in which both The inhabitants of ten villages, Rre. intervention has not been necessary will represent France, propuned States, rinse, Holland, Erazil and this, in the House of Commons this morrow. She will leave on Friday British and Italian troops parti- marooned in the vicinity of Słynna

There will be a meeting of the vices Argentine Brittan: Wireless, or afternoon-Rauler Special,

cipated Reuter Spectat

14] Reuter,

i morning.

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