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Monday, „HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

July 24, 1939.

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CHINA has almost become independent of foreign imports, and can continue, economically and militarily, to carry on resistance against Japanese for an indefinite period;

There is no hope of peace until the Japanese withdraw their troops from China. No mediation by third Powers will be accepted by China on any other basis.

THESE TWO important statements were mado by.Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek in an exclusivo interview with Mr. H. G. P, Melchors, Far Eastern General Manager of the "Trans-Ocean" News Agency. He is the first German to interview the Generalissimo since the fall of Hankow.

"The Generalissimo closed the talk, which lasted nearly an hour; on a confident note," Mr. Melchers reports. "He showed great vivacity, a pleasant humour

and a quick interest in all

King-Hall Letters In Germany aspects of questions put to

him. At the same time, he

Former Colony Naval showed his own interest in

Officer Stirs Reich

Empire, which is

de-

son of admiral Sir

various matters by putting a number of questions him- self.

Mr. Melchers declares that the Generalissimo showed much in- Commander King-Hell was born interest in Sino-German relations. 1093, the eldest George King-Hull. Ile received his stating that these could be con- education at Lausanne, Osborne and sidered generally as being quite Dartmouth and served throughout the satisfactory. Great War. He later served on the Admiralty staff and on the Chinn Station, the Atlantie and Mediterran- ean Ficels and the Admiralty Naval staff.

Touching upon the question of re-

tions between the Kuomintang and

the Communist party In Chinn, Mar- shul Chiang Kai-shek emphatically asserted that "China has no Com munists."

What there was under the name of Communism, certainly could not be regarded as such in the sense given

CHIANG KAI-SHEK

'IMPORTANT EVIDENCE'

Refugees Flee As Turks Enter

French Troops Quit Alexandretta

ANKARA, July 23. THE THREE-DAY cele- brations to mark the return of the Sanjak of Alexan- dretta to Turkey, agreed upon last month, begun to- day with a national holiday | throughout the country.

The last detachment of French troops left the province this morning after solemnly saluting the Tukish colours hoisted every- where.

Their departure was the occasion for striking demonstrations of Francom i Turkish friendship. thousands uf

| spectators singing the French and Turkish national anthems us they bade the troops farewell.-Reuter.

From one village of 400 families. 388 Armenian familles departed.

Many small villages and country

Inhabitants-Reuter.

ON JOB

HONGKONG Traffic Police claim that they have reaped a rich harvest of motorists who drove during the week-end without driver or car licenses. Photograph shows motorists being held up in Garden Road for examination.-Staff Photographer.

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BERLIN, July. 18. "WHO is the Aggressor?" is the title of a critical article appearing in the Foreign

Armenians Floc Ministry's semi-official maga

Postponement Of zine, "Berlin-Rome-Tokyo," and

Damuseus, July 23.--All roads lead- Trial Of Inspector

Ing out of Alexandretta are jurned accusing Britain of desiring war.

with thousands of refugees, mainly THE trial of Sub-Inspector Armenions, as Turkish troops form Virulently the anonymous author says. "Britain is preparing for a war

He has written a number of books

Joseph Herbert Edward Edwards ally took possession of the territory against the Reich while she tries to

and Un Shui-ki, Police inter- yesterday. appear to be on the defensive. She on navul life and several works of

The refugees, estimated at 20,000, preter, on a charge of demanding would thus like to save the British action, inany under the pen-name of "Etienne," Among his better known now threatened works are "Western Civilization and

money with menaces, was post-presented a pitiful sight as they made Shanghai and Amoy poned to next Monday by the Aleppo and Latakia.

their way in the direction of Beirut, with disintegrailon. The doctrine of the Far East," and "The China of

to it in Europe. the conservative Imperialists

To-day,"Havas.

Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac- mands Wilr, although the British

Paris Greatly Interested All Chinese nationals were first Gregor at the Criminal Sessions people neither want nor wish for it.

PARIS, July 10,

and foremost Chinese, and as such this morning. especially in the case of Danzig."

German political quarters arch

Publle usinion was greatly stirred assisted in the work of national re-Mr. J. Whyatt, Crown Counsel, sala districts have lost almost all their roused to angry comments, supported in Germany during the past few days since.. by the Reich's press, as a new butch with the receipt of thousands of news of British "propaganda letters" was letters signed by Commander Stephen reported to have arrived by post in King italt, the "Paris Soir" reported this evening. It elutmed that the news letters, in the form of commen- turies on political events, altered into various countries, Germany from Britain, France, Belgium, Switzerland., Denmark and Norway. Some were The latest consignment of these even posted inside Germany, More- Jetters numbered 50,000 and devoted over, the letters were sent in enve- great prominence to detailed reports lopes of different sizes and colours. on British arned might.

These precautions, the "Paris Soir" The "Deutscher

semi-said, were taken to prevent the Ger- official journal, analyses the contents man censorship system and Gestapo of these "propaganda" messages and from wholly closing poslal entrances out the present resistance for an by Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, appears for mising because other Powers are in- replies to the author with violent to them. criticism.

Germany.

These letters, the political quarters disclosed, were signed "King-Hall, and alleged to have sought to in- Aluence the German people against their leaders.

Dicost,"

the

that since the case vens lust meniloned

The co-operation of China with before His Lordship certain additional Soviet Russia did not in any way evidence had become avaliable for signify any adherence by China to the prosecution which made it ncers Soviet Russia's ideological beliefs, but sary to postpone the trial to later constituted merely the relations be- date. tween two friendly powers.

Practically Independent ·

The additional evidence was of a very important character and the de- fence had agreed to the postpone-

ternal Chinese viewpoint of a world! united against Japan.

Speaking about the military and ment of the trial in order that copies difficult position because of her in-

economic reserves of Chinu, Chiang Kai-shek declared that China hadi practically become independent of foreign imports and could continue economically and militarlly to carry

indefinite time.

might be made.

Counsel then suggested that next Monday morning be fixed for the commencement of the case, and this was agreed to by His Lordship.

Mr. H. G. Sheldon, K.C., instructed Edwards and Un is represented by instructions of Mr. C. D'Almada. the lion. Mr. Leo D'Almada, on the

ty self-sufficient. The cutting off from Economically China way now large-

Improved China's position, as Shanghal and Hongkong had really

12; had put the country on a basis where WITHHOLD__JUDGMENT 1-had-learni-to-do-without-many things and had prevented China from "REUTER" Importing a mass of goods for indus- tries which were not a vital necessity.

When the first of the In his latest batch of lellers, Com- King-lalt letters was received in the mander King-lall dealt with the Reich, it points out, the Propaganda Reich's strict censorship over Minister, Dr. Joseph Goebbels, press, which prevents full publication publicly castigated them and

his of speeches made by British states address was reprinted In British men, newspapers.

"During the past year," the "Paris Dr. Goebbels speech created the Soir quoted the British political effect of a bombshell in Britain, it commentator, "We have heard a lot reported at the ilme but to-day the about German demands. But I must "Deutscher Dienst" claims that the inform you that einims provoke other Propaganda Minister's speech was not counter claims, and we have some Riven sufficient prominence in the demands, too. British press

"First, the foreign policy of the Nazi regime should be changed; we There were, vast provinces still to have enough of living in a perpetual be exploited. Szechuen alone, for crisis. It may be all the same to instance, was about as big as Ger-: you. But nevertheless, you should many, and in addition there were all; know that we, too, are millions of the other provinces, the exploitation people and that we do not want to of which had scarcely begun, and continue with such a state of affalys | which offered huge possibilities. any longer.

No Hope Of Peace

"Agitator" Other German newspapers label the "mysterious" King-Hall as on

"agilator."

The country, the Generalissimo continued, was now largely agricul- tural in structure and, as such, scarcely vulnerable from the air.

COUNSELS

French Reaction

Britain Embarrassed Most quarters, interviewed by the United Press, admit that Great Bri- tain is In un embarrassing and volvements both in the Far East and in Europe, which prevents her giving full attention to either area. Great Britain Is "wrong in compro- volved and any compromise now will inevitably result in the elimination of British interests from China at present and the Far East

In the future", as one official phrased it.

Financial circles are not, seemingly.

However, they hold the view that

worried and ure pointing held. -the-foreign-eurrency-reserves-held- abroad, plus the recent Russian agree- ments and plus the optimistic reports (Continued from Page 1) that an American loan will probably be forthcoming-which foreign finan- fallure. Naturally these political de- | clâl circles in Chungking also report feals make Moscow assume, a less-together with full fledged plans for and decreasing trusting attitude, since she no longer Increasing exports of the democracies."United Press. belleves in the strength or seriousness imports in an effort to build up a currency reserve for absolute neces- sities, places China on a seemingly independent basis as far as future British help is concerned. The same PARIS, July 23, circles almit that British help would Ife is, in fact, Commander Stephen

The French conservatives huil the be a vital factor in the war, but con- King-Hall, who one time served

Anglo-Japanese agreement as a de-tinued resistance is by no means de- on the China Station and rellred from

finite diplomatic defeat for Germany pendant on this assistance. The Royal Navy In 1929 to become "Secondly, your Fuehrers should

and Italy. They term the agreement If Great Britain and Japan have editor of a weekly "News-Letler" | say here and now whether they - Discussing the prospects of pence, which now has a circulation of more tend to collaborate with us in an at- the Generalissimo states that therm! Ter excellent example of "Rritish renched an agreement on the basis of reparts from Tokyo, it would cer- than 60,000, mainly among Britons, mosphere of peace.”

They predict, firstly, the weakening tainly be greeted with disappointment the French news-certainly was no hope for pence, as of the Axis ties with Japan, and, lubs news letter, he comments In conclusion,

all Chungking circles, but Inde- clearly on chief international events poper reported. Commander King-ong as the Japanese did not with- secondly, that Britain will be relieved pendent foreign observers are of the and tries impartially to Inform his Hall deal with the situation of the raw their troops from China. readers their true signifeance. He Czechs in

What China was fighting for now of the necessity of sendling a fleet to opinion that this would in no way the Protectorate of

ellect the Chinese plans for a con- was to drive out the Japanese forces, the Far East, which would have re- frequently makes trips the con-Bohemia and Moravia, and with the and therefore the Chinese govern-¡ percusslyns on the European situationtinuance of the war at present, al- tinent to obtain inforination person- position of Jews ku Genuany.

ment could not consider any peace

The nationalist pross halls the though such agreement would have ally.

negotiations before this object had agreement as a suggestion of force to longe effects economically.

The same foreign circles express been achieved.

bring an early conclusion

the opinion that if China should sur- Moscow talks.

It is understood that the French effects, then Ching would offset her cessfully combat these psychological concessions will share whatever the economie dieulties by turning more accord brings to the British.

to the United States and Russia with

Havas,

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As regards any mediatlon posals, none could be accepted if the withdrawal of Japanese troops from China was not embodied therein.

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U.S. Apprehension

The press is also convinced that the latter playing an increasingly The Generalissimo closed the talk, the collapse of the Chinese dollar will stronger role because her Interests which lasted nearly an hour, on a rapidly shorten China'a milliary re-are more vital.-United Press. confident note. He showed great sistance, but doubts whether Japan vivacity, a pleasant humour and a will effect a decisive final victory. quick interest in all aspects of ques- The Sino-Japanese war is expected tions put to him, at the same time now to degenerate into guerilla showing his own interests in various tactics. matters by putting a great number of questions himself.

Mr. Melchers, who was accompani- ed by Mr. W. Lange, Trans-Ocean's Chungking representative, is the frat German journalist to be received, by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek since the latter left Hankow.-Trans-Ocean,

BURGLARS MAKE RICH HAULS

WASHINGTON, July 23.-State Department officials said they have not yet been offlcially informed of the Anglo-Japanese agreement.

Meanwhile the French Government insists that they have no intention at

Diplomatic offletats express appre present of recognising the de facto situation or the puppet Government-hension lest the agreement be inter- Unitet Press.

preted as a Japanese victory, thus further complicating the delicate For Eastern balance.

Chungking Waits CHUNGKING, July 23-Chinese Government officials ore atill hope- fully waiting for more concrete in- formation regarding the Anglo-

Japanese talks to Tokyo before cont

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Amoy Tokyo. action designed to counterbalonce any Japanese successes resulting from the Japanese Interpretation of the agree Well-Informed circles oppose the negotiations. Over $1,000 in money and Jewel-j

It is noteworthy that, prior to the ment as a Japanese victory. Clari- lery was reported to the Police as opening of the talks, most oficialsfication of the status of the agree. stolen from various residences were optimistle that Great Britainment as a specified local Instance during the week-end.

would not permit the talks to extend has freed British diplomacy to act beyond the scope of the Tientsin em- on a more positive basis in connection Mr. G. Bird, Taikoo Docks, lost broglio and expressed confidence that with the entire Sino-Japanese situa jewellery valued at $203 from his Great Britain would not toke any tion, since the Japanese milliary are quarters between 2.30 and 7.30 p.m. steps that might be injurious to now bound by a specific formula, yesterday. Money and Jewellery Chinn, However, yesterday and to- Legal experts say that Britain has valued at $250 was stolen from the day they were inclined to pessimism. now accepted a position which has residence of Mr. Tang Wal-fong. at The general vlow is that the effects for a long time bein acknowledged No. 118 Tai Nam Street, while Mr. of Anglo-Japanese rapprochement by the United States, although the Ip Hong-chung, No. 29 Des Voeux would be eblefly psychological as for linkted States la, in a botter tactieni: Fload East, lost a jewel box contain- as China is concerned, as it would position to de-limit Japanese actions nnamor l ́ing $670, in money on Thursday, parily destroy the Internal and ex- under this status-United Press.

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