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Quezon May Stand For Re-Election
Manila. July 24. Reversing, his provious stand, President Manuel Quezon, dur- ing a speech at Atimonan in Tayabas Province to-day said: "I want to rest after my present term expiren. I prefer retiring io private life and will not ram for re-election if the whole world asks me to” -
Later. Clarifying President Quezon's speech, Jorge B. Vargas, his Secretary, made a statement Hint Presdent' Quezon would refuse re-election if his present term continues until 1941 "as However, he will schodniod. consent to re-election if the Con- stitution is amended, shortening Presidential terms to four years and, calling for election this autumn-United Press.
Loan To Germany
TORY M.P.s ANGRY
London, July 24.
Mr. R. S. Hudson hus become the centre of a political rensation as a result of his unofficial "loan for pence" proposal to Germany.
The Daily Mirror to-day says Mr. to resign
Hudson might be asked from the Government.
"The majority of Conservatives are angry and dismayed at the thought of such a suggestion being made at this time," the newspaper says.-- United Press.
Question In Commona
London, July 24.
Mr. Arthur Greenwood will, uste Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Commons this afternoon whether he has uny statement to make on the conversations between Mr. Hudson and Dr. Wohltat.-Reuter,
R.
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Official Confirmation
Londori, July 24. Referring to the Press reports of a scheme said to have been sponsored by highly-placed persons involving a £1,000,000,000 loan to Germany in return for a German undertaking to limit armaments, Mr. R. S. Hudson admitted in a statement splashed in the newspapers that he discussed in n private and unofficial capacity a scheme with Dr. Wohltat, but he denied that any figures were men tioned.-Router.
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Tuesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
BASIS
PREMIER REVEALS
OF TOKYO AGREEMENT
Special Conditions Are Recognised
Britain has pledged to recognise fully the progress of large- scale hostilities in China and to refrain from any acts or measures detrimental to the security of the Japanese forces and the maintenance of public order in the Japanese-controlled areas In China, according to the joint Anglo-Japanese declaration issued in Tokyo last night,
The declaration adds: “His Majesty's Government have no Intention of countenancing any acts of mensures prejudicial to the attainment of the above-mentioned objects by Japanese forces and they will take this opportunity to confirm their policy In this respect by making it plain to the British authorities and, British nationals in China that they should refrain from such acts and measures." ·
Last night in the House of Commons Mr. Neville Chamberlain stated that the Concessions made by Britain could not be taken as a recognition of Japanese Sovereignty over Chinese Territory now under Japanese control.
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Famous Palace Afire
Toledo, July 24. The Palace of the Archbishop of Toledo was destroyed by a fire on Saturday.
The fire broke out in a nearby pharmacy and owing to the lack of water rapidly spread to the Palace, seat of the Primate of Spain and a famous historic building.
The library containing many priceless documents was saved,
Apreading of the fire to the Cathedral, which was Ukewise endangered, was prevented.......... Trans-Ocean,
BRITAIN'S NEW MINE SWEEPERS
Tokyo comments generally hall the memorandum Japanese success and claim that England has accepted the Japanese viewpoint. The Asahi Shimbun demands the recall of Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, British Ambassador to China.
London, July 24, The conference went into recess at British and Japanese delegations to nounced that they are ordering six The British Admiralty has an- 11.25 .m. It will be resumed at a luncheon party at his official re-new mine-sweepers-United Press. o'clock in the afternoon.
sidence on Tuesday.-Domel,
"Friendly Solution Cortain"!
Tokyo, July 24. ".
Black-out Successful
July 25,
1939.
SPANISH UNREST
Reports Of Officials Fleeing To France
"London, July 24.
There are various reasons being advanced for the removal of General | Quçipo del Lano.
It seems to ba generally agreed that it was due to some remarks he mado during a speech at Sevilla last Tuesday. According to one re- port from Elabon, the General "said | that only · kis átlitude prevented General Franco from deelng, to France, but according to another report from Gibraltar he opposed Spain's joining the Axis and threa tened to declare the independence, of Andulasin in the, event of WIT United Presa,
Reports Persist
Burgos, July 24. Toporis of unreat in Spain: con- tinue to drift across the Franco- Spanish frontier. It is reported that General de Llano, who was dismiss- ed from his post as Commander-in- Chief of the Second Military Region; is fleeing the country,
Another of Franco's
trusted generals is reported. to have been dismissed-Reuter Bulletin.
Pross Censorship
Paris, July 24. - According to border reporta, ^
severe censorship has been clamped communique Issued by the Foreign Omce says that at thin out-
down on the Spanish Press, especial- ly In Andalusia, tolerating only pub- set of to-day's meeting. Mr. Katoh gave a general
fication of the official decree regard- explanation of the
London, July 24: Japanese point of view to which Sir
Last night's It stated that following the ex-London's dock area was quite auc-
total black-out oting the removal of General Quiepo Robert Craigie made a short reply. position of the general situation by crestul from the dockers' point of
de Lano. Both Japanese and English langu- the Minister Plenipotentiary, Mr. view, as they were able to load and tened to notify Senor Suner of its The Seville Municipality has has- Asami neted as the interpreter for Hobert Craigie uges were used to-day. Secretary Kato,
Japan's standpoint, Sir unload without interference in the loyalty to the Burgos Government.
declared the Japanese, while Secretary Brain British Government
that the special lighting which is claimed to was prepared be invisible from the air. interpreted Sir Robert Craigie's re-to accept the Japanese demands in will use its own language throughout marks in Japanese. Each delegation principle.
Aircraft flying over the dock area the technical discussions, It is re-added that provided mutual con- were visible.-Reuter Bulletin.
The Ambassador is said to have a report as to
during the black-out have yet to make whether the lights vealed that the conversations be-fidence existed, a friendly solution. tween Mr. Arita and Sir Robert have of the problem was certain-Trans- been made throughout in English. Ocean.
All members of the two delegations posed together before a battery of newsreel
Camera, Major-General Piggott, Military Attache to the British Embassy, attention as he continuously chatted influent Japanese--Domei,
attracted
Text Of Agreement
Consur Called For
London, July 24, It has been revealed that Govern- ment has decided to prepare a census London, July 4. for 1041 which is ahead of time, be- Mr. Neville Chamberlain gave incause the information the text of the agreement renched in much the House of Commons this afternoon essential in the event of war.
would be
Tokyo between Mr. Arita and Sie Robert Craigie, as follows:
"His Majesty's Government fully recognise the actual situation in
Town Clerks throughout the British Isles are already making plans for the census taking.-United Press.
Underground Reservoir
Afternoon's Meeting
Tokyo, July 24. The afternoon session also tasted China, where hostilities on Jorge Oil storage in wartime is seriously two and a half hours, and a com-scale are in progress, and note that engaging. the attention of the British munique states the meeting was de- long as that state of affairs con-Government states the Daily Tele- voted to general discussion of tinues to exist the Japanese forces in graph. matters relating to the maintenance China have special requirements for and public order in the purpose of safeguarding their own of security Tientsin.
security and maintaining public order
There is great secrecy about the precautions for the protection of oil and petrol supplies, especially those
Another decree forbids public tri- butes to personalities or meetings and parades without the Goveru- ment's approval, indicating Senor Suner's Increasing control in domes- tic affairs-United Press,
Unrest, Said Growing
Paris, July 24. General Qulepo de Llano's flight to France from Spain and General Yague's arrest in Madrid have proved untrue, as the French border Police reported at noon that he had not crossed the frontier anywhere and had not asked for or obtained a French visa..
It is now reported that General Qulepo de Llano has adopted civilian clothes, tting his new non-military status, and that he will take a brief family, who are awaiting the birth of vacation on the Biscay coast with his
A grandchild.
reached
Further reports have
A number of points emerged in in the regions under their control, stored in tonks at various points France of increased political disson- tails was found necessary and these remove any such causes or acts as respect of which clarification of de- and that they have to suppress will be discussed by a committee of wilt obstruct them or benent four at Da.m. to-morrow.
The next full meeting will follow: the Commitice's report-cuter.
Fifteen Dolegatos
Tokyo, July 24.
or around the coast.
People who live in the vicinity of their such stores ure concerned about pos- enemy.
"His Majesty's Government save in those places where they can see sible dangers in air attacks, especially no intention of countenancing any no preparation for camouflaging stor- nets or measures prejudicial to at-age tanks. tainment of the above-mentioned ob- jects by the Japanese forces, and understaken by the Petroleum section Experiments are, however, being At the round lable conference to- they will take this opportunity to zon-of the Mines Department, to and the day. Mr. Sotomatsu Kato
firm their policy general explanation of the Japanese thorities and
gave a making it plain to
in this respect by best means of safeguarding supplies.
the British viewpoint,
At Fawley, near Hythe, Southamp to which Sir Robert
British nationals in ton, there are a large number of oli Craigle made a short reply. The nut they should refrain from storage tanks, which have not yet Japanese delegation then offered a Fuch acts and measures."Reulet. few explanations and the conference
been camouflaged. In some other adjourned at noon till 4 p.m.
places tanks have been camouflaged coloured painting. in the wartime manner, by varl-
Greenwood Critical
London, July 24, Speaking at a London conference to-day, Mr. Arthur Greenwood de- einred, "I feel very much disturbed about the news in this morning's papers of
a new attempt to make friends with Hitler. If Mr. Chamber- lain goes back on the tracks he has been following for the Inst four months we shall almost inevitably drift into war. I do not believe inference-Reuter. continuing acts of moral cowardice to keep the pence of the world."
Mr. Greenwood said he was very apprehensive about the international outlook.Reuter.
New Dutch Government Dr. Colijn Forms Ministry
The Hague, July 24. Dr. Collin has now definitely form- ed his Cabinet which is composed of experts, according to well-informed
quarters.
The Cabinet is composed as fol- lows:
nu-
Local Reactions Eight Japanese and seven British
Caution in nccepting the Japonese delegates participated in the conversion of the Tokyo conference.
Polico In Tiantan
these tanks would be emptied and It is believed that in an emergency their contents removed to a safer. place
Huge underground reservoirs are being constructed beneath chalk hills. at a cost which has been estimated at
£5,000,000.
these reservoirs may take the storage When concluded, it is understood, now held by numerous tanks along the Thames cstuary Thameshaven and Corringham.
Shelihaven,
tempered by a clearly visible men- sure of disappointment, featured the general tone of the Hongkong-Chin- ese papers in commenting the Anglo- Well-informed quarters reveal that;
Tokyo, July 24. Japanese negotiations. the first issue which came up for dis-
The Ta Kung Pao in an editorial cussion during the Anglo-Japanese said British and Chinese interest; round-table conference to-day was are now identical and inseparable. measures relating to the Police ad- and white Britain is well-known for ministration in Tientsin.
her diplomatic skill, the bellef of the It is understood that the Japanese Chinese is that British atatesmen side, with a view to removing the would certainly not be cowered into anti-Japanese activities in the Con- complete surrender by Japari.
It is also understood that the Air cession, made the following pro-
The Sin Teo Jth Pao, in a forceful Ministry posals:
has. taken steps appeal, hoped that Britain would not safeguard its supplies by camouflag Strengthening of measures for the forget her obligations towards China ing stores of petrol near air stations, control of anti-Japanese movements both o member state of the and that the Admiralty has construct- in the British Concession:
League of Nations and as a signa-ed great underground storage reser Joint search for the anti-Japanese tory to the Nine Power Pact. criminals in the British Concession; The China Evening News belleved Dismissal of Chinese oficials that an Anglo-Japanese agreement espousing anti-Japanese sentiments as reported by the Japanese would in the Municipal Council.
seriously compromise Britain's Inter- spirit of the Japanese proposition but der at Tokyo would further hamper The British side acknowledged the national position. A British surren effected with the Japanese in various with hoped that co-operation should be the successful conclusion of a treaty White Sea are attending the celebra-
Moscow, and precipitate
measures within the bounds which European crisis-Central News. will not impair the autonomous rights
Commons Statement
voirs on the West coast.
to
Soviet Navy Day
Moscow, July 24.
the Soviet Fleets in the Baltic and her first Naval Day. Delegates from Soviet Russin is celebrating to-day
ations here.-Reuter Bulletin. Gibraltar Defenco
Gibraltar, July 24. London, July. 24.
The defence forces tions, Mr. Chamberlain said that at being called
Referring to the Tokyo negotia-will be increased and volunteers are at Gibraltar the outset the Japanese Government and
for transport,
defence expressed the view that if progress Reuter Bulletin.
services. were to be made in the removal of mininderstandings and the establish- ment of better relations, it was es- It is authoritatively understood sential to recognise the background against which the situation in Tien- sin should be viewed.
Premier and General Affairs, Dr. H. Colijn, os before; Foreign Affairs, of the Concession. M. Patlin, us before; Minister of Jus tice and State Attorney, M. de Visser: is calculated to
Appointment of a joint committee Minister of Interior, M. van Boeyen, discrepancy between the two sides straighten cut the no before; Education, Sohricke, Director of the Ethnological policing measures. Domel..
Professor on the technical affairs regarding the Department Colonial
Friendly Atmosphere
Tokyo, July 24.
Mr.
coastot
signal
Australian Help For China
slon all over Spain, where Franco is encountering very grave diffealty in forming a new civil Cabinet,
Franco's transfer of power to Senor The army continues to oppose Suner, who will rulo as Premier and Minister for Foreign Affairs and the Interior.
The Falongists continue to press for Senor Suner's Installation with Franco essuring the role of Regent until a Onal form of government has tored-United Press. been decided or the monarchy res-
SHANGHAI SHOOTING Attempt To Wreck Newspaper
Chungking, July 24. The International Settlement and paying serious attention to the at- the French Concession authorities are tempt of a band of terrorista to wreck the offices of the Evening News and the subsequent Chinese American Daily News and the China shooting affray with the French Con- cession police last Saturday night.
The terrorists' attempt to wreck
written by Mr. Wu Chih-hui, veteran paper published a part of an article it is believed, was made because the the Chinese American Dally News,
Kuomintang member,
denouncing
Wang Ching-wel,
Despite the attack, the paper con- tinued to publish the second part of the article in Its issue yesterday.
It is learned that the paper had received a phone call demanding it to suspend publication immediately. The publishers ignored the demand.
The China Evening News appear- ed yesterday as usual although part of its printing room was wreck- ed.
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The terrorists, It is learned, drave to the offices of the newspapers in four hired cars from No. 67 Edin- burghi Rond.
of the Amsterdam Institute; Finance, M. Bodenhausen, former President of Council for the Netherland Indies;. Defence, M. van Dijk, ns before; Com- munications, M. de Leude, who held that to-day's discussions regarding the same post up to 1937; Economics, questions Professor de Vooys, Chairman of the
in Tientsin have made Economic
"smooth progress" both in the morn-
In order to clear the way for there Council und Manager of Aktu
Generaling and in the afternoon.
discussions, His Majesty's Govern Company;
Chungking, July 24. Social Affairs, M. Damme, Director-General changed between the two sides is the thereupon read. Views were freely and frankly ex formula which
ment accordingly agreed upon the, According to information received Two of the cars were found in Chamberlain by the China Branch of the Inter- Hongkew by the police attached to of Posts, Telephones and Telegraphs; afternoon on measures relating to the
national Peace Campaign, Help-for- the Wayside Poilee Station shortly Colonies, M. van den Bussole, Vice maintenance of peace and order in Fletcher (Labour, Nuneaton), who the Australian Coutel of the IP.C. cupante had already made good their President of Council for the Nether-Tientsin.
Answering
Lleut, Commander China is one of the main aims which after the shooting affray. The oc land Indies.
The new Cabinet will meet for an Forelan Ofice issued a communique tions calculated to impair Chinese is to be carried out in the following shooting, a Japanese was suspiciously The Information Bureau of the would be agreed upon in the negotia year. The Help-for-China movement
asked for an assurance that nothing has decided to concentrate on for this escape, Informative talk this afternoon and this evening and pointed out that currency or Britain's right to grant ways
It is said that in the midst of the thereafter the Ilat of Ministers will be the Anglo-Japanese round-table con- credits to the Chinese Government,
Joltering on the scene. He was plac submitted to Queen Wilhelmina. The ference was resumed at 4 p.m. and Mr. Chamberlain said, yes. Sir. the export to Japan of pig-iron, later turned over to the Japanese how Government, is exposted to issue continued until 0.20 p.m.
(1) To conduct a campaign to stop ed under arrest by the police and a declaration to-morrow evening.
Even before official publication of general discussion of matters relating
The proceedings were devoted to local issues
The negotiations will be confined to scrap-iron, and other materials, Consulate-General-Central News.
Tientsin." the new Cabinet list, the Catholic to the maintenance of security and when Mr. Henderson (Labour, Kings- give financial help, credits etc.;
potential munitions of war; Press attacked Dr. Collin, for ex-public order. In Tientsin.
Mr. Chamberlain replied, "No, Sir," (2) To urge the government to
Peace Appeal Device clusion of Catholics from the new of points emerged in
A number winford) naked if the coucessions did
Shanghai, July 24. Government. The Socialist Press which clarificailon of detalle was of Japanese sovereignty over Chinese Hospital;
(3) To collect funds and medical respect of not constitute a de facto recognition supplies for the International Peace spoke his principles for the realiza- Wang Ching-wol on Saturday Ikewise sharply criticised the Premier found to be necessary and these will territory now under control of the and described the now Cabinet
tion of peace between Japan and orir a temporary solution. It isisting of Major-General Piggott, Mr.
be discussed by concol Piggott, Mr Japanese forces. Reuter
(4) To collect funds and equip China into grainophone records.. therefore to be expected that:
ment for the universities and schools. Wannys that realization of peace the Tanaka, New Government will have a dif-Ticutain, Major Herbert, the British the Japanero Consul at
* Press - Jubilant
It may be added that the Interna-between Japan and China will never tional Peace Hospital mentioned in prejudice the rights and interests of Tokyo, July 24," The Japanese Freza considers that item 3 above is now established some third Powers in East Asia but on the Mr. Hachiro Arita, the Foreig
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ficult position in the Chamber where † Consul at Tientsin, and Major Ohta: the agreement between' Mr. Arith where in south Bhanal by the Inter. contrary wHi" further encourage' and'
the, Catholics and Social Democrats
are in the majority.—Trans-Ocean, Minister, has invited members of thei
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