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Britain May

Abrogate

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London, July 27,

It is reliably learned here that the British Government has de- elded to reconsider, the 'adviza- bly of denouncing the 1911 Anglo-Japautee,

Commercial Treaty with the aim of,, con- tinuing a parallel policy to that adopted by the United States in abrogating her commercial and shipping treaty with Japan.

This treaty between Japan and Britain requires спо year's notice for eliler party to bring it to an end, compared to the six montha' nolies necessary in the

CAND

tho Japan-America of trealy on which the United fitates ham just given notice to Japan-United Press.

Boys Fire Birmingham Factory Emulating I.R.A.

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

ANOTHER STEP

STEP REACHED

July 28, 1939.

Treaty Abrogation

IN TIENTSIN AGREEMENT America

Liaison Officers To

Be Appointed

As the result of the fourth session of the Anglo-Japanese conference à mutual understanding has been reached on several important mensures relating to the maintenance of peace and order in Tientsin, which include the appointment of "liaison officers,"

Virtual agreement has been reached on measures relating to the maintenance of peace and order in Tientsin.

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Tokyo, July 27. Craigle accord signifies a reorganisa- Discussion of the questions relating ton of the whole structure of the to the maintenance of peace and Far East. With Jupon's dominant order in Tientsin between the Japan-position recognised, there will be no

Relief Fund Donated

Vienna, July 27,

It is reported that clatit million dollars have been depo alted at Milan for the nexistanco of Jewati emigrants.

Charles Chaplin is among those who aro "declared to be contributors to the fund which has been placed at the disposil of the Jewish Aid Commitee.

In consequence of the rush of emigrants to Italy few formall- ites are imposed at the frontier, Reuter..

ese and British representatives will room for the exercise of the "Give Japan-Russia come to an end with the fourth and Take Policy." session of the round-table conference to-day.

It was understood that the views of the two sides were brought closer regarding various measures for the policing of the British Concession Including control of anti-Japanese propaganda and literature and joint control and search for anti-Japanese and Communist elements.

Possible attempts by Britain to recover her concessions will mean repetition of capitulation to Japan who is intent upon a reconstruction of East Asia.

The Journal de Geneva disclaims the opinion that the present Anglo- Japanese agreement would be of a temporary nature and its validity would not survive Japan's military

With a view to facilitating the pro-Juperations in China. gress of the meeting the Consul, Mr.

According to the paper, the ogree- Tanaka, and Major Ohta of the Japanese delegation met Mr, G. Ament means recognition of the state Herbert and Major-General Piggott of affairs resulting form Japan's ⚫ achievements and as at the emelat residence of the Vier lilary Minister for Foreim Aftairs this assistance to the Chungking Govern- ment would be discontinued China morning.

would eventually be completely be- Two fifteen-year-old boys were

Mr. Katoli and Major-General | trayed.--Domel. accused at the Birmingham Juvenile Muto received Sir Robert Croigle, Court to-day with maliciously setting the British Ambassador, this morning fire to the Birmingham Small Arms and made arrangements for the fu- Works twice this month;

ture progress of the negotiations.

London, July 27,

They

were described by the Prosecuting Counsel as "really dan- genous men, not safe to be at large."

al

The fourth session of the round- table conference was held at 10,15 a.m. at the. celal residence of the

Policing In Tientsin

The principal accusation against Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs. the accusel related to the fire on July 4 when damage estimated belween fifty and seventy-five thou- sand pounds sterling is sold to have been done and the lives of between 100 and 120 members of the staff of

The session rose at 1 pm.

It is understood that a. mutual understanding has been reached on several important measures relating

the offices, which were practically to the maintenance of peace and gulted, were imperilled.

order

Tientsin, which include the

Agitation Campaign

Britain Denounced In North China Towns

Pelping. July 27. Reports ot an Anglo-Japanese Counsel read alleged statements in appointment of "liaison officers" be which the boys admitted causing the tween the Japanese and Britishgreement in the Tokyo parleys have falled to couse the anti-British fire, one declaring he thought about autisollies, it after reading in the papers of the

agitation in North China to subside blg Ares in London and the LRA. Views are sul divided on the pro-with the Japanese and Chinese posed dismissal of Chinese employees men.

spot apparently espousing anti-Japanese sentiments authorities on the

outcome of the in the British Municipal Council, the awaiting the final extradition of the assassins of Cheng talka, Hai-keng, Chinese Customs superin- tendent, and some other points.

Accused were committed

to the Assizes. They pleaded "Not Gully" reserved their defence. Bill and was refused.-Renter Special,

Kladno Iron Works

an

Manchukuo Loses 77 Planes

Explains to Japan

Washington, July 27; .

Mr. Hull's note sald; "During re- cent years the Goverment of the United States has been examining frealles of commerce and navigation in force between the United States and foreign countries with a view to determining what changes may be needed to be made, towards a better serving of the purposes for which the treaties were concluded,

"In the course of the survey the United States came to the conclusion that the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between the United States and Japan, which was signed on February 21, 1011, contains pro- visions which need new considera-

tion.

"Towards preparing the way for such consideration and with a view towards the better safeguarding and promotion American Interests as new developments may require, the Government of the United States, acting in accordance with the pro- cedure prescribed in Article 17 of the Treaty under reference, gives notice hereby of its desire that this treaty be terminated and having given notice will expect the treaty, to- gether with is accompanying pro- tocol to expire in six months from this date."

Moscow, July 20, The Tars agency to-day published ameini military communique saying that the Japanese have con- centrated a large fighting force on Diplomatie experts express the be- nota to the Outer Mongolian frontler follow liet that Mr. Cordell Hull's ing aerial combate in which the Japan is intended as a sharp retort Japanese lost 77 planes and the Soto Japan, both because they disregard vict lost 20,

the United States rights in China and

The communique said the Japan-because of the recently reported "in- esc-Manchurians who were reported sults" to the United States in China. It has also been learned that the to have captured Soviet positions on the east side of the River Halhungol Senate Foreign Relations Committee Informally decided this morning, due have been repulsed.. "with great losses."

to the drastically new balance of power in the Orlent ag a result of Further it said the commander of the Anglo-Japanese agreement, that the Japanese bombing deachment, it was necessary to re-examino the Colonel Kowaro, was forced down United States role in Oriental diplo- and taken prisoner. The Colonel macY. confirmed the Japanese

concentra. They were unable this morning to tion and the fighting, between the reach a decision on Senator Vanden- air forces at Changchun, Harbin and berg's proposal to abrogate the 1011 Hallar.United Press.

treaty when it involved a discussion

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Balshugal, July 27,

Senator Pitman sakd the entire On the fourth day of the second

Orient has been general offensive in the Balshagal picture in the battle, Japanese artillery continued changed as a result of the Tokyo their fierce bombardment of the So-negotiations. He said possibly both viet and Outer Mongol forces, despite Britain and Franco have relinquished the continuous rain.

their challenge to Japan for domina- flon in the Orient. requiring the The Soviet and Cuter. Mongol United States to make a reappraisal forces still made a stubborn re-

of its interests in the Orient. Chinese papers point out that thesistance near the Junction of the anil-Britishi agitation in North Chine Klatka and Holsten Rivers, whlic Japonese newspapers bolleve it is proceeding from its idealistic stage their engineers tried to repair. the possible that an agreement will be to a practical one, asserting that bridges on the border river which reached on the outstanding points more abstract agreement on general were damaged. during the meeting in the afternoon,principles will not be sufficient, to -Reuter.

quel the mounting anti-British senti- ments unless it is followed by effec tive co-operation by Britain in the stabilisation of a new order in East Asin-Domel.

Virtual Agreement

Tokyo, July 21 Prague, July 27.

A virtual agreement has been Construction of a new blast furnace reached on measures relating to the and lime kiln has been started by the maintenance of peace and order in Prague Iron industry at Kladno as Tientsin as the result of the fourth the first part of a large investment meeting. programme which provides for con-

Central China Meetings

Nanking, July 27. The anti-British agitation con- tinues in various parts of Central version of the Kladno-IronTM Works—t is understood that Sir-Robert | China, Mass meetings denouncing into a modern plant capable of meet-Craigle has cabled to his home Gov-Britain's policy took place yesterday ing any requirements and calls for ernment for Instructions, Final arat Kushan in Kiangsu and Hofes In on expenditure of many millions.

rangements for settling the questions Anhwel,

· Several sections of the Kladno Iron of maintenance of public order ond Works will be completely rebuilt and policing measures will be made after provided with new machinery. The receipt of instructions from London, works at present fully occupied and employing more workers than at

The Committee agreed that lines were drawn and there was no outright opposition to the Vanden- berg proposal, but all agreed that further discussion was essential.

Senator Pepper sald the discussion on the Far East indicated that the majority were

In favour of some

Successful night attacks were made by the Japanese yesterday. The Soviet mechanised unlls and sharp- shooters near the confluence of the armative action to record the scenti. two border rivers

suffered heavy ment regarding Japan, but that a losses,

longer meeting was necessary to de- The Soviet artillery units on thecide the means.-United Press. other bank of the Khalha River have retreated five kilometres-Domel,

Soviets Repulsed

Hsinking, July 27. The Japanese have succeeded in Outer repulsing the Soviet and Mongol forces which again crossed About 2,000 people took part in the border near Nomonhan, the the mass meeting at Hofel. Resolu- Kwantung Army Headquarters on Hons urging expulsion of British in-nounced. Ai the afth session discussion will Buence and supporting Wang Ching- any time in the past-Trans-Ocean. be started on the economic questions wel's peace movement were adopted.

in Tientsin which mark the last Issue-Domel, at stake.

Macao Arrivals

Private Secretary,

Dr. Bosso, who visited Macro about a year ago, is believed to have come

In connection with the economic situation in Macao,

Among the questions on which the views of the two sides were.virtually accorded this morning, were, accord-

Strange Story

Canton, July 27. A statement has been issued

Presidential Action

Washington, July 27. Senator Vandenburg commented, "I am in_ngreement with the State Department." I expert that the net result will be a new agreement which vindicates American. rights."

The Washington correspondent of the New York Times says that when the Senate Committee postponed its discussions on the abrogation pro- the President decided to act

The Soviet ground forces which posal, had crossed the border, have suffered immediately. smashing defeats and retreated to

In the news page story the paper the heights near the bank of the adds, "The action declares to Japan Khalha River where they have and the world that whereas Britain erected several lines of barbed-wire by her agreement in connection with barriendes-Domei,

Tientsin may have 'receded', such is not the course of the United States." --Reuter.

London Views

Sakhalion Issue

Sakhallen,

Tokyo, July 27.

one of the

Macao, July 27. Recent crrivals in Macao include ing to well-informed quarters, the alleging that "the British authorities Ilis Excellency Dr. Jose Bossa, Ins establishment of a liaison organ be- In Hongkong are very anxious con- tween the Japanese and British cerning the small-pox epidemic, and

London, July 27. pector General of Portuguese Col-authorities, the proposed dismissal of have collected 50 cents. from every The Japanese Navy is determined

The abrogation by the United onies, on a special mission to Macao, anti-Japanese Chinese employees individual in order to enforce com- and prepared to defend Japan's accompanied by Dr. J. Cruz Neves, from the Municipal Council, and the pulsory Inoculation, but cannot legitimate rights and Interests In States of the treaty with Jopan is

Rear-Admiral fairly describable as anti-1 North handing over of the assassins of manage to produce any

Калавата, chief of the greatest aurprises connected with the epidemics. Tlicy intend to send away Masao Cheng Hal-kong.

the lower clusses of Chinese from Publicity Department of the Navy Sino-Japanese war, following as it does so closely on President Roose- Hongkong, so that all people in Ministry, declared to-day. Hongkong are dissatisfied with the The spokesman pointed out that velt's defeat by the Senate on the Japan's oil and coal concessions in neutrality issue, and gives indications British authorities.”—Reuter.

the North Sakhallen have a long history of the revived strength of

He confirmed that the Soviet isolationist faction. Government has been resorting to various sorts of oppression against Japanese fishermen operatlig the fishing lota in Soviet waters as well as against the Japanese oll and coal concessions in North Sakhalien,

Characterising the Soviet attitude as abnormal," the spokesman said that it would ·admit of no excuse.

Policing Issue Settled

Tokyo, July 27. Mr. M. Marques Pinto, accom-

With the discussion of the polles panied by Mrs. Marques Pinto, has procedure in Tientsin. Balshed during also arrived to assume the offee of the morning, the conference started Colonial Treasurer in Macao, in the discussion of the economic situation post left vacant by the recent de-in Tientsin when it met at 4 pm.

Mr. A. Vasconcellos

parture Raposo.

DI

Governor Returning

Mr. Solomatsu Katoh, Japanese: Minister-al-Large, on behalf of the Japanese delegation, explained the Japanese proposals for an adjustment siluation. The

A telegram from Portugal states of the economic that His Excellency Dr. Tamagnini afternoon session came to an end at Barbosa has left Lisbon by aeroplane 6.30 pm. The conference will meat

on his way back Масло.

It

beloved that Dr. Barbosa is again at 10 am, to-morrow.

CANTON'S POLICY

Resumption Of Railway Services Announced flying to Singapore and will conclude An official communique issued by

Canton, July: 47. hie Journey by ship, arriving in the Foreign Ofee at 7.15

says that Hongkong about August 8 or further details in regard to the

was recently revealed by a Our Oum Correspondent,

possible future police procedure were spokesman of the Peace Prosorvallen worked out at the morning meeting. Committee at a Press conference that Pang Tung-Yuan, Chairman of tho

Shanghai Refugees

Shanghai, July 27.

of 400 Jewish children now living

Donicl

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It

carnestly hope

Ho recalled that the oil and coal concessions in North: Saidhallen were granted as a compensation for the massacre of 700. Japanese people at Nicholaevsk in 1020 no tho. result of the Yoshizawa-Karakhan agreement.

Domel

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Call To Arms

i

Sunday Dispatch.

Official circles refuse, to, comment, saying that offcial news of the abro- gation has not been received and the efforts need careful consideration..

A survey has been made in Chinese, British and Japanese circlent ...

The Chinese are jubilant · · and reiterate their predictions from the

Charged with cruelty to chickens beginning of the war that sooner or

{and ducks by overcrowding them in later the United States was bound to

Shekk, July 37. an iron cage and a barnboo eräte in take action in the matter. The Bri

General Chan Chal-tong,, formerly Queen's Rond East on Wednesday, lah believe that the American action Commander-in-Chief of the First Kwan Hing, 30, shop assistant, op- will not fail to have a beneficial Army Corps in Kwangtung, will fy, peared before Mr. R. Edwards at the effect on the Tokyo conversations to Chungking, in the middle of Central Magistracy, yesterday..:: He Japanese businesa circles fear that next month, his close associates dis-admitted the offence and was fined the notice of abrogation is almost as close.". effective as abrogation itself, sinco

Sub-Inspector W. N. Darkin said? American business men will hesitate It is stated that General Chan there were 21 ducks and eight to enter into contracts not knowing has been invited to visit the capital chickens in the iron caht what the position will be in January.by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, who chickens in the crate. The poultry Some observers fear that the Japan- recently sent Lim Yik-chung, tho were being conveyed on a tricycle. ese military extremists may profit right hand man of General Chan Mr. Edwards pointed mill to Kwan

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Magistrate Declares That

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It is authoritatively understood Committee, had sent telegrams to MISSION IN GERMANY that some minor points relating to the Leron Hiranuma, Japanese Prime policing measures which could not be Minister, and the Japanese Ministers fully discussed, have been referred is for Foreign Affairs, War and Navy, to Japanese Officials Due In A camp for Jewish refugee chil-e authorities in Tientsin. With the the effect that in the present to Hongkong To-day dren will be established in the Civic arrival of reports from Tientsin, the Japanese parleye in Tokyo "our Centre are not gival through the ed. Informel quarters understand that the Impatto, Japanese Arroz former Commander-in-Chief of the Into a millory alliance with listy terview him on the project of de- poultry had feelings just as a man. General Count Hisnichi Teraucht, by the opportunity to drive Japan during his regime in Canton, to in that he had to understand that north of the International points at stake will again be discuss- 30,000,000 Chinese

that the minor points will not affect will get satisfactory results accord Japanese Expeditionary Force to and Germany. Others who are more

resources, "You would not like to be confined. good offices of the Japanese Army.

whole ing to the Imperial policy." The camp is expected to take care the Tokyo parleys

North China, Admiral Mineo Osumi, optimistic atress Japon's dependenceveloping the natural The Chinese press in the mean- a member of the Japanese Supreme en America for scrap iron, and her especially mineral products, In Bzo- in a crowded space like that your while changed Gonova Criticism

- Getteral Chan has hitherto concen- the anti-British War Council and former Minister of all-important petrol suppiles, and. be-chuan and Yurman vs self," he remarked... campaign to alleged "full detalis" of the Navy, and Mr. Takashi Izalra, Heve that abrogation is even an open trated his attention on Industrial and

the Japanese financier, will arrive Indoor to ultimate peace. Reuter, Geneva, July 27.

British "surrender", to

banking enterprises. A fow Indus A request to allow establishment

Geneva papers express surprise at Japanese regarding the Tokyo con Hongkong to-day on their

irin and banking. corporations In of a camp at Hungjoo has been re- the rapid progress in the Anglo-ferenco and announced that the attend the Eleventh Congress of the

Chungking, July 27.

Hongkong are now under his mANDEN.. jected principally on the grounds of Japanese negotiations.

tranke on the Canton-Kowloon roll- Caman National Socialist Workers The news of America's decision to ment, particularly the Kua Hwa

abrogate the commercial treaty hos difficult transportation, and lack of

way as far as Shelc Tan, about 35 Party at Nuremberg. aufelent Japanese troops to provide The Journal do Swiss says that miles from the Canton terminus, will. They are passengers by the N.Y.K. been received in. Chungking with the Bank and the Kin Yip Banke

General Chun, it is understood, her. complete protection.

although it was previously pointed be opened to the pubilions from steamer Kasima Maru, which is grentest joy, The decision, while it A Japanese Army spokesman said out that Britain would make con- September 14 while on the Canton-bound from Tokyo to Europe, will not be effective for another six agreed to the reconstruction scheme that the action has been taken by the cessions, it is rather surprising that Samaui line trame will be resumed The Japanese Consul-General in months, is regarded as probably the of the central government and will-go Japanese military authorities on hu- an agreement has come to quickly, up a point about 49 kilometres Hongkong, Mr. A. Tajiri, will meet greatest gesture of moral encourage to the capital for a discusalon of de-

the ship.

ment to China,--Router.

tails-Wan Kiu Yot Po, manitarian grounds,—Domei,

The paper asserts and the Arlla-from the city-Reuter.

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