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Germans Declare Tokyo Conference

Action Illegal

BERLIN, Aug. 2 (T-Ocean).-- German political quarters, which had hitherto refrained from commenting on the separation of the strip of as Caprivi Zipfel territory known from the mandated territory South-West Africa, and its annexa- lon by the Union of South Africa, act Wos to-day declared that the Biegal,

off...

They added that the League of Nations has apparently not yet been informed of the annexation and that the entire affair must, in view of the present extremely strained political challenge situation, be regarded as

to Germany's colonial rights.

U.S. Will Build Foreign Warships

CHINESE

PROTEST Messages Sent To London

August 3, 1939.

A Look Through The "Telegraph”

50 YEARS AGO

August 3, 1889.

It transpires that the altuntion in Egypt is more serious than was anil- cipated, and information has beet res ceived hore from General Grenfell and Colonel Wodehouse that a force of six thousand dervishes with eight hundred camels have taken up a position 32 miles north of Wady Halfa."

Chungking, Aug. 2. One hundred and twenly overseas Chinese bodies in Penang have joint y sent a message to the British Government volcing opposition to the Anglo-Japanese agreement in Tokyo. The Overseas Chinese Relief Asso- clation at Malacca has also cabled to prominent men in England urging them to persuade their government a to maintain the policy of aiding China and opposing Japan's aggres alon.

Meanwhile, messages are pouring WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (U.P.) into Chungking from overseas Chin The Senate Foreign Relations Com-ese bodies reaffirming their support mittee to-day approved the House of of the national policy of continued Representatives resolution, authori- resistance, and the leadership of Bing the United States to construct Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. The from the warships and other armaments for latest ones include those

overseas Chinese in the Philippines, Latin American countries.

the Overseas Chinese Relief Associa tlon In Malacca, the Kuomintang Headquarters in Cuba, the Kuomin- tang Branch in Palembang, and the Overseas Chinese in Penang-Cen- tral News.

President Roosevelt to-day also signed the Hatch Bill removing all except top-bracket Federal Govern- ment officials from politics for the the first time. In the history United States.

Simultaneously, the President sent a neussage to Congress in which he called the measure "a step in the right direction" but at the same thine raising numerous questions as to tho pulley of its opplication.

25 YEARS AGO

August 3, 1914. "Reuters" correspondent at Malta the Mediterranean Fleet states that

cleared for action and the dea- troyers have left, at full speed, with the intention, it is believed, of joining the French Fiest.

Other ship leaving in ittle while are the Inflexible, the Weymouth and the Dublin. Two divisions of destroyers The scene in the House of CommoLL are remaining, but with ateam up, was unparalleled in British history. ment. Chairs were placed along the being one of the most, subdued excite floor of the Housa to accommodate members. okler.

Sir Edward Grey looked noticeably

There was a dense crowd autelde the

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and labour leaders in The Canadian, Australian and New the ducation Chungking was sent to Sir Archibald Zenland Governments, as well as Clark Kerr, British Ambassador to Opposition parties, favour united action. Commons, Sir In the Itouke of him to China, to-day, requesting

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ate stated that when the documents were und peace Jualice national

os a result of Britain's published it would be seen how whole- JERUSALEM, Aug 2 (T-Ocean) menaced

weakened policy in. face of "Japan-hearted had been our efforts for peace. Sir Edward Grey said he had assured Three bombs exploded in

the to-day.ese anti-British blackmail:"Central

Ambassador that if the French broadcasting building; here

the German Fleet in the Channel or doing extensive damage, and neces- News.

North Sea attacked French shipping, or pro- sitting interruption of the

Fleet the French coast, the British rune for several hours.

Kivo all the protection to im wouki power. This was not a declaration of Germany war. He understood that would he prepared, if we pleilge our

elves tu neutrality, to agree unt That was too narrow an engagement attack the northern coast of France, Then there was the question of for us. the neutrality of Belgium.

Britain's Interest in Belgian Beuten- ilty was a strong to-day us in 1870. when mobilisation began fe telegraphed to France and Germany therennent, and France replied that she would respect tary repiled thing he fented he was un abic, to sawer because to da an would lactone his plans. Then Britain wha sounded as to whether the restoration of Belgium's integrity would satisfy n He replied that he could not barter away our alligations. The King Hellum telegraphed King George

supreme appent for diplomatie inter- vention to safeguard the independence of Belgium,

Quarantine restrictions imposed by the Government of the Federated Malay States against arrivals from Hongkong on account of smallpox have been removed.

TAYLOR Mia for this Port yesterding morn- the turning point of the was. Before neutrality. The German Foreign Serre-

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The E. & A., liner "Tanda" left ing with Australian Mails, and is due here at about a u.m. to-morrow.

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Dr. Chang said he had not too much bellet that the American abrogation of the Japanese treaty might prove leaving he had a long renversation with Mr. Cordell Hull. Mr. Roosevelt was too busy to see him and sent him a message through Mr. Cordell Hull saying, "Glad you have good news to tnice with you from America."

Dr. Chang attributed the abrogation to the Administration's desire to do Its utmost, without actually provok

If the Independence of Belgium went. ing a war, to strike a blow for peace und issue a straight warning to the the independence of viland went also. dictators, and secondly, they wished He asked the Ilouse of CommGNA

consider the British interests nt Kiake to show the feeling of the American if we ran away--(Cheere). We had yet people regarding the Japanese invi- taken no engagement as regards sunal sion in China. There is no questioning an Expeditionary Force out of the that America meant business by country. We had mobiilsed the abrogation of the treaty, he said. and the mubilisation of the Army Was One significant feature now was the proceeding. We must be prepared, ind

we were prepared, to face the SHANGHAI, Aug. 3.

sequence, using all our strength at a The Rev. T. O. Scott, Bishop of reticence of all the officiais. They were ready to discuss all the aspects

agent--we knew not how Monzula Shantung and two other members of of the Sino-Japanese confilet before, defenil ourselves. the Church of Englund Mission but row they have decided to act and

are no longer willing Tsinan have been warned

Dr. Chang said that Administration to-morrow.

The streets of Tsinan, capital of experts are now studying the ques- Shantung, have been placarded with ton of buying of more gold and Lapusters denouncing Chiang Kai-shek Miver from Japan, with which she on purchases of raw materials, and anti-British posters. and the Communists, but there have makes good her adverse trade balance

Reports from Chilalso in the Honan also the question of duties on. Japan-given by the Dominious. province state that the Japanese are ere exports to America, such as cotton trying to make the position of two cloth and silk. Englishmen and an Englishwoman employed at the Fuchung mines un Tenable,

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He thought the abrogation was certainly meant as an invitation to Britain to do likewise, America will be, decidedly disappointed if Great Britain falls to take a firm attitudo In the Far East.--Reuter.

No Postponement Of Elections

LONDON, Aug: 2 (T-Occant The proposal that the general elec- tion be postponed for two years was rejected to-day by the Premier, who declared that the Government would not consider such a proposal until it had proof that the pubile roally de- sired a postponement.

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Mr Redmond expressed Ireland's Government sympathy and suld the could withdraw her troops from freland immediately (Load racers). The coasts of Ireland would be defended by the sons of Ireland, Nationalists and Uster- men.

Mr. Ramsay Macdonald aßried that we hould have remnined neutral.

It is affelally announced shut the Army mabilises at midnight tremorrow, Australia has placed her Fleet under the Admiralty's control. She also offers an Expeditionary Force of 20.000 men and will bear the maintenance thereof.

"Reater's" Pacts correspondent states that there is constant humming of nero-

planes leaving for the frontier.

The searchlight from the Eiffel Tower is being continuously operated through the night against airships.

The Daily News and Leader realluuca tu be an uncompromising supporter of British neutrality whatever happens.

The Daily Chronicle urgen the Liberals to support the Cabinet, whatever is the decisiun,

Other pupers regard English' partlel- ; pation a inevitable.

10 YEARS AGO

August 3, 1920. A substantial reduction in the Medi terranean Battle Flest is announced by "Router's" correspondent at Malte, who Kintea that the battleships Queen Elizabeth, Barham, Valiant and Malaya will join the Atlantic Fleet' in Novem bar.

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STRIKE NOT SETTLED RESISTED A ROBBER August 3, 1934 Shipping returns show that during the twelve months ended June 10, the not Gas Mask Company Decides But House Coolle Loses

register tonnage of ships which entered

and left parts of the United Kingdom totalled, 342.692,077, representing 61 Increase of 14,412,895 or 4.4 per cent: over the provious 12 months.

Another Twelve Deportations

To Close Factory

Money and Clothing

While returning to his employer's The Safety Industrial Co,. Lid Ngau Chi Wan, has decided to close residence, 527, Coombe Road, about the establishment because negotia-11.30 p.m. on Tuesday, Wong Po- tions for a settlement of the strikeming, 25, house coolle, was held-up which broke out on Saturday have by a man and robbed of $33 and a failed.

parcel. containing clothing.N The factory is under contract to

The incident occurred in Wanchal the Chinese Government for the Gap Road above the filter beds. The LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter)-Sir Samuel Hoare to-day signed a fur- manufacture of gas inasis. It le re robber ordered Wong to give him the orders against puted to be able to produce about parcel but he refused. The man then ther 12 deportation

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attempted to wrest it from Wong I.N.A. suspects.

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of and a struggle ensued. Tuesday representņuves He also signed an order prohibiting

During the struggle, the robber the landing in England of 1.R.A, both parties met Hon. Mr. H. R. But- suspects.

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Officer. and Secretary produced an iron bar but was unable Three I.R.A. deportees were taken for Chinese Affairs, but no agree to use it. After taking the money

and picking up the parcel he aboard the Dublin mall boat at } ment, could be reached.

Holyhead to-day. They declared No further incidents have occurred. Inwas

they would be back in Manchester next week, and added that all the I.A funds were obtained from sympathisers in America.

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