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National Guards Called Out Negotiations Open In Rome For Full Alliance
"INSURRECTION" JAPAN TO JOIN MILITARY AXIS WITH GERMANY, ITALY
IN COLORADO
DENVER, Aug. 3 (Reuter).-Armed with machine guns and two tanks, national guardsmen
SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH" are to-day patrolling the neighbourhood of the Green Mountain dam project in Colorado after a ROME, Aug. 3, (UP), declaration by the Governor of Colorado, Mr.The Japanese. Ambas- sador to Barlin accom- Ralph Carr, that a "state of insurrection" exists.
panied by staff officials, Six people were injured in violent affrays between arrived at Cernobbio at several strikers and "black" 4 p.m. to-day and im- The striking unions demand mediately entered into that the company constructing conversations' with the the dam recognise them as col- Japanese Ambassador fo lective bargaining agents.
War In Europe Unlikely
Direct Assurance
By Spokesman LONDON, Aug, 3 (Reuter). Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for the Co-Ordination of De- fence, has just issued onc of the most direct re- assuring statements ever made by a Minister of the Crown.
Speaking in London to- night, he declared that war in Europe was unlikely.
With this declaration he coupled this statement:
The British Government has very good reasons for saying that war is unlikely,”
Memorial services will be held in London to-morrow on the occasion of the twenty- fifth anniversary of Britain's entry into the Great War.
legs".
The officer commanding the Rome. national guardsmen said that he
of the
"If Japan Destroys China She Will Destroy Us"
HOUSE
OF
LORDS'
DEBATE
ON FAR EAST SITUATION
LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter).The leader of After the meeting a com- the Opposition, Lord Snell, initiated the debate might "call out some artillerymunique was issued stating before this is over."
that the purpose of the con- on foreign affairs in the House of Lords to-night. versations was to conclude The Prime Minister, he declared, appeared preparations for Tokyo's to display irritation and petulance towards those participation in the Axis seeking information which would be appropriate military alliance.
in a vain, ample spinster unsuccessfully trying to SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPHI slim.
Mr. Steelman. director Federal Conciliation, Service indicated that he might ask that the building of the dam be halted pending the
calling of mediation conferences.
"No Man's Land" (SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH") GREEN MOUNTAIN, Ceto., Aug. 3 (UP)-Under command of Mayor Harold Richardson, two companies of National Guardsmen noved emptious- ly through "No Man's Land" in an effort to halt the insurrection in- volving 400 strikers and 350 non- strikers and vigilantes at the site of
Long-Awaited Bombshell
Lord Snell said that Hon. Members worked more or
reluctant information from the Government bench, they less in the twilight. Apart from a dribble of somewhat
had to rely upon the newspapers.
ROME, Aug. 3 long expected bombshell which
(UP). The RELIED ON NEWSPAPERS foreign diplomatic
observers anticipated the axis the Federal Government's $1,000,000 ally would toss into the inter and their Vam tunnel Irrigation project national scene, materialised to-I | Sporadie sniping continues following
two pitched battles last night, in day when the Japanese Ambas which six were wounded.
sadors to Home, Mr. Shratori: Major Richardsen's arrival hear and Berlin, Mr. Oshima, met for tened the Superintendent of the prothree hours at the beautiful tion of the Tokyo formula, and an assurance that the ject, Mr. A. K. Anderson, who feared that open fighting would be resumed. Hotel Villa D'Este at Cernobbia, Government's policy in China was not to be changed, and that the Government would continue to support Chinese currency.
The sirike started when the cun-overlooking Lake Como, and an-
and closed down the work,
tractor refused the A.FL. demands nounced that the purpose of the The union appeared to be deter-meeting was to conclude Japan's mined to prevent the re-opening of adhesion to the Italo-German the project, despite a ruling of the military alliance. Colorado Industrial Commission that the strike is illegal because it had been called without a 30 day notice for intention.
announced.
Majar Richardson
The reign of terror is over, so is the | bloodshed. Nobody has been hurt since last night. I belleve the
Parliament-wil-go-into-Guards-can-take-over-without-liring-
a shot."
recess on the same day, and will not meet again until October, unless a crisis inter-
Venc
Restful Night In Hospital
Lady Northcote To Return Home To-Day
Lady Northcote, who fell and sustained a fracture of the left forearm yesterday morning, spent a restful night at the Queen Mary Hospital.
He established two Guard compa north-west of the domsite totalling 300 men including an artillery nalt and a machinegun corps.
The Guardsmen blocked all roads and replaced the vigilantes on patrol <hities.
TRIBUNAL POSTPONED No Conscripts Examined
ALTHOUGH the Compulsory Service Tribunal opened in the Council Chamber at the Colonial It is expected that she will leave Secretary's Ollice this morning, the hospital same time to-day.
Lady Northcote was to have had no conscripts were examined, for lunch with Sir Geoffry Northcote the meeting was only one held aboard the Breconshire to-morrow. for a preliminary discussion This engagement, however, has been amongst its members. cancelled but it in hoped that at some Inter dale Lady Northcote will visit for the attendance of conscripts at This morning was originally fixed the ship.
the Tribunal, but notice of, à post-
The Breconshire was christened by ponement was fast night issued to Lady Northcote carlier this year be- those concerned. fore she left on her short holiday to England.
Russo-American · Trade Agreement
NEW YORK. Aug. 3 (Router).---
Mr. R. E. Lindsel, the Puisne Judge, presided at the meeting held this morning.
The Tribunni is appointed by Hls Excellency the Governor under the
Compulsory Service Ordinance. No.
32 1939.
The trade agreement with Soviet Flood Menace
Russia which expires on August 8 will be renewed for a year, it is generally anilelpated.
in this **on-
An announcement nection is expected very shortly.
The treaty will be much the same form as the present one, retaining for the most part the most-Invoured nailon irealment for Russian pro- ducts, but limiting cool imports to 400,000 tons.
In N. China
Tientsin Threat Now Dangerous
The Ambassailors met at 4 p.m. Immediately #fter Ambassador Oshilma's arrival from Berlin.
The discussions were concluded t 7 p.m.. when he Ambassadors re- celved the press and Jointly issued a statement.
Utter Confusion, Says German
BERLIN, Aug. 3 (Reuter). There is utter confusion in
Urbig, chairman of the Ger-
China, declared Horr Franz
man-Asiatic Bank when ad- dressing the annual meeting to-day.
courses
Pointing out that the main commercial citios are situated on the rivars whose lower word in Japancso hands. Herr Urbig said that export trade. in consequence was so small as it could hardly be worth mentioning,
Mongol Border Fighting
Japan Claims 69
Planes Downed
(SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAFII") HSINKING, Aug. 4 (Domei)-The tense situa- tion on the western border
the
Lord Snell asked Viscount Halifax for an interpreta-Currency confusion meant of Manchukuo has not
an additional setback to trado.eased, according to settlement of the Ha hoped for a satisfactory latest field. dispatches.
CONTINUOUSLY DISAPPOINTING
Referring to Russia, Lord Snell said the situation appeared to be continuously disappointing.
He was not going to assume that Britain was alone respon- sible, but he could not help noticing the speed with which the Tokyo formula was arranged compared with the exasperating delays which_had taken place in Moscow.
Japanese Arrogance
It is reported that they may have discussed the suggestion that Italy and Germany, or botti, act as Lord Cecil said he wished the friendly mediators in the China Government would give a more i cunilict for the purpose of taking specific and clearer explanation arrogant indifference to all inter-
advantage
whatever 1053 Generalissinto Chlang Kai-Shek
of its Far East policy.
may have suffered.
as to
de-
"The Japanese have displayed
national obligations and to att prin- China hus ciples of justice, while curried out every one of her obliga- tions and has behaved with absolute propriety.
FST
It is incredibly humiliating that
"Mr. Chamberlain's statement hus It is also reported that there winfleft little doubt in my mind be a direussion over the imminent what that polley really is.
The Government conclusion of an Italo-Japanese com-
should merelal agreement, similar to that monstrate that it was not afraid made with Germany.
Japanese retaliation.
Meeting Called Off TOKYO, Aug. 3 (Reuter)Thei Prime Minister has called of the meeting of the Inner Cabinet fixed for to-morrow to determine Japan's attitude to the European situation, according to well-informed circles quoted by "Domel", which says that this action was only taken "after careful consideration"
The War Minister, General Itagaki was to have placed the views of the
which Army's Inner Counell
mel
to-day, before the Inner Cabinci, but it is not expected that the Prime Minister will see the war and Naval Minister separately during the next few days to exchange News on the subject.
PRISONERS IN SPAIN
Far East Possessions
currency
problem between Britain and
Japan.
was
Everything possibla done to safeguard the interests of the bank, but nothing could be said about prospects.
Chungking Bombing
Another Raid On The Capital
They report that Soviet and Outer Mongol forces since July 26 have made persistent attempts to cross the border near the con- fluence of the Khalha and Holsten Rivers.
Field dispatches claim that all attempts to cross the border by Soviet and Outer Mongol forces have been severely repulsed" byTM the combined Japanese and Man- chukuo forces, which are firmly holding the right bank of the border river.
More Air "Victories" Soviet and Outer. Mongol aircraft CHUNGKING, Aug. 4 (Cen-Invaded Manchultuo territory on July Great Britain should take action tral).The people in Chungking 20. July 31 and August 2, but were
which is regarded as favourable to
Japan and unfavourable to China, were rudely awakened from their repulsed with heavy losses. and that this should give the upper sleep this morning when over Mongol planes were shot down by
dozen Japanese bombers raided the wartime capital for the third consecutive day.
"I recognise,” he added, "that forance of abandoning a country which us to face a possible naval attack bad done so much to deserve help.
The Liberal Member, Lord Davies, on our possessions in the Far East would be awkward, but that`is A supported the previous speakers and possibility which you must con said that Britain should support the sider if aero is a Japanese victory Chinese Government in every way trom their buse at Hankow, The
und, if necessary, repatriate Jupanese
in China
The raiders, in two squaticons, Now
"In the latter event, the whole of citizens residing in the British Empire first squadron reached the city around and sever economic relations with 2 o'clock and was greeted by furious our possessions would be swept
Chinese anti-aircraft gun fire. A Japan. away. No reasonable man can
number of missiles were released, Chinose Currency doubt that that would be the result, The moment the Japanese have Lord Samuel, who followed, urged hour inter when more bombs were The second group came over ond destroyed China, they will certainty the Government to make it quito turn and destroy vs,”
plain that the declaration with re-released, with Japanese diplomacy, Lord Cecil to the necessity of supporting
Referring to his own
The "all clear" signal was given at experiences gard to the Tokyo formula appiles
the 3.30 a.m. says that he found that every con- Chinese currency, which was af pre- cession made to Japan simply invited { sent a vital point in the Sino- further demands.
Japanese struggle,
Abrogate Treaty
Lord Ceell sald he hoped Viscount
Japan's Disappointment
Kiangsi Towns Raided KIAN, Aug. 4 (Central).—Three Japanese bombers ralded Yintan, on Cheklang-Klangal Railway in Klang-
"The dificulties in the Far East, yesterday. Halifax would tell the House what have largely arlsen from a strange They dropped several bombs, parallel step the Government thought duality in the Government of Japan, which wounded two non-combatants of taking with reference to the he declared. "Unhappily, Japanese and wrecked a number of houses.
U.S. Nationals To United States notice of abrogation of statesmen are frequently overruled Later, three other Japanese machines
Be Repatriated
the treaty of 1911 with Japan.
"I am not very much encouraged by Mr. Chamberlain's 'reference to 'some just and equitable settlement of the Sino-Japanese struggle".
by their Generals, and the Generals rared over Fengcheng, Changshu, are committed by their junior officers, and other places conducting extensive
"There is no reason why the reconnaissance.
·
(SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPIP")
Bellish Empire should allow 115 Shongkuo, southwest of Kno-an. BURGOS, Aug, 3, (UP),—
policy to bo affected by the was attacked by three enemy air- The "United Press" learns from
ralders vehemence and violence of Colonels craft on Wednesday. The "It looks to me as if there is a the most reliable sources that the tendency on the Government's parti and Majors in the Japanese army. also flew over Fent, south of Shang-
and Japan on equal There is every reason to believe, kno and dropped handbills. Spanish authorities, in collabora- to put China
terms In connection with this that the Japanese army is bitterly tion with the United States struggle.
disappointed in its military efforts to Embassy, are working out details "The Japanese invasion if one of secure possession of China. of arrangements for the libcration by the least justifiable events that has "After a period of two years, there HOWBEIT TRIBES the end of August of all the 21 ever occurred in the history of the was a feeling of anger and resent- prisoners of war whose United States world. has been asserted that thement, and of fear-De fear of a max
SETTLE FEUDS bog been definitely first object of the Japanese la to who Bnds himself sinking slowly in nationality established.
dominate China, and secondly Asia, the quicksands.
LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter),—Tho This decision follows the recent and to exclude all European nations "The Japanese militarists there- conference between the United States and Indiviuals in any part of trade fore feel that they must vent these tribal heads of two sections of the
Mr. Weddel and in Asia, representative
feelings ou semne scapegoat. The lowbelt tribe, Inhabiting southern
Trans-Jordanla have British Empire is being made that settlement of a feud which had ex- General Franco.
The 21 prisoners of war include the Japan And Germany {scapegoat" aviator Harold Dahl and three other
Viscount Samuel referred to two leted between them since 1912. "One cannot help noticing the
During the Great War one section in prison at Burgos, whose death sentences were commuted to thirty curious resemblance between this very significant actions taken by of tile tribe alded the Turks and the policy of the Japanese milliary party Amerlea "animated not only by heri
A meeting between the sheikhs was years Imprisonment | sentences are confined in various con- tegime. This is partly necounted for East, but by what he conceived to be arranged by Amir Abdullah and WOJ. The remaining-17 who received no and the policy of the present German own economie interests in the Far other threw in their lot with Fetval
held at Am. centration camps.
by the fact that the Japanese army duty to the world at largo,"
These, he gald, were the removal; Meanwhile, the United States Ewas trained by Germans, who not It is not expected that a meeting to the torrential pressure of the bassy is continuing to Investigate it only gave them: military skill, but of the feet from the Allantle to the reached, the Amir presented the
there are other United States nationals views on political and international Paclic, and the abrogation of the
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CHAMBERLAIN'S VACATION
(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPII") TIENTSIN, Aug. 3, (UP)--- Tientsin is seriously threatened by a flood since the rising of the Haiho River to within two feet lof the level of the Bund.
LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter).—Mr. Coolles are working furiously Neville Chamberlalu is leaving Lun- day and night, building sandbag don at the criff the week for Sect-dikes along the waterfront of the land, where ho la spending a holiday until the end of the month. He is Japanese occupied area.
The International Bridge has been precautionarily lifted, duo
expected then to return to London for a short time.
of the Cabinet will be held before
Mr. Chamberlain's return to London, current..
not yet found as prisoners of war.
offaits."
concluded a
After on agreement had been sheikhs with gold-plated swords c
rotos of honour for their subordinates,
Sixty-nine Soviet and Outer Japanese air units in mid-air com- bats during the three days, fteld dis- patches further claim.
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