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Foerster's Speech Eagerly Awaited

Danzi, Aug. 10.

Her Foerster is not expected in make any sensational announcement in his eagerly awaited speech this evening, at which there will be the

reatest demonstration ever held here in favour of the return of Dan- zig to the German Reich.

The semi-offcial Danziger Vorpos- ien says that Danzig's demand, which 1 Rich has provided to support with all the me at its disposal. only the rightful claim of the Free City.

This will be the purport of the speech which Herr Pierster will de- liver as a manifestation of the wil of the City before tens of thousand- of Danz's inhabitants--Traus- Occan,

Poland Cives Warning

Warsaw, Aug. 10,

Polish stations brodeant in Polish and German a warning to Herr For- ster to be moderate in his speech at Danzig to-night.--United Press.

Foerster's "Surprise"

Paris, Aug. 10.,

ALLIANCE

Americans Held At Kaifeng

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

August 11, 1939.

TO JOIN AXIS SAYS REPORT

CHUNGKING, Aug. 10 (UP), The American Embassy is said to have received information in a roundabout manner saying that Ameri- cans at Kalteng, Honan, are detained by the Japanese army. Only very meagre details have been sent and an effort is belog made to secure more information inmediately.

There is no direct telegraph communication, because Kaifeng s held by the Japanese, but it is understood that an effort will be made to form contact through the Hankow consular authorities.

At present there are approximately 18 Catholle Sisters at Ralleng and an equal number of Protestants.

The Embassy states that an incident has occurred in the past few days, but it has no knowledge whether any Americans are sill held.

Anti-American Feeling Denied

SHANGHAI, Aug. 10 (UP)—A Japanese Embrassy spokesman aid that an Investigation of the Kaifeng alterations disclosed evidence .contradicting the anti-American reports,

However, on the basis of the preliminary investigation it was lu drated that a certain party was involved in a land dispute with the Japanese authorities at Kaifrug and had gone to Pelping where re- poris were cireulated on the basis of "personal grudge."

RUPTURE IN TOKYO TALKS INEVITABLE

Tokyo, Aug. 10.

Commenting on the threatening situation arising from the impasse in the Anglo-Japanese conference, the Asahi Shimbun saya that rupture in the Tokyo parleya will be inevitable if Britain persists in her dilatory policy.

Herr Foerster In his speech at Danzig to-night, intends to springt a

atupa ise. He is quoted saving Arita-Craigie deement of July 29

The paper points out. that they expressed this intention in a state-resulted from Mr. Neville Chamber ment to newspapermen on his return lain's "far-sighted · from Danzig from his visit to Hitler. and that Britain should show

statesmanship" the same statesmanship in dealing with the focal issues In Tientsin.

Herr Forster is reported to have added that Danzig will "soon, very soon", return to the Iteich.

He would "prove to the world our claims were just." He kney "quite well that his appeal would be re- jected and that they would have to take action, if it only ineans that they are capable of giving them satis faction." Personally he did not be- lieve in war but in peace-"for that the goodwill of the democracles was necessary."—Reuter,

Trans-Ocean reports that Herr Foerster denies giving an interview to any journalist since leaving Hiller

Declaring that if Britain plays for time, it will only add to the diflicuity facing the Tientsin situntion the Nichi Nichi Shimbun says that Bri- lain should carry out her pledge allegedly given in concluding the Arita-Craigle agreement on the general questions forming the back- ground of the Tentan situation.

and states that the presence of genug

Excelsior reprezentative in Danzig is not known.

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Why Briton Refused To Strip

K

Cabinet Council K SHOES Rejects Proposal

TOKYO, Aug. 10.

Circlen close to the Government assert that the Army's recently intensified efforts to persuade the Gov- crnment to accept an Axis military alliance have been un- successful. The Army is now considering the next move and considerable repercussions are expected, since the Army has adopted a position favouring an alliance.

Accounts of the conference

of

ve Ministers on August. U_fróm various sources indicate that Generat Itagaki stood alone, and was unable' to gain a single convert, General Itagaki explained that the Army

be- lieved that diplomatic and economic developments warranted an alliance. Mr. Arita disagreed with the War Minister on the diplomatic factors. and Mr. Ishiwata disagreed on the economie conclusions. Admiral Yonad Is opposed to an alliance and Baron Hiraniuma is reported to have vigermusly upheld his colleagues against General Itagaki,

oldier

Army circles reflect the bellef that the present Cabinet is unser- value and therefore there is much speculation as to the nature of the

ex developments, Even Japanese observers accustomed to the intricacies of Japanese manoeuv- res and technique hesitate to predict the outcome. Various possibilities, including a Cabinet re-shuffle and independent Anny action, are hint-

cd

Meanwhile it has been revealed that the police suppressed the Kokumin Shimbun on August 5 in) the afternoon when the paper stated that the Army was anxious to con- clude the Tokyo devision before August 15 in order to announce full alliance at Nuremberg-United Press.

Tense Atmosphéro

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Kents to Fly

to India.

of

Lonton. Aug. 10. The Duke and Duchess Krut have decided to Hy to Karachi when they go 10 Aus- tralia in October, in order 10 shorten what would otherwise be a long sea voyage.

According to the present

arrangements, they will be less tuan a week in India and will probably fly to Delhi to visit some major Indian States, Knal- Ty flying to Colombo where they will board the ship. Reuter Special.

PEACE AGITATION

Japanese Support For Wang Ching-wei

with

held a Wang

Tientsin, Aug. 19,

Canton, Aug. 10. Mr. H. McClure Anderson, the

Taking advantage of the arrival of Britain is charged with lack of Briton who refused to strip for the

Wang Ching-wei, the provisional incerity by the Yomiuri Shimbun Japanese sentries in Tientsin yester-

Tokyo, Aug. 10.

government of Kwangtung cm- which recalls that the Tokyo con-day, to-day told the United Presst The atmosphere at

barking upon a drive to invite yesterday's

the ference was convened at the request" refused to strip because it was conference of the Japanese Inner in the Interior, to participate in the Chinese, including front-line soldiers of the British Government. paper understands that Japan is not

The unnecessary.

Cabinet, further details of which the "I was wearing

have become known, was described peace movement. a great deal from the con-

lightest of

Peng Tung-yuan, Chairman of the summer.clothing and obviously could very tense.

It is reported that General Hajati, provisional government, hos It would be a mistake on the part conceal nothing. I turned out my the Wat Minister, stated forcefully series of conversations of Britain if she fnugines that the pockets showing I was carrying only and in detail, the army's viewpoint Ching-wel. antieBritish agitation will remain in Hitler's Spokesman

a lundkerchief, my spectacles and

on what he described as the "new the

if the Tokyu keys,

It is understood that the Chinese proportions

situation, in international relations." conference ends in a Berlin, Aug. 10.

cannot

authorities at Cunton have decided to understand the reason The importance uletally attached

ing to the lipake Shimbun accord-

why my wife was not permitted to referred particularly to Japan's follow Wang's directions in disposing

relations with Russia and Beltain, and of the South China situation. to Herr Foerster's speech in Danzig the recent activity in Tokyo Govern- Consulate

The Kokuman Shimbun says that pass, as she carried a special Japanese ako dealt with the abrogation by the to-night is indicated by the announce-

permit. Neither

A complete accord of views has can I United States ment that leading

of the circles in connection German

commercial been reached between Wang Ching- with understand why she and an elderly treat radio

treaty.

wei and the Japanese army authori stations will broadcast the speech, Japan's policy towards the European lady were pushed the searching which is timed to take place at 7

General Ilagaki inid down in the ties as the result of their recent con- situation exerts a delicate influence shack by the on the Tokyo parleys. p.m. G.M.T,

strongest terms the army's "Immut- versstions, a spokesman of the Japan- Mr. Anderson explained that his able policy for an immediate solution ese Expeditionary Force declared.- It alleges that Britain concluded wife left the British Concession with of the Europena problem." the agreement on the basic principles special permit for the purpose of

Domel.

the hope of dissuading Jopan from their residence in the occupied area the Tientsin situation with bringing their household goods from regarding

believed that the Inner Cabinet

athering to the Italo-Japanese mill which they had recently sold. tary alliance.

"When they were unable to make w strip, the sentry motioned to my wife to undress," Mr. Anderson con- inued.

It is generally expected that Herr Foerster on this occasion will be virtually Hitler's spokesman as far as Danzig is concerned.-Reuter.

Sharp Speech Expected

Berlin, Aug. 0. Herr Foerster's specchi in Danzig is being awaited here with much Interest, on it is considered that it will be virtually Herr Hitler him- self speaking: what Herr Foerster says must be regarded as directly, even ostentatiously inspired, as it follows closely on his visit to Herr

Hitler.

The speech will be broadcast by the Danzig station.

It is expected that Herr Foerster's words will be very sharp, as political eireles here are very anxious to counter-act any impression abrood that Germany or Danzig have in any respect, given way in the dealings with Poland-Reuter,

Polish Reserves

Danzly, Aug. 10. According to reports received here from the Polish port of Gdynia, rumours persist in Gdynia that Poland

ment

Even if Japan sacrifices her policy of strengthening co-operation with Italy and Germany, the paper says that it will be impossible to expect a wolfe-face in Britain's Far Eastern policy.

sent

"She naturally refused.

It

to discuss the matter, having for the will meet again during the week-end mement refrained from taking a final decision owing to the magnitude of the issues involved.--Reuter,

Emporar Informed

It is understood that

Withdrawal of Troops

Canton, Aug. 10. ing expressed full support for Wang A Japanese spokesman this morn-

Ching-wel's broadcast last night.

However, he added that Wong's movement did not mean the in- General inediate withdrawal of the Japanese army from the South and added:

"It seems that the Japanese Con- Shunroku Hata, Chief Aide-de-Camp "Should Wang Ching-wei's move- sular permit affected the sentry Ilke

tension

of military operations."————

Views

03 United Press.

Concluding, the paper declares that a red flag to a bull, as he gave us to the Emperor, un Wednesday re Japan should tread the right path of more trouble than assistance. There ceived General Seishirn Itagaki who ment fuil it will mean a further ex- her world policy by concluding a was no question of language dificul explained the Army's military alliance with Italy and Ger- ties because the sentry could obvious Japan's policy in Europe.-Domct. many forthwith even at the sacrificely read Japanese. The Japanese con-

of the Tokyo parleys-Domet,

Tokyo Agitation

trolled Chinese police were very unpleasant, otherwise I could have explained our difeullies to them in the Chinese Innguage.”

Mr, Anderson is a native of Endin- burgh and come to China in 1902. United Press,

10.

SEARCH REFUSED

Westcott Answers Radio Call

The last of the Chinese ports, Hsiu

Not Forming Government

Shekki, Aug, 0. Mr.

radio Wang Ching-wei's address was heard to-night. by only a small audience as there was no pre- vious information of the broadcast, while atmospherie conditions were not favourable.

is leamed that Mr.

Wang will not establish a government in Can- ton immediately but will use every Imeans to induce the Central Authori- ties to enter into-direct negotiations with the Japanese.

It is

Qurubic.

Tokyo, Aug. 10. Separately organised, the parades of Japanese and Chinese demon- strators to-day jointly moved towards the British Embassy.

About 400 representatives of the Chinese residents in Tokyo.

Tientsin Floods Grow Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Alchi, Miye and Chiba Prefectures held an anii-

Chungiting, Au Heavy rainfall in the upper reaches British rally in the precincts of the Yasuicuni Shrine in Tokyo this morn-of the north Hopeh rivers during the ing and adopted anti-British resolu-fast two days has dashed all hopes tions.

for an improvement of the flood

The Japanese may not necessarily The Chinese then paraded the situation around Tientsin. has begun to transfer her gold re-streets towards the British Flavie sheet of water several feet deep."

Hsu, has been mined by the Japanese, demand the resignation of General The outlying districts are a vast thus completing the blockade of the Chiang Kai-shek na was insisted six serves to foreign countries. The

ringing bells and gongs and waving

whole of the coast from the Yongtso months ago. If the Central Authori- Pollsh Government, the rumours de banners. Five of the Chinese repre

Portions of the low-lying Japanese to the Pearl River, Halu Hsu is 50 ties reach an agreement with Japan, clare, has decided to deposit Poland's actatives were received by the Concession in Tientsin are now miles S. E. of Hing-hwa, which is Mr. Wang will clear himself of any not very large gold reserves with Counsellor, Mr. W. B. Cunningham, merged, several bridges in the area.

north of

of Amoy. of the British Embassy. The Chinese being already on a level with the and be chased out, was the steamer reorganised foreign banks.

stain of being a traitor or puppet and The lust British vessel to call there, will secure a powerful place in a It is reported that Polish military handed the British official their re-flood waters. The

Chinese Government. preparations on the Danzig-Polish solution.

* Bridge is only one foot above the Company of Shanghal

International Shinoi, owned by Geo. L. Shaw and This move is preferable than to set frontier are assuming more and On their way back from the Em-water level. Central News.

up a new administration-Special. more impressive dimensions.

bassy, the Chinese demonstrators met

The Shinal arrived there on Sun- The municipal authorities of the about 1,000 Japanese cluzens pro- Polish town

day last to pick up a cargo of salt, of Konitz which is reeding to the

Brillah Embassy duties in China. They were not in was in the process of fonding.

and at 11 a.m. on Monday, while she located close to the Reich frontier, Fraternising on the streets, the

a position to exchanged Domei.. have announced that certain parts of Japanese and Chinese

stay indefinitely.-Jupanese bomber flew over, but re- district of Konitz closed to "Banza!" cheers.-Domel.

leased no bombs. At 5 pm, how-; general traffle. A warning was add-

Loaders Exchange Views

ever, an armed Japanese trawler en- tered the bay and proceeded to in-, Tokyo, Aug. 10. The Board of Counsellors

vestigate. to the

the

fire

Are

Japanese Impatience

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ed that the orders of the guards must bo obeyed without any delay since the

It is authoritatively understood guards have been ordered to open that Mr. Kato during his interview Cabinet to-day met at the ofcial rA party boarded the Shinai and

on any person who disobeyed with Sir Robert Craigle asked for a sidence of the Premier and exchang- Capt. C. A. Evans, refused and im

deihanded a search. The Master, orders.

definite reply as to whether Britained views with Government leaders mediately radioed for In the town of Neustadt in north-desired to resume the Tokyo parleys regarding the latest developments in H.M.S. Westcott answered and arriv assistance. Eastern Foland between Danzig and at all, and, If so, whether Britain the European sliuntion, and in the ed there carly on Tuesday. H.M.S. the German province of Pomerania, was making bona fide preparations Anglo-Japanese negotiations--Domci, Wescott and the Shinal then left the a German school building has been for it. selzed by the authorities and Pollah

Mr. Kato intimated that the Japan- No Instructions Sont

harbour, their last view being that of troops have been quartered there ese military delegates from Tientsin Trans-Ocean.

London, Aug. 10.

a pyre of burning sampans, lighted have decided to leave Tokyo and re- No instructions have yet been

by the Japanese. turned to Tientsin early next week. sent to Sir Robert Craigie, a diplo Slint was scheduled to loud, only Of the 3,500 tons of salt which the Should the British Instructions armalle correspondent understands. rive after their departure, the Japan-

400 tons were taken on board. -OMeinl circles So far Government will be free to de-

have ΠΟ As the two stilps left the bay they knowledge of the termine whether the

reports conference members of the Japanese military truth of the report that the post is that the passed a minoloyer which adds to the should be resumed or not. Mr. Kato mission intend to leave Tokyo next now closed by mines, was understood to have further in-week if the negotiations are not re- The Shinal arrived in Hongkong timoted.

Sir Robert replied that Britain had Government's Yuma county school children to-

It is stated here that the yesterday morning, and is a vessel no Intention of delaying the confer-been

attitude has always of 3.805 tons dead weght, day were one step higher in the

ence but that he was not in a post-under pressure.

that they will not negotiate One steamer was scheduled 10 estimation of farmers in the Farm statisticians said the school receive

aren. tion to say definitely when he could

leave Hongkong yesterday for The question of surrender of the north, including Halu Isu, but can children were responsible

Instructions.

tour for the

men is regarded as entirely out-celled its salling. For Mr. Kato pointed out that the re-side a pollucal settlement, and the Hongkong ships have been calling at Ume killing of 34,858 of the 50,000 gophers presentatives of the Japanese author-evidenco submitted against these mea Hsiu Heu Intermittently to lead salt; exterminated in the county during ifles in Tientsin are now staying in is now being examined here by legal Their visits were always discouraged the witter and spring.

Tokyo by sacrificing their important authorities.Reuter,

by the Japanese and must now cease."

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