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Foerster's Speech Eagerly Awaited

Danzig, Aug. 10.

Her Foerster is not expected in make any sensationul announcernent in his eagerly awaited speech this evening, at which there will be the greatest demonstration CVET held here in favour of the return of Dan- zig to the German Reich,

The semi-offcial Danziger Vorpos- Tex says that Danzig's demand, which the Reich has promised to support with all the means at its disposal, is only the rightful claim of the Free City.

of the

This will be the purport peech which Her Foerster will de- liver as a manifestation of the will of the City before tens of Thousands of Danzig's inhabitants.--Trans- Ocean.

Poland Gives Warning

Warsaw, Aug. 20.

Polish stations brodcast In Polish and German a warning to Herr For- afer to be moderate in bis speech at Danzig 16-night.-United Press.

Foerster's "Surprise"

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

August 11, 1939.

JAPAN NOT TO JOIN AXIS ALLIANCE SAYS REPORT

Americans Held At Kaifeng

CHUNGKING, Aug. 10 (UP) The American Embassy Is sald to have received information in a roundabout männer saying that Ameri- eans at Kaifeng, Ifonan, are detained by the Japanese army. Only very meagre detalls have been sent and an effort is being made to recure more information Immediately.

There is no direct.telegraph comununleation, 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 Cathelle Sisters at Kalteng and an eggat number of Protestants.

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

Anti-American Feeling Donied

SHANGHAI, Aug. 10 (UP)-A Japanese Embassy spokesman said that an investigation of the Kalleng allegailons disclosed evidence contradicting the nutt-American reports,

However, on the basis of the preliminary investigation It was irr dested that a certain party was involved in a land dispute with the Japanese authorities at Kaifeng and had gone to Peiping where re- ports were clreulated on the basis of "personal grudge."

RUPTURE IN TOKYO

TALKS INEVITABLE

Tokyo, Aug. 10.

K

Cabinet Council K SHOES Rejects Proposal

TOKYO, Aug. 10.

Circles close to the Government assert that the Army's recently intensified efforts to persuade the Gqy- 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 five Ministers on August 8 from various sources indicate that General 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 diplomatle factors, and Mr. Ishiwata disagreed on the economic conclusions. Admiral Yonat opposed to an alliance and Barun Hiramima is reported to have vigorously upheld his colleagues against General Huguke!.

and

Army circles reflect the belief that the present Cabinet is unser- Commenting on the threatening situation arising from thevable and therefore there in much impasse in the Anglo-Japanese conference, the Isahi Shimbun says speculation, as to the nature of the

Even that rupture in the Tokyo parleys will be inevitable if Britain next developments,

older Japanese observers persists in her dilatory policy.

accustomed to. the intricacies of Japanese mangeug- res and technique hesitate to predlet the outcome. Various possibilities, including a Cabinet re-shule and independent Army action, are hint-

Paris, Aug. 10. Herr Foerster Ju Jits sech at Danzig to-night, intends to spring a

The paper points out that the surprise. He is quoted as having Arita-Craigle agreement of July 22 expressed this intention in a state-resulted from Mr. Neville Chamber- nient to newspapermen on his return lain's "far-sighted from Danzig from his visit to Hitler. and that Britain should show

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

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

Trans-Ocean reports that Herr Fourster denies giving an interview and states that the presence of an Excelsior representative in Danzig is not known.

Why Briton Refused To Strip

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 decision

before August 15 in order to announce n full alliance at Nuremberg-United Press,

Kents to Fly to India

London, Aug. 10. The Duke and Duchess of Kent have decided to fly 10 Karachi when they go to Aus- tralia in October, in order to shorten what would otherwise bo a long sea voyage.

According to the present arrangements, they will be less than a week in India and will probably fly to Delhi to visit somo major Indian States, final- by lying to Colombo where

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prematuro old age. atmosphere at yesterday's barking upon a drive to invite the

The direct way conference of the Japanese Inner in the interior, to participate in the

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Clarkes Blood Mixture. have become known, was described

The

Tense Atmosphere.

Declaring that if Britain plays for time, it will only add to the difficulty He would "prove to the world our facing the Tientsin situation, the claims were just." He knew "quite Nichi Nichi Shimbun says that Bri- well that his appeal would be re- tatn should carry out her pledge Jected and that they would have to

allegedly given 171 concluding the fake action, if it only means that they Arita-Craigie agreement on the are capable of giving them satis-general questions forming the back-

Tientsin, Aug. 10. faction. Personally he did not be-ground of the Tientsin situation.

Mr. 11. McClure Anderson, the lleve in war but in peace-"for that Britain is charged with Lack of Briton who refused to strip for the the goodwill of the democracies was sincerity by the Yomiuri Shimbun Japanese sentries in Tientsin yester nécessary."—Renter.

which recalls that the Tokyo

con- tay, to-day told the United Press: ference was convened at the request "I refused to strip because it was of the British Government. paper understands that Japan is not

The unnecessary. to any journalist since leaving. Hitler expecting a great deal from the consumer clothing and obviously could 45 very tense.

"I was wearing the lightest of ference.

It would be a mistake on the part concent nothing. I turned out my of Britain if she imagines that

the pockets showing I was carrying only Hitler's Spokesman

anti-British agitation will remain in handkerchief, my spectacles and the same proportions if the Tokyo | Reys.

"I cannot undersland the reason conference cads in a Berlin, Aug. 10.. The importance officially attached

to the Atako Skimbuccord- Į Ing

why my wife was not permitted to to Herr Foerster's speech in Danzly

The Kokumin Shimbun rays that pass, as she carried a special Japanese 10-night is indicated by the announce-

the recent activity in Tokyo Govern- Consulate, permit. Neither can I ment that leading German

circles. in connection radlo

with understand she and an elderly Ed

why stations will broadcast the speech, on exerts a delicate influence shack by the sentries."

Japan's policy towards the European lady were pushed from the searching which is timed to take place at p.mi. G.M.T.

on the Tokyo parleys,

Mr. Anderson explained that this the agreement on the basic principles a special permit for the purpose of It alleges that Britain concluded wife left the British Concession with regarding the Tientsin situation with bringing their household goods from the hope of dissuading Japan from their residence in the occupied area adhering to the Italo-Japanese mill which they had recently sold. tary alliance.

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

Sharp Speech Expected

Berlin, Aug. D. Herr Foerster's speech in Danzig is being awaited here with much Interest, as it is considered that it | will be virtually, Herr Her 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 circles here are very anxious to counter-act any impression abroad that Germany or Danzig have in any respect, given way in the dealings with Poland-Reuter,

Polish Reserves

munt

He

Canton, Aug. 10. Taking advantage of the arrival of Wang Ching-wei, the provisional government of Kwangtung is

ein-

peace movement.

Peng Tung-yuan, Chairman of the

It is reported that General Itagaki, provisional government, has held a the War Minister, stated forcefully series of conversations with Wang and in detail, the army's viewpoint Ching-wel. on what he described as the "new! It is understood that the Chinese situation in international relations.** authorities at Canton havo decided to referred particularly to Japan's follow Wang's directions in disposing relations with Russia and Britain, and of the South China situation. also dealt with the abrogation by the A complete accord of views has United States of the commercial been reached between Wang Ching- treaty.

wel and the Japanese urmy authorl- General Itagaki laid down in the ties as the result of their recent con- strongest terms the army's "immut-versationis, a spokesman of the Japan- able policy for an immedinte solution ese Expeditionary Force declared.-- of the European problem."

Domel.

will meet again during the week-end

It

to discuss the matter, having for the believed that the Inner Cabinet

Withdrawal Of Troops

Canton, Aug. 10. mement refrained from taking a final "When they were unable to make decision owing to the magnitude of ing expressed full support for Wang A Japanese spokesman this morn- Even if Japan sacrifices her policy me strip, the sentry motioned to my the issues involved.-Reuter. of strengthening co-operation with wire to undress," Mr. Anderson con-

Ching-wel's broadcast lust night. Italy and Germany, the paper says tinued.

However, he added that Wang's that it will be impossible to expect a

movement did not "She naturally refused.

mean the im valfe-face in Britain's Far Eastern "It seems that the Japanese Con-

It is understood that General mediate withdrawal of the Japanese policy.

sular permit affected the sentry like Shunroku Hata, Chief Aide-de-Camp "Should Wang Ching-wel's move- army from the, South and odded: Concluding, the paper declares that a red flag to a bull, as he gave received General Seishire Itagaki who tension of military operations."

to the Emperor, on Wednesday 1ment fall it will mean a further ex- Japan should tread the right path of more trouble than assistance. her world policy by concluding a was no question of language dificul-explained the military alliance with Italy and Gerlies because the sentry could obviour Japan's polley in Europe.-Domet.

Army's views ស United Press. many forthwith even at the sacrificely rend Japanese. The Japanese con-

of the Tokyo parleys.-Domei,

Tokyo Agitation

Tokyo, Aug. 10. Separately organised, the parodes of Japonese and Chinese demon- strators fo-day jointly moved towards the British Embassy,

About 400 representatives of the Chinese residents in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Shizuoka, Alchi, Miye and Chiba Prefectures held an anti- British rally in the precincts of the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo this morn According to reports received hereing and adopted anti-British resolu- from the Polish port of Gdynia,

Danzig, Aug, 10.

llons.

trolled Chinese police were very unpleasant, otherwise I could have explained our difficulties to them in the Chinese language."

Mr. Anderson is a native of Endin- burgh and came to China in 1992, United PreSS.

Tientsin Floods Grow

Chungking. AuE. 10. Heavy rainfall in the upper reaches of the north Hopeh rivers during the last two days has dashed all hopes

for

an

י.

Emperor informed

SEARCH REFUSED

Westcott Answers Radio Call

The last of the Chinese ports, Hsiu

Not Forming Government

Shekki, Aug. 9. Mr.

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

It is learned that Mr. Wang win not establish a government in Can- ton immediately but will use every means to induce the Central Aulheri- ties to enter into direct negotiations with the Japanese.

improvement of the flood Hsu, has been mined by the Japanese, demand the resignation of General The Japanese may not necessarily has begun to transfer her gold re-streets towards the British Embassy sheet of water several feet rumours persist in Gdynia that Poland The Chinese then paraded the situation around Tientsin.

The outlying districts are a vaste of the coast from the Yangtse months ago. If the Central Authorl- thus completing the blockade of the Chiang Kai-shek as was insisted six serves to foreign

countries. The ringing bells and gongs and waving Polish Government, the rumours de banners. Five of the Chinese repre-

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

stain of being a traitor or puppet and foreign banks.

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

The last 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 Shinal, 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 Shinni arrived there on Sun- The municipal authorities of the about 1,000 Japanese citizens pro

day last to, pick up a cargo of sult, Polish

of Konitz, which is ceeding to the

British Embassy. duties in China. They were not in was in the

and at 11 am. on Monday, while she located close to the Reich frontier. Fraternising on the streets, the position have announced that certain parts of Japanese and Chinese

process of loading. to exchanged Domet,

stay indefinitely.-Japanese bomber few over, but re- to "Banza" cheers.Domci.

leased no Bombs. At 5

pm, how. Leaders Exchange Views

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

vestigate.

the

district of Konitz are closed to

general traffic. A warning was add-

ed that the orders of the guards must

orders.

Japanese Impationco

search. The Master,

A

be obeyed without any delay since the It is nuthoritatively understood guards have been ordered to open that Mr. Kato during his Interview Cabinet to-day met at the official re-demanded a

A party boarded the Shinai and Are on any person who disobeyed with Sir Robert Craigie, asked for a sidence of the Premier and exchang- Capt. C. A, Evans, refused and Im-

definite reply as to whether Britained views with Government leaders medately In the town of Neustadt in north- desired to resume the Tokyo parleys regarding the latest developments in LMS. Westcott answered and arriv

radioed for assistance. enstern Poland between Danzig and at all, and, if so, whether Britain the European situation the German province of Pomerania, was making bona fide preparations Anglo-Japanese negotiations.-Domei. Wescott and the Shinal then left the and in the ed there early on Tuesday. M.S. German school building has been seized by the authorities and Polish troops have been quartered there Trans-Ocean.

·

Children Kill Gophers

for it.

Mr. Kato Intimated that the Japan-

ese military delegates from Tientsin

No Instructions Sont

London, Aug. 10.

| harbour, their last view being that of A pyre of burning Sumpans, lighted have decided to leave Tokyo and re No Instructions have yet beca

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

400 tons were taken on board;" Oficial circles so far have no ese Government will be free to de- ར་མས

kr.awledge of the

As the two ships left the bay they termine whether the

reports

that the passed a minelayer which adds to the, conference members of the Japanese military truth of the report that the port is should be resumed or not, Mr. Kato mission intend to leave Tokyo next now closed by mines. was understood to have further in- week

The Shinal arrived in Hongkong

the negotiations are not re-

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timated. YUMA, Ariz. Mr Hobert replied that Britain had overnment's stated here that the vestada toms chend weight.

is yesterday morning, and is a vessel Yuma county school children to- day were one step higher

no intention of delaying the confer-been that they will not In the estimation of farmers in the

once but that he was not in a posi-under pressure.

negotiate One steamer wus scheduled to preation to say definitely when he could

leave Hongkong yesterday Farm statisticiana

for lie said the school receive instructions.

The question of surrender of the north, including Halu Hsu, but canTM children were responsible for the

four men is regarded as entirely out-celled its aniling. For

some time killing of 34,858 of the 50,000 gophers presentatives of the Japanese author-evidence submitted against these men Hulu FL Intermittently to load salt KING'S Theatre

Mr. Kato pointed out that the re-sido a political settlement, and the Hongkong ships have been calling at exterminated in the county; during ties in Tientsin are now staying in is now being examined Hore by legal Their visits were always discouraged the winter and spring,

by the Japanese and must now cease..

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