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CONSUL ON JAPANESE INVASION

Manila, Aur. 13. The Chinese Consul General, Mr. C. Kungson Young, on the ocension of the 2nd anniversary of the Shanghat hostilities, to-day made a radioenst speech over station KZILF, 6,140 kilo- cycles, recalling the shooting of the British Ambassador, Mr. Knatchbull. Hugessen, the bombing of the U.S.S. Panny, and numerous other incidents, Ile elted the Tanaka memorial, warning that the capture of Hainan and the Spratley's were a menace to the Philippines.

Mr.

Young said: "In China, at present the invading armier on the whole are at a standstill. The Chi- mobile armies are now within nene striking distance of Peiping, Shunghal Canton and other imp

important cities, "Instead of creating a new order in Enst Asin, the Japanese military

offlelals have brought about derola- tion, destruction, death, uncertainty, disorder and chaos, from which the nations

concerned

generation, from. The

longer will be

will require a

Monday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

BRITAIN TAKES A

STAND

Japanese Policy And Europe

Tokyo, Aur. 13.

The Asahi Shimbun reporte that complete agreement has been reached between Premier filcanuma and Prince Fumimaro Konoye, Prealilent of the Privy Counell and Minister without Portfolio, to attek ta lite decision taken by the Government on June & regarding Japan's policy lowards the European situation. -Domel.

Romo-Borlin

CIANO MEETS HITLER

IN

TOKYO

Refuses To Link Currency Question With Tientsin

August 14, 1939.

STRONG PARLEY

LONDON, Aug. 13 (UP),—It is learned in authorita- tive quarters that Britain has decided to take a strong stand in the Anglo-Japanese discussions at Tokyo,

Britain is prepared, according to this source, to risk the negotiations falling through and will reject the pro- posal should the Japanese delegates insist on linking the currency question with the question of the policing of Tientsin.

Britain Supported

be resumed If further instructiona came for Sir Robert Craigie after London, Aug. 11.

the military mission had departed Government's consultations with-Router. the French and United States Gov-

craments on silver and currency "Insufficient Sincerity"

questions and suggestions to the Bri tish Government by the Japanese are still proceeding-Reuter,

Instructions Sent

to

Commissioner To See Hitler

Paris, Aug. 12. The newspapers here report that Dr. Karl Burkhardt, High Commissioner for the League of Nailons in Danzig, has left for Berchtesgaden apparently to hear a plan the Furlirer has con. ceived for the peaceful setile- ment of the Free City problem. --Trans-Ocean.

Entry Of Jews To Be Limited

Shanghai, Aug. 12.

Tokyo, Aug. 13. After the withdrawal of Japanese military delegates from the parleys, Japanese authorities will agree to resumption of the Tokyo conference The Japanese authorities have an only when they consider from an in-nounced that no Jewish refugees will London, Aug. 11. The British Foreign Office has dependent standpoint the British pro- be allowed to settle in the Japanese- Dr longer, to recover

Berlin, Aug. 12. cabled to Sir Robert Craigie giving posts as showing "sufficient sincer occupied section of the International nure chaos spreads, tesgaden, where he lunched more

the Count Ciano has arrived in Berch-him detailed instructions to make 1y."

Settlement after August 21. This decision was understood required

with possible the resumption for recovery.

of negotia-

It Es simultaneously announced that have been reached at a joint con- the refugees already in residence must "The Chinese ple, who are de-Herr Hilier and Herr von

people,

Ribben- tious as speedily as he can. termined there shall be order in their trop

ference between the Foreign Office apply for permission to remain and International relationships, and free- Ciano telephoned to the Duce im-

A Foreign Office spokesman said lenders and the Japanese military :- those who are refused permission dom for

for nationel

have re-

mediately on his arrival in Berchtes- the instructions were mainly concern presentatives on Saturday, The must leave, sisted the invader van and have gaden.

ed with safeguards against terrorists, Foreign Minister, Mr. Arllo, but they are believed to also deal maned the conference at his offelal was on acute housing shortage as a sum- The Japanese spokesman said there sacrificed themselves unwaveringly. They will continue to resist, they will

with the currency and silver ques-

residence Yesterday afternoon. tions,

result of the 1837 hostilities 11

and, to continue sacrifice until the in-

by A fifth Chinese who was arrested Muto, chief Japanese military dele- the Japanese-occupied

Major-General moreover, the Jewish population in by the British in September 1038 on gale. Mr. Solumatsu Kato, Minister already one-tenth of the Japanesu vader their sell,

Japanese Information, is also at Large, and Mr. Renzo Sawadu, population, and it was feared that surrendered for

friction might occur between the two Even if the conference is resum- communities. ed after the return

to Tientsin of. be summoned to Tokyo again unit parts of the Settlement as well as the the

Japanese measure threatens to The delegates, they will not create a serious situation as other and unless the negotiations have French Concession, are very come to definite conclusions.

crowded. There are He maintained that their surrender |

nlready 18,000 A

S. Kate will be appointed to Jewish refugees in Shanghai and is not a part of any bargain and conduct negotiations with the British 3.000 more are expected by the end that the decision was made solely delegates regarding possible resump-of the year. Reuter.

the legal merits of the new evi- tion of the conference. dence received.United Press.

realises his blunder and leaves

It is the Chinese people's conviction that the forces of order, Democracy and the freedom of the work should pool their resources to aid them in their Utanic struggle, for this is a for Chinn's in- kait also for

World

struggle not only dependence, sanity.

"By fair means or foul, the Japan- ese invaders wish to wipe out the foreign trade in China. They have succeeded in freezing out the com- mercial interests of third Powers In

Inter. Conversations between Herr 1iller, von Ribbentrop and Count Herr

nearly four hours.

Clano began at 2.30 p.m. and lasted The scene of the talks which may be decisive for peace or war was the Fuehrer's spectacular "ea House" on Ken Kehlstein Mountain near Berchtes-

guden. Guests at this fairy-tale for tress approach it by a tunnel driven into the heart of the mountain and then take a litt 7,000 feet to the

sumniit,

Count Ciano and Herr von Ribben- trop returned to their hotel at Salz- burg after the talks and to-night they went to the theatre to see Shakes Pure's "Much Ado about Nothing."- Rruler.

was

attended

reasonable sniegt der

Vice-Minister for Forelan Atpics.

The spokesman

that the case of the four Chinese has been

dealt with separately from other issues, and has been regarded entire ly from a judicial standpoint.

aren, woa

Registration Starting

over-

the

the Japanese dominated areas, For

No London Surprise example, the American trade" in China in 1930. Chinese Imports from

Conference To Continue

London, Aug. 13. the United States last year totalled

Munich. Aug. 12.

Liscussing the reported new hitch U.S.$45,000,000 of which only

After nearly four hours discussion in the Tokyo talks, the Sunday Times for Tientsin. 17% went through the poris under Japan-this afternoon it was announced that diplomatic correspondent points out ese military domination, while more the talks between Herr von Ribben- that no confirmation has reached fo'clock

89% went through Shanghai trop and Count Ciano would continue London, but it would cause no sur-Hayamu, seaside resort near Kama-fugees in Shonghal. than and ports under Chinese control. The to-morrow.-Reuter,

prise if It is

is true.

kura to spend the week-end there. situation is expected to become worse

Axis Harmony

The conversations between Sirle will return to Tokyo this even-sible for the polleing of the affected this year."-United Press.

Berlin, Aug. 12. Robert Craigte and the Japanese ing-Domei, After to-day's adjournment Count Foreign Office on the matter of safe- Clano returned to his hotel at Salz-guarding order in Tientsin ore with- burg where he appeared three times in an acc of reaching agreement.

REICH PRESSURE

ON HUNGARY IS DENIED

von

Budapest, Aug. 12. While all the newspapers claim that Hungary's position is pinying an important part in the Ribbentrop Ciano conversations, reports that Herr

Ribbentrop

recently brought pressure to bear on Count Csaky, the Hungarian Foreign Minis- ter, with the object of securing the resignation of Count Paul Teleki, the Premier, are officially denied,

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Meanwhile, Japanese military de- Legates Including Major-General Muto

visits to the War Office)

Shanghai, Aug. 12. and the Foreign Office yesterday as Consul-General, has notifed

Mr. Yoshink! Miura, Japanese they are leaving Tokyo early Mon- Jewish Refugees' Committee and the day morning nboard an aeroplaze German and Italian Consulates-Gen-

Sir Robert left Tokyo at

eral in Shanghal of Japanese plans. 3.20 asking them to co-operate in restrict- yesterday

afternoon Joring the immigration of Jewish re- Japanese naval authorities respon- aren will start next week the reis- tration of Jewish residents. The Jewish Refugees Committee wifl co-operate and registration will be on the balcony to wave to cheering The organisation of the police in the

Peiping, Aug. 13

complete by the end of August. crowds.

International Settlement of Shanghal It is understood that Japanese Well-informed circles here have where Incidentally United States military authorities have decided on those who arrive after completion of

Those who refuse to

register reported in the Axis is one hun-citizens play a leading role on the measures to be taken in dealing with the registration will be ordered out dred

per cent. in agreement on the Municipal Council-has been taken the British Concession in Tientsin on of the Japanese defence sectors, policy to be adopted in the event of as a model.

the basis of the reports which the The NYK. liners in the European being Involved in war.

In Shanghai the Japanese obser- military representatives at the Tokyo service have also decided to discon- Informed Nazis and Fascista Insist vers are able to see for themselves

conference will submit upon their tinue transport of Jewish refugees that neither Italy nar Germany be- that the Settlement Police discharge

return to Tientsin.

after the departure of the Hakuzan Steve the Danzig question to be worth their duty in suppressing anti- Circles close to the Japanese mill-Mart from Naples on August 14.

that neither would invite Japanese activity. Something of the tary authorities intimate that in case, Domet war and war on such an issue, but at the same same sort has been time they are fully agreed on mea- Tientsin and the new

envisaged for of the Tokyo conference breaking: Trans-Ocean adds that the Japan- Instructions down, the attack on the "hole se spokesman stated that the Con- sures to meet any

"provocation." sent United Press,

Sir Robert Craigie should in nature" of the British Concession sular Body had been informed of the the British view, clinch an agree will be intensified.

Japanese measure but had not replied Italy To Be Satisfied

ment.

so far. The Japatiese measure rais- Some circles predict that the in-ed various legal questions since it Hong Kong Depot, Paris, Aug. 12.

But for Japan to link with this tense anti-British agitation will pos- constituted unilateral action affecting The Excristor's Salzburg corres- purely Anglo-Japanese matter exsibly result in a wh caule evacua-foreign nationals-who pondent to-day said that the Germen raneous questions which concerntion of Britons from. North Chinu. Foreign Minister relayed to

as well, is to put a Domel. Ciano a promise from Herr

Count Other Powere Hitler brake on the tempo of the whole that Italy would obtain satisfaction Anglo-Japanese conversations—Reu- in her demands regarding Tunisia, ter

A further report that Admirni Horthy, the Regent, intended to visit Herr Hitler next week is also denied,

Sir Robert Resting Following his visit to Salzburg, Count Caaky now visiting the Djiboall and the Suez Canal as soon Regarding the 4fth Chinese sus-

Tokyo, Aug. 13, Reich Minister of Justice at the lat-as the Danzig settlement has beer British Government acting on the reafternoon for Hayama, seaside reso:t

pect Trans-Ocean reports

Sir Robert Craigie, the British ter's home near Munich, while the completed.

that the Ambassador, left Tokyo yesterday Hungarian naval delegation has gone This promise, the report said, was commendation of its legal advisers near Kamakura, to spend the week- to Dresden to attend the Nazi League made as a bid to obtain Italy's help has instructed the Tientsin Cones-end. He will return to Tokyo this Congress.

and to force Hungary to enter the ston authorities to surrender him to evening, it is understood.-Domel. Only this week, sharp ministerial military alliance, thus giving Ger- the Chinese Court on condition that attacks on Ilungarian Nazis

many a passage, if needed, against the British Consul General in Tien- made in Parliament, Count Teleki Rumania as the first stroke to force tsin shull at all times be enabled to declaring that Hungary would not the Democracies to give way on the have access to him in order to as- tolerate anti-Hungarian propaganda, Danzig issue.-United Press.

sure himself personally of the prl- from whatever direction

soner's welfare. Reuter,

were

it come.-

Correspondents Warned

Budapest, Aug. 13. Foreign newspaper correspondents here were summoned to the Foreign Ministry and informed that exputalon within 24 hours would be the penalty for sending abroad reports of certain rumours with particular reference to the reports that Germany demanded the resignation of Count Paul Teleki. The official who made the stato- ment added that the orders were received direct from Count Reuter.

Talks With Hitler

Salzburg, Aug. 13. Count Cinno again visited Ber- ehtesgaden this morning to interview

revealed that Count

Other Powers Concerned

London, Aug. 12. With regard to the Domei report

Staff Talks Commence

Moscow, Aug. 12.

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The Japanese claim to have authority to take such an action by right of military conquest" of the Settlement area affected.

Macao Governor Meets His Son

A meeting of only two hours, pro- ably their last for four years, was allowed the Governor of Macao, His Excellency Senhor Tamagnini Bar- bosa, and his son when they met in Singapore, says the Singapore Free Press, The

the

A day behind her schedule, Talma did not arrive until 7 am, and a special launch from the quarantine arca took young Barbosa ashore to meet his father.

At 10 am he sailed for Lisbon, where he will spend four years at a university.

Governor, returning to Macao Herr Hitler, the conversation lasting that Mr. S. Kate has declined to re-

for his fourth term, arrived from just under one hour. Thereafter he sume the Tokyo talks on the basis of of the Anglo-French military mission British India Line vessel Taima and The first conference of members Europe in a KL.M. plane; his son returned here and lunched with Herr Sir Robert Craigie's latest instruc-and the Soviet military representa-left again in the Dempo.

nrrived from Hongkong by the Von Ribbentrop.

Count Clano is expected to leave dent writes that the instructions Commissariat this morning.

tions, Reuter's Diplomatic Corres-tives took place at the Foreign Munich this evening with his staf in a spee'r train for Rome.

deal primarily with the matter of safeguarding order in Tientsin.

Presumably, merely the agenda of It is now

The wider questions raised after the forthcoming conversations was Ciano and Herr Ribbentrop return the blockade had begun were mat- discussed on this occasion. ed here from Berchtesgaden Teleki-night too late to attend the perfor-has always made plain were not ex-begin before Monday, it is declared.

last ters which the British Government

The actual conversations will not mance of Shakespeares "Much Ado, clusively of interest to these two About Nothing". Instead, Herr Rib- Powers.

On Friday evening, members of the bentrops Lave a dinner of the Hotel.

British and French military missions --Reuler.

This has not been held to bar com- were Marshal Voroshilov's guests at pletely the discussion of such matters a dinner which was also attended by in Tokyo, but it has indicated that the Foreign Commissar, M. Molotov. the British viewpoint is supported hy-Trans-Öcean. the netion of other interested Powers who have made known to Japan za well as to Britain the fact that they are in no wise disinterested in these subjects. Reuter.

Forcing Alliance

London, Aug. 12. Some tense weeks obviously He ahead in Europe, writes the Sunday Times diplomatic correspondent. Germany appears to be bent pressing milliary alliance Budapest which will give her the right of

of fransit for German troops through Hungary, enabling her to turn the Polish finnic and attack through Ruthonia,

tako

of

on on

Plot Against Foreign Trade

anti-British move-

Delegatos Will Leave

Modernising Navy

Stockholm, Aug 12, The Moscow correspondent of a Chungkhu Aug 12,

newspaper here reports that Britain' The people of Tientsin yesterday

and France will offer their assistance Hungary

would doubtless be addressed two separate letters to Sir

in modernising the Soviet navy. The promised support for her territorial Archibald Clark Kerr and M. Henri

Tokyo, Aug. 12. navy, although considerably In "claims againsi Rumanio. It remains Cosme, British

Mr. S. Kato hus rejected the Bri-creased, does not equal the corres and French Am- to be seen whether even a threat bassadors respectively to China, can-ish Ambassador's proposals for the ponding number of British

and of invasion would force Budapest to cerning the Tientsin situation.

resumption of the Anglo-Japanese French vessels which are much this path. Ia the Regent, The letter to the British envoy de- which states that Craigie's latest in-

conference, according to Domel, newer. Admiral von Horthy, and the Primeclared that the Minister, Dr. Teleki, Hungary ment was never a spontaneous move the currency question, whereas Japan and British Governments are prepar- structions from London did not touch The correspondent says the French possesses leaders resolution. ment of the Chinese people, but a wants a simultaneous agreement on ed to place models and skilled con- Reuter,

sinister plot inspired and engineered Rumano-Hungarian Relations

by the Japanese designed to drive the Tientsin police question and the structors at the service of the Soviet, British interests out of North China, currency dlaputer Bucharest, Aug. 19. King Carol returned in the evening Government to take a stronger policy fused to comply with the British The letter urged the British Mr. Kata is also aald to have re-

Talks Continue and later received the Prime Minis against the ter, who

was able to report a

Japanese. The letter to the French Ambassa-pontment of the departure of the Ambassador's request for a post-

Moscow, Aug. 13. considerable improvement in the dor pointed

Military talks between representa- Rumano-Bulgarian situation in re- French

out that British

France and Japanese military authorities for tives of Britain,

and the interests in China gard to Bulgarie's claim in southern identical and must stand or fall to-

Soviet were resumed this morning Dobrudja, also the Rumano-gether, I Britala were forced to Mr. Kats argued that the depar- at the British Teaders' suggestion, and insted three hours. Henceforth, Hungarian agreement in regard to surrender. French interests would ture was raft traffic on. the river Thells very soon

a military necessity and thère" will be two Router Special

be wiped out--Central that Japan reserved the right to de- until the talks

meetings, daily concluded. News.

cide whether the conference woul Reuter,

are Tientsin.

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