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Demand For Winston
In Cabinet
LONDON, Aug. 17 (Rou ter)-AN appeal signed by 375 members of the staffs of British Universities has been sent to the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, urging the inclusion of Mr. Winston Churchill in the Government.
The signatories are drawn from 22 universities and uni- versity colleges throughout the country and include Pro- fessors and six Heads of colleges.
CHINA'S CURRENCY WORRIES Apprehension In United States
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON. August 17 (UP)-UNITED States Govern- ment financial quarters are ex- pressing deep concern regarding Chinese currency but said they do not know of any contemplat- ed action in this connection by the United States at present. They expressed the opinion the only passible effective action the United States could take would be to. directly participate in the British fund for stabilising the Chinese cur- rency.
that
However, they know of no British "soundings" either here or in Paris to oblain United States or French participation.
Silver Purchases Useless They said they do not believe the United States could be of any useis tance to China through purchases of additional silver because China has apparently disposed of most of her
valable supply.
Expert opinion here is that if the situation worsens the Japanese may attempt to establish a strict exchange
control Shanghai and attempt to impose only their own currency there exclusively.
However, is also pointed out that the Japanese currency in Chinu is about as weak as the Chinese.
SERIOUS FRONTIER INCIDENT
Rumanian Soldier Is Shot Dead
BUCHAREST, Aug. 17, (Reuter).-One Rumanian soldier was shot dead, an- other is missing and a third is wounded in a new incident on the Hungarian frontier to-day according to an off-
cial communique.
pest.
on the River Tisa which forms part of the frontier. Guards
Exclusive Reports And Pictures Of Japanese Border Operations
JAPANESE DRIVE IN
EXPECTED
JAPANESE IN CONTROL OF S. CHINA
OF THE FRONTIER
WHOLE OF
These exclusive pictures taken yesterday by our staff photographer depict (above) the British frontier post at Lown,
with the Japanese outpost a few yards away." Japanese soldiers ore dis- cernible beyond the barrier. In the other picture a British tommy is snapped 48 he cheerfully prepares tiffin for the outpost.
Clouds Not
So Heavy
Warsaw Feeling Easier; Tension Relaxes
WARSAW, Aug. 17, (Reuter). A feeling of greater ense pre- vailed in political circles here to-day in contrast to the pessi- mism of yesterday when it look- ed as though the combustible-
elements in the German-Polish dispute were about to blaze up.
It is understood that both parties
in Danzig are negotiating over out-
Soviet Seeks Military Pact Extension
WANTS BRITAIN AND FRANCE NEUTRAL
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
NEUTRALITY on the part of Britain and France is included in the
standing Incidents and Br. A Cho-reported proposals of the Soviet Union concerning the extension of a Danzig, has been instructed to further according to a "Demel” report. daki, the Palish Commissioner in tri-partite military alliance to the Far East, says the "Miyako Shimbun," the conversations as
far as
as possible. Minister, yesterday saw the French the Soviets have definitely ad-
Colonel J. Beck, the Polish Forclun
The correspondent adds that and Rumanian Ambassadors. vanced a proposal to extend the ained between the British Embassy Britain and France to include The closest touch is being main-projected military alliance with and the Polish Foreign Office.
Germans Released
Bridge Hungarians Open Fire
the Far East.
Britain and France will be bound
Col. Spear Bored
DESCRIPTION OF
CONDITIONS IN
SHUMCHUN
THE HONGKONG Border Police this morning confirmed that the Japanese had successfully extended their opera- tions along the border as far as Shatau- kok. The manoeuvre was carried out yesterday and completed about half past nine last night.
According to a report received at Taipo, some three or four hundred Japanese entered Chinese territory close to Shataukok last night. There was no fighting, and
according to Shataukok reports, no influx of Chinese has yet taken place.
A "Domei" report avers that Japanese field officers jannounced occupation of the border territory up to Sha- taukok on Wednesday even- ing, and that the entire
See Visitors Meanwhile Tokyo report says
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
Major
JAPANESE BOMBERS
H.K.
frontier came under Japan- OVER
ese control two days ago,
It is officially confirmed that 35 bombers flow close to
Mirs Point, the most southerly par
Although there was a slight have,
but this claim is not substan-Japanese tiated by observers on the Stanley Peninsula about 8.30 this British side of the border. morning. heading in the direction of
An all-day visit yesterday to of the Chinese mainland. the border by a special "Tele- graph" representative revealed the planes were clearly visible from that the Japanese operations had Stanley, and they were well within cut off one-quarter of the food British territorial waters. supplies coming from Kwang-warning shots were fired from British It is understood, however, that no tung into Hongkong.---
defence pvaltions, and the planes were While a large number of the permitted to proceed on their way, refugees which streamed into the They were flying at a fast speed, and New Territories on Wednesday appeared to be heading for a definite
deriination. had returned to their own dis- tricts yesterday, some 2,500 re- mained, and it was officially re-
ported that a big self-supporting Naval Men
group of refugees from the Shumchun Swastika Club was, occupying trains at Taipo.
Although they wished to remain in their headquarters at the Shumchun Casino, the Japanese refused them permission. However, their flag was
Recalled
Druma In Weymouth,
still visible from the border, flying Portland Cinemas
from the Casino.
No restrictions were placed on the movements of Chinese peasants across
-SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" sailors on leave at Weymouth
LONDON, Aug. 18 (UP)-British und to outward appearances things portland were suddenly recalled from were fairly normal.
the border at Shumchun yesterday:
Forced Labour Imposed
shore leave last night.
and
Sailors belonging to the destroyers Walker and Walpole and other ships Chinese coming from Shumchun were recalled aboard by slides flash- into British territory told varied fed on cinema screens while the police stories of what was happening in the rounded up others throughout the Chinese city since its occupation by town.
the
Japanese. According to one
TOBR Japanese
there. Others told of how they had money was already being circulated Ichang Bombings: been rounded up for forced labour, What Pictures Show
carrying stores and ammunition for the Japanese.
SPECIAL TO The "telegrapH"
LATEST Chinese reports received in Kweilin and Shiukwan, the two military and political centres in
Kwangtung respectively, in- dicate that the Japanese are again accking £ major. objective in south China.
According to Kwellin reports emanating from official sources, the entire Japanese South China
tral China and Formosa aqua-
squadron, and parts of the Cen- drons are concentrating off the corner of Kwangtung. It is Japanese attack on Pakhol is
coast of Pakhoi in the southwest
likely that the long-heralded
imminent.
Pakhoi, which Was opened to remaining Kwangtung treaty stilt in Chinese hands.
foreign trade in 1977, is now the only
Arrivals from Pukhoi last night sald there was a British warship stationed off Pukhoi on last Saturday and British missionaries in the treaty port were requested by the Japanese naval commander to evacuater
Rushing Reinforcements. From Shiukwan' come
"the reports that heavy Japanese reinforcements are rushing to Tungkun and Shek- Jung. It is estimated that at least a complete division was transported from Furiosa to Canton during the past three days.
Shukwan observers belleve there OTC three possibilities garding the Impending Japanese move; an intensified "mopping up" operation against growing Chinese guerillas in the outskirts of Cunton
the Kowloon-Canton zone, Including Shicklung and Tung- railway kun; an attempt to recapture Wal- chow on the East River; or a thrust the Chlaese positions north of Tsungfa along the Canton-Hankow railway.
Meanwhile, Chinese reinforcements from Kwangsi ure pouring into counter-measuris ngainst the Japanese movement.
[15]
Kwangtung
35 B
Concession-Foars-
Canton, Aug. 18 (Reuter).-Judg- ing from the recent movements of Japanese tropps, another offensive
seems imminent.
Opinion prevails that Japan will make an attempt to form a junctio with their forces in Central China by obtaining complete control of the Canton-lunkow Railway.
In the past few days troops have been seen passing through the city at all hours in the direction of the Wongsha terminus of the Canton- PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
LATEST
DANE SHOT DEAD IN SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI, Aug. 18 (Reuter).-
A Dane, Mr. Peter Krogh, aged 35,
was shot dead this morning outside his residence in the Settlement as he was entering a car to proceed. to his office.
Oflelal circles in Bucharest take a It is stated that over 40 members to assist the Soviet Union in the event very serious view of the incident. of the Young Germun Party have of Germany participating in a Far Did Not Want To They immediately protested to Buda- been released subject to their holding East war on the side of the Japanese,
themselves at the disposal of the declares the Disputes Now Common police. It is understood that
newspaper. many of the more Rumania have been occurring train withheld from the pubile because it ing Lieut.-General Selshiro Itagaki,
"Disputes between Hungary and withheld serious incidents are being
that Japanese arr
army leaders, includ- time to time over navigation rights German feeling in Poland should not Yarawak, vice-Minister for War. It has been learned that Lieuten- 19 considered desirable that anti-the War Minister leut-General
One wealthy merchant complain- SHANGHAI, Aug 17 (Trans PEIPING, August 17 (UP),--- cd that he was robbed, the Japanese Ocean)-Aerial photographs were warn and be exacerbated.
Two Chinese accosted him as he Icaving him only one dollar with produced to-day by the Japanese then fire on vessels of the neighbour-
and Major-General Machijiro, chief unt Colonel Spear for two hours Polish circles deny the Danzig re- of the Military Affairs Roard,
which to come into British territory.authorities in order to substantiate was leaving his house and asked: ing country which trespass over the alists, were fired on near the Vistula wards the European situation,
pori thist a
last
He said he was driven from their claim that they are not respon- "Are you Mr. Krogh?" When he middle line of the river,
a party of German journ night discussed Japan's attitude to refused to see Captain Parker
village close to Shunchun and made ble for the bombing of the two replied yes, the gunmen fred six and yesterday.
Hennessey, the
shrits at his body. to bow low to all tho Japanese British vessels at Icheng. The conference was held at the British officers who went to
that the British sentries, who returned the salute. While showing the
Mr. Krogh was an employee of the Occan). It is stated in an official / considerable influx of Polish refugees lasted for on hour and a half.
Minister's residence, and Kalgan to see him.
According to this man, the majority bombs, the photographs, reveal that Before coming to the Far East in 1928 vessels are not actually hit by the Great Northern Cable Company, "What's the use," he said, "I cannot of these soldiers are Formorans,
While business was carried on as several bombs exploded within a few he served for several years In the discuss my case."
pre- yards of them.
One photograph Northern's London office and he mar However, he finally agreed to re-usual in Shumchun yesterday. ceive his visitors when the Japanese datory raids on Chinese stores in the shows considerable clouds of smoke ried a British wife in London. Mrs.
city by Japanese soldiers were report hovering over the vessels so that Krogh insisted.
Colonel Spear is also refusing to
ed. One foki said that in the store it is impossible to ascertain whether exercise with bis Japanese escort, where he worked, soldiers came and they are, actually burning or not. change of shots occurred after the of Germany and Poland were discuss-
maintaining that he is entitled to an belped themselves to $1,000 worth of Hungarians had opened fire.
escort of his equal officers rank, rice, and made him take it to their ed and M. Coulondre emphasised that Ocean)-Martial law has been de-Captain Parker to tell his wife “I am
(Trans- The captive Colonet also asked quarters, France was calmly resolved to keep clared in Chungking from 11 pm. well,"
Another refugee came across her obligations.
border with the story that most of Thursday to 8 a.m. Friday in order
the Japanese troops were spending
equipment, and one of the soldiers
BUCHAREST, Aug. 17
(Trans-
communique that a Rumanias patrol was shot at from ambush Homorod on the Hungarian border.
The present tension has led to a War from Germany.
M. Coulondre, French Ambassador, Bear returned to his post at. Berlin after his holiday and he.resumed contact
Tuesday
-by visliing Herr Weizsacker, Director
A later report says the Rumanian en patral encountered four Hungarian E. soldiers on Rumanian territory who of the Foreign Department. Accord
von
Martial Law
were joined by others and an ex-ing to diplomatic circles, the relations In Chungking
Japanese Reserves For China
Customs Negotiations
CHUNGKING Anh. 17
The German Plane Lands
In Switzerland
to allow the authorities to check on Col. Spear-Report Is Donlod the day busily cleaning their rifles and the domicile of present Chungking Inhabitants.
PEIPING, Aug. 17 (Reuter). The had informed him that they expected It will be recalled that August 12 Japanese military spokesman said he to move on, in three days time for was announced as the dead-line for was not aware of the basis of Gor-action elsewhere. WARSAW Aug. 17 (Trans-Ocean). Cople without passports to leave man agency reports from Japanese regular troops are graduallying on in Warsaw on exports from from Japanese air raids and to ensure
London German-Polish negotiations ur go-instituted to lessen the death roll to be released soon?
chungking.
The order is being that Colonel C. R. Spear was likely baing withdrawn from China that their places are being taken by Polish Customs territory to Germany that all the remaining residents will Spear's trial had not yet been fixed He added that the date of Colonel reserve troops.
PLEASE Turn To Page 4. be accommodated in dug-outs. but it was expected to be held shortly;
Chungking, "Aug. 17(Trans-Ocean). The local newspaper "Ta Kung Po" claims, special Information that
and
A German military aeroplane which BERNE, Aug. 17. (Trans-Ocean) had been forced to land on Swiss territory on Wednesday was released to-day and was escorted to the Ger Lowu Restrictiona
man frontier by a Swim military, strictions been imposed upon pede-while the pilot said he had lost, h
Apparently only at Lowu have recontained no weapons and no camera plane. A communique said the plane
PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
hia bearings,
at
present holidaying in Peltaiho, North China.
Recently, Mr. Krogh was accused hauling down the flag of the Japanese-sponsored
Govern- Chinese ment in Shanghai and, though it was
of
subsequently established that the ac cusation was unfounded, it is sug- gested that his assassination may be In revenge for this incident.
Mr. Krogh's house touched the various political terrorists abound, notorious "badlands"
area where
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