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Germany To Protect

The Czechs

MILITARY TREATY SIGNED

Bratislava, Aug. 18.

Bohemian Carrison

Saturday,

HONGKONG TÉL GRGAPH

Britain Refuses To Discuss Currency Question Alone

Britain has sent vital instructions to Sir Robert Craigie In Tokyo instructing him that Britain cannot agree to a discussion of the Tientsin currency question In conjunction with other matters or without the presence of other interested Powers.

Sir Robert Craigie arranged for a meeting with Mr. S. Kato, Japanese Minister at Large, yesterday afternoon, but the result of their conversation was not disclosed.

Tokyo, Aug. 30.

Firm Denial

Peiping Opinion

German-Polish

Border Closed

BERLIN. Aug. 19 (Trans- Ocean)-The German-Polish frontier has been closed to-day, Decorating (o reports from Cracow to the "Deutsche Allgemeine Zeltung." The Poles

do not allow any motor cars fo pass the frontler,

The German authorities like- wise have given an order thai persons of Polish nationality shall not be permitted to cross the frontier in ellher direction.

Shansi Menaced

By Floods

Torrential downpours in

Shansl nre threatening a renewal of the floods.

Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambasandor, this morning, asked for

Peiping, Aug. 19. It is announced that a military another Interview with Mr. Sotomatsu

The readiness of the Japanese to treaty between Germany and Slo- Kato, Japanese Minister at Large, co-operate for an amleable settle- vakia was signed yesterday, thus The interview will be held at 2 ment of the situation in case of placing Slovakia under German: o'clock this

afternoon at the re-Britain showing "sincerity" in hand- nitary protection.

sidence of the Vice-Minister for ing over the silver specle and pro- The announcement has caused no Foreign Affairs.-Domel

hibiting circulation of the old Chi- surprise in London, as when Slovakia

ese legal tender, was expressed by With proclaimed In independenti

General Gen Sugiyama, Supremo State Just year Germany undertook

of the Commander London, Aug. 18.

Japanese Ex- to protect it.-Reuter Bulletin.

to North China. The British Government has peditionary Force to

General Sugiyamn said that while renched the conclusion that not only: in It Impossible to regard the cur

the tuetical operations were still. rency and silver matters raised by going on and Japanese were making The garrison established in the Japan with the British Government and order, the inimical nature of the strenuous efforts to maintain peace

Flood damage in Pelping and its but they are Tientsin Concession would never be environs is continuing and resulting avin on August 1 for "the

obviously preser-

matters

exist. This is the in a rise in food prices. vation of peace and order"

number interests of other Powers

forces began reason why Japanese -7.000. They are divided

Therefore the conclusion to which to isolate the Concession. into 12

Profiteers are active, despite police battalions of which six are under the British Government has come is

In order to attain the object, the supervision and Government edlets. the Prague Inspectorate and three that no useful results can be obtain-questions relating to policing mea-Four butchers have been arrested

hy pursuing the matter upon sures

and those pertaining to the for auctioning meat to the highest purely Ansto-Japanese basis.

If there is to be further discussion simultaneously

situation must be settled bidders, despite the meat having been economic

in accordance with bought at controlled prices from the on there

cconomie proposals, ar- the same principles.

abbatoir.-United Press, rangements would! have to be made

The policies of the Japanese Army | Severe Disaster Feared to take into account the views and remain intact and immutable and the interesta

of third

for the min-

Tientsin, Aug. 18. parties.

measures necessary

Prague, Aug. 17.

Protectorates of Bohemia and Mor-las purely a focal issues affect the sermitted to

under each of the Trans-Ocean.

Protectorates.-

Artificial Rubber

ed

טת

i thin

ways recognised that i

August, 19, 1939.

British Policy

In Palestine

Mandates Commission Disapproves

Geneva, Aug. 18. The report of the Mandates Com- mission which has been published re- veals that the majority of members of the Commission are opposed to the British Palestine polley outlined in the White Paper. Four members have indicated that they felt White Paper polley conflicted with the terms of the Mandate. Three

The

are said to hold that the existing circumstances Justify the policy, provided the Council has no opposl- tion.-United Press.

Will Seck Approval

London, Aug. 18,

The Government has made a state- ment that it intends seck the Lengue Council's approval of the White Paper on Palestine, despite the Mandates Commission's criticism.- United Press.

preter

Jews Dissatisfied

Geneva, Aug. 17. Reporting before the Zionist Con- 011 Tuesday, the Zionist Chaim Weizmann, de- leader, Dr. clared that the British Secretary for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm Mac- Donald, assured him that the Jews

Prague. Aug. 18.

would never be given minority status and promised that they would never Bata, the well-known footwear

confronted with a fait decompli manufacturer. will shortly start

He denounced the British plan to The British Güvernment has a temance of public order will not only ! With the water rising higher then bring Jews and Arabs not only from making a German variety of arti- ficial rubber called un-Reuter for Chinn, but in such discussions all thened. If the Anglo-Japanese re-when Tientsin streets were inundated together for a conference because this in a question | be continued but possibly be strengs į before the disastrous 1917 floods Palestine but from other Arab States parties to the Nine-Power and lations take a turs for the worse in seven feet, the city is facing a grave placed the Jews at a disadvantage. other

relevant treaties must be given, such an eventuality, the responsibility threat next week." an opportunity to express Their rests with the British who failed to

Experts at first expected the erest During the negotiations Mr. Mne- show sincerity.

of the Shansi flood water to arrive Donald supported the Arab stand- As regards the other interested "The Tokyo negotiations, however,

every particular, Dr Powers, they have been kept fully have not yet broken down and if to-day, but the volume has spread point in informed as to the progress of the Britain revises her past altitude, over wide areas, postponing the dan-Welzmann stated-Trans-Ocean. talks, but a decision is stated to discontinues arts tending to beneft theter to the city.

Chairman Elected of the Japanese forces inį The authorities are taking very and the in-i

the agreement on full precautions against epidemics, terested

are now being in- the general principles

cholera and small-pox and shows giving free formed about it.

sincerity in handing over the silver inoculations-United Press. In the course of the Tokyo nego-specie and prohibiting the circulation fiations considerable made towards

progress was of the Fapi, Japanere side will not an agreement On police matters and co-operation in Sugiyama stated.--Domei,

Germany

Threatens

To Intervene

Berlin, Aug. 18.

VIEWS,

have been reached entirely by thence with,

Britilment

Informed Nazi quarters say that the Polish-German situation is be coming increasingly serious, and unless Poland stopped her alleged the maintenance of order in Tien- terrorism against the German terrority it night be necessary for tuin.

These views have been sent in

Germany to intervene shortly. The

the form of instructions to Sir Ro-

refuse to respond to them General Jawaharlal Nehru

Invited To H.K.

Talks Will Continua

Tientsin, Aug. 18.

manner of intervention is not speel-bert Craigle, British Ambassador to that the return of the Japanese mi-Colony, with Mr. D. Ruttonjec

fled.

say

the

448

A meeting of Indians in

Chairman, was held yesterday at the

that apparently discussing them with the Japanese the end of the Tokyo conference/Sind Merchants' Association Hall to i

The Nazł Hitler bas not established a time limit for settlement, but it is emphasised that he is determined to clear up the situation without delay.!

United Fres

authorities.-Reuter.

Statement Needed

Mr. H. de Vere Hedman,

"It would be wrong to suppose Tokyo, who, it is presumed, is nowtary delegates from Tokyo means

Auto extend an invitation to Pandit Jawn- sald Major-General Akira

harlal Nehru, Indian National Con- upon his arrival in Peiping.

He added that the conference will gress lender, who is shortly leaving be continued.

India on a visit to Chungking. London, Aug. 17.

"But as the final decision will rest Tokyo with

The following telegram was sent "Parting Of The Ways"

the Japanese correspondent of the Daily Mail, in North China, any results achieved by

commander into Pandit Nehru at Allahabad: a dispatch published by the paper tothe conference till lack faulty,

We, the Indians In Hongkong, cor- Milan, Aug. 10.

the British Government day, urges

dially and respectfully invite you to Tension between Germany and)

to make a clea

"Only when the Japanese milltary Hongkong during your visit to China, o clear choice ns to whether Poland has been aggravated by the she will co-operate

are convinced of British sincerity We fervently wish that our request latest Fullah mensures to a point of compromise.

with Japan or will the Japanese military delegates be accepted and shall thank wou making a speedy solution of the pro-

Iput in o further appearance at the to cable your acceptance and pro- The correspondent points out that blem a matter of sheer necessity, Japanese leaders are convinced that

conference."-Trans-Ocean. since any further delay only serves Britain's assistance to Chiang Kai-

to heighten the danger of war, de-shek's Government is the dominant clares the italian Press.

factor In prolonging the China Affair,

Poland, says the Corriere dela Sera, while ordinary Japanese citizens are hos reached the parting of the ways. also considering Britain 35 thel One way lies open for the Warsaw enemy

Government to preserve pence and]

the existence of its State, and that

It is natural, therefore, ibat anti- British sentiments are rising through-

Is to come to a direct and immediate out Japan, although so far no per- understanding with Berlin-Trans- sonal molestation of British nationals Occan.

WELCOME

FOR ADML. YARNELL

San Francisco, Aug. 17.

in Japan is reported, the correspon- dent continues.

gramme.

JAPANESE SOLDIERS SAID INTERNED

Three Japanese soldlers were disarmed and interned by British police and military near Sha Tau Kok yesterday,

This was the amazing rumour current on the border last night. The story was that the soldiers had chased some Chinese and had apparently quile unsuspectingly, crossed into British territory in the vicinity of Sha Tau Kok where they promptly disarmed and interned.

While Japanese military forces have placed under their control prac- tically all important ports and "har- bours on the China Coast, economic centres and trunk railway lines in China, there is still no visible signs of food shortage in Japan and the Japanese nation is co-operating with the Government in carrying out emergency policies.

Concluding, the

last night. correspondent

The Mayor has issued a proclama-stresses the necessity of elucidating

next Friday

as a

Britain's clear-cut policy towards) tion designating "Day of Special Ceremony" honour-Japan-Domei,

Exports Credits

London. Aug. 18.

Ing Admiral Harry Yarnell who is arriving on the President Coolidge.

The City is planning a hearty western welcome

reception. in reply to a Shanghai enquiry, it

is stated Mayor Rossi and other officials, In

that the Anglo-Chinese addition to Naval officials are meet- Exports Credits Agreement has not ing Admiral Yarnell at the pier with yet been signed. It is understood a Police escort, whereafter the Ad- that some detailes have still to be miral's party will be escorted to the settled. City Hall where a gala reception is scheduled, in which patriotic elvie and citizens will join in give bodies ing tribute.

were

Mr. F. E. E. Booker, Assistant Superintendent of Police, New Territories, denied the story when it was referred to him The military authorities, too, stated they knew nothing about the maiter,.

Nevertheless, the story was widely rumoured on the border. All Chinese at the border questioned last night, swore it was true-some said they had been eye-witnesses-and at least one European said he had heard it “from a very reliable source."

them

Meanwhile, the Japanese have completed their occupation of almost the entire border. In addition to about a thousand troops stationed at Shumchun, between three and four hundred are at present garrisoning the "international" town of Sha Tau Kok, where the British forces are composed of about fifty men from the Rajputana Rifles and a few police under Sgt. McHardy. The little village of Sha Tau Kok Casino, the Japanese refused remains peaceful despite the presence permission. However, their flag was of the Japanese. The population has still visible from the border, flying been depleted somewhat by the dis- from the Casino. appearance of the younger women---

No restrictions were placed on the they have run away into the interior or into British territory-but other movements of Chinese peasants across wise normal conditions prevail. the border at Shumchun yesterday, Japanese troops have been and to outward appearances things

and everywhere.

The Government has decided that they cannot discuss in Tokyo the question, of Japanese currency in North China or the surrender of the Mayor Rossi's proclamation eulogis- Chinese silver held in the Conces ed Admiral Yarnell's services in slon in Tientsin, since these matters Cuba, the Philippines, Chinu and the equally concern other Powers World War, He said: "His recent Reuter, Achievements

in the Orient mark A United Press message says that him as a national hero. His states- the reported signature of a British manship during the Panay inciden export credit to China is officially The kept the United States out of war. denied. Prior to the denial it was berthed anywhere His diplomatic ability has maintain-n ed our prestige and trade outlets freported that Britain granted an ex- Every avaliable room and verandah

tension from £3,000,000 commercial has been spite of the delicate nature

families have been

as a

of the

as being one of the world's outstand British transport materials. China seek accommodation with relatives

ing diplomats,"

Other events Include of Commerec luncheon Yarnell's party on Monday, It is noteworthy that the seating capacity for 1,000 persons has already been sold out--United Preas.

has already

chartered

Mr. Isu Kan, Vice-Minister Finance, returned to Chungking this morning by plane.-Central News.

Geneva, Aug. 17. The Zion Congress has elected an Chairman Ussishkin, President of the National Fund.in Palestine, and as Vice-Chairman, Rabbl Goldmann of

New York--United Press.

PRESIDENT QUEZON'S BIRTHDAY

To-day, being the 01st birthday anniversary

Manuel of President Quezon which is being made the oc- throughout casion or a celebration

the islands, the Chinese Consul, Mr. Kuangson Young, broadcast a mess- age to the Philippines President.

The Chinese Consul said, "On be- half of the Chinese Government and 450,000,000 Chinese in China, and the 100,000 Chinese in the Philippines, I extend to His Excellency President Quezon sincerest felleitations. Most emphatically do we seize this oppor- tunity

felicitate the

Filipino people in having us their leader one of the most outstanding and capable Philippines, іл

to

statesmen who, to the

China, The Chinese here look up to

"I've got a

HE SAID

idea,

"Your methods are

distinctly shady, but I'm so scared I'm willing to try anything."

SHE SAID

It simply can't go

wrong. Daddy rather

fancies himself on to- baccos and he's positively dogmatic about du Maurier,”

MADE IN

LONDON

good

she said "take

a box of these in with

you and offer Daddy one before he has time

to speak."

"He's right. You Bet the

flavour of Virginia at its best

--

and coolest too, because of

the du Maurier filter tip.",

20 cents for 10. 95 cants for 50

du MAURIER

THE EXCLUSIVE FILTER TIP CIGARETTES Agente: "Tabaqueria Pilipina, 26, Queen's Ild, Central, Hoggkong, and 18, thunkow Rd, Kowloom 1180) BY THE MANUTACT STREDS OF DU MAURIER CIGARETTI, 217, procáNÍELY, LONDON, W. x

JAPAN AND AMERICA

REVISION OF TOKYO

POLICY

EXPECTED

Washington, Aug. 17.

what George Washington was to the Senator Elbert D. Thomas, Democrat of Utah and a United States and Sun Yat-sen to prominent authority on International Law, in an exclusive President Quezon for leadership and interview with the United Press, to-day said the United to tighten further the bonds of friend-States is unable to hold Japan responsible for trade ship between our two peoples."- United Press.

border with the story that most of the Japanese troops were spending the day busily cleaning their rifles and equipment, and one of the soldiers had informed him that they expected to move off in three days time for action elsewhere.

Troops Face Each Other Apparently only at Lowu have re- strictions been imposed upon pede- strian traffic across the border. Both the British and Japanese authorities have imposed a ban, and there is no movement from one side to the other.

On the British side of the frontier barricades of barbed wire have been erected, while the Japanese have practically hides them from oberva- plled up banks of sandbugs, which tion.

There was nothing warlike about the attitue of the Japanese soldiers at this post. A great many of them lolled about in a partially dressed state, and others were seen indulging were fairly normal.

in such domestic tasks Chinese coming from Shumchun their clothes. into British territory told varied

the

as washing

The sentries offered a striking con- trast to the British soldiers, who out their guard duties as if they were on the barrack square.

The Japanese claim that Shumchun was taken without suffering any casualties was definitely refuted by a Customs officer, who declared that he personally saw three Japanese soldiers carried into Shumchun on serious wounds. One of the men had Wednesday night suffering from

lost both arms, and a second had a bad wound in his side.

Oriental situation, adding to his fame credits to China for the main pur-/ that many Chines ned. It is sald stories of what was happening in thei

"Naval man and we honour him pose of alding China to purchase, forced to surrender their houses and Chinese city since its occupation by stood stiffly to attention, and carried

the Japanese.

According to one man Japanese steamers and friends in order to make room money was already being circulated a Chamber which will convey trucks and other for the invaders, for Admiral materials to China vin Rangoon.

The quitting of the young women there. Others told of how they had from

She

up for forced labour, Minister Roturns

Kok was Tau

due to been rounded stories of wholesale raping from carrying stores and ammunition for Shumchun. Four girls from Shum

Japanese. chun complained yesterday that they

One wealthy merchant complained had all been raped by Japanese that he was robbed, the Japanese soldiers on the day of the invasion. which to come into British territory, leaving him only one dollar with They stated that most of the younger He said he was driven from a women had led from the city be village close to Shumchun and made cause the first demand of the invad- to bow low to all the Japanese

Colony Waters Protected While a large number of the sentries, who returned the salute.

According to this min, the majority refugees which streamed into the

Meanwhile, the British Navy con- New Territories on Wednesday had of these soldiers are Formosans

While business was carried on tinues to guard the integrity of Bri- returned to their own districts by usual in Shumchun yesterday; pre- tish territorial waters. The destroy- Thursday, some 2,500 remained, and datory raids Chinese stores in the ers Cicala and Moth were sent out it was confirmed that a big self- city by Japanese soldiers were report- to Mirs Bay and Deep, Bay respec- supporting group of refugees from the Shumchun Swastika Club are where he worked, soldiers came and then the Cicala has been replaced ed. One foki said that in the store ly on Thursday afternoon. Since occupying trains at Taipo.

helped themselves to $1,000 worth of by the Dainty. The naval nuthori- rice, and made him take it to their I ties

announced yesterday that quarters.

changes of ships will be made from Another refugee came across the time to time.

SENTRY IN SLAPPING

INCIDENT

PUNISHED

Shanghai, Aug. 18.

A Japanese army spokesman stated to-day that the sentry in Tientsin responsible for the incident with Mrs. Richard has been punished and new orders have been issued that all Americans who behave properly should be treated with appropriate courtesy.—United Press,

Ing troops was for women!

Fow Rostrictions Although they wished to remain in their headquarters at the Shumchun

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discriminations against United States interests since such would imply recognition of Japanese sovereignty.

Senator Thomas argued that any ing numerous measures "short of war ameliorating of United States rela- to enforce their rights.”. tions with Japan "should have u legal basis." He said improved rela- tions are possible if Japan will modify ber attitude.

Meanwhile

Senator Thomas, to-

gether with other members of Con-

gress and Government sources have indicated the strong belief that Japan will soon take steps to Improve her relations with the United States and possibly re-examine and readjust Japan's attitude regarding the balance of power in the Orient.

He said the solution of the pro- blem might involve a readjustment of the balance of power in the Orient and the United States is in ark ideal position to readjust relaciona with Japan because they

are not materially involved in China.

He added that the United States has already indicated the intention of yielding extraterritoriality rights and other special prerogatives since they have no large interests in China, hence relations with Japan are less tense than Britain's.

One authoritative source indicates that if Japan abandons the move to

He said the chief differences were cement her military ties with the over Japanese inhuman actions in antagonising the United States, since Rome-Berlin Axis she will avoid China. Japan has treated Americans In Japan the same as the United her leaders realise the impracticability States treats Japanese in the United of entering the Axis combine when States, hence an early solution at commerce and her western heritage merely negotiations in good faith and

differences their

would

require connects Japan with the Democracies instead of with the Totalitarians. the Japanese willingness to yield Senator Gerald Nye told the United some advantages on behalf of better Press, "I am sure the balanced mind relations with the United States. of Japan

will want her house in United Press. order to achieve normal relations with her neighbours. "It can be seen that unless Japan mends her ways, she will destroy herself. I hope Relief For China Japanese-American relations can be adjusted soon.”

Senator Nye urged the immediate

invocation the Neutrality Law, which he said should have been done two months ago. He also urged the Administration to attempt to nego- Late now treaty with Japan "on a sound basis without recognising the China." legality of the crimes committed in

.

Bowl Of Rice Party To Be Organised

Readjustment Possible

New York, Aug. 17. Mr. Theodore Roosevell, National Senator Thomas said there is con- Civilian Relief in China, announced Chairman of the United Council for siderable doubt as to the wisdom of that a nationwide the abrogation of the 1011 treaty, but Porty will be held for the week of Bowl of Rico said the entire situation had been pro- October 30, similar to last year when duced as the result of popular feel the Governors of 17 States and the ings of revolt against Japan's in- Mayors of 300 alles proclaimed human practices in China. between Japan and the United States

He said a readjustment of relations Parties.

"Humanlly Days" for Bowl of Rice

on a sounder and friendlier busts is He said that many prominent per- possible f actions, otherwise the United States volunteered to sponsor the parties--- Japan modifies her sons throughout the nailon had will face the inevitability of launch United Press.

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