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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. August 23, 1939.

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OVERNIGHT RUSSO-GERMAN PACT REPORT NEWS PAGE STATED TO BE PREMATURE

Anti-Comintern Pact Useless

Berlin, Aug. 22.

in

The Pact took Japanese Berlin completely by surprise and It appears that 11 had a most depressing effect upon them.

Ambasador.

The Japanese

Mir. Oshima, conferred with the principal members of. the Embзany till early morning and then lengthily cabled to Tokyo.

The Japanese in Berlin be- Deve that the Anti-Comintern Pact will now become worth- Tras.-Reuter.

Man Murdered

In City

WANG'S NEPHEW KILLED

2

Agreement Not Likely

To Be Signed for Some Time: Europe Stunned

Moscow, Aur. 22.

In competent quarters it is believed unlikely that the Pact will be signed immediately on Herr von Ribbentrop's arrival, as Berlin messages SUERCOL

the necesary

Further Indications are contained in a Tass Agency statement that Herr von Ribbentrop Is "coming to Moscow to conduct talks and these may require some time,"

None of the newspapers comment on Herr von Ribbentrop's visit. The bris came as a shock to Soviet citizens and to foreign observers, who are unable to hazard a guess as to the possible effects of the new Pact on the three-Power negollations.--Heuter.

Reports Confirmed

the French began exchanges of views, notably with Poland, where less sur- Moscow, Aug. 22. price is registered than in Paris and Chirming the reports of the pro-London. jected conclusion of a non-aggression This morning, M. Bonnet, Freneli pact between the Soviet Union and | Foreign Minister, made contacts with Germany, the official Tass news Loudon by telephone to obtain White= | agrancy announced that the negotia-holl's renètion.

tions coming on the heels of the six- The Potes appear to be reassured nature of the German-Soviet trade by Quay d'Orsay. They are strong agreement are designed to improve enough to keep the pass to the East, the political relations between the they explain, otherwise the Soviets iwo countries.

would never have agreed to, such a The Tasa

ABADuncement further treaty with Hitler, which incidental- men shot and killed the declares that as the result of pre-ly puts a break on Japan, as Russia nephew of Mr. Wang Ching-wei 1st iminary negotiations, it has been hins now her hands free in the Far night, outside the South China Morn-made clear that both the

Three

German East, and the Soviet Governments desire to The French do not minimisel case the strained relations between Hitler's 1 test

coup. which the

the two Governments and remove the Cabinet, is studying this afternoon in war menace by concluding a non-relation to the Franco-Soviet Treaty aggression part.

of mutual assistance,

RUSSIA MOVING TO PROTECT UKRAINE?

Moscow, Aug. 22.

It is pointed out that the tendency of a possible rapproche- ment between Germany and the Soviet Union has been dis- cernible since March, and that there have not been lacking signs hot moves under way not only for a readjustment of economic relations but also for improvement in the political relations be- tween the two countries.

Although it was not an entirely unexpected development that the moves have finally taken the form of a non-aggression pact, specific significance is seen in the prompt materialisation of the pact.

While Germany has been making vigorous effort to settle all outstanding problems with Poland including the return of Danzig and the Polish corridor question, the final issue as to whether the situation will develop into a major war depended largely on the Sovict attitude towards Germany.

Moscow was understood to have been convinced that the next issue after a settlement of the Danzig problem will be that of Ukraine. Moscow authorities are understood to have preferred the immediate adjustment of relations with Germany to possible assistance from Britain and France several years hence.

--Domci,

ITALIAN PRESS JUBILANT

Rome, Aug. 21.

AMERICAN EDITORIAL COMMENT

New York, Aug. 22. only Paper

ing Post Building.

"All three czemped, though the crime at 8.50 pm, when was committed Wyndham Street was fairly crowded, and despite the fact that the assassins had to run through rapidly gather- ing crowds of gaping onlookers who were attracted by the sound of twa thais.

The victim, Shum Shun, or Shum Chi-kou, was a young man of about 30 who came to Hongkong two years ape, and is said to have returned to the Colony from a visit to Canton

Must reliable sources say that the reatened and during a very imico while at Munich, saw lierr von made un Poland by Germany. only a few days ago. He is also said to have acted here as Mr. Wang Ching-wei's agent.

news of Hitler's Pact with Stalin vna portant phase of the three-l'ower Ribbentrop, the Shum was attacked as he walked : absolutely unknown either in London talks is severely criticised, the French

it.

event

Coup May Be Imminent

Paris, Aurt. 22.

with

wag

comment

The paper still reckons on the pos- sibility that the announcement may ve should the Pact prove to be a genula agreement it would constitute an event of far-reaching importance and undeniable gravity, would, necord-

The announcement adds that the The Cabinet also expects a report, While there is a luli in diplomatic The German Foreign Minister, Herr Jou from the Milltary Mission in Moscow calls at Rome to-day, great activity editorially on the Rusto-German nou- chim von Ribbentrop is arriving at to be able to judge how much can continues at the Foreign Office. aggression Pnet to-day Museow it the next few days to enn- be salvaged

indication of what is New York Times, which says that the of the Three-PowerThere is no

the duct negotiations for the conclusion Pact, which is unodubtedly shorn of foot but it is believed that Signor news of the forthcoming conclusion of the said pact.-Domei,

its teeth by the Fuehrer's surprise B. Attolico, Ambassador to Germany, of this pact furnishes the explanation w the Duce and Count Ciano. of the delays in the negotiations be- manoeuvre.

Stalin's netion in shaking hands Foreign Minister, last night.

tween Moscow and the Democracies it is understood that Signor Atto-and the constantly increasing demands Hitler when Dunzig

German Foreign Minister but did not see Herr Hitler. down the strcel, and apparently noor Paris until the official announce-tasking. "What is the value of 1tler's that a specini Papal envoy has been merely a bluff, but gora un to say that

The Vatican has denied rumours one witnessed the actual shooting, ment which caused the greatest and Stalin's signatures in such cir-

sent to Warsaw and has stated that Onc

bullet hit him in the head and dumbfounded and refused to believe

shock, French ofteint quarters were cumstances?" death must have been almost in-

Excelsior reports that Paris and the Papal Nuncio in Warsaw is taking

all Vatican care of

diplomatic stantaneous, though a deep cash was also inflicted in his head, possibly by

London in the last 24 hours were activean eireles it is stated thating to the paper, imply that Stalin

there. 'Authoritative quarters describe the aware of secret negotiations going on

1t: js "a most stunning blow" between Russo and Germany, add-the Pope does not wish to suggest intended to keep the Soviet Union out found inter abandoned near the scene it is generally agreed that Hitler winding that the British and French Am-any concrete polution of the crisis but of a European war, in view of the possibly seek to profit by the con-bassadors in Moscow where instruct intends to remain aside from argu- fact that the Soviet Union's main in- Mr. E. Strange, who was nearby fusion in Lontion and Paris by carry- to continue negotiations.

ments which do not enter into the trests are in the Far East. Morc- when the shots were fired but unable

DLER I Danzig coup at any! M Bonnet, French Foreign Minis-cor

competence of his mission, but the ver ter, is telephoning Col. Berk to az-Pupe firmly desires to recall all men inediate effect of shifting the balance the Pact would have the im- sure him the French attitude is un-to their duty in saving humanity from of power in Europe and rendering changed-United Press.

the incalculable disaster of war. He Poland's position intolerable. appeals to the sense of responsibility Warsaw, the pact, if genuine, would Paris, Aug. 22.

of all who can influence the course be a heavy blow. While the Government on the one! Superintendent of Police, Detective hand counselled

Warsaw, Aug. 22.

of events. the recall of the: Sergeant L. A. Whant of the Murder Mission from Moscow immediately,

The news of the forthcoming con-

All the sympathy and good wishes Squad, and nearly a dozen other ealmer heads agreed that

clusion of German-Soviet non-of the Vatican, it is stated, lie with a caused the solution obtained at one or more Another witness of the crime was waiting, detalls from fosco as to greatest scusation in Warsaw, Is pub-peaceful meetings in which all in-

cipitate,action should be taken while Egression pact, which

lished by the Polish newspapers terests, rights and aspirations in question, including of course, the in-taken into account.-Acuter.

one of the two choppers which were

of the crime.

to stop the three. called the Police moment.-United Press.

and ambulance, and for some hours

#strict inquiry

was carried on in

Wyndham Street under the direction of Mr. F. W. Shaftain,

omicers.

Assistant

French Leaders Waiting

no pre-

[ed to

Poland Remains Calm

Private Spink of the Royal Scots, what the terms of the Pact imply. who heard the two shots, saw the vletim actually fall and the three men calling Specialists, as in the Septem-authoritative quarters might be brat a hasty retreat. Leung Sau, aber crisis. street sleeper, was awakened by the Having recovered from the frat PLEASE Turn To Paga 4. shock of the German-Soviet Pact,

The War Ministry began by re without comment,

The interpretation given in general interest of humanity, are

Mixed Reception By Chinese

Idleated by the headline of the semi- PLEASE Turn To Page 5.

Japanese Reaction

Chungking Sees Benefits To Pact

And Drawbacks Too

Chungking. AUE. 22.

ese naval strength to assist her in Chinese circles view the reported the Mediterranean-United Press. German-Soviet Non-aggression Pat)

with misgivings, although they are Revision Of Far East Policies

reluctant to comment until the terms

of the agreement have been reveal-

ed.

London, Aug. 22. Chinese opinion in official and un-

NATION'S LEADERS CONFER

It is understood

man

means

For

According to the paper's London correspondent, the opinion prevails in London political circles that Poland will have no option but to make rapid concessions without any pressure 7.1 the part of the British Government being necessary.

Washington's Regret

On the other hand British public Blow To Encirclement

opinion is becoming increasingly con- scious of the fact that once Germany Milan, Aug. 22.

is in control of Poland, Britain would The Announcement of the forth be confronted by the strongest ad- coming conclusion of a non-aggression pact between Germany and the Soviet Napoleon. But still worse from the versary she had ever faced since Union, is received with the greatest British standpoint, according to the satisfaction by the Italian Press.

The papers

view the pact as a correspondent, was the prospect of to the

Germany and heavy blow

Russia dividing up encirclement Powers

and,

Eastern Europe and the Balkans be to Poland. In particular, to A conclusion of the pact, the papers

between them.-Trans-Ocean, declare,

means a fundamental chance of the previous political and strate- gical situation on which the Brush

New York, Aug. 22. and French diplomats had relied too

The announcement of the Impend- hastily in order to adopt an im-ing conclusion of the German-Soviet placable attitude towards the Ger- non-aggression Pact is regarded here claims, thereby, declining a as an event of sensational import- peaceful solution of the Danzig and ance whose ultimate corridor

ate consequences question. Poland

would

cannot Tokyo, Aug. 22.

possibly have to pay a high price for

yet be foreseen. Radio pro- Although the agreement primard, official circles in London hails the

grammes were

the interrupted for that official - her attitude. affects the Far East, official quarters Russo-German Pact with satisfaction, vices regarding the agreement

arinouncement of the be-

sensational which generally are well inform as it gives the Soviet a free hand tween Germany and the Soviet Union Italian Press,

The pact, in the opinion of the news, and the papers here this morn- ed on the internal situation, fubilant-in the Far East.

for the conclusion of a non-aggres- failure of the hopes of the Western the diplomatic "master stroke"

a complete ing carry huge headlines announcing ly greeted the announcement that Following the American denuncia. (ston pact were received by the For- democricles to enlist Moscow in the Hiller. final wedge completely isolat-I Japan from the other Axis Powerment and British refusal to discuss Hiroshi Oshima, Japanese Ambassa-Trans-Ocean.

tion of the Japanese trade agree-eign Office this afternoon from Mr. services of their Imperialistic polley. but tampered with this is the reall5.

on that it may drive Japan back constitutes, in the Chinese view, n

the currency and silver questions, it dor at Berlin, and Mr. Shigonor

Togoh, Japanese Ambassador at Mus- into the arms of the Democracies. triple rebuff for Japan, compelling cow.

Tearing Up Blank Cheque notably Britain and the Unit. her to revise her whole polley. States.

Rome, Aug. 22. Japanese official circles are

The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hachtro News of the proposed Germano- They said that the anti-Cominterncent. Japanese business men, which Arita, was received by Premier Ilita- Soviet Puct of non-aggression is pro- Alliance was virtually dead and that generally dislike Japanese extremistsun this afternoon at the Premier's minently displayed on all front pages non-adherence of the Soviet Unjun The New York: Times says ihat the no pact would be signed with Japan, for Axis agitation, say that German ment leaders were understood to have

ofclal residence. The two Govern- of пешерерста. who might be forced

to the Anglo-French bloc is regarded to seek new propaganda in Japan has hitherto

The Popolo di Roma writes that as a most disappointing development friends or make an attempt to gain been 100 per cent, successful in first discussed the new European situation responsible leaders in France and in Washington.

first on the basis of the reports from Ber-Britain ure disconcerted by the an- the friendship of Britain and the United States. This would be inin Russia in recent months and switchin and Moscow-Domci.

directing publie feeling against

nouncement of a non-aggression pact An official personage who was re cal to China's pounese diplomats it over to concentrate against

and the

they should now, if they really quested to state his views by the Army Leaders Confar might that

be able to obtain this friend-that the German-Soviet

wish to keep peace in Europe, drop Herald Tribune allegedly declared. Bhip with the assistance of Mr. Japanere eyes to German "duplicity.

the blank cheque offered to Warsaw "That's terrible news, which might Pact opens

Tokyo, Aug. 22, Chamberlain and Mr. Pittman

Arty leaders discussed the Ger- and resume full control of the situa- have the gravest consequences for

Lon that it will man move, Mr.

the whole of Europe," The paper recently said that friendship between It is not improbable

Arita, Foreign the United States and Japan was not che days of more friendly re-out official

cause a revulsion of feeling towards Minister, informed the Cabinet with-ously reflect on the dangers of a pleached by the paper agreed that It is enough to make Poland seri-adds that all official personages up- impossible if Japan recognised thelations with Britain.-Reuter.

reports from Berlin, United States' Interests and her posi-

Domel's Peiping correspondent be conflict over the minor point of Dan Poland's position has radically lieves that the Soviet will expand zig and peace once more tion in the. Far East--United Press.)

and that Poland will pro- changed will be bably be, compelled to yield to Bolshevisation efforts in the Far East. saved.

United Press.

wao

Gorman Desortion Of Tokyo

Chungking. ANH. 22.

10-

Britain. Now these observers believe

Not A Surprisa

Chungking, Au. 22. The conclusion of a Soviel-Ger- man non-aggression pact was

no

Not A Complete Surpriso circles! News that the Soviet and Germany

conclude a

ters.

of

Official quarters thus for have maintained considerable reserve

I when questioned by pressmen They were unable to hide their profound disappointment, however,

May commonsense and loyle once enormous pressure which may now more prevall over the usual lack of be applied.—Trans-Occan understanding of the Democracies, says the

paper.

"We would like to believe that non-blank cheque has been given to

Chinese circles find it difficult to surprise to well informed predict whether there will be war or here, as n Chinese emissary who re-have agreed to no war in Europe,

some believing turned several days ago from Europe aggression pact has not altogether Colonel Beck, who up to his journey that it is imminent and others think- Ing that a compromise will be work-was informed of this fact before he surprised informed Japanese quarto London showed himself a wise ed out, as Poland will not fight with left for China by air.

politician, will not transport millions out Rusalan assistance.

It is belleved that the U.S.S.R. is It is as yet too early to sum up of men to blood-stained" trenches."— The question is, "What did Rusals relieved of the pressure in the West the Japanese reaction.

Observers Reuter. get in return for a promise-it made) and will devote her attention to the comment that Japan, in any case,

to refrain from hostilities against Far Fast,

has learned a bitter lesson that the Germany

According to this Informant, the spiritual bond of the anti-Comintern Many quarters

are wondering if Danzig issue may be solved by Fact has no weight in Hitler's realis- Germany granted a promise of non-compromise.

tic policy. assistance to Japan in the event of He was present during the British

Danzig, Aug. 22. Russo-Japanese hostilities.

"air' raids" on, France and said that building up a "new order in East Pursuit planes are arriving every It is sold that this is possible, be- Germany is now convinced that the Asia". Meanwhile it will also con- hour at the airport. A large number cause Germany was always lukewarm combined Anglo-French air force is tinue to maintain relations with Italy of omnibuses have been requisition- "toward 'adherence

military alliance, which Italy want-Germany

of Japan to the equal or even superior to those of and Germany, watchfully taking ad, ed and taken off the streets, through and Italy.International vantage of events in Europe,-Ieu-| whleh many heavy military lorries ed because of her desire for Japan-News Agency.

ter.

Japan, they say, will continue

DANZIG ACTIVITY

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