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BAXWE THURSDAY, AUGUST 24,

1939.

日十初月七

Dismemberment of Poland

SINGLE COPY 18 CENTS

$35.00 PER ANNUM

Poland Threatened By Herr Hitler

Just Received A-SELECTION OF

BEE'S FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS

READY FOR IMMEDIATE PLANTING

WHITEAWAY'S

Acid On Fire At

AMERICAN AGENCY REPORTS Wharves

GERMAN DEMANDS

PENDING

Ribbentrop's Return From Russia May Be Deadline. For European Peace:

SPECIAL TO “TELEGRAPH”

Complete

Situation Deteriorating Reversal

NEW YORK, Aug. 23 (Domei).—The_Associated Press reports that three important demands will be made to Poland by Herr Hitler'in the very near future.

These three demands, according

Agency, are as follows:

to the American

1.-Unconditional return of Danzig to the Reich; 2.-Cossion of Polish territory held by Germany before, the Great War. This territory includes Pomerania, Posen and Upper Silesia;

3.- Conversion of Poland into a German protectorate, similar to Bohemia and Moravia,

GARRISON

TO PRESENT DEMANDS?

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

"RETREATS" BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Domei).-It is believed

British Troops In Flood Areas PEIPING, Aug, 23 (Reuter). British troops in Tientsin aref washed out by the floods, accord-; ing to travellers from there.

The rains are continuing, though

that the German claims, which include the return of Danzig, will be presented to Warsaw im- mediately Herr von Ribbentrop returns from Warsaw.

RECall of conGRESS

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON,

Aug. 23 (Domei)-Diplomatic

BALTIC Memel

Bromberg

•Fasen

ESEA.

POLISH

VITAL BALNC ETRGIOGENES.

GERMANY (EAST PRUSSIA)

LITHUANIA

POLAND

WARSAW

50

MICE

Map showing how the river Vistula-Poland's vital trade outler to the Baltic Sca-runs through Danzig.

BRITAIN READY FOR THE WORST

SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Aug, 24 (UP).-Great Britain hastily

In Japan

TURN AGAINST THE REICH

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Á u g, 24 (Domei)A complete re- versal of Japan's policy in European affairs is envisag- ed as a result of the conclusion of 11 Russo- German Non-A g g r ession Pact.

Two fire engines had to be called out to the Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com- pany's premises about 2.30 [p.m. to-day.

Seven packages of acid, believed to be sulphuric acid, caught fire and great volumes of poisonous fumes began issuing from them.

About 100 feet of hose were let into the godown and vast quantities of water were pump- ed onto the packages.

At the moment of writing the firemen are still fighting the fumes.

The packages were placed a few yards from the dangerous goods godown.

LATEST

TIENTSIN DISASTER

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

TIENTSIN, Aug. 23 (UP).-To-day history of Tientsin. has seen the worst disaster in the

It is estimated that 200 women and children evacuated the city at noon

Germany's action in renoune- ing the Anti-Comintern Pact has been the subject of momentous deliberations by the Government during the past few days."

"Japan is ready to co-operate to-day, leaving only eight American with any foreign Powers friend. Women and children and an undeter

mined number of other ly towards her," a Navy spokeswomen and children. jman said to-day.

many

Bitter Press Attack

they are less heavy, and the authori, circles in. Washington consider, it possible that President prepared for the worst to-day as. Herr: Hitler cold- features the "Reich's ovirayal of an

ties are stated to be preparing for

everal weeks.

Roosevelt, who returned hurriedly, to the Capital to-day reported that Brigadier- fieneral Sir John Laurie, command- from an abandoned fishing cruise, will send another forced to move his living quarters to message to Herr Hitler, urging him to maintain peace in

troops, has been a hotel in a higher part of the British Europe.

the British

Concession, while his forces. having slept one night on the barrack roofs,

are

now being accommodated in warehouses.

shouldered Mr. Neville Chamberlain's last minute warning against a Nazi attack on Poland.

declares

nationals

The British French and Belgian consuls general have urged all their nallonals to evacuate,

The

Durham Light Infantry have TOKYO, Aug. 24, (Reuter).-Ger- evacuated their barracks, with the

is bitterly attacked in the exception of Japanese press, which is further marched behind the British volun- skeleton guard. They exacerbated by the alleged offer teers into Victoria Road to-day in from Berlin to act as intermediary correct military formation, despite in the negotiation of a Japanese-the water being well over knee deep. Soviet non-aggression pact, which The railway to Tangku is out of ideological ally."

action, leaving the river as the only menus of exit. Meanwhlic,

the Durhams have taken over guard duties while the British volunteers, armed with Lewis guns, began patrolling the outlying areas aboard compans following num- crous reports of looting.

A United Press"

shows survey that numerous houses have collapsed and much livestock has been drown- ed. The British and French auth- Lieutenant General O, Yamada, Com-

orities

eremaling the (UP)-animals.

dend

n-Chief of the Japanese pilling a list

The American Consulate is com- Expeditionary Forces

of serum and other interviewed by the foreign at Red Cross to rush from Month Central needs, which they asking the Amerl- here to-day, appealed to third The British consulate has appealed

co-operate national situation.

with Japanese in their efforts for: peace,

to the Navy at Welhaiwel to rush "while should be restored as soon

foodstuffs to the city, while

the He said, "Independence and self-as possible."

French bas requisitioned four and rice and The purpose of General Yamada's shipment of foodstuffs from

place an embargo on the

to

The Asai Shimbun" that Germany has clearly violated the letter and spirit of the anti-Com- infern pact, which has been reduced a scrap of paper. Japan must slate it the construction of a new order in East Asin.

Appeal To Third Powers SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” SHANGHAI, Aug 24

retract with n clean

have been ordered to make full arrangements for a black-out Local authorities throughout the country, including London,

to-night, and every night hence forth at an instant's notice.

The Board of Trade has pro-, Asked whether Japan's' nosition hibited, except under license, the improves, as The result of tic con- can be used for. war purposes, between Germany and the Soviet export of raw materials which |clusion of a hon-aggression pact The American Consulate in Lon-Union, Rear-Admirat Kanasawa, chief don has been swamped with inquiries of the Publicity Bureau of the Navy they intending tourists to the United Ministry, declined to commit bimself

the Atlantic are crowded with returning, a full survey of the inter-Powers States, and steamers departing across Fing Americans.

It is believed that the recall of Congress is imminent, in view of the deterioration of affairs in Europe.

State Department officials are understood to be of flour avaliable, it is very difficult extremely pessimistic regarding peace.

The army bakery and hospital are washed aut, in addition to the barracks. Although there is plenty

to make break for the troops.

The residence of the British Consul

hospital.

The impression current in. Washington is that elleer has been taken over as a danger of a general crisis at present is much greater than Ships and boats from the escort during the Munich Conference and the subsequent vessel H.M.S. Sandwich, manned by naval ratings, have been engaged in annexation of Czecho-Slovakia.

Transport work up and down the Concession streets.

POLISH SURRENDER ?

Business At Standstil!

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

The business life is completely at

1

a standstill. All the shops are closed. admit the likelihood of an ultimatum being presented to Poland. and clerks in the flooded banks live

BERLIN, Aug. 24 (UP)-Naz! circles here do not yet

and sleep on the counters.

Other opservers in Berlin, however, consider it possible The Concession is still without that such an event will occur at any time after the signing of electricity, and it is reported that even the intermittent water supply the Russo-German Agreement..

has now ceased.

liere.

The Japanese Concession is report-

Informed circles nonetheless ed to be under 10 feet of water, and believe that the chances of a more Japanese refugees are arriving peaceful settlement of the crisis are increasing. They base their Rowing boats on the pleasure lakes optimism on the hope that Tientsin, and are being sent by train Poland will eventually sacrifice to help lessen the transport problem Danzig and the Corridor rather than suffer partitioning if she is conquered.

here have been commandcered for

in the fooded streets.

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This announcement was made by a spokesman of the Polish Foreign Office to-day.

The Russo-German Non-Aggression Pact will not affect Poland's attitude the Lanzig Issue, the spokesman

Warning To Britain

DEPA

to

113

the

are

Some ships, particularly those using the Mediterranean route, have alter-reliance are the best and surest ed their schedules in order to avoid principles for the attainment of interview, which was arranged by cession, Jardines and the con- Japan's objective, nuncly, the con- his Press Attaches, appeared to be to Swires have arranged Butterfield &

donger zones at zero hour.

British warships are prepared to. min buttle'stations in the North Sea, and the Regular and Territorial forces are now at full strength.

Crews anti-aircraft stations tthroughout the United Kingdom are maintaining 24-hour duty.

of

the

France Prepares SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Aug. 24 (UP)-In meint communique Lo-day French Prime Minister announced that the supplementary military re- serves are being called to the colours which will complete the emergency SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" defence measures due to the Interna- BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Domel)-It isonal situation. revealed by well-informed quarters

added.

GERMANY WOOS & Britain will urge Poland to addressed to the British Prime Minis leaving Parts and other centres head-

that Herr Hitler, in his memorandum Trains loaded with reservists are

THE TURKS

SPECIAL TO THE "TELCORAPH"

BERLIN, Aug. 24 (UP)—

The same circles are convinced jaecept: n peaceful solution.

that

Up To Poland

Non-Aggression Pact, is return corridor to East Prussia through the former Czecho-Slovakion states. [

Hive the impression abroad that aboard their boats to Chingwangtao. struction of a new order in East Asla, Japan is eager to be reasonable In

for

evacuation

"Japanese nation is now given a

dealing with foreign interests. chance to renew their conception of

The power supply in the British and French concessions has been re- He emphasized that third party sumed thereby guaranteeing a water the actual situation in the world. This made the restoration of peace, as well

assistance to Chiang Kai-shek had supply. Foreigners cheered lustily in the disposal of the Chins Affair," certainly will prove a powerful factors the settlement of questions affect- the spokesman continued.

when the lights apperaed this even- Eng. ing forelmers,

most difficult. The Japanese Navy's attitude

The General TC-

frankly admitted the main intact in pursuing inde-Japanese army's responsibility pendent policy, according to Rear-neutral nationals, but pleading that for numerous incidents involving Admiral Kanasawa.

an

Chinese Banks To Remain

No Evacuation From H.K. Yet

ing of the including the reopen-

the

these were due to language dimeul- ties, the difference of custonts and wartime psychology,

Removal Of Restrictions

The following notice to intending lie said the sentries involved were

passengers to Philippine ports was men risking their lives for their coun- this afternon:

issued by the Medical Department try, and added that the authorities always endeavoured to avoid such it Incidents.

"Co-operato" Ples "If the third powers tasten the

"In view of the present situation, notifled for general information that, pending any later decision (of which due notice will be given), the United States Quarantine Authorities have kindly agreed to withdraw the return of pence they restriction regarding the minimum that end best by com period of five days in relation to operating with the Japanese in their certificates of anti-cholera inocuta- ciforts instead of assisting the tion issued by Hongkong Government

Would serve

desire to

ter lust month, warned that armed behind the Maginot Line,

ed for the main concentration points resistance by Poland, to Germany's claim

would result in the dismem berment of that

Great crowds are SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI

country.

Jamming the Parts railway stations, predominated Hitler is understood to have told by many weepong women, BERLIN, Aug, 24 (UP).-The best the British Premier that Herr von Papen, who is believed evidence available in the German would permit Poland to exist only as state of war and on the ntert from The "United Press" has been of

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" " Germany

CHERing regime to resist," General Medical or Health" Officers," to be the Minister responsible for capital to-day indientes 1int Herr

This action hos placed Europe in a.

said. CHUNGKING, Aug. 23 (UP). a German protectorate-on identical

In addition, the following nolice negotiating the Russo-German Hitler might be satisfied with only terms wir Hohenila and

The General, who is stooped and to intending passengers to Maeno has Moravia, the Baltic to the Bosphorous.

slight bulld, with A thin been issued: Pomorze and the return of Danzig if

It is estimated that 10,000,000 men ters that the Chinese Govern the Rising Sun fing, before which have decided not to rent and after informed by authoritative qua tortoise shell spectacles, sat beneath mation that the Government of Macao moustache, close-cropped hair and "It is notified for general infor- ing to his Ambassadorial post in Poland makes a peaceful offer.

The

German Chancellor Armly are now under arms. Ankara.

Attention is drawn to the fact that and France to intervene, in any form, rejected all attempts by Great Britain

Planes Prohibited

ment is not considering the one of Hitler's main platforms has in the dispute. It is believed that the German been the desire for the return of all

BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Router): The evacuation of the offices of the Ambassador Kas been instructed by former German territory, and it is Mr. Chamberlain's demarche to Prussia has been prohibited for planes Hongkong to Kunming at pre- whole of Eastern Germany and East "Big Four" Chinese Banks from Herr Hitler to attempt to wean belleved that the present Nazi policy Hitler, which was personally handed from 6 a.m. to-day unul.8 p.m. en sent. Turkey from the Democracles. is that Poland will be partitioned if

"to⋅ the German Nazis belleve that he has great she attempts to oppose this polley. Berchtesgaden last night by the Bri-service and Government planes.

at Saturday, with the exception of prospects of success.

It is not believed that Herr Hitler's tish Ambassador, Sir Nevile Hender- actual demands will be published on, was in fact Britain's reply to the Chi Tre-hsing, so-called Chairman until after his speech at the Tannen- Chancellor's previous message.

|berg rally.

of the Japanese-sponsored Canton

Chamber of Commerce, who was wounded in the head in an attempt

Ready To Fight

Chancellor

there was a bowl of flowers,

Generous refreshments were serv- ed apparently intended to symbolise Jananese hospitality.

The "London Times"

correspon- dent, Mr. C. M. McDonald, formally Banking circles pointed out that all and briefly expressed the foreign cor the big four maintain their head respondents' thanks to General offices In Chungking instead of Hong-Yamada. kong, where there exists

gers landing In Macno on Saturday, 20th of August, to bộ In possession of valid certificates of Inoculation against cholera.

See Back Page For Further Late News

Japan's Flect

only At 24 (Domel)A "forwarding offices" functioning as Settlement is seething with rumours TOKYO, Aug.

Ume when the International British Demarche

foreign correspondent at the Press liaison branches.

and SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI

Conference, this morning asked thei The big four, they said, have exceeding anything lace the out- the available Ume.

fears of direct Japanese action ment he had read had consumed all BERLIN, Aug. 24 (UP)-It is "When does the Japanese fleet jeave ming, where the Shanghal Commer-significant that the General did not made his exit accompanied by his

spokesman of the Navy Ministry, already established branches at Kun- break of hostilities it is considered last month, succumbed to his wounds Poland is prepared to fight: single-reliably learned that the British de- for the Mediterranean?"

Whereupon he bowed stimy and on August 21, according to a "Central handed, Ir needabe,« for “ the marche to Herr Hitler followed a

Smilingly, the spokesman sald, Savings Bank and the Chung Nun

clal & Savings Bank, the Haing Hus mention the Settlement at all. News? report.

preservation of her Independence.

PLEASE Turn To Page 4.

aides. He declined to reply to questions, Banic also maintain branches,

He gave Mr. McDonald a special explaining that the prepared state-bow as he passed.

V SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" on his life.by, unidentified Chinese -WARSAW, Aug. 24. (Domel)--

la standing by."-

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