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FIRST EDITION

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1921 No. 15014

五拜禮 號五廿月八英港香

FRIDAY, ·AUGUST

25, 1939, 日一月七

SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS 130.00 PER ANNUM

Our Governments Can Advance Ideals of

of Christianity

MEMO

Remember

Dunlop

Fart

The tyre

with teeth

Military Activity

ROOSEVELT'S PEACE PLEA Increases

TO THE

KING OF ITALY

Appeals

To Dictatorship As Europe

Democracy Hesitates On Verge of War

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Reuter).-President Roosevelt has sent a message to the King of Italy. In it he says:

"Again a crisis in world affairs makes clear the responsibility of the heads of nations for the fate of their own people, and indeed, of humanity itself.

CAN INFLUENCE OUTCOME

AMERICAN "It is my belief, and that of the American RESIDENTS people, that Your Majesty and your Government

can greatly influence an outbreak of war.

Pres. Celeveland May

"We in America find it difficult to visualise the animosities which have often created crisis among the Be Commandeered

¡nations in Europe, but we accept the fact that these NO official evacuation orders for American subjects have been nations have an absolute right to maintain their national received in Hongkong yet, Mr. independence if they so desire. A. E. Southard, the American Consul General, informed the HISTORY'S LESSON "Telegraph" this morning.

Americans residing in Hongkong,

"If that be a sound doctrine, then it must apply to

however, have been advised to "take the weaker as well as the stronger nations. Acceptance their holidays" as soon as possible,

The Telegraph" understands that of this means peace, because the fear of aggression ends. "The alternative, which means efforts by the strong

the American authorities in Hong-

kerping in touch

kong are

American ships.

201

route to now en Manik, will be

the

with

to

United Front In Parliament As All Members Support Premier

Holland Orders Mobilisation

BRUSSELS, Aug. 24. (Reuter).—Activity is tak- ing place in the German fortifications along the Belgian frontier, according to reports from Eupen.

Lorries of all kinds, especially artillery lorries are seon con- stantly coming and going t several places.

Requisition is reported to be laking place, and reservists, especially those belonging to artillery units are being called up.

Big movements of troops are re- ported in the neighbourhood of

army has been replaced by reser- on the German-Luxemberg frantler.

LONDON, Aug. 24 (Router).—Mr. Arthur Greenwood, deputy leader Treves. It is added that the regular of the Labour Opposition followed Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Com-vis mons debate to-day, and declared that the Premier's statement was of the utmost gravity.

"The war clouds are gathering in Europe and the world is in a shadow. A terrible and terrifying respon- sibility lies on the shoulders of him who lets loose the hounds of war.

King Signs Emergency Defence Measure cheers).

"I say this situation has arisen very largely through the mistaken policies which we strongly criticised in the past, but we are facing a tragic situation, and I don't propose at this time of crisis to rake over the embers of

"He hus used and discarded the days behind us (general

Ipolitient principles and ideas (cheers), such as the anti-Comintern and self- determination, just as it sulls him, either to gather friends or allies, or to

bis real intentions and

No Warsa Position

D.O.R.A. Receives "The peace front which most bamboozle his opponents.

Royal Assent

one

to

Mobilisation Ordered

THE HAGUE, Aug. 24 (Trans- Ocean)-The Netherlands Govern-

ment this afternoon ordered partiai mobilisation, and orders have been publicly posted throughout the country.

Polish Reserves Called Up WARSAW, Aug. 24 (Reuter).- Three more classes of reservists, aged

28 to 28 have been hurriedly called

up

Specialists are being called up to the age of 60.

Altogether 100,000 men are believed to be affected.

Members of the German Embassy staff are packing their bags.

First Clash Reported BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Reuter)-The Ørst serious frontier clash occurred Just night, according to the German news agency, in the district of Mako- of us hoped for has been greatly "If we yield on Dansiz we should shun, near Hindenberg in Upper impaired by this morning's newa,

have to face in the near future | Silesia. further demands, each

more Polish guards are alleged to have but Britain and France will explosion occurs in Europe, to dominate the weak, will lead not only to war, but in

LONDON, Aug. 24 (Reuter),

threatening to our vital interests, crossed Into German territory when is probable that

American the long future, years of oppression on the part of the The House of Commons which rent in alliance and close and wn should have to face such German frontier officials opened fire President liner President Cleveland,

the Prime friendship, and are in no worse demands, weakened and discredited upon the Poles. Honkong from victors, and rebellion on the part of the vanquished-so had listened to

by our betrayal of the Poles,

The Poles replied and one man on commandeered

Minister's statement in hushed position.

each side was seriously wounded. evacuate Americans to Manila.

history teaches."

attention, and had displayed an

"It is yet too early lo assess the "My main purpose is to make clear

preelse value of the Russo-German

Britons Evacuating President Roosevelt referred under-current of impatience dur- the altitude of the Opposition."

WARSAW, Aug. 24 (Reuter) --An HALIFAX

to his suggestion of April 14 for ing the subsequent speeches, as tion of the National Council of Labour ever, is that it is to the British Em-atmosphere of distinct excitement

Mr. Greenwood read the declara-caty. Its clear implication, how- an understanding against ag-though anxious to proceed with published last night, and added: "ll in the future look for his terri- there was no trace of panic in the pire, rather than Russla, that Hitler prevailed in Warsaw to-night, but STATEMENT gression to be followed by dis-the business, formally gave the speak for the millions of Labour

cussions to seek relief from the Emergency Powers Bill its first supporters in this country when I torial living space... burden of armaments, and to reading.

say that we take

one single

Defence Of Principles open the avenues of international Sir Samuel Hoare, the Home Secre-yable or comma away from our

"Let us give to the world today declarations. trade, and also discussion on tary, immediately moved this second

"We still stand by them without by speech and netion," concluded Sir Archibald Sinclair, Pan Impressive "We are not supporters of this and convincing demonstration in Government, but let no man abroad when the vital Interests of our think that Labour is a willing party country, and the moral

values of to - nequiescence in any further civilised life, and the peace of the British fallics are packing, acilons of aggression,

It is interesting to recall that Mr. Smithard was one of the American offelds responsible for preparing the

of plans for evaruation American citizens from Parks in the event of an emergency.

Ettrick To Depart

The troopship Ettrick has com- menced embarking familes of military and naval offteers who have volun- teered to leave Hongkong, It is understood that the Ettr

Ettrick is undes order to sail to Singapore,

not

political and territorial problems, reading, recalling that he was one of qualification and hesitation.

Your

to

in-

the

the

England Not A Disunited People

He added: "Were it possible for the comparatively small number of

members who remembered the LONDON, Aug. 24 (Reuter) formulate proposal for

Government Majesty's

troduction

of the

Defence of 11 pacifie Should the situation in Europe-In the House of Lord to-day solution of the present crisis along

Reaim Act in August; 1914. worsen, Dutch residents in Hongkong where the galleries were packed, these lines, you are assured of the

He regretted that once again Home

to ask Secretary had

for will probably be evacuated to Batavia Viscount Halifax made a state-earnest sympathy

is understood that a ship is now

powers which trenched upon so many cherished liberties of his fellow being held in harbour for this pur-ment on similar lines to that by States

Mr. Cham' erinin.

"The governments of Italy and the citizens, but, added Sir Samuel, to- those ideals United States can to-day advance day we are faced with such a situn-attitude of anti-aggression. British of Christianity which on that no alternative la open to me. Harbour is unshakeable. paper suggestions that they should man minority, 1 would say this: lately seem so often to have been)

pose.

Large numbers of British women and children have accepted news- evacuate the Colony, and are leaving for Manila this evening by the Empress of Japan. The Tunde and Nepinna, en route to Australia, have been completely booked out.

Navy Asks 3,000 Men To Rejoin

sand

ex-naval and

fle added: "In regard to the Get very country must be concerned to secure just treatment for the minori- feel parti- ties and must naturally

minori Liew cularly interested in the alled to it by race.

obscured.

of the

United

difficult, but let them be fairly and A Washington official is quoted as dispassionately brought to examina-saying that in effect, President Hoose- tion, 50

public velt's message asserted the "absolute opinion of the world some ground" of Poland to maintain her in-

con-dependence it she so desired. their may be established for

that

Lord Snell

before the

described

Powers Essential

Unshakeablo

"The world must know that

world are menaced by force, the British Parilament and people stand firmly with the people of France, without hatred or hostility for the this German or any other people, in the defence of its principles of interna- on which alone we can establish last- tionat good faith, freedom and Justice,

The issue is not whether we like this Government or no!. The point ing peace. that Labour abominates aggression, and believes that only by preventing can civilisation and orderly relations between nations be

"I come to the House to say that the powers included in this bit or resisting are not only as essential as in 1914, but ten times mare essential than maintained. In those days.

aviation.

Bre

re

a

A United People

reasonable

streots,

Full military cars, lorries and taxis jare taking reservists to the stations.

In all the coles, soldiers were seen

having farewell drinks with their girl friends, while officers dined with their relatives in restaurants. Warsaw Excitement BERLIN, Aug. 24 (Reuter)**

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oft.

LATEST

and

Strike Called Off

: SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

LONDON, Aug. 24 (UP). The British Broadcasting Corporation to- Mr. Anthony Eden said that Mr. day announced a navigational warn- Maxton was not alone in hating war, ing that certain channels into Scapa but experience had shown that how Flow are closed and also that ship- ever far we might go to meet de- ping must follow a special marked mands, the result was more domina-channel between the forts guarding tion and more ruthless demands,

10 Portsmouth, owing Mr. Eden said that the situation "obstructions."

"The unheard voices of countless millions of human beings ask that,

Mr. George Lansbury, the pacifist Labour member, who said he spoke they be not vainly sacrificed again."

for no more than a Uny minority in No Copy For Germany "No pue hi this country would wish

General Smuts' statement in which He said that there were people who to defend conditions under which

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Reuter). "In 1914, war was at a slow

hold that war in Europe would mean such treatment

deuled any Mr. Cordell Huit stated to-day that motion tragedy, but since then the Was

the end of the old order of civilisa minority section. But if causes for no copy of President Roosevelt's up-speed with which warlike acts

" emphasise this, because I wish to an complaint exist, let them not

peal to the King of Italy was being carried out in the world add to the make it unmistakably plain to those

No pactist, declared Mr. Lansbury,

LONDON, Aug. 24 (Reuter).-- made a ground for such embitterment seat, directly to the German Govern- perplexities of the problems. That beyond the seas that If, unfortunate could make a clearer statement of the After a two-hour meeting with the of atmosphere as must make any ment.

speed creates a danger which, for the the time comes when this policy futility of war than that.

Minister of Labour, the executive of settlement one hundred times mere

first time, confronts this island as thus to be implemented, the fon will THE Admiralty wants three on

Mr. Lansbury added: "I believe the the Associated Society of Locomotive ult of the great development of rei find a disunited people (cheers). Prime Minister has done his very Engineers and Firemen stated that

The unity of His Majesty's subjects utmost to marine ratings to re-engage for tem

preterve peace"

(loud the strike had definitely been called will be complete, and the issue will cheres). Twilight porary duly.

be faced with confidence and forti- Mr. James Maxton, the Communist, They are required for service in

"There is now a twilight between tude.

provided the one discordant note British Precautions training establishments, certain sideration and redress.“

peace and war, and is, perhaps, the "Although the clouds are dark, it when be declared that the Independ- of the Reserve Fleet and| ships

most dangerous of any period in Naval Air Stations, for maintenance

taken to make ent Labour Party' would not support Viscount ment; the real difficulty springs from international affairs, In which it is every step can be and instructional duties because of Halifax's statement as "most brave," inch deeper causes.

essential that any British Govern-constructive proposals, I hope they war,

will be taken, and I hope we con

Gravest in History the rapid expansion of the Fleet and and said that the Labour Party were "Throughout their history the Bri-ment must be armed with emergency: the Fleet Air Arm,

unly concerned that no words would tish people have always felt bound powers. On that account, whilst we convince the German people that we

fundamentally Applicants must be under 53, be used which would give any sort of to oppose attempts by one Power still hope that the fatal catastrophe nation. Re-engagement will be for six comfort to those who were hoping to to dominate Europe at the experue may be averted, it is essential from

"If there are legitimate grievance years, or less if the age of 55 is see England a disunited people.

of others.

to-day onwards that we should have reached earlier, with the option of

at, our disposal, powers at the out-it is not beyond the wit of man to re- taking discharge after three years.

Text Of Speech

"After the events, therefore, in the set in the bill. These powers are move them without resort to violence, and I would urge the Government, carller part of the year which had very wide, very drastic, and very LONDON, Aug. 24 In all cases men will serve in and Broadcasting from Downing Street make it clear by word and deed that

(Reuter) shaken all confidence, we tried to comprehensive.

therefore, to take every possible step, consistent with national honour, to receive the pay of the ratings held

Lord Halifax, to-night,

British left

"To leave a gap anywhere in a avert disaster, so that it shall not be by then when they

We were prepared to assist those Minister, Ball: "Ot In addition they will get a specti general attitude of Poland, It must dependence was ima. lately threa- your efforts may be frustrated, and that Britain was in any way

theemuntries which felt that their in-situation of this kind may mean that said, if the worst should happen, Foreign engagement bonus of a shilling a day be admitted that in face of the cum tened and that we were ready to de- that the country may be faced with ponsible for the tragedy. plus any pension they are drawing paign which appears to threaten not fend their freedom."

a danger, the Importance of which "Finally, let me say we bear no and plus non-substantive pay.

cannot be exaggerated.

hostlity to the German prople." All will further be entitled to mar. only their independence of action but

"Whilst on the one hand the powers | (Cheers). rlage and children's allowances, good also the existence of Poland as a

asked for are wide, flexible and in- conduct money and other allowances nation, the declarations of the Polish on the same basis as active service caders have been firm but quiet and pact, Lord Halifax said: "It can make taking that we shall apply them with the Russo-German definite, I give house an under-

Gamble On War unprovocative.

no difference to the undertaking given moderation, tolerance and common the Liberal Opposition, said that this "I have confidence that they have by His Majesty's Government to sense. sider these men will be con-

available for occasional short been, and are nt all times ready to Poland to which no condition was "It is of utmost importance that was a time for closing our ranks and sen service, such as steaming a ship discuss the differences between them attached as to the agreement with the bill should become law to-day.

a very grave miscalculation,. 11 demonstration of unity,

thought that the consequence would to another port for refit, they will and Germany if they could be rea Russia. His Majesty's Government. We should not propose, in the course aggressor of the firmness of our purpledge to Poland.

us hope to convince on be that we would go back on our not be kept away from their port of sonably certain that the discussion therefore, fort no time, as soon as of low hours, unless the situation

of

time.

was would take place under free condi- they heard of this, in making their should become much worse, issuing pot, and to deter him from gambling thinkable, entry for any length

In the event of mobilisation of the tons without the menace of force position absolutely plain.

upon It is not great codes of new regulations. What

Pon a war, Flect, or in national emergency, these and with the assurance that the re- the British way to go back on obliga- we should do would be to face the that Herr Hitler relles to secure the leaders should know so little about

"It is not upon moral justification Supplementary Party ratings, in com-sult of the discussion would be tions.

{situation and to bring into force regu- mon with all pensioners, will be loyally and permanently observed. "We have never had and we have lotions mainly of a precautionary support of his people, but upon pro-history--that the greater the odds

paganda imble for general service, but their

Success->Success in and the greater the dimeuliles, so the In some respects that attaining apparently limited objec-stronger becomes our determination Atatus will remain unchanged. Jought not to be incapable of settle PLEASE Turn To Page 4. PLEASE Turn To Page 4. tives one after another.

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ratings.

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the Service.

The

problem itself,

No Difference Referring to

therefore, not to-day, the remotest intention of character.

Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader

for

"Let

and

res+

was as grave and as perilous as any this country has faced at any time in its history.

"The gravest dunger of war at the, moment lies in the bellef of the German people that whatever action the German Government may take ingainst Poland, that action will not result in war with this country or France.

of:

the German Government, has made "In signing this pact with Russia,

They

That

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"It is strange that the German

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