1939-08-30 — Page 19

Wednesday,

RED CROSS SOCIETY AIDS CIVILIANS

H.K. EVACUEES

Not Charity But A Friendly Gesture, Declares Chief

MANILA, Aug, 28.—THE services now being ex-. tended by the Philippine Red Cross on account of the present critical situation should not be considered in any sense as charity, it was stressed yesterday by Charles H. Forster, manager of the Philippine Red Cross.

He gave out a statement that

the local Red Cross is happy to RESOLUTE MEASURES be able to extend its facilities to

· APPLAUDED

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a number of British families who came to Manila yesterday morning on the Empress of Japan for a short stay, states the papers reenmanerding evacuation of "Manila Bulletin." He explain-writes that the feverish preparation the cities. The "Giornale d'italia"

ed that the Red Cross here is a

now proceeding in the chief cities of part of the great international the nations ready for war should be Red Cross family and is doin grave warning for ourselves,"

London Optimism what the British Red Cross

LONDON, Aug. 20, (Trans-Ocean), would be prepared to do in a

Featuring the speech of Mr. Cham- British port under similar cir-berlain's speech in the House of cumstances,

Commons, late evening editions of the growing neviens thank have London papere indicate a

Through the ben organized along well established optinction is expressed over Mr. plan to nid svilians and non-com- butants in time of wat or threat of Chamberlain's emphisk of Britain's war, the Philippine Red Cres preparedness and determination to prepared to:

fulfit ker obligations. 1. Assist in finding housing decom-

Significance Is also attached to the modations suitable to meet the

fact that the Rugo-Gennan pact has re- quirements of families coming to anat yet been ratified.

strange elty,

open upon

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Paris Regains Sang Froid

And

timism, 3. Keep the Red Cross headquarters Paridens say that "as font ws OBC

arrival of

steamers saj talks, there will be no war," that families can come to these head many are beginning; to regain their quarters to rest and to take advantage |sang froid. of Red Cross fac

facilties,

Pablle opinion in France is inclined

CONTINUE TO DEPART

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Mass Evacuations In Europe

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" PARIS, Aug. 30 (UP).—The civilian evacuation of Paris | continues.

One hundred and thirty wives and children of United States Embassy officials left Paris to |day.

Americans Leave Hungary BUDAPEST, Aug, 29 (Router).- Americans in Budapest have been advised by the United States Legation to leave immediately,

Italian Warning

August 30, 1939.

Hitler's Fateful Note

On

Way

German

Liners Searched

To Britain

BERLIN, Aug. 20 (Reuter). -The German radio announced to-day that Herr Hitler handed his reply to Sir Nevile Henderson at 6.15 p.m. G.M.T. (2.15 a.m. H.K.T.).

This report is substantiated by the German News Agency, which says that Herr Hitler, NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (Reu-accompanied by Herr von Rib-

received ter)--Customs searchers to-day bentrop,

Sir Nevile inspected the holds and bunkers Henderson at 6.15 p.m. and of the liner Bremen looking for handed to him his reply to the

Passen- British Government. "unmanifested cargo."

and

crew were also examined.

Officials ent 1 Ellis Island 17 Hadieseliem, detained aboard the firemen overnight because their papere were Insatisfactory,

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" HOME, Aug. 29 broadcast announcements. tony warned the civilian population at the large etics throughout Italy to begin. evacuation moon as possible.

The warning said the large vitles should be evaeualed before Septem- ber 3. After that date private cars will not be allowed to circulate and transportation will become met eastic-|

by diffenll.

Signor Gayda

Vatican Precautions

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH ROME, Aug. 29 (U19) ---The press 2. Amist In relieving confusion In- A Paris message says that, run- | las urged all Italians to take refuge eldent to disembarkation such as the trary to the time adopted by the in the country. handling of baggage and transporta-French press, the man in the street

#last the tion, especially when a mather arrives in Paris to-day lows certain margin in which Italy can work for with small children.

prace by quickly dwindling. He said Signor Mussolini and Count Giang are both hoping for and work- 1x for

There all remains a margin, but a very slim on.” he adds. The Vatican has taken precautions to protret the art and other treasures. Blue air vaid Bghts have been install- ed in Vatican City

The "Lavoro · Pascista” and "La Tobuma" warn that the international situation has turned for the worse.

"Za Tribuna"

says: "If there any opportunity of families moving to the country, they should do so im- mediately. The international situa- tion has created the impression that an outbreak of war is possible within a short period of time."

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to be necessary.

5. Extend facilities In communi- eating with members of the family left behind and lo relieve any war- rles incident to a sudden departure

4. Have trained nurses on hand tolo disbelieve that a new Munich will care for mothers and children and to be brought about, but at the same arrange for medical attention when-time it does not accept the inevit- ever this

ability of war.

Poland's Comment OPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" WARSAW, Aug.

29. (UP)-Az official spokerman commented on Mr. Chamberlain's speech as follows: 6. Extend the facilities af de Red "Poland agrees with the British Cross whenever possible in dealing Premier that Poland is ready to solve with other problems Incident to deher problems with Gurmany parture or confusion from areas that seem for a time to be threatened.

from their homes,

Open Invitation To All

by friendly methods, but nobody can wonder if Paland takes steps to pre servo ber security."

secur

Morgenthau Leaves BERGEN, Aug. 28 (Reuter).—Mr.

Kers

The reply is expected to be con- veyed to London by one of Sir Nevile Henderson's secretaries by special plane.

Speech Received Calmly Mr. Chamberlain's speech was re- ceived here calmly, and it Is not considered that it contains any new points.

On two things Germany réadily agrees with Mr. Chamberlain din cretion and urgency,

Search For Arms

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 “(Reuter). President Romevelt stated that the detention of the Bremen and other

One political commentato: told ventele in American ports for inspes-Router: Things are still in the tia by Federal authorities was to balance, and they have not lost any. determine whether they could be thing in

ncuteness. All that has amed for defensive purposes,

happened is that there is postpone- President Iona velt said that such meat, but the longer it lasts, the more an inspection was being made of ships attempt to procrastinate would lead

impatience will be manifested.

to disastrous results."

of all-nalions, and it was intended to guard against the potential liability of the United States in the event of them beint aronect.

Atrocity Allegations

An

Meanwhile allegations of Polish

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atrocities on Germans again form the MILITARY OCCUPATION Giulio Cesare Held

ments are increasing in bitterness all SHANGHAL, Ang. 29 (Reuter) to the effect that The sailing, from Shanghai of the becoming unbearable.

situation

Italian liner Gutlio Cesare (21,000 tom, andestuled for to-morrow, has been postponed indefnitely, accord- ing to an announcement by the agents

of Edoyd Triestino.

25 Minute Interview

against an appeal made to the Slovaks BERLIN, AB 20 (Reuter).---Sir | by collaborate with German troops with that entered their rountry. In the Nevile Henderson's interview | Herr Hitler lasted 25 minutes,

struggle against a "common enemy," Well-informed quarters believe

An omeini commuuique states: British Ships Depart

|that affer Hevy Hler bad handed "The time chosen by Slovakia jover the formal note, he made oral describe Poland as an enemy proves RIGA. Aug. 20 (Trans-Ocean, explanations to the Ambassador.

that

the Slovak Government is under! steamers at present inj "Reuters authoritatively inform- All Bath

the influence of a foreign country, Latvian perls have received orders to jed that no arrangements have as yet d

Dver her DWB been made for any member of the contral make iminediately for England.

British Embassy staff to fly to London With Herr Hiller's reply.

Warsaw Enthusiasm WARSAW, A 23 (Benter)emy Morgenthau, United States Until the situation cast the text

Mr. Chamberlain's speech is en-1 Secretary to the Treasury, has cut Cross headquarters will be kept open

by official short his holiday and embarked for from 8 am to 8 pm, and peruseluusiastically received

service between-llarwich and Hook, ral answer all intes. Public and political quarters home, travelling aboard a U.S. const- will be present to quiries and to serve every way abo gard it as calm, strong and guard vessel which was sent specially possible. Mr Forster said the Red

Cros carnestly hopes that all friend, ermined, showing that Britain, as by President Roosevelt to fetch him.

of the Red Cross will feel free to take advantage of these facilities ant that visiting Fritons from Hongkong will inform relatives, trends newspapers in the British colony about the Red Cruss' attitude,

Poland. is resolved to Calavour to rettle all questions by Penceful means, but to stand firm in upholding Poland's vital rights.

An official spokesman cuplusised Dritain's readiness to act in the event [of agression,

French Approval

SPECIAL To the" "TELEGRAPH"

Philippine Red Cross headquarters announced the list of personnel and volunteers assigned to work in the PARIS, Aug 29 (UP)-Mr. Cham- adininistrative set-up for the redsberlain's speech has been thoroughly tration of evacuees from the Astatic endorsed by France. mainland. The main tour of the Red Cross buliding at the corner of 1suar Peru and General Lana streets.

has been divided into ollees and equipped to handle incoming residents from China,

It has been stressed that the speech

SOVIET JOLT FOR HITLER

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aggravation in the castern part

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The

country's

The Polish Government, The of the steners left hurriedly

It understood, has decided to call more withart finishing unloading her cargo. All British steamers on their way

The German Reply

clares to the colours, considering to Latvia have been instructed to re- BERLIN, Aug. 20 (Reuter)-- is that the action of German troops In furn home by the shortest route. farned that the German reply, Slovaitia so einge to Poland's southern

handed frontier endangers ; detailed in character, was North Sea Service Resumod

over ire German and its trans- security. |lation into English took some time. (Trans- ROTTERDAM, Aug. 20

Further details were added by Germans Move Into Slovakia Ocean)The mail and passenger

explanations 10 Sir Nevile!

BRATISLAVA, Aug. 29, (Trans- Henderson.

Ocean)-Governinent orders neces- Sir Nevile was alone when hesitated by the entry of German troops | of Holland, which was suspended on Moulay, will be re-opened to-day,

inte Slovakia, were announced to-day needing to an announcement by the visited the Fuehrer.

Commenting on the exchange of by posters and over the radio. management of the Dutch Railways.

The Slovak authorities All trains connecting with steamers Holes between Berlin and London,

the National Zeitung" of Essen it is stated, will continue to run.

will continue to function, which is

Field- but persons who associated

offences prestige of "The Fuchrer's preparedness

who violate

Sailings Delayed

Marstal Hermann Gorring says:

against

security

to the hemy, or

and

courts,

In

China

Shanghal, Aug, 29. Britain has entered into talks with China and Japan, for the purpose of bringing about peace negotiations between the two countries, It is reliably reported to-day.

This initiative, it is stated, TUBA taken by Britain · Im- mediately upon conclusion of the German-Soviet Fact

It is assumed that Japan would be willing to follow the British lead, since she is intend- ing in any case to completely change her polley, and Chiang Kal-shek, too, it is expected, will be prepared to consent to British mediation in consequence of fears entertained in Chong- king with regard to Mr. Wang Ching-wefa activilles, and in particular his plan of forming a

Central Government, --- Trans-Ocean.

dew

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" examine even partially bearable and any military by the Ger- D.S.M. For Yarnell

reasonable proposals, and to make un man military authorities, will be NEW YORK, Aug. 30 (UP)-Cus-effort to approuch necessary solu- brought before 21 German court- SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" of Europe, and the possibility of toms officials who have been search-tion is exemplary for any statesman. martial, and, regardless of nation- all kinds of surprises," the Ing the liner Bremen, disclosed that "Even if the diplomatie conversa-allty, will be subjected to the provi-

WASHINGTON; Aug. 20 (UP)- Soviet command has decided to they delayed the saling in order to long between Berlin and London are stolls of German law.

President Roosevelt has presented increase the strength of the carrying implements of war pro-before, very serious, and It must be troops in Slovakin are entitled to tinguished Service Medal.

determine whether or not she was continued, the siluation remains **K It is further stipulated that German, Admiral Harry Yarnell with the Dis- garrisona on the western scribed by Presidential proclama-added, will remain serious until the

obtain quarters, provisions, fodder, hour when the Just German demands conveyances, horses, petrol etc., from tinn,"

are fulfilled."

the population through the thedla. Reply Received

tion of the Slovak authorities. These LONDON, A. 30 (Reuter).It is will be paid for in Slovak or German learnt in Whitehall that Herr Hitler's currency, the rate established being feply reached the Foreign Office Tute one to len, last night, and is now being examined by Mr. Chamberlain and Viscount Halifax.

was the strongest the British Premier tas

made, which is of the most ever vital delivered on

on the day When Hier The reception and registration see-was making his final decision.

Although the British Premier held tion is in charge of Mrs. Charles I. Forster, assisted by the following out that there is still a prospect of ladies who have volunteered to meet agreement over Danzig, to pave and register Incoming passengers: the way for wider appensement by a Mesdames w It. Babcock, A. 1.general settlement, he did not init Briant, Maurice Appleman and G. Ato tally stale that such Main.

ment would be possible only an easing of the tension.

importance because was frontier.

it

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Moscow Optimism

MOSCOW,

It is learned that Immigration of- cials rounded up the 1,700 passengers Aug. 29 (Reuter).—and took them to Ellis Island. How- The fact that 22 men of the Red Armyever, the routine exumination of the are reported to be leaving Leningrad Immigrants had no connection with to-morrow on a three months tour the inspection of the ship. of the United States suggests that the

Collector The Assistant

of the Soviel Government does not expect agree-

No further statement enn be ex- with

war to break out in the immediate Port. Mr. Gregory O'Keefe, disclosed

that his agents were looking for warprcted for the present. Competent eircles here believe that materials. Herr von Itibbentrop has assured M. Stalin that, despite the German war | preparations. Herr Hitler would at

Ile said. "You've heard of pri- vateering, haven't you?"

Mrs. Frances E. Hobbs, in charge of the consultation and service sec- The British revelations cl their tion, conferred with the members of war preparations are viewed here as her department, Mrs. S. G. Oftedabil, a reassurance to France and a warn Mrs. J. George and Miss Sadie Liv-|ing to Hitler, showing the British ingstone.

Cabinet's determination, backed ฟก the last moment accept a peacefultion has never prisen before with a by the knowledge of tremendous solution uf the German-Polish armed strength on land, on sea and dispute. in the air.

Houses For Evacuees Mrs. Bayard Stewart, in charge of the housing section, with a corps off volunteers, has compiled a consider- uhle number of available houses and

Assisting her

rooms.

arc

Goodler, Thomus Cortion.

Speech Approved SPECIAL TO THE" "TELEGRAPH"

"Canny" Soviet

restraint of

Shipping men claim that the ques-

craft the size and importance of the Bremen.

LETTERS

Quo Vadis Lusitania? Treasury Department officials sild The Editor, that the port authorities had been ordered to give all ships engaged in foreign trade a "careful examination before clearance from American ports

Hongkong Telegraph.

notice the mention

Poland Pessimistle WARSAW, Aug. 20 (UP) —Pulandi | bus fightened up the last screws in her military machine.

That

sluggish

feeling

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Informed quarters view the chances for peace very pessimialleally.

The ist nen to be called to the colours joined

before their units dawn to-day but the military measures have been unobtrusive and Warsaw had the appearance

of a mildly but effectively in cleaning peaceful mid-American farm capital out poisonous wastes of consti- at the height of the harvest prosperity.pation or mal-assimilation. Good Polish authorities said they have for the whole family. Non hubir WASHINGTON, Aug, 29 (Reuter).

discovered several cases of sabotage. WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (UP)~As a result of the "eanny" attitude

Sle-My first 'impression of Mr.

It is reported a railway bridge her forming. Miss Government circles warmly but un-of the Supreme Soviet Council to the

Gutierrez letter was that he is anti-been blown up at Novysics. Several Miriam Bopp, Mesdames 1. D. officially approved of Mr. Chamber-Soviet-German pact, and other in- would be granted."

Portuguese, but upon re-reading Germans have been arrested in John lain's speech, and note with satis- formation reaching here, officials are Bendel und Howard Hong. The faction that Mr. Chanderlain again hoping that Russia may yet contribute

Rail Traffic Restricted

that, I his Polish Silesia accused of carrying opinion, 09.00 % of Portuguese are bombs. housing section relterates its request Örged, in similar vein to President its share towards the

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" reluctant to leave

and that people having furnished part-Hooveselt, to settlement of the disaggression.

Hongkong

The newspapers here express the ments and rooms for rent, notify the pute between Germany and Poland

London, Aug. 29 (Reuter)-Hall-would fight for this Colony.

elew that the crisis has now reached It is expected,

Mr. however, that if way trafie in Germany is to be still

Gutierrez scenied to Red Cross in writing or call in person by pacitle means.

hove the climax. Itussa assists, it will be through the further restricted, according to The White House arid State Depart-

mixed sugar with salt and upon The authorities have reported that instead of calling by telephone,

Miss Irene M. Abelgas,

same type of benevolent neutrality speech broadcast nasistani nent made no official comment bui

which the United States expects to stations by the Minister for Trume, ainst

from all German pondering well I feel that he is not men, women and boys are digging alr

the shid

Colonial Portuguese raid trenches and that director of nursing, has charge of the Administration quarters

of Mr. Chamberlain's

adopt,

Dr. Dorpmueller.

comprising the majority of the com-made amazing progress. While Soviet-Amerlea medien attention and hospitalization whole tenor

relations From Wednesday, the section, together with a corps of Red speech and his note to the Furhrer

railways munity here, but that he has an axe

to grind Cross nurses. Miss Abelgas has com- were identient with the attitude received an extreme shock when the will not undertake carry

against European Portuguese Omelaldoni, municated with the various hospitals which the United States has consis-act was signed, officials now believe private passengers. in the city and compiled a list of the tently field; namely, that further things are not so bad as they seemed. and the anti-Soviet campalin in the private rooms available in these retreat before the totalitarian threats 1 American press is at least a little pre- hospitals and also the number of beth will lead only to disaster, whereas a

firm stund, coupled with in the charity wards.

honest The Red Cross has set up a section drive to negotiate, might avert war. of communication and a section of President Roosevelt studied the transportation for the convenience of speech and also received a digest of China refugees who may be in needGvent Britain's reply to Herr Hitter. of these services.

Y. M. C. A. Co-operation

that

A number of individuals

an

German Caution SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHY

clearly

inature.

Ratification Dolayed SPECIAL TO THE "TELÉQRAPH" MOSCOW, Aug. 29 (UP).The Soviet Parliament has delayed rati- neation of the Soviet-German Han-

measure.

to

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The reports of very great German We Chinese in Hongkong feel that troops concentration at the central must colonial Portuguese have lived section of the frontier have caused in the soil of China for several cen-speculation as to whether the Nazis turies and it would behove flien to contemplate opening a heavy drive stand by China in her hour of need, through the vital industrial section of but that certain sections of Chinese Silesin.

It has been officially announced in opinion have it that Portuguese offl- cialdom has been quite friendly with Warsaw that a bomb explosion de the enemy

of China whereas, actual curred to-day at the railway station

have

in of Tarnov. TOKYO, Aug. 30, (Domel)-With-ly, Macno should BERLIN, Aug. 29 (UP).—Cautlogs/gression pact until at least Friday, in 30 hours of receiving the Imperial rota scem that Mr. Gutlerrez' thirty injured.

Eighteen people were killed and when the Council of Nationalities command to form a new Cablet on E. S. Turner, general secretary of Mr. Chamberlain's speech which, the

optimism has been inspired here by voted to hold a joint meeting with Monday night, General Abe early this spontan separate the catonials from reported to have been reming who spontaneous outburst, however bitter, The perpetrators of the outrage are the national committee of the although it is recognised as being

Soviet Union Counell next morning succeeded in completing Y.M.C.A. in the Philippines, offered and determined,

to discuss the military roster of his new Ministry. showed firm

European officlaldom, whom perhaps are described us three Germans who the Red Cross the full co-operation of

desires negotiations. Britain

General Abe will submit the jist he might think as becoming too fascist deposited handbags containing bombs the personnel and facilities of the The fact that litter was still work-

The delay will permit the dele-to the Throne for Imperial sanculon or pro-Japanest. The Chinese had in the railway station cloak-room. Y.M.C.A.

Rush To Enrol The Investiture of also observed the trip to Tokyo of including doctors and nurses have afternoon has been interpreted as that M. Molotoff will make

aling on his reply to Britain late this Rates from distant districts to arrive this afternoon.

for the joint ression. It is presumed the new Cabinet will take place in higir Portuguese official and there are PARIS,

20 Aug.

(Reuter). les at Red Cross headquarters and evidence of the extreme s.gnified their desire to old,

im- the Imperial Palace in the presence many incidents that should better not Foreigners of every nationality are with care which he is handling the matter and portant explanations.

ut the Emperor in the ufferntan. be recorded at the moment. Chinese rushing to enrol under the French organized sections will be augmented it is not thought likely that he will No meetings are scheduled for The new Cabinet consists of the public opinion these days seem to be colours for the defence of France, | by additional volunteers if the situa- completely reject the British view-Wednesday.

following members:

embittered against Macao for not just as they did in the Great War. Prime Minister and concurrently professing pro-Chinese sentiments.

Steps now are

on foot to form un Foreign Minister... General Abo. Perhaps many Portuguese will be American division, and it is claimed Home and Welfare. Mr. N. Charn. Very sore with Mr. Gutierrez having that 10,000 Americans have already Finance

At Aok written about his own race, but i signified their intention of Joining up. War

General S. Hata, feel that however bitter- his write up

Poles resident in France and Polish : Vice-Admiral Z. Yoshida, could be he is, after all, in favour Jews, who fought in the war, have Navy Justice

declared, their Intention to. night for Mr. C. Miyagi. of the Colonials and means well. Education

Y. Y. YU. France. ... Mr. K. Kawarada Commerce and Industry

Hungarian Association. of Vice-Admiral T. Godoh.

France claims that the majority of Communications and Railways

its members nave already volunteer- .Mr. R. Nagai, A Reader:-We cannot published for the defence of France. T. Kanamiisu, abusive letters · directed agalast, 'a Hundreds of Italians living, in person who has courage, enough" to France have also volunteered for the Mr. R. Endoh, sign his name.-Ed.

duration.

tion demands.

The

Through the courtes of the collec-!

point.

An official decree was announced

tor of customs, it is possible for Red today for the "confiscation of the ment in the House of Commons yes- Cross workers to go out in a jaunch entire harvest as well as daily pro-terday, and the exchange of com- to meet each incoming ship that may ducts of meat excepting stores already munications between Herr Hitler and have passengers from Chinese cities in the possession of the Army Labour Mr. Chamberlain.. who may be in need of mezistance. Service and the armed protective

services."

The "Deutsche Allgemeine". for example, says that Herr Hitler aims at peace in Europe by the removal of

Chamberlain's

Hope For Understanding the injustice of the Versailles Treaty,

•NOME, Aug. 20 (UP), Thai BERLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuter)--The and genuine Anglo-German under- Osaka "Mainicht" goodwill plane possibility and desirability of

Mr. en standing, but Nippon, hopped off at 7,23 u.m., on Anglo-German understanding on a speech showed that the unsolved Ger. the second leg of her globe-girdling wide basis is discussed in the press man-Polish question: stands in the Aight.

following Mr. Chamberlain's sinte- way of the attainment of this gool.

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