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Wednesday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

August 30, 1939.

OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE

Peace Mediation

In

China

Shanghai, Aur. 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.

The initiative, it is stated, WRI taken by Britain im- Imediately upon conclusion of the German Soylet Pact.

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 Chlang Kal-shek, too, it is expected. will be prepared to consent to British mediallon in consequence of fears entertained in Chung- king with regard to Mr. Wang Ching-wel's activities, and in particular his plan of forming a new Central Government. — Trana-Ocean.

Poles And Germans Killed

Grave Incidents

Bratislava, Aug. 29. It is ometally announced that Polish officer was shot dead and 150 Polish infantrymen were captured and interned by Hlinka Guards to- day.

to a

The incident occurred near Cadea, in northern Slovakia, when, according a Slovakian communique, the Poles erossed the frontier for the purpose of committing sabotage by destroying the telephone and telegraphy lines.

Dr. Josef Tiso, the Slovakian Pre- mier, has

has announced that, for the protection and independence of Sle- vatel against the Polish Threat." German troops will henceforth guard Slovakian territory."

It is reported that Bfty German tri-motored bomberg flew over Bru- tislava In the direction Vienna to- vinyllnited Press.

Bomb Explosion

Warsaw, Aug. 20.

PREMIER'S

SPEECH

STATESMANLIKE

TO THE COMMONS

Britain's Position Made Perfectly Clear

Mr.

Chamberlain told the House of Commons yesterday afternoon that though he could not disclose the text of the German Note to Britain or the reply drafted by the Cabinet and sent back to Germany with Sir Nevile Henderson, he was able to state that the situation had not changed since the House Jast met when had been warned that war was immineni.

Berlin believes that matters are now rapidly approaching n devision.

It is stated b. Britain that there is still hope for a peaceful settlement of the dispute and the message delivered by Sir Nevile Henderson to Herr Hitler enables Germany to make an honourable retrent,

JAPANESE

CABINET SWORN IN

wd return to Japan, Embassy

London's importance in the

London, Aug. 29, Japanese official circles in London say that they are still without news should as soon as possible move to with regard to Mr. Shigemitsu be- their way stations before the, out-coming Foreign Minister. Although break of war."

they evidently think that Mr. Shige- mitsu is a hot favourite, they point The Prime Minister went on to out that Mr. Satoli is actually in Inform the House that The local Tukyo

whereas it must take Mr. Authorities on the shortest noller Shigemitsu several weeks to wind up could put plons into operation for the evacuation of school children and while mothers with young children, ex-future of Juganese policy might make pectant mothers and the blind from it desirable to keep him here as he certain congested areas.

I universally recognised as one of able Japanese diplomats, Arrangements have been made to the most call out the A.R.P. at the shortest Who is no personally popular In

Landon. deciphered he only saw the whole of notier. The key posts are manned.

Japanese opinio is MANOMA The Prime Minister was greeted by it on Saturday morning.

1 Padmmary steps have been taken that Japan will reinais neutral in low; and loud cheers when he enter- Mr. Chamberlişin Was. however, el the Hote of Commons to give an able to indicate in full the terms of

to prepare the hospitals for recep-jany Europeum war.

Meanwhile Mr. Shigemitsu is in atruunt of the developments in the some of the main points with which toon of venalties. These are in some

spetaners the general state of the constant communication with Tokyo, situation since the

they deal.

readiness.

His advice is an important factor in August 25,

Japanese foreign Chrisi de bid there had been upon 11 Majesty's Government his

1:1 now under direm- title elange since then, the ratas wish for an Anglo-German under making up their minds, but having policy which the, as

I said then, is not yet standing of a complete and lasting made up their minds they do not sion-Reuter.

lity let go. (Cheers). The gu LES, I can say the danger of character."

Now Minister Arrives "On the other hami he left us instill will hope and still will work is still undecided. of peace o at has yet in any way receded.

"In these circumstances it might doubt of the view regarding the

Tokyo, Aug. 29. We will abate (Cher settlement of the the pre perhaps veem unecessary.

Vire-Admiral Zengo Yoshida, Here to meet again

the Comi-

London, Aug. 29.

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How The Nations Are Preparing

--United Press.

ing is prohibited throughout India.- Renter.

First Line Troops

Ainsterdam, Aug. 29. It is estimated that Holland has now 850,000 Best line soldiers under arm, Her food and coat supplies fave been

conflict. assured even for a lengthy

answer to Hitler's Note was handed plain that our obligations to Poland ch adding that Poland will not which has played an important role word "Censored" in heavy black type belligerents will think of involvin

stated more

rest

their upon

not

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the number of

Reuter.

which had been fixed, but in Urnes)

have also frequently ox- the which we have laid down hined Fleet, who is slated us the the fog a phe Loud cheers punctual Navy Minister in the new Cabinet. Was right pressed their desire like this we have felt

returned here from Osiku by train the House should be kept informed ralisation of such an Anglo-Germanied the te, mination of fire speech

derstanding, and it continuousfy as far as possible, and co

M.. Chumberlain's tone throughout this morning. He immediately pro- cumstances

revded to the offleir residence of infot med, of 11 developments of the tally take the portunity of dis- Mas quietly firm and assured. In

take itantion as they place.

foten einenstuners it might be aesthe Navy Minister and was rerelved This

continue

the to be the cussing with Germany will

several

The Germans are now digging almost

Yonni, the bryant. The by Admiral Milsumaso principle which will

Kulde

us in any festes, settlement of which have to solidity of the House was again outgoing Novy Minister. Domei.

trenches and laying barbed wire Paris, Aug. 29. Bd place in any permanent autovesje pow-fat by the speeches of the]

along the Dutch frontier, leaving further meetings of this

Airplane nets, ns used in London, The Prime Minister desojment. (Cheers).

Cappmation,

which were installed here last even-only a few roads open-United Press. urge the Press again to exercise the

The Prime Minister only spoke for

Tokyo. Au. 29.

Confident Of Noutrality utmost restraint (Cheers) at a time

isteen minutes.

General Nobuyuki Abe, the Pre-, were pulled down at daybreak,

The Hague, Aug. 29. bas renched mier Desimale, when it Is quite possible that a few

"If despite our efforts a condict thoughtiers words in a paper, per-

understanding with senior statesmen Censorship Takes Effect Aggression Must Cease

breaks out. Holland will maintain has not of particular importance, differences between

Paris, Aug, 20. und the authorities of the fighting

strict neutrality with all her forces might wreck the whole efforts being foland can be handled. (Cheers), and may aggression must cease now," de-discontinue the Five-Minister

"In moet emphatic words I wish services regarding his intention to The Royal Action Francais ap- and all her means," declared Queen made by the Government to obtain the nature of the proposals

Con-peared to-dng with the lower half of Wilhelmina in a broadcast, which eared Mr. Arthur Greenwood umidference satisfactory solution."

or Inner Cabinet system the front page blank, with only the "Iain confident that none of the The Prime

Minister said, "Our final might be made, for we have made it

have to follow to the rive in formulating important policies in in the centre-United Press,

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Holland in a war," she said. "Ho Teams into formal state by the agres nations who were to him last night. There will be no ment signed on August 25, and will

the victims of the two preceding Cabinets under

Motorists Warned

land does not feel threatened from "Our

is aggressors. Immediate publication.

spirit We have be

be carried

any side. Mobilization is only on led out. (Che

(Cheurs).

Prince Kenoye and Baron Hiranuma. It is deepened.

Parls, Aug. 20. We hope weakened. it plain our obligations

view to With The Government has

the holocaust Will

perfecting be

The Prefect of Poller ins warned initial precaution justified by the Poland will be carried out. (Loud

and than once

publicly that thend pray

exceptional circunstane."-Reuter, Reservists Mobilised Cherrs). We are awaiting Hitler's Gerinan-I'ulish differences should be avoided, but if not, the responsibility Junity of the Cabinet, the new Pre-Imoterista that they must drive at an;

bevill

extremely reduced speed because of shoulders.inter will confine reply, and on the nature of it le

Batavia, Aug. 20. pable of solution by peaceful means. There will be no war unless Iftler Cabinet Ministers to about eight, in-the darkened elty lights, as air raid whether further time should steanwhile the first prerequisite for wills il." pends

formed quarters, point out.-Domei, precautions. Stringent restrictiona A number of 'army and navy re be given to an exploration of the

any chance of useful discussion

have been placed on motor lights.servists in the Dutch East Indies Sworn In To-day and for the operation of takin situation

diminution of tension on

sides un both

Sir Archibald Sinclair sald, "We

have been called up and other pre- many forers working for peace. of the

Tokyo, Aug. 29. border.

"Consequently

the cannot gu from one crisis to another.

Telephones Abroad cautionary measures taken in order "Meanwhile none of us has any

Cabinet Government hope German and This must be stopped. At this mo- The roster of the new

Paris, Aug. 20.

to ensure neutrality in the event of doubt as to where our duty lies.

Polish Governmenta will du their ment the Government should have ended by General Nobuyuki Abe "There is no difference in opinion utmost to prevent a recurrence of in- the solid support

Decrees have been passed prohibit war. Wednesday Parliament and will be completed

The

The visit planned by two Austra- ' French language must be used for lian cruisers has been, postponed. rd reports and other dangerous ac-

The last word rests with Hitler," made in the necessary negotiations.

Reuter. Flis

Majesty's Government |

In that event General Abe will Interna! caits which are subject to

Recruits-Not Wanting. hope if an equitable settle- Lord Halifax made a similar state- immediately submit the tentative iis military censorship.

Code telegrams are prohibited. A Could be ment to that of Mr. Chamberlain into the Throne for Imperial approval. police visn is necessary for a tele-

Ottawa, Aug. 20, differences ment of the

The authorities have created mill- lasug Still Undecided

reached by free negotiation this might the House of Lords and Parliament It is believed that the investiture

tary zunes in the strategic waterwaye adjourned Vintit Tuesday of the new Cabinet will take place gram abroad.-Reuter,

and harbours and brought troops "The issue of peace or war is still in turn lead to a wider view which was

Frontier Evacuation in the Imperial Palace in the pre-

prevent sabotage. utg. undecided, we will abate no jot in might accrue to the losting benefit of Reuter, It is officially stated that in the our resolution to hold fast to the Europe and the world,

Opposition's Opinion sence of the Emperor on Wednesday last 48 hours 14 shooting incidents tines we laid down for ourselves.

The first call for volunteers and afternoon,

The evacuation of the civilian active militia brought 10,000 recrulta, were reported from the Polish border,

population of three departments, the the encampments appearing overnight The Prime Minister sald Sir Nevile that we are awailing Herr Hitler's "The door is still ojar for negolia- According to the latest negotia-Haur Rhin, while German milltary men crossed Henderson arrived from Berlin

Bas Rhin and Moselle, the frontier 30 times.

Saturday night and we understood nature of that reply depends whether wood, deputy leader of the Opposi- will include Premier General Notient of the Connell of Ministers, Informed

quarters indicate that

M. German troops along the fronter are

from him that in Beriln it was not further time can be given for ex-tion, in a brief speech in the House buyuki Abe, who will concurrently Chautemps, who is responsible for concentrated in

considered necessary that he return pleration of the situation and opera-lof Commons.

assume the Foreign Portfolio, Home the administration of Alsace and three

Sir Archibald Sinclair, strongest along

groups, the the same day, but Hiller was very tion of the many forces working for

Liberal Minister Naoshi Ohara, former Jus- the Upper Silesian anxious that we frontier, the weakest opposite Pome munications.

study his com- peace.

leader, also in a brief speech, said, tice Minister in the Okada Cabinet Lorraine. The evacuation will com-

mence immediately ranja, and the third in East Prusain

Mr. Chamberlain paid a tribute to "We cannot go on from one Septem-in 1034; Finance Minister Kazuo out as rapidly as possible. along the Soviel frontlers-United "Accordingly the whole of Satur-the calm attitude of the British peo- ber to another expecting these crises." Ooki, president of the National Plan- The Prefect of Strasbourg hos re- Press.

day and Sunday morning was devote which drew

ning Council; War Minister General quested the inhabitants of that city Polish Denial Of Ill-Treatment

Shunroku Hata, Chief Alde-de-Comp ed to a very careful and exhaustive fouse He continued, "It seems

refrain from lighing lamps dint me there are two reasODS for and thorough consideration of the

to the Throne; Navy Minister Vice-signs outside the buildings and also Warsaw, Aug. 20. German document and the reply we doubt where our duty lies, (Cheers), attitude. Firstly, none of us has any Poland has offelally protested to proposed to send.

Comman-to dim all lights inside the houses Germany against allcgallons of -

there is no difference of opinion treatment of the German minority in

"Sir Nevile Henderson flew back among us, no weakening

of deter- Poland.

yesterday with this reply and handed mination. Secondly, our confidence it to Herr Her last night."

that we are ready for any eventually." Mr. Chamberlain said he

would have been glad to disclose the fullest Preparations For War information in regard to the contents

Seven persons were killed when a

on

lime bomb exploded in a trunk left among us, and no weakening of our ridents, the circulation of exaggerat- all peace-loving people in Britain.morning as smooth progress is being in all telephone calls abroad.

in a cloak room of the railway stn- tion ut Tarnow.

determination. (Cheers).

"We are ready for any eventuality"

Two Germans, who had allegedly † (Cheers). coine from the Danzig border, were arrested,~Reuter,

Many Incidents

Warsaw, Aug. 30.

"At this moment the position is

London, Aug. 29.

Paris, Aug. 29.

on reply to our communication. On the tlons," declared Mr. Arthur Green, tions, members of the new Cabinet has been ordered by the Vice-Prestas the recruits were put on active":

cheers from the-United Press.

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Number Of Incidents

Danzig. Aug. 29. Several incidents have occurred in

OUR LADY'S HALL

Minister

from outside.-Trans-Ocean. University Residence Chief Procurator

Basle Harbour Dead An official spokesman declared that

Court at Nagoya; Education Minister Formally Opened

Basle, Aug. 29. so long as these accusations appear-

Kakichi Kawarada, former

Shipping on the Rhine from Basle ed in the German Press, Poland re-

Minister in the Hayashi Cabinet in to Strassbourg has practically ceased.

Minister of plied by showing that there was no

Fulfilling a long uerd of the Uni-i 10 and concurrently Minister of have entered Basle harbour.-Trans- of Commerce and In-Since yesterday morning no vessels, truth in every instance in which

The Prime Minister then detalled versity of Hongkong, and providingg of the two communications bul Germans were alleged to have been

Members would understand that in the preparations already made. Ile accommodation for some twenty-five Agriculture and Forestry, Vice-Ad-Ocean- ill-treated, but when Hitler

a situation of such extreme delicacy, said the air defence is in a state of women undergraduates. Our Lady's miral Takuo Godoh, former Railway pro- claims these accusation in his answer

and when the issues were so grave instant readiness and the whole of Hall, a new residential hostel, pro- Minister in the Hayashi Cabinet In to M. Daladier's letter

and hang precariously in the balance, the fighting Beet is ready at vided by the Sisters by His Excel, Ryutaro Nagno, former Communica- the Free City. This morning lorries and his

in

of St. Paul de 1937; Communications Minister it was not in the public interests to moment's notice to Luke other announcements, then the Polish

war Chartres, was Goverment mus

must

these protest against publish

confidential com-dispositions. (Cheers).

lency the Governor, Chancellor of tions Minister in the Konoye Cabinet.carrying Nazi Troopers were fired on wilful information and stories which munications or comment on them in, Mr. Chamberlain spoke of the de- the University, at Po Shan Road yes-

by the non-Nazi minority, while n have no foundation whatsoever.

detail at this stage.

fence preparations And said he tarday. Situated on a high level All Parties Co-operato

bomb was thrown near the old town Hitler is using them in order to in-

recognised that measures in connec above the University, the new hos- The portfolio of Railways will be hall by non-Nazis, fluence public opinion and Poland

tion with

requisitioning must impose tel has a very Ane site overlooking concurrently assumed by Mr. Ryu- Two Polish Customs officers were some Inconvenience, but he was con- the harbour.

taro Nagal, Communications Minis- arrested by the Danzig authorities is false. ing to give a verbatim description of erally recognise the nation's needs attended by Capt. S. H. Butty Smith, leader of the Seiyukai Porty, the

He referred to necounts purport-fident the people here would gen- Sir Geoffry and Lady Northcute Affairs will be Mr. Kiroku Oguchi, Bulletin.

ter, while the Minister of Overseas on churges of espionage.-Reuter the British communication to Hitler, must now be paramount, and he and said such an secount could only commented, amid cheers, "We have were received by the Right Hev. leader be an invention from beginning to not had to begin here by

Mgr. Valtortu and the Rev. Mather second largest political Issuing

Warsaw, Aug. 29. end, (Cheers). It is unfortunate that ration cards."

Saint Xavier. Provincial of the Japan.

M. Chodacki has strongly protested journalists should take such respon-

Sisters of St. Paul de Chartres. Mr. Naoshi Ohara, Home Minister, against the requisitioning of two sibilities on themselves, affecting not

He then turned to the state of the Over fifty people were present, in-will concurrently ussume the port-trains by the Danzig Senate. One

train loaded with iron defence preparations and sald the cluding Professors and Hostel War- follo of Public Welfare. only themselves

the in- but perhaps the habitants of all countries. He pre- air defences have been deployed and dens of the University.

Vice-Admiral Zengo Yoshida, travelling from Danzig to Poland and fixed bis account of the events of the the R.A.F, have been brought up to are manned. Regular squadrons of

Commander-in-Chief of the Com-the other was taking cool to Gydnia The Mother thanked His Excel- past few days with the statement,

bined who returned here from from Puland.

Fleet,

this morning, called on Poland shows no apprehension At I m. to-day the Fuchrer was "Of course there has been no change war strength by the addition of the lency for consenting to perform the Osakit

ceremony, and fighter opening

presented Generul Nobuyuki Abe, still consulting with his closest col-in the policy of the Government." necessary reservists. Th

Premier regarding the Soviet, following the reconnaissance

him with the key to the main door. and general laborators, including Field Marshal (Cheers).

Intter's head- Soviet-German Pact. It is under- nuxiliaries have been called up and

Before declaring the hostel open.se, st Hermann Goering, and Herr yon

must reiterate that every single - stance of ill-treatment Router Bulletin.

Hitler Will Reply Soon

Berlin, Aug, 29.

No Change Of Policy

and

The

the

party in

Protest To Danzig

ore

Was

are ready. The Balloon ng is Mother for the facilities thus pro- Ribbentrop regarding the reply Ger- of Sir Nevile Henderson's Interview in posillon, The observer corps arevided for the women undergraduates/ Ned, consented to become the the Polish border withdrew to the

Reply By Telephone

London, Aug. 20. It is understood that Sir Nevile Henderson is not likely to fly back with Hitler's reply.

It is most likely that the reply will be communleated to London by cable or telephone-Reuter.

former last at the posts and the whole warning

bably be handed to Sir Nevile Henderson in the course of to-day- Reuter.

long need, he said.

Minister.

Tada,

has!

many will make to the British note with Hitler from the

interior some time ago-Reuter. Lieut-General Kayao The German reply will probably Friday evening, but as it had to be system is ready night and day to be of the University. It had fullled a

Harbours Desarted be submitted in writing to the British

The hostel former Vice-Chief of the Army

Danzig, Aug. 29. brought Ambassador this moming.—Trans-

into Instant operation. would prove his greatest value in the General Staff, who is now assuming The Polish port of Gdynia Cheers. Ocean.

on the Con-stopped publishing harbour reports, collegiate sense it would impart to an important position The const defences are ready and

tinent, was previously mentioned as All Hallon ships left Gdynia nd manned,

residents. and

arrangements have

the War

new

The latest Minister.

Danzig yesterday Trans-Ocean: been made for the protection by the Miss Josephine Chon presented negotiations were understood, how- Prompt Reply Predicted National Defence

Service Suspended Companies of Lady Northcote with a basket of

ever, to have resulted in the nomina- London, Aug. 20.

| Militia and Territorials of a very flowers.

tion of General Shunroku Hata_wao

Rome, Aug. 20. Reports from Berlin that Hitler's large number

the initiative was formerly

service between Mgr. Valtorta sald

The telephone reply to the British communication whose safety is essential to a national for the hostel came from His Excel mander of the Japanes

of important points

the Supreme Com- may be received in time for Parla-war effort.

Exped-Italy and France was suspended last lency. The Sisters of St. Paul de

evening, initiative having been taken ment to hear the details from Mr. Chumberlain, lend strength to a re-

Navy Is Ready

Chartres hnd for 90 years devoted tionary Force to Central China. themselves to the education of girls on Mr. Chulchi Machida, the Pre-

General Abe this afternoon called by France-Trans-Ocean.

Indian Prohibitions port in circulation in some political "The Navy was in an advanced in Hongkong, and it was #great

Simin, Aug. 20. quarters

that Mr. Chamberlain's state of preparedness when the pro-pleasure to them to be able to consident of the Minseito Forty, the

An ordinance issued on Saturday message to Hitler contained what is sent crisis arose. The whole fighting tribute to the welfare of the women largest political party in Japan, ask- regarded as a most helpful sugges- Aleet is ready at a moment's notice undergraduates of the University of ing for his co-operation i forming a restricting the entry, residence and tion.

new Cabinet. to take up their war diapositions. Hongkong, and to help them in the

departure of foreigners, Official quarters maintain secrecy (Cheers). There have been a consider pursuit of their studies in the Uni- Similar requests made by the Pre-applicable to-day in the areas under in the after-the Central Administration residen- regarding the details aa disclosure able number of movements of units versity.

mler Designate later might spoil a good chance of a peace of the armed forces both at home His Excellency them

Chikuho Nakajima, cles and tribal areas. formally noon to Mr.

and Mr. Flying la prohibited in the neigh ful solution. The same circles, how- and overseas and these movements opened the main door, and the hos- leader of the Seiyuka), ever, insist there is nothing in thajare part of

pre-arranged plantel was inspected before partaking Pusanisuke Kubara, nominal Prebourhood of the defended ports, of

PLEASE Turn To Page 5. nature of a climbdown—United Press, provided so that the number of units ten.

Bombay, and Madras, and night_fy-l.

Reply Not Yet Ready

Berlla, Aug. 29. Hitler's reply was still under con- sideration after noon. The expecta- tion is that it will not be handed over until after Mr. Chamberlain's statement this, afternoon-Reuter.

Written Reply Likely

Parts, Aug. 29. German circles believe that written reply from Hiller will pro-

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