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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Now Tokyo Cabinet

Financiers Pleased

Tokyo, Aug. 30. Lieut-General Selchiro "Itagaki, War Minister

Kwangtung War

Japanese Offensive North Of Canton

on

August 31, 1939.

POLAND MOBILISES QUICKLY

New Threat Seen

Warsaw, Aug. 30. Reports of German aggression on the German and Slovak frontlers are multiplying Buld a spokesman who were made by German soldiers alleges that incursions from Slovakia

uniforms dressed in Slovak

or in

civilian clothes thus aggravating the

Polish Mobilisation

Yungyun, Kwangtung, Aug. 30. in the outgoing

Chinese troops surrounding Tseng. Cabinet under Baron Klichiro Hira- numa, has been appointed membershing launched on assault on Hok

was ing, in the northern suburbs, of the Army General Staff,

Monday, and dislodged the Japanese announced here to-day.

Lieut-General Kanji Ishiwara has who withdrew leaving 100 dead be been appointed Commander of the hind.

Braying heavy fire, the Chinese 16th Division of Imperial Army

the

tension. in succession to Lleut.-General Kel-waded across the moat and broke They suke Fujiye, it was also announced Into the northern city gate.

The spokesman declared that Ger- et.gaged in street fighting with the

many has now completed mobilisa- by the War Omce-Damel,

tion and concentrations. Japanese, inflicting heavy casualties. Financiers Pleased

with Japanese reinforcements later ar- Telephonic communication Tokyo, Aug. 30.

rived. To avoid losses the Chinese Danzig is practically non-existent Financial reles manifest united withdrew to the suburbs.

and the people of Danzig have been support for the new Finance Minis-

On Monday night the Chinese niso rationed the same ns, the people of ter, Mr. Kazuo Aoki, who will con-

broke

Into Tatongmel, near Tseng-Germany-Reuter, currently net us the President of the

bling

Heavy street fighting took National Planning Council.

Pincing f:ll confidence in Ce Place.

Warsaw, Aug. 30. The Japanese at Kongmoon henvi- ability of the new Finance Minister, shelled

ly

Towyun on Monday. Puland's decision who was mainly responsible for the Sume 500 Japanese troops who push its men

to start calling to the colours through a National Gen- Inauguration of the

ed toward Towyun under the pro- publle unsotincement meant Mobilisation

Act und the rational

mouilleation tective barrage were engaged,--Cen-abandonment of unobstrusive mobi- resources

lisation which has always been the scheme, Anuncial circles express the

Chinesa Dispersed

because rule,

Poland wanted to hope that efforts will be made by

avold any charge of aggression. Canton, Aug. 30. new Finance Minister solidate the joint economic systems About 1,300 Chinese were round- was originally intended yester between Japan,

Munchukuo, anded when the Japanese resumed their day to call up five classes and then

ncar Fahsien,

45 miles have them mobilised by public pra- China and also to adjust economic offensive

north of Canton, on August 25.

clamation, but this plan was aban- relations with third Powers. They paint out that the

The defented Cainese abandoned doned at the lust minute at the re- the development of Japan's wartime 100 dead. Various other groups of quest of Britain because of the pos- that it might embarrass the been Brmly laid down and it is im-repulsel. Japanese reports say that

of However, on receiving news "quite ne- assume Japanese losses were perative that whoever may

complete mobilisation in East Prus- he will have gible." the Finance purt

Portfolio

As the result af the Japanese sin as well as occupation of Slovakin to pursue the established policies.

at stake is offensive the so-called summer offen-1 protect against Polish angres- The impurtant point

theston, thus putting Poland in a steel how to execute the wartime econo sive of the Chinese tell

rink which extends along three- mic and financial policies Emoothly ground-Domel.

quatters of the country and menaces by mininting internal frictions.

among other things Ita vital lines of While

communication with Lithuania and

cial

€

to con-

bases for

iral News,

tho

onomy and finance have streng Chinese north of Canton were aluosibility, negotiations with Germany.

serving

the in

Finnce

stry in his carller career, Mr.

Ministry in

tn

Anki was known as nine of the three WEEK'S TRAFFIC TOLL

rilliaal intellects in the Ministry.

nania, the Government apparent-

the other two being the former Fin- Four People Meet Deathstep. It is still called a measure of ace Ministers, Messrs. Solaro Isl- wata and Okinori Kaya,

He

was

In Street Mishaps During the week ending 8 um. on there were in Hongkong 106 traffic necidents, as the result of which four people were killed and 40 were injured.

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A Chinese woman, aged 43, died Trom Injuries received while alighting from a moving

tram.

31

ly decided on taking such a bold

mobilisation. security and not

The action of the Polish Govern- ment is even more surprising In view of the impression which has been rowing here to-day that the chances of a peaceful settlement looked con- siderably brighter than yesterday,

Is considered that It

the length of Yonai On War Council

Or those killed, three Chinese agedtler's answer Indicated at least Tokyo, Aug. 30.

62, nine and seven, were knocked that matters were on a serious basis Admiral Mitsumasa Yonal, out-

lorry, a private between London and Berlin and that going Navy Minister, has been ap-down and killed by

concession was eur and a

bus respectively. They some possibilty of pointed Member of the Supreme War

were crossing the road, the former being

sought for. by the Council, it was announced

two running and latter walking.

Some quarters also feel that Po- Navy Ministry this afternoon.

land's step might be intended in a Vice-Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto,

way to influence Britain against at- outgoing Vice-Minister of Navy, has

tempting to make tou great conces- been appointed Commander-in-Chief from n

Of those injured, 28 were pedes- sions to Germany and present Po- of the Combined Fleet and concur

land with a fait accompli which rently Commander-in-Chief of the trians, who were either walking or

lo Vice-running across the road or playing might have the proportions First Fleet In succession

the roadway and were second Munich for Poland. Admiral Zengo Yoshida, newly-games on

It is still considered out of the appointed Navy

struck by vehicles. A bleycle rider Minister Vice-Admiral Tokutare Sumiyana and a ricksha passenger were injured question that Poland would allow a Danzig, al- has been appointed Vice-Minister of as the result of collisions between complete anschluss of

ugh it is quite possible that some Navy and

member vehicles.

would be found the Board of Admirals.

sort of face-saver Viec-Admirul Koichi Shlozawa,

whereby Danzig would he proclaim- Commander of the

ed a "Reich Free City" or some- former Supreme Japanese Naval Forces in

ting similar. without full German South

autonomy-United Press. China, has been designated Member

Making Warsaw Nervous

Danzig, Aug. 30. lighting

from moving trams and moving

preparations respectively. A tram Reports of military passenger was injured on attempting going on the Pallah side of the fron- to board a moving fram.

A bicycle rider and three torry passengers were injured on falling from a moving bicycle and a moving lorry respectively.

Two tram

passengers and three

of the Supreme War Council, while bus passengers were injured while Vice-Admiral Telliro Toyoda

has

been

appointed Bureau af Naval Construction.--- Domel.

Director

of

the

Chinese Comment

of n

Of 108 accidents, 45 were collisionsler are causing concern here.

A German semi-official newsagency between vehicles; 30 were collisions reports that Dirschau railway sheds Chungking, Au. 34. between vehicles and pedestrians; 22 have been requisitioned for sheltering

is The Japanese Cabinet change accidents were due to other causes. l'olish tanks and armoured cars and commented on in the Chinese press

Type of vehicles involved. Private

persons who have not resided with the greatest Interest and pes-motor car 48, motor lorry 32, motor simism.

The papers say that Japan is face bus 16,-motor van 1, public motor Ing a serious diplomaile crisis, with a 10. motor cycles 4. tramcar 14,

tricycle 8, bicycle 9, ricksha 13. widespread internal discontent, and

it is doubted if a mere Cabinet change

will

extricate the country from its "hopeless condition."

The Daily News, the official organ, states that the full of the Cabinet: was inevitable since Baron Hirnnuma assumed office expressly to strengthen the Anti-Comintern Pact

in

The paper say Japan's trogedy is a lack of far-sighted statesmen.

The Ta Kung Pao is convinced that: General Abe's attempt

to if Eritain is destined to fallure,

of the "new order the policy

is to be continued. East Asia" will mean the destruction of British and American rights and interests as well na denunciation of the Nine- Power Treaty.

The China Times predicts great efforts on the part of Japan to secure Britain's co-operation in the "new order."

"The Hankow Herald (published, In Chungking) stresses the strange fact that the first victim of the European

in Asia- crisis should be found Trans-Ocean.

CHANGES OF ADDRESS Ward Mistresses Fined For

Not Notifying

A fine of $10 was imposed by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at Central Magis- tracy yesterday on Leung Wal-hing, 27, who was summoned for failing to report the change of address of

a ward, Ah Ha Marcofsky, a three- year-old girl, on August 18.

Inspector of Mr. H. W. Fraser, Mui-Tsai, said the registered address of the girl, 207, Wanchai Road, was visited on August 18, by a woman

Inspector, who was informed by neighbours that defendant had moved. Instructions were given that if she were

Secreen, she should report to the apped to Shaukiwan. The girl

for Chinese Affairs. She on August 21 and said she

had

WAS

well-treated

Defendant, added Mr. Fraser, wan being kept by an American seaman. A similar charge was preferred against an Mung-heong. 46, mar- ried woman, in respect of a six-year- old girl ward.

Mr. Fraser said defendant, removed from 34, Main Street West, Shauki- wan, in June to 23, Main Street West, without notifying the Secretariat,

The girl was well-treated by the defendant, who was not in very good circumstances, Her husband was an A dne of $2 was unemployed fitter Impored.

LATE

NEWS

that all

in the district for a lengthy period of time are being removed for the territory around Gdynia, Alderhorst

Dirgchau.

and

These preparations are regarded as an indication that Poland is planning a cavalry and armoured car charge

Dand

on

Palini police troops numbering 2,000 men have also been formed to take over police duties in Danzig.

The railway line between Gdynia and Berent is heavily barricaded with barbed-wire entanglements, and the Danzig frontier is being heavily fortified.

It is declared that an announce- ment has been made in Poland to the effect that the farm and property ot German refugees would be given to person who captures them dead or allve and turns them over to the Polish authorities.-Trans-Ocean.

Consulate Besieged

the

Warsaw, Aug. 30.

qt The Polish Consul General Marienwerder who was besleged in lls Consuinte, has been handed over to the Polish

General Koenisberk.

Consul

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In retaliation, the German Con- suls at Lwow and Tsechen were con- Ained in their Consulates and have now been brought to the Embassy in Warsaw. Reuter.

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Ambassador's Order On British Ships in China

Danzig Protests

Berlin, Aug. 30. Danzig messages state that a nume

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A Hongkong Government Gazette

The British Ambassador to China, ed Danzig since yesterday, the trains being stopped by the Poles on the Extraordinary published yesterday frontier. The Danzig Government calls out part of Naval Volunteer Sir Archibald Kerr Clark-Kerr, has issued special regulations prohibiting has strongly protested to Warsaw Force for service.

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