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Australian Trade

Sydney, Aug. 30.

Klating that Japan is one of Australia's best customers, the Sydney Telegraph urges the Premier to use influence with Britain to wrcuro peace in the Pacific with a just peace with China.

The paper adds that in view of the new balance of power In the Pacific resulting from the Boviet-German Pact, there is Derry indication that Japan would like to restore good rela- ffons with the British Empire.---- fruter.

New Tokyo Cabinet

Financiers Pleased

Tokyo. Aug. 30. Lieut-Generat Seishiro Itagaki, War Minter 131 The nutgoing Cabin under Baton Kiebko Hira- numa, has been appofsted member of the Army General Staff, it was armned here to-tlay.

Lieut-General Kanji Dhiwara has been appointed Commander of the 16th Divrion of the Imperial Artny in urerson to Lieut-General Kei- suke Pulye, it was abo announced by the War Oflice. --Domel,

Financiers Pleased

20

Tokyo, Aug. 30. Foam

awnifest united | Support for the new Finance Mink- tor, Mr. Kazuo Aniti, who will con- currently act as the President of the National Planing Commeil.

Placin fell anndence ablaty of the new Finance Minister, I who was mainly responsible for the inauguration of the National Gen- end Mobilration Act and the

rcheme, financial chetes express the

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

HITLER SAYS

August 31, 1939.

HIS REPLY IS

NOT AN ULTIMATUM

British Cabinet

Consider

Note

Yesterday the British Cabinet met and considered for over an hour the reply sent by Herr Hitler to the British answer to the German Note. No announcement has been made and no further meetings have been arranged, which has led to the belief that nothing further will be dong pending a discussion of the German Note with other Governments.

Speculation ns to the contents of the German reply is rife. It is known to have covered three type pages, and since the Cabinel considered it and will give further consideration to it later, it la not believed to have precluded the possiblity of negotiations for # seitlement of the Palish problems,

Sir Nevile Henderson is reported to have remarked when he recolved the Fuehrer's reply, “But this is an ultimatum!”, whereupon Herr Hitler replied, "No, I have agreed to negotia- tions." It is similarly reported the negotiationa will begin only under certain conditions, including the immediate promise hy Poland that Danzig and the Corridor return to the Reich and that in Polish representative arrive in Berlin within 24 hours to discurs further outstanding matters,

Though the contents of the Anglo-German exchanges have been kept secret, except from the French and Italian Govern- ments, informed quarters in Berth affect to believe that the reasonubleness of the Fuehrer's attitude precludes hostilities 37 the Polish “stumbling block" can be removed,

British and French reaction, however, is based on the point

at which negotiations began and the feeling is firmly reiterated that no solution can be found which does not permanently end the fear of aggression and the accomplishment of nims by black- mailing force.

Editor Shot

Shanghai. Aur. 30,

Mr. Chu Isian-kung, editor of the Tai Wen Pan (Chinese edition of the American owned Erning Post and Mercury) was hot dead at 4 p.m. to-day urar Henan Road Bridge ja the British sector.

Only one shot was fired. The assallants were not apprehend- ed, is stated that Chu Islan- kung was 4 close friend of Chiang Kai-shek-Reuter,

United Press adds that Chu, who was 38 years old and a well-known poet, recently re- celved A death threat from terrorists, after which he wrote a brilliant article in which lie attacked the terrorists, stating that a newspaperman should be willing to die for the cause of

The number of terrorists has mot been ascertained. They opened fire at 4.20 p.m, while Chu was at a cerner of the #freel nearest to the Japanese, The police arrested one terrorist sinpect.

TROUBLED TIENTSIN

Further Floods Now Likely

POLAND MOBILISES QUICKLY

New Threat Seen

Warsow, Aug. 30. Renorts of German #ggression an the German and Slovak frontiers are multiplying suld a spokesman who alleges that incursions from Slovakin were made by German soldiers dressed In Slovak uniforms or in ivilian clothes thus aggravating the tension.

The spokerman declared that Ger- many has uw completed mobilisa- ting and concentrations.

Telephonie communication with Danzig is practically non-existent and the people of Danzig have been rationed the same as the prople of Germany.-Reuter,

Polish Mobilisation

Warsaw, Aug. 30, Poland's decision to start calling its men to the colours through a

br announcement Inaut the abandonment of unobstrusive mobi- sation which has always been the

Poland wanted

to

ny charge of aggression. It was originally intended ye

yester day to call up five classes and Oven v tim mobitised by public pro- famation, but this plan was aban- doned at the last minute at the re quest of Britain brea of the

1125- sibility that it might embarrass the present negotiations with Germany.

However, on receiving news of complete nebilisation in East Prus- sin as well as occupation of Slovakia London, Aug. 30,

A Japanese military spokesman. protect against. Pollch aggres- Lord Halifax remained with Mr. reply depends whether further time said that there was the possibility of Chamberlain for one hour and 20 will be inven to the exploration of minutes betare leaving for the the situaten and the operation of another flood from the interior in th Foreign Oilers.

the many forces working for peace. Bear future. However the waters among other things its vital lines of

Usually well-informed quarters dojare not expected to affect Tenisin communication

It is stated that the Cabinet will meet later this morning.---Router,

No New Meeting Arranged

London, Aug. 30. No further meeting of the Cabinet ... tional Per ott ces robitatio has been arranged. This may be dus to communicate with hope that efforts will be made by to the need

„, other governments. De new Finance Minister 10 con- It is learned that the British Gov- solidate the joint economic systems

and rnment communicated the terms of Beck.

between

Japan,

Manchukuo,

the German Note to Cufone!

China and ako to adjust eronomic, Polish Foreign Minister, this morning. alations with third Pawers.

-

They point out tint the bares for the development of Japan's wartime economy and finance nave already been Hrmly laid down and it is perative that whoever may asan the Finance portfolio he will have to pursue the established solicies.

The important point

at stake

- Reuter,

Almost An Ultimatum

London, Aug. 30.

| Commong. On the nature of that

the

Tent in. Aust, 30.

on, thus putting Poland in a steel ting which extends along three- quarters of the country and menaces

with Lithuania

that Hitler's reply is in-greatly dus to the Japanese break-ununia, the Government appuzent- conclusive and has left the situation in the dykes in order

ly decided to deviate

on taking such a bold as before. The reply is re-them. Sime

step. 12 is still called a measure of ported to be conciliatory, Infanating

security

enobilisation readiem, tu nestofinte, Others re- ! The spokesman said that 0,240 per-

The arilen of

of the Polish Govern- port that it rejected the British sug-sons were affected in the Japanese Pent is even more surprising in view

estions.

Conez..on owing to there being no of the impression which has been Meanwhile Britons are betting on electricity.

growing here to-day that the chances; the chances of war. Some offer even

of a peaceful settlement looked ron- Water is still unobtainable. Helterably brighter than yesterday. money and some nine to one against

the length of said that the average depth of the It is considered that War--United Press,

flood in the Japanisé Concession was seven feet. Damage in the Tientsin uren is estimated at 65,000,000 yuan,

United Press,

Berlin "Secks Peace"

that the

Berlin, Aug. 30. An inspired statenust

says political circles have received Netherners mediation offer of the Belgian and

SOVVTPUTOS "with 1 greatest sympathy." It adds

1tr

Serious Cholera Position

Peiping, Aug. 30.

1; der's answer Indicated at leas that matters were on a serious basis between London and Berlin and that me possibility of a concession was being earnestly sought for.

Some

also feel that Po- quarters lard's step might be intended in a

fempling to make too

Brent to

It is understood that the Japanesey to inluence Britain against al-

It is reliably learnt that whra Sh Nevile Henderson ad the message: last night he remarked "but this the Getman forts are being exert army are considering isolat.ng Ten- an ultimatum." Hitler is reported ed in the same direction as there of tain due to cholera cases.

and present Po- ensions to have replied, "Oh no, I am pro-p

Two thou-lood with a fall compii which how to execute the wartime eco00-

the twu sovereigns. Germany hassant White Russians are arriving almight have the proportions of inle and financial policies smoothly posing negotiations."

However, Informed crets stress sur now dependa

already taken the Initive. The Peping from Tientsin. It is under-second Munich for Pulund. by munising internal friction.

on the decision stund that the majority are without White

is still considered out of the that Hitler's 24 hour reference, who in London-Renter. Serving 1:1 the Fin Ger

money and facing the prospect of question that Poland would allow o Ministry in his earlier career, Mr. "not very firm," hener 1 is not se

being unable to find employment at Aoki was known as one of the three geded - as ultimatum-tintiça i

anschluss of Nearer To Solution

omplete

Danzig, al- Peiping

though it is quite possible that some would be found sort of face-saver The impression persists here that has accepted leadership of the Shan-ed n Relch Free City":

Manwhile Marshnt Wa Pel-fu whereby Danzig would be proclaim- London, Aut. 30. the current diplomatic exchange i

Relief Commission.---United

Bing similar, without full Germs] autonomy.-United Press. Germans Are Nervous

Tientsin, Aug. 30.

Making Warsaw Nervous A Japanese spokesman did not an-

Danzly, Aug. 30.

preparations

in the Ministry, Press.

former Fin-

Brilliant intellexts

the other two belug, the

ace Ministers, Mesers. Sotaro Ini-

wata and Okinori Buya.

Long Cabinet Meeting

Berlin, Aug. 30.

He was for a while the vice-pre- The Cabinet discused matters for bringaz Berlin and London near to the Manchurian Affulan hour and 25 minutes to-rlay.estplate of a negotiation basis of Board and took active parts in the Reuter.

Ident

reform of the currency systems in North and Central China.—Domvi.

Yonai On War Council

Tokyo, Aug. 30. Admiral Mitsanna Yonai, out-

"

Further Reply Likely

London, Aug. 30.

1

Press.

ur pore

filement. The favourable reception of L Chamberinin speech and the length A further reply to Hitler pro to the most recent British communi-mans had been subjected to man-going on the Polish side of the fron-

of time taken a thaft Hitler's reply swer the question as to why Ger- Reports of military bable. The matter is

now bring

cation taken as evidence at least handling and similar considered by the Caninet,

It is learned that the German nute

tier are causing concern herr.

A German semi-official newsagency

searches

་་

f a refines to meet Bellah come-Britons at the International bridge|

zentrics,

have been requisitioned for sheltering

gong Navy Minister, las been prontained three and a half pages of where atung the rent to a rareful area barriers recently by Japanese reports that Dirschau railway sheds

pointed Member of the Supreme War peccript.--Router.

Council, it was announced by the

Navy Ministry this afternoon.

Immediate Demands

Vice-Admiral Boroku Yamamoto,

London, Aug. 30. outgoing Vi

Vice-Minister of Navy, has

From an informeel sauter d 1s un

manded bren appointed Commander-in-Chief des food that Ifitter

Vicċ-Admiral Takutaro Sumiyann. has been appointed Vice-Mairter of Navy and concurrently

member of

the Board of Admirals.

Naval

Construction.---

Bureau of Domel,

Chinese Comment

to open

the

Thu ditorials

morning paper emphase Hitler's matiener

Polish tanks and armoured cars and It is significant that German cur- that all persons who have not resided and generoasty in erutinialog eveals did not attend the press in the district for a lengthy period ulf of Bin realite propunts, while conference. It is also reported that of time are being removed for the roterating that the crisis has by no the Germans are very busy convertterritory around Gdynia, Alderhorst mean abated and Germany standsing their valuables into cash.

hann, her demands for the return

und Dirschau.

Prena,

Peace Factor

L

and

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

1 dvelared that on announce- ment has been made in Poland to thei effect that the form and property of German refugees would be given to the person who captures them "dead or alive and turns them over to the Polish authorities-Trans-Ocean.

Consulate Besieged

of the Combled Fleet and concus Polish representative to arrive rently Commander-in-Chief of the Berlin within 24 hours to contro of Danzig and the Corridor.-United Some Germin warehouses are also These preparations are regarded as First Fleet in succession

to Vice- Polish consent to surrender Danzi!

carrying notices saying that the con-an indication that Poland is planning Admiral Zengo Yoshida, newly- and the Corridor and commence

tents me morteaged to Dutch anda cavalry and armoured car charge negotiations

questions. appolated Navy Minister.

on other

on Danzin. London, Aug. 30,

other foreign companies.

Polish police troops numbering 2,000 United Press,

The London Tima says that! "Anglo German relations Hitler's Terms Predicted

must The plight of Tientsin resident: men have also been formed to take

London, Aug. 30.

ultimately depend upon the complete was considerably improved this after-over police duties in Donzij.

Vice-Adinical Koirin Shiozawa,

A well-informed source states that abandonment of methods of menee noon when the water went down, and

In Germany's dealings British

they resumed the majority of the Depellations or by force

Fruch others. but former Supreme Commander of the Hitler agreed

Concensions with Jumere Naval Forces is South with Poland provided that the Poles with curselves

However many districts are Germany's methods against Poland, houses. China, has been designated Member in advance agres to make Importal therefore, constitute a test car on still without lights-United Press. of the Supreme War Council, white territorial, politie med economic contr restliness to conduct relationships

hus Vice-Admiral Teijlto Toyoda cessions--United Preas.

White Slavers Active with others on the only lines which¦ appointed Director uf the

Cabinet Considers Reply would maite international agreements)

Priping, Aug. 30, London, Aug. 39, 1possible."

Chinere press reports state that No outstanding developments were The Daily Telegraph rays that a white slavers are adding to the flood repurted in the situation this morn-permanent settlement would be wel-refugee problem locally. They said Chungking, Aug. 30.in, but a vital Cabinet meeting seomed nowhere more fervently than that slavers appich destitute girls The Japanese Cabinet change is sabled at 11.30 am. to study fit-in Britain, but there can be no aps upon arrival at the raliway station

proach while the preliminary con- to alfer them free rooms. commented on in the Chinese presser's reply.

Previous to that Mr. Chamberlain dition remains that Herr Hitler shall with: the greatest interest and pes-

took his usual morning walk through be allowed to wreak vengeance on simism.

St. James's Park at 9.30 aan, despite

Poland-Renfer. The papers say thut Japan is fae-his long midnight consultation with

Financial Pulse Stronger ing a serious diplomatic crisis, with Lord falifax. On his return to widespread internal discontent, and Downing Street he received calls

Cabinel from

Ministers

London, Aug. 30. until the it is doubled if a mere

Evidence of the growing confidence change will extricate the country Cabinet met.

The Dominions High Commission-in the city was afforded this morning from its hopeless condition."

London gold The Daily News, the official organ, ers visited the Dominions Office at an at the ixing of the states that the fall of the Cabinet early hour, and Mr. Corbin, French price, which advanced 18d to 158% od was inevitable since Baron Hiranuma Ambassador, visited the Foreign contrary to the recent tendency that nsawned once expressly to strengthen Office.-Reuter,

the Anti-Comintern Pact,

The paper say Japan's tragedy is ck of tar-sighted statesmen.

ceveral

Studying Latest Note

numerous.

Warsaw, Aug. 30. The Polish Consul However, later they place them in

General Al houses of prostitution. Two Chinese, Marlenwerder who was besleged in were arrested yesterday for sexiucing his Consulate, has been handed over two Chinese women, after which they to the Polish Consul General in sold one of them to a brothel Kolberg.

United Press.

Food From Japanese

tu.

011

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

Danzig Protests

Berlin, Aug. 30. Danzig messages state that a num ber of regular trains have not. reach- |ed Danzig siner yesterday, Die traino

Pelping, Aug. 30, A Japanese Epokesman said that buyers of gold were much too the Japanese army had sent large

of quantities vegetables to Sterling again improved against American Marines at Tientsin London, Aug. 30. the dollar.

August 26, following a request by the The British leaders are studying! Yesterday's better feeling on the American commander. Che Ta Kung Fan is convinced that General Abe's attempt

Hitler's latest message preparatory Stock Exchange was well maintain- Asked about the anti-British situa-belne stopped by the Poles on the to, appease

the higher prices were tion, the spokerman shyly admitted frontier. The Danzig Government Britain is destined to failure, for if to the next step in the Nazi secreted,

of the "new order In diplomatic procedure in which the occasionally checked by prost-taking.hat the same amount of vegetables has strongly protested to Warsaw~ the policy

Reuter. East Asia" is to be continued, tutmost is being done to avert an in-Reuter. will menn the destruction of British Lernational catastrophe. Mr. Neville) Chumberlain, Mr. R. A. Butler, Sir and American rights und interests as well as denunciallon of the Ninic- Alexander Power Treaty.

but

had been sent to the British troops Mr. Anthony Eden

in the Tientsin area. He added that London, Aug. 30. although the Japanese themselves

Cadogan,

Sir Horace No solution of the situation is ac- were short of vegetables "humani Chicken Fancier at 17 Wilson and Lord Halifax conferred!

unless it strengthens the trian feelings were shored."- The China Times predicts great until 11 p.m. and afterwards Lord Ceptable

pence front and manifests that the United Press. ព conference ta Halifax had

with attempt to extract concessions by ekoria

on the part of Japan

declared failed,

Mr. force has secure Britain's co-operation in the Foreign Office ofeials.

broadcasting to Eden, "new order."

thunder- Those who were

The Hankotó Herald (published in Chungking) stresses the strange fact that the drat victim of the European crisis should be found in Adam

In no situation during many long Anthony years has such secrecy surrounded America. the negotiations. False reports and struck by the Soviet-German pact half truths are easy to find, but the were not the peaceful nations but Importance of Hitler's reply was in the allies of the Nazis, he said dicated by Mr. Chamberlain in the Reuter.

Poiping Gains

Whethersfield, Conn

At 17 Raymond G. Nollson is D chicken breeder and fancier whose Pelping, Aug. 30.

slock has won prizes at tairs and t Japanese geisha gels are pouring comfortable income each week. Be- from Tientsin. The Japanese are cause of his expertness he was ap advertising gay fresh waitresses "hero"ointed judge's steward at the Boston

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