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Fire

in Hangar

London, Aug. 31. Hundreds of troops were call- ed out by the general alarm airen at d am in their night attire. They fought flames after an explosion in a hangar at the Balloon Barrage Station at Kы- brooke on the south-eastern out- skirts of London.

Crowds of elvillans in dress. ing gowns rushed from their houses, many tearing an air rald. They slayed to watch the efforts of the soldiers. The fire- men extinguished the blaze, at the hangar, which was a store for gas cylinders-United Press.

JAPAN'S NEW POLICY REVEALED

Tokyo, Aug. 31.

Japan will not necessarily scek Isolation, although she will maintain an independent foreign policy with a view to adjusting relations with foreign nations on the basis of her own standpoint, declares Premier General Nobuyuki Abe, who is can- currently Foreign Minister, In an Interview with Japanese newspaper inen this afternoon,

Friday,

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SOVIET-GERMAN PACT TO BE RATIFIED TO-DAY

The Soviet Parliament met last night, to ratify the Soviet- German Pact, the result of their decision being of the utmost Importance in the present tense situation in Europe, which, meantime, hangs fire, though both Berlin and Parla apparently tend increasingly to the belief that war Is now practically unavoidable.

In other quarters positive signs of an agreement are lacking, but general opinion, especially in London, is that the diplomatic exchange between London and Berlin is definitely maintaining the situation unchanged and possibly Improving it.

A now possibility of Intervention Is also envisaged ns n result of great activity at the Vatican, where the Pope has communicated with a number of envoys.

London, Aug. 31.

The Japanese

Alcance. The Paet had indeed pune- No reply has yet been received to tured the encirclement polley con- the British communication which ducted by Britabi against the Totali- was handed to the German Foreign tarian States. Minister shortly after midnight.

Government must No communication has been receiv-never forget that any self-isolation ed in London from the Polish Gov-on Japan's part would only serve ernment, to whom copies of the the British game which is to wait to Anglo-German correspondence has use the first favourable opportunity been transmitted,

to avenge the humiliation of Tien-

The situation is therefore unchang-tsin.-Trans-Ocean. ed, and there has been no relief of tension.

No Leaving Bloc

Tokyo, Aug. 31.

September 1, 1939.

Germany Blames Poland

Berlin, Aug. 31. Poland's mobilisation has aggravated the German Polish issues, according to German political quarters, which claim that it "threatens the present London-Berlin negotiations.

These quarters declare that the mobilisation puts the blamo on Warsaw, as if gives clear proof that Poland does not want to negotiate. It is said that this might open British eyes to the fact that while Britain is-seeking peace Poland has been massing troops, The Polish mobilisation as a defensive measure against send- ing German troops to Slovakia-which is no longer denied is branded here as absurd. It is claimed that the German action constitutes no aggression against Poland, and is nothing but putting into effect the German-Slovak Pact which binds Germany to protect Slovakia. It is declared that this protection Germany is now granting in order to aid Slovakia against a possible Polish attack.

The formation of the Reich Defence Council is apparently Germany's speedy answer to Poland's mobilisation. According to the Voelkischer Beobachter, the formation of this body em- phasises determination not to retreat from what Germany con- siders just claims.--United Presa,

New Delay In Handing Over Of The Tientsin Suspects

Tientsin, Aug. 31.

The Prime Minister was early in conference at his residence with the Forchin Secretary and the Permanent Despite the sharp depreciation of | It is reliably stated that the four Under Secretary, Sir Alexander sterling the Finance Ministry, the Chinese suspects are being handed Cadogan, for 45 minutes.

Bank of Japan and the Yokohama jover to-day.

Sovict Parliament Votes

On German Pact

Moscow, Aug. 31. The German-Soviet Duet submitted to Parliament for ratifien- will be

tion at the meeting called for 7.30 | pan. this evening-Reuter,

reney in terms of sterling.

Reports indicate that Sweden will probably follow Finland and Nor- way off the sterling bloc.

handed over yet. They will there fore not be surrendered at least be- fore the hearing set for September 11.-United Pres.

Chinese Protest

London, Aug. 31. The Chinese Ambassador, Mr Quo Tai-chi, has sent Lord Halifax a protest declaring that the

action of surrendering the four suspects in Tientsin is contrary to the usual practice and that it is incumpatible! with the British treaty obligations in Chinn.

Sir Samuel Honre, the Home Secre- Specie Bank, following on einer The British Police are waiting for tary, and later Lord Chatfield, Minis-gency meeting yesterday, have de- the arrival of the warrant from the ter for Co-ordination of Defence, also cided to maintain the existing ps-Chinese Court. It is understood that called at Number Ten for consulta-change value of the Japanese rur- the men are being fetched At the

ons--British Wireless.

British Police Station. The British Police are silent.-United Press.

New Delay Possiblo

Shanghai, Aug. 31. While sticking to the present level On

application to Assistant of 15. Ed. per yen, Japanese author-Judge Grant Jones by Mr. J. R. further developments in the inter- the direct instructions ties, however,

will carefully watch Jones, of Ellis and Hays, acting on of the four national situation.

Chinese detained in Tientsin and Experts point out that if Yen in

sum- upon afirmation by them, linked to the American

at mons

ns was granted in Hils Majesty's pendent countries pursue : Independent

the present moment, it will force up Supreme Court for China to-day to Chinese nationals to a Court which polletes. "An independent foreign

the Yen exchange value to an ex-be directed to Sir John Laurie, Burt.,

rt, even the British Solicitor General In policy will not necessarily

At this morning's meeting of the essively high standard that it willCommander of the British Troops in the habeas mean

corpus proceedings in Isolation in

Supreme Soviet, international relations

the War Comumthamper Japan's export of material the Tientsin area, British Head-London a fortnight ago described as sar made an hour's speech on the from foreign but, on the contrary, well enable

countries, especially quarters. Tientsin, in respect of the a puppet Court.-United Press, Jug 10

new Conscription B, which pro- from those participating In the ster-four Chinese now held in custody. co-operate with those foreign Powers who desire co-opera-eonscription from 19 to 18 and for

v.des for the lowering of the age of ling bloc.-Domei, tion with Japan on the basis 02 sympathetic understanding," Premier Abe continued,

or

Ple sid that independent autonomous foreign policy" does not treat anything new because all inde-

Questioned regarding the tripartite anti-Comintern axis following the conclusion of the German-Soviet non-

Parliament Hears New Law

Moscow, Aug. 31.

will

prolongation of the period of netive rvice of non-commissioned officers from two to at least three years.

Tive The age

limit

of reservists will also be raised.

Both Chambers

assemble again this evening at 7 pm, for n plenary meeting to hear the Gov- ernment declaration of the third point on the agenda-ratification of for dealing the German-Soviet Pact.

agression Pact, the Premier said that as he has assumed the foreign Just after his predecessor Portfolio abandoned the formula with the European situation, it quires further study to determine

as to whether the anti-Comintern

The declaration will probably be

Molotov. Trans-Occan.

dollar

Polish Mobilisation Under Way

Mibilisation

Warsaw, Aug. ‘31.

Sir John Laurie must show cause why a writ of habeas corpus thouki not be issued in respect of the pri- soners-Reuter.

The Note says that the innocence or gulit of the men is irrelevant, and the issue is whether the British Gov- Pernment have the right to hand over

Appeal For Delay

London, Aug. 31. In his Note to the Foreign Office, Mr. Quo Tui-chi expressed dissatis- faction with the Government's reply

the Tientsin concerning

prisoners, lle claimed that it was manifestly unjust that Chinese prisoners should be handed over to Japanese agents who are the prosecutors.

The Chinese Ambassador added the hope that pending further nego- tiations the Government would not four prisoners.-Reuter, prejudice the issue by delivering the

New Delay Expected

Tientsin, Aug. 31. The Consulate lins written the Chinese Court requesting the pre- sentation of the official summons. It is hardly kely that the men will he handed over to-day--Reuter,

Hearing Set For To-day

Shunalial, Aug. 31. made by the Foreign Commissar, Mhere to-day, the authorities reckon-Ellis and Huys representing Messrs. was in full progress The Jecal British lawyers, Messrs. ing that it will take six days to com-Ellis, Blawell and Hole of London, plete the action,

are fighting against the court deel- Owners of motor vehicles have been asked to deliver them to mill-afon by presenting a third plea for 300,000 reservists

1 is oẞcially announced that tary headquarters and long lines cantish Court to-morrow, although re- In writ of habeas corpus to the Bri- up.

have been called be seen waiting at the registry head-ports from Tientsin indicate that the calamity ever to strike Tientsin, the Varushilov, War Commissar,

four Chinese suspects are being The city is literally plastered with handed over to-night. announced that the Soviet was de-targe placards and posters contain Anglo-Japanese Relations termined not to be caught unawares. ing gigantic portraits of Marshal It will be recalled that Messrs.

ties would be kept alive or entirely cut off, ur, again, whether soine other formula would be found to replace the past one,

He admitted, however, that the anti-Comintern axis would probably become weaker than in the past even if its bands would be kept alive.

in

Increasing The Army

Moscow, Aug. 31.

quarters.

Observers think that 500,000 men Smigly-Rydz, and composite photo-Ellis d Hays mado n first ap

Press.

Papen In Turkey

Floods Recoding

Tientsin, Aug. 31. Despite the food being the worst

Japanese sentries in the British and French Concessions have 'Intensified their control.

on

lo

su

Several Britons were forced to

The flood waters are stili. reced-. Ing, leaving Rue France and Victoria

Asked how to dispose of the Anglo-will be added to the army.-Uulted graphs to reveal Japanese negotiations in Tokyo re-

to the populationplication for a writ of habeas corpus stand for an hour in the water be- Tore being permitted to pass, also the work of the three branches of the in Shanghai, However Judge P. garding the Tientsin issue, Premier

Grant Jones rejected the plea

American businessmen military fores,

were forced Abe said that the dispute would be

It is strongly denied that demons- the grounds that the applicants were sulate for help in order to get junk- appeal to the United States Con- Betlled when the other party would

Istanbul, Aug. 31. trations

the ngainst understand Japan's position and effect

Government liens to the action. The merit of

through the junds of merchandise The German Ambassador to Tur-have occurred, or that panie prevails the case was not considered. sufcient co-operation with

barriera. Japan key, Herr von Papen, in a pro-among the civil population. stabilising the Far Eastern situa nouncement published in the of-

Then an appeal was made before

In London, The German Consuls in Lemberg |& Justice tlon.

However delai Turkish organ, Ulus, explains and Teschen Further questioned how to adjust that the

were brought to this ghin the merits of the case were Road praeilcally dry, but most parts the Anglo-Japanese relations in con-

German-Russian puct "is city yesterday in police cars and de-not considered, Judge Cassels hold of the British and French Conces- nection with the China Affair, the purely of defensive significance and posited at the German

that Embassy.- Ing there was a competent Bri-sions are sul too deep

Ush court in China, which should through-United Press, Premier and Foreign Minister said lias led to the clarification of Ger- Trans-Oce that each country has

man Russian misunderstandings, quirements and it would be im- thereby clearing the road for effec-

Live collaboration felds."

in economie

first hear the case.

to wade

coused other

since it blew the wnters over the clogged Taku Bar.

The water level has dropped four feet since noon.-United Press.

Banks Busy Timo

own re-

Polish Flect Leaves

Messrs. Eilis and Hays then b Danzig, Aug. 31.

Typhoon Proves Blessing possible to countenance the claims of

talped

of Three of the four destroyers of the

power attorney from the one side only and disregard those of

Tientsin, Aug. 31 Polish fleet stationed in Gdynia har-four prisoners, through an American the other.

He asserts that the Pact follows bour, namely the Grom, Blyskawica ham, and made application for Sir uprooted

lawyer in Tientsin, Mr. Barry East- Despite the fact that the typhoon

and "World Powers would maintain the same aims which have been de-and Wicher or Burza, sailed from Allan Mossop to hear the case im-damage throughout the city, it prov

trees friendly terms on just grounds, but termining Germany's policy towards the harbour yesterday in the direc-mediately upon his it is necessary to attack the other the Balkan States

return here. ed a blessing in disguise as it help- and countries of tion of Denmark. They left the Bal-Judge Mossop is expected to-day-ed to drain the flood waters rapidly when IL stands on unjustifiable the Near East. Any interpretation of tic Seu at about midnight, passing United Press. grounds. It needs careful study to the Part in the sense that it involves through the Sound between Zeeland determine on what grounds the an aggressive

Waiting For New Hearing Anglo-Japonese relations in China tions, he regards as intentional mis-

character or Inten-and Sweden.

London, Aug. 31. The reason for the abrupt depar- would most

and nature of the gunboats is not known, four Chinese suspects have not been Reports from Tientsin say that the the Premier continued be adjusted," leading of public opinion

Replying to a question on Japan's endangering all efforts for the main but the Danziger Forposten writes

tenance of peace. principles

that

It is either a case of rats leaving for adjusting relations with Herr von Papen also says that sinking ship or Indication of Po-way station. hird Powers, General Abe said that Germany had no other wish than to land's desire to make an actual con- did not contemplate taking action for Japan would not unreasonably de- see Turkey as strong and an inde- tribulion towards realising her the moment. mand co-operation by foreigners. pendent guardian of peace Stressing the importance of mutual

at the obligation to assist Great Britain.- Dardanelles. understanding, he added that uelual

Turkey, he saya, hnd Trans-Ocean. methods should be free and flexible re-established its independent post-

All Chinese and foreign banks tion by according to the accusions.

the revision of the

It la admitted, however, that the were working only two hours this Asked about the relations

Warsaw, Aug. 31. this reason, the Ger- with treaties. For ev

gituation is worse due to Britain's morning, and therefore they were America, the Premier sald that it

An official sold that the Gestapo efforts having ended close to break-very busy attending to clients who mans believe that Turkey will blow last night occupied the Danzig tall

also would be necessary to study detailed circumstances leading up to the

the final clearing of the last In- present situation and set up a definite order to accomplish final and per

Justices of the Versailles Treaty in plan for adjusting them,

Relations With Soviet

peace

manent European -peace.-Trans. Occan.

Italy And Japan

Rome, Aug. 31.

and Fin-

The Japanese Military

Railway Occupied

Germans He said that Poland

The Government urged the popula- tion to refrain from excitement and "panic tendencies."

EARLY MORNING AIR RAID ON CHUNGKING

The Premier pleaded cautious attitude in dealing with relations with the Soviet Union In view of the ab- normal characteristics of the Soviets once. Mission, under the leadership time as Japanese planes are zooming fly high above a

Chungking, Aur. 31. Aviation, oficials believe that the Chungking is spending a nervous pursuit planes forced the Japanese to He affirmed that Japan would pro- of General Terauchi and General

thick blanket of teet her legitimate rights and interests Osumi, arrived at Naples this oven-over the city releasing their deadly clouds and therefore they could not in any circumstances, while it was

misalies. ing, The Misalon of eleven experts

locate the city. The sounds of desirable to settle the Nomentan and

More than 20 raiders have broken cruising indicated that the Japanese tacludes the well-known other pending incidents.

Japanese Into the city in three squadrons. Up had lost, their course entirely

they are still over the city.--Central

Referring to Japan's policies

the settlement. of the Ching for nanciers, Messrs Isako and Fuji-to the time of wiring (3.50 am.)} United Press,,

mains.

Affair, Vora

Ralded Secret Air Base

An Undisclosed Base, Aug. 31. The secretly prepared Chinese

are

Tientsin, Aug. 31.

the As a precautionary measure

withdrawing money from the British and French banks to open accounts with an American Institution.

had to withdraw very large amounts

In order to meet the Increased cost

of living-United Prem

WHEN YOU ARE FEEDING BABY

It's after the birth of a baby that the mother needs careful attention most. Her strength has been severely taxed and when she is feeding the baby, she needs extra and easily digested food.

Political quarters in Premier Abe said that the ultimate

Rome show News.

views objective is firmly laid down and will no inclination to share the

Planes Lose Course never be changed, but that practical expressed in Je foreign Press that meatures to attain the objective are the conclusion

Chungking, Aur. 31. of the German-

The air raid alarm was given 40 multifarious and it would not be

Russian

non-aggression pact was in-

minutes before midnight, when 27 airfield at Palshlhyi, about 13 miles advisable to

to stick to old practice in

tended to express a

a lack of interest Japanese planes were reported over west of Chungking, was subjected to Doctors throughout China this regar

of the Axis in Japan. regard. The decision not to conclude peace

Political quarters in Rome

the Szechuen border. The alarm the first raid by Japanese naval air- have recommended Horlicks with the Chiang Kai-shek regime Britain's manoeuvre

openly that Italy will never fall for night.

state was lifted half an hour after mid-craft in the small hours of this

morning, it was revealed by Basa för years as the ideal food intact, Premier Abe declared.

in trying to He admitted that the international loosen Japan from the Axis Powers were reported near the city.

So far as is known no bombings officials.

for both expectant and nurse: situation would direatly or indirectly by using the German-Russian Pact The official explanation is

It was understood that scores of tng mothers. It is invaluable war upon the situation: in China,

that aircraft were concealed in the Pal- the need for carrying out The Resto del Cadino writes that to meet, the raiders and the latter defending Chungking.

Chinese pursult planes hopped off shibyl airfield for the purpose of when the digestive powers are steadily proper measures for the con- the Japanese Government must never were forced to unload their bombs

weak. It stimulates faded of a new order in East Asia. bolleve that the sympathy for the in the open country. The extent of Premier Aba declined to commit glorious: Japanese

Japanese air units led by Lt.-Com. appetites, and promotes sound himself with regard to the reported fered the alightest loss in Rome.

people has suf-, the damage has not been ascertained. Tanaka aad. Lt. Mor! launched wur-

The raiders could be clearly heard prise raids on the Chinese air base steep and tends to prevent. preparations for the establishment of The German-Russian Pact A new Central Government ni China, odly European: anti-plutocratic, passed directly overhead, but there caused at a dozen places, Japanese

has near the city and at least once they twice at 8 am,' and 4 a.m. Fire was constipation. M Domel

and not anti-Japanese sigatel were no detonations of bombs: pilots claimed. --Domiel.

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