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NAZIS IN GALICIA German Eagerness To Obtain Oil

Free Speech To Remain

Parliament Gives Assurancos

LONDON, Jan. 25 (Reuter).---On LONDON, Jan. 25 (Reuter), two occasions yesterday British Gov- The position of German troops right of free speech would be moin- ernment ofteinis emphisised that the in Eastern Galicia (Soviet-oc-tained in Britain,

was discussed

Replying to the cupied Poland)

of Lords, the to-day in a broadcast by Mr. F. House A. Voigt, the well-known journ-Dulferin and Ava made it plain that alist and author.

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Exchange At A Glance

SELLING

TT. London Demand. do, TT, Shanghol TT. Slogopore T.T, Japan T.T. Ind'a T.T. U.S.A. TT, Manila

motion

in the Marquess of

T.T. Batayin

T.T. Bangkok

newsreels and Cinemas were entitled

; to express opinions just as were nawa- He doubted if there were more than papers, and they will not be subject. half a division of German troops in fed to compulsory censorship during the area, but it was interesting that war-time. they should be there at all. They must have arrived with the consent

To Proiervo Freedom

The other statement was made by of the Soviet Governinent and would sir Walter Monckton, who, sjmaki certainly work with the co-operation on the principies guiding his work, of the focal Soviet authorities.

said that one of his department's

Near Rumanian Border main efforts was to preserve the tree-

They were actually hear the Ru-dom of individual nien and women to manları border although it was sug-peak the truth as they see I #ested that they were there to guard

Sir Walter is Director-General of

the railway which ran through Galicla Press censorship. from Itumonia to Germany.

The Germans needed the railway

PLEASE Turn To Page 5. for the transport of certain supplies, oll, food, Umber, etc. Normally these supplies came by two routes, the Hungarian railways and the Danube.

The latter la important, for oli can be shipped in bulk by means of tankers direct to Germany. How- ever, part of the Danube tanker fleet has been bought by the Allies, and the Danube Härif Is frozen over.

Although the Hungarian railway are exposed to Nazi pressure, the Nazis could not run then as their own, and therefore, it is possible that Gerinny wants to run the Polish railway as an additional line for her

own use.

Would Be Poor Yield

It hand been suggested that the Germans

were in Eastern Galicia to guard the oll felds so that Germany Mr. could get the whole output. Voigt felt that this was possible, but pointed out that the yield was a poor one.

He had also heard it suggested that the Russians were giving the Ger- mins rollway and oil in return for help in the war against Finland. This, he felt, was doubtful, afthough It was true that the Germans wanted to see Russia win, and hund sest en- gineers some time ago to stiffen the Soviet defences.

Maoris Start Training

To Join N. Zealand Overseas Force

NAVY ESCORT FOR NYK. LINERS?

-> FROM PAGE ONE

side.

without arousing anger on either

"It is with this hope that I have wished to attempt this brief defini- they tion of the points at issue as appear to me," concluded Sir Robert Craigie.

Irritation Increases

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"

TOKYO, J. 25 (UP),Japan- ese irritation at the Asana Maru Incident Is Increased owing to political circles accusing Sir Robert Craigte of committing, a serious breach of diplomatie eliquette In appealing directly to the Japanese people for coolness.

The Foreim Office spokesman, Mr. Suma, described the British Ambassa dor's action ng almost without pre- cedent

Sir Robert Cralgle's expose to the Press of the British Government" viewpolnis before the British Gov- ernment had officially replied to the three Japanese protesis has created a sensation In Japanese political circles.

Sir Robert Craigie Issued a state- ment to the Japanese Press that the Asama Maru stoppage WES Not Intended to wound Japanese sen- in- [sibilities in. the present China

cident.

The Japanese Navy, he said, had detained and boarded British ships on more than 391 occasions,

Mr. Suma immediately had a con- ference and the Japanese Press assailed Sir Ibert Craigle for ap- WELLINGTON, Jan, 25 (Reuter).pealing to publie opinion before A -The first balialion of Maori volun- formal diplomalle answer is made, as teers went into camp for field train-an unfriendly step, the like of which tog to-day,

has been very rarely seen in any country in the past.”

it was at the express wish of the Maoris themselves that they should be permitted to form their own bat- talions to fight in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force.

The battalion is 1,000 strong, and in the ranks we trien who fought in the last war.

They Fought In Last War Two Maor battalions Avent to "Europe"with"the"Anzacs in the last They saw service at Gallipoli war.

and won the highest and Franc praise from the Aliled Command.

The battalions were maintained at a full strength of 2,000 men through- out the wor-no mean feat when it; is remembered that the whole Maori race at the time numbered a little over 60,000 men, women and children. |

New S. A. Minister

new

To France

Just Personal Opinions ·

Sir Robert Cralgie pointed out that the statement constituted personal opinions and must not be considered as the British Government's reply in any way. He said the Asama Maru case should be discussed with- right, anger or out prejudice to excitement

le pointed out that the Japanese Navy had halted and boarded British vessels in Chinn waters on 191 oc- casions.

Gateway To Hongkong? They had halted, boarded and in- spected the ship's papers of the P. and O. ner Rampura four miles from 1longkong last May.

The British action in the Asama Maru case was not intended to hurt Japanese diguity but it was simply the execution of the right of belligerent.

Misunderstood

He said the Japanese Press had PARIS, Jan. 25 (Router)-The misunderstood and misinterpreted the He contended that the Ger- African

loj case, South

Minister France presented his credentials to mans seized were of military age and therefore military reservisis due for President Lebrun this morning.

He said he was honoured at hav-conscription enforced. He also claim- ing been chosen at a time like this ed that the seized Germans had been to represent the Union in France. ordered to return home by the Ger His government would do all in Itsman Government

Japanese quarters say that Sir power to ensure the final victory, on which the future of mankind de- Robert Craigle's statement constitutes pended.

President Lebrun replied that the nasistance of South Africa to the Allied cause would be as precious as it was 25 years ago..

deliberatë altempt to ignore the importance of the Asama Maru case.

Mr. Suma contended that although

the British Ambassador described the

statement on the Asama Maru case es merely an explanation, -what he sald was almost without precedent in that it constituted a verdiet and up-

French Navy Score pel to the Press at a time when the

Successes

PARIS. Jan, 25 (Reuter),-French naval units on blockade duty Inter- cepted nine vessels and seized 15,000 tons of merchandise in the week end- ed January 20, making the total ships intercepted by the French Navy since the start of the war 254, and the amount of merchandise seized) 480,500 tons.

Borah Buried In Home Town

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 25 (UP) Senator Borah was buried in the snow-covered Morris Hill Cemetery

to-day.

Japanese Government was' awaiting a formal reply from the British Government.

Hitler Silence Puzzles

Possibly He Has

Nothing To Say

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Wang Regime Masquerade

China's Constitution To Be Adopted

January 26, 1940.

Amorica-Japan

TOKYO CRITICISM

Tokyo, Jan. 25. Commenting on the expiration of TSINGTAO, Jnn, 26 (Reuter) treaty, the Asahi Shimbun naya that the Japanese-American commercial The new Central Government of China, when formed, will "adopt the Senator Key Pitman will soon be the embargo resolution offered by constitution of General Chiang Kai-discussed and "In the present state shek's regime to avoid the possibility

of trouble in obtaining recognition, of affairs, the Bill will pass." stated Wang Ching-wel in his opening It says that Japanese diplomacy

address at the Tsingiao conference.

the He stated: "There are two courses open to us.. The first is to form an entirely

constitution new

which would be in the nature of a revolu- ilon, but which we shall not do. If we overthrow the present system we will have trouble.

"We must adopt and change it | slightly and remedy the weak points."

"Free China's" Good Trade

Increased Exports

To United States

been out-generalled and that has

United States la now Great Brain's watchdog in the Far East, But, if "policing the whole world." the United States and Great Britain pro- have swallowed the Chinese paganda that Japan is economically prostrate, and if they provoke Japan, then will soon realise their mistake." -United Pres.

Gen. Homma's Opinion

Tientsin, Jan. 25.

The Japanese Garrison Comman- der, Gen. Homma, said that if despite Japanese goodwill no response was forthcoming from America, then it would be necessary for the Japanese authorilles to review the

men and consider appropriate |

ma said the expira-

aleps. Gen. Homma tion of the treaty would not neces

mean intensified restrictions on

CHUNGKING, Jan. 25 (Reuter)ner can trade in North China, but Exports from "Free China" to the in the event of on embargo repre- United States for the fest eight sentin Americ'n final decision to- months of 1039 were higher than for wards Japan, he saw no reason, 10 the entire year of 1938, it is ofcially treat American citizens more favour.

by the announced

Ministry

ably than others. Finance.

"My impression is that the Ameri- The increase is said to be specially significant as most of China's foreign trade in 1939 was carried on over-

of

land routes as the result of Japan's

blockade and occupation of the coastal ports.

The figures for 1939, it is stressed, do not include "Free China's" exports | to Hongkong and Haiphong, a large portion of which was later sent to the United States.

SWORD OF DAMOCLES

ANO IDEA Wor

titude is that any move to convert the trade relations between the two countries from the transitory basis, which begins on Saturday morning, must come from Tokyo.

cang

are ready to take maliciously anything the Japanese military au thorities do in China, and probably Japanese is purposely misunder stood." he declared.

Gen. Homma revealed that an anonymous letter was recently re- ceived from New York, apparently from an old woman, who complained about Japanese Army Headquarters established in New York where group of Japanese officers were spy- the ing. The letter recommended recall of the officers to Japan where the they should be killed. He said officers were merely buying supplies for the Japanese Army.

The Japanese

do not consider the strengthening of the American naval position in the Pacific a friendly gesture," he continued. "I hope the Americans will remember that Japan never similarly challenged America."

Following the trenchant words of the "Washington Post" is morning, the "Evening Star" to-night speaks American

the Asked whether

differences might

Japanese. even-

in Die same forthright manner, de- tually be settled by compromise be claring that "the Mikado's Govern- tween

the new

order in East Asia the open dear polley, Gen.

her

lost

do

mert has long been aware what it and must do to make the United States Homma sald: Nothing can induce

abandon er, change Once

morc treaty-minded-Japan Japan to must pledge herself to mend her fixed policy. The Japanese have

and be judged in 70,000 men in China and therefore ways in China Washington by her works and not by not intend to surrender what they have died for. The new order was her words."

vital both for Japan and the United should States and therefore they

Gen. Honum did not belleve that

The writer concludes that January 26 is the turning point of Japanese- Aineritan relations, but there is longer room for doubt that beneficial results enn only follow a funda- a Japanese-American war was pos- mental change of heurt, spirit andsible because there was no serious cause why the difference could not be policy in Japan."

settled-United Press.

WANG'S PROBLEMS

Treaty Expiring Adds

To Difficulties

Shanghai, Jan. 25,

NAZI PLANE OVER THAMES LONDON, Jan. 25 (Reuter).—A

plane believed to be Gorman appear- ed high over the Thames Estuary to-

Neutral quarters belleve the ex-day and was driven off by A.A. Gre. It climbed out of sight leaving a pirallon of the Japanese-American biggest boost for treaty without a modus vivendi is the trial of smoke behind It.

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able to negotiate peace with caused. Chiang Kai-shek on behalf of Japan, who unable to negullate directly owing to the Emperor's unreversible LONDON, Jan. 25 (British Wire- proclamation,

less)The Air Ministry announced: Indicating Chungking's determina-"Reports that anti-aircraft guns were In action along the Thames Estuary times within the week prior to ex- at about noen to-day are inaccurate. piration of the treaty, Chiang 32 n. scathingly attacked Wang Ching-wel, There were no enemy aircraft in the area. Smoke trails in the sky may 170 n. stating it was useless to expect have been caused by IAF. pairols." .44 n. Wang's mediation to succeed, and 48. condemned completely and rejected the peace terms on which Wang's .6.00 b.pokesman admitted the agreement

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Apart from American policy, other factors influencing Wong's difficulties Include the publication of the Kao- Tao pence terra, Wang's statement that at present It is impossible to disclose the actual terms, and the admission in Wang's Central China Daily News that pesca would mean losses for China; also the advice that China should prefer humiliation to subjugation.**

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LONDON, Jan 25 (British Wire- 10%)-After his visit to the Canadian troops yesterday, the following note authorised by the king appearel in the Divisional orders: "His Majesty was, the expiration. Both pleased with what he saw. He was American and Japanese circles in greatly impressed by the smartness THE HONG KONG SOCIETY FOR THE Ching unticipate further worsening of the troops, their excellent drill and of relations, although theoretically. steadiness on parade.” the expiration has placed Japan "on good behaviour. The Japanese and American positions on the new order

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Economic Minister Is Demanded

LONDON, Jan, 25 (British Wire- Ipss)In a speech to his constituents LONDON, Jan. 25 (Reuter).-to-day, the Air Under-Secretary ex- Speculation has been aroused in pressed the opinion that the progress London over Hitter's long silence, of the war would call for an inereuse which was only broken by the speech in controls, and restrictions to esse he made on Wednesday night to expenditure and consumption were 7,000 air force and army cadets ut directed in the direction most favour the Sports Palast in Berlin."

able to war economy. The contents of his speech, have| Speaking of the aim of destroying not been revealed..........

Nazism. Captain Dalfour, said: "I In a simple ceremony before thou- Interest Is aroused in the possible believe so long as the German people sands of friends, the Reverend Frank plans for a celebration on January allow themselves to be dominated and S. Then said: "The heart of the 31, which is the anniversary of the ruled by the present leaders, then so world is sad to-day because a real Nazis coming into power, Generally long must we hold the German people

LONDON, Jan, 25 (Bellish Wiro- soul has ceded to participate in this celebration calls for a meeting to thefe share of responsibility for

In view of the expiration of the Icas). A motion tabled by the Labour the affairs of men and nations." of the Reichstag and n speech by tho] the war. So long as this continues,

Ila kened Senator Borah to the Fuahrer.

wo must fight for a peace which is

trealy the Japanese milliary authorl Opposition urging the appointment ties: now.

consider embargoes In- of a minister specially charged with Idaho Mountain named for him' and Serni-oficial circles In London going to prevent those two German evitabis, but they appear convinced the tunelion of planning the use, to extailed the Senator's virtues of sim- comment that this year there han characteristics-bullying domination that a Japanese-American war is the best advantage for a successful plicity, integrity, Individuality and been no indication whether he will or supine weakness from being impossible. Many anulciento Japan prosecution of the war, of the nation's sympathy towards

and anything to say when the an- allowed to threaten world peace in ese miller retaliation for abroga, economic resources will be debated in people.

niversary arrives.

future."

Giation bitha trestyanUnita Pressa the Commons next Thursday...:)

the

common

are so completely incompatible that It is difficult to foresce an improve- ment in relations as long as both sides indicate their unwillingness to back down.

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