The Burma Road
CHINESE ANGER MOUNTS
Dr. Quo Tai-chi Says Japan Is Bluffing LONDON, July 16 (Reuter). "Reuter" understands that the
EIRE HAS JITTERS
on
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blowing up a bridge road.
Little is heard nowadays of the 1.RA. Most of their leaders are terned, and military circles, admitting that they may have
their
with Britain,
Wednesday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
THEY FACE DEATH SENTENCE
TOTAL LOSS
Britons With Banking, Accounts In France the main
LONDON, July 16 (Router). The House of Lords to-day lengthily debated the position of British subjects with accounts in branches of British banks in France.
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in a hurry and were not in a position
serable nuisance value, believe that
numbers are small.
Defence Preparations Preparations for the country's des Chinese Government has pre-fence are being pushed on as rapidly sented a strong protest to as possible, but there is no sign of Britain against the proposed any co-operation with the north or closing of the Burma Road ng It is contrary to International Law, and the resolutions adopted at
garded as a matter of justice which | fearful hardship inflicted upon per- Geneva by Britain and other
will in any case come eventually. fectly innocent people when a country The overtures hitherto made from like France was Powers to do nothing to weaken
not taken seriously
chemy. China's powers of resistance to the north are
since they propose that all constitu- “Japan
tional questions, which include the Dr.
Que Tal-chi, the Chinese unity of the country, should be Ambassador, Interviewed by "Reu-shelved until the end of the war, ter", sold that all Chinese are con- vinced that Japan is now inextric ably bagged in China and that she wns blußing.
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which as a part of the process of re- establishing normal conditions. It is necessary to have courls in operation which enn deal with grave offences for more speedily then would be justire. possible under the normal course of
War Zona Courts
"Suitable men of judicial rank or
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the more
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July 17, 1940. LABOUR MEMBERS CRITICAL
Alloge Favouritism In Evacuco Scheme
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, July 16 (UP).- Allegations that the Govern- inent's postponement of the Thiere subjects had to leave France
qualified to exercise, n high fudicini overseas evacuation scheme was offee will be selected and assigned to a camouflaged system - under to draw out any of their money.
which well-to-do children could The Lord Chanecilor, Viscount act as Presidents of the special war
that these zone courts. They will be empower-be sent to safely while the poor Simon, said he realised
ed to deal with offences of all kinds, The view held in Eire is that she were very hard cases and very
Labour Members to-day when will not enter the war as the price dificult to handle. Their hard post-but it is contemplated that in practice were left behind, were made by to be paid for unlly. Unity is retian was 2 cally in Silustration of the they will only deal with ot for Mr. Clement Attlee, the Lord ance from the military point of view Privy Seal, told the House of by then my aren declared to be a
zone. It is proposed to provide for Commons that the Government was ahelving the plan to ship the elimination of procedure for com- Legal Action Required
enable 200,000 children to the Do- mittal for trial in order to Ho did not think that it would be offenders to be brought immediately minions and the United Statos possible to solve the problem unless before the special courts.
These will be of a civilion charac-"until conditions for their safety it was decided to take some appro-
ter or
Ordinary rules of evidence will are improved." priate legal action for the purpose of
Paply." testing how the matter slood,
"I can't accept that this is the
There was considerable interrup- of Dis Majesty's responsibility Government. It cannot be said thation by Mr. Hore-Bellsha and several
Labour
members who generally con- the British tax-payer ought
Sir to be tended that the details which responsible for the results due to the
Jolin Anderson was explaining ought
Members. onrush of the invasion of Germany to be inid before over the continent of Europe."
It Eire is reluctant to enter the war at the present stage, It is generally reallued that Eire's fate is bound up with that of Britala, but the Irish view is that a neutral re- China's Big Condition He added that it was dimeult to land, united and enthusiastic in the defence of neutrality, Is more to the understand the reported attempts byture of Brirla than a belliger Britain to mediate a peace between China and Japan, which could only ent Ireland weakened by internal have the effect of removing the chlet divisions which might be easier, prey
to un invasion, obstacle to Japan's inercasing her aggression against British interests In the Far Eas1.
"But in any case China's position in the same as has always been. She will never make pence until all Japanese troops are withdrawn from Chinese soil."
Stafford Cripps Informed LONDON, July 16
(Router),--
INCESSANT RAIDS
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les-
Regarding the Britch offer to Japan ocupled aerodromes ir northern with
regard to the Binina Road ques-France. They also attwked a con- tion. "Reuter's diplomatte corresponcentration of barges near Armen- dent learns in authoritative quarters Beres thal Sir Stafford Cripps, the British Ambassador in Moscow, has bec kept informed in Moscow and that the British Government is prepared to answer any question the Soviet muy put to in or may be asked in London.
"One of our aircraft is missing. "Three enemy bombers were troyed by our Gghters in the course of raka san our coasts this afternoon,"
Raid On Scotland LONDON, July 10 (Reuter).-A communique by the Air Ministry and the Ministry for Home Secretary says that an enemy bomber this afternoon
No protest has been received from the Chinese Government, but this may have been handed to our A-dropped bomba at several places on bassador at Chungking and it may the north-east coast of Scotland. be as the way.
Some houses were wreeked but the anly easunities were a few persons
formed of the progress of negoil- | injureomber was subsequently shet
Dr. Quo Tal-cht hus been kept in- ntions, which are still pending, and when an agreement has been reach ed, is understood that there will be
down into the sea and is one of the three which, as already announced,
a statement in the House of Com-were shot down this afternoon.
mons.
U.S. Attitude
WASHINGTON, July 16 (Router). -The State Department announces that the United States is opposed to the closing of world trade arteries such as the Burma Road,
Air'.
A statement was issued by Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, in reply to inquiries by Press corres- pondents for comments in regard to reports that at the instance of the Japanese Government. the British Government would prohibit, tempor- arily, the movement of certain com- modities through Burma into China ncross what is known as the Burma route.
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of defence and
Roosevelt's record foreign policy,
Senator Barkley said: "The United States must fight against those who would assault our territory, indepen- dence, ideals, vital interests or any- thing we are committed or pledged to defend or preserve, whether the assault is launched from a foreign source or Instigated by disloyal sub- versive influences within our bor- ders,"
Mr. Hull said that the United States has a legitimate interest in ceping open the arteries of commerce 327 every part of the world and considers that action such as this, if taken, und Senator Barkley added that did not such as-was taken recently in reiu- mean that "we desbe war or propose tion ta the Indo-China Railway, to become involved in or send armed would constitute unwarranted inter- forces to conflicts abroad, but it does positions of obstacles to world trade.mean that we propose to see that at
Rising Indignation
least one continent shall be kept free CHUNGKING, July 10 (Router) for the exercise of individual and Indignation at the alleged British collective rights and privileges of free concession to
on to Japan over the Burma) Rond issue continues to rise,. It is stated in Chinese circles here,
All Chinése newspapers this morn- unimously criticised Britain's appetwement policy."
Chineze
is too early to obtain comment on the reports of the alleged British efforts for a peaceful settle ment of the Sino-Japanese war. There is reason to believe that the reports will not be published in Chinese newspapers which did not print the broadcast by the Acting Governor of Malaya on Sunday,
There is also reason to believe that Japanese forces will immediately Intensify military operations in an effort to force a quick decision in China.
The following three months, ac- cording to Chliese quarters, will be a critical period for the British Em- pire but they may also prove critical for China.
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TOO DAMAGED TO EXHIBIT
LONDON. July 16 (Reuter)- Nearly all enemy aircraft brought down in this country are so exten-
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Lord Simon id the Government control over the banks did not mean that the Government underlook all the detailed banking business of the companies, menat merely that there were regulutions to recure that
there should be no transactions which might assist the enemy.
The only effectual remedy was surely the remedy of defeating the Germans and thus securing the fruits
of victory.
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Sir John Anderson replied that there was a very great urgency in the matter. There was a great deal to be said for preserving the element of nexibility which was recured by sealing with the matter by regulin-
tion.
Mr. Attlee said that the threatened invasion, coupled with the loss of the French feet, forced Britain to con serve her naval convoys for more essential purposes. He added that those who were able to afford passage on fast unescorted liners, could send their children outside of the Govern ment's scheme but the Government would be unable to assume the same responsibility.
The fate
of the Arandóra Star that even fast passenger liners cannot always rely on. speed for safety," Mr. Attlee declaret.
No Jury, No Appeal There would be no jury and no
Previously, the Parliamentary appeal from the decision of the Under-Secretary for the Dominions, court, which would be empowered M. Shakespeare, told questioners to impose any sentence authorised by that 20,000 out of 200,000 applications law, including the death penalty for for the Government's scheme indicat~ ony offence which the law authoriseded a preference to go to the United capital punishment,
States rather than the Dominions, Sir John Anderson further mco- tioned that it extensive looting should Lake place, or if there should be prehension of any extensive loot- in the war zone nren, it would obviously be necessary to inflict the mast drastic penalties,
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LONDON, July 16 (cuter),--Mr. Clement Attlee, revealing in thu House of Commons to-day why the evacuation vť children tu The Dominions scheine had been dropped, said that the Government realines that the postponement of
their scheme is bound to enuse great_dis- appointment among parents In E- land, and also among those dominions who have so whole-heartedly operated in making provision for the
penalty, including the death pen children and maintenance of the
if necessary for an offence known in military language as foreing a safe guard, namely forcing one's way past military post or overpowering sentry.
Circumstances might arise in which i was
necessary to close certuln roads or certain places to civillons, and a gravo view must be taken of any attempt by anyone to disregard such restrictions and to force his way past a military guard.
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Existing Law Sufficient Generally speaking, us apart from such special cases mentioned, it was believed that the existing law as al- ready supplemented by emergency legislation would be sumclent for dealing with all such offences.
The ordinary been supplemented by the Truschery Battery: Russo, Dickey.
Act imposing the death penalty for Cleveland
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"I desire to assure them that we keenly appreciate their generosity and deeply regret the inconvenience which
the postponement of scheme is bound to cause. I hope scheme is only temporarily sus- pended and that we may yet, be able to take advantage of their whole- hearted hospitality.""
Our
Several questions were asked about children who had already proceeded
overseas.
Unescorted Vessels
Mr. Attice said there had gone in] unescorted vessels.
Attention was drawn to the num- ber of children of responsible public men who were being taken away from the danger area and the poor children were being left behind."
That was
the
Mr. Lunn asked: "Is Mr. Attlee aware that it is commonly held in In this country that now you have got some thousands of-rich- peoples. children
away overseas, there will be по opportunity the children of
fur elementary schools?
Mr. Attice: No! Mr. Lunn is mis- tafter.
The whole purpose of the Government's scheme was that we should give opportunity to a proper proportion of children frum elementary schools," object of the Government's rcheme, There will be a cerinin number of children going in the future in con voyed ships and some 3,000 or 4,000 af these children will be going from Replying to questions, Sir John
grant-in-ald schools under varipus Anderson said that the decision private schemes put up by the au- whether the milliary situation was thorflies and bodies in the United such as to require the institution of States and the dominions. the special courts would be taken by the civil authority, presumably the! Home Secretary,
The Eastern Athletic Association Bathing Club water polo team la lo
Sir John Anderson re-emphasised meet # contingent from the
that there was no intention of settler Sing Benevolent Society Bathine Club up these special courts until a critical In a
a return match at the Chang Singsituation arose calling for that special pool at Kennedy Town this evening means of dealing swiftly with offen
res by civilians. commencing at 7.30 p.m.
In a former encounter, the Eastern team defeated the Chung Sing side iwo goals to ane.
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sively damaged as to be useless for exhibition, declared Cupt. 11. I. Balfour, Under-Secretary for Air, in reply to a question In the House of Woo Cho-kin; Kwok Fung-un.
The following will represent Eastern Commons to-day.
Man-kit; Shek Kam-pul: Wong Chee Those more or less intact are re-hung, Lee Kook-ke and Chu Chok-you. quired for examination and experi mental purposes, and therefore it was not possible to adopt the suggestion that these planes be exhibited in various parts of the country;
Punjab Assembly's
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Il is authoritatively staled that the Premier, Sir Sikandar Hyat Khan, referred to the "Communist menace to the internal peace and security of India, particularly in the Punjab."
Baseball For War Fund
to
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4.46.50 Josa (Nova)
4.47227 Maureen (hiaku)
4.47.50 Artemis (Wood)
4.49.27 True Blue (Manning) - 4.32.03
Mixed Classes Started 3,50 Alisa (tagram)
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Keon Criticism
In the course of the debate in which Mr. Lee Smith, Labour, and Mr. Kingly-Griffith, Liberal, contended that the Bill was far too vague to be
through
STERLING'S RECOVERY
any of the safeguards mentioned. recovery on the free market in After further criticism from New York, some quarters point- Labour member, Sir John Anderson said he was willing to give an undering out that setbacks are still taking that words be introduced to possible until the Government the Bill, making it quite clear that blocks all foreign owned sterling the kind of court cot up under it in London which, so far, they have been reluctant to do in view
must be a elvillan court.
Emergency Powers Bill
LONDON. July 16 (Reuter).The of their previous reiterated House of Commons to-day gaye the assurances.
A BASEBALL GAME in aldaccepted in its present form, Mr. of the War Fund has been Leslie Lore-Belisha said that the Meteoric Rise On N.Y. Secret Session
arranged take place at Home Secretary had introduced the Bill as a measure to protest civillans
Free Market Ambassador's Representations Punjab Assembly has held its first p.m., when a teams comprising four Bill did exactly the reverse.
LAHORE, July 10 (Reuter).—The | Caroline Hill next Sunday, at 2.30 from harsh raillary procedure. The
SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH", LONDON, July 17 (Reuter)-The secret session in the history of Indian men from U.S.S. Mindanao, four from me
If the Chinese Ambassador called at the
measure was allowed to pass
LONDON, July 16 (UP).- Legislatures.
U.S.S. Tulsa and four from the HB.the House in its present form, they The City is pleased but cautious Foreign Office last night to make re-
At this secret session, by 91 votes Club, will play against U.S.S, presentations with regard to the
would be handing over to an execu regarding sterling's meteoric to 18,
the Ashfield. temporary restrictions imposed on Government policy in arresting five
48, the Assembly approved
tive most extreme powers without certain categories of goods over the acinbers of the House under the Burma Fond, "Reuter's diplomatic
Delence of India Rules. correspondent learns from authorita- uve quarters in London.
The Ambassador
expressed anxiety on the
of his government at the part possible consequences of the attemp to begin general peace negotiations ut the moment,'and'at. the same time he tnade clear that the Chinese Govern- by the Foreign Office here, denounc- ment regarded any restriction on the Ing the alleged British decision to passage of vital supplies over the close the Burma route in compliance Rond ou not being in accordance with with Japanese demands. Britain's undertaking as a member of The statement asserts: "No greater
League of Nations,
mistake' would be committed than to
vell, replying to the debate, had said The current recovery is attributed While fully appreciating the dif- suppose that with her routes
that there was nothing in the Bill toto several reports that the leading nculties with which Britain of the commerce interrupted, China would "Buffaloes" Send Donation limit the common law Dowers, of signing an agreement promising United States banks are on the verge moment is faced, the Chinese Gov-be compelled to sue for pence and
generally For Bombers
with the ernment trusted that would he accept whatever demand dlctated by
The problem with which the Bill large scale co-operation made clear that our decision to im-Japan."
Fought to deal did not arise in the offelal market in London which The Foreign Office says that by its pose such restrictions was not intend-
Altogether 5051 was received yes immediate battle zone but might i would largely dry up the free market ed to prejudice Britain's future policy decision the British Government has terday up to 4 p.m., raising the War arise as the aftermath of an invasión, in New York.
under These reports have beein acted contrary to the principles of Fund of the S. C. M. Post, Ltd., to when there might silil be parties of with regard to China.
International
Sino-British totals of $1,243,977.16 and £2,830 the enemy about. Law,
discussion for weeks past.
The exchange märket here is treaties and the résolutions of the 19s, Od.
It was important that the popula
traffic in League of Nations.
The Intest subscriptions are as fol- tion should not impede operations and interested in the Lisbon The statement adus; "The Chinese tow: Government cannot but view with Eile Kadoorie School
realise that certain offences might French francs purchased from refu 300 carry the heaviest penalties, and it gees at a rate which, at one time, the gravest concern the decision .A.0.0, China BREWĠ Will Fight On"!! - Laken by the British Government and
was necessary that the penalties was as low as 12 escudos for 100 franca which is the equivalent of 800 CHUNGKING, July 17 (Reuter) - must regard the action, thus: con-
SONMAN, Pennsylvania, July 16 should be imposed immediately.
francs to a pound sterling. “We will fight on whatever befall us templated at once unfriendly and (Reuter)Sixty-one lives were Jost: Sir Donald added that the militaryThis rate subsequently recovered to and we are confident that "we shall, unlawful. Her action='Is' thua tante. us the result of an explosion in a cool authorities themselves desired that win whether we are betrayed or not," amount to alding and abetting mine, according to the latest, Informa- there should be courts of the kind the equivalent of 450 francs to the
pound. declares a lengthy, statement, issued China's, enemy.".
mentioned in the Bill.
the
It is pointed out in London that any general settlement envisaged by His Majesty's Government would only be in accordance with a just and
· equllable: pence for China.
of
tion.
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