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Chiang Says Seizure Of South Sea Lands Will Menace China
CHUNGKING, Mar. 2 (Central News) —“Japan's invasion of the South Sens will be the greatest menaco to China's national existence and security,” declared Generolissimo Chlang
Tuesday,
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Kai-shek in a speech at the first plenary session of the 2nd Aw Boon-haw's
People's Political Council yesterday.
"Not only is the South Sens," Generalíssimo Chiang em- phasised, "a second fatherland for more than 10,000,000 ₺verseas Chinese who dwell and carn their living there, but upon that aren hinges China's very existence and security."
Generalisaio Chiang said that inj view of her miserable failure in China Japan Is trying to make use of the European war to fulfil ber
and she hnn re-
dream of conquest, and
Couthward
the
been making several moves for
expansion. However, he
called
upon nation lo
to realise the fact that Japan's southward advan
Advance was only a means
of China, Japan's
THAI WISH
Utmost Efforts To
Impressions
March 4, 1941.
Police Method Questioned In Sessions Murder Trial
The allowing by Inspector Chu Heung, Senior Chinese detec- tive, of fellow-employees of an accused person to take part in a Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Criminal Sessions this search for incriminating evidence was closely questioned by the
morning, when hearing of the murder charge against Ho Sung- hel, 22, salesman, was continued. Mr Aw Boon-haw, Chinese in-woo Tong-chiu, 29, an accounts-clerk Ho is alleged to have murdered dustrialist from Singapore, visu-employed by the Chung Wah Book alises a new and modern Chung-Company, at the Company's godown king rising from the ruins caus-in No. 3 Gilman's Bazaar, Control ed by Japanese aerial attacks. employce, Wong Sung-ka, was also
on December 5. District,
Another found dead in the premises.
Mr Aw came to Hongkong from Chungking Sunday afternoon on ac- count of a slight indisposition after
the first plenary session of the 2nd
attending the inaugural meeting of
People's Political Council, Keep out of War
He praised highly the confidence
Great Aid For China Promised
Tent end, and therefore these two!-BANGKOK, Mar. 3 (Reuter)China's war-time-capital-when-intro, V. S. Mamak, G. now group, announced to-day that
in China,
Wider Strects
Judge's Questions
the
Mr J. Reynolds, Crown Counsel, assisted by Inspector L. R. Whant, is for the prosecution, and Ho is de- fended by Mr H. Sumerset Fitzroy, on the instructions of Mr J. M. Hall, SPECIAL TO THE "TILEQRAPH" to the
members are Jury conquest
are Messrs T. H. NEW and energetic spirit of the people in
YORK, Mar, 3 (UP), P. Lyon, United China- Relief-Incorporated, a E. F phases of Japan's aggression were Thailand will do her utmost to viewed yesterday by "Central News," Gerrard closely related. His prediction Wavoid being drawn into the vor-;
and A. W. W. Suiter.
It is seeking $0,000,000 by July 31 for Inspector Chu Heung told the Court China. that before Japan sel vul on
Mr Aw declared that Japanese that shortly after the discovery in the southward expanelon, she would tex of power politics in the Far
The U.C.R.I. intends launch another large scale offensive East and is determined jealously aerial bombings, though, causing great godown, he went to No. 60 Queen's seven Independent to co-ordinate
sufferings to many people, are not Road Central where accused, who to guard her neutrality.
without advantages because from the was also employed by the Chung Wah banker, James G. Blaine, Chairman;
work. The officers Include New Resources
This statement was made by the debris of the devastated areas, new Book Company, had his sleeping Eugene, E. Barnett, Vice-Chairman; Condemning Japan's "new order Thal Cabinet Minister, Nai Vilat, and modern buildings are rapidly quarters. A search of the premises Artemus L Gates, Treasurer.
and widened streets are being was, made, in which three fokis of rising in Greater East Asia," and the in an interview with "Reuter."
Commenting on reports that the constructed to replace the former the firm also took part.
Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt will. be "sphere of common prosperity in
accepted labyrinth. Within the. short space
Chairman of the Advisory Greater East Asin," the Generalissimo Vichy Government had
Japan's proposals for a settlement of of five years, he predicted, a better
mittee which is being formed. Enid that Japan's ambition was to
Directors Include Pearl seize the rich resources and wide Thailand's territorial dispute with and modern Chungising will come to
said being.
His Lordship: Why did you allow States Ambassador to France; Thomas
William C. Bullitt, territories of the South Seas in order French Indo-China, Nai Vilat
former Unter that officials in Bangkok were still
Mr Aw declared that there is no the fokig to help in the search? to increase her brute force
without confirmation from the That cause for anxiety during the coming aggression, tighten the blockade of delegation in Tokyo,
Witness: They were there for the
Lamont, banker; Henry R. Luce, bombing season as there are over purpose of pointing out to whom the Rockefeller III, Director of the China Editor and Publisher; John D. If true, Vichy's acceptance ends a 1,000 strongly built dug-outs capable various articles belonged to. That fedical Board; Colonel Theodore China, wenken China's power of restatance and finally full her dream
of Slam of necommodating some 350,000 pro- of the conquest of China
75-years-old grievance
was all they did, except Soo Yeung- Roosevelt, Jr., And the
against France and Nul Vilat!
hol who helped in sweeping the rub-American Bureau for Medical Aid to domination of the Pacific.
Generalissimo Chiang received loud served: "We hail the news with ple. Three hundred more, now under
construction, will be completed soon. bish together.
Evacuation
Why did you allow him to do so?-
China; David O. Selznick, motion applause when he solemnly declared delight and as n Inadmark in
Evacuation of citizens whose pre- that China should not only fight to
Because
there was too much rubbish, picture producer and Mr Wendell Then why, after Bence, in Chungking' is non-essential the end to safeguard her indepen-
Willkic, the fokis had dence and existence but also curb BANGKOK, Mar. 3 (Reuter)-As proceeding space. He estimated identified the articles, were they with
Bureau for Medical: Ald force Japan's great crimes preliminary agreement between Thai- that already 200,000 people have been allowed to renaln?-Because they in the new drive are the against the world and the Orient.
for the shifted to places of comparative
required to land and Soviet Russia
the things back.to China, the China Emergency Relief resumption of diplomatic and trade safety,
Is it the Police practice in Hong- Committee, the American Commitlee relations is understood to have been
Turning to the patriotic activities kong to reached in Moscow.
fellow-Committee for Chino Relief, the Aw Free French Views
assured that they would continue
of an
American Committee of Chinese In- LONDON, Mar. 3 (Central News). their loyal and unreserved support Yes, sometimes when
dustrial Co-operatives, the China Ald much to be done. In this
Council and the Associated Boards of didn't asic -While resenting Viely's acceptance
them;
Christian Colleges in China..
Mr Blaine made a statement, "I They came in and did what they think it is time for us to stop talking voluntarily.
about sympathy liked?--Yes.
for the plight of And in the dim light someone 150,000,000 people across the Pacifle might have thrown something on the and really do something concerted floor?—I had several persons there for them." supervising.
The Generuissimo stated that the present marks not only a turning point in the world altuation but also the last slage in the Sino-Japanese bitter struggle.
Reuter aids: Pressing for insis- tence on a finni victory for China, General Chiang added that national defence must take precedence over
everything else.
Questions On Food
CHUNGKING, Mar. 3 (Reuter). Numerous questions were raised by delegates chiefly concerning recent information on Japan's southward expansion and China's counter-mea- sures.
China's steps to. counter the tripartite alliance, the facts behind the Soviet-Japanese negotiations, the alm of Mr Matsuokn's Oceania de- mand, and information regarding Mr Laughtin Currie's visit to Chungidug also becupled discussion.
history."
Sovict Relations
to
our
Wern
put
Chairman of the
CECE verson?- of the Chinese in British Malaya, Mr Ingrikeruling way, on a search for for Chinese War Orphans, the Church
re-
the
to the National Government. Ho of Japan's terms. French circles in vealed that difficulties have been London think that Vichy is still play-encountered in remitting contributions ing for time. Hence the acceptance ck to China as a result of the
Anancial restrictions enforced is subject
by certain conditions British authorities there. A total of which will enable prolonged parleys; $25,000,000 of these contributions,
However, It is possible that Saigon he suld, has thus been held up. may ignore Vichy's decision and re- sist if Japan uses force. This ne counts for the undiminished military preparations In Indo-China.
Mr Aw had been in Chungking for 10 days during which time he called on Mr Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Government, Generalissimo
It is believed that Vichy is up-Chinng Kai-shek and other high xious to avold war principally for the Government officials. following reasons:
Fear of Angering Nazis First, Vichy is afraid of engaging
Berlin, thereby straining relations which are not too cordial anyway.
Second, Vichy feels itself helpless
It is learned that Mr Wong Chung- | and isolated and cannot appeal for but agreed to give written replies at assistance from Britain or the United a latter cession of the Council.
States.
Staggering
case
they came L
Cheong Cheuk-chan, a foki of the firm, testified that when Accused re- turned about 4.15 a.m. on December 5 he was staggering as if he had been drinking.
Father and Son accused, after being cautioned, was
Part Ways
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" OSAKA, Mar. 3 (Domel),-Chang
a
Sergi J. Cochrane, said that when
asked if he would like to make statement explaining the bloodstains on the back of his shirt, replied: "When I came home this morning) there was blood on the paper of my
blood.
Nazi Cruiser Attacked
British Bombers In Action At Brest
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Mar. 3 (UP).—The Kuo-li, 24 son of Chang Kia-ngau, buitness found only one chopper in that the British on Sunday night Mr Oong Wen-hao, Minister of Thirdly, Indo-Chins' eventually
Air Ministry announced to-day Economic Affairs, also submitted a joins General de Gaulle, Vichy will king Government, has been studying the godown and it was covered with again bombed a cruiser of the Minister of Industry of the Chung- report on the economic situation. Le terribly embarrassed vis-a-vis Questions raised by delegates in Berlin and its prestige will be affect decided to serve with the National at Osaka Medical College and has cluded such questions as what woned as Marshal Pelain has repeatedly Government of China at Nanking heap of rubbish was searched in the with bombs, the docks at which P. C. Mak Pui said that when the Hipper class at Brest, straddling of foodstuffs; what was Governinen Armed Vichy's determination to de- latter anishing his study in Japan morning, two bunchies of keys were lit was berthed. Government policy regarding the
fend the Integrity of the French Em-
this spring. regarding food and
pire.
He leaves Kobe trade-
nde Government monopoly or free
General de Gaulle's statement that Trade;
lad Government any effective concessions wrested from Indo-China aboard the Talya Maru with his wife measure 10 stabiilse commodity by extortion will not be recognised
for Shanghai. prices since prices differ considerably a clear warning that whatever may in different districts; and had Gov-happen now, the matter will be dil- ernment any plans for the proper-ferent-after the Allied victory. distribution of commodities?
From reports reaching London it
future
policy
Political Parties
is evident that Tokyo tried to justify
It is interesting to note that the the ultimatum to Vichy by accusing Council's Presidium of five includes British and American "intrigues" at the leaders of all politieal groups-obstructing Japan's mediation efforts. the Chiang Kai-shek Government and the Kuomintang; Chang Po-ling. Independent educationalist, Tao Jun- sun, Chinese Youth Party, Chang Chun-mai, Chinese National Socialist, and Miss Wu Ya-fan, Independent woman Educationalist.
Rear-Gunner Decorated
on
found:
March 11
Chinese-Entering- Burma
Need Visa Passports CHUNGKING, Mar. 3 (Central News) Chinese seeking entry into Burma from Yunnan either by land or plane will hereafter have to bring passports bearing the visa of the British Consulate. Hitherto no pass- ports have been required. With 201 delegates attending the
restriction new
Is provided in Council Meeting, is the largest at-
Carried On Wounded the revised passport regulations pro- tendance in the history of the Counless), The Distinguished Flying
LONDON, Mar. 3 (British Wire-mulgated by the Burmese Govern- December last year. Medial is awarded to a Royal Air Examination of passports will be Force rear-gunner, Sergeant Akeroyd, conducted on the Yunnan-Burma
border, beginning April 1
tll.
Invasion Poris
Night Foray Of R.A.F.
who was carrying out his duties one of a formation of alreraft detailed
to attack an enemy camp.
encry
The
ment in
German Agent Arrested
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Mar. 3 (UP)— The Federal Grand Jury to-day in- was charged with failure to register dieted Friendrich Ernst Auhagen who with the State Department
Approaching the target, the forma- On Calais & Boulogne
Lion
was attacked by six LONDON, Mar. 3 (Reuter)The wounded in the finger. Later he was fighters and Sergeant Akeroyd was RAF. male a heavy attack on the hit in the right arm and finally in the invasion ports on the French const stomach. to-night.
From the south coast of England, the fire at every opportunity. His In spite of his injuries, he returned the raid was clearly visible, but a wireless sot was smashed and when stift wind in the Straits mufled the the attackers were driven off, he agent of the German Government. 'sound of the explosions.
erawled forward and informed the He was taken into custody on the Above Caluls and Boulogne, great pilot of his Injuries and the extent of west const na he was preparing flashes lighted up the sky and scores the damage to the aircraft. He dis- leave the United States. The Grand of searchlights were in action along played great courage and fortitude Jury said that Auhagen had distri- 20 miles of the French coast.
buted information and propaganda.
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Posed As Member
Of Club
sald
During Sunday, British planes attacked a convoy in the North Sou torpedoing a 2,000 ton vessel amid- ships. Bombers also attacked a sen plane base and shipping off the Dutch
Islands. Two bombers are missing.
Saigon Incident
TOKYO, Mar. 4 (Reuter)-Semi-
Walked Off With Coat Ho Cho-mo, alies Ho Fei, 24, un- employed, was bound over in $20 for six months by Mr G. T. Lowry at Central Magistracy this morning for stealing a raincoat, valued at $8.50, official Japanese reports from Salgon the property of Yam Shui-chung say that the
Consul- Japanese clerk at the Chinese Civil Servants General, Mr Minoda, hos lodved a Club, on Mar
on March 3.
Lic French strong protest with Det.-Sergeant Sykes
that Defendant was not a member of the authorilles over a hotel incident there club
on Sunday evening in which French apparently walked soldiers are alleged to have beaten but ad unnoticed since he was respectably up four Japanese belonging to Dat dressed. A report to the police was Nippon Airways Company, made by Complainant when he dis covered the
the loss of his raincoat Following a search of the club, the culprit was found in the library with the mackintoshi in his possession.
Defendant said he had been in the Colony for 14 months and was once an assistant in a Wanchal restaurant,
Tse Fa Lotteries
The trouble allegedly arose when the Japanese protested against the derogatory remarks of the French soldiers.
Firewood Sold Above Fixed Price
A firewood dealer, Lau Pul, of 157 Wuhu Street, was fined $5 by Mr A. N. Macfadyen at Kowloon Magis-
Was
Several tse fa lottery gaming tracy this morning for selling fire- houses in the Wanchai district were wood at exeess retail prices. raided by the Police yesterday after- Defendant said the wood he noon and rix keepers were arrested selling was bought before the prices and were allowed bail of $100 each, of firewood were fixed by the Gov-
Of these six men, four appeared ernment. before Mr 11. G. Sheldon, icc., at Mr Macfadyen pointed out to De- Central Magistracy to-day and each tendant that no matter when was fined $100. Two were absent firewood was bought, It was to be and their bail of $100 was estreated. sold at the fixed prices."
the
Tumultuous Reception of Eden & Dill In Athens
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ATHENS, Mar. 3 (Reuter)--Mr Eden's talks with the Greek authorities, which began on Sunday night, ended after midnight. They will probably be resumed this afternoon,
General Sir John Dill, Chief of normally spent in making trips to Imperial General Staff, was pre- the country, but on this decusion the sent at the conversations.
The visit of Mr Eden and General Dill is expected to last several toys, They had a tremendous reception from the waiting crowds after attend- ing an official luncheon. The band greeted them with the world-famed strains of "Tipperary
Mr Eden this morning received the American and Turkish Ministers at the British Legation.
Athenian crowds spent the morning
welcome Mr Eden,
Promenading the streets, waiting to
German Intention STOCKHOLM, Mar. 3 (Router) — The Berlin correspondent of the "Afton Blodet anys that Germany hopes to score a "moral" and political triumph by mediating perco between Greece and Italy.
"The terms -suggested," says, the Later Mr Eden and General Dill correspondent, "include Greeks reten- were guests of the Greek Primetion of part of her Albanlon con- Minister, Mr Alexander Korizis, atquests against cession id Germany of luncheon,
certain bases in Greek territory," re- To-day, being the first Monday in turnable at the conclusion of the Lent, is a public holiday which is war."!
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