“NEW ORDER”

Wairarapa Times-Age, 2 July 1940, Page 5

“NEW ORDER”

JAPANESE ASPIRATIONS IN FAR EAST EXTREMISTS ATTACKING MR ARITA. POLICY STATEMENT CALLED SPIRITLESS. (By Telegraph—Press Association —Copyright) TOKIO, June 30. The newspaper “ Yomiuri” says that the Minister of War, General ITata. informed the Premier, Admiral Yonai, of the Army’s determination io take a “'dauntless attitude” in the establishment of the new order notwithstanding' certain friction with Britain and America, which was unavoidable. General Hata and political parties today attacked the statement by the Foreign Minister, Mr Arita, of Japans policy and interests in the Far East and South Seas as “spiritless.” The Nakajinia faction of the Seiyukai Party (former Liberal Party) passed a resolution calling for "strengthening of the Axis and the southward advance policy.” It is reported from Tokio that Mr Arita conferred with the Prime Minister. A statement issued later said that Japan aimed at the establishment of a new order in the Far East in conformity with the latest world developments and as a contribution to a new order in the relations of all the world’s nations. A message from Hong Kong says that the organised evacuation of women and children has begun. The first group, numbering 646 from Hong Kong and 327 from Kowloon, are sailing today. Military circles reiterated that the position on the border is unchanged and continues to be very quiet. Another dispatch states that a total of 1300 Britons are leaving Hong Kong and environs today for Manila as part of the general removal to ensure the security of women and children caused by the threatened blockade of the Hong Kong coast as part of the announced Japanese measures to stop supplies for the Chunking Government. NOT UNDERSTOOD HONG KONG EVACUATION MEASURES. ACCORDING TO TOKIO SPOKESMAN. TOKIO, July 1. The spokesman of the Foreign Office said: “We are unable to understand the Hong Kong reports of an evacuation. We have not ■ requested evacuation in connection with our protest over the supplies through Burma. We have certain plans regarding the Burma supply route; however, we must await the British reply to our protest.” The spokesman said that Japan had not received answers regarding the request for a withdrawal of the British and French forces in Shanghai. WITHDRAWALS PROCEED HONG KONG, July 1. It is estimated that 1,300 Britons will be evacuated today, including the families of those serving in the Navy and Air Force. AMERICANS NOT LEAVING TWO WARSHIPS STANDING BY. HONG KONG, July 1. The United States Consul-General said he was not instructing Americans to evacuate Hong Kong. The United States warships Tulsa and Asheville are standing by in the event of the situation becoming critical. SUPPLIES FOR CHINA TRAFFIC OVER BURMA ROAD. BRITAIN TO REPLY SOON TO JAPAN. (Received This Day, 9 a.m.) LONDON, July 1. It is learned in London that the British reply to Japanese inquiries, regarding Burma Road traffic and other questions. may be dispatched within a few days. LUNGCHOW OCCUPIED (Received This Day, 9 a.m.) SHANGHAI, July 1. It is reported that a Japanese contingent entered Lungchow at noon.