Alleged Confession In Hongkong Hongkong, Aug. 21 It was learned today that the statement by the two men claiming to be fers. of the late Mr. Chang kang. Superintendent of Customs in Tientsin, in connection with whose assassination four Chinese are being detained by the British authorities in Tientsin, 's now in the hands of the Hongkong Government.
When no action was taken following the deposition of the confession at Reuters office and at the offices of Chinese newspapers a further statenent was placed in the hands of 3 prominent "Chinese resident, with thumb Prints affixed, besides the signature of the two writers. It was tated that the authenticity of the story could be checked by comparing the prints with those in the possession of the British police in Tientsin.
The self-confessed. shyers repeated the offer to surrender themselves. to the Hongkong Government if assured against delivery (o the Japanese.
The Chinese recipient of the statement placed it in the hands of the Hongkong Government, and itis understood that the British Government is now being consulted regarding further action—Reuter, China Hopes for Calm in Europe Chungking, Aug. 28, All Chinese, people, the Government and the public alike, earnestly hope that a European war will be averted and peace preserved," dec-lures the "Ta Kung Pao," in a leading article this "morning on the European situation and China, The conclusion of a pact of non aggression between Germany and Soviet Russia, the paper says, is welcomed by "China as it weakens Japan.
At the same time, the journal ex-Dresses the hope that M. Josef Stalin will exert his efforts for the cause of peace in Europe.
Besides, it adds, China hopes that there will be peace in Europe purely from the standpoint of humanity and justice, The paper expresses admiration for Great Britain and France in their efforts to help the weaker nations ist aggression.
unfortunately, war breaks out," says, "we are confident that Great Britain and France will win, and we hope that they will win."
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