THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 8, 1989.
JAPANESE THREAT TO BOMB KULING: SITUATION MAY BE RECONSIDERED
Hankow, To-day.
The American gunboat Oahu is leaving here for Kiukiang at nine o'clock this morning with Mr. B. MacDermott, the British Vice-Consul, and Mr. J. Davies, the American Vice-Consul, on board.
It is understood the gunboat will remain 'in Kiu- kiang until the situation at Kuling has been cleared up.
Much anxiety is being felt over] the fate of foreigners in the well- known mountain resort following the warning by the Japanese mili- tary authorities to residents to evacuate.
ALEX HENSHAW
SETS OFF ON
RETURN TRIP
Although it is learned here that instructions have not yet been re- ceived from the British and Ameri- ran Governments regarding evacua-} tion of foreigners from Kuling, the Japanese military authorities at Kiukiang are understood to have
Capetown, To-day. been informed that complete evacua-
Alex Henshaw, the youthful tion of all foreigners from Kuling winner of the King's Cup Air Race would be practically impossible.
MOVE IMPRACTICABLE
Reason given, it is stated, is that the age and health of many of those living at Kuling makes such a move impracticable.
The Japanese military authorities are understood to be considering the new situation created by this information.
last year, hopped off in his Per- civil Mew Gull plane at 10 o'clock last night (G.MT.). on the return flight to England.
Henshaw is trying to complete the double flight to Capetown and back in under four days.
to
He flew from Gravesend Capetown in 391⁄2 hours, which is
five and a half hours less than the
While the British gunboat record established by Flying H. M. S. Ladybird (625 tons) is Officer Clouston and Mrs. Kirby
still unable to contact Kuling, mes-Green.
sages which have been passed through the lines around the moun-
tain resort state that all foreign re-
sidents are safe and well-Reuter.
the
U.S. AND NORWEGIAN
COMMUNICATIONS
Shanghai, To-day,
It is learned, that the US. and
Norwegian Consulates in Shanghai have sent similar com- munications to the Japanese au-
Reutér.
SECOND READING TO CZECH LOAN
BILL PASSED
London, To-day.
thorities regarding the question of evacuating foreigners from Kul- The House of Commons yester- ing, namely, that they are unable day gave a second reading to the to establish a definite communica~- Czecho-Slovakia Financial Assist- tion with their nationals in Kul-ance Bill after the Chancellor of ing,
the Exchequer had explained in
..
It is declared that the U.S. au- some detail the agreement which thorities have asked whether the had been arrived at with the Japanese are prepared to
Czecho-Slovak and French Govern- guaran-
ments, and had pointed out that tee that foreigners can return Kuling as soon as local hostilities the Czecho-Slovak Government had are terminated.
an honourable record in respect of keeping its engagements.
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Meanwhile the date of February
He had undertaken to give a 10, set by the Japanese for the fin-detailed statement of expenditure al evacuation is nearing, and noth- for all purposes actually incurred ing has yet been fixed,
in each quarter.
British Wire-
The Japanese are reported to be The positions of, refugees had making final preparations to at been safeguarded, tack the Chinese forces which are less. holding the mountainside near Kuling, and are unable to escape owingytal complete encirclement by Japanese troops. Trans-Ocean.
"NIKS
A Gutronised Cul „For Hong Kong Foot
RONALD LINDSAY SEES KING
London, To-day,, The British Ambassador in Washington, Sir Ronald Lindsay, was received in audience by the King yesterday and remained to Junch with Their Majesties.:
The King also received the delc- gates to the World Congress on Recreation and Leisure at present being held in London. Wireless.
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