THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 11, 1939
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Confusion Reigns In Hoihow Following Japanese Coup
POLICY OF BUSINESS AS USUAL
Asked by the "China Mail” this morning concerning the intentions of the companies in view of the Hainan de- velopments, both Jardine's and Butterfield and Swire's announced that they would carry on as usual.
An official of Jardine's said: "We are carrying on until the Japanese stop us from going there or until there is nothing to take out. We shall continue to trade with Hoihow as long as we can."
Said a B. & S. official: "We are continuing until something happens to stop us. Our intentions certainly are to carry on,"
FOREIGN PROTESTS ANTICIPATED
Chungking, To-day.
Neutral observers predict that
POPULATION
TAKES TO FLIGHT INTO INTERIOR
(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)
Kwangchowwan, To-day. The occupation of Hoihow and Kiungchow on Hai- nan Island is officially confirmed here by mes- sages from Hoihow late last night.
Landings before dawn yesterday by the Japanese were made at two points, near Linkow, west of Hoihow, and near Tsinglan, south-east of the port.
-HOIHOW
BEING DESERTED
Messages from foreign ähips at Hoihow state that the strength of the Japanese forces which land- -ed on Hainan Island is not yet ascertainable, but it is estimated that the number is between 5,000* and 6,000,
People are fleeing the city and looting has begun. The city is gradually being deserted by the Chinese.
LIUCHOW TENSION
(From Our Own Correspondent) ́·
Kwangchowwan, To-day. High tension reigns on the Lui- chow Peninsula following the oc- cupation of Hoihow by the Jap-
Sharp, but brief, fighting ensued according to a message received between the Chinese and the land-here this morning, and landed a anese yesterday. ing force. The latter outnumbered the small band of defenders station-
party of blue-jackets.
Several merchant vessels, fly-
ed at these points, and establish- ing foreign flags, including Bri- ed themselves before reinforcements tish, are in the harbour. could be sent.
Contrary to reports stating that the Japanese suffered no casualties, it is reliably learned that at least 100 bluejackets were killed during the landing at Linkow. Chinese ma- chine-gunners continued action against the invading forces while withdrawing inland.
TRUCKS LANDED
France will lodge a strong protest at Tsinglan. with the Japanese Government Both landings were covered
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It is feared that the Japanese will attempt to occupy Haihan on the Peninsula directly opposite Hoihow. Our Own Correspon- dent.
Arabs Show Little Disposition
To Compromise
London, To-day.
Resistance was also encountered At yesterday's meeting between Jewish and British representatives at the Palestine Conference, Mr. Malcolm Macdonald (Secretary for Colonies) made observations on the case sub- mitted by the Jewish Agency.
the landing of Japanese Japanese warships and aerial raids troops on Hainan Island, as the along the coast.
the action runs counter to the Franco- Immediately after landing
motor-trucks and Japanese Agreement of 1907 re- Japanese landedly along the high- It is understood that the Jewish delegation promis- garding the Island.
ways leading to Kiungchow.
KIUNGCHOW RETREAT
and
ed to submit considered replies to the points raised, on Monday.
na.
Great Britain, in their opinion, will be no less concerned over the Japanese action as it constitutes a
A statement issued by the Arabs DEMAND SOVEREIGNTY direct menace to communications At Kiungchow, the Chinese gar-
claims that their case rests on the The Arabs demand complete in- between Singapore and Hong Kong, rison bravely engaged the invaders natural rights of a people to remain dependence, abandonment of the at-
They point out that the Japan- with light field guns and machine-
in undisturbed possession of their tempt to establish a Jewish ese occupation of Hainan also en- guns, but were outnumbered dangers the safety of the Philip had to withdraw into the interior. country and on a natural desire to tional home in Palestine, abroga- safeguard the national existence, tion of the Mandate and its replace- Bombs were dropped around Hoi-and to ensure that this is ensured ment by a treaty creating Palestine Hainan Island is only 500 miles how and Kiungchow and some build- and developed in freedom and har- a sovereign Arab state, and imme- from the Philippines. Centralings were
reported blazing last mony with traditions and ideals.
It is added that the Arab case night.
has nothing in common with anti- cities Semitism, and is not inspired by any hostility to the British or any other people.
pine Commonwealth
News.
Confusion reigns in both and the streets and roads leading from the city are strewn with per-
fleeing from the city into the in- terior.
PLANE THAT WAS sonal property discarded by refugees
SHOT DOWN BY RIFLE FIRE
Loyang, To-day."
GUNFIRE AUDIBLE
Wireless messages received this morning state that sound of The wreckage of a Japanese gunfire is still audible in Hoihow. plane which was hit by Chinese fire at Shanchow, in north Honan, It is believed that shooting is and crashed at Pinglu, opposite going on on the outskirts of Hoi- Shanchow, is being transported how. here for exhibition.
DENIED INDEPENDENCE
diate cessation of Jewish immigra- tion and sales of land to *Jews.
It is claimed that the policy hitherto pursued in Palestine has constituted a grave injustice to the which Arab people of a kind for there is no parallel.
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ARAB ATTITUDE "The Arabs have been denied the Until justice has been adequately. independence promised them in the redressed in accordance with British Government's pledge in cepted principles of morality and October, 1915, and confirmed on equity, there could be no peace-in. several occasions in return for the the Holy Land. Arab share in the Allied victory," says the statement,
The Araba considered that mea- sures taken under the Mandate, such as the facilities given to Jews to It adds that the Arabs have never enter Palestine, acquire land and recognised and never will recognise enjoy other exceptioiini-privileges, the Balfour Declaration or the Man- have rendered the Mandato null and date.
vold and deserving of abrogation.. The problem to find a home for It is understood that the state- homeless Jews is one that concerns ment made by Dr. Weizmann the whole civilised world, but abehalf of the Jewish Agency will Japanese warships have steam-solution must be sought elsewhere not now be fasued until Monday- ed into the harbour of Hoihow, than Palestine.
Merchant vessels were not al- The-machine was among a squa-lowed to leave this morning.
Uron of seven Japanese bombers which raided Shanchow, and was shot down by a soldier with a rifle. -Central Nows.
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