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PITCHED AIR BATTLE OVER NANKING
CHINA FORCED TO TAKE PRACTICAL MEASURES
Japanese Military Aggression Since September, 1931
Nanking, August 15: "Because Japan has shown no desire to end her military aggression in China, the Chinese Government has been forced to take practical and effective measures to safe- guard her territory," according to an official announcement issued fate last night by the National Government through the Foreign Omice.
The 2,000-word document was issued as a result of the seri- ous turn of affairs at Shanghai
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After tracing the Japanese mill-If Japan haa no ulterior mo- tary aggression in Manchuria, since September 13, 1931, the announce- ment charged Japan with qagrant violation of the League Covenant. the Nine-Power Treaty and the Kellogg-Briand Pact, all of which were designed to maintain world
peace and harmony.
"China is one of the signatories, to these agreements and has pledged to uphold them. She will not surrender any section of her country to a foreign nation and will take effective measures to maintain the territorial integrity of the land," the statement said.
ULSTERS FOR
SHANGHAI »..
The 1st Battalion Royal Ulster Rifles, under the command of Lieut. Col. R. M. Rodwell, have been ordered to stand by ready to leave for Shanghai
tives. the announcement con-
tinued, and has no desire to in- vade Chinese territory, she should seek a just and reasonable settle- ment with China on outstanding Issues. However, the note remind- ed Japan to immediately stop all her military movements in China.
The announcement concluded by saying that China is not merely fighting to safeguard, her territory. but to uphold international Justice and world peace as well- Central News.
CHINA'S OFFER
to
"The Chinese Government now wishes to reiterate ita desire for a peaceful settlement of the incident as well as its intention" not
situation. It is, aggravate the therefore. proposed that the two partles jointly fix a definite date" on which both sides shall simul- taneously cease all military move-
CHINESE ADVANCING | ments and withdraw their respec-
tive armed forces to the positions Tatung. August 15.
occupied prior to the incident. In Serious fighting is reported to be
view of the peaceful" apstrations taging in Eastern Bulyuan and
voiced by the Japanese Govern along the Great Wall Sector were
ment the Chinese Government Chinese troops are continuing to
trusts that the proposal will be adyance, according to military in-
acceptable to Japan. As regards telligence received to-day Itom
the procedure to be followed for a Kalgan.
just settlement of the Lukouchino The report states that approxt-Inc'dent, the Chinese Government mately 18.000 Japanese soldiers is prepared immediately to enter are taking part in the fighting into negotiations with the Japanese "Around Nankow. Official quarters
Government through regular diplo- estimate that 500 Japanese soldiers matic channels. The settlement of have been killed in fighting along questions of a local nature suscep- the Ping-Sui line, Six Japanese
t'ble of adjustment on the s
armoured cars
were seized by shall be subject to the sanction of the Chinese National Government." --DT. Wang Chung-hul's Memoire to Japan. July 19.
Chinese troops in that area.-
Central News
LEADING ARTICLES.
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On Page 8 are two leading articles entitled "It Is War" and "Gloves On!" in which the Editor comments OD the most recent developments in the Sino-Japanese crisis. It Is War" appeared in the second "extraordinary" issued yes- terday.
BRITISH TROOPS OCCUPY.
→ JAPANESE MILL Shanghai: The Foong Tien Japanese cotton mill on Jessfield Road is now being guarded by a detachment of 54 British soldiers, the arrangements having been made between the owners and the British authorities The mill, one of the largest of its kind in the city, was until a few days ago used as a munitions, storehouse for the Japanese Naval Landing Party
Central New
SHANGHAI-HANKOW AIR
SERVICE
aerious
Hankow: Despite the between the Chinese and Japanese forces around Shanghai yesterday, the China National Aviation Cor-. poration "plane arrived here on schedule, PA
Omcials of the company an- nounce, however, that the service may be ruspended at any `mo-
Central Nesis
PARK
Alde
Japanese Planes Shot Down By Chinese
MAYOR YUI MAKES STATEMENT
ON SETTLEMENT SITUATION.
JAPANESE ATTACK CHINESE
AIRCRAFT BASES
:
Guns Placed On Roofs
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NANKING: AUGUST 15: A THRILLING AIR BATTLE WAS WITNESSED OVER NANKING THIS AFTERNOON WHEN TEN CHINESE PLANES TOOK OFF AND ENGAGED EIGHT JAPANESE MACHINES WHICH APPEARED AT 2′′P.M. AND BOMBED THE CAPTIAL. COLUMNS OF SMOKE WENT TO THE SKY AS THE JAPANESE PLANES LOOSENED MISSILES AT THE AERODROME IN MING PALACE AND OTHER POINTS. THE DAMAGE AND LOSS OF LIFE 18 AT PRESENT UNASCER- TAINABLE. THE JAPANESE PLANES DISAPPEARED AT 230 P.M. CHINESE PLANES WERE CIR- CLING OVER IN READINESS TO MEET FURTHER RAIDERS-REUTER.
SHANGHAI: A BURST OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT FIRE FROM A JAPANESE WARSHIP STARTED AT 11.30 AM. WHEN CHINESE PLANES APPEARED VERY HIGH AND CIRCLED OVER THE HARBOUR IN VERY HEAVY RAIN. VISIBILITY WAS BAD PREVIOUSLY SEVERAL - JAPANESE PLANES HAD RECONNAISSANCEÐ. V
BENEVOLENT JAPAN-
SAVIOUR OF SHANGHAI
"Mighty Salvation Army Is Infallible"
(BY EDWARD BING-SHUEY LEE) Author of "Two Years of the Japan-China Undeclared War," "Modern Can-
ton," atc. Former Editor, "The (Peking) "Leader"
Like the last Undeclared. War in 1932, the latest Japanese' attack on Shanghai is officially “an act of self-defence "--Just as the premeditated seizure of Manchuria without warning was. an act of self-defence." Because the Japanesa Cabinet decided that the despatch of warships and troops from Japan to the Con- Linent, in an area where a Japanese Concession in the ordinaryč sense of the word does not even exist, is an act of "self-defence.” then the world must accept that explanation from a nation which can do no wrong.
It is quite apparent that the jingoists in the Land of the Cherry Blossoms must be labouring under the fond belief that their mighty "salvation” army is absolutely infallible and the whole world entirely wrong," or else an influential Japanese news- paper would not have the good sense to say that “nothing could have been more impertinent than the Shanghal Consular Body's proposal for the neutralization of the Shanghal area.”
(Continued on Back Page).
CURFEW IS BEING ENFORCED IN THE SETTLEMENT AND FRENCH CONCESSION AT 16 PM JAPAN'S REPLY
DAILY, THE CHINESE MAYOR HAS VERBALLY MADE REPRESENTATION TO THƆ FOREIGN CON...... SULAK BODIES STATING IF. ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS WERE FOUND OPERATING FROM THE SET- TLEMENT THE CHINESE MAY BE COMPELLED TO TAKE ACTION. THE JAPANESE HAVE ANTI-AIR- CRAFT GUNS TO THE NORTH OF SOOCHOW CREEK BUT EMPHATICALLY DENY ANY AT THE SOUTH-REUTER.
Nanking: The capital was subjected to three Japanese air raids. Chinese planes engaged the visitors on the third occasion. The Chinese claim to have brought down three machines. Numerous anti-aircraft guns were brought into action rocking the city. Shrapnel fell a yard from Renter's office. -Reuter.
Shanghai, August 15.
The Chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council has requested the seator Consul to protest to the Chinese authorities "in most solemn terms" against the bombing of that portion of the Interna- tional Settlement which is known to be free of belligerent forces. He also urged him to request the Chinese authorities to take immediate steps to prevent a repetition of such a tragic occurence-Reuter.
Shanghai, August 15,
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A very strong attitude was taken up by the Chinese Mayor, Mr. O. K. Ful ́in an interview with a representative of the Consular body who protested against the flights of Chinese planes over the Setile- ment area and said that whichever party caused damage to foreign life and property would be held responsible.
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Replying, Mr. Yul declared: "The Powers should know that the International, Settlement is Chinese territory over which the Chinese has serial jurisdiction." The Powers, therefore, should not interfere with such flights, the purpose of which was to demolish enemy warships utilising the Settle- ment area as a base for military operations.
Mr. Yul complained that the Settlement authorities had not restrained the Japanese and by allowing this state of affairs the Powers had violated, in principle, their neutral stand.
"Mr. Yui quoted “a reliable" report that the Japanese military authorities had mounted anti- aircraft guns on the roofs of Japanese banks and business establishments-Renter:
TO NANKING
FOR
"PAOSHAN
NORTH PLY
STATION
APEI
CHINESE
AREA
PUNJABS FOR HONG KONG
Singapore, Aug. 15. Half of the 1/2nd Punjab Begt. stationed at Taiping, have been. ordered to stand-by to proceed to Hong Kong on two days notice.
"These proposals are extraneous and cannot be considered "as-a reply to our demarche. The pre- sent Incident arose from the illegal firing on our troops by the Chinese and the responsibility for the situation rests with the Chinese. Beuter. The Chinese, therefore, should cease their illegal activities, eva-
cuate their troops and'' demon-
strate their good faith to lead the BUILDINGS DAMAGED
situation to a peaceful settlement. The proposal for a simultaneous evacuation of armed forces tend
Shanghai: An investigation made this morning revealed that
to place on our shoulders a res- several buildings of the Greater. ponsibilty we have no cause to Shanghai. Municipal Government bear..... The reason for the de- at the Civil Centre were damaged terioration of the situation Hes by shells during the Japanese solely in the Nanking Gavern- bombardment of the Klangwan ment's Interference with local area yesterday. The exact extent agreement, coupled with the con- of the damage has not been as- tinuous dispatch of Central troops certained
to the north. Unless the Nanking Gentral News Government completely reconal-
W ders its attitude the situation may deteriorate to a point beyond con- trol."-Statement issued by Jap-
anese Foreign Office; July 20,
PITERNATKNAL SETTLEMENT 5,584 ACRES. a FRENCH CONCESSION 2.525
FOREIGN POPULATION
IN SHANGHAJ)
VONGIL PARK
RIVER
NANTRO
WHANGPOO
CHINESE MUNICIPAL AREA 294B40,
HANS
AMERICAN
BRITISH
3.149 3,440
CHINESE
(393.282
FRENCH
GERMANS
1,524 1.414
JAPANESE 18,796 RUSSIAN
7.336
RIVER
響
DONATIONS FROM SINGAPORE
Singapore, Aug. 15. Donations totalling 230,000 for the aid of the Chinese refugees were promised at a mass meeting here to-day by 150 Singapore
Chinese sucletles, including two in-. dividual donations of £12,000 each." Reuter
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/16 TT. ON LONDON: is. 2.13/164,
London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent)
by London, "August" 14.5 London allver, prices to-day were
up 1/8" for "Spot" and 1/16 for "Forward," as follow:
Spot
Forward.
Aug. 18. Aug. 14 19-7/8
.19-15/16
20
120.
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