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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 30, 1937.
JAPAN WILL STOP AT NOTHING!"
NON -AGGRESSION PACT SIGNED
Between China And
Soviet Russia
WHAT THE BLOCKADE MAY MEAN
GENERAL WU TE-CHEN'S STRIKING STATEMENT
LIKELY TO IRRITATE Interview By Alec. Einar Pratt, Editor of “Hong Kong Daily Press,'
JAPAN
Nanking. Aug. 29. The Central Government to-day officially announced the conclusion of the Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact. It was revealed that the pact, which is for a period of Ave years was actually signed at Nanking on August 21.
A spokesman of the Chinese
ALTHOUGH POSSIBLY ONE OF THE BUSIEST MEN IN CHINA AND CERTAINLY ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MEN IN ALL ASIA AT THE PRESENT TIME, YET HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOV. ERNOR OF KWANGTUNG, GENERAL WO TE-CHEN, MADE TIME TO GRANT ME AN INTERVIEW AT HIS HEADQUARTERS IN CANTON YESTERDAY AT WHICH HE DISCUSSED, THE GENERAL SITUA- TION IN THE FAR EAST WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO JAPAN'S MOST RECENT "ACT OF DE.. FENCE. NAMELY, THE INSTITUTING OF A BLOCKADE.
Speaking in his official capacity as political head of South China, General Wu was emphatic that, if the blockade were carried out to its legical conclusion, then it must have far-reaching effects not only to the trade of China but of the whole world.
"I will go further, "declared His Excellency," it is my arm opinion that this hostile act by Japan may have such far-reaching repercussions that it my be the means of developing into an international conflagration. It is the most dangerous attack on the peace of the world which has yet been made by Japan. A blockade must mean large-scale warfare, and it gives the lle direct to Japan'a claim that she is sincerely endeavouring to localise the present conflict with China."
Blatant Hypocrasy
Foreign Office says the agreement marks the beginning of collective security for countries in the Pacific, Under the terms of the Pact the contracting parties condemn the recourse of war as an instrument of national policy and should be subjected to either party
"Japan." remarked General Wu. other undertakes "has repeatedly declared that aggression the not to render any assistance to the there is no war in progress.
be most eni- aggressor or aggressors. Foreign would certainly circles consider the Puct innocuous lightening, to ascertain just exact- but believe that any Sino-Sovietly what would constitute war ac-
at the understanding Juncture is bound to Irritate Japan and aggravate Russo-Japanese re- lations... Beuter.
Dr. Wang Chung hai.
It
jenge to our national sovereignty hurled at us by Japan, we definite- ly prepared for the worst. When
We
accepted that challenge and 100k up the gauntlet they threw at us we realised that there was no limit to which the Japanese would not go. And I say this de- Anitely, namely,
that present
A FIRM BASIS
The Sino- Nanking. Aug. 29: Sovtet Non-Aggression Treaty. which was signed on August 21. was formally announced here to- day.
The agreement was signed by Dr. Wang Chung-hul, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, representing the Republic of China, and by Am- bassador D. V. Bogomoloff, repre- senting the USB.R..
According to the text of the new pact, the agreement is signed in the interests of peace and with the view of placing the friendship of Russia and China on a firm and lasting basis.
The treaty reiterates the promise of both countries in the Kellogg- Briand Anti-War Pact of 1828, not to employ war either as an in-.. strument of national policy or as
a means for settling International issues.-
Control News,
TO IMPROVE SITUATION -
Nanking. Aug. 29: Commenting on the Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Treaty which was made publle to- day, a spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs declared that
It is hoped that the new agree- ment will mark an improvement of the situation in the Far East.
He explained that the agreement is. in principle similar to the non- aggression pacts concluded be- tween other nations in the world during the last 10 years, and that it aims to strengthen the friendly relations between China and Russia as well as to guarantee against further aggression among the nations in the Pacific............... Central News
NEW PERIOD OF PEACE
The conclusion of a treaty of
the
cording to Japanese reasoning If a blockade is not an act of war Japanese meet with still stronger then what is it? I do not think resistence from China-as will un- even...by stretching the imagine-doubtedly be the case-then the tien to breaking point that such an act could be construed as one of friendliness.
"Japan has stated that this blockade is A defensive measure. What has Japan to defend in this way? Her nationals have all been evacuated right along the coast and Japanese property is being kept intact by Chinese troops. Af defensive measure, therefore.
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the blockade is without reason.
"Greatest Opportunity
reactions will in all probability be even worse than the blockade, be- cause Japanese will stop at nothing to accomplish her plan of terri- torial brigandage against our nation, which, because China has suffered in the past, it is thought presumably by Japan that China is in the mood to suffer again and again without retallațing."
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No Limit!
"Economic and social conditions "I cannot emphasise too strong- in China have made the people ly the salient fact that the philosophical in their outlook on moment China accepted the chal-hardships, and they realise to-day
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that they will be called upon to make very great personal sacrifices. This they are prepared to do in a manner far superior to that of the Japanese who cannot endure the hardships to which the Chinese have been subjected. In accepting the
Challenge from Japan, the people of China of all walks of life must be prepared to take part in the defence of the nation, and to dedicate their lives to the future welfare of the new China which will emerge from the present or- deal.
"The more we suffer the greater will be our determination to pro- secute our mission of national salvation to the very end. This is the greatest opportunity in the en- tire history of the Republic to train the Chinese of every state. and stare of life, how to become useful citizens of this new nation which is being built on an ancient and noble foundation. We will have to suffer, but we have the will
and the spirit to endure,” declared General Wu Te-chen.
Chinese
Non-Combatants Killed
Churches Urged To Protest Against Deliberate Bombing Of
Refugees, Civilians
38 JAPANESE WARSHIPS ASSEMBLE
WOOSUNG
BEYOND
WERE
KILLED
AND
SHANGHAI, AUGUST 29: THREE HUNDRED CHINESE NON-COMBATANTS DURING. ONE HOUR OF BOMBING OF CHINESE AREAS IN THE NORTH STATION SECTOR THE NORTHERN SETTLEMENT BOUNDARY, ACCORDING TO OFFICIAL CHINESE REPORTS. THE BOMBING BEGAN AT 11.45 A.AL JAPANESE PLANES ALSO BOMBED THE KIANGWAN SECTOR AND CLAIM TO HAVE INFLICTED HEAVY DAMAGE. THEY WERE SILENCED BY CHINESE BATTERIES. MEANWHILE A DELAY IS ANTICIPATED AT THIS JUNCTION WITH JAPANESE TROOPS AT THE WOOSUNG AREA AND JAPANESE NAVAL FORCES AT YANGISEPOO WHICH SUGGEST THAT THE JAPANESE ARE ENCOUNTERING MUCH SEVERER OPPOSITION THAN THEY EXPECTED.
"After the heavy attack yesterday the Japanese appeared to be resting. The Woosung sector has been quiet all the day long. The Japanese are evidently concentrating their strength by intensive bombarding.
Official Chinese despatches state that 38 Japanese warships have been assembled beyond Woo- sung to help the Japanese forces at Lotien who the Chinese claim are being enveloped.
With the evacuation of a large number of Japanese officials residents from Amoy, no Japanese remain on Chinese soll to the south of Shanghai
Representatives of British and American Missions in China have sent a telegram to the Federal Council of Churches, New York, and the International Missionary Council; London, "esmestly urging action" by the Churches and other organisations to prolést against the deliberate bombing of hundreds of refugees and civilians in Shanghai on Saturday. They also appealed to the Governments to make representations-Renter.
Shanghai, Aug. 29: A Japanese spokesman to-day admitted that the Chinese troops in the Woo- sung area were holding out bravely but said that the Chinese forces in the vicinity of Shanghai wero demoralised. The spokesman declared that 5,000 Chinese troops had crossed Whangpoo River from Poo- tung, some going to Chapel others to Nantao which the Japanese "will continue to bomb as long as it remains a military base." He added that the Japanese lines in the Shanghai area were generally un- changed except for a slight advance in the eastern sector—Reuter.
cluded but it will be safe to say INTERNATIONAL that this one will not differ in any respects to the ones referred to.
non-aggression between China and Soviet Russia marks the opening ot a new period of peace and security for the two Powers con- cerned. They undertake to refrain from any aggression against each other either individually or acting Powers in the Pacific.
It has one unique feature in that it is the first pact of this nature.
be concluded between
to
two
com-
of
PEACE POLICY
Washington, Aug. 27. The notes despatched by Mr. Cordell Hull to China and Japan are interpreted in informed circles as meaning that the United States Government has no intention of
withdrawing from the Far East.
It is not believed that the United States long international peace
in co-operation of any other na- China to-day has been tion or nations. They further un-pelled to use force to resist an dertake that in the event of one of aggressor, nation. The love them is engaged in hostilities with peace is one of the outstanding any other power or powers, the traits of the Chinese nation and party_not_so_occupied_will_refrain for this reason they are still ready from intervention of any nature, and willing to settle this unde- such as the supply of goods to theclared war by amicable means. polley will undergo any change as other powers concerned. The prin- The conclusion of the Bino "ciples of this new agreement are Soviet Non-Aggression Pact marks simple to the extreme, During the a new era in the history of the past ten years many
non- Far East and great hopes are held aggression pacts have been con-
out at it.
a result of the crisis. It is felt that by maintaining its position in the Far East the United States is
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BAYONNE'S FLOOD OF REFUGEES
Bayonne, Aug. 28. Five steamers have arrived here with 2.400 more refugees from Santander on board.
In Bayonne itself this invasion by Spanish refugees has created a serious problem for the so-called ""refugee quarter" is already over-
crowded
Fransocean New. Service.
in a better position to continue its the axairs of other nations. advocacy of non-intervention in Reuter
DEATH FROM POISONING
Marshal Demid The Victim
Moscow, Aug. 29. The deaths by food poisoning of Marshal Demid. War Minister of the Mongolian Peoples Republic, and Divisional Commander Dahan- sakhorio were revealed officially by the announcement that the bodies arrived at Moscow to-day. They died suddenly on August 22 on a train near Tomsk. Expert examination established that they were poisoned by eating tinned food. Major Dorzhlev, his wife and secretary of the delegation of the Mongolian Peoples Republic were also poisoned but were saved by the doctors. The train, bearing the bodies, were met by high off- cials and the coffins taken on gun carriages, with militars honours, to the crematorium.- Reuter
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BRITAIN PREPARES TO TAKE STEP
London, Aug. 27, Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, after telephone con- versations with the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who 1s holidaying in Scotland, has decid-
ed
upon what steps the British Government will take with regard to the shooting of the British Am- bassador to China by Japanese alr- craft machine-gunners.
Although the steps to be taken are not yet defined, it may be as- sumed they will go beyond a mere protest.
The contention in Japanese quar- ters that the Ambassador. Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen. should have notified the Japanese autho- rities before starting on his jour- ney is rejected by British circles, where it is pointed out there was no indication that this road would be under fire.
The
NEW APPROACH
Shanghai, Aug. 28. Japanese naval authori- tles here announce a new approach
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'CHALLENGE TO
WORLD
London, Aug. 29. The shooting of Sir Knatchbull-
to the investigation of the wound- Hugessen is a challenge to the ing of Sir Hughe Knatchbull-world, says the "Sunday Times" in a leader. The article goes on to Hugessen.
They say it is necessary because say that Japan's only wise course they were first given to understand is to own up and apologise but more is needed from her than the attack on the Ambassador
occurred. 50 miles, south of Shang-that. She must take reasonable hal and were later informed that steps to prevent similar outrages It took place this distance west from recurring, and among the most important perhaps is that of the city.
unless she is ready to stop war she should avow and declare it. It is doubtful if Japan, without declaring war, la entitled to start a blockade at all.
Meanwhile, the British Govern- ment is not much concerned over the Japanese blockade of Chinese southern coastal ports, as the an- nouncement expressly stated, there would be no interference with neutral shipping.
AIR MAIL PLAN DIFFICULTY
13 Nations Refuse To Reduce Rates
Of the 14 European countries coming within the new air mail scheme from England, Germany is the only one which has extended reciprocal facilities.
Greece...
Under the new scheme, which came into operation on; Monday, all letters and postcards are des-
alr patched by
without extra
The "Observer" says that every
charge from this country to: hope is felt in London that the Germany, Austria, Czechoslova- The German "Charge d'Affaires," Japanese Government will sponkia, Bulgaria, Danzig. the French, Belgian and Soviet tantously prevent any extension Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Po- of the mischief arising out of the land, Rumania, Turkey, U.S.SR Ambassadors. the Nepalese and
by prompt (South), Jugoslavia. Latvian Ministers, called at the "Hugessen Incident"
agreement and to offer apology Foreign Office to-day to express
The postage is 21d for letters: the sympathy of their governments and reparation for the incident and lid for postcards.
which must have shocked Tokyo for Sir Fughe Knatchbull-Huges-
as deeply as it did every other Ben.-
capital in the 'world-Da-Dan.
Reuter
JAPANESE CRUISERS IN SOUTH CHINA WATERS
Shanghai. Aug. 29.
It is reported that Japanese scouting cruisers have appeared in the waters of Swatow and Hainan Island.
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General Yu Han-mow, Pacifica- tion Commissioner and Comman- der-in-Chief of the Fourth Route Army has ordered immediate ac- tion in the event of aggression. Chinese Evening 'Press."
JAPANESE VANDALISM
Shanghai, Aug. 29. It is reported that the Japanese have resolved to continue their bombing
all expeditions until China's universities and educa: tional establishments are destroy ed, thereby removing all traces of China's culture and learning.
The reason for such a policy of vandalism needs no explanation and can be easily imagined. Chinese Evening. Press.
JAPANESE ATTEMPT TO LAND TROOPS.
Shanghai, Aug. 28.
It is reported that there are over ten Japanese warships with over forty steam launches, and lighters of Zluho, and Linkow ready to land troops, but owing to the watchfulness of the Chinese troops, the Japanese left this morning for the south to try and effect a landing,—y Chinese Evening Press.
MANY CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS
DESTROYED BY BOMBS Nanking, August 29: Further de- talls of the wanton destruction of cultural institutions in the chle cities in Central China by Japan- ese planes on August 28. have just been disclosed by the local authort-
ties.
Although more than 40 Japanese planes were brought down in com- bat during this period, millions of dollars of damage have been done to various universities and other institutions by these machines
But with the exception of Ger- many, residents in all the coun- tries still have to pay the equiva- lent of 4d if they wish their let- ters sent to Britain by air.
·
FURTHER EFFORTS
at
The British. Post Office's tempts to obtain reciprocal facili- * ties have so far falled. It is un- derstood, however, that efforts are to be renewed in the near future.
The
Scandinavian countries, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland, to which free air mail has been in operation since Febru ary, 1936. granted reciprocal fact- lities in the same way as Germany In addition to the bombing of now does. the Pao Ling Girls' School at France, the nearest country to Nanchang on August 24, the whole England, now charges more than Agriculture College and Normal any other European nation. for School of the city were demolished. letters carried by air mail. The Priceless books and scientific ap- postage was raised to a trifle over paratus were completely destroyed. 4d as part of France's recent re-
Several bombs, dropping in the venue-ralaing measures, vicinity of these institutions in Nanchang, killed around 300 vil-. lagers and farmers, It is stated."
It is also revealed that in Nan- king three small hospitals; the Central University Middle School
Dr. Gauntlett issued a bulletin at and the School for the Descendants 8 a.m. to the effect that His Excel-
of Revolutionary Martyrs were
NO DISQUIETING SYMPTONS
completely destroyed on August 26 lency had a good night and is when 20 Japanese bombers raided making steady progress. There are
no disquieting symptoms. the capital. A number of coolles. In these places were killed and injured.
Dr. Gauntlett told Reuter that no doctor would like to say that Bombs falling in other parts of anyone is out of danger, for until the city set fire to 500 smaller the wounds healed there is always dwelling. Latest statistics com-a chance that something might piled put the death toll for the happen. He added that Sir Hughe August 20 air raid on Nanking at, was very much better, the pain 100,---
had decreased considerably and he Central News
was able to read the newspapers.