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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1937.
BLOCKADE OF
CHINA COAST
British Shipping Not Affected
London, Sept. & The Japanese blockade on China const
been
bas
the under
active consideration by the British Government which, now feels as- sured that Japan does not intend to interfere with British shipping
and therefore questions arising from the much debated legal status of the blockade no longer arise.
In regard to the Japanese Interim ment is likely to be forthcoming from British circles pending the delivery of the final reply though it is stated that the present reply, followed by nothing more, would not be considered satisfactory in London. Reuter.
reply to the British Note, no come
JAPANESE ADVANCE
WINTRY OUTLOOK MEDITERRANEAN SOVIET WORKERS
British Interests In Far East
CONFERENCE
FURIOUS
Demanded
Britain Determined "Drastic Punishment" To See It Through
London, Sept. 8. "The outlook for British and other neutral interests in the Far
London, Sept. 8.
Moscow, Sept. 7. East is wintry indeed, and its chill Even if Germany and Italy decide The action of the Soviet Govern- has been but little tempered by not to attend the Mediterranean
Note to the ment in sending a that there will be no interference in London that the Nyon talks will reperation the Japanese Admiralty statement | Conference, It is offcially opined Italian Government demanding for torpedoing two with the peaceful commerce of proceed because Britain is deter-Russian merchant ships was an- Times" in an editorial. other Powers," declares "The mined to exterminate piracy in nounced in all factories and places
the Mediterranean.
of business.
"The more urgent question, however, for the Cabinet, is the Japanese Government's interim
reply to the British Note démand- ing the fullest measure of redress for the wounding of the British Ambassador to China by Japanese almen." continues the Journal, adding:
In Paris there is le doubt Demonstrations were immediate- that France and Britain will con- | ly held at which resolution de- tinue to co-operate, and whatever manding unrestrained action
The
the
happens there is a general note of against Italy were passed. optimism in the capital as felt delegates of the factory workers
Russia, where when the first vigorous reaction in Northern was over. Rome, Berlin and Mos- | Congress' is at present in session. cow may well decide to attend the declared that the Red Army and Conference with the added ad- the entire nation must unite in vantage of all cards being laid on dealing Fascism an annihilating the table In Rome fears are ex-blow
"The Japanese reply concludes by expressing the hope that the British authorities will co-operate | pressed that the Moscow-Rome Sallors of the commercial fleet with the Japanese authorities un tension will prevent holding the demanded that "drastic punish- the spot by giving them notice in Conference and Italy has not yetment" be meted out to the. Fas advance when entering any dan decided to attend, which diplomatic | rists, and contributed two days' ger zone. The Implications of the consultations with Berlin are pro-wages towards construction of new conclusion Bre extensive andgressing on the subject.
warships.- peculiar. Of the note, as a whole,
Fransotean Sema Service, it may be said that if it were any- thing but an interim report it would be anything but satisfac-
Shanghai, Sept. & "The Japanese" claim to have mude advances as the result of simultaneous offensives from Jukong Whatt and the Yangtse- peo, and also assert that the tory."- Japanese forces operating from Rater. points near Paoshan and Lotien have made a "junction.
As night advanced the intersity of the Japanese land" and sea bombardment of the Chinese post- tions subsided and the firing be- came intermittent.
The American authorities have protested against the occupation by Japanese troops of the bulld- inge
the Seventh Day Adventist Mission in the Yangtsepoo area.
CHINESE FORCES
MAKE HEADWAY
Tsinan, Sept. 8. Chinese troops are now undis- puled masters of the area around Tangkuantun, 40 miles southwest of Tientsin along the Tientsin- Pukow Rahway. scene of hot fight- ing during the past week with the
It is learned that Americans have not received any warning to and then to the Chinese alternate- leave China and many believe ly. that Fresident Roosevelt must About Ave miles " her south
have been inlsquoted. They are anxiously awaiting confirmation of the statement attributed to him. Some Americans. interview- ed by Reuter, said they would prefer to give up. American nationality than liquidate their Interests here.
Egypt, Bulgaria, Rumania and Turkey have already accepted the invitation to attend the confer- ence.- Neuter
·
DOWNING STREET
TALKS
London, Sept. 8. The periodical meeting in Down- ing Street with Dominion repre- sentatives of special importance In view of the international situa- tion.
It is understood that all the Dominions represented received the latest information on the position in the Mediterranean and Far
ENGLAND DETERMINED
London, Sept. 7. The Non-Intervention Committee meeting, which is scheduled to take place on Fylday, is likely to be postponed. It is declared here In informed circles, In view of the fact that the Mediterranean Con- ference begins on the same day.
It is pointed out that the results of the Mediterranean Conference · could exercise a decided influence on
the Non-Intervention Com- mittee.
Should Italy, at the last minute, refuse to participate in the Medi- terranean Conference as a result of the Soviet Note, it will not
town falling first to the Japanese East. The purpose of the meet-prevent the Conference from be- ing is mainly to import informa-ginning on the scheduled date, it tion but it is believed the agenda is declared in informed circles here. at the forthcomng Geneva Coun- since England is ell was also discussed.- Reuter.
on the line al
ang, the Japanese forces are faltering due to lack of support from the forces at Tangkuantun which have been driven north along the Iine. Several detachments of Japanese mechanised troops have been suffering heavily around the The British Chamber of Com- Machang area, having their sup- merce in Shanghai has received a port from the forces at Tangkuan- telegram stating that the Cham-tun withdrawn and in the face of ber of Commerce of the United heavy Chinese attacks supported Kingdom had made representa by Chinese mechanised units. tions to the Foreign Office em- phasising that. besides British. Jarge French and American inter- ests had been devastated in the Yangtsepoo area and suggesting close co-operation of the three powers for dealing with the situa- tion.
Route
JAPAN'S AIMS
The right wing of the Chinese forces along the Tientsin-Pukow Railway zone, stretching from the ralibed to the sea east from Tsangchow along the Eslenho, has met with steady successes. The advancing Chinese lines have cap- tured a large number of villages formerly held by scattered Japan- ese detachments along the north bank of the Hstenho.
A force of about 2,000 Japanese troops at Tzeyachen on the Grand Canal, about 10 miles wset of Chenkuantun north of Tangkuan- tun, has been surrounded by a
Washington, Sept. 7. Describing the Japanese forces in China as marauders, the Chi- nese Ambassador in an interview large force of Chinese. The with the Press, intimated that Japanese are reported to be fight- China will not only attempt to ing desperately, but the Chinese defeat them. but were also ring is gradually tightening around endeavouring to regain their lost the beleaguered Japanese. Heavy Lerritories.
Chinese reinforcements are being The Ambassador appealed form-rushed into the area.
可
ally for funds for Chinese civilians Chinese strategy along the sectör who had been wounded and is apparently based on tactics in- rendered destitute by the war. Hevolving large numbers of Chinese added that China was ready to troops isolating small groups of attempt a settlement of the Sino-Japanese and wiping them out. Japanese difficulties through any Further north along the Tientsin- pacific means possible, but would Pukow line at Szetangkou a short Dght to the utmost to block any
distance southeast of Chingha further conquest of territory."
about 25 miles south of Tientsin. a force of several Japanese attack-. ed the Chinese Ines, but met with a counter-attack of overwhelming numbers, resulting in the Japanese beating a hasty retreat.
"However, we know that the attempted conquest of China is only a small part of what the Ja- panese militarists envisage. They mean to create a Pacific Empire which will include not only China but all lands in the Pacife in- cluding the Flippines. Australia, and Hawall if she can get them," added the Ambassador- British Wireless,
THREE NEW VESSELS FOR COASTAL TRADE
Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 7.. Brist interests are reported to have "purchased three freighters which are being reconditioned
nere in order to sail in October with supplies for Chinese soldiers. after which they will be engaged in trade on the China coast.
Beventy-soven Chinese sailors have been admitted to the United States, each under a bond.of $500 as crews, for the vessels.-
North of Hsiaochan, important. Intersection `on. the Tientsin- Tangku highway, Chinese troops attacked the Japanese holding the town of Eslenshulku yesterday and have gained a firm foothold in the town. Fierce fighting is going on in the town.- Central News
PEIPING-LIAONING
TRAIN DERAILED
AT TIENTSIN
Tientsin, Sept. 8: Five coaches ning exprees were derailed yester- on the end of the Pelping-Liao-
day off the Tientsin East Station. No damage was done and, no passengers were injured in the accident, but all southbound traf- fic was disrupted by the accident.
-Central News. JAPANESE ATTACK ON
AMERICANS WARNED TO LEAVE
London, Sept. 9.
́ ́PEIPING-SULYUAN LINE The United States Embassy in Kwetsui, September 8 Japanese Pelping has warned the six hun troops are reported to be attack- dred Americans there to evacuate ing several points on the Pelping- from China while the existing Bulyuan Railway area from Hual- facilities are available otherwise lai, halfway between Nankow, and the American Government will not Kalgaji along the Great Wall be responsible for their safety-
fcuter.
southward.- Central News.
RUSSIA AND ITALY·
·Geneva, Sept. 8.
It is expected that Russia will appeal to the League Council to place the matter of her conflict
determined to
take measures to put an end to lawlessness and piracy in the Mediterranean.— J Transoccan News Service.
with Italy, respecting submarine attacks, in the agenda for next Friday's meeting.-- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
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