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HONG KONG, SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1937.
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CHINESE FIGHTING AGAINST
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UNPREMEDITATED
hi is not to be presumed that Japan has taken her present infinitely idiotic policy without great time and talent having been lavished upon the general speech. To us it appears that one of the regrets which we must all entertain concerning the present crisis is that ability whith night fave been concentrated on constructive, inatters have been devoted; rather dedicated, to the business of mutilation,"
That Japau had, contemplated the acquisition of China is made perfectly clear by the now notorious Tanaka Memorial to which we made reference in our leader yesterday. In that memorid Tanaka clearly indicated what should be done and that memorial was presented to the deified Emperor of Japan in 1927.
We consider the plan of operation precedes even the Tanaka Memorial, which means that for a considerable time. Japan has been contemplating an out of aggression against the Parião generally and China in particular,
Recently we heard the comment, The Sino-Japanesë War
We are sick of it!" la Dragging On.
So are we. So is everyone ho has in them at least the remnants of, decent feelings and understanding. We feel that we are right in saying what we believe is the interpretation of liberal-minded sentiinent. namely, that no, muu or woman to-day would resort to force if There was the slightest hoje of affecting an amicable sentiment which would give to both parties to the conflict that which the world, is craving for-pence,
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As far as China"is concerned the world will realise that whatever prave may come must be peace of her own making. By that we mean it must be, peace with honouri How else "could" China retain her position as a nation in the world which stands for Truth, Virtue, Honesty, 'l'hose three alone leal China's life to sovereign power and China's sovereign power has never beer, and we hope, never shall be dedicated to domination over any other power in the universe,
We have revived rounmunications from vanous sources of the English speaking world. They all indicate one thing, namely, that the world is morally against Japan. We would quote a comment from опе particular letter which is symtomatic of the feelings of the masses. It was to this effect: There is only one way of defeating the purpose of the Japanese and that is by carrying out a thorough boycott.. In our shops That extract from Japanese goods are no displayed or sold." that latter is typical of many which we have received. It is Jusuruming in view of the fact that it gives a very definite idea of the feelings that are now animating the people of the world...
Japan is in the wrong. No matter what government rusy decide to do, it is what the musses decide to do that counts. From the organiser of one of the greatest trade unions functioning in the world we have information to the effect that its members have agreed to make a moral vow that they will hot, under any condition, either handle, or serve Japanese goods. We quote one instance of which we have personal knowledge and that concerns one of the greatest Trade Unions in the world. The members of that Union have decided to institute a
complete boycott of all things Japanese. It was only yesterday that we walked into a shop in Hong Kong and asked for a fountain pen. The salesman remarked "No pens only Japanese." That to us is indicative of a spirit which should animate every member of every liberal community.
We cannot stress too much the pregnant pronouncement by the Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. when he gave his pronouncement of the policy of Chine after the Laikuochiao inci- dent occurred. Chiang Kai-shek neatly epitomised the position and China's policy when he said there were four points,
Firstly, any settlement must not infringe on territorial intregrity or sovereign rights; the status of the Hopei Chachar Council has been fixed by the Central Government and couse. quently China will not allow any illegal alteration; China will not agree to the removal by outside pressure of local officials appointed by the Central Government; and fourthly, China will . not permit of the restriction which the Japanese desire to be placed on the positions held at the present time by the Twenty- ninth Army which is virtually the representative of China in
that area.
HSINHSIEN STILL HELD BY
CHINESE TROOPS
REPORTED CAPTURE NOW DENIED
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FIGHTING IN SUIYUAN DEVELOPS
Pelving, Oct. 17. Pressing southward towards the Honan broder, the Japanese troops claim to have reached Shun- tchfu-Pinghan Railway on Friday afternoon with very little opposition from the Chinese troops, "the majority of whom had been withdrawn further south.
The capture of Kwelhua by the Japanese is reported, and fighting at Saiyuan continues to develop unfavourably for the Chinese. The Japanese are advancing to the west of Kwelhia, and report th occupation of the township of Taikoms. Despite Chinese claims of a victory in the Yuanping area in north Shansi, Japanese reports assert that the town has been in Japanese hands for two weeks. They also state that nine Chinese planes appeared over Yuanping yesterday afternoon of which two were shot down by anti-aircraft guns. However, it is now admitted that Hsinhsien, which was reported to have been captured by the Japanese, is still held by Chinese troops.-Ruuter
A GALLANT GENERAL
-Machine-Gun Fire
Defied
Talyuan, Oct. 16. Heroism in the defence of Yuan-'
heavy casualties to the Chinese troops including, the death of Major-General Klang Yu-ching In command of the 196th Brigade, and the serious injury to Colonels Chu Shu- Chang Chin-Ung, and feng. regimental commanders, it was announced "here to-day.
STOP PRESS
Petping, Oct. 17, A Japanese report from Shih- chiachwang states that a three- hour artillery bombardment which blasted the Chinese rear-guard out of their trenches preceded the fall of Shuntehfu after which the
advance
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AMERICA TO TAKE FIRM STAND
NINE POWER CONFERENCE
Washington, Oct. 17.
Two circumstances cause well-informed circles to believe that the United States will take a strong'stand at the Nine Power Conference.
Firstly, her prompt acceptances of the invitation without It be- ing specified whether the Conference will be restricted to signatories or will include Powers Uke Soviet Russia and Germany, and second- ly, the strong personnel of the American delegation.
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It is understood that the Gov-Committee repeated their already ernment is not particular what well-known views, it is felt that Powers are invited but that it is there is a different spirit, there- prepared to cooperate with any- tore there are hopes for the suc- body willing to share in the efforts cess of the discussions. to bring about a mediation in the conflict.
GERMANY PLEASED The terms of the invitation were. Berlin. The Press here mostly to "examine the situation "in the applauds Baron von Ribbentrop's Far East and study peaceable statement at the Non-Intervention means of hastening the end of the meeting that Germany will resume regrettable conflict." Mr. Cordell freedom of action if others did the Hull stated that he understood same. Political circles do not re- that invitations, to the Arst meet-gard the withdrawal of volunteers ing at any rate, were conned to as a simple problem, opining that signatories to the Treaty.
Its discussion will take much time.
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ITALIAN VIEWPOINT
TENSIÓN EASED
Rome. Political circles are well London: Some relief in the pre-satisfied with the course of events, vious tension is observed by Reu- ter correspondents in most capl- tals concerned over the non-inter- vention development, and although no unduly high hopes are raised It is understood that unless the situation in Palestine worsens con- in London. there is a general 'at- siderably martial law is not likely mosphere of hope, writes. Reuters to be proclaimed. It is believed diplomatic correspondent.
Jerusalem, Oct. 17.
Signor
agreeing that fair progress has been made nothwithstanding Mr." Eden's speech last night which is held here to have prejudiced the ping, Northern Shanal, resulted in Japanese resumed their
and Non-Intervention meeting south.
evoked criticism from Signor Grundi and Baron von Ribbentrop According to foreign reports from the Pinghan rail zone Chinese
this decision was reached follow-Grandi's acceptance of the prin- to-day. Stress is laid on Italy's two conditions for the withdraw- officers attribute their defeats en-
ing a number of meetings between clple of the withdrawal a number
namely the tirely to the lack of artillery sup-
the acting High Commissioner of of volunteers is viewed with plea- al of volunteers,
rigorous control and recognition the Police and army chiefs. port. Japanese troops which cap-
of belligerent rights bat up to now tured the Pingyuan-Tsinpu rallway
Rome: Signor Mussolini has re- The fact that Italy proposed an
it has not been made clear whe- zone are reported to be approach-ceived a telegram from the chiefs equal" withdrawal,
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whereas the of most Arab tribes in Libya as-
French requested a proportional ther Italy will agree to withdrawal before recognition as she had for- suring him of their solidarity with withdrawal, may be able to the Palestine Arabs in consequence treated as matter of negotia-merly refused.
Reuter. of the events of the last few days. tions and successfully worked out. It will be recalled that during subsequently. The importance of Mussolini's visit to Libya in April this lies in the French conviction he claimed to be the protector of that the Italian volunteers enor- Islam.
General Kiang gave orders to
his men to stick to their positioning Yucheng, nineteen miles north in spite of the Japanese barrage of of the Yellow River.
fire, which claimed a heavy toll of Chinese dead and wounded. After the artillery are had ceased, Gen- eral Klang led a bayonet charge before the enemy came out of their trenches.
The Japanese then resumed the shelling of the Chinese position while their bombers Joined in the attack. General Kiang's body was riddled with machine-gun bullets and shrapnel. International News Agency.
TRADE UNION
PEACE TALKS
Washington, OCT. 17. After several days' discussion, repsentatives of the Committee of Industrial Organisation and the .American Federation of Labour agreed to hold a joint meet- ing on October 25, as a preliminary
peace conference in an attempt to Pre-unite the divided trade-union
movement:- Reuter,
Taiyuan is threatened by a further advance of Japanese forces approaching from the east, along the railway from Shihchiachwang. North of that the Taiyuanfu it is stated Japanese are about to attack Hsinhsien where a large Chinese force is concentrated.- Reuter
POISON GAS
Chinese Denial Of Its Use
Shanghai, Oct. 18.
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GRÄND MUFTI FLEES
Jerusalem, Oct. 16. The British Government has tak
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Trusts Moslem over hitherta. controlled by the Grand Mufti who has voluntarily abandoned his self-imposed impri- sonment in Mosque Omar and is reported to have fled to Syria.-
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
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mously outweigh the number of volunteers on the other side.
U.S. ACCEPTS
Washington, Oct. 16. The United States has formally accepted the invitation to attend the Nine-Power Conference on the Sino-Japanese conflict, to be held HOPES FOR SUCCESS
in Brussels, on October 30. Paris: Official circles
Mr. Norman Davis, American withhold comment but are pleased."Ambassador-at-Large." will head by Signos Grandi's Moderate tone. the United States delegation- Although all speakers in the Sub-Reuter.
here
"BUNNY" AUSTIN Appreciation From Germany.
WINS TITLE
A Chinese spokesman denied the Japanese accusation that the Chin- ese Army is using poison gas shells, He declared that the Chinese
London, Oct. 17. Army do not possess such weapons In the final of the Queen's Club and that the allegation is a Japan-National Covered Courts tennis ese retort to the Chinese sub- championships here yesterday. H stantiated declaration that the W. ("Bunny") Austin, Great Bri- Japanese used polson gas on the Shangha! front- Beuter's Bulletin.
Those terms are clear, They have been stated in all seriousness and in all sincerity by the man who not only re-. presents the armies of China, not only the Executive Yuan- but, what is most important of all, the sentiment of the people" of China.
We headed our article "Unpremeditated. Japan has been prepared for war of aggression for years. She has insulted in a manner that proves her unadulterated contempt for the decencies of international contact aver a period of years. She has betray- ed the basic honour of herself by her acts of aggression against a nation which never provoked her.
Is it to bo presumed that the nation at which she hurled her insults and levelled her attacks is "unprepared'' also?
We are not in a position to quote names from the sources of our information, but we can honestly say that Chins is s much prepared for the defence as Japan is for the attack. There is this feature which shall give courage to us, whilst Japan is prepared in the matter of facts and figures, China is prepared in spirit.
Good words, great words, symbolising as they do the sen timent of the greatest nation that the world has ever known, for China's numerical strength is almost astronomical--we think of it, in terms of millions, in fact where Chins is concerned the numbers reach hundreds of millions.
Such power cannot be sup pressed.
tain, best Schroeder, Sweden, the holder, by 6-2, 3-8, 7-5 and 6-2
In the final of the women's sec-. tion Miss Peggy Scriven. Britain. beat Mrs. M. R. King, Britain, 6-1, 8-2.-Beuter
DR. STANLEY JONES
To-morrow 18 at 5.30 p.m. in the Fung Ping Shan Chinese Library; the University (entrance on Bon- ham Road), the Rev. Dr. E. Stanley Jones will speak to the League of Nations Bociety, on "What can wo do in the present world crisis?"
Sir William Hornell, Vice-Chan- cellor of the University, will take the chair.
Dr. Stanley Jones is well-known as a man with a message, and it is hoped that all who are interested will take advantage of this op- portunity of hearing him speak.
TYPHOON
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The American Consulate General Hong Kong, received the following typhoon warning from the: Manila Observatory Saturday:-
Mánia 8.10 am-Typhoon in about longitude 124 E. and latitude 20 N. moving north. ›
the We publish below a letter received from Germany by last mail:-
To The Editor, The Hong Kong Weekly Prest. Dear Sir:-Your "Weekly", given me a terrible kick every time I receive it. I cannot resist to thank you very much for your so just fight against the Japanese robberies and vile methods they are using against China in order to steal land and rights that do not belong to them and to which they have no right whatsoever.
Please keep up the good work and put your shoulder to the wheel. Millions here are with you-Tours, etc.
GEORG. WESTENDORF.
Hamburg, Sept. 18, 1997.
One of the Young competitors at yesterday's Machine Gun Troop
Gymkhana. (Cheng Studio),