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Mistifying Development In Shantung
AMERICA'S NEW CHINA
POLICY ANALYSED Chinese Opinion On The Change
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
CANTON, OCTOBER 21.
IN VIEW OF AMERICA'S SUDDEN SWITCH IN FAR EAST- ERN POLICY AS A RESULT OF PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S SPEECH, THE WRITER MADE A CANVASS OF CHINESE OPIN ION WHICH SHOULD BE OF INTEREST.
A leading Chinese official declared that President Roosevelt's clarion call to the nations of the world to "make a concerted el- fort to uphold the laws and principles upon which alone peace cun rest secure," showed that he is a real friend of China, and also that the school pf opinion in the United States which was advocating isolationism at whatever cost was beginning to realize that if the bombings of open towns and massacre of non-com- batants continued unchecked, America may not be so safe" after
all
Another Chinese official thought that the first gesture of withdrawal from China was only a teeler to of the real sentiments test the American people on the polley to adopt toward Japan's aggression on
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In view of this consistent-friend- sh'p, the paper continues, "the two countries cherish a common ideal
the and should check
onward march of the violator of world peace in order to realize their com- mon aim. The United States bas, of course, perfect freedom of in- dependent action in her handling of international problems, but so far as treaty obligations are con-
unoffending neighbour. The wave of protests from American citizens in China convinced the State Department that any with- drawal would be highly detrimental to American Interests, and so Pre-cerned, such freedom ought to be sident Roosevelt made his speech In Chicago.
READY TO CO-OPERATE The concensus of opinion in off- CLAI business
educational ciretes in Canton is that the United States and Great Brita'n had now reached the stage where they were ready to co-operate in the Far East. High hopes were, therefore. entertained over the forthcoming Nine Power Conference at Brussels.
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limited to a certain extent moral, if not on legul grounds For It must not be forgotten that the Nine-Power Treaty, the Briand- Kellogg Pact and the Covenant of the League of Nations were enacted with a definite purpose by the statesmen of the world,
"To solve the problem of later- national conflicts. Mr. Cordell Hull emphasizes the need of securing peace and calls our attention to "The Chungshan Daily News" de- It. While we appreciate his desire seems that his 14- for peace, it clared in an editorial that "the United States and China shared a point proposal is passive in nature, common responsibilty in mam- and although it is reported that taining the sanctity of internation- fifty-four states have already ad- al treaties and their mutual co-hered to it in principle, they have operation would felp to stabilize
the balance of power in the Pacific area and restore peace in the Far, Bast,"
GEN, WU TE-CHEN
Senda Condolences To Shansi Generals
Canton, Oct. 21: General Wu Te-chen, Chairman of the Kwang- tung Provincial Government, to- day sent a message of condolence
to
the
not yet taken any practical steps
realize this high ideal." paper continues.
(Continued on Back Pare).
PASSENGERS KILLED
When Planes Bomb Train
Shanghai, Oct. 21: Two passen-
were killed this morning when the train was
bombed by Japanese
to the family of General Ho Meng- lin, Commander, of the 9th Armygers on the No. 11 train of the who was killed in action at Tapai- | Shanghai-Hangchow-Ningpo Line shui in Shansi last week. An identical message was also sent to the families of Generals Liu and Cheng, two other oficers who died with General Ho~-~~- Central Newa.
i aircraft upon pulling into the station at Blashih, about 25 kilo- metres south of Kashing.-- Central News.
Chinese Troops Confident
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Of Victory Against Japan
Although intense machine-gun fre was heard on and of, the commander said that the situa tion was quiet. He did not expect the Japanese, to launch another offensive until the arrival of addi- tional 'reinforcements,
While declining to discuss mill-
JAPANESE WILL TRY UTMOST
TO OCCUPY TACHANG BY OCTOBER 30
Feiping, October 21: The situation in Shantung is developing on mistifying lines. The majority of Japanese troops in the province are reported to be concentrating on Wucheng, twenty-five miles west of Pingyuan on the Grand Canal, leaving Tsinpu railway practically unguarded. Meanwhile it is stated that General Han Fu-chu's forces, having advanced to the north almost unopposed are prepar- ing to re-occupy Tehchow and Sangyuan.-Reuter.
Nanking. October 21: Twenty Japanese planes raided the capital to-day concentrating their bombs on the aerodrome and the Tientsin-Pakow Railway station at Pukow. The bombs left forty huge craters in the airfield. According to Chinese reports artillery fire was audible at Changteh in. Honan when Japanese troops tried to cross the Chang River.
Chinese mobile units are stated to have been very active to the north of Shibchiachwang in the vicinity of Chuyang...
"Meanwhile, contrary to the reported withdrawal of Japanese troops on the Tsinpu front, reparts from Tientsin say that a Japanese detachment crossed Tubai River yesterday afternoon and clashed with the Chinese freeps on the south bank-Reuter.
Shanghai, October 21: Chinese troops launched counter-attacks against Japanese forces threat- ening Tachang. Chinese circles believe that the Japanese will try their atmast to occupy Tachang on The Chinese Saturday, October 30 when the Nine-Power Conference opens its sessions at Brussels. press urges that Tachang should be held at all costs. This is evidently the intention of the Chinese forces who have poured still further reinforcements there and are also fortifying their defence works. -Reuter.
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"BRITAIN REGRETS"-Mr. Eden
London, October 21: There was a large attendance of members of the House of Commons to-day an resumption after the holidays especially in view of the debate on the international situation later in the afternoon.
At question time, the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, said that it was too early to make a detailed statement regarding the position of British trade in China but according to pre sent indications such trade In China proper in September would show a heavy decline as compared with the previous month. As far as he was "aware the Chinese Customs Administration had con- tinued to function. The importance of preserving it was fully realised by the British Government who have emphasised this in communications to the Chinese and Japanese Governments as occasion had arisen.
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Initiating the foreign affairs debate ori the reassembly of the House of Commons, Mr. Eden said at the outset, "In two parts of the world, far removed one from the other, in south-western Europe and the Far East, wars are raging.” He then proceeded to describe the European situation.
Referring to the Far East, Mr. consultation with the Japanese Government which might have led Eden said that whatever the mili- tary outcome of events there must
to a programme of international with the Chinese inevitably result in impoverishment co-operation
Government naturally for the im- to both nations engaged in the
provement of relations and de- conflict, Britain regrets" said Mr. Eden "these events more deep-velopment of trade. These con- ly not
out only because Of great commercial interest in the Far East but also because just prévious to the outbreak of the conflict we were actually in
SPANISH WAR
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SURRENDER OF GIJON
Paris. Oct. 21. Gjon surrendered to the Nation- alists this morning according to "Havas."—
Heater.
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BRITISH SHIP CAPTURED
London, Oct. zł. The British steamer. Stangrove with about 600 refugees, women and children, on board was cap- tured yesterday morning of Gijon by an insurgent trawler, H.MS. Southampton on arriving on the scene signalled to the Insurgent cruiser Almirante Cervantes and demanded the Stangrove's release on the ground that she was at the time of her capture in territorial waters. The Stangrove was there- upon released under protest and HMS. Southampton escorted her northwards on her. way to Bordeaux.-- British Wireless Service.
RETIRING
of artillery With the sounding in his ears, our repre- sentative pad a visit to a certain Chinese military headquarters somewhere to the east of the Kiating-Namiang highway on the night of October 16, states the "North China Daily News," situat- ed on the bank of a small creek, tary plans in detail, in obedience MR. WOODLEY VALPY almost covered
to instructions from the high by bushes. the rudély constructed farmhouse command, he described the life of Chinese soldiers behind the lines. presents the same appearance as
UNDER IDEAL" CONDITIONS
Mr. F. W. Woodley Valpy is hundreds of others seen in the
Compared with other cam- | leaving Shanghal for home, and open field. But a good view could
the conditions under is due to sail on the sa, Carthage, be commanded from the spot of palgns. the distant ring line, where which his troops are now fighting which leaves Hong Kong on Oct. smoke, zeen amidst lightning- are ideal, according to the com- 30. Mr. Valpy, it will be remem- like flashes, went up like steam. mander. He recalled that while bered, made the original survey Returning from an inspection of trailing bandits, he and his men for the Canton-Kowloon Railway the positions, the commander cor- had several times marched over tu 1935, and it was during that survey that he suggested building dially received the journalist in 100 11 in one day across, uninha- bis "humbly but. For once this bited stretches of dry wasteland. the golf Baks at Fanling. Since of dried Mrs. Valpy's death last December, ceremonious term, used by Chi- Their food consisted
Mr. Valpy has not been in good nese when describing their own things and one bottle of water.
health. (Continued on Back Pagn) homes, was literally true.
versations were interrupted im- mediately the conflict broke out and resumption is clearly impos- sible in the present circumstan- ces." Reuter.
RULES OF WAR
Our editorial to-day deals with The Rules Of War.". Please turn to Page 8.
"ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE"
How Oil Supplies Facilitate Massacres
Promiscuous and indiscriminate bombing by the Japanese of Cnin- ese non-combatants in cities far removed from the scenes of war has aroused he righteous indigna- tion of the world. The League of Nations has condemned such ac- tion. Will the Powers, after hav- ing expressed their attitude on this matter. permit Japan to continue A ruthless policy involving the massacre of innocent Chinese?
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supply to carry out her progrard.ne of inhuman aer:al warfare.
The Powers need not be involved
NINTH EXTRA RACE MEETING
Griffins Cup Main Event
(BY "LAST QUARTER")
With the Griffins Cup featured as the main event in an in- teresting programme of eight events, the Nlath Extra Race Meeting which takes place to-morrow' afternoon at the Happy Valley should undoubtedly prove an unqualified success. An added attraction will, be the running of the Kwangtung Handicap on which the $1 Special Cash Sweep will be drawn, and which judging from sales to date, may bring the lucky holder of the winning ticket a fortune of $30,000 or thereabouts. The brilliant weather during the last few days need only to continue to ensure a record attendance.
Racing enthusiasts will miss the genial presence of Mr. Ip Kul Ying. the popular Chinese jockey, who met with an accident while out on the trading track one morning last week; but all concerned will be pleased to learn that while Mr. Ip will not be seen in the saddle for some time to come, he has been making rapid progress and is well on the road to recovery, Mr. P. P. Botelho is still con- valescing and will also be missed by many of his enthusiastic sup- porters
WYNDHAM HANDICAP men of the China pony and if it will take some beating. Gladia- Though there are only five en- tries for this six furlong sprint tor has time and again demons- for "A" Class China pontes, there
trated his capabilities when carry-" ing low weight and as this pony is Is every likelihood of the entire lot facing the starter.
which right at the top of his form at should result in a very keen the moment I concede him much finish. Oak Bay with Mr. Davis more than an outside chance. up will be well supported and Wild Life may prefer a longer race after the grand display at the "but knowing this grey's wonderful last meeting when' this combina-Anish and stout heart punters tlon humbled Bear Claw, should would do well not to neglect this run very close. Happy Eve is to representative from the Dunbar be ridden by Mz Norman Delta stable. Soldier of Britain has still and I am looking forward to see-
to show better form before 1 can ing how this day will perform
recommend him as a good thing. against our crack sprinters. This Bassoon entrant is a ne speci-
GOVERNMENT SCHOOL INSP. WOUNDED
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BOYCOTT OF JAPANESE GOODS
Urged By French Confederation"
Paris, Oct. 21 Jerusalem, Oct. 21: The Senior
The Confederation General Du Inspector of Government Schools was wounded by an 'Arab assassin. | Travall has decided to ask the in Jerusalem who escaped. Lydda French public to boycott Japanese aerodrome was again fired on by goods. It has also invited affiliated Arabs. A number of houses were demolished in Gaza in retaliation for the a bomb placed on the rail- way line. A collective fine was imposed on the town while Gov- ernment posted 21 men in a police' post at the expense of the in- habitants Beuter's Bulletin Service.
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NEWS INDES
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Unions to consult the International Federation Trade Un'ons in order to make the boycott, more effec- tive.-
Heuter.
THE DOLLAR
TT. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/18 T.T. ON LONDON: 11⁄2 27/86.
London Silver Market.
From Our Own Correspondant),
London, Oct 21. London sliver
prices to-day were down 1/1s as follow:-
Spot..........
Oct. 20. Oct. 21. ŽO
19-15/16 Forward.......::19-15/16 19-7/8
Train Machine-Gunned
this appeal JAPANESE PLANES · ATTACK
HONG KONG BOUND TRAIN
No definite governmental action in this matter need be taken. All we expect is that the Powers con- cerned will not encourage or de-
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Page 5. ..Page 16. supply Japan with oil. If the oll Matt Notices........ companies, of which there are only | Radio Programmes ... Page 4. a few that control the bulk of the shipping.......... world's oll supply, care only for spor immediate profite and have no The Services..... consideration for the higher in- terests of their own countries as well as of humanity in general.. The significant and inevitable
world opinion should make them consequences of supplying oil and
realize their responsibility to the other indispensable materials and
human race. Unless materialism products to Japan during the pre-
has eventually suppressed all sense rent undeclared war with China,
of morality, then does not imply the urging of eco-should not fall on deaf ears. nomic sanctions as contemplated In the League of Nations Covenant.
This is a war between China and Japan, and before a member na- ilons realize fully the need for collective action for collective se- curity, it cannot be expected that. other Powers will apply such com- paratively drastic measures, espe- elally on the United States, being not a member of the League, many decline to co-operate to the fullest extent. However, it is reasonable | to believe that the Powers and their oil companies, in view of their own interests and having regard to the frightful manner in which the Japanese are using the oil supplied to them for the mass-massacre of defenceless Chinese' elvilians, that It is reasonable to make the plea that those Powers should at least curtail their oil export so that Japan will not have an unlimited
Canton, Oct. 21. 8.45 a.m., carrying "local" passén-
fend their oil companies in supply- The Hong Kong-bound train gers, and bad reached: Chashan.. ing Japan with oil far in excess of was attacked and machine-gun- 44 miles from Canton at 12.12 p.m. her peace time needs. If pubre ned by four Japanese planes be- when four aeroplanes appeared opinion in these, countries does not tween 12 noon and 1 pm. to-day. and, flying very low, machine- check such supples, or if the Gov. An official pointed out to Reuter ernments of the Powers ins'st upon that since it was, a fighting for the "rights" of their train it was impossible that it. ell companies to make additional could have contained ammunition. profits at the cost of the lives of The locomotive wagons were rid- thousands of Chinese non-combat. dled with bullets but there were ants, then these, Powers are really no casualties. Elever bombs were helping Japan to massacre inno- dropped at Wang Lik and Cheung
Ping cent Chinese people."
Japan's manifestly unrighteous attitude towards China in particu lar and the world in general should engender a spirit of friendliness toward China which can certainly be given a practical outlet in the way above suggested.
Beuter.
gunned the train: Three bullets downwara | perforated the engine tender and four went through a goods wagon. There were no casualties, but the water tender was leaking, so the train was taken back to Bhek- lung. “
Immediately afterwards, the raiders dropped eleven bomba-be- tween Wang Lik and Shepingting. but here again the damage was The railway service has not been Interrupted.
The train which was attacked carried, no troops nor arms or war material of any description.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT A statement by the Kowloon-small. Canton Railway, authorities reveals ed the fact that the train was the "slow mixed" train from Canton for Kowloon. It left Canton at