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HONG KONG, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1937. BЯD BNAGA**R***
Japanese Landing On
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HONG KONG, November 7, 1937.
THE IMPERIAL TRAGEDY
Having stifler, the situation closely, we venture to give it as Sau · considered opinion that what Japan wants is not the friendl hip of China, upon whim she looks, down as an inferior race. but the man power of China for the inevitable' struggle between herself and Russia that she forsees as coming at no distant date. Nothing would please the doughty Nipponese better than" to "see Clubur disintegrated so that she would become the paraman power in the Far East with the rest of the mainland outside of Those countries controlled by white Powers' trenibling at her every
nud.
The breaking up of China would enable her to set up a ma- ber of puppet states which she could gobble up in a leisurely way when they became ripe, In his way she hope to oppose to Russia the inexhaustible.munpower-of-Chin-and-the-resources
the pbvinces under her domination so that win or lose, the brum and cost of the conflict would be borne by other than hee nations and her treasury.
As Soviet Russia is a more difjet proposition than' Czárist Russia, and as in her heart of hearts she ralises that she would be amable to cope, single-handed, with the well-equipped and dis- ciplined Millions which hier northern antagonist would be putting into the field. Japan most strive with all her might and amin to sasi; all the power of attack thai China might be able to m134158- fer against that inevilde day of reckoning between herself and Russia.
To defeat Japan in her cherished object, China should pro- long the struggle as much as possible in the hope of either fris
rating her in ber vile object or, failing that, to weaken her to such an extent“ financially and in munitions of war that Russia, wcomer that most people imagine, may pounce upon her in her exhausted state, and do that before she will have had time to teenver and replenish her depleted smrks—both in terms of nun power and war materials.
The time is ripe. ; enpan's miscalculations have landed her in the proverbial, quicksand of China. She should retreat, but she cannot. She must feel her position so keenly that her exas- pation is maddening her..
What a "curtain" to the Imperial tragedy. をお
Taken on the 51st birthday of Generallseirad Chiang Kai-shek, which fell on Monday, October 18, 1937 when the Commander- In-Chief of the Army, Navy and Air Forces and his wife who is Secretary General of the National Aeronautics Commission spent a few leisurely hours together.
Price, 10 Cts.
Large Scale
Advance Guards Reach Whangpoo River
Chinese Rushing Reinforcements
Stem Progress
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Shanghai-Nanking oad Under Fire
Shanghai, November. 7.
In connection with the Japanese landing operations in Hangshow Bay, Transocean learns that about 30,000 Japanese troops have landed on three points on the northern side of the bay, at Sing- shanwel, Tsaochinchlën and Haiyen, and are now marching northward on Shanghai.
According to Japanese reports the advance guards have reached Whangpao Elver between Minghong and Sangklang. Several thousand Chinese have been hastily despatched from the Pootung front in order to stop the Japanese advance. It is doubtful if this will be possible as foreign mili- tary observers state that the Japanese have advanced-far-into the land and more reinforcements are being rushed to the different points.
In addition to Shanghai and Poo- | Kashing was under heavy Japan-will fall back on the Kating-Nan- tung, Hangchow Bay has now be ese bombardment. come the third theatre cf war near Shanghai, and the motor road between Shanghai and Nanking seems to be interrupted by the new Japanese advance. A party travel- ling by car from Shanghal to the capital yesterdy" had to return to the former city as the road near
Fighting in the Soochow Creek sector continued all-day yesterday and the strength of the Japanese forces on the southern bank of the Creek is now estimated at 50,000 strong Should the Chinese decide. to retreat from this point, for ategie reasons, it is believed they
zlang defence line which had been prepared for months. Behind this is another Chinese line of defence. which military officials regard as Impregnable, and should the oppo- sing forces clash here, trench war- fare, lasting many months, is expected.- Transocean
JAPANESE ASSERTIONS ARE NOTED
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Brussels, November 7: The text of the Far Eastern Conference letter to Japan notes the Japan- ese assertions that Japan cherishes no territorial ambitions In China, desires to assist in the material' and moral development of the country and also desires to promote the cultural and economic re- lation and co-operation between foreign powers and China, and intends to respect foreign rights and Anterests, and that Japan also considers that a meeting of so many powers can only complicate the situation.
To-day's Note affirms that all signatories of the Treaty are entitled to exercise Treaty Rights, while all states interested in the Far East are affected by the present hostilities. Nevertheless the Conference suggests that Japan should appoint her representatives to exchange views with a small number of Powers chosen from within the framework of the Nine-Power Treaty to facilitate a settle- ment of the conflict.
The Note concludes by requesting to know as soon as possible the Imperial Government's atti tude to this proposal-Reuter.
STOP PRESS
CRISIS EXPECTED
Shanghal, Nov. 7. Determined to prevent the Jap.. anese consolidating their new po- sitions north of Hangchow Bay the Chinese high command has rushed two combat divisions with instructions to rebel the enemy at all costs. Meanwhile the Japanese have landed further troops in the- Hangchow Bay sector where a battle of vital importance is now in progress.
It is the belief of many qualified observers that the hostilities in Shanghai are fast approaching a cris's.
The Chinese, admittedly in a dmcult position, will have to avall themselves or the most brilliant tactical manoeuvre to alter the trend of events. The unexpected landing of Japanese forces various points in the north-
coast
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of Hangchow Bay bas changed the whole of the military picture and has presented the Chinese with a new and exceed- ingly difficult problem.
The Japanese ascribe the rapid progress to the unexpectedness of the move. Meanwhile a Chinese spokesman said that they were aware, that the, situation was seri- bus' but they refused to be down- hearted Reuter,
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SAFETY OF SHIPS
Shanghai, Nov. 7.
SCHACHT WANTS TO RESIGN
AT BRUSSELS
Basie, Nov. 8. The desire to resign from the post of Acting Minister of Econo- mics was expressed by Dr. Schacht who in an interview declared that he never followed any economic financial policy but the Fuenrer's. His wish to resign was due to the fact that the successful organisu- tion of a four year plan depends on a single control of the country's economy.- Reuter.
ANTI-COMINTERN PACT.
Solid Support From All Quarters Of WorldTM
Rome, November 7.
The Anti-Comintern Pact binds together two hundred million people and nearly two million tons of warships, declares La Gayda in the "Glornal d'Italia." in stating that the armed forces of the three Powers concerned give a concrete warning of the significance to the political act concluded to-day.
To the two millions thus linked together must be added tens of millions of friends and associates in Europe and Asia who have a solid unity in internal affairs and a determined will in international affairs can put together nearly two million tons of warships and this.. figure is rapidly rising-Reuter,
ANTI-COMINTERN
AGREEMENT.
Rome, Nov. 8.
The protocol by which Italy accedes as an original signatory of the agreement between Japan and Germany against the communist International, concluded last No- verber, was signed at the Palazzo Chigi this morning.
. The preamble to the protocol says that the signatories consider that the Communist International continues constantly to endanger the civilised world in East and West, and to disturb and destroy peace and order,
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They therefore are convinced thet dhly-close collaboration be tween all States, Interested in the maintenance of peace and order can limit and remove this danger.
·COMMON ENEMY
Reference is made to elimination of the Communist International from Italy by the Fascist regime, and the decision of Italy to range and defend herself against the common enemy.
Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop (German Ambassador in London). Count Clano (Italian Foreign. Min- ister) and Mr. Hotta (Japanese Ambassador in Rome) signed the protocol. Signor Mussolini was not present--ruter.
+ NO SECRET IN PACT
Rome, Nov." 6. Commenting on the anti-comin- tern pact which Italy signed to- day. Count Clano stated that there is no hidden meaning in the Fact and that it is no threat to any The Fact is open to all who wishes to join against communism. -Reuter.
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GERMANY AS THE
MEDIATOR?
Growing Optimism In Berlin
Berlin. Nov. 6. sented as the reason for Germany's A strong current of optimism is non-attendance at Brussels. noticeable in German political Confirmation of a report that circles at the possibility that Sino-Japanese peace terms are already Japanese hostilities will be In the hands of the German Gov- brought to an end in the not dis- ernment, is hitherto unobtainable, tant future, and the hope amount but it is not yet denied. Ing to belles is that Germany will be the mediator.
The conclusion strongly emerges that something in the nature of
Work Proceeds Apace It is pointed out that Germany mediation is certainly moving
Brussels, Nov. 6.
The Nine-Power Conference on the Far Eastern conflict worked letter to Japan, which was finally quickly this morning in drafting a approved and despatched to Tokyo.
which will not be published until A copy of the letter, text of
Ils received by the Japanese Government, was handed to the Japanese Ambassador in Brussels, while the full text was cabled to the Belgian Ambassador in Tokyo for presentation to the Japanese Foreign Office.
Although a speedy reply will be requested from Japan, it is not expected to arrive till late next week.
been hit by shell or bomb while on pasange above Gough Island to the Settlement and the French Bund, it is his opinion that, the risk of cargo ships making this passage is no greater than the risk in Gough Island or any neutral anchorage,
Military conditions in the Poo- túng district and Whangpoo were still unstable and this may require modification of the official viewing presented. regarding the safety of passage but shipping companies will be speedily informed of any changes— Reuter.
RAIN HOLDS UP FIGHTING
The Conference met again at 0.15 this morning, two Italian Amend ments to the memorandum, which were received during the night, be-
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Neither proposed essential modi- fication in the document, and agreement on the final terms was Boot reached.
The week-end. will be devoted to discussion of questions of proce- dure, notably composition of the sub-committee which will even- tually contact China and Japan, while the Conference agreed to meet again on Tuesday. --- Heuter."
Shanghai, November 7.-Rain of tropical intensity is affecting the Japanese operations on the West- ern" Front where the Japanese troops are confining themselves to consolidating the ground gained across the new bridge over 800- pending an improvement in the chow Creek in preparation for the weather.
major offensive. Meanwhile bitter
A statement regarding the safety of ships sailing up the Whangpoo River was made by Admiral Bir Charles Little who says that. In view of the fact that "there had A formidable array of armoured nghting is in progress north of been no case of any British ship cars and tanks together with Hangchow- For lighter containing cargo having heavy guns, is now being brought | Renter.
13 in a particularly favourable position to mediate, because she has fewer material interests in the Far East than most other Powers represented at the Brussels Con- ference.
It is also emphasised that Ger- many no longer has äny con- cessions in China, and nas made à point of observing the strictest impartiality during the conflict.
This latter argument is also pre-
Peuter.
GORDON RICHARDS 200TH WIN
London, Nov. 5. Gordon Richards, the leading British jockey, rode his 200th win- ner of the season, to-day at Wind- sor Last season he rode 177 "win"-" ners and the record number of 259 in 1933. Reuter
High commanding officers of Chinese forces inspect front lines in a counter-attack. against Japanese forces operating in
North China along the Tientsin-Pukow Railway.