OPPRESSIVE MEASURES IN QUEMOY IS.
Amoy, Nov. 7.
Oppressive measures against the Chinese, merchants in Quemoy, or Golden Gate Island of Amay were -reported here to-day in a dispatch f saying that they were forced to sell rice at the ridiculously low price of 35 cents for alxteen cat- tles. The normal price is one dol- lar for nine cattles,
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Banknotes of Japanese banks ir, Formosa are circulated in the island, where it is imposed upon as legal tender. The weight and measure system is also adjusted according to Japanese standards. stated this dispatch.
The Quemoy Middle School is forced to suspend classes and is also adjusted according to Japan- ese standards, stated this dispatch. The Quemoy Middle School is forced to suspend classes and is turned into a wireless station for the Japanese Navy. International News Agency.
King Of Italy And Emperor Of Ethiopia"
London, Nov. 6. Further repercussions of the Italian conquest of Abyssinia may "have an effect on Italo-Belgium
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1937.
JAPANESE LANDING ON LARGE SCALE
Chinese
Rushing Reinforcements to Stem Progress
Shanghai, November 7.
In connection with the Japanese landing operations in Hanrchow Bay, Transocean learns that about 30,000 Japanese froops have landed on three points on the northern side of the bay, at Sing- shanwel, Tsaochinchlen and Haizen, and are now marching northward on Shanghai'
According to Japanese reports the advance guards have reached Whangpao River 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 Shanghal and Poo- | Kashing was under heavy Japan- tung. Hangchow Bay has now be- ese bombardment. come the third theatre of war- near Shanghai, and the motor road between Shanghat 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
SITUATION
IMPROVING
FOR CHINESE
Shanghal, Nov. 7: Repeated at- Chuchiapang and Hsupu during tacks on the Chinese positions at
the last 12 hours have failed to
relations, according to the "Even-produce any materall results for ing Standard" to-day.
The paper states that the Italian the Japanese units which crossed
the creek last week. Ambassador at Brussels may be recalled shortly, for the same reason that the Italian Ambassador Wus recalled from Paris.
This was failure of France to refer to King Victor Emmanuel of Italy as "King of Italy and Em- peror of Ethiopia."
Belgium also has not taken this step, and Italy may in the near future be represented in the Bel- gian capital by a charge d'affaires Instead of an Ambassador.— Transocean.
NO MILITARY
SIGNIFICANCE
Berlin, Nov. 6.
Emphasis was once again placed here this evening on the fact that Italian adhesion to the Germano- Japanese anti-Comintern Pact. signed in Rome this morning, has no military significance.
The agreement, it is stated, is solely directed against the Com- munist Internationale with head- quarters in Moscow.
It is also denied that signing of the Pact at this moment is de- signed to check the efforts of the Brussels Conference.
The German attitude towards the Far Eastern conflict remains unchanged, and attention is called to Article 2 of the Pact, which states that any Power feeling itself threatened by International Bolshevism is welcome to become
a signatory.- Trinencian,
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AMBASSADOR'S GIVES DIAMOND RING
Crack Chinese troops are stub- and it is claimed by Chinese mili- bornly holding back the invaders
tary headquarters to-day that the situation on the south bank of the creek is improving.
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A strong Chinese unit is also holding firmly to the position at the Eight Character Bridge where the Japanese are making a frantie
dislodge the effort to
defenders.
It is admitted that during the attack last after a ferce encoun- ter this morning the Chinese drove back the invaders.
The Chinese forces have also dispersed the Japanese unit, which pentrated into Hsuchchlaku last night. Central News.
TAIYUANFU TAKEN
Pelping, Nov. 7.
The first Janese 'troops, to' enter Talyuanfu consisted of a cavalry unit which seized the North Gate at 9 a.m.
While infantry forces advancing from the north proceeded to en- circle the city in the face of con- tinuous Chinese resistance, Jap- anese aircraft bombed the city walls.
Meanwhile fighting is in pro- gress in Kalaotenchen, ten miles south of Taiyuanfu where the Japanese force is advancing from Yutzu la an endeavour to cut off the Chinese retreat encountered by three thousand Chinese troops,-
Reuter
mond ring to Madame H. H. Kung, Shanghai, Nov. 7: Madame W. wife of the Minister of Finance, W. Yen. Wite of the former Chi- for the purchase of National Sal- nese Ambassador o Soviet Russla. vation Bonds.- personally handed yesterday a dla-' Central Newa,
Taken on the 51st birthday of Generalissime 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:"
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 strategic reasons, it is believed they
RUSSIA AND CHINA
will fall back on the Kating-Nan- ziang 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.
RAIN HOLDS UP FIGHTING.
Shanghai, November Rain of tropical intensity is affecting the
Co-operation Urged Japanese operations on the West-
By Sun Fo
Common Struggle. For Peace And Justice
Nanking. Nov. 7. Hopes that China and Soviet Russia will co-operate in the struggle for world peace, Justice
and humanity are expressed in a letter, addressed by Mr. Sun Fo. President of the Legislative Yuan, on the eve of the 20th anniver- sary of the establishment of the Soviet Union to M. G. Melamede. Charge D'Affairs of the Soviet Embassy at Nanking.
Owing to their geographical proximity and their close political. economical and cultural relations. Chiria and Soviet Russia, Mr. Sun pointed out. have been maintain- ing cordial relations during the last decade.
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In view of the present Japanese menace to the Far East, he hopes that the two countries will co- operate in their efforts for cham- ploning peace, justice and hu- manity in the world.
NO RECEPTION AT EMBASSY
As previously announced. no reception was given by the Bovlet Embassy to-day on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Soviet Union. Only an Informal tea party was given .to local Chinese and foreign newspaper- men by the Tass News Agency at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon in commemoration of the occasion.- Rentral Newma
A DENIAL
No Italian Aviator In Japanese Air Force
Canton, Nov. 7.
A denial that the Italian Gov- ernment had sent any aviator to the Japanese air force in the raid on Canton was made yesterday by Mr. Guiseppe Ros, Italian Consul General, in a letter to Dr. Andrew 8. F. Lin, Acting Special Delegate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A report
circulated Was September 25. that an Italian_wes killed wher
a heavy Japanese bomber was shot, after a terrifc rald on Canton on September 23. Reports were conflicting, but it was stated that the dead aviator was an Italian...
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Front where the Japanese troops are confining themselves të consolidating the ground gained pending an improvement in the weather.
A formidable array of armoured cars and tanks together with heavy guns is now being brought across the new bridge over Soo- chow Creek in preparation for the major offensive. Meanwhile bitter fighting is in progress north of
Hangchow.--- Renter.
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 repel the enemy at all costa 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 Shanghal are fast approaching a crisis.
The Chinese, admittedly in a difficult position. will have to avall, themselves of the most brilliant tactical manoeuvre to alter the trend of events. The unexpected landing of Japanese forces on Various polats in the north- coast of Hangchow . Hay bas
changed the whole of the military picture and has presented the Chinese with a new and exceed- ingly dimcult problem.
CANTONESE TROOPS FOR NORTH
Canton, Nov. 7.
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These crack units will greatly strerigthen the general offensive of the Chinese troops on the Shang- hal front where they will have a chance to show their fighting qualities to the enemies."
Before their departure from Canton General Yu Han-mou. commander-in-chief of the 4th Route Army, gave them a farewell speech encouraging the troops to shed their last drops of blood for the glory and tradition of the Cantonese army and for the de- fence of the fatherland.-- International News Agency.
"Joint Fight Against Communism"
Berlin, Nov. 6. The inclusion of Italy in the Communist agreement is described as a measure "for a joint fight against Communism,”
The agreement, it is emphasised, is directed solely against · Com- munist activity abroad. The Sino- Japanese conflct is entirely com- mitted from all references in the new agreement.---
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SLIGHT DAMAGE TO C.K.R. TRACK
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NO CHANGE ON TSINPU FRONT Tsinan. Nov. 7: There is no change in the Chinese and Japan- ese positions on the right fank of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway front
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ANTI-COMINTERN PACT
Solid Support From All Quarters Of World
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 "Giornal 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 Unked together must be added tens of millions of friends and associates in Europe and Asla who bave 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.
The Japanese ascribe the rapid progress to the unexpectedness of the move. Meanwhite
in an attempt to break through a Chinese
the Chinese Une there, but having spokesman said that they were
to aware that the dtuation was seri-
success, they withdrew ous but they refused to be down-
Fengwangtien.-- hearted. Reuter.
SAFETY OF SHIPS
Shanghai, Nov. 7.
A statement regarding the safety of ships sailing up the whangpoo River was made by Admiral Sir Charles Little who says that in view of the fact that there had been no case of any British ship or lighter containing cargo having been hit by shell or bomb while on passage above Gough Island to the Settlement and, the French Bund. it is his opinion that the risk of
Consul General Ros' denial was to prevent any misunderstanding cargo ships making this passage is In view of Italy's recent offcial | no greater than the risk in Gough declaration of her neutrality in the Island or any neutral anchorage. Sino-Japanese conflict.
Another report stated that the foreign aviator was only wounded and that be took part in the raid purely On mercenary considera- tions. He alleged his own govern- ment was in no way involved International News Agency.
Military conditions in the Poo- tung district and Whangpoo were | still unstable and this may require modification of the official view. regarding the safety of passage bat shipping companies will be speedily informed of ang changes. Reuter.
CHINESE TRY TO DISLODGE JAPANESE
WOUNDED SOLDIERS SENT BACK; MUNITIONS ARRIVE
Shanghai, Nov. 7: The Chinese Shanghai, Nov. 7: A Japanese forces at Tzuyuan south-east of Red Cross transport with about Hsionanalang launched a ferce 1,000 wounded soldiers and the ocensive against the Japanese at cremated remains of dead soldiers Wutungsst in an attempt to dis- aboard left for Japan to-day, | lodge them this morning. whilst three Japanese transports After a four-hour battle, the Jaden with 2,000 boxes of ammuni- Japanese held their ground but tion arrived from Japan.
suffered considerable casualties.— Central News,
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JAPANESE FORCES REPULSED
Shanghai, Nov. 7: The batch of Japanese troops which landed at Chinishantsui at Hangchow Bay and pushed northward to Mishihtu at the source of the Whangpoo River is reported to have been repulsed by the Chinese forces.~
Central News.
NO NEW DROME -
ANTI-COMINTERN AGREEMENT
COMMON ENEMY
Reference is made to eliminationi of the Cominumist International from Italy by the Fascist regime, Rome, Nov. 8. and the decision of Italy to range The protocol by which Italy and defend herself against the accedes as an original signatory of † common enemy. the agreement between Japan and Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop Germany against the communist (German Ambassador in London), International, concluded last No- | Count Ciano (Italian' Foreign Min- vember was signed at the Palazzo ister) and Mr. Hotta (Japanese Ambassador in Rome) signed the Chigi this morning. `
protocol. Signor Mussolini was not present-Reuter.
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.
London, Nov. 8. The London County Council has. declared as 1-advised the con- They therefore are convinced struction of a new aerodrome for that only close collaboration be London, adding that the east of tween all States interested in the such an undertaking is prohibi-maintenance of peace and order tive.-
can limit and remove this danger.
Beuter's Bulletin Service.
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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 Pact and that it is no threat to any one. The Pact is open to all who wishes to join against communism.
Reuter
JAPANESE ASSERTIONS ARE NOTED
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 materiať. and moral development of the country and also desires to promote the cultural and economio, re- lation and co-operation between foreign powers and Chins, 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.