NO BREACH OF NON- INTERVENTION
EXCHANGE OF TRADE
AGENTS WITH GENERAL FRANCO
в London, Nov. 0. The debute on the motion for adjournment concluded with A division resulting in favour of the Government by 241 votes against
107:
In winding up the debate which was devoted to discussion of the Government statement on the ex- change of trade agents with General Franco's administration the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden. emphasised that the exchange in- volved no breach or non-interven- tion. He deprecated the attempt by one Opposition member to create suspicion regarding negotia- tions with General Franco, The French Government were informed long before the negotiation had reached the closing stage but they made no representations "In Gen- cral Franco's territory which had been better than Britain's Britain's relations with the French Government were, and he was con- Adent would continue, to be so close and so intimate that there was no question of a matter of this kind, important to our trading, and not of great international significance, having the effect suggested. In the first nine months this year Insurgent territories pur- chased goods to the value of just over-£2,000,000 from this country out of total purchase of £2,300,000 by the whole of Spain. That trade was worth our taking normal steps to protect and further it.
It had been asked whether this arrangement.constituted any form
GANDHI SEES BENGAL GOVERNOR
Calcutta, Nov. 9. Mahatma Gandhi, who has re- covered from his recent indisposi- tion, interviewed Sir John Ander- son, Governor of Bengal, The con- versations took place in a pavillon
Gandhi
霄
under a large banyan tree in the grounds
of Government House near Calcutta. It is understood that the topic of conversation was the release of political prisoners.~~~ lieuter's Bulletin Servite.
BRITAIN AND
INSURGENTS"
London, Nov. 9.
The Foreign Secretary. Mr. An- thony Eden, made a comprehensive statement in the House of Com- mons on Monday regarding the exchange of Consular Agents be-; tween the British Government and General Franco.
of recognition. The answer was
Mr. Eden declared that the no. The agreed communique, agents would receive no diplomatic which would be issued when this stapua. and that the agreement arrangement was arrived at as he was in no way tantamount to a hoped it would be in a short time recognition of the Franco Govern- now, would make that absolutely ment. The agreement, he added, clear-recognition neither as a would
come into force only Government nor as a belligerent. after satisfactory agreement The agents activities would be "limited to trade protection of British commerce and protection of British nationals.-
British Wireless.
TOWNS IN HOPEI RECAPTURED Hsinhsiang, Nov. 9: Sweeping victorica resulting in the recovery of a number of towns on the right dank of the Peiping-Hankow Ralway in central Hopel· cla'med by Chinese military quar- LCS.
are
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10,
"WE STILL HAVE OUR PEOPLE
AND THEIR SPIRIT”.
CHINESE FORCES AT NANTAO "WILL NOT GIVE UP
ATTEMPT ON LIFE OF VOROSHILOFF
Assailant Escapes
1937.
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Warsaw, Nov. 8. fered successive bereavements and by Zikawel Creek. the western "ABC" from Moscow this morn-po.Dep. 7.03
The parable of the man who suf- by the Whangpoo River and west
A "report" received by the paper shain..Dep. 6.50 other misfortunes but who was bank of which the Japanese haveing asserts that an unsuccessful Tipo Markat was always grateful for what re-almost reached.
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Dap. 7.24 (8) 9.40 0.00 10.48 1.67 tao are remaining by order because Sunday.
shumchun.. narrated by the Chinese spokes- they are determined to fight and
A 7.80 1.00 0.16 0.6810.64 1.18 1.2 man. Mr. O. R. Yui, Mayor of not because their retreat is cut off Greater Shanghal, opening a press
1.20 8.00). ... and it is pointed out that all could conference this afternoon.
enter the French Concession by laying downs arms.
Mr. Yul said that all that was left of the territory of Greater Shangbal was Nantao "bul even
If we lose Nantao we still have our people and their spirit of resistance which will last forever." Mr. Yui declared that the Chinese forces in Nantao would not give up without a nght even if it meant the des- truction of the city by the Japan-
sé.
The Chinese
are now holding | about three and a half square miles comprising part of Nantao and it is bounded on the north by the
MORE JAPANESE
REINFORCEMENTS
News received from the North last evening Indicated that more Japanese reinforcements arrived in Shanghai during the day, some 2,000 troops disembarking from the Nagasaki Maru and Juda Maru.
About 500 Japanese troops land- ed at various points ол the Whangpoo River and severe fight- ing is now going on.
A Chinese
milltary spokesman declared that, while the Japanese had done considerable damage on the Soochow Front, the Chinese are still holding the line.
The Chinese decision to defend Nantao has confronted Shanghai with a new danger which most in- habitants believed to have been
removed when it was first learned that the Chinese forces have with- drawn from the western front.
Before they learned of this new danger many Britons and other foreigners, whose wives and fami- lies have evacuated to Hong Kong, telegraphed for them to return.-
Reuter
MISSIONARIES
FOUND SAFE
Assuring Message From British Workers
In Honan"
The assailant fred a shot, from a revolver but the bullet merely autod, Arr hit the saddle of the Marsbars charger while the Marshal WDS himself not hurt. The would-be asallant, whose identity is un- own, escaped in the ensuing confusion.
The assailant, who fired the shat from a window, allegedly escaped through a secret passage to an adjacent building which he left without attracting anybody's at- tention.
The enquiry which was initiated! any clue that might lead to the at once has so far failed to produce discovery of Marshal Voroshileff's would-be assassin. Transocean Your Service
CHINESE WILË HOLD ON
Shanghai, Nov. 9: Despite the critical situation on the Western Front, the Chinese military autho-" ritles indicate that they are deter- mined hold on.
Relieving all anxiety concerning the safety of the British mis- sionaries who were in Changteh,
Whilst admitting that the Jap North Henan, at the time of its
anese have driven several wedges capture by the Japanese, a mess-into the Chinese lines, they in- age has come through to the Bri-timate that the most stubborn re- tish Consulate-General here say-
sistance will be continued in order ing that everyone is safe.
to make the Japanese pay the heaviest price for any further ad- Vance.
The missionaries belong to the United Church of Canada Mission,
A large number of Japanese and include Dr. Margaret Forster,
day, and all motor.cars," civilians | thews, Rev. D. K. Faris and Rev. planes bombed Sungchen yester- Dr. W. K. Reeds. Rev. J. C., Mat-
and military alike, were attacked. W. H. Mitchell.
The war refugee zone in Nantau No casualties have hitherto .oc- was officially opened yetserday,curred among the missionaries in had been reached concerning and it will be policed by the Chin- the war zone in North China, ac- the seven seized British merchant- ment, as well as the two shiploads Of British fron ore, which were confiscated.
The ships. Mr. Edel: added. would be delivered.
Diplomatic communications with the Spanish Republican Govern- ment would be maintained through would shortly move to Barcelona.-- the British Charge d'Affairs, who Tranancean News Service.
I
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INSURGENTS SUBMIT TO ARBITRATION Sinking Of Jean Weems Admitted
London, Nov. 8. When the incident of the sink- ing of the Jean Weems, the Bri- tish steamer, which was bombed
cording to reports received by the British Consulate. Having been notified of the whereabouts of the missions, the Japanese are report- ed
to be avoiding shelling and bombing mission compounds which have been requested to display prominently signs distinguishing them from other buildings.
Renter-
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BITTER FIGHTING ON WESTERN FRONT
Shanghai, Nov. 9.
uf
The crossing of the Japanese, over the Soochow Creek. It is stat- ed. has been much facilitated through the construction wooden bridges at Liuchlachal on which tanks, and other heavy armaments can pass.-- Central News.
RESISTANCE CAMPAIGN Hankow, Nov. 9: A record crowd of about 50,000 attended the In- augural ceremony for the resist- ance publicity campaign in Hupch held at the recreation ground at Wuchang yesterday morning.
With General Ho Cheng-chun," Acting Chairman of the Hupeh Provincial Government officiating. the meeting decided to send tele- grams to CHINESE REFUGEES by a "pirate" aircraft on November The Chinese and Japanese forces fighting at the front, urging that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese troops ATTACKED
21, was raised in the House of Com-on the western front are at pre-stubborn resistance to Japanese mons to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden. Shanghai, Nov. 9: Chinese are- the Foreign Secretary, stated that which the din of trench mortars
sent locked in a severe battle in aggression be continued irrespec- evacuated Pootung the aircraft concerned belonged to and howitzers is puntuated by an fugees who Poyeh,
tive of temporary victories or re- machine-gunned by "six the Insurgent forces at Salaman-almost continuous stream of ma- Central-News.
verses. Japanese planes whilst on their ca. way to Nantao yesterday after- The authorities had undertaken
chine-gun åring. ncon. One was killed and over to express official regret and to ten severely "Injured.
order forces to take all possible precautions against incidents of this nature.
Regarding ability of compensa-some quarters. tion, the authorlies
had also
Pushing vigorously" Horthward from south Hope Chinese mobile units these quarters state, have
Shentseh, recaptured Lihsen, Kuoyang. Jench!u and Ankuo in central Hopei.
With their rear, cut of the Japanese troops at Shuntch, Ma- touchen "and Tsuhsien are said, to be in a precarious situation. Part of them have been withdrawn to, the north bank of the Chang River in the north to avoid being enveloped by the Chinese troops... Chenan in south Hopel was re- captured by 1,000 Chinese troops during a surprise attack on the morning of November 7. It is learn- ed from official sources.
About 300 Japanese troops in- side the city were disarmed after a street fight whilst about 500 Japanese troops in the suburbs troops in the suburbs were anni- hilated. Central News,
were
The planes later flew over the Whangpoo River to Luchiatsul, Laniltu and Changchlapang and dropped a large number of bombs. The damage is as yet unknown.agreed, if necessary, to submit the Central News
case for arbitration, and to abide by the results Reuter.
JAPANESE SUBMARINE OFF 'LIENYUN HARBOUR Kalchow. Nov. 9: A Japanese submarine was sighted off Llenyun Harbour yesterday morning.
a
Pour Japanese planes dropped four bombs in the suburbs of Hal- enow yesterday, demolishing number of houses and machine- gunned a group of villagers, injur- ing several of them.
The British Ambassador to China, Sir Knatchbuil-Hugessen, who has left Sourabaya for Hong Kong: His Excellency is not quite fit enough and will not resume work at Nanking for an- other month.
made further gains, but hitherto The Japanese appear to have there has been no sign of the gen- eral withdrawal of Chinese troops which was formerly anticipated he
that they have captured part of Meanwhile, the Japanese claim
sunkiang and state that the civilian population, estimated to be 70.000, have already evacuated.
On the other hand, the Chinese claim that the Japanese penetra- GERMANY'S TRIBUTE tion from Hangchow Bay has de- TO BRITISH OFFICIAL finitely been checked with the ar- rival of Chinese reinforcements which have taken up. positiona on three sides of the Japanese forces
Himalayan Tragedy Recalled
Munich, Nov. 8.
*
TAIYUANFU OCCUPIED
Pelping. Nov. 9.
cupled by Japanese troops at 8.30 Tafyaantu was completely oc-
a.m., according to a Japanese military communique which adds
the garrison annihilated.— Rester.
that
Was almost
PROMOTION OF PEACE Blum Strives For Warmer Association
Paris, Nov. 8.
in an attempt to localise warfare M. Levn Blum, former Premier on the const and to forestall a de-of France, said during the week- cisive outcome in favour of the end that nothing should be done Japanese troops, which would to alter the Franco-Soviet Pact. affect the Chinese positions near
A memorial service was held to- day for members of the German Himalayan expedition, all but one of whom were killed by an avalan- | Shanghai--- che..
..
The German Government warm- ly praised the British official in the district near to where the dis- oster occurred, for his assistance. and reported that he may be given the Order of the German Eagle.--
Reuter.
RUSSIA ACCUSES ITALY
Rome, Nov. 9. Russia also accuses the Italian Government of violating the Italo- Russian Fact, a friendship formed. in 1933.
The Soviet Ambassador called on Count Clano this morning, when the Count. Informed him, that the pact Was directed against the Comintern and not against Russia. Therefore it gave no grounds for the Soviet complaint.
Reuter.
ITALY MAY WITHDRAW AMBASSADORS
Rome, Nov. 9. Italy may withdraw her Ambas sadors or Ministers from countries which are not represented by simi- lar officials in Rome. The coun tries include Belgium, Finland and Sweden' and this is due to the dif- ficulty in recognising the Italian conquest of Abyssinia.-- Heuter's Bulletin Service.
WAR SECRETARY Visits Imperial Defence
College
London, Nov. 8. After cabling Count Ciano's ex- The War Becretary, Mr. Hore- planation to Moscow, the Soviet Bellaha to-day visited the Imperial Ambassador received further tri-Defence College where officers structions from the Soviet Govern from the three. Defence Bervices, went and again called on Count Indian Army, Civil Service and Clano to make the communication Dominions undergo courses already mentioned
study.- British Wireless.
Renter
of
To promote peace to-day France was doing her beat to bring Bri- tain and Russia together as she did in 1914.
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He added that if the Non-Inter- vention Committee discussions continue to be delayed France will resume the liberty to permit ex- ports of war material to Spain through the frontiers-
Neuter.
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MASSACRE REPORTED
Port au Prince, Nov. 9. habitants on the border of San It is reported that 4,000 in Domingo and Haiti have been massacred. A joint committee has been appointed to find the true facts. The massacre is reported to have taken place in October.- Reutar Bulletin Service.
TREE CUTTERS
-FINED
Mr. R. J. V. Everest of the Forestry Department, appeared as complainant before Mr. K Keen at the Kowloon Police. Court yes- terday when seven unemployed
BRUSSELS CONFERENCE Brussels, Nov. 3: The meeting of the Nine-Power Conference called for this afternoon has been post-Chinese were charged with unlaw poned until to-morrow.
The Conference will re-meet at 3 p.m. to-morrow, states a "Reuter" message,
MR. EDEN DELAYED
ful possession of freshly, cut pine trees. They were each fined $50 or two months' imprisonment, with the exception of Tsang Fat, who was sentenced to three London, Nov. 9. months with the alternative of a Owing to a report that foggy fine of $150. Taang had two pre- conditions prevailed at Brussels, vious convictions against him. this morning's departure from London by air of the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, was delayed. It is expected he will arrive at Brussels for the resum- ed.consultation with delegates to the Far East conference about 2 p.m. this afternoon. -- British Wireless. Service.
LORRY DRIVER FINED
A total fine of $30 was imposed on Chan Pul, lorry driver, when he appeared before Mr. R. A. D. For
| C. E. HARE
PROMOTED
London, Nov. 9.
C. E. Hare, the British Davis Cup player, has been promote to second. list, the first place of which is held place in the British Lawn Tennis by H. W. Austin. C. R. D. Tuckey G. N.. Lee. Mrs. Lyttle, formerly is third in the list followed by A.
Dorothy Round, heads the women's ranking let and is followed by Miss Mary Hardwicke, Miss" Mary Scriven, Miss Kay Stammers and Miss Shields Keuter's Bulletin “Service.
PICKPOCKET CAUGHT
Mr. K Keen at the Kowloon Po- Appearing on remand before
lice Court yesterday, Ko Muk-po, who was found guilty of the charge of theft of a purse, con- taining a man of $2.44 from an unknown Chinese, was sentenced to three months' imprisonment.
Chin Ban, ticket collectorat the Jordan Road Ferry Wharf, testined that he witnessed, de- fendant extracting the purse from the person who could not found.
rest at the Central Magistracy yesterday charged with "dangerous driving and falling to stop when called upon by a police officer,