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JAPAN'S REPLY TO BRUSSELS INVITATION
THOROUGH SEARCH OF
RIVER BOATS ·
Japanese Party Board Fatshan
And Tung On
The full story of the boarding of the river steamers Fatshan and Tung On by Japanese marines on Thursday morning while on the run to Canion, was told to a representative of "The Dally Press "yesterday by members of the crew of the two ships on their arrival in Hong Kong.
The European officers, when questioned of the incident, main- tained an inscrutable silence. They admitted that the ships had been boarded by the Japanese, but showed reticence when asked to reveal details.
crew.
CRITICAL EXAMINATION "They, however, did not meddle with anything or interfere in any way," said our informant.
"It was apparent though that they were looking at everything with a very critical eye. At length they seem-
Other members of the however, apoke freely. According to one, the incident took place at 11.15 am. on Thursday, three and a quarter hours' run from Hong Kong. Both steamers left Hong Kong together, but the Fatshan was ahead and was the first to beed satisfed and joined the officers. stopped. They were halled by Destroyer No. 16 and at once hove to, A party of six bluejackets boarded the Fatshan together with two officers. While the officers were inspecting the ship's papers. the bluejackets, made a search of the ships going from end to end and not leaving a single corner unexplored.
The party then left. The search lasted between twenty minutes and half an hour."
The search of the Tung On was less prolonged. The boarding party. it appears, were not more than ten minutes on board and there was no search of the ship but merely an examination of the ship's papers.
LEGEND OF JAPAN'S INVINCIBILITY
By
NUGENT RUGGE.
What has Japan done that would justify a belief in her invincibility? The writer tried to show that this belief was not justifled as long ago as 1935 when he wrote:
own
Hitherto, the Japanese have been accepted largely at their valuation. But is that valuation accurate? Since 1904-05. Japan has only twice been engaged in serious hostilities. In 1914.. in co- operation with Orcat.. Britain- co-operation. by the way, which Japan saw would interfere with her plan to obtain permanent possession of Shantung, but which Great Britain, who also occasioni- ally looks ahead, insisted, upon- she took Kiaochow from Germany. In 1931-32 she fought an unde- clared war with China
By neither of these adventures did she enhance her military prestige Little glory was to be gained by overcoming the hope- lessly out-numbered Germans at Teingtao, who knew that they had no prospect of ald from thei homeland. Japan's military pres-
NEW CRUISER FOR CHINA STATION
London, Nov. 12. The new rulser, HMS. Birming- ham, will commission at Ports- mouth on November 23 and will leave for China in January. The Birmingham is commanded. Cap. tain C. F. Harris and will replace HMS. Cornwall which joins the Home Fleet- Reuter.
tige was actually dimmed by her inconclusive efforts to overcome the stubborn resistance of the Nineteenth Route Army in Chapel and the neighbourhood. Belet in the legend of invincibility, which was firmly believed in by the Japanese and also by the Chinese and some Westerners. was rudely. shattered. Competent foreign mili tary observers, who were in Shang- hal while hostilities were proceed- Ing. expressed the opinion that the Japanese Naval Landing Party was only saved from extermina- tlon after they had started their offensive because the Landing Party was, operating with their left flank and rear protected by the International Settlement. the use
the of Settlement 18 1 base for reorganization and the landing of reinforcements without danger of opposition is to be attributed the very qualified success that the Japanese gained.
To
International
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THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-7/8. T.T. ON LONDON: Is. 2.7/80.
· London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent).
London. Nov. 12.
prices to-day
follow:- Nov. 11. Nov. 12. .19-13/18 19-13/16
19-3/4
London silver were unchanged as
Spot.
Forward.
Rice Shortage
Shanghai, Nov. 12.
19-3/4
Is Feared
tao. Chapel, Klangwan and else-
Shortage of rice is feared in the where.
French Concession and Interna-
Poor people are hard hit because
tional Settlement, as zice shops they never have a big storage of have an almost empty stock owing rice and usually bought enough to non-arrival of shipments from for one or two meals. With the the Interior. Some nice stores closed down after selling out the
war raging farther inland, it will last catty.
be difficult for junks and steamers,
to ship their consignments from
The situation has become more acute as a result of the influx of the river ports to Shanghal- thousands of refugees, from Nan-International News Agency.
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PLAN FOR DESPATCHING
LAST MINUTE APPEAL IS NOW DROPPED
HISTORICAL EXPOSITION OF SITUATION TO BE MADE
IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT AND FOREIGN
INTERESTS IN CHINA--
Tokyo, November 12: The Japanese reply to the second invitation to participate in the Nine- Power Conference at Brussels regrets that the opinion set forth in the invitation is not sufficient to persuade the Imperial Government to modify its views and policy clearly expressed in the answer dated October 27 and the public statement made on the same date.
The Imperial Government adheres firmly to view that their Present action lies outside the scope of the Nine-Power Treaty and there is no room for any discussion on the question of its application. The reply says that the most just and equitable solution can be reached through direct negotiation between the two parties who are directly and immediately interested.
It is the firm conviction of the Imperial Government that an attempt to negotiate within the framework of the, present Conference would only htader a satisfactory solution of the affair,
The Imperial Government desires to point out that they are doing everything in their power to respect the rights and interests of foreign. Powers in China-Reuter.
Brussels, November 12: Intensive conversations between Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, and the various delegations followed news of the Japanese, reply, the terms of which have caused a profound impression. They are considered to be so categorical and intransigent that it is felt here that any farther appeal to Japan would be superfluous and the Plan of despatching a last minute appeal has now been dropped. It is gathered that instead the Conference will to-morrow consider the drafting of an historical exposition of the whole situation.
There will probably be a private discussion to-morrow morning and a public meeting in the afternoon and a private session on Monday to adopt the exposition which will then be communicated to Japan as a signatory of the Nine-Power Treaty. -
Subsequent developments appear nebulous, Meanwhile, Dr. Wellington Koo, Chinese Ambassador to France, in a statement said, "The reply is exceedingly harsh and unsympathetic and bordering on insolence. It ignores the spirit of moderation and is a slap to the whole Conference. It is characteristic of the temper of the Government who is in the trip of the War Party." The official text of the Japanese 'Note is awaited-Reuter.
London, November 12: The new invitation to Japan is said to be already drafted in a rough out- line and will be despatched to Japan early next week. The new invitation to Japan, so it is said. will be couched in more vigorous language than the previous invitations.-Transocean News Service.
VOLUNTEER
CORPS
YEAR BOOK
New Headquarters Need Stressed By G.O.C.
Commandant's Appeal For Enlistment
REAR ADMIRAL
HOLT
On Way To Yangtse Valley Post
Among those who arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday by the P. and O. Rawalpind! was, Rear Admiral Reginald Holt, D.8.Q.. who is on his way from England to take command of the British naval units in the Yangtse Valley, relieving Rear-Admiral Crabbe who will shortly go on leave.
This is by no means Admiral Holt's first visit to China. He was here 30 years ago as a junior off-
cer.
NEW AIR MAIL SCHEDULE
As was retently advised, the Im perial Airways' service connecting Hong Kong with the main trunk route London-Australia will from
MACAO RACE MEETING Programme Of Six Events
BY “LAST QUARTER”
With the ideal weather now prevailing and assurances of a pleasant sea trip, it is indeed to be regretted that the Macao Race Meeting to be held to-morrow has not received the support it de- serves, as with the exception of the Autumn Handicap the entries for the other events have not in any particular instance exceeded seven. However, 'even with the resultant possibility of fields being on the small side punters contemplating visiting the Portuguese Colony should witness some excellent racing and close finishes. The 5.3. "Kinshan" will be making the excursion trip, leaving Hong Kong at 9.30 .. and returning from Macao at 6 p.m.
The afternoon's racing opens with a ve furlongs aprint event for Macao subs and Coureur Bleu should win if he gets off well. Of the remaining four entries, Hohenlels is about the best and should run Coureur Bleu very close indeed. Falry Ouse) should all the minor position.
The Hwang Ho Handicap, second
on the programme, is also over five furlongs and on paper, I believe Rothesay Bay has the best chance. Meadow Eve is not a bad perform- er and may spring a surprise. It is difficult to forecast-intelligent- ly the possible winners where these subs are concerned as they are practically all trained at Macao and past
racing performances are about the only guide. How- ever, if Merry Maker is fit and strips well in the paddock this grey should not be entirely neg- lected.
PEI HO HANDICAP-1ST SECTION Laughing Girl and Gold Coin should put up great fight for supremacy here and judging on present form I am inclined to favour the chances of the former. This grey ran an excellent race at the Valley last Saturday and was only beaten on the post by Plain- View. Gold Sovereign should get the other place. Good Morning was quite well supported at the last meeting but faced to impress. (Continued on Back Pare)
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SELECTIONS
Race 1
Coureur Bleu. Hohenfels, Fairy Ousel;
Race 2 Rothesay Bay. Merry Maker. Meadow Eve.
Race 3
Laughing Girl. Gold Coin. ..Gold Sovereign,
Race 4 Shanghai 4 Victory Life. Shih Yin Grand.
Hace 5 King's Parade; Emergency Cali, Cavalcade.
CHINA IS NOT DISCOURAGED
After a protracted tour of Mala-
the 19th instant leave Hong Kong ya, Dr. Philip Tyau, spécial re- OUR POST OFFICE on "Baturdays instead of Fridays as eign Office in Canton, arrived in presentative of the Nanking For- formerly.
In order that arrival at Fenang Hong Kong on Thursday by the may be made as early as possible P and O. Rawalpindi en his re-
turn to Cantod,
Dr.
To The Editor, "The Hong Kong
Daily Press,"
Dear Sir-At lunch time to-day
the following day and connection with the Air Service to Australia
Tyau, who was formerly the Post-Omce announced that from London ensured, it has been Chinese Consul-General in Singa-the Imperial Airways air mail wül- found necessary to advance the pore, was specially sent to Mala-close at 5.30 pm to-day instead of time of departure from Hong Kong ya recently in order to sponsor 8.30a.m. to-morrow. The plane to 7 a.m. local time.
the sale of the Chinese National seemingly is leaving at dawn-to- The time-table now in force will Government Liberty Bonds!
morrow instead of about 11 am, as therefore be as follows:-
customary. Local Time
of the British Depart Hong Kong Saturday 07.00
The 1937 Year Book of the Hong Konz Volunteer Corps has just been published.
Splendidly produced, it contains an abundance of information con- cerning Corps activities for the
The function past year as well as a variety of
pavy in the Yangtae is to look articles of somewhat wider in-after the interests of the various Lerest, and, the contents are für-
the ther enlivened by a large number of photographs and cartoons.
H. E Major-General "A" W. Bartholomew, G.O.C., stresses in a short comment the necessity for a steady increase in the number of recruits so that the greatest possi
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-different
communities in treaty ports.
Interviewed, Admiral Holt said he was not in a position to discuss the political situation in China, but hoped a formula would soon be reached in order to establish peace once again in the Orient,
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A happy group of Cantonese girl guides and-boy scouts who have been doing valuable work in Shanghai in assisting refugees and generally making themselves useful during the present hos- tilities.
Interviewed, Dr. Tyau sald his tour had been highly successful. The Chaise of Malaya, always Saturday Aft. patriotic, had responded most Sunday 07.30 generously to his call and had Sunday Aft. subscribed therally towards the Sunday Even. bonds.
Arrive Saigon Depart Saigon Arrive Penang Arrive Singapore Arrive Darwin Arrive Brisbane Arrive Bangkok Arrive Calcutta Arrive Karachi Arrive Basra Arrive Alexandria Friday Arrive Brindisi Baturday Arrive Marseilles Bunday Arrive London.
Tuesday. Thursday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Aft.
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Monday
L.S. DARLING
Test Cricketer Retiring
Adelaide, Nov. 12.
L S. Darling, the well-known Australian Test cricketer, has, an- nounced that he is retiring from cricket for business reasons.~~~ leuter's Bulletin service.
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TYPHOON
The Royal Observatory reported yesterday at 5.45 pm. that the
stand in an important world port What I simply cannot under- like Hong Kong is why the Post Office cannot accept ordinary mail until 8 p.m. or even 10 p.m. (or later) to deal with such contin- gencies.
The charges are high; the local Post Office service inadequate.---
Yours etc.,
BUSINESSMAN,
Hong Hong, Nov. 12.
moving
slowly west-north-west.
typhoon was situated about 250 Cyclone galcs are expected near
miles west-north-west of Mania, Macclesfield Bank.
"Fight To The
Bitter End"
Nanking, Nov 13: "In celebrat, of goverment officials present at ing the birthday anniversary of a joint ceremony of the Central our late Party leader Dr. Sun Yat- Kuomintang Headquarters and the sen at this emergency we should National Government held this strengthen our will and consoll- morning on the occasion of-the- thte our power and night the ng-birthday anniversary of Dr. Sun gressor to the bitter end so as to Yat-sen,, named safeguard the existence of the The aged statesman expressed Chinese Republic: created by Dr. the confiderice that assuming the Sun under extreme hardships." courageous spirit of the late Party In a firm and solemn tone Mr. leader, the Chinese national would Lin Sen, Chairman of the National win the final victory in the war of Government, admonished with protracted resistance. these words the large gathering Central News