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HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 14, 1937.
SHANGHAI'S NEW DANGER
Brussels Declaration Must
Be Carefully Studied
But Eleven States Already Voice Approval
Brussels, November 14.
When the Conference re-met Count Aldrovandi said that the Italian Government required more time to consider the declaration but he did not think it possible that his Government would support the declaration, either in part, or as a whole.
The Portuguese, Mexican, Dutch and Australian representatives favoured, the declaration and the last named warmly supported the speech of Mr. Norman Davis and defended the rights of the dif ferent peoples to choose their own Governments.
Mr. Norman Davis together with the French, British and Canadian delegates also contested the desirability of any further elucidation of the Japanese reply. The Conference, therefore, took up the discussion, paragraph by paragraph, concluding with a general debate at 6.30 p.m. Eleven States have so far supported the declaration. Italy being the only dissentient. The Conference adjourned at 8 p.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday. "
With the completion of the dis-
The sights of relief which foreign resalents in Shanghai breathed when the end of hostilities around the Settlement seemed to be in sight with the withdrawal of the Chinese troops to their new lines, have now, turned to gasps of apprehension, at the sudden prospect of a new and far more terrifying danger in the encircle-cussion the President said that men of the entire are by a large Japanese force, estimated to he would propose the declaration @xceed 120,000 in strength, which may in the pursuit of its aitus become so assertive us to forma a real mngjace to the peace and safety of the Settlement.
To a Japsinese report that "in view of the increased Japanese influence m the sectors north of Soochow Creek, the Council is contemplating an increase in the number of Japanese officials on the Council, the Shanghai Municipal Council on Wednesday through a spokesman, issued an inancdiate demit. The report was at the same time feeler und an intimidation; and although the Council's attitude seems to be maffected by the unusual situation that has been created, there is, every reason to suspect that the Japanese, with confident awareness of the military scendancy in the area, will if necessary make posilice use of that advantage. to fore compliance with any demands which By may choose to make,
'General Matsui Ims in effect given a nasty lang to the threat by declaring himself master of Shanghai", "und delivering an open smith to the commanders of foreign defence forces who jointly ought his co-operation in the matter of maintaining the Settlement's neutrality. It is plainly evident from, the statements artributed to him that He intends to have his way in Shanghai regardless of the feelings or policies of the Settlement authorities.
as adopted, subject to reference to the Governments concerned. Count Aldrovandi objected and contend- ed that the document should merely be referred to the Govern- ments. It is now understood that the Dutch support of the declara- tion was made with qualifications,
surely of a verbal character: The Conference then decided the draft to the different Governments. It is open to amendment before it will be finally adopted by the Powers Reuter.
(Full Cables On Page 2)'
FULL TEXT OF DECLARATION
BRUSSELS, NOV, 14. THE PULL TEXT OF
The avowed intentions of the Japanese piliturists are sneh THE DRAFT DECLARATION That nothing short of an abject "kow-tow to their desires will||BRARS
FOOD SHORTAGE THREAT
SHANGHAI FACED WITH NEW DANGER
Shanghai, November 14. The first serious Indication that there may be a food shortage in the two foreign "areas in Shanghal is seen in the enormous rise in the price of vegetables, meal, eggs and other food supplies as compared with two days ago.
Although officials in charge of the food situation in the Settle- ment maintain that there pre ample supplies, it is generally opined that unless the usual avenue of supply is opened within a week, food shortage will prove a very acute problem.
A Municipal Council official states that negotiations are now under way with the Japanese
OUT! THE SUR- military authorities with the view of obtaining permission for the
able the powers in the Settlement to sit back with some STANCE OF THE VERSION farmers to leave the Settlement assurance of immunity. Since there are many legitimate interest» in Shanghai which cannot possibly be bound by Japanese dictates. "The situation, therefore, is fraught with unpleasant possibilities.
The matter of greater Japanese representation on the Council may be easy of solution, but other issues which constitute an inevitable corollary" to Japanese control may very well cause Shanghai's doom.
At present the prospect is, very gloomy, and the more foreign interests concede to Japan, the more will those inilitaristic abso Intists demand. Their gluttony is proverbial. Possibly if they swallowed Shanghai they would still be hungry.
Shanghai bids fair to become an international cockpit unless. f course, the foreign powers take firm and concerted action.
Have they the courage?
Refugees sent to the Band by tracks to board a steamer which is to take them to their native villages,
CABLED EARLIER. I Sand French Concession to bring, in supplies from the surrounding dis- UNDERSTOOD, HOWEVER,
tricts to the west of Shangha! "and THAT · THE SENTENCE Pootung-Reuter DIRECTLY REFERRING TO COMMUNISM HAS BEEN OMITTED ON A DECISION TAKEN AT THE AFTER- NOON MEETING.
hension."
TRADE PARALYSED
Accra. Nov. 14-·· The native boycott of foreign merchandise is paralysing trade. The marketing of cocoa, the Gold
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STOP PRESS
VERY STRIKING
DOCUMENT
Brussels, Nov. 14. The Portuguese delegate express- entire approbation of the declaration which he described as a very striking document. In view of the Portuguese interests in the Far East the declaration is entire- ly in line with the policy of his Government. M. Spaak said he W25 confident the declaration would be adopted on Monday.- Reuter
CRITICAL DAYS AHEAD
Japanese Reach Whangpoo
River Boom
:
Shanghai, November 14.
The next few days will be critical for China. The Japanese who are receiving continued reinforcements are swiftly following up the Chinese withdrawals and doing their utmost to prevent the Chinese from re-establishing themselves, and even the fate of Nanking may be in the balance if they succeed,
A number of prominent Chinese officials are leaving for Hong Kong and several Chinese Government agencies have transferred to Nanking. Half the British troops on duty in the western- perimeter have now been withdrawn.
The Japanese have succeeded in reaching the boom across the Whangpoo River.-Reuter.
Clothing being distributed among the refugees.
NOTICE TO BRITISH Turning Point In
SHIPPING
Shanghai, Nov. 14. The British Consul-General has informed shipping companies here that Admiral Sir Charles Little is of the opinion that there is now no objection to British ships berthing at British wharves on either bank of the Whangpoo in view of the withdrawal of the Chinese, army from the Pootung bank of the river.
European Situation
Berlin, Nov. 14. as Fremier, when he outlined" the The forthcoming "Deace talks in British foreign policy which safe. the thre European capitaks”—the | guards the interests of the British visits of Lord Halifax to Berlin. Empire while renouncing all jag- King of the Belglans to London gressive intentions and unneces- and reports that Count Clano will į sary. Încumbrance of foreign re- bave further discussions with Lord lations and useless experiments Perth are interpreted 14 the outside the British sphere of in- turning point in the European Admiral Little feels that the risk situation. of berthing at British wharves is no This view finds support, accord- greater than berthing at the neuing to German political quarters, tral anchorage of Gough Lalandi Mr. Neville Chamberlain's but adds, however, that a slight speech in Edinburgh. It is point- risk still exists in view of the posed out that the speech confirms sibility of Chinese 'air attacks.
ANGLO-ITALIAN
RAPPROCHEMENT
Rome, Nov. 14.
A warning against too much optimism over the prospects of an Anglo-Italian rapprochement. Is. uttered in Italian political circles. It is stated that there has been approaches in the last few days to ascertain whether the necessity for conversations existed. The authorities dented any kellhood of a meeting between Count Ciano auid Mr. Anthory Eden in the near future- Reuter.
terest.
Political circles here describe as "speculation without foundation" the suggestion in a British "news- paper that Herr Hitler ts ready to offer Britain a ten-year truce on the colonial question in return for
NEW TRAFFIC SIGNALS
A
London, Nov. 14.
Most complicated automatic traffic lights were given a full dress trial in Piccadilly Circus last night and the tests proved the System successful. It will be pu- blicly used as from Monday- Beuter.
Against the Japanese contention that the conflict concerns China Const's chief export, is also stop- and Japan only, the draft paints ped. Discontent over the low price out that the "States which were of cocoa is believed the cause of
the good impression Mr. Chamber- a free hand in Central Europe. members of the League indicated the situation.- Reuter.
In view of the fact that the Jap-lain made in his previous speech | Reuter. unanimously that they considered
anese are still controlling the the conflet one of concern of all
Hongkew, Wayside and Yangtaze- States that were parties to the
poo areas, shipping companies are Covenant of
AT CROSS ROADS OF the League The
NEW HOPE
requested to inform the Consulate draft adds that these hostilities
of any ships, especially large Uners, brought to the "peoples of all na-
Shanghal, "Nov: 13. which are likely to arrive "in the tions a sense of horror and in-
Chinese forces in the Shanghai- near future so that the necessary dignation and to' all the world Nanking area are at the cross special arrangements for the land- feelings of uncertainty and appre-roads of a new hope or failure, de- ing of passengers and discharging pending upon important decisions of carga may be completed well in made at this time, according to advance-Reuter. Quoting the Japanese Govern-foreign military observers. ment's ascertain that it was China The whole front line is at pre- whose actions and attitude were sent reported to be extremely rag- in contravention of the Nine-ged, with endless columns of Chin- Power Treaty, the draft says that ese troops pouring, westward to the "yet whereas China is engaged in new positions. Miles behind them a full and frank discussion of the the advance units of the Japanese matter with other parties to that army are advancing cautiously Treaty. Japan has refused to dis-through unfamiliar country. cuss it with any of them.”
Observes are of the opinion that It continues that the representa- the Japanese announcements of tives at the Conference firmly be- he capture of Nanziang and Ant-
It is learned that two or three Beve that just and durable set-ing are true, the collapse of an- bomb a Japanese aircraft carrier Chinese bombers which tried to tlement cannot be expected of other Chinese line of defence is in Hangchow Bay yesterday were direct negotiations between the almost certain. Furthermore they shot down by Japanese parties to the confllet. In con- declare Kiating to be untenable clusion the draft re-affairs the with Anting in Japanese hands. belief that success might be The opinion is that the Chinese achieved if the parties agree to a plan to retire to a line running be cessation of hostilities and jointlyween Kashing and Boochow which i confer with representatives of that give them the benefit of the States that are now meeting at railway, Brussels
Reuter.
CHINESE BOMBERS SHOT DOWN
Nanking, Nov. 12.
planes Reuter:
pursuit
servers believe that they will slacken pace in the dear future to The Japanese line of procedure consolidate their positions.
difficult to forecast, but ob- Reuter.
CURFEW IN
JERUSALEM
Jerusalem, Nov. 11.- Following a bomb outrage, a twolve-hour curfew has been im- posed for the whole of Jerusalem, starting at 6 p.m. every day.
The bomb outrage resulted in an Arab youth being killed and six other Arabs injured.
SIR ARTHUR WAUCHOPE RESUMES
POST
London; Nov. 14.
Bir Arthur Wauchope, Palestine High Commissioner,, is leaving for Jerusalem on Friday to resume his
post.-
Reuter
Seventeen Arabs have been ar rested as a result of an investiga- tion into the murder of the five Jewish labourers in Jerusalem on Tuesday last- Reuter.