TENSION AT NAMOA
ISLAND INCREASES
More Japanese Warships Arrive
Canton (By Mall): Tension at Namoa, an island off the east Kwangtung coast adjoining the south Fuklen coast, has increased as a result of the arrival of more Japanese warships there recently. Upon receipt of an urgent report from the magistracy on the situation the Kwangtung provinelal authorities, It is understood, im- mediately issued Instructions to the local garrison command to take` the strictest precaution against emergencies.
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With their occupation of Chin- men Island (otherwise known as Quemoy Island) outside the Amoy Harbour and a small part Taungming Island at the estuary of the Yangtze River as temporary naval and air bases the anchorage of Japanese warships close to Namoa is naturally to be viewed with grave apprehension.
Strategically speaking. Namoa is the gateway to the adjoining coastal areas of Kwangtung and
AMBASSADOR 'ARRIVES
Fuklen. On the Kwangtung side it holds as important a position to the Chaochow-Swatow area in east Kwangtung as Hainan Island to south Kwangtung.
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1937.
HANGCHOW BAY HOSTILITIES
Merciless Bombing
By Japanese:..
"Planes
Hangehow, Nov. 18: Following days of merciless and repeated bombings by Japanese warplanes, a majority of the houses in the towns of Kashing. Kashan. Ping- wang and Chapoo in Chekiang province have been wiped out, re- cording to a preliminary investiga- tion completed to-day.
The isolated Japanese units which landed in the Hangchow Bay region last feek have beer checked near the Velnity of Chill- chlao where fierce Bghting is in progress.
Early in the Ming and Ching dynasties the Island was used as a base of operations against piracy. heavy garrison W25 whore stationed. As it les close to the coast of both Kwangtung and Fu-fully kten. it was placed under the joint control of the two provinces.
SPANISH FRONT
Salamanca, Nov. 16.
As has been the case for several days past, the war aulletin issued
Sir Hughe Interviewed here states "Nothing new on any
Looking greatly benefitted by his holiday,
Sir Hughe
the Hon,
of the front.”.....
"Madrid, Nov. 16: The Repub- lican defence ministry reports several small successes by the Re.
Knatchbull-Hugessen, British Am-publican army on Monday.
bassador to
China who was re- cently the victim of Japanese machine-gun bullets while on the way from Nanking, to Shanghai. returned to Hong Kong last night aboard the J.C.JL. Tisadare from the Netherlands East Indies on his way back to China.
With members of his staff Sir Hughe was proceeding to Shang- hal on August 26 on what is be- Heved to have been an important mission when Japanese planes at- tacked, his car riddling it with
Madrid. Nov. 18: It is stated that General Cardenal has been appointed to the post of military Governor of. Madrid, which is
mainly an administrative post. It is stated that General Mlajas re- tains his post a commander-in- chief of Madrid garrison.-- Transocean
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GENERALISSIMO
machine-gun bullets. Sir Hughe TO CONCENTRATE
was the only occupant of the vehl-
.
ON MILITARY AFFAIRS
cle who was hit. He suffered in- juries to the leg and back and was for a long period in a critical condition. However, his great fighting spirit' prevalled and he gradually improved. When he was convalescent he took a holiday to
Nanking, Nov. 16. the Netherlands East Indies where General Chiang Kai-shek, Chäir" he visited Ball and other places,
man of the Military Affairs Com- touching at Hong Kong on the
mission and concurrently Presl- way there, being accompanied by dent of the Executive Yoan, has Lady Hugessen and charming daughters.
their
two
A HAPPY REMARK Although not completely recover- ed from his terrible ordeni, a look at Sir Hughe as he appeared yes- terday, is sufficient to show that he has benefited vastly from his holiday. He walked up and down the deck of the ship with almost a jaunty.step and laughingly said to the group of Pressmen who went to meet him: "You see, my leg is quite all right again." Every- body seemed particularly happy at that remark.
In conversation with a "Dally Fress" representative Sir Hughe
said he felt very fit, but those in the know agree it is only the great cheerful spirit of the Ambassador that so optimistic. Actually, Sir Hughe is not fit enough yet to resume his post and will probably stay in Hong Kong for a month or.80.
Sir Hughe told the "Dally Press" representative that he and his family had thoroughly enjoyed their holiday and they were parti- cularly glad of it as they had seen a beautiful part of the world which they had never before had the op- portunity to vista.
decided to relinquish his latter post in order to concentrate his whole attention to military affairs. Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister of Finance, who just returned from an extended European tour, is the must probable successo: Generalissime Chiang Kai-shek us .the President of the Executive Yuan, according to a Chinese report.
to
Dr. Kung is considered to be most suitable for the position in view of his past experience and his sound knowledge of the inter- national situation. As vice-Prest-
Railway,
Another battle is going on at Pingwang: important station on the Soochow-Kashing where the Chinese are success- holding back the Japanese advance inland.
Another Japanese unit attempt. | ed to cross Shengchlat but has been driven back following a herce engagement.
Twenty Japanese warships are DOW anchored off Yuyao in the Hangchow Bay region, according to reports received here. The ves- sels have occasionally shelled Hai- yen, important Cheklang coastal town. It 1s believed that the Japanese will attempt a landing in this area shortly. Central News.
AIR RAIDS ON NINGPO
Foreigners Safe
Shanghai, Nov. 18. Half of Ningpo's population of 75.000 have moved to the country- side for fear of air bombing, ac- cording to @ British missionary. who has just arrived in Shanghai.! He says that on November
12. Ningpo was subjected to two raids, but the Japanese planes concentrated their attack on the railway station sheds and the bus station. A hundred houses near the railway station were demolish- ed, and altogether about 150 per- sons were killed or wounded.
Flity foreigners are remaining in Ningpo, of whom there are about five British businessmen and ten missionaries, including three wo- men, belonging to the China Mis- afonary Society. Mission property. is not damaged except for windows broken as a result of concussion. Reuter
"PUNISHMENT ON CHINESE GOVERNMENT"
Tokyo. Nov. 16.
dent of the Executive Yuan Dr. The Cabinet has organised the Kung had on several occasions Japanese Imperial Headquarters to acted as President of the Execu- co-ordinate the Navy and Army in tive Yuan during Generalissimo furtherance of "punishment for Chiang's absence.
the outrages perpetrated by Chi-
The resignation of General nese soldiers and the Chinese Gov.
Reuters Bulletin Service.
Chlang of this civil post strongly erniment."- indicates the determination of the Nanking Government in the pro- tracted resistance against the Japanese aggression.-- Central News.
HITLER-HALIFAX TALKS
Wide Range Of Subjects
London, Nov. 18.
Representatives of the Govern- ment were there to meet him in the persons of Capt. S. H. Batty- Smith and Capt. G. P. Rickcord.
After a brief chat with "report-
It is understood that the Herr ers Bir Hughe with his family Hitler-Lord Halifax talks will and Government representatives cover a wide range of subjects in- left for Government House where cluding the anti-Comintern Pact they are the guests or His Ex- and the new Western Pact to re- cellency the Governor, Bir Geoffry place the Locarno Treaty. There Northecte, and Lady Northcote. are suggestions in German quar- ters that Herz. Hitler is anxious to receive clarification of the Britian- attitude towards German, and Italian, interference i Spain as well as the German policy in Cen- tral Europe.
ROYAL VARIETY
PERFORMANCE
Programme Enjoyed · By King And Queen
The conversations between Lord Perth and Count Clano. which at one time was expected to open con- currently in Rome have been deferred as it is felt in, London that a more opportune moment will arise when the settlement of the Spanish question is in sight.- Reuter.
'London, Nov. 16. The King and Queen were en- thusiastically greeted when, with the Duke and Duchess of Kent they attended last night's Royal Variety performance at the Lon- don Palladium in aid of the Varicly Aristes' Benevolent Fund. great ovation. The entertainment Their Majesties' followed the pro-realised £6.342 which is a record gruame with evident enjoyment for such an occasion. and on leaving were accorded a British Wirelen.
KING LEOPOLD IN LONDON
NEW PACIFIC PACT PROSPECT
(Continued from Page 1)
Whangpoo River, speaks well for the fact that, the Japanese with all their superior equipment have but little to gain in the final out- come of the hostilities.
While soldiers are marching to-
day, in China. diplomats confer at Brussels, and none may say what the future holds in store for this country. The Nine-Power Con- ference has aroused much Com- ment in local circles. The con- sensus of opinion, is that the con- terence will have little prospect of alleviating the tension, especially in view of Japan's policy of isolation...
Considering herself the dominat- ing factor on the Asiatic. Con- tinent, Japar. has decided not`lo brook any outside Intervention in the affairs of this part of the world.
The " positive expansionist policy" of her militarists at con quering China and establishing Japanese Imperialism along the West coast of the Pacife, together with her recent acts of aggression. have done much to damage Japan's position as the "leader of Asia."
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ECONOMIC SHAKEN
3.
It is evident "that North China has ceased long ago to be Chinese territory and although a semblance of Chinese jurisdiction will still be maintained for while, the economic structure of the masses of the people has been shaken to its very foundation, and the region will be reduced under Japanese control to a state worse than a colony.
These
Not only has the trust of the world thus been alienated, but China has been forced to arm and defend herself against the unceas- ing aggression and unsatiated greed of the Japanese. territorial and economic alms have been made at the sacrifice „Di others in total disregard of the sanctity of treaties and interna- tional pledges.
Even up to this moment the Japanese have not signified any desire of abandoning their ag- gressive designs. but are continu-
THREE-POWER ACCORD
Speculation As Result Of Brussels. Voting
Paris, Nov. 18.
In circles close to the French Foreign Office, gratification 18 shown at the fact that during the vote on the declaration which the Far East Conference intends to dispatch to Japan, France. Britain and the United States were "In complete, accord.
The decisive question on the conference in the next few days.
it is stated, Will
be whether
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Several foreign observers have expressed the opinion that the Nine Power treaty is quite efficient,
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served. It should, however, be borne in mind that any and all new accords will be useless if one of the signatories continues 10 treat it like a scrap of paper.
Through the Nine-Power Con- ference at Brussels an opportunity, is given to Japan to reconsider her existing policy and recent acts of aggression, to meet the existing international situation, which is becoming more complicated and tense daily, for the sake of general peace and security in all parts of the globe.
All attempts on the part of the. Japanese militarists to encroach on Chinese territory and interests were and are bitterly opposed by armed resistance to-day. Un- necessarily overwhelming sacri. fices were necessary for Japan to maintain her armies on Chinese territory. Ninety thousand Japan- ese soldiers have given their lives on the Shanghai front alone dur- ing their unjustified military operations, and it is belleved by competent political observers..that Japan's further attempts of carry- ing out her cherished ambitions will be tantamount to suicide.
BRITISH TRADE WITH JAPAN
No Appreciable Denline
London, Nov. 16. There has been no appreciable decline in British trade with Japan as a result of public disinclination
9.0. Will run on Saturdays only for 1st class passengers. "* Buffet and Luncheon car will be attached to this train daily. f. No passengers carried on British Section.
Further information may be obtained at the Railway Offices, Kowloon, or Canton from Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd., Hong Kong, The American Express Company, Hong Kong, The China Travel Service. 6. Queen's Road, Hong Kong, Mesare. Wing On Co., Ltd.. The Okina Hmporium, Ltd.. The Travel Advisers, 315, Gloucester Building, Hong Kong, and from The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels, Co., Ltd.
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A GREAT CHINESE LADY
MADAME CHIANG'S MOTHÉR
Mme. Boong, the
mother of
to buy Japanese imports, stated Mme. Chiang Kai-shek, Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, in Commons,
replying to Mr. Plugge.--Reuter.
NEW JAPANESE APPOINTMENTS IN SHANGHAI
Shanghal, Nov. 16.
宿 Was
NEW ALTITUDE
RECORD
F
woman of unusual character and great charm. Though enjoying wealth and social prestige and possessing great gifts of intellect, she was known chiefly in her world as an outstanding Christian.officially informed that the altitude She reared a remarkable family.
Her sons and daughters have exerted an immeasurble influence on the political, social and re- The Japanese have appointed aigious life of China during the new Mayor of Greater Shanghai as last decade. well as a new head of Police. The Mme. Chiang Kai-shek gives this
pro-.
appointees are presumably Japanese in their sympathies. The Chinese have refused to accept the appointments and have described them as Japanese puppets.---
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
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BITTER BATTLE IN PROGRESS
Shanghai, Nov. 18. The Taihu Lake area is on the
becoming verge of
the major
cortrait of her mother:
London, Nov. 15. The Air Ministry announces that the Royal Aero Club has been
light of Flight-Lieutenant M.J...
Adam, Royal Air force, in June last, in a Bristol 138 monoplane with special British Pegasus engine, has been homlogated by the Federation. Aeronautique Internationale as a world high record in class C. The official figure is 16,440 metres or 5,397 feet.-.. British Wireless.
PLANE CRASH. KILLS EIGHT
"My mother was not a senti- mental parent, rather she was a Spartan, but one of my strongest impressions is at mother going to her room to pray. She spent hours in prayer, often beglaning before dawn. During her last il- ness I cried cut: 'Mother, you are sc powerful in prayer, why don't you pray that God will annihilate } in a crash at Ostend in a plane of Japan by an earthquake?' After a the Londori-Brussels-Munich ser- pause
vice. Reuter she replied; When you pray do not insult God's intelll-
this accord will lead to the Launching of a joint diplomatic action with the view of mediating between Japan and China. Whe- ther such a step will be taken, it is declared, depends largely upon the result of the soundings which the British Government is making this week in Berlin and Rome.
Diplomatic circles are not very optimistic in their forecasts in this respect. It is however stated that Quay d'Orsay and Downing battlefield for the Sino-Japanese about 1 p.m., on a four-day visit Street will at least gain some in-armles as the left wing of the gence, by asking Him to do some to the King and Queeh. The King formation concerning a possible | Chinese forces, after withdrawing thing that would be unworthy even of the Belgians crossed the North F2Fprochment between the powers from Talchong and Quinsan have swung into the prepared positions Sea by the Channel steamer
near Changsu in an effort to check Prince Albert accompanied by the
the furious Japanese drive, ac- cording to Chinese reports.
London, Nov. 18. King Leopold of"Belgium arrived
King Leopold.
concerned.-— Transocean
45,000 JAPANESE
REINFORCEMENTS
IN SHANGHAI
Nov. 16: Observers
Quinaon,
of you-a mortal
Chiang
London, Nov. 16.
Eight persons are reported killed
INDIANS DISPUTE
OVER GRAMOPHONE
Before the Pulse Judge, Mr. Justice Lindsell, in the Summary Court yesterday, Jeewan Khan brought an action against Bak- tawar Singh, claiming the sum of $220 as purchase price payable by
"To-day," says Mme. Kai shek, "I can pray for the Japanese people, knowing there must be many who suffer because Brisk engagements are in prog-
of what their country is doing to ress at several points along the China. It was my mother's per Shanghai-Nanking and Shanghal-sonal influence and example that Hangchow railway lines.
led my husband to become the defendant to the plaintiff for
宮
Chinese reports say that a very Christian." here estimate that around 45,000 bitter battle is taking place near Gen. Chiang Kai-shek and his Japanese reinforcements ärrived in | Pingwing and Wangklangchin wife spend an hour together every Shanghai last week. Another along the Kashing-Soochow section batch or 5,000 Japanese troops of the railway, where a strong Ja- reached the port city, in seven panese column, ls making a des- transporta late yesterday after-perate bid for Kashing and a
foothold along the railway itself.
Reuter.
noon.--
Central News',
REFUGEES AS.
PIONEERS
one Columbia gramophone and 50 records. Alternately the plaintif claimed from the said sum of $220, morning in the study of the Bible the value of the gramophone and and in prayer. Buch an example 50 records which was said to be is a claim upon their fellow the property of the plaintiff, Christians in this country to up- wrongfully detained by the defen-
dant. hold them in daily prayer that their faith in God may remain firm during this terrible strain.--- Lady Mance in a letter to the "Daily Telegraph · and morning
FIDUCIARY NOTE:
ISSUE INCREASE Post."
Jian, Nov. 16: A group of 250
London, Nov. 16, refugees from the war zones in The Chancellor of the Exche Hopel province who flocked to sian quer, Bir John Bimon, announced Belgian Foreign Minister, M. Spaak, during the past few weeks have or- in Commons that from mid- and was met at Dover by the Duke ganised a special party to go to November to approximately mid- or Gloucester and the Belgian Am-Chinghal Province in the Interior January the fiduciary note issue baseador to London. On landing to do ploneering work. They are will be increased from £200,000,- shortly 000 to £220,000,000 to meet. sca- guns and shore batteries thunder-scheduled to leave here ed the Royal salute
along the Sian-Chinghal Highway. sonal demands-
Reuter Central News!
Reuter's Bulletin Service,
R.M.A. DORADO
Mr. M.A. da Silva appeared "for.. Jeewan Khan whilst Baktawan
Bngh was represented by Mr. D. McCallum.
After evidence was given His Lordship delivered judgment for. the plaintin with costs.
Mr. A.-C. Reyes, 2, Salisbury" The RMB. Dorado, arrived at Avenue, summoned before Mr. C... 3.12 p.m. yesterday from Penang. B. Burgess at the Kowloon Magis- Mr F. G. Strong from London was tracy yesterday for allowing his a passenger. She also carried dog in' Mody Road without being 23.380 kilos of freight and 349.118 | muzzled or on a lead on November kilos of mall.
1 was fined $10.