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友之國中
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 28, 1937.
WAR ACTIVITIES IN
SOUTH CHINA
Despite the fact that the Japanese air force have been steadily bombing Canton and the neighbouring places for some weeks past, they have not, upart from causing death and destruc- tion amongst the innocem civilians, scored what might be termed strategic successes. Since the commencement of these unwarran- ed assaults on South China, some 900 to 1000 bombs must have been dropped at various points of the Canton-Hankow Railway fou the fact that the train services were never held up for any ory lengthy periód speaks volumes for the splendid organisation of the repair work on the part of the Chinese, and mighty little For the marksmanship of the Japanese!
The Canton-Kowloon Railway, the Chinese Section of which was built with a big British loan which has not yet been repaid. was left alone by the aiding airmen until October 14, when as- Since then saults were launched at Tongmei and Cheungnuuktau. there have been repeated raids on the railway, the last one of which only occurred towards the end of this week. The Chinese ailwaymen are showing the greatest murage in the face of grave personal danger, keeping up the train service despite the fact that there is no telling when a Japanese plane would swoop down from the clouds and unload its bonieradies. That their attempts will be continued there can be little doubt but experts who have studied the situation closely are at one in that the damaging any railway property beyond repair. in this section of the country. is almost impossible due príncipally to the poor marksmanship of the Japanese ainnen coupled with the careful preparations of the Chinese.
In connection with their artivities in South China, the Japanese have not merely concentrated their attention on the railways. They have also visited the Boven Tigris and Whampoa where the Chinese hate récently started the construction of "a deepwater harhour. But here again no direct damage was done to any military property, the only people suffering as the result of the raids being the poor country people whose huts and villages were blown to sunithereens.
With bombing from the six intensified and with the Japanese blinging their warships-thirty-six in all-up to the month of the Pearl River, the authorities deci·led, from a safety point of view.', In block the river. This had the effect of bottling up the river. and the vessels affected included the British river gunboat, H.M.S.' Chin. The measure affected Hong Kong-Canton trade to such an extent that many people began to ask whether the step was warranted. These talks soon spread and the Canton authorities then decided that in oïder to give as much assistance as possible to the tradespeople "the barrier would be lifted partially. This has been done and trade between Hong Kong and Canton has been resumed, to the satisfaction of all concerned.
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The Pearl River, however, is not the only waterway that has heen blocked, for reports to hand indicate that to some extent, by: mining, but mostly by the sinking of hulks filled with rock and Concrete. ingress to Bins Bay has also been prevented. Similarly the entrances to the harbours at Hoihow, Swatow, Swabne and Ngainum, have also been closed.
In Canton itself, the populace, have now become ased to way conditions and" a determination prevails to face the situation almly. With a view to instilling a sense of security and guard- ting against undue fear and defeatism, the authorities, apart from taking the usual military precautions, have erected" strong air raid shelters in various parts of the city, but even without these mea-" sures the "never say die" spirit of the Cantonese is so predominant
augur excellently for the future.
as to
EX-PREMIER'S FUNERAL
London, Nov. 27: „The remains of the late Mr. Ramsay MacDonald were. Interred' in a cemetery three miles from "Lossiemouth after a simple service attended by relatives and the local boyhood friends of the ex-Premler, "The hundreds of wreaths ·Included tributes from Mr. Neville Cham- berlain .and members of the *Cabinet, "Lossiemouth shermen, the Japanese. Foreign Minister and the Government and people of South Africa.— Reuter,
On Far East
Common Line Of Action Is Anticipated
Halifax-Hitler Talks Reviewed
LONDON, NOVEMBER 27.
IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT ONE OF THE PRINCIPAL PROBLEMS WHICH WILL COME UNDER REVIEW WHEN THE ANGLO-FRENCH STATESMEN MEET ON MONDAY, WILL BE THE SHANGHAI CRISIS. THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT HAVE INSTRUCTED THEIR AMBASSADOR IN TOKYO TO LEAVE THE JAPANESE GOVERNMENT NO DOUBT WHATSOEVER THAT THE BRITISH GOVERN- MENT CLAIM TO BE CONSULTED IN ANY ARRANGEMENT MADE RESPECTING THE CHINESE CUSTOMS.
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IT IS HOPED HERE THAT THE LONDON CONVERSATIONS WILL LEAD TO THE ADOPTION OF A COMMON LINE OF ACTION BY BRITAIN AND FRANCE IN CONNECTION WITH THE FAR · EAST.
OTHER MATTERS FÓR DISCUSSION INCLUDE THE HITLER-HALIFAX TALKS, FRENCH CIR- CLES IN LONDON DECLARE THAT NO IMMEDIATE CHANGE IN THE FRENCH POLICY IS LIKELY AS FRANCE IS NOT WILLING TO CONCEDE TO ANY GERMAN CLAIMS UNLESS GERMANY OFFERS HOPE FOR A GENERAL EUROPEAN SETTLEMENT.--REUTER.
Chinese Soldiers of the 88th Division launching attack on enemy line.
ALL FRONTS QUIET
STOP PRESS.
Shanghai, Nov. 28. Despite repeated Japanese at-
Peiping, Nov. 23. All the northern fronts continue to be quiet, said a military spokes- man, except that yesterday morn- ing Japanese planes bombed the rallway between Tsinanfa and Talantu, disturbing rail The general opinion here is thatacks the Chinese are still holding the north will show little change the line east of Changhsing, ac- until Nanking is taken, after which "ording to Chinese reports watch further developments are likely added that the city, despite the severest aerial bombardment, is Reuter.
still in Chinese hands.
trafic.
JAPANESE INSTITUTE MARTIAL LAW
Tientsin, Nov. 27. Japanese military authorities and the police in the Chinese city and special areas nave instituted a regime equivalent to martial law following reports that plainclothes Chinese gunmen have arrived in Tientain.
It is also claimed that the Chia ·
ese detenders in Wusth repulsed the Japanese onslaughts succed- sively for the past three days and nights. As the result of severe fighting, the Wusih railway station as completely demolished and casualties op both sides were very heavy. Meanwhile, instead of shell- ing the Klangyin Forts, Japanese warships on the Yangtze Bre bombarding Tsingkiang, directly opposite Kiangyin.
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All Chinese entering and leaving It is held possible by Chinese Japanese-occupied Chinese areas circles that the Japanese might are being searched, and Japanese attempt to land troops armed police are making house to this northern Klangsy house inspections.`.
The second.. boom in Similar precautions are being kiang has been TYPHOID IN BRITAIN taken to the villages around Tien- the Chinese and is
London. Nov, 27.
The total number of victims of the typhold epidemic at Croydon has now reached 217, of which 10
have been fatal.- Reutera Bulletin Service.
BRAZILIAN ACTION
Rio de Janesro, Nov, 21.
It is understood that the Brazi- Han Government has ordered the closing of Spanish Government agencies in three town,
Reuter's Bulletin Service
tsin.
While no details are yet avall able, it is understood that a shoot- ing affair occurred in a village in the southern suburbs, after which many arrests were made.-- Reuter,
"AUTONOMOUS" GOVERNMENT AT CHANGTEH
H Shanghai. Nov. 27. According Japanese reports. an "autonomous" provincial gov
·ernment has been established at Changteh, an important town in north Honan, and will be formally installed on November 27-Reuter-
stronger than the Klangyin.
MR. R. G. HOWE
IN HANKOW
Chinese Foreign Office Moves:-
Hankow. Nov. 27. The British Charge d'Affaires. Mr. R. G. Howe, accompanied by the majority of the staff of the British Embassy, has arrived from Nanking on H.MS. Bee. The Chinese Foreign Offices are' esta- blishing temporary offices in the British Concession and it is under stood that if Hankow is attacked the Foreign Office will move to Szechuen, probably establishing offices in Chungking.-Reuter.
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ATTACK ON MADRID
Much Activity Reported
Madrid, Nov. 27. The insurgent attack on Madrid continuing actively while the between the capital and Valencia, was heavily bombed by enemy aircraft. Fighting on the other fronts, however, is not on a large scale. Reuter..
Washington, Nov. 27. The United States Government has formally expressed its concern to the Japanese Government respecting any attempt to interfere with the integrity of the Chinese Maritime Customs system,
It is not known here what action, if any, the United States will take in the event of an unfavourable response from Tokyo, but it is presumed that Anglo-American consultation will ensue. Political quarters feel that the Administration has recently been soft-pedal-- ling the forthright policy announced by President Roosevelt in Chica- go on account of the adverse reaction in the Senate. They predict. therefore, that the Government will not stick out its neck very far in the administrative: functions dealing with the Japanese designs on formerly exercised by the Chinese in the Shanghai area.-Reuter,
FIRM BRITISH STAND
Landon, Nov. 27.
It is learned in official circles in London that the British Ambassa... dor in Tokyo has been authorised to. leave the Japanese Government in no doubt whatsoever that the Bri- tish Government claim to be con-.. sulted on any, arrangement made about the Chinese Maritime Cus-
toma
Besides the British Government. the United States and French Governments are interested in loans secured on the Chinese Cus- toms, and there has been constant consultation and contact between the three governments over the question.
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When the French Premier and Foreign Minister meet Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Mr. Eden, in London on Monday, it is presumed that the position at Shanghai will be raised during the talks on the international situation as a whole.-Muter.
"CHINA FIGHTS
FOR FREEDOM"
War Film Horrifies England
London, Nov. 28. The horror of the China war is brought home to millions" of cinema-goers by a news film shot amidst the actual hostilities.
The reel, which is showing throughout the country this week, depicts the "Doomed Battalion" in Shanghal and the pitiable crowds of refugees trying to force their way into the International Bettle- ment. Before the audience has re- covered from this horrific specta- cle, the next instalment shows the wildly gay rejoicings in Tokyo.
The first performance of the film FRENCH ACTION
* China Fights For Freedom" was Paris: It is understood that the shown to-night in London at a French Ambassador in Tokyo has meeting organised by the Chinese received instructions to inform the Campaign Committee. Mr. Cocker Japanese Government that the Brown, foreign secretary of the French Government claim to be London Missionary Society paid a tribute to the magnificent restraint any arrangements about the Chinese Customs, similar shown by the Chinese people in the to the claim by Britain.-
face of Japanese aggression and declared that even if China is now Beuter:
beaten to her knees, she will ulti- mately rebuild herself into a great nation.
consulted in
ACTIVE SEARCH FOR PEACE
Washington, Nov. 28. ". Asked at to-day's presa conTM ference what would be his policy now that the Brussels conference had adjourned, President Frank- lin Roosevelt said hia policy would be to keep on trying in an active search for peace... Rester.
PRESIDENT
Chungang, Nov 27,
Miss Koo Chenchu, daughter of Dr. Wellington Koo, declared that the Chinese must resist the ágres-
sor.
Nevertheless they bore no hatted since they were aware of the suffering peasants in Japan some of whom had even committed suicide because they were unable to pay the taxes to support the war,
The well-known Chinese writer, Zao Shin-nung, declared that the Chinese were determined to resist until the Japanese forces › were entirely driven from Chinese soil.- Reuter.
FIERCE ALL-NIGHT BATTLE Barcelona, Nov. 26, Furious Insurgent attacks on Government positions on the road from Ornadegallego to Babinanigo" WARM WELCOME FOR and in the Aragon sector are claimed to have been repulsed with heavy casualties after a Merce all-night battle in which Moors
Nanking and was given an « en- Mr. Lin Sen, President of the thusiastic welcome.---` were used as shock troops, accord- Chinese Republic, has arrived from | Reuter. ing to 'reports from Government headquarters in the north-weat front.
Insurgent planes again bombed Barcelona to-day, but the damage was slight-Heuter.
PALESTINE UNREST
Shots were
Jerusalem, Nov. 27.
fired to-day on a patrol of the Essex Regiment, while city. other shooting affrays are reported Ching-from various places. A heavy at reported to be on at Tiberius. completed by tack was made on the police ata-
Brat one in
Sheikh Farhan Saadi, who was sentenced to death for unlawful carrying of arms, was hanged in Acra this morning
The Chinese air force is report- past few nights in Klangyin and ed to have been active during the
An Arab tried by the Military Halyen. According to a Chinese Court to-day was found not guilty. report the Japanese warships in | Keuter's Bulletin service. the Yangtze and Hangchow Bay were raided with "satisfactory" results.-- Reuter.
LORD BRABOURNE
London, Nov. 27- Lord Brabourne, newly appointed Governor of Bengal, arrived in Calcutta to-day, while Bir John Anderson, the retiring Governor, sailed for England from Bombay.
Bruter's Bulletin Bervice.
Chinese peasantry swarming into the Settlement before the advance
of Japanese troops, to Soochow Creek.