CHINESE AND JAPANESE
FORCES CLASH'
Japanese Reinforcements Arrive At Kashing
Tsinan, Dec. 14: A clash occurred between Japanese and Chinese. forces outside the walled city of Huimin, on the north bank of the Yellow River on December 12 noon, resulting in the defeat of the Japanese, a military report received "here states.
Late in the afternoon large Japanese reinforcements equipped with tanks, armoured cars and trench mortars were rushed to the spot. To avoid a frontal attack the Chinese forces withdrew to Lánchungho and Lichfangtze, points in the vicinity. The Japan- ese opened a heavy fire upon the Chinese positions. the, report re- Yeals.
OFFICERS SHOULD
BE RECALLED
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Early on the morning of Decem- ber 13 a column of Chinese troops, the report continues, marched to the Japanese rear by a round- about route and launched a sur- prise attack. The Japanese beat, a hasty retreat.--
Central Vespa
Hangchow, Dec. 14; Seven thou- sand Japanese reinforcements have arrived at Kashing, important town on the Shanghal-Hangchow "Rallway, a report reaching here reveals,
A large number of Japanese tanks have been concentrated at Stashih, south of Kashing.
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BATTLE ONLY JUST BEGUN
Shanghai Dec. 14. Chinese troops in the vicinity of Nanking are fleeing up river in large numbers and are setting Age to everything as they leave, accord-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 15,
Duke of Aosta, cousin to the King of Italy, who has been nominated as Marshal Grazzjani's successor as Viceroy in Abyssinia.
GENERALISSIMO ON NANKING WITHDRAWAL
Fighting Plan To Aroid Heavy Sacrifice Yet To Make Japanese Pay Dearly
LONDON PRESS REVIEW FAR
EASTERN
London,, Dec. 14.
The London Press speaks this morning in a singularly united volce, demanding in one form or another stronger aution in the Far East.
In a strongly worded editorial the "Dally Telegraph' says that British opinion will not be satis- field with any less satisfaction than President Roosevelt has demanded on behalf of the United States, namely full reparation.
SITUATION
The "Dally Herald" foreshadows joint Anglo-American diplomatic, action and says it is all a ques tion now of whether the peaceful nations have the wit and courage to hang together.
1937.
felt disorientate and uncertain of himself and in the circumstances thought the best thing to do was to open fire on the British fag at a range of four hundred yards, but these excuses were invalid for the airmen who took off from bases where relevant information was available and indiscriminately bombed foreign shipping and power-dived within a short dis- tance. with the American ing painted on the Panay's deck. It is discreditable the assumption that dimcult to decide which is more the Japanese air force did not know what they were doing or the as- sumption that they did.
The past few months had pro- The "News-Chronicle" diplomatic vided scores of cases of Japanese correspondent professes to see a
irresponsibility, all on the "same tactical move in the attacks on
bland formal pattern-outrage, foreign shipping, triumphal mar-
apology and then outrage again. ches, etc., designed to make the No plea of mere technical miscal- white man "ose face," and thus
culation can exonerate the bomb- destroy the resistance of the Chi-
ers and batteries which went into nese, who believe the western na-
action deliberately against the British tions are compelled in their own
and American warships interests ultimately to help China during the week-end. The sinking against Japan. The correspondent of the Panay and its attendant in- says the conviction is growing incidents are an indelible stain on British circles that meek accep-
the honour of a Power whose arm- Shanghai, Dec. 14.
tance of Japanese apologies willed forces once boasted a peerless Chinese defenders of Nanking, not discourage the Japanese milli- tradition. The fact that the Ame- after withstanding intensive Jap-tarists from fresh acts of aggres-rican Government are assessing anese attacks for one week, were alon. The argument that the at- the altuation calmly and delibera- yesterday ordered by Generalis- tacks are accidental are no longer tely does not mean that they are any the less concerned than their The "News-Chronicle" in a lead- shocked public over the serious er calls for an immediate anti-wanton affront to their national Japanese embargo on the ground prestige. America sometimes seem that the only real restraint is
inclined to under-estimate her in- joint action effectively to diminish
terests in the Far East which are Japan's war power.
at present smaller materially, psy- chologically and strategically than Great Britain's, but America's des- tinies are far more closely linked with China's than are the British for she faces an Eastern Asia across a sea whose dimensions vir- tually contract with every stride in scientific invention.
that the highest ing to a Japanese army spokesman" simo Chiang Kai-shek to with- | accepted.
New York, Dec. 14. What the United States ha right to demand, says the "Herald Tribune." responsible Japanese officers be recalled and disciplined, with full publicity throughout Japan. I Tokyo cannot or dare not try to do this. there is no further point In having formal diplomatic re- lations with such a Government.
The "New York Times" says the Japanese Government cari more give an assurance that foreigners in China will be free from the consequences of their invasion than a burglar can give the assurance that innocent by
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standers won't be shot when he loots a house.--- Reuter
CHINA AND THE LEAGUE
Shanghai, Dec. 13. That China should follow Italy's step and resign from the League of Nations because of its failure to take
action in the Sino- Japanese conflict is being advocat- ed here by an increasing number of prominent people, and the Press is also taking the same line.
any
The "Sin Wan Pao," one of the leading Chinese papers. declared that the League's Palace of Peace had crumbled. Geneva was no longer a magnet attracting all peoples since only the skeleton "of the original League remains.
It is declared that the League had never been the democratic organisation it was intended to be, but instead a body controlled by
a few strong Powers.
He says that Nanking is under u huge cloud of smoke. The spokes- man read a resume of the four months' hostilities, leading up to the capture of Nanking and declared that the fall of Nanking further strengthens the strong conviction of the Japanese people that the hostilities have only just begun and will continue as long as anti- Japanese sentiment. persists is China."
Cheering wildly and waving flags. Japanese residents in the Hongkew district, Shanghal, staged a monster parade to celebrate the fall of Nanking. The marchers were seen off from the starting point by the Japanese Consul-General, Mr. Oka- moto, and the route included. the wharf from where the paraders lustily "banzaied" the Izumo which was lying in midstream.- Reuter.
FALL OF NANKING
Shanghai, Dec. 13. According to a communique-is- sued by the Japanese Headquarters here this evening, the Japanese forces had taken complete control of Nanking. The news, however, has not yet been confirmed by de- talled accounts of the actual situa- tion in North China.
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Another communique issued from the same source at a later hour states that those Japanese troops which had marched their way succeeded by Monday noon through the eastern gates had
clearing a big area of Chinese The tragedy or the League, the snipers and had advanced beyond paper opines, is that every member the Military Academy. The fight which violates the Covernant or, for the possession of this building resolutions can withdraw, with the lasted several hours. League playing the humiliating It is learned that Wang Ko-min role of urging them to remain. The paper then said that China had been a member of the League for 17 years but "has she ever been" able to utilise the League for the protection of her interests,
or has she merely been exploited by certain powerful states for their own Interests, and seeking their own private ends?
"China still belongs to the body, but have the other members recognised her loyalty?
draw.
in an orderly manner and com- The withdrawal was carried out pleted shortly
before yesterday claimed to have "completely oc- evening, when the Japanese forces cupled" the former capital,
The fall of Nanking came exact- ly four months to the day since. the outbreak of the hostilities in the Shanghai area.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek In a statement regarding the with- drawal of Chinese troops from Nanking, states that this does not materially affect the policy of the National Government to resist t Japanese troops to the bitter e The evacuation was undertaken in order to strengthen the Chinese positions whereby the war of re sistance may effectively be con- tinued.
NEW POSITIONS
The statement points-out-thair since the seat of the National Government has been removed from Nanking. the city has no further military significance. The Chinese army's fighting plan "is to avoid heavy sacrifice and in ac- cordance with that plan the troops at Nanking have been ordered to withdraw to new positions where they will continue the resistance.
No information is available re- garding the routes the withdrawing army took. but it is presumed the bulk of the troops went up river by boats and launches...
The Daily Mail" says that in any remonstrance or demand the British Government thinks at to make. It can count on the fullest support of the nation.
"WANTON OUTRAGES" The Lorden "Times" in a leader bring on the British gunboats and draws a distinction between the
For the present our Interests are the sinking of the, Panay though the same and America, who for the both were wanton outrages. As moment is the nation which is regards the former the "Times" most directly aggrieved, can un- expresses the opinion that it might questionably court and rely on be pleaded that General Hashimo-Britain for support in any action to had lost touch with his head- she may be called on to take. quarters in his rapid advance and Reuter
JAPANESE -PROMISE SAFE TRIP
For Survivors
Of Panay
Shanghal, Dec. 14: Mr. James Marshall, of Collier's, has arrived in Wahu and has gone into hospi- Fighting desperately to stem the tal. His condition is not serious. Japanese attacks a small force of Chinese troops is understood to
The Japanese gunboat Hodzu II and Japanese destroyers, which have been left at Nanking when
are the first Japanese warships to the main body of the army with- drew. These troops, it was report-expected to arrive at Hohsien this pass Nanking since the war. are ed last night, were still holding afternoon from Chinklang, while
sakwan. the waterfront district
a hugh Japanese flying boat from between the walled city and the Yangise, but unless they sipped medical supplies and food is be- Shanghai with doctors, nurses, out last night, they will be in alleved to have already arrived. very precarious position to-day when their retreat by the river, now their only means of escape.
will be head of the Executive Com-
ment of North China which will mittee of the Provisional Govern-
be set up under Japanese protec-warships which are steaming up may be cut off by the Japanese tion. Wang is 65 years of age and from Chinklang. President of the Chinese National at one time held the position of Bank. In 1917 he was made Chi-
nese Finance Minister and in 1934
he appeared on the political stage again as Government Commissary in Pelping but went into retire- ment the following year.—- Transocean News Service.
AIR RAID ALARM IN CANTON
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MATSUI MOUNTED General Matsui is expected to enter Nanking within a week traditional manner of a conqueror. a charger, in the Meanwhile Hongkew will celebrate the fall of elated residents ot
Nanking to-day with
a victory parade through the streets Hongkew district.
in
an open
The survivors are expected to re- turn to Hohsten from Hanshan at
U.S.S. PANAY
INCIDENT MINIMISED
IN JAPANESE PRESS
Shanghai, Dec. 14. HMS. Ladybird and the U.S.9. minimised in the Japanese preas Panay incidents are extremely
comment
which almost do not except stressing M. Edea's ex- in the
tremely cautious attitude House of Commons" and also that official quarters in London are
convinced that the attacks were ac- cidental and that the Japanese Ambassador at Washington had incident will be amicably settled, a 'made a statement that the Panay
view which is borne out by in- fcrmed foreign circles in Tokyo.
It is understood that Sir Robert to
4 p.m., when the USB. Cahu and Craigle, British Ambassador other warships expect to take a
Japan, did not vist the Foreign party aboard immediately. At-
Office to-day but the Foreign Office tempts are being made to zather handed the British and American AD possible struggling survivors Embassies a memorandum offering along the river banks. The Oahu apologies and indemnification and sent a radio message saying that stating that steps have survivors and the dead to Shang-similar incidents.— the present plan is to bring the been taken to prevent repetition of already
hai by warship, the Japanese Navy having given assurance of safe passage down the river and also promised to send mine-sweepers to proceed ahead. The more seriously injured may be flown to Shanghai. but the decision awaits the ga- thering up of all survivor#.
The article then concludes by saying that at this late nour Chlas must reconsider her position with regard to the League and should
Starting a rally in she conclude that she derives no
space near Hongkew market, the beredt from her membership of
parade, will wind through the the League but on the other hand
various streets. Among places she must observe the restrictions
which the procession will pass are
Bignor Bandri, was formerly war imposed on her, then there is no
Canton, Dec. 14.
the Japanese Naval Landing Farty correspondent in Abyssinia and reason at all why she should con- The air raid sirens were sounded headquarters, the Japanese mill-Spain for Mussolini's paper, Popolo tinue membership of that body-slon several Japanese planes at Consulate-General and the flagship arrived off Hohsien from Shanghai,
twice to-day. On the first occa- tary attache's office, the Japanese d'Italia.
Two Japanese flying boata have tempted to bomb the Canton- Izumo, which is berthed next to Kowloon Hallway, dropping tour the Japanese Consulate.
The Japanese Naval authorities bombs In the neighbourhood of ¦ Reuter:"
originally planned to send one, but Cheungmuktow without doing ans
later decided to send two- Reuter SAFE PASSAGE WILL BE GIVEN
Shanghai, Dec. 14.
Iraniocean News Service.
ARMED ROBBERY IN SHUMSHUIPO
damage to the line.
DOG OFFENCES
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Refugees being taken away from the scene of bombing, Socehow Railway Station, September 17, 1937
CHARITY
BALL
AMBULANCE DANCE
The Charity Ball to be held this evening in the Hong Kong Hotel
(To the Editor, "The Hong Kong Roof Garden in aid of the Inter-
Daily Press") national Medical Relief Society of of your press appeal for public Bir-May I through the courtesy
success Hong Kong is already an assured support at the dance to be held at An "anonymous sym-St. John Ambulance Headquarters pathizer" has promised to meet on Friday, December 17 at 8.30 pm the bill for the dinner, and the in aid of Brigade. Funds. Prices Hong Kong Hotel is supplying | $1,50 (Gents), $1 (Ladies) includ- everying at cost.. Another well- ing refreshmenta. wisher has paid $1,000 for his $10 ticket. All the tickets have been Gold.
In the course of the evening a few short speeches will be deliver ed and dancing will be interspers- ed with cabaret items, contributed both by amateurs and profession- ala.
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Many of the men's divisions are sadly lacking in equipment; hun- dreds of recruits are waiting to enrol, but lack of finance - forbids their admittance into the Brigade.
At this time of the year one has only to walk along Queen's Road East or West, and see many 81. John Ambulance men, at, their vaccination stations 7.10 p.m., working voluntary and giving up. their evenings.
In addition, the senior members are busily engaged in giving. lectures on Air Raid Precautions and First Aid to many hundretts of Chinese men and women,"
If one cannot attend the dance, one CAN send a small, subscrip-
Berlin, Dec. 14: The Foreign office has lodged, a complaint with the Japanese Embassy in Berlin The Ball is under the patronage about the continuous attacks by of HE The Governor and Lady Japanese artillery on December 11 Northcote, and the President of on the British steamer Wangtu the Ball is His Honour Bir Atholl which had aboard her the office of MacGregor. The Hon. Dr. R. the German Embassy In China. Kotewall is the Vice-President. The second "all clear" is still to R. Millar, residing at No. 3B.
There were no casualties but Bound but it la understood the Prat Avenue was fined $10 by Mr.
The International Medical Re- subsequently members of the Ger- lief Society was formed C.-KR. has not been affected.-K. M. A. Barnett at the Kowloon
A Japanese naval spokesman an- man Embassy to a British gunboat. months ago to focus the sym- Reuter.
Police Court yesterday for allowing
nounced that safe passage and The British Military Attache was pathies, of the local British and every other facilities will be given also on the Wangtu and he imme- foreign community with Chinese ton. his black and white terrier to by the Japanele Navy to any for-diately protested to the Japanese sufferers in the present hostilities. wander in Chatham Road on De-eign warships and merchantmen. military authorities. Work of the Already the Society has despatch-receives no grant from the Govern~ cember 1 without lead or muzzle.
A fine of 85 was imposed on Mrs. the by booms, wishing to go down-Wangtu has since been resumed piles and medical comforts; also
previously bottled up in the Yang- German Embassy aboard E. Davies of No. 12B Camurvon river. It is learned that a number
the ed great quantities of medical sup ment yet its services are in greater Road for a similar offence.
request than ever-Years, etc.. of British merchantmen. caught
R. LANGLEY, when the booms were laid are tak-
Hon. Becretary. ing advantage of the opportunity
Hong Kong, December 14,
Shanghai on December 18, escorted and some are expected to arrive at
by HMS. Ladybird.... Reuter
Armed with a revolver, a thier entered the Cheung Lee Yuen shop at 61, Yen Chow Street, ground "PROVISIONAL GOVERNMENT" floor, at 3.45 pm, last night and
Shanghai, Dec. 14: According to after threatening the master, Chau Japanese reports the so-called du- Sam, 42, and his wife, decamped tonomous anti-Communist state of with $10 which he took from a
East Hopel has dissolved itself and box. The thief, who, it is stated has proclaimed allegiance to the in a police report, was joined by two others outside the shop, es- caped in the direction at Fuk Wing Street. A report was CIT- culated by the Shamshufpo Police Statino.
"provisions! Government of the Republic of China" established at Peking. All so called peace main-tonomous governments of ine pro- announced that the so-called au- tenance commissions in Hopel in-vinces of Bhansi and Suiyuan wil cluding those in Peking, and Tien- not join for the present.- tsin have followed suit but it is 'Renter
Reater.
R.MA DORADO
The RM.A Dorado arrived at 5.05 p.m. yesterday from Penang with 11,509 kilos of freight and 482.560 los of mail.
clothing for the distressed. The Executive Committee is composed of a number of well-known people from different sections of the com- munity.
The Society is at present con centrating on the maintenance, of a Red Cross unit which will cost
The St. John Ambulance Brigade
been arranged to raise funds, for $1,200 a month, and the Ball has this purpose....