KWANGTUNG EXHORTED TO RESISTANCE
Mayor Tseng's Stirring
Manifesto
PHASES "OF "NATIONALIST REVOLUTION RECALLED
Canton Dec. 20: Tseng Yang- fu Mayor of Canton, has issued the following manifesto to the peoples of this city: "fer Ave and a half months. China has been en- gaged in # war of resistance against Japanese aggression. Dur ing this period, we have lost, cer- tain territories and over 300,000 01 our Soldiers and civilians have been either killed or wounded but it really marked the beginning of a further stage of our Revelu- tion. Since these last few months the herole and stubborn resistance which has been put up by our armed brethren at the front has shown that the courage, and spirit
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have brought China -into' thorough' unification. Here completed the first stage of our National Revolu-
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER
General Ludendorff
tion. It is obvious now that the GERMAN ARMY
gravity of the second stage of the Revolution again falls on the people of Kwangtung who must give their wholehearted support to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. The question may be asked: "How should the people" of Kwangtury take up leadership of the Revolu- tion in its second, stage? Firstly. all able-bodied youths," peasants and labourers of the province should all be armed in order to defend Kwangtung and prevent the enemy from occupying any inch of our, teritory. We must ex- terminate all enemy forces and
the part of the Chinese people is doubtlessly endurable and unswerving. Experience gain- traitors
within the borders
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JAPAN PUSHES
"CHASTISEMENT”
Cabinet Decision To Pursue War Conveyed To Emperor
Tokyo, Dec. 20. In a dramatic two-hour nocturnal audience un Saturday night. the Premier, Prince Konoye, reported to the Emperor the Government's determination to
"punish thoroughly" the Chinese national administration. The re- port embodied decisions reached at a-meeting" of the 'Cabinet held on Saturday afternoon to formulate China Japan's policy towards following the fall of Nanking.
The "Asahi Shimbun" states that
LEADER DEAD the Government's policy provides
GEN. LUDENDORFF
Was In Attack On Liege
Munich, Dec. 20. General - Erich Ludendorf died
brief intervals
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the staff of Bulow's 2nd Army.
He took part in the attack on Liege, and was sent in August of that year as Hindenburg's chief of staff to the Russian front where
he was responsible for the victory of Tannenberg.
He was second to Hindenburg in opposing the attack on Verdun.
for the "thorough chastisement" at the Chinese administration through the adoption of "an attitude of
·endurance in the true sense of that word." The Cabinet is reported to have decided that hostilities will continue "In view of the Chinese Government's failure to reconsider its attitude and its intention to resist Japan at a moment when it is reduced to the status of a local
military organisation with four of China's largest cities, Shanghai, Nanking. Tientsin and Pelping, out
of its control.”
The same Journal believes that the Government will follow "am-
Government. the Cabinet saw no need for a hasty announcement of that decision.
"With the view of meeting the Chinese Government's threat ot protracted resistance, the Cabinet is considering a general mobilisa- tion of the nation's resources,
at 8.20 am. He was conscious and painless to the ender
Ludendorff was born in Posen in 1885, and entered the infantry at ed in north-eastern battlefelds of Kwangtung. and then within the early age of 17. Six years aince the beginning of war al-the borders of the whole country. later. he joined the general staff. ready vouchsafed the foundation Secondly, we must bulld
with which he remained save for plifying, war results without relax- of ultimate victory in favour of Kwangtung with the assistance of
of active serviceing punishment by military action the oppressed. The first stage of sympathetic and friendly, nations.
early In 1914, acting Nationalist Revolution started by we must proceed from the build-lecturer in the military academy surrenders and shows its sincerity until the National Government the Koumintang was crowded with ing of a new Kwangtung to the in Berlin successes, including the successful building of a new China Lately.
by reconsidering its attitude," and On the outbreak of war he was adds that although the Govern- Revolution of 1911 which over-, following the fall of Nanking into
made a major-general and joined ment is determined to sever diplo- threw the Manchu Government, enemy hands, it had been con- and the Northern Expedition of s'dered kely that enemy
matic relations with the Chinese forces 1925 to 27 which brought about the would soon launch an attack on downfall of the Pelyang militaries. South Chinn Thus the oppor- consolidating the foundations of tunity arrived for the people of the Revolution. Now in the second Kwangtung also to assume leader stage. the mission of the Chinese ship in the second stage of the Revolution is to beat down Japan-Nationalist Revolution. We must ese imperialism and restore the deliver a severe blow as the enemy Chinese race to its glorious post- forces invading our Province: Not, and subsequently was placed with tion. The present armed resis only shall we refuse to surrender.. Hindenburg in virtually supreme tance against Japanese aggression is but we shall not flee as refugees. command of the German forces. beginning this historic task. 'Dur- We must defend every inch of our ing the first stage of the Revolü-
territory with our blood. We are tion, the people of Kwangtung born in Kwangtung and brought took upon themselves the respon- up in Kwangtung, and we should sibility of leading the country in be prepared to sacrifice ourselves the movement: The Yellow Flower th defence of Kwangtung. Our HIll episode led to the realisation slogans-are-Support Generallssimo of the Revolution of 1911: while Chiang Kai-shek. Resist Japanese the mass movement started in 1921 Aggression. to the End! Peasants was the mother of the success and Labourers, Be, All Armed to achieved by the Northern Expedi-Defend Kwangtung, Cradle of the tion from 1925 to 27. In 'the year 1925, our late leader, Sun Yat-sen passed away, leaving Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to have the Northern Expedition completed with the support of Kwangtung people under his leadership and to
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CONSTANT EXCHANGE OF VIEWS
Nationalist Revolution Shed Our Last Drop of Blood to Defend the Last - Inch of Our Territory! Down with Japanese Imperialism. Restore the Chinese Race Prosperity!!"-
Reuter
MASS MEETING AT CANTON
to
Will Support Generalissimo
London, Dec. 20. Amplifying previous reports re- garding consideration of the
Carton Dec. 20: A monster "strengthening of British forces in mass meeting was held this after- the Far East Dally Telegraph's noon under the auspices of Mayor diplomatic correspondent says the Tseng Yang-fu who gave an ex- exchange of views between Lon-cellent speech before an audience den. Washington and Paris in con- stant, Hitherto there has been ro Indication from Washington that If Britain reinforced her, naval strength in the Far East. the United States would take similar action. The Anglo-French discus- sion has been merely preliminary and tentative.
of 100,000 people showing that South China is definitely prepared to support Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to "the bitter end. A huge parade marched through the t main streets of Canton, including soldiers, scouts, girl guides and other organisations, all enthusias- tically voicing support for the Central Government
· against
No positive point can be reached unless and until Britain decides Japanese aggression. Between 3 that reinforcement has become
to 5 p.m.. all traffic, stood still to essential. In considering the post-
allow a two mile procession to pass tion Britain will estimate the
through the city.- Rruter. strength of Chinese resistance and the situation of the Japanese army if it presses into the interior.
The Government is also consi- dering how far Japanese policy is dictated by the military and raval
commanders, and the strength of moderate opinion in Tokyo among
Industrialists, the
traders ала
economists.-- British
Ludendor was a bold, enter- prising strategist He Wrote 2 few." books, including "My War Memories" and "Warfare and
Politics." He had lately closely Identified himself with the Nazi movement. '
HITLER'S SYMPATHY- Berlin, Dec:"20: Herr Adolf Hit- ler, Reich's Chancellor, has sent a message of sympathy to the widow of General Ludendorff, A state funeral for the late General is spoken of but there is no oficial announcement in the matter yet. Reuter's Bulletin Service.
LORD TWEEDSMUIR
Elected Chancellor Of Edinburgh Univ.
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London, Dec. 19,
Lord Tweedsmuir (formerly John
Buchan), Governor-General of Ca-
nada, has been elected Chancellor of Edinburgh University in succes- sion to the late Bir James Barrie, the famous playwright.
-Reuter's Bulletin Service.
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR.
ITALIAN
Hankow, Dec. 19: A memorial
service was held this morning for the late Sandro Bandri, Italian journalist, who was killed during the Japanese bombing of the U.S.S. Panay, according to word received here from Shanghai, His remains will be shipped back to Italy for burial.c
Central News.
-Well, Mr. 'Ore-Belisha, sir, if youth is to 'ave a chance, wot zbaht giving our sergeant-major the push an' promoting me? The perisher's forty, if 'e's a day.” `(From the "Bulletin.”)
21, 1937.
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TRANSFER OF "PROPERTY
Will Not Be Recognised
Shanghai, Dec. 20.
A Japanese Embassy spokesman declared this morning that thei Japanese authorities will not re- cognise the transfer of Chinese
national finances. thoughts and property in Hongkew, Yangtszepoo other
matters.' concludes
newspaper.
the
CHINESE TROOP POSITIONS
"VERY OBSCURE"
as well as areas under Japanese milltary occupation to any third party nationals, if such transaction took place after the outbreak of the hostilities in Shanghai.
He added the status of Chinese private property in those districts remained unchanged. Such pro- perty had not been confiscated al- though it was subject to requisition. "Just like Japanese. property in those areas are likely to be tem- Hankow, Dec. 19. porarily taken over. Payment, The exact position of the Chinese however, will be made for property forces on the eastern front follow- ing the fall of Nanking is at pre- sent very obscure.
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so used.— Reuter,
U.S. APPROPRIATION FOR DEFENCE
Largest Since Great War
While the Japanese are consoli- dating their gains between Nan- king and Hsuanchen, 40 miles south-east of Wuhu, the Chinese are apparently reorganising and re-distributing the front line which
Shanghai, Déc. 20. is at present in the vicinity of President Roosevelt is prepared Kwangteh, Ningkuo and Klughalen. to recommend an appropriation ex- General Chen Chen. Command-ceeding U.8.$1,000,000,000— largest. er-in-Chief of the Chinese forces since the Great War-for American on this front, is at present re- national defence in 1938, according organising the troops withdrawn from the Nanking area, having established field headquarters at Klangs on the. Anhwei border.
General Chen Chen had a very narrow escape recently when his headquarters was hit by Japanese bombs, one of which demolished the next room, injuring his Chief of Staff.... Reuter.
· TELEGRAPH OFFICE RAIDED BY JAPANESE
to a Washington report.
Nearly US$800,000,000 is expect- ed to be asked for the navy and U:8.$500,000,000 for the army.
Speeding up modernization of the national defence system has been decided upon as a result of the threatening international sftus- tion especially the US.8. Panay In- sident.- International News Agency.
MR. ́ ́EDEN PREFERS TO SAY NOTHING
Hankow, Dec. 19: The Chinese
London, Dec. 20. telegraph office on Markham Road
The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, in the International Settlement at Bhanghai was raided yesterday Informed Capt. L. F. Plugge (Con- morning by Japanese troops des-servative, Rochester, Chatham at pite the protest of the American question time in the House of troops on guard, according to in- Commons to-day that he did not formation from communication | propose to publish the British and circles.
Apparatus in the once was seized and taken away in several trucks by the Japanese- "entral News.
RUSSIA PROTESTS TO POLAND
â
American correspondencëTM regard- ing Japanese attacks on British and American ships. He was in no position to make'a statement and preferred to say nothing.---
Reuter.
COMPENSATION
THE
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&
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ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTIL;
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In associación with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lite, Peking.
FOREIGN POLICY CANNOT BE
BASED ON NEUTRALITY ·
PANAY AFFAIR BRINGS REVALUATION
OF U.S. ATTITUDE
The State Department marked | fied by further assaults on Ameri- time over the week-end, pending can lives and treaty rights.-- the outcome of the United States
naval Inquiry into the Panay. In- cident, and the Japanese reply to the American Note.
Reuter
REPORT TO EMPEROR
Tokyo, Dec. 20.". It is understood that the Ameri- Whilst determined not to close can Ambassador, Mr. Joseph C the incident until Japan gives Grew, delivered a supplementary precise guarantees of full respect note in connection with Panay in- for American lives and interests incident to Mr. Kok! Hirota, the China in the future, the Depart-Japanese Foreign Minister, late on ment declines to involve itself in Friday evening, but the United any speculation as to what may States Fanbassy and Japanese happen if Japan's reply is unsatis- Foreign. Office refuse to confirm factory.
the report, and the Japanese press is silent.
One reason for this is that Pres- oldent Roosevelt is in command of the situation and nobody knows what is in the President's mind, except Mr. Cordell Hull. the Bocre- tary for State.
Newspapers
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feature the fact that the Emperor gave audience to the Prime Minister, Frince Ko- noye at 8.30 p.m. and agala at 10.40 on Saturday. It is under- President Roosevelt possesses stood the Premier reported very the means and the ability to rally fully on the fundamental policies public opinion towards stronger concerning China which were m- action than the mere despatching animously adopted at Saturday's of Notes if necessary, but the meeting of the Cabinet which dilemma in which the Adminis- lasted all day. tration now finds itself vis-a-vis public opinion at home is 'well ex- pressed in an article in the "New York Times," which declares that the United States' refusal to act. jointly with...other Powers in, the Far East as long as her interests are not affected, now leaves her facing Japan alone, with a major incident to settle.
INCONSISTENT POLICY The newspaper continues to ob- serve that whenever recently there has been any talk of a common Anglo-American front in the Far East, cries have arisen in the United States that London wants the Americans to pull the British chestnuts out of the fire, but now, says the paper, "we have some chestnuts of our own roasting in China."
Prince Konoge also submitted President Roosevelt's request for assurances of safety for U.S.. na- tionals to the Emperor.-- Resden,
SAITO ON "BLUNDER"
Washington; Dec. 19. While the State Department was expecting a formal note. guaran- téeing the safety of Americans, Mr. H. Baile, the Japanese Ambas- sador, broadcast, a message to America to-night and promised that Japan would take steps to
safeguard foreigners and foreign interests in China.
Mr. Saito, observed: "Our cau thorities had not thought that such a blunder could have" occur- red," the "blunder" „referred to being the bombing and sinking of the Panay Bentre
MORE REGRETS
Capt. L. F. Plugge asked · Mr. Eden for particulara “regarding compensation to be paid by Japan Warsaw, Dec. 10. for casualties caused by their The Soviet has sharply protested troops to British soldiers and to the Polish Foreign Office satiors. Mr. Eden recalled that against "continued provocation" by the Japanese Government had the Polish authorities, and par-partly accepted the principle of ticularly against a Soviet-Polish preliminary compensation, and frontier incident in which, accord- claims had been made, and it was ing to
semi-oficial Soylet only a question of detalls regard- statement, two members of the ing financial compensation..
The comment adds that the staff of a Soviet train were Mr. F. J. Bellenger. (Lab.) ́ ́ asked Pandy incident has shown that unlawfully detained following the claims in respect of loss of life foreign policy based on United
Tokyo; Dec. 19. discovery of burning rags in are not in a different category states neutrality is no foreign po Carrying bouquets of flowers compartment, which were ap-trom thosey in respect of property. Hoy at all-It is the consensus-of-and-painstakingly-composed Eng-- parently set on fire by a Polish and, therefore, would Mr. Eden
opinion in America that even the fish letters, four high school girls -citizen.
press for the earliest settlement of Panay Incident is insufficient to called on the British Ambassador, A semi-official Polish agency same. Mt. Eden replied, "Yes, I stir public opinion to authorise | Sir Robert Craigle, and his family, flatly denies the "lying allega think that is so. The principle of joint action, but with the risk of to express sympathy and regrets tions," and claims the fire was compensation has been accepted, | further incidents not ruled out as for the shelling of HM8. Lady- started on the Soviet side of the and what remains to be settled are long an American ships, and troops | bird. The girls asked Bir Rébert frontier, due to defects in the amounts and the question as to remain in China, it is impossible to convey their regrets to the big-" Boviet train.
"whom they are payable.---
to predict to what extent the|lish people- Router.
Reuter
American attitude might be modi- | Reuter,
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