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A party of refugees in the French Concession who cannot be accommodated in camps and have to sleep on the side streets.
Eden Favours Despatch Of Fleet To China
CABINET POSTPONES DISCUSSION
London, Dec. 23: No decision. has been taken concerning the eventual despatch of the British Mediterranean feet to the Far East according to the diplomatic correspondent of the "Dally Ex- press" who amrms that the Ca- binet after sitting for five hours yesterday agreed to postpone dis- cussion of the question.
"IMPAIRING RIGHTS OF FRANCE IN
TUNIS
"Destour Party" Leader Charged
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Tunis. Dec. 23: The State At- torney has
opened proceedings against Habid Pourquipa, leader of the "Destour Party." Pourquipa is accused of "impairing the rights of France in Tunis. Instigation to racial hatred and spreading false news," since reprinted in Algerian papers in an article congratulating Tunisians on their political, strike on November 20 in. " Amel" a newspaper of the "Destour Party" on December 9.- Transocean News Service.
NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH
Bomb Hurled At Governor Of Korea
OFFICIALS KILLED
The correspondent states that the Cabinet is reluctant to take such a drastic measure owing to the situation in Europe and especially in the Mediterranean although the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, him- self favours the immediate des- patch of a fleet to China.
The "Daily Telegraph" also at taches great importance to yester- day's Cabinet meeting but the pa- per denies rumours of considerable divergencies of opinion within the Cabinet in connection with the Far Eastern question- Transocean News Service.
KING WILL OPEN EMPIRE EXHIBITION
London, Dec. 23. The King will open the Empire
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BRITAIN NOT FEARED SAYS JAPAN
Press Comment Characterizes Reported
Increase Of Naval Strength
In East As Bluff
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CHAMBERLAIN ATTACKED FOR ARROGANT MILITANT ATTITUDE”
Tokyo, December 23,
"Deep regret" over the "excitement" shown by the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in his state- ment on foreign affairs in the House of Commons on Tuesday is expressed in an editória? in the "Osaka Mainichi." Under the caption "Brtain Excited". the journal refers to the reply given by Mr. Chamber- lain to Mr. Attlee, Leader of the Opposition, who voiced strong criticism of Japan "for her complete disregard for International law."
The "Osaka Mainichi” takes particular exception to Mr. Chamberlain's 'statement that what- ever the origin of the war in the Far East "it certainly was a fact that there was no attempt made by Japan to seek settlement by peaceful means.”: The “Osaka Mainichi” says that Mr. Chamberlain thus reveals an "arrogant militant attitude as if Japan was entirely to blame. Such an attitude can hardly expedite a peaceful settlement of the conflict."
The "Kokumin" under the cap- tion "Britain Not Feared" · says, "We' can dismiss the idea that Bri- tain would challenge. this country, single handed. We are not con- cerned over any strengthening of the British naval strength to the Far East. Our concern has been aroused that Britain might induce the Soviet Union and the United States to swing into action in this part of the world”
The "Nicht Nichi" asserts that the genuine friendship with Japan, around which the future situation in China is turning, in- volves no infringement of foreign rights and interests in China, On the contrary, genuine friendship with Japan can alone bring new peace and order into China, per-
Exhibition in Glasgow on January EXTENSIVE
1. 1938, according to an official an- nouncement by the President of the Exhibition who told the press that full particulars will be issued very shortly.
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
RIFLE CLUB DINNER
Successful Function Of 4th
Submarine Flotilla
Members of the 4th Submarine Flotilla Rifle Club held their first
FIGHTING
EXPECTED
FOREIGNERS ADVISED TO EVACUATE
From Hangchow
Zone
Shanghai, Dec. 23: In view of the danger of "severe and extensive fighting" the Japanese Consular
authorities have issued a notice to Foreign Consuls regarding the ad- visability of
evacuating their
dinner, a most successful affair. at the Cafe Wiseman last night. Capt. C. B. Barry R.N., President of the Club, presided, and there nationals from Hangchow and were present Major D. H. Steers, Shaoshing. 35 miles south-east of O.B.E, RE, (Hon, Secretary, HK, | Hangchow. Rifle Association), Lleut, Pullman.
Hankow, Dec 23: The Japan-Lt. R. F. Jenks, R.N., Lieut. White-ties point out it is the wish of the The Japanese Consular authori- ese Governor-General, of Korea, way-Wilkinson, R.N., and the fol- Japanese forces that "all foreign Kazunari Ugaki, narrowly escaped lowing members of the ride team death when
nationals in those areas stay away a Korean hurled a
of the 1st Battalion, Middlesex homb at him on December 18 ae-Regiment, Sgt. Cooper, Sgt. Jor- of actual fighting and evacuate as much as possible from the zone cording to a report received by the dan, L/C. Langford and Pte, Moss, without delay." paper. "Saotung Pao." A number of high oficials were killed by the exploding bomb. The perpetrator of the outrage, a Korcap, was ar- rested by Japanese.'.
It was the first dinner of the Club to be held, and was in the nature of a Christmas gathering of members. The Club, which came into being a little over two The paper also reports that re- years ago, at present has a mem- volutionary elements in Korea and bership of 68, and is of all unite in Formosa have been extremely the Fleet, one of the first to be active of late. The Japanese au-
afliated to the HK Rifle Asso- thorities in the two dependencies ciation. Thirty-six of its members are said to have arrested more are fuil members of the Associa- than one thousand persons recent- tion. The Club, it will be remem- 17. The Governor-General Formosa has issued extremely ri-this year, competed for by all rific bered, won the Chiria Fleet Cup gorous regulations threatening per- clubs and units affilated to the sons inciting the population to dis- Association, and provided 4 or 5 orders with the severest penal-members of the Navy team which,
tles. Prandotean.
won the Inter-Imperial and Police forces match
KOWLOON FIRE
of
Lieut. Jenks (Hon. Secretary and. Treasurer) proposed the health of the Hon. Secretary of the HK.
Transportation facilities for the respective Consuls to arrange ac- evacuees must be left to the
cording to a Japanese spokesman this afternoon at a press con- ference. At present 31 foreigners are in Hangchow' including 15 Britons and five Americans..- Heuter.
THE DOLLAR
TT. ON NEW YORK: 39-15/16. TT.. ON LONDON: 1.3. 2.7/94.
London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent).
London, Dec 23. London silver prices to-day
A small fire broke out at 10, Rifle Association, and also sald Arthur Street, Kowigon, at 1.45 that he had great pleasure in wel- a.m. this morning. The fire was coming Lieut. Pullman, Secretary, confined to the kitchen on the and a large percentage of the Mid- were down 3/16 as follow: ground floor and was extinguished dlesex rife team: He regretted before the arrival of the Fire that the Club would shortly be de Brigade. No material damage was pieted.. at least temporarily. of Spot.
suffered.
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PEACE IN EUROPE
Franco-German Entente Suggested
PURPOSE OF FLANDIN'S VISIT TO BERLIN EXPLAINED
"Paris, Dec. 23. The purpose of his journey to Germany and his Impressions there are explained by former French Premier M. Flandin in the "Paris Soir"
The purpose of the journey was, he declared, to become at- quainted with the German point of view. Germany demanded return of her African Colonies. Lord Halifax had received precise explanations of the German point of view and the French Government had been informed about It in London.
The decision never to return to the League, announced by Get- many's leading mén, had to be considered as definite. Regarding the general organisation of peace in Europe, Germany was suggest-
Whatever might be the outcome of the experiment, whether recon- cillation of the various "axes” of. feverishly arming Europe be possi- ble or not, it should be borne in mind that quick action must be
ing that a Franco-German Entente taken. M. Flandin concluded.— would be a much better instrument | Transocean News Service
of peace and pacification than a resuscitation of the League Coven- ant, which had been a disappoint- ing failure as far as practical ap- plication was concerned.
Germany demanded that her vital
miting resumption "of normal tional law" and says that neutral economic activities by the Powers. observers "would not fail to
Germany was pointing out that "Should Britain continue to sup.-
the British Government's anxiety French conception of status quo port the Anti-Japanese regime in in the excitement displayed by was opposed by dynamic concep China the "Nichi Nichi" fears she
Mr. Chamberlain in reply to Mr. tion of historical development. Attlee." might meet an unexpected coun- ter-blow. In conclusion, the "Nichi Nich" says if the reported inten- tions of the British Government to despatch fleet reinforcementa to the Far Eis meant as a bluff, that kind of policy would produce no improvement because it had already falled in the case of the Italo-Abyssinian conflict.
It declares stet It was regrettable that Mr. Chamberlain "apparently voiced approval in general prin- ciple to Mr. Attlee's speech accus- ing Japan of disregard of interna-
GENERALISSIMO CONFERRING IN CANTON?
Shanghai, Dec. 23. According to ад unconfirmed Japanese report from Hong Kong, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. Madame Chiang, General Ho Yin- chin and General Chen Cheng went to Canton on Tuesday to com fer with military commanders on the detence of Kwangtung. The report adds that General Yu Han-
Commander-in-Chief,
mou,
and
General Wu Te-chen, Governor of
Kwangtung, were present at the conference.-
Heuter.
TO DEFEND KWANGTUNG AT
COSTS
Canton, Dec. 23: "I shall lead the
costs if the Japanese should in- army to defend Kwangtung at all
vade the province," declared Gen.
Fourth Route Army and Pacifica- Yu Han-mou, Commander of the
tion
Commissioner for Kwang-
tung. In an interview with the Central News to-day.
"We shall not yield one inch of ground even though the province is reduced to a shambles," the general added.
The defence of Kwangting has been strengthened, and there is no. cause for anxiety over the "main tenance of peace and order, he said.
Central News.
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It declares also that "it was a interests would not be blocked by plain and indisputable fact that France. A Franco-German agree- the anti-Japanese China, which Britain
regime in ment would evidently be only a supports,pact of mutual confidence which has virtually collapsed," and that could be guaranteed by agreement China as a whole is in a procesa, on arızarments)| of transformation." It adds, Japan has broken the persistent resistance offered by the anti- Japanese regime in China and is now going to extend constructive assistance to the new administra-
tion to develop China in co-
operation with Japan and secure enduring peace in East Asia."—
Reuter.
AMAZING
CHRISTMAS
GREETINGS
Japan's Side Of Question Presented
AMERICAN FLEET MANOEUVRES
OF UNPRECEDENTED DIMENSIONS
REHABILITATION OF NANKING AREA
"Autonomous Commission'
Shanghai, Dec. 23.- The Japanese have established an «. "autonomous commission" in Nan- king which consists of Tao Hai- shan, sixty-one year philantropist, as chairman, two vice-chairmen and eight member
o
Tao made a statement thanking. the Japanese for "restoration of peace and order" in Nanking and undertaking with Japanese azkia- tance" to rehabilitate the Nanking
area.
The commission is apparently not intended as a substitute to Chiang Kai-shek's regime, which will be in the role of the so-called provisional government of Peiping, and therefore it is to be regarded purely as a local administration.--
Reuter.
London, Der, 23: The Naval cor- respondent of the "Daily Telegraph VOROSHILOV TO and Morning Post" in an article this morning points out that the
American Fieet manoeuvres in the
Pacific which will take place early next year will be of unprecedented dimensions not only as far as the number of units taking part in the manoeuvres is concerned but also as regards the extent of the area of operations.
VISIT FAR EAST
Moscow, Dec, 23: The Defence. Commissar; Vcroskilov. will, it is reliably stated, shortly make a tour of Inspection in the Far East on which he will be accompanied by the Chlef of the General Staff, | Bhaposhimkow and the Comman- der-in-Chief of the Soviet Navy, No fewer than 150 ships and 500 Vikterov. It is further stated planes will take part in the that the touz had been planned manoeuvres whose scene will be some twelve months ago but it was the greater part of the Pacifc | twice postponed, firstly, in conse- Ocean. The correspondent draws quence of Marshal Tuhachevsky's attention to the "unprecedented "conspiracy" and afterwards in fact that the United States Fleet view of the campaign for prepar will come to within 600 miles from ing elections to the Council of the during the Union and the Council of Nation- Japanese waters
alists. Voroshilov will be present manoeuvres early next year. wishes for
Although the actual manoeuvres at the winter manoeuvres of the wil be held between March, Far Eastern army and will also in- 14 and April 20, large scale spect the Soviet fleet in the Pact- exercises will begin a considerable Be Ocean as well as fortifications time before the official opening now in course of contruction along date of the manoeuvres-
Rusala's Pacific coast.... franicean
CARD IN SHAPE OF BOOKLET
Shanghai, Dec. 23: Reuter to day received News Agency a Christmas card in the shape of a booklet in which the first page says, "Greetings to
from the
Domet
with you
all best
the Christmas and
New Year." The
next page says, "Common Sense and the China Emergency." Then follows 14 pages in which Chinese warlords and Communism are attacked and emphasis given to the claim that "Japan has no territorial ambitions or designs in China,"
The pamphlet begins. "this is garding the China emergency from an appeal to common sense re-
the people of Japan. We make this appeal to you' with great re- luctance as we have been taught from time immemorial that under the code of Samurai the righteous cause needs no explanation. in view, however, of the tremendous amount of malicious misinforma.... tion which is being disseminated throughout the world with re- ference to the China.
emergency
we find ourselves forced to present the Japanese side of the question." The pamphlet quotes Lieut-Col." William Crane, American Military Attache in Tokyo as saying. "We in Tokyo must not be misled by erroneous Chinese propaganda.” It also quotes President Roosevelt and says, "Roosevelt in his ad- dresa declared that nations like Individuals should be quarantined. when the expediency arises. He's quite right and the first country which may be isolated, is China for physical degradation." moral turpitude and political cotrup- tion" Reuter.
Transocean News Service.
Coach wrecked in the Soochow Railway Station bombing by Japanese planes.