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JAPANESE ADVANCE
ON TSINGTAO
CHINESE ENTRENCHMENTS
BOMBED
Shanghai Dec. 29: Following their surprise victory which has put them in possession of Tsinan, capital of Shantung province, Japanese troops are now advane- ing on Tsingtao. chief port of
Shantung. situated in Kiacchow
Bay.
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ATTACK ON H.M.S.
LADYBIRD
Japan's Reply To British
Note Approved By Cabinet
The main line of advance a along the railway which connects the two elties. It is reported that
Tokyo, Dec, 28: The Cabinet this the vanguard of Japanese forces morning approved Japan's reply to has already reached the outskirts the British note of protest egalizat of Changtier. whilst Japanese air-
the attack on HMS. Ladybird at craft are engaged in bombing Chi- Wuhu on December 13, after which nese entrenchments near Weihsien. the Japanese Foreign Minister, Mr. According to all accounts reach-Koki Hirota, representing the Pre- ing here the Japanese advance is mier, Prince Konoye, who is indis- not likely to meet with serious reposed, proceeded to the Palace at
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1937.
Three civilians and a policeman executed by Japanese outside the American Embassy, Nanking, for being abroad after dark.
sistance particularly in view of 1:30 p.m. where he made a detailed PUBLIC OPINION
further reports
landing of Japanese
the report of the Ladybird incident and concerning
the Japanese Government's mea- troops 03 the Shantung coast near Tsingtaosures for an amicable settlement to whose harbour is blockaded by
the Throne for approval.
Japanese naval forces which are The Japanese reply is expected holding themselves in readiness to
to be delivered to the British Am- participate in the final onslaught.bassador, Sir Robert Craigie, about
The US. gunboat Sacramento is moving into the harbour at Tsing- tao under orders to take aboard American citizens and bring them to Shanghai,
The American light cruiser Mar- blehead, the U.8. destroyer Pope and H.M.S. Süffolk have arrived at
8.30 pm.
Sir Robert Craigfe called on Mr. rota at 5.40 pm, and was handed the Japanese reply.-
Reuter.
Tsingtao for the purpose of taking Defence Structures
aboard foreign refugees.—
Transnccan News Service.
SUPERIORITY OF CHINESE AIRMEN
(Continued from Page 1)
ma-
RUSSIAN.. MACHINES. My: Informant went on to say that he learned from a very high authority that 15 Russian chines, low-winged monoplanes which
are extremely fast but which are poor insofar as aero- batics
are concerned. recently went out and anak a Japanese cruiser. As retaliation for this however, the Japanese air force cdncentrated their
or
attention the Chinese flagship, Ningpo, which they bombed and destroyed.
Still on the subject of aerial warfare, my fhformant said that reports from all quarters show the excellence of the "assistance and advice given by the German ex- perts in Nanking when that city was subjected to almost incessant attacks from the air.
WHOLESALE MURDER Going down the river no for- eigner is allowed to land, as yet, 1. Nanking and the general im- pression is that this restriction will be kept up for the next 10 days or so. The murdering of Chinese by the Japanese in that city is stated to be appalling.
On Shang Chuen Is.
STIFFENED
Searing Comment Of "Times" On Panay Settlement
London, Dec. 28.
THREE COACHES DESTROYED
Train From Canton To Lokchang
Canton, Dec, 28. Despite a bright day no air raid' alarm was sounded this morning
but the
their
"It would be idle to examine into the surprise of many residents, detail the mass of evidence ad-
warning was
only post- duced by Japan to prove that what looked to be wanton malice seaplanes hopped off from
poned to 12.50 pm. Four Japanese was really only gross recklessness base south of Tongkawan and flew or incompetence." says the
over the Canton-Hankow Railway "Times." referring to the Japanese on a bombing expedition. Note, to America "The tone of
Japanese Transports Said To Washington's acceptance was chil-
Have Left Bias Bay
Canton, Dec. 28." The report that the Japanese have given up Shang Chuen Island of Toishan county has been found to be premature, although the number of blejackets thore have been decreased of late.
Warehouses are being construct- of foodstuffs. Defence works are ed on these islands for the storage
also being constructed on these new bases.
* Reports that some twenty Japan- ese transports are coming to South
China waters are dented. Such
rumours were circulated to stir up alarms here by reactionary agents. Japanese warships in Kwangtung waters around Blas "Bay. Ping Hal and Macao have gone, as they are believed to have left on their way to Fakten- International Noor Agendy.
PROTEST TO LEAGUE
Turkish Governme!!! And Electoral
System
Ankara, Dec. 28: The Turkish Government has, according to a semi-official news agency, sent a protest to the League of Nations against the electoral system for Banjak of Alexandretta proposed by the Sanjak Commission and at the same time made express re-
The severity with which the city was attacked from land, sea and air may be imagined when it is said that the whole of the front serves. of the city has been completely knocked to ruins and what was at one time a handsome Band is now #shamblea,
Talking about Hankow, my in- formant said that there is a great concentration of Chinese forces in
It is added that the Turkish Government takes the view that the proposed system is contrary to the resolution adopted by the League Council on May 20 last. Transocean News Service.
UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT
that city which is very stoutly de-1 Tokyo. Dec. 28: Although the fended. Martial law has been decontents of the Japanese reply to clared there and indications are the British protest note have not that the resistance which the yet been published it is stated in Japanese will encounter there will informed circles that the Japan- be more stubborn than that which ese
Government. greeted them
reiterates Its in Nanking. He apologies and attributes the in- added that despite reports to the cident to an unfortunate accident contrary the morale of the Chinese and promises to take necessary is very high indeed and in this measures to prevent the recurrence connection mentioned that due to of any such deplorable incidents.in the fact that they have so few the future.- machines the Chinese, airmen have Transocean News Service, been more or less "fighting blind."
There
outrages public
o! the
ly enough to dispel Japanese hopes that any future incident will only have to be called, an accident to be liquidated. was no doubt that the liad not only stiffened opin'on but the opinions 01 governments and had shown the dangerous
I'mitations Japanese military machine.
"Meanwhile, guerilla warfare is almost continuous and economic difficulties in the new regimes more serious than the political and military counter-parts. regimes functory
undistinguished Japah presumably thinks it worth while to pay salaries to this seedy galaxy of turncoats and oppor- tunsts, but this policy does not insp're confidence in the methods by which the military mind pro- poses to lead China.”—
Reuter
themselves
and
are
GOODWILL VISIT
Mr. Sun Fo To Tour Europe
The
per-
A second alarm was sounded at 1.05 p.m. as the machines hovered over Bocca Tigris. The extent of the bombing is not yet known.
Three coaches of a north-bound train from Canton to Lokchang on the Canton-Hantow Railway were blown to bits by Japanese bombs in the raid yesterday. Fortunately all passengers left the train before the attack, but goods aboard were destroyed.- International News Agency..
ITALY'S SOVEREIGNTY OVER ETHIOPIA Netherlands Government
And Recognition
AMERICA AND EXTRALITY
Government Would Act If U.S. Rights Infringed
Washington, Dec. 28. Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of Stute, told newspapermen to-day that he had not sufficient informa- tion to discuss the issues raised by the press of the country which had reported the Japanese mill- tary authorities as having issued a proclamation that all foreigners should be subject to military law for offences against the Japanese Army in the occupied areas.
Unofficial sources intimated that if the United States' extraterri- torial rights were infringed in any way by such a regulation the Gov- ernment would certainly take up the matter.
PRESS COMMENT
Bays the "Washington Star" in an editorial: "Although the United States Government may consider the issue closed, it is problematical whether the American people will. Su consider. it."
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The paper goes on to say: 'Many will feel. on the contrary, that the bland acceptance of the Japanese excuses for as grave an affront as ever was offered the The Hague, Dec. 28: In a reply United States' flag may be destin- to a question by the Socialist De-ed to be not the end but only the puty, Albarda, the Foreign Minis-beginning of our ignominy and the ter. Fatijn, has forwarded to the flouting of our rights in the Far Second Chamber a detailed writ- East."- ten statement concerning the mo- | Reuter tives which inspired the Nether- lands Government to, sound the signatories of the Oslo Convention In regard to a joint demarche in favour of recognition of Italian sovereignty over Ethiopia.
The Foreign Minister repeated that it was the intention of the Netherlands Government negotiations with the British and that
French Governments should pre- cede confidentia discussions with Oslo, but that negotiations with all Assembly had taken the same view countries who at the League of the question as the Netherlands Government was impossible since this would have meant inevitable
Hankow, Dec. 28: A spokesman of the Foreign Office stated that Mr. Sun Fo will shortly leave Hong. Kong for Europe where he will pay "a visit of goodwill" to England, Germany and Soviet Russia and that he intends to stay for a con- siderable time in the latter coun- try but that it would be wholly erroneous to regard Mr. Sun Fu as the prospective successor to Mr. Ting Fu-tslang 18. Chinese Am-delay. bassador in Moscow.
The Minister goes on to say that Mr. Sun Fo will be accompanied the Netherlands Government is of on the journey by Mr. Yumin who the opinion that mere recognition was formerly representative of the Chinese Foreign Office at Shang-conquests cannot violate moral of the accomplished fact of Italian hal and who has now been ap- principles and stresses that the pointed Counsellor of the Embassy initiative taken by the Nether- in Moscow. The spokesman add-lands Government was entirely Chinese Charge D'Affaires in Mas- ed that Mr. Yumin will act spontaneous.---
Txuungrean" News Service. cow during the absence of Mr. Ting Transocean News Service. Fu-tslang.-
RESIGNATION OF RUMANIAN CABINET
FOREIGNERS SAFE IN NANKING
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BIG LONDON FIRE
100,000 Gramophone Records Destroyed
It was learned from a reliable source last evening that a big fire broke out in one of the gramo- phone record factories in England resulting in the destruction of
life-that of a fireman engaged in 100.000 records and the loss of one
fighting the fames
SANTA CLAUS AT CHEUNG CHAU
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
TIME TABLE
On and after November 8th, 1937, until Further Notice.
UP TRAINS
STATIONS
Local
9.543.18 1.08 1.254.18)5,00 6.237,55.
BLA
1.824.97... 5.81f8,00
1.44 4.40) ... 5.498.14 1,374,54
....37
13.025,081 ...
Up
A.M.
SHA..!
12
SHAM
Local Loo
+.. A.M.
wwer Loca LocalBan Local Lasni
Kowloon Dep.) 6.30] 8.25
8.40 9,90
Taumati.Dep. 6.38
8,51
10.01 13.20İ
Shatin Dup. 6.50
9,03
10.13 12.3%
Taipo
Dep. 7.03
918
10.27 12.46
Taipo Market
Dep. 7.08
9.20
10.53 19,52
น
.9.36
10.43 1.02 1,872.125.17..
Dep. 7.24 8.37
9.40 9.50 10.48 1.07 1.41 9.17 5.22...
Art. 7,30 0,05
Fanling-Dep. 7.19
Sheung bui
Shumchun
Canton... Arr.
26.02) 8.36!
6.188.47
8.178.82
9.48 9.56 10.54 1.13 1.46 2.23 5.38 6.35 6,23) 8,68
17.55
0.00
·DOWN TRAINS
STATIONS Local Local Local (Locul Lora) Kabe
AMAMA.M. .... Skr...+\..P.M.
styles
• M. Local
(T)
4.60
Canton ......Dep.
4.11 4.39 0.40 7.10 £208,46, 6.47|
6.60 0.81
306
801 7.01
0.067.06
6.19,7.19
Bhumebun...Dep. 7.06 7.48 0.4912179.99 Sheungshui... Dop 7.13 8.00 10.06 12.242.86 Fanling....Dep 7.18 8.10 10.30 12,202,44 Taupo Market. Dep 7.29 831 10.20 12.41 2.08 Talpo Dep. 7.35 8.26 10.28 12,478,04 ... Shatin Dep. 7.49 8.40 10.89 1.01 8.38 Yaumati
.....Dep. 8.03 889) 10.51 1.14 3.81
6.31 7.81 Kowloon Art, 8.08 8.5930.87 1.203,87-482 6.877.87 7.45 (T) Will also run on Tuesdays.
8.H. Will run on Sundays and Holidays only for 1st class passengers. 5.0. Will run on Saturdays only for 1st class passengers.
Buffet and Luncheon car will be attached to this train daily.
Further information may be obtained at the Railway Offices, Kowloon, or Canton from Mesars. Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd., Hong Kong, The American Express Company, Hong Kong, The China Travel Service, Queen's Road, Hong Kong, Messrs. Wing On Co, Ltd.. The Chiya Emporiam, Ltd.. The Travel Advisors, 315, Gloucester Building, Hong Kong, “ and from The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotel, Co., Ltd.
By Order,
A
R D. WALKER, Manager
THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA KOTEL;
KONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTELS
&
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;.
HOTELS
LIMITED.
In ociation with the Grand Hotel de Wagons Lita, Paking-
HEAVY CHINESE FORCES CONCENTRATED WEST OF FUYANG
Tunglu. Cheklang. Dec. 28: An
attack on Yiputsun south & CONSTITUTIONAL.
Fuyang, which is 20 miles west of Hangchow by the Japanese troops to-day WEB repulsed by Chinese forces.
CRISIS IN EGYPT the Foreign Diplomats Attempting
Settlement
Heavy Chinese reinforcements are concentrated at Tunglu and Chienteh west of Fuyang to halt the Japanese advance од the north bank of the Fu Chun River. Meanwhile, the main bulk of Chinese forces which withdrew from Hangchow are guarding the
Cairo, Dec, 28: It is learned here un good authority that two foreign diplomats have initiated a new al—”. tempt to settle the dispute.between the Palace and the Egyptian Ca- binet. These two diplomats whose
south bank of the Chientang River names and nationality have noɑ to prevent the Japanese troops been revealed have made them- from crossing the river and selves spokesmen for foreign co- menacing the Cheklang-Klangsi
lonies in Cairo and other Egyptian Railway.
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Central News.
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JAPANESE ADVANCE
SOUTHWARD Hsuchow, Dec. 28: Large Japan- ese forces including tank units are pouring down South from Tientsin by the Tientsin-Pukow Rallway. Most of the Japanese troops are transferred to the Bouth from the Peiping-Sulyuan Railway area. Central News.
ANKING BOMBED Anking, Dec. 289: Five Japanese planes released over 10 bombs in the castern suburbs here yesterday The morning.
Central News.
BRIDGES TO BE CLOSED Shanghai, Dec. 28: Following in- cidents in which hand grenades were thrown at Japanese launches in Soochow Creek, the Settlement authorities will close the bridges over the Creek whenever Japanese craft pass under them.— Reuter's Bulletin Service.
of its history a
For the first time in the annals Christmas Tree Party was held in the Assembly
Monday night. Hall at Cheung Chau Island on The place was gally decorated with flags, streamers and bunting and sprigs of mistletoe were also hung in d'fferent parts of the hall. The Tree itself was heavily loaded with presents for both old and young, and was brightly illuminated with electric bulbs and surmounted by a large bright star on top. guests were composed of the many M. S. Bates. American, University South China Mesionarica and of Nanking: Dr. Lewis B. C their children, most of whom are Smythe, American, "University of refugees. Bucharest, Dec. 28: The Cabinet Nanking; Dr. S. Trimmer, decided to tender its resignation American, University of Nanking pm. by the audience singing a The proceedings began at 7.30 following a Counci held this Hospital; Dr. Robert O. Wilson, carol and prayer was offered up morning at the house of the American, University of Nanking by Mr. McCulloch.
Then several Premier, M. Tatarescu. The decl-Hospital; Miss Grace Bamer, Items of Bongs, recitations, sion was announced to the press American, University of Nanking dialogues and tableaux were given IN JAPAN
by the Minister of Justice who, Hospital, Miss Iva Hynds, Ameri- by the Kintergarten Class of the however, declined to make any can. University of Nanking Hos-Sunday School who were trained Tokyo, Dec. 28: At a Cabinet statement regarding the politicalpital; the Rev. James McCallum, by Mrs. Rex Ray, to whom the
CHINESE RELEASED council meeting held here this situation.
American, United Christian Mis; success of the evenings enjoyment headmaster of a British mission Peiping, Dec, 28: The Chinese morning, the Minister for Finance, It is, however, known that the slonary Society, NOW at. the ∙is mainly due, Mr. Kaya, gave ап optimistic Leader of the Christian Nationalist University Hospital: Miss Minnle
school, in Peiping was released to- At the conclusion of the last day after being arrested by the sketch of Japan's present finan- party, Octaviaz Goga deliberated Vantrim. American, Ginling. Col- item on the programme, Santa Japanese yesterday- cial situation. According to the throughout Monday night with lege; the Rev. W. P. Mills. Ameri- Claus (Mr. D. O. de Silva), gallop-Renter's Bulletin Bervice. Minister Japan's foreign trade has Right Wing politicians including can. Northern Presbyterian Mis ed in on a broom drawn by two London, Dec. 28: Shipbuilders increased by nine per cent. during ex-Premier Itida-Vetxod and Pro- sion; the Rev. Hubert L, Sone, balloon cats, and proceeded to dis- on the Clyde had a record year the period extending from January fessor Yorga. Although the papers American, Nanking.. Theological tribute the gifts to those present. since 1930 and 1938 s expected to 1 to December 1 and totalled refrain from predictions political Seminary; Mr. George be a record year in the history of 3.113.021,000 Yen while during the circles generally anticipate that American.
Fitch, He also took flashlight photos and Y.M.C.A. the Rev. then departed. Light refresh- shipbuilding on the river although same period imports were increas-King Carol will entrust Goga with Ernest H Forster. American, ments were then served and in foremost buliding in individual, ed six per cent. to 3,735,810,000 the task of forming a ntw American Church Mission, and the door games were played till 10.30 yards goes to a Japanese yard. yen-
Rev: John Magee, American. | p.m. when, all joined hands" and
·Heuler's' Bulletin Service.
Transocean News Service.
American Church Mission.
sang Auld Lang Syne.
In conclusion: my informant sald that the booms which the Chinese placed across the different parts, of the river" were considerably holding up navigation. The river is, in addition, allting up and it is feared that dredgers may have to be brought into use eventually.
CLYDE RECORD YEAR
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FINANCIAL
SITUATION
Cabinet Transocean News Service.
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MONKS COMPLETE WAR-TIME TRAINING Kunming, "Dec. 28 The batch of 96 monks have completed their training in war-time service. They will be sent to the front im- mediately.-- Central News.
Egypt's foreign trade will be seri- ously affected by the continuation of the constitutional crisis.- Transocean News Servicz.
CRICKET SCORES
Sheffield Shield Ties
Adelaide, Dec. 28: Scores in the Sheffield Shield cricket matchen played to-day are as follows:com declared v. Queensland 93 and 118 South Australia 429 for 8 wickets
for 4 wickets;
Victoria 415 v. New South Wales 184 and 100 fdr 4 wickets (at-Mel- bourne). Heuter's Bulletin Service.
ARGENTINE LOSK Buenos Theodore Brinkinan's cricket team Alrex, Dec. 28: Str which is touring South America to- day defeated the Argentine Str Theodore's team scored 298 and 148 for eight wicket, declared and the Argentine XI realised 203 and 230- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
TENNIS IN SYDNEY
Bydney, Dec. 28: The Interna- tional Tournament tennis matches between Germany and Austraila were continued to-day when in the doubles Adrian Quiet and John Bromwich (Australia) defeated G. Von Gramm and Henner Henkel (Germany) 6-1 4-6, 6-4 6-6. In a singles match. Bromwich, beat Henkel 6-1 6-2; 0-5———— Reuters Bulletin Service.