PRESENT TIME
IS THE WORST
TO DO CHANGE
Official Views On Japanese Demands
London, January 11.
the
view
Official circles Lake that the present emergency would be the worst possible moment for Introducing changes of such im- ,portance, in the Settlement's" ad- ministrative machine, wa you' the diplomatic correspondent" of the **Times" in reforring 10" the Japanese demands in Shanghai
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 12, 1938.
JAPAN CLAIMS ABILITY TO
FINANCE CAMPAIGN
MINISTER KAYA TELLS CABINET OF SITUATION
MEMBERS TOLD WAR TIME POLICY ESSENTIAL
Tokyo, January 11.
Before attending this aftern'gon's Imperial Conference, the Finarice Minister, Mr. Kaya expressed at the Cabinet meeting his confidence of being able to firahce, protracted, hostilities against China. successfully Referring to the "satisfactory digestion of the large amount of bonds issued in connec tion with the "China, Incident," the successful maintenance of the yen exchange at the rate of one. shilling two pence per yen, and the repeated increased taxation programmes which had not affected the country. the Firiance Minister said that all this demonstrates the stability of Japan's financial resources which were Eeinforced by the growing national unity and solidarity.
Bo far from accepting the al leged ineficiency of the Shanghai, police, authoritative opinion In London considers, the Council has been, in all circumstances, res
Mr. Kaya said that the "collapse markably successful in
their efforts to preserve order and stip was imminent while the new re- of the Chiang Kai-shek regne press anti-foreign activities) vin
Peiping is Britain" the view is that the Coun-gime established · in
and stability cil certainly, will not be helped in gaining strength the performance of these arduous daily." He stated that the Japan- ese Government and people, in tasks by concessions of greater re- presentation and infuence in the close co-operation. were certainly administrative and police services able to conduct long term hostill- to the Japanese who will arouse ties, especially with progress In the reverse of kindly feelings the economic rehabilitation of among the Settlement's Chinese, population.
The Municipal Council can ap propriately continue discussions with the Japanese authorities but on the basis that their services can be trusted to keep order and put down anti-Japanese activities
Reuter..
WEIHSIEN TAKEN
E
Tsinan," January 11. Japanese claim the capture of Welhsien, an important railway town' 113 miles from Tsingtao, After a brief hait Japanese troops It is reported," will continue their advance to Tsingtao-fiemu »»
North China and the establish- ment of an economic bloc in East Asia..
Refugee Train Pulls In Twelve Hours Late
"INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS WITH HANKOW REFUGEES
Canton, January 11. The colourfully-bedagged refugee train, which was delayed 12 hours due to moning and afternoon air raids, eventually steamed Into Canton at 5 p.m. to-day.
The Finance Minister assured his colleagues that all war time dijan- cal poilcles, were necessary "to
The journey was bitterly cold and comparatively eventless, ac- cording to passengers, who are comprised chiefy of Customs, employeca carry on long term hostilities. These include the re-adjustment with two officers, the Italian Consul at Hankow, Signor Stefanelli, and their families, all of whom are Chinese, seven American, sailors of capital funds, digestion of Gov- the British Vice-Consul, Mr. John-Reeves, and a handful of other; ernment bonds, maintenance of the yen exchange rate. re-adjust foreigners including Captain W. & 8. Jones, former adviser to Mar- inent of foreign trade, and in-shal Chiang Hsuehl-lang, crease in the taxation which had Tired but cheerful, Capt. Jones been carried out since August 15, ❘ declared, when Interviewed by last year, when the Government Reuter, that the trip from Han- abandoned the polley of non- kow to Canton was quiet until the aggression. In view of China's "re-Kwangturig berder was crossed, calcitrant attitude against Japan." when aix Japanese seaplanes on -Reuter
NATIONALISTS EVACUATE FROM VILLASTAR
་་་
NOW ADVANCING ON "VALDECEBRO
Salamanca, January 11,""
The right wing of the Nationalist forces evacuated from Villastar, about, seven kilometres from Teruel-on Monday, accord- ing to a Nationalist Spanish. report which states that the troops kcrossed the River Turia' and are advancing at present on Val-
decebro.
It seems that there are still Nationalist troops in Teruel 11- self, as all reports agree that the Seminary and the building” of the Bank of Spain are still uncaptured, and that Nationalist troops are offering the stiffest resistance to all Republleen attacks
Sanguinary street fighting occurred on Monday, particularly near the Plaza del Torica and in the streets leading to this public square..
M
"
Nationalist Spanish delenders
constantly harass the enemy, who
are continually pouring fresh rein- IDEALISTIC
forcements into the "elty. Repub
STE
the
lican losses fre heavy. Nationalists have the advantage of knowing the country.--
Pranaceas News Service
FRENCH PROTEST
Tokyo, Jan. 11.
U.S.
"
two occasions swooped low and surveyed the train but dropped no bombs.
However, a
few moments later detonations of several bombs were heard about a mile behind, the train. The station immediately ahead of the train was machine- gunned, but all was quiet when the train drew alongside the platform, Several trucks which had been severely bombed were picked up by the train and towed to Canton...
It transpires that the planes dropped bombs on Yuantuan be-
AUTONOMOUS
COMMISSION
Inaugurated In Nantao
Shanghai, Jan. 11.
An "autonomous" commission was inaugurated in Nantao this afternoon Chen Yun, described as a lawyer, is chatman and Ling Chi-tang, who was educated, in Japan and described as a shipping
POLICYagnate, is vice-chairman.
Principles Before People Or Pocket
hind the refugee train at the same time disrupting telephone com- munication with Canton.
Several foreigners meeting the train have been in a state of sus- pension all day long visiting and revisiting Wongsha Station.
One hour after the train arrived. Canton was plunged into darkness, heralding the third air raid to-day Japanese planes, however, did not visit the city and the all-clear signal was sounded at 8.p.m.
SOVIET AND
MANCHUKUO
Recent "Incidents"
Recalled
Shanghai, Jan. 11. Opinions favour adopting coun ter measures against the Soviet gaining strength among the off- cials in the Manchukuo, Govern- ment, according to Japanese re ports from Esliking.
The action is desired as reprisal for what is described as the recent "outrageous treatment of Man- chukuo Consular oficials on "So- viet soll." In this connection it is alleged that Soviet authorities have been. "openty trailing" mem- bers of the Manchulao Consulate at Blagoveschensk and "looking upon them as though they were prisonera."
The same reports state that it is learned that an official of the Manchukuo Consulate in Chinn was recently arrested "Blegally" by the Boviet authorities and that the Manchukuo Government had been negotiating ever since for his release but without results.—— Reiter.
CHINESE TROOPS'
SUCCESS
Reported Defeat Of Japanese On Tsinpu Line
Hankow, Jan. 11." Chinese forces defeated Japan- ese troops who were assaulting Taining, according to Chinese re- ports, and are now advancing" in two columns, one of which a strik- ing out towards Yenchow on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, while an- other is heading for Ningyong, 16 miles northward of Tenchow. They are attempting to outflank the Japanese forces operating between
and Railway track is Yenchow
Chowhsien. the seriously damaged. The evening train from Hong Kong will-prob- ably not be arriving here until sometime to-morrow-Reuter,
Chinese sources state that three planes dropped 20 bombs in the victaity of Shekpl and the Row loon-Canton
DON'T PLAY WITH BOMBST
Shanghai French Police Warn Citizens.
Shanghai. Jan. 11.
In view of the discovery of several crude bombs in the. French Concession in recent weeks, the authorities have issued instructions to the finders regarding the method of handling these dangerous dis-
Anybody finding anything of such nature is requested Arstly not to touch it but leave it where it
The commission, which canists coveries. of thirteen members, issued a state- ment saying that it hoped, to act as the "seed of a brighter Central China by freeing the people from the shackles imposed upon them by the National Government."-- Reuter,
ANOTHER CARNAGE. AT HANGCHOW
Kibwe, Jan. 11: Indignant at the alleged disappearance of about 30 of their comrades, Japanese troops arrested over 40 Chinese civilians in Hupao Hill in the
birthplace of Mencius. ****
Meanwhile, Chinese bombers are reported to have raided the Japan- ese aerodrome at Kwangteh. 100. miles south-east of Nanking, twice yesterday, and it is claimed that they destroyed at least 10 Japan- ese planes on the ground and set fire to a gasoline depot.
Chinese aircraft are also stated to have raided Hangchow on Jan- uary 9
Beuter.
New
Quartermaster For Volunteers
Mr. Parkinson Succeeds Capt. Westlake
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
TIME-TABLE
On and after November 6th, 1987, until Farther Notion.
UP TRAINS
Local Local Local Locals
15412.19 1.08 1.254.185.00 6.98 755
STATIONE
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SHAM.
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1.31
1001 12.30
1.08
10.18 12.92
10
∙1027 17.46
$1,82 422) at,
1.44 4.40 1.574.64
5.818.02
147
3.43 8.18
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9.25
10.82 12.52
2.02.06.
6.098,36
1.36
1043 1.02 1.87 21217
4.128,47
Kowloon.Dep. 8.80 8.25 faumati, Dep. KES Shatin Dep, 4.50 Talpos Dep, 7.08 Taipo Market
Dep. 7,08 Fanling Dep. 7.10) Sheungahui
Dep. 7.24 8.579,40 9,80 108 107 141 2376.32 | 6.17|8,52 Shumchun
Art. 7.80 0.03 646 8.56 10.5 1.18. 1481238.25 4.85 6.23 8.58.
4.00
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8.067.06
6.197.19
6.317,81
4526.877.87 248
3.H. Will run on Sundays and Holidays only for lat class passengers.. 9.0. Will run on Saturday only for lat claar paarongers.
+ Buffet and Luncheon car will be attached to this train daily.
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PARIS BOMB OUTRAGE
RECALLED BY ARREST
Reserve Officer Makes A Confession Of Crime
. Paris, Jan. 11 French Employers' Federation at One of the principal" perpetra- the instigation of a secret c tors in the Paris bomb outrage.or mittee of "Revolutionary "Action." September 11, last, has been 'ar- His accomplice, Macon, who com- rested in Clermont-Ferrand, where jmitted a bomb outrage at the same he is at present undergoing trial, it time in another, house in the same, Mr. T. Parkinson. at present
was announced by police here late Paris suburb, fled with his wife to is, and secondly, to immediately Regimental Sergeant-Major, will last night.
Nationalist Spain, apparently being Inform the French Police, who will succeed Captain (Quartermaster)" carry out the necessary investiga-Henry Westlake, D.C.M, MBE, as and a reserve officer by the name
Accused is a 27 year-old chemist ordered to leave the country by the secret committée who feared be would talk and compromise them. Volunteer Defence Corps, it was Quartermaster of the Hong Kong | of Locuty, and has worked in a big
motor tyre factory near Clermont-here; in the cellars of which the Macon was janitor in a house learned from Headquarters yester- Ferrand. day.
police found a considerable number of arms against the secret committee.-
during 'the inquiries
Transocean News Service:
tions.
"A particular warning is issued to parents to instruct their children not to play with suspicious objects found on roads, in gardens and vacant lots.
These suggestions also apply to the discovery of all other military explosives. Reuter
Mr. Parkinson, who is connected with the Harbour Department, has been associated with the Incal Corps for many years, pior to which he served for a long lime in the Army..
The French Ambassador, M. Fer-
Washington, Jan. 11.- nand Pila, called at the Foreign The United States' prime interest Office to-day and protested against in the Far Eastern trouble was the Japanese bombing of the the maintenance of "orderly pro- French Mission ini Nanning. -cesses in international relation- Kwangsi, when one priest was kilÏ- Į chip,” states, Mr. Cordell Hull. ed and another seriously wound (Secretary of State) in a letter to ed,
Vice-President Garner, adding Heuter.
that this Interest "transcends in suburbs of Hangchow and slaugh-Japanese troops then combed the
Capt. Westlake joined the Corps importance the value of American. tered them in cold blood a few hill and its vicinities for their in 1922 as Sergeant-Major, and was trade with China or American In-75 80, according to a new ar- comrades. Falling to find them, promoted to be:Honorary Lieuten- vestments in China. If transcends wal from Hangchow.
they arrested over 40 Chinese livant and Quartermastër in 1130 td even the question of safeguarding The 30 Japanese soldiers who ing there and mowed them down Quartermaster in 1938. He will be the immediate welfare of American
were sent to the hill to search for with machine-gun fire in revenge,
leaving for Home on retirement citizens in China."-
Chinese guerilla, troops were sald the new arrival Bald.—
some time. In February. to be missing. Several hundred Central News.
COL REY TO BE TRIED?
Paris, Jan. 11. The former commander-in-chief' of the Spanish Nationalist troops, at Teruel, Col. Rey and his suc- cessor, Col. Barbe, as well as other Nationalist officers who, as pre- viously reported have been made prisoners by the Republicans, will appear before a special.court at Barcelona, according to despatches here to-day- Tranadewan
BBC APPOINTS NEW WOMAN GOVERNOR.
Has Lectured In China.
Miss Sara, Margery Fry has been appointed a Governor of the Britih Broadcasting Corporation for Ave „years. In place of Mră............¿Mary.... Hamilton, whose term or office expired recently. “
ALL PERISH IN
During the war Mas Fry, who PLANE CRASH
18. sixty-three, WDB working in France with the Quaker Mission Bozeman, Montana, Jan. 11. for two and a half years. All occupants of a passenger | She has been a member of the plane which crashed in flames in Univeralty Grants Committee of the mountains here are dead. Bix the Treasury since that body WAL passengers and a crew of five are formed; an honorary fellow of reported to have been on board Bomerville College: an honorary the machine. A rosedé party LLAD. of Manchester University: equipped with snowshoes and skis and was selected by the Universities is now rushing to the scene: China Committee to visit China as Reuter,
a lecturer in 1033-4.
CHINESE PUSH AHEAD
IN TSINPU AREA Changes In Military Situation
Bankow, January 11.
FAR EAST INQUIRY FOR SHIPS
.
There are now indications or a
He has admitted that he com- mitted the outrage single-handed on the Paris Headquarters of the
IMPERIAL PALACE
CONFERENCE
Deepest Secrecy Is Maintained
Tokyo, Jan. 11. The conference at the Imperial Palace before the Emperor met at
:
to
It is understood that the decision lays down that the Government pursues + vigorous policy eradicate the anti-Japanese regime in China, unless Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and his adminis tration manifest and reconsider i action with dncerity.
The Imperial conference is be- ng held at the Imperial Palace in
2 pm. It is understood that dis- the presence of the Emperor cussion was confined to yesterday's and attended by Prince Kanin, decision of the Imperial Head-Chier of the Army General quarters and Cabinet, otherwise the staff, Prince Fushims. Objet deepest secrecy. is maintained of the revival of the demand for teonage and announcement of the decisions Lieut-General Tada, Vice-Chief Navy General Staff, in the Far East. It appears that will not be forthcoming for several of the Aгmy General Japan is ready to take ships to day-
Blai, Chief of the Army General Staff, carry scrap material from both the Neuter.
Vice-Admiral Ioga, Vice-Chier of Atlantic and Pasifle const porta of
TO CONFIRM DECISION
the Navy General Staff, represent- the United States, and that finan- .་ .། ·
Tokyo, Jan. 11. ing the Imperial Headquarters, and clal arrangements have been made. Fellowing the Imperial confer- Premier Konoye, Mr. Hirota, the There has also işen an inquiry for ence to-day, the Japanese Govern Foreign Minister, General Bugiya-- ships to proceed to Shanghai with ment is likely to issue an impor-me, the War Minister, Vice-Admir- rice from Balgon and anthracite tant statement.
al Yonal, the Navy Minister, Ad- from French Indo-China, and there It is understood that the con-miral Buetsugn, the Home Minister are also indications of a revival ference will take place at 2 pm. and Mr. Kaya, the Finance Minis~ Following the arrival of strong of this city is believed here to be of the demand for tonnige to today to confirm the declaton ter, representing the Cabinet reinforcements in the northern imminent..
transport Itumber to the port. reached by the emergency Cabinet Rester. sector in Txinpu, Chinese troops
The reopening of trade with meeting yesterday afternoon re- emerged with flying colours in the
The military operations of the Shanghal on a large scale might garding Japan's fundamental po-
*CRAIGIE SEES HORIUCHI battle for Tailin. Other Chinese Chinese are greatly facilitated by be expected to have a considerable Hcy vis-a-vis the China situation.
Pub, Tokyo, Jan. il, troops have gained tactical sue- tactics adopted by the "guerilla inquence on shipping, One British Yesterday's. emergency meeting Bir Robert Craigie, British, Aiz-- eessen near Tenhs where they bands" operating in the rear of cargo vessel which was detatted in of the Cabinet re-affirmed the basandor, called at the Foreign were at one time in danger of the Japanese troops, thus causing the Yangtze River behind the decision reached at yesterday's Office at 11.50 am, to-day and had being surrounded. These columns great inconvenience to them by Klangyin barrier since the begin-Joint, conference are now pressing forward along
between the a brief conference with Mr. Horiu way of dialocating supplies and ning of September, when she com- Cablaet and Imperial Headquarters chi, Vice-Minister for Foreign the Tientsin-Pukow railway in the communications.
pleted the discharge of a cargo, and also at the Cabinet meeting Affairs, on several minor matters, direction of Chowhsten, The fall Truanctan 'Nema Servite.
has just been able to leave,
which followed the, conference,
Reuter
........ Changes of a decisive character in the military situation here have been effected as the result of the offensive launched by Chinese troops in the Tientin-Pakow railway tone, an official communique | Issued to-day states.
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