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CRITICAL BATTLE FOR
STRICKEN CITY
Teruel Possession Will Decide Spain's Fate
are
Saragossa, Jan, 26
"
with a north aper, and E Muleton, aspur Jutting into the city from
are holding Santa Barbara, lumpy eminence dominating Teruel from the north-west and Mansueto, a higher hill to the east."
The stricken and shattered city of Teruel, in north Eastern Spain, } the north. The Government forces now become a`No Man's Land for which the Nationalists and Be- publicans
des- contending Derately from their respective strategie positions.
Air and artillery activity has been intense throughout the week. The nationalists are developing a ¦ fanlike opening on the left wing pivoting on Teruel and turning Teruel into a sallent within a salient and gradually encompass- ing the city.
The nationalists are at present, in possession of La Muela, a big bare triangular shaped plateau
ANOTHER U.S. OIL SCANDAL
Madison, Jan. 23.
The Wisconsin case, Involving one
A visit to the scene of operations shows that no onte who does not hold La Muela and Santa Barbara сав
hold Teruel. The Nationalists are therefore concentrating on Santa Barbara which the Republicans are defending with great tenacity.
Upon the outcome of the battle may depend the fate of Spain.- feuter
CARNAGE IN SALAMANCA
Paris, Jan. 23. Witnesses who bave reached of the most important government | Gibraltar state that 225 persona ́anti-Frusi proceedings for many years, being the biggest action directed against the petroleum in- dustry since the Standard Oil Trust | was dissolved before the world war, was concluded to-day.
Sixteen major oil companies and
were kiled and over 400 were wounded in Friday's Republican air raid on Salamanca.-- fruter.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1938.
OUTER MONGOLS ASSIST CHINA
CHINA KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
DIET ATTACK FORCES ADVANCING ON
ON POLICIES
Diplomatic And Financial
to
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Tokyo, Jan. 23. Despite the Government's pro- testations
the
contrary its declaration on January 18 shows It still recognises the Chungking administration is the local gime. · Mr. Toshio Shimada. 3 Seiyukai leader, told the Dlet last night on behalf of his Party. His statement was made on the heels of the Premier, Prince Konoye's assurances that the Government would not enter into peace nego- tiations with the Nationalist regime. Mr. Shimada urged the Government to "abandon the academic study of interpreta- tions of international law and take Immediate and effective steps in regard to the adminis→ tration of areas Dow under Japanese military occupation." He declared that unless such measures were taken at once a may arise which would defeat the objectives of the Japanese expedi- tionary forces in Central and North China.
SUIYUAN
Seek To Oust Alien Influence In Mongolia
Sian. Jan. 22.
* Participation of troops of Outer Mongolia in resisting Japan is imminent following the appointment at Ulan Bator, provincia)
route capital of Outer. Mongolia, of seven
commanders in the coming struggle.
Their immediate ́objective is to drive the puppet and Japanese forces out of Inner Mongolla embracing Sulyuan, Ning-
hsia. Kokonor and Chahar. Cha haz and the eastern districts of Sulyuan are under Japanese do mínstión
Several princes of the Inner Mongol Banner tribes have rea- ched Ulan Bator and were enthusiastically welcomed by Ounter Mongolian officials there. The princes arged co-operation of the two Mongol races to oust allen influence in Outer Mongolia.
Outer Mongol forces are advancing on Suhyuan via Ninghsia. This report la confirmed, but they are still some distance from the- enemy lines. International News Agency.
situation FINANCIAL
Mr. Shimada urged the Govern- ment to explain publicly its stand on the matter in view of the fact that we cannot expect the creation of a new and strong regimė in
thirty of their officials were con "NO SURRENDER" China in a few days."
*
Federal Jury
an
Im- verdict
vleted by charges of having conspired to raise and fix petrol prices in the Middle West in 1935 and 1936 Ir violation of the Anti-Trust Act.
The defendants plan mediate appeal from the which renders the corporations! and officials, who include the Pre- sidents. Vice-Presidents and man-i agers, of some of the largest oll companies, liable to a five-thousand dollar fine and a year, in gaol, or both. Reuter
MURDER OF MR.
YANG FOH-YUEN
Shot From Point Blank Range
.
Shanghai, Jan. 22. Mr. Yang Foh-yuen, member of the Shanghai Civic Association, who was' assassinated in the French Concession yesterday, had for over fifteen years been a "Village Elder" in one of Shanghala western sub- urbs, and was 51 years of age.
He was recently mentioned as one of the members of the projected "Shanghai Citizens' Federation."
The murder occurred at about 4
URGED
Japanese Censorship anancial policies.
In Shanghai
London, Jan. 24.
No victorious army of occupa- ton Ukes to have its misdeeds de- scribed in the world's press, hat the fact remains that the Japan- ese have no right to impose a cen- sorship in the International Settle- ment of Shanghal, declares the "Manchester Guardian."
The article, which follows the censoring of messages 10 the journal by Its Shanghal corres- pondent, Mr. H. J. Timperley. upholds Mr. Timperley's refu- sal of the request to attend Ja- panese military headquarters in Shanghai.
The journal concludes by hoping that the powers will not surrender on the point of censorship.- Reuter.
In the course of earlier lacus- sion, Mr. Koku Kawasaki, of the majority Minselto Party, attacked the Government's diplomatic and
He said that foreign Powers would willingly shake hands with Japan if they understood her special position in the Far East, and if Japan guaranteed,, their rights and in- terests in China.
Mr. Kawasaki emphasised the necessity for reforming China's Currency as the Orst step in the organising of the China, Japan and Manchukuo economic bloc and creating a semi-official hold- The company in North China,, 'to assist economic rehabilitation there.--
TAXES RAISED
Tokyo.. Jan. 23.
A disclosure of the Japanese Government's intention to control ail branches of economic en deavour, due to the belief that the current conflict in China will last for a long time, was made in the Diet to-day by the Finance Minister, who stated that funds required for conduct of the Sino- hostilities were *being raised
SITUATION
SURVEYED
Japan's Economy Not Affected. By Hostilities
Tokyo, Jan. 23: Surveying Japan's financial situation in the opening session of Parliament an Saturday, the Minister of Finance.
Mr. Kaya, asserted that Japanese economy and Anance have in no way 'been. affected by the hostilities in China so far and are not likely to be endangered by the conflict in
the future.
the
Mr. Kaya declared that Japanese Government is deter- mined to maintain its present rate of exchange, to meet Japan's in- ternational obligations and to take all measures which are ne- cessary for the promotion of ex- port. The Japanese Govern- ment would, however, adopt its financial policy to meet the re- quirements of a conflict of long duration. It would, therefore, be necessary to finance military re- quirements by economic measures.
Current expenditures provided by the ordinary budget had been reduced by 78,000,000 yen while re- venues of the ordinary budget had been curtalled by 40,000,000 yen.
KWANGTUNG NOW mainly by the issue of bonds. The cost of carrying on the host!-
WAR-MINDED
o'clock in the afternoon on the Canton Street.
French Concession side of Avenue Halg, where Mr. Yang and his family lived.
Mr. Yang was walking with his grandson when aione assassin, who apparently had been lurking in the
although taxes were also being raised. He added, in view of the policy adopted by the Government regarding the China affair, it is now necessary to regulate the Transocean News Service nation's economy and finances
ties would be met from the ex- traordinary budget which would be submitted to Parliament at a later date.--
Fighting Practice along all fires on the assumption
Canton, Jan. 22. Kwangtung, which thus far has vicinity for some time waiting for only suffered from serial bomb- a chance to commit the crime, freding, is now becoming thoroughly
at almost point-blank range at his war-minded, and considerable en- victim.
thusiasm among the people of the province is noticeable.
Apart from the frightened child, there were no other witnesses to
From Blas Bay comes news that the murder.
fishermen in the famous haunt of Chinese reports say that the kill-pirates are being given an inten- ing was done by one man who sive course in guerilla "wore a
warfare alouch hat and black-ander the guidance of a garrison clothes."-- Beuter
ADMIRAL EVERETT
PASSES
Former C.-In-C. Of China Station
London, Jan. 23. The death is announced of Ad- miral Sir Allen Frederic Everett, K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B., Comman- der-in-Chief of the China Station from 1924 to 1925. --Reuter.
CHINESE ADVANCE ON TSINPU
RAILWAY.
that the conflict will continue over a protracted period."- Reuter.
· DIFFICULTIES FOR SMALL ·
MERCHANTS
Tokyo, Jan. 23.
BOMBING
OPERATIONS IN SHANTUNG
Railway Station Damaged
Shanghai, Jan. 23.
1
afternoon.
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NEW TARIFF RATES CUT
None Less Than 25 Per Cent
some
Peiping. Jan. 23. In comparison to the "Chinese Government's tariff the new North China tariff shows that of the rates cut none of the cuts being less than 25 per cent
as much 2.8 75 per
The cent. standard tariff on piecegoods is cut 50 and 60 per cent, of which woollens are cut 45 per cent, and artificial silks nearly 75 per cent. The duties on metal wares are cut by half.
all
of
fish Fish. products and which are supplied by Japan are cup by 40 to 50 per cent. All cereals are now 5 per cent. ad valorem as compared with the former 15 per cent. while all kinds of sugar are cut by approximately 75 per cent, gasoline in cases to be reduced from 2.1 gold units ta 1.8. 'Sawn' wood and timber are 25 per cent. cut by 50 per cent, ad valorem and while cement ts reduced by over 75 per cent.
Rubber boots and snoes are cut" by a third and rubber tyres by two-thirds.
"Reuter.
LEAGUE MUST CHANGE ITS ATTITUDE
Hungarian Minister's Memorandum
Budapest, Jan. 23.
In a memorandum submitted to the Foreign Relations Committees of the Upper and Lower Houses of Legislature, the Foreign Minister, M. de Kanya, discusses the atti- tude of various European pro- blems mainly-in connection with the recent conference in Budapest of the three signatories to the Rome Pact.
The Minister stresses that the com-
In an extremely lengthy inter- pellation in the Lower House at- - tacking the financial and economie aspects of the emergency legisla- tion, which he considered threa- tened to impair gravely Japan's economic power, Mr. Oga Sawara, oficer.
A spokesman of the Japanese Sympathy expressed in a member of the Seiyukai Party and Navy to-day said that bombingunique issued at the close of the It is also learned that
gen-Anancial expert, declared. that the
conference' by Hungary and Aus- darmes in Canton recently have prevailing ideas of bureaucratic Shantung
operations were conducted in yesterday been practising street fighting.
tria for cordial co-operation be- state control were devoted solely Hauchow was attacked and locomo-
tween Germany and Italy does Mimie warfare has been con- to the protection of the interests tive sheds and freight cars were not, so far as Hungary is concern- ducted in Tongshan, causing con- of large capitalists" and were actu-blown up and Chinese military ed, imply any modification of po- siderable interest and amusementally at present driving small mer- to onlookers.
barracks northward of the station Ucy since the Hungarian Govern- chants and industrialists into diff- This sudden rally to arms is culties.
were destroyed.
ment has Invariably regarded co-
not only limited to the men
The spokesman went on to an-
operation as a powerful factor for Mr. Oga Sawara urged the Gov-nounce that five Chinese planes "the maintenance of peace. Kwangtung.
ernment not to exert pressure against medium and small busi- nesses and industries by restricting consumption:
of
10-
A local vernacular newspaper publishes a report that Military Training Headquarters, has quiesced to the request of hun- dreds of girls asking for military training.
The paper adda that as a Te- sult, a girls' army is to be form- ed.-
Reuter
KUOMINTANG MEMBER MUROERED
www.
Hsuchow, Jan. 23. Chinese vanguards have retaken Langhsiatien on the Tientsin Pukow Railway in Shantung, where the Japanese troops have retired
Kinhwa, Jan. 23. to. Tsowhalen, #station north, Fu Wen-hslang. a Kuomintang which is the birthplace of the member was shot at close range Chinese sage Mencius, military by six unidentified gunmen at advices, state,
Wanchlachin south-west of Chuki Meanwhile, a counter-offensive on the Cheklang-Klangst Railway on Tsining is being launched by yesterday. He died instantly. Chinese forces from Chinsiang and
Two suspects, were arrested to- Chiahslang west and south-west of day- Taining Central News
Central News,
Finance Minister Kaya, replying. made the assurance that. Japan's national power would not be set back even after an outlay of 20 to 30 billion yet for the war chest: "
#
raided Wahu this morning with the aerodrome as thelf objective but the bombs fell wide of their mark and there were no losses or casual ties.
The Minister goes on to point out that the anti-Communists' standpoint emphasised in the communique merely repeated the views always taken by the three A Japanese Embassy spokesman States adhering to the Rome Pact. said that information was received The Minister adds that Hungary to the effect that all British had never been requested to join nationals in Japanese occupied the Anti-Comintern Pact.
safe.
Mr. Kaya added that the Gov-areas in Shantung were party in emment was contemplating two Poshan, the terminis of the spur phases in the consumption issue. line branching off the Tsinan- They were economisation of money Tsingtao Railway had been des and economisation of materials. troyed, including the Japanese The Government, he said, were Consulate and school buildings endeavouring to avoid any mistake while of 40,000 tons of coal belong- concerning the directions in which
ing to a Japanese firm all had been economisation could be conducted looted except 1,000 tons. In commerce.
- A Japanese Army spokesman said that Japanese forces had advanced northward along the Tientsin- Fukow Railway beyond Mingkwang, He described as "press fighting" Chinese reports of battles in that || area,TM*** Reuter
The Minister assured the House that the Ministry of Commerce is endeavouring to handle adequately issues relating to medium and small businesses and industries as well as price policies.--
Reuter.
Regarding the League of Na-
TIME-TABLE
On and after November 8th, 1937, until Further Notios. UP TRAINS
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China's Gigantic Effort To Win The War
:
Hankow, January 22,
The Chinese Government is 'exérting övery effort in the de- velopment of natural resources and the mobilisation of man- power in China's south-west provinces of Ssechuen, Kwelabow, Yunnan, Hunan ́and Kwangsi in order tó intensity preparations for the prolonged resistance of the present hostilities.
With this and in view, General Chang Chi-chung has been appointed chairman of the Hunan Province, General Wa Ta- chuan, chairman of Kweichow Province, and General Chang Chun will be appointed chairman of Stechten Province in succes- sion to the late Mr. Lin Hiding.
The Chinese Government plans réorganisation of the South- West Provincial Governments by placing at their head the mort capable men in the country.
General Chang Chan, former Foreign Minister and at pre- sent secretary at the Generalissimo's headquarters and concur- rently Vice-President of the Executive Yuan, is a native of Sze chuen... Though he left some years ago the actual command of the army, General Ghang Chun is a veteran military leader who has also proved his ability as a sound administrator.
ů
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Communications and the Minis- try of Economic Affairs are progressing speedily with the develop-- ments of Industries and communications in the south-west pro- vinces.-Reuter.
CHINA WANTS PEACE
'NO CARGO FOR
JAPANESE SHIP
I
Löndon, Jan. 22. In spite of last minute efforts by Union officials, Middlesbrough
Matsui's Statement steredores who yesterday refused
In Interview.
Tokyo, Jan. 23. According to the February issue of the Kalzo magazine, General Matsui interviewed
to handle cargo for the K.Y.K. Ener “Haruna Maru,” still persist in their stand.
As a resalt the vessel' sails to- night without cargo,
Union officials are reporting the on December, matter to the joint sounell of dock 31 expressed the belief that it was labourers.—Beater, unnecessary to advance to Hankow as the Chinese had lost their
·MEL. 8. KAWAGOK fighting spirit and there were in-
Tokyo, Jan 23, dications that they desired peace. It is announced that Mr. 8. Chinese notables, he said, had abKawagoe, Japanese Ambassador to ready sent him emissaries to dis China, expected to leave. Shanghai cuss the subject.
on the Shanghai Marn on Janu- General
ary 28-Reuter
tions, the Minister says that the after some matsul forecasted that Hungarian Government had al- Tsingu and Lunghal areas military principle I don't recognise is the ways been convinced that if the operations would perhaps be neutrality of foreign Concessiona League is to usefully serve the brought to A conclusion, but in Shanghai, therefore, I intend cause of international Justice it patience was necessary...
hereafter myself to exercise China's must change the attitude hitherto Changing subject General Matsui sovereign rights over the Con- adopted by it.
remarked that foreigners in cessions. If we act with deter- Turning to the question of de Shanghai had not recognised ade- mination, foreigners will recognise jure recognition of General Fran-quately the power of the Japanese our authority," he sai co's Government by Hungary, the forces." "They realise it is useless General Matsuf added that the Minister recalls the fact that to oppose Japan and preferable unfortunate Panay amir had General Franco controls over two- under existing conditions to entrust hampered the realisation of thirds of Spanish territory and us with the protection of their in- some of his policies. Generat that in September last Hungaryterests. I have received no in- Matsul favoured the creation of a had recognised the Spanish Na-strictions from my Government. Central Chínia Government separ- tionalist Government de facto, All that happens here is decided ate from the North China registre: Transocean News Bervice,
solely by my responsibility. One Reuter