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BRITISH TROOPS GERMAN PRESS
FOR SHANGHAI
Men of the 2nd Battalion East Surrey Regiment boarding the' troopship Lancashire at Southampton on September 1 for Shanghai.
Strong Chinese Guerillas Active Around Nanking
Tunki, Anhweis Sept. 11. Strong Chinese guerilla bands are reported to be active at Kintan, Kuyang. Tanyang and Shinklang, respectively 85, 40, 98 and 69 kilometres from Nanking.
...
The guerilia bands are well-trained and disciplined, and do not molest the Chinese people. They are warmly welcomed by the Chinese wherever they go. Many able-bodied peasants have actually Joined them.
It is stated that he Japanese are guarding only the highways linking these town15. The guerillas are
Large-Scale Guerilla Warfare
ON
Urges Protest
Against Use
Of Poison Gas
London, Sept. 11.
On the eve of the League of Nations Assembly, Lord Lis- towel, as chairman on behalf of the China Campaign Commit- tee, wrote to Lord Halifax, Foreign Secretary, requesting the British Government 10 make the strongest protesi at Geneva against the use of polson gas by the Japanese in China.
The letter quotes"evidence of the recent use of gas by the Japanese which the Committee submits is "substantial and conclusive." The evidence, says Lord Listowel, "does not come exclusively from Chines.. sources, but is supported by eye- witness accounts from foreign re- porters and doctors attending the troops."
Lord Listowel says that the large section of British public opin- lon represented by the China Campaign Committee urges the Government to give public support at the Assembly to the legitimate demands of the Chinese Govern ment in this matter.(Reuter),
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CABLES
GREAT BRITAIN'S MOBILISATION - ORDERS
Will Take Nine Days To
Complete Measures
Berlin, September 11.
Britain's mobilisation, according to a report, in the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, goes far beyond, what was reported" on" Friday night from the British Admiralty and concerns not only the Navy but also the Army.
On the basis of thoroughly reliable information we are able to add," writes the Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung, that the mobilisation measures taken are not confined to these comparatively harmless steps officially admitted on Friday night.
Very probably the mobilisation of mine sweepers was made known because it could not possibly be interpreted by the world as a measure of attack.
Britain's military preparations, however, are not restricted thereto and not even to her set 'but It also concerns, all sections of the national defence forces including the army. The measures which have been decided upon will require about hine days to complete."— (Transocean).
NEW PROHIBITED
AIR ZONES IN GERMANY
Berlin, Sept. 11. Four new profilbited air zones in western Germany have been established by a decree of th_Resch "Alf” Ministr· compris- ing areas around Aachen and Treves also Palatinate and Baden.
SEVERED HEAD The decree which will come into
FOUND NEAR GOLF
COURSE
Guerillas Warn
Villagers
Shanghai, Sept. 11.. Evidence that guerillas in Hungjao are still most active. controlling all the villages and
Was provided this morning. rural towns beyond the highways.
Mr. Tony Keswick, Head 0(
To strengthen the defence of
Messrs Jardine's, while proceeding Nanking the Japanese have, sum-
for a game of golf came across a moned the irregulars under the
neatly severed head of a Chinese Hankow, Sept. 1h
which command of Liu Kwei-tang from
subsequent Investigation Using Wutain on the Shanghai-proved to belong to a 'policeman f Pelping.. They are charged with Nanking Railway, northwest of the Japanese-fostered Tatao Gor the responsibility of ghting the Talho, RS £ base of operations. ernment. guerillas around Nanking-(Cen-Chinese mobile tral News).
SITUATION NOT ALTERED BY BENES SPEECH
Berlin, Sept. 11
The speech made by Dr. Edouard Benes, President of the Czechoslovak Republic, is des- cribed in political circles here as 'prinarily intended for home consumption and having Hitle bearing on the issue under con-` *sideration.
force on September 20 provides. A German spokesman declared, that no aeroplane may henceforth "The speech "does not alter the ny over any of the above mention-situation. Dr. Benes obviously de- ed areas without authorisation. sired to give his people an account Machines which should infringe of the negotiations under way, to this regulation will be warned by exercise a calming influence on signals and is they disregard the them and prepare them for what latter they will be able to be shot may develop."--(Reuter). down.--(Transocean).
. (SEE ALSO PAGE 6.)
EARNEST WORD ADDRESSED TO ENGLAND
Berlin. Sept. 11.
BATTLE RAGES IN HILLS NORTH-WEST
том
not hinder. Germany from pursu
A warning that threats would OF JUICHANG ing her aims in "Czechoslovakia units In the
uttered The head was found right 'in the was' triangle area bordering Klangsu
Boersen by the middle of the bridge near the Zeitung in addressing “an earnest Cheklang and Anbwel are con- CHINESE RECAPTURE ducting large-scale guerilla warfare Hungiao Golf Club from where the word to England."—(Reuter).
Japanese military post in the Japanese rear chiefly along the Shanghai-Nanking Railway, cently withdrawn ·
YEHCHIATSE
(Continued from Page 1).
the Bhanghai-Hangchow Rallway, the Grand Canal," the Nanking-
highways in the ares.
Defeating the Japanese at La-Wuhu Railway and also various taltsl_south of Hwalyang on the night of September 9, the Chinese are said to have driven them back to Hwalyang, which town they are besteking.(Central News).
COUNTER-ATTACK ON KWANGTSI
According to Chinese reports. these mobile units Include the new Fourth Army, the south Yangtae vanguards, the east. Anhwel van- guards, the Loyal" Balvation army and also regular "troops and numerous volunteer self defence
Hankow, Sept. 11. With the aid of reinforcements corps.(Reuter the Japanese on the north bank of the Yangtze River are exerting strenuous effects for regaining Kwangtsi, gateway to the Wuhan aren, which was recaptured by the Chinese lh a vigorous attack on September 9, according to held dispatches.
Tons of high explosive bave been dumped Indiscriminately on the already war-torn eity by Japanese bombers coming in relays since September $. Yesterday morning Japanese Infantry made several flerce assaults on, the city, allegedly using poison zas en
twu wc- casions. Fighting with grim determina tion, the Chinese' drove the in- vaders back In each assault.
MADAME CHAO DUE IN CANTON
Canton, Sept. 11.
A warm welcome will be given to Madame Chao, or ganizer of guerilla warfare in north China," when she arrives here this week from Hong Колк.
In a recent trip to Hankow.
was re
The guerillas are reported to have warned the villagers in Hungjao and the countryside that the same fate awaits all In Japanese pay.—(Reuter).
WUHAN RAID
Bankow, Sept. 11. Nine Japanese planes circled above Wuhan this morning for over half an hour drawing, heavy anti-aircraft fire.
CHINESE HOLD STRONG LINE
WEST OF KUSHIH
Shangcheng, Sept. 11.
Hankov, Sept. 11. The battle which raged in the, hills north-west of Julchang was still proceeding yesterday, Japan- ese forces concentrating the attack on Chinese positions guarding the highway to Matouchen according to Chinese reports. Matouchen, a Istrategic point, on the south bank of the Yangtse. is opposite Wuh-
Chinese positions on Lion Hill, | states:an.Chinese military con The Chinese withdrawn from
munique, were penetrated by the Kushih, in southeastern Honan, are Japanese and the Chinese are now maintaining a strong line at Chun-stated to be holding positions in hotal, to the west of the city. the vicinity of Meangshan. H Violent fighting is proceeding to
shanlao. the east of Chunhotel.
A thousand Japanese troops are reported to have appeared at ralders power-dived Wulungtst northwest of Kushih. machine-gunning and dropping Chinese reinforcements are rushing small bombs on Wuchang and" also up
The
to engage
the Hankow 'aerodrome-(Reuter), News).
.
them--Centrál
FRENCH PLANE CARRIER
Madam organized seven gueris LEAVES KWANGCHOWAN
units of 4,000 men, who will fight the enemy should they approach", Wuhan.
Madame Chao is planning to visit Malaya, Philippines, Java, etc. But a considerable number of to raise funds for her guerilia Chinese" troops are said to have forces.
been victimized by the enemy's Representatives of women bodies poison gas.
welcome this Joan of Arc to Can- Besides more than 40 neld ton.(International! pieces, 500 Japanese horses, and
other heavy arms are reported to including some poison gas missiles, have been seized by the Chinese were, hurled at the Chinese post- üpon their recapture of Kwangsi.tions in large numbers.
(Central News).
JAPANESE REPULSED
But the
Japanese warships yesterday steamed up-river to Tanghiawan, about one and a half miles below Wuhaneh, shelling Chinese forti fications" there. They were forced by Chinese artillery fire to retire down-river.
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Japanese forces along the Kluklang - Nanchang Railway, are said to be attacking Chin-· ese positions at Sikuling while skirmishes are also reported to the east of Mahwelling.
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PAGEANT IN HONOUR OF QUEEN WILHELMINA
Amsterdam, September 11.
Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Bernhard Jesterday, attended a pageant staged in the Ölympic Stadium as a part of the celebrations In honour of the fortieth anniversary of the Queen's accession.
Crown Princess Jullana was not present, having, according to the advice of doctors, remained indoors following an attack of in- fuenza
LONDON GAZETTE
(Continued from Fago 47
ROYAL ARMY VETERINARY
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CORPS
'Two wives of the native ruler of the Dutch East Indies knelt and presented flowers to the Queen and Prince Bernhard on their . arrival, while the crowd of 60,000 cheered Instily,
The programme included choral
| singing by a mixed choir of 1.209 voices and a ballet of homage Maj, W. St. J. F. Macartney re- performed by 200 dancers. tires on ret. pay (Sept. 3):
Deputations from il provinces in- THE ARMY DENTAL CORPS '.. the Netherlands laid their native Short Service Commission.-The products at the Queen's feef, thé follg. Lts. (on prob.) are confirmed Dutch East and West Indies being in their rank:-R. C. Fraser; J. A.also represented. (Reuter): R. Jameson, B.D.S.; A. N. F.
Stannard: L. K. Caygil; D. B. DEATH OF DOG SHOW Sedgwick.
ORGANISER
Lt.. R. C. Fraser to be Capt. (Sept. 1).
London, Sept. 11. QUEEN ALEXANDRA'S. IMPERIAL] The death occurred yesterday of MILITARY NURSING SERVICE Mr. Charles Cruft, organiser of the
Sister Miss B. J. Somervall re-famous Dog Show (Reuter). tires on ret. pay on account, of ill-health (June 30). (Butstituted |lowing-promotiong, appointments, for the notith. in the Gazette of retirements, &c.:- ELS
July 29).
But Destroyers Remain Toklats! are making no progress. Ja-
Strengthen Defence
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)
Canton, September 10.
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The folls, to be Staff Nurses on
T. Fowler (Sept. 1)..
28).
ESTABLISHMENTS
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INDIAN ARMY
The situation in east Honan and west Anhwel is described by today's Chinese military communique follows: "The Japanese at Yeh
Maja to be Lt.-Cola.-D. Russell, panese forces pushing westward provi. appt.:-Miss E N. M. Luan M.C. (April 24); R. G. Mountain, from Hsuhih are being engaged by (Aug, 27); Miss M. E. A. Fisher,
|DBO.........' MO. (July 17); B.G. the Chinese to the east of Chun- Miss P. B. A. Jones, Miss M. White (July 22); Bt. Lt. Col. C. hots where severe, Aghting. is pro-
M. P. Durnford (Aug. 2). gressing..
Maj. (Bt Lt. Col), E, Wood, MD. "A Japanese detachment appear.
R. MIL. Coll. Capt. W. E. H. to be Lt. Col. (Prov) (June 18). ed at Wuhlungtai, to the north- Grylls. 15th/19th H., to be Instr.the provisional promotion of L- After a brief stay in Kwangchowan, the French sircraft carrier west of Kushih, while Japanese (Aug. 25).
| Cot. W. J. Slim, M. C., to his present R. MIL Academy.-Capt. D. Wrank, notified in the Gazette. of Clork is reported to have left for Haiphong en toute to France. The forces pushing forward from Hwai- Three Chinese companies were
presence of the French aircraft carrier was for the purpose of Fang and attacking Hwaitien were Price, B.A.. R.E.. to be Instr. (Aug. July 1. is confirmed.
The follgappts have been affected by the poison gas shells supervising the construction of an aerodrome in the leased territory. repulsed yesterday by the Chinese
Inspn. Dept. Capt. J. H. Par-made--To be Capt. Capt. J. R. L and died at their post.
"The Chinese version of the Nanchang, Sept. 11.
Several French destroyers also suspicious characters being situation around Kwangist that sons, R.A from. Asst, Inspr. (C1. Tweed, from R. War. R. (July 21). Bloody fighting raged at Hsiku.other Chinese troops stubbordly anchored of Kwangchowan to closely watched.
2 Japanese detachment is still FF) to be Asst. Inapr. (C1 CC) with seny, as Lt. from Dec. 2, 1927. ling, weat of Tungkuling on the resisted the advance of Japanese strengthen the defence of the ter
RIVER OPEN
holding a point to the south-east
(June 22)
and as Capt., Sept. 2, 1934. To be west shore of Poyang Lake, allInfantry and firmly held their
ritory and to maintain communi. The Bocca Tigris has shortened of the town while some fighting is RA Committee.---Maj. K.
LLA 1 Forestier-Walker, day long yesterday. Repeated ground.
cation between that port There was comparative quiet on
and the hours of opening the channel, proceeding to the east of Kwang Bartlett, M.C. R. to be Asst. Sec. from Welch R. (April 1). with Indo-China, it was reported. which is available for shipping be- the Nanchang-Klukiang Railway
(Aug. 14),
seny, as Lt. from Nov, 20, 2935. Fas well as west of the railway The same report stated that the tween 7 am and 6p.m.The
The follg. officers are, resta, "to Maj. C. E. Browne. OBE, MC, the Effective List:--Maj. Gen. E yesterday (Central Newa). The Japanese, attacked by two
French have erected a meteorolo-channel will be entirely closed on
RASC to be Adviser, BABC. F. Quinan, C.B. OBE. (July 21); routes. One column of troops,
gical and a wireless station at Sunday. This does not affect river
British Mil. Mission to the ESP Lt Col G. T. Johnson (June, 9): which landed at Niuweltun, south A fierce gun duel took place Paracel Islands, which will keep shipping between Canton and
tian Army (Aug. 1) (substituted for Lt. Col.. A. W. B. Gompertz (July of Singize, attacked the Chinese between four Japanese warships mariners in those waters inform-Hong Kong, as steamers pass the booms between 10 am and 2 p.m.
the notifin. In the Gazette of rear by a detour whilst another and Chinese batteries, at Matowed of weather conditions. The
Aug. 12); Mai, E. W. Sheppard, column launched
Lt-Col, C. O. R. Mosse, M.C... is · frontral" as-on the south bank of the Yang-chinese meteorological station at and all Bunday sailing is auspend-
Scotland" defeated China by 23 OSE, MC., late R. Tank Corps, trazid to the Semi-Effective List saults.
tse River, 25 kilometres west of Pratas was put out of action after
This is only a precautionary shots to 20 in the Gutierrez Inter- retires on ret: pay (Sept. 3); Capt (Sept. 13: Maj. R. C. W. Johns. Is Kangkow on Saturday morning.the occupation of the Taland by Later, the enemy vessels steamed the Japanese a year ago.
measure, although no invasion or national Lawp Bowis match player, G. M. Thom. M.C.. h.plate. R. transïd. to the Special Unempla, downstream, says Central News.
Kwangtung is expected Japanese at the Civil Service C.C. green retires on account of 11-health List (Sept. 11. back with heavy losses.
Four Japanese seaplanes which
There are about 200 Annamite intelligence also circulated the reyesterday afternoon,
receiving a gratuity...... (Aug. 20) The folly officers retire:-Cox8. Scotland: J. Watson J Gellatly, (substituted for the noun. In the van B. Laing CIE. DEO. M.C. Bringing their heavy artillery bombed the villages between Wu-policemen on the Paracel Islands port that, any immediate attac and bombing planes into action, such and Lungping were repulsed with three destroyers standing by. on Kwangtung is definitely shelved, McKelvie and R. Duncan (skip): Gazette of Aug. 201
(Sept 1); LA-Col. F. C. Mickie the Japanese made a new attack by heavy Chinese anti-aircraft gun Japanese Dshermen are permitted and the scheme may be entirel China: H, H. Hsu, T., K. Lim, C.
INDIA OFFICE, BEPT. 2 (Aug. 28); Capt. G. R. W. Beal around 10 am Bombs and shells, fre
to ash in the adjacent waters, but abandoned.
Wtam-and-J-Pau-(skip)
The King has approved the fol- (Sept. 11,
Japanese assaults were repulsed
by the Chinese. Casualties on. both sides were heavy..
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The Berce battle started at
2 a.m. Jasted until daybreak
when the Japanese were given
FIERCE GUN DUEL
ed.
tai.”
-(Reuter).
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