HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
Britain
And France
On Watch
MEDITERRANEAN AND SPAIN
German And Italian Troop Movements
LONDON, April 17 (Reuter) The transference of troops from Palestine to Egypt and the despatch of the Welsh
pondent.
ROOSEVELT'S GESTURE FULLY JUSTIFIED
Nationwide Support
LONDON, APRIL 17 (REUTER)—PRESIDENT ROOSE VELT'S CHALLENGING ACTION MET WITH NATION- WIDE SUPPORT IN AMERICA, according to the "Daily Telegraph's" Washington correspondent.
A small group of writers, who have always asserted
that negotiations with the Dictators are useless, criticise
the President for his 'policy of "appeasement,"
Others
complain that he is meddling in matters which do not concern the United States, but the general response by: the press, Congress and the letters and telegrams which have been received at White House, has been overwhelm- ingly favourable.
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Terror In Nanchang
RUTHLESS ACTS BY JAPANESE
Due To Guerilla
Activities
FENGCHENG, KIANGSI, APRIL 17 (CENTRAL)—THE INCREASING ACTIVITIES OF THE CHINESE GUERILLAS ON THE IMMEDIATE OUTSKIRTS OF NANCHANG have incited the Japanese forces inside the city, to more ruthless pillage and terrorism. Large numbers of houses were searched and denuded of their valuables while hundreds of innocent people were led out and killed by the Japanese on the Himstast of pretexts.
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Guards to Gibraltar are signs The administration is part mast not be thought that the of the close watch which ticularly gratified at the ex- President was suggesting appease- Britain, together with France, pressions of approval from ment, and it is pointed out that President Roosevelt, in September is keeping on the Mediter-the isolationists. Senator Nyelast, envisaged a conference by all ranean and Spain, says "The part author of the Neutrality interested powers, but what hap Times" diplomatic corres- Act, declared that it
Was pened was & Four-Power Con- splendid to see such an effort ference which carved up
sovereign state without its repre- Evidence continues to grow made at this time!
Along Chungshan Road, Ching- of the large amount of Ger- The administration is not down-{sentatives being present.
cheng Road, and Kuohu Road, President Roosevelt now pro- many dead bodies, victims of Ja- man equipment that has come cast by the reports from Berlin to naval ports on the north-and Rome. They did not expect poses discussions between. all in-panese massacre, are left unburied. to get an enthusiastic response, terested nations, including the east coast of Spain and aero-but hope that, on full renection, United States. dromes and all reports of the Dictators will not entirely close Italian movements in Spain the door. are being closely examined.
It is particularly being asked when exactly the Italians' triumphal march through Madrid is to take place. The first date suggested was April 20, then May 2 and now May 15.
Unsatisfactory Changes
Clearly, the Government is bound
Even if the gesture is un- successful, the administra- "tian believes that S Was thoroughly justified because thers will be no doubt now where the blame will lie if disaster comes.
Informed circles attach par- ticular importance to the word "discussions" and declare that this does not necessarily mean a full dress conference im- mediately, but multi-lateral exchanges of views and the first worldwide assurances of non-aggression- solemnly en- tered into before a nations. Should those assurances be" broken," other nations could withdraw their economic facili Lies.
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GUERILLAS ACTIVE KINHWA, April 17.- (Central)—–—– Chinese guerillas have recently in- tensified their activities in north Chekling, especially along the Shanghai-Hangchow Railway and the Nanking-Hangchow Highway.
They are reported to "have re- 'captured Slashini, 17 miles south of Kashing on the Shanghai-Hang- chow Rallway. The puppet mágia- trate there. Tan Yü-ching, whò was wounded, has fed to a neighbour- ing town.
An attack on the Chinese post- tions near Kashing and Wangtien
NOT APPEASEMENT WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuter) to consider these changes unsatis-It is understood that the United factory, and "The Times" corres-States State Department does not": pondent, in Washington, dealing expect an answer from the German It is also declared that if the by the Japanese a few days ago with the transference of the and Italian Governments to Pre-Axis Powers care anything American Fleet to the Pacific, says sident Roosevelt's appeal for some world's opinion, they will not re- following bitter fighting." Both has been repulsed by the Chinese that the effect of such a move on days.
ject, out of hand, the plea made gides suffered severe casualties. The Well-informed circles state that by the President.
two towns are reported to have been finally abandoned by the Japanese.
the larger strategic distribution of the world's fleets and on the movement in the United States of
such war materials as tin and rubber.
have are understood to figured in the calculations.
This decision played havoc with the plan by which the entire Fleet would have made an appearance off New York for the opening of the World's Fair.
Of the 357 fighting ships of the Fleet, about 270 will be in the Pacific when transit of the Canal has been made.
CHINESE SMASH
THROUGH
Unfavourable Reaction
To Roosevelt's Message
In Berlin & Rome
BERLIN, APRIL 17 (REUTER)—HERR HITLER IS NOT HURRYING TO REPLY TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT, but it is pointed out that political circles and the inspired press have made it clear what Germany thinks of the President's message.
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PRES. ROOSEVELT'S APPEAL
The Chinese launched a fierce
MOSCOW, "APRIL 17 (REUTER) attack on the Japanese at Wukang-THE FULL TEXT OF PREST- on the Nanking-Hangchow High-DENT ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE and its vicinity recently. TO HERR HITLER AND SIGNOR Many Japanese were killed in ac-
'MUSSOLINI was given prominence in the Soviet newspapers without Moz.
any comment.
way
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In political circles the meIBAKE
is welcomed as a positive step for
world peace and as clearly defining the aggressor nations.
Herr Hitler had a talk with Herr that they were disregarded in the Court Of Inquiry At Although there is pessimism in
von Ribbentrop. the German For most shameless manner. eign Minister. at Munich yesterday afternoon, the conversations last ing nearly two hours.
The Fuehrer is in close touch with Signor Mussolini and it is also understood that he had a lengthy conversation with Field Marshal Goering in Rome. "
(Continued from Page 1) Points north of Tsungia were subjected to continuous long-range artillery barrages from the Jap- Herr Hitler is expected to return anese cn Saturday and Sunday.to Berlin to-night. with the Chinese replying with heavy guns."
Early at seven o'clock yesterday morning. 600 Japanese infantry mixed with about 100 mounted men and supported by a dozen feld pieces, advanced from the southeast of Tsungfa to attack the Chinese positions at Talkonghu. Bitter struggle continued till noon- when fighting subsided.
CHINESE ADVANCING CHENGCHOW, April 17. (Cen- tral) Chinese forces are rapidly advancing on Po Al terminus of the Tackow-Chinghua Railway, in northern Bonan
They have inflicted heavy casualties on the Japanese during their ferce attacks on the latter's
TYPICAL COMMENT
A typical press comment is contained in the "Frankfurter" Zeltung" which in an editorial declares: "The revision of the Versailles Treaty by Germany and Italy is not yet conclud-
"As for President Roosevelt," It is stated, "he has demonstrated for
regard to the response from Herr Portsmouth
Hitler and Signor Mussolini, It is belleved that the Soviet will be LONDON, April 17 (Reuter)-It ready to participate in
the pro- the past several years his open is learned that a Court of Inquiry posed world conference and it £3 solidarity with the ideological op-was held at Portsmouth into the pointed out that Soviet policy has ponents of Germany and particu- larly with the central organisation
cause of the are which occurred long advocated collective action by
Sir William Seeds, British Am- vism. He has avoided no oppor- returning from Gibraltar about bassador in Moscow, is expected tunity of fanning the names of in- three weeks ago. Several planes to see M. Litvinoff to-day compatibility in Europe and has were destroyed as a result of the resume opposed with the sharpest accusa-
started on Saturday, the results tions and difficulties the path of
of which have not been disclosed. those who were inclined to pursue the policy of reconciliation and un-
The Prime Minister, M. Kalihin, cabied derstanding with the Reich."
of the enemy of culture, Bolshe- Ark Royal, when the vessel was
on the British aircraft-carrier the peace-loving powers.
REVENGE ACCUSATION
President Roosevelt is accus-
cd," the writer adding thated of seizing upon every opper-.
Germany and Italy rely on their own strength to carry it through.
The "National Zeitung" al- 'leres that Germans are N- treated in England and has a headline "Terror Against Ger- mans in London "
ANSWER NEXT WEEK
tunity for strengthening the front of revenge against Ger- "many and of supporting the policy of encirclement.. "His present action is obviously de signed to further this policy," it is declared. In conclusion the "Korrespondenz”. states:
fire.
The result of the inquiry bas not been disclosed,
An Admiralty official told the "Daily Mail" that the cause of the fire was technical. There was no structural damage to the ship and there were no casualties..
More French Warships At Gibraltar
GIBRALTAR, April, 17 (Reuter) Three more French destroyers
""The American President will achieve no greater success than arrived at Gibraltar to-day in BERLIN. April 17 (T/Ocean)-hitherto with his new propaganda addition to the four which arrived positions north of Po: Al in the Concerning the telegram to the which he is circulating through yesterday and left for unknown past few days. Most of the Japan-Fuehrer by President Roosevelt, it out the world, because those coun- destinations in the evening. It is
ese in the vicinity of Po Al have retreated inside the town
the talks which
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PARIS, April 17 (Reuter)— Batisfactory progress has been made in the "pence front" talks with Rusila and Turkey. some well-informed circles forecasting the early concia- sion of arrangements between both Eastern and Western Democracies.
PRINCIPAL CONVICTED
Compensation To Wife: Bound Over
Lau Kwan-yam, Principal of the International Correspondence Fine Arts Academy, was convicted at the Kowloon Court yesterday of assault on his wife, So On-ping. outside the Chee Yuen School in Chee Yuen Street on February 23,
It is believed that accord with when she claimed he had black- ̈ his congratulation and Turkey has already been virtually ened both her eyes, knocked her thanks to President Roosevelt an reached, while the arrangement down to the pavement, and kicked his appeal to the Dictators and he with the Soviet will define, in her. assured President Roosevelt "of categorie manner, the help the
the warmest reception of the Bövlet is disposed to give Rumania the incident of the complainant's Sub-Insp/ P. Barnicle, related Soviet peoples who are interested and Poland against aggression, report at the police station when in the preservation
the negotiations with the he was on desk duty,” peace."
latter Powers have not ye reached a decisive stage.
of universal but
ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE TO DICTATORS
(Continued from Page 1)
No nation that sincerely seeks
is not known what the answer will Eries who even without this are learned that more French warships | peace, and ensues it; should resent
be.
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certain of Roosevelt's support will are expected to arrive at Gibraltar An extremely busy week lies defame and damage the authori
be encouraged in their efforts to very soon. ahead of Hitler, who will depart tarian
states, while
on their from Obersalzerg to day for a tour part, in recalling the bitter
ex- of the Ostmark.
perience of the past years will be
such approach or do other than welcome a means of satisfying legi. mate` ambitiosi, while finding re- lease from the shadow of incalcul- able calamity.
The "Daily Mail"
says that
GREAT STATE
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The defence called two wit nesses, the first being the defen- dant, who gave evidence of three cocasions when he alleged his wife and her relatives bad caused some annoyance to him by break- ing furniture at the school in Ho Mun Tin Street, by lodging a |complaint with the Secretary for Chinese Affairs that he was try-
**TEHERAN, April 17 (Reuter)
With glittering magnificence.ing to compel her to divorce him the Shah of Iran gave a great stats welcome to Mohamed Rexa Pahlavi, the 19-year-old Heir to the Throne, and his pretty bride, Princem Fawzleh. the 17-year-old sister of King Farouk of Egypt
and by refusing to let him take from her school some books of CHINESE ATTACK
his he required for an exhibition. Mr. A. 8. K. Lau, representing NINGKUO, ANHWEI, April 17
complainant, questioned witness: -- (Central) Chinese units opened a
BRITISH ENVOY
"In married. fe,what is your fierce attack on the Japanese
INTERVIEWED
{temper like? "Witness repiled, near Thing, important town on the On Wednesday afternoon he will strengthened in their resolution west bank of the Talhu Lake in return to Berlin, where on that not to repeat the mistake of the In an interview with pressmen reply, "There will be one good re-
As the, Crown Prince, his bride,There is no degree, it is peace- KUNMING, ADI. 17 (Central)-whatever Hitler and Mussolini,
Ther mother and her three sisters ful southern Kiangau, a few days ago. evening the birthday celebrations past when they were victim of
stepped from the train, twenty In convicting the defendant, Mr. Following a bitter encounter, the will commence. Only when, these their own good faith."
yesterday, Sir Archibald Kerr suit of this historical move: 120,~
one guns boomed a salute.
E Himaworth said he was inclined Japanese were put to rout," and are completed will Chancellor. Hit-
Clark Kerr, the British Ambas-000,000 people of that great demo-
to belleve the story of the com The decorated streets were 'several villages there were re-ler be able to consider President |
sador to China, who arrived here cracy will learn the point of view thronged with cheering crowds as
plainant and her supporting wit- occupied by the Chinese.
Roosevelt's message, and it is re-
from Shanghal on Saturday, dented of Hitler and Musolini and they the Royal Procession passed fendant over on a bond of $50 to nesses. He would bind the đẹ Desperate fighting is reported to garded as natural that he will con-
ROME, April 17 (Router)-Pre- that he had any special mission will make their plans accordingly, be in progress near Liyang, west fer with 11 Duce before formulat-sident Roosevelt's appeal was pub. in connection with his present If the answer is no, or the reply April
The Royal Party will rest until keep the peace for one year. of Thing, where the Chinese are ing his answer..
lished in full in the newspapers trip to Chungking.
22 when the cficial evasive, or the question Ignored. wedding festivities will begin. attempting to halt a Japanese
without comment, but beneath` it He also discounted rumours that they will know what to do. soutward drive.
are reproduced messages giving he discussed the Far Eastern The "News-Chronicle says that the unfavourable reaction in Ber- situation with Sir Robert Craigle, the British Ambassador to Japan: when the latter visited Shanghai recently.
The Japanese recently driving towards Liyang from Lishui and Tienwangsu suffered heavy losses and have withdrawn to their original positions. An
· NO RIGHT
LITTLE HOPE
German press criticism on Pre-in. sident Roosevelt's message to
Even in moderate politlen! Chancellor Hitler continued on
circles, which were yesterday Bunday evening, when the "Deuts-
inclined to welcome the tele che Diplomatisch-Politiche Kor-
gram, there is now. little hope KAOSHUN BECAPTURED resondenz," which usually reflects
that it will produce the result. NANLING, ANHWEI, April 17 the views of the Wilhelmstrasse,
desired by the President. (Central) Following. a Berce declared that President Roosevelt counter-offensive, Chinese forces, had no right to assume the role of. The document is described as which for strategic reasons recent honourable mediator between the clumsy in drafting and argument ly withdrew from Kaoshun and nations of the world, since the and in the manner of its presenta Sulyangchen, on the Klangen-An- United States are as lacking in tion to the world.
21.
Bir Archibald will proceed to Chungking on Tuesday,
OFFICIAL VISIT
*
Mr. Hinsworth awarded $30 com- pensation, and fixed May 8 for the hearing of a separate maintenance claim against the defendant.
HEALTH IN THE FAR EAST
The following is the Health
one immediate advantage of Mr. Roosevelt's message is that, at long last, the initiative is wreated from
DR. SCHACHT'S the aggressors and assumed by the VISIT TO INDIA forces working for peace
BOMBAY ATTI 17 (T/Ocean)- The "Dally Herald" says, "We are The former Reichsbank Prealdent: witnessing a supreme collective Dr. Hjalmar Schicht, who is to effort of peace-keeping nations to India on a private visit, departed Bulletin of Eastern Ports for the TO BERLIN
save the world from catastrophe, from Bombay for Delhi yesterday, week ending April 8:// To that mutual effort Mr. Roose following a sofonim of Ave days.
Cholera-Bassein one case, Cal- M. Cafencu, the
BUCHAREST, April 17 (Reuter)-velt has now made, in the name Rumanian of the United States, a superb and
While in Bombay, Dr. Schacht cutte 219 cases, Smud Prakar
(Biam), seven cases, Foreign Minister, is leaving for moving contribution. It was dined with the Governor of the hwel border, have, re-covered the neutrality to day as at the time of Conversations. between Signor Berlin to-night on an official them that If they reject the oder elty, Sir Rogar Lumley and visited Delhi City 36 cases, Bombay 14 Small For Jodhpur 8 deaths, two towns, according to a report the Great War
Mussolins and Field Marshal von visit which will last until Wednes- and if they then proceed to force the Governor of the Reserve cases Calcutta 188 Cases Madras reaching here. The Japanese re- The Korrespondenz” recalls Goering were resumed yesterday day, but he may stay longer treated towards Wanchih south of President Wilson's principles of evening and are expected to last privately before proceeding to or those who will resist them will In Delhi he will
war upon the world, the long list Bank
Waha:
humanity and morals and declares for some hours.
Brussela and London.
include the United States.
39, cases, Rangoon 2 cases, Hanoi visit the one case Hongkong: 9 cases and Viceroy of India, Lord Linlithgow. Shanghai 18 časES.