HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
PEACE
CABLES
ALOOF FROM ANY CONFLICT
NO HOPES OF
WHILE STAY JAPANESE TROOPS REMAIN IN CHINA, SAYS GENERALISSIMO
COUNTRY NOW LARGELY SHANGHAI
SELF-SUFFICIENT
HONGKONG, July 24 (T/Ocean)-In the course of a lengthy private conversation which Marshal Chiang Kal-shek hd at Chungking, with, Mr. Hans H. P. Mel- chers, General Manager for the Far East of Trans- ocean, the Generalissimo showed much interest in Sino-German relations, stating that these could be considered generally as being quite satisfactory. He added that China was a very old friend of Germany's.
BLACKOUT TEST THURSDAY
Touching upon the question of relations between. the Kuomintang and the Communist party in China, Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek emphatically asserted What there was that "China has no Communists." under the name of Communism, certainly could not be regarded as such in the sense given to it in Europe. All Chinese nationals were, first and foremost, Chinese and as such assisted in the work of national resistance. The co-operation of China with Soviet Russia did not in any way signify any ad- herence by China to Soviet Russia's ideological beliefs, but constituted merely th relations between two friend- ly powers.
of
Speaking about the military
reserves and economic
Chiang China, Generalissimo Kai-shek declared that China had practically become lode- pendent of foreign imports and could continue economically and militarily to carry out the present resistance for an in- definite time..
THE PUBLIC IS REMINDED OF THE COMPULSORY BLACK- OUT EXERCISE ON THURS- DAY BETWEEN 9 AND 10 P.M.
What A Joke?
CANTON PUPPET PRESS OUTBURST
CANTON, July 24 (Reater) -
anti-British The
campaign conducted by the Sino-Japan- ese puppet press is being in- tensified daily. This is all the more surprising as the 'Japan- ese authorities "have definite- ly banned all anti-British demonstrations and paradest" (oh yes?).
SHOOTING AFFRAY
KING LEOPOLD STRESSES BELGIAN
NEUTRALITY......
BRUSSELS, July 24 (T/Ocean)-- Belgium's determination to main- Fain complète neutrality Was stressed once more by King Leo- pold, in a speech delivered before workers of the Qugree Iron foundry, which yesterday celebrat- ∞ the 100th Anniversary of fis
foundation.
SERIOUS CONCERN OF AUTHORITIES
At the end of his address, the CHUNGKING, July 24 (Central) King referred briefly to the inter- -The International Settlement and national situation, adding: "Do the French Concession, authorities, not let us forget that Belgium can are paying serious attention to the preserve her liberty and indepen- attempt of a band of terrorists to dence only by the unremitting en- wreck the offices of the Chinese deavours of the entire nation, American Daily News and China Evening News and the sub- sequent shooting affray with the French Concession police last Saturday night, according to a Shanghai report.
the
The international horizon is doubtlessly not as clear: as we 'might wish it to be, but let us preserve our sangfrold and let us be determined to stay aloof from any conflict which does not affect our rights or Interests.
"With our arms ready for de
The terrorists' attempt to wreck the Chinese-American "Dally News. It is believed, was made because the paper published A part of an article written by Mfence we will remain masters in Wu Chth-hul veteran Kuomin tang member, denouncing Wa Ching-wel.
Despite the attack, the paper continued to publish the second part of the article in its issue yesterday.
Telephone Call
It is learned that the paper' had received a phone call demanding it to suspend publication im- mediately. The publishers ignored the demand.
The "China" Evening News" - ap- peared yesterday as usual although a part of its printing room wrecked.
was
The terrorists, it is learned, drove to the offices of the newspapers in four hired cars from No. 97, Edinburgh Road.
Two of the cars were found in Hongkew by the police at- tached to the Wayside Polle Station shortly after the shoot- ing affray. The occupants had already made good their escape.
our own house. In view of the present difficulties all Belgians must realise more clearly than ever before that only" unity of the nation. the will to co-operation and a spirit of fraternity enable us to face the future with con- fidence and look forward to better days."
TURKISH SOLDIER WOUNDED
SOFIA; July 24 (Transocean)----It was officially announced" bere that a Turkish soldier was wounded in a frontier incident on the Turkish- Bulgarian border on July 21, near Shllengrade, when he trespassed on Bulgarian soil.
The incident has already been
Largely Self-sufficient
now Economically China was
the self-sufficient and largely cutting off from Shanghai and Hongkong had really improved China's position, as this had put the country on a basis where it had
England is now described by the learnt to do without many things and as this prevented China from above press as "representative of importing a mass of goods for in- White Imperialism and "particu- dustries which were not a vital larly the enemy of the Yellow Race in Asia." Prominence is necessity.
It is said that in the midst of the settled on the spot by Bulgarian shooting, a Japanese was suspi-and Turkish officers. It was ad- The country. the Generalissimo given to a violent article in the continued, was now largely agricul-recent issue of a vernacular paper tural in structure and, as such, in which it is urged that the po- clously loitering on the scene. He mitted on the Turkish side that scarcely vulnerable from the air. pulace should fight for our free-was placed under arrest by the the Bulgarians were legally entitled There were vast provinces still to dom otherwise we'll be slaves of police and later turned over to the to open fire on the trespassing
Japanese Consulate-General. be exploited. Szechuen alone. for England." (oh really). instance, was about as big as Ger- many and in, addition there were all the other provinces, the ex- ploitation of which had scarcely begun and which offered huge pos- sibilities.
Peace Prospects Discussing the prospects of peace, the Generalissimo stated that there certainly was no hope for peace as long as the Japanese did not with- draw their troops from China.
It declares that "England is ..very anxious to take Tibet
and force that country to de- “ clare Independence" (news boys).
Currency Accusation
The article accuses Sir Frede- rick Leith-Ross of advising the Chinese Government on a re vision of the
that currency so "England could have the advan- tage of taking all the silver in China" (grapes are sour!)
What China was fighting for now was to drive out the Japanese forces and, therefore, the Chinese Government could not 'consider The article continues by saying any peace negotiations before this that Japan is "getting stronger object had not been achieved, As day by day and England will lose regards any mediation proposals, her interests in China. England, none could be accepted if the with- therefore, helps Chiang Kai-shek drawal of Japanese. troops from to prolong the war." " China was not embodied therein.
Confident Note
article finally The
urges China and Japan to stand to- gether to take “revenge" and asserts that "now is the time."
CHINA WAR NEWS:
Turkish soldiers.
3.000 CHINESE TROOPS FILTER INTO SHANGHAI: FIERCE ENGAGEMENT
SHANGHAI, July 24 (Reuter)-What is described as the biggest engagement between Chinese and Jap- anese troops since the Japanese captured the city in 1937 is reported by foreign résidents in the western", suburbs of Shanghai.
According to a Chinese report, about 3,000 regular troops had filtered into the Shanghai area.
which
lasted The Japanese are said to be engagement
several hours. sending up star-shells and
After consolidating their post- using hand-grenades, rifles,
tion at Yuriki,, the Chinese forces machine-guns and treach The Generalissimo closed the
mortars and the fighting are striking south-west on Yoyang
and north-east on Linslang. talk, which lasted nearly an hour,
which started at 8 o'clock on Rehabilitation measures in the on a confident note. He showed great vivacity, a pleasant humour The foregoing is causing more Sunday morning was still town are proceeding, and
quick interest in all aspects amusement than concern among continuing in the early hours
However, of this morning. of questions put to him, while at the British community. the same time showing his own in- there is a distinct danger that
Kai-shek
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their
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To check the main Chinese force on the north bank of the Singlang River" from crossing the stream to
at
Chinese Attacks terests in various matters by put such propaganda may eventually LOYANG, July 24 (Central)- strengthen their comrades. ting a great number of questions affect the unenlightened section Repeated Japanese disasters in Yunki. Japanese artillery positions himself.
from throughout yesterday hurled hun- drives of the Chinese populace (who can
northward Mr. Melchers is the first German neither read nor write).
dreds of shells on the Chinese. Changtalkwan, north of Binyang. Journalist to be received by Generalissimo Chiang
Words in brackets are ours. on the Pelping-Hankow Railway, posts, while Japanese air squad- bave tilted the balance of war in roms twice reconnoitered over the since the latter left Hankow.
favour of the defenders and open- Chinese positions. ed chances for them to launch
Japanese Close River. several vigorous attacks on Sin- CEANGTE, HUNAN, July: 24 váng, stronghold of the invaders (Central)--Japanese forces have closed the stretch of the Yangtze On July 17, 18 and 19, Chinese River, between Yoyang and Pal- forces conducted a number of louki, as a measure to check Chi- night raids on Binyang,. inflicting nese surprise attacks, according to many casualties on the enemy military reports, troops. Both the North Gate and Railway Station were broken in where fires were started,
PARADE OF 500 CADETS AT in South Honan. DARTMOUTH: A SURPRISE ROYAL VISIT TO SHIPYARD
LONDON, July 24 (Reuter)-Five-hundred cadets. of the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth paraded be- fore the King, when Their Majesties visited the Col- lege and attended Divine Service in the Chapel, the King wearing the undress uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet.
to London.
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OF FOERSTER, LEADER
THE NAZIS IN DANZIG, FOR THE
TIME FIRST
ADMITTED DANZIG'S MILITARY PREPARA TIONS.
"It is no longer necessary to rely on Germany." he said. "We are now prepared for all eventualities.
"Other states may anım, but they will not overtake us in that way. We have the right to var stolen territories, and we shall get them back."
Poles Arrested A later message from Danzig
states that ten Polish military
cadets, armed WA423 automatic pistols, "were arrested when cross- ing the frontier without permis- ston.
It is expected that they will be
charged with espionage and are Krely to escape with a nominal
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POLAND'S WAR
AIMS WARSAW, July 24 (T/Ocean)- "We would go to war" with the happy feeling that the historic opération for Poland's future is to be carried out and that Poland's return to the family of free na- tions is to be completed." says the "Express Poranny, which main- tains close relations with the Polish Governments editorial on Sunday.
A
OVER TOKYO REPORT
LONDON, July 24 (Reuter) Hitherto the only information on yesterday's conversation between Bir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador in Tokyo, and Mr. Arita, the Japanese Foreign Minister, have come from Japanese sources,
In official circles in London it is held that these reports must be treated with reserve until Mr. Cham- berlain makes his statement in the House of Commons to-day. In the meanwhile, it is wise to withhold judgment.
the Japanese Army and It cannot bo constructed as
Chins letting down
or int- pairing any foreign interests in China
It might become neces- sary to cat the knot in a radical magaer, so that the conditions at the woman of the Vistula, as get down by the Treaty of Versailles, were im- proved in favour of Poland, declares the paper, which adds that the Poles would go to war for Danzig in the conviction
The tone of the comment in that the Baltic problem must be solved by the sword to
FRENCH VIEWS
Axis countries, while the negotia PARIS, July 24 (Reuter)-The tions were proceeding, showed ensure a calm development of the Polish State."
assumption that an Anglo-Japan- their. auccess to be sharp dis- Poland's war" aims, which are ese agreement is imminent pleases appointment.
JAPAŃ WARNED. only hinted at by the "Express yesterday's press, which argues
Already the mištant⠀⠀ Tokyo Poranny" are enumerated in detail that Britain's strength in Europe by the
Catholic organ "Maly would be strengthened thereby. newspaper; "Kokumin Shimbun? The Intransigeant declares is sounding a warning that Bri Djennik on Sunday.
According to the paper. Poland that Berlin and Rome will know tain will drive a wedge between must have the German part of that Britain is prepared to make Japan and the Axis Powers. Upper Silesia and all the east of all the necessary sacrifices in order to be ready at any time to carry Prussia besides Danzig.
out the pledges concerning the threatened European states.
It is recalled that Mr. Chamberlain, in his state- ment to the House of Com- mons on June 28 said that the conversations would re-
Neutral diplomatic opinion la late to local issues and he has disposed to congratulate the British since stated that the discus- Government on having achieved sion ranged over the general a more moderate settlement than background of the Tientsin at first appeared possible.. inciderit.
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If there should be war, it will bring Poland durable peace which Along the northern bank of the can, however, only be attained by. Tungting Lake in the vicinity of cutting the claws of Prussian Ewayang, little Japanese activities Teutonic mischief-makers If that were noted in the last few days. is done, it will also be possible to forces launched a new attack on GIAN, July 24 (Central) Mill remember the remaining part of
At Changtaikwan, Japanese
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July 20, but were repulsed after atary despatches received revealed whole day's bitter struggle, that In West Yunki Recaptured Shans, are feverishly making pre- MILO, Hunan, July 24 (Central) parations for an attack on Ning Their Majesties will be re-research ship, Research, is being turning in the Royal Yacht to built and spent twenty minutes-Chinese forces recaptured Yunki, siang and Kinslen, north of Hot- Portsmouth where they are inspecting the ship, which is being on the Canton-Hankow Rall sin, in an attempt to cross the
Chi- The Chinese In South-East due to-day at 4 pm. en route constructed without the smallest way, yesterday morning. By Yellow River at Yumenkow
particle of metal in order to avoid retakingYunki, the
Shans have made a farther affecting the delicate compass nese forces have cut Japanese
success, according to the des- Their week-end visit to Wes-readings. The crew of the ship railway communication between mouth and Dartmouth was accom- are not even allowed razor blades. Yoyang, and the rear.
patches. More than 100 JapaN- panted by grey skies and intermit An uproarious send-off was given The Chinese attack on Tunki ese at Kuhsten, on the Hung- tung-Tunlin highway," have tent showers, but Their Majesties Their Majesties on their departure
was preceded were given a warm-hearted west from the harbour entrance whither sabotage work on
been put to rout following series of vigorous, Chinese at country welcome. “
the Royal Yacht was accompanied on both sides of
Some 500 Japanes garrisoning the were routed in the
SURPRISE VISIT
by 800 cadets in every available in- Their Majesties paid a surprise structional vessel from whalers to visit to the shipyard where the gigs..
No trace of Japanese troops can be found in the vicinity of the town.
COUNTY CRICKET LUNCH SCORES
The paper expresses zatia. faction that British ships will not now go and lose themselves in Chinese waters. “It is peace In Europe that counts and our Allies have understood; this": concludes the paper..
The domestic situation was of the factors which decided the Japanese Government to make the settlement relatively easy. Anti- British agitation was being used: as a cover for the revival of er tremists activity:
The majority of the ruling elements "In Japan, - alarmed
by these dangerous undercur rents, liently s
BASIS OF BRITAIN'S in the series, those
NEUTRALITY
LONDON, July 24 (Réuter)— LONDON July 24 (Reuter) Lunch scores in County cricket The Times" comments that the matches are as follows! Tokyo formula which cleared the
"strave, for w settleme the Government also
that if the present opp was lost," "Ang Iations woo vocably hostile.
hecoms
Mr. J. W. O.; Davidso
Derby 162 7 v Somerset (no way for the termination of a play); Glamorgan Warwickshire dangerous dispute, places British (no play); Gloucester 13 torv neutrality on the same basis as Bussex (no play before lurich); the heatrality of America and attached to the British Kent: 88 for v. Surrey 231: the other powers which practise in Shanghai Leicester 98 for 4 y, Hampshire 1 193: Middlesex 238 for 6 v. Lanca shire (no play); Northants 261 v. Worcester 13 for 3; Yorkshire v. Nottinghamshire 10 for 19
The undertaking' Heitish has giver can only be criticised by ✨ those who themselves are prU- pared to oppose" or, obstruct
sul-General "at caed Mr. A General in Canton. leave Canton on aReuter message: