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RENEWAL OF BATTLE REPORT A FALSE ALARM.
MIDNIGHT FIRING
DIES DOWN.
GENERAL ENGAGEMENT
BELIEF UNFOUNDED.
ATTEMPT TO STAMP OUT SNIPERS.
Shanghai, Feb. 1.
ALTHOUGH THE INTENSITY of the firing justified
the assumption, the report that real battle had renewed has been proved, by subsequent events, to be a false alarm.
The firing began to die down within fifteen minutes of its commencement, and it appears that the activity was not due to a severe engagement, but to a brief determined effort by the Japanese machine-gunners to put the numerous'snipers out of action.-Reuter.
WAR DECLARATION REPORT DENIED.
Chinese gendarmes guarding one of the sandbag barricades erected
in the vicinity of Chapel. :
together with two gunboats, will prevented from taking his holiday shortly reinforced by the ar-wing to the Chinese Eastern rival of H.M.S. Kent from Batavia. Railway trouble, in returning to HMS. Suffolk from Hongkong Peking from Datren and will was due to arrive yesterday. probably confer with Mr. Johnson,
the United States Minister. Tientsin this afternoon.
"AL
Shanghal Meeting.
at
He is due in Peking to-night.---
Shanghai, Jan. 31.
meeting held nt Shanghai, which WZM presided Reuter. over by the British Consul-1 General, Mr. Brenan, and at which
Mr. Shigemitsu, the Japanese the American Consul-General was Minister to China has returned to also present, together with Japanese
The Shanghai from Tokyo-Retitor. farzch Chinese
Com-
munders, it was proposed to ex the Chinese and Japanese troops tablish a neutral zone between;
to be occupied by troops of the neutral Powers which have forces; in the International Settlement. "The British Consul-General
SWATOW DISQUIET.
JAPANESE SHOPS CLOSED DOWN.
bas now been informed that the Nanking, Feb. 1.
Regarding the persistent rum- necessary arraui,ements should ours of a Sino-Japanese clash at An emphatic denial of the report that the Nan-be made for British Troops to co- Swatow, it is learned that tension king Government has decided to declare war against operate if the neutral zone can be is high following repeated protesta Japan is made by a Government spokesman, who restablished, and the United States the Japanese, Consular author-
tics iterates that the Chinese Government is respecting the take similar netion. asked
to the S
Stow Municipal Government, dilaluing about anti-war pacts and the decision of the League of Na-! "The British Government are strong anti-Japanisé comments in
Swatow newspapers. also unding the Japanese and tions to settle the problem by peaceful methods.
Chinese Governments to accept the The Japanese Consul demanded scheme for a neutral zone and to Chinese journals, but no action was the suspension of one of the
taken to meet the desires of the
But, he said, if the Japanese continue their acts of aggression, the Government is determined to make a supreme sacrifice and will offer the strongest resistance.
General Chiang Kai-shok Mr. Wang Ching-wei and Mr. Lin Sen,
the South. Marshal
passed through suchow yesterday, called upon the acting Mayor of They will confer at Layang with; Nanking to-day and stated that al Chang Hsueh-liang regarding the though the Japanese had concen- despatch of Manchuria troopie tai,
Feng Ya-¡trated seven warships at Nanking hsiung has arrived at Shanghai to they would not attack the city. join in the direction of military He expressed the hope that the operation against the Japanese. Chinese troops would refrain from Chiang Kai-shek has established] hostlie nction in order to avoid an his military headquarters on the unfortunate occurrence similar to Tientsin-Pukow Railway and large the events at Shanghai: contingents of Nanking troops are
making war preparations there, Long distance telephone commuat ention with Nanking is being in stalled by the soldiers.--Renahn,
ARGYLLS UNDER ORDERS.
ENTIRE BATTALION EMBARKING
ON H. M. S. BERWICK,
An official statement from the Military Headquarters this morning declared that about 800 of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Bat- talion will leave for Shang. bai on H. M. S. Berwick thin afternoon. The cruiser is expected to leave shortly after noon.
This is the only definite troop movement so far, al- though it is possible that a light battery of artillery may follow.
CRACK TROOPS IN NANKING.
JAPANESE CONSUL'S
ASSURANCE.
Nanking, Jan. 31.
Thirty thousand mon
of the
Government is being
to
issue immundiate instructions to their trooj
accordingly."
British Wirdean.
CHINESE EXPECT
BATTLE.
CHIANG'S EXTENSIVE.
REINFORCEMENTS.
Shanghai, Feb. 1. Chinese sources state that the struggle between the Chinese and next few days may see a grim
Suadbang barricades which had pleked
Japanese Chiang Kai-shek's been erected in various parts of the down from Honan, Hupch and An- regiments are pooring city this morning were later rehui. It is almost certain moved in order to avoid possible Manchurian troops will be sent to misunderstanding-Reuter.
Shanghai-Renaha,
BRITISH "WAR” CABINET.
ANXIOUS STUDY OF SITUATION.
London, Feb. 1.
Developments in the
LATEST U.S. NOTE.
OF PROTEST.
ARMY 'CONTINGENT. FOR SHANGHAI.
that
Washington, Jan. 31. situation i The Shanghai situation
at Shanghai are being watched causing the utmost concern
in London with grave concern,
The anxiety was increased when
of the armistice were
the i
the White House.
Hundreds of Chinese civilians are volunteering in Shanghai for service. Our picture shows recruite being taught the goose. stop.
Consul. The Japanese residents are now concentrating. Nearly all Japanese shops,, and hotels located [in Chinese districts have closed down, pendlag an improvement in is the situation.
10
The
arc
ofBeer comatuiding the Second Independent Division has Rum-enforced martial law. There
two Japanese gunboate în Swatow, Amoy Demands.
late last night further breaches! President Hoover to-day
recorded] monid the highest officials of the and renewal of fighting was fear-State Department and the Navy i jed.
The Prime Minister and
Department for a conference · to- Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Sir day, and it is believed that a de- John Simon, are being kept fully finite line of action was decided Informed, and this morning unt important conference was held upon At Its conclusion, the following jcommunique was insued:—
A
meeting was held this morning at No. 10, Downing Street at which the following were present, the Prime Minis ter, the Chancellor of the Ex- chequer, the Foreign Secretary,
the
It is learned from Amoy that the military authorities have or- of the Min Kuo in Puo, the dered the temporary suspension
Kuomintang organ, on the demand of the Japanese Consul." United States Army, regular
The forces
journal published the have been ordered to "famous" Korean Revolutionary Shanghai and President Hoover Declaration. It is appealing is expected to make a statement against the decision to the Fuklen shortly regarding the decision Provincial Kuomintang. to despatch them.
Latest Note..
has
sent another
the First Lord of the Admiralty, Meanwhile, the United Statca
Chief of the Imperial Government General Staff, Field Marshal Note of protest to Japan, based Sir upon the brond principle of the violation of international rights through the Japanese invasion of
Sir George Mline,
and
Robert Vansitfart. "The situation at Shanghai was Shanghai. famous National Guards are ar discussed and the military and riving from Honan to-night.
They are said to be the Anest,
troops in China, specially trained
naval position was considered.
It is assumed in Washington, that the British Government will "In addition to the three batta- take similar action.-Reuter,
as Chiang Kai-shek's crack divi-fans already at Shanghai, namely slon, and equipped with smart the Scots Fusiliers, the Lincolns green uniforma and German auto-and the Wiltshires, It Wan do- matic rifles.
aided to despatch a warship from It is learned that they are to be Hongkong currying a further stationed in Nanking, their special battalion of Infantry and a Bat- 'duty baing to defend the city from tery of Artillery in response to a possible attack from the Japanese request from Brigadler Fleming warships in Nanking.
for reinforcements.
---Japanese Request; -
MOVEMENTS OF DIPLOMATS.
MR. SHIGEMITSU IN SHANGHAI.
The naval force at Shanghai, consisting at present of HM.S. The Japanese Consul-General Cornwall and H.MS. Sandwich, Minister to
DOLLAR RISES A FARTHING.
MARKET NOT VERY STRONG.
The Hongkong dollar advanced n farthing this morning, the demand rato being 15.1/16d There is,
however, vory little actual 'bumin. cas, and silver at the moment does not appear very strong. ;
The Shanghal market la nominal. Silver rose 8.16ths in London for apot and forward, the Continent being small buyers. There were amall offerings, and the market was quiet.
Poking, Jan. Bi. Sir Miles Lampson, the British The New York, market is un.
China, who was changod.
A
moment of leisure British troops un guard at
barricade.
for
PLANES LEAVE FOR NANNING.
SCHOOL FOR TRAINING AIRMEN
Wuchow, Jan. 29. A large, 500-horse-power bomber and a red biplane. left Wachow early this afternoon for Nanning,; the capital city of Kwangsi.
1
These two planos, together with another, whilsh now stands in Its hanger at Wuchow, were purchas- ed by the Kwangsi authorities for use in this province. The planes) were piloted on their trip up the West River to Nanning by foreign navigators. It is said that trainning school for aviators will be established at Nanning, and later at Kwellin and Wuchow?
The entry of this province into the field of aeronautics la being watched with keen interest by ill those who are interested in the new venture.
During the presence of thei planes and particularily while the pilots were giving instructions, the Wachow airfield was a scene of great activity, as crowds of spectators crossed the West River to see Kwangsi's latest acquisition.:
Our Own Correspondent.
INGENIOUS BLANKET
THEFT.
BOARDING HOUSE LOSS.
An ingenious theft was detailed) by Inspector Shaftain when pro Recuting a Chinese before Mr. E. 1. Wynne-Jones at the Central: Police Court this morning on a charge of stealing a blanket, valued at $30, from the Sun Tung Boarding House of Connaught Rond, Central.
HEAVY JAPANESE CASUALTIES.
LORRIES LOADED WITH SOLDIERS UNDER DIRECT SHELL-FIRE.
SPORADIC FIGHTING ON ALL NIGHT.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).
Shanghai, Feb. 1, 10.06 am... FOUR LORRY-LOADS of Japanese soldiers were annihilated yesterday, according to information, derived from dependable channels.
The lorries, carrying: reinforcements and reliefs for marines who have been constantly in action in the vicinity of the Shanghai North Station for more than twenty-four hours, were fired upon at point blank range by a Chinese battery, and very few of the occupants escaped alive.
The Japanese are continuing their drive in Hong- kew against snipers, who have been doing effective work. Japanese marines, according to reliable reports, yesterday executed 150 Chinese snipers who were taken prisoners during the previous day,
The Astor House Hotel, belonging to the Hongkong and Shanghai Hotele, was the scens of sniping last night
Firing went on all through the night in Hougkew if the course of the Japanese operations against the unipers, Machine-guns were kept trained on the central district.
Artillery fire was exchanged across the Chapei border-lines by both forces during the night. *
AMERICAN YOUTH "ARRESTED".
K. Johnson, an American youth, residing at No. 2, Scott Road, near the Hongkew Rifle Range and the Thomas Hanbury School for Boys, was reported to have been arrested by the Japanese yesterday. The American Consul-General lodged a protest. The Japanese claim that Johnson was not arrested but charge that he did a little private sniping from his home which the Japanese raided.
All thoroughfares in the International Settlement to-day are alive with frightened people carrying their personal chattels,
The curfew order will be effective from ten p.m. until 4 nm, to-night.
Mr. Cunningham, the American Consul-General, has cabled to Washington asking the Government to provide additional American forces.
POLICE RESERVE.
police officer said that the defendant went to the boarding house to engage at room for which he was asked $2.50 per day. He replied that he had just arrived from Canton and hnd 'nothing but Chinese money in his possession. The defendant had two baskets which bore red labels and other Indications that the owner was a traveller. The room was re- served on the defendant remark-
· Poller Reserve Orders by the Hon. Ing that he would change his Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, C.M.G., Inspector monoy and pay the boarding house General of Police, stater, lator.
After being shown to the room.
the defendant went out, taking
ORDERS FOR THE CURRENT
WEEK,
Chinese Company
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THE NEW SOCCER BALL.
EXPERIMENTS BY ENGLISH MAKERS.
Interest has been excited by an jannouncement of a new scamless
Training Course-Part 11,--Cons- with him one of his baskets, but tables R11 Chak Ho Ka and RS2 football which already in use on ro sooner had he left the premises Young Pa Kan have been passed ou: the Continent. Another attractive than one of the fokis discovered as efficient in Part 11 of Training feature of the ball is that it bag no. that a blanket was missing from Course (knowledge of Polles Duties
The the roo
room.
defendant was and Regulations). There will be no lace and that it is inflated by means alepped a short distance from the Part 1 of Training Course on Tues-lof a small valve which boarding house, and the blanket day, February 2nd.
beneath the level of the outer leat- was found in
in the basket.
Defendu Class-There will be no her cover. When searched at the Police defendu class on Wednesday, Feburary Station, the defendant had 35 3rd. conte on him, but no Canton money whatever.
lo sunk
Training Course-Part 1.There
British manufacturers have neized on the idea, and do not anti- seamless ball.
The defendant was given six will be no Part 1 of Training Course pate any difficulty in producing a
weeks hard labour.
vn Thursday, February 4th.”
N. C. Os. Class. There will be no
Balls of the same kind are to be
N. C. Or, class on Friday, February made at once for experimental par
A mendicant, who was sitting on 5th. the Praya wall opporite Wilmor Street yesterday, lost his balance and rell into the harbour. He was rescued
Flying Squad,
Strength. Constable
12954
and taken to the Government Civil Chankee has been taken on Hospital but died after. admission.
strength of the Flying Squad posted to the Hongkong Section, as from January 29th 1932.
розев,
One of the most important tests, will be in regard to flight. From experience with a golf ball it
La
the
and
very doubtful how a smooth, plain surfaced football will behave in the air. Indeed to give a true flight #; golf ball has to have a special mark-
air.
Mr. E. L. Wynne-Jonea, who return. ed from leave during the past week All members to report for duty na ing which may be gripped by the has been appointed Second Police nirendy ordered.. Magistrate in the place of Mr. E. H. Williams
Resorto Emergency..
Members will report in accordance Five men, one of whom was armed with orders already issued. with a file, gained admission-to-a-Defendu- Glasm Thurga will-be- house in Ta Ku Ling village serly defenda einsa oni shursday, Februar this morning and, after bindirian anti
gagging a woman