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CHINESE IN RETREAT ON KIANGWAN FRONT.
THE PEACE.
JAPANESE ACCEPT GENEVA PLAN.
CHINESE DEMAND END
TO FIGHTING.
ATTITUDE IN WORLD'S CAPITALS.
Geneva, Mar. 1.
Our photo shows the Japaonus Ongskip Idzumo, which narrowly escaped disaster yesterday when a depth mine was fired close by her.
2.
BRITISH TARIFF UNION JACKI
BOARD.
Large Salaries for Making Up
The Japanese Government's acceptance of M. Paul Boncour's proposals for ending the strife in Shanghai, the main feature of which is the creation of an inter- Government's Mind. national conference on the spot, were received at Geneval this evening and forthwith communicated by Mr.
London. Mar. 1. The personnel of the Tarin) Matsudaira to Sir John Simon and Mr. Sato to M. Bon-Advisory Committed,
HP1 under the Import Duties Act, was ¦
cour.
taja
INCIDENT.
¡WELSH NATIONALIST DEMONSTRATION
AT CARNARVON.
(Reuters Special Service).
TWO ATTEMPTS THE WAR.
TO
MINE WARSHIPS.
WRECKAGE ON DESTROYER.
SEARCH PARTIES OUT TODAY.
(Dur Own Correspondent).
Shanghai, Mar. Z. Yesterday's "earthquake” which caused a considerable scarn in the Settlement among the Chinese, proved on investigation to have been caused by an attempt to blow Japanese war vessels in the harbour.
Peruns believed to be assarinted with the Chinese military apparent London, Mor, 1. ly touched off two depth mines in The Union Jack was hauled down the immediate vicinity of the crui Sir John Simon urged upon Mr. Matsudaira themed by the Chancellor of and for to shreds and the Weisher. Idzumo, the flagship of Ad- the Exchequer, Mr. Neville Chum dag, the "Red Dragon," substitut-miral Nomura, and the destroyer, necessity for immediately stopping hostilities if M.berlain, in the House of Commoned by ardent Welsh Nationalists at Oir. Boncour's proposals were to be of any value, and the Ambassador to Britain promised to do his utmost to secure a cessation of the fighting-Reuter.
"CEASE FIRE!"
DEMAND.
CHINESE ATTITUDE
HOPEFUL FEELING IN
WASHINGTON,
day.
Carnarvon Castle, in North Wales) The members are Sir George 10-day. May etmirman), Sir Sidney Cha
The incident followed loen) agia-1 man and Sir George Allan Pawell tion for some time past that The committee's chief functionWelsh flag should be flown from the will be to consider representation the highest tower of the Castle on regarding the provisions of the St. David's Day, March 1, which Act and to recommend additional I also the Welsh National Day. duties on the articles subject toj the tea per cent, ad valorem duty
It will have to consider the future of duties levied under the! A letter handed to the President 1 As a result of the fieneva and Aurmal Importations Act, which
pence desbopments, expires next May. of the League Cured states that Sharbai Japan fully and gladly amp hopeful afinosphere prevails at the the fist the chan rbmitted vester av
AT GENEVA.
Geneva, Mar. 1.
JAPAN WANTS A SIGNED DOCUMENT.
Washington, Mar. 1.
Department.
State
Sir George May (pictured on
hairmann at the
The spokesman of the Chinesen The Japanese tlovernment have | Isennemy toleration states that Chinese a notified Mr. Delereal, their Amton, reptance of M. Paul Boncour's
prito als has been communicated
to the renentatives
Powers in Shanghai.
husaader in Washington, that they
Cave accepted in principle than
WHOSP
H
at tar
of the Geneva pengesals for an armistice entry preced-
of that negotiationIN
between and the economy
was, however, refused and the Red Government sunction for this Dragon was on, as previously, from the West Tower of the castle, which is not so prominent.
FIRST AT 11 A.M.
There were two blasts. The!
eleven o'clock in the morning on first was touched all ut about!
the Pooting side of the river, war the Oie.
The explosion was terrific, but, Strayer, other than wrecking it caused little damage to the de- furniture in the wardroom.
the
The second blast, which was 50 terrific that it rocked the whole of The flag was, however, removed the centre of the International and nailed to the highest tower by Settlement, went off near the 1451 amateur ateeplejack imbued Idzumo at 1.20 p.m. with the Nationalist spirit.
When officials discavored the sub- tution, they restored the Union Jack and plared the Red Dragon since again at the West Tower,
The Chinée drieration has rethe Chinese and Japanese military badget last enved 18tentions but it got thapitis will be rantaged in fauturan. making ang communication to raw) Shanghai for the preparation of was formerly League Seretariat until there bad the actual document which mand Secretary of the Prudential Insure in the square. -hengegation of battities-be signed before bostilities eunjance Company.
Reuter aul British Wiedlení,
FRENCH ATTITUDE.
OPTIMISM WITH PRUDENCE.
he atofort
Nanking Dallies,
Sir Sidney Chapman, WITH ཐ་ Professor of Political Economy before hecoming Chief Economie in-Advisor to the Government.
of the Food Council and Chief! Officer of Public Assistance to the Landon County Council.
1
It is considered remarkable that such a terrific shock did so littl damage to the flagship.
the port side.
POOTUNG FIGHTING NOW EXPECTED.
HEAVY BOMBARDMENT
.OF CHAPEL.
BIG BATTLE SHAPING IN TAZANG AREA.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT). Shanghai, Mar. 2, 10.15 a.m. THE CHINESE FORCES ON THE KIANG- WAN FRONT ARE FALLING BACK ON TAZANG FOLLOWING RELENTLESS PRESSURE BY THE JAPANESE SINCE THEY COMMENCED THEIR BIG OFFEN- SIVE YESTERDAY MORNING.
Fighting proceeded all through the night, and the Japanese admit to considerable losses, while claiming advances of over three thousand yards on the right flank and considerable gains all along the line. There was a brief cessation of the infantry engagement this morning while the new Chinese positions were subject- ed to a severe strafing.
By eight o'clock, however, the infantry were again engaged. The Chinese are giving ground slowly. There is no suggestion of a disorderly retreat and they are inflicting much damage on the attacking forces. Strong defences are prepared at Tazang, and 'their stubborn resistance probably means that they will be as difficult to dislodge at Tazang as they were at Kiangwan Village.
Last night and this morning, to be opposite the South-East- the Japanese concentrated their Knoll buoy, situated south of the artillery at Hongkow Park upon Leason
Blockhouse Island,
011
BIG EXPLOSION AT with General Shirakawa, the come taken place, the Japanese have lying off the South-East Knok
HARBIN.
it is supposed, where the troops should be employed.
un
ADMIRAL ABOARD. A party of students later enter- the castle, climbed the tower
Admiral Shlosawa was on board ani removed the Union the Idzamo at the time and he stat- Jack, which was torn to ribhoused that the explosion occurred with
in thirty metres of the vessel on
the Chinese position in Chapel and which is also known as Iyawasha. Admiral Nomura was away when again many fires are raging there. At present, two Japanese trans. the explosion occurred, conferring
In the street fighting which has ports with troops on board are mander of the Eleventh Japanese suffered many caaunities and are, buoy, and to-morrow seven more Division, which arrived during the unable to report any advance. are due to arrive in that locality. morning. They were discussing, There has been much activity
the Shanghai-Nanking Rail- BOATS FOR CREEKS. way since the announcement by. The transports have on board, the Japanese that they intend to besides troops, a number of flat- destroy the lines unless the move- bottomed boats and also motor- DUMP GOES UP.
After the explosions, the Japan-ment of troops stops.
boats, the iden being to utilise these The Chairman receives five j
cae warships immediately lowered
Fresh troops have been arriv-craft for the transportation of thousand pounds and the other
amali vessels carrying searching members three thousand pounds
Tokyo, Mar. 2.
pes, looking for more minesing and Japanese aeroplanes yes- troops on the many creeks which Jir annum,
It is reported that more than a The search is still proceeding this terday soared over the Markham abind in the fighting areas. the appointments hundred casualties, including morning and the occupants of sam- Road goods yard and heavily being for three years. They held Chinese guards their first
and civilians, pans approaching anywhere near meeting to-day resulted from a terrifle explosion the warships are closely scrutinis British Wireless.
a Chinese powder magazine ed.
the rear
Mahchlackou Ruce- enurse, in the sorthern suburb of
The Nanking Government, cidentally, has not yet udvised the Sir Allan Powell as Chairman Chinese Charge d'Affaires of their la ceptance of the Geneva ar ratie
terms, but it is believed that this Optimism. tempered with run-approval will be forthcoming. Mr ence, is the dansinant note regard-W. W. Yen, at Geneva yesterday, ing the peace negotiationg in the tentatively accepted the terms on
Far East.
Paris, Mar. 1
It is felt that Japan particularly has a golden opportunity to prove the sincerity of her declarat son. that she has no territorial designs in Shanghai.
The well-known
newspaper.
Le Temps, says that it is precisely
because Janan
M
OND
of the
belinlf of Chim-Reuter.
VATICAN PLEASED.
POPE'S MESSAGE OF BENEDICTION.
Vatican City, Mar. 1. The Osservatore Ramdno, the principal political world forces Vatran organ, notes with rejoicing that her permanent collaboration that success is apparently ntlend- with other Powers is regarde) -18. an essential factor in the organisa-n the steps taken towards the tion of peace-Reuter
HOPES FROM "KENT" PARLEY.
STATEMENT IN HOUSE OF COMMONS.
London, Mar. 1. Referring in a Parilamentury
respetablishment of peace in the: Far East, pointing out that this egeurred immediately flor the Pope's mesange of benediction on Japan and China.-Reuter.
Mr. Perey Ashley, formerly of AN AMMUNITION the Board of Trade has been ap- pinted Secretary,
STOP PRESS.
BELGIUM'S STAND.
UPHOLDING SANCTITY
Shanghai, 11.58 m. OF TREATIES.
The Nineteenth Army in TC- Brussels, Mar. 1. treating to Chenju, and the formulated at Shanghai as a re-
Replying to an interpellation by suit of the conversations on the. Vandervelde on the steps taken Chinese troops at Nantno, who
answer to-day
to the proposals.
for the cessation of hostilities
Affaire. Captain Eden, said
he
*Tarbln.
LOOKING FOR MORE.
Two Chinese sumpan men, who were found close to the ships after the explosions, have been arrested.
Lambed the lines.
POOTUNG FIGHT COMING It is learned that the Japanese are planning to land some of the reir forecments now arriving on) the Pootung mafuland and there is reason to expeel fighting in this
The reason for the landing of troops on the Pootung side Is officially stated to be that there are Chinese troops in the Pootung hinterland which will be the object of attack unless they retire..
JAPANESE CLAIMS. The explosion is believed to ave been of incendiary origin.
Shanghai, Mar. 2, 9:50 a.m. Plain-clothed soldiers are
The Japanese claim that pected of an attempt to blow up
During building operations on a region In the near future, unless Chinese troops, on the Klangwan Japanese hangar in the neigh-house in Hennessy Road yesterday a the peace nagotiations come to frost have abandoned their posi- bourhood.Reuter.
workman, Taol Shtu, aged 30, a brick anything, in which matter there tiens, having enrried out a general layer, lost his balance and fell into is little confidence at present. retreat in the darkness preceding the street, receiving a Incerated The point of disembarkation for the dawn. wound to his left thigh His con- the Japanese troops is understood (Continued on Page 7.)
RUN-
KNOCKED DOWN BY PLANE.
WOMAN INJURED AT KAI TACK.
OX-
The somewhat unusual pericnee of being knocked down by an aeroplane befel a vinrried wö. man named Chung Mul yesterday afternoon.
She was attempting to cross the lust as one of the machines was Kal Tack Aerodrome flying field
landing, when she was struck by the plane.
British ngahip. H.M.S. Kent the to associate Belgium as a signs have been guarding against #1 Under-Secretary fur Foreign tory of the Nine-Power Treaty possible Japanese attack, are also
with the efforts of other govern withdrawing. they may from a basis for anments to end the Sino-Japanese
greement,
conlet, the Prime Minister, 31. Renkin. He added that of the Japanese į
In the Chamber this
The Japanese threat to bomb reinforcements which had been join other Powers Sign-in vain. At 7.30 a.m. six bombers, evening, declared that Belgium the railways has not been made arriving in the Shanghat area re-i cently, only reliefs had been tories to the Pact of Parts to escorted by three fighting planes, kanded in the Settlement.
maintain the prestive of the Regarding the remainder of such League of Nations and to, smooth let loose missiles containing high troops, the Japanese Minister for qut the difficulties in the Far oxplosives on the Shanghai-Nan-ceived, théao boing treated later Foralen Affairs had stated that Eart
Kunshan, The Chamber later unanimously King Railway near although Janan had the right to an Order of the Day noting thirty miles from Shanghai fan troops in the Settlement and to anchor shine of war in their present the Government's declaration and position, she was earnestly der'r-counting on the Belehin delegátan
Japanese planes intend to bomb
ous of minimising the lamper to the to the special longue Assembly the Chinese positions near Lluho Settlement and foreign interacża, motina to a regnąct for some time this morning.--Reuter, and that accordingly the military treaties and international engag and naval authorities had dent. ments.--Reuter.
ed to miun the matter as favourable considération na possible,
to-day after a briat visit to Nan- Fe mentioned that the British king, undertaken for the purpose Minister in China Sir Miles Lamo- of consulation with the Chinese son, was returning to Shanghal authorities--British Wirelesa.
Only minor injuries were re-i
at the Kowloon Hospital. It was! not found necessary to detain her.
TO-MORROW'S
ASSEMBLY MEETING.
Paris, Mar. 1. M. Paul Boncour has been appointed chief French dologate to the spoa'n! meeting of tho League Assembly on Thursday. M. Massigli and M. Basdovant' are also appointed delegatan. Reuter,
dition is not serious.
The result of a' diew
the
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