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PEACE TALKS ABANDONED: AIR OF PESSIMISM.
WHOLE COUNTRYSIDE NOW LINDBERGH BABY KIDNAPPING
GOING UP IN FLAMES.
JAPANESE, FORCES
PRESSING ON.
JAPAN'S
ARMISTICE
TERMS.
ALREADY BEYOND 20 KM, İCHANGED FRONT.
LIMIT.
SEEK ANNIHILATION OF
XIXTH ARMY.
Shanghai, Mar. 3, 2.34 p.m.
Minimum Demands
Strengthened.
TOKYO ORDER TO
THE ARMY.
CRYPTIC PHONE
MESSAGE!
A DEMAND FOR G$50,000.
THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS.
The whole of the United States has been shocked by the kidnapping of Colonel Lindbergh's nine-months-old
son.
Sensational developments in the last few hours have been a telephone message to a newspaper, giving an as- surance that the child is
being well cared for, and a postcard indicating much the same thing.
and
I
THE PEACE TALKS IN SHANGHAI HAVE Tokyo, Mar. 3, 11.03 a.m.
BEEN ABANDONED, AT LEAST TEM-Japanese
The Shanghai report that the
troops have been in PORARILY, AND AN AIR OF PESSIMISM structed by the War Ofier to con- tinue to attack until the Chinese PREVAILS WITH THE PUBLICATION OF have agreed and duly documented the armfative terms, even though THE FRESH JAPANESE DEMANDS WHICH the Chiarse troops retreat beyon't ARE CONSIDERED TO BE VERY STIFF, the twenty kilometres set, can.bergh baby has diverted public PLACING CHINA AT THE MERCY OF THE JAPANESE MILITARISTS.
Mr. Quo Tai-chi has referred the demands to the Nanking Government leaders and while he is awaiting a reply, the Japanese forces continue to press on, ap- parently determined to destroy the Nineteenth Route Army.
Japanese aeroplanes are busy bombing the retreat- ing Chinese troops, while the Japanese artillery main- tains a steady bombardment.
The whole of the countryside is going up in flames as the Japanese advance.
Japanese military headquarters see no likelihood of
not be confirmed.
OUTRAGE
SENSATION.
Mr. Lindbergh and her baby son, recently photographed.
NEARLY OUT STOP PRESS.
OF WOOD.
New York, Mur. 2. It is understood that the gang responsible for the kidnapping of Colone!
Mrs. Lindbergh's baby son, have sent the famous airman a demand for fifty thou- sand dollars,,
Later. The kidnapping of the Lind--
attenting from the Far East war. Foreign circles find it difficult
PLANES HUNT. to believe, pointing out that the Japanese finve frequently Inti- Two aeroplanes, equipped with mated that they have no intention map-making cameras, - aré pho- jan average of twenty kilometres, around the Lindbergh Home in an of pursuing the Chinese bevond tographing the country for miles
However, it is stated that tacti-effort to trace the tracks of the BRITAIN tate light local advances at cer-
at considerations may neressi.kidnappers.
Meanwhile, agents of the Now. York Society for Children
hundred searching two farms" in the city.
A possible clue to the baby's whereabouts has been found in publication, the basis conditions which would have fitled Charles
the shape of a child's jacket,:
demanded by the Japanese for a Junior. It was discovered on the Pesantion of hostilities.
roadside at Portland, Pensylvania,
|tain points.-Reuter,
THE FOUR DEMANDS. ·
Shanghai, Mar. 3, 8.52 4.01. The Chinese authorities this morning officially Issued for
The principal demands are four] ---Reuter,"
ly from the terms and to. have.
an immediate cessation of hostilities, but they apparent-in number and they differ radical. ly hope that Chinese forces from Nanking will hold up the retreat of the Nineteenth Army so as to enable the Japanese forces to surround and annihilate it! Shanghai WIEN 16-lay over-warships ruined shells all through shadowed with a palle smuke the airht upon the much-battered from huge conflagrations in Chapel Chinese positions, the defenders of and Kiangwan. Nearly fifty fires which had held out gallantly for were counted and the Chinese au- month in the face of a withering thorities have appealed to the daily bombardment. Municipal Council to land assis Early this morning, naval aere tance in putting them out.
high explosive planes dropped bombs to cover the landing of a THE FALL OF WOOSUNG i party exceeding a thousand men in
the vicinity of the Forts Hotel Although only a small body of Chinese troops remained in the number of casualties on the
The Chinese troops inflicted Woosung Area last night; sis-luch, tacking party before the broke artillery and the big guns of nine' away.-Renter.
JAPANESE NOW ADVANCING
UPON KADING.
(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT).
Lobared.
arc
"baby
POSTCARD MESSAGE.
Laler.
A cryptic telephone message by un unknown to the local office of a Philadelphia newspaper was re- ceived a few hours ago, declaring the Colonel Lindbergh's haby is being well cared for by a train- fed nurse."
An anonymous posterd, address
REPAYS
CREDITS.
Financial Crisis Overcome.
London, Mar. 2. Britain's rapid recupera- tion from the September financial crisis was further demonstrated to-day, when Mr. Neville Chamberlain' an- nounced the repayment of credits to the United States and France.
The Government has decided
(Our Own Correspondent).
Shanghai, Mar, 3, 3.10 p.m. As far the Internationaf
ZLA
Settlement 18 converned, it is
is
of
XIXTH ARMY STAFF OFFICER EXPLAINS
FUTURE PLANS.
Will Attack When Reinforced.
Shanghai, Mar. 3. Interviewed at Kading late last night. a member of General Tuni Ting-kai's stuff stated that ordera for the retreat of the Nineteen Route Army were only given when it became obvious that the Japan Lee Inline at Ltuho offered the #reatest menace to the rear and danks
Attempts were made to prevent the landing near Liuho but the de- fenders had been reduced by the need for reinforcements on the Klangwan front and furthermore they were subjected to a terrifle hombardment from numerous war- |ships, suffering heavy lassey.
Reavy Shelling.
Over a thousand shells poured upon the Chinese defensive lines ai Liuho, while reinforcomenta could not be sent beciLuke Japanese aeroplanes had troyed the bridges at Paoshan.
the dés-
It was a matter of regret that after holding out for over a month, the 19th. Army should be forced to retire. This was mainly of course, to a lack of reinforce- ments. Their longes were heavy and Chiang Kai-shek did not asalal beyond sending the 87th and 88th Divisions, which had admittedly fought brilliantly well.
The retreat does not mean that the 19th Army have given up the fight. An urgent appeal has been ment to Nanking for stronger reinforcements and equipment and if they are forthcoming, General Tant Ting-kai will be prepared to
thought that the crisis is over. counter-attack.--Rensha An early alteration of the curfew CHINA'S DAY OF DISASTER. hours in both Settlements
The Chinese retreat from posi- expected and the policing
tions they had evacuated during Chapel, it is suggested, will be the night continued all day yester jointly carried out by the Settle-day and it is stated that their Intention is to occupy a prepared ment police, the Defence
Force line to the west, a little over and the Japanese military as from twelve miles from Shanghal, to an early date.
Lest the Japanese Commander's promise to cense all military But the strengthening of the operations provided the Chinese Japanese demands merely because withdraw to a line twenty kilo-
thu
day,
Throughout tho Japanese infantry followed up the sporadic fighting occurred with the Chinese rear- guards.
retreat And
en tentatively agreed upon on February 28 aboard H.M.S. Kent. The Japanese demands are:-- First. Should Chins agree to the withdrawal of her troops from the
Shanghai area, Japan will agree to a cessation of hostilities for a certain period, during which
the Chinese appear to be "On the metres from Shanghai. the details for the final suspension
to withdraw forthwith the restritun" has created a bad impression. of hostilities will be arranged by ed to Lindbergh has been discover- tions placed on the purchase the Chinese and Japanese military ed in the post, stating:
of foreign exchange by British authorities.
"Baby safe. Instructions later.nutionale, Second.--During the period of Act accordingly."
In making his announcements, the armistice, there will be A These developments are thought the Chancellor of the Exchequer round table Sino-Japanese con- to form two of the most important stressed that the repayments of of the neutral Powers aference, in which representatives clues in one of the world's most the credits did not involve any
participate, to decide the method has filled the whole of the United
shall amazing kidnapping case which loss to the British taxpayers.
of the withdrawal of both the States with pity and horror, Chinese and Japanese troopa, together with arrangements for the restoration of the status quo in and around Shaughni.
EXPECTING ANOTHER.
More Than Half,
Bir. Chamberlain made is 1- Louncements in the House of Cam-
"HUMAN WALL"
SHANGHAL
British
By nightfall, saya a Wireless message, the Japanese had occupied Chenju and Tazung and were approaching Nanslang. IN whore the fresh positions occupied by the Chinese were later report- ed taken. The Japanean stated that the Chinese retreat was en- forced by successful attacks against their centre yesterday,
made
Mrs, Lindbergh, formerly Miss mune, stating that arrangements ANOTHER APPEAL BY Anne Morrow, who is expecting had been completed to meet more PEACE LEADERS. ARMY TO STAY.
another child, is bearing up brave- than half the abilgation on the
London, Mar. 2. Third.The withdrawal will be ly against the strain and the ter- credit to America. One hundred
and fifty million dollars of Miss Maude Roydent and the conumenced by the Chinese troops, rible anxiety. Shanghai, Mar. 3, 12.40 p.m.
bellev. "Dick" In the Impe that the kidnappers the American credit would and when they have withdrawn to
Shoppard The Japanese forces are nd- An adjustment of distribution a specified distance, the Japanese will see it and net upon it. Mra. repaid on Friday, thus reducing another appeal tonight on behalf vancing rapidly, an
the Lindberg as Insued to the Press that credit from roughly forty of the Pence Army, in connexion enormous of the Japanese marines along troops will withdraw to
10 on which she million pounds roughly ton with the proposal for a “human amount of damage being done as the North Szechuan Road Exters Shanghal and Woosung Areas, the complete dict
wall" at Shanghai. ther proceed, heavily bombing and sion north
Range Rond has As soon as normal conditions will has been feeding her son.-Reuters million pounds,
The leaders of the movement shelling the retiring Nineteenth heen taking place this morning. have prevailed,
"This repayment is anal, the the Japanese American Service. Route Army.
asked all interested in the Pence lenders having consented to re Trae along that part of the Army shall withdraw from these Latest
turn a proportionate part of the Army plan to send their names reports confirm the road will be open only to Press-re Japanese calm to have captured mum armed with passes and
one par cent commission as from to Sir Eric Drummond in view Sanzlang. They were in
the date of the maturity of the of the fact that the Far Eastern existing bills. The credit given situation is getting worse.-Reuter by the French bankers In now
Decanation
The meeting which was
to
PREMIER MAKES
PROGRESS.
Four Should either side vio-) full police on duty. After mid-lay, shall have freedom of action.
late the above terms, the other of the township by however. it is being reopened ta noon to-day, and are now nd- the public..
These terms are expected to be EYE CONDITION QUITE vancing atoadily upon Kading,
Ink bofore to-day's resumed con- which is expected to fall at an aboard H.MS. Kent on Tuesday Japan's minimum requirements.—
held ference
SATISFACTORY. aboard H.M.S. Kent aa early hour.
was attended by the Mayor, Mr. Reuter.
London, Mar. 2. OUT OF BOUNDS.
Wu Tei-chen, Mr. Quo Tal-chi,
The Prime Minister, who Dr. Wellington Koo and
Shanghal, Mar. 3, 10.55 a.m. Mr. Nanzhong is at least ton miles Matsuoka, the Japanese delegate. Japanese demands
It is learned that the new recuperating at Newquay, in Corn- were handed wall, has been visited by the oc- -from the boundarios of the
It is stated that the meeting by Mr. Shigomitsu to Sir Miles culfat who performed the opera Settlement, And kilometres from the banks of tho
twenty agreed that the Chinese troops Lampson, with a request that he tion on his eye. He is com pass them on to the Chinese au slutely satisfied with its condition. Whangnoo, and the Japanese are
STIFFER TERMS.
thoritice.
-British Wireless. atill going forward.
It has since transpired, how- The British Ministor handed wounded Chinese soldiers in the much stiffer.
At present there are over 2,500 over, that the Japanese terms are them to Mr. Que Tai-chi, the Vice- twenty-two Settlement hospitals
Minister for Foreign Affairs alone.
All war materials were removod | Reuter. from the Lunghwa Arsenal Hanchow late yesterday after- 110on,
ever
reduced from roughly twenty mil-
Hon pounds to roughly million pounds.
яcven
NEW INDIAN
GOVERNOR..
SIR RALPH GRIFFITH
APPOINTED.
London, Mar. 2.
and the outflanking caused by the arrival of the fresh Japanese Division nt Liuho.
SHANGHAI RADIO NOT WORKING.
LEAGUE STATION'S REPORT.
Genova, Mar. 2. The League's wireless station - reports that the Shanghai Station has been put out of action by bombing and that all attempts to restore communication hitherto failed.--Reuter.
have
Not Bombed.
Shanghai, Mar. 8.
It is learned that the Japanese |have not, as stated in a‘Gonova
No Power to Repay Rest. The remaining section of these French credits is represented by Treasury Bills to the value of roughly twenty million pounds, in the hands of individual French
H.M. the King has approved the message, bombed the Shanghai holders, and we have no power to appointment of Colonel Sir Ralph (Chenju) wireless station. The ****require them to accept repayment Grinth to be_Governor of the situation there is most obsecure. ions of the proposed trace. The bafore August."
North-West Frontier Province, but it is believed that the Chinese Chinese may say that they have Mr. Chamberlain, roplying to a with effect from the date on which operators there either-fied before not been driven out, but have question, said the time had come the new Constitution of the Pro- the arrival of the Japarises, or FACES SAVED.
fallen back, while the Japanese when it was safe to withdraw the vince comes into operation.
[havá not been permitted:to carry may claim that their demand has Treasury Order under the Gold London, Mar. 3.
Sir Ralph is at present Chief out their duties, Reuteri From the viewpoint of saving
been fulated.
Standard Amendment Act, re- Commissioner of the Province.—- The Japanese entered the North face, the position has manifestly at Geneva, too, for when
There will be a saving of face stricting the purchase by 'British British Wireless. Chapel side of the Markham Road Station at 4.45 p.m. yesterday.
the nationals of Improved by the Chinese retreat League Assembly meets it will and it would be withdrawn with foro!gn exchange,
The Royal Observatory bridge at 7.55 this morning, and
reports Over thirty fires wore raging and the Japanese advance, opines probably find both sides rendier effect from to-night.
that the anticyclone ; is central to: parties are now proceeding to-In Chapel, especially in the the Morning Post, since tho
ho imagined they would not con- the 8.W.; df - Naranaki, moving. wards the stone bridge. Chinese vicinity of the railway track and Chinese are now well outside the have had no effect, and Japan may loans, it was for the authorities promisatiously overseas and inE OM Variable winds, light to to hand its bahosts, which hitherto As to the question of foreign sider it wise for us to land slowly eastward,Local. forecast: civilians entering the Settlement the Commercial Prose building, twenty kilometre zone, thus ful-now be induced to consent to the of the City to judge about the that opinion, he would conour modfratel Zair rederally, local for from the evacuated areas are well- (Continued on Page 5.) Alling the geographical condi-
truce which she dictated Reuter, issue of new loande. At Propojan mak menjaga kit kiến
MARINES ADVANCE. Japanese marines occupied the
to