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STAUNCH OPPOSITION TO JAPANESE INVASION
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Shanghai, Feb. 25. It ia
that reported Chinese bankers of Shanghai Aure advanced ten million dosaru to the Government for midiary expenses in connexion wita ine' operations in Jeboi and they have intimated that they are, pres pared to furrush more when the Boney is required-Heuter, ;
ENGLAND SNOWBOUND
BLIZZARD OVER THE SOUTH
RAILWAYS & ROADS IMPASSABLE
London, Feb. 24. The wintry weather con- tinues unrelaxed and large areas of England are now! snowbound. The blizzard in South Wales to-day was the Worst experienced for some years.
In Yorkshire, and otlier north- ern counties, many roads are im passable.
Deep snow drifts block some ef the main roads in the West of England and elsewhere, isolating small villages.
Telephone communication, with South Wales and with Ireland Is interrupted and a heavy delay has occurred on some of the main rail. way services, particularly between" London and the West, while some local services have been suspend- ed.
London and the Southern count- les were visited by a blizzard this afternoon.-British Wircless.
DOLLAR AGAIN
DROPS.
FARTHING DECLINE
REGISTERED
The Hongkong dollar dropped farthing this morning to 18. 3d. Locally, the market somewhat erratic, but the under- tone appears steady.
is
There was no change in silver prices in London, where China | banks sold and speculators
bought, the markel closing steady. After the official fixing, the market ruled easier.
New York reports silver down three-quarters to 27 cents.
The Doll Rasle in connexion with the late International Women's Club, was drawn at the Helena May Institute yesterday by Mesdames A J. Cooper and D. Davies, The winning ticket, No. 153, is held by Miss Catherine Le Fevre. No objections having heen lodged, the sum realised by this ra e will be forwarded to the Hongkong Benevolent Society.
STOP PRESS
TEST LUNCH SCORE:
ENGLAND: 253 for 3.
FRONTAL ATTACKS BREAK
DOWN AT
AT CHAOYANG
NO IMPRESSION MADE ON STRONG CHINESE POSITIONS
TAKES SHAPE
THIRD THRUST TAKES
(FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT)
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic Messages Ordinase troops now engaged in the ance, 1894. Received February 25, 1.33 a.m.)
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It is estimated that the Japan- operations in Jchol total at least sixty thousand, to which number of invaders has to be added a considerable force of Manchukao troops.
PEKING, Feb. 25. VAST BODIES OF JAPANESE TROOPS, AIDED -BY MANCHUKUO FORCES, ARE NOW ON THE
The Manchukuo troops are MOVE IN JEHOL PROVINCE ALTHOUGH
operating chiefly in the region of JAPAN'S GREAT DRIVE IS NOT YET FULLY Kailu, which bas been occupied.
while the attack in the south is. UNDER WAY.
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largely being undertaken by Ja- panese troops.
TANG YU LIN'S REPORT. General Tang Yu-lin, the Gov-
Official reports from Jehol state that nowhere have the Japanese troops yet come into contact with defence positions held by the Chinese regular forces, the heavy fighting which has occurred so far having been under-ernor of Jehel, reports from the taken by the Volunteers.
provincial capital that the Japan- ese not so far met the Chin-
Military experts acknowledge the wisdom of these herulars, but only the Volun Chinese tactics which mean that the Japanese forces teers. These hardy forces, inured will not be offered battle in easy country, but will find to the terrible wintry conditions, appear to be giving the Japanese the Chinese regulars at full strength in the mountainous advance party plenty to think and difficult country which lends every aid to the de- about, although the full weight of fenders and exposes the invaders to surprise attacks the Japanese forces has yet to
and ambushes.
be felt
The Japanese attack is only just The Japanese are now pushing ahead as fast as they beginning to gain impetus," al- though no progress of importance" are permitted. It is believed that the Japanese drive, been made at Chaoyangfu, which has now developed into three distinct thrusts, where a series of attacks have one through Kailu, one through Chaoyangfu and one been brought to a halt by the from Suichung, is aimed at the capture of Chihfeng, in stout resistance of the Volunteers the north, and Lingyuan, in the south, the two most vital passes in Jehol Province.
Before either of these passes are reached, the Japanese must dispose of strong Chinese positions, while the passes themselves are well prepared for attack.
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"The terrible wintry conditions which still exist all over the province are favourable to the Chinese. The hardy Volunteers and the Chinese regulars, who are well accustomed to the conditions are likely to fare much better than the Japanese.Our Own Correspondent. (SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH")
LINGYUAN OBJECTIVE.
Snow and ico'fail to dater the defenders of Jehol, ona of whom is hare seen lying in the bed of frozen stream. The rigours of the campaign in Jehol are being greatly incrassed by the cold winter. (Photo: Serge Vargassoff).
ANGLO-AMERICAN DISCUSSION
AMBASSADOR SEES MR. STIMSON
London, Feb. 24. Sir Ronald Lindsay, the British Ambassader in Washington, con ferred with Mr. H. L. Stimson, the Secretary of State, te-day:
He expects soon to meet Mr. Cordell Hull, who has been select- ed by President-Elect Roosevelt as Mr. "Stimson's successor.---British Wireless,
BRITAIN'S NEXT BUDGET
CIVIL SERVICE REDUCTIONS
(Special to "Telograph".) (Bu Telegraph, Copyright Telegraphis
Message Cremante, 1884. deceived, February
10 am-)
London, Feb. 25. A drop of £32.000,000, is shown in the Civil Service Estimates for 1933, including the Revenue
De-
As a result of the failure of partments, which total £391,000,-
000. their frontal attacks to break
But after allowing for the votes through the Chinese lines, the which are not included and sup Japanese are endeavouring to make
BAVARIAN THREATS
י
SECESSION FROM THE REICH
HITLER ISSUES WARNING
Munich, Feb. 24. Rumours of an independence movenient in Bavaria, with the object or peccster.com the the the
were referred to by Herr Hitler to-day in the course of a speech to thirly thousand people in the Bavarian capital, which inciden- tally contains the headquarters of the Nazi movement.
Replying to the threats of Bavarian Government leaders to Eccede from the Reich, Herr Hitler aid it would be an act of madness
to reduce Bavaria to the position
of Austria,
If such an attempt was made, Bavaria would be ruined and de Lented.
LEAGUE PROCEEDS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTED
CHURCHILL THE DIE-HARD
Geneva, Feb. 24. Following the adoption of the Report on the Manchuria dispute and the walk-out of the Japanese delegation, the League Assembly met again this afternoon to ap- point an Advisory Committee.
In the meantime, Mr. Sugimura, an Under-Secretary of the Lea- gue, had tendered his resignation, The Advisory Committee is to consist of the Committee of Nine- teen, while representatives. of Canada.
United Holland, the States and Russia will be invited to collaborate.
M. Hymans, the chairman of the Assembly, stopped Dr. Wellington Koo's attempt to reply to the specel made by Mr. Matsuoka in the morning...
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KOO URGES SANCTIONS.
Dr. Wellington Koo urged the Assembly to authorise the Advi- sory Committee to take the neces- sary steps without delay, pointing out that the Covenant of the League provides for sanctions for
To-day's final edition of the "Telegraph" will contain Race resuits and sweeps, together with the closing scores in the Test. He wished to oppose nobody but
Com-AASIA Dan ya the Socialists and the munists, but if any other party gought battle with him he would such a situation a prevails in the defend the unity of Germany. Far East.
a circuitous route to the south,plementary estimates, the net total de evidently aiming at the capture of for 1933 will only show a reduction
000,000 as compared with 1932. Lingyuan, though every inch of of between £7,000,000 and £12,- their passage will be contested.
The India Office Estimates are Further Japanese reports from Suichung, on the Manchurian side £133,195 as against £114.610 last of Shanhaiwan, show that the year. Reuter, Japanese are sending up a power-
Ful force with Lingyuan as its of campaign in Jehol appears to obvious objective.
be taking shape.
on
The Kallu thrust is apparently aimed at Chilfeng, while the may thrust towards Chaoyang and
yuan.
WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL
CEREMONY TÁIS MORNING
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Referring to the Jehol hos- tilities, he said that China is determined to defend the country.
Reuter. *
(By Telegraph. Copyright, Telegraphic- Messages Ordin-
FULLY UNDER WAY.
attack
Jehol The ance, 1894. Received, February 25, 9,10 a.m.)
Peking, February 25. now be considered fully under Although forty thousand Japanese and Manchukuo way although the real shock from Suichung is aimed at Ling. ter's wedding was the happy office interest, although it is understood
of collision has yet to come.- troops were engaged, the Japanese drive on Chaoyangfu Reuter.
Tokyo, Feb. 25. has met with serious opposition. A large-scale frontal
It is reported that the Japanese attack failed to make any impression on the strong
troops have occupied Kallu while Chinese position and heavy losses were suffered by the the Manchulse forces are Water to be continuing their advance to attackers.
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It appears that the much-heralded Japanese Airhe south-Reuter, Force has not yet justified itself due to the severe weather which has created difficult flying conditions both for flying and for bombing.
CAMPAIGN DISCLOSED.
Peking, Feb. 25. With the capture of Kallu by the Japanese, the Japanese plan
On the march in the battle area of Jehol.. Chin osa troops traversing rough country, The paucity of roads makes all military movements extremely difficult, with the result that troops make'nse of any defile,
such as the one shown in the picture. (Photo: Surge Vargassoll),
FRENCH ATTITUDE.
Paris, Feb. 24. The gravity of the situation both at Geneva and in Johol is keenly felt in French official quarters and the course of events is belig watched with the closest Matron of honour at her daugh-
that the Government is opposed which Mrs. S. Wills was called
Japan. Chihfeng and Lingyuan are the upon to fill this morning, when to any form of sanctions against Miss Francis-Amelia Octavia
Le Temps says that the real Sino- two vital passes into the centre Wills of Dorking, Surrey, became of the province and while the Chinese hold them, the capture of the bride of Mr. Herbert Scott Japanese War is now opening and Japan will reach a settlement be- ed Malay States.. Jchol City is impossible. They Ram, of Kuala Lumpur, Federat-the only hope is that China and are perfectly, adapted for defence. The wedding, which was solem fore the operations, overflow into
nised in
St. John's Cathedral North China. was a quiet one, only intimate COMPLICATIONS FEARED. The Chinese must, of course,
parties being hold both if their resistance to the friends of both
present. The Rev. N. V. Halvard Journal'les Debata fears the gra officiated.
vest complications, leading possi- invasion is to be effective.
Foreign military experts are of
The bride was given away by bly to outside intervention if the the opinion that if the Chinese Mr. D. C. Burn, of the Asiatic Japanese penetrate into China show determination at Lingyuan. Petrolcum Company, Singapore. Proper. which is very heavily defended, The best man was Mr. E. N. C. Le Soir alone urges the League they can hold up the Japanese Woollerton, sub-manager of the to apply economic sanctions. La there for several weeks, at least.-A.P.C. in Malaya,
and the chief Chinese concentra- tion is in their vicinity.
Reuter
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LINGYUAN BOMBED.
Peking, Feb. 25. Fierce fighting is proceeding in the Chaoyang region. Chinese forces after "repulsing the Japanese. attacks, launched, counter-attacks on the three occasions yesterday and claim some success in their operations. Large reinforcements. have been sent.
Japanese aeroplanes bombarded
Liberte believes that the League The honeymoon is being spent in consciously or not has yielded to Hongkong.
SIR JOHN SIMON INDISPOSED
ORDERED TO BED WITH FEVERISH COLD
London, Feb. 24.
the influence of Amerien lo seck- ing to isolate Japan-Renter:..
CHURCHILL SPEECH.
London, Feb. 24.
The supreme interest of Great Britain is peace in our time, de- clared Mr. Winston Churchill in a speech in London this evening.
British interests" required us to keep out of the quarrel in the Far
Nanling, Fuhsin and Lingyuan Sir John Siman has been order-East and not wantonly to throw and caused considerable destruc-ed to bed with a heavy feverish away our old and valued friend-·
Lion.
THE OPEN DOOR.
It is in the interest of the whole
cold, but he hopes to be well ship with Japan. Chinese military sources claim enough to be in his place in the that over 500 casualties were House of Commons on Monday, caused in the invading army when, it is understood, the deve during the Peipino fighting...· Jonments in the Far East will be world that law and order should... The main body of Japanese debated on the metion for the be re-established in North China. troops is concentrated at Nanking. Foraign Office vote.-British Our British interest was to secure
MR. SOONG SATISFIED,
The Nanking Finance Minister, |-
Wireless,
the Open Door policy and a füir chance for our trade withTM China. Clear-sighted policy should be
Mr. T. V. Soong, according to to Mr. Arthur Jackson is to act as able to secure this. day's Nanking reports, departed Monopoly Analyst and an an Assist
for Klangai by aeroplane yester-ent Superintendent of Imports and It is useless, he said, to drag day to confer with Marshal Chiang Exporta during the absence of Mr. the League of Nations into the Kai-shek in connexion with the E. A. Taylor. Jehol fighting. Prior to his de-
Far East where their influence
could only be very small and
eventa
parture Mr. Soong said that all completed and resistance in Jehol where they have no means what- necessary defence measures in was the only solution of the ever of controlling:
Reuter. Peking and Tientsin had been situation Special.