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DUNLOP FORT '90'
MONDAY, AUGUST 9, 1937.
日四初月七
Chinese Army Feared
C.N.A.C. PLANE CRASH LANDING AT SEA
About To Strike At Japanese In Tientsin
BRITISH TAKE PRECAUTIONS IN CASE BOMBERS OPEN ATTACK
Tokyo Frankly Anticipates Serious Conflict as Tide Of War Creeps
Northward
Tientsin, Aug. 9 (11 a.m.).
The prominent display of flags around the foreign concession borders, the painting of huge Union Jacks on the outlying roads of the British Concession, prompt persistent reports in Chinese circles here that Nanking has notified concession holders to clearly define their borders otherwise the Chinese authorities cannot be responsible for damage done in the imminent bombardment of the Japanese-occupied
Meanwhile, Postal Commissioner Caretti, speaking of the Japanese seizure of mails some days ago, said: "Many bags were broken open, letters torn and partially destroyed.
areas.
"We were compelled to open our strong-rooms and safes on the ground floor. Some of the contents were removed. Afterwards safes and strong-rooms were locked and sealed, by the Japanese."
The administration of the posts has now been shifted to the British Concession, where the branch offices and residences of the foreign staff are being used for emergency sleeping and living quarters. Full service is
HANKOW TENSION EASED
Hankow. Aug. 9.
being maintained and there is feverish activity day and last week, a feeling of great relief night, said Mr. Caretti-United Press.
HOSTILITIES WITHIN WEEK
Events of the past month are considered to have greatly aggravated the situation in North China and it is feared that the struggle there is likely to be protracted and on a large scale.
Now that the Japanese communities have been evacuat- ed from the Yangtze Valley and Sino-Japanese relations Eave been virtually served. hostilities are expected to open in the course of a week.
According to the Nanking corres- pondent of the Tokyo Nicht Nchi,
the Japanese Embassy staff decided
at
NERVOUSLY ALERT
Peace Preservation
troups
In contrast to the acute tension of
| prevails to-day following the rom- the Japanese i plete evacuation of
from their concession.
Sixty Chinese palice entered the Japanese area yesterday, in accord- ance with the request of the Japan- ese consular offleials, to safeguard Japanese interests and property dur- the absence of the residents.
# rather it
scene.
pathetle
desolate place, with everywhere signs of the hurried departure of the people, half-finished
ments
on the tables, open cupboards, and in many cases unlocked doors. The owners were in too great a hurry or did not think worth the trouble to lock up their homes and places of business-
it
are
a conference that I would be use- nervously alert and are guarding Reuter. less for Mr. Shigeru Kawague, the stray-covered mines and piles of Japancre Ambassador, to go to Nan- grenades in the streets of Chapel. king, as no peaceful settlement by They have warned newspapermen diplomatic negotiation is possible in not to approach their posts. view of the present conditions.
The
Japanese naval detachment)
It has been decided, therefore, that did not remain long in Chapel. I!
Mr. Kawagoe will not visit Nanking for some time--Reuter,
CHINA WILLING TO
NEGOTIATE
Nanking, Aug. 9. Defining
the Chinese Govern- ment's attitude should the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Shigeru Kawagoe, desire to open negotiations, a spokes- man of the Foreign Office said to-day there would be no objection to such
withdrew promptly as soon STOP PRESS
as the
effect of its appearance WIN
110
manifested in the increasing activity! of Chinese troops. There are signs of activity in the Naval Landing Party headquarters and barracks.
However, this incident bad speeded the evacuation of Chapel-United Press.
REPORT OF ACTION
Tientsin, Aug. 9 (1.39 a.m.). negotiations as long as diplomatie re-trucks, returning from an unsuccess- At 0 p.m. last night Post Office lations were not broken off.
ful attempt deliver mails south-
But he added that Sino-Japanese ward, reported Sino-Japanese light. relations had reached such a critical ing at Yangliutsing, ten miles from stage that the issue of pence or war Tientsin, on would have to be determined almost railway--United Press.
the Tientsin-Pukow
at once.--Reuter.
CHAPEI TENSION
GAINS
SNAP-SHOT · BARRAGE
Peiping, Aug. 8..
A brisk fusillade of snop-shotting marked the progress of Japanese
past
United States
Shanghai, Aug. 9 (2.05 a.m.). Chinese Pence Preservation Corps columns
men were hastily mobilised to-day Marines' compound here this after-
marines
photographed
and flung up barbed wire entangle noon. The ments and barricadea in Paoshan the Japanese troops over the wall. Road, one of Chapel's main thorough- fare, and other
A Japanese staff officer halted his nearby ronds, after car and tried to stop the rapid-fire Japanese Naval Landing Party clicking of shutters, but falling, ran detachment of 20 mon, on the to his own car and took out his own regular evening patrol, had penetrated camera, and took pictures of the line Into the Chinese city deeper than of marine photograph "asnipers" on
the wall.-United Press.
usual.
Chapel, the Chinese administéráð northern section of Greater Shanghai, was the scene of furious fighting between Japanese, and Chinese five years ago, and blod has been spliled a on Papahan "Road" before.
ATTACK REPULSED
Hsuchow, Aug. 8.
A Chinese military report slates that detachment of Japanese troops
(Continued on Page 4.)
Glant Sikorsky flying-boat of similar type to the C.N.A.C. plane. Cheklang, which made a forced landing off Chilang Point neerdap
frkilat on a flight from Houpkong ta Shanghai. Three of those aboard
Militarism Menaces All World
"Japan Bent Upon Conquest Of Mainland Of Asia"
are missing.
New York, Aug. 8. The Chinese Consul-General here, Mr. Tsun Chi-yu, in a radio broad-1 rast to-night, discussed "the conflict in China," and exesrinted "the mad
Soviet Asks U.S. To Sell Her Warships
Would Buy Three Big Craft With. 16-Inch Guns
New York, Aug. 8. The Soviet Government is re-
The construction
militarism of the ruthless military ported to be reopening negotia elique in Japan bent on, the conquest tions for the purchase of three of the mainland of Asin. He warned against
battleships, to be constructed in feeling of false security on the part of Ocel the United States. dental powers, "Militarism is like a
of one battle- prairie
he said, "Unless ship of 35,000 tons, afined with nine promptly quenched it will develop to 16-inch guns, is at present under uncontrollable proportions." discussion, but it is stated that Russia Mr. Tsun std that wherever would desire ultimately to purchase Japan was dominant in China, there three such vessels. American trade was at a standstill. The subject was first branched last Hence Japan's sword was two-edged,March, when Washington objected to for with one side she silces pieces the Soviet request that the completed from Ching and with the other cuts ship guns should be inspected and off American trade, stabs American officially approved by the U. S. Navy. workmen.
The question of 16-inch
guns was also a stumbling block.
China's only choles to-day is the use of force to defend herself, he added.-United Press.
MINISTERS MEETING DAILY Tokyo, Aug. 9.
The Government plans to convene a conference of State Ministers daily at noon, at which will be discussed The North China and associated developments, and where it will be
possible to exchange information between ministries.-United Press.
REBELS ITALIANS
IN CLASH
Loyalists Report Friction Among Franco's Men
The Soviet has now wolved the re- quest for inspection and the United States recent decision to equip its
PILOT
LIFE
RISKED
SAVE
ΤΟ
HIS RADIOMAN
Dramatic Details Of Rescue When Plane Plunged Into Sea
THREE FEARED DROWNED
IN C.N.A.C. DISASTER
Although three members of the crew of the C.N.A.C.
of the crash off Chilang Point yesterday morning, sur- vivors are loud in their praise of the skill of the pilot, Captain Ed. Smith, but for whose presence of mind in difficult circumstances a much more serious disaster might
plane, Chekiang, are missing and feared dead as a result
have occurred.
It is revealed in an official statement issued by the China National Aviation Corporation this morning that when heavy rain squalls and fog were encountered, Captain Smith circled his plane in an attempt to return to Hongkong, but the weather had closed in behind, and as it was not possible to proceed in any direction, a forced land- ing at sea became necessary.
Although himself injured, Captain Smith gallantly but unsuccessfully attempted to save the Chinese radio operator, and was himself picked up in an unconscious.con- dition by a sampan. Neither he nor the two passengers who are in hospital with him are dangerously hurt.
A Chinese Maritime Customs pa- trol Craft is still searching for the missing men und is also maintaining a guard over the wrecked plane, which
Missing In
Air Wreck
The three missing men in the C.N. own vessels with 18-inch guns muy A.C. passenger and mail plant dis have opened the way for the manu- aster yesterday, off Chilang Point. facture of this size of gun in the are: United States for the Soviet-Reuter.
Weather Now
Cooler
Squalls And Showers Predicted
G. Orhnberger, co-pilot, Russian; N. A. Chen, radlo operator; F. H. Chen, steward.
At least a part of the mall carried by the big Skorsky flying boat JLLA been recovered, according to an an- nouncement made by Mir. E. L Wynne-Jones, Postmaster General, to-day.
U.S. Seaman
Fined
Hit Japanese Woman And Chinese Youth
has been dragged close to shore and anchored.
1
The official statement Issued by the Corporation this morning is as follows:
of
"The C.N.A.C. plane, Cheklang," took off from Hongkong at 9.05 a.m. with Captain Ed. Smith in command. About ninely miles north-east Hongkong, just off Chilang Polut, the
encountered plane
heavy rain squalls and a dense foggy condition. After circling to attempt to return to Hong- kang.
d und that the weather closed in behind. It was impos- sible to proceed in any direction, and therefore necessary to land,
"After instructing the passengers
their
safety bells, the pilot Chilang Lighthouse in
to fasten circled over
heavy rain preparatory to landing. When the slip was landed, it bounc- ed over sveral ground swells and was caught in a trough between two waves and over-turned.
Gallant Attempt
The cloudy and rainy weather has caused cooler conditions In the Colony, the maximum temperature recorded by the Royal Observatory
"The nose of the ship was broken yesterday being 85, with night
and the pilot, although injured, was minimum of 78. To-day at 10 am.
able to extricate himself and at- the reading was 80, with humidity
tempted to save the radio operator, 01 87.
William George de Baun, first-who was unconscious, but In his Rainfall for the 24 hours ended at class Madrid, Aug. 9.
scaman aboard the U.S.S. efforts to do so, he himself Jost cons- 10 It is semi-officially announced that 8.m. to-day was 0.87-inch, bring-Ashyllic, was fined a total of $150 clousness and was pleked up in this
ing the 500 Insurgent officers and men in
year's total so far to 5.42 by Mr. W. Schofield at the Central condition by a sampan. inches, against an average of 57.37. Andalusin were killed as a result of
Magistracy this morning for assault- "As is customary with planes of This
morning's wealer their refusal to surrender their bar-|
report
Saturday night and a Chinese door between the racks at Montrit to Italian troops. The reads: Pressure is highest over thelon Japanese lady in Jufte Road this type, the water-tight bulkhead and the passengers Pacific to the east of the Bonins. A youth
attle later. He was also crew was closed. This kept the Falangists took sides with the Itallans depression of considerable intensity ordered to pay $25 amends to the lady cabin afloat a sufficient length of time and besieged the revolting troops. covers Southwest China and Tong- and $5 to the youth.
bull Fighting spread to the
to enable the passengers to unfasten ring.king, with an extension in the form where Moors joined the disaffected of a trough between Luzon and the Scans, the lady, through a lady inter- preservers from their seats, and leave
Evidence was given by Nagato their safety belts, obtain their
lite units.
Carolines.
Local forecast: preter, that she was knitting in the the cabin through the windows. Bombs and bayonets were neces--South winds, fresh, squally; cloudy, doorway of her home at No. 88 the ship remained affoat, the pas- sary to prevent troops deserting to showery.
from
the Loyalists, it is said, and a large force
was sent
to Montril Malaga, whereupon workers revolt- ed in the latter town, attacking the military headquarters and assaulting troops.
to
Western
NAZI POLICE STRIKE
MASS ARRESTS IN CHURCH FIGHT
Berlin, Aug. 8.
Jaffe Road when the defendant ap- sengers were able to cling to the bot- proached and punched her in the tom of the hull, from which they left clicek and top of the nose. She were picked up by. fishing sampana fell over, and was picked up by a and sampane sent out by the Chl- amah and a Mr. Yamamoto.
lang Point Lighthouse, close by.
Taken to Lighthouse
Mr. Yamamoto gave corroborative evidence. He said that after the assault on the lady the man was about to strike him when he provent- "The passengers and pilot were ed him. According to this witness, taken to the lighthouse, where the de Daun had n pen-knite which he keeper, Mr. M. L. MacKenzie, pro- showed him and sold he would cut i vided hot coffee, dry clothing, food him with it.
and shelter until the Customs patrol This the edfendant denied and Sub- boat took them aboard at 7.30 p.m. The British destroyer, H.MS, Thra- Inspector W. Darkin, for the police, clan, which had been dispatched The defendant did not have it with had been lost with the plane, arrived he knew nothing about a knife, from Hongkong shortly after contact at the station. Cheung Keng, the Chinese youth, the passengers were transferred from.
was on his way home from
said
Loyalists also claim successes in battle. Alded by tanks and planes they say they drove along the Canete highway, attempting
put
and wedge between Canete road Rubiales.
Campillo was bombarded and an Another Insurgent retreat forced.
No less than 75 men and 40 women column drove towards Valdecuenca, were arrested by the German secret en route to Saison, and claimed, its police in Dahlem to-day, in connec progress had greatly lessened the tlon with a demonstration in behalf threat to the Madrid-Valencia com-
of the arrested pastors of the munications-United Press.
Evangelical Church, 04 of whom are now in custody.
| master's shop when the defendant the Customs, patrol ship to the Thracian and returned to Hongkong. All these preachers have been come up to him from behind and hit where they were met by ambulances
him over the left cheek. He attempt- arrested for alleged offences against ed to run away and the man grabbed | and taxis and rushed to
FREIGHTER WRECKED
Seattle, Aug. 8.
The Coast Guard reports the freighter Nereva, Vancouver to Shanghai, aground on the coast of Vancouver Island, in "the graveyard
the Church laws.--Reuter.
POLAR HOP FLANS
Moscow, Aug, 0.
said he
off Chiling Point about midnight and
Queen
at and tore his singlet. He called two Mary Hospital for Immediate treat- policemen and the defendant was ment. The passengers were unin- arrested.
(Continued on Page 7.) Defendant olacted to give evidents.
He said he had been accosted in the public opinion as it was at the present,
of the Pacific," but in spite of heavy It is reported that Pilot street by the Chinese and had follow-s Worship Imposed fines as above. seas small Canadian craft took off Lovanevaky, noted Russian airman, od him into a house. On the stairway
Sub-Inspector, Darkin asked - for 25 of the ship's crew, six remaining will hop across the North Pole for he was attacked.
‚alternatives and these were fied för aboard, though she is ating dan Chicago, via Fairbanks, Alaska, early ** Remarking that defendant had done six weeks and three weeks' imprison- gerously, United Press.
| thila "wack?=kLinkled Press,
a very silly thing with the sale of mantrospectively.