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No. 1:45
一五拜戳一號三十月十英港街-
OCTOBER FRIDAY,
22, 1937.
日九十月九
BRUSSELS
PARLEY
Italy Joining Other Powers in Belgium
FOREIGN AFFAIRS DEBATE IN COMMONS BRINGS DENIAL THAT
BRITAIN - PLANS VENGEANCE
In his address in the House of Commons to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, declared that it was the Government's view that a conference of interested powers offered the best means of settling the Far Eastern conflict. "If it fails, then 'we shall enter into a new situation which we shall have to contemplate."
He was speaking in the debate on foreign affairs when he predicted that all the signatories of the Nine Power Pact would attend the conference at Brussels, aiming at a Far East Settlement.
Later he was able to announce that Italy would attend the conference. Almost simultaneously it was disclosed in Brussels that Austrália, China, Holland, New Zealand and South Africa would send representatives,
London, Oct. 21.
Speaking in the debate on foreign affairs at the House of Commons opening of the now session in the
to-day, Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Minister, gave a condensed account of the efforts made to secure a settle- ment of the Sino-Japanese conflict.
Whatever the military outcome In the Far East. It must inevitably re- sult in the impoverishment of both nations engaged in the conflict, he said.
"Britain regrets these events more deeply," Mr. Edea continued, "not only because of our great commercial Interests in the Far East but niso be- cause just previously to the outbreak of the conflict we actually were in with the Japanese consultation government, which might have led to a programme of International co- operation with the Chinese Govern- ment for improvement of relations trade development of The und These conversations were interrupted immediately the conflict broke out and a resumption is clearly im- circum- the present possible in stances."
He said that in all of the British efforts, the Government had kept in the closest touch with the govern- ments of other countries particularly the United concerned, especially
Staten.
The views of these governments, and the nelian Britain had taken, either with the Japanese or Chinese governments, or both, had been sub- stantially similar in character, sald Mr. Eden.
The Leaguo Mr. Eden recalled Assembly's discussions on the Far East, and the Initiation of the Nine- in Power Conference meeting Brussels on October 30, He hoped shortly to announce the names of the British delegates..
Full Endorsation
AL
Geneva, cerluln pronounce
Colony Might
Suffer From
Japan Boycott
When Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of the Liberal Party in the House of Commons, urged upon the Government considera- tion of a polloy of boycott by
D cliler customers, Japan's
that there were recognised "yulnerable places," like Hong- kong, which would not care to participate in such a plan,
He explained, however, that he would propose attempts at modiation in the Far East, It they failed to stop Japan's war in China, then economie pressure, with sumelcal force behind I to make it effective if challenged, should be prepared,
STOP PRESS
Non-Intervention
Commitice
bottom
CHAMBERLAIN REPLIES
London, Oct. 21. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Prime Minister, replying in the Foreign ments were made both about the Altairs debate, said developments at origin of the conflet in the admirably the drafted document of the Advisory yesterday had knocked the Committee, and also about Uic air out of the debate, and many speeches bombing which had occurred.
had to be tom up. Mr. Eden said: "I will add nothing Major Attlee had been compelled more (on the deports, drawn up at rapidly to shift his ground, and | Genova regarding the origin of the instead of taunting the Government | conflict and alr bombing) except to with knuckling under to a dictator, say that our own representativa had to throw doubts_on
Ute good there made it abundantly clear that faith of the Italian Government we fully endored every word in
Non-Intervention develop-
Any
"The
those reports, and everything they ment had made full justification for the patience and persistence of Mr. the long- <Ministerial
question uf
We welcome. the sunumoning of Anthony Eden during this conference because, in our view, drawn
a meeting of the Towers principally Cheers).
negotiations
concerned, in the capital of one of Referring to the the signatories to the Nine-Power Treaty, is the best hope of anding withdrawing volunteers from Spain, means of terminating this unhappy the Premier emphasised it would not be open to other countries to pour + conflict.”
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OFFERS HOPE OF PEACE
Chinese Repulse Counter-Attacks
ON GOODWILL VISIT TO MACAO
RETAIN GROUND GAINED
Bombers Active On Both Sides
Taiyuan, Oct. 22.
In an attempt to re-take the territory lost during the pant two days, the Japanese forces simultaneously launched flerce counter-offensives on Niangtse- kwan Puss, and on the Cheng- tai Railway at Lingahan, 10 miles east of Hsinkow and but Kwanchuang yesterday,
repulsed with casualties, according to military reports received here.
were
ed
heavy
The Chinese troops also rout-
a Japanese column Chingching.
near
During the fierce fighting
Itis Exerilency the Officer Administering the Government, Mr. N. L. Smith, C.M.G., accompanied by yesterday three Chinese battu- lis private areretary, Mr. H. J. Critwell, and an alde, Capt. G. P. Rickeord, photographed as they walked lion commanders were wound- from their automobil: to the waiting launch at Queen's Pler which took them to H.M.S. Falmouth. Mr. Smithed but the troops held fast to is guing by Falmouth' to Macao to pay a courtesy call and will return to Hongkong this evenlaz..
FLEEING OFFICIALS CAPTURED
Entire Asturian Government--In--
Rebels' Hands
Many Nations Now Signifying ~Their- Desire To Attend
London, Oct. 21. Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, told the House of Commons to-day that the Italian broadcast to-day that Insurgent Government will definitely utlend
Conference Nine Power Brusselsleuter,
the
ACCEPT' INVITATIONS
.
Hendaye, Oct. 21.
The Nationalist headquarters here
at troops have captured two shiploads of Gijon refugers, including the entire Asturian Government.
Omelais evacuated Gijon yesterday Brussels, Oct. 21,
when the defenders surrendered lo Australia, China, Holland, New
from the Zealand and South Africa have the inexorable advance accepted their invitations to attend south.-United Press.
Elstern conference nt
Far the Brussels,
Canada having accepted carller, this brings the nations of the British Empire solidly behind the peace effort made by Great Britain. Reutor.
GIJON SURRENDERS
Paris, Oct. 21. Gljon has surrendered Nationalists, says' lavas.
to the
The Insurgent drive baz lasted CONFIRMATION
for two months, during which time Government troops have fought a by mainly rearguard campaign, Rome, Oct. 21. It is offeially stated that Italy has guerilla tactics. accepted the invitation to participate
Gijon is the second largesi -town Conference in the Nine-Power
in Asturian. Brussels.-United Press.
No Penalty Devised For Aggression
Lord Crewo Asks If Any Economic
Plan Discussed.
at
London, Oct. 21. The House of Lords, meeting for a new session today, was engaged in a debate on foreign affairs.
+
The main body of General Franco's troups is expected to enter Gijon 10- morrow morning, although advance patrols may enter 10-night. It is also reported from Insurgent sources that several battalions of Asturian troops have gone over to the Insurgent side. Reuter's Special.
OFFER TO SURRENDER
Salamanca, Oct. 21. It is reported that the Government and Commander of Gijon sent out emissaries offering to surrender the town.
Jean Batten
Ahead Of Rival's Time
Karseil, Oct. 21.
*BIEss~~~~~ Jean Balten, famous, young New Zealand flier, has arrived hero from Allahabad.
FIRM HAND NEEDED IN PALESTINE
Vigorous Measures To Combat Arab Terrorists
their positions.
It now transpires that during the Bighting cariler in the week; a group of Chinese. ventured into Niangle- kwan Pass and set fire to the Japan- es positions, which forced the in- vaders to withdraw..
The Chinese officers at the front charge the Japanese with wing tear-gus bombs during the nighting at Kwanchuang-Central New
Chinese, Planes Attack
Tsinan, Oct, 22, Chinese military headquarters re- yealed to-day that a fleet of Chlacse
New bomburs
up the Ticolin Pulcow Railway and subjected the Japanese posimbing yesterday.
north of Yucheng She put her machine down at
London, Oct. 21.
to a severe
rolded 7.10 p.m. (India Blandard Time)
The immediate and primary suchow the of nearly
day ahead schedule of Broadbent, whose .to solo record from Austraila England she aims to better.
a
She is staying here overnight and takes off on her next leg in the early morning-Reuter,
BRITISH CRUISER RELEASES STEAMER
Refugee Vessel In Insurgent Hands
'TWO
planes Japanese
and Hanchuang where were dropped. There was duty of the Government and the bomba
One of the no damage, however.
Chinese ontl- Palestine Administration is to plones was hit by
to aircraft shells, but managed escape.
take the most vigorous measures to combat terrorism, to protect}
Another Japanese bomber appear- ed west of Tsinan and dropped four
the lives of British officers, and bombs which all fell in the water.-
to restore effective authority by Central News,
the British Civil Administration
throughout Palestine, declared
Japanese Report
Peiping, Oct. 22. Japanese troops have occupied all
Mr. W. Ormsby-Gore, Becretary the Chinese positions in the sinkow
of State for the Colonies, at;
question time in the House of
Commons to-day, after he had
(Continued on Page 4.)
reviewed the recent develop King Travels
ments in Palestine.
Questioned whether the new Com- mission's recorrimendations would be submitted to a joint Parliamentary London, Oct. 21.
Committee, Mr. Ormaby-Gore sald hol The British cruiser Southampton to-day released the British steamer did not think so, as it would mean! Stangrove, carrying 600 refugee bringing a large number of witnesses women and children to Bordeaux, from Palestine, causing infinite delay, from Insurgent explure.
The Stangrove was seized by fir Insurgent trawler off Gijon yesterday.
and possibly many complications.
The appointment of a committee
Under Heavy Pall Of Fog
London Traffic On Land, Sea Affected
London, Oct. 21.
The fog, which blackened. London The Southampton soon arrived on was a long way off, he said: It was yesterday, thickened in many parts
of England to-day. the scene and demanded her release perfectly clear that until ordinary.
General Franco's from
cruiser
the neighbourhood, on
Aeroplanes reconnoftring over the white flags on city report seelug many of the houses.-Reuter's ture. Special.
.
FIGHTING IN SUBURDS
Bilbao, Oct, 21 The local radio station announced at 1 p.m. to-day that Insurgent forces were fighting in the Gijon suburbs,
in arms and munitions to Spain Tho debate was opened by and later the San Sebastian radio while the withdrawal was taking Lord Plymouth, Chairman of station, announced that Gijon might
In connection with the fall of the Non-Intervention Sub-Com-
place.
considered 180
Mr. Eden recalled the recommenda- tion
of the sub-committee on the Gijon, he said the British Govern- mitteo, who made a statement Special Initiation of the conference and said ment had instructed the Ambassador similar to that of Mr. Anthony: it would seem from that the mandato to Spain to support to the full the Eden in the House of Commons.
·was',n definite one,
appeal of the French Government to "Naturaly we consulted with the Comeral Franco to use the prisoners He said the Government warmly other governments interested and will in the most humane manner possible. welcomed the Nino-Power con- The Prime Minister mentioned that ference as affording tho best continue to do so until the moment of the conference. I have recieved a British ships, under protection of the hope of ending the Sino-Japanese
from ransage saying that M. Yvan Delbos, British navy, had removed the French Foreign Minister, will him Gijon 30,000 refugees (Cheers) conflict by pacific means.
He told the question of inviting self attend the conference, that the Reuter, 35
Powers who had not signed and had (Continuect on Pipe 4.)
Italian Government wil sond-a dolo- (Further Stop Press - Nawa on
(Continued on Page 4.) (dy
Page: 12.)
taken.Reuter's
CHINESE GENERAL
VISITING BEILIN
Berlin, Oct. 21.
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11
In London the fox did not lift as
Almirante Cervantes, which was in rules and laws obtained in Palestine, the day advanced, and at lunch time the ground the sending of another Commission was still, heavy, delaying trains, ansi road traffle while Thames shipping was also afected. that the Stangrove was not in terri-was out of the question.
risa torial waters at the time of the cap-
The King and Queen kept ka the question by Mr. J.
an the last day of the visit to McGovern, Independent Labour Party Yorkshire, despite, the bag. Whe The release was made with
for grace, and the Southampton escorted member
Shetileston, Glasgow, they Harewood Home in the the Stargrove on her way-Reuter. whether he
was satisfied that the awning there we bright sunshine but when ther rouched tonda Dea Best Grand Mufti had been operating was so thick that they cotit puts mot against the Interests of Britain in a very sheet, Estuses.
• Their Majesties ad mung weak Palestine during his whole period of reds, send a cread for sales train [office, Mr. Orenaby-Goro replied in the obeered a they uznane troma koj INative
Wakrövid Teste Sath to the Gaziansesti Hall where they were Be Bunnused Dealing with the Palestinian Ad guests nè a bizaghavan geen by the- ministration, in the course of further: Land skagen, -- replies, Mr. Ormiby-Gore ansouzendt that when M, R. G. 11. Spicer, exc.j
STATE COTTON PLANTATIONS
ITALIAN AFRICA
PRINCEŚ TRAVELS
`bosdun, Oct. Th..
Rome, Oct. 21, A decree laying down that certain Inspector-General of Police in Pales districts in Italian East Africa bene retired, he would be succeeded
+ The Duke of Kent xho le tourna allotted to the cultivation of cotton, by the I. G. P. of Nigeria.
Lancashire vixited 3Punchecker to and that their exploitation should bél Sir Charles Taggart, formerly of day and inspected a furniture lactosy entrusted to industrial and agricul- the Indian Police, had agreed to pro- in which most of the emplijter are General Chiang Po-li will shetly furni organisations well supplied ceed forthwith to Palestine on a lem- ex-Servicemens. visit Berlin and will be received by with the technical and financial re-perary commission in order to advise Laler His Royal Highness west, ta Marahat von Fritsch, Commander-ja- quirements, has been Issued.
Tho plantations will be under in matters relating to police affairs Blackpool where he attended a series Chief of the German Army and dher prominent military, teaders-Reiter. State control,--Reuter, u
Reuter Special.
of public engagements-Renter.