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Hongkong Telegraph.
No. 13353
FOUNDED 1081
一拜禮 號一月一十英港香
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 1937.
日九廿月九
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CONFLICTING CLAIMS ON SHANGHAI FRONT
Chinese State
Japanese Held
By Creek Line
ATTACKERS INSIST TROOPS ACROSS SOOCHOW AND ON DRIVE SOUTHWARD
Shanghai, Nov. 1.
A Chinese military spokesman said to-day that the Chinese repulsed a small Japanese detachment which attempted to ford the Soochow Creek at Toyoda Mill at 3 o'clock this morning.
Chinese yesterday also repulsed a Japanese attempt
to attack Kwangfu,
A Japanese military spokesman, on the other hand, said that Jupineso forces crossed Soochow Creek at several points yester They had day afternoon, advancing to the south until dark. resumed their push this morning after an all-night artillery preparation.
Japanese aerial observation showed that the Chinese were The retreating from the villages of Yinsinmino and Tuchia. low hanging clouds necessitated the Japanese planes flying be kween 200 and 300 feet, he added.
The spokesman said that Chinese prisonera had reported after the re- ireat from Tazang that two Chinese Seochow divisions had moved to Creek and four divisions had gone to Nanziang.
added that the prisoners further reported that the 18th and 87th Divisions of the Chinese army had been reduced to about 1,000 men each.
Engineers Suffer
Severely
Shangbal, Nov. 1. According to a Doniel report, 35 to 40 of the engineers who were charged with the task of throwing two bridges across Soochow Creek, 40 metres wide
Ambassador Recalled
Paris. Oct. 31. The Halian Embassy has con- firmed the report that Signor Cerulli,-the-Hallon-Ambassador, -- is leaving Paris after receiving unlimited furlough United
PTC83,
at that particular point, were killed of bombs released on Chapel started
on Sunday by Chinese cross fire be- fore the bridges were completed.
However, the first Japanese unit crossed the Creek and established a foothold, engaging the Chinese in a hand-to-hand encounter.
Hungjao Road Shelled
The airmen reported that a number several huge fires.-Central News.
Japanese Fail South
Of Soochow Creek
Three-Power Naval Rivalry in Pacific
RISK LIVES TO GET NEWS
In this group, taken recently in Shanghai, are some of the British and American war correspon- once one or another of the dents who risk their lives daily to get news of the fighting. More than correspondents has been hit by shrapnel. Among the Japanese, correspondents, several of whom are in The Chinese army this group, there have also been casualties. One was reported killed not long ago. also gives faciles to correspondents from abroad, allowing them to pass freely through "the lines of
action.Photo by P. 1,-B. (Copenhagen).
Tinghsien Recaptured By Chinese
Japanese Admit Set-Backs
has brun
and
are Now
"CRIMINAL COURSE OF CONQUEST"
Agitation Against Japan In Philippines
and
Italy Offers Refuge To Grand Mufti
Seeking Confidence Of Moslem Chiefs
Jerusalem, Oct. 31.
MAY LEAD TO
ARMS RACE, EXPERTS SAY
ANGLO-AMERICAN PLAN OF CO-OPERATION. SEEN
Washington, Oct. 31.
Naval experts are of the opinion that the Sino- Japanese conflict may ultimately result in the Pacific and the Far East becoming the greatest centre for naval fortification and aerial armament in history.
They foresee the, possibility of Britain, Japan and the United States joining a race to establish impregnable bases as part of a vast programme, as it is possible the Far East will be the theatre for "the next world war."
It is pointed out that the United States and Britain are "already accelerating defence programmes, and undoubtedly Japan will match ship for ship while she is financially in the position to do so.
Mysterious Development
In Shantung
Han Fu-chu May Be In Custody
in
The United States' ultimate course depends largely on the disposition, pl the Philippines Independence pro- błem. However, the possibilities Inclurie the improvement of the Cavite-Olongapo navul base, to- gether with Barge scale programme at Guam, whereby America's bases would effectively co-operate with. Eritain's ut Singapore and Hong- kong.
Meanwhile the United States--is- developing plans to make the Rawallans a mid-Padie Singapore, and also studying plans for a navul base at Unalushka Island.
1s
There is some speculation as to the Japanese strength. However, it beloved Buko, Fermosa, is one the most powerful bases in the world, while Nansel Island is also heavily fortified-United Press.
STOP PRESS
Tokyo, Nov. 1. It is unconfirmedly reported that been de- General Han Fu-chu hos talnect at Tsinanfu. The report is On Shansi Front
puzzling the Japanese as a result of predictions that the Chinese central It is understood Signor Benito forces would strengthen the defences Talyuan, Nov. 1
Manila, Nov. 1.
Mussolini has invited the Grand at Tsinanfu.in an effort to thwart the Shanghai, Nov. 1. A second unit, under shoke
Italim Japanese eastward movement Despite several Aerce attacks Tinghsien, strategle city in castern The Philippines League for Defence Mufti to take refuge in the artillery launched yesterday, screen, and aided by an
the Japanese Shansi
recaptured by
and Democracy, an unofficial body colony of Libya lo escape arrest by Shantunk. forces, military quarters
the British. barrage, crossed the Creek simultane-have failed to gain any foothold on Chinese
It is reported that General Feng the south bank of Soochow Creek, here announced, The Chinese en-representing labour, students ously at a position nearby.
Meanwhile the French authorities Yu-hsiang recently sent heavy ro- resolution at Beirut the civic bodies, adopted' a
have given Chinese military quarters announce.tered the city on Oct, 20
the Grand inforcements to the Tsinantu area, us flecting Since
Chinese withdrew, from Japanese troops the
towards the cast.
yesterday urging the Filipino people Mufti and his companions a week te well as capable strategists.
The Japanese have long considered Chupci and Kiangwan four days are
Japanese 1hc
have launched 20
the "mystery man of invited Han Fu-chu that King Chazi bas ported the The Chinese forces have also blown to condemn Japanese aggression and depart from Syria. It is also re- up the bridge near Tabolingkow and the massacre of Chinese, non-com- the Grand Mulli to take refuge uttacks on the Chinese positions at
Shantung", for he has never fully Peihsinching but falled to dislodge killed over 10 of the Japanese guards batants, in the course of a campulga
Baghdad.
beyed Nanking, although he has up- Mussolini's invitation is regarded parently been willing for some time the defenders. Yesterday afternoon, on duty there. Central News.
as retaliation for the alleged British to prepare an offensive against the 4,000 Japanese troops, preceded by
unit, launched molher
action in offering refuge to Ethiopian Japanese despite promise to protect of the mechalsed offensive but were badly cut up and
chieftains in Kenya Colony following and preserve the interests the Eleplan war,
civilian Japanese in Shantung. forced to retreat.
A foreigner, reaching Dairen from
The Trame Police are anxious to Tsinanfu, says that General Han Fu-
get into touch with any driver who chu is planning a mysterious coup. Recently he gave a banquet to foreign tiescended Sassoon Road between Consuls and advised them to leave 10.46 and 11.45 p.m. yesterday. Any the place for the time being. After person or persons having any wards he exhibited a coffin, saying formation on this matter fro re- he would ride in it in the event of quested lo get into touch with the Police being compelled to leave Tsinanfu.--| Trome Inspector. Central United Press.
Station, Iminediately..
Shanghal, Nov. 1. The Japanese burrage this morning concentrated on the Hungjan Road district.
Three huge monoplanes bombed the vicinity, apparently attempting to And the Chinese batteries which had been firing throughout the night and during the morning on the north bank of Soochow Creek.
Bursts of shrapnel turned the dull sky livid United Pren,
May Bomb Nantao
Another column launched a front-
to raise funds for Chinese wounded and refugees and. For the applleation of ปร economic boycott against Japan.
Chinese Moving On Yenmenkwan
Taiyuan, Nov. 1. al attack on $17 Chinese lines at Latest advices received from the Approximately 1,000 attended the Helaonanzhang and was greeted with front report that the Chinese forces meeting, but the public was excluded machine-gun and trench morter fire, are closing in on the highway north due to the possibility of disorders.
killed. Central of Venmenkwan Parg
threatening to cut the Japanese ne The speakers included Britons, of communication,
Americans and Chinese, and a num- while Spanish, it is revealed to-day that the ber of Filipinos. Chinese forces launched a surprise French and other nationals were also attack on three Japanese companies present.
Over
100
were
News, Shanghai, Nov. 1. The Japanese command yesterday
Rain Prevents Bombing notified the British, American, French and other nationals in Nantao, south
Shanghai, Nov. 1. of the International Settlement, to evacuate that district, which will be Japanese bombing planes from con- Heavy rain this morning prevented
bomey said.
noon,
destruction over the Chinese lines.
and
are
near Pingting on October 20 and after The resolution urged that Filipinos out of existence this after-tinuing their mission of death and Japanese units and killed over 100 of halt Japan's criminal course of con- a brief encounter broke up the support "any international action to There are foreign schools and
the men. Over 50 rifles were seized quest."-Reuter. churches in Nantao. Some French Japanese, batteries made only in- ind four machine-guns.----Central bluejackcla entered Nantao: this termittent replies to the heavy Chi- News." morning to assist in the evacuation nese artillery bombardment of Hong- of missionaries and educational work-kew and Yangtzepoo, crs.--International News Agency.
Stiff Fighting
Shanghai, Nov. 1. After a terrifle bombardment which lasted all night, there was a lull to- day, making audible intense machine-gun action, rifle fre and hand grenading from Jessfeld Park
to Rubicon Road, indicating silit fighting.
Gunfire was heard over the western
| districts of the International Settle- |ment believed to be around Jessfeld.
International News Agency. Japanese Administration At Quemoy
Amoy, Nov. 1. Japanese bombers ralded Klang-
Distinguished Visitors To Hongkong
Japanese Attempt To Break Morale In Taiyuan
Talyuan, Nov. 1. While Japanese Infantrymen have suffered severe reverses in northern and castern Shans, Japanese planes" are continuing to bomb Taiyuan, provincial capital of Shansi, for an at- tempt to break the moral the omeints and people.
A party of distinguished visitors to Following the bombing of Hongkong arrive here on Wednes
party includes Mr. Albert D. Lasker,
Bevere
of
Grand The Italians describe the Mufti's position as a "flight from the persecutions of British imperiallam," They express the hope that through friendliness, Haly
win the will confidence of the Moslem leaders United Press,
Tongs Forget Quarrels In China's Crisis
New York, Oct. 31. Formerly enemies, the Hip Sing and On Leon, tongmen walked arm in arm to-day while a red-headed uni- corn danced in the Chinatown" streets, and "nickels," "quarters" and dollars were rained from windows into blankets carried by two squads of Chinese in a parade which ter
General Swang. Ching-san spolie
The Japanese barrage has not yet | morning but failed to inflet any raided this city vo times yesterday President of Lord and Thomas Ad-to the assembly, saying: "The tem- į
tung Bridge, west of here, yesterday the previous day, Japanese planes day by the President Coolidge. The minated at a Chinese school.
Many Japanese planes are bomb- ing the Chinese lines despite thick weather-United Prest
Chinese Bombers Again
Raid Chapoi
chow...
About 1,000 Japanese bluejackets News.
New Japanese Cruiser To Be Commissioned
Tokyo, Oct. 31. Work will be completed on Mon- dlay on Japan's new cruiser, the The vessel is an 8,500 tonner and Suzuya.
The ceremony puting the ship into
a speed of 30 knots, commission will take place at 8.30 a.m.-United Press.
been lengthened to embrace the damage. They then made off to- Hungjao Hood, most of the shells falling short of that highway.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT wards Tungmelhalang near Chang- and dropped over 30 missiles. Most residen Agoner of America, Miss porary reverses in north China cannot DS decisive. Our regarded of the buildings destroyed were
Frances Lasker, Miss Pegar James, be dwelling houses. According to an
Patrolling Lockhart Road about One of the raiders was hit as it investigation nine persons were killed
strategy is to draw the Japanese and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Sarazen.
4.30 a.m. yesterday, Detective-Ser- power-dived. But it escaped.
Mr. Lasker is a prominent figure in deeper inland..
and a during the ralds yesterday.--Central
Chinese the American businesT world. He
"China does not expect the United geant J. Bentley
saw a Chinese pulling worked for the United States Gov- States to declare war on Japan, but detective crnment during the war, and was she hopes the United States will re- clothes off the verandah of No. 240. Chairman of the United States Ship-frain from afding Japan indirectly by They immediately arrested the man, ping Board from 1921 to 1023. He sending scrap metal, oll and other and found him in possession of two
Jackets which contained 52
centa, has long been connected with Ameri- materials." can national affairs,
It is estimated that contributions Brought before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest
the made during
parada at the Central Maglairacy this morn- amounting to $6,000, all of which Ing. the thief, Leung Chouk, 25; un- two is destined for Shanghal rolügeer employed, was sentenced to
months' hard labour. “United Pressi,
are now on garrison duty in Quemoy Chinese Militia. Fighting Island, which is to be a temperary naval base. Mr. Wa Tien-ahoo has Shongbal, Nov. 1.
On Chinmen : Is. been appointed by the Japanese as Despite the drizzle Inat night commandant of the island garrison,
Foochow, Nov. 1. Chinese bombers raided the Japan- and Mr. Hau Ting-fang has been made According to réporis received, here
While the party remains in Hong-were cac poaltions in Chapel. The planes magistrate of Quemey County.
to-day the Chinese milita in---- the | kong it will have placed at its dir draw machine-gun · flee from the Over 10,000 Chinese have left the northern part of Chinmen Island are posal by the Dragon Motor Car Com- Japanese but Dow away undamaged. (Continued on Page 4)
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