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FOUNDED 1081 三拜禮 號三月一十英港香
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1937.日一月十
No. 15333
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The Worlds
Master Tyre
FRENCH TROOPS MAY TAKE OVER NANTAO
Chinese Continue
Το Deny Fearful City Is Evacuated
EFFORT BEING MADE TO MAKE
CROWDED AREA IMMUNE FROM
ANY POSSIBILITY OF BATTLE
Shanghai, Nov. 3.
It is reliably stated that the French army is considering taking took over Chiaotung over Nantao on the same basis as they University yesterday.
French military authorities deny that concrete steps have been taken to this end. However, it is pointed out that a mass bombing of Nantao undoubtedly would mean a huge toll of life in the French Concession. Therefore the French authorities desire to prevent Japanese bombing and Sino-Japanese fighting in Nantao.
It is reported that the Chinese have offered the
French full jurisdiction of Nantao for five years in order More Junks have replied that it would not be worth while unless they Destroyed By had jurisdiction of the place for 25 years.- United Press. Warships
to immunize it from attack. The French are reported to
AWAIT CHINESE REACTION
A Japanese military spokesman, referring to-the- Nantao situation, said no definite -de-militarization poposals had been received. However, unofficial and non-military third party nationals-presumably a foreign relief organisation-had approached the
-Japanese-Active On-
Kwangtung Coast
lacked Japanese
suggesting the Chinese withdraw to the north of Nantao, thus affording protection to the French Concession. The Japanese were favourably inclined towards this suggestion, and were awaiting Chinese reaction to it.
The spokesman said
the Chinese
bombardment from Pootung had re-f sulted in a cannon scoring several hits, and killing a sailor on the hos- at the pital ship America Maru
O.S.K.
Press.
wharf, Hongkew.-United
Nantao Being Evacuated
Shanghai, Nov. 3. Considerable interest has been aroused by reports that a large num- ber of Chinese troops are evacuating Nantao and moving to the west.
Discontinuing Subsidy To British Ships
London, Nov. 2. The subsidy to tramp shipping will not be continued the Pre- sident of the Board of Trade told the House of Commons at question time to-day.-British Wirelcas
If this is true it means that French Concession, where the larger port of Shanghal's population is now concen truted, will be spared stray shell!
It is understood that dangers
which the northern and eastern districts have already ex-2,000 refugees are staying In perienced, and which the western dis- camp-Central Netus.
irict is now experiencing.
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The Japanese ascribe the reported withdrawal to the Chinese fear of being cut off by Japanese troops advancing to the south from Jessfield Park. Chinese circles, however, stoully deny any withdrawal.
an
Meanwhile a fleet of landing sam- pans has been brought up the river by the Japanese. It is, learned that even Jarger number is farther down the river. Built with flaring landing bown, and equipped with grappling Irons, it is believed these sampana may have been brought up the Whangpoo for landing troops at Pootung-Reuter.
600 Japanese Wounded Leave For Japan
Shanghai, Nov. 3.
Six hundred wounded Japanese soldiers are scheduled to leave here to-day in a Red Cross ship, for Japan.
Central News,
more
than the
Chakow Railway Workshop Temporarily Suspended
Shanghal, Nov. 3.
Hwatow, Nov. 3. undisclosed An
number of Chinese shlug Junks were at- and destroyed by two
Chao- Japanese warships near yaug district, on
northern the. Kwangtung coast, according to a report received here,
The report adds that Che fishermen were badly treated by the Japanese bluejackets, but does not state any were killed.
The war vessels have now moved to Namhan where the Japanese are planning' to Innc. The Chinese forces on shore are taking precautionary incasures. -Central News,
Last Shreds Of Treaty Threatened
Powers Grope for Far East Peace Plan
19 PERISHED AS H.K. SHIP BURNED
This unusual photograph shows the lost Williamson and Co. ship Katlangata as she blazed from stem to stern on October 25, 150 miles from Hongkong,' shortly before she sank. Fire broke out when she was on her way to alphong with a cargo of 27,000 cases of gasoline. She was doomed from the first. Nineteen of her crew-all Chinese-perished with her, Jumping overboard. The Nanning, whilelr stood by soon after the first call for assistance was heard, picked up the remainder of the ship's com- plement, including the master, Capt. II. McVec.-Photo Ming Yuen,
Japanese Refuse Contacts
Will Not Accept Mediation Scheme
Brussels, Nov. 2.
It is considered impossible to prepare a hard and fast programme for the Nine- Power Conference.
stato
The first step will be to consider whether the Japan- ese are prepared to have any dealings with the conference, and also whether they will on what conditions they are prepared to ccase hostilities. It is also neces; sary to ascertain the terms Chinese which the Government would be pre-
on
Ambassor To CREW REFUSES TO pared to discuss peace.
Entertain Duke Edward
Function Expected
To Be Formal
Washington, Nov. 2.
The British Embassy has announced
WORK SHIP AND WAR CARGO
When these factors are established, it will be possible to estimate, the chuunces of a settlement.
At the publie session to-morrow make the principal delegates will rperches, and will probably appeal for conciliation. Fee quarters slate the Belglan Ofice asked the Japanese Embassy if it was proposed to send an observer to the conference. The Ambassador is stated to have 're- plied that it was not proposed to have any contact withi ine coil- ference,
that Sir Ronald and Lady Lindsay BEING SENT BACK TO H. K. The Tiullan delegate-had-along-
will entertain the Duke and Duchess
of Windsor to dinner on November
12,
It is understood that the function will be of an official nature in re- cognition of the Duke's position as brother of the King.
It is assumed that the guests will probably be representatives of Bri-
tish diplomatic missions, including
Canada and South Africa, and also oftielais of States, possibly of the Labour and Interior Departments, and probably Washington and New York
sockaites. Mr. H. L. Tekes, Minister
of Interior, sald
he would gladly
assist to arrange the Duke and Duches
of Windsor's tour and to furnish a guide if requested:-United Press.
TO GREET U.S, BY RADIO
FROM AUSTRALIAN PORT
Sydney, Oct. 28. (By Air Mail)-The owners of the Hongkong steamer Silksworth have agreed to pay off the Chinese crew at Newcastle, New South Wales, and to bear the cost of repatriating the 36 men to Hongkong. They will leave Sydney by the E. & A. liner Nankin on November 7.
interview with the Japanese bassador this evening.
Am-
The Japanese have denied a report circulating here that Japan would be willing to consider mediation by
Dr. Wellington Keo, chief Chinese to-day, declared that the principal fact of the situation is the flagrant violation by Japan of the Nine-Power Treaty. (Continued on Page 1.)
Britain and the United States.
delerate, in a broadcast
This is the latest episode in the tangled Odyssey STOP PRESS which tied up the Silksworth in an Australian port and led police and immigration authorities
a merry chase over New South Wales in an effort to find six members of the crew who had "disappeared" to everyone but trade union officials and Sydney newspapermen.
New York, Nov. 2. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor's
The Silksworth, owned by Forelen) == representatives announce the noted travellers will be arriving by the Investments Ltd., of Hongkong, and Bremen on November 11. It is likely under charter to a Japanese line, was tied up at Newcastle when the they will Immediately leave for 30 Chinese members of the crew re- Washington. They
radio
fused to sail with a cargo which could greetings to the United States at 7be used by Japan in the war against |
p.m, on November 12.
United Press.
ore
to
China.
Eden's Speech Has Strirred Wrath In It is reiterated that the Duke and
While police and immigration au- Duchess are the only people who Italy And Germany
know their itinerary. However, it is thorities were searching New South believed they will remain In the Wales for the six missing members el United States for a month. It is the crew, the remaining 30 were ar- Magistrate in New- London, Nov. 2.
doubted whether there will be any raigned before Diplomats predict that Italo- formalised social affairs considering castle on charges of absence without With part of Its machinery German anger over Mr. Anthony the serious objectives of the visit. leave from their ship. They were remanded for 14 days on ball of £100 damaged by repeated Japanese aerial Eden's speech in the House of
each, and subsequently, when a settle- bomblings work in the workshop of
ment was announced, the charges were withdrawn. the Shanghal-Hangchow-Ningpo Rail- Commons on Monday will result MORE SOCIAL SURVEY WORK way has been temporarily suspended. in Germany repudiating the last
When the 30 Chinese members were Central News
shreds of the Versailles Trenty. The Duke of Windsor, accompanied
It is understood that Herr by a Prefecture of Police representa- called into court Mr. 11. L. Wheeler, who appeared for them, asked for a Adolf Hitler is considering re- tive, visited municipal housing pro- Shanghal, Nov. 3.
pudiation of
mandate jects to-day, questioning four house- remand.
wives and inspecting the rooms. He Mr. J. J. Youli (for the captain and Foreign military, authorities esti-system, under which Germany also visited the "zone" site of 18th owners) Immediately objected. mule there are at least 10,000 Japan lost her colonies, and he is like-century fortifications on which there Mr. H. L. O'Neill then announced ese south of Soochow Creek. Mem- bers of the Chinese Peace Preserva-ly to make an announcement on are thousands of squatters' sharks. that he appeared on behalf the Con- Klon Corps at Nuntao and Lunghwa these lines at a special session The Duke made no comment regard-aul-General of China (Dr. Pac),
Ing the tour.--United Pren, are withdrawing to Sungklang, it is of the Reichstag.
snkl.
Withdrawal Rumours
the
It was rainy and misty last night, Simultaneously. Italy will officially!
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recognise Germany's deflance,
making it ideal for the landing of
is noteworthy that the Essen Na- troops at Pootung. Inpanese war-tional Zeitung berated Mr. Eden's ships threw search-light beama
attack on Mussolini, observing: "Mr.
land troops.
on
the
Romc-
ол-
the shoreline, and sporadically bar Eden eventually will have to put up raged the area. However, as yal French Troops Protect
there are no signs of any attempt to with the existence of
Berlin axis." Rofugees' Camp....
Meanwhile the Italian Press Chinese batteries મા Pootung nounced: "Italy had not anticipated occasionally shelled Yangtzepoo and a division of colonial booty under the Shanghal, Nov. 3. The French authorities in Shang- Hongkew,
not Versailles Treaty, Italy docs (hai have despatched a
reilable diplomatic source says possess a square inch of African land ároops to guard the refugee camp that the withdrawal of the Chinese formerly belonging to Germany." established by the International He Peace Preservation Corps from Natl fugco Reliet Association at the tao and Lunghwa follows attempts Chiaotung University.
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company of
Paris, Nov. 2.
LERIDA BOMBING KILLS 120
Mr. Youll: I do not know whether the Constil-General has any standing before this court.
Mr. O'Neill: I am instructed to say that in every way legal steps are be ing taken to prevent the then sailing on the boat.
Poison Gas Used Again, Say Chinese
Japanese Steadily Lose Ground In Northern Areas
Yuanpingchen, Nov. 3. Violating international law, Japan- ese forces have repeatedly used poison jas in attacking Chinese forces to-day, Cainese claim.
The Japanese troops, which have been fiercely attacking the Chinese positions in the sinkouchen region, are row fast being pressed back by Chinese detachments.
Ulizing polson gas, the Japanese army launched several offensiver on the Chinese positions this morning. For the most part being equipped with gas masks the Chinese forces in the first line of this sector succeeded in beating off the Japanese on- slaught.
It was disclosed that only, a score. of Chinese soldiers Buffered from Mr. Youll: This is not a foreign the effect of the polsort gas attack.— Is a British ship, under International News Agency. ship, It Japanese charter.
Gateway To Shanai. Recaptured
Mr. O'Neill: That is the significant point. The ship is under Japanese charter. This is a most peculiar time Madrid, Nov. 2.
in world history and also in our own
Slan, Nov. 3. The War Office has announced that history, because we have an election
Niangizekwan, strategie Great Wall Di a repult of last night's bombing taking place when Ministers of the 1 la claimed that of German of Lorida, more than 120-civilians Crown cannot be seen as easily as in pass on the Cheng-tal Railway known Colonies Britain received 1,000,000 were killed, including 60 chlidren normal times. The Consul-General'in as the "gateway to Shanal," has been
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United Press.
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