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四拜禮 號四月一十英浩香·
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
〈1937.日二月十
No. 10350
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BRUSSELS CONFERENCE FAILURE FEARED
BRITISH MOVE TO SALVAGE PRESENT WAR MEETING EXTENSION
HARD China's Case Put Before Conference
Seek to Avoid OF 1931 AIMS
Coercion
Of Japanese
Brussels, Nov. 3.
The delegates left the first meeting of the Nine-Power Conference discouraged,
while the British representa- tives immediately com menced "salvage tions".
opera-
The British Ambassador, Sir Robert Clive conferred with Mr. Saburo Kurusu the Japanese Ambassador, it is understood; in an attempt to learn whether Japan would attend a future conference to discuss an Orien-
tal selitement on a "broader basis."
ing necessity of
considering į
WELLINGTON KOO SAYS
NON-COOPERATION
INDICATES INTENTION-
Brussels, Nov. 3.
Dr. Wellington Koo, China's chief delegate to the Brussels conference which is seeking some method of mediation in the Far East conflict, put China's case before the Powers assembled to-day.
The Nine-Power Conference was resumed in the Marble Hall of the old palace of the Duke of Orange this afternoon, and Dr. Kuo was one of the principal speakers.
Dr. Koo said the facts relating to Japanese armed aggression had been examined by representatives of 23 nations, whose unanimous report had been approved by It established that the Japanese ́army This, apparently, is 51 nations. designed to save Japan's face, invaded Chinese territory, and had military control of and to side-stop the embarrass large areas including Peiping itself. The Japanese coercive measures at the present] Government had taken naval measures to close the coast conference.
of China to Chinese shipping, and the weight of the Japanese war machine had been brought to bear on harmless Chinese people by land, sea and air. Japanese military occupation of North China practically covers three whole provinces, the combined size of which was equal to England and Germany, and had also occupied part of Shantung and Shansi.
Japan's refusal to Join in Vie
negotiations, and Italy's threat to block any plan .or an Oriental armis for a complete breakdown in the
ilce, appears to have paved the way
conference—ulted-Press. ------
Japancac Comment
Tokyo, Nov. 4.
Commenting on press reports that the general simosphere at the Brus- Obviously the present outbreak sels conference was comparatively was merely a continuation of a policy lukewarm, Foreign. Ofice authorities. of territorial expansion displayed at according to the Yomiuri Shimbun, Mukden in 1931, and the subsequent said it was because the Japanese military occupation, of Manchuria. troops in North China and Shanghai were unmistakably and overwhelm- China's Big Regret ingly victorious, and naturally the
Powers' conception of the Chinese China regrets, sald Dr. Koo, that incident had changed considerably. her re-arming in recent years has Inot been more rapid or extensive so
Japan Calls
CHINESE BOMBS IN HONGKEW
Chinese bombs and shells have been taking an increasing toll of Japanese lives in Hongkew and Yangtzepoo districts, base of opera tions of the Japanese Landing Party- In-Shanghai-area. This picture was taken shortly after Ore, a result of bombing, destroyed this building. Thirteen were injured here.-Photo by Doniel
China Banks
End Contacts
Troops Back With Japanese
To Manchukuo
Tainan, Nov. 4.
troops have been sent back to Man-
The authorities observed that the ins to offer more effective resistance conference la all probability will op-to lessen the tell of suffering which point a small committee to patch UP has been ruthlessly imposed upon Fifteen trainloads of Japanese the present slluation, and to watch the Chinese people. for a shift of conditions to come up to the surface again the proper opportunity.-Reuter.
Conference In U.S.
Washington, Nov. 3.
Foreign Houses Not Affected
that the chukuo during the last two days in
Shanghal, Nov. 4. The Japanese claim situation In the Far East is diffealt view of the Soviet-Manchukuo border
The Shanghai Bankers Association for the Occident to understand. The tension and the activities of Chinese unly difficult point to understand in volunteers, a message from Tientsin and the Shanghai Native Bankers
reveals. the persistent aggression of Japan,
A large quantity of Japanese muni- Guild have formally announced not only in violation of pledges, but Mr. C. T. Wang, Chiness Ambassa- In opposition to her real self-interest. Lions and army provisions, stored in severance of relations with Japan. dor to the United States, conferred it does no credit to Japan, who al- Tientsin, have also been transported with Mr. Sumner Welles of the State ways complains of alleged lack of outside Department to-day regarding the stable and effective government in News, Brussels conference.
China, to have the civil part of her Government give assurance of peace-
No details of the interview were fui intentions one day, to be belled revealed, but Mr. Welles said after immediately by the actions of her words that the conversation
general. United Preu.
was military authorities,
'AGENT" OF BRITAIN FOR SPAIN
May Act In Area Ruled By Franco
Salamanca, Nov. 3.
Big Smuggling Campaign
Dr. Koo alluded to the gigantic amuggling campaign In north China, designed to deal a financial blow to the Government of Nanking, so as to disrupt Chinese Integrity in north China, and to strengthen the Japan- ese hold there.
The Japanese refusal to attend the present conference was another proof:
of ter disregard for treaty
the Great Wall-Central
GUARDING AGAINST AIR RAIDS
Precautions Taken
In Britain
London, Nov. 3.
obligations. If she had a case and n The Home Office announces that in clear conscience, she had no need to be apprehensive that she would not have a just hearing.
It is understood that reports con- cerning an agreement between the British and General Franco's govern"
Finally Dr. Roo derided Japanese ments embelying on interchange of Insinuations that the Chinese Govern- "agents" to undertake consular and ment was under the influence of diplomatic work, are founded on the communist element. fact that negotiations to this end are optimistically regarded here.
a area.
VICIOUS CRUELTY EXPOSED
Woman Tortured Little Girl
Six Months Hard Labour
FIGHTING
AS WAR ENTERS TWELFTH WEEK
CHINESE GUNS DESTROY BRIDGES FOR ADVANCE
Shanghai, Nov. 4 (1.30 p.m.)
The twelfth week of the Shanghai war is closing to- day with the Japanese trying to strengthen their foothold, still precariously maintained, on the south side of Soochow Creek. They apparently plan to drive Chinese troops clear of the borders of the International Settlement and Chinese city of Nantao, adjoining the French Concession.
The main point of the Japanese crossing of Soochow Creek is at a point about five miles from Jessfield Park. Severe fighting is taking place there.
JAPANESE CLAIM VICTORY
But Admit Shansi Resistance Stiff
Bombers Raid
Interior
Peiping, Nov. 4.
tions on the Hainkow
the
According to a Chinese spokesman, Chinese artillery has destroyed two of three light military bridges which Japanese engineers threw acros creek with
great loss of life.
improved Taking advantage of weather conditions, Japariese planes dropped large number. of bombs on Chinese positions this morning.
Forcign abservers believe the first Japanese objective, south of Soochow Creek, will be the Hurijao асто-
drome.-Renter.
Hurling Troops To Battle
Shanghal, Nov. 4 (8.00 a.m.). The Japanese are throwing their full force on the Chinese lines in the south-west in an attempt to circle the International Settlement and French Concession, to seize Lunghwa Aero- then cut the Shanghai- and then how-Ningpo Railway line, it is
After capturing Chinese posi-learned from military sources.
hille, Since advancing southward from
Chapel last week following the with Japanese troops have occupled drawal of the Chinese forces, the the town of Hainkow, according Japanese have concentrated their at- to a Japanese communique, which asserts that 15 Chinese divisions were engaged in this sector.
The statement estimates that the Chinese casualties were 30,000 killed and wounded.
"The A Japanese spokesman suid: Chinese in Shansi have furnished the most obstinate resistance of our ex- perience in north China.""
tacks at Luchlachal, Yaochlayuan дл effort 10 and Chouchlachino in push on to. Lunghwa Village, south of the French Concession.
The Chinese, however, have bufft strong defences in this sector and are pushing heavy reinforcements to check the Japanese drive-Central Nuus.
Check All Efforts
Shanghai, Nov. 4. (9 a.m.)." Japanese forces which have gained The communique adds that former a foothold on the south bank of Red armies which have been fighting: Soochow Creek are trying desperate- vigorously in the Wutal mountains, ly to push a wedge into the Chineess In north-west Shans, are also re-lines, but the Chinese claim to be treating. The higher mountains in holding them in check. the province are now covered snow and the smaller creeks and rivers are frozen.--Reuter.
20 Killed, Injured By Japanese Bombs
in
Hengyang, Nov, 4. Japanese bombers are continuing Atral Hunan.
to concentrate their air raids on Cen
The most liberal Chinese estimates place the strength of these units at 3,000, but the Japanese claim they number between eight and nine thousand,
The Chinese vigorously deny their troops are "thinning out," or with- drawing, na has been widely rumour- ed during the past few days.
Unable To Build Bridges
A case of gross cruelty to The banks voluntarily stopped all mui-tani only six years of age A fleet of 12 heavy bombers, flying It appears that the Japanese have transactions, with Japanese banks was heard before Mr. R. A. D. from the south-east, dropped over 20 hitherto been unable to build bridges missiles between Hslaskulpu and across Soochow Creek strong enough The Central Bank has suspended Forrest at the Central Magis-Kungpinghau, killing and injuring| (Continued on Page 4.) publication of details and quotations tracy this morning, when Fung more than 20 non-combatants.
new Ching, a well-built 40-years-old Kiangai province scouted over Heny- Six other machines coming from of Japanese currency, and the
the severance Im-married woman, was charged yang, and later headed south where action makes
with assaulting Lau Yuet, alias they released scores of bemba on Lai- perative.
Ah Yuet, at Nó, 5 Ah Chung yang, important station on the Can- It also establishes a axed policy-Lane, second floor. The little number of other villages. The exact
ton-Hankow line, Yungshing, and
United Press.
No foreign banks are affected by the Shanghal Association's decision according to information obtained in Hongkong.
RELATIONS SEVERED
girl appeared in Court with her extent of the damage has not been face covered by marks of burns ascertained. Central News, and bruises.
:
King Placing Wreath At Haig Statue
London, Nov, 3.
Defendant denied assaulting the girl. She said the child had stolen sweets from a fellow tenant, picked up a 'chopstick and threatened: Shanghal, Nov. 1.
her with it. She admitted, on being (12.15 p.m.)'
pressed by his Worship, that she had order to render the greatest possible.
The Shanghai Bankers Association threatened to burn the girl's lips, and measure of assistance and advies to and the Shanghal Native Bankers had lighted a plece of paper to do so. local authorities in connexion with Guild, which together represent prae- The paper had accidentally touched Dr. Koo did not deny the Japanese the preparation of air raid precautically all of the Chinese banks in the child's face and caused some assertions of antl Japanese feeling in tions schemes, it has been decided to Shanghai, Abve jointly issued a state were caused by the girl falling King will lay a wreath at Lord Halg's
burns, she claimed, and other markı
It was announced to-day that the China, which was a natural reaction divide the country into approximate- ment formally announcing severance through playing with other children. to Japanese aggression.
1y 10 arena in England and Wales and
statue on Armistice Day. Illa The girl, questioned by his Worship Majesty will walk down Whitchall two in Scolland, and in addition Lon- of economic relations with Japan.,
through the Court interpreter, sald don and Middlesex are to form one
They have decided to refuse to the marks on her checks had been after the ceremony of the Cenotaph accept Japanese cashier orders and caused through "Ah Ma (mother) and place the wreath at the statue. In each of these areas a regular cheques in the future,
burning her with
a piece of lighted afterwards returning to Buckingham the Palace. The Sintue will be unveiled inspector, appointed by the Air
accused Meanwhile the Ministry of Finance paper, because she had been Raid Precautions Department will be has warned all local Chinese auth- of stealing sweets. The woman tried by the Duke of Gloucester the day|
before-British Wireitan, orities regarding the circulation of to burn her lips, and when the lighted stationed for the purpose of
Japanese bank notes and coins in paper was extinguished, relit another Shanghai. It is stated at a con-piece of paper, but was prevented signment of notes and ten and twenty from using it by another lodger KING OF GREECE TO nen coins arrived on October 31, and Several bruke marks on her cheil
VISIT ENGLAND was later circulated by a Japanese and corner of her left eye had been bank, o The Ministry of Finance caused by defendant kicking her. warns that anyone accepting Jap- anese currency will 'bo`lable to be * TOLD HER FATHER". King George of Greece Is arriving The King and Queen of Bulgaria charged with the crime of endanger The child's father, Lau Chiu, ein England next Sunday, and will were guests of the King and Queening the security of the Chinese ployed as a gardener at the Aintay at Buckingham Palace as guest at luncheon at Duckingham Palace Republie and punished accordingly. Hotel, said he vialled the woman's of the King
Reuter,
·M.--Litvinoff's Warning While official confirmation is lack- M. Maxim Litvinoff, the Russian that ing in London, the name of Bir delegate, warned his hearers Robert Hodgson la unofficially men international conferences sometimes toned as likely choice for the British prove unerul to the bggressor, the conferences are chief agent, and Duke Berwick of especially if Alba ne Gentral Franco's chief ageni, protracted...
then-
Sir Robert Hodgson was chief agent They were apt to concern in Moscow from 1921 to 1024. solves principally with the mainten-
It is believed an official announce-ance of their own existence, with ment on this question wil emphasise procuring moral satisfaction for the that the agreement does not imply a sponsors of the conferences, and with de Jure recognition of Franco's. Glove their own superficial successes, which ernment---Router.
(Continued on Page 4.)
main-
taining close and constant touch with all local authorities in the area British Wireless,
BULGARIAN ROYALTY AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE
London, Nov. 3.
to-day.
British Wireless.
(Continued on Page-1)
Wireless.
London, Nov. 3.
and Queen-British
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