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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. TUESDAY,
Canadian Missionary Party Safe
Japanese Avoiding Marked Property
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Tientsin, Nov. §. Relleving all anxiety concerning the safely of British missionaries who were in Changteh, northi Honan, at the Ume of Its capture by the Japanese, a message has been ceived here by the British Consul- General stating that everyone is safe, The missionaries belong to the United Church of Canada Mission, and include Dr. Margaret Forster, Dr. W. K., Reeds, Rev. J. C. Mot- thews, Rev. D. K. Farls' and the Rev. W. II. Mitchell,
No casualties have no far occurred to missionaries in the war zone in north China according to reports re- ceived by the British Consulate.
to be
The missionaries have notified the whereabouts of the missions to the Japanese, who are reported avoiding bombing and shelling mis- ston compounds, which have been re- quested to display prominently signs distinguishing them from other build. ings-Reuter,
STOCK MARKET WEAKENS
U.S. Sending Gold To Franc's Aid
London, Nov. 8. With the notable exception of gill- edged holdings and other fixed interest stocks, quotations on the London Stock Exchange were weak to-day, there being Continental sell- ing and a weakness in most of the major commodities.
Saturday's recession on Wall Street, together with unfavourable American industrial news, caused sharp breaks in base metals and, rubber, wheat declined in sympathy overseas advices.
while with
Foreign exchanges and the dollar continued to weaken on Continental selling in
with gold purchases, the dollar closing at
connection
FURIOUS TAIYUAN CONFLICT
Hard Fighting In
City Streets CHINESE IN BAD POSITION
Pelping, Nov. 0. The streets of Talyuanfu were the scene of grim conflict yesterday after- noon as Japanese troops gradually enlarged their gains, driving the de- fenders to the south,
AL 2 Im Japanese artillery com- pleted the third breech in the walls, enabling the infantry to rush in and seize the north-east corner of the city, one third of which is now claimed to be in Japanese hands.
NOVEMBER 9, 1937.
Sinking Of
Jean Weems QUEENS & ALHAMBRA
Admitted
Insurgents Ready To Arbitrate
London, Nov. 3. When the incident of the sinking the British of the Jean Weems, steamer, which was bombed by a "pirate" aircraft on November 1, was raised in the House of Commons to- day, Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, stated that the aircraft concerned belonged to the insurgent forces at Salamance.
The authorities had undertaken to express oficial regret and to order forces to take all possible precautions ngainst incidents of this nature.
Regarding ability of comperisu- tion, the authorities had also agreed, if necessary, to subunit the ce for abide by the arbitration, and to them.--
results-Reuter.
The Japanese plan to force the Chinese troops out of the south gate where an ambush awaits Reuter.
Japan Plans Peiping - Jehol Railway Line
Nanking, Nov. 9.
A comprehensive scheme has been mapped out by the Japanese for the construction of a new railway link- ing Pelping and Jchol, according to Chinese reports received in the capital.
Large quantities of construction anaterials are slated to have been transported to Peiping from Man- ehuria, and efforts are being made to recruit Chinese workers for the i project-Reuter,
Amoy Under Heavy Fire From Fleet
Five Ships Pound Coast City
Foochow, Nov. D. Five Japanese warships anchored outside the Amoy harbour opened a
terday morning, the force of which
rocked the city.
REFUGEES ANXIOUS TO LEAVE
Private Advices Say Shanghai Now Safe
The International Settlement in Shanghal appears to be free of bombs and further danger from shells, according to private advices received here.
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kong only 311. This figure, how- ever, only concerns those staying in Government centres-244 at Lalchi- kok and 67 at the Central British School--and does not include those refugees with private accommodailon, the exact number of which cannot be ascertained,
The highest number in the Colony, as far as those staying at Govern- ment centres were concerned, was on August 20, when there were 528 refugees at Happy Valley, 138 at the new Central Brillsh School and 60 at Shamshulpó. Since then, how- ever, many have returned to their homes in the Northern port or gone elsewhere, and in spite of the official a large number is leaving by several ships on Friday next.
Many persons are now endeavour- ing to book passages north, for private advices state that conditions in the International Settlement longer dangerous.
5.027% compared with 5.00 on Satur-heavy fire on the Chinese forts yea-warning against taking such a step, day.
Wall Street opened weak, and then became steadier-Reuter's Speciali
U. S. GOLD FOR FRANCE
Washington, Nov. I. Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary of the Treasury, announced to-day that he would ship $10,250,000 in gold
France by the liner Normandie to aid the French Govern- ment in stabilising the franc.
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The gold would be handled through the tripartite Stabilisation Fund, he saldUnited Press.
ROOSEVELT SUMMONS EXPERTS
Washington, Nov. 8. President Roosevelt hus summoned -his-economic advisers to discuss the market decline and business recession.
United Press.
Blum Strives For Warmer Association
Britain And Soviet His Subjects
Paris, Nov. 8.
M. Leon Blum, former Premier of France, said during the week-end that nothing should be done to alter the Franco-Soviet Pact,
To promote peace to-day France was doing her best to bring Britain and Russia logether as she did in 1914.
He added that the Non-Inter- vention Committee discussions con- tinue to be delayed France will resume the liberty to permit exports of war material to Spain through the frontiers-Reuter,
DANZIG TURNS "ALL-NAZI"
Danzig, Oct. 8.
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The Diet, which is ordering an offences against the Nazi regime be- fore October 1, also hoa ordered the compulsory adherence of all young persons to Llic Hiller Youth Organizations, and prohibited all political parties with the exception ut the Nazi party-Reuler's Spécial.
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Over 30 shells, it is estimated, were fired, killing a civilian. Most of the shells lauded in the water.
During the heavy shelling a Japanese landing party attempted to land inside the linrbour but was re pefled by Chinese machine-gun fire.
Central News.
UNEMPLOYMENT FLUCTUATIONS
London, Nov. 8.
The Ministry of Labour estimates that on October 18 the number of in- sured persons" in ̈employment; exclu- sive of persons within the agricultural scheme, was approximately 11,050,000 or 47,000 less than the revised figure for the month before.
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London,--Nov, B.- Asked in the House of Common to- day if any munitions at the present were being exported from Britain to Japan, Major the Hon. Oliver Stanley said:
On a comparable basis there was, however, an increase of approximate- "As I have previously explained, ly 404,000 from the year before. the British Government considers it At the same date the registered un- contrary to public Interest to publish employed numbered 1,390,249, com particulars of licences issued for the prising 1.150,013 wholly unemployed; export of arms and ammunition to 178,337 temporarily Inid off, and particular destinations. I may, how 54,200 normally in casual employ-ever, add that from July 1 to Septem- ment. This was 51,045 more thun ber 30 last, the value of exports from the month before but 160,400 less on the United Kingdom to Japan of a comparable basis than a year be arms, ammunition, military and navat fore. British Wireless.
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