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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER

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JAPAN HINTS OF ACTION IN SETTLEMENT

CRITICISM

OF

CITY'S

GOVERNMENT

TOKYO PRESS WARNS DECLARATION OF WAR MAY BE NECESSARY

Shanghai, Nov. 10.

With the Japanese military now virtual masters of Shanghai, there are many indications that they are now less considerate of British, American and French wishes here.

They show no disposition to allow owners to visit their houses in the Hungjao area, although the Chinese positions are now removed many miles to the west.

A Japanese newspaper, which reflects the view of the Japanese army, indicated the way the wind is blowing by, observing that unless Chinese-sponsored anti-Japanese movements in the Settlement are suppressed, the Japanese "might be obliged to take effective measures."

The newspaper adds: "There are many defects in the present administrative system of the Settlement.-Reuter.

Brussels' Concern

Brussels, Nov, 10.

The discussion between Mr. Eden, Mr. Davis and M. Delbos, it is under stood, also concerned the position of the Foreign Settlements in Shanghai, and what protective steps should be! taken-Reuter,

Another Threat To Declare War

Tokyo, Nov. 10. Jupan muy declare war on China unless the Nanking Government takes steps to bring the present hostilities. to an end at this time, declares the Yomiuri Shimbus in an editorial.

In the case of protructed hostilities, the journal foresees the creation of an Imperial general hendquarters, complete blockading of the China coust and possibly expeditions against Nanking and other important cilles-Reuter,

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Volunteers Massing In North China

Vast Army Fighting In Hopei, Honan

Movement Spreading

Fear Both Sides Determined To Fight

ROMANCE?-After the bands have stopped playing and the flag-waving and cheering have censed, here is an example of the real romance of war. Stop- ging along through mud and water these Japanese soldiers aro moving up to the front near Machang, China, to become more fodder for the guns. Chinese at- tempted to halt them by break- ing the dikes of the South Canal. en the Machang River.

-COLONY MARKS ARMISTICE DAY

Cenotaph Ceremony Attracts Crowds

Armistice Day, marking the end of the World War, was observed in the Colony and throughout the Empire this morning in a simple but inspiring manner, as has been the practice in previous years.

Services were held in a number of Churches in memory of those who have fallen, but chief interest was centred upon the ceremony at the Cenotaph, where the Two Minutes' Silence was observed by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, officials of the Govern- ment, officers of the three Services, members of the Con- Hinhsiang, Honan; Nov. 11. Nearly 400,000 Chinese volunteers, sular Body and prominent citizens. resembling the fighting forces which

As in previous years, large crowds aprang up in Menchuria following gathered round the neighbourhood of the Mukden Incident in 1931, are the Cenotaph long before the cere- Columns Link Up

now operating against the Japanese mony was scheduled to start, while Shanghai, Nov. 10. invaders over a scattered area in the the balconies of the Hongkong Club, Ilonan and Hopel. the verandahs of the Supreme Court Japanese columns, advancing from provinces of

of vantage were rellable informaiton and other points the north and south have formed anccording to

thronged. Junction, giving the Japanese for the received here. Arst time a line stretching from thei

quarter of 11 o'clock All of these Aghters are able-1 At Yangtze to langehow Boy.

Chinese forces to the south of bodied villagers and farmers in the Clergy and Choir and all representa

detachments were in position, Soochow Creek have fallen back still war arens who have suffered at the tive farther, with the result that their line hands of the Japanese troops.

are

the

and while the last officials were taking their places the pipers of the Volunteer Defence Corps

Is now pivoted at Taingnu, 20 miles They are armed with modern Hongkong west-south-west of Shanghal, from weapons and reported to be played a Lament. where the line runs to Liubo vin

weli organised and under competent Hwangtu and Nanhtslang (Hwangtu leadership. Is a railway station four miles from Nanhsinng) although

Japanese

as the next big move, though when it will come is difficult to predtet. --Всист

Japanese Plan To Destroy Yellow River Bridge

As soon as His Excellency had taken up his stand un the south side

In 10 districts of northerri Honan of the Cenotuph, attended by senior

there arc some

300,000 officers of the Navy, Army und Air

Mussolini Responds To Chamberlain

Sarcastic Reply To Parley Invitation

Rome, Nov. 10.

An Invitation to Britain to open

Germany.

TRIBUTES GIVEN TO STATESMAN

MacDonald's Name Is Honoured King's Message

London, Nov.-10. The House of Commons was in a

sad mood this afternoon at the death Ramsay MineDonald.

of one of its greatest members, Mr.

Feciings of regret were expressed by his bitterest political foes as well and, his warmest associates, after stirring tributes had been pald to his memory, the House adjourned us a mark of respect.

The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Mr.

when he said that assuredly

Chamberlain, moved the adjournment. MacDonald's name and fame would

always be associated with the events

of 1931, Nevertheless he did not

DEMOCRACIES PREPARE FOR QUICK ACTION

ANTICIPATE JAPAN'S REFUSAL TO ALLOW BRUSSELS MEDIATION

Brussels, Nov. 10.

Important conversations took place to-day between Mr. Anthony Eden, Mr. Norman Davis and M. Yvon Delbos, representing Britain, United States and France. It is understood they were considering every hypothesis with regard to the Japanese reply so that they can submit suggestions without loss of time when Tokyo's answer is received.

There is now very little doubt, however, that the reply will be categorically negative, and the only uncertain point is whether the door will be left open for further negotiations.

Japanese quarters assert that Japan will not suspend military operations until she has achieved complete success, but Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's declaration of determination to continue the resistance shows there is no sign of weakening on the part of China-Reuter.

JAPAN'S THREAT TO NANKING

Will Change Government By Force

Belgrade. Nov. 10. The hope that Yugo-Slavin will anti-Comintern Paci propose to dwell on that phase for the obvious reason that his action then join in the

is expressed by Mr. Kurihara, the concerning controversies aroused

yet died Japanese Minister, who declared that he believed there would soon be a which bitterness had not

change of Government in China,

He added: "If not, Japan will take Mr. Chamberlain mentioned the

outstanding

In Nanking and change the Government dead statesman's tellectosl qualities, his physical and forcibly."

The Yuge-Slav Government de moral courage, and his ability to handle international gatherings, alclined to make a statement until the Yugo- though he did not know any language question actually arose, but it is but his own.

FIVE GONE SINCE WAR

generally believed that the Slav reply to any suggestion that

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Japan Held Responsible For Attacks

If Any Briton Hurt Or Damaged In Chinese Territory

London, Nov. 10..

Mr. Clement Attlee, leader of the they should join the Pact will be

anid the House of Com-negative-Reuter. Oppostion, mons had lost one of its most dis- and a Kreat tinguished members parliamentary gure. He recalled that ve British Prime Ministers had He followed the died since the war. example of the Premier in abstaining Dh the

refer to Mr. Mac- from attempts are meeting with hard resistance fromlunteers who have joined bands Force, members of the executive and

Donald's allitudo during the past six ⚫the Chinese left flank.

The Chinese withdrawal on a with the main body of Chinese Legislative Councils, senior members

years. These things, he said, must be left to future historians, of the Government, a naval gun an- longer line stretching from Kashing troops.

Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of to Changsu via Soochow is regarded The movement is spreading like nounced the hour of 11. That was diplomatle conversations with Italy

wildfire in central, north and west the hour of "Cease Fire" on the war is made in a communique issued by the Liberal Party, associated the. Opposition Liberals with the sym- volunteers have fronts of 1918.

un official agency.

by Mr. Hopel where the osalsted the Chinese forces in the

A deep and solemn silence felt on

The Invitation is a reply to Mr. pathetic references, made capture of a number, of towns.

the Square like a mantle and for two Neville Chamberlain's speech at the Chamberlain and Mr. Attlee.Rcu- In the vicinity of Pacting there! are 6,000 volunteers who are all well minutes all thought as one. Another Guildhall in which la sakl Britain fer.

run crashed and the spell was broken. wanted good relutions with Italy and ormed and organised, In another Immediately the sweet, sad notes of district 5,000 volunteers are standing the "The Last Post" was sounded by Talnan, Nov. 11,

It is understood Signer, Benito:

the -Mussolini would like

It is not the practice to notify the Three Japanese bombers coming by for orders to proceed against the buglers of the 1st Battalion, the Sea-

Japanese.

forth Highlanders.

Their Majesties the King and from the direction of Pingyuan yester Two

anti-Jupanese | thousand

The massed bands then led the sations immediately. The communi-

movements by Britons in general by day attempted to blow up the famed

MacDonald, automobile in China, sald Lord Crane Yellow River Bridge along the Tien-KALTs are scattered in the Peiplag-singing of the hymn, "O God Our | que contains such sarcasm that it is Queen have sent messages of syme Japanese military authorities of the

are causing Help in Ages Past," which was fol-belleved it was written by Il Duce pathy to Mr. Malcolm

Ramsay Mat-borne in the House of Commons' to- tsin-Pukow Railway line at Lokow.

day when replying to a question by Soveral bombs were released but considerable anxiety to the Japanese. lowed by prayers and blessings by the himself. It says that Roman circles son of the late Mr.

It is believed, that this volunteer Clerky, The buglers of the Seaforth detect a logical line in Mr. Chamber Donald.

but it The King wrote: "It is with the Mr. G. le M, Mander (Lib).· all fell in the river or on the banks force will be of valuable assistance ghianders sounded the cheery "Re-lain's political manifestations, but

Since the shooting of the British near the bridge.

sudden Ambassador, Sir Hughe Knatchbull- Seven non-combatants at Lokow when the Chinese armies launch a veille", and following the playing of is thought there should be no delay deepest regret the Queen and I have

the National Anthem, Hi Excellency drive northward.-Central News.

in opening conversations and reach received the news of the were injured by a bomb which ex-

mounted the Cenotaph steps and laiding conclusions through diplomalle death of your father, Mr. RamsayHugessen, continued Lord Cranborne, ploded in one of the streets.-Central

a wreath at the base of the monu-channels, as this was the method the MacDonald, by which a remarkable the Japanese aulliorities, whenever News..

I share the grail-Intention of officials in China to enter ment, at each corner of which sen- Fascist Government had always pre- career of great distinction has been possible, have been notified of the tries stood with henda lowered and ferred. It was thought all this was brought to a close.

being done to spin out maiters by tude that will be felt throughout the the danger zone.. arms reversed.

It would be Empire for a life given unsparingly The absence of such notification, would not of course, Sir Gooffry was followed by the doses of chloroform.

of the threa Services, who useless and absurd to wish to regulate to the service of his fellow-country- however, The Ministry of Colonies has heads

it Mr. men."

absolve the Javanese from respon the the questions at issue their floral tribules of three placed granted appropriations Shanghal, Nov. 11.

to the sibility for any unlawful hurt or A tribute was also paid Government heroes of the War simultaneously, Chamberlain had not renounced the A buge shipment of Japanese war million franes by the

memory of the late Preinier at the damage commited by their forces in

China-Reuter, supplies reached Shanghai. yesterday for Hood relief in Indo-China-representatives of the Merchant Navy, hope and bellef of weakening the

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CONFERENCE ADJOURNS

Brussels, Nov. 10, The Brussels conference adjourned at 3.45 p.m. to-day until 11 am. ou SaturdayReuter,~~

STUDENTS' ANTI-JAPANESE

DEMONSTRATIONS

Brussels, Nov. 10.

A demonstration by students out- side of the Japanese Embassy was whe stopped by the police to-day made a number of arrests, including the President and other officials of the General Association of Students.. The students attempted to form a procession ta present a petition signed by a thousand of them pro- testing against the "systematic destruction of Chinese educational centre"

Another demonstration occurred outside of the police station where gendarmes were called to disperas the crowd.Reuter.

STOP PRESS

ONSLAUGHT

ON NANTAO

Shanghal, Nov. 11. After a night marked by the in- termittent exchange of fire with the Chinese forces at Nantao and also Chinese snipers at Pontung, the Japan- est resumed the bombardment of Nantao at dawn, when balterles open- ed up and planes bombed the Chinese paritions,

Meanwhile, it is reported that 10,000 Japanese troops, including cavalry, are moving from Chapel to Nantan for. a determined attack Reuter, ANNIHILATION

OR SURRENDER

BTC

Shanghai, Nov. 11. The whole of the International Settlement and French Concession at present is echoing the intensive bem- Nantio in which twO bardment of Japanese warships, anchored near the doom, are occasionally joining.

Japanese howitzer Shells screaming over the foreign #ress, their deafening explasions Jaining in- the continueur thunders.

It is clearly the Jxpatsese itatention

who have no afkrnative but scrinibiles to the Peersch tion or sureteder authorities.

Several patrois et Japanese rnariz have landed at Pooting - und

to blast sort the Nantae defenders,

beginning exploration and prepara- ion for "mopping up" operationing

Reuter

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