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JAPANESE CLAIM MASTERY OF SHANGHAI
Matsui Feels Free To Shanghai's Worst Bombardment Opens
Take Any Steps Situation Requires
Shanghai, Nov. 11 (12.45 p.m.).
General Matsui, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese forces in the Shanghai area, told a press conference to-day that he is the present master of Shanghai.
He feels that he is free to take "any steps" which, military necessities dictate, he declares. He intimated, simultaneously, that he considered the International Settlement authorities were pro- Chinese.---United Press.
"Many Defects In
Present System" TOKYO PRESS WANTS
Shanghol, Nov. 10.
With the Japanese military now virtual musters 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 Hungjae orco, although the Chinese) positions are now removed many. miles to the west.
A Japanese newspaper, wisch refects the view of the Japanese army, indicated the way the wind is blowing by observing that unless Chinese-sponsored anti-Japanese movements in the Seillement àre bc suppressed, the Japanese "might obliged to take effective measures." The newspaper adds: "There are many defeels in the present adminis- trative system of the Settlement
Reuter.
"Brussels' ́ ́ Concern"
Brussels, Nov. 10. The discussion between Mr. Eden, Mr. Davis and M. Delbos, it is under- slood, also concerned the position of the Foreign Settlements in Shanghai, and what protective steps should be taken.-Reuter.
French Cruisers For China
Parls, Nov. 10.
It is reliably stated that France is sending four cruisers, including the powerful new Georges Leygues, to Indo-China, presumably as a precau- tion against complications in Far East-United Press.
the
Japanese Plan To Use Soochow Creek
Shanghol, Nov. 11.
Informed
Japanese officials have the British and American authorities through whose defence sectors part of Soochow Creek passes, that they Intend utilising the creek to transport supplies to the army in the hinter- land-Reuter,
Another Threat To Declare War
Tokyo, Nov. 10.
Japan may declare war on China unless the Nanking Government takes steps to bring the present hostilities the
to an end at this time, declare Yomiuri Shimbun in an
In the case of protracted hostilities, the journal foresees the creation of an Imperial general headquarters, complete blockading of the China coali and Possibly expeditions
against Nanking and other important cilies-Reuter,
Italian Cruiser
Under Fire
TO "SETTLE MATTERS?
WITH GREAT BRITAIN
Tokyo, Nov. 11,
"Everyone of our people feels that the ultimate enemy
is not China herself, and nothing. in the Chinese incident decisive is achievable unless this ultimate enemy is dis- posed of, Several years hence the ultimate enemy might cause a more troublesome incident than the present one; might Instigate the Powers to apply pressure; might accelerate the Japanese-Soviet quarrel. In any case our relations with the rival have become exceedingly clear-cut and sharp edged. The name of our rival undoubtedly is Great Britain."
___Thus....speaks_the... Yomiuri Shimbun in an editorial, which continues: "We consider the present situation more or less related to the question of settling matters with Britain. Then a real chance will be brought about for Sino-Japanese relations."
-Reuter.
Sale of Poppies
Tops 1936 Total STOP PRESS
In Central Area
The sale of poppies in the Central district this morning realised. the sum of $2,855.30, which compares with last year's total of approximately $2,400. Figures for the Kowloon and Happy Valley, diririct are not yet avaliable.
NANTAO SHELLING HORROR
Missile Bursts In. Refugee Zone Japanese Over Whangpoo
Shanghai, Nov. 11.
The French police confirm the roport that a shell fell in the The
Shanghal, Nov. 11. safety zone at Nantao.
The Italian cruiser Monte Cuccoli number of casualties is unde-
was peppered with machine-gun termined.
bullets from Chinese and Japanese
guns as Bre was excharged across
the river last night.
Scores of shella fell close to!
the boundary of French Con-
The cross are was so intense that cession.
the Italian crow, was forced below
decks, whereafter the Commander of Japanese forces have crossed
the cruiser mounted a loud speaker the Whangpoo
Immediately
and demanded that the firing cease.south of French Concession.—
However It continued sporadically- United Press.
United Press.
WARNING TO SHIPPING
Many Casualties Caused
By.. Bombing At Nantao
Shanghai, Nov. 11.
Telephone cable repairs will be undertaken off Blake Pier to-day. Wessels are warned to navigate with | Though no rollable statistics are caution in this vicinity. The vessel yet available, large casualties are be- ́employed will exhibit the prescribed |lloved to have been caused by the talgnals.
(Continued on Page 7.)
BLOODY BATTLE
IN NANTAO
Shanghai, Nov. 11.
(12.31 p.m.), The Japanese have crossed" Zahwei Creek, Nantao, and bloody hand-to- hand fighting is proceeding in the Chinese city. The attackers squeezing the Chinese from three sides.--United Press.
AMOY FIVE HOURS
UNDER FIRE
are
Shanghai, Nov. 11. According to Central News Agency, Japanese bombarded Amoy for five hours yesterday beginning at 9 am.
United Press.
China Hopes
For Aid From Mongolians
Paris, Nov. 10.
A Chinese Embassy spokesman sald to-day that from rellable though unofficial European sources it is learned that "Russia probably will agres soon to re- cognise Chinese sovereignly In Ouler Mongolia.”
The spokesman, believed this would have an important reper- cussion in the Orient conflict, and Unt possibly the Outer Mongo- Han armles would assist the Chinese in North China-United Press,
CHILDREN MENACED
BY FIRE
Severe Blaze In Wanchai
A large number of children in the Mee Yin- Girls School escaped from their class-rooms to-day without in-. Jury when a fire broke out in the next-door building and totally des troyed the first and second.foor In- teriors.
Great crowds attended the coremony at the Cenotaph to- day and, led by His Excellency Sir Geoffry Northcote, paid tribute to the fallen in the Great War. Above, a view of the Cenotaph gathering at the laying of the first wreath.
Below, Ilis Excellency leaving the Memorial Arch at the Botanical Gardens where another brief ceremony was performed.
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
SHELLS
SCREAM
OVER
CITY
Japanese Line From Liuho To Hangchow
Shanghai, Nov. 11.
(7.30 a.m.),
Japanese batteries are direct- ing a terrific shelling against Nontao, the bombarding bat- teries including guns at Jess- feld Park.
The shells are flying over the |Settlement and from the roof=" tops one is able to observe artil- lery flashes as well as shell ex- plosions in Nantao.
This in the war's heaviest bombardment in the Shanghai arca. United Prean.
Japanese batteries directly west of Nanino cummenced heavily shelling the Chinese town at dawn.
It was noted
at 7 a.m. that the Japanese apparently had not moved up their heavy guns during the night in order to avold shelling over the International Settlement and French Concession, such as happened yester- day when they fired from Jessfeld Park.
"The Chinese are sporodically; re-- plying with french mortars.
Meanwhile dozens of Japanese west, planes took of for the south and north-United Press.
Onslaught On Nantao
Shanghai, Nov. 11.
After a night marked by the in- termittent exchange of fire with the Chinese forces at Nantio and also Chinese snipers at Pootung, the Japan- ese resumed the bombardment of Nantao at dawn, when batteries open- ed up and planes bombed the Chinese positions.
Meanwhile, it is reported that 18,000 Japanese troops, Including cavalry, are moving from Chapci to Nantuo for a determined attack Reuter.
Annihilation Or Surrender
Shanghai, Nov. 11.
The whole of the International Settlement and French Concession at present is echoing the intensive bom- bardment of Nantao in which two Japanese warships, anchored near the boom, are occasionally joining.
Japanese howlizer shells screaming over the forelga areas, their deafening explosions joining in the continuous thunder.
ard
It is clearly the Japanese Intention
to blast out the Nantao detenders, who have no alternative but annihila-
llon or surrender to the French authorities.
Several patrols of Japanese marines
have landed at Footung and
Two
Japanese Planes Brought. Down
are
of those who have fallen, but chief interest was centred beginning exploration and prepara- ilon for "mopping up" operations. upon the ceremony at the Cenotaph, where the Two Reuter. Minutes Silence was observed by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, officials of the Govern-" ment, officers, men of the three Services and foreign Navies, members of the Consular Body, ex-Servicemen. and prominent citizens.
As in previous years, large crowds gathered round the neighbourhood of
Ceremony At
Shanghai, Nov. 11. Two of a squadron of over 10 Japanese planes which subjected Nantao to a severe bombing between I o'clock and -- 5 o'clock yesterday (Continued on Page 7)
Memorial Arch Air Ministry's
Invitation To Ex-Airmen
the Cenotaph long before the cere The fire started in a rear cubicle imony was scheduled to start, while on the first floor of No. 4. Mallory the balconies of the Hongkong Club, Street, Wanchal, according to the the verandahs of the Supreme Court police who investigated. Atle boy, and other points of vantage were of five years, who was playing with thronged.
At a quarter to 11 o'clock the matches, is said to have been res-
On the conclusion of the Ceremony ponsible, having set fire to a bed. clergy and choir, headed by Bishop H. at the Cenotaph, Ils Excellency the The Kwanchan Funiture Company, Valtorta and Blahop R. O. Hall, and Governor together with his staff, and on the ground floor, is almost a com- all representative detachments, 13-members of the Executive plete ruin, all its stock being des- cluding officers and men from the Legislative Councils, assembled troyed.
USS. Sacraments and the Italian Government House, and from, there
Chinese The Air Miniatry had decided to The Are started
proceeded on foot to, the at 2 p.m. and warship Lepanto, were in position.
Shortly after illa Excellency had Memorial Arch at the Botanical afford opportunities to ex-airmen to traffle in the area was hold up for
rejoin the Royal Air Force reserve for cars taken up his stand on the south side Gardens. Ume. Crowded street were forced to stand for about half of the Cenotaph attended by His an hour while the Bremen fought Excellency Major General A. W. foot of the Botanical Garden stepi have a short period of training each
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year,--British Wireless, the blaze.
BOTTIR
and
10
London, Nov. 10.
His Excellency was met at the four years, during which they will