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三拜禮號七十月一十英港 WEDNESDAY,
NOVEMBER
17,
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JAPANESE INDIGNANT AT VEILED THREATS'
Hot Reaction
Το
Brussels Denunciation
NINE-POWER PACT NOW
CALLED "DEAD LETTER”
Significant Comment By Informed Press
Tokyo, Nov. 17.
The declaration adopted by the Brussels conference has caused vigorous repercussions in Japanese news- papers which resent the "utter disregard by the conference for Japan's contention that the Sino-Japanese question must be settled directly between the two countries."
The newspapers are also indignant over the "veiled threat contained in the resolution that joint action may be taken against Japan by the participating Powers in the conference. The newspapers now emphasise a "Hands Off" policy towards China and Japan, urge denunciation
France Answers Japan's Threat with Warships
PLANES LIKE THESE BUILDING FOR WAR
JAPANESE ADVANCE STOPPED
Engaging 29th
Route Army Near Tamingfu ·
Peiping. Nov. 17.
The Japanese advance to the South to have
of the Nine-Power Pact, which the Kokumin Shimbun | from Tamingtu appears points out is "entirely detached from realities and there-been stopped while the fore a dead letter."
The Kakumin Shimbun further! declares that Japan should propose "drastle revision of the pact, or de- nounce It,"
The Athai Shimbun says China is: drearning of intervention by a third party, which tendency is now utilised
by
the foreign Powers. The paper goes on to declare: "No course is left to Japan but to start an energetic drive on Nanking."
It also says: "I is no concern to Japan whether the Nanking Adminis- iration transfers the seat of Govern mens to the hinterland where it be comes a local administration, whether it becomes an agent of the Comintern."
The Atch!
ог
Shimbun declares:
is prepared
CHINESE
TO FIGHT
TO END
No Surrender,
Says Nanking
HEAVY FIGHTING
Japanese
deal with the large Chinese forces which have sought to cut their com munications.
Japanese offelal reports mention tint troops consisting of four infantry and one cavalry division, one infantry brigade, mostly of the 2011 Route Army, are participating in these operations.
The Japanese dain to have sealter- ed the Chinese with heavy losses and now are engaged in clearing up operations north of Tamingle- Fleuter.
Foreigners Safe At Tamingfu
This is the United States' latest contribution destructive forces, For nearly greatest of he werl's bombing machines-at the moment. three years construelion has been, guarded as a close military secret. She
Sho ker huil.
can shoot has guns fa her wings and in "blisters" on
She can bomb over ahead, above, behind and below with equal accuracy. a radius of hundreds, some say thousands, of miles. In any event she is In potent argument for peace because of the terribio possibili-les of a war
with such craft, Bigger ones are bujlding in other countries.
WAR MAY BE OVER BEFORE CHRISTMAS
(By "Bud" Ekins)'
Special to the "Telegraph"
Peiping, Nov. 17.
The termination of Sino-Japanese hostilities may come be fore Christmas-perhaps sooner. I have asked sources of Chin- ese and Japanese and foreign military observers when they thought the military phase would end and all now agree that Japanese troops are practically certain to occupy Nanking. For all practical purposes Japanese victories in North China and Shanghai should be enough to clinch matters, but it is agreed that the seizure of Nanking would give Japan tremendous "Face" at home.
The relniiass determination of the Japanese to secure a strangichold on the Yangise Valley apparently dooms before-hand any last minute change of front by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, who is at present reported to be turning against the war agitators, The Japanese military authorities and is considering how best to save
Peiping, Nov. 17.
"Japan, heat must by NEAR SOOCHOW report that 37 foreigners, comprising what remains to Chine.
understood by China and also an
eld craft Power, which
and preys upon China,
instigates
The lochi Shimbun argues in similar vein and declares: "One of the roost important ways
the
Nanking, Nov. 17. An official statement released
STOP PRESS
MISSIONARIES · IN 40 French, 14 Hungarians and four
DANGER ZONE The Peiping Chronicle, Japanese Americans, are safe at Tamingfu
Shanghai, Nov. 17. It is believed the majority of the controlled, tips the Japanese hand,
saying: "The whole milltary resis
Sixty American missionarles, most- to-day regarding the evacuation are missionaries.
tance of the Chinese army has cel-ly men,
path of the are in the The same authorities confirm the of Nanking, points out that the to solve
Rivet lapsed. Japon will be expected to Japanese advance between Soochow's Yellow blowing up of the question consists in a demand to Chinese are determined to de-bridge. They state they found 1,000 quickly clear the Yangtes Channel, lake area and Nanking, according to Nanking's reliable figures. But only a few are infend Nanking and Chins to the Chinese bodies left on
north and luler take Hankow. policy
bitter end, even if evacuation is bank. Many Chinese have cressed fall is inevitable. It is only a matter in or near danger spots.
There is some uncertainty about the river by junks. So far
of the briefest time when the whole the whereabouts of five still believed imown no Japanese attempt to cross machinery is under Japanese control to be in Soochow: Rev, H. H. Mc- river has yet been madt Then there will be a Government Millian, of Richmond, Va., Dr. C. G. Reuter.
with which Japarz can co-operate,"
a. "Hands OK"
necessary.
pursue China, which country belleves that paper Britain la her only hope. The continues: "At least Japan must con- vince the Powers concerned that
It is noteworthy that several Japan will never abandon China unul and unless the guiding princi-sub-departments of the Govern- ple of her policy is realised-Reuter.ment have been reportedly func Naive Japanese Comment tioning at Changsha for the
Brussels, Nov. 17,
emanating
fron A statement Japanese quarters regarding the Far East Conference's declaration, de- clares: " a very regrettable
the
past month.-United Press.
Stream Of Troops
Shanghal, Nov. 17..
An unceasing stream of Japanese Powers at Brussels have been unable reinforcements is pouring into the
Shanghai area where the Japanese to take advantage of the Japanese are now estimated to have more than reply to the
carefully conferenco, whereby Japon opened up the way for their goods, and the determination with offices, which,, as a result of the de- which they are pressing the drive claration, is closed for over." towards Soochow, which will be the diving off board to Nanking shows Reuter.
the Japanese are fighting for a quick. end.
communication from the 230,000 troops.
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the
JAPAN'S PEACE OFFER
Have Fine Chance The Chinese have a fine chance of blocking the Japanese drive up the Yangise with a strong line hinging
Wusih,
military but skilled observera do not believe the line will hold above a few days, on account of the present almost total demorali- sation of the Chinese forces.
་
on
FOUR POWERFUL VESSELS SENT TO FAR EAST
RESULT OF JAPANESE GESTURE TOWARDS SEIZURE OF HAINAN
London, Nov. 17.
It is learned here that as a result of the Japanese ultimatum to France to stop arms shipments into China : from French territory or abide the consequences, the French Government has ordered four crack warships to the Far East. These include the Georges Leygues, powerful new fighting unit.
It is understood that France is ceasing arms shipments to China pending clarification of the situation.
Apparently the small-amount of arms and munitions in Indo-China will be allowed to trickle into China later, but as soon as these are exhausted the export will be stopped, at least tavaporarily.
WEDDING GUESTS DIE IN CRASH
Prince Von Hesse And Five Of Family Killed
It is believed here that Japanese threats have prompled French re- luctance to seek outright economic
nt presstire
the Brussels Can- ference. Well-informed quarters be- lleve the present Japanese advance on Nanking may Jessey the tension with regard to arms shipments and may possibly influence Japan against the outright seizure of Haluan Island,
Uulted Press.
EARLIER DESPATCH
London, Nov. 16. According to the most reliable diplomatic sources, Japan re- cently Issued what is virtually an ultimatum to France to stop the
On Way To See entry of men and munitions to
Prince Ludwig Wed In London
near
Oslend, Nov. 16.
plane A Belgian passenger
London to Frankfort from crashed into a factory chimney
for thick la a stack Ostend aerodrome to-day. Bo far as fs known all ahoard were killed, comprising eight passen- rers and three members of the have
crew.
The aeroplane should called at Brüssels, but on account of for went direct to Ostend,
Prince Von Hesse, ils son and three daughters were among the
There were British casualifes-Reuter,
Oalend, Nov. 10.
Included victims
Одянствски.
The
air crashi
Hesse,
no
China through Indo-China.
It is reported that the penalty for failure to do this would be
the immediate seizure of the strategic Hainan Island.
It is reported that the French ordered the immediate cessation of arms shipments to China as they were without warships at Indo- China to where four crülsers are now en roule. The French realised that the occupation of Hainan would probably make the whole of French Tonkin untenable in the event of
Japan ng involved in war with
It is stated that the Japanese also threatened
to bomb the railway between
.Indo-China and China. -United Press.
MAY QUIT TREATY
Tokyo, Nov. 17,
McDaniel, Blackstone, Va., Southetn Baptist Mission, Rev. H. A. McNulty, New York, American Church Mission, S.C.,
A resolution, that Japan withdraw Dr. Mason Young, Anderson,
the Dowager Grand from the Nine-Power Pact was urged Misa Lucy Grier, of North Carolina, Prince von Hesse, the Grand Duchess plinl.-United Press. American Presbyterian Mission Hos- von
Duchess von Hesse, and two children, by the Lower House at a meeting
consequence Hesse. yesterday in Ludwig and Aldenbach von who were flying to London to attend declaration adopted by the Brussels the wedding, due to take place to- Conference. morrow, between Prince Ludwig von Hesse und Miss Geddes, daughter of the late Sir Eric Geddes.
1
JAPANESE GAINS WEST OF QUINSAN
of the
This step would be a repetition of Japan's withdrawal from the League
of Nations on account of the
Manchuria trouble in 1032-Reuter,
FRANCO
·· RECOGNITION FOR FRANCO-
Salamanca, Nov.10.
',
Even If Chiang Kai-shek refuses to flee, and retreats to such a distant
Prince Ludwig and party of friends not point oz Szechuan, he could Shantung. Will Be
were at Croydon wailing the arrival Shanghal, Nov, 17. maintain more than a mere refugee
With to-day's gains west of Quinsan of the party when news of the dis-. Spared If Army. govemment with which Japan would and the possible occupation of Chang-nster was received. Tragedy im-
A telegram from Tokyo was broad- | certainly refuse to deal.
su, the Japanese have rounded up mediately descended upon what had
cast to-day stating that Japan would gathering. Does Not Fight
Accordingly the likelihood of a roughly 1.000 square miles of the been a happy, laughing
the Nationalists as the. Way Closed For Ever
peace conference and peace terms, in Shanghai Peninsula. Most of it has The Prince was so overcome. that he recognise With the "Japanese already at the Brussels, Nov, 10.
Peiping. Nov, 17,
the accepted sense of the word, is been gained in the 18 days since the had to receive medical attention be- Government of Spain on November fore being able to leave the aero-25, the anniversary of the Japanese- German anti-Communism agreement. A Japancao spokesman to-day Yellow River, Nanking will soon be
generally regarded as very remote. retreat of the Chinese from Chapel. A spokesman told the United Preis On the contrary it is considered more new danger
The line runs unevenly from Yang-drome.
were-United Press, Issued a statement in which he said: confronted with
Hangchow Bay and swells In tee River to remain
The bodies of the victims "Among the Powers voting for this attack from the north as well as that the "Japanese authorities here likely that Japan will
westward daily. The Japanese have badly charred, and two hours after declaration of the Nine-Power con- from the 'couth. The Government, have no knowledge of any ultimatum occupation of the territory it
for an indefinite period, meanwhile informed foreign military observers the crash, the wreckage of the plane ference, are there not some nations fully alive to the gravity of the to General Han Fu-chu," who repudiate the payment of debts situation, has decided to transfer its "However, we have scattered land- establishing a definitely pro-Japanese they belloved the important strong was still burning. to the United States, despite solemn offices from Nanking, but the milliary bills at Tainon to General Han and government, untainted by either hold of Changsu had fallen, thus en- promises? The ironical attitude of bureaux will remain at Nanking is Shantung people stating that we Kuomintang, Communiam Powers who vote for things which which the High Command lu deler-will not subject Shantung to the tottering · Soong they do not observe themselves is mined to defend to the very last. The horrors of war if they do not reshat | Press. laughable, In any event it is highly strengthening of the fortifications the Japanese army. The responsibl regrettable that these Powers have around the city, and other prepara- Jity is his if he disregards our ad- not taken advantage of the passagestions are being made for what may vice," the spokesman addesi.
Japan's reply in which Japan be the soverest battle of the whole carefully opened the way for their wor good offices. An a result of
In
thia
declaration this way is now closed
for ever,"
The spokesman said that the Japanese had not crossed the Yellow River so far.
The Japanese claim to have caused
or
100 M.P.H, CRASH
HANDLED WITH CARE
Geneva, Nov. 10. The Mandates Commission has considered the report of the Japanese Government on the administraŭon of
the abling the attackers to avoid the Soo. dynasty. United chow lake defences and attack the
Describing the crash to Reuter, on battered town from the north-east while a column from Quinian almal-c-witness said: "I saw the plane Islands in the Pacific under Japanese An accredited representative of taneously presses from the east, coming down out of the log. It llt mandate,
the chimney of the brickworks at a
the mandatory Power was questioned speed of about 100 miles
an hour. with regard to social and economic Ono wing and one of the engines
·
BUCKINGHAM PALACE AUDIENCES
London, Nov. 10,
Heavy Fighting Meanwhile, despite rain, the This is interpreted as an intimation Japanese advance has not slackened 1,000 Chineso casualties when a
should that any mediation
be down. Flerce fighting is now raging mechanized unit captured a hill audience by the King at Buckingham entrusted to Italy or Germany.
Seochow, mile north of the river within artil- criticised while Changsu is being pounded by lery range of the plain and In Light The spokesman enlisting of the Soviet's aid, charging artillery, with fresh Japanese troops, af Tsinan, near the railway bridge that the Soviet itself was always who landed yesterday on the south which the retreating Chinese after
(Continued on Pape 4.)
D(Continued on Page 4.)
wards blew up.-United Press.
In the lake area east
the
Sir Walford Selby, was received in Palace on his appointment as British Ambassador at Lisbon. Sir Winston Dugan, Governor of Bouth Australia, also had an audience of His Majesty.
-Brițial. Wireless.
United PrËSI.
(Further Stop Pross Netz on
Page 12.)
broke off, both crashing through the matters, but no questions concerning roof of the works. The remainder poilical subjects, fortifications
of the plane overturned and crashed navigation, were asked Reuter. to the ground in the brickfield about
50 yards further en, where it burat kept the crowd away from the blar- Into flames"
ing machine.
for
The noise of the crash was heard
The late Princo von Hesse was d
a considerable distance, and brother of Prince Ludwig, social brought the inhabitants of the dis-Attache to the German Embassy in trict to the spot. But gendarmes | London-Reuters Special.