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Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1981
No. 15369
五拜染 號九十月一十英港香
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1937.
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JAPANESE HURLED ON CHENGYI DEFENCES
CHECKED BY Japan Urged To Denounce 9-Power Pact
TENACIOUS DEFENDERS
60,000 Japanese
Arrive in Shanghai
Since November 1
CHINESE SUCCESSFUL ON YELLOW. RIVER
Soochow, Nov. 19.
U.S. May Seek Trade Pact With Empire
Britain And Canada
First Approached
Washington, Nos. 18. Should negotiations for an Anglo- Initiated, American trade pact be Britain will be the 21st antion with whom the United Stater has an- nounced is intention of negotiating-
reciprocal agreement.
Sixteen such ageements have ul-! ready been concluded, including one with Canada.
The New York Times states when the agreement is concluded it will igrant reductions in furiffs on British manufactured goods entering the United States, with) Britain moking 1 concession to American agricultural
products-Reuter.
PACTS WITH DOMINIONS
ALSO POSSIBLE
Washington. Nov. 18. Parallel to the announcement of the Anglo-American negotiations for In trade agreement, the Slate Depart-
The Japanese are throwing their full weight on Chengyi, seven miles west of Quinsan, where they are making a desperate attempt to smash the Chinese lines ment announced its intention of open- to push on to Weiting, but up to late last night they have been unable to make any headway.
ing new negotiations with Canada.
It is understood the United States has no plans at the present for negogiations with other Dominions.
possible "in the not so distant future."—Renter,
NEGOTIATIONS NEAR
The Chinese troops are holding tenaciously to their but has declared that such stops are positions and inflicted heavy casualties on the invaders. Taking advantage of the natural barriers, Chinese forces have been rusked to the south of Yangcheng Lake where they are successfully checking the advance of the Japanese.
A telephone message from Kushing late last night confirms the earlier report that the town is in Chinese) hands-Central News.
60,000 Reinforcements
This Month
Soochow, Nov. 10. With the arrival of another batch ul 2,000 Japanese reinforcements at Shanghat yesterday, the total num- ber of new troops to disembark at the port city since the first of the month is placed at 60,000,
Large quantilen of milltary sup- plies are being unloaded at the Yungtsepoo district where scores of transports are arriving dally from Japan-Central -News.
Japanese Held Back North Of Yellow River
Tsimon, Nov. 19.
rushed
ing to harass the Japanese rent.
The situation at Talnan is qulet, Owing to heavy rain during the Jast three days no Japanese planes live appeared over Tsinan.--Central
Foreigners Are Safe At Taiyuanfu
Japanese Offering
Protection
yunfu. The Information
15
side the wall.
Sixteen Russians, mostly engineers
Fourteen Italians are
London, Nov. 18. Mr. Neville Chamberlain announced] in the House of Commons that the In-j formal discussions between Britalia?
and the United States regarding a! reciprocal trade agreement had now reached a stage when it was possible! to contemplate the announcement of formal negotiations.
Financial experts prediet that anl agreement might be concluded by the Spring as result of large
concession by members of the Empire, which would enable Britäth and the
United States to reach an agreement.!
-Bulted Press.
LIKELY GOODS TO BE AFFECTED
London, Nov. 18.
It is hoped that an effective contri-
FIRES CHECKED ADVANCE
One of the many fires which raged in Nantao last week when Chinese wero figliling a furious rear-guard. action against the attack- Ing Japanese. These fires, set in Kah Itwel Road, effectively check- ed the advance across Zal wet Creek at this point and held the Japanese at Zia Z1 Road for a time. On the Shanghai side of the fire
troops which micht machine-gunners laid in wait for any
through. Eventually the Japanese worked around the fires and the Chinese were driven from their positions, having, In turn, been driven out of snipers' nests by flame.
LABOUR LORD ASKS
END OF SANCTIONS
Lord Halifax Mission Mentioned Following
Colonies Discussion
London, Nov. 18.
The elimination of "Article 16 trom the--Lengue-Covenant was suggested from two sides, namely Lord Sankey, the Gov- ernment Labourite and Lord Stonehaven, the Conservative, when the House of Lords was in debate to-day. Article 16 deals with the application of sanctions.
Buxton (Lab,) Baron Noel
bution to world trade will result from pleaded for concussion on the STOP PRESS
BOMBING RAID NEAR BORDER
SHACKLES MUSE BE SHAKEN OFF
INFLUENTIAL BODY BLAMES BRITAIN, SOVIET FOR
CLASH
Tokyo, Nov. 19. The Meirinkai, an association of retired officers of the civil service and fighting services has passed a resolution urging the Government to denounce the Nine Power Treaty forthwith,
The resolution was handed by General Kunishige Tanaka to Mr. Koki Hirota, the Foreign Minister, and to members of the diplomatic corps in Tokyo,
Urging the vital necessity of "shaking off the shackles" of the Nine Power Pact, the resolution declares the treaty is inapplicable owing to a fundamental change
in circumstances.
Fliers Hope To Improve Own Record
Broken Hill, Nov. 18. Flying Officer Clouston and Mrs. Brity Green, who are at- templing a record round-trip Hight freni Capetown to Cruyclon, having already established new figures for the Croydon-Cape- town trip, and arrived her at 2.25 p.m. G.MLT. on their way home,
They are remaining until 10 pn., before setting off for their next hop, which is to Kisumu.- Reuter.
FLIERS SPEED ON
Broken Hill, Nov. 10. Flying Ollieer Clouston and Mrs. Green left for Kisumu at 11.25 p.m. G.M.T-Reuter.
|RIOT OVER
SOCCER DISPUTE
Nairobi Affair Explained
China has taken advantage of the gakarunter of her independence of têr- titorial and administrative Integrity, given by eight other signatories to the pact, and has violated the rights and Interests of the guarantors, especially Japan, against whom China, with the completion of nu- tional
unification, 1108 launched systematic anti-Japanese operations, whereas the pnet was concluded when Chinn was ridden by war- lords," says the resolution.
The resolution goes on to assert that Great Britain and Russia had trampled on the spirit of the part by alding and abetting the Chinese anti- an attempt Japanese operations in
extend their own influence, where- ́as"the"signatories"of the ̈pactTMWire pledged not to intringe upon each other's rights and Interests In China. The resolution declares that other signatories of the treaty condemn Japan's action in China as an act of agression, whereas Japan's action was taken entirely in self-defence, and whereas the pact never banned the exercising of rights of self- | defence. —Reuter.
Philippines May Become U.S. Dominion
Quezon Invites Suggestion
Peiping, Nov. 10.
the Anglo-American trade negotia-principle of the restoration of tions.
When the German colonies. Japanese military authorities have
According to American gireles, Mr. received detailed information concern-Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, whil that was done he said, the iden ing the safes of 8 foreigners in This shortly announce a comprehensive list of adjustment could be freely ut products to be discussed, but at discussed. The Germans, for follows:
Fifteen Britons, including c least two months, and possi
possibly four, example, weil understood the missionaries and six doctors, are las must clapse before negotiations open. difficulty about Tanganyika, and
The list covers fully the existing
agreement between the British he thought they were looking to With emek reinforcemti-Pulow and teachers, are all in the Kits Empire and the United States, it is no thug West Afric
Replying for the Government, Railway zone, the Chinese forces are Catholic Church, suffering a shortage understood that although the Ameri-
of food
which the Japanese are now can Government is in no way opposed viscount Swinton back holding
the
deprecated the the ta successfully
principles of the Ottawa agree={ Japanese on the North bank of the supplying.
Fifteen Germans, all businessmen, ment, it will ask for a reduction in requests for comprehensive state- Yellow River, according to military
are living with 00 Chinese employees Imperint preference un certain goods, nents of British policy of procedure the objects of reports received here.
all-round settlement. Chinese mobile units are continu-some miles outside of the elty, and mainly in field and agricultural pro-as a disservice to
the Japanese have supplied them with ducts, but the negotiations will also securing an sma!! machine-guns for defence
deal with manufactured goods, such What was needed was quiet discus- as motor cars, typewriters and steel ston. 4gaints stragglers,
Paying tribute to Lord Hallux all in a goods.
In return, It is believed, the United us an ideal interpreter of English Culic Church, except aver Stutes is preparing to make conces-life and thought. Viscount Swinton old bishop, who is with converli out--| side of the west wall, Japanese slon to Britain over a wide range of said he hoped his visit to Germany troops have been sent to assist him.textiles, woollen goods, machinery and would be treated circumspectly. Too swept over
Eight Swiss Salvation Army luxury goods. It is pointed out that much should not be expected from railway Blue just beyond the New Eritrean
service 10 any Territories border. It is not known resulted in the guard of the King's workers are living inside of the wall, there is no intention to divert trade it, and the worst It is announced in London that the It will be recalled that a number between the two countries, but only negotiations was to surround them what damage was done to the tracks, African Rifles firing on the mob and
volume.-Renter's with a tremendous glare of publicity, if any. meeting of the International Mission-of American residents at Taiyuantuto
distinctly killing nine and wounding 27, others, -Reuter.
People at Sum Chun ary Council which was to have been were previously reported safe und Special
heard the crash of the bombs and the arose out of a dispute during a fool-
match between ball
the held at Hangchow,
King's answering
Chinese African Rifles and rattle of the
a team of the machineguns. It is not known how
Interned deserters. many planes participated.
According to a Government' an-" nouncement two men came to blows and the referee stopped the fight. But a fracas ensued which some of the Eritrean spectators, armed dependence. United Press, with pleces of firewood attacked the military spectators and players. Simultaneously another party of deserters moved on the King'a African Rifles lines, whereupon the guarda took prompt action by open- ing fire and restoring order in a few minutes. Reuter's Specía),
News.
Hangchow Unsafe
London, Nov. 18.
China in the well-Reuter. autumn of 1938, will now take place at Tambaram, near Madras from December 10-30, 1938, as conditions in China have made it inadvisable to proceed with arrangements to hold the conference there.-Zeutet.
Lord Halifax Works Alone
Talks With Hitlor Will Ba Privata.
London, Nov. 18.
The British Ambassador to Berlin will not attend the proposed conver- sations between Lord Hallax and Herr Adolf Hitler, stated Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the House of Com mona Fo-day,
increase
DOMINICA
Belgian King TO BECOME
Addresses Dragoons
Recalls Historical Record Of Unit
London Nov. 18.
A COLONY
Will Be Separate From Leeward Is.
London, Nov. 10, An Interesting little bit of legisla tion was tackled by the House of Lords to-day when there came before
SURPRISING MOVE
BY FRANCE ·
Paris, Nov. 10. The French Government, making { such a gesture for the first time, has virtually invited Germany to share in the exploitation of African colonies, The Ministry of Colonies has issued a communique expressing
willingness to study a project for opening credits whereby Germany would exchange manufactured goods which could be used in the develop- ment of colonies for raw materials which Germany now lacks,
This follows the recent Exchange
King Leopold of the Belgians, ad the House the second reading agreement including the provision
of
dressing the 6th Regiment of the bill providing for the separation of German and French colonies inde
સ for private compensations between Inniskilling Dragoon Guards at Colchester, after inspecting it, said Dominica from the Leeward Islands, pendent of the Continental Clearing that the regiment began its career in making it a separate colony.
Agreement.United Pies. The intention is that Dominica will the Lowlands at the time of the henceforth be governed as part of Earl of Monmouth.
the Windward Islands.
of The Marquess Dufferin ex-
·CABINET IN MAKING
Brusile, Nov. 10.
During the Great War the regiment was among the Arat of the Billah plained that the transfer was due to troops to arrive to assist the Belgian the fact that the Domincans had He added that the conversationsný to resist German invasion, racial characteristics morg allied with The Belgian Minister of Stato left would not be in the nature of negotia- After the address King Leopold the Windwarda than the Leewards, Brussels to-day for London to Inform tions, and that Lord Hailfox's visit to saw a display by crack riders of the their language being patols French King Leopold of the progress made Germany was entirely private and regiment, of which the King is and their religion predominantly in the formation of nihow. unomcial-Reuter,
|Colonel-in-Chief--Reuter,
Catholic.-Reyter.
ment-Reuter.
Clovern~
Al 9 o'clock to-day Japanese planes
the Kowloon-Canton The
(Further Stop Press News on Page 12.)
Nairobl, Nov. 18. rlot among Italian and native descriers, which
HITLER SENDS ENVOY
TO ROOSEVELT
Berlin, Nov. 18,
Manila, Nov. 19. There has been considerable specu- lation here following yesterday's press conference at which President Manuci Quezon, in reply to questions, anid that the question of Dominion status for the Philippines was not being con- sidered, but that he invited proposals from anyone who wan in favour of such an idea.
Neutral observers feel that the
agitation for Dominion status has so far not been localised, and that the masses stlu support President Quezon's Independence plea,
However, the Orient conflet las enused many Filipinos, to pondor the possible dangers of complète In
TYPHOID EPIDEMIC.
AT HOME
Five Deaths From 95 Cases
London, Nov. 18, The Minister of Health is direct-
It is learned that Captain Fritz Wiedmann, one of Herr Adolf Hitler's chief Adjutants, will soll by being a publie enquiry into an outbreak Bremen on Friday on a confidential of typhoid in the Croydon district mission to the United States. It is where to date 03 casas have been expected he will have on inter-notified. Fvo deaths have, so far re- view with President Roosevelt sulted from the epidemic-Britisk
Wireless. United Press,