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INO VEVA TEUF TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER
23,
1937. Ut
MARSHAL CHIANG RALLIES
DETERMINED TO RESIST AGGRESSION
Great Hope Placed In Air Fighters
GREAT REFUGEE ARMY
CROWDS ON HANKOW
(Special to "Telegraph")
Nanking, Nov. 23.
Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, unshaken in his determina- tion to resist, with Madame Chiang and officials, rode in three automobiles through this feverishly excited city between air raid alarms to-da y and reassured the populace.
The Chinese claim that two more Japanese air raiders have been shot down at Chowchiakuo, and admit that one of the several pursuit ́ planes which pursued them and drove them off their objectives, was destroyed in a dog fight.
United Press correspondents witnessed the serious wounding of one Chinese pilot, Wan Shik-sung. 30, formerly secretary of the Italian Consulate in Hongkong. and a native of Singapore. He landed his plane, however. -United Press.
Air Force Musters In
Hankow
Hankow, Nov. 23.
In contrast to. Nanking, where Chinese planes are very scarce, here they are very often overhead. Aviatorn and cadets are everywhere in the streets.
There have been no air raids here for the past three weeks, but this is attributed to the very cloudy condi- tlons.
"The Chinese air force wit soon) umaze the world," one of the most competent observers here has said. The people are pinning their hopes to this branch of the fighting services.
Arrival In Hankow
Hankow, Nov. 23 (Special), This correspondent arrived here after a two-day trip from Nanking nboard
Government - chartered
a
Chinese steamer carrying more than
BRITISH POLICY PROBED
How Far Can
Britain Aid
China's Fight ?
Labour Members
Eden Press
London, Nov. 22.
Mr. Arthur Henderson (Lab.)
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Brussels Conference Admits Helplessness
DEATH RUNS AMONG RUINS
Despite the terrifie belling to which Shanghal was subjected, ocurageous Chinese soldiers remained in the ruins and contest the Japanese occupation.even after their comrades had retreated. It is in search of these now desperate rear-guards that the Japanese troops in this pleture are rushlig through the ruins of the city, carrying their Nags, a mediaeval custom which is still useful in warning meu of the same nationality who may be encountered.snddenly on a timlar mission. In this dangerous work the Japanese lost many lives, for the Chinese asked and gave no quarter. They had remained behind to kill-and to die.
MISSION WORKERS
AND
HELPERS FOUGHT CHOLERA ON SANCIAN
Gallant Effort To Resist
Encroachment of Plague
The courageous and sucessful fight waged against a cholera [epidemic on Sancian Island during the latter part of the summer by the Catholic Mission is revealed in a letter just received in For a whole Imonth Father Cairns and his colleagues, who included Sister Monica, toured the island, injecting the natives with anti-cholera vacchie, until finally they had treated 1,350.
Hongkong from Father Robert "Sandy" Cairns.
Hopes that the island would remain immune from the plague which was sweeping, South China were destroyed when 3,000 ofcitis and their families, as well as wounded soldiers, despite her asked Mr. Anthony Eden in the fishermen and their families, who had come from Macao. The disease normal capacity of only 1,000. Only House of Commons whether, in brought with them their fish and their cholera.
the League immediately struck the island inhabitants, because the Sancian the highest officials had cabins. The accordance with rest cluttered the decks, saloon and Assembly's resolution of Octo-Island shops exist upon the dribbling patronage of the free- corridors. Many of the wounded were unattended, and lay in the cargo ber 6, the Government had con-lance fishermen who spend their lives in their small boats. Then hold.
sidered how far individually it the epidemic began to spread among the villages, It was raining and bitterly cold and can extend aid to China, whether! The three Europesa workern in the the passengers huddled together be- hind their lugtage barricades to keep he could state the extent of such Catholic Mission Immediately "slot"
vaccine the each other with out the rain, nobody complained about ald. He asked
Father O'Neill had mulled them. such weather, which lessened the United States had been inform- They used the remainder on mission acute apprehensiveness of air bombed of these steps and also in-workers, and took orders for a few ing. In such crowded conditions
whom they had nut formed to what extent Washing extras for attack from the sky is horrible to con-
enough vaccine. The news spread full co- ton will receive the template.
that the Mission had a reuns of operation of
the British Gov-prevention, and very soon they were
Inundated with requests crnment? This refugee ship carried officials of Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secre-ment,
Many Officials. Aboard
whether
which
for treat-
the Ministries of Railways, War and tory, regretted that it was impossible EVERY VILLAGE VISITED
Yusn. the Legislative provided with evacuation facilities matters as asked in the first part of
Although to give detailed information on the
STOP PRESS
Missionaries Murdered By Bandits
Amsterdam, Nov. 22. Blahop Schraven, a Hollander, and seven Catholle missionaries, Including two Hollanders
and
two Frenchmen, were kidnapped and murdered at Chengtingłu on October 8 by Chinese bandits, according
to oMcial information which has reached the familles of the victims.
The murders are believed to have followed the slackening of the Central Government's in- fluence, which, it is rated, re- sulted in
Chinese groups of soldiers forming Irregular bands. -Renter.
PLANES CARRY SUPPLIES
To Advancing Army Of, Japanese
Shanghai, Nov. 23.
many of them are uncertain of futuru❘ the question, in respect of which de-the vaccine was expensive and s0, Embussies and Chinese officials for tres in the country, second only to
Jobs. They repeatedly asked me elisions were being taken whether I would establish a bureau dally.
As regards the
mo
Koo's Moving Appeal Falls
On Deaf Ears
ADJOURNMENT DOES
SIGNIFY ANY
NOT
LACK OF INTEREST
But, As France
France Asks ୧୧ What Can We Do?"
Brussels, Nov, 22.
Dr. Wellington Koo's moving appeal on behalf of China was a feature of the private meeting of the con- ference of powers here this afternoon, but it is to be feared that it fell upon deaf ears. As the French delegate remarked:
"He is incontrovertible; but what can we do?" Great precautions were taken to keep the report before the powers a secret. Only a limited number of copies were issued, and all were numbered.
CHINA
MAKES
FINAL APPEAL
Koo Shames Powers At Brussels
The report was divided into two parts, Orst-historical,-second -- the declaration by the whole conference. The historical portion discussed during the afternoon was adopted in principle. It is straight-forward record of events leading up to the conference, with the views, replies und declarations previously made by the conference appended.
The second part consists of thirteen articles, which emphasise that Inter- national Instruments constitute the framework for safeguarding security and peace. It insists that the Chinese military operations are purely de- fensive and that no solution forcibly insposed by one pation on another can constitute Just and lasting pence. - Li is added that any settlement must take into account the various Interests concerned,
the The declaration repudiates suggestion for direct negotiations and the insists on the destrability of prompt suspension of hostilities.
Exchange Of Views
In conclusion the declaration ¿km-
Brussels, Nov, 22. Strong criticism of the draft report, and an urgent appeal,nounces the decision to suspend the were made by Dr. Wellington Koo, chief Chinese delegate, at to-day's meeting of the Brussels
conference.
Dr. Koo, who reserved the right to suggest certain amendments to the draft report being considered, raid merely re-affirmed general principles,
aggression
time for the
conference and allow exchange of views and for the ex- ploration of methods for bringing about a peaceful settlement. But it is added that suspension does not imply any diminution of the interest of the powers in the For East situ- ation.
Finally, the declaration provides
allow the Chinese delegaten time to get a reply from their Government on question of policy-Reuter..
Conference Adjourns
Employing this device for the first the rep Nothing had been done for the conference to be reconvened lime since the conflet begon, Japanese planes dropped supplies to with regard to a common attitude the chairman or any two mem- In order to the Japanese troops which are relent-which it had been suggested shoulders. There will probably be two NEUTRAL ZONE
lessly pushing on towards Nanking. be taken by the Powers in their first sittings to-morrow
complete the discussion and enable the conference to adjourn. The Japanese claim occupation of declaration, and still less had been FOR NANKING?
The adjournment was decided on to Wusih, known as the "Manchester of done towards the realisation of con- China" The report is unconfirmed, crete measures for which he had ap- However, observes Father Cairns,
Nanking, Nov. 23. Eut if true would, mark the passing pealed to strengthen China's powers The plan formulated by
fareign of one of the greatest industrial cen of resistance and to stop Japanese almoat was decided to give the three neces-
a neutral zone in
The conflict was a clear
.cnao ot sary injections to any who cared to the creation of
Shangha!. last part of the visit the mission and give in their Nanking will shortly be submitted to
treaty-breaking by one party against at Hankow and would I need anist-
Brussels, Nov. 22. matter for in- names, Later the Mission workers the Japanese High Command. Meanwhile Japanese forces are ad-all the other parties, and the treaty-
The Nine-Power conference ad- vancing along the Shanghal-Hong-breaker not only continued to dis- ants, typista, stenographers. All were question, it was a
the distant villages. The Reuter, most interested that I was a corres-dividual action and consequently not visited
chow railway and have renched a regard the stipulations of the treaty, fourned to re-meet on Wednesday at other sisters took care of the women, co-operation with pondent, and ship's boys, students and one of ponde
point only about 30 miles from Ilang- but persisted in using armed force to 3 p.m.-Reuter. ancials asiced the same questions: Powers; though naturally the British whilst Father Cairns attended to the helpers to
maintain and prolong his Role of What is your opinion of the Nine Government does keep in the closest man. He trained four
violation. Power Parley? Will a second world touch with the United States on all perform the injections and directed
It is reported that 000
The task of the conference was could produce no result. the Far Eastern and supervised them.
who have incurred the displeasure Can China beat matters affecting war Break out?H
They spent some weeks on the road n? If so, how? And what can situation.
RESUMED
of the Japanese are down on their clear, namely, to consider what positive action, direct or indirect, de- common clarations and resolutions, though expected?" All seemed to favour
on their errand of mercy, and during
black list. While some of those in should be the nations' POLICY UNCHANGED
a situation. The earnest in spirit could never bü that time visited every village on the Hongkong's cable connections with Shanghal have already left, others attitude in such continuing the, war.
Mr. Henderson asked if the Bri- island. One dny found 20 of them Shanghal and Mania have been are too terrined to m even by Brillah Conference had tried every course of effective, The present situation was conciliation in asking Japan to like the case of an armed robbery, shins, fearing that the Japaneso may tish Government was still prepared to climbing over mountains, and at a resumed. go as far as the United States in help-central Junction the party of 20 For the past four days the Shang-beard them and seize them. This abandon her policy of force and to where words of earnest exhortation
Eden sepeda dispersed, spent the night on Chinese hai cable service has been interrupted nersiste despite the reassurances, of accept the
peaceful or friendly remonstrance serve only Hunting For Homes ing China. Mr.
negotiation for selliement of the to convoy the impression of fear and would rather like to see those words, beds, "shot the people, had rire and and since the Manila typhoon com- the shipping companies that such conflict, but neither impartial rea- weakness. In the face of rapid, xox- At Hankow thousands were wander-but would remind the House that be-all gathered at another central polni munication to, that port Was also action in out of the question.
soring, friendly persuasion, nor | ing International violence, mere leg aimlessly, actually hunting for fore the Brussels conference he ac- the following day. Once the party broken. But all are now normal..
Some forcien abservers say that subtle accommodation in regard to words are impolent to restore peace, homes. Housing conditions are bad. cepted the definition given by Me. travelled by boat to the southern-
the Chinese withdrawal from Wusih procedure had been able to move her | and Justice. would means the disintegration of in her uncompromising - attitude.
be
Once or twice panicky passengers thought they saw Japancae gunboats,
There is scarcely any space.
All Chinoke and foreign hotels are full, and the Y.M.CA. and Mission homes. People are left to the mercy of the pronteers who are charging (Continued on Page 4)
Hugh Dalton and that was still the most part of the island, but at all Bitish Government's polley.
other times it was a case of "Shank's Mr. W. Wedgwood Bonn (Lab.) pony," Father Cairns writes. sought from Dir. Edon an assurance At High Crown, over 200 injections that conditions under which the were made, and Slater Monica was
(Continued on Page 12.)
(Continued on Page 4.)
CABLE SERVICE
chow.
Chinese
the Chinese forces, and thov declare they would not be surprised if, in that event the Jarana dag fież in
Nanking within three weeks They (Continued on Page 12.)*
method of
More Words Usoloss --
Chinese delegation that more words Dr. Koo said it was obvious to the
Without
The events of the past two years bad demonstrated, that reluctance and refusal on the part of Powers, who desire to uphold law and order. (Continued on Page 4.),