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WHITEAWAY'S
BRITAIN TO PROTECT SHANGHAI RIGHTS
DIPLOMATIC Marshal Chiang Rallies
DISCUSSION
CONSIDERED
Details Regarding Japanese Threats Appear Lacking
CONCERTED ACTION ΤΟ
CURB TOKYO POSSIBLE
London, Nov. 22.
It is stated on the highest authority that Britain is to begin diplomatic discussions with the United States and other Powers interested in the International Settle- ment at Shanghai, should the Japanese insists upon taking over the administration of foreign concessions, indicating that Britain is determined vigorously to protect her rights.
Despite the fact that officially no contacts have been made with Washington and other places, which are
threats to take over the Settlement, it is believed Mr.
DEATH RUNS AMONG RUINS
Despite the terrific shelling to which Shanghal was subjected, courageous Chinese, soldiers remained in the ruins and contest.d the Japanese occupallon even after their comrades had retreated, It is search of these now desperate rear-guards that the Japanese treaps in this picture are rushing through the ruins of the city, carrying their flags, a mediaeval custom which is still useful in warning men of the same nationality who may be encountered suddenly on a similar mission. In this dangerous work ie Japanese lost many lives, for the Chinese asked and cave no quarter. They had remained
behind to kill-and to die.
ostensibly lacking definite information of Japanese NEUTRALITY Anthony Eden and Mr. Norman Davis have mutually DEMAND · sounded one another on the possibility of concerted action in the event of Japan using force.
It is contended that Tokyo mustį recognise the fact that since war has: never been declared, the Powers en-; joying concessionary rights in Shang-
i would be unable to cument to the Japanese contention that they are, now in a position to take over the authority the Chinese exercised un- der the foreign treaties.United Preas.
Vigorous U.S. Protest Is Anticipated
Washington, Nov. 22. The Japanese seizure of the Chi- nese Government's rights and fune- tions in Shanghai, and possibly in- fringing the treaty rights of the In- ternational Settlement, It is believed, will cause a vigorous protest by the United States.
The State Department remains allent on the subject, pending a study of dispatches and lacking official confirmation of Japan's intentions- United Press,
Might Act Alone
London, Nov. 22. A High authority told the United Press to-day that Britain is prepared: to act alone to protect her rights in Shanghal In the event of Japanese infringment.
This spokesman said Britain would prefer joint action, Including the United States, but was determined rigorously to protect her own rights Meanwhile, in the House of Com- "It mons, Mr. Anthony Eden said:
China's
New
Air Craft.
In Action
GROWING
U. S. Politicians
In Action
Washington, Nov. 22.
has: The Senate neutrality bloc consolidated its forces for an effort: to secure the invocation of the Neu- trality Act. The group is composed of Senators Nye, Vandenberg, Bone | and Clark, and they hope to arouse sufficient sentiment to pass a resolu- tion calling on President Roosevelt to declare that a state of war exists In the Orient.
CHINA MAKES FINAL APPEAL
Koo Shames Powers At Brussels
Shanghai, Nov. 23. An European Consulate has received a repart from Its repre- sentatives In Nanking that roughly 20 Soviet planes. pur
Brussels, Nov. 22. chased by China, and not donat- ed, arrived recently at an scro-
Strong criticism of the draft drome somewhere near Nanking.tion will be taken during the present report, and an urgent appeal, nothing but embarrassment, and it is were made by Dr. Wellington time Americans learned that nothing Koo, chief Chinese delegate, at ructive ever comes of such con-lo-day's meeting of the Brussels ferences. Our commerce involved the nation In the last wer and it will conference.
Several of these planes paril- elpated in yesterday's
defence
of Nanking against the Japanese.
United Press,
BRITISH POLICY PROBED
How Far Can Britain Aid China's Fight ?
is impossible to any how far Britain Labour Members
is prepared to go in the aiding of
China,"
· Asked
+
whether the Government
contemplated pressure upon Japan,
Mr. Eden replied: "The object of the
of ending the Orient conflict
Press Eden
Senator Nye said: "I am sure ac-
has given US session. Brussels
constr
it.
FRENCH ROYALISTS ASTIR
Duc De Cuise In Search Of Throne Of His Fathers
Paris, Nov. 23.
The Duc de Guise, Pretender to the Throne of France, throughout Royal- ist circles here has announced his decision to reconquer "the Throne of lls fathers."
He
2 promis constitutional, parliamentary monarchy, regional
and national parliament, and has ap- peated to Catholics, and promised to protect the Church, but says he will not be a clerical monarch, pudlater at the same time the Action Francalse, Royalist political move- ment.
He re-
Some link his alleged Cagoulard plat.
The Duc's announcement was ori-
actions withy
the
People of China
DETERMINED TO RESIST AGGRESSION
Great Hope
Placed
In Air Fighters
HUGE 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 plano, however.
-United Press..
RUSSIA READY TO STRIKE
Japan Warned To
Keep Out Of Outer Mongolia Araki's Demand
Resented
Dr. Koo, who reserved the right lo do it again unless we guard against
Our commerce with Japan, and suggest certain amendments to the nothing else, has so far stood in the draft report being considered, said way of the invocation of the Neu- the report merely re-affirmed general trailty Act.
principles. Nothing had been done
atlitude ginally scheduled for issue at Geneva, i with regard to a common Representative Lubbow, who hat which it had been suggested should where his son, Count Jean, Count de the Daily Telegraph states that asked from the Floor of the House be taken by the Powers in their ful Paris, planned a meeting with sup
But the Swiss authorities for consideration of a joint resolution declaration, and still less had been
for a popular referendum before war done towards the realisation of con- porters. is declared, is said to have precipila-crete measures for which he had ap-asked the Due to leave the country,
a battle among the Democrats. pealed to strengthen China's powers it appears.
of resistance and to stop Japanese CONFUSING FACTORS
aggression.
text
Meanwhile, in France,
London, Nov. 13. The Moscow correspondent to
Air Force Musters In Hankow
Bankaw, Nov. 23. In contrast to Nanking, where Chinese planes are very scarce, here
they fre very olten overhead. Aviators und endets are everywhere in the streets.
There have been no air raids hero for the past three weeks, but this is attributed to the very cloudy condi tlons.
"The Chinese air force will soon amaze the world," one of the most competent observers here has said, The people ure pinning their hopes to this branch of the Oghting services.
Arrival In Hankow
Hankow, Nov. 23 (Special). This correspondent arrived here after a two-day trip from Nanking (Continued on Page 4.)
the Sovict Ambassador to Tokyo STOP PRESS
has delivered to Mr. Koki Hirota
a note protesting against the "direct appeal for war with further Russia, and other gross anti- The conflict was a clear case el searches for hidden arms are being | Soviet attacke" made by Gen- A third factor is the demand by Re- presentative Snell for the termination treaty-breaking by one party against carried out.-United Press.
and all the other parties, and the treaty-
a
fourthly Senator Lodge has introduced breaker not only continued to die-
a joint resolution for the suspension regard the stipulations of the treaty,
of negotiations for new trade pacts but persisted in using armed force lo and prolong his acts of "until Congress has a chance to study maintain their effects." It is urged that no violation.
The task of the conference was further agreements be made with
consider what European and Asatie zones "to pre clear: namely, to
nations' vent involvement, with notions lying should be the
common attitude in such a situation. The
in the shadow of future war." conference had tried every course of
London, Nov. 22. Mr. Arthur Henderson (Lab.) Powers at Brussels is to find means asked Mr. Anthony Eden in the agreement."--United Press. by House of Commons whether, in
accordance with the Leaguo A further influence is that Senator conciliation In asking Japan to Assembly's resolution of Octo- Lodge has announced that it is like abandon her policy of force and to ly on Thursday he will introduce a accept the method of peaceful the Government had con- Neutrality substituting negotiation for
of the
Vast Fortune sidered how for individually it mandatory for discretionary provis condict, but neither impartial rea-
In Hands
Of
Doris Duke
Sommerville, NJ, Nov. 22. Miss Doria Duke, aged 25, had, inherited the second and third part of her: $30,000,000 -estate, which is estimated to be between $10.000,000 and $18,000,000.
She will receive the final pay- Viimasi on-kor 20th Birthday.
United Press
aid. He asked whether the
can extend aid to China, whether stons and the repent of the cash and soning, friendly persuasion, nor he could state the extent of such carry provisions because they will subtle accommodation in regard to
lead us into war."
|procedure had been able to move her Furthermore Senator Vandenberg in her uncompromising attitude. United States had been inform- In a speech has charged that Prest-
More Words Uncleas ed of these steps and also in- dent Roosevelt's failure to invoke the Act has violated the
Dr. was obvious to the ton will receive the full co- United Press;
could produce no result. Without operation of the British Gov-
positive action, direct or indirect, de- ernment?
clarations and resolutions, though Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secre-
Mr. A. B. Raworth, a director of earnest in spirit could never tary, regretted that it was imposable the General Electric Company of effective. The present situation wa to give detailed information on the China, Ltd., left by the Conte Rosso like the case of an armed robbery, matters as asked in the first part of on a business trip to Shanghal yester where words of earnest exhortation the question, in respect of which de- day and expects to be away about or friendly remonstrance serve only
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formed to what extent Washing- mandate of the last Congress Chirieze delegation that mere wordt
a month.
Missionaries Murdered
By Bandits
Amsterdam, Nov, 22..
Bishop Schraven, a Hollander, and seven Cathollo missionaries, including two Hollanders and two Frenchmen, were kidnapped 01 murdered at Chenglingfu
on October 8 by Chinese bandits, according to omolal Information which has reached the familles of the victims.
:
The morders are believed to have followed the slackening of Central Government's In- sulted in groups of Chinese fluence, which, it is siated, re-
soldiers forming irregular bands. ...Router.
eral Araki, a member of the Supreme War Council in an in-; terview with a Tokyo newspaper correspondent.
JAPANESE DEMANDS OBEYED
Shanghai, Nov. 23. (Noon). The National State Lottery
has from
the
Chinese
The Nola adds: “Such anti-Sovici activities aro Inadarilsaible in a person occupying a responsible official posi- been transferred to ankow tion. The General Staff of the Organ Shanghai, in compliance with of the Red Star warns Tokyo that Japanese demands that Russia will not stay neutral if Japan- ergens leave the International Set- ese armies, after conquering the In- tlement. ner Mongolia provinces, adhere to their present plan of attacking the Soviet's ally, Outer Mongolia."— Reuter.
.
U.S. EMPLOYMENT DECREASES
In
Washington, Nov. 22.
It is reliably stated that the French authorities have closed down several radio stations in the French Conces sion, which belong to the Chinese Government, for similar reasons.-- United Press.
CABLE SERVICE
RESUMED Hongkong's cable connections with Shanghal and Manila have been resumed.
For the past four days the Shang. Mrs, Frances, Perkins, Secretary of Labour has reported that employment hol cable service has been interrupted
private industry declined by and since the Manila typhoon com 80,000 in October, this being the muntention to that, port was also second successive reccsalon, prinel broken. But all are now normal. pally due to the decrease of 145,000 (Further Stop Press News on
In factory employment-United Press,
Page 12.)