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四拜望 號五廿月一十英港香 THURSDAY,
NOVEMBER 25,
1937,
日三十月十二
No. 15374
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WHITEAWAY'S
POWERS NOT ABANDONING PEACE QUEST
Eden Pressed for Details of Shanghai Crisis
China Makes
Final Thrust
At Brussels WARNED
U.S. AND BRITAIN DENY
CONFERENCE FAILURE; PROBLEM NOT DROPPED
Brussels, Nov. 24.
The Nine-Power conference re-assembled at 3.30 p.m. for what was probably its final sitting.
The President read a statement and the Declaration The Declaration was adepied without opposition. has been reduced to twelve articles, No. 6 and No. 12 being merged together.
Prior to the meeting Dr. Wellington Koo, chief Chi- nese delegate, told Realer that he had vainly endeavoured to obtain acceptance of his amendment in favour of a more concrete form of action, but he realised difficulties were in the way.
After the conference had adopteri the declaration, Dr. Wellington Kuo said: "In view of the continued raging of hostilities the Chinese delegation believes that the mere re-affirmation of principles cannot be considered a satisfactory result of the conference, because it is inadequate effectively to deal with the grave situation. The Chinese delegation regrets that the, conference has not considered the suggestions it made with a view to the adoption of certain positive and complete measures. It holds that
JAPAN'S
EMBASSY GUARDED
Precautions Taken Even In Berlin
such concerted action is indispensable Schacht Refuses
in any effort to restrain Japanese aggression,
and to hasten the
restoration of peace,
"The Chinese delegation moles that the suspension of the conference is
tc desires to emphasise
and with regard to future
that in order to make an additional
Invitation To
Treaty Feast
Bertin, Nov, 24. Strong forces of police kept lorge effort successful it is not only essential crowds at a respectable distance from
it
Intern Pacl.
dinner
BRITISH VESSELS
Must Reply To Japan Warships Signals Readily
Shanghai, Nov, 25.
The Brill Consul-General, ́_35 r. Herbert Thillips, hus reiternied warning that all British merchantmen must restrhly_und_correctly reply. the signals of a Japanese warship.
A repetition of the warning is followed by the information from Admiral Sir Churles Little that attention has been drawn to
1. care
in which a Briksh merchant ship did mit respond correctly to the, signals from a Japanese man-o'-war.
Mr. Philthis points out that the British Government has agreed that Japanese worships may communicate with, and board, British merchant ship in order to verify the right of the ship to By the British flag, British Ships must therefore comply with such requirements without i | hesitation or questioning.
The Consul-General 'asks that all shipping companies impress upon the masters of the ships the impurtance
of complying with the requirements.
RUMOURS OF ARMISTICE
These fighting men, mere boys, really, are the first of a Mr. Phillips captusises that in view unit of Insurgent troops to rumble into Santander on army of the serious consequerives that might result to British shipping generally trucks. from fallure of one ship to follow these instructions, the masters "must understand that personal feelings should not enter into the question,
-Reuter.
Anglo-French Conference
Is Confirmed
The by
the
Prime
Italy Hopeful Of Results
Delbos hve
The principal guests
Herr Landon on Nuvember 29 and 30 to were ITALY VOTES ALONE
views Adolf Hitler, the Italian Ambassador, exchange
von International situation with himself Italy alone voted against the de-er von Ribbentrop. General claration
the lines Blomberg. General Herman Goering, and Mr. Anthony Eden-Reuter. which fellows
and Admiral already made pubile, the most Im- General von Fritsch
ITALY HOPEFUL portant paragraph being No. 11 which Raeder. states that the conference is tempor-
Their entry marked another victory for General Franco. Now; with Russin and Germany contemplating with- drawal from the scene of civil war, there is talk of an armis- tice in Spain. These youthful warriors will go back to the farms from which most of them came. Or will they?
CHINESE ADMIT WUSHING'S LOSS
JAPAN STAND
OUTRAGEOUS,
LABOUR HOLDS
Must Britain Do What Japan Tells Her? Mander Demands
London, Nov. 24.
A long string of questions on Far Eastern affairs was a feature of the House of Commons Order Paper this afternoon. Mr. Anthony Eden, the Foreign Secretary, said he understood the Japanese authorities were dis- cussing with the municipal authorities in the Shanghai International Settlement the various matters which come under the head of suppression of anti-Japanese activities, and the Chinese Government's organisations in the Settlement. It was too soon to state the result of those discussions which were continuing, but Sir Robert Craigie, the British Ambassador to Tokyo, and the British authorities in Shanghai repeatedly reminded the Japanese Government of its promises that its policy is to respect foreign rights in China, and they will continue to do so while occasion requires.
JAPANESE POLICY
MAY ALTER
But No Territorial, Ambitions In China At Present
Tokyo, Nov. 25. In an interview to-day Güneral Gazushige Ugak! suld he was con- vinced the Japanese Government t present had no territorial ambitions
Mr. Arthur Henderson (Lab.) ask- ed if it was not a monstrous outrage on the part of the Japanese Gavern- ment to make any such demands to those who centrol a Settlement on Chinese territory belonging to the nation, and Mr. A. C. Morcing (Con.) asked f the British Government would Hive every support to the Shanghai Municipal Council in any resistance it may make to those de munds.
Mr. Anthony Eden: Yes, that has already been done.
Mr. W. Gallacher (Comraunist):- Does Mr. Eden's reply mean that Japan
is continually breaking pro- mises?
Mr.
Edin
Gallacher sald Mr. might draw ony conclusion he ikked from his answer.
Lt.-Comdr. R. T: H. Fletcher (Lab,) usked if the International Settlement had ever been leased or ceded by the Chinese Government to the govern- ments concerned, or was the inter- opitonal control unly a facto con- Nevertheless, if the warfare was trol? prolonged with an increase in the Mr. Eden replied that that was en- Japanese sacrifice of casualties, there tirely different question from the would necessarily be changes in the one on paper, Japanese national aspirations.
LINE PIERCED THOUGH
London, Nov. 24.
FLANK ATTACKS that such an effort be made prompuy the occasion of a
the Japanese Embassy to-night on Mr. Nrville Chamberlain, the; but is
to indispensable consider the
Minister, confirmed in the necessity of common action in the Japanese Embassy in commemoration House of Commons to-day the an-
Changhsing, Nov. 25. form of positive ald for China, and of the first anniversary of
The fall of Wushing on the south bank of Taihu Lake restrictive measures against the German-Japanese-italian Bull-Com-nouncement that M. Camille Chau-)
temps and M. Yvon aggressor," declared Dr. Koo,
recepted the British invitation to visit on November 23 was admitted by Chinese military concerning the circles, which added, however, that Chinese reinforce- ments are in the outskirts of the city to continue to fight the Japanese. Rome, Nov. 24. It was revealed that the Japanese started a fierce Dr. Hjalmar Schacht was not Official quarters decline to cominent | arily suspending its sittings to allow invited and he has also declined to
offensive on the morning of that day. Toward evening in China. on the Frettel Ministers' visit the goveraments to exchange views attend the luncheon which the Japan London, unofficial quarters methods for a just seulement - ese Ambassador is giving to-morrow tint wy mice oder consider they sent batches of soldiers in boats down the creeks methods for a just sellement in con- to other Ministers of the Reich and hope that Mr. Neville Chamberlain running by the city, and launched flank attacks, breaking formity with the Nine-Power Treaty leading Party members.
will seek to Influence the French in The conflict in the Far East remains,
"more realistle the Chinese line.--Central News, however, as much a concern of all} The only outward demonstration the direction of a
Italian be understanding of the
and the Powern assembled at Brussels naj of the signing of the Pact will
Tsinan Outskirts Shelled ever, especially those immediately, speech by Dr. Joset Goebbels and German needs-Reuter.
Tainun, Nov. 25. and directly affected.
Mr. Nagai, the Japanese Minister of Communications, which
The outskirts of Tsinan, provinciall will be und
capital of Shanling. Huangtal and a number of other places nearby, were from the north, bank of the Yellow River on November 22, It was dis- closed here to-day.
are reported to have Many civilans are been killed or wounded while the, material damago is heavy, An In- vestigation is being pushed to ascer taln the exact extent of the damage incurred.
Although it is emphasised that the brondenal over till German conference is merely going into recess, Japanese radio statio,s from 12.30
to 1 p.m. to-morrow,
it is generally felt there is very little kelihood that it will ever re- meet,
ITALY'S "I TOLD YOU SO"
Mr. Norman Davis, head of the United States delegation, in a speech, declared that nothing was lost and much had been gained with regard to a more complete knowledge of the dificulties and possibilities of the situation. He sold the recess in no way meant that the problem they had been considering was to be dropped, or that their interest in
solution was In any way lessened. It made it all) the more important to continue-con- stantly and actively to try and bring about the cessation of hostilities and a constructive sellement,
to
Lord Cranborne, British spokesman, supported Mr. Davis' remarks and said the British Government would keep in close touch with other govern- ments during the recess with a view taking advantage of any oppor- tunity of advancing the objects for which the conference had been can.
While
they were un- mindful of the situation which Dr. Wellington Koo had so clearly and temperately, put before the meeting, he was sure the Chinese delegation would appreciate the dificulties in which the conference mot
on
Herr Hitler conferred the Order of Merit of the German Eagle several Japanese omcials who helped to prepare the Pact. The Japanese' Emperor has similarly
conferred Japanese Orders an German officials.
Reuter,
Union Posts Pickets At Ford Plant
STOP PRESS heavily shelled by Japunese artillery
CHINESE FURIOUSLY ATTACKING
It is also revealed that over 2,000 Japanese, Including many Manchukuo troops, have appeared at Chutichen, cast of Tsiyang.
Three hundred Japanese from Tsiho moved to Yencheng on November 22. to reinforce the local garrison, it is reported..
Shanghai, Nov. 25. Two Japanese planes appeared over
(10.30 a.m.).
Tainan the same day but few away How- Very severe fighting is continuing without dropping any bomba.
Non-Strikers Stoned; along the entire front following the ever, several bombs were released on
launching of a Chinese counter-Changching. Details are lacking attack, according to reports from the Central News, Chinese military.
Polico Interveno
The attack was ordered following the arrival of strong reinforcements and the consolidation of the Chinese
No Neutral Zone
struck this morning, alleging that the The Chineso claim the Japanese and Chinese officials were considering
Gifts of Planes
To Government
London, Nov. 24.
In the Honsé of Commons to- day cheers greeted tho announce- ment by Mr. W. Ornashy-Gore. made during question time, of Malayan Sultans' offer to present the British Government with two squadroms of service aeroplanes to be stationed in Malaya.
Mr. Ormsby-Gore added that on behalf of the British Govern- ment he had requested the ligh Commissioner to convey thanks Their Highnesses for this further mark of goodwill and co- operation-Reuter.
to
GERMANS SELL ENGINES TO SOUTH AFRICA
Capetown, Nov. 34. South African zallways have con
General Ugaki does not specifically desire the downfall of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek,
URGES URGENCY
entering
Mr. W. Wedgwood Berin (Lab.) said the matter was rather urgent as but he stressed Brilons were being forcibly restrain- cases in Chinese history in which a
ed by the Japanese from new Government had come into their own property in Shanghal and power while an old Government was
the neighbourhood, and would Mr. Billi in being.-—Reuter..
Eden give the House full Information of what was happening in Shanghal on next Friday?
Japan Keeps Revenue
From Customs
Remittances On Loan Obligations Wholly Inadequato
Mr. Eden expressed a willingness to do so at any time if the question was put down.
Replying later to Mr. Moreing. Mr. Eden sald on November 1, the British United States, French and German Consul-General In Shanghal, in response to joint repre- sentations on the subject of free access to their property in Japanese- secupled positions of the Settlement, were told that all restriants would be” withdrawn as soon as possible., Hla latest information showed, however, that Britlah merchants in Shangliai had not yet regained free access to their warehouses and other property In Hongkew
Yangtzepoo Japanese military authorities said Asked in the House of Commons these districts were not yet safe. by Mr. Arthur
consequently" Henderson (Lab.) Representations had whether the Japanese authorities been made to the Japanese Gover- still hold the Customs collections in ment on this question and they would North China, and to what extent they be renewed. The matter was con- are making remittances against loan stantly being pressed on the locat obligations, Mr. Anthony Eden said Japanese authorliles in Shanghai. that his information was that Cus- were collected at
NO INFORMATION toms revenues
London, Nov. 24.
and
St. Louis, Nov. 24. The United Automobile Workers
Hankow, Nov, 25. of the Ford assembly plant here lines.
The report that foreign Embassies against who have been threatening Wush establishment of a neutral zone at company discriminated
have been forced to yleid ground, Nanking was described as "incorrect" One hundred and fly pickets and furious street fghting is proceed by Dr. T. T. Li, of the Ministry of cluded contracts with Germany and Tientsin and Chinwangtao, and were Replying to Mr. V. McEntoo (Lab.) were posted at the factory gates after ing in Wushing. With the strengthen-
Foreign Affairs, yesterday,
Dr. Li revealed that upon his de. Britain to supply railway"materials. | being banked; in the home of the Mr. Edert said that from enquiries The other from Germany Includes Inspector General of Custome in the windo, he understood no application
Unioniels.
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a demonstration by 1,200 men, who ing of the Chinese Hines the flagging parture from Nanking he heard of a stoned cars bringing workers to the morale of the troops has been
tored.-Router.
proposal made by a group of Chinese 110 engines
Count Luigi Aldrovandi-Marescotti plant
Police stopped the disturbances of Italy said: "I said the conference would fall. It has, We should not after the arrest of several plekets
Reuter. -adjourn, but dissolve it.”—Reuter,
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