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No. 15376
五拜晚六廿月一十英港播 FRIDAY,
NOVEMBER 26, 1937. 日四十月十
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·OTORISTS:
WHOSE MOTTO IS
Safety
First
ALWAYS FIT
DUNLOP TYRES
WAR DECLARATION MAY END AID TO CHINA
INCREASING SUPPORT FOR MOVE IN
IN JAPAN
CHINESE PREPARE FOR STUBBORN STAND ON LAKE TAIHU'S SHORE
Toyko, Nov, 26.
According to the Japanese press, members of the Government are increasingly supporting the movement for the declaration of war against China.
The newspapers suggest that such action would effectively check the assistance now being given to China by third parties.-Reuter.
PREPARING TO MAKE
STRONG STAND
Hankow, Nov, 26.
Trustworthy Chinese sources indicate that Chinese forces are preparing to make a strong stand on the shores of Lake Taihu.
A huge army is said to be massing on the south and north shores.
Meanwhile the German Ambassador, Herr Traut- mann, arrived yesterday and the British Embassy staff is expected to-night.
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Passenger traffic on the Hankow-Changsha Railway
CHINA TO RESIST TO
LAST MAN
Chiang Confident Of Ultimate Victory
Nanking. Nov. 25.
"It is our xed policy to resist to
is at present suspended in view of repeated Japanese the last inch and to the last man."
bombing-Reuter.
Japanese Claim
Progress Made
Shanghal, Nov. 26.
The Japanese claim that the columns operuling north and south of Tulhu Lake are making good pro- gress.
Two Japanese journalists, cover- ing the Japanese capture of Wush, "for Tokyo newspapers; were killed,
Reuter.
Nanking Well Fortified Says General Ho Chien
Nanchang. Nov, 20. "Nanking is well fortifed and the defences are so strong that will make the Japanese advance in- possible", declared General to Chien, newly appointed Minister of interior, In an interview with a Central News Apency correspondent.
General Ho, until recently governor
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FRENCH CABINET
SHAKEN
Signs Of Unrest In Chamber
Chautemps Suspicious
Paris, Nov. 25.
Tension re-appeared in the lobbies
Of
of Hunan, arrived here yesterday of the Chamber of Deputies this following a brief visit to Nanking. Ile is en route to Changsha to hand evening over the Civil Servants Bill
Minister over his office to General Chang M. Georges Bonnet, Chih-chung, former commander-in- France, insisted that be could not chief of the Chinese Forees around
beyond possibly go
1,700,000,000 Shanghai..
The new Minister of Interior re- francs for an increase in civil ser- aflirmed that the Central Government) vants' salaries,
scat removing the
the o! administration to Chungking was determined and prepared to carry on
-Central News,
مورفي
declared Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, receiving foreign press men to-day.
The Generalissimo, accompanied ; by Madame Chiang, entered the room urki with a quiet air of confidence determination and without the least appearance of a beaten man.
overcome might. China intends to
New Hope Appears For Europe Peace
STUDY SOCIAL PROBLEMS
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor are immensely interested in social problem, and here, caught by a photo- "We firmly believe that right must grapher in Germany recently, they are visiting working men's maintain her policy of determined homes. They were given a warm and friendly welcome." In the resistance. Nanking will lbe de- great labour colony at Siemensstadt, near Berlin, they saw 150,- fended but that is quite far off 000 workers from all parts of the country live in peace and com- Stories that the city may be buried if there is danger of it falling" Info Japanese hands are mere rumours." Asked of the possibility of a ressa- tion of hostilities, he replied: "Il s up to Japan."
Questioned us to how peace nego- tiations would be opened, Marshal Chiang said it was too early to dis- cuss that aspect,
JAPAN MUST BE AWAKENED "First Japan must be awakened," he said.
Replying to the question us to whether China were expecting help from the Soviet consequent upon the recent-understanding, Marshal Chlang stated: "I expected such assistance as is prescribed within the frame- work of the League of Nations.
"If no help is forthcoming for China from the signatories of the Nine Power pact then all trealles
upon violation of treaties."
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STAGE SET FOR
BIGGEST
EVENT
OF H.K.
H.K. SEASON
GREAT POWERS
CO-OPERATING
OUTGROWTH OF ANGLO- GERMAN CONVERSATION
London, Nov. 25.
It is reliably stated that Britain and Germany may attempt to settle the Spanish trouble as the out-growth of the talks between Herr Adolf Hitler and Lord Halifax. The move apparently hinges on anticipated truce reports which have been heard from several sources. It is under- stood that Mr. Neville Chamberlain and M. Camille Chautemps will discuss the same question, this coming week-end.
It is significant that the Foreign Office and the Spanish Embassy have been engaged in official discussions for the past 24 hours since the return of Lord Halifax from Germany.
Fog Stops
London's
Traffic
London, Nov. 25. Fog over Laudon and Essex this
morning disrupted traffic, while the train service was con- siderably delayed, and shipping In the Thames held up.-Reuter.
Anti-Soviet Pact May Be Extended
Germany And. Japan Continue Crusade
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Berlin, Nov. 25.
Dr. Paul Goebbels, Minister for Propaganda, in a broadcast to-day, said he hoped other nations would join in the anti-Comintern Pact.
"The significance of the agreement is best shown by the fact that after a year of existence it is reaching far beyond the boundaries of the two conclude the Fact," he said,
of Com- The Japanese Minister munications, Mr. Nagat, spoke simi- larly from Tokyo.-United Press;
ST. ANDREW'S BALL WILL original nations to
BE BRILLIANT AFFAIR
The stage is all set for the St. Andrew's Ball at the Peninsula
Mr.
In the House of Commons, Neville Chamberlain said he does not contemplate an agreement or under- standing with Germany which might affect the security of France and her allies.
It is announced that the visit of Lord Halifax to Germany is one of the objects of the conversations bo- tween the Brush Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary and M. Chautemps and M. Delbos.
FRANCO AGREES
The Foreign Omee has received from General Franco a reply con- firming the ncceptance of the non- Intervention proposals. It also in- cluded a request for certain elucida- tions.
The reply has been transmitted to the Non-Intervention Committee, but it is not expected it will be consider- ed at Friday's meeting, which will Await Barcelona's answer and con-.. sider the two replies together. | United Press.
OFFERING BRITAIN BUSINESS
Spanish- Insurgent Agent Speaks
Of Opportunity
London, Nov. 25.
Desire for an increase in trade between Britnin and Nationalist Spain was expressed the
M. Camille Chautemps, who earlier are frivaild and a premium is placed Hotel to-night, and if the elaborate arrangements that have been STOP PRESS Alun, the newly appointed London.
a long and extended war with Japan. was thought to have succeeded in
Four Towns In Shansi Recovered
reaching a compromise, made
a
somewhat disillusioned statement to a meeting of the Parliamentary Rodleal and Socialist Group, of which the civil servants are one of the
LOYALIST
electoral mainstays. Medecinted WANTS NO
Linfen, Nov. 20. After the withdrawal of the main that what had been done for the bulk of the Japanese troops, Tailcu, civil servants was just. It was im- Chihsien, Chichhsiu and Pingyao, possible to go further. For nothing respectively about 50, 75, 100 and in the world would he unbalance the 120 kilometres from Talyuan, have budget and endanger the currency. been recovered by the Chinese forces,
If there were some who thought following the "mopping up" of rem- nants, according to reports received otherwise, he said, let them take the
of overturning responsibility
added that it Government. He pushing toward Tutze on the Cheng-seemed that certain people were manoeuvring with the object of
from preventing him
going to London-Reuter,
here.
Chinese vanguards are said to be
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Protest Sent To Brazil
Over Suspension Of
Loan Payments
London, Nov. 25. The British Ambassador to Brazil) has been instructed to request the
the
NO ORISIS LIKELY
Parls, Nov. 25, After the Chamber and Finance
Renter.
50 DROWNED IN
ARMISTICE
Miaja To Fight For Definite Victory
made can be taken as a'criterion, the function will prove one of the most brilliant and successful held in the Colony in recent years. Practically all the prominent citizens will attend the Ball, and every effort has been made by those responsible to ensure that it comes up to it reputation as the biggest social event of the year.
Decorations are again in the hunds
uf Mr. George Duncan and his son, Mr. Andy Dunean, and they and their associates are to be congratu lated on the success of their Jabour. to the Hole! Outside the entrance at Salisbury Road is a plaster cast of St. Andrew
Mr. made by George Duncan, and over the canopy covering the entrance to the main doors is a large crest of the Mne- Gregor Clan, the Clan of the Chief- Madrid, Nov. 25. tain, Sir Atholl MacGregor.
Inside the Rose Room; behind the Rumours which are current meat dais, hangs the crest of the
MacGregors, regarding negotiations for an Clan
tastefully in tartan and evergreeni, armistice in Spain are denied by traped General Miaja, who stated: "while in the Roof Garden the place of honour is taken by the Shield of
shields
of
mitted the invasion of Spain by with of various
RAILWAY OPERATES
AT NORMAL
Yesterday's Bombs Cause Only Brief Sunpension
DEPRESSION
of the
agent of General Franco, when in- terviewed to-day.
He emphasised that complete order relyns in Nationellet Spain. The life of the people would continue undis- IN CHINA
turbed, therefore they needed an out- let for their produce, Hunkow, Nov. 20.
Two-thirds of the News of the suspension
country was now under Nationalist rule and in- Brussels conference without a concluded most of the important mining crete result is causing an atmosphere districts and the main of depression in Chinese circles.
While the Chinese authorities never placed much hope in the conference, the rumoured imbility of Britain and America to reach an agreement of collaboration over the Far Eastern altuation was a keen disappointment at this time.
general opinion is, that with outside assistance improbable, China must rally all her sources to face a prolonged war. Meanwhile a war- Government is gradually taking offices are staff,
Ame Go All Government wil
areas.
industrial
Britain, he said, has a direct in-
terest in Spanish mineral wealth, wille Spain needs things like coal
and textiles-Reuter,
Japan Cheered, Reds Jeered
Gorman Crowds Demonstrate
Rome, Nov. 25. To mark the anniversary of the anti-Comintern Pact, the Fascist Party staged a demonstra Lion of friendship outside the Japanese Em- bassy to-day. Fascists marched to
merely retaining a skeleton with keymen to do essential work. Commission had approved the Goy
Other changes foreshadowed to meet ernment's proposals, observers were am firmly resolved to fight for a the Davidsons, the Clan of the Vice- It has now been ascertained that of the opinion that there would be no definite victory. I will never Chieftain, Mr. William Kay. Around the trafle between Kowloon and Can- the emergency situation probably in- crisis as a result of to-night's vote-negotiate with those who per-the
pillars of both rooms are the ton, along the Kowloon-Canton Rail-clude the taking in of men into Gov- be ernment service which will be neces- Scottish clans, way, is normal and trains will
sary for n prolonged war.--Reuter. of Edinburgh, the leaving to-day on schedule. pictures foreign troops."-Reuter,
home town of the Chieftain, and
EUROPEAN Despite the Chinese reports yester- Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood, predo-
day that the Wanglik railway
MISSING minating.
bridge was totally destroyed by six CHIEFTAIN'S DINNER
bombs, the traffic continued normally
A description of Samuel Frederick the Governor, after a brief interruption and the Hugh Butcher, 40-year-old Europem, Excellency
that the has been circulated by the police, lo Slr Geoffry Northcote and Lady railway authorities anid
will arrive at 730 pm. damage was only alight.
whom he has been reported as mia shouting “Long Live Japan, Danza
Me. Masski 31otta, the Japanese The following ships are expected Northcote
Japanese bombers, it was reported ing since November 10 from No.. la
wang Ambassador with his staff, was call- to be in wireless communication with and will be the guests of the Chief- Filty persons are reported drowned Hongkong radio: Havre, Presidenttain and Lady MacGregor at a pri- yesterday, carried out two raids on Queen' Read East
Butcher was dressed in a ging dah nd to the balcony tan masoko by Boods in Janalen. The floods are Jefferson, Titania, President Polk following will also be presep
dinner party at which the the Canton Kowloon Railway, their
ut nel coat, khaki szosie, stockings audachi" carrying an Ilellan lag, 200 being the bridges objectivos due to torrential rains.
Australlen. Irisbank, Soudan, Ying-
Major General'i sheklung, Bhakka, Wanglik and brown showLEKSE TAM Komsonstrated to put sides the Bavich Hid Excellency chow, Northmoor, Friderun, Cheki-
W. BartholdmOW. and Mrs Tutong. Three wuro missed, but the Bridges have been broken and the ang Canton, Tasman, G.G. Paul
(Continued on Face, 4.)pment Wangile bridge was sick, railways crippled.-Reuter.
†Doumer, and Anklang.
Brazilian Government to reconsider JAMAICA STORM
its decision regarding the mispension
of payment on internal loans, de- clared. Mr. Anthony Editn, Foreign Secretary, In the House of Commons to-day.
He added that other governments were reported to have taken similar action-Reuter.
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Kingston, Nov. 25,
SHUPS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION
His
vate
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Several thousand plain clollies
the Embassy.