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SHANTUNG EXPECTS ATTACK
Passes Away
Mr. Newton D. Baker's Fine Service
Cleveland, Ohlo, Dec. 23. The death is announced of the former Secretary for War, Mr. New- tun Baker-Reuter,
TAKEN
Japanese Enter City Christmas Day
Claim Advance Checked
Chinese
Shanghai, Dec. 25.
CRITICAL SITUATION
Hangchow, Dec. 25. Reports are conflicting regarding the fate of Hungchow, in spite of the Japanese claim to have occupied the lakeside city.
MONDAY,
JAPAN'S APOLOGY ACCEPTED
DECEMBER 27. 1937.
Puddings For Palestine
1
But United States
Watchful OF Her Interest
Meanwhile the United States Gov-
ernment is dotermined to reinforce is position In China withdraw troops there.
ог
rather than shilpa from
Queen's Gift To
Her Rogimont
Jerusalem, Dec. 24.
POST
OFFICE.
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XLT Telegrams conveying New Year Greetings will be accepted by temporarily suspended. Three Christinas puddings arrived the Radlo Office for transmission vin in Palestino to-day from Queen Eli-Radio up to January 6, 1938. zabeth to the Black Watch Regiment, of which she is Colonel-In-Chlef.—- Reuter Bulletin.
Nazareth Battle
The stillness of the
hills was and
Meanwhile the faithful, including 75 Americans, went to the Church of the Nativity' at midnight, protect. ed by armoured cars, guns and bayonets.
Washington, Dec. 26, Converging on the city from four The United States Government; Newton Diehl Baker, the Ameri-directions, the Japanese troops oc- has accepted the Japanese Govern-
Bethlehem, Dec. 25. can Inwyer and staleanton, was born cupled Hangchow yesterday mornment's apologies for the Panay Inci- Christmas dawned cold and cloudy. at Martinsburg, West Virginia, ining, according to a Japanese cinim.
while steel-helmeted British troops December 1871, and educated at the They first entered through the cas dent, and assurances that every waged a pitched battle in the hills Johns Hopkins University, where he tern gate, and this entry was follow-effort will be made to prevent u-of Galilee, near Nazareth, killing at
Interests ienst 27 Arab terrorists, OFFICE FLAT TO LET-Commo- / look his B.A. degree, and at Washed twenty minulca inter by a strong | terference with American
ington and Lee University, where he Japanese column consisting of ave gained the LL.B. In 1004, After net-detachments, which captured the not-Cina in future, but the wording ing as private secretary to the Post-Bern gate. Meanwhile another of the American note leaves no doubt | broken by the miniature war muster-General for a year he began column comprising six units look that in closing the incident the the patrolling of British bombing legal practice at Martinsburg in 1197. possession of the southern part of United States Government will close machines. From 1003 to 1012 Mr. Baker was the city-Reuter,
ly watch Japan's conduct hence- City Solleitor of Cleveland, Ohio, and
forth, Its mayor from 1012 to 1016. In March 1910-11 months before the Americans entered the War os com- batants-President Wilson appointed him Secretary for War
and Mr. Baker held that responsible office throughout the War and unil 1921.
Returning to his pracice as a law- Chinese reports say that Chinese yer, Mr. Baker was appointed by troops were still holding Chienchlao, President Coolidge in 1928 as a mem-Just outside Ilangchow, late yester- ber of the Court of International Jus-day afternoon. tice at The Hague.
later year President Hoover made him a mem It is admitted, however, that the ber of the Law Enforcement Com-situation is critical,itauter. mission. Mr. Baker was among the
The International News says that a first prominent Americans to urge Chinese report claims the recapture the cancellation of war-debis, ad- Well-informed Chinese circles be-vocating that course in 1926 in the of Tsingahon on the Nanking-Hang
interests of the economie rehabilitachow motor road, where Chinese lieve that the Japanese intend shortly
tion of Europe and also of United guerilla units are active in harassing to launch large-scale operations in
States trade. The insistence on the the Japanese. Shantung. The Japanese, it is re-
fulfilment of debt agreements might be good law, he said, but it was Und Hably reported, are moving troops
He always held that the from the Pelping-Hankow Railway business.
United States would and should join front in Shansi and from the Tientsin-
the League of Nations. But when in Fukow Railway and are also sending January 1932, the question of his
Tsingtao's Isolation Commencing
Hankow. Dec. 25.
A
As the text of the United States note was issued, it was rellably re- ported that the United States Em-| bassy in Nanking would shortly be reopened and the United States gun- boat Oahu will take over duties of the Yangise patrol formerly prae- tized by the Pansy.
A British Tommy from the Black Watch, called the "Indies from hell," was alert outside the Church, while the participants sang carols.-Reuter
British Casualtics
Bulletin
Jerusalem, Dec. 26. At leas! 10 Arabs, one British officer and two soldiers were wound- ed in the second pitched battle with- in 24 hours on the Nazareth Hills, short distance from the Church of the Nativity.
The American note which will be delivered to the Japanese Foreign Office by the American Ambassador Troops from the Hampshire and in Tokyo, states that the Japanese North Stafford Regiments routed the note of December 24 reclies certain Arabs, who were infuriated by the definite and specific steps which have denth sentences on six of their com been taken to ensure against in-rades for terroristle activities. Royal fringement or unwarranted inter- Air Force planes scouted for bands ference with the rights and Inter of armed Arabs. ests of the United States and other on
The toll for Christmas week hos- third Powers. The
The note adds that
salem and Jaffa refused to exchange youring thus to preclude absolutely customary Christmas greetings. all possibility of recurrence of simi-Christian-Arab leader informed Unit- Inr incidents. The United States ed Press, "It is impossible to enjoy Government observes with satisfac-
the Christmas spirit sincerely, when on the promptness with which the Japanese Government in its note of burled in the vicinity of Nazareth." number of co-nationals are being December 14 admifted its responsibl- United Press. lity, expressed regrets and offered
troops by sea for the attack on Tsing-standing as Democratic candidate troops retreated to the southern bank the Japanese Government is endca-lities is 27 dead. Arabs at Jeru-
100.
.
The Japanese, it is believed, are accure mastery of the anxious to whole of Shantung, and full control of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, as this would enable them to operate
the railway traffic between Peiping and Shanghal. The Japanese would at the same time guin control of the Important ports of Tsingtao, Cheloo and Halchow.-Reuter.
COMMUNICATIONS CUT
Tsingtao. Dec. 25. Rallway and telephonic com- munications between Tsingtao and Tsinanfu have been cut.
The Muyor of Tsingtao. Admiral Shen Hung-jich, has been visited by representatives of the Chamber Commerce, and asked to keep port open.
of
the
Admirat Shen promised to do his almost to aid shipping-Reuter. BLOCKADE ANNOUNCED
Shanghai, Dec. 26. Vice-Admiral Hasegawa has an- nounced the inclusion of Tsingtao in the Japanese naval blockade.
be
It is noteworthy that this is the last
port important Chinese blockaded.-United Pres.
to
FULL OF TROOPS
Tsingtao, Dec. 24. Tsingtao is full of Chinese troops and more are arriving, according to
CITY'S FALl confirmED
Shanghai, Dec. 20. The Central News reports that the Japanese occupied Hangchow for Christmas morning. The Chinese the Presidency was under discussion, he said that it should not join until of the Chientang River before the "an informed and convinced majority rallway bridge across Chlentang was opinion" favoured that course. He | destroyed-United Press. admitted that the time when such a majority would exist was still dis-
tont.
In April, 1934, he urged that the United States state the terms under which it would be willing to join the League of Nations.
AN ORDERLY WITHDRAWAL -
Kinhwa, Dec. 28.
withdrawal from
The
Hangchow followed bitter fighting at amends.
Chinese
Klenkiuo. and Kungshenkino, the north-east and north-west gateways On other questions Baker stood to the lakeside city. The Chinese against prohibition, for co-operation line at Klenkino was first between industry and labour, for through by the Japanese troops after decentralization of governmerit and severe bombardment from their heavy for the principle of public ownership artillery. of natural resources,
broken
NO ACCIDENT
The United States note tacitly re- ects the Japanese Government's con- ention that the attack was sccident- ol by stating that the Government relied on the report of the Bndinga of the court of inquiry of the United States Navy, which investigated the
Kungalienkino was attacked simul- taneously by Japanese mechanised units on land and Japanese troops incident. coursing down the Tangchi Creck, flowing past the place.
In later yours, us counsel for the Alabama Power company, the Texas Utilities company, the Duke Power Company and the Georgia Power
In conclusion the note expresses company, Baker found himself tech-
its earnest hopa that steps taken by nically, at least, opposed to public With the fall of Klenkino the Chl- the Japanese 'Government will prove ownership of natural resources in the nese forces here were also compell- effective in preventing further ut- Interference case of a Tennessey Valley Ad-fed to withdraw. Covered by Pence tacks on, or unlawful
Preservation units, the withdrawal | with, American nationals, their in- was reported to have been carried terests or property in China. out In an orderly manner.
IMPORTANT RESERVATIONS
ministration.
MRS. C. GOLDIN
Leading Member of Russian Orthodox Church The Russian community in Hong- kong lost one of its leading members
the death last night with
of Mrs. Anastasia Goldin, wife of Mr. Constantine Goldin, manager of the Majestic Cinema. She had been in ill health for some time and died at the Matilda Hospital at 7 pm.
tries were not News.
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Anti-British Propaganda True to Facts
Rome, Dec. 24. A Milan paper refutes the charges made in the House of Commons de- bate regarding Italian anti-British propaganda, The paper adds that even if the charge is true, such pro- pruganda is made from true facts.
If the truth is unpalatable to Bri- tain it is not the fault of the truth or of the broadcasting station, but the fault of British palley, it com- ments-Reuter Bulletin,
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CABLES
LIVING COSTS IN SOUTH AFRICA
After their entry into the city, the Japanese troops conducted a house- The last sentence of the United to-house search. Foreign residents States note to Japan is regarded here flying flags of their respective coun- as the key-note to the whole matter. SPECIAL exempted.Central The United States Government's
neceptance o
of Japan's apologies at. Ince value is being, tempered by its DEFENDERS WITHDRAW
implied reservations regarding its future-course it
rights are American Shanghai, Dec. 28.
with. Diplomatic again interfered The fall of Hangchow is virtually circles belleve that the early ap- admitted in Chinese reports, whien
of the harrowing pearance state that the main body of defend- depicting the Panay linking. ers withdrew on December 23. The
Cape Town. reports add that the lust train from upon the screens all over the coun
Newspapers throughout the Union try, has influenced the Administra- Hangchow left the city on Decemberton to terminate the Incident with are giving prominence to complaints 24 and was packed with refugees.
the acceptance of the Japanese of the rising cost of living. Many The lakeside city is said to pre-apologies before the national feeling associations are holding meetings and
calling on the Government to The is exacerbated, popularity sent a picture of desolation.
Action. steel bridge across the Chientang Informed circles interpret the note River was dynamited, and the canoes,
Col. Reitz, Minister of Agriculture, United States' and Mr. Pirow, Minister of Railways, which are usually filled with tour-as signifying the ists sightseeing around the lake, are readiness to make every reasonable have received deputations.
Col. Reitz told one deputation that at present, tied up with caretakers concession regarding the incident,
but if future events should prove the | Marketing Act machinery would be in scores of them.-Reuter,"
Japanese guarantees to be worthless, put into operation Immediately which the President, having to go the limit would enable prices to be stabilised in making concessions once will be during drought periods and the in a position to adopt the most stern winter. measures at the moment when fur ther provocation occurs.-Reuter.
Born at Hobarovsk 40 years ago. the late Mrs. Goldin came to Hong- an American woman who has arrivkong with her husband in 1930, and ed in Shanghai. Trenches are belat immediately uchleved dug and sand bag barricades crocled on Tsingtao's beaches which are known to holidaymakers throughout, China,
with the Russian community because of her cheery disposition and energy on behalf of the Russian Orthodox Church, which owes its inception in The Chinese, she says, are threaten-Hongkong mainly to her efforts. She ing to blow up the waterworks and was treasurer of the women's com- cut off the water supply. It is be-mittee of the church until ill health lieved that most of the foreigners compelled her to resign recently. will have to evacuate.-Reuter,
WARSHIPS OFF COAST·
Tsingtao, Dec, 26.
An imminent landlug of Japanese at Llogshanwel and suchchlateo, opposite Tsingtao, is feared as sev eral Japanese warships are anchored these points.- off the const al Central News,
CHEFOO SHELLED
Tsingtao, Dec. 20. Three Japanese warships are re- Chefoo entered ported to have
and exchanged yesterday morning fire with the shore batteries, The firing was to test the Chinese strength. whereupon the warships steamed out of the harbour. There was consider able alarm in that port during the
as it was thought that shelling, landing might national.
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A service in her memory will be held at the Russian Orthodox Church at 10a.m. to-day, and the funeral will take place at the lappy Valley cemetery in the afternoon, the cor- tege passing the Monument at 4 p.m.
MR. HSIUNG HSI-LING
Former Prime Minister Of
Chinese Government
The death occurred in Kowloon ons Saturday morning of a former Prime Minister and Finance Minister of the Chinese Government, Mr. Hslung Hal-ling, following a stroke. He was 70 years of age.
Born in 1867 in Fenghuang, Hunan, the late Mr. Hsiung held, among be made. Inter-other posts, that of Director-General of the Grand Canal Improvement Board. He was also founder of the AMERICANS LEAVE
Hslang Ston Orphanage at Peiping and promoter of and Director of sev eral charitable institutions. He was
Tsingtao, Dec. 25.
Seventeen Americans left Tsing
yesterday by the U. and S. steamer Shengking-Reuter,
JAPANESE PROTEST
At Destruction of Nine Cotton Mills
Shanghai. Dec. 25.
spokesman of the Japanese garrison here said that nine Japanese cotton mills near. Tsingtao Wero blown up "by order of the Tsingtao Municipal authorities."
He claimed that Japanese property at Tsingtao is being freely looted by Chinowe regulars and mobs--Reuter,
an executive member of the National
Famine Relief Commission from 1929 until recently.
LAND MINE DEATHS
Hankow, Dec. 20. Chinese forces have withdrawn from Hangchow intact and are now located on the banks of Tsien Tang
River. Plain clothes men are lurking in Hangchow to engage the Japanese In querilla warfare.
lake
He declared that the present abnor- mal drought conditions were chiefly responsible for the butter shortage, The United Press adds that Mr. while thousands of cattle were dying, Hull's note accepting the Japanese causing meat shortage. Apart from apologies is coupled with a stern this there was not, he said, ony warning Over 350 Japanese troops stumbled seems to have amicably closed the
against repetition. This abnormal rise in the cost of living. into a land mine south of Kienching, long diplomatic negotiations, except that
Police Reorganisation.--A rumour Com- Viscount Trenchard, about 15 miles north-east of Hang the part about formally ascertaining missioner of the Metropolitan Police chow, and were blasted to pieces. the indemnities: and collecting the from 1931 to 1935, has been invited by the Union to feorganise its Pollee Force le officially denied. India
were
of 18 same.
About 300
Injured. "Other Josses included demolition tanks, 20 armoured cars and numer-
Dus arts.
Before their retreat, the new forly miles north of Pukow. Along bridge over Taten Tang River which the Grand Canol, in the vicinity of was about to be completed was Kaoyu, the two armies are still fac- Ing each other between the Canal and destroyed by the Chinese forces.
|the_railway-United Press.
MOVE ON KASHING
COMMUNIST GIRL RECRUITS
Many non-combatants were hed by the Japanese when they entered The Central News adds that the
Calcutta. the town yesterday morning Chinese forces have launched a fierce Recruiting among girls by seditinus International.
counter-offensive on the Japanese at organisations was commented on by Yangchow, where rim close-range Mr. M. II. B. Lethbridge, District and fighting is progressing aground Koo- | Session Judge, Dengal, dismissing Shanghal, Dec. 28. yu, 45 kilometres north of Yong- | the appeal of four Bengal youths Chinese irregular forces are active chow. It is reported that the Japan- convicted for being members of the in Tunghsiang and Taungteh northese Harrison at Shaopo has. with "Red Guard Association." of the Shanghai-Hangchow Hallway drawn.
Asssociation is a group of the Com- and are moving along the highway
munist party in India. to attack Kashing.
Canada
proceeding to-
Early this year Mr. Hsiung feprewards Hsinshi and Wanglien on the
Another column
CHINESE RECAPTURE
Australia
Hsuchow, Dec, 26. sented China at the League of Nu-
Chuhsien, In Kiangsu, on the tlons' Conferener at Bandoeng on the Shanghal-Nanking Railway in order Tientsin-Pukow Railway, was re- New Zealand suppression of traffle in women and cut off retreat of the chumy from ported to be recaptured by the Chin- children. He went there the Kashing.
Chief Delegate of China.
DA
Other moblie units
ese troops, who are advancing south-
Yochow....Tues., Dec. 28, 12.30 p.m. Tsinan...Tues., Dec. 28, 3.30 p.m. Tues, Dec. 28. G.P.O. and K.P.O.
moon).
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*South
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Air ðfall for "France Orient Ser- Athos II,
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The
*Manila
OWNERSHIP
OF PETROLEUM
CROWN are harassing wards near Wuyl further south of Mr. Hatung In survived by his wife, the Japanese at Wukang and Shange rallway. The original Japaneso a son and two daughters. One of the peh on the Hangchow-Nanking plan is to proceed along the Tientsin- daughters married Mr. Chu Lin Motor Road-international, Superintendent of the Nanchang Aeroplane Works.
M.. ETIENNE SCHMIT
:
WDS
Pukow railway to attack Huchow,
Wellington. the junction of that line and the PUKOW FIGHTING
A Petroleum Bill, vesting in the Lunghal Railway.
Crown ownership of all petroleum Shanglial, Dec. 24.. Japanese forces at Chuanchino, existing in the natural state, Chinese sources claim that coun- south of Wuyi, are, advancing to to-day introduced into the New Zen- ter-attacking Chinese on the southern words Hofel, în Anhúl." The Japan- | Iand Parliament.. section of the Tientsin-Pukow rall-eee attempts to go northward along The bill permits prospecting and mining only under licence, And Interior, Commerce, Industry and
M. Ellenne Schmit, Minister of the way, have driven back the Japanese the Grand Canal were frustrated by
advance from Pukow...
Chinese units at Bhaopah and Kao- royalties of not less than 6 per cent. yao. The main force of the enemy is | are to be paid to the State on the Transport, died here to-day at the The main body of the Chinese now-concentrated at Chuanchiao solling value of age of 54, after a short illness-Havas, forces has already reached Chuchow, International,
the products.---- Reuter.
Luxembourg, Dec. 10.
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