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JANUARY 18,
1938.
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CHINESE VICTORIES ON HANGCHOW FRONT
FATE OF WUHU Promising Start Made To Anglo-Irish Talks
IS NOW IN
THE BALANCE
Japanese Warships Rush To Rescue
Tunchi, Cheklang, Jan. 18.
The counter-offensive launched by the Chinese forces on the Hangchow-Wuhu front has been successful, resulting in the recapture of Kwangteh, Lanchi, Anchi, Hsiaofeng, Yuhang and Fuyang during the last few days.
After being routed by Chinese forces, the Japanese at Fuyang and Yuhang retired to Hangchow. The victorious Chinese forces entered the two cities on the night of January 15. They set free all Chinese civilians detained by the Japanese and returned things allegedly looted by them to the owner
On the Wuhu front the Chinese forces have taken Pelmoshan and are advancing on Penkhalchi where fierce fighting declding the fate of Wuhu is imminent.
In view of the tension, four loaded with Japanese warships
marines were dispatched to Wuhu
yesterday to reinforce their troops there. Central News.
All-Day Battle
Shanghai, Jun. 18.
The Japanese were reported to be engaged in a struggle with Chinese forces which lasted all day yesterday at a point ten kilometres west of Hangehow.United Press.
New Peiping Government Is Likely
Creation Of Formal
Administration Contemplated
Tokyo, Jan. 18.
Japanese The statement of the -Government on Sunday last gave a powerful Impetus to the movement for the organisation of a formal Government replacing the present Provisional Government, according
LASTING
PEACE IS AIM
Prince Konoye
Addresses
Diet Members
Prince
Tokyo, Jun. 18.
the
TROOPS WADE INTO BATTLE
Japanese troops have been meeting with reverses on the Hangchow-Wahu front during the last few days. This picturo shows invading troops wading through a stream while taking up positions to engage
Chinese forces on ola of the northern fronts..
U.S. WILL SPEND
$553,266,000
ON WARSHIPS
punes Nation Hears
Konoye Prime Minister, yesterday Invited about 40 representatives from both Upper Houses to his official residence
in order to explain to them the cir
Grave Warning
Washington, Jan, 17., The construction of two new battleships and 20 other warships cumstances leading up to the issuing is provided for in the appropriation of G$558,260,000 for the of the Government's declaration of United States navy in the coming fiscal year and recommended Japan's Intention to sever relations to the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee. with the Chinese Government.
Other new warships comprise two
The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirola, cruisers, eight destroyers, six sub-
the War Minister, General G. Sugiya-marines, and tour auxiliary vessels. M. Chautemps
mi, and the Navy Minister, AdmiralThe cost of the battlehtips alone will Yonal also addressed the gathering, be over G$70,000,000 each. explaining diplomatie affairs and the naval and military situation.
to a Japanese despatch from Peiping, spoke of the Government's determin-nuing construction of 70 vessels.
1920.
in-
"AMERICA IN HIGHLY DANGEROUS SITUATION"
Washington, Jan.-17.
Forming His Cabinet
Feels Hopeful Of
Declaration Of War Is Urged By Japanese
the
Tokyo, Jan. 18. An association of the members of the House of Representatives, Interested in the China problem. who represent the majority of the Members of Parlament, have" passed a resolution urging the Government to "declare war against the anti-Japanese regime In China forthwith, and to take bakie operations designed 10 eradicate this regime."---Router.
ITALIAN SHIP IN DISTRESS
Midnight Drama In
China Sea
RESOLUTE TACKLING OF MANY VITAL PROBLEMS
"Partition" Hurdle Is Neatly Negotiated
London, Jan. 17.
The Anglolirish discussions opened at 2.30 p.m. to-day in the Cabinet room at No. 10 Downing Street after both delega- tinos had lunched together at No. 11. After two and a half hours of Anglo-Eire talks, the conference adjourned for ten.
Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade and Mr. W. S. Morrison, Minister for Agriculture were present when the discussions were resumed after an interval of half an hour, and it is believed that the afternoon discussions, when Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for Co-Ordination of Defence was present, made good progress.
The fact that the Ministers, for Trade and Agriculture were called in Indicates that the negotiators have good prospects of getting down to concrete, issues. It it believed the Brst hurdle of Pagtition was nego- tiated, though the manner and ex- tent is at present not known.
To-day's talks lasted 373 hours, and afterwards I was agreed that the following communique be issued: "A meeting was held between represen- tatives of the Government of Eire and representatives of the United vernment at 10, Downing Kingiom Government Street, with the Prime Minister in the chuir. A general murvey of out- standing questions, affecting relations of the two countries was discussed. The meeting adjourned after 6.30 pam.-and-wit-be-resumed to-morrow. at noon."-Reuter.
WHAT MR. DE VALERA MAY REQUEST
London, Jan. 17.
Delegates of the British and Eire
government started their conversa-
war.
tions today, designed to end the Mr. Eamon De Valera, who is head Anglo-Irish trade
However, ing the Eire dalagation in the Anglo- the question of possible unification of Irish talks and who is seeking
of the northern and northern and southern Ireland over-unification shadowed
and Mr. De southern counties of Ireland. everything. Valera was apparently determined that this unification issue should be decided before any other business.
in It is likely the Irish will succeed
bringing up the unification issue but not of settling it, though it is believed agreement might be reached to can- sider the question after a
belleve of time, which tome oba en period
Federal embracing
The appropriation is an increase of IG$20,723,000 over, the current year.
The House of Representatives has During his address, Trince Konoye also recommended funds for con
measures alion to pursue effective
will satisfy already under way-Reuter.
Mr. De Valera. Well-informed observers belleve for the establishment of lasting peace
It is understood that while he is that the formal Government of the in East Asia with a view to prevent-
Calling for urgent assistance, in London, Mr. De Valera will ask Republic of China will be ing a recurrence of unfortunate in-
the Italian freighter Ischisia Mr. Neville Chamberlain to approve augurated in March, probably pre-clients like the present one in China.
Success In his naval budget which the sided over by General Chin Yung: He asked his listeners to co-operate
sent out an SOS call at 10 p.m. of an Irish Fest southern countries Committee made peng, who was Premier in 1910 and whole-heartedly with the Govern- Appropriations
Admiral William
Paris, Jan. 17, last night, announcing that her the
of Ireland,
with
Uister
inter retaining its ment now that prolonged hostilities public to-day,
impossible to After an interview with M. Leon engines had broken down and own Parliament. However, Ulster A formal Government is likely to were likely, and requested them, Leahy said it was
defence without Blum, the late Premier of France, M.she was drifting helplessly in a would send its representatives to the treat Isu Shih-chang, Tsao Kun and through their positions as members restrict national Wa Pel-fu as distinguished senior of the Diet, to make the Japanese jeopardizing national security due Camille Chautcmps told pressmen north-cast monsoonal gale off Dublin Parliament instead of to the House of Commons, while the Dublin, people acquainted with the urgency to the political conditions, in Europe that he had good hope of forming
and
Hainan Island. the
which For Enst,
he Cabinet.
Parliament would assunto Britain's characterised as being more threaten-
The distress signal was picked up financial responsibilities so far as M. Georges Bonnet, erstwhile by the Williamson steamer Sagres, en as Ulster is concerned.--United Press. At the conclusion of the meeting, jing than at any time since 1010,
Hongkong, and the two Admiral Leahy's warning is expect Finance Minister, may have a port-route to astured members of both Houses
springboard for folle in the projected Cabinet, but he ships met shortly afterwards. the Prime Minister of their fullested to serve as a
President Fronklin Roosevelt'a will not be Finance Minister, as M. At 4 o'clock this morning the co-operation. Reuter,
special message to Congress which Chautemps plans to appoint a nan Sagres wirelessed that the Italian which he will sak authorisation of Baudoin, a member of the committee both ships continued to their respec- appropriations for supplementary des administering the Exchange Equalisative destinations.
statesmen.-Reuter.
b the situation.
STOP PRESS
GALA DAY IN TSINGTAO
Mr. Chao Chi To Assume Office
will be presented within a week, incial expert. The name of M. Paul freighter had effected repairs and THIEVES
fence preparations,
that
Charles It was disclosed by Mr. Edison, Secretary to the Navy that the United States had "drifted to a situation which is highly dangerous and it might prove to be a fatal de- lay in a time of war." He warned
Government the
existing facilities were "totally inadequate to meet war-time needs."-United Press. PRIVATE MANUFACTURE OF WEAPONS PLEA
Washington, Jan, 17. Supporting
budget, the navy
Leahy gave Admiral William Th ceremony of the Peace Main-warning that from the standpoint of
..conditions tenance Society is taking place this peace, world morning at 11 o'clock at the City Hall, distinctly worse to-day than a year when Mr. Chao Chi will be installed ago, and added that reduction by the United States of means of national in office.
defence would jeopardise, national .* The streets are beflagged with five-
security barred emblema and pailaus have at the been erected. Attendance
Tsingtao, Jan. 10.
a
were
tion Fund, is mentioned in this con- nection--Reuter.
More Wages For Boy Miners
To Earn Adult Rato At 18 Years
London, Jan. 17.
It is stated that the landed
a large quantity of cargo, cesline OPERATE
China, in Junk Bay last week. She: la now en route to Genoa.
BRITAIN SEEKS AIR · RECORD
Parsonnal For Big Flight
London, Jan. 17.
AT Y.M.C.A.
Two Europeans Victimised
the
RUSSIAN CABINET
AT ODDS
Commissar Of Justice Accused Of Being Merely Chess Player
Moscow, Jan. 17. Apart from the appointment of M.
| Kalinin, to-day's chief political event has been the resignation of M. Moloton, Chairman of the Soviet Council of People's Commissars, who was
form
immediataly commissioned to
1 new Cabinet.
This afternoon's session of the Supreme Council ranges from the demand of M. Zhdanoff. Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee, for sterner action to curb Japanese "hooligantem." to the caustic attack by M. Bagirof. Deputy for Baku, on M. Kellenko, Commissar of Justice,
Henke, on the grounds that he was neglect. Ing his duties for mountaineering and chess-playing.
Sald M. Bagiroff: "We do not want a Commissar of Justice who is only a chess player.
neuter
M.
KALININ APPOINTED
CHAIRMAN
An epidemic of thefts which have occurred at the European Y.M.Q.A. in Kowloon recently was added to yesterday when
Moscow, Jan. 17. two Europeans were victimised
Kalinin, veteran Dalshevik to the extent of over $100, leader, has been appointed Chairman of the Supreme Council, or Sovlet Capusin J Douglas was
Parliament Presidium. The Air-Ministry announces that principal victim in yesterday's thefts. The appointment has created some Scottish boy minors will have the personnel of the RAF long-He has reported to the police that surprise as it was expected hi. Stalin Mr. Charles Edison, Secretary to wage increase, after a year of
would assume the position-Reuter, ceremony is by invitation only, Issued the Navy, requested Congress to per-negotiations. Six thousand boys will fange development flight, formed with whilst playing squash racqueta
to be affected. They will be allowed a view to regaining the long-distance the Y.M.C.A. court, a thief extracted mit the awarding of contracts private manufacturers for the work adult wages from 18 years of age teoord for Britain, will comprise the sum of $90 from his jacket.
Squadron-Leader
Kellett and Aimilar report has been made intruders but, so far, without.. was at present restricted to Govern- instead of 21 at present, in England Fight-Lieutenants 11. A. F. Logart, by Mr. C. Oakland, who has been success. ment yards and pracnair.
and Wales.
F. E. Gardner and "A. N. Combe. mulet of $25. TO DE HANDED OVER
lle faid: "We have drifted into a wal
Daring and cunning has been
DE ROBBED TES Tsingtao, Jan. 18. aitustion that is highly dangerous At 15 they get the minimum wage: The night will shortly take off from
Mr. 13. Liling of Lyamoda Bulld- MA Campbell the Commissioner of and raight prove fatal in a time of of 4/10 a day for underground work Banwell where training will be con-employed by the thier or thieves Customs, will shand over US, AS WE
He added that the existing and 3/14 a day for above ground tinued, and where extensions are operating at the YMCA and Ing. Kowloon, has reported to the ministration to the Japanese Comel Government facilities were totally work. No boys Under 18 years will being made to the runaway to European resident was recently police that thievs entered his fat missioner at 11.80 m. 10-day inadequate to meet war iime needs. be allowed to w* underground.acilitate practice with heavily load- vklimleed to the extent of 9000 last night and stole ". Koid wristler
ed alrerafim Reutera DE SANTA JEST Octa: have, beni base to trap: die watch valged at $159. Rester:
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