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Tokyo, Jan. 18.
Konoye the Japanese Prime Minister, yesterday invited about 40 representatives from both Upper Houses to his official residence in order to explain to them the cir- cumstances leading up to the issuing
of the Government's declaration of Japan's intently to sever relations
with the Chinese Government.
The Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirota, the War Minister. General G, Suglya- ma, and the Navy Minister, Admiral Yonal also addressed the gathering.
explaining diplomatic affairs and the
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spoke of the Government's determin- ution to pursue effective measures for the establishment of lasting peace in East Asia with a view to prevent- ing a recurrence of unfortunate in- cidents like the present one in China. whole-heartedly with the Govern- ment now that prolonged hostilities them, were likely, and requested through their positions as members of the Diel, to make the Japanese propie acquainted with the urgency of the situation.
At the conclusion of the meeting. members of both Houses nssured the Prime Minister, of their fullest co-operation.-Reuter.
GALA DAY
IN TSINGTAO
Mr. Chao Chi To Assume Office.
Tsingtao, Jan. 10. Th ceremony of the Peace Main- tenance Society is taking place this morning at 11 o'clock at the City Hall, when Mr. Chao Chl will be installed in office.
The streets are beflagged with five- barred emblems and pallaus have been erceted. Attendance at the ceremony is by Invitation only, Issued by the Japanese.-Reuter,
CUSTOMS
ADMINISTRATION
TO BE HANDED OVER
Tsingtao, Jan. 18.
TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 1938,
FATE OF WUHU IS NOW IN THE BALANCE
Japanese
Warships
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To Rescue
Tunchi, Chekiang, 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 owners.
On the Wuhu front the Chinese: forces have taken Peimashon and are advancing on Fenkhalchi where fierce fighting deciding the fate of Wuhu is imminent.
In view of the tension, four Japanese worships loaded with were dispatched to Wuhu marines yesterday to reinforce their troops there.-Central News.
All-Day Battle
Shanghai, Jan. 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 Hangchow-United Press.
New Peiping Government Is Likely
Creation Of Formal Administration Contemplated
Tokyo, Jan. 18. The statement of the Japanese Government on Sunday last gave a powerful impetus to the movement for the organisation of a formal
Goverment replacing the present Provisional Government, according to a Japanese despatch from Peiping. Well-informed observers belleve that the formni Government of the of China will be in- Republic augurated in March, probably pre- sided over by General Chin Yung- peng,
Mr. Campbell the Commissioner of 1926, who was Premier in 1915 and, Customs, will hand over the ad- A formal Government is kely to ministration to the Japanese Com-treat Hsu Shih-chang, Teno Kun and missioner at 11.30.a.m-to-day-Wu Pel-fu as distinguished senior. Reuter.
statesmen.-Reuter,
Franc Ends Firm On Stock Market
Restricted Dealing Rumours
London, Jan. 17. Glit edged securities benefitted from a fresh influx of Continental funds on the London Stock Exchange to-day. West African gold minings were well supported, and others were steady with the exception Anglo-Ecuadorians, which sold on reports of governmental steps against Toreign oll companies operating in Ecuador.
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Commodities, copper- and tin were firm in sympathy with Wall Street.
After fluctuating nervously, French francs appreciated sharply owing_to bear-covering induced by fears of a possible imposition of restriction on foreign exchange dealings by
the 1 next French Cabinet. With the market short of spot franes, the rate closed best at 147.87, compared with the opening 152,02. Wall Street was irregular. Hester Special.
NEW ADMIRAL FOR YANGTSE
San Francisco, Jan. 17. Admiral David Le Brereton will sall by the Dollar liner President Harrison on February 12 to assume command of the US. Yangtse Patrol. Admiral Le Brereton will relleve Admiral Marquart, who has been transferred to the War College in Søn
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London, Jan. 17.
The Ministry of Labour cont of living index fell one point last month; The average level of retail prices at January 1, was approximately 69 pèr cent, above the level of 1014 com- pared with 60 per cent. December: 1, and: $1 per cent, a year ago. British Wireteam...
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ITALIAN SHIP IN DISTRESS
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Calling for urgent assistance, the Italian freighter Ischisia sent out an SOS call at 10 p.m. last night, announcing that her engines had broken down and she was drifting helplessly in a north-east monsoonal gale off Hainan Island.
The distress signal was picked up by the Williamson steamer Sagres, en route to Hongkong, and the two ships met shortly afterwards.
At 4 o'clock this morning the Sagres wirelessed that the Italian freighter had effected repairs
and both ships continued to their respec- tive destinations.
It is stated that the Ischisia landed a large quantity of cargo, destined for in Junk Bay last week. She China, in is now en route to Genoa,
More Wages
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London, Jan. 17. Scottish boy miners will have a
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of negotiations. Six thousand boys will be affected. They will be allowed adult wages from 18 years of age instead of 21 at present, in England and Wales.
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London, Jan. 17.
At 15 they get the minimum wage of 4/1d a day for underground work and 3/16, a day for above ground work. No boys under 15 years will be allowed to work underground.the Criminal Sessions this morning.during the week-end left behind Router Bulletin.
when Lau Hon, 43, unemployed, was much damage throughout the coun- tried on a charge of robbery with | try.
CANTON AS
HAVEN OF REFUGE
Canton, Jan. 18. Canton is now China's main out-
The gale which swept England
violence,
A Swansea steamer was lost on the The Chief Justice, Sir Atholl Mac-south coast of Wales, while the crews Gregor, tried the case, with the of a number of vessels were washed assistance of the following Jury overboard during the height of the Messrs. H. Cers (Foreman), Young storm.
Kechung, H. W. Bonner, Ng To-chiu, As a result of the gale; the Thames J. M. Gutierrez, O. Guttinger and rose higher than usual at Southend Lau Yuk-wan.
The victim was Wu Chol, a Chinese and reached two inches above normal
line... medicine doctor, and she was alleged The liner Aquitania, which is due by Mr. E. H. Willlaps, prosecuting,
to have been attacked by accused.nn at Southampton to-day was delayed on by heavy seas and is expected to n stairway at Hennessy Road
arrive on Wednesday Reuter Bul- August 20 last.
...
consts,
let to the sea, and appears rapidly
She was sitting on the pavement letin.
22 LIVES LOST to be assuming a mantle of greater of her house when accused, whom
" London, Jan. 17. political importance. Many minor she had known for some Unie, enme
The week-end, gale in Britain was Chinese officials, formerly of Shang-up and told her that if man was dying hai, have found their way here. and needed her immediate assistanco, responsible for the loss of 22. lives. the were washed up on She followed accused to the house Bodies Meanwhile, indicative of the sense in question, but on the stairway, said Ayrshire and South Wales of security which has arisen despite Mr. Williams, the man turned round confirming fears that the Glasgow the last few months of fear of a threat and put a hand, which was covered steamer, Lochshire and the Swansen to South China, many boats arrivel with pepper, over her face.
steamer, Glanrhyd, foundered and in Canton during the past few days "As she shouted 'save life, the their crews perished-Reûter Special, from Wuchow, laden with evacuees. man snatched her finger-ring, at the who hastened to Kwangs to take
same time striking her a blow on the
EXTENSIVE FLOODS refuge there, and who now consider head, which bled profusely as
London, Jan. 17. it safe to return to Kwnnatung
result," "the prosecutor continued. Following wild week-end weather, With his victim lying unconscious, an exceptionally, high tide on the the alleged assaliant ran away, but Thames to-day caused extensive was subsequently arrested at the flooding at various points---British Fung On Wharf. When she re- Wireless. covered her senses, the woman, who was by this uma covered with blood,
Also noticeable is the complete lack of concern shown by the populace during each new story of Japanese landings in South Chino Yesterday's story of a heavy con- the centration of warships off Ladrones istends has caused little, or no comment,
Meanwhile air raid alarme con- tinue apace. Another sounded at 7 o'clock this morning and four planes were sighted at the usual points at Tongkawan, but have not visited the city. The all clear sounded a few
hours later.
According to Hankow-Canton rati- way officials, the Japanese planes, after periodically bombing the rall- to dive way, frequently returned within a fow hundred feet of ground, to take photograplia-iteuler
The Le Carthage is expected to arrive in Hongkong at 4 pan. on Wednesday and to sail for Bhanghai | and Japan at 6 p.m. on Thursday,
streat whero she was
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TO BE FETED
attended by a newspaper hawker.
Dr. F. F. S. Court gave evidence of having treated the woman at the Queen Mary Hospital, and Mr. V. C. Branson, Government Analyst, tosti- fled to have examined her coat, on which were traces of pepper.
The case is proceeding.
London, Jan. 17. Dector Eduardo Santos, delegate of the Republic of Colombia to the League of Nations who is now on a [visli to Londồn, will be the guest of the United Kingdom Government at a luncheon on Wednesday, as we In view of the numbers attending The President, of the Board of the Burns Dinner at the Peninsula Trade Mr. Oliver Stanley, will pre- Hotel on Tuesday, January 25, the side and Lord Cranborne" and Ad- general committee of the Society re-miral Sir Hartin Edunbarnasmith grets that no more names can be ac Martin, Second Sea Lord, will also be cepted for attendance at this function, present-British Wireldai, ka
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