Flying Standard
APPLY FOR LITERATURE:-
FAR EAST MOTORS
THE FAR EAST AVIATION COMPANY, LIMITED. 20, Nathan Rd., Kowloon. Telephone 50101.
Pool, Ltd. Bump. Hongkong.
The
FINAL EDITION
Couft
Hongkong Telegraph.
FOUNDED 1201
No. 15430
五拜禮 號十月二英港香
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY
11; 1938. 日二十月正
SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS $30.00 PER ANNUM
(OTORISTS
WHOSE MOTTO IS
Safety
First
ALWAYS FIT.
17
DUNLOP TYRES
PRO-JAPANESE TERRORISTS ABROAD
HEAD OF THIRD VICTIM CONVEYS FRESH WARNING
Bombs Thrown at S'hai Plant of American- Owned Newspaper
Shanghai, Feb. 11.
The attacks yesterday on the two Chinese news- papers, the Hwa Mei Pao and the Wen Wei.Paó, confirm the suspected existence of a pro-Japanese gang of terrorists, as brutal and as ruthless in their methods as their anti-Japanese opposite numbers. Anyone considered responsible for publishing anything in the slightest nature anti-Japanese appears to be liable to victimisation.
In addition to Mr. Hal P. Mills and Mr. Henry Monsel Cumine, owners of the Chinese newspapers attacked yesterday, a number of Chinese writers have also received threatening letters, among them being American-owned Shanghai Evening Post And Mercury, and Sammy Chang, editor of the Chinese edition of that who was one-time Director of Publicity at paper, Nanking.
The authors of these anonymous communications style themselves the "Association of Truth" ar the "Corps The letters rc-
of Righteousness".
ceived by Messrs. Mills, Cumine,
DIET TO
Yuan and Chang are couched in APPROVE
identical terms, which say
"The decapitated hend ht the publisher of the Social Evening News was found in French Concession. Attached to the head was an explana- tion (which said: "This shows what happens to persons working against the Japanese'). This is known to all the newspapers of Shanghai. We think those who understand the situation will regard those reapon- sible for the death of the publisher of the Social Evening News as heroes. You are hereby warned to exercise special care in articles and editorials published in your newspaper, and any anti-Japanese material is published, we shall be compelled to mete out to you the same punish- - ment we meted out to Tsal."
Authorities Seek Terrorists The bomb intended for Mr. Cumine was thrown into the business offices
of the Wen Wei Pao. The police,
(Continued on Page 4.)
STOP PRESS
BUDGET
Lower House Will Vote To-morrow
Tokyo, Feb. 11.
Approval of the Y2,880,000,000 national budget bill for the next fiscal year, in its original form, was
budgetary committee of the House of Representatives.
The bill will be voted upon at
be sent to the House of Peers.
Д
Anglo-U. S. Co-Operation In Pacific Seen
SOLDIER KINGS MEET
The recent meeting of His Majesty King George VI and King Leopold of the Belgians in London and their cordiality and friendship have immensely strengthened the bonds between their countries.. Above the two Kings inspect a Guard of Honour at flag-draped Victoria Station while crowds cheer.
JAPANESE GARRISON HARD-PRESSED BY: CHINESE AT FUYANG
Shanghai, Feb. 11.
given yesterday afternoon by the A determined attempt to capture the walled city of Fuyang, 20 miles south-west of Hangchow, is being made by Chinese troops. In the last 48 hours the Chinese have plenary session of the Lower House made three attempts to break through the town's on February 12, after which it will|
defences, but each time they have been driven back by It is understood that the budget heavy artillery fire. measure providing for a special military appropriation of Y1,500,~; The Japanese at one time were in a tight corner, but 000,000 to finance the hostilities in the timely arrival of reinforcements, together with Lower House about February 15-planes, which bombed the Chinese positions, saved a
difficult situation.
China, will be submitted to the
Reuter.
Chiang Will
Chinese reports state that both sides suffered heavy Almost a continual casualties during the fighting. artillery duel is in progress, and the Chinese troops are
Thank London being reinforced for a further assault on the town.--
Conference
Appreciates Japanese Boycott Attempts
Hankow, Feb. 11.
Reuter.
Heavy Losses
Hankow, Feb. 11. No Politics
Chinese reports state that Japanese
troops from Fengyuan attacked Liufu
in Anhwei and that serious fighting
developed in which both sides suffer- Behind New
ed heavy casualties. It is claimed the Japanese westward advance, has
An extremely elaborate programme been checked.
has been arranged supporting the|
At Senlipoo the Chinese repulsed Chinese troops counter-attacked
opening In London on February 12, the Japanese vanguard. under the auspices of the Inter
national Peace Campaign, of the against Hualyuan from the west, international conference to organise after reconsolidating their positions.
's boycott of Japanese goods and to
ald China.
OX-
Generalíssimo Chiang Kai-shek, is understood, is sending a personal cablegram to the conference, pressing the gratification of the Chinese Government and the people "for the world's support of Chinese resistance" and urging the adoption
Meanwhile, there is a heavy ex- change of artillery are across the Kwo River which the Japanese have not yet succeeded in crossing United Press.
Battle In Anhwoi Imminent
Lluan, Antiwel, Feb. 11.
Feverish preparations are being
Trade Pact
London, Feb. 11. Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, emphatically denied that Britain was aiming at a
advantaje, poilical
necesaliating payment with commercial concesions in the trade pact negotiations with the United States, ̧ ́
BERLIN CLOSES BORDER
Traffic To Austria Interrupted BELGIUM SETS DOUBLE GUARD
Vienna, Feb. 10,
The Austro-German frontier has been virtually closed by the German authorities since yester- day afternoon.
BOTH NATIONS PLAN TO BUILD WARSHIPS BEYOND TREATY SIZE
Merely Awaiting Japan's Reply To Naval Note To Take Action ·
(Special to "Telegraph")
Singapore, Feb. 11.
It is learned that the border Britain is preparing on Monday to sound a business- between Germany and Upper like warning to the Far East. The roar of the 18-inch Austria has been completely
closed, and on the Tyrol frontier guns of the Singapore base will herald the opening of normal traffic has been stopped, this advance post of Empire. but a few persons have been allowed to pass over under stricti observation.-Router.
GERMAN AND BELGIAN POLICE STRENGTHENED
Vervier, Feb. 10.
The German police forces were
increased on the borders,
It is
Observers declare it to be the advance base of the British fleet.
The American cruisers have arrived from Sydney, three in number, pleasing the American community. immensely, since their visit is regarded as evidence that understood that object of strengthen- Washington and London are finally taking "more than lag the German' police was to pre- vent the departure from Germany diplomatic" cognizance of their supposedly jeopardised of any persons whose papers were
positions in the Far East. not in order,
A certain amount of effervescence of the German prevails in some citics, according to reports received here.
The Belgian frontier posts, manned by Gendarmes, were doubled, after of the German the reinforcement
police on the German side of the? frontier-Reuter,
CLOSING ANTICIPATED
London, Feb. 10.
The Exchange Telegraph's Brussels correspondent has
Belgian-German
closed shortly.
Announced
the
frontier will be
The Brussels Foreign Office states: "Burnours that the frontler is closed
CRAIGAVON WINS ELECTION.
זי
Despite London and Washington denials, of any agreement, local re- sidents strongly feel the "co-operative impulse." One American business man declared: "American ships have visited Singapore previously, but there was no significance compared to what we attach to this visit.".
The length of the US. warships' slay
indefinite, but it is generally expected to be a fortnight, while the press Intimates they will remain "long enough to make it obvious that they are welcome guests.”.
It is significant that the graving dock compares with that built by the Belfast, Feb. 10.
United States at. Pearl Harbour, elections re- Hawall, and is capable of handling
Says Unification Of Íreland Is Dead
The North Ireland
or will be closed are complete non-sulted in a complete victory for Lard 50,000 ton vessels, in the event of
Prime All trains and mails are pass | Craigavon,
sense.
Minister
of Britain ever building such a class of
ing the frontiers in and out of Ger-Northern Ireland. With four Uni-ship-United Pro
many absolutely normally.
The rumours are manoeuvres of the Faris Bourse."
In Berlin the Propaganda Ministry's
spokesman denied the closing of the frontier-United Press.
RUMOUR OF TENSION
versity, seats outstanding, the state of the parties is now:
Unionists 35
Independent Unionists 2 Labour
Nationalists 8
Independent Labour 1 Independent.
Building Above Treaty
London, Feb. 11.
is ex-
It is authoritatively stated that Great Britain and the United States have already decided to build beyond the 33,000-ton battleship and 8,000- tan cruiser limits of the London Naval London, Feb. 10. Lord Craigavon, commenting on Treaty of 1935.
Formal announcement is reported Defelte facts emerging at mid-the results, said the election was night from the weiter of rumours of fought on the direct issue of Ulster's to be awaiting the Japanese reply to tension in Germany, were that strict position within the United Kingdom the note requesting information on control had been established on the and the Empire. Mr. De Valera again Japan's programme, which Belgo-German and Austro-German presumed to raise that issue with pected to be unsatisfactory-United frontiers, that Berlin had announced the British Government, and placed Press. that many
further changes in the the unification of Ireland as item lower ranks of the army were ex-No. In the programme of his con- Does Not Want Alliance
Washington, Feb. 10, pected following the changes in the versations at Downing Street. The election wiped that Army
Command, and that Reuter's result of the
"I am in favour of a big navy but correspondents in Berlin, Munich, item off his agenda. Lord Craigavon Cologne and Frankfurt reported that added that it was now clear beyond not in favour of any alliance, or un- those all possible doubt that this talk of alderstanding, because that means war everything
united Ireland was just a will of the and that we shall reap the same con- citicaReuter.
sequences as of 1918, declared Sena- wisp.-Reuter Special,
tor Hiram Johnson to-day.. BERLIN DISORDERS STORY REFUTED
WDB normal in
Landon, Feb. 10. A report of the German Crown Prince's "night" is only one of a num- (Continued on Page.4.)
MONEY FOR MORTGAGES
New Association In U.S. To Assist Home Builders
Washington, Feb. 10, Mr. Jesse Jones announced to-day that in accordance with President F D. Roosevelt's request he had formed the National Mortgage Association
Inte invest
Its said: "Our object is to con-with a capital stock of $10,000,000, to
DE VALERA talks BACK
Recalling Mr. Cordell Hull's denial of any agreement, he said: “I ac- Dublin, Feb. 10.
cepted that declaration as conclusive. Commenting on the results of the I feel the Secretary of State and I North Ireland elections, Mr. Eamon have been taken for a ride together. De Valera zald they were not sux-The other day I felt that perhaps prising. The gorry-mandering con something was in the wind which he stituencies had designed a stereotype did not know and I did not know."
on to preserve the United Prean. position and dictator- ship of Lord Craigavon and the Sectarian Pury.
"Lord Craigaven makes a mistake.
As long as the nation endures, the Britain Ready
To Talk
Disarmament
recovery of that part of Ulster which was wrongfully torn away will be the first item of every Anglo-Irish con- ference until it is finally wiped off."
Router.
WON'T FORGO CHURCH RENTS
London, Feb. 10, the House of Commons the In Prime Minister referred to the recent reported statement by Mr. Cordell Hull, that whilst the United States a world in which was compelled Increasing construction of armaments regrettable fact, to render
London, Feb. 11. Following n debate lost, night in was
cfade an agreement which will bring provido funds for Immediate by which "white slavery" was mention- | adequate. their military' and navqi
ment in first mortgages Insured of concrete and effective measures. made by both sides for a pitched economlo advantages to this country the Federal Housing Administration, ed, the Church of England Assembly establishments, they were ready at He said the association was autho- overwhelmingly defeated a resolu- any time to join with other nations Mr. Wang Ching-wei and Dr. Wang battle in northern Anwar to drive and will be faridable here mu.com-rised to lasus debentures up to 20 tien proposing the discontinuance of in a common effort to bring about a acceptance of rents from Church pro-limitation or a general reduction of Chung-hul, the Foreign Minister, are mine the fate of the Japanese drive mercial grounds. My view is that times its capital.
few
Chamberlain said: "I can assure the.. broadcasting brief addreaser at 4 on Hauchow within the next
The Reconstruelion Finance Cor-perty allegedly infested with vermin armaments by agreement. Mr. Neville p.m. to-day explaining China's stand days, according to a long distance there is every pomikiilty of our
would peralion funds had been used to or of dubious moral reputation. you
The Ecclesiastio Commission owns Houss that these are also viewe In connection with the London con- telegraphs message troen the front Arriving at
estabilah the amociation: It was ference. The addresses will be re- late last night.
hoped to give Impetus to home, and 30,000, houses in the London area of His Majesty's Government. Vte
British Wireless, alone, United Prou. apartment buildingUnited Pre
Jayed to 100,000,000 listeners in the Competent military observers bei palla sund
United States and. Britain--Reuter.
(Continued on Page 41
United Praz
what