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No. 15451
HALIFAX
OPPOSITION
GOES
SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY
26, 1938, 日七廿月正
TO
TO Raiders Spent
DEMAND DEBATE
JAPANESE
ON APPOINTMENT REPORTS
Complications Likely As Result of New
Foreign Policy
RIDICULED
Kidnapping Of Priests
Story Said To Be Fabrication:
Hankow, Feb. 26. Commenting on the Shanghai Japanese spokesman's allegation that Chinese guerilla troops had kidnapped Spanish priests at Suiting and bad taken them to Hofei, a Chinese spokesman sald yesterday:
"The Japanese spokesman's geo- graphy and his idea of our dispost- tions are both absurd. In the first
EGYPTIANS WANT NO AID place, Hotel cannot be reached fo
FROM ITALY AT SUEZ
London, Feb. 25.
It is officially announced that Lord Halifax, Lord President of the Council, has been appointed Foreign Secretary in succession to Mr. Anthony Eden. Mr. R. A. Butler has been appointed Under-Secretary, succeeding Viscount Cranborne.
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Following the appointment of Lord Halifax Foreign Secretary, it is understood that Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Premier, is dealing with all important aspects of foreign affairs in the House of Commons.
Mr. Lennox Boyd has been appointed in Mr. Butler's place in the Ministry of Labour.
The Opposition has Indicated that a full House of Commons debate on Lord Halifax's appointment will be -demanded,—both Mr Clement Attive, and Air. Wedgwood Benn making it clear that they felt strongly that the Foreign Secretary should be a mem
GOES TO KEY
MR. EDEN UTTERS
CABINET POSTWARNING.
VISCOUNT HALIFAX, who has served in many high offices In the Godoyz eniment, fakes over the duties of Foreign Secretary, the most arduous of any in the Cabinet at this time,
History May Prove
Government Wrong
quickly from Suiting. Secondly Holei in garrisoned by regular troops and not guerillus. The report obvious fabrication."
is an
Commenting on 0:0 Japanese spokesman's remark that religious bodles in China were restricted and harassed
result of the the Kuomintang and the Communists, the Chinese
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amalgamation of spokesman said:
"Forelemreligious bodies help China in her struggle and care for
the wounded and homeless. You yourselves have seen the prayer meetings for China's victory."
It is noteworthy that Commander Chu Tch of the Eighth Route Army, known as the "Red Napoleon", at- tended the French Cathelle victory
prayer meeting in Shansi en Febru- ary 10.-United Press.
Anglo-Eire Talks Make
Slow Progress
London, Feb. 25.
The present stage of the Anglo- Elve talks ended this evening when trade discussions at the Dominions Office were adjourned without having concluded examination of the trade questions.
It is stated in British circles that although the trade talks occupied the:
the time, owing to greater part the great amount of detail involved, discussion on all subjects under re- view was still proceeding.
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Three Hours Over Formosa
THIS IS REAL WARFARE
Just as the Insurgent troops swept into sight below, the camera-man, in this lale of snipers. snapped Loyalist riflemen Eoing into action. Now the Loyalists are no longer at Teruel, though they lost 10,000 killed and 10,000 prisoners in Bghting round about the place, according to latest Insurgent despatelies. Herbert L. Matthews. New York Times correspondent, took this picture.
CHINESE LAUNCH NEW DRIVE ON CHUNGYI: CROSS YELLOW RIVER
Chengchow, Feb. 26,
Chinese reinforcements have crossed the Yellow River and are launching a counter-offensive on Chungyi, on the Peiping-Hankow Railway, 18 kilometres from the north bank of the river, where brisk fighting is in progress, according to the latest advices received from the front.
Small
London, Feb. 25. Speaking at Leamington, Mr. Allhough it is too soon to forecast Anthony Eden, former Foreign hopeful sign that Mr. De the success of the talks, it is regard- Secretary, explained his reasons Valera and his colleagues are return- for resigning and emphatically ing to London to resume the discus- denied the auggestion that it was slons next Thursday.-Reuter.
EIRE MINISTERS RETURN due to some extent to ill-health.
London, Feb. 25. He said his decision had been Mr. De Valera and his colleagues taken because of the conviction are going back to Dublin to-morrow king, Wushe and Menghsien.-Central News. that no other course was open to as their presence is required in
The Japanese right, wing in northern Honan is still batches of troops have been sent out to scout the north massed at Fengchiu, 18 miles north of Kaifeng. brink of the Yellow River there." "But so far they have not| yet made any attempt to cross the river,
him. He was more than ever convinced that the decision was n right one.
with connection They will return
Internal affairs. on to London
The Japanese left wing is scattered at Tsiyuan, Hwai-
Wednesday, and discussions with the 17 Captured
United Kingdom will be resumed on Thursday.
The course the Government had
During to-day, Ministers of the chosen indicated the sincerity of its governments of Eire and the United desire to reach an agreement, but itKingdom had been discussing ques- wan not necessarily a wise judgment tions relating to the trade agreement. of international affairs. He could During the absence of the Ministers not help feeling that it was perfectly of Eire discussions between offelals possible stand firm and obtain the of the two governments will same results, if they were obtained, tinue. without
the risks attending the present course.
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con-
Mr. De Valera arrived in London last Saturday, but.opening of the) talka fixed for Monday was delayed by parliamentary calls on Mr. Cham-
In Lightning "Dope" Raids
Round Up Of Japanese
Chengchow, Feb. 20. Chinese forces. in eastern Shans! are launching an enveloping attack on the Japanese troops which have and reached Changych, Chungtze Tuniu, from three directions, the west, south and north, military report received here states.
On the Tatung-Pukow Rallway the Chinese forces have succeeded in re- pulsing the Japanese attack on Liang- tuchen, north of Lingshib, whilst west of the railway the Chinese and Japanese troops are still holding out against each other at Shuangchih- chen, about 120 miles south-west of
Rovenue Officers Out On Narcotic Hunt Lightning raids on heroin divans which Department, carries out its most important work Japanese Land At Lukang at a time when most of the Colony is enjoying is morning tes
W. Oficer Chiet Proventive Off
He was deeply anxious whether it would be un agreement on berlain's time, arising out of Mr.were made last night in Youmati by Talyuan-Central News,
Revenue or an agreement, if Eden's resignation.-British Wireless, the they could get it, regardless of the
fa Roll basla,
Isis.
The Government's decision ad TOKYO WARNING seeking evening relaxation
had
been made, and Parliament endorsed it. The Government munt
to hand and he sincerely wished NOT ACCEPTED
it success. He stood by every word
he had said in the House of Commons.
He definitely formed the oplatan last week-end that the meaning of certain communications he received from a Government was "now or never." Ha
his
ber of the House of Commons instead foreign Goy view was not changed,
of the House of Lords.
belleve
A debata on the subject will but he was prepared to true of probably take place rext week colleagues on this important issue Reuter.
Interpretallem, for he did not It to be in national interesis. He ap- preciated the impossibility of publish ing relevant documents at present, and he was content to await the verdiet of history-Renter Special.
Von Ribbentrop To Go To London
to
London, Feb, 25. Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, former. German Ambassador Britain, and row Foreign · Minikler, will shortly visit London to bid fare well to friends and the staff-of- tha German Embaray,
SHUPS IN WIRELESS
COMMUNICATION
The following ships are expected to be in wireless communication with
BY AMERICANS
Hull Holds Japanose Responsible For Any Injuries
Washington, Feb. 23.
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J.
Puller and Senior Revenu
Revenue Officer A.
Tsingyang. Anhwel, Feb. 20. Fighting on the Wuhu front has been Intensified after the arrival of Japanese reinforcements.
Under a protective barrage from W. Grimmiti nade successful descents on addresses in Temple Street and some 10 Japanese warships in the Woosung Street in coquence of Yangise River. 2.000 Japanese troops which 17 defendants appear before landed at Sanchanchen, and Heng- shankluo west of Lukang yesterday the Kowloon magistrate 10-day. Over 20,000 pills, a quantity of lilci morning. Heavy fighting is now going on these points-Central News. opium, 157 heroin pipes and a con-
siderable amount of paraphernalia Japanese And Koreans
were scized.
S. R. O, Grimmitt and, Revenue
Captured
Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary, for Officer J. L. Stephens rattled
Chengchow, Feb. 20. Stale, stated to-day that the United alleged heroin factory In Shanghai
Forly Japanese soldiers and 20 to accept Japan's Street and secured 40,000 pilis. Two Korean Irregulars were captured States refused warning to Americans to leave Cen- men were arrested and will appear recently by tral China, and specially to mark in court. their property.
He said a straightforward note hai been
to Japan declaring that would be held responsible |
Japan
Americans or for any injury 10 damage to Ueir property.
TREASURY BILLS V
TENDERS
It is understood he will sau Mr. the Hongkong. Redio Station- Mr. Hull added that the United Neville Chamberlain and Lord Chaking, Aslan, President Grant, States Ind advised antionals to leave. Halifax, but it is pot Indicated that Chengtu Trinan, Pluto, Pinewo, voluntarily, cortuin areas In China, there will be anything more than 1akozaki, Maru, Norviken, Victoria, and this advis was being observed teens get dis
(Continuedŝon Pape 12.)
Reuter
and Empress of tunaia,
"The total ambient applied for
Chinese mobile unit during a surprise attack on Tangyin staiton on the Peiping-Hankow Rail- way, 21 kilometres south of Chang- tel They are being escorted to the | rear-Central News,
CHINESE AIR FORCE NOW STRONG ENOUGH TO TAKE OFFENSIVE
Nanchang Watches Combats As Three Enemy Raiders Plunge to Earth Aflame
Hankow, Feb. 26.
It is definitely felt that Chinese aerial strength is now sufficient not only effectively to defend, but also to attack. Further information of Formosa raids indicated that the Chinese bombers spent almost three hours over the island and destroyed planes and hangars at Matsuyama and a large power station at Shinjiku.
Chinese and foreign pilots who participated in the raid, stated there was almost a total absence of anti- aircraft fire, belying the stories that the Formosa fortifications were keeping pace with those in Hongkong.
The latest reports from Nanchang state that the wrecks of three Japanese planes which were shot down yesterday have been located. Officials and the populace are scouring the countryside for the others.
TO-DAY'S RACE based by Nanchang, were probably
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The latest victory of the Chinese air force for which Russian aviators, mostly responsible, has been greeted with wild enthusiasm in Hankow. -All-boardings are covered with posters and slogans of "Long Live Our Glorious Air Force."-United Press,
Japancac Version
Shanghai, Feb. 20. A Jupancze communque states that 50 Japanese planes yesterday shot flown
And 30 Russlan
American machines at Nanchung.
Chinese reports stale Russian plots shot down night of we raiders and lid not mention Chinese.losses. How- ever, the Chinese claimed a victory. United Press.
Intensified Air War
Shanghai, Feb. 20. While the forces on the ground are locked on several battle fronts, both the Chinese and Japanese have (Continued on Page 13.)
STOP PRESS
Government Has Surplus, Not Deficit As Expected
An estimated Government deficit of $8,498,910 for the year 1937, ending December 31, thanks to buoyant trade, has been turned into a surplus of $1,085,140,
for Financial returns
the Colony of Hongkong for the year 1937, issued this morning, dia- close increased revenue over 1936 under every heading ex- cepting Port and Harbour Dues. The estimated
of revenue $28,760,260 was exceeded in overy head, Actual revenue was $38,106,868.
Eelimated expenditure of 132,239,- than 100 was higher by $147,030 Actual expenditure.
(Further: Stop Press News on Page 18.)