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EARTHQUAKE
Greatest Disaster in History of South American Republic
WAR IN
EUROPE
SOON, IS OPINION OF U.S.
WASHINGTON,
* Jan. 25.
William
SCRIPPS-HOWARD'S foreign editor, Philip Simms, in a signed article to-day, asserts that "confidential advices from London and Paris" express the conviction that Ger- many and Italy are now working to strike simul- taneously, perhaps as early as March.
Germany may move in the? direction of Rumania, on ас count of King. Carol's reputed
intransigeance to Germany,
'while, "Paris is apparently con- vinced that Italy will ask ng a
minimum, autonomy for 95,000
Italians residing in Tunisia, į Djibouti as a freed port, de-j militarisation of Corsien, and a senti
Suez Canal,"
The highly imposing Boulevard Alameda, main thoroughinre of Santiago, capital of Chile, with the towering heights of the great Andes mountains beyond.
HONGKONG
STEAMER FOUNDERS
Skipper And Crew Are Rescued
on the Board of Governors of the A HONGKONG ship, "Berlin is formerly owned by William-
The arilcle adds that
range on understanding with Bri-
reported to be endeavouring to pr-son and Company, has tain under which Germany would foundered and sunk near remain neutral in the event of an the Chekiang coast, accord- ing to a "United Press" despatch.
Italo-French war, if Britain dnes nati interfere."--Unlied Press.
LONDON AND PARIS LOSE CONFIDENCE
The Norwegian Captain, Mr. Olsen, and a crew of fabout 30 Chinese have been
London. Jan. 25. Some Diplomatic sources assert. that opinion is growing in well-rescued.
Informed circles in London and Paris.. The owners of the freighter that the next crisis will occur within Kaiapol confirm that the ship! a month,
sank en route to Wenchow from ¦ It Herr Hitler speaks on January 30, he will possibly reveal when, and Ningpo, after going aground. how, the next crisis will arise.
The vessel, built in Sunderland in Meanwhile confidence is apparently 1900, had a gross tonnage of 2,003 ovaporating both in London and Paristons.
that there will be any substantiul First intimation that the vessel und withdrawal of Itallan soldiers from been sunk came from the Hallan Spain, if and when the Loyalists are steamer Temblen, which last night.j defeated.
sent à radio message to Shanghal According to one report circulation of a sunken steamship had been seen that twa musta and a single funnel in diplomatie quarters, a few thou-close to the Chekiang coast. sand Italian troops would be with- drawn, but a few iliousand Germans would replace them.
TROOPS ON MOVE, REPORT
PANAMAN FLAG
The Italian ship reported that the
17
From the French provinces, as well funnel and emblem indicated that the as from Paris, reports make it clear vessel belonged to the Norwegion that opinion is hardening against any Wallem Company, and that it was concessions while Mussolini uses his flying Panaman flag. present methods.--United Press,
The Kaiapol formerly belonged to Williamson of Hongkong, The ship Agured in an neeldent in July lost, When she went aground in the Hainan Strafts during a heavy fog. By a curious coincident the Kaiapoi went Unconfirmed reports circulating in ground while going dead slow with- Italian quarters state that the Gov-in a few miles of another Williamson ernment is concentrating "an import-steamer, the Aslan, which was also ant number" of troops at Genoa and aground. Spezia, ready for transportation, to Spain or the Italian frontier in the
Rome, Jan. 25.
Ilowever, On that occasion the
event that France should intervene Kuinpol was not badly damaged and In the Spanish war.
The reports appeared to coincide with the Italian charges that Franco has been alding, or is about to aid the Loyalists, although these charges have been denied in Paris,
was able to proceed to Hongkong
| after redosting with the tide.
REICHSTAG TO MEET
Berlin, Jan. 25.
The Relchsing will meet on The reports mentioned 30,000 as a January 30, nt G
p.m., G.M.T.--- (Continued on Page 4.)
Reuter,
CIVILIANS MASSACRED Japanese Kill 103 in Shensi City
INSIDE INFORMATION
of
A DRAMATIC story Barcelona's death throes is given in exclusive "United Press" reports of the Loyalista' last stand for the doomed city.
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A DARING DAYLIGHT rob- bury in Queen's Road frustrated by a shop-owner, who single-handed attacked three men armed with reuolurrs as they attempted to hold him up. Shots were fired in the course of the incident,
-PAGE-TWO
CHINESE GUERILLAS are meeting with new successen in the war in the interior.
-PAGE TWO REMARKABLE EVIDENCE was given at Old Bailey in Loudon yesterday, during the hearing of the "China Arnis" case against three men.
-PAGE FOUR ANOTHER BATCH of Jewish refugees are arriving in Hong- kong to-morrow. Special ser- rices will be held in the local Synagogue en Sunday,
-PAGE FOUR
JOE LOUIS won on a techni- call knock-out in the first round of his title bout oth John Henry Lewis at Madison Square Garden.
-PAGE FIVE
AN INSURGENT bomber which crashed in France was a German machine, carrying three German ofecra,
-PAGE SEVEN GENERALISSIMO CHIANG KAI-SHEK expresses confidence that Japan cannot win the war.
-PAGE SEVEN JAPANESE PREPARATIONS for a war with Soviet Russia were frankly discussed in the Japanese Diet yesterday.
-PAGE FOUR
NEW COLD WAVE HITS BRITAIN
Nation Snow-Bound: Floods In South
LONDON, Jan. 26. ICY WINDS from Siberia again swept over Great Britain yesterday, threaten- ing a recurrence of the cold spell that caused scores of deaths just before Christmas.
.
New heavy falls of snow have. been reported throughout the country, aggravating the flood situation which has disrupted all communications in certain areas, Air services with the continent unly with the
were maintained greatest difficulty.
The visiblity at Croydon Airport was only 500 yards, and air-liners were unable to land.
PLANES DIVERTED Incoming services were cancelled or diverted to other airports. Most of the outgoing planes, however, managed to get away.
Many parla of the South of England have been belated by floods and snow, with drifis several feet deep in several places, Road traffßle has been entirely dis- located In some centres,
are
Trains to and from London arriving late opd Channel shipping is experiencing a severe buffeting.
Snow continued to fall through-
out the day, turning to rain It
night.
MANY CENTRES DESTROYED: ENTIRE COUNTRY ROCKED
(Special to "Telegraph")
Copyright by United Press Association Telecommunications Ordinance, 1938, Received 11,45 cm. Published 3.137 9.11.
LE SANTIAGO, CHILE, JAN. 25. IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED THAT NO LESS THAN 10,000 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED IN THE EARTHQUAKE WHICH ROCKED NEARLY THE WHOLE OF CHILE.-Reuter,
The Government reports that hundreds are known to be dead early this morning as a result of the earthquake disaster.
The intensity of the 'quake can be gathered from the reports pouring in from all over the country, indicating frightful material damage, and tragic loss of life.
By telephone reports have arrived that some small;
towns have been destroyed, while fires are burning in FRANCE TO
other cities.
BIG FIRE RAGING
PURCHASE
A "United Press" correspondent at Concepcion, 600 PLANES flashing a-message by naval radio, reported that the central part of the city was nearly destroyed, and that Mission To America
To Place Order
WASHINGTON,
a big fire was raging. However accurate checks of the effect were not yet possible.
Southern Chile was stricken by a violent earthquake, but the extent of the damage and the casualties were not officially calculated by midday to-day.
However, the authorities deprecated the report that there had been 2,000 deaths in Concepcion alone. It was stated to be
nearer 60.
APPEAL FOR AID
Jan. 25.
M. RENE WEISER, Air Attache to the French Em- bassy to-day confirmed that the French air mission to the United States was nego- tiating for the largest
Nevertheless, the Concepcion authorities have radioed that order for fighting planes conditions are terrible and have appealed for sanitary supplies. ever placed here by a
The Government has rushed nid to the devastated areas foreign Power.
by aeroplane, special trains, and automobiles, which are carry- ing food and physicians. Although it is impossible to compute the casualties in Con- cepcion, it is asserted that the central portion of the city has been destroyed. Concepcion is Chile's third largest city, with a population of 80,000.
Sino-British Air Service
M. Weiser said that the mis- sion came to buy "several hun- dred planes," adding that if the deal was completed it may in- volve as many as 600 machines.
M. Weiser did not disclose the cost of the transactions, but American experts estimate US.$60,000 per unit, making the deal total approximately
Some towns are reported to have London Interested U.S.$86.000.000.
been almost destroyed, while fires are burning in many towns, includ- Ing Concepcion.
Six provinces--Talen, Moule, Nuble,
(Continued on Page 4.)
TOURISTS COMING
Empress Of Britain Takes Suez Route
THE LARGEST SHIP tol
NAZI ARMY travel through the Suez Canal
G.S.O. PRAISES RED FORCES
making her eighth tour round
In Reports
LONDON, Jan. 25. AIR CIRCLES are very interested by the report from
that Chungking
through- service between China and Europe has, been arranged via Yunnan and Burma,
Dr. Chang Peng-chun, who arrived last week, took nine days from Yunnan and Honof, and the more direct roule
Chungking to England via
from Chungking to Rungoon should
It is understood that Britain Inve already placed an order hero for 400 fighting plancs- United Press.
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reduce the time to a little over five days.
The news is also regarded given from the local broadcasting
significant an further evidence
as
premature, though it is hoped that ese listeners.
an official statement will be made In the not distant future.
Sir Henry Pollock will speak from ZBW for European listeners at. 0.20
Two broadcasty on the work of the Street Sloepers' Society are for he
of stations. deter. At 345 pan. to-day, Sir Robert will arrive in Hongkong early in the Chinese Government's
Kotewall, speaking in Chinese, will mination to develop West China, March.
ZEK. Inquiries in London suggest that broadcast an appeal through She is the Empress of Britain, Chungking's announcement is slightly This broadcast is intended for Chin-
the world.
The Empress of Britain lett New Air circles point out Urat such p.m. to-morrow, BERLIN, Jan. 26.
York on January 7, arrives at Beirut arrangements
imply generally PRAISE FOR the Soviet army to-morrow and Fort Said on Satur- mutual concession, for example, in is contained in a front-page day. She will start her first journey | this CASE, freedom for Brikal aeroplanes to dy into China, which The assbult on Mr. Lim Pel-sin,
article in
"Voelkischer through the Cunal on February 3.
From there she will call at Bom-had hitherto been refused Lo all editor of the South China Daily News, Boebachter", the official Nazi bay, Colombo, Penang, Singapore and foreign lines.-Reuter. in Des Voeux Road Central, on organ, which is written by Cap Bangkok, finally arriving in Hong- January 17, was recalled at thetain von Zeska of the German kong at i a.m. on March 8. Central Magistracy this morning. General Staff. when Chan Sek-lam, 27, painter,
City Attack Sequel In Central Court
the
Meanest Thief
Soo Back Page For
Further Late News
German Delegation To Soviet Russia
The Empress will leave here on March 11 and travel back to New made his second appearance before; He writes that "though the Red York via the Philippine Islands, Ball, Mr. Rdwards. He was formally Army has lost striking power through Java, South Africa, St. Helena, Brazli,
Hongkong's meanest thief visited remanded for a week.
the removal of many high officers, Trinidad, and Cuba.
at St. the Kindergarten School
Berlin, Jan. 26. Chan is charged with wounding would be a mistake not to take into
ii am. The Empress of Britain will not Andrew's Church between
It is slated in well-informed busi- with intent to murder, and wounding account the continual extension of call at Shanghai or Japanese ports and 1 pm on Monday. SIAN, Jan. 26.
ness circles that a delegation of Ger- with intent to do grievous bodily the army, which has naturally in this year.
The collection box, containing a harm.
man businessmen and Industriallets creased its offensive strength."
few coins deposited by the tiny tots will shortly leave for Russia. will: Another man, not in custody, Russian soldiers shown in the conia will also call at Hongkong dur
It is alleged that Chair, together "There can be no doubt that the The Cunard White Star liner Fran-
attending the kindergarten, Was
It is declared that the miraton will stolen, attacked Ligi” with a
sack the Changkufeng ing her round-the-world trip this heavy iron world war and
to arrange deliverice of raw She is expected to arrive on
materials from Russia, for which hammer, striking him over the head incident leave, enduring, and year.. and causing a severe wound. Lim tough, and he knows how to fight March 30 and all the next day.
Paris, Jan. 25. Germany During the Japanese occupation, ajdestroyed,
will supply manufactured Is at present under treatment at the splendidly tinder good leadership, The Reliance, another round-the- The army committee of the Cham-goods, ***Central News' memage claims, ono Before the Japanese withdrew they Queen Mary Hospital, though it 14
Captain Zesca estimates that the world liner, will not call here this ber to-day unanimously adopted the The permanent Soviet trade do hundred and thres Chinese civilians destroyed everything of va in the belloved he is cut of danger, he is Soviet sir strength is nearly 9,000 Year. She is still being re-alted report in the Government's new Bili legation in Berlin, which has shrunk." wern, put to death by the invaders. Ielty and surrounding neighbourhood still too weak to appear, in Court, machines with reserves. Not all the after the recent fire on board but li providing for a continuince of the in the last few years from 250 to 30, The town was put to the torch, over and took with thom six prominent Detective-Inspector L. R Whist machines are up to date, he says is hoped that the will call at Hong- two-years milliary service scheme 18" likely to be re-strengthened, als hundred buildings being totally Chinese citizens as "prisoners." fasked for the remand.
| Reuters
kong next year.
A TERRIBLE MASSACRE of non-combatants in Chishsien, a western Shansi town near the Yellow River, has been reported following the Chinese re-occupation of what remains of a once prosperous centre.
Reuter: Special.
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