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Philippines Plans
Manila, July 13.
In anticipation of the Philly- pines profecied plan to establisli some kind of a record by amending the Constitution and holding the National election and Presidential Inauguration within four months, a bloo of Assembly- men have drawn up a slate for tlio elections to the National Amembir.
The Kpeaker, Joan Yulo, as Vice-President, will replace Berglo Ormena. The latter would be chosen as the Presi- dent of the Senate.
It is
proposed to have blcameral legislation.
Quentin Paredes would be flie Speaker of the Lower House,--- United Press.
Tokyo Parloys
LONDON'S MIXED FEELINGS
London, July 13. Prospects for
the coming con- ference in Tokyo are regarded in London with very mixed feelings.
Authoritative circles point out the transfer of Vie negotiations from Tientsin was in fact of great import- aner, as evidence of the Japanese government's desire for un amicable settlement; since when the extremists Inve obviously bein trying to tor-
CONFIRMS JAPANESE SUPERIORITY IN WAR
On the Western Border of Manchukuo, July 13,
A large scale counter-attack by Soviet and Mongolian mechanised units across the Khalha River, was soverely repulsed yesterday morning by Japanese and Man. chukuo forces. About 200 tanks and a large number of armoured cars under cover of artillery fire attempted to cross the river, but the Japanese and Manchukuo forces greeted the invaders with artillery fire and drove them back.
Another spectacular air combat took place between about 70 Soviet arcoplanes and a Japanese air unit over Lake Bulr yesterday afternoon.
Eleven enemy machines were shot down, The Soviet armada included 20 1-15 and 50 1-10 planes.
Commander Toshio Katoh, of the Japanese air unit, had his plane hit by bullets and as his plane cought
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Information from Moscow says that the Soviet military authorities a few days ago dispatched 12 surgeons and 80 nurses in a special train heuring: the Red Cross to Outer Mongolia Sanjak from Stalinfeld, an autonomous re- officially stated here to-day, public of Jews in the Siberian Rall- way Area,
Retired Officers To Be Called Up
London, July 13.
July 14, 1939.
Closure Of Peiho
Tientsin, July 13. Co-operation between the Army and Navy in North China, sro understood to have been discussed when Vice-Admiral Masaharu Bibina Supreme Commander of the Укралско Naval forces in North China, called on the Commander of the Japanese Garrison In Tientsin to-day,
Lt. Col. Hirota, officer in com- mand of the isolation of the Concessions, issued a warning against further attempts by British vessels to help Chinese ships run the "blockade" on the Felho River.
He pointed out that the ex- amination and searching on the River are belog enforced as two barriers and that not a single ship or junk will be permitted, to pass wiikool examination.
It is revealed that since the commcnecment of the isolation, about 24,000 Chinese bave evacuated the British And French Concessions and that as a rosult abortage of labour is increasingly apparent-Domel.
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Rome, July 13. In order to obtain the fullest pos The Italian Government addressed lole advantage from combined Fleet Note to the French Government on and Alr exercises, said Mr. Chamber- July 10, concerning the former lain in the House of Commons, and
of Alexandretta, it Was thereby advance the
degree of efficiency of the fleet, arrangements The Nole stated:
are being made by which ships now "The Italian Government has learn-in reserve will take part in the exer- It is understood that the Suvleted from the Press that an agreement cises, for which vessels of the Iome forces suffered heavy casualties in the recent frontier hostilities with the was concluded on June 23 between Fleet have been detailed.
Tokyo, July 13. the British and Turkish Governments Japanese and Manchukuo forces.~~~
The Municipal Council of the In- Domel.
regarding the cession of the Sanjakan additional
This decision will entaff calling up ternational Settlement of Kulangsu
12,000 retired aaval Jstond Believe It Or Not
of Alexandretla to Turkey.
has rejected the Japanese "In her capacity as a Mandatory will be required to join their depots Japanese Chief of Police
officers, reservists and pensioners, who demands for the appointment of a Tokyo, July 13. Power by virtue of the decision of on July 31.
and the "It matter for regret that we the Supreme Council of the Allied
employment of Japanese policemen cannot show you photographs of the and Associated Powers taken at San
to hunt down Chinese "terrorisis," Mr. Chamberlain wreckage of so large numbers of the Remo on April 25, 1020, Italy to-day His Majesty had consented to review
announced that ccording to a Japanese news agency. Soviet and
The Outer Mongol planes has the honour to announce that she vessels of the reserve feet at Wey-several
demands which have been shot down by our makes the greatest possible reserves mouth on August 9, and subsequent landing
were presented weeks ago, following Air Force In the recent
of Japanese battles concerning the contents of the agree to the review the ships would leave Kulangsu
sailors over the Manchukuo-Outer Mongol men border," says a statement issued by negotiated or concluded without her
inent in question.
Istand was to work up" before the exercises. which
whichi, it whe alleged, was being used as a base ARRERESEBBEBEUSTAD the spokesman of the War Omce.
The stulenient points out that the in manifest contradiction to the week in September, and that the re seriously affected the
It is anticipated that the exercises for anti-Japanese activilles.. knowledge and consent, and which is will last approximately to the third! Since that Soviet and Ouler Mongol war planes objects of the mandate, as well as to servists would be free to return to food supplies.-Reuter,
time restrictions trame with
the mainland which invaded Manchukuo territory of the Commons have been askedulways look to flight whenever they the wishes of the population interest~ their homes after the ships had been
pedo the conference.
fence, the British Government has pointedly Ivolded any
signs of impatience
towards the long delays in axing the date for the reonference with a view of not in- creusing the difficulties of the more moderate elements in Tokyo.
It is known that several members
withdraw Questions
privately
to
which might situation.
saw Japanese pursuit planes in the
ed,
reduced at the end of the month. air and the air duels in recent days "Since the Press has also repro- Irrtiate the delicate took place ever Mongol territory on duced some written and oral slate- Asked how many ships His Majesty the other side of the Khalha River.nents made by the French Foreign would review at Weymouth, Mr. This is one reason why Japanese Minister
on behalf of the French (Chamberlain sald that the ships vary flying could not photograph the re- Government, the Italian Government a great deal in size from battleships lies of the enetny pluies, because the makes similar reserves regarding to small craft, but would number falter were brought down in the those statementa."-Trans-Ocean. hestile innd.
approximately 130-Reuter Speetal.
No Official News Despite statements in the Japanese press and by spokesmen of what Jopan will insist upon at the conter ence, no officlul Intimation whatever The number of Soviet and Outer of the Japanese Government's in Mongol planes shot down or destroy- tentions have yet reached Sir Roberted was so great that even Japanese Craigle or London. Hence no plans, military experts at Dust had some have yet been made on the British doubts thereabout, the statement side for the conference,
though it points out. has been relerated by Great Britain she would certainly not consider any compromise on the major questions.
Significantly, it is pointed out that she was plenty of solid gelevances to advance on her own account,
There is a marked difference be- tween the two forces in point of
fighting spirit and in the skill and statement claims. experience in aerial warfare, the
Sharp Fall In Wages In Canton
Canton, July 12.
New Chinese Govt. Scheme Sabotaged
Pelping. July 13. Mr. Wang Keh-min sabotaged the Of the 5,000 who went to the Em-new Central ployment Bureau of the Provisional when he declared that the subject Government project Government, 50 have been placed. was not mentioned at Tsingtao, except tost of the employers are Japanese, privately. He
refused
the
011
have
Settlement's
Kulangsu's Water
onThat's exactly what you, will say about your Gabardine, Palm- beach, Sharkskin and Amoy, July 13. ply at Kulangen for two days. They mer Suits when they Owing to engine repairs, the Ja-other types of Sum- panese are stopping the water sup- have promised to resume the service
come back from
on Sunday,Reuter,
Launch Attacked
Chungking, July 13. Chinese reports state that the Americans aboard a steam
three
1 launch on the Mia River were machine-gunned by a low-flying Ja- panese bomber.
The Americans were Miss Margaret Seek, Miss Margaret Bissonnette and Mr. Lawrence L. Scheilling. None of them was hurt, although the bullets riddled the wood work of the launch. chow, together with many Chinese, although there were
They were evacuating from Foo-
no immediate signs of a Japanese attack-United
Press,
The enemy planes were mostly old ones made in 1034 and 1935, while Leading Japanese are disposed to Japanese planes were of the latest regard the conference hopefully.
type. It is also pointed out that Soviet and Outer Mongol plots op They believe the anti-British de-parently have had little experience monstrations in Japan which have of actual fighting and their technique and most of the Chinese who have himself in any way regarding the awakened considerable
to commit feeling here
was inferior. are only temporarily allowed for the "It is no wonder that the Soviets and drivers and skilled workers. that he differed
landed jobs are motor car mechanics joint Government, but he indicated purpose of letting the public, blow off ard will be suppressed directly the severely in encounters with Japanese military yen notes per month.
and Outer Mongols were beaten so The average salary drawn is $30 in Ching-wel.
from Mr. Weng Conference beginu.
fair-forces whicht-have-been-tmined-in
"How wages have dropped is well illustrated
Mr. Wang Keh-min said that the
“Chingking,” Jay 13, ̄ ̄ ̄| thereby,
Chinese reports Bus
state that the drivers Provisional Government was were getting $80 Canton currency issuing a statement supporting Mr, ing in Pakhoi and Yangking in not Japanese Navy is preparing a land- before the occupation.
Wang Ching-wet, although he ad- Several silk latures
south-west Kwangtung. that the latter's
Japanese Laken over mitted
plans for
forces on Walchow Island and Nan-,
the
It is pointed out that currency re-actual fighting over the Chinese Con strictions in North Ching hit Japan- tinent in the past two years," ese businessmen worse than foreign-statement clolins
in appeal for Army's regulations.
suspension
These observers say the currency question must ultimately be solved
Pakhoi Nervous
ig at
by pressure of ordinary economic over Nomonhan on June 27 in which thrown out of work when Suntch He was unable to forecast when.' mź the island with guns, barbed wire i
facts, hence there is no need to dis- cuss it at the conference.
Some Japanese even are of the opinion that the conference may see the birth of proposals tending to an ultimate restoration of peace,
Wang Ching-wei
the enemy lost 134 planes.
It is recalled Incidentally that af young plint who returned liere from the border recently, said that it wea pitiful to fight such a weak enemy 3 the Soviet and Outer Mongol pilots, --Domet.
Claims Not Incredible
Kwantung Army authorities
have
the Joint Government will be form- ed.-United Press.
It is stated. that Vice-Admiral Nobulake Kondo, who captured Swa- low, is off south-west Kwangtung preparing plans to attack Pokhol.- United Press.
W.P.A. Strike
Spreads
Workers Fail To Report For Work
ers and many deputations have sent It is entirely due to the in- the experience of the enemy pilots that of
Aix of their machines were dazzled from Chinese owners are to be oper- concluding hostilities were the same pung Island are just of the ports, by the skilful manoeuvering of led by the Japanese in the Sun-as those of the Provisional Govern- and an additional warship with ap- Japanese planes and crashed against teh District. Employment will be ment though
methods and details proximately 600 bluejackets each other in the historie air battle yen to over 1,000 women who were differ.
Nanpung, where they are building became part of the war zone.
barracks for 3,000 men and fortify- Three hundred teachers and prin- cipals are being sought: 70 men and
and pillboxes. 50 women have succeeded in the examinations, and will be on the
Tokyo Comment teaching staffs of the primary schools
Tokyo, July 13. that will be opened in time for the Commenting on Wong Ching-wel's fall term.
new statement, the Japan Times says From July 15 the 123 will start that it is premature to estimate what Wang Ching-wel's demarche was
Hailor, July 13. engerly discussed by Chinese. News-1
Mr. John R. Morris, Far Eastern ing methods may be uniform, and on his country. It is still more pre- on a course of training so that teach- effect Wang's manifeste will have papers gave prominence to the news, Manager of United Press states, "I am the new teachers will become fami- mature to gauge though they do not comment.
completing a three days tour of the liar with the new text-books. In 40 abroad.
its, repercussions It is generally not believed that! Nomenhan front and the numerous days they will have completed the Wang Ching-wei is likely to command bases between Hallar and Nomentan, short course.
The paper understands, neverthe- n_big following, while even his baving covered approximately 500
The hope was that 40 or 50 pri- lesa, that the order which the Chin- former eminence will hardly survive miles. I saw ample evidence that the mary schools might be open This ese Foreign Minister, Dr.
Wang after this allowing himself to become
autumn. the catspew of the Japanese.
Unless more teachers can Chung-bul, dispatched to the Chin- made preperallons adequate to meet be secared only ml? this number ese diplomatic agents abroad, advis-
situation many times more serious will be open.
ing the latter that Wang Ching-wei's than the present incident,
Below Sheklung all of the Canton- stand is opposed to the Chungking "As the action approaches its end. Kowloon Railway is in Chinese ter- regime, is a sufficient proof of the it is evident that the Japanese have ritory. Communication is kept open importance being attached to his new demonstrated milltary superiority in many sections, various enterpris movement. Demonstrations Held
both on land and in the air at those ing Chinese operating transporta-
It will also be noted that Wang's Tokyo, July 13. contesting Manchukuo's boundary tion companies over short stretches
statement has been sued on the Anti-British mass meetings and claims.
the railway. Light cars have been heels of other ce addresses. Al- demonstrations continued throughout "The Japanese, success in expelling equipped with flanged wheels and though these statements have so far the country,
the invaders ivice
When assumed no concrete form, the paper. in six weeks is they are pushed by coolies. The Japan Young Men's Federation believed sumelent to discourage the they come to a break in the line they that to those who want to ob-mained practically unchanged yea held a public lecture meeting at the Russians from initiating large scale passengers walk to the next goode the political currents in China, terday. At some pinces strikers re- Hibiya Park Public Hall. Mass hostilities Drainat Japan,
while piece of roadbed the coolies carry deserving. more than passing atten- W.P.A, workers who had so far not Wang's new movement seems to bo sumed work, but elsewhere" the meetings, also took place at Kobe, Japan's meticulous avoidance of re-ing the goods. Matsue In Shimano Prefecture, Tau taliatory Incursions Into
tion-Domet. Goods intended for the Hongkong! Outer
toned the strike movement, downed. in Miya Prefecture, and Seoul, capital, Mongolia since the incidents smarket, on arrival at Shumchun are
· tools, of Korea.
put aboard sailing boats to keep The Japan Chamber of Commerce 1 Conversations
Conflicting viewpoints. with numerous down the cost of carriage,
of the and Industry issued a statement, Japanese, including officers, Gying To take a nassenger from any
American Federation of Labour, stressing the importance of the Tion-nces, privates, and with a score of station to the next station the aver-
which supports the strike movement; tsin issue.
and of the W.PA, which represents Russian prisoners, convinces me that pge fare charged is 30 cents Kwang- The Tohokai, a rightist political the Japanese
the Government, have not yet been are Incomparably tung currency. For n plcul of gooda? party, is organising an "East Asia superior
reconciled. International Meeting" which will and morale to any troops that the tance averages 50 cents.
It is pointed out that Wang does not yet'nppear definitely as the agreed head of the Japanese sponsored Gov- ernment.-Reuter.
points that the Russians chose for
obvious.
Price Of Wheat
London, July 13,
Not since the spacious days of
New York, July 13. It is estimated that this for more Progress Administration have lost than 20,000 workers of the Works their jobs by falling to report for work for five days in succession.
The general strike situation re-
While the President of the AFL,
the W.P.A
training..and equipment the freight charge for the same dis- Good Queen Bess lies wheat sold so Mr. William take place at the Hiblyn Public Hall Soviet has rent so far to this border. Over 3,000 coolles are employed in low as 3s. 7d, which was the Liver-revision of the new
Green, declares that on July 31 with Manchukuo, Chin The four tonded to substantiate pushing the cars. They are peasants Poly position this morning. absolutely necessary, relief billi ese and Mongolian delegates attend-Japanese reports of the seemingly in- from near-by villages and are work- This level passes under the as Rd ing-Domet
credible number of Soviet planes ing the full length of the line from recorded by the
October contract
chiefs advocated strict enforcement of destroyed--reported at approximately | Sheungping south, They get $2.50 during the 1931 Anancial crisis, and the present regulations at a meetinit Kyoto Resolutions
400, compared with 12 Japanese lost to 3 a day in wages-Our Own Core accepted records indicate the year in Chicago, |—although our search failed to flnd terpondent.
1592 as the previous occasion when Political quarters in Washington Kyoto, July 13, Thirteen publie organisations, in-
the price sank so low. actual proof.
declare that it is impossible to pro- cluding the City Chamber of Com- tung army truck, typical of thousands guns were still moving to the front. inflationary periods of a varying de- to President Roosevelt to restore the The tour was made in a Kwan: "As we returned to allr, heavy these previous low points preceded quarters regard the A.F.C.'s appeal
It is interesting to note that both diet further developments. merce and Industry jointly sponsored which, despile virtual extinction of "There is no chance of the Soviet's gree. an anti-Dritish mass meeting, yester- the Soviet forces, continue to carry taking advantage of another Japanese day afternoon. About 100,000 citizens supplies and ammunition along the withdrawal to occupy territory from sent position are the huge prospective responsibility for the strike onto the The particular causes of the pro-regulations on an uttempt to shift the jold wage scale and working tima paraded the streets in the evening deeply rutted trails to the Harha whleh they have now twice been ex- Canadian surplus and the existing shoulders of the Government.---Trans-
River front.
pelled."United Press,
largo Argentine surplus-Reuter.
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