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No. 10111
DAYS OF THIS WAR
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TUESDAY, APRIL 2,
1940..
日五廿月二
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FOR POWERS 124
DAYS
OF THIS WAR
WAR IN
IN THE
THE WEST
TERMS ARE NEARER Chinese Customs Revenue IS POACHERS WAR
.
CHANCES OF PEACE on China's terms are
believed to be nearer to-day as the Sino-Japanese. War,
May Be Powerful Lever
begun on July 7, 1937, as "the China Incident" became CHINESE MARItime customS REVENUE FROM Shanghai, TIEN- 1,000 days old.
As it attains four-figures, the China War becomes the greatest war of the century if the World War of 1914-18 is excepted. The World War lasted 1,560 days. Hostilities in China thus break the twentieth century record of 998 days set during the Spanish Civil War.
1,000
THE DAY WAR
TSIN, TSINGTAO, SWATOW, AMOY, HANKOW, NANKING AND OTHER CHINESE ports OCCUPIED BY THE JAPANESE MAY BE THE LEVER WHICH JAPAN WILL USE SHORTLY IN AN ATTEMPT TO COMPEL THIRD POWERS TO WIthdraw reCOGNITION FROM CHUNGKING AND TO: RECOGNISE THE WANG CHING- WEI PUPPET ADMINISTRATION.
At present there seems every These revenues, which have been deposited in the Yokohama Specie indication that the Sino-Japanese War will exceed in length the Bank under an arrangement between the Japanese Government Great War unless Japan gives in
and interested third Powers, are now believed to total more than to China, despite the formation
$200,000,000.
WAR of Wang's puppet Government
1 July 7, 1937, 1Yar opens
L. with skirmish near Felping and Pelping falls less than a month later.
100.
October 15, 1937-Fight-
Shanghal
and
Chinese Government prepares to evacuato Nanking.
200. January 23, 1938.-The,
Intervening 100 days have been bad for China. Shang- hal fell fa November and Nan- king on December 17. Shantung Was occupied and the first puppet Government was set up.
May 3, 1938-The first
300. turning of the tide. The
great Japanese reverse at Tulerh- chwanz occurred on April 6 anl Japan was still busly apologis- ing for the attack on the U.S.S. l'anay and HMS, Ladybird.
400. August 11, 1938-Japan
steadily pushes up the Yangtze River and Chlang Kal- ahck announces that tankow may be abandoned.
500. November 19, 1938.
Another disastrous 100 days for China, The Japanese Invade South China and Canton falls on October 21. Three days later the Japanese enter Hankow, Government And the Chineso retreals to Chungking. In Just over a year of war, Japan has -coupled nearly 500,000 square miles of China,
600, February 27, 1989.-Jap-
дизе have occupied Nanking, but their drive ont Changsha meets-with disaster. Chlatig ordera "No more massed fighting" and the era of guerilla warfare begins in earnest,
700. June 7, 1930-Japanese
moet stalemate
overy- where in the interior as war Hears end of its second year. They are forced to withdraw into bases, leaving surrounding country under Chinese ·control. But they occupy Swalow, and Amoy, and invade Hainan Istand,
1030,
15, September
which
800. Stalemate ko Japan antagonises Western Powers by blockade of Tienisla Concessions and raids on Hong- kong border, European War Intervenes to end tension.
Japanese invade Pakhol area and enter Nanning.
in Nanking.
Thic Impoverished
Japanese
people have been saddled with a heavy burden of laxation and debt., And since the fall of Canton and Hankow
In October, 1038, the Japanese galos tave been small. The Japanese have abandoned their efforts to control the hundreds of
inds of square inites which had previously claimed to be under their jurisdiction.
The Chinese believe
LONDON, April 1 (UP).-The War in the West has become the poacher's war.
After a few hours of activity, the Western Front has quietened down as it has done for the past seven months. From the Moselle to the Rhine-a front of 125 miles -the silence was broken by artillery, trench mortars
and hand grenades.
But the firing was not follow-
S'hai Soldiered, as it probably would have
Escapes The Gallows
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
SHANGHAI, 'Apr. 2 (UP).—Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, British Ambas- sador to China has reprieved Private J. F. Eckford of the Seaforth High-
been in the last war, by masses
of men leaping from the shelter
of their trenches into a hail of. machine-gun fire.
If you were in the trenches, and had not heard about the war, you might think that some .ferocious gamekeepers were chasing des perate poachers fa a thunderstorm. Ench side has the same object-to get information,
Although technically only the Commissioner of Customs is empowered to
withdraw this money from the Yokohama Specie Bank, in practice he landers, who was sentenced to death in they would reveal about conditions has not been permitted to withdraw more than has been necessary for administrative purposes.
JAPANESE DEFAULT
Under an arrangement between Japan and Great Britain, British and other ted third Power loans guaranteed by Chinese Maritime Customs revenue should have
Great Britain and the United States
huld the key that will release the been met by the money held by the Yokohama Specic Bank.
Japan 1 no question that China to-
from their present position.
The Japanese, however, have refused to meet all foreign loan quotas. Because day in the strongest position she had been since the war began, and it Japan has seized the revenue from the Customs, Chungking has also been forced to
believed that
the Chinese default on her quota of the loans. Chungking, however, has set aside a sum equal Government ore not willing to conse to the amount required for servicing all loans.
would
is therefore
der any terms which Japanese troops on Chinese soil.
A year ago it was a
question of
whether China would lose face by
In practice, the money held in the Yokohama Specie accepting the Japanese terms. To- Bank is under the complete control of the Japanese day the only bar to peace Is the question whether Japan is prepared authorities, and the Bank is alleged to be answerable to
to lese face by accepting Chinese terms,
nobody but them.
The Japanese army have been MONEY MAY GO TO WANG
frustrated on all sides. They have suffered successive defeats which have
ended in stalemate in Hunun, Kwang-
st and Kwangtung provinces and,
Hankow
The creation of the Wang Ching-wei. puppet govern
with the exceptions of the coastal ment in Nanking last week will almost assuredly affect vasions of Swatow and Pakhot, they the disposal of this huge sum. have gained hardly an inch of terri tory since he capture of
An eight-point financial policy for the and Canton,
regime was enunciated yesterday by the puppet Minister R.A.F. Specialists of Finance, Chou Fo-hai,
In Australia
WHARF
side of the line.
They want prisoners to see what the Shanghai court on January 10 for and troop movements on the other the murder of L/Cpl. James Davis.
They want to see how the other The death sentence passed on Pri vate Eckford has been commuted tide fights: how skilfully they use camouflage and otherwise concent hard Intour for life,
their movements: whether they are using any new type of weapon.
After the Supreme Court had con- an appeal was made against the ver diet, but this was dismissed. victed and sentenced Eckford to death,
A public appeal was then made and
Heavy Artillery Fira
PARIS. Apr. 1 (Reuter)-To-day's communique says that artillery fire particularly heavy in the was
the final decision as to the fate of the region immediately west of the Saar. the British Ambassador, whose deel- British soldier lay in the hands of ston is irrevocable.
COMPANY'S
$1,593,938 PROFIT
–A-profit of over a million and a half dollars was reported nt the annual meeting of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co., Ltd., held at Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co.'s office at noon to-day, the Chairman, the Hon. Mr. J. J. Pater- son, presiding.
Others present were: the Hon. Mr. expect an increase in Trans-Pacific
Return To Normal Nankings. H. Dodwell, the Hon. Mr. M. K. cargoes.
D. Drummond, A. H.
The result of the declaration of war Co. Mon, 3. H. Deum. Wilson, Compton, J. C. E. Terry, J. H. Seth, G. B. Sin September last was a considerable Thomson, Kwok Hin-wong, D. Mac-decrease in arrivals and cargo in temporary
kouzle, G. G. N. Tinson and Major November, due to the "will. M. Manners (Secretary).
One of the eight points is that the Wang Ching-wei SYDNEY, Apr 1 (Reuter). The Government will recognise foreign debts and Minister for Air, announces that 48 determine payment according to the nature of the debts."
Hen. J. V. Fairbairn, the Australian
speelalists from the RA.F. have arrived, here to help with the Empire Air Training scheme.
Seventeen are officers who are specialised in armaments, engineer- ing, signals and equipment.
Another Headache For S'hai Electors
Sixth British Candidate For Municipal Council
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGHAI, Apr. 2, (UP)-Further complications have been created in the Shanghai Municipal Council elections as u result of the announcement to-day by Mr. Ronald McDonald, a British lawyer, that he is going to run for the Council as an Independent after being defeated in the British Chamber of Commerce primary elections last week.
Powerful Lovor
The Chairman
The profit on working for 1939' was $1,593,938.07 compared with $2,241,- 812-24 the previous year, a decrease of $647,074.17, or nearly 29%.
1038 however was a record year and carnings abnormal; the figure now before you is well above normal as the average working profit over the ten years 1928 to 1937 was $1.- 015,812.00.
cessution of shipping from Europe and other parts at the world while adjustments to war-time conditions were made. At the end of the year, returned to normal and there seems however, arrivals and tonnages had
PLEASE Tum To Pago 2.
NEAR RIOT IN YAUMATI
Both air forces were very uctive. Several air fhis took place, the re- sults of which are not yet known. All our machines, returned safely.
In the course of the engagements on March 31, one of our fighter patrols encountered much superior Two of our single спету forces, Ecoters were brought down.
LATEST
N. Y. Strike
Threat
NEW YORK, Apr: 1 (Router), th by 27,000 employees of the city's two underground railway systems, and general strike has been threatened
Mayor La Guardia has ordered the mobilisation of all city departments
1л
bo
соре
Tu for any emergency.
It is almost certain, however, that the Wang Ching-wei Government will refuse to repay debts to any foreign Power not affording it recognition as the legitimate or de facto Govern- ment of China, but will refer such countries to Chungking.
thousand policemen have to be in readiness to Since Japan is in possession of
with the situation. the major part of China's re
The workers Union is seeking to principle venue, and alrendy holds an
Rates and Taxes Account for 1039 A GENERAL melee which necen reialn the Closed Shop accumulation of Chinese Mari-
was $137,052.59, En Increase
the city authorliles shortly oversitated the calling out of police when time Customs revenue exceeding 1938 of $58,410,32 or 74%. Rates foMeera from the Yaumati police take over control of the railway
Jordon systems. |$200,000,000, Wang Ching-wei is and Taxes are calculated by Govern- station occurred near the
If the strike' materialises it will provided with a powerful weaponment on the Receipts and Expenses Road Ferry wharf yesterday.
As a result two men are in hospital affect the travel of 4,300,000 persons method and, this explains the large against third Powers which con- increase during 1930.
and another has been detained by the daily. Linue to recognise Chungking.
Earnings for 1939 were down, by police. $772,480.47 or 18.5%,
According to the pollee report a Working expenses were down by Chinese earth coolie, Li Wai, em- ployed on Stonecutters Island, was $124,807.30 or 0.5%.
attacked by another Chinese, During the fight a chopper was produced and LI received injuries to his arms. The The cost of Fuel and Stores for attack on Li resulted in about fifteen A high Chinese official told the launches, cranes etc., has increased men joining in the fight, during "Telegraph this morning: The very considerably; the cost of repairs which Li's alleged assallant was also
much
Trafic Sergt. Brown, who was in Chinese Marliine Customs revenue and general upkeep is also ALLEGED THEFT held by Japan will undoubtedly begher at present than it has been for
You are all aware that the vicinity, attempted to stop the the most powerful weapon In Wang Government may shortly institute on disturbance but was unable to do so Ching-wel's hands.
additional tax on profits of Companies without assistance, which he sum OF RADIO SETS
"It may well affect the entire out-such as ours, and this will have to be moned from the Yaumati Polles Chinese And Portuguese Japan.
come of the war between China and met out of earnings. To make pro- Station. As soon as the reinforce On Serious Charges "I believe that there will be sensa-vision for this a larger amount than ments arrived the crowd, dispersed,
tional developments within the next is customary has been carried for-
ward in the Accounts. Thefts of radio sets and a gromo-few weeks,
Third Powera will need to be on The Japanese in any ease appear phone from Mesars. Gliman's show-
five rooms in Nallinn Road on March 29 their guard, for the Japanese un- to secure their to be certain scats, instead of the normal two, and had a sequel at the Kowloon Magist-doubtedly intend to use this money They will receive French army this probability is further strengthen-racy this morning, when Cheung Fanns a lever to foren recognition of rates of pay but while they are being ed by the entry into the field of no-(18) unemployed was charged with Wang Ching-wel" assimilated they will keep the ranks) ather British candidate. they held in the old Czech army.
900. Stalemate.
December 24, 1030,-
1,000.
April 2, 1040~~~Stale- mate.
The entry
of this sixth British candidate threatens to split the British vole and Increasing the Japanese chances of electing Ove and Americans to share the four re- maining seats, since the total mem- bership is limited to nine foreignera LONDON, Apr.1 (Reuter), The, and Ave Chinese. first Czech volunteer force recruited
Czech Volunteers candidates which would leave Britons
Leave England
in Britain will be leaving shortly for service in France.
Immediately the war broke out
As head of the Chinese "Govern- ment" recognised by Japan, he can, by the grace of the Japanese, dispose of the Chinese Maritime Customs revenue as he sees fit.
Increased Costs
some years.
It has always been the pelley of the Company to keep all our rates to as low as possible in order
the port encourage the trade of which, as you know, conlets main- und breaking into the showroom
ty of transit talness. The vicious stealing two portable radio sets, one Controls 80 Por Cont.
circle of ever-increasing costs may A.C. radio set and a Columbia
make it Impossible for us, to stay total value of Itomically estimated that
where we are. gramophone to the
Japan is now selaing: 80 per cent. many Czechs in Britain volunteered QUAKE RECORDED $425.
of the total Chinese Maritime You will remember that last year Alfredo John Marques Oliveira
Customs revenue, which in 1930 the Chairman referred to the ship- |(17) a Portugueso. of no fixed abode,
amounted to $331,323,040. NEW YORK, Apr. 1 (UP) was charged with receiving the radio
ping, altuation in America when no Fordham University's schmograph
Shanghal contributed 30.34 of the regular American vessels visited the October 21st and He was further entire revenue, as compared with port between lawfully obtained. SYDNEY, Apr. 1 (Reuter)-Large recorded a fairly covero earthquakeets knowing them to have been un-
33.30 per cent. In 1930, and was December 2nd, 1938. I am happy to Ynn crowds turned out yesterday la eheart 0.21 am. (EST).
charged with ceanulting P. C. 1.200
naval men who marched The shock was indicated 8,050 miles Ping in Woosung Street on March 31. followed in order of Importance by say that during the past year the Both accused were remanded for Tientsin, Tsingtao, and Swatew, (all service of American vessels to Hong- -through the streets here. The east of New York in the direction of
PLEASE Turn To Pago 2. kong has been resumed and we can
•Governor-General took the salute. the Philippines.
for service. They registered with the Czech National Committee in London.
148 hours.
wounded,
Sco Back Pago For
Further Lato Nows
NORWAY PROTESTS AT MURDER SEA WARFARE
f
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”.
OSLO, April 1, (UP),—It has been revealed that the Nor- wegian Government on March 26 issued a sharp protest to Ger- many against the sinking of the Norwegian freighter Steinstad, which was torpedoed on February 16 off the west coast of Ire land.
The protest charged that the Norwegian orew were not given suf- Belent time to take to their boats, Ac a remli 13 of the crew of 24 were drowned.
The protest adds that the Norwegian ship was en route to Norway from a neutral pori in Turkey.