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MAYOR WU'S NOTE TO CONSULAR BODY

CHINESE GOVERNMENT REFUSES RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT MAY FOLLOW

IF JAPAN CONTINUES TO USE SETTLEMENT

AS BASE FOR OPERATIONS.

Shanghai, To-day.

CHINESE AIR FORCE.

Volunteers from South Africa.

EAGER TO SERVE.

Johannesburg, Yesterday.

As illustrating the eagerness

of Chinese to help China in the present Far East dispute, Chin-

OF INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT.

| DESPERATE JAPANESE U. S. NAVAL POLICY

OFFENSIVE.

IN THE PACIFIC.

Battle Raging' at Kiangwan.

FIERCE FIGHTING.

Shanghai (10.15 a.m.),

To-day.

Stimson's Important

Pronouncement.

MAY ABANDON WASHINGTON TREATY POLICY.

Washington, Yesterday. The New York "Evening Post"

The Japanese are to-describes as "One of the most im ese Consular officials have ap day making a desperate portant pronouncements of Unit proached the well-known pilot,

ed States' foreign policy in the Lieutenant Rodwell King, asking attempt to break the last ten years" a letter which Mr. him to give a number of Chinese Chinese lines at Kiang-Stimson has written to Senator pupils a week's training to en-wan, and, at 8.00 o'clock Borah. able them to fight in the Chinese

The letter is held to indicate Air Force.

this morning, they that upon an acceptable solution That the Chinese may cease to observe the he considers a week insufficient tack on that front, using at the Washington Conference

Lt. King has refused, because launched a general at of the Sino-Japanese dispute hangs the whole policy initiated sanctity of the Settlement is believed to be indicat- It is stated, that another local

availablemen, of leaving to Japan dominion of ed by the latest warning from Mayor Wu Tieh-airman is leaving next week to every chen to the Consular Body, in which he re-affirms while Dr. Ho Tsang, ex-Congun, 'plane, tank, etc. the seas in her part of the world. It is suggested that, if Japan previous protests against the Japanese using the General in South Africa, is leave In spite of the distance, abuses her position, the United Settlement as a base for operations, landing regu-ing for China to offer his services the booming of heavy States may abandon the above

in a military capacity. lar troops there and directing hostilities from the

CANADIAN AIRMEN'S Japanese Consulate.

The Mayor declares that

serve in the Chinese Air Force,

OFFER.

Chinese Government Interested.

Ottawa, Yesterday.

Government has called to the

guns

bases in the Pacific, to prevent

80 favourably on a Bill for building up a fleet up to the strength of limits provided in the London is Treaty-Reuter's American Ser-

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THEY SHALL NOT PASS UNTIL---" SAYS GENERAL TSAI

REWARDS OFFERED FOR HEADS OF JAPANESE COMMANDERS

DISQUIETING RUMOURS

CHINESE PROPOSAL REGARDING DEFENCE OF THE SETTLEMENT.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)....

Shanghai (11.23 a.m.), To-day). Yesterday a party of Press men visited the can be distinctly policy, and build up a navy, with Chinese lines. What they saw strengthens the heard in the Settlement. Japan attempting to dominate impression that China is preparing to withstand There is now a heavy con- China and the immense poten- an attack by Japanese reinforcements. The Chin-

tial market China represents. centration "As long as the Settlement Authorities

of Chinese Indications of Congressional re-ese are erecting strong defences portending a long troops on that front and action to the naval angle of the war. prove unable to effectively restrain the Japanese from using the Settlement as a

Reminiscences of Verdun were recalled, when indications are that this situation are discernible in to

day's action of the Senate's base for their operations, the Chinese According to the Chinese Con- will be a bloodier day Naval Committee in reporting General Tsai, commanding the Nineteenth Army, Government cannot be held responsible

sul-General here, the Chinese than Kiangwan has for whatever consequences follow."

effect, that it is favourably in- far seen. He concludes by requesting the Consular terested in the offer of "axed" Meanwhile, Chapei Body to advise their Nationals to evacuate the rers of the Canadian Air far from quiet, guns

Force, concerning which further locality of the war zones and requests that their communications,

been have kept people in the Naval Commanders be notified not to station their airmen are meeting with the ob

mailed. Meanwhile, Canadian Settlement awake the ships near the Japanese base of operations.-Reu-ject of drafting detailed propo- night long and this morn- ter's Pacific Service..

sals for the fitting out of planes, ing has brought no re- though it is doubtful whether lief. However, the acti- they will be allowed to leave the country. Reuter.

vities are, at present, limited to artillery ex changes, and only a little fighting is going on.-- Reuter's Pacific Service.

The sanctity of the International Settlement' af Shanghai is now reported to be in jeopardy. Mayor Wu Tieh-chen has addressed a Note to the Foreign Consular Body the content and tenor of which is a matter of cause for anxiety.

"Stale-mate" is the term applied to the position of the contending forces on the battle-front. And it is expected to last for several days. The Japanese offen- sive has been effectively checked, and, whereas, Japanese troops are said to be exhausted, there are signs that the Chinese forces may, at any moment, take up the offen- sive, particularly in Chapel.

Chinese in South Africa are reported to be eager to volunteer for service in the Chinese Air Force, and the Chinese Government is said to be interested in the re- cent offer made by "axed" Canadian airmen.

General Fung Yu-hsiang is expected in Shanghai to-day to help General Tsai Ting-kai.

Japanese 'planes, yesterday, dropped propaganda leaflets in Chinese lines. Japanese planes, yesterday, also bombed Lungwha Railway Station badly damaging the platform.

Japanese Reinforcements.

Shanghai (6.26 a.m.),

To-day.

Dawn comes, once again, with the positions on all fronts un- changed.

The Chinese papers that thousands

have

IMPORT DUTIES BILL.

Hemp Removed from Free List.

London, Yesterday, Hemp has been removed from the free list of the Imports Bill, Mr. Neville Chamberlain accepting an amendment to that effect, after which the House passed by $17. votes to 71 the proposal placed bo- fore it-Reuter.

Manchuria.

REPUBLICAN FORM OF GOVERNMENT.

vice.

“BRITISH NAVAL MOVEMENTS ON CHINA STATION.

“Berwick" Going Home.

Information issued by the Naval states that H.M.S. Berwick is ex- pected to arrive here from Shang hai to-morrow. She will all for Singapore and Home on or about March 9 for refitting and recom- imissioning.

Intelligence Centre this morning

"Devonshire" on Why: Out. H.M.S. Devonshire, of

the

told journalists: -- "They shall not pass until the last man falls and the last bullet has been fired.”

Chinese vernacular papers report that a fresh Japanese division landed during the night, and that more are coming.

Regarding the proposed evacuation of foreign- ers, in the event of an emergency, Chinese circles suggest that, if the Foreign defence forces are in- adequate to cope with the situation they should al- low the Chinese troops to enter the Settlement and afford protection to both Chinese and foreigners.

Rumours are gaining currency that ostensibly. wounded Chinese soldiers are filtering in to the Settlement in Red Cross vans in larger numbers than is necessary since their wounds are only of a superficial nature, alleging the possibility of sinis- ter motives.

Rewards, ranging from hundreds to thousands and downward, have been offered, it is said, for the Mediterranean Fleet, is to relieve heads of Generals Uyeda and Admiral Nomura the Berwick on the China Station, and others. Tokyo, Yesterday.

on account of the Shanghai trouble. It is reported from Mukden that The Devonshire has already sail- the Executive Council, in the pre-ed from Malta. sence of Ex-Emperor Pu-yi, has de! "Cumberland" Out Exercising. cided that 0 New Manchurian There was some speculation here State would adopt a Republican yesterday when H.M.S. Cumber form of Government, with a tem- land left port. It was ascertained stale-mate on the battle-front porary Chief Executive, The de- this morning that she has gone to may continue for several days, cision will be formally announced Tolo Harbour for exercises and is Ån American military obser- to-morrow.-Reuters. Pacific Ser-expected to be away for about a ver, interviewed by "Reuter" this vice. evening, said that he believed that the Japanese troops were

way Station on the Shanghai- exhausted and in all probability Hangchow Railway, a few miles would not make a big hit STOP from Shanghai. The station until reinforcements had arrived, platform was badly damaged.

but signs were not wanting that

the Chinese troops were prepar-

Japanese Propozanda, Japanese 'planes, yesterday, dropped leaflets signed "Nomuring to take up the offensive in dropped leaflets signed Chapel, where they heavily ont "Nomura," declaring that if the number the Japanese-Renter's will be well treated, but if they Chinese troops surrender, they

troops have been landed secret- ly during the night, but enquiries at Japanese Headquarters elicit ed a flat denial. It was added, hold out, a grim fate is in store

however, that additional troops were expected on March 2.

General Funz to Asslat General Teal.

for themRenter's Pacific Ser- vice.

Chinese Maintain Positions, Shanghai (12.20, a.m.),

To-day.

Pacific Service.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE

BRIGADE.

Volunteers for Shanghai Wanted.

week.

At Shanghai. Conditions in Shangbai, so far,

PRESS does not warrant the sending of

CHINESE LINES BROKEN.

A JAPANESE CLAIM.

Shanghai, 12.62 p.m.,

To-day, Japanese military author- ities claim that at about 11: o'clock this morning their tex- rific attack broke the Chinese line at Minohongchen, which is two miles to the north-west of Klangwan, and that the Chin ese began to retreat fighting

Acting on cabled instructions that General Feng Yu-helang is a day of bitter winds, the Chinese Order, London, the local Assist- To-day's "China" Presa says. With falling snow Bucceeding from the Headquarters of the expected to arrive in Shanghai forces maintain their positions ant. Commissioner is making ar elther to-day of to-morrow in along the whole battle-front. A rangements to despatch Nursing all the way. order to assist General Tsai Ting- desultory bombardment con- assistance to Shanghai, where Bal.

tinues in Chapel, .... Occasional Another Chapel Fire. Chinese shells fall in the Hong such help is urgently needed in

the Hospitals. The Japanese bombardment of kew District and in the Whang- Nurses, who wish to volunteer, Chapel, during the night, caused poo River and sometimes, are dndly invited to communf- conflagration, whistle over the British Consulcate with the Assistant Commis which raged unchecked until ate. All British ships have goner at King's College.or day break. G

been well removed from the dan Cables from Shangliai state get zone.

that Surgeons and Nurses are urgently required.

a: tremendous

Fast

Lungwha-Bombed:

evenin the

jese "plenes hombed Lungwha Rafi-

Exhausted Japanese Troopa,

It is likely that the present

Up. to noon, the Japanese. -claim that they have advanced 1,000 metres from their posl flons, of this morning and are yet advancing

„Meanwhile, Kiangwan VI)- Inge holds out nst repeat.

any more warships. from: Hong Kong. One destroyer is held in readinssa to sail at short notice in case of necessity, and her crew are allowed short shore leave only but this is the usual precaution | against piracy.

DISARMAMENT.

Soviet Delegate Asks For Vote on Complete

Disarmament.

SIR JOHN SIMON'S PROPOSAL..

Rugby, Yesterday,

RAILWAY MEETING.

Unfair Road Competition.

LIVELY SCENES.

(Reuter's Special Service.)

LLOYD GEORGE AGAIN AN M.P.

Tonical Offence

Excused.

CAN NOW TAKE SEAT IN THE HOUSE.

(Reuter's Special Service.)

London, Yesterday.

London, Yesterday.. Shareholders complaints of “un-[· Mr. Lloyd George is only now fair competition of road traffle" led able to take his seat in the House to lively scenes on the occasion of Commons to which he was elect of the annual general meeting of ed last October. This has been the Great Western Railway. made possible through the High

Cat calls, jeering and stamping Court to-day excusing a technical of feet punctuated the remarks of offence he committed by omitting speakers. Viscount Churchill, pre to lodge his declaration of election siding, said that the year's re expenses within the specified time. calpts, from the railway and an Mr. Lloyd George, who was ill cillary business, had decressed to during the election campaign, and | £8,207,000, but if Government would | afterwards went to Ceylon," "only recognise that the raliways ought discovered he had been guilty of to be protected from unfair com an illegal practice a fortnight ago. petition from roads, the Company might safely look forward to s THE PREMIER GOES ON SHORT period of Increasing prosperity.

HOLIDAY

Rugby, Yesterday. The Prime Minister, accompani

The Chief British delegate, Sir John Simon, at the meeting of the General Committee of the Disarmin- page ment Conference in Geneva this the representatives of France, ed by his daughter, Miss Ishbell, afternoon, urged that the Draft America, Germany and Italy." left London by car to-day Convention, prepared after Ava The Soviet Delegate asked the South-west England, where he years work by the Preparatory Committee fret to vote on proposals have a short holiday, to rect

ment Commission, he used for complete disarmament.

the a's framework for discuss

"The proposal was supported - by

A Yote will be taken to-morrow, his left

a British Wireless Servios.