1937-07-13 — Page 24

CHINESE TROOP

BREAKDOWN OF PEACE NEGOTIATION

(Continued from Page 1)

Peiping, 2.10 p.m.

THE CHINA MAIL, JULY

troops

MOVEMENTS

movements

Japanese

I am convinced that they

to carry out an aggres- STOP PRESS

sive policy. At present there are no less than 20,000 Japanese - soldi- ers concentrated in Fengtai, and forces are now on their way from Manchuria. The 5th. Division

The fighting which started last night is still are now also on their way from Japan, and the 10th. Division is going on, though it is not of a very serious nature. standing by, in readiness for trans- The opposing forces are keeping to their positions, portation. but there is an occasional rattle of machine-gun ties are now watching the situa fire and steady sniping. Our Own Correspondent. tion with the greatest keenness and

CHINESE TROOP

MOVEMENTS

The Domei News Agency states that Chinese troops mov- ing north include the 53rd, 63rd, 32nd, 42nd and 22nd Divisions, consisting of more than 8,500 men, and Japanese military au- thorities state if these troops reach the Hopei border, Japan will launch a big drive.

of Com-

The report of the death General Tashiro, former mander-in-Chief, Japanese forces in North China, is denied al- though it is admitted that he is seriously ill.

GENERALISSIMO'S STATEMENT

Nanking, To-day. Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has au- thorised the following statement:

The Nanking Government will not recognise any understanding or agreement reached between any foreign Power and local authori- ties in China.

Whatever settlement is

reached

heaven alone knows the destiny of earthly empires." Da-Dao.

BOMBERS REACH

TIENTSIN

Three Divisions Of

Infantry

Tientsin, To-day. Twenty-eight Japanese many

planes, including bombers, are now concen- trated here ready for action if necessary, while it is re- ported that the Japanese in- tend to despatch altogether three infantry divisions to North China.

Last night's fighting at Wanping was a breach of the armistice, by which the Chinese and Japanese pledg- ed themselves against fur- ther hostilities pending the outcome of negotiations be- tween

and the Japanese General Sung Cheh-yuan at Tientsin.--Reuter.

must be approved and endorsed by FIGHTING TWO MILES Nanking. Our

dent.

Own Correspon-

SUNG CHEH-YUAN

There Can Be No Peace

In Inequality

Tientsin, To-day. General Sung Cheh-yuan issued morning a communique early this in which he clarified his attitude towards the Lukouchiao Incident.

The following is a free transla- tion of the communique:—

"The sudden attack on Lukouchiao by Japanese soldiers was most un- fortunate and if it could be localis- wed, it would not be difficult to find a peaceful solution. However, I am of opinion that the two great peo- ples of Eastern Asia-the Chinese and the Japanese-should not court disasters, but should, in their deal- ings with each other, go upon a system, which is fair and equal to both parties Man on earth has an

I innate duty towards the state. am believer, a lover of peace and a firm in the promotions of peace among mankind, and I will not make sacri- fices detrimental to the interests of society. Nevertheless, I submit that equality caters for peace, and there could be no peace in inequal- ity. It is my fervent hope that those by whose hands the fate of millions are sealed, will think less of self-interest, because God in

EARLIER REPORTS ON THE SINO JAPANESE

CLASH WILL BE

FOUND IN PAGE NINE

FROM CITY

Breakdown Of Peace Negotiations

Chinese

Peiping, To-day. Last night's fighting occur- red in the vicinity of Tsaifen- miao, a village two miles from Peiping, according to reports, which claim that the Japanese retired after an hour's artillery and machine-gun duel. An hour before the fighting began, Chinese military officials returned to Peiping from Wang- ping after a sharp disagreement with the Japanese military over. interpretation of the new Ar- mistice. Reuter.

S. CHINA TENSION

It is learned that the Japanese naval movements in South China waters took place from For- mosa, from where the 19th and 16th naval squadrons sailed yes- terday.

Two ships have already arriv... ed at Amoy, one in Swatow, and one at Foochow, in all of which places the anti-Japanese ten- sion is said to be most acute.

Reuter.

WAICHIAOPU VIEW

Japan Marking Time For Onslaugh

Nanking To-day. Mr. Chen Chi, ice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, issued a statement this mornmx, as follows:-

“Judging from the announcements made by the Japanese overnment

"The Central Government authori-

precautions.

me

"Mr. Nichitaka, Councillor of the Japanese Embassy, called on yesterday. He tried to gather in- formation regarding the movements of the Chinese troops, and I made it clear to him that those who were outside the field were not supposed to have any knowledge of it. Fur- ther, the Chinese Army were in ΠΟ way provocative, but should the sovereignty of the nation bein- fringed they were sure to be ready The Japanese were now to fight. rushing reinforcements to Peiping and Tientsin.

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Should the Japanese have any de- sire to maintain peace in the Far

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East they had to stop their mili-20,000 Japanese troops are concen- tary preparations without fail. trated at Fengtai, outside Peiping, "The Japanese are now making while Tokyo has in addition despat- truce arrangements on the one aide ched the 5th Division from Japan and massing troops on the other.with the 10th Division already mo- This cannot fail to lead

to bilised. Trans-Ocean. think that they are only, marking time in favour of an onslaught."- Da-Dao.

one

BRITISH TROOPS IN TIENTSIN

Now Not Leaving For Shanhaikwan

London, To-day.

In consequence of the

Chinese Berlin Communique

Berlin, To-day.

Boxer

In defiance of the 1901 Treaty, the Japanese over a. num“

ber of years have increased their

troops in North China to one divi- sion, runs a statement by the Chinese Embassy here, and the Chinese Government has often un-

situation in China, the Britius successfully pressed for reduction

and

have

of this force.

other foreign representatives are Without the permission of the taking special precautionary mea-Chinese authorities, the Japanese sures to defend the interests of Bri-

held extensive night manoeuvres tish nationals in China, according in an area where they had no right to despatches received here, which

to be. state that the British infantry com- ́ ́JAPAN'S RESPONSIBILITY pany which normally should left for summer camp at Shanghai kwan has been kept back at Tien tsin and that foreign military com- manders have drawn up plans for the defence of the foreign conces- sions in case of need. Trans-Ocean.

MR. QUO TAI-CHI CALLS ON MR. EDEN

The

London, To-day. Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Quo Tai-chỉ, visited the Foreign Office yesterday afternoon.

The Chinese Government declines all responsibility for the present in- cident as well as for violation of the armistice.

Instead of withdrawing their troops according to the agreement, the Japanese sent tanks and troop trains to Fengtai to strengthen the detachments stationed there.

The most remarkable aspect of the the whole incident is that in meantime the Japanese soldier, who was reported missing as one of the has causes of the original clash, been found in the Japanese ranks.

is A statement issued by the Chin-

Chinese chief concern The ese Embassy characteries the situa- self-defence and, to bring about tion in North China as extremely settlement through diplomatic chan- grave and describes the Japanese nels. Trans-Ocean. action as a premeditated attempt to

réduce the North to a second Man- The R.M.S. "Empress of churia.

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Russia" Friday,

is due here at 7am. on wharf.

The statement adds that while and will berth at Kowloon China is anxious and prepared to She is due to sail for Manila at 5 minimise the incident, she is deter p.m. the same day. mined if necessary to resist at all

costs further encroachment on her territory.

Printed and Published for the Pro- prietors, The Newspaper Enterprise Ltd., by GORDON CADE BURNETT, at 34, The statement alleges that over Wyndham Street, Victoria. Hong Kong-

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