1938-06-28 — Page 11

THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 28, 1938

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JOINT ANGLO-FRENCH WARNING ON HAINAN

Tokyo Told Occupation Would Be "Undesirable"

EAST RIVER:

TUNNEL

FIRE IN N.Y.

New York, To-day. Fire broke out to-day in the East River Tunnel and it was not extinguished until after thou- sands of gallons of water had been forced into the tunnel against atmospheric pressure three

an

times greater than normal.

The firemen worked in short re- lays and many became the vic- tims of severe hemorrhage.-Reu- ter.

SHANGHAI TOKYO AIR LINE STARTING

Shanghai, To-day.

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For the first time in history, regular airmail service will link Shanghai with Japan next Friday.

The announcement of the in- auguration of the service was made in a laconic, eight-line notice issu- ed by the French Director of Posts, M. A. M. Champelain.

W

Britain And

France Would

HEAVY MISTY

OVER VALLEY AT

Support Each Other FUNERAL OF

London, To-day.

Replying to a question in the House of Commons, QUEE'NS MOTHER

Mr. R. A. Butler said the British and French Governments had made clear to Japan that they regarded any occupation of Hainan Island by Japanese forces as calculated to give rise to undesirable complications.

London, To-day.

A heavy mist hung over the Vale of Strathmore at Glamis Castle where the funeral of the Queen's mother, the Countess of Strathmore, took place and there was a heavy

Should the complications unfortunately arise, the

British and French Governments "would doubt less afford each other full support as circum-downpour of rain. stances warranted."

Canton, To-day.

The sudden withdrawal of most

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of the Japanese warships in the THREE MORE

Hainan Island region yesterday afternoon, has caused consider-

able interest in official circles. WARSHIPS

There are now about six Jap-

anese

vessels cruising in the

vicinity of Hoihow and Yulin. CLAIMED SUNK

Most of the French boats have left the vicinity for Kwangchow- wan, following the departure of the Japanese vessels..

The Japanese are reported to have steamed off in a north-

Hankow, To-day.

The Japanese naval force in the

At present, only registered and easterly direction, presumably Yangtze River suffered another for the coast in the proximity of shock yesterday morning when

MAINLAND FOOTHOLD strong squadrons of Chinese air- It is confirmed here that Jap- craft sunk three more of their

anese marines have landed on the

ordinary letters and postcards are to be carried, the aeroplanes leav-Hong Kong. ing Shanghai three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

While the announcement failed mainland some miles from Swa-warships near Matang Forts-in a to mention the type or ownership tow, they are reported to be now of the planes, it is believed that hotly engaged, with Chinese coast airliners from a Japanese Air-guards, who are holding-the-in- Transport Company and capable of vaders in the hills. carrying .18 passengers are to be used,

The King and Queen, the Earl of Strathmore-and other members of the Strathmore family did not leave the Castle until they had at- tended a private service in the Castle Chapel.

At the private burial ground, about a mile from the Castle and adjacent to Glamis Village Church- yard, the grave was lined with Rhododendrons....... and surrounded with scores of beautiful wreaths.

Principal wreaths which lay be-

were from the Queen, King and side the coffin in the private chapel Queen, Earl of Strathmore, and the King and Queen of Norway.

MEMORIAL SERVICE

Most of the members of the Royal Family now in London were at a memorial service held at St. sudden attack.

Swooping down with lightning Martin's in the Fields at the same speed, the Chineso raiding ma- time as the funeral in Scotland. Troops from Swatow have been chines unloaded a large number

Queen Mary drove from Marl- despatched to the area, Grocery of bombs on a large-size Japan- borough House to the Church and shops, medicine shops, and busi-ese warships.. Several direct hits other members of the Royal Family ress dealing in daily necessities, were scored. The vessel was present were the Duke and

been ordered to resume seen to sink. The inauguration of direct air-ser-have vice between Japan and Shanghai business in Swatow by the au- brings realisation of one of the de-thorities, as there are mands repeatedly served on the people without food. Chinese Government by Tokyo in Correspondent. the two years immediately preceed- ing the outbreak of war.

TOKYO DEMAND

many

Our Own

SWATOW DECREASE

Swatow, To-day A decrease in the number of Ja- The Chinese Government was consistently opposed to making panese warships off the Swatow Shanghai a terminus for a Japan-coast has been noted. Only seven ese air line for fear that this would vessels are now anchored between form a prelude to further demands Namoa Island and the mainland and for the extension of a Tokyo- another one near the lighthouse off Shanghai route into the interior of Chaoyang-Central News. China. Reuter.

MRS. MASSIE SLAPPED BY JAP. SENTRY

Washington, To-day,

Simultaneously, another squadron of Chinese raiders attacked a con- centration of smaller Japanese warships nearby. Direct hits were scored on two of them.

and. Duchess of Gloucester, Duke a Duchess of Kent, Princess Alice and the Earl of Athlone, Princess Helena Victoria and Lady Patricia Ramsay.

Members of the Cabinet and of the Diplomatic Corps and many Despite intensive Japanese anti-prominent members of society at- aircraft fire, all the Chinese planes tended the service which was con- returned safely to their base after ducted by the Archbishop of Can-

terbury-British Wireless, the raid-Central News.

WAGES AND HOURS Here's Luck!

BILL PASSED

Washington, To-day. President Roosevelt has signed the Wages and Hours Bill. In the compromise form as finally passed by Congress, the Bill provides for a minimum wage of 25 cents an The United States Govern- hour for the first year, rising to ment has made representations thirty cents in the second and to to Japan regarding the action of forty cents after seven years in all a Japanese sentry in China who inter-State Industries. It also en- is alleged to have slapped Mrs. acts that the maximum working Thomas Massie, wife of Lieuten week in the first year will be forty- ant Massie, who was involved in four hours, in second year 42 and the Honolulu "Honour Slaying" in the third and thereafter 40 hours,

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