1939-11-22 — Page 11

THE CHINA MAIL, NÓVEMBER 22, 1939.

ROUT OF JAPANESE IN KWANGSI NOW CLAIMED

Kwang Chow Wan, To-day. SENSATIONAL CHINESE reports received late last night claim that the Japanese were routed and driven out of Kwangsi across the border follow- ing the first big battle in south-west China yes- terday morning

The Japanese were reported last night to have taken up position south of Taitse (Big Temple) and awaiting reinforcements from Yamchowfu.

JAPAN'S AGREEMENT WITH SOVIET

LONDON, TO-DAY.

THE REPORT THAT JAPAN AND THE SOVIET UNION HAVE

AGREED UPON THE COMPOSITION OF THE FRONTIER COMMISSION TO DELIMIT THE BORDER TWEEN OUTER MONGOLIA

BE- AND

. MANCHURIA CAUSES NO SUR- PRISE IN INFORMED QUARTERS HERE, WHERE IT IS REGARDED AS NATURAL THAT THEY SHOULD SETTLE THEIR OUTSTANDING DIFFERENCES, SOME OF WHICH DATE BACK FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS.

It is equally comprehensible that in view of their close proximity they should reach some agreement on trade, which at present is negligible

between them.

It is believed here that Japan's prosperity must depend on her ability to trade peacefully with the rest of is world, and in this connexion it worth recalling. that Japan's rise to wealth was in large measure due to her trade with the British Empire and U.S.A.

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This trade must always continue to be an important contribution her material welfare, whatever tem-

be porary dislocations may caused by the

situation.-British Wireless.

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Later messages reported that the Chinese withdrew to their former positions between the border and Nan- ning after the Japanese had retreated in Kwangtung, and that the frontier was calm and quiet.

The Japanese it is added suffered heavy casualties,

Street-fighting between the Chinese and Japanese was occurring last night in Fongshing which the Chinese have re-entered. Our Own Correspondent. YAMCHOW FIGHTING

Shiukwan, To-day. Grim fighting continues northeast of Yamchow.

There has been increased Japanese aerial activity in the Pakhoi area.- Central News.

CORDON ROUND FONGSHING

Chungking, To-day. Military advices state that heavy Chinese reinforcements have thrown a cordon around Fongshing now under Japanese occupation. Several attacks have been made on the city.

The Japanese driving northward from Yamchow have met with stiff

Chinese resistance. Sharp fighting is proceeding in the outskirts. Central News.

NANNING STRAFED BY

JAPANESE BOMBERS.

Kweilin, To-day. Nanning, the old capital of Kwang- si, and the main objective of the Ja- drive on the Kwangtung- panese Kwangsi border, was subjected further terrific air raids yesterday.

More than 30 hostile aircraft parti- cipated in the mass attacks, raining tons of high explosives and preposter- ous handbills.

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Wuming, Kweihslen and Pingyang in Kwangsi were also bombed.-Cen- tral News.

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CONFERENCE

IN SHANGHAI FAILED TO

Shanghai, To-day.

A conference between Mr. Nelson Ambassador to T. Johnson, U. S. Chungking, and Mr. S. Kato, Japan- ese Ambassador-at-Large,, will pro- bably be held in a few days.

Mr. Kato is at present in Shanghai. He has already held an exchange of views there on Anglo-Japanese rela- tions with Sir Archibald Kerr Clark Kerr, British Ambassador to Chung- king. Our Own Correspondent.

FILTH IN RESTAURANT

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Leung Man-hang, licensee of eating house at No. 35 and 37, Spring Garden Lane, was fined $40 by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest this morning, for failing to keep the place clean.

Sanitary Inspector Lacy said he found tables, utensils and the ground exceedingly dirty.

Defendant had two previous con- victions for the same offence.

PIRACY IN BRITISH WATERS

A piracy occurred in British waters on Monday, according to a report to the Police last night by Tang Lin, 29, boatman, stating that his boat stopped, and robbed of $285 in veget- ables and other farm produce.

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One alleged pirate has been arrested by the Police in the New Territories.

REPORT

James Norman Ford, of No. 200, Tai Nam Street, was summoned be- fore Mr. R. A. D. Forrest this morn-

ing, for failing to report his departure from the Colony on October 1.

Inspector J. C. Fender said defen- dant notified the Police when he re- turned to the Colony.

Defendant said he thought it was understood when he applied for his passport at the Registration Office,

before leaving.

A fine of $10 was imposed.

JAPAN AND U.S.A.

Washington, To-day.

The Japanese Government will ask the United States to renew the com-

which mercial treaty

expires on January 28, Mr. Horinuchi, Japanese Ambassador to Washington, 'declared yesterday.

If it was not renewed, he said, it to both would be "disadvantageous countries."--Reuter.

Commander Hickman, residing at No.1A, Robinson Road, has reported the theft of $20' in money from his bedroom between 11 p.m. on Monday and 6 a.m. yesterday.

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