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1932 HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY

TENSE SITUATION AT NANKING SERIOUS SITUATION IN

BRITAIN PROTESTS AGAINST JAPAN'S ACTIONS JAPANESE EFFORT

ARRANGEMENTS, MADE FOR THE DEFENCE OF CHINA

CHINESE TROOPS NOT TO ATTACK:

BUT ORDERED TO RESIST

JAPANESE FEAR OF FOREIGN

INTERVENTION

SHANGHAI NEWSPAPER'S FIERY

EDITORIAL

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(From Our Own Correspondent.)

HESHANGHAI

THE

SHANGHAI, February 1. EVENING POST AND MERCURY *·. TO-DAY PUBLISHED A FIERY EDITORIAL WHICH IS LIKELY TO EXACERBATE JAPANESE FEELING AND PRO DUCE DIPLOMATIC COMPLICATIONS.

THE ARTICLE STATES, INTER · ALIA, THAT THE JAPANESE MILITARY FORCES, AND GUNMEN NOT ONLY HAVE LOST THEIR USEFULNESS AS PART OF SHANG- HAY'S DEFENCE SCHEME BUT HAVE FORFEITED THEIR

JAPAN NOT AGGRAVATING THE SITUATION

TOKYO, February 1.

While the suggestion for the establishment of a neutral zone in Shanghai meets with Japanese approval, the proposal that Japanese binejackets withdraw 'Into the Settlement leaving other Powers' troops to take over the defence of the sector allotted to Japanese is considered impossible, owing to reaction fa' the Inter national Settlement.

Resenting the Implication that Japanese are aggravating the situation by their actions, official circles contend that the Japanese are doing no more than playing their allotted part in the general

defence scheme.

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While recognising the gravity of the situation, Japan "wel- comes the report that British and American reinforcements have been despatched to Shanghai, asserts a Foreign Office spokesman,

JAPAN LODGES PROTEST

NANKING, February 1.

The Japanese Consul General here called on the Foreign Minis. ter, Mr., Lo Wen Kan,, today. He lodged a verbal protest regard. Ing the Shanghai fighting. He also charged the Chinese troops of

RIGHT TO REMAIN ON SETTLEMENT SOIL BY MISUSING starting the fighting.

A WIDE AREA WHERE THEY HAVE COMMITTED ACTS 'OF ARSON AND MURDEROUS ATTACKS UPON HELPLESS

PRISONERS,

THE ARTICLE ALSO URGES THE INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES TO PUBLICLY · DISSOCIATE THEMSELVES WITH THESE EXCESSES AND TO DEMAND THE EVACUA. TION OF JAPANESE ARMED FORCES. EXCEPTING THE DEFENSIVE POLICE, AND TO DISARM JAPANESE PLAINTM CLOTHES CITIZENS WHO ARE HEADSTRONG AND IRRE- SPONSIBLE AT THE BEST, AND BRUTAL AND RUFFIÄN. LY AT THE WORST.

THE EDITORIAL CONCLUDES THUS: "TO THE ARMED JAPANESE WHO USED THE SETTLEMENT AS A BASE FOR WAR AND GROSSLÝ. ABUSED THE TRUST CONFIDED IN THEM ONLY TWO WORDS CAN NOW BE SAID, GET OUT." BRITAIN LODGES PROTEST AT TOKYO (THROOM BRUTER'S AGENCY. Į

LONDON, February 19, Reuter learns that Sir Francis Lindley was instructed last night to protest against the precipitate action of Japanese forces in Shanghal, also against the continued use of the International Settlement as a base of operations.

Tuxxo, February 1. The British Ambassador presented a formal protest, apparent, ly ideatic with America's, contending that Japanese action in Shanghal went further than was necessary, thereby endangering British lives in the International Settlement.

Mr. Yoshizawa on receiving the protest replied, stafing that the Japanese action had not exceeded the minimum necessary. He also intimated that the British protest appears to be based on misinformation of a propagandist nature.

JAPANESE FEARS

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* "Toxvo, February 1. In criticising Mr. Yoshizawa for requesting the Ambassadors of Britain, America and France to use their influence to persuade the Chinese to withdraw their troops, military circles express the lear that to invite intervention of the three Powers will stiffen the Chinese attitude towards Japan, and Increase Chipass arrog-

Tokyo, February J. While frankly admitting that there have been some instances of excesses committed by Japanese "roughs** at Shangbai of. cial circles here declare that the Japanese authorities are doing their utmost to control them, and are dealing with them sternly. They have already deported two dozen.

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Officials do not attempt to conteal their apprehension lest these disorderly elements aggravate the situation by their activities; thus barrassing the Japanese authorities.

American Ambassador, acting upon instructions from Washington, lodged a formal protest, verbally, at Japan's action of using the Internationaj. Settlement at Shanghai as a base of operations..

CHANG TO DEFEND N. "CHINA

NANKING, February 1. ́.

It is learned that it has been arranged, that Feng Yu Astang's forces will defend the north, section of the Tientsin-Pukow Rafi- way, and the National Guards the southern section thereof.

Chang Hsueh Liang will be given freehand for the defence of North China; 20

Chinese troops will not attack, but they have been instructed to' resist if attacked,

BRITAIN SEEKS INFORMATION

Tokyo, February

Sir Francis Lindley again,visited Mr. Yoshizawa this after. noon when, it is understood, be discussed the situation at Shang- hai and sought Information regarding Japanese plans dealing with. the situation.

AMERICA WRONGLY INFORMED?

Toxyo, February 1

For the purpose of exchanging views and attempting to clear my misunderstandin

which appear to have arisen through con.

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poris, the American Ambassador paid a visit to Mr." ficting reports, Yoshizawa again this afternoon.

Referring to Washington's representations a Foreign Office spokesman declared that the American Consul-General at Shanghai appears to have been misinformed on several important points, as the facts reported to Washington: 'are at: variants with those

sported to Tokyo,

Mr. Lo Wen Kan enquired where the fighting occurred and ... the Consul Generst admitted to Chapel, upon which Mr. Lo Wes Kan said that since the fighting occurred in Chinese territory the Japanese were responsible for first Invading Chinese territory.

The Japanese Consul then requested that the status quo in Shanghai be maintained, but Mr. Lo Wen Kan isid, that normal conditions must be restored."

The conference broke off without any substantial result being

#chieved..

TENSE SITUATION AT NANKING

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The situation here continues to be tense as Chinese troops and Japanese sailors are facing each other along the river front. Japanese sailors are guarding the wharves at which Japanese warships are lying, and Chinese, troops are occupying positions all. along the river front and behind sandbags on the crenulated city wall. The Chinese inhabitants of Nanking suborbs are moving in to within the city wail for fear of a Japanese bombardment," while others are leaving by steamer.

Hundreds of people who came here from Shanghai" at the commencement of the trouble there are now more frightened of staying here and are crowding like Hies on to passing British steamers bound for Shanghai..

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A. & S. HIGHLANDERS LEAVE FOR SHANGHAI

ABOUT 200 OF THE ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS AND ONE BATTERY OF ARTILLERY LEST HONG KONG ON BOARD HMS BERWICK FOR SHANGHAI YESTERDAY AT 4 PM.

CANTON TROOPS FOR SWATOW

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

CANTON, February 1, General Chen Tsai Tong has ordered the 3rd Army, under General Li Pang King, reputed to be the best golt in Kwang- tung, to Swatow to reinforce the garrison troops under Divisional. " Commander Chang Sui Kwel. The order for the despatch of troops to Swatow was the outcome of two Japanese gunboats in har- bour, according to a military communiqué received here, to-day, firing into the city. No reply to the Bring was made by the Chinese garrison,

General Chen Tial Tong has instructed Divisional Commander- Chang Sai Kwel to keep cool and give no chose to the Japanese to raise trouble. But at the same time, General Chen went on, the troops there must at 'all times be held in roadiness, to meet any eventuality. He hopes, however, that there will be no Sino- Japanese clash in Swatow, but if the Japanese marines should open attack on the city, they will be resisted to the last. The Canton General das, also ordered the construction of heavy defance works there.

MARTIAL LAW AT FUMIEN

Martial law has been declared in Fumien, where Fort "Bocca Tigris is located. General Chen Taat Tong, after inspecting the : fort: with; his staff yesterday, gave orders for the construction of elaborate" trenches around Fumien. The number of garrison troops there is also being increased, and a sharp tookout is maintained both day and night for the approach of Japanese warships,

Canton is all astir and highly, agitated. The man-tuans, people's militis, in the outlying districts nearby, who have responsible for the maintenance of peace and order in their respec five districts, are volunteering their services to the Governmen They number more than 4,000 strong.

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TO WIPE OUT SNIPERS

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.}

SHANGRAI, Feb. 1. The firing in Shanghai last night died down after less than Aftesa minister.

It appears it was not a severe engagement but a brief and deter mined effort by Japanese machisle- gunders to put out of action. Chi- nese snipers...

30,000 TROOPS AT 'NANKING

NANKING, Feb. F Thirty thousand National Guards from Honna, said, to be the Anost troops in China, are arriving to night.

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This ornek divisionis attired in smart green uniforms and equipped with German automatic rifles.

They will be stationed here to defend the city.

KIRIN

OWING TO ACTIVITIES OF TING CHAO'S TROOPS

JAPANESE FORCES ORDERED TO CONCENTRATE ON HARBIN

(TAXOUGH XEUTER'S AGENCY.]

MUKDEN, February 1

The military authorities have decided to order the bulk of Japanese troops in Manchuria to converge on Harbin owing "to the acrious situation arising from the activities of Ting Chao's troops,

DISARMAMENT

CONFERENCE

WORLD BROADCAST

ARRANGED

fHROUGH REUTER'S' AGENCY.}

GENEVA, Feb. 1.

DARTMOOR PRISON NOW QUIET

MILITARY FORCES WITHDRAWN

Church Parade Passes Without Incident

(Reuter's Special Service.)

Despite Far Eastern war clouds,

LONDON, Feb. 1) there is no likelihood of the Dis

A recrudescence to the Dartmoor armament Conference being posttrouble was expected on Sunday

poned, as there are too many other important interests, involved.

The. Japanese Consul called on the acting Mayor, He stated that though the Japanese had concen trated seven warships at Nanking she would not attack the city and he hoped that the Chinese troops would refrain from any hostile action in order to avoid any infor- Itunate occurrence, similar to that

in Shanghai,

Sandbag barricades were erectedato assembly of the Council.

Genova istiblossoming into new in various parts of the city thie morning but were removed later in life, after the worst season it has

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when a prisoners were paraded. together, for the first time sinos. passed off without incident." the trouble, for Church parade but

All soldiers have been withdrawa

Moreover, evon if a special meet ing of the Langue Council becomes. necessary for consideration of the from the Dartmoor area but heavy police patrols are still in the disc Sino-Japanese situation, the Con

trict. They are stopping all motor- forence would facilitate the immedi-ists in the neighbourhood of the

prison.

The order to avoid any possible mis.xperienced for fifty years.

hotels are making all arrange- understanding

mente to accommodate the dele-

As a precautionary measure Lewis gun and crew have been left in the prison.

SIR M. LAMPSON RETURN-gates and visitors coming for the FIFTH CENTURY BO

"ING TO PEIPING .

¿Conference...

Preparations are now nearly complete for the world broadcast of Mr. Arthur Handerson's opening speech on Tuesday.

The Archbishop of York porach- od at the Geneva Cathedra) yester

PEIPI, Feb. 1. Sir Miles Lampeon is returning from Dairen. He will probably confer with Mr. Johnson, the U.S.. Minister at Tientsin, this after noon. He is due at Peiping today morning. In the course of his night.

sermon, he suggested wiping out the charge of war guilt, which was much to the taste of many German delegates who were among the con- grogation.

MR. SHIGEMITSU RETURNS

TO SHANGHAI

SHANGHAI, Feb. 1. The Japanese Minister, Mr. Shi-

returned to-day gemitsu, Tokyo."

from

AMERICAN STATEMENT: EXPECTED SOON

{LEUTER'S AMERICAN SERVICE)

S WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. Regulars of the United States Army have been ordered to Shang

hai,

STATUE FOUND

FINE EXAMPLE OF LOCHIO'S WORK

Bought by National Museum

(Renter's' Special Service.)

Roze, Feb. 1 Fishermen at. Anzin have found a statue in the sea which experte declare to be a fine example of Leahia's, a Greek sculptor of the 5th Century BC.

The statue has been bought by the National Museum at Rome.

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the Exchequer, the Foreign Secretary, the First Lord of the Admiralty, Chief of the Imperis General Staff, Field Marshal, Sir George. Milne, and Sir Robert Yangu sittart. The situation at Shanghai COMMUNISTS ARRESTED was discussed and the Military and AT » JERUSALEM Naval position was considered. In addition to thres battalione already at Shanghai, namely, the Scote

Fresident Hoover, it is expected, will issue a statement shortly.

President Hoover has summoned Fusiliers, the Lincolne and the the highest officials of the State Wiltshires it was decided to des Department and Navy for a con-patch a worship taom Hong Kong ference.

carrying a battalions of infantry The Government have sent an- other protest to Japan, based on and a battery of artillery in re, the broad principle of the violation sponse to a request from Brigadier- of International Rights through the General Japanese invasion at Shanghai.

It is aammed here that Greatments. Britain will act similarly,

U.S. WARSHIPS ORDERED

TO SHANGHAI

Fleming for reinforce

The Naval force at Shanghai

consisting at present of HMS. Cornwall and H.M.S. Sandwich,

(Reuter's Special Service)

JERUSALEM, Feb, 1. Eleven girl Communista, and £3. men were arrested in the city suburbs to-day, two of which were the ringleader who have long been. wanted by the police."

CRICKET IN

AUSTRALIA

FOR 124 RUNS.

BRADMAN SCORES 299 NOT DUTH

together with two gunboats, will S. AFRICA LOSE 2 WHICKETS WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. | | shortly be reinforced by the arvivað Admiral Taylor, sommanding the of HMS. Kent from Batavia, Asintić Fleet, has been' ordered to. Shanghai with his fleet by Admiral H.M.S. Buffolk from Hong Kong 'Prato, Chief of Naval Operations. was due to arrive to-day.

NEUTRAL ZONE SUGGESTED

BRITISH CABINET

DECISIONS

(THROUGH, Estten'a" AGENCY.]:...

LONDON, Fob b The Cabinet has decided to sand to Shanghai a warship from Hong Kong with a battalion of infantry and a battery of artillery.

CBRITISH WIRELESS SERVILJ

At a meeting held to-day at Shanghai which was presided over by the British Cons-General, Mr. Brenan, and at which the American Consul-General was also present, together with Japanese and Chi- nesa Comonanders, 'it was proposed to establish a neutral sone between Bugsy, Jan. 31. Developments in the situation at Chinese and Japanese troops to be Shanghai are being watched here occupied by troops of neutraj with grave concert. Anafety was increased when late last night fur ther breaches of the armistice where recorded and a renewal of fighting was feared. Ag

Powers which have forces in the International Bettie, The British Consil General has now been, in- The Prime Minister and the formed, that the necessary, atzunge- Beuretary for Foreign Affairs, Bir mente should be made for British John Simon, were kept fully in topaps to co-operate if a Bestral formed, and this moming an imzone can be established and the portant conference was held. United States Government is being

At Its conclusion the following saked-to tako dinalar sotion communiqué was issued

British Government are also urging. the Japanese and Chinese Goverze

{THROUGH "REFTER'S AGENCE;}".

In Australia's first innings in the fourth Tout Match against South Africa, Bradman scored 299 not out. South Afrim Are 124 for two wicketa. in the coond innings. |---8.-Afrion LED

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incent

Total 513

Bowling Bell 5 for 14, Quinre

g for 11 Vincept 1, for 110

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Christy b. Crinarett

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Total (for

A mesting was hold this morn ing at 10. Downing Street, atments to socept a chemo for a which the following were present

neutral zone and to digue immedi

The Frime Minister, the Chancellorsta instructions to their troons

(Chaliquad on ntas Voluma