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ADMIRAL NAKAMURA WARNS CHINESE

MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS MUST CEASE

AT ONCE

JAPANESE CONSTRUCT TRENCHES

ROUND SHANHAIKWAN

(TEROCON REUTER'S AGENCY.]

PEIPINO, January-k.

A MESSAGE from Foreign sources at Shanhaikwan states that

Apart from a few cannon shots at 9.30 n.m., all remains quiet, there. It also confirmed that Japanese troops at Shanbaṭkwan now number 6000 and that they are busily engaged in construct- ing entrenchments round the city, and Fort.

A message from Tientsin states that Admiral Nakamura has warned the Chinese that unless the Sixteenth and Nineteenth Chinese brigades, now moving to Jehol, canse their movements within a few days Japanese 'planes will bomb them.

The U.S. Minister, Mr. Johnson, denies the reports from Tokyo that he has offered his services to negotiate between the parties regarding Shaphalkwan.

WAR-LORDS REQUESTED TO MAINTAIN PEACE

NANKING, Jan. 8,

The National Military Council has despatched over twenty replice to various Army Commanders who petitioned the Government for mobilisation orders against Japan. While praising their patriotic fervour, the Council instructs them to strictly maintain peace and order within their respective de fense Break lest reactionary elements take advantage of the present tense situation to create disturbances, and at the same time to inspect their troops and calmly wait for Government instructions.

NANKING DISCUSSIONS

NANKING, Jan, 8. Although the result of the discus sion in the Capital in being kept in striet secrecy, it is believed that the situation in North China was care fully discussed when General Ho Ying Ching, the War Minister, con- ferred with General Chiang Kai Shok to-day.

General Chiang received General Pao Wen Yueh, General Chang Hsueh Liang's representative with whom he conferred for fully two hours.

Interviewed upon his arrival bere, General Pao declared that there was not the slightest truth in the report that General Chang Hsueh Liang had intended to nego tiate with the Japanese for a loca settlement of the Shanghaikan affair and added that the reports to the effect were merely Japanese propaganda designed to blind the world over the serious effects aris. ing from Japan's premeditated scheme of aggression in North

China.

ary 10, they will be compelled to drop further attempts under Par agraph Three, Article XV. and will have to examine what will be done under Paragraph Four. According to competent opinion, if necessary, the Committee will draw up a re port which could be completed in about a fortnight's time.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, JANUARY 9

FIGHTING IN KIRIN Flying Tragedy at

MINOR CLASH NEAR

TÄTUNGCHEN -

(TABOCÖN REUTER'S AGENCY.

HARBIN, Jan. 8. A JAPANESE detachment whils proceeding to Mishan this morning came into an encounter with a small force of Volunteers under, the command of General Li Tu, skirmishing followed for several hours.

It is believed that General Li Ta still has a big force and unless he capitulates, a severe battle will be probable in the vicinity of Mishan. The Manchukuo troops attacked 1,600 Volunteers in the vicinity of Tatungchen resulting in fierce fight .ing. There were considerable

casulaties.

Shanghai

RECENT BRIDE SUCCUMBS TO INJURIES

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENOT].

ANOTHER FIRE ON FRENCH LINER

CAUSED BY SHORT-CIRCUIT IN CABIN

(THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY)

Le Havre, Jan, 5,

SHANGHAI, Jan & THE neighbourhood was alarmed by fire-bells and sirens at 3 most poignant ONE of the

aviation tragedies at Changam, when a fire was signalled had occurred this afternoon when aboard the docked trans-Atlantic Christopher Mathewson, junior in biner, France. The flames, which structor at the Aviation School, were subdued in two hours, are Hangchow, was taking off from saaribed to a short-circuit. in a Whangpoo, near Lamghwa, accom passenger's cabin. panied by his wife.

As it was rising, the amphibian · plane suddenly nose dived on to the River Bank, seriously injuring Mrs. Mathewson, formerly Miss Margaret Phillips of Philadelphia. Bho tuns rushed to the Country Hospital where she died half an hour later. Her husband broke both his arms and both his legs and is now lying in hospital be tween life and death.

The plane was complately des

operations may follow. In these circumstances it appears that the only means to avoid further blood shed in North China is for the Chinese completely surrender to any terms the Japanese military antroyed. the spot care to dictate, which the Mr. Mathewson is the son of the Chinese naturally consider unthink late Mr. Christy Mathewson, the famous baso ball player who play ed for the New York Giants, and who died about ten years a His. wife came out from Philade! phia. recently in order to Mathewson, the ceremony tor place at Shanghai on Christmas

able.

It would appear from all indica- tions that the Chinese are deter mined to put up a stout resistance in the arer, south of Shanhaikan and there is very little hope that a further clash of a major scale may be avoided.

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READY TO FIGHT

SHANGHAI, Jan. 7 China is ready to fight and resist the Japanese invasion of her terri tory inside the Great Wall.

According to a statement made by Mr. Chu Ming Yi. Secretary- General to the Executive Yuan, who arrived from Nanking to-day, suf ficient preparations have been inade in North China and the Yangtaze Valley to cope with any situation that may arise as a result of the Japanese aggression.

The black outlook with regard to conciliation has been intensified by the distinct stiffening of the Chinese attitude and the League circles are apprehensive that the Chinese may abandon the passive relo hitherto studiously observed for a more aggressive part in both Geneva and the Far East.

Concerning the North China will be grently to the taste of both situation, Mr. Chu stated in the. Canton and Nanking, the former interview that General Chang being especially active lately in such Liang is determined to re- wiring the Chinese Delegation urgist and he has heon given strict ing a strong stand.

This

M. ISHII COMPLAINS TO MR. WU TEH CHEN

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orders by the Gavernment to hold the national territory irrespective of sacrifices.

The Nanking official also said that Mr. Wang Ching Wei's condi- tion has much improved-and-ha-is expected to be back in China short ly to assume his duties as President of the Executive Yuna in view of the critical situation in North China. SHANGHAI, Jan. 7.

{THROUGH REUTER'S AGENCY.]

M. Ishii, the Japanese Consul- General, called on Mr. Wu Teh Chen and drew his attention to the growing activities of anti- Japanese agitators in and near Shanghai in connection with de- velopments in North China.

FRENCH ATTITUDE.

PARIS, Jan. 8. M.Poul Honcour to-day received Ambassador Martel, who is leaving for Tokyo.

General Poa asserted. that Gen- He informed Renter that there eral Chang Hsueh Liang, General is no truth in the newspaper re Tang Yu Ling and all other Nor-port that he had been instructed thern generals are determined to to talk very plainly" to the resist and sufficient preparations Japanese Foreign Office regarding have been made to defend Jahol. Shanhaikwan. He reiterated that General Pao further intimated that the French policy is the League of he would remain in Nanking for Nation's policy. some time in order to facilitate the handling of matter in connection with North China.

CHAPEL PANIC SUBSIDES SHANGHAI, Jan, 8. Although the state of panic. in Chapoi has ceased, there is still considerable anxiety over the Sino- Japanese situation..

NO PEACE TALK

SUN FO DETAINED

SHANGHAI, Jan. 7. Mr. Sun Fo, the newly-appointed

President of the Legislative Yuan, has again. postponed his trip Nanking. It is stated he may leave

ŁO-MOITOW."

GOVERNMENT LEADERS

CONFER

Day.

marty

SILVER MARKET

LONDON PRICES

(From Our Own Correspondent,)

LONDON, Jan. 7, CLOSING SILVER PRICE: IN LONDON TO-DAY WERE:-

Jan. 6 Jan. 7.-

SPOT......... 16.11/16 16.11/18

FORWARD... 10

101

The Japanese ninelayer, Tokiwa, is arriving at Chinwangtao to-day, bringing the Japanese fleet there to five vessels

Wounded soldiers continue to arrive. There are now 630 accom modated in the Peiping military hospital. Various public bodies are busily raising funds to provide for comforts for the wounded and for those still remaining at the front. They also demand that Nanking, in addition to prging the Young Mar- shal to resist, must send troops to assist him in doing so.

General Yen Hi Shan and all the principal northem leaders are wiring the Marshal stating tant they are holding their troops ready for any emergency arising out of the Japaise aggression in North China,

CHINA APPEALS TO LEAGUE

NANKING, Jan. - 7. Although the Government leaders are busily conferring on the Shan-

GENEVA, Jan. 7.* haikwan situation, all of them with The Chinese delegation have ap- bold comment, but a strong move pealed to the League of Nations to ment is under way among the mili-iose no time in taking effective tary commanders, especially the measures to check Japanese action. junior officers, tha the Press and The communication draws atten- the Government take a strong stand tion to the surprise attack at the in connection with the Shanbaikwan

affair.

EX-MANCHU OFFICIALS FOR

TIENTSIN

fast strategic poing south of the. Great Wall from where Japan is. able to descend at any monetsh into Tientsin, Peiping and Jehol.

The talk of peace negotiations. has completely died down, General

Hitherto, however, there has beasist Chang Hauch Liang having an- nounced. that so far no Japanese no apparent troop movements here

approached or any reported from elsewhere. representatives have him in connection with negotiations for the pacific settlement of the Shanbaikwan issue.

TOKYO TO DECIDE

tense.

'here were no casualties.

FRENCH LINER DISASTER.

FOREIGN STUDENTS MR. C COOLIDGE

IN BRITAIN

INDIA'S LARGIA CONTINGENT

ITISH WIRELEEN SNAFICE.]

RUGBY, Jan. 6. AT THE beginning of the new census University tera," a shows that there are 2,367 foreign studente in the various colleges of the London University. They come from 61 countries."

LAID TO REST

DISTINGUISHED ASSEMBLY ATTENDS FUNERAL

{THROUGH REUTER'S AÒENCY.]

NORTHAMPTON, Massachusetts,

Jan. 8 THERE was most distinguished assembly at the funeral of Mr. Coolidge. Among those present ber ing Pree Hoover and his wife Are M "Roosevelt and her son James; vi06. President Curtis, Chief Justice Hughes, the Fenah ambassador, members of the Diplomatic Corps: and many Congress members,

Oxford has only 479 foreigners and Cambridge 471, while at Edin burgh University there are 475.

The largest contingent of Lon don's foreign studenta comes from Mrs. Coolidge, accompanied by India, and this term they number her only surviving son, John, walk- 728. Five hundred of them are edunveiled and unasZİ studying medicine, economics and seat in the Congregational engineering.

where the body had lain m state Of 232 students from South since 8 am, A

THREE MEN ON BURNING Africa, a considerable number are Before the arvion, which whe taking tropical medicine at the simple, the long line of mourners London School of Hygiene. The fled slowly past the eminence which London enjoys as coffin,

HULK

(THROUGH BRUTER'S AGENCY]

CHERBOURG, Jan. 7. MENACED by flames and fumes, three Dutch seamen spont a perilous night in the bulk of the

Atlantique, le

minutes after two Frenchmen, who They boarded the vessel tan risked their lives in an attempt to be the first to rogain the veseri when the flames broke out afresh.

The Dutchman's retreat was ent off, the rising sea and the wind preventing their rescue. There has bem no news of their rescue.

Smoke is still issuing from the well deck and the poop.

s-lidded

a medical centre is indicated by · There was no funerą. the fact that 596 students from only a prayer, and the hyn European countries are taking Kindly. Jaght," was sur course in the London hospitals. ⠀⠀

churchquartette accompa Of 700 foreign women students in

Örgan, music. the British universities, nearly, sod

Afterwards coding ich was are in the London University, In dia having the largest representa tion.

A LARGE CATALOGUE

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE}.

Ruoat, Jan,

A NEW catalogue is being pre

pared of the 4,000,000 books ar commodated on the 35 miles of shelves in the famous library of the British Museum.

followed by the con motorcars, hewan the long turne to Plymouth Vermont.

POTMOUTH, Vermont,

Jan. 0, 1833. The remains of Mr. Calvin Coo lidgo were buried between the graves of his son, Calvin, and his step-mother.

Posthumour Voice. Brandesst.

NORTHAMPTON, JANT For the first time in history the voice of an e-President has been posthumously broadcast the local station, yesterday broadcast a re cord of Mr. Calvin Coolidge's speech of welcome to Colone? Lindbergh, when he returned, to America in June 1987, after flying the Atlantic ocean. Mr. Coolidge' body lay in state early yesterday. So far, in two years, those en morning to permit friends to pay gaged on the work are only about their final respects before the half-way through the works by simple funeral service which was at authors with names beginning with tended, in addition to Prenident the first letter of the alphabet. Hoover, by all members of the

The catalogue, when complete, Cabinet and most of the Senators. will be in about 185 volumes. It and other. Congress members. will cost £400 and will be an essen tial possession of all the important libraries throughout the world. Financially, the work is self-sup- parting.

It is reported that trouble has arisen between the rival tugs tow

It is 53 years since the compila ing the Atlantique, and it is alleg-tion of the existing catalogue was ed that the hawear by which one begun and the preparation of that tug was connected with the Atlan work occupied the staff for 25 years, tique was cut, and another tag It is anticipated that the present rammed, during the rescue opera work will also be spread over s tions. It is now probable that an- very long period. other inquiry, into the conduct of the tugs, will be held..

Underwriters', Losses.

LONDON, Jan. 7. The series of costly fires has had a marked effect upon the attitude of underwriters towards luxury linere. Underwriters, some weeks ago, specially re-insured the At

The lantique against fire risk original rate to cover the vessel for alla risks, was 2 per cent of the re-insurance rates, 20 and 30 shill- ings per cent. being paid to cover only the risk of fire.

The comparatively high rate to re-insure only for risk of fire was partly due to the unfortunate ex- perience of the insurance market during the last few years with fires on big ships

A rate of 90 guineas, per cent, is quoted to cover the risk of total loss of the Atlantique.

CONTROL OF OPIUM SMOKING

NOT YET RATIFIED BY BRITAIN

[THROUGH REYTEN'S AGENCY,]

LONDON, Jan. 7... THE agreement signed at Bang kok on November 27 for the Far East has been issued. control of opium, smoking in thi

NEW GOVERNOR FOR PUNJAB

MR. H. E. EMERSON APPOINTED

"DRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.]

Ruony, Jan. 6.)

H.M. THE King has approved the appointment of Mr. Herbert

Britain's "Sympathy:: (BRITISH WILKINSŲ GRAVIOR})

BUGBY, Jan. -The death yesterday of bic P sident- Calvin Coolidge is mourned in Britain.

The King sent the following message to Mrs. Coolidge: The "Queen" and I are deeply sorry, to learn of your tragic, unexpected "bereavement, and hasten to saBUKE you of our profound sympathy with you and your family in your. irre- parable loss. She

China's Message, (THROUGH XOTER"8={"AGENCY"}}

NANKING, Jin, 79 On behalf of the National Göy-

William Emerson, who since 1930, ernment of China, Mr. Le Wen haa 'been Secretary to the Govern Kan, the Foreign Minister, wired ment of India, Home Department, condolences to Mrs. Calvin Coo as Governor of Punjab in succession lidge and her family, on the death

to Sir Geoffrey de Montmorency, of her husband,

when the latter resigns his, ap, pointment for reasons of health in April next.A

His Majesty has appointed Mr. Emerson, Knight Commander of the Order of the Star of India, on his appointment a Governor of Punjab

BERT HINKLER OFF AGAIN

ATTEMPT RECORD FLIGHT

TO AUSTRALIA

BRITISH WIRELESS SERVICE.)

RUGBY, Jan. 7, THE famous aviator, Mr. Bert Hinkler hoped, off from London early this morning in an attempt to break the England to Australia air recorde

He hopes to reach Brindisi with out a stop.

In the meantime Chinese military continue to do their utmost to re

any further aggression.

“A white paper points out that TO NO MORE FIGHTING the agreement, has not been ratifi- Keports are widely circulating to

Pelping, Jan. 7ed by Britain, while India wade the effect the ex-Manchu officials

Reports from all sides deny the provise that it should not apply are hurrying to. Tientsin in the Shanghai reports that hostilities until the present Shan States agree hope that the Japanese military broke out again at the Shanhai- ment comes into force 18 days after The various Chinese organizations The position between the Lan nuthorities will install Mr. Harry wan re at night, General the receipt of the last ratification here have appealed to the Municipal River and Shanhaikwan at presen Fu Yi as Emperor Government to take effective steps is that the Japanese troops are in The concensus of opinion here is Nakamura's Headquarters at Tien-by the League of Nations

tain issued a communiqué at eight Vory reliable that Marshal Chang Hauch Ling o'clock this morning declaring that to prevent the projected Japanese superior numbers. troop review at the Hongkow Park foreign ertamaties from Shanhai will be eliminated with honour if on January 9. The Chinese, bodies kwan state that 6,000 Japanese ha resiste, with dishonour if he does quiet still reigns at the Tashibba relating to the Shanhaikwan hosti-

front, have also written to the Consular troops have been aronssed there, not

It is generally accepted, however, ties, as well as the defence of Jebol

Province. Body urging them to persuade the with more just outside the Great

that the situation is extremely While General Chiang Kai Shek's Japanese authorities to cancel the Wall. The Suzuki Brigade has also review in order to avoid untoward arrived there with a tremendous

demite plans have not yet been an- insidents.

supply of food and ammunition.

TV SOONG ACTIVE IN nounced, it is leamed that as BOON as he · Generalissimo enters - the MOBILIZATION PLANS capital this morning be will comfor NANKING, Janith Mr. Lo Wen Kan, the Foreign Mr. T. V. Soong, the Finance Minister concerning the Shanhai- This, it is understood, was decid. Minister who is acting as President war staadion Delegate, called this morning on

Meanwhile, however, the Gover- Bir Eric Drummond, but it is to pass may again attack appears, mens intends following a policy al sence of Mr. Wang Ching Wei, is lengthy telegram from Tang Yu learned that the visit was one of to have led the Chinese to move up

preparedness. Military prepara proceeding to Nanking to-night in Jan, Chairman of the Jehol Govern courtesy on the occasion of the New the guard between Tientsin and Lions will be made in North China conection with the Shanhaikwan ment, in which Tong stated that he

the Lan River

along the coast and in the Yangtze is most actively working with re- defences of Jehol, in preparation situation. It is learned that Soong is personally inspecting the border Year, although the Sino-Japanese situation was undoubtedly dinedish, Various sources state that five Valley to cope with any emergencygard to the mobilizing of troops for the forthcoming Japanese inva

traime containing 3,000 men passed which might arise. A 你

through. Tientsin last night going General Chiang Kai Shek, tms and defense, plans. He is returning sion: He tubmited detailed plans Contrary to expectation... In an easterly direction. Corso afternoon returned to Tongshan, to Nanking for the purpose of bald for the defence of the Province for the examination of the Government Chinese Delegation is not pressing quently, an extremely dangerous where he will spend the night Hoing a conference with the for an advante date for the meeting position tow exists at Chinwangtao is returning here tomorrow, after ment leaders regardi

authoritie of the Committes of Nineteen which where the Chinese, fear their in Boo

LEAGUE CIRCLES PESSIMISTIC

GENEVA, Jan. 8.

ATTACK FEARED The number of Chinese troops which are between the Lan River

NANKING, Jan. 7... The future developments in North China rest entirely with Tokyo for, unlem the Japanese troops, attack, the Chniese will to their utmost not to aggravate the situation,

NO NEWS OF AIRMAN

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LONDON, Jan 8

PERSIAN MINISTER

TO LONDON

RECALLED TO TEHERAN

THROUGH" REPTÉE'S KORNOK.

THE Persian Minister to Londo has been rocalled to Teheran.

UNEMPLOYED IN AMERICA

11,590,000 WITHOUT

WORK

{THROUGH REUTZE'S AGENOR]

WASHINGTON,

THE Unempl

States, during bered 11,500,000 a Bestimates of

American

Sit tat

record.

and Tasbiho appears to be omrider Dr. WW. Yen, the Chief Chinese ably leas' and the fear that the cu at a series of conferences to-day of the Executive Yuan in the ab. The Government has also received news "regarding Hinkler,yria to be inc

the

is scheduled to be held on January ferior umbers may be attacked by

18, but is watching all developments the Japanese and it is understood very closely

who the Belgian

Chairman Nineteen

Drummond

that Nankings orders to: General

that M. Hyman, Chang, Hsueh Liang to" 14 rekia 11 who attacked still stand Under these ttee of circumstances the Chinese military

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