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ACTIVITY SHIFTS TO EASTERN FRONTTM
Successive Setbacks For The Irregulars
Kwethra, December 8,
The centre of military operations. In Suyuan has been shifted from the northern to the eastern front following the successive set- backs the irregulars received at the hands of government troops.
Information from Pingtichuan states that certain troops are now concentrated in northern Chabar and there are evident signs that they intend to join the lighting in the open. If such be the case the situation along the Sulyuan border is likely to be aggravated.
The irregulars in eastern Suiyuan haye broken up into amali groups. There is a possibility that they might push toward Hsinghe,
With the capture of Failingmiao by government troops on Novem ber 24, the plot engineered by: "certain quarters" to create a new. bogus state to be known as the "Yuan Empire" in Inner Mongolla was completely frustrated, accord- ing to information from reliable
sources.
It has been the ambition, well- Informed circles reveal. to organize another bogus state in Inner Mon- golia, that would include all Mon- gol Banners and Leagues in Inner Mongolia 23 far westward as Sinklang.
To Anance the project, it was stated, $400 million were under- stood to have been laid aside by "certain quarters," of which no less than $50 million were said to have already been spent, but with no result
And it was their plans to make Pallingmiao their base of opera- tions, where large quantities of fuel and food supplies had been transported before the town was captured by Government troops.-- Jaion News.
DOMEI REPORT
Peiping, Dec. 8.
A Japanese report issued by Domel News Agency claim that Wang Ying's forces defeated Chinese troops in a battle in East Suyuan on December 6 without mentioning any definite place and added that the Chinese casualties were 500 dead or wounded.
This report is not, confrmed in Chinese circles, though it is known for some time that large number of irregulars have arrived at Shantu in Western Chaha pre- paratory to attack on Hsinho, Hungkehertu and Tackn. "Enemy. planes are making daily reconnal- sance flights over these cities.
Adequate defences are set up in these border towns in anticipation
of
the northern sectors above
attack, while
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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1936.
GREAT RUGGER CONSTITUTIONAL NEW SHIPS FOR NON-INTERVENTION
BATTLE
Cambridge Beats Oxford
London, Dec. 8, Cambridge beat Oxford by six points to Ave in the rugger match at Twickenham to-day in the 61st inter-Varsity contest.
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said that he had nothing to add to-day to yesterday's statėment.---- Reuter
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BLUE FUNNEL
Two To Be Built In Hong Kong
London, Dec. 8,
The Blue Funnel Line ordered three more ships for the Far Eastern service, each of 9,000 to 10,000
tons," says the Liverpool Journal of Commerce, which reite- rates that an order was placed for a fourth ship in Dundee,
The new ships will be built one at Greenock, and two at the Tat- koo Dockyard in Hong Kong.
A arth' ship of the Company's building programme is announced for November and the order re- mains to be placed.— Reuter
MRS. SIMPSON AND KING
Washington, Dec. 8. The Evening Star," whose pro- prietors possess family associations The game was played in heavy with Mrs. Simpson, states definitely rain and on a miserable turf with and authoritatively that prior to a slippery ball owing to the greasy her departure from England for conditions. The crowd numbered | Cannes, Mrs. Simpson told the King 25,000 which Was smaller than that no obligation whereby he might usual
feel bound to her should in anywise Oxford attacked early and affect his decision in the matter of Orleve narrowly missed with a his responsibility to the Empire- drop shot. Fast footwork by the| Reuter. Oxonian forwards, enabled the
INVIDIOUS PROPOSITION * attack to be strongly pressed and Roos let by a golden chance in
The "Times," discussing the missing a short pass. In the demand in favour of a morganatic apasmodic Cambridge attack Mac-marriage, says that what is de-
Lord Crewe (Liberal) expressed dohald grassed two yards short of manded is statutory recognition of gratification to learn that the the line.
the fact that Mrs. Simpson is not
statements made in responsibile After twenty f.ve minutes
Atted to be queen.
quarters that the Government had Downes fumbled
The Prime Ministers of the Em-applied undue pressure on the and Renwick picked up to go over the line with pire are to be asked to propose and King to declare his decision, were several men hanging on to him. the Parliaments will accept a per- altogether unfounded (Cheers). Brett converted.
manent statutory apology for the status of the lady whom the King desires to marry. The constitution is to be amended in order that she may carry in solitary prominence the brand of untress for the
Cambridge fought back mar- vellously and Wilton caught a bullet-like pass to go over the line. Forrest falled to convert.
After a free kick Macdoriáld re- ceived in his own half and made, queen's throne. a mad dash for the line. He was !
foot and he went over the line. caught by Freakes on the wrong Forrest again failed to convert.
Changchun, Dec. 8. Premier Chang Ching-hui, as President of the Kyowakal of Con- cordia League, has issued a state- ment expressing the intention of assisting the aner Mongols "for the purpose of checking the ad-leading 6-5. vance of the Communists in- Auence."
The statement says that the Kyomakai will collect funds for the benefit of the Inner Mongols and "pray
for completion of their sacred path."— Reuter.
JAPANESE DEMANDS IN TSINGTAO Rejected By Mayor
Tsingtao, Dec. 8.
At half time Cambridge
were
Oxford continued to attack with wonderful kicking by Freakes, put- ting them a yard of the line, but If Oxford had not been penalised so often they would probably have scored many tries.
Cambridge bad little breathing space. During a rush Inglis hurt his knee and retired. In the clos- ing stages the Cambridge forwards and backs went the whole length
short.
of the field only to fall in a penalty by Brett dropped a foot Roden "picked up the ball on the line.
There was no further scoring. Cambridge played a grand game.-
A firm rejection of the "unrea sonable" Japanese demands wgs | Reuter. voiced by the Mayor of Tsingtao. Admiral Shen Hung-lieh at a meeting with the Japanese Consul General, Mr. Nishi...
Although the nature of the de- mands has not been divulged, it la believed that they are along the lines mentioned in the message from Tokyc yesterday, viz:
1. That Japanese naval
ILLNESS OF THE POPE
Vatican City, Dec. Y. Although His Holiness the Pope had a slight heart attack to-day, au- brought on by coughing, and the
thorities should be enabled to co-condition of his heart is worrying operate in the maintenance of his doctors, official quarters may peace and order until the strike is
He is progressing satisfactorily to- settled;
wards recovery.
2. That the more subversive ele- ments
should be expelled, the municipal officials involved in the strike discharged and the local Kuomintang be dissolved:
3. That many Japanese advisers
the enemy are not zo active during should be engaged to carry out a the past several days.
friendly policy towards Japan;
Union News.
"FLOOD"TOLL IN PHILIPPINES
Thousands Swept Away
Manila,, Dec. 8. Thousands of people are reported to have been swept away in the greatest flood in the history of the Fhilippines, according to the mill- tary commander of Isabella Pro vince in Northwest Luzon.
4. That the grants to the South Manchurian Railway recently es- tablished for the economic ex- ploitation of North China, should be recognised.
Despite the unsatisfactory pro- in negotiations. tension is gress now subsiding.--- Renter.
SLIGHT MODIFICATION
Tangtan, Dec. 8. It is understood that following the Mayor's firm rejection of the Japanese demands, these have been
It is stated that at least fifty-somewhat modified, leading to a
is stated that they are still unac- ceptable to the Chinese.- Reuter.
four towns have been inundated noticeable easing of tension. but it; and a thousand people have been carried away as the flood waters swept down to the sea. The death roll is believed to be enormous.— Beuter.
VOTING RIGHTS IN TIN SCHEME
Difficultics Solved
London, Dec. 8.
Reuter understands that the
ITALIAN DIPLOMAT TO MANCHUKUO Sequel To Agreement With Japan
Rome, Dec. 8. The sequel to the Italo-Japanese
He was able to sign a number of documents during the day.
His Holiness also saw Cardinal Pacelli for a time- Reuter,
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WORLD CONCERN
Rome, Dec. 7. The condition of Pope Pius XI is improving and he is determined to leave bed on Tuesday. Accord- ing to a statement from the Con- servatore Romano, he will attend to public duties. The concern which is prevailing throughout the world over his condition is eviden- ced by thousands of telegraphic messages pouring into the Vatican
-Transocean News Service.
GERMAN NAVY
New Battle Cruiser Launched
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Lord Crewe added that he felt, on the contrary. that they were
all indebted to the Premier for the attitude he had adopted in e difficult situation (Cheers). He expressed profound sympathy with the King and the Royal Family, "Can anyone in possession of his
ter moving or any Parliament devotion of all His Majesty's sub- faculties imagine any Prime Minis-particularly Queen Mary, who had won so completely the respect and undertaking to support a propost-
Jecta. (Cheers).— tion so invidious and distressing?"
Reuter. asks the journal-- Se Reister.
MRS. "SIMPSON'S STATEMENT
Offer To Ease The Situation
Mrs.
Ernest
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RELIEF IN CAÑADA
Ottawa, Dec. 1. Mr. Baldwin's statement in the House of Commons. the full text of which was broadcast in Canada, has occasioned a distinct feeling of reller among all classes.
The clear statement that the Government will not Press the King in regard to his decision has given the man-in-the-street pro- found satisfaction.-
Cannes. Dec. 7. King Edward VIII has expressed Reuter.
Simpson, whom
a desire to marry, authorised a statement this evening to the effect that if such an action could solve the problem"she would wish immédiately to withdraw from a situation which had become un happy and untenable.
The following is the exact word- ing of the statement, signed by. Mrs. Simpson, and handed to some score of journalists at the Hotel Majestic, Cannes, this evening:
"Mrs. Simpson throughout the last few wks has invariably wished, to avold any action or pro.
His Majesty or the Throne. posal which would hurt or damage
"To-day her attitude is un- changed, and she is willing. if such action would solve the problem,
to
withdraw forthwith from a altuation that has been rendered both' unhappy and, untenable.”—-—-- Reuter.
LONDON VIEWS
SCENE IN-HOUSE OF COMMONS Mr. Churchill Interrupted By Labour
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IN SPAIN
FOREIGN VOLUNTEER
ACTIVITY
Grave View Taken By United Kingdom
London, December 8.
A communique is published of yesterday's meeting of the Chairman's sub-committee of the International Committee for application of agreement regarding non-intervention In Spain together with texts of communications made to the sub-commit- tee by representatives of the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy and Soviet Russia respecting the problem of indirect interven....... tion.
The sub-committee agreed upon the terms of their report for submission to the main committes in regard to the communies- tion to be addressed to the various Governments regarding in- direct intervention, and in particular the question of increasing entry into Spain of foreign nationals for purpose of taking part in the civil war.
The United Kingdom statement placed before the sub-committee remarked that reports are reach
ing His Majesty's Government that nationals of foreign powers are ar- riving in Spain in increasing num- bers to take part in the Spanish civil war on both sides. These
their evidence cannot be ignored. reports are of such a nature that
If this practice is allowed to con- tinue it must have grave reper- cussions on international relations outside Spain, In addition to pro- longing the conflict in that coun- try.
In the view therefore of the United Kingdom Government it is their duty, as
a member of the International Committee, to urge. most strongly that the Committee should at once take this matter into consideration and agree upon decisions and measures to put into practice.
The
ITALO-GERMAN STATEMENTS
German representative's statement recalled that from the beginning the German Govern- ment had pointed to the problem of indirect intervention including volunteers.
The Italian
representative's statement also reminded the chair- man that the Italian Govern-
London, Dec. 7. The amazing scene in the House
ment had raised the question of of Commons, in which members
non-intervention more than once vented their disapproval of Mr. Winston Churchill when he asked in sub-committee and before the WILI for the Prime Minister, Mr. Stan-non-intervention agreement ley Baldwin's assurance that "nb
irrevocable step" would be taken in the matter of a decision with re-
spect to the King's marriage pro- posals until Parliament had been Informed, was the sole topic of con- versation
Immediately following
the Prime Minister's statement on
the Government's relations with the monarch.
Directly Mr. Churchill rose to put London. Dec. 7. his question a number of Labour Mrs. Ernest Simpson's state, membera shouted "Sit down." ment, that she was ready to with These protestations continued, draw from a situation which had supplemented with cries of "Ques- become unhappy and untenable if | tion," "Speech," 'as the veteran it could thus be dissipated. has parliamentarian femly stood his come as a great surprise to Court ground and endeavoured to smash circles where it was completely down opposition. unexpected. Reuter learns that The Speaker eventually inter- those close to the King at Fort vened with: "I think the Right Belvedere knew nothing of the Honourable gentleman should con- statement until the message from fine what he has to say to a sim- Cannes was read to them.
ple question."
The statement is not regarded as having ended the crials, but is i
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NO PERSONAL VIEWS looked upon as merely a statement The House at once bowed to the of personal opinion by Mrs. Simp- Speaker's wishes, which enabled j Mr. Churchill to put his question but Mr. Churchill was again pulled up by the Speaker on the question developing into an expression of personal views.
In this connection it is stressed that the phrase in the statement, "If such action could solve the problem." must be taken as signi- Beant.
Berlin, Dec. 8. . Germany's second battle cruiser 01 26,000 tons named the Those who are in, a position to Gneisenau was launched at Kiel know declare the announcement in the presence of Chancellor vas made by Mrs. Simpson purely Hitler, Field-Marshal, von Blom- on her own initiative and of her berg and Admiral Raeder.
own volition.
The christening, was performed- It is felt that only action by the by the widow of the commander King can end, the present situation of the former Oheisenau sunk in and all other steps, however im- the battle of Falkland Islands, the portant. can have only a limited survivors of which attended the effect ceremony.
difficulties regarding voting rights agreement whereby Italy recognises Reuter's Bulletin Service,
under the new tin scheme bave been virtually solved.
The Committee expects to be in
the Japanese conquest of Man- chukuo is that the Italian Govern- ment has decided to send a diplo
a poeltion at ita meeting on Dematic reprezentative to Manchu-.
cember 11 to fix a quota to be- come operative on January 1– Reuter.
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FRENCH AIRMEN'S ADVENTURE'
Le Bourget, Dec. 8. The airmen Perraud and Dennis took off from here at 8:38 am, on their projected fight to French Indo-China "Hester ·
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Reutera Bulletin Service....
PUBLIC ORDER BILL
London, Dec. 7. The third reading of the Public Order Bill which governs. the wearing of uniforms by political parties and gives the police. new Lowers in suppressing dangerous public gatheringa, was accomplish ed to-day without a division.- Reuter.
SOVIET RAILWAY EXPANSION
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The Speaker observed that Mr. Churchill was insisting on going beyond a simple question.
Mr.
Baldwin answered Churchill, saying: "I don't know yet, and can't know yet, what the King may decide, or how he may decide to act. It is quite impossible for me to enter into hypothetical considerations." He was loudly cheered.
Discussing the outburst later, members of all parties expressed LORDS STATEMENT
themselves as unable to remember London. Dec. 7.
for many years so direct and spont- A similar statement to that ancovs an attack upon a public made in the House of Commons by figure from so many quarters of the Prime Minister, Mr. Stanley the House.
Baldwin, was made in the House The Government's closest sup- Warsaw, Dec.
of Lords to-day by Lord Halifax. porters regard Mr. Churchill's In spite of heavy frost work on Privy Seal
manifesto, given to the House on improving and developing the so- Following Lord Halifax's state- Saturday, in which he said that viet railway line in the Far East is ment, Lord Snell :: (Labour) sald. Ministers" had advised the King'a being carried out with all speed that without "the essential facts abdication, as more “anti-Baldwin according to reports in the Polish before them, any discussion would than pro-King.".. press where it is stated that 66,000 necessarily be unreal and might
IT DOWN workmen mostly political prisoners) be injurious. On the other hand, Mr. Winston Churchill: May I are now employed on the section the matter should not be allowed ask the Premier whether he can from Vladivostock to Chárbaroval to drift on indefinitely. Therefore, give us assurance that no irrero and 130,000 on the section which he hoped that, as soon as circums- cable step (Load cries of, "Bit leads to the frontier of Manchu tances permitted, the Government down").
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would give Parliament "any... In- formation at their disposal.
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FOREIGN AID FOR BELLIGERENTS
Questions In Britain
London, Dec. 7. Answering questiona in the House of Commons on Monday a to whether he was aware that large numbers of Russians and other foreigners were serving in Spain for the Valencia Govern- ment and it Germans, and Italians were fighting for General Franco's forces, the Foreign Secretary (Mr. Edeni replied that the British Go- vernment disapproved of volun- teers from other countries parti- cipating in the Spanish Civil War. The President of the Non-inter- vention Committee had only on " Friday made a statement to the exfect that the British Government had expressed grave concern re- garding this problem and urgently' requested that the Committee
adopt resolutions for the purpose
of preventing foreign volunteers from taking part in the Spanish conflict.
The proposals with this object in view would be hoped to be formulated by the Non-Inter- vention. Committee at the Sessions next Friday. In reply to a Labour member's question as to whether the British Government had made diplomatic representations in this
reached the subject had been dis-matter in Berlin and Rome. Mr.
cussed in Rome between represen- tatives of the Italian and French Government.
The statement added that the recent and continuous flow of for- eign generals oficers and volun- teers giving their services to the Spanish Communists had not pro
voked the slightest initiative until the publication of the item of news, according to which "German volunteers were supposed to have arrived in Spain to fight on the side of the Burgos Government.
THOROUGH EXAMINATION
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Eden declared that this was not the case since it was a matter for the Non-Intervention Committee to deal with.-- Trancareas News Service.
MILITIA TROOPS CHECKED
Rebels Regain Lost Ground
Paris, Dec. 7, The Italian Government main-
The advance of Militia troops tain their original point of view on to the north of Madrid has been the question of indirect interven- stopped according to the National- tion, but wish to make it clear 1st broadcasting station at Seville, that they consider it inadmissible and the troops under General that the subject should beFranco have succeeded in gaining examined only in partial or oc- casional manner.
practically all the ground lost, Ex- The examina-tremely heavy losses were sustain-
ed by the Reds in Asturias where. more than 2,000 fell during the last two attacks. It is also an- nounced that extreme weather conditions prevail in the moun- tainous section and that sentries m outposts are reported to have frozen to death. Transocean News Servich.
tion of possible measures to be adopted must be preceded by classification of all forms of in- direct intervention so as to include simultaneously the sending of volunteers, political agitators, fin- ancial assistance as well as all those further forms of indirect in- tervention that the committee might deem necessary to consi der.
-ITALIAN TROOPS The Soviet Russian statement
London, Dec. 7... proposed that obligations of the
The landing of 2,500 Italians, In agreement were extended to cover Algeciras which according to ̈re- the question of volunteers and that ports from Gibraltar took place re- agents of the committee becently is unconfirmed in author- stationed at principal points of Itative quarters here.-- entry by land and sea in Spain en- Transocean News Service. trusted with the additional duty of controlling the observance of the additional undertaking, ·
The main committee meets to- morrow.
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GERMAN ASSURANCE
TO CHINA.
SUDETAN GERMAN
SUCCESS
Prague, Dec. 7. The 'Sudetin German party won by an absolute majority at the lo cal election in all 53 precincts of Czechoslovakia where German element predominates in the po- pulation. According to the public- Berlin, Dec.-7..
Ity department of the Sudeten The Chinese Ambassador to Ger-German party complaints are ar many called on Baron von Neurathriting from Czeckoslovakian at the Foreign Ministry to-day. groups living in the precincta de- Baron von Neurath emphasised claring that the elections were that the German-Japanese, anti- not conducted in a completely fair Comintern Treaty was in no way manner and that votes were directed against Chins, with who bought by the German, organisa Germany wished to maintain the tion especially in districts with most cordial relations,
many unemployed. Reuter
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