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NORTH CHINA SITUATION

Japanese Prepare For War

Nanking, August 11.

The Japanese militarists fearing that the coming northern drive of the Chinese armies is for the purpose of ousting them from North China and Manchuria, It is reported that the Japanese forces in North China are being heavily re-inforced in prepara- « tion for a second war with China.

At 6 p.m. on August 9, a strong force of Japanese troops be- gun their advance into the Chinghal District, where they came. in contact with the Chinese troops.

Fighting lasted up till 11 p.m., at night, when the Japanese troops were repulsed. The Japanese troops of the Pelping-Hankow sector are now in occupation of the Pang Tse Railway Station, 18 It from Chang- sin-tien in the west.

In the south they are in occu- pation of Po-tin and Liang-halang City, where they have planted machine-guns on its walls.— Chinese Evening Press.

SHANGHAI TENSION RELAXES

• Shanghai, Aug. 11. Owing to official assurances by the Chinese and Japanèse authori- ties, the tension in Shanghai has been somewhat relaxed.

It appears that both sides have decided not to aggravate the situa- tion, and are inclined to settle the „Hungjao ́ ́aerodrome incident by

diplomatic means. Chinese Evening Prem.

ARMY MOVEMENTS

Wanchow, Aug. 10.

It is reported that the Japanese army is manoeuvring to occupy Chicheng and Lungkwan of Sou- thern Charhar. Big bodies of troops are approaching the Jehol Arta

The Fourth Japanese army fron Mukden is said to be advancing towards Chjreng. Another army has as its objective Chengten.

A big army is following in the rear, but so far the intention of the Japanese militarists Thystery.-

Chinese Evening Press.

LEAVE SHAMEEN

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Canton, Aug. 11.

- JAPANESE

WARSHIPS

AT SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Aug. 11.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS," THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 1937.

PITILESS VENDETTA BY CORSICANS IN PARIS

Considerable Alarm Caused

PRESS CRITICISE LAXITY

"OF

POLICE

Farls. August, 11.

A series of murders resulting from a pitiless vendetta carried

out by many Corsicans in the French capital is causing considerable alarm and attracting the attention of the Press.

Early this morning an unknown man took s mortally wounded man in a car to hospital and then disappeared after giving a name Two large and four small war-which has since proved to be false. The wounded man, who has been ships from the First Japanese identified as ■ Corsican, named Stefani, died shortly afterwards Battle Fleet' entered the harbour without recovering consciousness” but the Police know that the with their guns cleared for action. murderer is another Corsican named Fonta whose son was recently They passed Woosung Fort quietly. Illed by Stefani, - -

Twelve Japanese warships from the Third Fleet are already in the harbour.-- Reuter,

DR. KUNG BUSY IN BERLIN

Berlin, Aug. 11.

The Chinese Finance Minister, Dr. H. H. Kung paid a visit to the Foreign Office and discussed at

length with Herr Von Mackensen the situation in the Far East and latest developments In Bino- German trade. Avstream of Ger-

A relative of Foata thereupon The paper "Intransigeant" writes murdered a member of Stefan's that it is now certain that Fouta family and Foats himself, taking or one of his relations will be the |with him a food supply for two [next victim of the vendetta and | days, kept watch for Stefani be- asks how long the Paris police is of hind the grave of the latter's wife going to tolerate this state in the cemetery. When Stefani affairs which is a disgrace to the "Ppeared on the scene to visit his capital. Other papers also criticise wife's grave Foata fired but miss the laxity of the police in this ed his aim and Stefani succeeded matter.- In escaping.

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Transocean Ness Service,

man callers interested in Chinese SOVIET "PURGE" PRES. QUEZON

trade cecupied Dr. Kung's time in the morning, and afternoon. The Chinese Ambassador is giving a dinner to Dr. Kung to-night, Dr. Schacht, Herr Von Mackensen and high. Nazi officials will attend- Reuter

CONTINUES

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EXTENDED TO KOMINTERN

Berlin, Aug. 11. The political "purge" in Soviet of Russia has now been extended to

JAPANESE EVACUATION

Hankow. Aug. 11. The complete evacuation

will be accomplished this after-"Matin" which states that it is Japanese nationals from Hankow the Komintern according to the noon when the remainder of the currently rumoured in Moscow that up-river consular officials and their M. Dimitrov has fallen into dis- lice, leave the port.. staffs, Including the consular po-

favour and that Stalin's efforts are directed towards transforming the Komintern into an instrument of his personal polley.

A number of Japanese left last night from Loongwo and Wachang and the remainder will be eva- The "Matin" goes on to say that cuated by a Japanese vessel whilch | for this reason Stalin, without salis this afternoon. This" last formally dismissing Dimitrov trom

It is reported that the majority group Includes Mr. Matsudaira, his post, has made the OGPU chief,

of the Japanese merchants, "who reside in the Shameen Concession are leaving for Japan and taking, their goods with them.

Not being able to procure Chinese ccolles, it is said that Japanese youths are removing the goods themselves for shipment to Japan by the s.... Foochow Man.

acting Consul-General "at Wu-Yeachov, chang.-. Reuter.

FLEET AT WOOSUNG

Shanghai, 2.36 p.m. Twenty. Japanese warships, com- Prising the First Battle Fleet, but minus battleships, have arrived at Woosung.~~

PL EXPORTS TO JAPAN

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Fearing misunderstanding and | Reuter disturbance due to the removal of Japanese goods, the Japanese con- .sui has explained to the Chinese Authorities that the removal of such goods has been due to lack of business.-

Chinese Evening Press.

PURCHASE OF BRITISH AEROPLANES

London, August 11.

the virtual Head of

the Komintern. Yeschov, accord- Ing to the paper, has already taken far-reaching measures to "purge " the Komintern and dismissed about

half of the members of the political bureau Troncean News Service:

French Loan To Central Bank

$

It is reported that the Philippine Islands has exported 9 per cent

Paris, August 11. According to "Agence. Econo- more iron ore and 2,125.000 kilosmique" a loan to the Central Bank of copper to Japan..

JAPANESE STRENGTH

Shanghai, August. 11.

The total strength of

the

of China is announced by Dr. H. H Kung, the Chinese Finance

IN SHANGHAI

YOU ALL KNOW

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IDEAL

FOR THE SUMMER

CALDBECK'S

OBITUARY

Economic Adjustment Rt. Hon. Mr. J. Hodge

Sought

Shanghai, Aug. 11, Travelling back to the Philippine Islands to lay the groundwork of Independence, Senor Manuel on of leading American and Quezon and a combined commis-

Filipino officials, headed by Mr.

London, Aug. 11. The Rt. Hon. Mr. John Hodge died here to-day. -2

A Minister of Labour in a war- Cabinet, Mr. Hodge was one of the best known Labour figures in Bri- tain during the early years of the Labour Party's activity. In 1906 he John MacMurray, former U.S. Min-

was elected to the Gorton Division, Lancs., and he remained in the ster to China, arrived in Shang-House of Commons until 1923. hai by the President Hoover to- day.

Senor Quezon stated he hoped the "separatory commission" would

bring down a report which would

be acceptable to both American and Philippine governments.

Explaining the aim of the com- mission.

Mr. MacMurray sald: "We seek economic adjustment

He took an active part in the formation of conciliation boards

for the prevention of trade disputes

and he was a noted lecturer pu social and religious questions, ·

After serving as Minister of Lab- our, 1916-1917, Mr. Hodge - was

appointed Minister of Pensions, which post he held until 1919.

He was retired President of the British Steel Smelters' Mill, Tron,

sociation.

which will avoid tumbling the Philippines off the cliff economl- Tuplate and Kindred Trade As cally speaking, when given inde- pendence."

He explained complete

inde- pendence would be given thể Is- lands in 1946, under the present arrangement- Reuter.

WORLD'S LARGEST

GASOMETER:

Mr. Hodge was 89 years of age. Reuter

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London, Aug. 11.

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SHARP DISAGRÉEMENT:

Zurich, Aug. 103 The closing stage of the Zionist Congress was marked by sharp disagreement, necessitating, the postponement of the session until to-night.

Dr. Dorpmuller, German Minister of Transport, received 200 members of the British Institute of Trans- port, who, under the leadership of Sir Alfred Read, recently paid a.j According to a Jewub tele: ten days visit to Germany. Dr. graphic agency, the "extremist Dorpmuller expressed his great group of the anti-partitionists,

Chairman, 14: pleasure in having the opportunity headed by the of meeting the British experts, who Ussishkin, oppose, such, a demons- Included Sir Josiah Stamp and Bir❘tration. To Hubert Walker, and he was very

The exact terms of the resolu- drafted by the Resolutions glad to show them what had been i tion achieved in Germany. At the re- Committee have not yet been pub- cured Dr. Dorpmuller with the Gold they embody the principles of Dr. ception the British delegates hon-ished, but it is understood that Medal of the British Institute of Chaim Weizmann's motion and the

Transport.

Berlin. Aug. 11. An emergency meeting of the New York, Aug. 11.

Foreign Press Association in which Minister, who has arranged with now being constructed in a corner held this morning in connection The world's largest gasometer is 23 countries, were represented was the Banque Paris. Paysbas, Lazard of the Westphallan coal district with the proposed, expulsion of Mr. Brothers, Banque Indo-Chine and The building, which has a diameter Norman Ebbatt, senior correspon- Japanese expeditionary force in Banque Franco-Chinoise. The loan of 30 metres and is 147 metres high dent of the "Times". The Asco Prancean News Service. North China will be increased to may eventually reach 20,000,000 will be large enough to contain the clation passed a resolution of pro- and men. Their immediate objec- Reuter fourteen divisions of 250,000 officers francs tive is to storm Nankow. strategic gateway to Chahar pro- vince. North-East of Pelping..

the

It is learnt that China has ap- proached Britain's aircraft manu- facturers with a view to purchase twenty aeroplanes. The British Government whose approval is necessary for the sale of military aircraft abroad has given permis-

Nankow is reinforced by Chinese sión but the difficulty arises" over

troops to withstand the attack. the question of delivery due to the The present offensive on Nankow requirements of Britain's aerial is to cut off any danger to the rear

expansion programme. It is under- of Peiping. Japanese artillery goes stood that Germany. France and into action to cover the advance Italy have aeroplanes avaliable, but they are obsolete and unserviceable of the infantry of 1,500 men and to China. It is reported · that Japanese inquiries encountered the same obstacle,

emment

a detachment of cavalry.- Union News,'/

PLANES OPEN FIRE

HOME CRICKET

London, Aug. 11.

labour section's motion. Beuter

Deutschlandshalle (Berlin's largest test to any foreign country against conference hall) two and-a-half the fundamental of expulsion of times over. Were it Alled with air,

PROLONGED DEBATE

postponed its vote on the Palestine any foreign correspondent solely on this gasometer, which can hold a journalistic activities. The resolu

Zurich, Aug. 11. " partitioning resolution until -9.30 cubic content of 600,000 cubiction was sent the German Foreign continued until the early hours of ed about noon.

After a lengthy debate, which am to-day. The result is expect metres, would be able to supply office, Minister for Propaganda the morning, the Zionist Congress Reuter. sufficient air for a town with 2,000 and the International Federation

inhabitants for a whole month.

Cricket lunch scores:-Middlesex 102 for 3 v. Essex;

Lancashire 134 for 2 v. Kent: Six airships of the size of the "LZ Glamorgan 100 for 3. v. Hamp-129" ould have their envelopes fil- shire:

ed with gas Transpneats. News Server

Somersetshire 97 for 9 v. Surrey; Leicestershire 135 for 2 v. Not- tinghamshire; ..

by;

Gloucestershire 147 for 2 v. Der-

Northamptonshire 84 for 6 v. Worcestershire;

Nanking, August 11. Skirmishes broke out on August 9 around Lianghsiang and Yangliu- tsing on the Peiping-Hankow Rail- Yorkshire 133 for 3 v. Scotland: way. The Chinese troops suffered Gentlemen of Ireland 145 for 5 some casualties by machine gun jagainst M.C.C. at Lord's; Are from Japanese planes.

On the Peiping-Tientsin radway, the Chinese outpost is at Chinhal, about 25 miles Bonth of Tientsin. Advancing with armoured cars,

Sir Jullen Cahn's XI 61 for 8 Y. New Zealand.- Reuter's Bulletin Service

New Zealand defeated Essex. Japanese troops attacked Chinhat; Essex: 256 and 239.

New Zealand: 368 and 128 for on August 9, but the Chinese troops held their position.

MAIN INDUSTRIES PROTECTED

of Journalista-

Leuters Bulletin Service.

NO REPLY FROM GEN. FRANCO

London. Aug. 11. General Franco has not yet re- Wellington, Aug. 11. Manufacturers of main industries plied to the British and French in New Zealand are to be protect protest against the recent bom- ed against foreign competition, bardment of ships of the two stated the Premier, Mr. Savage countries in the Mediterranean. who added that probably a com- He has also not replied to the prehensive programine would be British demand to release three enacted on the matter. "We must | British" ships detained in Insur- protect our industries and any gent porta thing which could possibly be pro-fleuter'a Béliðin Servsoe, duced in New Zealand must be Gloucester defeated Worcester.

produced by our own factories.” Worcester: 310 and 202; Glou- it is understood however, that Five Japanese scouting planes cester: 198 and 318 for 7 (Ham-whatever protection will be divised. from Tangliuching flew over Chin-mond ira). hai, Trangchow and Tehchow near the Shantung border to observe the movements of Chinese troops.

Union Few1,

STRIKERS ATTACK

British exports to New Zealand will not be affected.

Reuter's Bulletin Service,

FURTHER MASS EXECUTIONS

The 'Dally Telegraph” from Los Angeles reports the Chinese Gov- has ordered 20.000.000 gallons of petrol costing £500,000 through the Pacific Petroleum Co.

NEXT MOVE WITH JAPAN An important Northern daily," the "Liverpool Post," which is one of the closest followers of the Far Eastern crisis, commenting on the Chinese military leaders agree ment to support Chiang Kai Shek's minimum peace terms says in the circumstances the next move must ile with Japan and it is to be hoped the Chinese, refusal to be in timidated will have a sobering effect on the Japanese leaders. It is generally believed that Japan does not want a major war and even if she is victorious it will be a mort costly and most harmful business. Tokyo, perhaps, has not One Japanese plane was brought ployees of a factory at Peters- calculated that Chinese resistance down by rifle fire at Hanghsien on borough under escort of police might stiffen as it appears to have August 9. One of the flyers was were attacked by strikers two of Congress rejected the motion replonage activities. It was re- done now the Chinese militarists killed outright, while the other whom were injured and afteen ar- jecting the partition and uncon- have shown a hand as the danger occupant managed to escape. The rested: of war is so much nearer," Japan | machine fell on a lonely fleíd.- may feel expedient to take up a Japanese planes are making more conciliatory attitude and | dally fights over Paoting for re- would seem to direct negotiations connaisance purposes, Adjet with Tokyo and Nanking as the This is believed to be a prelude. basta Chiang's minimam terms to a general offensive, as more offer only a hope of preventing a Japanese troops have, arrived conflict-- Reuter

PRELUDE TO OFFENSIVE

Tientsin Union New

Paoting,' August 11

EMPLOYEES

Toronto, Aug. 11 Violence occurred when 75 ein-

$6,000.

Reuter

· LESS UNEMPLOYED

ZIONIST CONGRESS

RESOLUTION

Zurich, Aug, 11: By 300 votes to 158 the Zionist

ditionally adopted a résolution re- fecting the Royal Commission's partition project but empowering IN GERMANY me the Executive to negotiate with the ** Berlin, Aug 11. British Government regarding the ber of unemployed in precise terms and requiring the decreased in July, by Executive to re-summon the Con- The total is now 563,000,- | grass before committing itself,

"Henter.

Moscow, Aug. 11. Seventy-two employees of the Eastern Biberian Railway were executed on August 4 and 5 after a mass trial at Irkutsk according to reports received here to-day. The men were found guilty of wrecking a train on March 18 and

ported that they were also spies in the pay of the Japanese secret

of the service Reuter's Bulletin, Beroise.,

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The Philippine Island Govern- | ment' is spending 390,000 pesos for landing - grounds" to" be placed" Lat every strategic point on the Island..

Cook

by

Gas