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GERMANY- WATCHING

Berlin. Ang 16.

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SHANGTU RECAPTURED?

Proting, August 17. - A delayed message from Chahar stated that Shangts, north of being fallowed with the closest at- Chahar, which has been occupied tention and with some apprehen- by the Japanese for a long time was recaptured by the Chinese on Saturday after severe fighting- Da-Das

The conflict in the Far East-la 2.

hal

TIENTSIN ANXIETY

The de pe ma

sion in German quarters, although, the "Deutche Allgemeine- Zeitung"" points out, Germany has not signed the Nine Power Treaty. This newspaper asks: Can hos- tilities be localised? And adds that the declators of the Treaty Powers are to confine themselves to the protection of their nation- als.

Tientsin. August 17. Foreigners in this city are pre- pared to evacuate as on the one hand they cannot carry on their business at present and on the

The conflict, remains between other they fear that they would share the fate of those in Shang- China and Japan, the "Allgemeine- the Chinese and the Zeltung" continues, all the more so since Japan has probably re- ceived the impression from the swift settlement of the recent Amur River incident that she need stand no interference from the Sovlet.

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THE 20TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1937. Japanese will inevitably have an

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JAPANESE MOWED DOWN

Hangchow, August 17. Aboht 300 Japanese martnes at-

tempted to land at Chapu this morning but could not withstand the Chinese machine-gun fire and artillery and were nearly com pletely annihînted.

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AT 11 O'Clock A.3.

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1 Quarto Bize Steel Filing Cabinet

1 Steel Typewriter Desk"

2 Combination "Bates 26 Dozen Carbon Paper 300 Typewriter Ribbons

15 Casen Table Salt

6 Cason Glass Beads

A Quantity of Valuable Offica Furniture and Sundries.

of Japan is to organise the Faring, Artificial Silk Yarn, Artificial East for the co-existence of Japan: Cord, Raincoats, Brass Nails, Torch China and Manchukuo. It adds Light Bulbs, Trimmings, Cotton & that whoever wishes to have an Rubber Cloth. Singlets. Various Fountain Pens, Pepper, Bird's Neats, unprejudiced understanding

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A Japanese warship lying near.

units there but failed.- Da-Dao.

SHANGHAI AMERICANS

EVACUATE

Shanghai, August 17. Admiral Harry E, Yarnell, Com- mander-in-Chief of the UA Flest in Asiatic Waters, and Mr. Clarence Gauss, American Consul-General here have instructed all American women and children in Shanghal to evacuate immediately, it was learned here to-day.

One group has left the city for Woosung where they boarded the 9.5. President Taft, while another party will wait for the ss. Fresi- dent McKinley.

mind. Japan. does not want to swallow China. She is concen- trating her energies upon the es tablishment of her claim of supre- macy in the Far East. against &

time when other powers have re- covered from their weakness.

"Since we enjoy the friendliest relations with Japan and China," the newspaper concludes, "we can only hope a solution will be found which will take into account the manifold international interesta c both Japan and China.”—

Reuter

MARTIAL LAW AROUND ·

CHINETANG

The order for evacuation of

Chinkang, Aug. 17: As a re American Women and children sult of the continued air raids by from Shanghai follows a similar Japanese bombers along the Nan- order for all American women and ₫ Hang-Shanghai Railway line dur children to leave Nanking for ing the past few days, martial law places further up the river:—

was enforced in this city begin- Central Newr

ning last night General Han WOMEN GIVE WEDDING RINGS Chih-chang, commander of the martial law administration, an-

Nanking, August 17. Madame Feng Yu-hsiang, wife of General Feng Yu-hsiang who is Vice-Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission, and Madame Ma Chao-chun, wife of the Mayor of Nanking have turned over their wedding rings, to the local women's organization for supporting the soldiers at the front. The two

and

women leaders laqued at the same time an appeal for all Chinese women to donate their jewellery other articles of precious metals to aid in financing the defence of the country against Japanese aggression — Central News

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JAPANESE TORPEDO-BOAT

EXPLODED

Shanghai, August 17.

nounced that the emergency re-. gulations will apply to the six dis- tricts around Chinklang.— Central New

TIENTSIN REFUGEES

Camphor Baroos Deer Horns, Pearl Chang Tao, Bes Horns, Bear Galla, Macre and Seed, Cow Bezoar, Tung

Rhinoceros Hids. Cardamors Sup, etc., etc.,

also

60 Bags Sugar

and

1 Care Cheese

ON VIEW FROM TUESDAY, THE 17T AUGUST, 1987.

TERMS :-CASH ON DELIVERY.

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CAPTURE OF SHANGTU Tientsin, Aug. 17,

Nanking, Aug. 17: The capture The thousands of refugees who sought protection in the British of Shangtu, Mongol-Manchukuo Concession in Tientsin are now "regulars" stronghold in south being cared for by the Red Cross Western Chahar, by Chinese troops Society and the Kailan Mining on the night of August 14, has been confimed in a telegram these Administration, Many

have been sent jointly by Generals Yen Het unfortunate persons given travelling experses to go shan and Fu Tao-y last night,

south.--

·Central News

fט.

NEUTRALITE_ACT

Washington, August 16. Mr. Cordell Hull Becretary of "An explosion occurred on a State, held a conference-with-Prem Japanese torpedo-boat” near the aident Roosevelt to-day on the Idzumo at 7.34 am. when · black | Far Eastern situation. `· smoke rolled in billows, towards

mediately.

The victorious Chinese troops headed by General Chao Cheng- sui, entered the town following a severe engagement with the "irre- gulars" on the previous day.

LAMMERT BROS., AUCTIONEERS.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE

HE Undersigned have received

instructions

TO BELL ET

PUBLIC AUCTION

FRIDAY, AUGUST 20, 1937

COMMERCISO 15:15 P.M.

THEIR SALES ROOM, DUDDELL STREET

A VALUABLE COLLECTION OF FOSTAGE STAMPS

Comprising:

Old Hong Kong, Chias, British- Colonies and Old Europe etc., etc.

also

A Complete Collection of Silvar Jubilee Stamps with varietien.

O VIEW FROM THURSDAY, THE 19TH AUGUST, 1987.

Shangtü is one of the six in- portant towns in Chahar which TERMS: CA on Deliverzi have been used by Mongol-Man- chukuo "irregulars" as bases of

· JAPANESE WRECKAGE

Mr. Hall refused to divulge whe-operations in their drive against. Shanghai, but soon ceased. The ther the Government planned to Bulyuan province.- cause is unknown. The ship.invoke the Neutrality Act im Central News. which was lying about half a mile down-river, from the Idzumo, final. ly berthed on the Pootung side of the river under her own steam, and Is evidently not seriously damaged. -Beuter.

HEAVY AIR BOMBARDMENT Shanghal, August 17. Several Chinese planes appeared at 2 p.m. and concentrated their attention on the Japanese occupied areas in Hongkew and Chapel which they heavily bombed, start- ing many ares- Reuter

*DARING CHINESE AIRMAN

Shanghai, August 17.

A Chinese plane was shot down and landed aflame at Hongker Park after daringly swooping down to a height of 200 feet and drop ping bombs aimed at the Japanese Beadquarters. The bombs, which missed their target, started dres in the nearby houses which was |_ visible from the Bettlement rouf-

topa Reuter

U.S. INFANTRY REGIMENT

FOR SHANGHAI **

Washington, August 16,

After "the Interview high Army oficers saw Mr. Roosevelt. Reuter

SHARP RISE IN RATES

INSPECTED

Nanking, Aug. 17: Three BH- tons, Major W. A. Lorat Fraser, Military Attache of the British London, August 16.

Embassy in Nanking, Mr. BEF. The sharpest rises in marine as Gage. Becretary of Embassy here, surance against war risks in China and Mr. E. J. Timperley, corres- were recorded at Lloyd's to-day, pondent in Nanking, for the "Man- and still quite heavy business lochester Chuardian," motored out to being transacted... "

Chuyung, 30 miles southeast of The Shanghal rate rose from six the capital yesterday to see the pence to three pounds sterling per remains of the two Japanesa bom- cent. There is no risk taken after hers shot down in aerial combat discharge of cargo. A rate of £10 by Chinese planes on Sunday fol- per centum is being charged on lowing the attempt to bomb Nan- freight moving from warehouse to king." warehouse; and for 15 days there- after,

The party reported that they saw the bodies of the Japanese The insurance rate from Hall to pilots in a badly mangled condi- Shanghai hai jumped from two tion near the wrecks of their ma shill'ngs and six pence per centum chines. They apparently had no laat week to ten shillings Batur chance to use their parachutes day. Rates are still fuctuating Central News with the greatest rapidity.RAN With regard to houses and pro- perty in Shanghal, a broker told Reuter "it would be well-nigh im- possible to and an underwriter prepared to accept a war risk in Shanghai,"

pt

The War Secretary, Mr. Wood-The marine Insurance rate to ring, was among the callers on the Japan is unchanged. President to-day,

Reuter,

SPECIAL: INSURANCE

Berun, August 16

It is understood that the Preal- dent and Mr Woodring discussed the possibility of sending an addi- tional regiment of Infantry to the Special insurance agafilst risks in Philippines or direct to Shanghai, the Far East will henceforth be or, possibly, the transference of the required by france companies 15th Infantry Battalion down from on all goods transported from or Tientsime

to Japan, Korea, Manchukun and China.

It is stated that the Administra: tion is following the advice of Its A resolution to this affect has officials on the spot, but is prepared been passed by German insurance

companies

for any emergency) Reider

KAWACOE STILL WANTS

TO TALK

Shanghai, Angust, 17.

LAMMERT BROS.,

AUCTIONEERS,

PUBLIC AUCTION

HE

Undersigned have received instructions.

TO SELL ST

PUBLIC AUCTION

ON

MONDAY AUG. 23, 1987,

COMMENCING AT 10.30 AM,

Ar No. 515, THE PEAR

USA QUANTITY OF VALUABLE HOUSEHOLD

- FURNITORE

•Comprising:

Drawing, Dining and Bed Room Buites, Bilrer EP Brass -- and Bronte Ware, Carios, Ornamenta Clocks, Pictures, Engravings, Vio trola, Book Cases, Books, Desks, According to a Japanese source | Barometer, Crockery, Glass Ware, of information, the Japanese Am- Bath Boom Requisites, bassador to China, Mr. Kawagoe Table Fans, Electroliers and is thinking of going to Nanking Fittings, Cooking Store, Kitchen to give the Chinese authorities & Utensils, Garden Seats etc, etc. last warning. It is anticipated, however, that he will have a cold reception, and that his hopes will never materialise until the entire policy of the Japanese towards China has changed --- Da-Dao

FUSILIERS ARRIVE

Shanghai, August 17: The Royal

Large Quantity of Blackwood Ware.

VIEW FROM SUNDAY THE 22ND AUGUBE, 1987

Welch Fusiliers, from Hong Kong, TERMS: arrived here to-day by the a..

Reuter

CASH ON DELITERY

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