1937-08-21 — Page 9

"TIMES

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CRITICISES

JAPAN

Making Volcano Out Of Molehill

London, Aug. 20.

"It is time Japan learned that the free hand which she desires in East Asia will under no cir

licence cumstances, Include

ta: play havoc with the Jawful in- terests of Britain." concludes o lengthy editorial in the "Times" dealing with the situation in Shanghal.

The Journal says that Japan's

recent actions in North China have forfeited her the sympathy of the world, and her impetuous adven- ture in Shanghal deserves to lose her something more than sympathy,

On a blatantly insufficient pretext, and without adequate re- course to mediation, she started "war with China, and is conducting that war by methods which in- clude military trespass on the pro- perty of neutral Powers and which have already directly caused heavy financial and material losses to Britain and other countries.

BLAME EACH OTHER The recent British, French and American offer to guarantee the protection of Japanese nationals

STRONG TONE

The tone of the leader towards Japan is one of the strongest which has appeared in the. "Times" in recent years.

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Referring to the spark which im mediately caused a conflagration, namely the killing of a Japanese officer and an orderly at Hungdao Aerodrome, the paper says the Japanese Navy has shown itself not less quick than the Japanese Army in North China to make a volcano out of a molehill.

Mentioning the danger to British property the "Times" remarks that Japan has no concession or special rights in Hongkew or any other sector. The International Settle- ment was the action of her own armed forces which in the first place were responsible for Jeopar dising the safety of her nationals and if their position had become really dangerous she could, and should have, evacuated them as she did the other day in Hankow. The paper adds she is also crying havoc in the adjacent district of

in Shanghal if both sides with-Yangtzepoo. "Here is the port of draw all their extraordinary forces Shanghai. Here are the water. from the Municipal area has been refused, and each alde blames the

other for its non-acceptance.

The fate of this reasonable plan is likely to be the fate of all out- side attempts at conciliation. Yet the rights and property of British subjects should be no less inviol- able on the other side of the world than they are on this remarks the journal.― Reuter

works, power station and other public utilities in addition to im- portant factories and mills the majority foreign-owned. Tae amount of British capital invested In Yangtzepoo probably is not far short of £100,000,000. How much farther is this kind of thing going to go?" the paper concludes. Reuter.

JAPANESE MIDNIGHT AIR RAID

ON CANTON FAILS.

Canton. Aug. 20: Canton was plunged into darkeness shortly be fure 1 o'clock this morning when the city power plant turned of all lights following an alarm Japanese air raiders were preaching to bomb the city.

SEVERE FIGHTING

EXPECTED

Shanghai, Aug. 20.

87th. The replacement of the and 88th that

Divisions by the 51st. 58th and ap-

69th Divisions of the Chinese Army have now been com- pleted

The planes were sighted in-the East River region, and air defence authorities were immediately not tied in Canton. A squadron of Chinese planes took the air and scouted in the Walchow region. but the Japanese planes disap- peared before the arrival of the * Chinese

counter-attacking ma- chines.

The "ail clear" signal was given at 2.45 when the lights in the city

were switched on again- Central News.

300 AMERICAN WOMEN AND

CHILDREN LEAVE SHANGHAI Shanghai, Aug. 20: Three hun- dred American women and child- ren, comprising the third group of Americans to evacuate Shanghal, left to-day on the sa. President Hoover for Manila- Central News

It is expected that severe fight- ing will take place this morning as reinforcements on both have arrived.-- DaDao.

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ATTEMPT TO CROSS RIVER FAILS Footing. Aug. 20: An attempt on Tuesday on the part of a detail of 100 Japanese troops to cross the Yungting River south of Pel- ping and attack points on the Pelping-Hankow line was frus- trated by Chinese troops on the | bank of the river.---

Central News

JAPANESE REINFORCEMENTE

Nanking, Aug. 30: Chinese mill- 10,000 reintoreements have beeri landed at Tangku oft Tien. tsin during the past few days.

tary sources report that Japanese

MEN START "DONATE YOUR

The new forces have been rush- WEDDING RING" CAMPAIGN ed to places along the Pelping

20: Generals Sufyaan and Tientsin-Pukow lines Hangchow, Aug Chen Ching-yuan and Chiangto reinforce Japanese troops Chien-jen, director and deputy | stationed in these areas.-- commander respectively of the Central News Central Aviation Academy here, Have launched what they hope will be a nation-wide campaign to donate wedding rings to the na- tional war chest. The move cau solidates the sentiments of many leading individuals such as Ma- dame. Feng Yu-isiang, Madame Ma Chao-chun and Madame Lo who have separately given their wedding rings to the go ernment for the value of the previous metal to finance the cur- rent campaign.

Both generals have contributed their own wedding rings and $1,- 000 cash each. The leaders of the Che- provincial Kuomintang in

Klang, and Dr. Chu Chia-hus, Chairman of the Cheklang Pro-

Auit

vincial Government, have followed Local newspapers are of the opinion that the campaign shorld be nation-wide, and are conduct g a united publicity drive to further the idea. Central New

AID TO FOOD MERCHANTS Hangchow, Aug. 20: The Che- kiang Provincial Government has appropriated the sum of $1,000,000 to be taken from the province's emergency period relief fund of $5,000,000, to aid foodstuff - mer- chante "in the province. The "re- mainder of the emergency relief tund will be used to assist silk and 'other business --- Central News

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The first group of four Japanese pilots were taken prisoners by the Chinese, after they were shot down at Hsiaoshan near Chinklang- Central News.

"HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1937.

JAPAN WILL NOT NO INSURANCE

COUNTENANCE THIRD POWER INTERVENTION

Tokyo, Aug. 20: The Japanese Premier, Prince Fumimuro Konore, stated to-day that Japan could not countenance. the intervention..of a third Power in the present Shang- dispute. Prince Konoye added that the Japanese polley of non- aggravation in the situation was unchanged. He said that at the

would be told that Japan will be emergency meeting the Cabinet forced to take punitive measures owing to the Chinese aggression.

Prince Konoye

The Cabinet meeting discussed the economic situation in connec- tion with the present emergency and it is understood that the chief industries, and armaments will be placed under Government "super- vision...

Reuter.

SHANGHAI

FOR GOODS AT SHANGHAI

Lloyds Give Notice

London, Aug. 20. Lloyds Underwriters Marine As- surance Companies are giving forty-eight hours' notice that they have decided not to insure goods on shore either before loading or discharging at Shanghai, or other Hong ports Including

and Manchukuo Kong. Dairen ports.

Chinese

The rates for insurance against war risk in the Mediterranean have been increased for vessels passing the Straits of Gibraltar proceeding East. twelve degrees East longitude, that is, a line from Civitavecchia (Italy), to Tripoll for" oll tankers to 20 shillings per cent, ordinary cargo tramp steamers 10 shillings per cent, but passenger liners are unchanged at 5 shillings per cent.

If a vessel from the East does not cross the above line, the rate for passenger liners are 18. 3d. or- dinary cargo tramps 2 60., and tankers 5., compared with 6d.. all per

previously charged

cents..~~

Reuter.

JAPANESE

on

POSITIONS

PRECARIOUS

two

"THE CONNOISSEUR COMES

TO

CALDBECK'S"

NOT MERELY. A FAMOUS SLOGAN

BUT A STATEMENT OF FACT

FOR ÖVER 73. YEARS,

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.

THE LEADING WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS

FRANCO'S COUSIN

GAOLED

CONSPIRACY ALLEGED

Paris, Aug. 20. General Francisco

Shanghai, Aug. 20. It is reported that the Japanese Air Force has been greatly weak- ened by recent losses in bombing machines. Yesterday and to-day recorded no important Japanese activities. Only

Japanese Cousia of planes were observed reconnoiter- Franco, Alfonso Franco and his' ing over Shanghai for the"protec- | sister Pila Franco, have been sen- tion, of the Japanese warships in tenced to four and one years' im- prisonment, respectively. by the This morning two Japanese war-Republican-Spanish so-called Peo- planes were seer fying in the ple's Court on a charge of hav- direction of Pootung and Chapel, ing conspired against the Repúblic but owing to the activity of the according to reports received here Chinese anti-aircraft guns, they from the Republican-Spanish Press

Agency.- were unable to drop any bombs.

Should the expected, Japanese" || Transoccan

HOSTILITIES

SOON OVER the river.

IS CONVICTION OF CHINESE C.-IN.C..

But China Prepared reinforcements arrive, there is

To Continue

Struggle

Shanghai, Aug. 20.

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certain to be flerce fighting during these

two days, otherwise the Chinese troops are sanguine of capturing all the

important Japanese positions.-- Chinese Evening Prem.

WILL NOT MOVE SHIPS

A conviction that the hostilities in Shanghai will be soon over with a smashing victory for the Chinese was expressed by General Chang Chi Chung, Commander-in-Chief of the Nanking-Shanghai Garrison in an interview with Reuter at Headquarter's Gatea which bore characters meaning **house peace." He said that if the Chinese push the Japanese to the

tion: south of Soochow Creek...he ex-

miral the Settlement forces pected would disarm them. If they didn't❘ Brit'sh or were unable to do so he would have cbtained instructions from Nanking confirming what' action is to be taken. He declared that in the event of a general war the time factor would be on the side of the Chinese who were prepared to continue the struggle for years. He opined the evacuation of for- eigners from Shaughal was not other businesses. Reuter.

NANKING AIR

VICTORY:

:

Shanghai. August 20. American warships are remain- ing off the Bund as long as there is a single American left in Shang- hal, declared Admiral Yarnell, replying to the "Chinese notifica- It is understood that Ad- the Sir Charles Little,

Commander-in-Chief also maintaining the right to keep the warships where they are for the protection of British Interests. As a precautionary measure, the Germans spent the night in a con- centration point, sleeping on camp beds. Beuler.

CHINESE PREPARE FOR ANOTHER PUSH"

IN THE FAR EAST.

THE

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PENINSULA HOTEL;

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SHANGHAI

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HOTELS

LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel der Wagons Lits, Peking.

THE SPANISH FRONT

Insurgents Advance Further

The Spanish Government is pro- testing, to "the League of Nations

shipping by Italian warships.--- Reuter's Bulleun Service.

Shanghai, August 20. The Chinese spent the latter part of last night and early this morn- ing consolidating their new posi- tors and preparing for another determined assault on the Japanese forces. They were also very busy erecting further defences. During the night two Japanese light cruisers carrying reinforcements from Woosung unloaded troops at the Japanese wharves near the dawn Japanese, Consulate and found six Japanese planes sys- tematically bombing the Shanghal- Hangchow Rallway, attempting to obstruct the arrival of further

The Spanish Charge d'Affaires Chinese troops, Shortly after the

in Constantinople has requested Japanese planes returned to their the Turkish Government to pro- base, Chinese planes appeared and

tect Spanish shipping in Turkish bombed the Japanese positions in

territorial waters due to recent the northern district, several divsinking of Spanish vessels by In- ing very low despite the continuous anti-aircraft barrage-

London, August 20. The Insurgents claimed to have advanced almost to the gates of | aga'nst the alleged attacks Santander and declared that one divia'on of Basques was annihilat- ed due to the superiority of Insur- The gent tanks and artillery.

on the Government,

contrary. claimed to have inflicted heavy losses on the enemy in counter- attacks.

to

Reuter.

JAPANESE BOMBERS COLLIDE

A foreign observer claims have eye-witnessed two Japanese bombers flying in a pall of smoke from burning buildings in the eastern district come head-on in a collision at terrific speed. They burst in flames and then there was silence. It is also re- ported that a Japanese plane was struck down behind the Chinese

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JAPANESE PILOTS CAPTURED

Nanking. Aug. 20: Three more pilots of the Japanese bombing planes which took part in the air Nanking. Aug. 20: The air de ralds over the Capital last week, fences of the capital scored an- have been taken prisoners in other victory yesterday when four lines Cheklang where they were forced Japanese bombers were shot down Reuter. to land after being disabled by in the vicinity of Nanking during MARTIAL LAW IN HONGKEW Chinese gunfire. They have been two attempted raids on this elty

Shanghal, August 20. sent here under escort.

within the space of six boura. The Japanese have proclaimed Military headquarters here ́state martial law in Hongkew. They that the Japanese raiders started are blowing up houses in the with Kwangteh in Anhwel province eastern district suspected of har- as their objective, but changed bouring anigers. A Chinese woman' their plans and turned toward the in Hongkew was killed by shrap- FIGHTING IN PEIPING- capital when one of their machines nel from an anti-aircraft shell.

TIENTSIN AREA

crashed and burst into flames. 15,000 Japanese have now evacuat- Nanking, Aug. 20: Fighting On approaching. Nanking, the ed from Shanghal, leaving 10,000 has broken out again

In the raiders were intercepted by Chi- behind. Meanwhile 102 American Central Government troops are Pelping-Tientsin area where nese planes near Chugung, scene marines from Mania have arrived advancing on the port city by two

was shot down near Chuyung, after || Reuter, routes, according to Information received here. to-day.

which the Japanese planes made LEAVE FOR HONG KONG One column point, about 15 11 west of Yang-

В their escaped

Bingapore. August 20. At dusk, another squadron of The first battalion Middlesex Kuching on the Tientsin-Fukow planes appeared over the capital. Regiment left to-day for Hong Iine while

another column is Anti-aircraft guns were brought: Kong aboard the "Blus Funnel pressing on towards Paochfasui into play, resulting in two of the steamer Menelaus -

Chinese plain clothesmen are Japanese machines being shot || Reuter reported to have appeared south east of Tangku........ Central News

has reached

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"JAPANESE MERCHANTS

!

ATTITUDE. Shanghai, August 20.

It is reported that the situation in Japan is growing ugly, owing to disagreement between the people and the Government.

On August 18 Japanese mer- chants in Shanghai held a meeting to consider the situation, due to the complete stoppage of bus' ness. · It is reported that the Japanese, merchanta have advised their Government to be more careful,

returning to Japan to-day to place and that the Japanese Minister" is

the representations of the mer- chants before Government.- Chinese Evening Prea CHINA TOWN AIDS RELIEF FUND

San Francisco, "Aug.-20.; The world's largest China town comprising 17,000 inhabi-

here,

4

The Catalonian Premier is ten- dering his resignation owing to the hostile Socialist group,"

surgent warships.

DOCUMENTS LEFT IN BUS

DIL

A report was current yesterday that a Japanese, who was a pas- bus, senger, left a suitcase in a The case was found to contain money and certain documento which the conductor took them to the police station at Central. The property. it is understood, was handed over to the Special Branch for investigations as to the con- tents of the documents.

Packed like sardines, they took to the water for safety from war-stricken Shanghai. . (Photo" by China's Week-end” Feature. and Pictorial Review),

of two scintillating aerial battles to reinforce the American defence tants, has already raised between JAPANESE TROOPS ENTER SOVIET last week: One Japanese bomber sector.

down.

One of the Japanese bombers fell in Hsiaolingwel in the San Yat-sen Memorial Park

The other plane crashed at Langchi, killing one of its six oc-

The US Navy transport. Gold Star has left for Shanghai with cupanta Chinese troops are provisions. It is understood she combing the vicinity for the five

will assist in evacuations," states members of the bomber's crew who a Reuter message from Mghila

escaped-Central News

U.S. NAVY STANDING BY

DIN GUAM A

Shanghai, August 20

It is learned from a foreign source of information that several warships of the U.B. Navy are standing by in the Guam Island and that they are prepared to proceed to China waters in case of

emergency-Da-Dao.

€10,000 and £20,000 for the China relief fund,” according to Mr. B. 8. Fong, President of the Sino-National Salvation League. The Women are busy preparing bandages, clothing and medical supplies. Exelted Chinese cluster in the streets awaiting the latest war news. Many young Chinese are reported to be anxious to go to China but they would par- ticipate only as non-combatants as they must being US citizens........ Reutered the

For FOREIGN BANKS TO REOPEN

A Reuter message states that it is announced that foreign banks in Shanghai will reopen for foreign busness on August 23.

CONSULATE

CHINESE EMPLOYEES ILL TREATED

al's protest to the Japanese Consul General was made by signalling the allegation which the Soviet

Moscow, Aug, 20. Japanese reports that signals were flashed to the Chinese from the Boviet Consulate General at Consul has refuted. It is stated Bhanghal are emphatically denied here. It is stated that three days

that the employees were only re leased yesterday morning after ago Japanese troops attempted to unceasing questioning concerning enter the Consulate by forcibly re- the Consulate. They were 11-treat moving two Chinese employees ed and an attempt was made, to who had refused them entry. Inres get them to sign a plan of the ponge to the Boviet Consul Gener- Consulate.— Bouter.