1937-08-28 — Page 9

ATTACK ON BRITISH AMBASSADOR

Strong Public Opinion In Britain

London, August 27.

In a leading article on the at- tack on Sir Knatchbull Hugessen. the "Times" calls it an unparallel- ed outrage. It may be taken for granted that even the most reck- less Japanese airmen would not have attacked the Embassy cars had they been

of the aware Identity of the occupants but that does not acquit the Japanese Government of responsibility.

Even the unofficial explanation that Japanese airmen had been ordered to attack all motor cars because they thought Generalls- simo Chiang Kai-shek might be going to Shanghai would convict the Japanese Government of a complete disregard for the sanctity of civilian life In a country with. which they were not formally at war, and in an area many miles from the scene of ighting.

More formal apologies may cer- tainly be expected from Tokyo, but apologies alone will not be suficient reparation for an "ac- cident" of this kind. The status of an Ambassador is sacrosanct and nothing excuses, its violation. The outrage serves to underline the implications of an intolerable situation. The Government will doubtless know how. to obtain Satisfaction, and they may be us- sured of the strongest publle sup- port in any "appropriate action" they may decide to take.- Router.

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"VERY GRAVE INCIDENT""

"London, August 27 A "Very Grave Irfeldent” the heading of the "Morning Post" leader on the incident and the article goes on to say that public. opinion in this country will be deeply shocked by the that Sir Knatchbull Hugessen was wounded in the course of a de- Jiberate and sustained attack by Japanese planes.

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This outrage is without excuse. for the Ambassador's car waa fly- ing the Union Jack and a single car could not very well have been supposed to be of military signifi- cance.

In the official communique re- lating to the incident, there is. behind the proper diplomatic re- serve, the indication of natural in- dignation and it is satisfactory to know that as soon as necessary information is received, His Majesty's Government take appropriate action with the Japanese Government. The coun- try will be content with nothing less.

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unfortunate happening to be un- doubtedly an accident and ir friendly Anglo-Japanese relations are to be maintained all possible steps should be taken to see that unfortunate ineldents with such grave implications be avoided in the future. The British people earnestly desire that the relations with their old ally should con- tinue unimpaired.- Reuter

GENERAL WU TE-CHEN SENDS MESSAGE

Canton. August 27: General Wu Te-chen, Chairman of the Kwang- tung Provincial Government, sent a felegram of sympathy to-day to the British Ambassador, Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, 'who is lying in a critical condition in the Country Hospital in Shangha! with a bullet from a Japanese airplane machine-gun lodged in his back.

General Wu's telegram read: "News of shooting received with profound regret. We anxiously hope for your steady recovery."

Mayor Tseng Yang-fu of Canton also wired his regrets over the incident and his good wishes for the speedy recovery of Sir Hughe. -Central News,

WIFE RUSHING TO BEDSIDE Shangha!. August 27; Lady Knatchbull-Hugessen is rushing to the bedside of her husband, from Peltalho, travelling aboard HLM.S. Defender which is due to arrive, here on Saturday at 8 a.m.

Dr. Gauntlett was in consulta- t'on this morning with Dr. J. Gray, of the Lester Institute, who expressed himself as salisted, Dr. Gauntlett is staying at the Coun- try Hospital until the British Am- bassador is out of danger.

Sr Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen had only one blood transfusion and is not expected to require another. All that is necessary now is for the pain subsides. the patient to remain quiet until

Among callers at the Country Hospital this morning were Mr. O. K. Yu, Mayor of Greater Shang- hal, who inquired of Sir Hughe's health on behalf of President Lin Sen.

In the course of to-day's activi ties Japanese planes flew over the hospital at a high altitude further

but the whirl of the

was will

clearly audible to everyone inside the building."

Reuter.

It is unpardonable that an Am- bassador, entitled to rely upon diplomatic Immunity and proceed- ing on lawful occasions, should be exposed to such an attack and it must be assumed that the Japanese Government will hasten to offer the amplest apologies for what has been done by those for whose actions they are responsible..

nevertheless motors

Shanghal, August 27: Mrs. D. J. Cowan, wife of the First Secretary at the British Embassy, Pelping. is accompanying Lady Knatchbull- Rugessen to Shanghai from Pel-

talho.

REFUGEES ARRIVE

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After referring to Mr. Hirota's and the Japanese Press expressions of sympathy, the "Morning Post" concludes by saying that it is easy to believe that nothing could have been less welcome to the Japanese Government than such an Incident and it is to be expected that they will not be slow in demanding to know from those controlling mill.. tary operations in China how such an indefensible outrage was 'allowBreds of people, mostly friends and

ed to be perpetrated by forces under Japanese command.- Reuter.

The Empress of Canada sighted shortly after 3 pm and abe glided gracefully into the har bour about half an hour later, but it was not till after four that she W18 berthed. Meanwhile, hun-

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, AUGUST 28, 1937.

JAPANESE AEROPLANES BOMB -POOTUNG

The Flagship Idzumo

Japanese aeroplanes bombed Chinese positions in Pootung. Picture above shows three seaplanes circling over the district. the machines flying round the Customs clock, and below is the Idzumo, Japanese flagship and target of Chinese aerial attacks. [Photos N.C. Daily News "),

NORTH CHINA CRISIS

CONFLICTING REPORTS

Conflicting reports regarding the North China er'sis continue to') find their way into the Colony and the Chinese community were in- terested to learn that of the 5,000

Japanese troops that landed in

OUR READERS” VIEWS

(Continged from Page 1.)

bardments, Possibly behind the bombing and machine-gunning of the British Ambassador's car "les a deliberate attempt to involve

the

Chinese fighting units, bu' happily all the victims survive to tell the tale.

No one who has made a dispas- stonate analysis of the present

different strategic points, 1,500 were

Shanghai troubles can get away reported to have been killed or from the conviction that it is the wounded. The same report states Japanese who have wantonly pre- that the Chinese military spokes- cipitated a state of undeclared man admitted that several Japan-war, and the responsibility must

coast,

ese warships were off the attempting to land troops 111 Nanhwel. Owing to the place being heavily garrisoned by the Chinese, all attempts at landing were frustrated.

Then there were

the reports which stated that the Japanese had landed a number of troops at Chapel but in issuing a denial a Chinese military oficial in the capital stated that telegraphic communications with that place brought forth denlal which characterised the rumour as "mis chievous Japanese propaganda.”

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Member Of Famous Literary Family

A midshipman's love affair with woman stated to be married, whom he met on only one occasion in Scotland, and fondness for "silly pranks." were mentioned at the Inquest at Sheerness recently on | Paymaster-Midshipman Peter S. L Sitwell. 19, who was found hanged In

the battleship Ramilies in Sheerness Harbour on Friday.

Referring to essays and poems found among Mr. Sitwell's papers. Mr. Good, for the family, said that he came from ore of the best- known literary familles in the country. He was the son of Wing- Comdr. Sitwell, who is related to the family of Sir George Bitwell, Death by misadventure was the verdict.

Mr. Frederick Hales, of Emlyn- road. Stanford Brook, W., said he knew Mr. Sitwell very well and acted as his trustee and guardian. "He was very clever. and fond of playing silly pranks," added Mr. Kales. "At the Chelsea Arts Ball he climbed a hawser 30ft in height and came down backwards.

"He was the last person. in my opinion to take his own life."

Midshipman F. H. Layte. R.N.R... said that he saw Mr. Sitwell doing

The Powers concerned in the exercises in the aircraft store. He maintenance of peace in shanghai chain to pull himself up. It was was hanging by his feet using a should lose no time in adopting a stronger attitude vis-a-vis the mad not the usual thing to see in the Japanese militarism

store, and he asked Mr. Sitwell running

what he was doing.. amuck in the Yangtse delta if civilization must be saved in the Far East.—Yours etc..

S. L. 8. Hong Kong, Aug. 27.

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Mr. Sitwell replied: "Doing a few exercises,”

Mr. Layte added that Mr. Sitwell seemed quite normal. "He' had spoken to me about a love affair but he did not appear to me as if he was upset because the lady was married." he continued.

"I got the Impression that it was a passing fancy."

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CANTONESE

‚ ̈· THEATRICALS

The news that a first-class Can- tonese theatrical troupe is coming to Singapore under the auspices of Shaw Brothers, the owners of After a two-day hearing of the a group of cinemas and amuse- plaintiff s case the defence

ment parks in Malaya, has aroused, opened yesterday afternoon in the much enthusiasm among Chinese case in which the Hop Fat Firm theatre-goers, Hitherto, the Chinese are suing the Canton Insurance "wayang" has suffered consider- Office, Ltd., for recovery of $9,600 able setbacks, and the public has in connection with some insured become indifferent to this branch cargo alleged to have been sunk in of dramatic art Hong Kong to Macao on January ever. that the cause of the decline a junk while on her way from It must not be forgotten, how-

4, this year.

ls due more to the fallure on the When the junk left Hong Kong part of the professional players to she is said to have had on board give a true interpretation of Chi- 750 bags of manure and 150 bags nese dramatic technique than to of cement. The plaintiffs state the preference of the Chinese that while on the voyage, which people to other forms of amuse- was being accomplished with the ment. aid of a launch, the weather be- With the arrival of such artistes came so rough that the junk be- as Mr. Ma Hsi Tsang and Miss gan to leak and in a short time Tam Lan Hing, both of whom are she sank.

well-known on stage and screen, Mr. H. C. Macnamara, opening there is no doubt that interest w the detence yesterday said the revived, and their appearance will gravity of the allegations of the be keenly awaited. These defence was such that he had to artistes have been co-workers for open very fully on the facts. They many years, and their perfor- made the allégation of fraud mances have never failed to draw against the plaintiffs and they in-packed houses in Hong Kong and g tended to prove that by evidence. elsewhere.

Mr. Macnamara, proceeding.

New York, August 26.

Lt. Colin Vine, R.N.R.. said that said the defence admitted the in- Although they outhit the Phiites. Mr. Sitwell appeared a little wor-surance, but they knew nothing St. Louis Cardinals were beaten ried about a gi:), but there was no to-day eight to Ave when Klein suggestion about taking his own far as the plaintiffs were concern- further about it than that. As smashed a homer with the bases life. loaded. This was the only game

ed they had to prove that the 750 Mr. Vine said he understood that bags of manure In the National League, rain spoil- Mr. Sitwell met the woman only with regard to the defence, the were on board. ing all others.

once. when the Ramilies was on real defence was that it was a case a visit to Scotland.

of scuttling.

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IF MIDDLESEX WIN TITLE!

two

relatives of refugees on board, had been patiently waiting, dripping with perspiration, to be allowed to

Nanking, August 27. the Bo on

wharf. The police,

If Middlesex win this season it A Japanese Embassy spokesman "NO HASTY CONCLUSIONS"

however, had barricaded the en- this afternoon said that Japan

will be the first time they have trance and an elaborate plan of

the The "Daily Telegraph" in com-

since championship was not yet prepared to stop by

Detroit beat Boston six to five in exit which took the passengers in menting on the incident says that

Hendren will be the only force the sale or transportation of the American League and New its of grave international conse-

quite another direction after land- arms to China. but it is hoped York whipped St. Louis five to one..

player to have taken part in Both Cmdr. K. K. Dickson, command- Mr. Macnamara went on to say seasons, writes a Home correspon- quence and that no hasty conclu-ing. did not make things any

that the foreign Powers would 're-

Di Maggio and Dickey homering.

ing officer of the Ramillies in the that the policy governing cases of dent sions will be drawn in Englaud the easter for those who wished to frain from such sale or transporta- Cleveland scored ten to five over said he had examined all Mr.surance was that there must be eleven. I can picture them in my

absence of the captain on leave this kind-cases of marine in- until the incident

They were a good side, that 1919. thoroughly get in immediate touch with pastion. The spokesman declared that Philadelphia, and Kreevich 1s investigated. The Japanese Gov- sengers or refugees,

the junction of Japanese regulars Piet hit home runs for Chicago duced. They were mostly letters side. m this case there were two ung to five slips, and Plum," now Sitwell's papers, which he pro-the, utmost good faith by either mind.now.. with tall Durston bow- ernment will scarcely venture "to One felt extremely sorry for the and blue jackets will be completed thus nosing out Washington, four minimise the gravity of the event

hatleas and "backless" to-day or to-morrow. Several

to three. Reuter.

from his mother, Some from women plaintiffs and if the defence could Str Pelham" Warner, in his bright since it is justifying the whole of

who were forced tonight attacks were made by the

friends indicated that they were prove that any lack of good faith harlequin cap. leaving the Deld to its operations in Shanghal on the stand in the blazing sun Chinese, but it is believed that

nothing more than mild flirta-on the part of one of the plain-save runs. Herne and Hendren shooting of two Japanese tres- with no sort of protection. their purpose was to cover the

tions. In them he found essays tiffs, it would go equally against dashing along the boundary, and passers in a Chinese aerodrome. Umbrellas, parasola

of large bodies

and poems on sentimental subjects the other. The principle was not then H. L. Dales and Lee, with and even his professional note applicable to be conception of the 1 his exaggerated stoops, opening For the present we assume that newspapera were at a premium. Chinese troops who were expected the attack on Sir Knatchbull Eventually many turned away in to make a stand from the new Hampshire Win By Innings books were interleaved with papers contract, but it was also applicable the Innings. Hugessen

disgust and were more fortunate lines stretching to the north-west

of that kind. unintentional blunder.

London, Aug. 20., ."I when they took up a position later from Nanz'ang on the Shanghai-

considerer The gravity was

on In Canton Road.

Nanking Railway, ten miles from recognised in the early messages

Northants collapsed in both promising young officer, Keen and Bhangha1.

innings against Hampshire in a emanating * from an official

efficient, and in the last six dayt It must be said that as far as

After further remarks by Mr. The Japanese

Japanese

an-county cricket match which ended he had undertaken additional re- Macnamara the hearing was ad- officially and news agency

a the disembarkation arrangements nounced the capture of Latten. A to-day, Hante winning by an inn different attitude will be expected

sponsibilities which did not neem journed unt!! Wednesday. were concerned everything worked Chinese communique reports that ings and 133.

the Japanese forces were dislodged

to worry. him," said Cmdr. Dickson, M The coroner referred to the

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many

women

and

even

on the part of the Japanese very smoothly and there was very Government. The attack drama- little delay. Boy Scouts and the tically reinforces the necessity to Portuguese Company of the Volun- protest against the disregard of

teers were seen to be doing good neutral rights.

work in assisting refugees with their luggage. In many cases they also acted as guides.

The "Daily Mail" states that all c'rcumstances indicate that the

withdrawal

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HOME CRICKET RESULTS

Kampshire batted first and com-

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Mr. Sitwell

to all subsequent proceedings The Yorkshire men may not based upon the contract of marine agree, but it won't be a bad thing. Insurance.

for cricket it the title does come south this year."

from Lotlen township to the south-plled 371. Fothecary being top letters handed to him. A number NEW WORLD RECORD

scorer with 79.

west of Luho after a ferce battle lasting about 30 hours in which the Japanese are alleged to have lost 3,000 men killed and wounded.

-Reuter.

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Northants responded with 105 Herman taking 4 for 29, and, fol- lowing-on were again, sent back for 133.- Reuter.

were from the woman they had beard, mentioned when the ship

the letters from either party sug had visited Scotland. Nothing In

gested that there was a final letter.

FOR 2,000 METRES

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plc-runner to-day set a new world record mark for the 2,000 metres.

when he ran the distance in 5 miris. 16 7/10 secs,

Previou record was held by Helsinki, Aug. 28. Johnson of Sweden who had turn- Archie San Romani, the brillianted in a time of 5:18:4- United States long distance Olym- Reuter.