1937-09-05 — Page 2

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1937.

NORTH CHINA HOSTILITIES

JAPANESE ROUTED NEAR

band of

At about 9'o'clock in the morn- TANGKUANTUN

ing, two Japanese planes appeared Tsinan, Sept. 4: A

over the city and released. bombs | Japanese plainclothesmer. manat various places, but no objects of importance were hit. One woman was injured by bomb fragments.

ning three tanks and one armoured

car,

discovered about was

two miles out of 'Yangchi,' north of Tangkuantun on the Tientsin- Pukow Raliway on Thursday by Chinese troops who immediately apened are.

At one o'clock in the afternoon. a lone Japanese bomber flew over the city and dropped five bombs before being driven to a high altitude by Chinese anti-aircraft fire.

Central News,

Fierce fighting raged for about half an hour before the Japanese plainclothesmen were routed.

JAPAN'S HUGE EXPENDITURES It is said that the Japanese were

Tokyo, Sept. 4: The great signi- planning an attack on the railway flcance which Japan is placing in atation at Yangchi. Another party her current military campaign in of about 70 Japanese plainclothes- North China and Shanghal is men were discovered attempting to borne out by the Yen 2.500.000.000 cross the Grand Canal about three estimates which is now before the miles east of Tangkuantun. Chin-special session of the Diet .ese troops opened fire and scatter

ed the group after a brisk skirmish. Fierce fighting took place yester- day between Chinese and Japanese at Welfengchlao, near Tungkuan tur. The Japanese there are re- ported to have retreated from the scene of the battle.

Sporadic fighting is going on north of Chengho at Techuang and Yangcha, where the Chinese forces are firmly entrenched. This region is on the west bank of the Grand Canal, opposite Tangkuan-

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been

and. which will be formally discussed by the Japanese leaders to-morrow.

In the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-5 Japan's entire military ex- penditures totalled Y 1.508.470,000, but her current military adventure In China tops the old figure by a million yen.

The whole Japanese nation is eagerly waiting for the momentous decision of the Diet in connection with the additional military itein calling for Y2,500,000,000 which is expected to be made at to-mor

row's meeting.

BOMBER CRASHES IN FLAMES

Shanghai, Sept. 4: A lone Japanese bomber which was drop- ping missiles in the Chapel sector to-day was shot down by Chinese anti-aircraft guns. The machine was struck in the tall and caught Are In the air. It crashed on

Heng Feng Road in "Chapel. occupants were killed.— Centrul Yewa “

STUDENT REFUGEES GOING SOUTHWARD

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JAPAN WAR BUDGET

Described As Optimistic

"TIMES" COMMENT

London, Sept. 4. The Times" In a leader on. Japan's 2,549,000,000 yen war budget describes it as optimistic and also Japan's apparent ex- pectation that the collapse of Chi- resistance will ensure Ga early decisive victory. It would

will be one of limited objectives be dangerous to predict, the war

Mrs. Chiang Kai-shek (Mei-Ling and normal duration. The Chi-Soong) who has gathered all Chi- nese leaders may oftain unexpect-

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Tsingtao, Sept. 4: A party of 60 educational intitutions in Felping students who are refugees from

and Tientsin, have arrived here. They are proceeding to Tsinan, from which elty they will go south-ed national support and defeat of ward."

Central News,

JAPANESE IN WOOSUNG

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HARD PRESSED.

Shanghai, Sept. 4: It was vealed here to-day that Crack Chinese reinforcements battered Japanese positions around Woo- sung Village all night last night forcing the landing party in the town to withdraw to the riverside.

The Chinese are continuing to pour men into that area with the

object of clearing the vicinity north of Wentsao Creek of Japany ese landing parties.

Meanwhile, the Chinese in the Lotienchen sector successfully re- several attacks by the

Tangkuantun itself has

The Japanese government quiet during the past few days.planning to raise this fund partly Central FevA.

by issuing bonds. If the expendi-pulsed tures are approved by the Dlet. Japanese during the night and are.

are still surrounding the landing party unit. Central News

JAPANESE PLANE SHOT DOWN

Kweisul, Sept. 4: One Japanese bombing plane was shot down at Hsingho, a town on the eastern Sulyuan border about 75 miles west of Kalgan, on September 2, in the afternoon, tollowing a raid on the town by five Japanese planes, ac-' cording to a dispatch received here to-day.

When the bomber fell near the Chinese Lines, the other four Japanes skimmed over the Chinese nes and strafed the ground forces with machine-gun bullets in an attempt to give the pilots of the wrecked plane a chance to escape. The Chinese forces, however, reach- ed the wrecked machine and cap- tured the occupants. Meanwhile. in brisk machine-gun fire from the Chinese drove the four remaining Japanese planes off.

Twelve Japanese planes appeared on the scene shortly afterward. but did not drop any bombs, con- Aning their activities to observa- tion work.- L'entral News

AMOY BOMBARDED Amoy. Sept. 4: Bombs and big guns shattered the peace in this elty. yesterday when three Japanes warships and several squadrons of Japanese planes, suddenly without warning opened bardment

which

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and bom- continued

throughout the day, with short

intervals between the alternating rain of explosives from the sea and from the air. ⚫ the air.

Central News

JAPANESE PLANE OVER HSINGHO

Kweisel. 'Sept. Japanese airplane flew over Hsing- 4: A single

ho, a town on the eastern Suiyuan border about 75 miles west of Kal- gan at 2.15 o'clock yesterday, and spent some time reconnoitering and conducted observations over around the town. It flew off later Chining and Fengchen, west and south-west of Chining respective ly.-

Benteni News

CHINESE ARMY PROMOTIONS

tions of Brigadier-General Shen Nanking. Sept. 4: The promo-

Fa-isao, former commander of the 254th Brigade, to deputy-comman- der of the 87th Division, and Co- tonel Chen Wu to be deputy-com- mander of the 86th Division, were announced here to-day.

49 JAPANESE TRANSPORTS

OFF CHINA COAST Shanghai, Sept. 4: It was learn ed here to-day that a fleet of 49 Japanese transports, all laden with troops and military supplies, In- including heavy artillery, is now anchored 50 nautical miles outside late last night and up till to-day of Woosung. The vessels arrived

they had not moved inland. They are expected, however, to steam towards the Wcosung vicinity shortly to attempt to land the men..-..

Central New

JAPANESE WARSHIPS LEAVE TSINGTAO

Tsingtao, Sept. 4: Three of the Ave Japanese warships here,"left

the Chinese armies won't neces- sarily Involve the surrender or collapse of the Central Govern- ment. The Japanese campaign is kely to impose heavier financial burdens...

"Their objectives are vague and unspecified. The duration of the war may confound the expecta- tions of the General Staff and so long as the struggle lasts Japan's very successes

Ja-

are closing the market which their statesmen and economists describe £5 Japan's economic lifeline, "the leader says. Even if Japan is victorious the extraordinary drain on the panese Exchequer wouldn't cease at the end of the war. However, the limited territory over which her influence. if arms Japan might decide to establish prevalled, the process of establishing would be costly and difficult in .opera- tion. For example, Manchukuo" had shewn that the conquest of a disorganised outlying portion ef❘ China had brought no immediate

profit and a campaign on a wider scale against stouter resistance might well teach the same lesson.

Japan's policy on the mainland

sibility since the Aghting services was marked by certain Irrespon-

had began to dominate the other organs of state. The war budget figures had enhaced the impres- sion that this war was perhaps a riskier speculation than the men of the word realised. The policy of cooperation in China with other Powers particularly the British Empire and America might well have secured solider advantages for

Japan rather than heavy

at 2:30 o'clock the day before yes-financial, burdens, unlimited poll- Both the 87th and 85th Divisions terday for Sasebo. Japan, it has

tical and strategical Habilities were among those who saw action been disclosed here. The two re-

which seemed likely to be the during the opening of the current | maining warships are anchored in

fruits of victory that are not yet campaign in the defence of Shang- the barbour.- hal.--

won. Reuter..

rentral News

HUATSAOCHEN BOMBED

Central News.

Shanghai, Sept. 4: The Japan-JAPAN'S INTENTIONS

ese air force reneged their activi- when tles to-day

they sent a tematically bombed Chapel and squadron of 10 planes and sys-

Huatsaochen, a small village west of the Shanghai International Set- tlement.

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MISUNDERSTOOD

Tokyo, Sept. 4. His Imperial Majesty opened the Diet to-day, and expressed hopes for a solution of the difficulties in the Far East and cessation of the conflict between China and Japan. The Emperor" expressed regret that China had failed to appre- ciate Japan's intentions and had indulged in provocation. He paid a tribute" to the heroism and 6ghting ability of the troops.

An Osaka paper, in a leading

The extent of the damage has Early in the morning; three Japanese warships sailed into theentral Nesor

not yet been ascertained.— harbour and suddenly released a salvo of gunfire on the forts around FRENCH AMBASSADOR ARRIVES the city. The Chinese forts re-

IN SHANGHAI turned fire with deadly effect. Shanghai, Sept. 4: The French concentrating on one of the ships Ambassador to China, M. Paul which was so badly disabled that Naggiar, arrived here from Tsing- it had to be towed put, of the tac this morning at 8 o'clock on.article to-day, said Japan must harbour by the other two warships board a French warship.... after a brief exchange of fire. Central News,

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If neighbours were willing to grant Japan's requirements. Japan was ready to reciprocate. but if neighbours refused those privileges Japan would rise and fight for her survival.

In a signed article, a Japanese writer declared that the present war was not between China and Japan, but between Japan and Great Britain, who was alleged to be encouraging China in carry- ing out her "resistance.- Renter's Bulletin Sermte.

ESTATE CONVERTED

INTO BONDS

Nanking, Sept. 4: It was learn- ed here to-day that Mr. Wang Ching-wel, Chairman of the Cen tral Political Council, has verted his 200 mou estate in the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum Park in- to $40,000 worth of the National Balvation Bonds.

OVER 60 KILLED

Shanghai, Sept. '4: Between 50 and 60 Chinese noncombatants in the International Settlement, French Concession and the Chi- nese City at Nantao were killed and wounded to-day by stray machine-gun bullets and hand- grenades.

bullets were fired from a number It is widely reported that the

of Japanese planes which flew over Shanghai to-day. Furthermore, It is reported that the hand-grenades were thrown by traitors and ronins In the densely populated areas of the three districts.Central Newa.

HOME FLEET

Leaves Portsmouth For Autumn Exercises

BRITISH GOVERNMENT MUST BE EQUIPPED

FOR DEFENCE Twofold Peace Policy Outlined

GERMANY, ITALY, JAPAN MAY FORM ALLIANCE

London. Sept. 4.

nese Woman Societies in one Cen-A declaration that the British Government must be "strongly tral Association as a link in the

this equipped to defend

country Chinese defence work.

and play R full part in collective security and to resist any Intimidation by fascist Powers" is made in a report on International Policy and Defence issued by the National Council of Labour representing the General Council of the Trades Union Con- Fress Labour Party and Parlia- mentary Labour Party,

London, Sept. 3. Ships of the Home Fleet station- ed at Portsmouth including HMS. Rodney, flagship, left to-day for in- vergordon for their autumn ex- ercises in Scottish waters. The flag of the Commaner-in-Chief of the Home Fleet, Admiral Sir Roger Backhouse was transferred from the Nelson which is reatting to the Rodney this morning.

The aircraft carrier Courageous, with her attendant destroyed KMS. Crusader, escort vessel Fleetwood and the destroyer Blanche were among the vessels which sailed. The destroyers

BOMBING OF CANTON

Official Report

Issued

The report outlines a twofold policy for peace and proposes Canton, Sept. 4. that, the Powers entertaining The official report of the bomb-grievances should be invited to ing last Tuesday morning when state their case and should be six Japanese planes visited Canton offered through the League a new was given to Reuter by the spokes- system of political security and man of the Kwangtung Provincial economic opportunity which will Government. Three invading ma- banish from international rela- chines went to Shiukwan, an im- tions both the fear of war and all portant junction on the Canton-legitimate economic grievances. Hankow Railway. Five bombs were dropped in the most densely populated district, and according to reports from various hospitals there. the victimis. killed and wounded, . aggregated over two hundred. A number of buildings were damaged by the bombard- ment on various parts of the city, this being estimated at over ninety― Reuter,

Forester and Fury, which were to have accompanied the Fleet, had their orders cancelled as a result. con-of the decision to reinforce the destroyer strength in the Mediter- ranean Sea. They are proceeding with .new

HL M. Ships Fortune and Fredrake. The aircraft carrier Furious, attended by the destroyer Stronghold, will sail for Scotland on Thursday next- British Wireles

He has also pledged the interest from the bonds to be used for war relief work among refugees. Central NewS

SHIPLOADS OF DEAD

LOYALIST SUCCESS

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Valencia, Sept. 4. Nanking, Sept.-47~According to ~~An-official ~~communique states- a report from military sources, that ́ ́ Belchite, Important road. three Japanese transports left Junction near Baragossa,' has been Shanghai this afternoon for Ja- occupied by Government troops pan with full loads of bodies of after severe fighting in which Japanese soldiers killed in action: 1,500 Insurgente" were slain and in Shangha

500 prisoners, with much war material, taken. Reuter.

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The report declares that in the event of Labour coming into power the Government would be enable to reverse the present. programme of rearmament until a change in" the international situation caused by the advent of the Government had been effect--- Reuter.

DUCE'S VISIT TO FREHRER Nothing Startling Expected

Rome, Sept. 4.

No new agreements are expected to emerge from Mussolini's visit to Hitler next month. Signor Gayda," the Duce's mouthplecè, in dis- cussing the visit in a conciliatory article in the "Gloruale d'Italia,” says that Italy is not faced with: the problem of having to choose between a pro-British and pro- German policy, and deprecates the suggestion that anything, sensa- The report alleges that only | tiònal will come of the impending Germany, "Italy and Japan will conversations.-- Reuter.

The new system must for part of a general settlement which will relax the present international tendon and hold out prospects of enduring peace. The other part of the policy requires that through the League the aggressors should be confronted with emphatic superiority of armed force,

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