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BOCCA TIGRIS. FORTS SHELLED

Chinese Planes And Guns Score Hits

Canton, Sept. 14. Five Japanese warships bomi- barded the Bocca Tigris forts, half- Hong Kong and way between Canton, between five and six am. to-day.

troyers participated in the bom- bardment to which the forts, in stantly responded. while Chinese planes roared into the air.

The planes later reported that the Chinese shells landed on The forts returned the fire and the water front beyond the war- at the same time Chinese planes ships, but then suddenly register- hopped off and bombed the war-ed two direct hits. ships, returning to the city at 6.50 a.m. After damaging two Japanese ships

As present details of the engage- ment have not been ascertained, but. It is understood the damage to the forts as the result of Japanese gun fire was very slight indeed.

Reuter

CHINA COAST BLOCKADE

British Vessels Must Submit Papers

London, "Sept." 13. With the

view to preventing abuse of the British dag'in Chinese' waters, the Board of Trade have advised masters of British ships bound for Chinese ports that, in the absence of a British warship. they should, if requested to, heave to by Japanese warships, allow Japanese officers to

examine the certificate of registry.

The Admiral adds that Las The Japanese warship, for its damage to the forts was negilgible. part, is expected to report by wire -Reater.

CANTON RETICENT

A reliable official source reports that after the engagement five Japanese warships departed down river. One was damaged, by a shell on the bridge and another was hit by a bomb as it was emit- A few foreigners and Chinese declare they distinctly heard gunting frem a cloud of smoke. The fre this morning, but the major-forts were not hit throughout the ity of the populace were gradually bombardment but three shells fell awakening when the Bocca Tigg: Just short. No Japanese planes battle raged, and were unaware of took part Meanwhile Canton is

reticent regarding

Kwang- the occurrence until an hour or so

the later.

cnow Bay incident in which a Japanese destroyer was sunk by Canton bombers, but of planes left the aerodrome here at dawn for an unknown "destina- tlan.-Beuter.

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Details of the engagement are stili scant, but Admiral Chan Chak, in charge of the forts, has telephoned to Canton that one Japanese cruiser and four des-

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JUNKS BOMBED BY JAPANESE

Shanghai, Sept. 14: It was learned here to-day that two Japanese planes bombed nine Chi- nese Junks near Soochow "yester- day afternoon, killing over 100 Chinese refugees.

JAPANESE PREPARE

FOR NEW OFFENSIVE

Pelping, Sept. 14. With the approach of the dry weather the Japanese are prepar- ing a new offensive in Hopel along a line west of the Finghan Rallway. Large quantities of ammuntion and other supplies are concentrar- ing on the north-east bank of the Hun River opposite Chinese post-area to Kashing upriver and bad tions, 30 miles south of Peiping.

The junks were carrying the re- fugees from the Shanghai war

just reached Yahingtun when the planes rained bombs on the terri- fled crowd.

Hundreds of pontoons are being built in readiness for the attempt: to cross the river which the Chi- Three of the junks were Im- nese are expected vigorously to

mediately sunk and the other six oppose since the success of these badly damaged.- operations will endanger the Chi-Central News. nese defences on the Pinchan DR. LO REACHES NANKING Railway.

5,000 cavalry and 2,000 other troops encamped in Pelping moved

Narking, Sept. 14. Dr. Lo Wen-

kan, former Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Mr. Hsu Chien, one--

to the new front in the night-time Minister of Justice, arrrived Reuter

here to-day from South China by

REFUGEES BOMBED

Another Terrible Japanese

→→ Outrage

Shanghal, Sept. 14. It is announced that 400 Chinese refugees were led and injured when Japanese planes bombed a fleet of junks going up the Soochow Creek.--- Reuter.

Shanghal, Sept. 14. Continuing their westward drive from Chahar, the Japanese troops claim the capture of Tatung the chief city of Northern Shansi. Reuter.

VICEROY ADDRESSES

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New Delhi, Sept. 13.

way of Hankow... Central Newa

CHINESE REINFORCEMENTS.

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IN KIANGWAN

less to British naval authorities. British merchantmen will also re- port to the British authorities. These proceedings will be unneces- sary where a British warship is within call to undertake verifica- tion of the papers.

It

made clear in London, that

in giving facilities for verification of registry in connection with the Japanese blockade of the China coast, the British Government is reserving all its rights- --British Wireless,

APPEAL TO JAPAN

League Of Nations Societies Resolution

Geneva, Sept, 13.

The position of Russian refugees in China ts giving the Nansen ofce much concerti, as the num ber in Shanghai stone is estimated at between 16 and 20 thousand. The office is watching the situa- tion closely and will evacuate the refugees as circumstances permit. It is not yet known where the Chinese appeal will come before the Council The fact that Article Seventeen has been invoked prac- tically places upon the League the obligation to invite Japan to pre- sent herself and accept the res- ponsibility of membership.

The Council of the International Federation of the League of Na tlons Soclettes has passed a reso- lution requesting the League to make a supreme appeal to Japan to conform with the provisions of the Covenant, and. In the event of Japan's refusal, to ask the members of the League to assist her resistance of aggression.- China financially and otherwise in

Reuter

JAPANESE FLEET

Shanghai, Sept. 14: Heavy Chi- Landing Of Lienyun Harbour

nese reinforcements are being rushed to the Klangwan area this morning where plans are being made to launch a counter-offen- sive on the Japanese forces which have advanced Inland from the riverfront.

Strong defence works have been put up at Chalchlapang stretching over miles of territory to the North Station sector.

It la claimed that these new de- fences are impregnable to attacks from tanks and armoured cars. Central News.

JAPANESE CASUALTIES

AT YANGHONG Shanghai, Sept. 14: According more than

No members of the Congress to Chinese estimates. Party were present when the 3.000 Japanese soldiers were killea Viceroy spoke at the Legislative and wounded during the two-day. Assembly, He dwelt upon the poll-ghting at Yanghong last week- tical development of the country Central News. and expressed the hope that a foundation has been laid for the

OVER SHANGHAI stability of the Waziristan situa-

Shanghai. Sept. 14: A fleet of tion. He was satisfied with the eight Japanese bombers scouted progress made by the Indian rail: over the Shanghai-Hangchow- ways and deplored the heavy loss

JAPANESE SCOUTERS

Believed Imminent.

Hauchow, Sept. 14.

A Japanese landing at Lienyun- kang. important harbour on the northern Kiangsu Coast, "is bell- eved to be imminent féllowing the arrival at Hsilien Island to-day of a destroyer which is, fully loaded with marines and munitions...

A submarine and 2 flect of smaller launches are now about seven miles off the harbour. An air-craft carrier is also anchored off the coast.

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The Japanese vessels made an attempt to come close to the shore, but withdrew when they saw huge Chinese reinforcements "entrench- ed in that area.

During the last two days Japan-

ese planes have reconnoitered over Llenyun market and it is believed they are attempting to locate the exact positions of the Chinese lines-Central News,,

HUGE ARMS SUPPLY

Shanghai, Sept. 14... Five Japanese transports arrived

Ningpo Railway line yesterday here yesterday with approximately of Ilves in the recent train afternoon but did not drop any disaster on the Punjab line which bombs. After circling over Yung- WES described as quite excep-chiapu the planes disappeared to tonni. He added that the const!- the cart.----

TAKARAPSKA tutional changes introduced in | Central NewR,

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CAPTIVE PRIESTS

Bandit Gang Active Near" Peiping

Pelping. Sept. 14.

At least a thousand guerillas are roaming the western hills under

'JAPANESE BOMBARD KIANGWAN · AREA

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4,000 reinforcements on board, it was disclosed here to-day.

Shortly after morning at the Osaka Shusen Kaisha and China Merchants central wharves, a huge supply of war material including lanks. armoured cars, fleld pieces and other military implements were unloaded.-Central News,

TACTICAL MÖVE Chinese Drawing Japanese Farther Inland.

Shanghal, Bept: 14. Fires extending for eight miles from the Civic Centre to Luthang La ravaging the countryside and wiping out whole villages. The majority of the blazes were set by the Chinese in order to harass the

Shanghai, Sept. 14. Japanese movement while they

The Chinese. "strategical with- take up positions in the new line.

drawal from the Yuchpu-Yang- carried out in hong sector was The Japanese opened heavy accordance

with pre-arranged artillery bombardment on the wes-

plans and the new lines of. defense tern Kiangwan area this morning

were completed last night, accord- in an effort to push the Chinese, ing to a Chinese military, spokes- forces further back,

man. He added that "Important developments" were expected to- day.

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Meanwhile Shanghal's defence where to the west of Pelping.

force will be brought up to ten Four others, including an Irish thousand with the arrival this Through this tactical move, he priest, were released ten days ago. morning of 800 Italian Grena-explained, the Chinese had. suc- A detachment of Japanese troops diera from Africa aboard the ceeded in drawing the Japanese is keeping in touch with the cap-Conte Blancamang which is sail- further inland from the range of tors, but so far have refrained from ing this evening with a thousand attacking them pending the out-refugees for Hong Kong and other come of negotations for the release | porta---

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