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HONG KONG, Ocrosen 11, 1937...

FALSE HOPES

(October 10, " 1937).

So longer is it possible to support the fiction that Japan is not waging a war of aggression against Chijnu. Technically, however, there is the viewpoint which could be maintained according to international law that actually there is no war in progress as such. Nevertheless, the good earth of China, drenched' in the blood of thousands of inoffensive and defenceless citizens, is adequate proof, it such were needed, to the world that a bloody and unrighteous war is besmirching the Far East.

"China is standing alone in defence of her indisputable rights against an aggressor nation has violated every principle national decency of conduct. China, unaided and militarily in- ferior to Japan, is actually performing a service in the cause of democracy on behalf of every nation and every people which regard as sucres those principles of liberalism which go to the " making of free constitutions.

It is now almost three months since the incident ät Lnkuochiao started what promises to be one of the mightiest and muckiest wars in history. Yet China ständs alone. We do not consider it unreasonable to suggest that as China's stand is a stand on behalf of principles which are sacred to other nations as well as herself, that those other nations should in some prac There was a characteristicallytical manner assist China. It is surely not too much" to expect fine ring of sincerity about those that cortain sacrifices should be made by Western Powers in order carefully selected words spoken to save the situation in the Far East. To us it seems intolerably By the Generalissimo, Chiang that Japan should permitted to ride roughshod" over one Kai-shek, on the ve of the nation and then, in all probability, to continue her career hy mual celebration of, the national endeavouring to prictivalise her vision of world domination. The day Falcouragement and words unpleasant fact must be fared that victory to Japan would of wisdom characteris d that constitute a real and a very great threat to democracy and it fumus broadcast, but is signi- would certainly jeopardise the pence of the world for all time. fican and thusly was the warn- A prospect so, grossly nupleasant is surely sufficient to engender ing note he sounded whch res in the hearts and minds of all democratic people a burning desire inding the people that they to assit China in a practical manner during the present great and minst not allow their enthusiasur grave crisis. to run away with they. It will

Thus, we have arrived at that period in the Far Eastern readily be recognised that nothing struggle which may conveniently be referred to as the period of THE Undersigned hare received is more, demoralising to a people expectancy. Muchi will depend during the next week or so upon TH

than to have their hopes built the attitudes of European Powers and America. We feel that high and then, of a sudden, to concerted and expeditious action by the great Powers can save a have tart dashed down fint. situation which has every prospect of converting China into a

China has not taken her pre- } shambles. SANO estimable stand blindly. The Powers owe it to themselves as well as to democracy Her leaders knew perfectly well to take action now-once and for all. bolure they took action what i

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BOUSSUS DEFEATS

AUSTIN

London, Oct. %. Christian Bousses. French top- ranking tennis player, surprisingly beat. H. W. Austin by 6-1, 6-2 in an International Covered Courts tournament match between Eng- land and France at Queen's Club to-day,

This was the first match Austin has played the Davis Cup in July...--- Reuter.

-CANADIAN LABOUR

- BOYCOTTS JAPAN

Ottawa, Oct. 8. An appeal by the Labour Party to boycott Japanese goods and a request to the Government to place an embargo on the export of Canadian goods to Japan has been Issued by Mr. W. Draper. President. of the Trades Union Congress of Canada,

At the same time the Chairman of the Canadian

Co-Operative Commonwealth Federation ап- nounced that the Federation will "most certainly follow the example of the British Labour Party" in urging a boycott-

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PALESTINÉ

PROCLAMATION

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arrest of Arub leaders.

Palestine Arabs by the government, as well as release of

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America

Berlin, Oct. 9. The publication 01 oficial American Agures revealing that Rusata bought 310.000.000 worth of arms and munitionis in the Unit- prominently featured in the Ger ed States during September, is man press.

All the papers express surprise that the United States, by issuing export licenses, sanctioned the

sales.

COURT MARTIAL FRANCE MAY

Stoker Sentenced To Nine Months"

Detention"

to

Stating in mitigation, that grief at his mother's death was the cause of his actions, Joseph Ren- nett, aged 28, Stoker First Class of H.M.S. Delight, was, sentenced by Court Martial aboard HMS. Medway on Saturday nine months' detention and the forfel- ture of 14 days' pay, when he pleaded guilty to charges of being absent without leave from 7 a.m. on October 3 to 1.50 a.m. the fol- lowing day, and to striking Lieut. W. F. Skelton with his fist when charged with the offence.

The court comprised Capt. C. B. Barry. President. Capt. E G. N. Rushbrooke, DS.C.. Comdr. E. M. Loly. Comdr. H. 5. Murray-Smith and Comdr. G. C. Menzies.

The Deputy Judge Advocate was Pay-Comdr. H. G. Oswin, the Pre- secuting Officer, Comdr, J. R. N. Taylor and the Defending Officer, Comdr. S. A. Jollife.

TAKE ACTION

In 'The Pyrenees Frontier

Rome. Oct. 0:

The Italian reply to the joint Anglo-French Note suggesting a three-Power Conference on Spain, was handed to the Ambassadors to-day.

In Paris, says a message from the French capital, it is under- stood that the reply confirms the forecast that Italy would decline to participate in the conference unless Germany is Invited, aug- gests that the non-intervention committee could adequately deal with the points raised and states therefore that the conference is unnecessary.

Such a reply would be regarded in France as unacceptable, and it is understood would be followed by definite action in the form of upening

the Pyrenees frontier within a few days, following con- sultation with London.

From London, it is reported that CIRCUMSTANTIAL LETTER

the Italian reply is to be tele- The circumstantial letter read to phoned to the Foreign Secretary. the Court set out the following:

Mr. Anthony Eden, who is spend- During the afternoon of Saturing the week-end at Balmoral with day October 2, the accused, after the King and Queen. the customary. warning, proceed- ed on night leave expiring at 7 a.m. on Sunday October 3, 1937. He did not return to his leave but reported himself to William Moore, Stoker First Class, the sentry at

Publication of the reply will be delayed until Mr. Eden has scrutinised t- Repte..

the Fleet Accommodation Build- EGYPTIAN MINISTER'S

RESIGNATION

Cairo. Oct. 9. The Egyptian Foreign Minister.

ing, at 1.50 a.m. on October 4.

James Cocker, Stoker Petty Officer, the duty petty officer at the Fleet Accommodation Build- was called and he in turn sum- moned Lieut. W. F. Skelton, the Wacy! Ghail Pasha, who is at Paris, has officer in charge of ratings from present staying in H.M.S. Delight accommodated in notified the Egyptian Premier. Nahas Pasha, of his desire to the building.

was

[DR. H.H. KUNG IN When asked by Lieut. Skelton

SINGAPORE

Reason given by the Foreigh Minister is that "family affairs de-. mand Immediate attention."

The accused was brought be- resign. fore

and Lieut. Skelton charged by the Duty Petty Officer with remaining absent over leave

whether he wished to say any- thing in answer to the charge, he replied "Well sir, I just felt like it so I stayed away," and "added "I

Thousands Sing War mossed

Songs At Dockside

Singapore, Oct. 10. Dr. H. H. Kung, China's Finance Minister, who is on his way to Nanking after a. protracted world tour, arrived here to-day on the Italian liner Victoria.

He was welcomed by thousands of Chinese singing war songs at the dockside. British Government representatives and the Italian Consul called on him. After ad- dressing his countrymen. Dr. Kung "This sale of arms to a profes-

had luncheon with His Excellency more appropriate that the Generasional disturber of social and in-

the Governor Si Sheaton liesino should have spoken as la térnational peace tears up the Thomas, at Government, House.---- did in issuing that warning mantle of peace," declares the

"Berliner Tageblatt." against false hopes.

It is very well known that tactics of a totally different character are being indulged in by the Japanese. In fact, judg ing by their Press and their official "broadcasts from the pa- tional station in Tokyo, it would -eem reasonable to presume that China is

of

Other papers says that granting export censes for shipping arms to Russia is hardly compati- ble with the declaration made by

President Roosevelt in his speech

at Chicago. when he advocated maintenance of order and peace among nations.

MORAL JUSTIFICATION.. "According to Pres'dent Roose-

Reuter.

This is the second time within a few days that the Foreign Minis- ter has expressed a wish to resign his post. the Premier refusing to accept his resignation on the pre- vious occasion.

Reason underlying the resigna- tion is believed to be that the Bri- tish authorities protested strongly in

Calro against the Foreign Minister's pro-Arab speech before the League of Nations -

Frontzan

Wewa NerVÍKA.

The accused then changed his cap from his right hand to his left and struck Lieut. Skelton a blow in the stomach with his right Ast. The accused was restrained by the Duty Petty Officer and sen- try. The accused who offered no resistance, was then marched un- der close arrest to H.M.S. Tamar,

At 3.15 am the accused was CONFLICT BETWEEN examined by Burgm. Lleut. P. G.

CHURCH AND STATE Burgess, of HM.B. Lowestoft, the Medical officer of the Guard. The condition of the accused was nor mal, though his breath smelt of alcohol, When formally charged the accused was asked whether he wished to make any statement and replied "No, Sir."

COLONIAL QUESTION LANDING PARTY

London, Oct. 9. Official reception of Mr. Neville Chamberlain's speech Scar- borough last night in Rome and Bérlin is definitely cool.

An amelal German spokesman told Reuter that in applying to

already completely velt, the United States is ready to Italy, France and Britain had gone

subdued by Japanese imperia- lise The war, and even the Japanese diplomats

are now mitting that there is such a thing as a real war in progress,

"President Roosevelt even inti- mated that the United States 13

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Canton, Oct. 9. Chinese garrison at Tai Tam Shan south of Yewping and north of Nan in Eastern Kwangtung forestalled a landing of Japanese bluejackets from five warships op

October 6.

take active part in the search for to the wrong address. peace.

A Berlin paper says that the With decks cleared for action. British Premier greatly disappoint- the, Ave Japanese warships arrived ea Germans by not referring to at 8 a.m. and were obliged to leave the colonial question, and added at noon for Pangwu in Fukien. that the problem will not be solved Their departure was due to the by not being mentioned."

presence of the Chinese troops, as the warships thought that the coast was not defended,

prepared to return to the policy of International co-operation.

The paper says that "If the

SIR HUGHE IN MANILA

Hughe

One of the seaplane carriers lurking in south Kwangtung wa- ters has left for Formosa for rein- forcements following the destruc- tion of five machines and damage to over ten.

Berlin, Oct. 9. Informed quarters

Berlin declare that nothing is known of a report appearing in the London "Daily Telegraph" that the German Catholle Episcopate intends shortly to make a "Anal appeal" to Hitler to end the conflict between Church and State,

It is also stated that nothing is known about the reported forth-

Coming Journey to Rome of the Archbishop of Munich, Cardinal Faulhaber.

In the same quarters, however, It is believed not unlikely that the Catholic hierarchy may desire to give further consideration to the question at issue- Tenniocean News Service

GENERAL GOERING

Not Visiting Vienna

Berlin. Oct. 9.

It is stated on good authority that Gen. Hermann Goering has no intention of visiting"Vienna.

The statement follows publication: of a report in a Vienna paper that the Prussian Premier would visit the Austrian capital in the near future.

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It is admitted that some of the It is added that at the moment United States executes orders for

islets in southern waters are oc- there is no political inducement to contruction of Russian battleships

cupled by Japanese bluejackets return at this early stage the re- while at the same time levelling accusations against Europe because sir

Manila, Oct. 9. but those places are inhabited cent visit to Germany of the Aus of the latter's armaments, these, British Ambassador to China, value. The presence of Japanese Schmidt-

Knatchbull-Huges- by fishermen and have no military trian Foreign Minister, Dr. Guido moral justification of these ac-

who is on a convalescent trip fol- sailors on those lands means Transocean Wesi. Nervsce, cusations appears to be rather lowing his wounding when his car greater interference with foreign doubtful...

was attacked by a Japanese plane vessels, shipping circles here be- Transocean News Service.

near Shanghai, arrived in Manila leve. last night by the Empress of Aata. "He will proceed to Singapore next Friday--.. Reuter.

"First sign of this co-operation is practically uyer with a smash-is now to hand with the shipment ng victory for the Japanese. of arms to Russia," is the sarcas

So far there has been no indica- tion of reaction in the United Now, it will be most interesting the comment of the "Deutsche States to Mr. Chamberlain's Jersualem, Oct. 9. from the point of view of mass Allgemeine Zeitung."

speech- The Palestine Nashashibi Party psychology and mob bysteria to

In an article headed "Theory | Reuter, has issued a proclamation sharply note the reaction to this type of Fremdenblatt" expresses a similar and Reality." the "Hamburger condemning dissolution of the Arab Higher Committee and theaganda when the true fact

view. slowly but surely, filter through The Palestine partition plan is the Japanese censorship and rejected and just treatment of reach the homes of the people. mandate Their spirits are being elevated interned and banished Arubs, is by false hopes, and when the truth of the worthless horror of The Government immediately it all strikes home, then there confiscated copies of the proclama- will probably be a reaction quite startling and, we trust, purifying. It is good to realise that China is blessed with men of taler: and honour who are ai one with their people. The words of Chiang Kai-shek ring true, and shimmer with sincerity. Thug

Bombay, Oct. 8. led and thus counselled China

The immediate establishment of an All-India fund for the assis the Japanese tance of China has been suggested Abyssinian campaign occurred yes can withstand terday when the Egyptian Supreme aggressors: but it will not be by Sir Romi Mody, the prominent Defence Council decided to form a casy. The struggle promises to Industrialist, who declares that speelal force of 9,000 men for pro- be very protracted: the cost in tection of the vitally important terms of human life and wealth Nile dams, fortification and Tac-

tion and forbade further distri- bution. Transocean Neisa Service.

PROTECTION OF NILE DAMS

Cairo, Oct. 9, One of the consequences of the

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will be enormous. Therefore... no false hopes!

INDIAN AID FOR CHINA

India has dequired 'enormous wealth through her Chinese trade. and it is her duty to repay part of this debt.- Reuter,

ATTACK ON H.M.S.

BASILISK DENIED

International News Agency.

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WORLD EXHIBITION

Paris, Oct. 3.

No prospect exists of prolong-- ing the World Exhibition here-be-

·yond its scheduled date for closure, un November 30 stated one....uf the members of the Exhibition's general commission yesterday, t

Not even the French acction can

AGAINST HELD UP

Canton, Oct. 8. The 150 officers and men of R.M.S. Capetown, who are going to Hong Kong froin Hankow, by rall- way, were held up this morning at Yingtak, about 50 miles above Canton, owing to the destruction be kept open longer than original- of the railway bridges at Tal Hangly stipulated, he stated.... The Admiralty has issued the and Kuk Klang (Bhiu Kwan).

The President of the French following official statement:

The bridges were destroyed by A section of the Exhibition, express- “As a result of a full investiga-raid at 11.30 am, and the Japan-ing surprise at the statement, sald” thun, It has been established that ese bombers left at 3.30 p.m.

Beveral points of the railway were also destroyed by the rald- International News Agency,

London, Oct. 9.

an attack by a submarine on HMS. Bagilisk was not made."- Reuter.

least partial extension of the Px- hibition--

he would take steps to secure at

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