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AMERICA TO TAKE

FIRM STAND

NINE POWER CONFERENCE

Washington, Oct. 17.

Two circumstances cause well-informed circles to believe that the United States will take a strong stand at the Nine Power Conference

Firstly, ber prompt acceptances of the invitation without it be ing specified whether the Conference will be restricted to signatories or will Include Powers Ilke Soviet Russa and Germany, and second- ly, the strong personnel of the American delegation.

well-known views. It is felt that there is a different spirit, there- fore there are hopes for the suc- cess of the discussions.

It is understood that the Gov- Committee repeated their already ernment is not particular what Powers are invited but that it is prepared to co-operate with any- body willing to share in the efforts t bring about a mediation in the conflict.

The terms of the invitation were to examine the situation in the Far

GERMANY PLEASED

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Berlin. The Press here mostly applauds Baron von Ribbentrop's statement at the Non-Intervention meeting that Germany will resume freedom of action if others did the same. Political circles do not re-

East and study peaceable means of hastening the end of the regrettable conflict." Mr. Cordell Hull stated that he understood that Invitations, to the first meet-gard the withdrawal of volunteers ing at any rate, were confined to signatories to the Treaty.

TENSION BASED

London: Some relief in the pres "vious tension is observed by Reu- ter qorrespondents in most capl- tals concerned over the non-inter- vention development, and although no unduly high hopes are raised in London, there is a general at- mosphere of hope, writes Reuter's Signor diplomatic correspondent.

Grandi's acceptance of the prin- ciple of the withdrawal a number of volunteers is viewed with plea.

surc.

The fact that Italy proposed an equal withdrawal. whereas the French requested a" proportional withdrawal, may be able to be treated us

as a simple problem, opining that its discussion will take much time

ITALIAN VIEWPOINT

Rome.

Political circles are well satisfied with the course of events, ՈԼՈՐ agreeing that fair progress been made nothwithstanding Mr. Eden's speech "last night which is held here to have prejudiced the Non-Intervention meeting and evoked criticism from Signor Grandl and Baron von Pibbentrop to-day. Stress is laid on Italy's two conditions for the withdraw- BI ct volunteers. namely the rigorous control and recognition of belligerent rights but up to now it has not been made clear whe- ther Italy will agree to withdrawal before recognition as she had for- merly refused.--

matter of negotia-Reuter tions and successfully worked out subsequently. The importance of this lles in the French conviction that the Italian volunteers enor- mously outweigh the number of volunteers on the other side.

HOPES FOR SUCCESS

Faris: Official circles here withhold comment but..are pleased by Signor Grandi's Moderate tone. Although all speakers in the Sub-

U.S. ACCEPTS

Washington, Oct. 16. The United States has formally accepted the invitation to attend the Nine-Power Conference on the

Sino-Japanese conflict. to be held

in Brussels on October 30.

American Mr. Norman Da 15. "Ambassador-at-Large." will head the United States delegation-

Reuter.

ARMED PATROLS PASSENGER

Palestine Disorders

"London, Oct. 18.

Fears felt in Jerusalem yester- day that this morning would see intensification of the disorders throughout Palestine of the 'past few days, failed to materialise, ex- cept for a few minor incidents re ported from outlying districts. -All highways have been closed and are under heavy patrol by troops und police, while railway schedules were interrupted during the night.

The authorities are evidently prepared for any eventualities and will not be caught napping.

They have even gone as far as withdrawing the families of police and mullitary from Hebron and

TRAIN BOMBED

On Shanghai.

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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, OCTOBER 18, 1937.

“CHRISTIAN

GENERAL"

Confident Of Victory

"PORTUGAL IS BRITAIN'S

FRIEND"

Long-Standing Alliance Discussed

Hsinhalang. Hohan, October 17: Interviewed by a "Central News "some- Agency" representative. where at the front," General Feng Yu-halary, Vice-Chairman of the Military Affairs Commission, ex- pressed confidence that China will Inevitably win the war if the people will all continue to work together and prolong the hostili-Oliveira Salazar, ties.

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The interview took place during lunch hour when General Feng. popularly known as the "Christian General." was eating the regular army rations with members of his stak.

Questioned about the situation In North China General Feng :de- clared that isolated victories and defeats here and there will no way affect the whole war which is national now being waged on a scale.

He added that since the world has condemned Japanese aggres- alon in China and since the anti- spreading in war movement

Aspects of the long-standing alliance between Great Britain and Portugal were discussed by Dr.

NON-INTERVENTION IN SPAIN

"It has been affirmed more than the Portuguese once that British policy in regard Prime Minister, in a speech made to the Spanish trouble has ever at Lisbon recently to high army been to confine the war to Spain and navy officers who assembled and the Spaniards, by non-inter- to congratulate him on his escape vention on the part of the Powers, from the attempt made on his life so that in the end the political

issue in July.

may be decided by the Spaniards themselves,

It is a matter of regret," said Dr. Salazar," (since the interests of our enemies are thereby served) that the whole foreign policy of our Government and specificially the alliance with Great Britain should be so systematically mis understood and traduced, as if we believed Great Britain to be protecting Communism or as if we felt the need to seek new alliances to prevent the absorption of For-

"Portugal from the very beginning has backed that same policy, less out of conviction, that out of a But to desire to avoid worse illa

a general policy or agree with ultimate desideratum is not neces- sarlly to endorse every proposed suggestion in connection therewith. At times we have frankly disagreed. Why?" asked the Minister.

ILL-INFORMED OPINION

Japan he predicted the early col-tugal into the Federation of Iberian "We have special interests of our lapse of the Japanese militarists Soviet Republics." in China.- Central News.

CHINESE

GUERILLA

WARFARE

Along Tientsin- Pukow Line

Tsihan,

own in the Peninsula and run risks which other countries do not. We believe that public opinion in cer- taln countries, specially in France. and Great Britain, is Ul-informed as to the true nature of the Span-

NAPOLEONIC WARS The alliance, he explained, had been based on an exchange of services which were believed to be of vital importance to both coun- tries. They (the Portuguese) coulash problem and of the events that not forget Britain's colaboration in their struggles In the Napoleonic wars, with which Wellington's name was so brilliantly associated. Nor. surely. would Britain forget the as- sistance given by the Portuguese fleet, commanded by the Marquis of Niza, in the Mediterranean, be tween 1797-1799, which won the generous praise of Nelson.

FORGOTTEN FACTS

Oct. 17: The Chinese forces are continuing to harrass the Japanese rear by their gueril-

Later, when planning the cam- la tactics along the Tientsin-

paiga which was to end with Pukow Railway zone in the vicinity Waterloo, Wellington, who had not of Potou and Tungkwang.

A number of sections of the forgotten the conduct of the Pot- tuguese troops at Bussaco, express- tracks have been torn up causinged a wish that he might be sup- plied with Portuguese soldiers, whose excellent qualities he re- cognised, affirming that they would

to

the

considerable difficulty Japanese communications.

The main body of Chinese are

have taken place in that country. "Some people do not believe 1 the Communist peril, we on the other hand, feel it, see it and fear that Communiam, with the con- nivance of other countries, may

take root in Spain, and so destroy any chance of the Spanish people working out their own political salvation-for there would be no national Uberty or independent choice in a State largely controlled by several Internationals,

UNCOMPROMISING ATTITUDE

"Hence our uncompromising at- titude from the very start: hence our opposition to any form of non- intervention which should pre- Judice the chances of Spanish Na- tionalism, which stands between

now entrenched between Chang-surely be willing to follow one who Portugal and Iberian Communism."

chuang and Yucheng. Two bun- dred Japanese, attempted to cross

but Tuhal River this morning were driven back.

Two Japanese planes few over Yucheng, 40 kilometres north of Tainan, and dropped five bombs which all fell wide of their mark.

CHAPET. FOOTUNG CHENJU BOMBED

Hangchow Line groups, subjected Pootung. Chapel

Hangchuw. Oct. 17: Fifteen

killed passengers were

and 20 others Injured at 8.30. o'clock this morning when a squadron of three Japanese bombers released six heavy bombs just outside of Changan station on the Shanghai Hangchow-Ningho Raliway.

Two of the coaches were smash- ed to pieces.- Central News,

other towns into Jerusalem, owing BRITISH

to the possibility of trouble' by

roving bands of Arab terrorists.

Meanwhile, the British press over the

is greatly concerned situation in Palestine.

COMPANIES

To Resume Yangtse Service

DEPORTATION OF LEADERS "It was to be expected that the Arabs would resist the measures resorted to by the mandate Gov-

Nanking, Oct. 17: The Butter- ernment," declared "The Times" field and Swire and the Jardine. this morning. "but the latest dis-

Matheson & Co., announced to-day turbances and organised attacks

that beginning

the to-morrow are obviously part of a carefully Nanking-Hankow passenger and planned attempt by all Arab parties, freight services will be resumed. to bolster up the morale of their

The services were suspended fol- members, this having suffered conlowing the closure of the river at siderably through the sudden Chinking and the opening of hos- arrest and deportation of leaders."

thetr

service.--

tilities at Shanghai.

Only a limited number of ves- "The Times" mentions support sels, which have been "bottled up". granted to the Arabs in Palestine from Arabs in Syria, and says that on the Yangtse, will be put on the ar appeal has been made by the Palestine authorities to the French authorities to co-operate in pre- serving peace and order in the two countries. Transocean News Service.

PALESTINE

SITUATION

IMPROVED

Central Newa.

$500,000 SALVATION BONDS Nanchang, Oct. 17: Over $500,- DOO worth of the National Salva- tion Bonds have been subscribed by various individuals and or ganisations in Klangsi province, it was revealed to-day- Central New

to

have sent સ memorandum the British and Palestine Govern- ments offering mediation to secure the return of exiled Arab leaders pointing out that their presence in Palestine is necessary In connec- tion with the forthcoming arrival of the new Palestine Commission."

Jerusalém, Oct, 17. Hpasmodic attacks on Britons by Jews continue to be reported from various parts in Palestine, but the situation generally is re- garded as greatly improved. Ac- cording to an Arab sourcé Arab rulers in states round Palestino Reuter,

Shanghal, Oct. 17: Six Japan- ese planes. taking off in two

and the Chenju-Tazang highway to a severe bombing to-day. Forty bombs were released on Chapel, 20 along the highway and 10 in Poo- tung. With the exception of a number of dwelling houses blown to bits, the Chinese lines remained intact-

Central Neur

SOOCHOW AND KASHING STATIONS BOMBED Shanghai, Oct. 17: Japanese bombing planes subjected Soochow and Kashing stations to another

attack to-day...

Two empty freight coaches and

a number of sections of the tracks at Soochow were damaged.

A

huge bomb was dropped at Ka-

shing damaging part of the station building.

Central News.

M.

HAS LUNCH WITH KING

London, Oct. 18.

the Milan Stoyadinovitch, Yugo-Slav Premier, lunched to-day

the King

at with

and Queen Buckingnam Palace, after which he visited Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister.— Reuter.

had already led them to victory.

"These facts," said the Minister,

"have been forgotten once or twice and it is not the fault of Great Britain that a different concept of the alliance has arisen at times of decadence in Portuguese diplomacy

and life,"

In spite of these reservations and precautions. Dr. Salazar maintain- ed that Portugal, had been able to co-operate with other nations and the co-operation was appreciated.

The good faith of Portugal in the control of the Spanish-Portuguese trontier had been publicly vindi-

cated by the British Foreign Sec- With regard to the Spanish situa-retary speaking before the House tion, Dr. Salazar asserted that some of Commons, confirming that people had been tempted to say supervision by observers had indeed that at times their policy had been been suspended but that Portu- at variance with that of Britain. guese regulations prohibiting the but that was a misunderstanding | traffic of arms and the passage of which they must destroy.

volunteers were still in force.

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RED CROSS TRAINS BOMBED

POISON GAS

Chinese Denial Of Its Use

Shanghai, Oct. 16."

Shanghal; Oct. 18. Japanese air bombing of Chinese Red Cross trains' containing" A Chinese spokesman, denied the wounded soldiers, and subsequent Japanese accusation that the Chin- raking of the men by machine-gunese Army is using poison gas shells. fire from the air, is alleged in a report emanating from Chinese sources.

The report states that the alleged outrage occurred to-day at- Kashan, a station on the Shang hal-Hangchow Railway.

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Japanese planes are said to have carried out a' ruthless attack on the hospital train, in spite of the fact that Red Crosses had been painted prominently on the roofs of the carriages.

No casualties are reported in the bombing but it is stated that

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He declared that the Chinese Army do not possess such weapons and that the allegation is a Japan- ese retort to the Chinese, sub-

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One of the Young competitors at yesterday's Machine Gun Troop „Gymkhana. (Cheng Studio).

stantiated declaration that the VATICAN AND THE · DR. STANLEY JONES Japanese used polson gas on the Shanghal frunt.- Reuter's Bulletin,

Over forty of the men were kill- number of slightly wounded soldiers, who left the train in ordered and wounded. to seek shelter away from the line. Transocean.

SINO-JAPANESE WAR

AT Y.M.C.A.

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The European Y.M.CA West Official Communication

Lounge was packed to the capacity Received In Hong Kong yesterday evening to hear Dr. E.

were sprayed with machine-gun

A telegram from the Vatican fire from the planes which swoop was received on Sunday

at the ed down to a low altitude."

Catholic Missjön, Hong Kong, for the Apostolic Delegate, relative to the rumours that have appeared in the papers during the past few days with regard to the alleged support of Japan in the war against China. The telegram reads as follows.

HSINHSIEN STILL HELD BY

CHINESE TROOPS

REPORTED CAPTURE NOW DENIED.

FIGHTING IN SUIYUAN DEVELOPS

Pelping, Oct. 17.

Pressing southward towards the Honan broder, the Japanese troops claim to have reached Shan- tehfu-Pingban Railway on Friday afternoon with very little opposition from this Chinese troops, the majority of whom had been withdrawn further south.

The capture of Kweihua by the Japanese is reported, and fighting at Buiguan continues to develop unfavourably for the Chinese. The Japanese are advancing to the west of Kwelhna, and report the 'occupation of the township of Talkoma. Despite Chinese claims of a victory in the Yannping ares in north Shansi, Japanese reports assert that the town has been in Japanese hands for two weeks. They also state that nine Chinese planes appeared over Yuanping yesterday afternoon of which two were shot down by anti-aircraft guns. However, it is now admitted that Hsinbrien, which was reported to have ⚫been captured by the Japanese, is still held by Chinese troops-Reuter.

"News has been published in the American papers, communicated by the Associated Press, regarding the position of the Holy See in the Sino-Japanese conflict. The Holy See has declared that this news did not come from thu Vatican authorities, is a pure invention, is completely false, and obviously malicious."

The telegram was signed by Mgr. Pizzardo, who is second in author- ity to Cardinal Pacelli, the Cardinal Secretary of State, and was the "official representative of the Holy, Bee at the coronation of King George VI.

The report that is thus officially denied stated that the Holy Bee was giving its support to Japan in the war against China, because considered this war ...AS one against Bolshevism. The state ment has already been denied as

It

Stanley Jones, who is now on a Preaching tour.

The meeting was in a form of a service and commenced with a

hymn, "Now thank we all our God" after which Mr. A. W. Ingram, Secretary of the Association, intro- duced the speaker.

Dr. Jones delivered a short addrees on life and religion which ; was very interesting. Following the talk there was a discussion.

SMALL FIRES

Two small fires occurred yester- day morning, one in a house in Queen's Road West and the other": in an unnumbered hut at Wanchai, No material damage was done,

fantastic, and evidently intended to do harm to the Church in China. and among the supporters of China, but the fact that a special message' about it has been telegraphed to Hong Kong by the Holy See is an indication of the détermination of the Holy Seu to make its position clearly known to the people of China.