1937-10-28 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS.

THURSDAY,

OCTOBER 28, -1937.

KESWICK ROAD INCIDENT

BEFORE COMMONS.

HOUSE CHEERS WHEN TOLD BRITISH OPENED FIRE ON JAPANESE PLANE

London, October 27: The shooting of Rifleman W. McGowan, of the Royal Ulster Rifles. In Keswick Road, Shanghai, by ́a Japanese plane was raised by Sir Hugh O'Nef}i at question time in the House of Commons, tu-day.

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Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said:-

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About 3.30 p.m. on October 24 a party of civilians including British and United States nationals were

Gabriele D'Annunzio, the famous Italian author and politician, whe according to an order from Musso lin has been elected President of the Royal Italian Academy in suc-riding outside the International

cession to the late Marconi.

SITUATION WITHOUT PRECEDENT

Evacuation Of Refugees Fromi Spain

London, Oct: 27. In concluding last night's de bate on the Address in reply to the King's Speech, opposition criticians of the Government that General Franco's objection to evacuation of refugees from northern Spain had changed the British Government's policy, Mr. Duff Cooper, First Lord of the Admiralty, declared there had been no such change and in its humanitarian work the Navy had acted with impartiality. The reason why the problem was so dificult was that the altuation was entirely anomalous and with out precedent. They had to draw the line somewhere and they had drawn it in the three-mile limit where territorial waters began. I was false to say, as one critic had sald. that they had done nothing for the republicans in Spain. From the northern coast of Spain 89,000 refugees had been evacuated under the protection

of His Majesty's ship., and 10,000 had been

evacuated by His Majesty's ships. Of these 89,000, under 10,000 were In fact supporters of the Insur gents British Wireles

U.S. NAVY DAY

Washington, Oct. 25.

"I believe it to be entirely con- sistent with our continuing readi- ness to limit armaments, to main- tain a defence at sea sufficient to ensure the preservation of our de. mocratic Ideals and the main- tenance of righteous peace," de- clared President Franklin Roose- velt, when proclaiming October 27 15 Navy Day.

He added: "We, as a nation have no" plans for conquest. War will be avoided by all honourable means. To keep the peace is fundamental policy of the United States. To live, and let live. In the spirit of a good neighbour, is our earnest desire."- Reuter.

STILL HELD BY CHINESE Shanghai, Oct. 27:

Kwangtu Village. three kilometres south-

Settlement but inside the section of the defence perimeter for which British troops are responsible, and were machine-gunned by a Japan- ese aeroplane: The party took cover in a British military post Jest within the perimeter The aeroplane circled round and made a direct attack on the post with machine-gun fire. The attack was repeated thrice. Rifleman McGo- wan was hit and. I deeply regret to say, died shortly afterwards.

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Robert Craigie. British Ambassa- dor to China, an undertaking on completion of the investigations to deal suitably with the persona responsible also to offer compen- sation to the Britons involved. Sir Robert Craigie accepted the apo- logy and stated the British Gov- ernment must make it "clear in their opinion that the British post's retallatory fire was entirely Justified. (Cheers) and must al-. ways be expected if other cases of this kind recur.

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Sir Hugh O'Neill asked: u Mr. Eden had not felt that the Japanese Government should pay Rin. Mc- Gowan's family such compensation as the British authorities thought reasonable in the circumstances. Mr. Edén replied, "Yes. I under-

stand it to be so."

Mr. Thome asked what calibre guns were used and Mr. Eden re- plied it was a low flying aeroplane and a Lewis gun that was Bred back.

Leon Jouhaux, the Secretary Gen- eral of the French Trade Unions.

FRENCH LIBEL

CASE

Delarocq Calls Tardier

A Liar

Paris, Oct. 27: M. Tardier, former Finance Minister of France to-day stated that between 1925 and 1932 when he was a member of the Government he granted a subsidy organisation to M. Delarocqs

outlawed. He

which

now Was

added that at the time he thought the organisation would be useful to help the government to sup- press rioting. His opinion since then had changed. He said the above when giving evidence at 366

a French Court in Mbel caso in

Replying Delarocq was involved. Delarocq said that this was untrue

Three horses were killed and cnly by great good fortune did the remainder of the party and other soldiers at the post escape unin- Jured. The acroplane then carried out a machine-gun attack on three other British military posts along the perimeter and just within it. but no casualties resulted in this instance. After the Arst attack the British post opened fire on the acroplane (Cheers). The Com-would inquire whether disciplinary as he had no secret funds from mander-in-Chief the China action was taken against the Station immediately reported this Japanese alman, Mr. Eden repeated that Tardier was a Har.-

the French Government and add- inexcusable attack to the Japanese

-Reuter's Bulletin Servici. Commander-in-Chlef at Shanghal. Mr. Eden then proceeded to describe the steps forthwith in- course would wish to know and RENEWAL OF stituted by the Japanese Govern-examine what those steps are."-- mont namely, an apology to Bir | Rentar.

of

Mr. Gunston asked if Mr. Eden

ed that he did not wish to sảy anything pending the report of what steps were taken, "We of

INCIDENT CLOSED

Tokyo, Oct. 7: The Foreign McGowan, of the Royal Ulster Office to-day announced that the Rifles, was killed by machine-gun Foreign Minister, Mr. Koki Hirota. Are from a Japanese plane. The on Monday afternoon sent a Note Foreign Office has received GC. to the British Embassy express-knowledgment from the

Government's ing the Japanese apologies over the Keswick Road incident

in which Rín.

British

Embassy of the Note accepting the apologies and stating that the

cident was considered dlased.-- W. Reuters

WILL NOT BECOME

PROFESSIONAL “

Helen Wills Moody Denies Press Reports

Los Angeles, Oct. 26. Mrs. Helen Wills Moody has denied reports that she is planning to turn professional.

She states she has given, the

RESTRAINED

ORDER

COATES ORIGINAL: DRY

PLYMOUTH GIN

AND NOTE THE DIFFERENCE

The Connoisseur recognises that Distinctive Flavour which is the sign of a Quality Gin

AND THE CONNOISSEUR COMES TO

CALDBECK'S

'WALL OF

HUMANITY

"Built Against Invaders

Nanking. Oct. 27: Interviewed by the Central News Agency to-day upon his return from the front,

OPTIMISM General Li Tsung-len, Comman-

NON-INTERVENTION

COMMITTEE

der-in-Chief of the Kwangsi forces, declared that he was deeply im- pressed by the high morale and courageous spirit of the Chinese troops at the front, who had vir- tually formed "a wall of humanity" to check the advance of the Japan- ese invaders.

General Li emphasized that only such determined resistance

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CHINESE ADVANCE

Nanking, Oct. 27: Following up the success of the Chang river

London Oct. 27. There is a renewal in London of restrained optimism regarding the

of accomplishing theby prospects main task that now confronts could Chinese territory be protect-fighting Chinese troops advanced beyond the Honan border into the Non-Intervention Committee ed and the final victory in the

Hopel and captured Matowcheng In view of the substantial progress present hostilities won:

southward of Hantang to where made at yesterdays five hour

Japanese forces were retreating. The Pinghan railway crew left Chengchow and proceeded

CHINESE PLANES meeting. With the exception of

BOMBARD JAPANESE STRONGHOLDS :

Shanghai, Oct. 27: Chinese land batteries on the Pootung side to-

With reference to the situation at the rear General Li opined that it was of paramount importance to organise and train the masses. and to effect close co-operation: between the people and the go- ernment,

Russia all nine Powers were re-

The presented at the meeting. sub-committee agreed to the terms of a draft resolution outlining the programme of action in the execu- tion of the British compromise

He advocated that whilst all plan for Spain and the draft has

students of science should centre been referred to the Governments

their attention on the study of the for final approval.

The Soviet representative has manufacture of milltary articles, those of arts, should now go to the discussion to reported the

his

will.

Tzéhsien.- Reuter.

WILL OPEN FIRE IN SELF-DEFENCE

to

Shanghai, October 27: Admiral Yarnell, American C.-in-c., has issued crders that in case of attack

planes of any nationality on the defence forces or non-combatants in the United States deferice sector the marines will be authorised to

matter no consideration 'whatever. night opened a terrific bombard. Government and while, approval rural districts to help organising with machine-guns or bombs by

and added "I have ample to occupy me with other activities. tennis only for pleasure."-

Reuters

New York stated:

An earder Reuter dispatch from

ment on the Japanese strongholds

by all other Governments

and training the farmers: I play in the Yangtsepoo district. The it is expected: be announced at Regarding the mobilisation of explosions of the shells rocked the Friday morning's resumed meeting. troops and militia units now going buildings in the

the possibility of some concession on in Kwangst, General Li reveal- International Settlement.

by Rusela is not ruled out. Theed that all those called to service resolution covers methods for were glad to be given the chance dealing with the withdrawal of

to defend the country. The elders volunteers and granting of limited considered It a great glory that their youngsters had been ordered to the front whilst the mothers and wives encouraged their sons or husbands to fight bravely on the battlefield.

turned

The Chairman and Secretary of the Committee are meanwhile con-

The Japanese warships in the Mrs. Helen Wills Moody, former river replied with heavy guns, amateur tennis champion of the

Chinese bombers at the same world, has definitely decided to time launched a surprise attack belligerent rights to both sides in turn profesional within * few on the Japanese positions along the land and sea control.

Spain and the re-imposition of months, according to reports in river. The warships immediately the New York Herald and Tribune.

ceased their Bring and Miss Alice Marble, former United their anti-aircraft guns upwards. to be a "very probable addition"

rained a number of missiles on the paring the terms of reference to to the professional ranks.----

Japanese positions and escaped be-

the two Commissions to be sent to Reuter.

fore the warships could

each side in Spain to arrange and fire on them.

supervise the withdrawals. British Wireleas.

west of Llahong, is still being held States champion is also reported However, the. Chinese planes had sidering the personnel and pre-

by Chinese troops according to a ̈ report from military headquarters -Central News...

A number of huge dres have been started in the Yangtsepoo dis- trict.

Central Newe

General Ll estimated that at

least 2,000,000 able-bodied citizens could be mobilised in Kwangsi within the shortest possible time.--. Central News,

open fire in self-defence. This is an extension to the order given to ships of the US. Asiatic fleet on September 20 authorising self- defence measures if endangered

from the air.---- Reuter:

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AMERICA'S NEW·

BATTLESHIPS

Washington, Oct. 31. Funds. 10 begin construction of two more 'battleships, 'each to cost £12,000,000, will be asked during the next meeting of Congress, 30- cording to Mr. Charles Extison, Assistant Berretary of the Navy ---- Reuter.

SMC. TO MAINTAIN ORDER Shanghai, Oct. 27: In an inter- view with the Central Newa- Ágengy representative this afternoon, Mr. Stirling Fessenden secretary general of the Shanghat Municipal Counel, declared that every effort will be made by the foreign authorities to maintain peace and order in the International Betile- ment.

He added that the critical turni of affairs on the war front vill not affect the situation in the Settlement and that the author- ties will take precautionary ma- sures to prevent any untowarki. incident. Central News.

GAS COOKING

IS

GOOD COOKING

COLLECTIVE FINES

IN JERUSALEM

Jerusalem, Oct, 27: Collective Anes totalling £75 were imposed on three villages near Haifa where telegraph wires have been re- peatedly damaged. Two villages. near Acre have 'also been punished, In one a punitive police post was established, while in the other a fine was imposed.—

Reuter's Bulletin Service,

ALL TYPES OF CHINESE AND EUROPEAN

COOKERS IN STOCK.

HIRE

HIRE PURCHASE – SALE

As the Shanghai North Station of the Nanking-Shanghai and Shanghal-Hangehow-Ningpo. Hallways and the railway tracks look after repeated Japanese bombings and artillery bombard- ment. The new administration building seems to bear a charm- ed Hfe so far.

JAPANESE BOMB NEAR BRITISH OUTPOST

Shanghai, Oct. 27: It is reveal- ed to-night that a Japanese plane released a bomb which dropped dangerously near a British outpost

Great Western Road. British troops opened machine- gun fire on the machine which flew away.

on

Central Nepa

The

Chinese soldiers at North Station, on the border of the Inter- national Settlement. The foreign outpost Blockhouse directly behind the soldiers.

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