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Boso KONG, November 2, 1937,

CHINA REVIEW

Chinese Railways

According to the survey of the Institute of Pacific Relations, the United States and half-a-dczen leading European nations have, for the past four years, been supplying China with some of the sinews of war. These particular sinews have taken the form of credits and leans for the construction of rallways which constitute the very bases of the war potentiality of any country. It is only with an ample het work of railways that a nation may expedite movements of its troops and keep up its line of communications, munitions and supplies.

Since 1933, the Institute finds, loans and credits for the con- struction of railways in China have totalled $100,000,000. The bulk of these have come from Great Britain, which is striving hard to establish a predominant place for herself in Chinese economie life, Germany, France, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, and, last but not least. the United States.

As the situation, now stands, the Institute declares, "the boom in Chinese railway construction bids fair to rival that which the United States experienced in the last decade of the nineteenth century. Foreign Powers have competed keenly for a share in this great market, frequently extending long-term credits on very favour- able terms for the purchase of railway" materials."

Strategic Importance-

It is conceded that the network of milways now being built up will have two very important results: firstly, a strategic one that will help the Chinese greatly in repulsing any Japanese aggression, and secondly, a purely economic one that will help in the develop- ment of the country and a return to the Powers concerned on their Investments.

Japan has made strenuous attempts to build rallways, under her own auspices in North China, but so far her efforts have been check- mated by the passive resistance of the Chinese Național Government.. At present, there are 10,731 kilometres of railway In China, excluding Manchuria and Jchol,' which are under Japanese domination of which 7858 kilometres are operated by the Central Government. The remainder is under private control.

Under the five-year plan which is now being carried on by the Government, and for which funds are being supplied by the afore- mentioned Powers, this amount will be almost doubled. This plan calls for the additional construction of 8,500 kilometres, which will give China a powerful defensive as well as economic weapon.

consuming desire, namely, to save China from herself. It appears that China is likely to

give the entire world a very

"A SLOW-FLYING

AEROPLANE

A feature of the recent com-

BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

Read This Then Wake Up

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And Dream!!

The following letter, circulated by Messrs. Noraki Bros. di Co., Ltd, was forwarded to us by one of our readers who had it sent to Aix firm-

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NOZAKI, BROS. & CO., LTD.

To our business friends:

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Nos. 46, 47 and 18. Alvicho Nichome..

Yokohama, October 18, 1937.

Much concern is "undoubtedly focussed at the China emergency“ by those who are trading with us and handing Japanese goods, in general. It is our firm belief that most fair, and appropriate judgment may be expected from our friends as to Japan's stand, hence this. letter.

One may question what feeling we Japanese have toward Chinese at this emergency. Generally, Japanese nation hold friendship and sympathy with all Chinese people not to speak of an individual, and have the least hatred in our mind against them. As its evidence, a large number of Chinese residents in Japan are still carrying on their..

No slightest sign of business in the normal and peaceful ways. personal hostility nor contempt against them can be seen, and they are all enjoying the same right and freedom as the average Japanese citizens. Especially, Chinese women and children are well treated everywhere in this country. This is indeed a lovely scene which we are sure never exists outside of Japan. The fact that Japanese forces in the captured regions in China are feeding poor refugees la another example to vindicate how the Chinese people are treated by us all.

Further, we must stress and, wish you to understand that Japan Chiza had mobilized her armles did not care to resort to arms.

in the North before the Lukouchino affair broke out, when the Japanese authorities tried all possible to settle the dispute right on the spot in order to prevent its enlargement to other parts. The war lords of Nanking Government, who are apparently dancing sa puppets of a certain power, overestimated their forces to be strong enough to challenge to Japan and knock her out easily. In Shanghai, they suddenly moved armles of over one hundred thousands as against a minor Japanese landing force there somewhere around three thousands, and opened violent attacks with artillery, machine-guns and aerial bombings. Had the Japanese force not defended gallantly until arrival of reinforcements. more than 30,000 non-combating Japanese residents in Shanghai and all our sailors would have been annihilated. Suppose, other powers were in the some position. what other steps they would have taken. Could they shut the eyes for the death to which their citizens were exposed, simply appealing to the League of Nations?

Saucy tune since Russia rade a promise not to attack her.

Here it is significa that the Japanese lay auch - stress on an agreement of pon-aggression en tered into by one entry with another. We would have thought| that, judging purely by Japan's,

ly useful machine for certain Further, it must be noted that since the Slan incident, when QUITE QUAINT actions in the immediate past

and present, that she did not types of military work, particular-Chiang Kai-shek was detained by Chang. China has openly allied When somebody in authority attach much importance toy observing, and also for civilian with the greatest element of world's perturbation, the Communism. in Japan obviously told Prince pledges or treaties or agreements: purposes in country where large and has been carrying on organized agitation of war-like action aerodromes are lacking or are Konojë to pipe-down dud Koki However, it now seems that

difficult to provide. Hirom to lay-off we instinctively Japan at least gives Russia credit felt that it would not be long for being sufficiently honourable before steam

was let-off in to be true to her word, and another, quarter. We were not China sufficiently appreciative to far wrong, though the steam did feel morally bound to fulfill her come from the same sector. part of the contract. Now, had one side by Japan and on the other by..... But why go into that now?

bined manoeuvres of the armed forces in North Gertuany was the appearance of a new heroplane which can be flown at unusually

As declared by the low speeds and can land or take

Japanese Emperor and Government, neither does Japan aim at off with the minimum of runwaying China solely dependent upon her nor want Chinese territory It is expected to be a particular in the least.

Then, you may wonder what Japan wants from China through this action. All we need is the open door trading, safety settlement and markets for secure investments thereby bringing about fruitful development and constructive, prosperity.

against Japan, the very cause of the present conflict. The aggravat- ing Red's influence upon her would devastate the whole China, sooner or later. As the neighbour, Japan is directly and keenly menaced and It is conceivable what steps we should take for security of in- dependence before It may become too late. Now that the affair broke out, our country is determined to thoroughly rectify the incorrect idea of the leaders and officials of Nanking Government, who are inspiring anti-Japanism entirely disregarding our sole aim of mutual

and permanent co-operations between the two countries. Without

Jacobean Room, 1st Floor, Hong- Jacobean Room, Ist Floor, Hong | Alajor-General Kita took up the the agreement been signed on our. Ta' taking off it requires this, you will agree with us no everlasting peace in the Orient can

Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, on running with an interview-and Monday, 8th November, 1937 at what an interview! That, how 12.30 o'clock in the afternoon,

ever, was apparently only by the when the sub-joined Resolution way. It seems that the Japanese will be proposed as a Special have devised and executed a Resolution?—

concerted plan for swinging world opinion to their side, and in order to achieve the impossible the powers-that-be in that coun try have pressed leading business

That 15,633 · shares of $5.00 each of the authorised Capital of the Company anissued be cancelled, and the issued

For nothing short of unvarnish ett prevarication we know of no such supreme example as that which is contained in this sen- tence, namely, "The bonbard- ments undertaken by the Japan- ese air force were strictly con-

Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, un Monday, 8th November, 1937 a 12 o'clock noon, when the sub joined Resolution will be pro posed as a Special Resolation:

That 15,633 shares of $5.00 each of the authorised Capital of the Company unissued be cancelled, and the issued capital of the Company be reduced from $4,421,835.00

capital of the Company be houses into their propagands fined to military organisations divided into 589,578 shares of

reduced from $4,421,835.00 | service. The result is sorry $5.00 each fully pald and

divided into 589,578 shares of mess. Konoye and Hirota were 294,789 shares of $5.00 each

$5.00 each fully paid and at least amusing. 294,789 shares of $5.00 each upon which the sum of $2.50 has been paid to $2,210,917.50 upon which the sum of $2.50 divided into 589,578 shares of has been paid to $2,210,917.50 $2.50 each fully paid and divided into 583,578 shares of 294,789 shares of $2.50 each $2.50 each fully paid and upon which 75 cents per share294,780 shares of $2.50 each upon which 75 cents per share shall be deemed to have been paid and that such reduction

shall be deemed to have been paid and that such reduction

be effected in the following

manner :-

(a) By cancelling Capital'

which has been lost or is unrepresented by avallable assets to the extent of $2.50 per share upon each of the 589,578 fully paid shares of the Company which have been issued, and to the extent of $1.75 per share upon each of the 294,789 partly paid shares of the Company which have been issued.

(b) By releasing the holders.

of the said 294,789

partly paid shares which have been issued from llability in respect of their shares to the ex tent of 75 cents per short....

By Order of the Board,

J. C. GUTERRES,

Secretary. Hong Kong, 30th Sept., 1937.

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manner:

and establishments.". We our selves have exprienced two air raids in Canton, and we were We publish on this page a long not within miles of any military screed from the house of Nozaki organisation of establishment, Brus, & Co., Ltd., of Yokohama. If we had been it would not have and they have branches at Kobe, nattered, because such places Tokyo, Osaka and Hakodate were

not hit. Only hospitals, Their coverage is. fairly good. schools and villages were the Toubtless they have "ecrespon-targets which the Japanese air- dents in all world centres. then of such staggering valour There are many sich firms in aimed at and hit.

purpose.

Unless

The acroplane is named the Storch (Stork). It can cruise at any speed between 130 and 30 miles an hour, and can be landed against the wind gt 23 miles an

against the wind a runway of a little over 90 yards and on a still day a little under 140 yards. It can be pulled up after landing within 65 yards on a calma day and within 43 yards against the

wind...

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By comparison the autogiro, although it can roake a vertical landing, is regarded as a less eficient machine on account of its complicated structure and low maximum speed. In the Storch there has been some sacrifice of speed to simplicity and" robust ness, and the makers claim to have produced a machine which, while offering a good touring speed and mechanical reliability,

can be taken off and landed on

be hoped.

It is criticized at Geneva that Japanese aviation has attacked undefended zones in China. But, there are strong fortresses in Nanking, and yet the bombardments undertaken by the Japanese air force were strictly confined to military organizations and establish- ments. Chinese air forces did attack Cathay Hotel, American mer- with huge masses of Chinese armies were too busy to bomb anything but military aims. Besides, such is absolutely against our "BUSHIDO,” long established code of Samural thoroughly and deeply instilled in the minds of all the Japanese. No question at all about it

chant-marine and Japanese Red-Cross ship but our forces fighting

Advisory committee of the League of Nations has resolved Japan as invader, Japanese nation is deeply indignant over the thoughtless and careless way with which this important matter has been dealt based on one-sided appeal and perturbed propaganda from China without thoroughly investigating the fact and the complicated affairs now existing in "the Orient. If the action of this sort taken "for self-defence should be branded in such a manner, what committee of some of the powers would think of themselves when, they coolly go over the history of their own countries, much less Japan who has no territorial ambition as repeatedly declared. Such an action of the League as to utter other country will never bring about any con- structive effect over the situation, we believe.

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In the East Asia, lasting peace cannot be hoped without eradicat- ing the anti-Foreign and the anti-Japanese agitations in China which have been the fundamental causes of all the present troubles between Japan and Chma. We do hope you will please understand the peculiar status in the Orient and give cool judgment and real assistance to the recovery and maintenance of permanent peace. When it comes round, we feel positive that It will benefit not only Japan and China but all other nations, who can safely invest for firm foundation of their enterprises in China.

Yours very truly.

the smallest dying grounds and in unsuitable country, which is steady and safe at low speeds in be effected in the following Japan with similar comprehen- There is one last phase of this the air, gives a clear view to the sive coverages, and doubtless amazingly amusing propaganda pilot and passengers on all sides (a) By cancelling Capital they also are translating their blurge which must be mentioned.us well as above and below,

which has been lost or message of goodwill into several | It is the statement that "Japan simple to fly, and can be landed is unrepresented by languages for the same propis fighting in self-defence." | "blind" from any height: available assets to the ganda

An aeroplane with these quali- the Konoye, Hirota, Kits and even extent of $2.50 per other translators are better than the Emperor of Japan all rolled ties should be capable of various share upon each of the the one who tackled the English into one could not bent that military uses, such as maintain- 589,578 fully pald shares version which appears on this achievement in mendacity. Suching communications between of the Company which

then Japanese cultural raucous fibbing is nauseating. separated troops, and carrying page have been issued, and prestige will receive a severe Even if the Japanese Govern dispatches for reconnaissance and Bombing Of "Jean. Weems" to the extent of $1.75 wailor. However, that by the ment has not a very lofty moral observation. It might also be

Off Spanish Coast per share upon each of

way. The point is that the code there is surely justification found particularly useful for naval the 294,789 partly pald Japanese are so fearful of adverse for presuming that men of busi work, for, it is claimed, the shares of the Company world opinion that they have ness would have enough common Storch could start and alight on which have been issued. deemed it expedient to turn sense to realise the grave dis (b) By releasing the holders commercial establishments into advantages which must result

NOZAKI BROS. & CO., LTD.

SEAMAN TELLS OF SINKING

MACAO REQUEST

To Japanese Warships

a moving ship without any run-on the Jean Weems, telephoning to.

way.

"It signalled with a fash-lamp in Morse code, giving us five minutes

Shanghal, Nov, 1.

The "Taj Kung Pao," influential. local paper, published a Shameen. dispatch stating that the Mazzo Government has asked Vice- Admiral Kiyoshi Halezawa: to move his warships ten miles from: the waters of Macao. This move is due to the fact that Japanese

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Barcelona, Nov. 1. A Scottish seaman, Bemborough,

Reuter an account of the sinking of the said 294,789 | propaganda units to flex foreign from misrepresentation.

The possibilities of the Storch from Calella, said that the attack partly paid shares which commercial establishments with a If Japanese commercial or in civilian air transport are re-ing seaplane had a skull and

warcraft often lurk near Macao cross-bones marking. have been issued" from line of talk that would make ganisations are aa inaccurate in garded as even more numerons.

waters to harass Chinese shipping. The same paper stated that if Hability in respect of even a quack medicine pedlar describing their merchandise as It is regarded as suitable for busi-

Japanese warships enter Hong.. their shares to the ex- blush for its very blatant idiocy. they are in describing their Gov-ness, men. doctors, and other

to take to the boats.

Kong waters during Britkh maho- tent of 75 cents per Perusal of the aforementioned ermment's policy and conduct, private fliers who might have.no

"Bixteen bombs were dropped,euvres they will be asked to leave. share.

propaganda screech leaves one then there will be no need to great skill in flying. for it is with the breath-taking impres- agitate for a boycott of Japanese claimed that with this machine Four struck the Jean Weems, which International News Agency.

Bank in fifteen minutes. The sea-. sion that Japan, symbolised by goods That will come of its it is possible to make safe emer plane disappeared in the direction a maiden in flowing white robe. own accord. The Japanese are gency landings in almost any kind of Majorca."

the amart.

Bemborough stated that They even cheat of country without previous replete with olive-branch; balo so

practice.

captain and two mates were Welsh- and megaphone, has just one all-themselves.

By Order of the Board,

J. C. GUTERRES,

Secretary.

Hong Kong, 30th Sept., 1987.

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men. Of the crew of sixteen, only two were British —

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