SEEKING
FURTHER
SUPPORT
CHINA'S CASE AT BRUSSELS
Berlin, Nov 2: General Chang Ka-lie who proceeds to Brussels to-morrow to attend the Far East Conference as an observer is draft- ing a telegram to President Roose- velt asking for further support of China's case.
1.
General Chaug optied that from yesterday's speech in the House of Commons, Mr. Eden, the Foreign Secretary, was evidently looking to America to take the initiative.
General Chang. who is on a goodwill mission, will return to Germany where he will stay for several months and will probably be received by the Chancellor, Herr Adolf Hitler, Marshal von Blomberg and others,—
·Reuter
JAPANESE LAY MINES
་་་་་་་
RHEUMATISM
RESEARCH
Into Causes And Treatment
!
London Nov, 2. The RheumatismT Coundl is planning a seven years research into the causes and treatment of rheumatism.
Lord Horder in making this an- nouncement. said that rheumatism. though one of the oldest problems known, has been gravely neglected. Investigation made by the Ministry of Health in 1922 relating to per sons under the National Health Insurance Act showed that rheu- matic disease was probably respon- sible for 16 per cent of the total of industrial morbidity in England and Wales and that during the course of the year about 372.800 insured
persons sought medical advice because of some form of rheumatic disease. To that figure had to be added many sufferers outside the insured class..
When the research had dis- covered the causes he added that
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1937.
F. E. WOOLLEY
Famous Cricketer Retiring
AMNESTY FOR POLITICAL
OFFENCES
IN DANZIG
Londen, Nov. 2. Kent County Cricket Council declared to-day that Frank E Woolley, the famous England and
Dantig. Nov. 2: Various important measures to Kent batsman is retiring after one
be taken shortly in the free city More season with the Kent team He holds the unrivalled.record of
of Dandig have been announced by playing in Afty-two Tests, twenty-
the National Socialist Regional nine of which were against Aus-Leader Albert Forster, among them
being amnesty for political of tralis.
jaw dealing with the fences and organisation for the education of
Born on May 27, 1887, Woolley has played in Test cricket against 25. 26, 30 and 1934 and against Australia in 1909, 11, 12, 20, 21, 24,
South Africa in 1909, 10, 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 24 and 1929.
against
Playing for England South Africa at Manchester in 1929 Woolley partnered by R. E S. Wyatt, took part in a record third wicket partnership which yielded 245 runs, Against Australia, Wool. ley partnered by J. Vine, put on 143 runs for the seventh wicket at Sydney in 1911.
Woolley has scored two centuiles against Australla both at Sydney and three against South Africa the highest of which was 150 scored at Manchester In 1929-
It would mean not merely cure but | Bruter's Bulletin Service..
On Chinmen Island what was more important preven-
Amoy, Nov. 2: To prevent a counter-attack by the Chinese forces on Chinmen Island which they recently forcibly occupied the Japanese have laid mines at all strategic positions, it is reliably learned.
An airfield. It is stated, has also been built on the island by the Japanese to facilitate the landing of their planes,
Altogether 11 Japanese warships are still anchored outside the
Amoy harbour.-
Central News,
GIRLS DONATE “COMFORT" GIFTS
Pangpu. Nov. 2: Local singsong girls have jointly contributed funds for the purchase of shoes and stockings to the Chinese soi- diers fighting at the front as "comfort" gifts.- Central News
DEATH OF MRS. WU LIEN-TEH
Chinese Authoress Pelping. Nov. 2: The death has occurred, of Mrs. Wu Lien-teh, the wife of Dr. Wu Lien-teh, Director- General of the Chinese National Quarantine Service and plague prevention expert. 'Mrs. Wu pass ed away after a long illness. She
Well-known Chinese
was a thoress- Reuter.
$17,000,000 BONDS
au-
For Readjustment Of Kwangsi Currency
Nanking. Nov. 2: The Executive Yuan to-day adopted the proposal submitted by Dr. H. H. Kung, the Minister of Finance, to float a $17,000,000 Kwangal Currency Readjustment Bonds for the re- organisation of the monetary sys- tem in that province.
tion. They would Investigate simultaneously existing treatments and any new ones that gave hope of promise. The problems of in- rection, of blo-chemistry, of diet living and working conditions of all would be proved.- British Wireless Service.
TENNYSON'S TEAM IN
KARACHI
Karachi, Nov. 2.
A cricket match was played to- day between Lord Tennyson's eleven and the Sind feain. The visiting side scored 30 and the Bind XI replied with 346 and 83 for five wickets declared.-- Heuter's Bulletin Service.
BRUSSELS CONFERENCE
AND WHAT IT STANDS FOR
London, Nov. 2. "If there be any hope for a speedy return to reason in the Far East," says The "Times" in a special article, the east and west auke must be clearly aware of what the Brussel's Conference stands for.".
"It is not a judicial "tribunal set_ up with punitive functions. It is a gathering of responsible Powers, some of which are deeply concern- ed with life in the Far East. They meet to consider what concerted diplomatic action may conduce the restoration of peace.
The outbreak of the hostilities in China came within the terms of the Nine-Power Treaty and the League Assembly took practical steps to refer it to the signatories of that have been less like League than the interference with which the rulers of Japan sought to prejudice this mediatory approach in the eyes of their" people.
treaty. Nothing could
memor-
"President Roosevelt's able declaration in Chicago added enormous weight to the scope of the procedure recommended by the League, but did not vary in its purpose. President Roosevelt left no doubt as to his alms-they were identical with the British.
STAGE IS SET
FOR BRUSSELS
CONFERENCE
Japanese Embassy Will Watch Progress
Brussels, Nov. 2. Most of the delegates for the Nine-Power Conference have ar- rived or are expected at Brussels to-day. Mr. Anthony. Eden had an interview with Mr. Norman
Davis, M. Spaak, Belgian Foreign
Minister and M. Delbos,
It is understood that the Japan- ese Embassy has been instructed to watch the progress of the Con- ference carefully as Japan regards the Conference as a League affair.
youth:---
A decree prohibiting the founda- tion for the education of youth.
A decree prohibiting the founda- tion of any new political parties in Danzig is in preparation.
Herr Forster also stated that the time would come when the flag of the third Reich would be the nag of the free city- Tranioccan New Service.
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ANTI-COMINTERN PACT
Ribbentrop To Sign "For Germany
Berlin, Nov. 2- Herr Joachim Von Ribbentrop. German Ambas- sador to Great Britain, is expected to go to Rome in the near future| to sign the Italo-German-Japanese Anti-Comintern Pact. According to German circles in Rome the text of the Pact has already been Crafted and does not contain any military clauses and tallies in the principal points with the existing German-Japanese Pact
Reuter.
EMPEROR TOLD
Toklo. Nov. 2 News is prominently featured by the press here that Premier Konoye and the Foreign Minister Mr. Kokl Hirota have already reported to the Emperor concerning an "im- portant, diplomatic affair with regard to the
of which, however, nothing has so far been revealed- Transocean News Service.
exact nature
JAPANESE WARSHIP
Sighted Off Coast Of Mencheong
Holhow. Hainan Island, Nov. 2: A Japanese warship is sighted off the coast of Mencheong District in Hainan Island whilst Japanese planes have been reconnoitering over the district for the last few days, according to a report re- port received here.-
Central News.
CHINESE
HOLDING
POSITIONS
On Both Sides Of Niangtzekwan
Hsinhsiang. Honan, November 3: Though Japanese forces have penetrated into Niangtzekwani Pass on the west Shansi border, Chinese troops are still holding positions оп both sides, of the strategic pass, a military report
Btates.
Chinese reinforcements, the re- port reveals, are now being rushed to the pass, from Yangchuan, a point west, to counter-attack the Japanese forces.- Central New..
FIGHTING IN SHANSI
Peiping. Nov. 2: Fighting their way through mountains, in East Shansi. Japanese troops claim to have reached Chanchingchen this morning while a cavalry force penetrated as far as Chinchuan- chen on a railway forty miles from Taiyuanfu only a few miles from Shouyang on the edge of Central Shanst Reuter,
JAPANESE "MOPPED UP" Hsinhsiang. Honan, November 2: Chinese military quarters claim that the Japanese troops south of the Chang River in north Honan have been practically all "mopped up with the exception of remnant units at Hungshatsun and Nan- lungchang near Fenglochen on the Peiping-Hankow Railway.— Central Newa.
CHIHSTEN STATION RAIDED Hsinhsiang, Honan, November 2: Chihsien station on the Pelping- Hankow Railway was attacked by ing. Several bombs were unload- a Japanese plane yesterday morn-
ed but fell in the fields nearby. causing no damage.. Central News.
FOOCHOW URGES POWERS
TO UPHOLD JUSTICE Foochow, Nov. 2: Representa- tives of local civic bodies called at the British and American Consu- lates-General to-day to explain China's stand in the present Sino- Japanese conflict and request them to wire to their respective governments to uphold justice and propose the application of effec- tive sanctions against Japan in the Nine-Power Conference.-.
Central News.
RED CROSS DELEGATE (formerly called Kwetten) in west-
Visiting In Hankow
Hankow, Nov. 2: Col. De Wat- teville, special representative of the International Red Cross at Geneva who arrived in Nanking shortly after the outbreak of Hos- tilities at Shanghai, is now visit
JAPANESE PLANES CAPTURED
Chengchow, Nov. 2: Two Japan- ese planes which raided Shangkiu
Honan yesterday were forced down an account of shortage of fuel and were captured by Chinese troops.
Four Japanese planes also raid- ed Factsal. More than ten bombs were released, resulting in a num- ber of casualties.
One of the falders crashed down in flames. Whether it was hit by Chinese
It is also reported that Japan suggests that the Conference pass resolution calling for peace in the Far East under the mediation of Great Britain and the Uniteding in Hankow to inspect the hos-anti-aircraft gun fire or burst into States.-
pital work here. He is expected to flames through spontaneous com- remain a few days before flying-bustion--was not ascertained.--
dr
Renter's Bulletin Service.~.
JI
Urges Economic Sanctions
"The presence of the United All arrangements have been to Nanking. From there he will Central News. States at Brussels is a fact of in-completed for the opening of the proceed to Tokyo and then return estimable worth and may be taken Far Eastern Conference at il a.m. to Geneva on December 15.--- as axiomatic American participa- to-morrow at the Palais Des Ceritral News.
Academies. M. Spaak is retaining the office of Foreign Minister in the interim to make the opening
It was also decided to appro- priate $1,200,000 from the Salt Taxtion in the work. in Kwangst each year as an en- dowment fund for the bond issue.. Beginning December 1 the rate will be fixed at $1 Kwangsi Pro vincial note to be exchanged for
50 cents national currency.
A set of regulations for the re- demption of the bonds and inter- ests rates was also adopted. Central News.
JI
"The Conference has made every stage and every step most com- plete, there being response from speech. Government and the people be- British representatives and the Reuter. hind them. This is a united front which must not be impaired or ob- atructed by any doubt or hesitation whatsoever,
FRENCH DELEGATION
Paris, Nov. 2. The French delegation, headed by M. Delbos left for Brussels this morning.- Reuter
"The west as well as Japan, sees JAPANESE PLANES FAIL TO
that the stability of the Far East depends primarily upon the right, RAID NANKING
of relations between the two races. Nanking, Nov. 2: The air raid primarily concerned, and does not tion sub-committee arranged for A meeting of the Non-Interven- stren was sounded here at 9.30 see that stability in the senseless yesterday morning has been pos- o'clock this morning when it was antagonisation of one by, the other poned until this afternoon to per- reported that a number of Japan-
In the overbearing ese planes were sighted at Chintan temptuous treatment of Chinese tween certain delegates and their con-mit for further consultations be- heading for the capital. Chinese as permanent political infertors. Governments, says a B.WS, mes- pursuit planes Immediately took fit only to be the abject bondmen sage from London.
as
to the air to engage the invaders of puppet governments. However, the Japanese airmen,
. "It discerns no security in the
on seeing the Chinese planes, exposure of Japan to the sure con- turned back and flew towards the tingencies of a Chinese revolt, and direction of Shanghai. The all- the financial drain in clear signal was given half an wars such as, if mediation fails,
hour later-
Central News.
MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
London, Nov. 2.
the long
the present campaign may yet be-
come-
Reuter
PALESTINE FLOODS
PEACE ÍN EAST ASIA
When Japan Abandons Aggression
Nanking. Nov: 2.
A Foreign, otce spokesman said that peace in East Asia can only come when Japan abandons the aggression and recall the juvading. then will China be willing to ac- forces from Chinese soll. Until cept mediation. The spokesman refuted Japan's declaration that aures of self-defence.- she was fighting China on mea-
Reuter's Bulletin Seresce
ARMED ROBBERY
CHARGE
A remand of 24 hours-was- granted by Mr. E. M. A. Barnett. at the Kowloon Police Court yes- Jerusalém, Nov. 2. terday in the case in which a MR. EDEN IN BRUSSELS
Torrential rains are causing fisherman, Cheng Chit-chau, aged London, Nov. 2. floods in many parts of Falestine 44, was charged with armed rob- The results of Municipal elec- On his arrival this morning in and Beersheba and nine Bedouins bery, by two or more, alleged to tions in England and Wales show, Brussels for the Far East Confer are dead and many homeless have committed on board a con- with few exceptions, that controlence which opens there to-morrow while large numbers of camels and servancy boat on September 21, of the Councils remains un- the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. cattle have been drowned.
when he victimised Keung Fu and changed. Conservatives on the Anthony Eden was met, by the The outlying, districts of Tel-A-others of a sum of $180, two gold whole gained thirty-six seats Belgian Foreign Minister, M. Viv are inundated while are en-finger rings and other articles and though they lost the London seat.
Spaak. Mr. Eden will engage in a
gines were called out to pump out clething, The Independent party's seats Increased by seven while Labour Jost Afteen And the Liberals twenty-eight- Reuter's Bulletin Service,
series of preliminary talks during water from the main streets of the Defendant was unable to get to the day and among others has town. Citrus growths near Tana Court to answer the charge owing arranged to meet the French For-are-badly damaged by the high to liness. He is confined at the eign Minister, Mr. Delbos-
Queen Mary Hospital for treat- ment.
British Wireless Servicci
winds and rising' water.-
Reuter's Bulletin Service
Nanking. Nov. 2: The China League of Nations Society sent a wire to-day to the Geneva League of Nations Society, requesting them to urge the Nine-Power Con- ference to apply effective sanctions against Japan and all nations to Bever economic and commercial relations with her."
Central News.
30 FACTORIES RESUME WORK
Shanghai, Nov. 2. More than 30 factories have re-
days by order of the Chinese sumed work during the last few
Municipal Trade Board, since im- mediate danger to the industrial district has been removed by the withdrawal of the Chinese troops from Chapel.
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
(AMENDED) TIME-TABLE
OP TRAINS
Font
STATIONE
Local Spe A.X. AM.
A
Up Slow
Local
Local
Up Fait
Kowloon.Dep. 6.21 8.88 Yaumati. Dop, ass Shatis Dep. 6.41 Taipo ep 7,01 Taipo Market
Dep.7, 8
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Joine
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8.54 0.68 18,03/12,50 9.08 10.09 13.10 ... 9.17;10.141328
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6.01 8.65
9.48 10.41 12,52
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| 3.25 2.48 4.57
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21.88
6.31/823
STATIONS
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1.108.45
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Shumchun...Dep 7.06 7.88 10.19 (0.4411.38 12.18 2.18 4.02 4.23 5,32 6,40′ 8.20 Sheargshai... Dep 7.13 8.08 10.76 Fanling.Dej 7.138.10.10.80 Taupo Market. Dep 7.29 821 1041| Talpo Dep. 7.37 29 10.47 Shatin
12.38 2.31. 4318.31 6.475 (119481227 237, ... 4,80) 5.45 8.51)
11.56 12.87 2.41...
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Marked Decline In
Trade
Chinese
London, Nov. 2.
Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of the Board of Trade, Inform- ed Mr. Gallacher in the House, of Commons at question time that it was impossible on the data at present available to give an estimate of the losses sustained by British trade in and around Shanghai as a result of Japanese attacks there. Answering a question by Mr. A. V. Alexander, the President of the Board of Trade, added that preliminary figures in the monthly trade re- turns showed a marked decline in Chinese trade. The Foreign Office was collecting claims for damage in Shanghai but no in- formation was yet available.-Reuter,
ARMISTICE DAY
King Will Lay Wreath At Cenotaph
London. Nov, 2
On Armistice Day the King will place a wreath at the foot of the Cenotaph. Other wreaths will be luid by or on behalf of Queen Mary and other ladies of the Royal family at the windows overlooking the Cenotaph. The Bishop of London will conduct the service which will be broadcast and televised.
British Wireless Service.
A
HUGE FIRE AT ROTTERDAM
Rotterdam, Nov. 2. monster conflagration that broke out on Sunday night in the Rhine harbour burned itself out in The factories concerned are the course of yesterday afternoon mostly cotton and silk mills and after it had totally consumed four cigarette factories employing thou-"huge warehouses and several large sands of workers.
oil tanks.
According to estimates of neu-:: tral observers published in the Chinese press, damage to house property and furniture in the war- stricken
Chapel distrfet alone amounts to more than $200,000,000, The largest part of Chapel is nothing but a heap of ruins.→ Transoccap.
ARABS PLEASED
Jerusalem, Nov. 2. The forthcoming appointment of the Iraqi Foreign Minister, Nurl Pasha, as Minister in London is re- ported with satisfaction by the Arab Press here- Frantocian News Service
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The blaze started in the Java warehouse and, fanned by a strong wind, spread rapidly and defeated the efforts of, the city's combined fire brigades and fire-floats.
A block of -warehouses, 1:100 metres by 60., was completely gutted and huge quantities of tobacco, coffee and oil, valued at several million gulden, destroyed:
The warehouses of the Holland- Amerika Line were only saved after a atiff battle.
Liners in the Vicinity hurriedly cast off their moorings and moved to mid-stream to escape the showers of sparks from the blaze: Most of the insurance of the warehouses was carried by Lloyd'a. Transocean
SIAM-JAPAN TREATY
Bangkok, Nov, 2. The provisional new treaty be- tween Slam and Japan was signed at the Foreign Office by Minister Luang-Pradit and the Japanese Minister. Other treaties are im pending including an Anglo-Biam- ese treaty.- Beuter.
TIN STOCKS
Failing To Show Expected, Increase
London, Nov. 2.. With visible tin stocks in Octo- ber failing to show the expected increase of 2,000 to 3,000, tons, the "Financial News thinks it is un- likely that world stocks at the end of the year will total 28 000 tons which the paper opines, was the figure as envisaged by the Inter- national Tin. Committee when it. announced to tentative, decision. to reduce the quota to 85 per cent for the first quarter in 1938, October statistics appear certain to increase the opposition-to-cub- the quote and, the paper' adds, may conceivably alter the Com mittee's views
It is a mont point whether the stock figure of 28,000 tons on December 31 would not be exces- ̈sive with consumption at the pre- sent rate especially a the time lag between change, of production and change of stocks would mean probable increase in the latter during the first two months in 1938, despite the quota cut.
October figures, therefore, had Increased the Committee's dimepl- ties, and perhaps made some type of butter stock more probable.--
Reuter
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