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RUTHLESS BOMBING OF

OF CANTON CIVILIANS

THIRTEEN POINTS OF BRUSSELS DECLARATION

Purely Historical Survey

Is Made In Report

Brussels, November 24.

The Nine Power Conference report and declaration, subject to slight textual alterations are now agreed on in principle by all the delegations except the Chinese who have not yet received a reply from Nanking. Hence it is possible although considered un- likely that Dr. Wellington Koo may ask for another brief adjourn ment when the Conference meets this afternoon.

one nation forcibly imposed by can constitute a settlement that will be lasting just as direct nego tiations cannot give lasting settle- ment Any "settlement must take account of the various interests of the Far East and consultation with other Powers is envisaged necessary; eight, it reafarms the necessary; eighth. It reaffirms the principles of the Washington and Nine Power Treaty ninth, prompt snspension of hostilities, would be to the best interest of all parties: tenth it urges the suspension of hostilities and resort to peaceful processes, to "find 1t

The following are the thirteen First.lt points of the declaration. refers to the importance of inter- national instruments:, second, they constitute the framework to safe- guard security and peace; third. the Conference was called for the purpose of examining the dispute under Article Seven" of -the Washington Treaty; fourth, China. has stated that her" military operations

purely

in self- were defence and has come to the Con- ference; fifth. Japan has refused; sixth, there seems to be no oppor- tunity to carry out further con-

therefore ferences mandate.

advisable to suspend sitting temporarily. This in no way implies diminution of Interest ot

the in:

solution. no

the

East.

Pawers seventh.

Far

CHINESE DEFENCE

LINE STRONG

Chinklang. Nov. 24; With the concentration of heavy reinforce- ments the Chinese defences on the

sector Wusth-Kiangyin

would withstand any major offensive on the part of the Japanese. Chinese military authorities intimated to the Central News Agency.

On the Nanking-Shanghai Rall- way the Japanese. have, launched Berce attacks on Wasih and Wang- ting northwest of Soochow during the last few days but the Japanese have not been able to make any headway, it was stated.

bank of Taihu "On the south Lake the Japanese, after captur- ing Nanzin, are pushing westward toward Wuhsing and Changhsing. but su far no major fighting has taken place, though it may break out at any moment.

With the exception of frequent shelling of the Chinese forts by their warships the Japanese have so far made no fierce attempt to attack Klangyin, the strategic town on the south bank of the Yangtze River, it was revealed.

Japanese aircraft repeatedly bombed the railway stations be-

a settlement;

eleventh that the possibility of these peaceful processes. should not be overlooked: twelfth, that time is required for exchange of (Continued on Back Page) -

SHEIKH SAADI

Death Sentence: Passed

Jerusalem, Nov. 24. Sheikh

Arab Farhan Saadi, leader, was found guilty and sen- tenced to death by hanging in the first trial of the new and- terrorism Military Courts.

The Sheikh was captured two the 2nd. days ago by troops of East Yorkshire Regt. Four rifles were reported to have been found in the house at the village in which the Shekh lived.

Once the sentence is confirmed by the General Officer Command- ing the troops, there is no appeal as the, High Commissioner's powers ol clemency does not apply. --- Bruter's Bulletin Service.

tween Wusth and Tanyang yester day. Scores of incendiary bombs were dropped. heavily damaging the stattung at Tanyang Changchow. Central Ne

"DAILY PRESS" REPORTER

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IN AIR RAID

DEATH ROLL FEARED GREAT

BLOODY CORPSES ON SIDEWALK

\BY A STAFF REPORTER)

Canton, November 24: At the height of to-day's air raids I was in the Tungshan district and the first time I was aware that an air raid was on was the sight of people rushing in all directions. When I looked up to the sky I saw six planes flying right overhead over the Government building. I immediately ran for cover and took refuge under a tree. A little while later I ventured on the highroad and was merrily walking down when a soldier coming up behind abruptly ordered me on ta the pavement. It appears that pedestrians are not allowed to walk on the road while an air raid is going on.

I walked down in the direction of Honam and crossing the Ilonam Bridge on the south side, the sight which greeted my eyes was too appalling for description. Several bombs had landed in" a section of houses reducing them to a complete shambles.

When I arrived ambulance and Red, Cross workers were busy pulling out the wounded whose groans were pitfal Bodles were being dug out In parts,

It appears that the bombs landed on the houses while the inmates were at their mid-day meal thus giving them no chance whatever to escape. In this district also one bomb is stated to have landed on a primary school killing over 50 children.

The total casualties In this area is estimated to be well over 150. When I emerged from the narrow lane down which I had proceeded to view the spectacle. I beheld a "grim sight of over forty coffins filled with corpses.

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It is that in the Tungshan district further great damage was done.

A full account of the air raid will be given is to-morrow's issue.

NEW TELEPHONE SERVICE

Between Britain And Malaya

London Nov. 24.

It is officially announced that a public telephone service between Britain and Malaya will open on

December 1. calls will be bookable between 9.30 am and 2.30 p.m. ex- cept on Sundays and Holidays. The charge is thirty-five shillings per minute and B minimum of

£5 5. for three minutes,— Reuter.

NANKING RAID

National Art Gallery Damaged

Nanking, Nov. 24. Japanese bombers raided Nan- king this afternoon and let loose several bombs within the city, walls for the first time since September 28. The National Art Gallery was damaged.

Honam Holocaust.

Canion, November 24.

Reuter's correspondent visited Honam this afternoon and saw the most gruesome sights reminiscent of the September bombing. He writes:

· The first sight that greeted my eyes was a row of more than twenty bloody corpses laid out on a sidewalk covered with mat- ting which, However, failed to conceal the fact that the majority of the dead were women and children.

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JAPAN ASKS BRITAIN

TO REGAIN. HER SOUND COMMON SENSE

"A Disguised Foe

tion of China, refrains from extending nssistance to China through Hong Kong” declaring that "Japan is now engaged in a Wie or death struggle against

Tokyo, Nov. 24. Commenting on the anti-British resolutions adopted at the mast meeting at Hibiya Park Hall on November 22, the "Hokumin Shim- bin" suspects that "Britain in | China. gulity of serious miscalculations in The "Nichi-nicht Shimbun” da- Me Far Eastern siluation being too clares that Japan now means to engrossed by attempts to safe- dominate the whole of China and guard her own interests" and con- counsels "Britain to reconsider and cludes with the warning that regain her sound common sense Japan regard Britain as a dis- which is the salient trait of ber gulsed foe" unless she "recognises national character for the sake of Japan's position in East Asia and her traditional friendship with abandons her polley of alding anti- Japan."- Japanese policy and the bolshevisa- | Reuter

ANGLO-FRENCH PARLEYS

TRUCE WITH UTILITIES

Two Premiers, Eden Administration is placing greater

And Delbos

London, Nov. 24.

It is corrmed that M. Chau- temps, Premier of France, and M. Yvon

Washington, Nov. 24. There are indications that the

emphasis on a truce with the utility interests rather than on tax revision as a business stimulus

President Roosevelt yesterday, after a ninety-minute talk with Mr. Wendell Wilkie, President of Delbos, French Foreign the Commonwealth and Bouthern Minister, have been invited to visit | Corporation, reported distinct pro,

towards London shortly. It is believed greas

composing dif- that they have been invited to ferences between the Administra-, come on Friday and stop for the tion and private utilities, week-end but acceptance of the date for the visit must be settled in Paris,

The visit will be devoted to a

questions of interest to both coun- tries.

He said Mr. Wilkie, speaking for himself, agreed with the Fre- sident's theory of common law. valuation for utilities in deter

and also agreed that the Govern- ment should sell power from its various projects-a question which has been one of the main bones. of contention.

Meanwhile, armles of coolies, already been claimed by relatives under military supervision were but a large number will never be out digging in the ruins and oc- found as those immediately in the general discussion of international mining rates to the consumer,

unearthing further vicinity of casionally

the explosions were bodies or individual limbs and literally blown to bits while other torsos while a crowd of miserable | were crushed beyond recognition- residents who were fortunate by falling walls. enough to escape with their res were huddled together on the borders of the police cordon and watched the proceedings with hopeless eyes..

The casualties are, dfcult to estimate accurately in the midst of the ruin and confusion but a bystander informed me that 162 persons were dead, injured or miss- ing. Bome or the corpses have

MARTIAL LAW IN TSINGTAO

Meanwhile Canton is apprehen- sive of further raids, rumours in the street stating that the Japan- ese planes dropped a l'mited num- ber of pamphlets warning the elvilians to evacuate as the city would henceforth be subjected to indiscriminate bombing. Reuter.

(Further detalls will be found on Page 9.)

CHINESE LAUNCH

COUNTER-ATTACKS

Shanghai, Nov. 24. According to Chinese reports, Chinese forces launched counter- the entire front and heavy Oghting is in progress.- Reuter.

Tsingtao. Nov, 24. The raiders, who were greeted Martial law is declared in the with vigorous anti-aircraft fire, Tsingtao area from to-day. It is attacks on and

new on and bombed the emergency officially

reported that twelve airfeld, between Nanking

Japanese- warships were seen Wuhu

at Wang-kla-tai-wang Bay, sixty miles to the south-west of Tring- tao,-.

Postman selling Liberty Bonds to an old Chinese lady, whose grand--'

children are ready to contribute their little savings.

Kleuter.

ANTI-RED PACT ANNIVERSARY

and

Hitler Will Attend Japanese Reception

Berlin, Nov. 23.

It is officially confirmed that Herr Adolf Hitler will attend a banquet given, to-morrow by the Japanese Ambassador in com- memoration of the anniversary of the anti-Comintern Pact.

Herr Hitler will visit Berlin espe- cially for the occasion, while Herz Joachim von Ribbentrop will, fly to Berlin and all available Cabinet Ministers will be present.

Reuter

CAPTURE OF WUSHING

Shanghai, Nov. 24. The Japanese claim the capture of Wushing {LO important silk

hu Lake from where it is belleved producing centre south of the Tai

possible they may attempt to push on to Wuhu with the intention of isolating Nanking.

HUNGRY CHINESE

REFUGEES

Thousands Besiege Rice Shops

Shanghai, Nov. 24. Rice shops in the French Con- cession were besleged by thousands of would-be buyers and hungry, destitute and ragged Chinese rềm" fugees begging for food.

Police arrived on the scene in riot-vans' and a baton charge dis-, persed the milling mobs. Guards are now posted at the rice. shops and are also escorting all rice-

The Japanese forces, according to a Japanese army spokesman laden lorries. Many rice shops along the entire front in order to have now halted their

aavance

reform their line und. consolidate the territory gained and move up supplies preparatory for a fresh offensive.

have closed down- Raster.

"PROMINENT ABYSSINIAN MUST LEAVE KENYA

Nairobi. Nov. 23.

M. Tekle-Hawariate, formerly Abyssinian. Minister in Paris, and

General von Blomberg, General Berman Goering and Commander- in-Chief of the Army and Navy vill' represent the armed forces.

This is only the second time Herr. The spokesman added that the Hitler has been the guest of а Japanese army are considering the forelgu diplomat, Previously he proposals for the creation of a Abyssinian. spokesman at Genera, was the guest of the British Am-neutral zone in Nanking received has been refused permission to haseador on the occasion of the from the American Ambassador, remain in Kenya beyond the visit of Sir John Simon and Mr. Mr. Nelson Johnson and would ap- Anthony Eden in March, 1995.—* prove of it if it is practicable. Heuter.

Reuter.

expiry of the present three months perimit Reuter

TALK NEXT WEEK.

Paris, Nov. 24. Talks between the Prime Minis- ter, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden, and M. Chautemps and M. Del- bos, will take place next Monday and Tuesday according to a mes- sage from London.- Reuter.

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London Silver Market

· President Roosevelt said that al- though the discussion with Mr. Wilkie was only theoretical, they dealt with certain fundamentals. including the understanding that between: $1,250,000,000 and $1,500,- 000,000 could be spent usefully for utility construction —— Reuter.

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