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FIGHTING STARTS

NEAR NANKING

Japanese Prepare To Storm Chinese Capital

FEVERISH DEFENCE MEASURES

Nanking, December 0.

The splutter of machine-guns and occasional burst of shell- dre were heard during the might as the main bodies of the ad- vancing Japanese army drew closer to Nanking. The feverish, work of preparation of the defences of the city for whatever may develop goes on rapidly, and there are indications that one of the most ferocious and decisive battles of the whole war may be fought here within the next few ours. most part are completed.

The Chinese defenders have large stocks of ammunition and, what is as necessary, big supplies of rice, They are in a position to offer stcut resistance, but whether they do more than that remains to be

вест.

Looters are still being publicly shot and their bodies left un ex- hibition as a warning to others,

The Post Office is closed but the telephone service is still in opera- tion inside the city.

MAY BE STORMËD The Japanese are busy moving up supplies, including 'slege guns, pre- paratory to storming the city if the defenders refuse to capitulate, as demanded.

The Japanese' vanguards are now in position at many points outside the outer or High Sea Wall, which has eighteen gates and is 30 miles in circumference. Among the gates which they have approached is the the Gate of Kwanghuamen, or

Glory.

OMINOUS AIR An omincus air broods over the capital. All civilians have been ordered to move in to the so-called safety zone... which the

JrDanes still refuse to recognise and there is a possibility of a frightful holo- caust if the battle spreads into and through the city proper. This causes the authorities much con-

cern.

Actually all Nanking is declared to be a war zone.

"SPORADIC FIGHTING

In order to deprive the Japanese of all cover, the Chinese are set- ting fire to many of the buildings around the capital and many

CRIME WAVE IN SHANGHAI

Volunteers To Assist Police Force In Duties

Shanghai. Dec. 9.

As a means, of assisting the the Shanghai Municipal police in suppressing the crime wave in the International Settlement, a plan has now been' worked out which will call for the partial mobilisa- tion of the Shanghal Volunteer Corps.

An official announcement of the plan has not yet been made, but enquiry among Volunteer and Municipal officials brought forth the information that such a plan is now being considered, and may be put into effect within a few days.

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According to the reported plan, one battalion of Volunteers num- bering about 300 men will be called ch, duty nightly from 6.20 p.m. to midnight. It is explained that the only reason for the move is to use the Volunteers to help the police bring, an end to the crime wave which is at present sweeping the Settlement.

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beautiful homes in Sun Yat-sen Park have gone up in flames. Dur- Ing the night the fires ughted the sky.

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Shanghai,, Dec. 8. The outer office of the “Russian Daily News," a pro-Soviet news- paper published in the French Concession. Was damaged last night when an unidentified mis- creant, who drove up in a black sedan, left a bomb on the window- ledge and hurriedly drove off.

The bomb exploded with a loud the plate detonation, shattered glass window and damaged the Much sporadic fighting is taking furniture. There were no casual- place in the hills between the re-tles as nobody was in the outer treating Chinese and the steadily office, although Mr. Chillkin, the advancing Japanese, but the real editor and publisher, was on the not yet second floor together with 20 Chi- battle for Nanking has begun.

nese workmen and Russian report-

FEW FOREIGNERS ASHORE Last night, as a precautionary measure, the remaining members

ers.

Later Mr. Chilkin stated that the entire building shook from the ex-

frightened.

of the British, American and der-plosion and the occupants were ↑ man Embassy statis slept aboard "ships in the river. However, they intend to go ashore every day as long as the situation permits.

H.M.S. Scarab and EMS. Cricket have "gone a short distance up the river and are now moored along- side the Ewo hulk

There are very few foreigners C- maining ashore, and most of them are connected with hospitals or the so-called safety zonë.

TRAUTMANN STILL BUSY

Shangha!, Dec. 9. Fighting was going on last night in the hills surrounding Nanking. The Japanese are trying to drive spearhead attacks towards the city wall.

The Chinese continue to burn beautiful new residences between the inner and outer walls in order to deprive the Japanese of cover.

In the meantime the Chinese press reports that the German Am- bassador, Dr. Oscar Trautmann, is continuing his mediatory efforts and there are many indications that Chinese leaders are anxious to talk peace- Reuter.

"DEAD" DOCTOR

ASKS AID FOR CHINA

Shanghai Medico, Reported

Killed, Speaks Of Epidemic Problem

London, Dec. 8.

Dr. R. C. Robertson, a Shanghai doctor who arrived in London to- day, intends to my back to China after Christmas to take charge of the British anti-epidemic unit.

Referring to his obituary notice publlehed after a false report of his death, Dr. Robertson said, with 2 chuckle; "t is not so nice as I thought it would be. Perhaps next time it would be better to prepare it one's self in advance."

Dr. Robertson is trying to enlist help for the Lord Mayor's Fund for China. He emphasised that what they were able to do now only touched the fringe of a terrible the missions problem. He said hospitals were performing noble work and their history should be

written in letters of gold- Reuter

Armed robberies have increased to such an extent that from three to four occur dally-Reuter,

STUDENTS TO UNDERGO WAR-TIME

TRAINING

Chungking, Dec. 9: All Chinese students, in middle schools, un- Iversities and technical colleges throughout the country will un-. dergo a strict war-time training according to a new programme mapped out by the educational authorities here, it is learned today.

on the prolonged war of defence against Japan.

While these students are attend- ing their regular classes in the various schools they will be given special courses in national defence and various duties behind the lines. Students will also be given special training in the technical Institutions in varidis lines such 18 mechanical

electrical and Students who volunteer to do

engineering, chemistry, first aid, front line work at once must first complete a special military train-medicine and other studies. Ad-

ministrative work will also ing course, after which they will stressed, such as economic control be sent to the front lines for duty.

and food production. Another plan which more Students undergoing such train- comprehensive attempts, to building will receive instructions and

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up a formidable, force of young orders from the military comman- Chinese men who will assist the der in that locality. country in many ways to carry Central News

The incident is probably con- nected with similar happenings when bombs were deposited a few days ago at the Soviet Club and the Soviet Trade Office. but both were discovered before they had time to explode.- Reuter.

RECOGNITION OF MANCHUKUO Italy's Action Inconsistent With League Report

London. Dec. 'B. Questioned In the House of commons about Italy's recognition of Manchukuo, the Foreign Secre- tary informed the House that the action appeared to be inconsistent

with the recommendation of the Report unanimously adopted by the League Assembly in Septem-

to ber 1933. Referring China's protest at Geneva. Mr. Eden sald Its terms did not appear to call for any action by the British Gov- ernment at Geneva.- British Wireless.

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BISHOP OF NANKING IN PARIS.

Paris, Dec. 8. The Rt. Rev. Monsignore Yu. Pin, Bishop of Nanking, arrived here by air to-day and is proceeding to New York on Saturday.— Heuter.

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