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STATEMENT

SPANISH WAR NEWS

ON "PANAY" INCIDENT

Matsui's Views

MOHAMMENDANS {..

"INFORMATION REQUIRES China's Co-operation

FOR THE FRONT

Burtelona, Dec. 20: A note of To Wage War Against!

Jubilation was sounded with the Government's announcements of

Teruel on the

front claiming that the ring around Teruel is drawing closer.

successes

It is reported that Government planes played a large part in the -operations.

The Insurgenta declare, however,

that the Government attacks were repulsed with heavy losses.

Barcelona was heavily bombed by Insurgents and it is understood hospitals Buffered

two

that. damages. Router's Bulletin Service.

30,000 JAPANESE-

TROOPS LEAVE

SHANGHAI

Hankow, Dec. 20: More than 30,000 Japanese troops have left Shanghai by vessel between Dec. 15 and 17 for an unknown destina- tion, according to a report · Te- celted here from the port city.

The same

that report. adds several transports arrived in Shanghai to-day and unloaded huge quantities of military supplies and aimcured cars- Central News..

The Japanese

Hankow, Dec. 20. The sensational

that report Mohammedan troops from south- ern Sinklang, under the leader- ship of General Ma Chung Ying have arrived at Lanchow. capital of Kansu Province, en route to China to join the war against Japan was published in the Ban Tang Pao" this morning.

CAREFUL STUDY"

TOKYO, DECEMBER 20.

THE JAPANESE ARMY AUTHORITIES OMITTED TO INFORM HEM THAT AN ARMY MOTOR BOAT WAS IN THE VICINITY AND USED ITS MACHINE-GUNS ON THE PANAY, SAID A FOREIGN OFFICE SPOKESMAN IN A STÁTEMENT ON THE PANAY INCIDENT. ISSUED TO-DAY.

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This information, he explained, required the most careful study especially as regards the question as to whether the Pinay fired on the motor boat first or vice versa.

The spokesman lamented the fact that the Panay, by moving up from Nanking that morning, actually moved into the danger zone where the Japanese were pursuing Chinèss troops in the Wuho area and where the most confused conditions prevalled.

In addition the notification of

The "San Tang Pao." organ, of the Chinese army, is usually well- informed in such matters. It will the Panay's intention to move up be recalled that General Ma Chung the Yangtze, conveyed through the Consulate-General " In Ying fought a bitter war for years

American in Sinkang against the Manchu Shanghai to the Japanese naval General Sheng Shih Tzal authorities in that city, was hand- Following the defeat, General Maed in too late to reach the respon- sible authorities in Wuhu before escaped to Russia where he was

the incident. reported to have entered the War College in Moscow.

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"MORAL PUNISHMENT Only twenty-eight VERTS ald. The Foreign Office spokesman sald he was unable to say whether General Ma Chung Ying is much respected by the Mohammedans in interim replies would be forthcom- the North-west particularly ining To the Oriental mind the re- Kansu and Sinklang. He entered call of Rear-Admiral Mitsunami, the army at the age of Afteen Chief of Japanese aerial operations

China, and was promoted commander of in

meant morally the the newly organised 36th Division highest punishment but he did not in Sinkiang in 1933.--

know what steps might be taken Reuter

legally.

WIFE TELLS OF SPY SUSPECT'S ARREST

Armed Men Take Richards

And Companions On Border

"MYSTERY WOMAN” GOES FREE

Circumstances surrounding the disappearance and arrest of Joseph James Richards, who is now being detained in Canton by the Chinese military authorities on suspicion of espionage, were revealed to the "Dally Press” yesterday by Mrs. Richards.

The report that Richards was arrested while on his way back to Hong Kong was denied. Mrs. Richards stated that her husband was detained on the train when it had just crossed the border, and was taken into custody at Shumchun for a considerable length of time pending the arrival of the evening express from Kowloon to take .. him back to Canton.

Her husband, she said, left the, ever, lunch time passed and s001 house on the morning of Decem- it was dinner and my husband had ber 5, intending to take the train not returned," said Mrs. Richards, for Shumchun which left Kowloon

In the late afternoon of the fol- about 9 am. He left in a hurry, lowing day a Chinese lady, who and apparently had an appoint- was termed as the "mystery wo- ment with some friends. He left man," came to inform her that word that he was going to the New Richards had been detained by Territories and promised that he the Chinese authorities. would be back for lunch. "How-

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Rumoured Landing

Scares Canton

Canton, Dec. 20: The news that hostilities are likely to break out in South China, following reports of an imminent Japanese landing in Blas Bay, is spreading through out the city, and steamers to Hong Kong and Macau have been -crowded with excited Chinese since the early hours of the morning, all anxious to avoid what they be- lleve may be a: second Nanking disaster.

Later: While excitement is con- siderable following reports of an intended Japanese landing, foreign consular officers profess themselves completely unable to confirm the story, and Bhamcen is only mildly interested, residents in the Con- cession being generally of the opinion that this is merely another rumour..

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The bombing started at 1.25 p.m. and though the day was clear visibility in the Panay area did not extend to more than two kilometres owing, to clouds of smoke" from Nanking Bres so

that Japanese planes might not have been able to

descry the identity of the flags flying at the masthead of the gunboat. In any case details had not yet been cleared up.

PANAY WAS SUNK

DELIBERATELY”

Says "Manchester Guardian'

of

London, Dec, 20.

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Desired

Shanghai, Dec. 20. Future operations of Japanese troops will be entirely dependent. on the attitude of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and the Chinese Government. declared General Matsui in GA Interview with Japanese journalists in Nanking.

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AIR RAID LECTURE

Protection Against High

Explosive Bombs

MAJOR EDWARDS DESCRIBES SHELTER TRENCHES

"I the Chinest Government still falls to reconsider its actions and The China Fleet Club Theatre was again packed to capacity last correct its attitude." General | evening when Major B. B. Edwards, M.G., RE, gave a lécture on the Matsui said, "the expeditionary | "Effects and characteristics of and measures for, protection against - force will continue its operations high explosive bombs,” and to discharge its duty until the Chinese Government stops its re- 5.5tince."

General Matsui Expressed the belief that the Chinese troops and populace in those districts where hostilities had taken place have "learn a lesson from them "which serve to indicate to the Chinese Government the advisibility of changing its policies.".

This was the third of the series of lectures on air-raid precau- tions, and the full attendance showed the ever-increasing interest taken in this vital subject by the Government and the public of Hong Hoat

Among the high explosives there are two sub-divisions.

(1 "Mankillers" and (2) Des- troyers of material.

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The speaker, in the course of his | docks, workshops, ships and simi- lecturé, 'sald:

lar structures. No ordinary," pro- Bombs likely to be (1) High Ex-tection can stop such, a' bomb and plosives, (2) Incendiary, (3) Gas. it is not worth trying. A direct The last two categories were dealt hit will demolish whatever it hits, with by other lecturers.

but then direct hits are very rare. Such bombs destroy by blast and cause further damage by firing bits of the case. Blast is most dangerous. Generally close up to the actual explosion there is rush of gas that is so rapid and so great that it has no time to find its way round any obstacle or out. through any hole but just removes is not likely to be used against anything in its way. Even at a towns and any precautions we take will deal with, it

Destroyers of material: Bombs of sizes up to 3,000 lb. Either Ex- ploded by ordinary impact or de- 13y" action tuses and intended primarily to destroy, buildings,

Mankiller Is a small bomb with graze fuse intended for use against troops in the open or un- der canvas. It bursts on the sur- face and spreads radially, but it

Public recognition of the serious-

He hoped "the day will come as ness of the crisis between Japan,quickly as

when possible

the Britain and America grows, rather

Chinese Government will recon- than diminishes with the arrival sider its stand and Chinese troops

a first-hand account from

to the fact ! and people awaken different sources of the Yangtse that they should co-operate with shooting incidents. The mes"

Japan.".Heuter. Washington correspondent stresses that the "overwhelming nature of the evidence shows the attack oa the Panay was as deliberate as it was ruthless" and adds that al- though a naval demonstration in the direction of Japan is denied a "great fleet" will shortly be en- gaged in manoeuvres pivoted in Pearl Harbour near Honolulu.

The "Manchester: Guardian" states, "there is no possible doubt that the Panay was sunk dellber-

ately with full knowledge that she was a foreign vessel. This must strengthen the conviction that Japanese attacks on British ships The spokesman confirmed that were equally as deliberate. There an unidentified Japanese army may be no more such incidents but motor-boat paid a courtesy call on there can be no escape from the the Panay before the incident fact that whatever weapons are while after the firing of machine-chosen the Japanese campaign is guns, Japanese soldiers from an-directed as much against Western- other motor-boat boarded the Panayers as against China. Reuter. before she sank shortly after 2

p.m.

QUIET NIGHT AT TSINGTAO

Considerable Damage To

Japanese Property

Shanghai, Dec. 20: After a quick dash across the Yellow Sea the American light cruiser Marblehead and destroyer Pope arrived, at aingtao this morning from Shang- hai.

HIGHWAY ROBBERY

Tsingtao passed a quiet night. All damage done there was confined ta Japanese property which suf- fered a loss of 300.000,000 yen. No

Leung Tin-sheung, male, aged damage whatever was done to for-39, canteen manager, of No. 35 elgn prperty nor was there any Bau Wah Fong, ground floor, re- looting.

ported to the police that while he was at Borrett Road, between the Military Hospital and Kennedy Road, at 2.10 p.m. yesterday, three. Chinese approached bina and robbed him of 3378.60 in $10 and 15 notes.

No Japanese forces, land or naval, are at present, near Tsingtao. -Reuter.

Contrary to his statement on PRES. HOOVER

ver, which is wrecked on Kishoto Friday the spokeman said he ex- pected that the British and Ameri-

BREAKING UP Islarid, commenced to break up

this morning. can Notes would given formal re- plies but the facts must be cleared

Hurried and very gallant work WŁA necessary beforehand. Reuter;"

to take of the remainder of the crew, but all are

reported now to be safe. Reuter

SHOCKING BLUNDER Washington, Dec, 20: The Japan-

Mr. Salto, in a broadcast through- ese Ambassador to Washington.

out the United States, apologising for the shocking blunder in the U.S.S. Panay incident, reiterated that the naval officer responsible had

been dismissed. He added that the Japanese Government and people were grieved beyond the expression of words. Reuter's Bulletin Service.

JAPANESE PLANES

Fail To Reach Wuhan Area

Hankow, Dec. 20: Sirens were sounded shortly before this noon In the Wuhan area, comprising the cities of Wuchang, Hankow and Hanyang, heralding the arrival of Japanese planes.

Owing to the preparedness of the Chinese air force, however, the" Invading machines failed to reach the area but returned to Kluklang, midway between Hankow and Wahu, where they dropped several bombs.

The "all clear" signal was given at 1.20 p.m.- Central News.

NEWS INDEX

In the event of a Japanese threat to Canton, the British Con- Chinese official source at present pul-General Mr. A. P. Blunt, has refuse to comment on the reports already announced last week that of the tmminence of a Japanese British women and children would landing but the threat to Canton be; requested to

evacuate, but itself is not considered immediate, Reuter is reliably informed that some source suggesting that the this order has not yet been frat Japanese move would be the given and will not be given untui Cables cutting of the Kowloon-Cantona · Japanese landing, likely to Finance: Railway, thus isolating Canton effect Canton, actually occurs, Leading Articles

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Mr. Blunt, da proceeding to Radiu Programmes.: Page 4 It is relterated that General Yu Hong Kong this morning in order, Local Plary Se

..Page 51. Han-mou's troops, which constitute says the report, to discuss the Mall Notices ........ Page 10. the bulk of Kwangtung's defence present situation with the Hong Shipping” wonderment ..Page 15, forces, intend to offer the staan-Kong authorities.——

The Bervices.......Page 7 chest resistance.- Esuier.

Sport

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Reuter.

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Talhoku, Dec. 20." Weakened by the battering re- ceived from the heavy seas, the Dollar Line vessel, President Hoo-

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little distance, say 20 to 50 feet, from the explosion the rush is still great and a check may cause it to destroy all in front of it rather than take the easier path.

(Continued en Paru 2.)

"THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-15/16 ET. ON LONDON: 1.2.7/8d.

London Silver Market

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(From Our Own Correspondent).

London, Dec. 20. London silver prices to-day were up 1/16 for "Spot" and

The robbers spoke Hakka having 174 for "Forward" as follow- the appearance of earth-coolles and aged between 23 and 40 years. | Spot.... They carried no arms,

Dec, 18. Dec. 20. .18-15/16

Forward..........18-5/16

LAST EXTRA RACE MEETING AT VALLEY

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19-9/18

Pictures taken of the last Extra Rase Meeting of the year on Saturday. Top left:-The popular Chief Justice, Sir Atholi. Hac Gregor, in conversation with Meg. Duke; Top right:--Mrs. Abbott, Mr. H. Donovan, Mra. Palkell and Hise Bou; Bottom left: This group includes Mra. T. F. Fei, Urs, W. J. Wen, Mr. T. C. Wen, and Mrs. Clarence Young; Bottom right Lieut. Colonel C. L. 0. Tayleur, R.A., strolling with Min Cameron.