1938-01-11 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 1938.

VIOLENT FIGHTING GOING

ON IN TERUEL

TRUE SONS OF

THE SOIL

Italian Farmers

"Rewarded

REPUBLICAN TROOPS COMPELLED TO Reward

FALL BACK THREE KILOMETRES

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Paris, January 10.

Violent fighting is now going on in Teruel, on a front of twenty kilometres, according to a report received by the Right Wing paper, "Le Jour" from a Nationalist Spanish source to-day.

The message asserts that troops of General Moscarado continue, to advance and that the mech anised units of the Nationalist army' are pushing, forward in spite of the obstacles caused by the ex-. tremely difficult terrain..

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In Villastar, south of Tertel, Republican troops were compelled to fall-back three kilometres. The reports add that the Republican attacks at Muella de Teruel ware successfully repulsed. Trans-

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TWO THOUSAND PRISONERS

Barcelona, Jan. 18.

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thousand odd prisoners, taken at Teruel, in the various gaols..

It was stated that nothing of FRENCH

note happened on the Teruel, front on Sunday though - artillery was qetive on both sides while the pit .forces carried out observation

Col, Barba and Col. Rey, both of the Nationalist Spanish army, were among the prisoners taken at Teruel, according to a state- ment by the Republican. Spanish Premier Senor Negrin, after a meeting of the Ministers yës!er- || filglīts. day. The Premier added: that the Bishop of Teruel had also been taken prisoner.

The Republican Spanish Minis- ter of Justice stated that Instruc tions had already been given re- garding the placing of the two

HOLLAND IS ANXIOUS

"Happy Event" Awaited

The Hague, Jan. 10.” All Holland is looking forward, with tense expectation to the birth of an heir to the throne weich should take place during the next few days. It is stated that if the child should be a boy it will be named William, while Wilhelmina is stated to be the name selected if it should be, a girl.

On the day the baby is born all school children throughout the Netherlands will be given a holiday and those in elementary schools will be given a special treat in the form of pastries. That a great quantity of this will be required may be gauged from the fact that in The Hague alone no fewer than 75,000 pieces of pastry have been ordered by the authoritie Transocean News Service.

THREE-POWER TALKS TO OPEN

The transport of the wounded is said to be progressing satisfactor- ily and the Nationalist Spanish Headquarters stated yesterday that all the enemy attack's had been re- pulsed-

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JAPANESE ARE HELD UP

Reinforcements For

Han Fu Chu ·

Hänkow, January 10. A Japanese advance from the south against Suchów, an im portant junction on the Lunghai- Tientsin Railway, is believed to be imminent owing to the increased resistance to their advance from the north as a result of the reor genisation of the Chinese crack divisions.

Due to the fact that General Ha Fu-chu's troops have beca very considerably reinforced, the Japanese have not succeeded in making any progress- between Chowhsien and Tenhslen. Tallin

is likewise reported to be still in the hands of the Chinese.

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It is further reported that the Chinese marines, who were with- drawn from Tsingtao, have been transferred South Shantung where their guerilla tactics wil undoubtedly cause the Japanese troops in that sector much Transactan News Service, comfiture.

JAPANESE THREAT

TO TSINING SECTOR Chinese Troups Rushing Towards East .

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LABOUR

SITUATION

Improvement Reported

Paris, Jan, 10, During the week-end the labour situation in France eased consider ably when 2000 workers in the Goodrich Tyre Company agreed to accept the Prime Minister's arbi- tration in their dispute with their employers and resume work in the morning.

One hundred thousand textile workers will be resuming work after

Rome, January 10. Two hundred' Italian farmers were awarded, prizes by Signor Mussolini for

producing the heaviest crops of wheat during the past year.

Pleased at the progress made by the Italian farmers, Benito Musso- lini presented them, with prizes.

Sixty bishops and three thou- sand priests from all parts of the country assisted in the prize- Giving ceremony in Rome.

The Duce praised the clergy for their aid in attaining economie independence for Italy. He said. that the duty of the Catholics, who formed the majority of the population, was tot increase the birth rate by which babies became their employers have agreed to

men who would enlarge the bat- grant half their demand of an 11-talions to defend the Italian Em per cent increase in wages pending

pire.. The German Minister" for final settlement of the question. Agriculture attended the ceremony.

--Reuter The transport strike in Paris is also expected to terminate shortly. Beuter."

CANTON AIR RAID

Six Planes Take Part In Visit

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GERMAN OFFICIALS IN NANKING

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Nanking...January 10. Three officials, of German Embassy; who had the dity before its capture by the Japanese, have just returned here aboard a British gunboat from Shanghai.

The Nanking office of the Ger- man Embassy will resume its ac- livities under the direction or the AU- lights in Canton were switch-Its first task will be to safeguard Legation Secretary, Dr. Rosen

Canton, Jan. 10.

YOUR NEW YEAR RESOLUTION!

ALLSOPP'S

ALWAYS!

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Occupation Of Tsingtao

JAPANESE MARINES LAND AT BEACH

Tsingtao, Jan. 10. Japanese planes have dropped leaflets entitled "Advice to the peo- ple of Friendly Neutral, Powers," which states that the Japanese are making their best and greatest ef- fort to respect the rights and in- terests of third powers in the äres of operations.

However, the city Is still in the fear of failing into confusion, and people of friendly and neutral powers are kindly advised not.to approach dangerous areas and take means of safety themselves, for example, taking refuge in Edge- water Mansions and approaches to Hulchuan Point.

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FUTURE OF THE LEAGUE OF NATIONS

W

ed off at 6.30 p.m. to-night when the interests of German nationals commanding cucer of His JOINT ANGLO-FRENCH STATEMENT the third air raid" alarm to-day in the city. sounded through the city.

Six planes participated in the raid. Two flew along the Kowloon- Canton Railway, two headed north up the Canton-Hanków Railway, while the two others roared across the countryside just to the north of Canion, where the air fields and other military establishments are mainly situated, and circled round White Cloud Mountain, one of the city's chief landmarks

The roar of

bombs.

Transocean News Service.

HUNDRED PLANES IN THE AIR

Singapore Manoeuvres

The message is "signed" by the

Imperial Japanese Majesty's Forces. Peaceful Occupation Urged.

Upon notification that Japanese marines were landing at a beach 18 miles from. Tsingtao, a German delegation headed by Herr W. Orlewein, local Nazi chlef carrying a Nazifag, motored there and urged the. Japanese to make a peaceful occupation.

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Other members of the delegation were P. Hess, chief of the Special

In accordance with Japanese de Police and F. Navert, interpreter

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TO BE MADE TO COUNCIL

Paris, January 10. Identical statements are expected to be made by the British and French Governments regarding the future of the League of Nations at the League Council meeting which will open on the 17th inst., according to the "Petit Parisien."

The paper adds that these state- ments will be among other things to be contained in a passage which

in the event of violation of the should dispel all doubts regarding the question of economic sanctions

League Covenant.

League, M. Avenel, will confer with Continuing, the paper asserts that the Secretary General of the

BACK IN HANKOW AGAIN

Hankow, Jan. 10. The Consul-General Mr. G. 8.

Counsellor at the British, ambass Moss returned here from Kluklang to-day by air. Mr. D. MacKillop,

ton by train to relieve Mr. B. Gage, second secretary who is at present in charge of the British Embassy at Hankow.

Budapest, Jan. 10. Dr. Schuschnigg and Count Clano: have arrived here for the Three-

Bingapore,, Jari. 10. Power Conference which is open-

Approximately 100 planes will clearly audible in Shamten for the end of the month in Singapore, the engines was participate in the manoeuvres at ing in the morning. No new pact is expected but it is noteworthy

several minutes before the ma-according to further details pub-mands, a white flag was hoisted on that two other countries are un-

chines departed without dropping Ushed to-day. These include twelve the Dag-pole on Signal Hill, where Hankow, Jan. 10. usually interested in, the proceed- In view or the Japanese threat ings. They are Czecho-Slovakia, to the Tsining sector

bombers from Kohat, Risapur and the German fing was run up on The other four planes are under-traq, four Singapore flying boats. November 14, 1897 when the Ger- which may shortly be brought Lunghal railway front,

of the stood to be dividing their atten- eight transport bombers from Iraq, man squadron seized Tsingtao 10 leading British and French per- arrived here last night from Can- closer to "Australia and Hungary forces, under the command of details are at present available.

Chinese tion on the two rallways, but no thirty-six RAF planes and a full retaliation for the murder of two economically and Germany who. Is General Sung Cheh-yuan, former believed to be uneasy over rumours Chairman of the Hopei-Chahar to the bombing of the Canton-Reuter.

Considerable interest is attached rier, H.M.S. Eagle-

complement from the aircraft car-German missionaries. of an Austria-Czech rapproache- Poltical Counell at Peiping, whose Hankow Railway, as the refugee ment.

troops are at present stationed on train from Hankow is at present en Reuter

the Shantung-Honan border, are route to Canton, being due at 5 rushing towards the east in support a.m. to-morrow. It carries amongst of the Chinese line at Tsining in the passengers Mr. John Reeves. order to prevent the Japanese at- British Vice-Consul at Hankow, and tempt to cut the Lunghai railway the Italian Consul, Bignor Stef west of Hauchow.

fenelli, General Sung recently attended a high military conference here was one of the most en- thusiastle and optimistic leaders at the conference

regarding the future outcome of the Sino-Japan-

se hostilities.

U.S. SHIP-BUILDING PLAN

Washington, Jan. 9. The United States Maritime Commission announces that seven shipping companies have agreed to build from 20 to 43 ships for use" in foreign trade within four

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years..

The Commission, in relur, has approved of subsidies totalling G$7,350,000 annually... Reuter.

ENGINEERING

DEVELOPMENT

IN THE US.S.R.

An Interesting lecture was de- ilvered at the Hong Kong Univer- "sity last night by Mr. Robert Cass, visiting American engineer, on the subject of engineering, develop ment in the USSR.

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General Sung's forces at present total approximately 120,000 men..

In order to consolidate and co- ordinate the operations of the Chinese guerilla units, at present scattered in the Tathan mountain on the Shansi, Hopel and Honen borders, the Chinese Government has appointed General Chang Ying-was Commander-in-Chier of the volunteers.

General Chang was Peiping' gar- commander when General' Yen Hal-shan was in control of the Pelping-Tientsin- arca.

Chinese and Japanese forces are facing each other between Teng- Mr. Casa, who has spent some halen and Tsauhsten on the Tien- time in Rusata, studying the tain-Pukow ralway front. Japan- growth and improvement of en- ese troops have, occupied. Troy- gineering there, spoke on a similar | haien south of Yanghow and north subject at the Rotary Club timn a of Lincheng. On the left wing the number of weeks ago and in his Chinese are holding their position address last night he farther in the the vicinity of Tsining dwelt and enlarged upon a theme grand canal, while reinforcementa upon which by virtue of his ex- are taking up positions at Cheng- perience he is well qualified wu and Touhsien in south-western speak,

Shantung Router,

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The city is still in darkness and awaiting the all-clear signal. It is felt

visited again to-night- Reuter.

that 'Canton itself will

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STRONG BRITISH

PROTEST

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Japanese naval patrols combed Tsingtao this afternoon in search of snipers and other anti-Japanese

elementa

The Japanese occupation was bloodless, and it is noteworthy that chinese troops and marines with- drew from Tsingtao about a fort- night ago.

sonages this week in order to dis- cuss the proposed statement.

According to the paper "Echo de Paris," the question" of the reform of the League Covenant was dis- cussed briefly between M. Chau- temps and M... Delbos and British representatives during the visit of the French statesmen to London Reuter.

ATTEMPT FAILS

Hanachow, Jan. 10.

The train took three days trom Canton to Hankow, according to Mr. MacKillop, who says that the train made frequent stop but the track and bridges seemed to be in- tact There were до nigris of Japanese planes or results of the recent bombings-Re

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POLAND'S FOREIGN

POLICY ON

Dr. Beck Explains Situation

London, Jan. 10 The British Consul-General in be Shanghai, Mr. Herbert Phillips, has Tsingtao was, subseqüent to oc

addressed a strong protest to the cupation, "leased to Germany in Japanese Consul-General-regarding 1898 for 99 years, occupied by The attempt made by Chinese ITALIAN AIR MISSION CE

the incident in which British mem Japanese an November 7, 1914 and forces to recapture Hangchow, bers of the International Settle- restored to China by Japan in capital of Cheklang, which was Naples, Jan. 9." ment police were maltreated by December 1922 in accordance, with captured by the Japanese on Dec. The liner, Victoria, has arrived Japanese soldiers. Previously the the Washington Pact. It was oc- 12, has ralled., Chinese forces have nere, bringing with her the Italian Municipal Council had protested supled to-day by Japanese marines now withdrawn to the south bank air mission which recently

ter against these attacks on its ser-without resistance- minated its duties with the Chi-vants.

of the Chintang Elver. Operations Reuter,

of the Chinese are stated to have cussed at length by the Foreign nese Government.— fryter.

been supported by aircraft which Minister. Dr. Beck, who said that is said to have bombed Japanese the good relationships between Po- positions on the north bank of the land and the Soviet Union as well

British Wireless Bervice.

Warsaw, Jan. 10. Poland's foreign policy was dis-

China To Push Development THIRD PARTIES WILL Chintang River and also the Japan, as with Germany have not been

Of Communications

Hankow, January 10.

In view of the growing importance in the development of Hunan, Yunnan, Kwetchow, Kwangel and Szechuan, the Chinese Government la vigorously, pushing construction work, and com- munications in these provinces.

Chang Chiang-nu, Minister of Communications, who controls railways, highways, airways, telegraphs, telephones and shipping is leaving here next month' for Yunnan to push the construction of a railway linking Szechuan with Yunnan:

The China Travel Service is also planning to concentrate at Icast one hundred buses for regular service between Hunan," Kwangsi," "Yunnan and Kwelchow and also to establish hotels and banks at various points for the convenience of travellers.--- Reuter.

BE RESPECTED

Tokyo, January 10 After having previously reported the landing of Japanese marines la Tɛingtað. the Japanese “Bead- quarters have issued a declaration concerning the atlitude which will be adopted towards foreigners in that city,

ese aerodrome in the vicinity--- Reuter

NOT DESIRABLE IN GERMANY

Basle, Jan. 10. It is stated that the Genian au- thorities have prohibited the cir culation of the voulmes of the The declaration emphasises that speeches made by Earl Baldwin the rights and interests of all (then Mr. Stanley Baldwin) and third parties will to respected and President Roosevelt, published by b requests all foreigners, for the Swiss firm. The latter were in- Eake of their own safety, to pro formed by the German Government ceed to the specially marked that the book was undesirable in safely zones Tranincean News Service.

Germany... Router.

affected by the changes on the "International chess boat." PO- land's friendship with France and Rumanis were likewise unaffected, The Minister went on to say that the conclusion of an agree- ment between Foland and Ger- many regarding the mutual treat- ment of their national minorities on either side of the frontier serves to strengthen the pre- viour agreement reached by the two countries In 1934:

Referring to the League. of Na- tions, Dr. Beck said that it would be dangerous to regard the League as an Instrument against totalita

rian states. Tranioccan News Service.

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