1938-01-21 — Page 9

SHANGHAI POLICE MAKE

ARRESTS IN FOREIGN AREAS

Accused Suspected Of

Terrorist Outrages

Shanghai, Jan. 20.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 21, 1938.

CHANGE IN ORGANISATION WAS EXPECTED

Japanese Want More Say In Shanghai Municipal Council

reported to be suspected of ter rorist activities and of being mem- bers of guerilla gangs responsible

Tokyo, Jan. 20. for a series of incidents which caused unrest in the Settlement

"The Shanghai Municipal Council around the New Year. Also it is is now facing a change in its or- possible they include those respon-ganisation which many had long sible for the assassination of Mr. expected." declares the "Japan Lon Pah-hong in the French Con-Times" in a leading article. Under cession recently. Several women

After many weeks of intense re- search and hard work following a series of terrorist outrages in the International Settlement recently the Shanghai Municipal Police suc- ceeded in making no less than 89 arrests in various parts of the foreign areas yesterday. The Po- lice were assisted by the French Police in effecting several ar- rests in the French Conces-ed.- sion. All those arrested are Reuter

MCNUTT SEES

and children are among the arrest-British and American guidance the

ANGLO-ITALIAN

WAR-TORN AREAS CONVERSATIONS IN SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Jan. 20.

RESUMED

Hint Of Loan For

Development Of Abyssinia

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LEFT JAPAN'S

HIROTA WILL BE SHORES WITH ASKED TO ACT HEAVY HEART WITH CAUTION

Chinese Diplomat's Recognition Of

Statement

FELT CONCERN FOR SINO-JAPANESE RELATIONS

Tokyo, Jan 20. On leaving these shores I carry

Shih-ying, Chinese Ambassador to away a heavy heart,” said Mr. Hau

Japan prior to his departure for Hong Kong on board the Empress of Asia this afternoon at four o'clock. "Last March when I re- Council has brought rapid pro-turned to Japan I felt much con- gress and prosperity in the Inter-cerned regarding the relations be- national Settlement "but the

tween China and Japan realising Anglo-Saxon characteristics of the prove matters the nation would that if nothing was done to im-

S.M.C. have been criticised by go from bad to worse," he said. Chinese, Japanese, Rusalana, Portu-The Chinese diplomat" stated that at the time he pointed out the guese, Germans and residents of other nationalities who demand gravity of the situation to Japanese more internatiopsy administration with

greater representation of other races on the Council.”

leaders and also to influential Japanese in China. However, on July 7 the unfortunate Lukouchlad incident occurred.

Mr. Paul V. McNutt, High Com-

The recent Japanese demands "Although I was very unwell 1 missioner of the Philippines, who

reflected this wish, says the paper. felt duty-bound to return to my is considered as a possible succes-

"Japanese residents are not da poat of July 18 only to see the sor to President Roosevelt arrived

manding control or predominance | situation drifting more and more from Manila aboard the USA,

but only the right of a greater voice | dangerously until now it has come Augusta to confer with Admiral

London, Jan. 20. in Settlement affairs. There is no

to such a condition I can only view Yarnell who is unable to go to A conference between the Italian ground for rejecting a natural and it with an aching heart,” said Mr. Manila owing to the Sino-Japanese | Ambassador to London. Count proper demand. The Japanese de- Hau. ·- situation

Grandi, and the British Foreign mand to the Council include, arst-

UPS AND DOWNS Secretary, Mr: Anthony Eden, yes-ly, an increase of the number of Continuing Mr. Esu said. "His- is regarded by this Japanese members in the Muni-tory shows that every country has morning's papers as the first over-cipal Police and improved treat its ups and downs. Such depths Anglo-Italian conversations which ture towards the resumption of

and heights are not eternal but subject to change. Aspirations of began last summer but were dis- continued when the political at-

a race cannot be kept down by military force." mosphere became too obscure.

Mr. McNutt interviewed by Reuterday ter emphasised that the visit was in nowise concerned with the situation in China nor for 'special consideration of Philippines pro- blems. "Our duties and respons- bilities naturally overlap in few respects and we are interested in the same matters. Therefore, we can profitably conter when the op- portunity offers,” he said,

Mr. McNutt and Admiral Yarnell | toured the war-torn areas in the north Shanghal by car as soon as the Augusta tied up.

During his stay in Shanghai Mr. McNutt will make his headquarters aboard the Augusta. He will not ac- cept any engagements except luncheon to be given in his honour on Jan. 21. Mr. McNutt, who ex- pects to return "to Manila as soon મીડ conversations are completed, will probably leave on Baturday afternoon travelling aboard the Augusta. Mr. McNutt, who flying from Manila to Washing- ton said be hoped to transact his business there within three weeks of his arirval and would im- mediately return to Manila. Reuter

Soviet Accused By France

is

Official Interference In Internal Affairs

Paris, Jan. 20." Official interference in French internal affairs is the accusation directed against Boviet Govern- ment ofcials by this morning's newspapers in connection with the assertion made before the Council of the People's Commissar of the Soviet Union by its President, M. Molotov, that France was unduly influenced by certain "terrorist or- garlisations" whose efforts were directed against the interests of the Soviet Union.

These organisations. M. Molotov continued, have found an asylum on French soil and from there are carrying on activities which also extend to Russia. Who can benefit from the intrigues of these per- sons of Russian or non-Rusilan origin and how can France explain their actions in the light of the Franco-Russian Pact? He asked.

This open criticism has given rise to indignant protests especially in the French Right Wing circlės fol- lowing, as it does, a similar attack made on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Soviet Foreign Committee, M. Bhdanov.

The

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The "Dally Express" asserts that the Italian Ambassadör assured Mr. Eden of Italy's eagerness to informal exchange of opinions between the leading statesmen of the two

countries resumed. Mr. Eden emphasised. according to the same paper, that before an actual attempt can be made to improve relations between the two countries through such conversations Italy must cease her anti-British radio propaganda in the Near East.

meat for them, secondly, appoint- ment of Japanese to important posts in the Council's administra- tive organs; thirdly, increase of Japanese personnel employed by the Council."

-Renter.

CEREMONY AT

NEW HALL IN CHUNGKING

Viewing the present situation he 'said. One may ask far-sighted Japanese statesmen if they really believe the Japanese Government 13 pursuing the right policy for promoting Japan's everlasting welfare."

Provisional Government

EMISSARY'S REPORT TO BE MADE

Tokyo, Jan. 20, Mr. Masauki Tani Japanese Minister to Austria who has been South China as emissary of the travelling in North, Central and Foreign Minister, Mr. Hirota, left: Pelping yesterday afternoon for Tokyo,"

Widespread interest attaches to the report and recommendations which Mr. Tani is making to Mr. Hirota on his arrival in Tokyo.

The Peiping correspondent of the "Asahi Shimbun" predicts that Mr. Tani will probably recommend the Foreign Minister to take a cautious attitude in choosing the date for

the recognition of

"provisional Government of the Republic of China, though Japan's formal re- cognition will be extended in the very near future." The correspon dent points out that the provisional Clovernment under the anti- Comintern and pro-Japanese 'ban- ner expects readjustment of re- lations with Japan, therefore, the Japanese Government must give unstinted assistance to the de- velopment of the new regime in Peiping. The correspondent .ex- presses the opinion that Mr. Tanl will possibly recommend Hirota that Japan.co-operate with the provisionai Government Peiping in the economic develop ment of North China but Mr. Tani will emphasise the recessity for retaining room for full play of the enterprising spirit of AnancieTS and business men though state control of key Industries will be inevitable to a certain extent.

to Mr.

Mr. Hsu told Reuter that for halt a year he had been suffering from The correspondent also believes severe headaches and insomnia and that Mr. Tani will stress the de- had repeatedly asked for leave but sirability of attracting foreign without results. "Now I have re- capital to North China, and says ceived orders to return to China

that other recommendations to be and shall report most faithfully made by Mr. Tani will probably

It is intimated that Italy's de- M. Orelsky To Present to the Chinese-Government what include to advise the Japanese

P

sire for more congenial relations with England was motivated to a considerable extent by hopes of obtaining a large loan from Eng- lish banking circles for the pur- pose of developing Abyssinia.

Commenting on the same con- ference about which incidentally no details have been forthcoming. the "Daily Mail" asserts that a desire for better relations with Italy was responsible for the creation of the post of Chief Ad- viser to the British Government on foreign affairs and a visit by Sir Robert Vansittart to Rome is to be expected in the near future. Prospects of a solution to the thorny problem of Anglo-Italian relations, has. according to the paper, given rise to a high degree of satisfaction in Italian political circles.-

Transocean News Service.

Credentials

SOVIET AMBASSADOR MYSTERY MAN

Hankow, Jan. 20. After four days' delay due to Japanese air raids and bad weather the Soviet. Ambassador to China. M. Luganets Orelsky, finally hopped off yesterday afternoon for Chung- king, the present seat of the Chinese National Government, to present his credentials to Mr. Lin Sen, Chairman of the National Government. The Soviet Ambassa- dor originally expected to leave here on January 15 for Chungking, but on that day the Japanese planes bombed Hslackang, 30 mica north-west of Hankow and cruised tor three hours around Hankow.

I have seen and heard here. "On leaving these shores I carry away a heavy heart," he concluded. Hundreds of Chinese residents of Tokyo and Yokohama also sailed

for China on the Empress of Asia unwilling to change their alle- glance. Among the steerage passen- gers there are 64 Chinese cooks whose departure from Japan will prove a discomfort to the foreign community.-Reuter,

banking syndicate to grant 100,- 000,000 yen credit as desired by the. Federated Reserve Bank of China for an exchange fund and also a "cautious attitude in extending assistance in the organisation of a new regime in Central and South China which necessarily must be formed in co-operation with the provisional Government in Peiping."— Reuter.

NO FORMAL RUPTURE OF

RELATIONS

JAPANESE OFFICIALS BID FAREWELL

Tokyo, Jan. 20. M. Yuki, Governor of the Bank

Embassy before noon for a thirty of Japan called at

Although the Chinese

minute interview with Mr. Hsu Shih-ying. The ex-Foreign Minis- ter, Mr. Arita, called at 1.40 p.m. to bid Mr. Hsu farewell.

The Chinese Ambassador and party left at 2.30 pm by motor to Yokohama to board the Empress of Asia which is leaving at 5 pm-

FOUR-YEAR PLAN Due to the air raid the plane which Zeuter.

EXPANSION OF PRODUCTIVE CAPACITY

Tokyo, Jan. 20.

A four-year plan for the re- plenishment of national resources is now being formulated by the National Planning Board and will be shortly submitted at a Cabinet meeting.

was scheduled to arrive at Han- kow from Chungking to take the Soviet Ambassador failed to turn up at Hankow and bad weather conditions during the past four days also delayed, the arrival of the plane from Chungking.

Mutilated Bodies In Barcelona Street

Barcelona, Jan. 20. The air raid in which six In-

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“SPIRITUAL MOBILISATION” OF

JAPANESE PEOPLE

Tokyo, Jan. 20.

At an extraordinary session of the Japanese Provincial Govern-

BLAZING BUILDING

ment this afternoon, the Premier, BOYS TRAPPED Prince Konoye, again explained the Japanese standpoint as regards the present situation in the Bino- Japanese conflict and enunciated the general principles for "spiritual mobilisation" of the Japanese peo- ple-on entering a new stage of the Sino-Japanese comulct.

Japan, however, continued Prince Konoye,, wanta to collaborate with all nations that wish to join her East. in working for peace in the Far

CHINESE GUERILLA FORCES CHECK JAPANESE

Tokyo, Jan 20. diplomatic relations between Japan and China

Montreal,- Jan. 20. virtually severed it does not mean

The total death roll ́in the a formal rupture of relations be-

disastrous fire in a boys' school in tween the two countries, Д

Montreal amounted to twenty- Japanese spokesman, Mr. Gainu

nine. The heat of the fire was so sho, told foreign press correspon-

The Chinese National Govern-

great that it was some time before dents to-day. It was most difcuitment, explained the Premier, had

the firemen" could approach: 'the to understand the actual situation take into account neither the con- runs. A number of boys were in terms of international law. cillatory attitude of the Japanese killed when they tried to jump to "The absence of the Ambassador nor the good services of Germany safety from the upper windows of usually makes the senior member but had openly adopted a pro- the building of the Embassy the

Charge Soviet Russian and pro-Communist Reuter. d'Affaires, the spokesman explain-policy. Japan would now regulate ed, therefore the retention of a Sino-Japanese relations with the Japanese Charge d'Araires in new regime in China and would. China follows the normal course of build up an entirely new China. practice. Besides the Charge d'Affaires is not accredited to the The Soviet Ambassador. accom-

Chinese Nationalist' Government panied by Ave members of the Embassy staff also a representative surgent planes from the direction further dealings," he said. Cape with which Japan refuses to have of the Chinese Foreign Office, of Majorca took part is regarded in the logical interpretation of the anally left in a giant monoplane as reprisals for the capture of

situation were realities which may at 2 p.m. yesterday. The trip will Teruel by the Republicans. take the Ambassador and party

occur in future but such a special It was the worst raid in the wär phenomenon should be inter- through the Yangtse gorges, one of for Barcelona. The attack oc-preted politically rather China's and probably the world's cured with dramatic suddenness legally, he added. most wonderful sights. The Boviet and in a short time, buildings were Ambassador will also be the first crowded with people seeking shelt foreign diplomat to present his et as high powered bomba rained credentials at the new Ceremonial on different parts of the city. Hall in Chungking construction of One explosion was witnessed by which is just completed, The date Renter from a distance of 100 for presentation of the credentials yards. A bomb fell in a peace- due to the delays has not yet been ful street, where pedestrians were fixed but it is believed that as hurrying to fro and burst with an soon as the Ambassador arrives at ear-splitting report and converted

highway of silence strewn with mutilated, bodies, ahattered vehicles

It is understood the plan, with a view to achieving remarkable ex- pansion of productive capacity in the co-ordination of national de- fence programme aims, firstly, at expansion in the production of heavy industries; secondly, the development of light industries and encouragement of out-going trade: thirdly, the co-ordinated develop- ment of the natural resources of Japan and Manchoukuo; fourthly, systematic organisation of labour; Chungking the ceremony will be the street in a few seconds into a | fifthly, rationalisation of national performed.

life; sixthly, advancement of -M. Luganets Orelsky was Vice--and dead horses,- "'euter.

science and culture so as to ald the expansion of productive capacity. Reuter.

More Mediterranean Piracy

Barcelona, Jan. 20. policy of the Popular The British steamer Clonlara Front," writes "Petit Journal," "has reported on arrival at Sagunto, made us more or less accustomed

near Valencia, that the vessel was to this type of pressure from out- attacked with a torpedo fired by side but action such as the present an unknown submarine ten miles 'Boylet one is not to be tolerated." | from Sagunto.--. Transocean News Service..

Reuter

Consul at Brumauchi, capital of Sinklang Province, and became a mystery gure as soon as his ap- pointment was announced even before his arrival in China. Powerfully built he is 8 feet 3 inches the new Soviet Ambassador who is comparatively young has avolded all interviewers and social. engagements since his arrival, thereby depening the. mystery which surrounds the man. The Ambassador, it is reported will re- celve presamen immediately after his return from Changking. Reuter.

then

Asked whether Japan would pursue vigorous military operations in China, the spokesman replied, "It all depends on the future de- velopment of the situation"

Chinese newspapers, report that the leaders of the National Govern ment have decided to assume an offensive against Japan. If it is true this report must be taken into consideration when deciding the course of Japanese actions, the spokesman declared. Reuter:

Pinglu Recaptured: Notable Chinese Success

Hankow, January 20.

Military headquarters kere has received a telegram from Lin-, feng, the present seat of the Shansi Government, as follows: "Az the result of a swift counter-attack, Chinese troops recaptured Pingin, in North Shansi, situated north-west of Ningwu Pass, in- side the Great Wall, on January 13.

The recapture of Pingin is said to have considerably improved the position of the Chinese forces operating in North, Shanti--- Reuter.

The crisis in the Far East would, however be accentuated if third Powers were to continue to agitate in China or support anti-Japanese elements there Transocean News Service..

IMPORT DUTIES. TO BE SLASHED

Hankow, Jan: 20. Chinese guerilia forces in the vicinity of Tsining on the terminus of the branch of the Tientsin- Pukow Railway in Shantung hare prevented the Westward drive of the Japanese troops

Chiese regulars are masaci at Chingbokow on a highway linking Taining with Kinhsiang- International News Agency.

KONOYE'S URGE TO PEOPLE

Tokyo, Jan, 20. Reduction of "unreasonably high Customs rates" on Japanese-made products will form one of the basic principles for tariff revision planned

Tokyo, Jari 20. by the "provisional Chinese Gov. Pointing out the "gravity of the "ernment" according to reports from situation and the heavier reEDOR~! Peiping. The "provisional Govern-sibilities of Japan as a stabilising ment" also intends to slash - force in the Far East," the Fremier, port duties on goods of daily Prince Kapaya, in a statement to- necessity and commodities re-day urged, ma vitab acessity for quired for economic rehabilitation pulling through any difficulty selld of North China. Officials in 19 on the part of the nation by Pelping revealed that" tariff rates economising at consumption so 65 on producte "which can easily be to facilitate the importation, of wir smuggled into North China" will supplies, and mobilising of econo- also be cut so as to check activities mic and financial resources effl- of contraband smugglers. It is clently Reuter emphasised that Manchoukno “will g be regarded as a foreign coun- try in revising, the tariff schedule. The new regime at present; con-' trols the Customs offices at Chin- wangtao, Tientain and Taingtas Reuter

STR. CHARLES ADDIS DEAD

London, Jan. 30. The death is reported, of Bir Charles William Addia Tarner- Router's Bulletin Service.