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WUHAN AREA RAID Japanese Planes Forced To Break Formation

CHINESE ANTI-AIRCRAFT KEEP ENEMY AT HEIGHT

Hankow, January 26,

About 10 Japanese planes visited the Wuhan area shortly after 9 o'clock this morning and dropped about 60 bombe in the air- field at Hankow and a smaller number in Hanyang in the vicinity of the arsenal. A Ford, plane on the Hankow airfield, which Chinese quarters state had previously been damaged was com- ploted wrecked. This, according to official Chinese quarters, was "the..only damage done. Chinese anti-aircraft guns kept the visi- tors at a fair height and forced them to break formation for the sake of safety. The Japanese had not done this in any previous raids on Hankow.

One to-

the capital while a third bomber made a forced landing In Anking, capital of Anhwel because engine trouble. Repairs were made and this plane returned to the base today.

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The first batch of six planes were split up into two groups of three after bombing the airfield.

turned northward squadron wards the Pelping-Hankow Rail- way and the other southward to- wards Chinokow, eight miles up the

Chinese reports claim that thirty Han River where the Yee Toong Tobacco Company have a large Japanese planes were destroyed on cigarette factory. Both squadrons the ground during an attack on then returned and were joined by an aerodrome. It is also claimed more planes but the anti-aircraft that Chinese aircraft made three Are was so intense and dangerous-raids yesterday on Wuhu bombing the Japanese aerodrome, and also ly close,' that the rutders split into

the Japanese positions between They then flew to ones and twos.

and unloaded bombs Wuhu and Lukang. eastward of Hanyang which from a distance appeared to Wuhú. Chinese aircraft are also fall on the side of a hill in the open stated to have given valuable sup- country. Wuchang was apparently port to Chinese troops operating eastward of Wuhu. Chinese des- ignored.

patches received here assert that. Japanese forces are using one division of troops for a drive west- ward towards Hotel Luchowiu) in North Anhwei.-(Reuter).

Meanwhile, Chinese circles admit the Chinese lost two planes in yes- One terday's rald on Nanking. was shot down by anti-aircraft fire. Another was brought down near

"ABSOLUTELY NO!"

(Cantinued from Page 1) "What will those remaining in Japan do, and how will they be 'treated?"

"The Chinese Government would like to see them to return to their native land," he said. "If they wish to do so, facilities are still available, as the Chinese Embassy is still functioning, though with a depleted staff, and our Consulates are still open.

"A FEW CLASSES" "As to how they will be treated, I must say that the Japanese Government, since the promulga- tion of the so-called Provisional Government in Peiping. have con- sidered Chinese in Japan as be- longing to a few classes. Those from Manchuria they consider as "Manchukuoans," those from the northern Provinces they regard as belonging to another class, and so

18 Every Chinese

closely watched, but I have known of no case where Chinesé have been bad- ly treated. The Japanese people as a whole do not consider the Chinese as their enemies."

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DEVELOPMENT OF HEAVY INDUSTRY IN MANCHUKUO Discussion_During Budget Debate

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1938.

MADAME: SUN FOR

LONDON?.

London. Jan. 27.

The International Peace,, Cam- paign Committee informs Reuter that Madame Sun Yat-sen Is going to London to address the Conference on February 12-13, organised by the International Peace Campaign with the view the to putting pressure Western Powers.

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M. Herriot and M. Pierre Col are also expected and possibly also Dr. Sun Fo.-(Beater).

BRITISH G.0.C.

INJURED Riding Accident In Shanghai

Shanghai, Jan. 27. Major-General A. P. D. Telter- Smollett,commander-in-chlet of the British Forces in Shanghai, suffered a cracked pelvis as the result of an accident while riding in the western suburbs of Shang- hal on Thursday. His condition is not serious, but, he will not be able to walk for a week or two.

Maj-Gen. Telfer-Smollett Major-General Teifer-Smollett In the past week has made many horseback excursions in the coun- tryside outside the British manned perimeter, to ascertain conditions, especially in the Eunjao area.- (Reuter). industries in

Tokyo, Jan. 27. The heavy industry development company. newly organised to manage all heavy

Manchukuo, came up for discussion during the budget debate in the House of Representatives this. morning. Mr. Chokichi Miyawaki and Mr. Tanizo Koyama, members of the Minselito Party, interpellated the War Minister, General' Sugi- yama,

the who is President of Board of Manchurian Affairs ex- officio and asked what was the rea- son for granting monopolistic rights to one company to manage all the heavy industries in Manchukuo, whether the foreign capital, if im- ported as planned, will not lead to foreign domination of heavy in- dustries in Manchukao, and whê- ther

CHINA'S SOUND FINANCES

DRAMATIC SOVIET MOVE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY

AGAINST JAPAN

Russia Breaks Off All Postal Relations

Moscow, Jan. 26. The Soviets have decided tem- porarily to break off all postal re- lations with Japan forthwith,

The deckion affects malls in transit as well as direct mails be- tween the two countries.

The reasons for the Soviet action are the alleged unlawful detention of a large quantity of Soviet mail in Manchuria, and the detention of a mail plane which was forced to land in Manchukuo on December 19.

NEGOTIATIONS IN MOSCOW

Outer Mongolia Troops Increased

Shanghai, Jan. 27-

The mail posted to Japan in foreign countries today will be the last to be accepted for transit across Soviet territory, while the mail from Japan to other countries, which is at present in Soviet ter- Etory, will be forwarded to its destination.

Postal administrations of those countries with which the Soviet has agreements and also the Inter- national Bureau and the Universal Postal Union have been notified of the Soviet decision.(Rauter).

RELIEF NEED IS TREMENDOUS

Philippine Helps China

Manila, Jan. 27. The first Philippine response to President Roosevelt's appeal to the American nation for $1,000.000 to help Chinese sufferings,

接 WILS cheque for 2,000 pesos, from the Manila Trading and Supply Com-

Mr. Sun Fa'a mission in Moscow is reported to have been success- fully concluded, by reaching" an agreement whereby Soviet Russia will grant a loan of 200,000,000 roubles for the purchase of Soviet arms and munitions and troops of Outer Mongolia will be increased to 200,000 including Russian off-ing letter stated, "We take the op-

'cers.

pany, whose Vice-President. Mr. 6. W. Thompson, in an accompany-

portunity to express our sympathy

In 'return China will give a pre-for the suffering Chinese." ference for Soviet goods. Accord- ing to a Berlin report, Moscow has recognized Chinese sovereignty over Outer Mongolts, and a Chinese official will be stationed in Ulan Bator.

Meanwhile, Mr. Thomas J. Wolf, Chairman of the Central Executive whilippine Red Cross, announced. that the goal set by President Roosevelt was $10,000,000 and not $1,000,000 as reported in cables. Having concluded his mission,

He explained the need for relief in Mr. Sun is said to have left Moscow. China was tremendous, and added A well-known retired Chiffese that the quota of only $1,000,000

would be filled probably, in diplomat assisted Mr. Bun in his recent Marcos negotiations.(In-hour owing to the strong senti- ternational),

ment prevailing in the States in favour of (Reuter).

JAPAN'S ABILITY

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IS DOUBTED

London, Jan. 27. The "Dally Telegraph" Berlin correspondent says that the mis-

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bring the war to a speedy con- clusion are daily growing more conspicuous. The immediate re- sult of this is the more friendly at-

"Mr. Baines has carried on his Shanghai, Jan. 27.

titude of the press towards China

broad shoulders the burden of Full interest is to be paid at the while the attempts to represent the

parish priest; he has been the end of this month on the Chinese Chinese Government as “Bokbe-

Anking, Jan. 27. Hfe and soul of the Cathedral's he has and vist," and thus justify Japan's ac- The aerodromes at Nanking and various activities, and consolidated Government domestic loau, the North Chinations under the terms of the anti-

Wabu were heavily bombed by taken more than his share of Daily News learns from local bank- Comintern Pact have been aban-Chinese planes yesterday, resulting service to the community general-

doned.

of ia the destruction over 20 y. We are Indeed grateful to Even if Japan is victorious from Japanese planes at Nanking and him." (Loud applause)," a long-drawn struggle. Germany's five at Wuhu, according to in-

The raid on the Nanking aero- re-establishing economic stability and social order after a war inspire drome was carried out by several Chinese bomblag gloomy forebodings regarding the squadrons of damage to Far Eastern trade in-planes in the morning, when a terests. The danger that Russia will number of high explosives were intervene against B weakened dumped.

Of some 40 Japanese Japan is widely canvassed.-(Re-planes on the ground over half were destroyed. Several big fires were seen flaring up in the aero- drome.

General Sugiyama, replying, sals put on the Government's finances i own experiences of the dificulty of formation from military sources.

the Japanese Governmenting circles.

The interest will be paid in Wel- would forfeit the voice of the heavy Industries development company wah notes in view of the strain in Manchukuo. "What is the attitude of the

by the hostilities. people of Japan towards the war?"

The interest on the Government "Indifferent!" exclaimed the Am-that all heavy industries in Man- bassador. There is a great dif- chukua had been entrusted to the loan is payable twice a year on ference to te noticed in their heavy industry development com- July 31 and Jaz. 31 and despite pany for management to es- the hostilities, the half-yearly attitude between the present con- filet and post wars, such as the tablish control of key industries, dividend will be distributed to Sino-Japanese War or the Russo-whose development were vitally ne- bondholders as usual, these circles cessary for the national defence of are reported to have stated. In- terest on the loan at three per cent. "Do the people want to see the Manchukuo.

General Sugiyama sald that he will amount to over five million war ended as soon as possible,

would endeavour hard to preclude dollars. The total amount of the even though the avowed object of beating China to her knees may rivalry and antagonism between loan is approximately fifty million

the heavy Industries of Japan and dollars. be short of accomplishment?"

Manchukuo. He trusted that the

Most of the bondholders are local WOULD BE GLAD

Japanese War years ago."

"They would certainly be glad if The the war ended tomorrOW,

anxious to Japanese people are know why their Government is Aghting Chinal"

"What are the Japanese who have returned to their country from China doing?"

profits of heavy industries in Man-Chinese bankers and private Chin- chukuo would not be monopolised ese individuals. The Government's by certain classes, because the action, according to Chinese banks, shareholders of the new company indicates that the Government's comprise investors in various clr-

finances are in a sound condition.- eles. "

(Reuter).

".

General Sugiyama pointed the difference in the situation between "Those who returned from the now and 1905 when, he said, the Shanghai area have more or less American financier, Mr. Harriman been sent back to Shanghai. proposed to Marquis Komura, then America- Others

doing Foreign Minister, an are apparent

Japan joint management of the nothing. It seems that they are being cared for by the Govern- '[South Manchuria Ballway.

A certain number, ment.

have entered the army course, when their class was called to the colours."

of

"Is there any reluctance on the the part of recruits to join Japanese Army?"

"They may be reluctant, but what can they do? The system is somewhat like this. A man is first served with a green card, which signifies that he must be prepared to be called up. Then he is served with a red card, which means that he must report at the proper regimental headquarters within 24 hours If he fails, he may be shot."

CANNOT SAY "How long do you think Japan can keep up her operations in China?":

"I cannot say conclusively how long they will be able to keep up." though I do not think they can last as long as we, but I am

General Sugiyama believed that the importation of foreign capital to Manchukuo would never result in foreign domination of heavy industries in Manchuko. He ad- mitted that the Japanese Govern- | ment, had formally lost voice in the management of heavy industries in Manchukuo through organisa tion of the new company but it practically maintains the relations as before-(Reuter)s

same

confident that if China can keep up her resistance for some time the fallire will be Japan's."--

Asked if he was aware of any general anti-British attitude In Japan, Ambassador Hsu stated that although there have been violent instances of such sent ment in the native. Japanese press, he felt that as far as he could observe the press campaign was not truly representative of Japan esa feeling.

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F.A. CUP

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The following is the revised draw for the Fifth Round of the FA Cup, to be played on February 12:

York v. Middlesbrough. Luton v. Manchester C. Chariton v. Aston Villa. "Arsenal v, Preston.

Sunderland v. Bradford. Brentford. Manchester U. Liverpool v. Huddersfield. Chesterfield V. Tottenham. (Reuter).

ter).

BUDGE TO MEET BROMWICH

Australian Tennis Championships

Adelaide, Jan. 27.; Donald Budge and Jack Brom- wich will meet in the finals of the men's singles Australian tennis championships.

Bromwich beat Cramm, the Ger- man champion, in the semi-finals by 6-3, 7-5, 6-1 while Budge beat

·Quist 6-4, 8-2, 8-6.

SPANISH WAR NEWS

US ARMY

INCREASE

2,320 Aeroplanes...........

Included

Washington, Jan. 27. That a military force of 675,000 is the Army's objective was disclosed here today, Army leaders hope to haye within a few years in the re- gular army 15,000 officers and 180,- 000 men; in the National Guard 210,000; in the organised reserve. 120,000 qmcers and 150,000 men,

The present strength of the re- gulars is 165,000 and of the addi All had in tional, 8,000 would be assigned to

Rev. Baines said he hardly, de- served the good words but if any back-slappirig was to be done he would like to mention Mr. Kerr. Col. Johnson, and the retiring Council as a whole. their several ways done much and he had to thank the Council for their loyalty in serving so well during the last year.

DEAN'S HOUSE FUND

the air corps.

The Army wants 2,320 neroplanes as the present objective.-(Reuter).

"As you are aware Kellet Crest AIR MAIL THEFTS

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Chinese planes attacked the Wu- proved to be unsuitably situated hu aerodrome three times. During for the Clergy of the Cathedral the first raid five Japanese planes and for some years past had been on the ground were destroyed by a heavy charge on Cathedral about 10.bombs dropped.

Funds." explained Mr. P.6. Cassidy, The Chinese planes also bombed Chairman of the Finance Com- the Japanese positions between mittee, in his report. "During the Wuhu and Lukang to cover the year the Council received an offer advance of the Chinese infantry for the property and, although the units. Several Japanese gun em- figure was very low, it seemed placements, which had greatly advisable to close with the offer harassed the Chinese forces, were rather than miss an opportunity damaged by the high explosives which might not occur again. dropped by the Chinese ralders.—

"The disposal of the property has meant a (Central News),

re-arrangement of the balance sheet and you will find that although there is no longer a

still have Dean's House we Dean's House Fund. Of the pro- ceeds of Kellet Crest $11,250 have been earmarked to this fund and and we now, await. the time when the fund has been built up to a Agure that can be converted into bricks and mortar on a site within reasonable distance of the Cathe- dral,"

Mr. Cassidy thanked Mr. Miskin Chairman of the for acting as Finance Committee during his ab- sence on leave, and Mr. Maunder, There were 125 casualties, includ- of Messrs. Thomson, and Co, for ing the Captain of a London his personal attention to Cathedra! Mr. Allison has reported the mat steamer which was loading oranges finance, Shanghai, Jan. 27.

in Valencia harbour. The Captain

town was was arrested when entering Spain Mr. John B. Allison, Third Becre- ter to the State Department.

is at present The Japanese version of the was ashore when the

The Government claims from Gibraltar but he was kept in

charges tary and

being him. Frequent made against Charge D'Affaires of the United incident, which is the only one at raided.

Allison tried to enter a Chinese north Teruel States Embassy at Nanking, was present avaliable, says that Mr. to be consolidating Its advances on prison without assaulted yesterday by a Japanese

A British Journalist, Mr. Cady. protests were made to the Insur

had been imprisoned by gents by the British authorities (Reuter's sentry. The Japanese authorities house despite the sentry's objec- have apologised for the incident tion. The sentry manhandled Mr. who

been released in Algicaras.. He Bulletin Service), and are trying to reach a local Allison to prevent him from enter- Insurgents for almost a year has against his detention. settlement. It is understood that ing the premises.(Reuter).

In the semi-finals of the women's singles, Dorothy Stevensop beat Nancy Wynne, the title holder 6-2, 6-3 and Dorothy Bundy beat Mrs. Hopman 6-2, 6-3-(Reuter),"

AMERICAN EMBASSY OFFICIAL

ASSAULTED

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British Journalist Released

London, Jan. 27. Intensive air activity was wit- nessed today on the Teruel front, Valencia was. bombed yesterday.

International Police Investigating

The Hague, Jan. 27. Mysterious thefts of Ave. air, the course of the mail bags in last few months from various machines of the Royal Dutch Air- lines on the Amsterdam-Batavia route is puzzling the Dutch su-” thorities.

It is known the bags were stolen somewhere) en route, by thieves whom air experts believe to have headquarters in Singa- pore. The international: police is investigating the matter-(Renter).

300 JAPANESE KILLED

Hankow, Jan. 2. Chinese forces striking their way towards Taining in south-west Shantung today are but ten kilo- metres from that town, having crossed the canal south of Taining. Bloody battles are being waged In the southern districts of the town. A Chinese report claimed that over 300 Japanese were killed and many rities and machine guns were captured;

The column heading from Chia- halang in the west also crossed tap canal on the night of January, 25 and is attacking the Japanese right Bank International),