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WEDDING AT THE JAPAN AVOIDING TROUBLE WITH THIRD POWER

SIR JOHN SIMON IS SINGLED OUT FOR CRITICISM

Britain's Refusal To Grant Loan To China Causes. Deep Disappointment

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE LEAGUE RESOLUTIONS STRESSED

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Hankow, July 17.

CHINESE CIRCLES HERE REFLECT deep disappointment at the announcement made in the House of Commons on Thursday by Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to the effect that the British Government will not introduce legislation for the loan to China. Thus the hopes which have been running high for the past few weeks of the loan from Britain have been dashed to the ground and Sir John Simon singled out for bitter criticism.

THE HANKOW HERALD, IN A LEADER entitled "Sir John Simon's Logic" urges Britain to consider her own interests by taking positive-steps to help China and also to remember the significance of the League of Nations' resolutions urging member States to give every possible assistance to China.

The Wahan Daily Neys, the official Kuomintang organ, in a leader says, Britain's refusal to China's request. for a British Loan, must be viewed with the keenest disappointment not only by China

Two Arabs Murdered

but by all peace-loving people of In Haifa

the world.

"Britain League resolutions pledging assis- tance to China and Britain is in a position to do so, but she rejected China's appeal for a Loan which Is for the purchase of air defence equipment to protect her people from Japanese bombings.

subscribed to "the

ANOTHER FOUND SHOT DEAD

Jerusalem, July 17.

An Arab was found shot dead

English Team

For The Fourth Test

BOWES INCLUDED: GIBB UNCERTAIN

HUTTON IS NOT

AVAILABLE

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London, July 17. The English "team to meet Aus trália in the Fourth Test match at Leeds on Friday will be chosen from the following players:-"

W. R. Hammond (Gloucester),

(Capt.).

K. Farnes (Essex).

N. W. D. Yardley. (Cambridge)

P. A. Gibb (Cambridge).

H. Verity (Yorkshire).

W. E. Bowes (Yorkshire).

E. Paynter (Lancashire).

J. Hardstan (Nottingham)

T. W. Goddard (Gloucester)

C. J. Barnett (Gloucester),

D. C. S. Compton (Middlesex),

W. J. Edrich (Middlesex).

D. V. P. Wright (Kent),

The Test Selection Committee announce that should Gibb be pro-

ounced unt to play owing to the

"CATHEDRAL

Mr. J. H. Fox, the well-known H. K. C. C. cricketer, photograph-. Injury he sustained at Lord's lasted with his bride, formerly Miss Patricia Carton Cooper, after their week, W. F. Price (Middlesex) will

marriage at St. John's Cathedral on Saturday afternoon. replace him. 4

Ming Tuen),

(Photo,

Britain's interest in China and on the Jaffa-Telaviv border this accident at Lord's on Friday He SPECTACULAR DOGFIGHT

(Continued on Back Page)

Lalie Hutton (Yorkshire) is not available for selection owing to his

In the Far East are far more im- morning.

received a bad rap on the knuckles portant than any other Power. Two Arabs were murdered on the from a hall by Edilch and frac- These interests are certain to be main Haifa road near Telaviv and tured the middle finger of his right leopardised if Chma's is conquered a Jewish supernumary policeman hand,-(Reuter), by Japan.

was killed by a sniper while patrol- "For the traditional Chinese-ling on horseback guarding a party British friendship," "`for the up-of workers near Ramat. holding, of justice and humanity. There was considerable militar and for the respect of Britain's activity in Jerusalem. Lorryloads obligations under the League re- of the Black Watch swooped 'down solutions, we sincerely hope that on différent parts of the city cor- Britain will reconsider her decision, doning off streets and searching

(Reuter).

traffic and pedestrians.-(Reuter).

GUIDE TO THE NEWS YELLOW RIVER

Page 2-New Jardine

launched.

steamer

Puge 3.-Musical review. Refugees to be migrated. New rickshas for Macao.

Page 4.-News about the Services

WATERS REACH TAIHO

Hankow, July 17. The Yellow River flood waters have reached Talko, in north-west

Sir John Simon warns the Anhwel, according to Chinese re- world. Exploiting the Union ports which state that the floods Jack. More planes for Britain.are continuing at an averagë rate Page 5 Cinema notes and news. of three miles daily being divided!

The week in Macao, Diary. Into śwo streams. Crossword puzzle. Pare 6-Newborn unity of the entering the Fel River and the

The first of these are said to be

ROOSEVELT

PLANS TOUR

TO CANADA

Los Angeles, July 17.

It is announced that Prest- dent Roosevelt will leave on a roodwill visit to Canada... on August 18

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The President will meet Baron Tweedsmuir. Governor. General of Canada, in *hands across the border" celebration in connection with the dedication of the inter- national bridge at Port Huron, Michigan (Router).

Chinese people. Five Japanese second to be joining the Yin River SEES ECONOMIC

planes shot down in Hankow. resulting in the overflowing of New outrages in Egypt.

the Hwai River and also other Pare 7-Weddings at St. John's small rivers and lakes in western

Cathedral, St. Teresa's Church (Anhwel

and the Registry. False report The water is reported to be walst to police. European fined. high inside the city walls of Cheng- Peace Campaign meeting post-yangkwan, situated about seventy poned. Pop.

miles southwestward of Fengyang. Page 8-Leading articles: China's On the highway between Cheng- seats of learning: where will yangkwan and Hochiu, where in the bombing attacks lead normal times cars and buses are Japan? Hello and goodbye. the only means of transportation Population of Hankow calmer. the populace is now reported to be

warships damaged travelling in junks.--(Reuter),

Japanese

"CAVALRY ON THE MOVE

Chinese cavalry on the more in North Shensi (Photo CALPS.).

COLLAPSE OF JAPAN

CONVICTION THAT CHINA WILL WIN Hankow, July 17.

The gallantry and conrage of

OVER HANKOW

Chinese Pursuit Planes Fight Well Against Huge Japanese Squadron

Hankow, July 17. Hankow witnessed one of the most thrilling raids yet experience:1 when 18 Japanese heavy bombers, "escorted by a large number of par- suit planes, bombed the Chinese military aerodrome at 10.40 yesterday morning!

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The alarm sounded at 10.30 and a few minutes later nine Japan“. ese bombers appeared from the west, dropping several missiles beyond the Hanyang Arsenal just as the Chinese pursuit planes were tak ing off and trying to climb in order to gain altitude.

While the Japanese aircraft were how, however, also said to have bombing the airfield at Hankow, been brought down. Chinese and Japanese pursuit planes engaged in dogfights to the west and northwest of the city.

In the dogfight west of the city, 12 Japanese pursuit planes attack ed six Chinese planes Just as they were taking off from the airfield,

The Japanese had advantage of

HEAVY AA FIRE ·

Very Much Afraid Of Soviet Russia,

Crack Troops In Reserve

WILL BE IN TIGHT

CORNER

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

Canton, July 17,

Japan is very much afraid of Soviet Russia and has so weskened herself in the Chins war that she may not be strong enough to deal with Soviet forces, stäted a Chinese diplomatist today who was | formerly attached to the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo,

Japan has mobilized about 800,000, troops in China proper and 300,000 troops in Manchuria, said the diplomatist, and at most she caù conscript another 1,500,000 men in' the event of war with Soviet Russia.

"Even a fire-brand like War Minister Seishiro Itagaki,” said this observer, "is trying to avoid trouble with a third Power. If Soviet Russia takes a firm stand, Japka will be in a tight corner.

"To cope with Russia, Ispan has reserved fifteen divisions of · crack troops, but foreign military attaches told me that Soviet troops are superior to the Japanese in every way?":\"s

Armistice Rumours Unfounded

¦JAPANESE TROOPS SENT TO SOVIET BORDER

Tientsin, July 17,

Two divisions of Japanese troops hays been dispatched to the Soviet border on the orders of General Hankow, "July 17, | Jiro' - Minarai, the commander-in- The widespread rumours that chief, and the Kwantung command armistice proposals have been put has also sent, troops to a point forward by the British and Ame-(somb of Shanfeng, reported to be rican Ambassadors here are maid In the hands of Soviet forcés. to be without foundation."

......... Marshal Vasilly Bluecher, com-

In this connection the British mander-in-chief of the Soviet Far Ambassador authorises Reuter to Easter: forces, is making an in- 1sque a categorical denial that he vestigation of the border incident. is engaged in proposing armistice It is reported that only several

Soviet to the Chinese Government,

platoons were involved. The visit of the Swedish Minister while Japan does not wish to to Hankow is also said to have no magnify the matter in view of her

war in China.--(International). political significance whatever.

The question of armistice. Reuter's correspondent WES in- formed, had not even been dia- cussed at Hankow in any respon- sible quarters, Chinese or foreign.

(Reuter).

General Doihara Now In Peiping

JAPANESE SHIPS SHELL NAMOA ISLAND

Bwatow, July 17, Five Japanese warships anchor- ed off Namoa Island ared over 100 shells on the island yesterday afternoon. Shortly after the appearance of

Shanghai, July 17.

Chinese troops and militiamen the first nine bombers, a further

A Felping report stated that squadron of the same number came Lieut.-General Kenji Daihaga, who conducted a thorough search of from the northwest and joined in was relieved of his command of the island for remnant Japanese

day. bombing the airfeld. Heavy anti- the 14th division, has arrived in and traitors during the

(Central News), aircraft are greeted the raiders. the former capital from Japan to The all-clear was sounded at 11.15 resume his political work in jam, about 15 minutes after the North Chins.

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WAR IN SPAIN

Five Rebel Planes Shot Down

both numbers and altitude..

Foreign observers said that al-raiders left." Chinese planes then General Dolhara is reported to though the Chinese fought well landed on the airfield which is said ị bạ in favour of Marshal Wu Pel- they were handicapped in the air-to have suffered little damage.

fu (retired) to head a new puppet cumstances. Two Chinese planes RAIDERS TURN AWAY

regime in Peiping with jurisdiction were shot down.

At 9.30 last night, Hankow again over Shanghai and, Nanking. One Japanese' pursuit, plane is, įheard the air raid alarm when Known as "Lawrence of Man- Japanese bombers were sighted churia," General Dolhara is well-

Barcelona, "July 17%. heading toward the city from down known for his manoeuvring with A war bulletin issued on Satur- river.

Chinese politicians and militarists: day night by the Republican. Chinese, pursuit planes Imme-

Mr. Tang Shao-yi, former pre- Ministry of War states that on diately took off. They circled mier of the Pelping Government, the Levant front the enemy forces above the city for an hour. the has declined to serve the puppet which succeeded on Friday even- Japanese raiders having turned regime although General Dohara ing in capturing Albentosa, con- wishes Mr. Tang to come out of loued pressure on the Republican retirement, so as to retain Kuo-Lines on Saturday supported by mintang complex in a new regime, numerous planes..

(International).

a (Continued on Back Fago)

the Chinese soldiers and the un- daunted spirit of the civilians in resistance to Japan have deeply impressed by Miss Freda. Utley, authoress of the famous"" book, "Japan's Feet' of Clay", who is },

viduins here, LeCoink to a Tài Kung Pao correspondent who in-

terviewed har yesterday,

Japanese Admit Failure

Shanghai, July 16.

back, ----

The all-clear was sounded at 11.15 |p.m.-(Reuter).

· BOMB NEAR RACE COURSE

Hankow, July 17.

A Japanese plane was shot down

whilst Chinese plane was also CHINA'S PARTICIPATION IN

·Japanese' assaults on the en- damaged in the spectacular dog":

she expressed the conviction trance of Poyang Lake and Lion fight over the Wahan elles yester- PEACE CAMPAIGN CONFERENCE

that China will come be victorious Hill ended in fallure, a Japanese day morning.

Hankow, July 17 China's preparations for participation in the conference of the International Peace Campaign to be held in Paris were discussed at a meeting of various organisations concerned here yesterday,

Bummoned by the China branch

In this war provided that her naval spokesman admitted at a A total of 30 Japanese machines, unity last and that her man and press conference bere yesterday Iricluding 18 bombers and 12 pur-

afternoon. financial power is well mobilised.

*sults, came to rald the cities. Japan, on the other hand, she

Another attack is under pre- Whilst the Japanese pursuits were opined, will collapse economically paration as reinforcements are engaging the Chinese planes, their should the war ding on........

moving up from down river, he bombers dew to the aerodrome added.

where they rained over 100 bomba of the International Peace Cam H.M.S. SUFFOLK FMB. Buzoik ..., arrived at Miss Utley held the view that Japanese land forces made an A damaged Chinese plane on the paign, the meeting was attended friendly Fowers, such as Great attack on Talhu, on the north ground was demolished. -

by representatives of the local jo'clock this morning, from Weihai Britain and the United Statea bank of the Yangtae River, be A bomb was dropped near the press, the Publicity Department of wes with a party of 100 Naval rat- should give practical assistance to tween Hupeh and Anhui borders, foreign_rate course st. Hankow. the Central Kuomintang. Headings on board, hundred

but were repulsed by the Chinese killing 13 civilians, wounding nine quarters, the Political Department filemétit the crews of the Yangtae Miss Utley will visit the south garrison. ein ge

and wrecking a house.

of the National Commission on Gunboat Motilla and will leave for western® Provinces after a stay Nanchang, provincial capital of Whilst passing over Hsiahuf in here for two or three weeks. She Kiangs, was again heavily raided east Hupeh, the Japanese planes Aeronautical Affairs, and the China Hankow in a special Naval train at will write a book to be entitled yesterday, over a hundred bombs dropped several misiles, killing League of Nations Union. "China and her Future," after her being dropped in the vicinity of and wounding over 80 persons

(Central Newa); China tour.(Central News). the aerodromes (International).

|China, poz

These men are intended to sup

Many important resolutions were - The suffolk will be returning adopted (Central News)

| Welhalwel very shortly.