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THRILLING EXPERIENCE OF A CHINESE AIR ACE NARRATED

Sank Japanese Warship And

Shot Down Pursuit Plane

The thrilling experience in bombing Japanese warships in the Yangtse River at Anking on July 12 is recounted by a pilot. Mei Yuan-pel. who with two other Chinese airmen were responsible for sinking a Japanese warship and shooting down a Japanese pursuit plane which challenged them. But their plane was shot down by another "Japanese pursuit. Mel and one other descended safely by parachute. but the second airman was killed.

"We received orders to bomb a Japanese aircraft-carrier report- ed to be anchoring in the Yangtze River at Anking on July 12. The mechanics loaded bombs on the racks and carefully inspected the machines, and refuelled them. When everything was ready, we boarded our planes," narrated Mei Yuan-pel...

were

Developments In Manchukuo

Border Incident

JAPAN CANNOT POSSIBLY BE ENGAGED ON DOUBLE FRONT

London, July 22.

When the Manchukuo frontier incident first became known little thought was given to it in view of the more serious situation in Cen- tral Europe but since Thursday the press and political circles have, be- run to regard the Shankufeng incident as more than a mere violation of the frontier. A few persons in authoritative positions belleve that the present diplomatic controversy will lead to a clash between Japan and Soviet Russia, but if is generally feared that a further increase of the tensiou already existing between the two countries will have a pronounced effect on the Sino-Japanese conflict.

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Course

"We flew along the Yangtze į "But the petrol tank of our

The failure of the Japanese of- actions as violation of the Manchu- River and soon we

over plane was hit and burst into fensive againat Hankow is also ba kuo frontier the Soviet Union Anking. We ascended as high as flames. The collar of my overcoat lleved by military experts to be due would assist the Chinese 7.400 metres.

caught on re I realised the to the latest clash since the pro-by maintaining a state of alarm "We sighted a large-size warship seriousness of the situation and spect of trouble in the North has in the North with its effect on the anchored in the river. We zoomed signalled to the gunner and the compelled the Japanese to, send Japanese morale.Transocean).

troops back to Manchukuo which

JAPAN'S ATTITUDE over it and emptied the bomb-bomber to leave the plane.

"I descended in a parachute. had originally been moved south.

Tokyo, July 22. "After carrying out our mission. When I was about 1.000 metres for the military campaign against The attitude of Japan in the

• Mahchukuo frontier incident near we turned to fly back, ascending from the ground. I descended more the Chinese capital. to an altitude of some 7,000 metres rapidly and soon found myself in Over the north of Anking we sight- the Helds. I was so tired that I ed a squadron of Japanese planes lay down to take a nap. cruising at about 2,000 metres.

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RECENT ACTIONS

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American Note To Mexico

It was revealed a few days ago Hunshun was characterised today that the unexpected Chinese re-by the spokesman of the Japanese sistance had compelled the Japan-Foreign Office to the effect that FARMERS APPEAR

ese Genemi Staff to transfer a part they must have patience in the "Soon I was stirred by footsteps. of the troops stationed in Manchu-negotiations with Moscow." In the BULLETS AT PLANE

I looked around and saw hundreds kuo to China but it is believed latest conversation with the Soviet "The Japanese planes had ob of farmers from whom I learned today that these troops are now Foreign Commissar, M. Litvino served us.

One of them ascended that we were. In a village in Taihu returning to the northern post the Japanese Ambassador had sug- La cur direction at full speed district. about four miles from the without having engaged in action gested, a compromise solution to the effect that Soviet Russia should Gunner Chao Ling-shu on my Japanese lines and three miles on the Hankow front. plane immediately"swung his ma-from the

restore the status. After the ful- Chinese lines, Chi-

that demand hine gun into action. He shower-nese guerillas were active in this

Japan Recent actions of weaponese Alment of ed hails of büllets on the enemy area.

Government have indicated that would be prepared to

enter ne- plane which was now only about "Later we were sent to the Chi Japan is straining every nerve and gotiations on the border question.

At the same time the Ambassa- 1,000 metres away. The machine riese field headquarters. Officers concentrating all her forces on the caught fire and crashed.

there received us warmly and sent single goal, namely, a victory in dor had renewed "At this juncture another" Jap-for an army surgeon to attend to China, before all her reserves are against shooting of the Japanese anese plane had ascended and our wounds. They told us that the sapped and the necessity of en-border guard. M. Litvino had go: behind ns. When it was only wreckage of our plane together saging with Russia, or at a second however, flatly rejected the Japan-

front, would therefore, present anese proposal and the protest.

"Asked about further Japanese steps the spokesman declared that diplomatic means were not yet ex-adequate and prompt compensa- hausted. But, as was pointed out tion for the agrarian properties Previously, Japan would, of course, owned by Americans and seized by be prepared to take appropriate the Mexican Government counter-measures In the case of emergency. (Transocean),

SOVIET DESTROYERS AT PUSSIET BAY

400 metres from us. It opened fire with the body of P Tu-pao had

on us Gander Pl was hit." but been found. despite his wounds, he continued

to return the fire.

JAPANESE

"Two days later I was escorted to a hospital." (Central News).

Mercury Lands

CONCENTRATION In New York

AT HUKOW

Large

Klukiang, July 22. oumbers of Japanese troops continue to be massed' at' Hukow. By last night the tota Japanese strength there had in- creased to 7,000 men and aver

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almost insurmountable obstacle.

Attention is also drawn to the fact that the present season would be extremely favourable for a Russian military campaign since the early Siberian winter would hamper Japanese military opera- tions even

Russian more than ➜troops.

Moscow's aggressive attitude is therefore believed to be based on

SOVIET JAPANESE CLASH PREDICTED

Shanghai, July 22.

COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT the supposition that Japan could not possibly be engaged on a dou- COMPLETES FLIGHT

ble front and that through such ACROSS OCEAN

New York, July 22. 1,100 tanks and armoured cars.

The Mercury, top half of the The ominous lull along

fainous Mayo composite, aircraft, the

arrived at Port Washington, the Yangtse front, meanwhile, con-

Loug tinues unbroken. Yesterday after-trans-Atlantic ale base on

Island, at 9.8 p.m., B.S.T.. covering noon at four o'clock. a "Japanese war vessel, opened up a broadside the 340 miles from Montreal in two

hours and eight minutes. of over 3 dozen shells

the on

Hundreds of yachts and motor Chinese positions at Sinklang, but promptly steamed away after-boats, as well as a large crowd ef pressmen and newsreel cameramen. A large Japanese cruiser, wita witnessed" the arrival.

Copies of British newspapers, eight planes aboard, was seen to pass through Kwelchih upriver for brought to New York with c- equats of the King's visit to Paris, Anking

afternoon. yesterday

were immediately flown to the (Central News),

U.S.S. Houston, on which President Roosevelt "is cruising

the Mexican coast.

wards,

APPEAL TO SUPPORT LORD

MAYOR'S FUND

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Newsreel pictures of Their Majes-

ties in Paris were screened in New

York theatres tonight.

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Foynes and New York was 22 hours

Mercury's flying time between

London. July 22. 31 minutes. The total distance

In view of the continued bomb-was 3,042 miles. (Reuter,...

ings and distress in Chinese cilles and villages, Cardinal

A well-known foreign as- trologist here, who predicted the Lukouchiao incident' three. weeks before it broke oat, forecast today that the Soviet- Japanese clash will commence on July 26.

He also predicted that Soviet 'bombers

raid will Japan extensively on August 5 and that a revolution is due in Japan by October.

At the end of the year China will triumph over Japan in the present hostilities. he added.--- (International).

the protest

Tokyo, July 22 It is definitely confirmed, say เ Japanese report, that five Sovlet destroyers entered Postet Bay early this morning.

Another Japanese report alleges that Soviet troops including a chemical warfare unit, have been sent from Vladivostok.--(Reuter).

TENSE SITUATION

Mukden, July 22 The situation on the northern frontier remains "most tense" ac cording to Japanese reports and several incidents are reported to have occurred.

Washington. July 24

Mr. Cardell Hull, Secretary of State, has despatched a Note to Mexico, stressing the demand by the United States Government for

The Note states that the seizure comprised unlawful, confiscation and proposes that the two Gov- ernments submit to the question of arbitration. "

It is estimated, in official circles here, that American-owned land has been one million acres of

seized by Mexico in recent years. (Reuter).

EMPIRE AIR MAIL POSTAGE RATES. London. July 22.

In extension of the postal ar- rangement already in force for Empire destinations on the Eng- land-South Africa and England- India Burma and Malaya air mall for Australia, New Zealand rqutes and for Egypt all first class

The latest report from the fron- tier to reach here states that a clash occurred near the Ussuri village close to the frontier tine.and other parts of the British Empire in the South Pacific will in Informed quarters here stated that future be dispatched by air as a a. major clash is improbable.

Dormal means of transmission. They, however, confirm the re-

On and after Sunday next the ports" stating that Japanese in

Manchukuo are prepared for ac tion in the event of Soviet refusal to qvacuate the debated territory. ~(Reuter).

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JAPANESE BROUGHT TO

HALT IN SHANSI All Attempts To Cross Yellow River Nullified

Shanchow, Honau, July 22

Stuff Chinese resistance and brisk guerilla activities in south Shans have nullified Japanese attempts to cross the Yellow River and invade eastern Shenal and western Bouan,

The rallway and highways in that area have been damaged de- yond repair by the guerillas, thus greatly impeding Japanese mi- tary transportation and hampering operations.

...

It is estimated that the Japanese, Twenty Japanese field guns. 60 force in south Shansi' now num-trucks, 100

horses and 2 large

postage rate for letters will be 3id. be about 28,000, a great part of number of machine-guns and rifles which 1s concentrated to the have been captured. (Central southwest of Klanghsien."

News). According to intelligence reports.

per half cunce and for postcards

ic, which are at present the sur-

face rates. The present air mail rates are one third per half ounce and 6d for postcards.--(British Wireless).

CHINESE FOREIGN OFFICE MOVING

Hensley, NAMOA SHELLING COMPLETED IN PRAGUE TO CHUNGKING

Archbishop of Westminster, renews „his appeal to Catholles to support the Lord Mayor's Fund. “which British, administrators describe as their sheet anchor."

Swalow, July 22.

A fleet of eighteen Japanese war vessels drew a cordon around Namoa and subjected the island to

Mr. G. S. Moss, Consul-General a terrifle hombardment yesterday. *. at Hankow, speaking at the Man- Numerous shells exploded amid sion House today, said that the the Chinese positions ashore but Fund had prevented the British falled to dislodge the determined mission hospitals from bankrupt. defenders from their posts. ing, enabled the British in China to Chinese defence of the Island hold up their heads and spurred has been greatly strengthened with the arrival of reinforcements, equipped, with modern weapons; (Central News).

others to similar efforts.

The Fund is now over £130,000, (Reuter).

NEW INCIDENTS IN

“PALESTINE

Jerusalem, July 22,

Three Jews were killed and two

The police are making investiga- tions.-(Transocean);

R.A.F. NON-STOP

FLIGHT

Four Separate Autonomous. Diets Is Main Provision

CAPT. WIEDEMANN'S LONDON VISIT EASES TENSION

Prague, July 22. Four separate parliaments" in Bohemia, Moravia-Silesia, Slovakia and Ruthenix, with provincial autonomy but with state inances, foreign policy and questions of defence reserved to the National Ass sembly, is reported to be one of the main points in the Czechoslo- vakian Government's. Minorities' Statute, now completed.

In each of the four diets, seats will be divided into electorates representing the" various nationalities.

Hankow, July 22.

the

invaders are attempting to push towards eastern Shens and western Honan in three columns.

JAPANESE IN HONAN WITHDRAWING

Loyang, July 22 The Japanese troops at Taiyuan, The Arst column is to strike west-Po

Ai and Tsinyang, in north ward from Wenst to capture Ishih, Honan, are reported to be with- Lintsing Yunts. and Fenglintu drawing eastward. where it will attempt to cross the forces are Yellow River to Tungkwan. Im cities portant gateway In Shens on the Lunghsi Railway.

CANNOT ADVANCE, Another column, in the mean-

Only skeleton maintained in the

Heavy losses were sustained by the Japanese at 8instang, junction of the Pelping-Hankow Railway.. and Taoksu-Chinghua Railway, in

It is reliably learned that the Chinese Foreign Office is moving to Chungking at the end of the month and it is understood that time, will thrust westward by the north Honan. on Monday, when, the various Embassies will follow. Howma-Hotsing highway to reach the Chinese attacked with great

The American and Italian Em-Yamenkow, on the east bank of violence-Central News). bassies are opening in Chungking the Yellow River. soon, the Soviet Embassy has al- The third tolumn will ready been installed and the along the River in south Bhanst British, French and others have towards Maotsingtu, where they the matter under consideration will cross the stream to cut the (Reuter).

COUNTY CRICKET

RESULTS

London, July 22. The following are the results of County cricket championship watches concluded today:

and 186.

for 3.

drive.

Lunghal Railway in north Honan. However. so far none of the Japanese columns has been able to make

any advance. (Central News)."

VIOLENT FIGHTING AT TICHENG

VOLUNTEER SPORTS

(Continued from Page 1) 'Ladies' Invitation Race .(50 Yards)-1. Mrs, J. MacMahon, 2. Miss Doris Hunt.

300 Yards Team Race. (Teams of Bixmen). Mobile Machine Guns

First Aid Race:-1. Miss Moss and O Fowler; 2. Miss Buchanan' and H. Millington.

Blindfold Race: 1. LM Re- Remedios

London, July 22.

200 Yards Team Race. (Türec The four Royal Air Force aero-

Styles)1. Portuguese Company; wounded yesterday when the sur- planes which recently few non-

Loyang, July 2

HKVD.C. Nursing Detachment voyers camp of the Palestine Gov-stop to the Persian Gulf and

Kent defeated Glamorgan by Violent fighting is proceeding Championship (60 Yards):-1: MSHE ernment northwest of the Dead back to Iamalita, left, Ismailia earlyThus, the Bohemian diet will

TENSION RELAXED

seven wickets.

around Yicheng and Tsinshul in A Dowbiggin, 2 Miss Moss. Sea was fred at by a band of yesterday for the retum fight to consist of Czechs and Germans;

London, July 22

Glamorgan: W71 (Watt 6 for 80) south Shanst

High Diving:-1. Beach Defence armed men.

England...

the diet in 'Moravia-Silesia will

Political quarters here declare

The Chinese have broken into Company, They landed at Upper Heyford consist of Czechs, Germans and that the visit to London of Captain Kent: 347 (Fagg 118) and "113) the walled city of Ticheng through Forshire at 8.25 p.m. having down Hungarians; the Slovakian diet will Wiedemann is an indication that

the north gate and are engaged in 23,000 miles non-stop in 16 hours consist of Slovaks and Germans: the tension in Central Europe has Yorkshire defeated Hampshire street fighting with the Japanese. 25 minutes at an average of about whilst in the Ruthenian diet there relaxed to some extent and that by seven wickets. 140 mp.h-(British Wireless).

will be Czechs. Poles and Germansiderably improved as compared for 88) and 211 (Robinson. 6 for conditions in that region have con- Hampshire: 199 (Willdnson 7

Each diet, acting as a body, will [with the situation prevailing a |73)," control general local matters, while month ago...

Yorkshire; 254 (Barber 111) and each national section, will hate The Premier and his closest 159 for 3. charge of questions particularly collaborators, so it is said, now take

Essex defeated Nottingham by 11 Hanol, July 2 affecting its own nationality. a far more optimistic view of the | runs. 2. Japanese planes may bomb

situation than some weeks ago, and Essex: 58 (Voce $ for 19) and The pilot continued his fight Hanol and Halphong because of The draft of the Statute was ex-are convinced that a peaceable 343 (Voce 4 for 90)... and noticed the loss of his passen-their being used for the tranship-amined yesterday by a Parliamen-settlement will be reached in the Notts: 242 (Nichols 6 for 87) and ger only when he landed.--(Trans- ment of arms to China, according tary committee of the Government Budeten

question. 148 (Peter Smith 5. for 50)-(Rest orean).

"to a report here.-(International), majority. (Repter).

tar).

PASSENGER FALLS

OUT OF PLANE.

Warsaw, July. 22. A passenger fell out of an aero- plane making stunt flights near Demblin and was killed instan taneously.

JAPANESE MAY BOMB

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CHUNGKING'S A DEFENCE TUNNEL

Chungking, July 22.- Constriction work on, a huge underground tunnel for sheltering civilians in the event of air raids has been started here.

At the conclusion of the prize The Ministry of Finance will distribution there was Cancing the appropriate #20,000 to defray the music being supplied by Mickey's expenses.(Central News),

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