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Chungking. Dec. 27.

Urging Mr. Wang Ching-wel to

return immediately to Chungking to resume work. the Ta Kung Pao," induential Chinese new paper. writes:

Millions of men are nighting at the front and are unable to ask tor leave. Those who have res ponsibilities in the rear must make every effort to carry on."-Reuter.

JAPAN DOES NOT KNOW WHAT TO

DO NEXT

Military Policy In

China Fails.

Kwellin, Dec. 27.

DEPARTURE FROM

CHUNGKING EXPLAINED BY

GENERALISSIMO CHIANG

"}

No Connection In Any

In Any MR. WANG TO

Way With The Chinese

National Government

Chungking. December 27,

*NO PATRIOTIC CHINESE at this moment will think of peace compromise with Japan," declared Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek in an address at the weekly memorial service yesterday,

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Referring to Mr. Wang Ching-wei's departure from Chungking, the Generalissimo said that Mr. Wang is "undertaking the trip purely for health reasons. Rumours that Mr. Wang is conducting peace negotiations, said the Generalissimg are absolutely without foundation.

The Chinese leader added that was incorrectly Peterred to as Mr. Wang's movements, are not Vice-Premier for the simple reason

only without any connection with that China is not under a premier-

Mr. Wataro Kachi, well knowriment.

RESIDE IN

KOWLOON

Chungking, Dec. 27. The departure for Hongkong of Mr. Wang Ching-wel, Deputy Exe- cutive of the Kuomintang and Chairman of the Central Political Counell, has been confirmed.

He is accompanied by his secre- tary. Mr. Tseng Chung-min, who was a former Minister of Railways, and it is believed that Mr. Wang will take up residence in Kowloon. --Reuter.

GEN. DOIHARA

OUTSIDE COLONY?

12 the National Military Council but ship system of government. He is were also not connected in any the Chairman of the People's way with the Central Kuomintang Political Councli (a popular body nr the Chinese National Govern- of future solons), deputy executive of the Kuomintang, and Chairman Japanese writer, and his wife ar- "If Mr. Wang Ching-wei has of the Central Political Council, a

It was reported in usually well. rived here from Chungking to get any, proposals regarding national subsidiary the

of Kuomintang Informed circles last night that irst hand information of the rulicy. he can easily discuss the Central Executive Committee

Lieut.-Gen. Kenji Dolhara, chief of matter with his colleagues, in the Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek the Japanese Army's Special Ser. In an interview, Mr. Kachi stat: Central Kuomintang or with my-is the general executive of the vice Department in China. had

self. After ed, that the Japanese militars

many years of Kuomintang. hence Mr. Wang's On comradeship in national revolu- absence does not disrupt Party "policy in China has falled.

the coast the Japanese navy lation, there is nething, we cannot work, executing a blockade, and on land discuss.

southwest.

Japanese troops are attempting to cut o international highways linking with Indo-China, Burma and Soviet Russla.

Japan's last move is to send more troops to South China for 1 big battle. However, there is a feeling in Japan that the firm stand of Britain and France makes it necessary to change her foreign policy. Mr. Kachi added.

He confirmed reports that Japan is exhausted by the war and does

not know what to do next.

Firmly against Japanese aggres ston in China, Mr. Kachi hàs joln- ed the Military Affairs Commission

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am

consulting us.”

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NO RESPONSE

" matters of such importance For some time. publicists in close those affecting future touch, with Mr. Wang Ching-wel existence of the Chinese nation, I advocated closer ties with Ger- confident that Mr. Warmany and Italy, but this view is Ching-wel will not undertake not

favourable to the masses negotiations, as reported, without owing to the impossibility of the

situation. Mr. Wang is reported Generailssimo Chiang Kai-shek (to have suggested the reorganisa- expressed confidence that rumours tien of the Executive Yuan, but” to regarding Mr. Wang had been de- have found no response.

berately circulated by China's It is likely that Mr. Wafig will go enemies with the intention of misto Europe for a rest. as he still leading the public. Reuter,

UNITED FRONT NOT AFFECTED

(From Our Own Correspondent.

Chungshan. Dec. 27. The retirement of Mr. Wang in doing publicity work" to e-Ching-wei from Chinese national, zhtep Japanese in China and politics, which was expected for Japan.-International.

6.

suffers from the effect of bulle wounds indicted by an assassin in Nanking four years ago. Political ruther than diplomatic reason prompts Mr. Wang to leave Chung- king, and his retirement will not alter the Sino-Japanese situation.

leaders Those

who champion

stronger resistance to Japanese some time, does not affect the aggression are more and more 'in united front in China and the con- favour in the eyes of the masses, tinuation of protracted, resistance it was said. Hereafter the Na- was tional Goverment will act more to Japanese aggression, it learned here to-day from political closely with Great Britain, France, circles in close touch with Chung-the United States and the Soviet

Union. king.

Mr. Wang Ching-wel does not 36 occupy any government post and

ALARM SOUNDED IN CHUNGKING

Chungking. Dec. 27. The alarm was sounded here at 11,30 11.0 yesterday when planes, in several squadrons, pass- et Wanhsien heading westward long the north bank of the Yang- ize in the direction of Chungking. An urgent alarm was given some

30 minutes later when the raiders:

were sighted over Changshou. 60 *

milles northeast of Chungking.

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At the same time Chinese pur- Colony Campaign On

sur planes circled above Chung- New Year's Day

to give battle king ready

if the visitors appeared within the city

traits.

One samdron of 12 Japanese machines bombed a village north- wrest of Chungking while the re- maining 24 circled over the north of the Chinese capital for more than half an hour" finally disap- pearing towards the east,

The all clear signal was sounded

at 1.30 p.

An unconarmed report stated that six Japanese ralders headed westward in the direction Chengtu but no word has yet been received from that city-Reuter.

BANK DIRECTOR

KIDNAPPED

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LIEUT-GEN. DOMHARA

arrived off Hongkong territorial waters in a warship.

He was stated to have travelled y air from Shanghal to Canton 'n Monday.

Authoritative quarters, however,

neither confirmed nor denied the report, which also mentioned that Lieut-Gen. Dolhara

was on "special mission."

GUNFIRE

IN TUNGSHAN

J

HEARD

Canton, Dec. 27.

ATTENDANCE

RECORD

Johannesburg, Dec. 27.

The attendance of 22,000 st the First Test match yester- day was a record the previous best being 18,000 in 1936 when South Africa, played against Australia.-Reuter

South Africa 256 For 6 In First Test

MITCHELL OUT FOR 73 RUNS

Jobannesburg. Dec. 27. The first Test match be- tween England and South Africa was continued to-day when the latter resumed their indings. At the close of play yesterday, South Africa had scored 166 for the loss of five wickets in reply to England's total of 422.

B. Mitchell (72 not out) and K Viljoen (o not out) faced 'Ken- neth Farnes and Hedley Verity. Both batsmen were very cautious.

Mitchell had only added one run to his overnight total when. The was bowled by an in-swinger from Farnes. It was the last ball of the second over. 4173-6-73).

Mitchell hit three boundaries in This "innings which lasted 204 minutes. He was very patient and defended skilfully.

Dalton joined Viljoen and at lunch the pair were still together Dalton having 48 to: his credit and Viljoen 36. Dalton survived three leg appeals. The score was 256 for six wickets.

(Earlier scores will be found on Page 101.

SHEFFIELD SHIELD

Melbourne, Dec. 27. In a Sheffield Shield cricket match played here to-day Victorta scored 504 and New South Wales 204 and 388.

Mother and son reunited for the first time in three years... after a race half-way across the world.... The son is Corporal John Walker, R.A.M.C. While serving in Hongkong he heard Mrs. Walker was dangerously ill at Hoxton (London). The War Office, granted him special leave. Corporal Walker got his passage home by working as a male nurse,

Corporal Walker had nearly finished his term in China, and per- mission for him to come home was cabled following the request of Mr. Ernest Thurtle, M.P.. on behalf of Mrs. Walker's friends. Travel- ting on the German liner Gnelsenan. however, he arrived at South- ampion-a day sooner than the troopship. "I shall be seeing. my mother in the morning." he said. He began twenty-eight days" fur- Iough as soon as he went ashore.

FOREIGN AID HEIGHTENS MORALE OF CHINESE

Japanese May Eventually

Stage Drive In Northwest

Changking, December 27.

THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION" is turning more, and more in China's favour as a result of material and financial assistance ac-. corded her by Great Britain and the United States, and such assis-. tance from the Powers has further heightened the morale of both officers and men of the Chinese Army, stated Gen, Chen Cheng, Vice- Minister of War and Commander-in-Chief of the 9th War Area, in an Interview.

Replying to a question as to what would be Japan's present mill- tary objective. Gen. Chen said for the present Japan may desate her naval forces on the southwestern China coast and her army units for an eventual drive in the northwest.

However, whether or not such a drive to the northwest will materi- alize, Gep. Chen, said, the Chinese have made adequate preparations to cope with such an eventuality.

If a drive to the northwest were atttempted. Gen. Chen belleved. the Japanese would either follow In another match at Adelaide.the Lunghat Hallway or the Pel-

South Australia totalled' 462 and

GENERAL HATA RETURNING

1

TO JAPAN

Queensland 131 and 152 for 4 he did not believe Japan's military ping-Bulyuan Rällway. However, Reuter.

strength was adequate for the pre- sent.

i! den. Chen said that in order to make possiblë a drive to the north- west the Japanese army in North China must first liquidate the | Chinese - guerilla units, in "Shansi RETURN REQUESTED

province, whieh task would appear Chungking, Dec. 27.

Shanghal, Dec. 2. Impossible judging from the fallure According to local reports.

General Shunroku Hata, Com- of the repeated Japanese attempts several high officials have been

mander-in-Chief of Japanese to "mop up" the, Chinese. par- Instructed by the Central authori-

in Central troops

China, willtisans, including their most recent ties to procced to Hanol to request

shortly return to Japan to serve much-publicized campaign in the the return of Mr. Wang Ching-wel.

region These reports stated that Mr. It is reported that a Japanese at the Imperial Headquarters and Wutal mountainous

succeeded by General northeast Shansi. Wang's departure from here was trawler on its way to Macao en-will

JAPANESE STRENGTH (Continued on Page 8) countered Chinese, guerillas down Aomura.

Prince Naruhiko Kigashikun! Gen. Chen revealed that the ap- Gunfire was clearly audible in who fought in the Peiping-Hankow proximate strength of the Japan- Tungshan this morning and seem Railway, Rear-Admiral Elliro Kon-ese forces in Shanghai and Suiyuan ed to come from the direction at do who operated on the Yangtze does not exceed five divisions at the White Cloud

Mountains, and Vice-Admiral Koich! Shiozawa present. Swatow, Dec. 27.

What about the possibility of a Mayor Ho Tung, who is appoint-Meanwhile, tension is appearent who directed the landing at Blas

Bay were all recalled to Japan. Japanese drive to the Southwest? thoughtout the city-Reuter. ed a comauttee member of the

A new group of general officers Gen. Chen thought it would be Govern- Kwangtung Provincial

with and flag officers will be appointed beset

greater difficulties. ment, will leave here shortly for Lenhsien to take up his new post,

SWATOW MAYOR'S

NEW POST

river.

be

in

to China in view of the stiffening First Japan would have to reckon of the Anglo-American front.--In- with consequences arising from in-

ternational complications.

No announcement is yet available GUIDE TO THE NEWS rational

Following the Si movement launched in Chungking, Shang- hai and other cliles to raise money for repayment of the British and American credit 'cans. Chinese circles in Hong- kong

contemplating to are. launch a similar movement

as to who will be the next mayor here on New Year's Day if pre-

jor Swatow. parations, can be completed in time.

Gen. Li Hon-waz, the new Individual and group response to Chairman of the Kwangtung Pro- the campaign here is already vincial Government, will hand over manifest. The "Ta Kung Pao" is command

of troops to Gen yesterday received from Mr. Pung Teng Lung-kwang." The incoming un-fet a letter enclosing 58 cents personnel of the government w Hongkong currency (equivalent to be inducted into their office ori $1 National currency) as a

con-January 1, tribution toward the fund.

The Mr. Hu Ming-tsao, administra Hung Hong Electric Appliances tive officer of the Bwatow district, Company and the Chung Wah will shortly leave here, for Lien- Radio Society also sent to this bsien to become Secretary-General Jerusalem, Dec. 27, paper a total of $12, while the of the Provincial Government-In- The British director of the paper's staff itself donated $75ternational. Ottoman Bank in this city, Mr. Vational currency.

Louis Le Bouvier, has disappeared According to a Shanghal report

and it is believed he has been

kidnapped by an Arab., He set out

appearing in the "Lih Pao" yester-

day, Col. Hsieh Tsing-yuan, com-

TRAIN CRASH

- Bucharest, Dec. 27...

out by car a few days ago and his mander of the "Doomed Battalion," Total casualties in the Ruma- empty car was found on Monday which is detained in a concentra-nian train crash are reported to a military patrol near the ton camp in the International be 93 dead and 142 seriously in- Jerusalem-Jericho highway,

Settlement in Shanghai, has jured, according to a report issued

by

A member of a rich Arab family, donated $10 in support of the on Tuesday morning. Numerous Jarallab, was murdered on Monday campaign in Shanghal. The men other slightly injured persona have In Jericho and two Jews were shot of the battalion, it is stated, will been discharged from hospital by Arabs in this cityTransocean. donate $1 each. »

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Pago 5-Cinemas. Crossword puzzle. Dlary ot local events..

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Page 6-Women's page. letter from London. Page 7.Christmas. boycott successful, Naval funeral. The King and Toe H. Pop Page 8-The leading article: Better outlook in America- Prince Konoye flogs a dead horse. Correspondence. Page 10.-First Test match.

Police Reserve orders. Pages 11. 12 and 13-Finance

and commerce." Pages 14 & 15-Shipping news'

and directory.

Granted that Japari would pay no heed to international com- plexity. Gen. Chen emphasized, she PANDAS BOUGHT | would find China's armed forces in that part much more formidable BY THE ZOO

than they thought and a resistance London, Dec, 27. much more, harder to batter down The Zoo has bought three of the than in their unexpectedly easy giant pandas, which arrived from drive on Canton. It would not be Hongkong

the aboard

liner a task that could be undertaken by Antenor on December 23, for £2, three or five divisions of troops.

400.

MORE JAPANESE TROOPS FOR

MANCHURIA

Chungking, Dec. 21.. Indicative of the continued strain ol Japanese Soviet relations, Japanesė troop move- ments in North China con- tinue.

Д

According to dispatch from Tientsin: about 50 Japan- Eve milltary trains passed through the city en route to Manchuria between 'December 19 and 24. Large contingents and quantities of military sup- plies, Including tanks and armoured cars, were sent by these trains.

It is learned that the Japau ese are planning to comman- deer Chinese trucks in Tientsin for military use in Manchuria. --Central News.

DEATH OF M.

VANDERVELDE

FORMER BELGIUM PRIME MINISTER

Brussels, Dec. 27

The death has occurred of M. Emile Vandervelde, President of the Belgian Labour Party, He was 73 after a brief litness. years of age.

M. Vandervelde was educated at Brussels University, and from 1918 · to 1921 was Minister of Justice.

The two largest will remain "High' officers of the Chinese From 1925 to 1927 he was Minister in seclusion till Easter but the army," Gen. Chen revealed," are for Foreign Affairs and for a year nine-month-old "baby" is per- now in charge of the military pre- he was Minister without portfolio mitted to receive visitors for three parations in the southwest with after which he became Minister of hours daily this week. She is like headquarters at Kwellin, the pro- Public Health, Belgium, 1038-37. a huge teddy bear and her man- vincial capital of Kwangst."-Cen- ners are gentle and charming tral News. When tickled under the chin she puts her paws round the visitor's neck-Reuter,

Major Floyd-Smith, took many months capturing the pandas in the mountains in Central China.

CZECHS TO LEAVE

LEAGUE

Paris, Dec. 27.

He was a former Prime Minister

of Belgium. He was a great friend of China and visited. the Far East several years ago. He married Dr. Jeanne Emile Vandervelde. Beeck- man.

The late M. Vandervelde's pub- That Czechoslovakia intends to licntions Included Le Part! Ouvrier

He also captured some bhurral announce her resignation from Belgi (1835-1925), Le Marxisme a't sheep, a spubnose monkey, and athe League of Nations in the near fait faillite, 1928, and Ke Pays collection of rare

pheasants-future. It is reported by "Le d'Israel In 1920, Renter" and

Special.

Reuter,

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