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"Hongkong Daily Press"-April 18, 1938.

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Hongkong Daily Press.

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報西

ESTABLISHED 1857

Post Office in the United Kingdom.

No. 25158

捌拾伍佰壹仟伍萬弍馆

ROOSEVELT'S

孖

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 1939.

15-19 Muring House, Quoon's Road Central.

G.P.O. Box No. 1

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MESSAGE TO DICTATORS ROYAL VISIT

WILL INFLUENCE THE PROCEEDINGS IN

U.S. Fleet BOTH HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT

Order

JAPAN SURPRISED

No Comment From Navy Ministry

Mr. B. S. Hudson, Parilamentary "TOKYO, APRIL 17 (REUTER)

Secretary to the Department of

Overseas Trade. who has been engaged in trade discussions “in Moscow and Warsaw.

26 KILLED IN RAIL CRASH

IN BENGAL LONDON, April 17 (T/Ocean)-) Twenty-six" persons are dead and 50 injured as the result of a rafi way accident, which occurred in Bengal this morning, it is reported frum Calcutta The accident happened at the station of Majida, when a passenger train ran into

a goods train waiting in the sta-

tion.

THE ORDERS GIVEN BY MR. CLAUDE SWANSON,

FOR

· SECRETARY

THE NAVY, has caused con- siderable surprise in Jap- anese navy circles, since, in their opinion, American relations had re- cently taken, a turn for the better.

Japanese-

It is also considered that the full strength of the Ameri- can fleet will be required in the Atlantic, In view of the tense European situation.

Appeal Strikes At Very Core

200 JAPANESE INCINERATED ICHENG, HUPEH, Apr. 17" (Central)-About 200 Japanese soldier #t Hwangan were burned to a horrible, death on Apr. 14 whwen a strong unit of Chinese guerillas surrounded and set fire to their strong- held. The helpless Japanese were trapped inside and· Ilter ally incinerated to ashes.

MISSING FROM HOME

Mr. Tecoma A: Jasmani, 35. The Japanese Ministry of the residing at No. 2, Catne Road, Is Navy for the moment de-reported missing. He left his clines to make any com-house at 5.30 p.m. on Sunday, and ment.

has since falled to return home.

Japanese Use Hitler Calls Reichstag

Poison Gas For April 28 To Reply

Liberally

To Roosevelt's Appeal

YUANKU, SHANSI, April 17 (Central)-Liberal use of pol- son, particularly asphyxiating and speezing gas bombs, was again resorted to by Japan- ese in recent encounters with Chinese forces on the Chung- tlaushan sector in south Shansi, military reports reaching here claim.

Despite the use of gas by the enemy. Chinese forces in the past

The step taken by the Fuehrer is not unexpected. week have recaptured considerable

Kerr Von Ribbentrop, Ger- löst ground among the hilly terrain. -On April 13, a terrific Chinese artil-man Foreign Minister, re- lery barrage on the Japanese at turned to Berlin from Munich Hsiahsien, south of Wensi, inflicted to-day while Field Marshal heavy losses. The puppet magis- Goering who has been in trate there is reported to have been Rome for conversations with Injured.

the Italian Government is To the east of the Fen River, the expected to leave Rome to- Japanese forces at Yicheng, twenty miles southeast of Linfen, have night.

BERLIN, APRIL 17 (REUTER) HERR HITLER HAS "CALLED THE REICHSTAG FOR APRIL 28 TO HEAR THE REPLY TO PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S APPEAL.

An official announcement declares, "The Ameri- can President has addressed a telegram to Herr Hitler asking his attitude in certain matters, which are so important, that the Fuehrer has decided to give his reply in the name of the German people in the Reichstag."

GERMAN PRESS HÖSTILE

HITLER LEAVES FOR AUSTRIA

Sudden Charge

towns.

Of

Dangerous Complex In Which Europe Is Involved

INITIATIVE IS WRESTED FROM THE AGGRESSORS

LONDON, APRIL 17 (BWS AND REUTER)-PRE- SIDENT ROOSEVELT'S MESSAGE TO HERR HITLER AND SIGNOR MUSSOLINI PROPOSING COMPLETE .. RECIPROCAL PLEDGES "AGAINST AGGRESSION FOR AT LEAST TEN YEARS, to be followed by cons ferences to discuss disarmament and economie read- justment, will inevitably influence proceedings. In both Houses of Parliament which reassemble to-morrow after an Interrupted Easter recess.

A GENERAL STATEMENT ON FOREIGN POLICY IS TO BE INVITED IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS ON WEDNESDAY and although no time has been set aside for similar discussion in the House of Commons, members will be kept in close' touch with developments. In the international sphere. A series of questions have already been fabled which will give the Prime Minister opportunity of reviewing the events since the Commons' debate on Thursday.

Meanwhile Mr. Roosevelt's initia- he is no blind stickler for the tive continues, to receive whole-Versailles settlement and would set hearted approval fram áll sections no barrier anywhere against legit- For opinion here and the welcome mate economic expadalon. *****

extended to it by the public, when

it was announced on Saturday, is cordially endorsed in the press.

"The Times," which describes Mr. Roosevelt as a man of action and of infinite courage says his messages are something more than a warning which may be dis- regarded. They contain a definite request which invites a definite answer,

* With these prudent reser- vations against the politica) entanglement he may well feel confident that he has the people of the United States behind him in his brave ad- venture. He, indeed, if ever there was one, is a people's crusade. The drive for endur- Ing peace is a movement that is backed by the peoples of all the world. Mr. Chamberlain,

TO U.S.A...

CANCELLED

PROJECT MAY BE

LONDON, Apr. 17 (Transocean)———- King George conferred with the Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Cham- berlain, and the American Am- bassador, Mr. „Joseph... Kennedy,| yesterday at Windsor Castle,

It is assumed that the discussion dealt principally with, the question of whether, In view of the political situation, the Royal visit to Ameri- ca should be cancelled or post- poned.

According to the "Dally Express," several members of the Govern- [ment are of the opinion that the

Journey should not take place, be-| cause, in the event of war, the King could not return to England.

The King himself is said to de- sire that the plans be carried out.

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SOVIET ENVOY RETURNING TO MOSCOW

LONDON, April 17 (BWS)--The- Soylet Ambassador in London, M. Maisky. called at the Foreign Office this morning. He is return- ing to Moscow to-morrow for con- sultation. Discussion between the British Ambassador, Sir William Seeds, and the Russian Foreign Minister, M. Litvino, continued during the week-end.

NEW BELGIUM. CABINET

SHANGHAI, April 17 (Reuter) -Mr. Chao Käo-tung, aged 43, circulation manager of} the American-owned Chi-

BRUSSELS, April 17 (Reuter)— nese evening paper, "Ta Mei The six-weeks Cabinet crisis ended Wen Pao" was shot dead in to-day when the Catholic senator. Settlement Road to-night coalition government.

M Pierlot, formed a three-party

by three Chinese who escaped in an automobile socialists falled, but a new effort An earlier attempt to tnclude

The shooting is believed to be was made due to the International

political.

situation, and proved successful.

CHINESE SMASH THROUGH JAPANESE LINES IN NORTH SHANSI

SIAN, April 17 (Central)-Chinesa forces hayo launched a

"It was to expected "that the German press would seize at once and Lord Halifax have their upon the obvious parallel between people behind them, just as Mr. Roosevelt's bold proposals and surely as Mr. Roosevelt has his. the great, but abortive, effort of

"The momentous commitments . vigorous counter-attack on Tanglo, in north Stansl... After his predecessor to establish a new undertaken in Europe during the smashing through the Japanese lines near the strategie › town, world order a quarter of a century last few weeks have been accepted

they are reported to have reached the north" gate, where they ago. But President Wilson's ulti-with the full sense of all that they are now engaged In “clearing-up" operations. mate fallure, as every one re-involve but without a "murmer of The Japanese have retreated to j cognizes in retrospect, was due to dissent. It is not unreasonable to the western part of the town to circumstances which were pro- think that they have already pro give stubborn resistance. foundly different from those of vided a momentary relaxation of to-day,

Of Plans MUNICH, April 17 (Reuter)- been surrounded by the "Chinese

Herr Hitler, accompanied by. Herr troops. More than 1,000 Japanese LONDON, Apr1⁄4 17 (Renter)] at Kuwo, who rushed north-east-Besides Britain, France and Russia, Dietrich. left for Austria late last ward to Yicheng in an attempt to all Latin American states have night by special train for a tour of Inspection of the principal drive a wedge into the Chinese given their approval to Presi- ring, were waylaid by the defenders dent Roosevelt's appeal. The German press remains hostile at Nanfanchen and beaten back.

At Wens, the Japanese forces have and stomful while the "Popolo declares that Mr been increased to 2,000 men and Di Roma" Berce fighting has broken out in Roosevelt's appeal was made in order to strengthen his chances for the vic'nity.

retaining the Presidency.' The paper adds, "Roosevelt, In order to fix the seat of his pants in the Presidential ehair will place, in the LOYANG, Apr. 17 (Central wrong, the leaders of two great

nations." Belated military reports from the north Honan front claim the small recapture of Hopitsi, a village west of Tangyin on the Pelping-Hankow railway near the Hopeh border on the night of Apr.

„Political circles declare that the visit was planned some time ago. although it was generally thought that the Fuehrer

was going to GUIDE TO THE NEWS Berlin immediately.

CHINESE NEAR TANGYIN

YANKEE CLIPPER

BALTIMORE, April 17 (Reuter) -The Yankee Clipper arrived here yesterday.

“VIGOROUS NO” ROME April 17 (Reuter), "The Fascist reply will only be a vigo- rous and final zo," declares

Popolo Di Rozna" commenting on of President Roosevelt who offers president Roosevelt's appeal. Cor- & peace conference before the war 11 by Chinese forces after ernment inspired statements and instead of after it" in a statement transmitted to Washington. He

• vigorous assault.

articles in the noon newspapers

The reports state that Chinese are all very hostile reflecting a declares that no country can forces were pressing on Tanayin sharp change in political circles lightly reject that opportunity for city with the co-operation of local which were at first inclined to be saving civilization by saving itself. militia corpse.

favourable to the President's ap-

peal,

CABLE WARFARE TOKYO, April 17 Reuter)--The ANNUITY OF £500 "Roosevelt's message must be Japanese presa states that Mr. considered as an act of war," says Roosevelt's appeal is inspired by FOR MRS. LYONS

the "Messagero" in an editorial Britain and should be ignored by LONDON, April 17 (Reuter)-A The paper, strongly objects to Berlin and Rome as it does not Requiem Mass was said in West Roosevelt's assumption that Italy represent the opinion of the Amert- minster Cathedral this morning and Germany are likely aggressors can people. for the late Mr. J. A. Lyons, and says that such an amumption Cable: warfare is the description Prime Minister of Australia. Mr, is insolent and takes from the given to President Roosevelt's mes and Mrs. Neville Chamberlain were document any value it might have sage by "Hokumin" which says the present while Lord Halifax was had,

world, situmt'on is imbkely to be represented.

The paper declares that the re- afected substantially thereby The Australian Government has ply from Rome will be "what it The Nicht Nichi Shimbun ax- decided to grant a life annuity of ought to be, in full agreement with presses the fervent hope that the Pacide will remain peaceful forever, with Japan and the United States

• £500 to Mrs. Lyona,

A similar: annuity will be given

Berlin."

TIMELY FACTION

to the children until the youngest, OTTAWA, April 17 (Renter)The prospering mutually, each playing who at present is six years old, Prime Minister, Mr Mackenze role in the maintenance of work Teaches the 256 of 21.

King, welcomes the nely action peace.

at Tawu and Kinglo, respectively

JAPANESE LOSE

י וויי

renatona men at the points In west Shanet, the Chinese NO BARRIER

for the President's statesmanlike have been attacking the Japanese 22,199 MEN IN "Political discussions, which Mr. Initiative. Roosevelt envisages, and his am "The Daily Telegraph' says that north and south of Lighth, inflicted HALF A MONTH

Under a terrific artillery barrage, CHUNGKING, April 17 (Central) bition to provide international whatever may be the response of heavy casualties on the enemy. trade and raw material of it for the totalitarian States, Mr. Roose every nation of the earth on equal velt's appeal cannot fail exercising the Japanese at Kingio launched-The total Japanese loss in man- terms, are sufficient assurance that a palpable influence on the course a counter-offensive on the Chi- power on all fronts during the of eventa. It strikes to the very nese, but have been beaten back first half of April was estimated. core of the dangerous complex in Wollowing a ferce battle

by the military headquarters, here which Europe is involved and must A Japanese unit from Lishih, at 22.199 officers and men killed make a true interpretation of it who attempted to repair the tele- and 556 captured. plain beyond a peradventure. It graph wires torn down near the Apart from the serions, loss in town, was attacked by Chinese man-power, the material losses of troops lying in ambush a few days the Japanese expeditionary force The supreme question for the ago. Many of the Japanese were in Chins during the same period German and Italian people is killed. On the same day, they include 399 war horses, 657 rides whether they have the power to launched an attack on the villages and mauser, 32 machine and impress their rulers of what they in the vicinity but were repulsed sub-machine guns, four field guns, 75 tanks and armoured" ears, and themselves destre as passionately by the Chinese defenders. as fellowmen of other countries, Many Japanese troops have been upwards of 10,000 rounds of car-

tridge, rushed to Bohslen from Tatung in continues "The Timen.”.

The Japanese lossen, it is re- Step by step, the paper connorth Sharist in the past few days. tinues, the dimcult process of wise It is reported that they will be vealed, were suffered during 323 Britian policy which has never ex shifted to Ningwa as reinforce-engagements which they had with the defence forces during the cluded the chances of peaceful ments for a drive on Plenkwan.

period.

Page 2 Macao soccer Inter- port. HK. Cycling Club. Heavy programme at "Bis- ley" meeting. Chinese girl tennis” wonder. · Shanghai athlete found dead. Page 3.---Radio programmes, London Gazette. The Ser- vices.

Page:5-Cinemas. Diary of local events. Crossword puzzle.

Page 6-Making lie aboard ship pleasant. Menu New- settes. Charity Ball, Page 7 Extraordinary prom cedure of Urban Council. Des Voeux Road attack sequel Reduction of capital; Page 8-Leading article: Mr.

Roosevelt's challenge. Fage 10.The weather. The

Bervices.

Page 11 China collects gold to ensure economic victory. Rural training school, Currency control in Dansig. Page 12-Finance and com

merce.

Page 13 Launch of the

RRB Research

More, re Dalcruits for RAF, New record.

Pires 14 and 18-Shipping

news and directory

applies an acid test,

SUPREME QUESTION

HEAVY FIGHTING

discussions but is determined to be strong enough to secure it, has

-The Japanese "suffered their gone steadily forward recently -- "YUNGTUN, KWANGTUNG, April heavier loss in man-power on the - It is certain that the qualities 17 ' (Central)—With the strategie Kiangsi front. In a total of hity in Britain, to which American city of Tsengshing grasped back engagements, they lost "E122 oun opinion will always respond, are from the Japanese hands, Chinese cers and men, 30 horsea, 23 rines strength and courage and that the forces are consolidating their com-and 22 tanks and armoured cars. respect due to these qualities is re- munication line between Treng- ciprocal. Everyone here will enshing and Taungra, on which the

dorse the welcome which the Bri tish Government extended

Japanese attempted many thrusts during the week-end

L

On the afternoon of April 15,

THE DOLLAR

TT. ON LONDON; 16 244 T.T. ON NEW YORK; 181,

promptly to President Roosevelt's statesmanlike initiative. M

The "Dally Mall' says that large force of several thousand nothing would defeat the Pre-Japanese from Shenkong and Tai- sident's purpose more than to act pingchong launched a furious as- as if the replies were bound to be sanit on an undisclosed point to favourable. The a

appeat may give the southeast of Taungfa, but were the dictators & pause but it is un-stubbornly met by Chinese resis

kely to make them abandon tance. Fighting raged throughout power politics Wothing but the Saturday night and Sunday m-ra- unchanged as farmed, might of the damocracies ing

will do that.

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