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"HON. LION MAY CREATE DIVERSION, SUGGESTED BAN ON

SAVE JAPANESE FACE!!

Japan is thought to be anxious to get out of the hopeless post- tion in which she has become fixed in China, and the squabble (The with Britain. It is suggested, may help in several ways.

Bulletin, Glasgow).

“TIMOROUS SHRINKING" IN FAR EAST·

JAPANESE PREPARE FOR TOKYO TALKS

FIRMER STAND URGED

BY BRITISH PRESS

TOKYO, July 13 (Reuter)-An extraordinary session of the Cabinet met at 9 o'clock this morning and was still sitting at 10.30 a.m., exchanging view of the Gov- ernment's policy, measures and attitude to be taken up at the forthcoming Anglo-Japanese parley, and to make final decisions in that connexion.

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Afterwards Mr. Arita, the Foreign Minister,. Convey the decisions of the meeting to the Cabinet ad- visers for approval and will then leave for Hayam to report to the Emperor.

TSINGTAO TENSION

MORE SERIOUS DEMONSTRATION

PLANNED

It is expected that talks be- tween Sir Robert Craigie and Mr. Arita will begin on Satur- day morning, but the "Asahi Shimbun" asserts that unless Mr. Arita and Sir "Robert Craigle solve the fundamen- tal issue," a so-called "spot conference" will not be held.

SILK BY AMERICA FRANCE & BRITAIN

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OF BOTH LONDON, JULY 13 (RKUTER)—ALL PARTIES

REPRESENTED AT HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT WERE ANGLO-FRENCH MEETING IN THE HOUSE OF LORDS. MEETING LASTED OVER AN HOUR AND A HALF,

The French representatives comprised member of the Sino- French Committee of the Chamber, who had come to London to discuss the Far Eastern situation,

Shanghai Millionaire Released

JAPANESE UNABLE

An omcial statement issued later, declared that great sympathy was expressed with the sufferings of the Chinese people and the great admiration of their gallant re- sistance.

Object Of Meeting '-

The object of the meeting was omically declared to be to discuss ways and means of finding a solu- tion to the present problems of the Far East.

Two main proposals were put

23 possible

TO PROVE CHARGES forward

should Japanese Interference con-

SHANGHAI, July 13 (Reuter)-tinus: After speading two weeks in cus- Firstly,

tody because of the Japanese materials to China: allegations that he was connected Secondly, an economic boycott with the guerilla forces in the of Japan, particularly in regard to Shanghai area, Kao Shing-pao, silk. millionaire owner of the Lido Ball- room, has been released

JAPANESE

Grim Chinese Resistance In Chungshan

SITUATION MUCH EASIER NOW

MACAO, July 13 (Renter) The grim resistance of the farmers of the Chungshan

•District against the superior might of the Japanese Invaders was praised by the District Magistrate, Gen. Chang Wai- chang, in a recent interview.

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CHINA "WAR NEWS:

Gen. Chang, who was trained NORTH CHEKIANG ATTACK:

CHINESE RESIST SHANSI

DRIVE: SEVERE. BATTLES

KINHWA, July 13 (Central)-Covered by an artillery barrage, Chinese units launched an attack on the Jap- anese at Fuyang, battle-torn town about 20 miles south- few days ago. west of Hangchow in North Chekiang, were

They inflicted a number of casualties on the enemy, and destroyed their barracks."

at the American Curtis Aviation School and was founder of the old Canton Air Force, said he was remedies proud of, his people" for their gallant stand, armed as they were with rides and machine-guns, as supply more war compared with the aeroplanes and

artillery used by the Japanese.

Fighting for their homes and families, they suffered privations and Hardships, but they Some of the French delegates heroically determined to resist to said that if France, the United the utmost and would make the It is understood, says the China States and Britain all banned Ja-Japanese pay dearly for every Press" that the Japanese were unpanese stik, that would be such an foot of Chungshan soll. able to produce sufficient prima ceonemle blow to Japan that facle evidence to warrant the Set- rather than face it, she would be tlement Police handing him over." compelled to reconsider her post-

During his custody, Kao was tion and mend her ways. questioned on several occasions by Japanese officers.

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GERMANY'S ESPIONAGE CHARGES

NO OFFICIAL. REPRESENTATION LONDON, July 13 (Reuter)-- In the House of Commons, yes- terday, Mr. Arthur Henderson (Lab) asked whether attention had been drawn to the official charges of espionage by the German the "News

the

Firmer Ständ LONDON, July 13 Reuter)---A firmer stand against the Japanese is urged by both TSINGTAO, July 13 (Reuter) Chronicle" and the "Manchester in leaders on the -The British Consul-General Guardian " here has received information different aspects of Britain's - that the anti-British demon-terest in the way matters go in the strations planned for Friday Far East."

and Saturday may be of a more serious nature than that which occurred on July 11;}

the when

demonstrators threw stones and let off fire- works outside the British Consulate General and at- tacked the premises of two British banks.

He has been instructed to ask the Japanese authorities

The burden of the "News Chronicle's" comment is that it is a deplorable fact" that although the sympathies of the Democratic countries are whole-heartedly with the Chinese people in their struggle against Japanese domination, the Democracies are making it possible for this aggression to proceed.

The writer recognizes that it is

for protectiori and to hold not easy to cut Japan's trade life- them responsible for any line decisively in a single stroke, damage to British life and but declares that two things can

be done immediately, namely: property.

The British escort vessel "Lowestoft, which put in here, has left again and it is be- lieved that she will be re- placed by the destroyer Diamond,

Circumstances Different

"That the Democracies should imports from Јарап,

·ba "which can just as "easily, if trifle more expensively, be brought from elsewhere" and

That they should make every effort to redirect the channels of their trade.

Timorous Shrinking Discussing the present Anglo- Japanese relations, the "Manches- ter Guardian" says that it is, of course, unimaginable

the that British Government-"even this

British Government" should agree

NO INTERNATIONAL

to any of the Japanese terms or TROOPS FOR DANZIG do anything else which might help"

their-occupation of China. LONDON, July 13 (T/Ocean)----

But,

Little adds the writer a The British Government denied

later, it is doubtful whether the that the intention exists to send Japanese will believe this unless it International troops to Danzig. is brought home to them very similar to the dispatch of an in ternational police force to the Saar during the time of the plebiscite.

The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Mr. R. A. Butler, making this statement, in the House of Commons on Wednesday, in reply to a question, added that the Saar Flebiscite had been anticipated in the peace Treaty of Versailles, while the circumstances in Danzig were different.

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No Special Leagne Seadon

LONDON July 13 (T/Ocean)-

shortly.

After finding that **our timorous shrinking in the Far East rather spoils the pictures of our resolute front in the West," the writer suggests that a firm British lead might sway the votes of the United States Congress in their deliberations on neutrality and, Senator Pittman's resolution to-day in s way which will be impossible for Mr. Roosevelt alone.

Government against British Government in general and against the British Consul-General In Vienna In" particular.

Mr. R. A. Butler Under-Becretary for Foreign Affairs. stated that he had seen the charges in the German press which he strongly repudiated

ROLLED FROM SIDE TO SIDE

SUBMARINE'S FATAL DIVE DESCRIBED

LONDON, JULY 13 (REUTER)—— A GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION OF THE FATAL DIVE OF THE THETIS WAS GIVEN BY THE MASTER OF THE ACCOMPANY- ING TUG, CAPTAIN GODFREY, WHEN HE GAVE EVIDENCE AT THE RESUMED INQUIRY INTO THE DISASTER OF THE ILL- FATED SUBMARINE.

He said: "The Thetis went down stern first and started to roll from side to side. Then her bow went down and she swung round to port

on her helm.

"Sank Out Of Sight "She steadied up a bit, although still swinging on her helm, and disappeared. She simply sank out Mr. Butler agreed that these of sight and was slightly down by charges were extraordinary and the head." much to be regretted. The charges

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"Situation Eased SHIUHING. July 13 (Central) After the repulsion of the Jap- anese landing at Titshek, north- west of Shekki, the tense situation at Chungshan has been eased con- alderably.

However, a number of Japanese i warships are still anchored of the Chungshan coast. They have been Intermittently shelling the shore. Retaliating, Chinese shore bat- teries have sunk several Japanese motor boats. The Chinese are strengthening their defences along the coast.

REFORMS IN

Simultaneously with the attack, another Chinese unit staged a raid on Hsienlingfow, in the vicinity of About 200 Jap- Yuhang, 15 miles west of Hangchow. anese reinforcements rushing there from Yuhang were intercepted on the way and beaten back with severe Josses.

PLANE CRASH AT STANLEY

SHANCHOW, HONAN, July 13 (Central)-Latest military despatches from the front in- dicate that the Japanese are making little progress in their drives in the Talhang Moun- tain areas in southeastern Shansi...

(Continued from page 1) to-day, the 'cortege leaving the Royal Naval Hospital at 8.30 a.m.

The disaster- occurred startling suddenness, according to eye-witnesses at Stanley who, in Yushe. They met further revers the face of the strict reticence on the way. More than 2,000 Jap- maintained by the authorities, anese reinforcements rushing to their rescue from Talku clashed were the only source of informa-

with the pursuing Chinese.

Following a sanguinary battle at Shinkang. in the vicinity of Yushe, with north of Wustang, 800 Japanese were forced to retreat towards

HYDERABAD in

It was shortly before 10 8.11. that the machine, which was a Walrus Amphibian and which had

CONGRESS DEMANDS | taken of from Kal Tak an hour.

GRANTED IN PART.

BOMBAY, July 13 (T/Ocean)--

Hyderabad the largest of the Indian states ruled by Indian princes, is planning extensive con- stitntional reforms.

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earlier of a routine practice flight. was seen flying over Tytam Bay.

FLYING LOW

The sphere of operations in southeastern "Shansi is being widened to include Tunliu, Changtae and Changchih. Chinese forces are pouring into that area ready to give battle to the invaders.

Under the cover of a terrific artillery barrage, 600 Japanese north of Po Al, in northern Honan, pushed into south: eastern Shansi a few days ago, They were repulsed by the Chinese following a six-hour encounter.

The machine was said to have been aying extremely low, about 10 or 12 feet above the water. There were at the time a number Although details of the planne of "junks in the bay. The plane are not yet known, it seemed to be attempting a landing, reforms

be certain that but then circled over to the other appears

"Later, they launched a fresh at- Hyderabad will be given legisia side when it appeared to be mak- Captain Godfrey added that it

tack, during which, they severely It banked sharply to the right, pounded the Chinese positions had been made in the German appeared to him that the Thetis re" which will, however, not being to fly over the hills.

and however,

the engine was with heavy field pieces. Some gaa official re was in trouble, Commander Bolus composed of politicians or elected press without any

opened side as if to gain altitude, shells were alleged to have been economic experts. presentation to the British Gov-had earlier advised him that the representatives of the people but of Thetis could do 15 to 18 knots on

Political quarters here believe but again, and suddenly. It banked used. The attack was again re- the surface, and he (Captain

when the left, wing pelled by the Chinese. Godfrey) asked him to accommo, that the Nyzam of Hyderabad has to the left

grant his subjects a dipped and touched the water. date his speed to that of the tug decided to

Within a few seconds, the plane which could do only 1 to 12 constitution in order to meet the knots

ernment.

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He made this request because previously the submarine which lic was escorting ran away" from him. When the Thetis disappeared, she was only 300 yards from the tug.

ANOTHER MASS FLIGHT BOMBERS OVER FRANCE

- BERLIN, JULY 13 (REUTER)—THE SUGGESTION IN BRI- TISHI NEWSPAPERS THAT BRITISH BOMBERS ARE CAPABLE OF FLYING TO POLAND HAS, INFURIATED THE GERMAN PRESS.

**Encirclement from the Air" and-"Crude Threats Against Axis Towns" are typical headlines and it asserted that a flight to Poland would be impossible without passing over North ern European States and thereby violating their neutrality.

Kulangsu

Rejects

Demands

TOKYO, July 13 (Reuter)-The Municipal Council of the Interna-

Mr. R. A. Butler, stated that the ter, M. Bonnet, for a lengthy con-1 tonal Bettlement at Kulangsu has

British Government has no inten-versation. tion of

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The "Angriff" describes the new training fights as another proof of Britain's determination to make war and adds that anyone, de- monstrating with bombers European countries must realize that the serious consequences might arise.

Over

The "Nachtausgabe" warns Britain that "distances which can be flown from London to the Continent can equally well. be flown from the Continent to London"

Larger Flight Next Week

demands of the Congress Party turned over and sank in a cloud WHEAT TOUCHES

NEW LOW

LONDON, July 13 (Reuter)-Not-

without, however, identifying him- of spray.

Not one of the eye-witnesses self completely with the demo-

venture" an opinion as to cratic principles of that Party could

difficulty possible

.could demanded ☎ parliament what which with representatives elected direct- have been met, but it was said since the spacious days of Good that it was not impossible that, Queen Bess has wheat sold as low ly by the people.

in banking to the left after bank-as 38 77d, which the Liverpool ing to the right, the plot might July position touched this morning. have desired to avoid hitting a

This level is lower than the 3e. junk, though nobody could clearly 8d, recorded by October contracta recall whether there was a junk during the 1031 financial crisis' in the actual vicinity of the acci- and accepted records indicate the year 1592 as the last previous oc- dent.

casion on which the price has sunk so low

BY BRITISH

TELEVISION RECEIVERS

IN GERMANY BERLIN, July 13 (T/Ocean)

WATCHING FLIGHT Fathers Daly and Farnon, of the

It is interesting to note that Maryknoll Mission at Stanley, both these previous low points were watching the fight of the preceded inflationary periods vary. plane and witnessed the tragedying in degree,

Ere

existing large surplus Argentine stocks,

which was also seen by a number The particular causes in the of other European warders from present position the buge The manufacture of German tele-Stanley Prison, soldiers and many prospective Canadian surplus and vision repelvers, which will be ladies who were swimming at the turned out on a large scale at a time, low price was announced by the Father Daly ran down to Stan- German Minister of Posts in an ley police station to report the interview granted to the "Vocikls- accident, and a few minutes later cher Beobachter,”

The receivers will be ready for distribution at the time of the German radio exhibition, which takes place at the end of July.

Apart from the standard ap paratus, no other television recely ers will be manufactured or sold in Germany, 2

By Election At South

Portsmouth

an officer also arrived from Blan-was acting as observer on ley Forts to report, while a tele-night.

Both Plot Offer Bryan-Gower phone message was sent by a

and Bergeant Ogden were believed warder from the Frison

The police immediately set off to have parents living in England for the scene In a launch, while and to be unmarried. The foriner warders and, soldiers also went in was about 21 years of age and ar-

rived in Hongkong from Singapore. sampans in several parties.

in October last year, whilst the latter was aged about 28 'und had been in the Colony about “11 months. Pilot Omicer Bryan-Gower- had played in int Division cricket, for the HK.CO

Two motor torpedo boats were dispatched by the Navy In answer to distress signals and arrived about 10.30 am about the same time as other resens partless

rejected the Japanese demandır for

A London message states that political circles believe the appointment of a Japanese another flight over France, on even Paris summoning a Special Session of the League of Nations that the chief top of the converchter of police and the employment a larger scale, is being planned and

LONDON, July 13 (EWS) J. The only evidence seen, however, was a patch of of on the surface Council to deal with the Danzig sation was the attitude of the of Japanese policemen to hunt

-to-down Chinese "terrorists," accord. Will take place very soon, probably y. Lucas (Conservative) was re- problem.

Fowers western Democratic

turned unopposed yesterday in the of the water, a sodden helmet, a ing to a Japanese news stency next week Mr. Butler added the Committee wards the Danzig problem.

While the exact mumber has not by-election at South Portsmouth, damaged dare font such as is It is also asserted. that the The demands, were presented of Three appointed by the League

Ambassador urged

M. several weeks ago following the been decirted, more machines wil

en Air Ministry official told Reuzer, to the Peerage.

former member, Sir Herbert Ca7-gency and bits of debris, Danalg developments was quite Bennet to do everything in his landing of Japanese soldiers on participate than in the last fight, necediated by the elevation of the dropped from a plane in an emer

power to bring about an early Kulangan on the ground that it was conclusion of the Moscow Pact, being used as a base for anti-Jáp-

It is estimated that there PARIS, July 13 (T/Ocean)-The because the position of Poland, if inese activilles. Since that time Pollah Ambassador, M. Lukasiewicz, the negotiations for an Anglo- the restrictions or trame with the will be crews totalling about was received on Wednesday after-French-Boviet agreement failed, mainland have serious arrected 1,000, including 200 pilots, and the official stated that they the settlement's food supplies. noon by the French Foreign Minis would be obscure.

of Nations Council to watch the Polish

sufficient for the purpose.

Franco-Polish Talks

would make non-stop flights, bat were unlikely to go beyond the southern limits of Fra-100

Yesterday's 200 first fate BAF plane in Hon nine years, the which

when

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fell fro

ed to

Also, Loating on the water was the body of Sergeant Orde injuries were so terribi identication was establish by a tag and a Handkerch

name. Sergean