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Shanghai

Post Office

Shooting

YOUNG BRITISH POLICE OFFICER

WOUNDED

SHANGHAL Jan. 10 (Renter)— Duncan E. Crank, 21-year-old fro- bationary Sergeant of the Shang- hai Municipal Police, is lying in the General Hospital with a ser- lous gun-shot wound in his chest, received when he was trying to .settle a quarrel in the General

Post Office at noon today...

One man has been detained by detectives

The quarrel with the postal em- ployee was over the hot water supply and led to a call being made for police assistance.

Crank is a Shanghai boy. He is a former pupil of the Shanghai Public School and is a popular member of the Force,

One of his sisters is the widow of Mr. Chetwood Crawley, of the Chinese Maritime Customs, who was killed on the Yangtre, below Hankow, last year.

Apother sister of Crank, Mra Hunt is said to te realding Singapore

Csaky Will

Confer Again

With Ciano-

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 11, 1940.

GERMAN RAIDER SHOT DOWN

PROGRESS

GERMAN AEROPLANE BROUGHT DOWN.-Picture showing the German acroplane after being of brought down by British fighter machines, while attempting a reconnaissance over the Firth Forth. Above shows the machine, riddled with machine-gun bullets, embedded in hillside east of Dalkeith. The aërial combat, in which the British fighters chased the raider for, several miles, was watched by a large number of people. Two of the German airmen were killed, one was wounded.

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U.S.-Japan SHANGHAI murder TRIAL

ECKFORD DECLARES

Trade Relations

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(Reuter)-

TOKYO, "Jan. Something is expected to even uste before long in connexion with Japanese-American trade relations, said the Foreign Office spokesman at a press conference today.

At present, however, there is

no definite plan regarding the suspended conversations between

depended

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NEW LINK

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AGREEMENT Sun Fo Interviewed On The Enforcement

ANKARA Jan 10 (Renter)—The front pages of all Turkish news- papera prominently display the news of the signature of the trade agreement between Britain, France and Turkey.

Political circles consider the newly-signed agreement constitutes a new link and will considerably strengthen the sincere friendship and close collaboration between the three POWER

The Allies and Turkay's corn- bined moral, material and military forces, it is added, erect an, in- superable barrier against the spread of Nari and Communist perils in southern Europe and their extension to the Mediter-

HEranean and the Near East

HAD NO INTENTION OF SHOOTING CPL. DAVIS

Seaforth Highlander

Gives

Evidence In Own Defence

„SHANGHAI, JAN. 10 (REUTER)—THE COURT ROOM

Difficulties

For German Traders In Japan

Of Constitutionalism

CHUNGKING, Jan. 19 (Central)-Interviewed by press representatives regarding the enforcement of constitution- alism in China, Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan, said the question hinges on two important points, namely, the formation of proper local popular organs, and the establishment of true local self-government.

Dr. Sun hoped that the entire nation will do their ut- most to help realise both these tasks.

Dr. Sun, said, strictly speaking, the nation is still somewhat short of some of the fundamental conditions for ushering in constitutionalism. It is an important step, however, for the country to take during the present war.

Dr. Sun reiterated that constitutionalism and politi-

cal tutelage by the Kuomin-] ... tang may run on parallel lines, the enforcement` of the former being in no way ob- structive to the promotion of) the latter.

Outlook In China Not Without Hope

During his recent tour of Eu- rope, Dr. Sun recalled, he w ́s im-i pressed by the universal praise

Special to the H.K. Daily Press given to China's constitutional

SHANGHAI, Jan 10 (Havas)—— movement. Many of China's, fate.

Is not unreasonable to hope, if Special to the HF. Daily. Presseign friends pointed out that the peace la résured in the Far East, energetic steps taken to develop China will be sharing in the busi-

SHANGHAI, Jan, 10 (Havas)---It

Mr. Joseph Grew, American Am-WAS HUSHED THIS AFTERNOON WHEN PELVATE-DAVID bassador In Tokyo, and Admiral Nomura, Japanese Foreign Minister ECKFORD, of the Seaforth Highlanders; who is charged ROME Jan. 10 (Reuter)-A re- The spokesman added that the with murder, took the stand to give his version of the

atal shooting of Lance-Corporal James Davis, of the same Re- is reliably learned that German the nation's democratic govern-ness prosperity which neut. als en- traders in Japan are daily ex-ment assures China's national re-jjoy at times when their belligerent giment.

vival. periencing growing dimenities due

neighbours are devoting a large to Germany's impossibility to get China's efforts towards demo part of their productive capacity foreign currency to pay for pur-cracy is the more remarkable, aso the manufacture of war weapons, chases abroRA.

In recent years many European Thersby, China will ye far to re- Japanese

have Apparently the

are democracies

tottered, es- pair the ravages of the las; two- declared Bir drawing a difference between pre-pecially since the outbreak of the and-a-half years,"

and wartime transactions; European war, when totalitarian Herbert Philips, retiring. British gained widespread pre- | Consul-General, at a reception at the Shanghai Club organised by

Eckford said that Davis was in charge of the post to. which he was sent as a senior soldier to replace another who was ill.

port from Budapest that. Count outcome

on Csaky, Hungarian Foreign Minis-trendliness and cordiality. ter, is Aying to Rome' tomorrow to Asked whether any of the num- confer again with Count Clano.erous issues between Japan, Ame Italian Foreign Minister, and prob-rica and China have been settled, ably Il Duce has convinced polit- the spokesman said that several teal observers here that definite tesues are under consideration but proposals must have been submit, none has been asually settled. ted by the Italian Government at Replying to the question as to bottles "of

whether the request by the Ameri-N.A.A.FI. van and later in replied: "I was not drunk but alene latter are not included in the ideals

Venice.

of

On the morning of the in- stairs and drank his seventh bottle cident he bought several of beer that day.

Asked if he was drunk, witness beer from the

bit heady."

war

compensation scheme and, there- | valence. fore, cannot be settled through

Eckford then said he went A communique issued after the can Chamber of Commerce at Tien- the day he bought others!

amelioration

The fact that, despite more than the B.itish Chamber of Commerce, the from a Chinese money ex-downstairs and told Davis that bei Venice meeting declaring a perfect tsin for.

| frozen German assets in Japan, . two years' war, China has stead- Sir Herbert remarked that while thought someone had been firing identity of views between the two blockade restrictions had brought change shop.

An important problem has also fastly maintained her faith in de- the outlook in China was still ob- Towards dark he went for his rifle. Governments prompts the view any result, the spokesman said

He replied that I was drunk been raised by the payments of mocratic government, should prove scure it was not without hope.

Bir Herbert thën recalled when that Court Csaky will announce that the Japanese authorities are walk and, on his return, he was Hungary's complete agreement with doing everything to respect foreign reprimanded by Davis for leaving and asked me how many bottles of harbour duties of German ships of first international importance,

the post. He then proceeded up-beer. I had and if I had any more marooned in Japanese ports and and deserves the praise of all her he arrived in Peip'ng 12 years ago Italy.

rights in China

well-wishers, Dr. Sun stated. as a student interpreter. upstairs and to go up to get them. foodstuffs for the crews

CABINET

CRISIS:

JAPANESE RESIGNATION NOW CONSIDERED

TO BE INEVITABLE

Gen. Hata The Key Figure

It is not yet known whether he would assume the Premier- ship himself as he is in active service but might entrust a personality close to him. "

TOKYO, JAN. 10 (REUTER)-THE MORNING NEWS- PAPERS HERE CONTINUE TO PLAY UP THE CABINET CRISIS.

In any case it would avoid by intolerable."

all means to give the impression

་་

GREAT INTEREST

"PICKED UP MY RIFLE”

"I went upstairs but there was no beer. I picked up my rifle and came down. I intended to give Davis a fright as he had been bullying me."

Eckford described how he slip- ped a bullet into the rifle and walked towards Davis.

At this point witness was asked

to demonstrate how he was hold

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INQUIRY OPENS INTO SHANGHAI ST. FIRE DISASTER: GIRL KILLED IN FIRST FLOOR VERANDAH JUMP

AN INQUIRY INTO THE DEATH OF MAK SIU-FONG,

ing the rife and it was decided by A NINE-YEAR-OLD GIRL, ONE OF THE 45 PERSONS

canvas sheet, that had served as

an awning, was held out by several

the Court that the position was WHO DIED in the fire disaster at Nos. 480 and 482, Shang-men.. From the floor above a wo

omething Ute a trial arms post- hai Street, on the night of December 4, was commenced at Hon except that both hands were Kowloon Court yesterday.. holding the ride.

I lifted the ride to my shoulder. and said, I am going to shoot.""

Eckford declared that he had no Intention of shooting Davis

FINGER ON TRIGGER

In explaining to the jury, Messrs. B.A. Gellman (fore- man), Wong Kwai-yin and J. J. Remedios, the purpose of the inquiry, the Coroner, Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen, gave the official list of dead at 45 and 19 injured in the fire. **

Three witnesses were heard The Fire Brigade arrived

The

man threw a rattan basket load- || ed with something heavy. The canvas was split as the basket fell through it.

at

Mak Yee told the court he was

SECOND SHEET

A second canvas sheet WES taken from on a motor-car. This, was held out, and people began It. Some of the people,witness said, fell into the canvas. Others missed it

Continued on Paru 6

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Special to the ILE, Daily Press

"Having come to the end of his tether," the Asahi de- TOKYO, Jan. 10 Havas) Nego Hations have started behind the clares, "the Premier, General Abe, now shows, after his scenes for the constitution of a talk with the War Minister, General Hata, yesterday, & new Cabinet, the War Minister, marked change in his outlook and seems to be resigned to Gen Hata, appearing to be more the conclusion that his Cabinet's resignation is inevitable." and more the key figure of the

Meanwhile, a conference, mentioned, but General Kazushige situation.

between the Army leaders is Ugaki continues to be favourite of

In reply to a question, he said yesterday. Dr. H. H. Tal, of about the time the people began jumping inte

the Kowloon Public Mor-Jumping. Mak Yee said. The situation is financial and political circles.

that he could not remember, if his going on.

tuary, gave evidence of a posti CLIMBED TO ROOF SHANGHAI, Jan. 10 ̊ (Havas)—It anger was on the trigger.. evidently being watched very

next witness, Leung Hot, persistently rumoured in

Subsequently, after cross-exami-mortem examination, of the closely and it is being felt was

escaped from the burning that its continuation will be Shanghai yesterday that General nation, Eckford admitted, that his body, of Mak Siu-fong, who who

Hata, the Japanese War Minister, finger must have been on the died from injuries sustained building by climbing up on to the had resigned.

trigger but he could not say when in a jump from the verandah roof from the third floor, told of how the fire hoses had played on It got there.

of the first floor,,:

him as he climbed, court he was that Japan is now run by an Army PUBLIC INTEREST:

Asked why he had not said that. Mak. Yee, father of 'the girl, re- -Government but would endeavour At the same time the gen-

CHUNGKING, Jan. 10 (Renter) was an accident before, Eckford lated how he ran out into the

a coolie, 32 years old, and the “to launch x new moderate Governeral public displays much in-

tenant of No. 482, principal :ment.

in the guard room and was told to see the building across the Shanghal Street, third oor. He terest in the situation and in The Chinese press continues to answered that he had been placed atrect after hearing police whistles the forecast, of General Abe's show great interest in the develop that, he need not say anything street, where he lived with his first saw the fire about 8.30 p.m.|

ments concerning the Japanese then. Buccessor..

family, on fire.

when he came out of the Wan Loi Cabinet 'crisis. Prince Konoye, former Pre-

Mak Yee related further how he Teahouse, which was just across The Ta Kung Pao, generally re-

saw his wife with her small child the street. mier, who is at present ex-

jump into a sheet of canvas held The first house he saw alight tremely active in conference garded as the best informed news-

by several meri, from the veran was No. 480, and when he reach- with various statesmen, is be- paper in Chungking in a leading article today forecasts the early

dah of the first floor into the ea the street there was yet only ing favoured for the Premier resignation of the Abe Cabinet.

street below.

smoke to be seen from No. 482. ship. This, however, it is

He watched one of his sons He rushed up the light of stairs The paper also offers advice to understood he is very unlike- Fly to accept.

the Premier General Abe, that COPENHAGEN, Jan. 10 (Heuter) take the jump to land safely in common to both houses, but could other possible Japanese cabinets It is officially announced that the canvas sheet. His wife was reach only the first floor.

Returning to the street, he saw! Gen. Ugaki Favoured:

are not to assume "esponsibility in un'dertifea p'ane dropped two injured, and his other son was

hurt. The body of h's his family and other tenants of General Sugiyama, General for the hopeless attempt to con- bombs on the Danish island of also Count Terauchi and General Hata, quer Chipa but to allow the Jap Romce. There was no damage and daughter he found in the street the floor gathered on the first

later.

floor: verandah. In the street, a the present War Minister, are also anese Army to face the situation no casualties.

STOP PRESS

THE CENTRAL FIRE STA- TION RECEIVED A CALL AT 3.18 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING TO AN QU"BORAK OF FIRE AT KING'S ROAD" IN THE VI-

·CINITY, OF, MING YUEN.

IT IS REPORTED THE FIRE WAS A SMALL ONE

The hearing was adjourned to tomorrow morning.

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