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“Mongrong: Daily Press”—Jan. 13, 1940,

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RESIGN TOMORROW: FIVE At Casino

MR. KOKI HIROTA

JAPAN'S TROUBLES INSIDE

TOKYO, JAN. 12 (Reuter)---- "With the Premier, General-

form a Cabinet capable of solidly unifying the complex internal interests of the country,

CANDIDATES FOR PREMIERSHIP Emergency Meeting Is Called By Gen. Abe

it

The Japanese Prime Minister, General Noboyuki Abe, after a meeting of the Japanese Cabinet, yesterday morn- ing, it is reliably learned by Reuter, informed his colleagues of his intention to tender the' Cabinet's resignation to the Emperor, probably tomorrow morning.

CABINET MINISTERS HAVE GIVEN THE PREMIER

CARTE BLANCHE;

POSSIBLE CANDIDATES FOR THE PREMIERSHIP, REPORTS REUTER FROM TOKYO, INCLUDE:-

MR. SEIHIN IKEDA, former Governor of the Bank of Japan;

ed to be unsuitable for the ment of China” post.

市

to renew popular

CLASHES ON KWANGTUNG-KWANGSI

BORDER: CHINESE PURSUE THEIR

SOUTHWARD DRIVE

These five nurses are in charge of the hospital started by Mr. Ai- fred Morris in the former Casino at Shumchun, Although the hospital is equipped with only 50 beds, 200 mote are expected next week. This is the principal health and curative centre in the. Shumchun district and will be a permanent hospital for the district.

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MAGINOT Cold Snap LINE NOW In Europe's A DOUBLE DEFENCE

Capitals

in the spring Germany will not days in the week, which means

have at her, disposal more divisions than the Allies."

that hot baths ean only be had during the week-ends,

Advance Towards Suthsien Continues Unchecked

KWEILIN, Jan. 11 (Central)-There have been further clashes on the Kwangtung-Kwangsi börder.

The Chinese recaptured two more vantage points on the Nanning-Yamchow highway, namely, Paklan and Sun- shing. Supported by five, feid guris, and escorted by bomb- ing planes, a Japanese unit made a counter attack at noon yesterday, but was repulsed with about 200 casual- ties.

Toward evening two Co- lumns of Japanese reinforce- ments coming from Tatong were intercepted and driven back,

On the south bank of the Wat River the Chinese re- entered Wutsin, 15 miles south of Nanning, yesterday. The Japanese put up stiff re- sistance behind their defence works, but were finally dis- persed.

JAPANESE FALL BACK SHIQKWAN, Jun. 12 (Central)-

anese.

nai by way of Shekkok, and Kwok-

tai.

sur-

Some 3,000 Japanese are rounded by the Chinese between .Nganchanngan and Shekkok.

This Chinese military officer (left) and two guerillas; ob-: ligingly posed for our reporter with a Japanese flag captured from soldier of the invading army. The picture was taken In the outskirts of Shumchun after the Japanese withdrawal-

from the border town.

URBAN COUNCIL

GENERAL ARAKI, former Minister for War; ADMIRAL KANTARO SUZUKI, Privy Councillor; BARON HIRANUMA, predecessor of General Abe; and MR. KOKI HIROTA, also a former Prime Minister.

LONDON, Jan. 12 (Reuter)—A Abe, virtually certain to „re- Gen. Ugaki, former Premier¦. “A semi-omiċtal report states that

cold snap is being experienced in The Chinese at Tsingyun, 50 miles north-west of Canton, are driving sign as Prime Minister in a and Minister for War, has the Premier at yesterday morning's day or two,

HABIS, Jan 12 (Reuter)-The most of the capitals in Europe. the nation is been pushed into the back-Cabinet meeting told his colleagues

Berlin experienced its coldest zhward in pursuit of the Jap- watching the activities of the ground.

that the disposal of the "China Maginot Line is no longer a single

People in

A Chinese column is pushing senior statesmen in their at- The Army is reported to affair" had reached a new stage line, but a double and even triple weather in 12 years. tempt to find a civilian super-

have signified that a general with the formulation of Japan's defence. Gen. Duval writes in Le Berlin are suffering from a short-toward Sunks!, 17 miles north of statesman willing and able to on the active list is consider-basic policy towards the Govern-Journal, and adds that allowing age of fuel and blocks of dwelling Canton by way of Lungtong and

for maintaining guard in Bohemia with central heating have been

Nghichannga while another It is understood, the report adds and Poland "I am convinced that obliged to cus of the heat for Lve column toward Paknai and Chek- It is possible that a con- that the Premier urged then ference of elder Statesmen, visability of placing the Govern- mostly of former Prime Min-ment administration under a pew isters; will be held during the

M. Charles Morice, writing in week-end to make the final system "so as

CANADA'S FIRST. Petit Parisien, says: "Never has sentiments." selection after Gen. Abe's re-

conadence in the Maginot Line

WAR LOAN 1 After suffering further casual- signation which is expected to

In the afternoon the Premier been greater than today, though

ties yesterday morning, the Jap: follow the extraordinary, proceeded to the Falace to report everything has been ready for the

OTTAWA, Jan. 12 (Reuter)anese around Tsungfa, 38 miles session of the Cabinet either to the Emperor concerning the po-enemy for a long time, and work Canada's first war loan of £40, north-east of Canton, are

Dr. R. A. de Castro Basto's term of appointment to the Urban innings.

on Sunday morning or Mon-itical situation. He then remained continues to be active and, thanks 000,000 will be issued today. It back to Canton.

| Council · expired yesterday, and så Prince Konoye declared that he day.

closeted with the Lord-keeper of to the ingenuity of all concerned, consists of 34 per cent bonds and VICTORY CELEBRATED

election to the vacancy that has had many callers urging him to The Nicht Nichi states that the Privy Seal, Mr. Kurahel Yuasa, perfection has almost been reach subscription is open far not more KIAN, KIANGSI. Jan. 12 (Cen-occurred will be held shortly. accept the past but asserted that financial circles are keeping a regarding the political situation.

tral)-A mass meeting was held

Dr. Basto was elected on January their alms were all different. careful watch in the belief that,

in Kanhsien yesterday afternoon

13, 1937, for a term of three years. in celebration of the recent Chi-He has been serving on the Coun LONDON, Jan. 12 (Reuter) The nese victory in north Kwangtung and the Sanitary Board, as the Admiralty denies that HMS A "Comfort" delegation to

Council was formerly known, for Kwangtung front was organised, Achilles has been in action against

three consecutive terms, making a German warships off the Brazilian

NORTH KIANGSI

total of mine years. coast and state that nothing is SHTUSHUL KIANGSI, Jan. 12 known of any German warships in, (Central)-After 48 hours fighting Dr. Basto is standing for re- Continued on Page 5 the neighbourhood.

The Army is said to be pressing Prince Konoye, who was Premier at the outbreak of the Sino-Jap anese conflict, to become Premier again but he is reported to be un- willing, saying that it is not his

EMERGENCY MEETING

He expressed the opinion that unless a policy fpr stabilising a

It is understood that the Prefnier! settlement of the China affair minimum supply of living neces- must be undertaken parallel with sities is completed soon, the cur-will call an emergency meeting of the domnestic policy but added: rency and commodity price issues the Cabinet at 9 am, tomorrow to

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are likely to be aggravated.

Reported Hitler

Offer

Of Mediation In The Russo-Finnish Conflict

SPECIAL TO THE H.K. DAILY PRESS LONDON, Jan. 12 (Havas)-The Daily Express Amster-

dam correspondent stated that Hitler has offered his

mediation in the Russo-Finnish conflict and encouraged M. Stalin to offer peace terms to Finland.

WROTE BOOK ON

CONCENTRATION CAMPS

하

The Kremlin ja alleged to have.

accepted Hitler's offer and has

seek for formal Cabinet acon, on his decision in connexion with the political situation.

It is stated that following the Cabines meeting the Premier will proceed to the Palace to confer with the Emperor on the situation

It asserted that this wil! be followed by a most Import- ant political development and Mr. Yuasa, will probably pro- ceed tomorrow afternoon to. call on Prince Saonji, the only surviving Genro, to seek his advice on the political situation.

AUSTRALIA TO HAVE W.A.A.F. LONDON, Jan, 12 (Reuter)—The tually call of its invasion of Fin-Australian Minister for Air an-

consented to negotiate and even-

ed".

than a fortnight.

Death Of Sir H.M.S. ACHILLES F. Goodenough

At Age Of 68

LONDON. Jan. 12. (Reuter)—The death occurred today of Sir Fran-

cis (William) Goodenough, Kh. C.B.E, in his 68th year. Born in Newton Abbot, Devopshire, the ¡late "Sir Francis was the son of the late Mr. Henry Goodenough of Newton Abbot. The deceased was Joint Hon. Secretary of the Na- tional Gas Council and was a Fel- low of the Institute of Fuel.

tive Chairman Of the

land provided the latter grants the nounced the formation shortly of from 1933 to 1934 was Fresident

Jury Return

Street Fire

falling

the

ELECTION

The Daily Press is informed that

election.

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Four Riders In S'hai

Inquiry Verdict: Urge

.

Regulations For Cotton Wool Storage

The inquiry into the Shanghai Street fire of the night

REWARDED SHANGHAI, Jan. 12 (Reuter)--. Sergeant R. Chillou, of the French

Sir Francis was a Freeman of the City of London and a Llvery- 'man of the Worshipful Company

of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers of December 3 was concluded at Kowloon Court yester-

From 1912 to 1936 he was Execu- day, when a verdict of accidental death was recorded in FRENCH POLICEMAN

British the case of Mak Stu-fong, a nine-year-old girl, subject of verandah of No. 482, Shanghai Street at the height of the Commercial Gas Association and the inquiry, who died in jumping from the third floor Soviet naval bases in the Baltic, Women's Auxiliary Air Force.

of the National Association for fire, about 8.55 p.m. the use of the port of Petsamo and

They will be employed in trans-Salesmanship. adjustment of the Russo-Finnish

port and other ground work-in Bir Francis entered the service It was determined also by the jury there was sufficient Concession Police, has been award- border.

order to rellef askilled men for the of the Gas Light and Coke Co., in evidence to establish the fact that the fire had starteded the Concession - Hiver Medal Empire Alr Training Schema ¡1888

from the Ignition of some cotton wool on the first floor of with clasp) for removing, since No. 480, Shanghai Street, then being used as a manufac-1938, 50 shells, 18 bombs and more tury for cotton quilts. From here it had spread to the than 100 grenades from various Perlities in the Concession and re- Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen kat ways that would reach also to the peatedly exposing himself to grave

danger in this work, Coroner, and the jury com- roof.

pédient, the verandahs of adjoin-

THREE REASONS Hisler's offer is due to three 'rea sons:

FELIX VON PAPEN IN LAW SUIT Special to the H.K. Daily Press

BRUSSELS, Jan. 12 (Havas) —' Upon the request of the German may be landing troops in Scandi- Government the Netherlands au- naviä if the Finnish war drags on; thorities have launched a law sult

Secondly, the Reich's desire to against Baron Felix van Papen, keep the goodwill of both Sigher |

on German concentration camps.

riders;

... الم

access from one verandah to the

Firstly, the fear that the Allies CONTROL OF IMPORTS INTO other floors and to No. 482.

BRITISH MALAYA FROM H.K. as Cor Men, B. B. Gellman That, as a temporary ex- Cousin of the Reich's Ambassador Mussolini and M. Stalin, which is With reference to the restriction of some imports from (foreman); Wong Kwai-yin ing houses on all floors, be connect- to Ankars, and author of the book difficult at present, since Italy Hongkong, and the prohibition of other imports, enforced and J. A. Remedios. To their ed wherever possible by some kind openly sides with Finland, and by the authorities of British Malaya as an exchange pro-verdict, the jury added four of an opening or other means of The lawsuit is based on the Thirdly, the cessation of hostil-tection measure because Hongkong is outside the sterling

ties would release for Germany bloc, the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, has 1. They urged the accelerated other

adoption of regulations regarding! Mr. J. C. Fitz-Henry, Superin- Russian raw materials which the now received further information on the subject,

the manufacture and storage oftendent of the Fire Brigade, Kow-| The book was published in 1935 Bavlet needs for her own use wille In a semi-official com- trolled under that Ordinance and cotton wool and the methods of loon, gave technical evidence when and was entitled "A von Papen the Finnish campaign is going on munication it is stated that, are not on the prohibited list, fre prevention in connection the tnquiry was resumed in the speaks to you."

provided abuses do not creep They may be called "restricted." therewith. in, restricted Imports from but will still come in reasonable 2. They urged that the manu- escapes at Nos, 478, 480 and 482 Hongkong will still continue quantities

statute dealing with the insults of

foreign statesmen.

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The Baron has been imprisoned

in several 'concentration camps in

1933 to 1934 and gave a frank sc- count of the brutal treatment he had received.

SIR H. PHILLIPS

SHANGHAL Jan, 12 (Reuter) Sir Herbert Phillips, retiring. Bri- LONDON, Jan. 12 Reuter)Thetish Consul-General, is safting on British steamer, Grants. 2,700 tons, Tuesday in the President Coolidge was mined and sunk, off the north for England. east caost. Another vessel picked vip its crew:

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afternoon. He inspected the

facture of this type of goods be Shanghai Street and found them for at probably not much below (In Malay quota legislation ap- confined, as far as possible, to fire-upsuitable for the purpose 1938 figures.

plies not only to woven cloth in proof buildings of stone or con- which they were intended.

Kwok King-kong. Police Reser- The prohibited list will be strict-the pieces but to made-up and crete.

knitted garmenta.)

3. As a temporary measure for vist No. 98, Police Bergeant N. B, 4th Battery dinner ly Interpreted.

Regulated textiles of the types Since the middle of September greater safety from fire with re- Fraser, Mr. C. W. Brand, Assistant Fire inquiry

gard to the, old type of house Station Officer, Kowloon Fire Leading article which are controlled under the Im- the system has been in force, and which had wooden stairs, they Station, ark Insp. H. Wright, of Charch news .. portation of Textiles (Quotas) Or- has been working quite smoothly, would welcome the substitution for Taymati Folice Station, also gave Finance and commerce

Continued on Page 8 those of covered concrete stair-evidence.

He is retiring from the Consular service after 42 years,

dinance still continue to be con-

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