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CHINESE RE-OCCUPY PAPAOSHAN

Hopei Troops Refuse

To Abandon Position

TENSION RENEWED AS FURTHER COMPLICATIONS DEVELOP

Japanese Also Refusing To Quit Lines Near Peiping

Peiping, July 22.

Tension has been renewed in North China as a result of the 37th Division of the 29th Army suddenly refusing to continue its withdrawal from points where it is doing garrison duty, such as Paphoshan and Wangping, just outside Peiping.

"Wangping is holy ground. We shall never leave it," declares the commander of the garrison there.

The 37th Division, which is commanded by General Feng Chi- an, which is bitterly antagonistic towards the Japanese, was marched from Papaoshan and other points yesterday morning. under the supervision of Japanese officers, following General Sung Cheh-yuan's decision to remove these truculent troops and possibly prevent further hostilities. But in the afternoon the 37th Division marched back to its previous posts and commenced to dig fresh trenches.

The division was reinforced in the evening and it is now estimated that 5,000 troops are holding a 10-mile front, centring at Papaoshan, the golf course just outside Peiping.

It is reliably reported in Shanghai that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek has ordered six of his own divisions of crack troops to Hopei.-Reuter.

LATER SUMMARY OF POSITION

Peiping, July 22.

South China Organising For Crisis

Military Chicks Hurry To Get Instruction

From Chiang

ROYALTY WITNESSES THE DERBY

0

Here is an excellent pie ture of members of the Royal Family watching the line-up of hortes just before the Derby. Left to right: The Duchers of Kent, the Duke of Kent, Queen Mary, King George, Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Gloucester,

Fear Spread STRIVE TO SAVE

Of War In North China

Germany Keeping "Hands Off"

Washington, July 21, Dr. Hans Diekhoff, German A- bassador to the United States, to-day discursed the Far East situation with Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, and Mr. Sumner Welles, another high official of the State Depart-

ment.

It is reliably learned that Dr. Dickhoff assured the Americans that the German Government adopting the same "hands off" polley towards the Far East as the United States. According to the German

thesis, a North Chine war might be

PEACE FORMULA

For

Italy's Reason

Blocking Parleys Investigated

London, July 21.

PALESTINE PARTITION PROPOSALS DEFENDED

Minister Appeals For Co-Operation By Jew And Arab

London, July 21. The report of the Royal Com- inission which recommended the partitioning of Palestine) in order to prevent further clashes between Jews and Arabs, was debated in the House of Com- mons to-day, when Mr. William Ormsby-Gore, the Colonial Se- cretary, moved approval of the Government's policy, which favours adoption of the report.

He paid a tribute to the work ot the Royal Commission and to the re- |port itself, saying It was not only a roat Bterary work but a fund state- ment of historical truth. He warr

warned the House to weigh its words the debate would be scrutinised by the whole Jewish and Moslemn world.

Mr. Ormsby-Gore emphasised that the British Government had never admitted that Palestine, west of the River Jordan, was included in the pledge given the Sheriff of Mecca to further the cause of Arab indepen- dence, Likewise, he pointed out, the Balfour

pledged the

Lamed an

(of the Great War) to establish a Jewish National Home in Palestine, and not Palestine as a Jewish National Home,

The Secretary for the Colonies re- minded the

the Arabs

that Arab dependence throughout the Arabian

i-

peninsula, in Iraq, Syria. Trunsjordan and the greater part of Palestine. could never have been achieved but for the fact that there were 10,000 British graves in Palestine and many more in Iraq.

CAUSES OF FRICTION

Mr. Ormsby-Gore attributed to the Count Dino Grandi, Italian Ambassador, and M. of the causes of Arab-Jewish frie-. terms-of the Palestine mandate many Charles Corbin, French Ambassador, both talked to Mr. lion, which had been largely intensi- Anthony Eden, British Foreign Secretary, to-day, about these two peoples.

fled by the nationalist movements of the deadlock over procedure in the Non-Intervention

The British Government was con- Committee, where

vinced, said,

that continuance of the British proposals for

the mandate held out no hope either preservation of non-intervention are under discussion.

to the Jews or the Arabs. Only by partition of the country could the British circles hope a further meeting of the sub- Fear of domination was at the

ideals of both peoples be realised. the committee considering the proposals may be held which it could be removed was by roof of the problem and the only way by Friday, but the date cannot be fixed until the reasons dividing the country. for Italy's unexpected stand are fully ascertained.

the spark to start a European con- flict.

The Chinese and Japanese Am- bassadors also saw Mr. Hull to-day, who stated later that his department was "dafly following developments very closely, and giving every possible attention to the slightest opportunity to contribute to thei preservation of Deace and nyoidance of hostilitles.

"-Renter. BRITISH POSITION

London, July 21. In the House of

to-day, Mr. L. C. Putetive) en- quired what Britain's commitments

the

If, as is possible, the Italian objections are

the

LEAGUE RESPONSIBILITY asked if it were proposed that

Mr. David Lloyd George, Liberal,

accept responsiblity for the protection of for Arnb state.

were in conscquence of the North fundamental, it will not be easy to find a way out of British Government should China

the deadlock and it is emphasised that the British the aty, the Kellogg Pact and i

Government's patience is not inexhaustible. Eden, Foreign Secre-

classed

Covenant.

1

the minorities in either the Jewish

Mr. Ormsby-Gore replied that that was a matter for the League of Na-

fonts

This morning the position in North China is more than ever uncertain as a result of the refusal of the 37th Division to withdraw. from Wangping. These troops

Power Canton, July 21. are rushing trench works and a "do-or-die" attitudeant of the Canton headquarters of

General Lo Cho-ying, Command-tary, replied that unless the provi-

Mr. Anthony

British circles doubt whether Italy prevails among the men, which is being encouraged by

the Millary Affairs Commission, Article Vil of the Nine-Power Treaty for a breakdown in the Non-Inter- sion for consultation contained in will care to make herself responsible the majority of officers,

went up to Shiang Cal Monastery on j White Cloud Mountain this morning neither that Treaty nor the Kellogg tion of procedure, but it is pointed out conunitment, vention Committee on a mere ques It appe

hitch in the with-; According to an official account, Kuomintang lender, of the

to acquaint Dr. Chou Lou, veteran drawal occurred when the 37th the battle which took place

Pact committed the Government in that the ravity of the slutation aries

Commander Port and that meny Arabs Sino- Divi-lon found the Japanese insisted Lukouchdao yesterday afternoon was on its solution.

Japanese tension and seek his views commitment arisen under the League merely playing for time in order to the present dispute, nor 1:ad any from the possibility that Italy is that the troops move beyond the most serious of the whole incideni, west bank of the Yungting River, and persisted up. to midnight. The

Covenant-Realer,

avotd serious discussion of the ques- instead of only as far as Isiyuan, as repented attempts of the Japanese to tions of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek, The trip was made on the instrue-

tion of withdrawal of foreign volun- originally arranged.

cross the Yungling River from the heart of the National Government | #1 ̧

teers from Spain. Reuter. left bank were folled.

and chairman of the Military "China Hand"!

were heavier than on the Chinese, it oficer in the South-West provinces, Casualties on the Japanese side Commission. As the senior military is stated.- Nan News.

General Lo was instructed to remain in Canton to keep contact with high military commanders

In Fuklen, Kwangtung and Kwongai.

MUST PREVENT

JUNCTION

Meanwhile, units of the 37th! Division continue to hold the gaten of Piping and it looks as if another stalemate had been reached. The Japanese continue obdurate and re- fuse to budge from their positions until the withdrawal of the Chinese troops i completed.--Reuter,

Lieut-Generala Yeh Tientsin, July 21.

Shao and SUNG GIVES PROMISE

Teng Lung-kwang of the

Fourth) It is reliably reported that General Route Army arrived at Klukiong Kayoubi Katsuki, has received fresh yesterday afternoon by private plane, Pelping, July 22,

instructions from his Government to with the object of seeing Mursh Following 3 protest from the the effect that he is to

devote all Japanese, General Sung Cheh-yuan the resources 201 yesterday promised that the Chinese frustrate the co-operation of the 29th: Yeh and Teng continued their aerlal his disposal to ang Kai-shek, As the Marshal is now in Nanking. Lieut.-Generals forces under his command at Lukou Army and the Nanking forces now trip to the capital this chlo, Papaoshan and on both sides proceeding nurth, and to stop, by all They are to seek instructions con- morning. of the Yungling River, would begin means, the passage of Nunking forces. cerning withdrawal at 2 p.m. The Japanese --Da-Dao.

the military situation in milltary reported that at 2.13 p..

South China,

the Chinese at Papaoshan were EVACUATING SWATOW concentrating, apparently in prepara- tion for evacuation.-United Press..

Swatow, July 21.

WAS

Reports of strengthening the mill- tary defence at Bocea Tigris, Macao Forts, Swałow etc. ;urr without cannot

A party at Japanese residents. foundation. Defence works ARMISTICE REPORTED ideen, boarded the flown be set up over-night; they require

und children, Hongkong considerable Maru, O.SK, nteumer, which

expense and prepara- Pelping, July 21.

bound for Formosa to-day. This ship on The Canton military is con- It is officially announced that, na n result of the successful conclusion carried a large amount of silver and dent, however, that the situation is 18 boxes of important documents,

well in hand. The Bocca Tigria area is well garrisoned by Nunking divisions. Special,

of an agreement at Tientsin last night and a second shiptond of people is belween the Chinese and Japanese authorities, an armistice has been in leaving on Friday.

LONDON NAVAL TREATY

London, July 21.

Killed In Spanish War

Genmany's Plea

Berlin, July 21. Herr Adolf Hitler made a plea for the preservation of the principle of non-intervention in Spain when re- ceiving of the credentials of the

War Ambassador

Madrid, July 21.

Mr. Julian Bell, 28 years of agr, formerly a teacher int Chinese university, to-day dled of wounds received while driving an ambulance near Madrid.

After teaching for some time in China, Mr. Bell returned to England laat spring and went to help the Spanish Government forcesNeuter,

EVEN DIVISION OF SENATE

Washington, July 21.

The Russing to-day.

diplomat asked Herr Hitler for effective and sympathetic support of the efforts to create and maintain normal relations in the in- terests of both countries. Herr Hler gave the required assurance and said that such relations corresponded with the demands of non-intervention, which is now, more necessary than ever-Reuter Bulletin Service.

Grandi Asks Interview

London, July 21. Count Dino Grandi, the tallar Ambassador, requested an interview with the Foreign Serretary, Mr. Anthony Eder, to-day, presumably to discuss

the question of procedure in the dispute which brought the Non- Mr. Alben W. Barkley of Kentucky Intervention Committee's session to was elected Democratic leader of an abrupt close when It was consider- the Senate to-day, in succession to ing the British scheme for non-iner- the late Senator Robinson:

vention in Spain-Reuter Bulletin Ho obtained 38 votes against Service. Senator Pat Harrison's 37,

Senator Barkley is a very staunch supporter of President Roosevelt and was supported almost entirely by friends of the President's Court

effect since early this morning and At present there are two Japanese that both the Chinese and Japanese warships in Swntow. troops have commenced withdrawal It.la learned from a reliable source under the supervision of nuthorised that the 4th and 5th Squadrons, of Chinese and Japanese observers. the Japanese China Firet, comprising The anxiety of the local populace three cruisors each, have been order- has been considerably allayed followed to relieve the 13th and the 10th been read a third time in the House this measure mustered their forces The London Naval Treaty Bill has Reform Bill, while the opponents of ing the announcement of the armis Squadrons which were commissioned of Commons and been sent to the against him, although Senator. Har-

(Continued on Page 4.)

House at Lords-Reuter,

rison also supported the bill-Reuter,

tice.

DE VALERA RE-ELECTED

Eamon de Valera President of the

Dublin, July 21. The Dall to-day re-elgeted Executive Council, by 82 votes to 52.

Reuter Bulletin Service.

Mr.

Italians Name

New

Of

Volunteers

Valencia, July 21. A bulletin issued by the Republican Government of Spain stated that Signor Benito Musso- las appointed General Bastico, former diyisional coin- mander in the Ethiopian war, to supersede General Mancini, In command of Italian volunteers in Spain.

On Rome's instruction. It ty #lated, General Bastleo las ol tained from General Francisco Franco, the Spanish Insurgent commander-in-chief, considerable freedom of organisation, with respect to the Hallan forces on northern Shanish front. These consist of four full divi- alons-Reuter Bulletin Service.

PIECE WORK IS MINE DANGER

London, July 201

The National Miners' Federation has adopted a resolution abolishing plece time work, which is declared to be the cause of most aceldents in the mines.

Secretary of the Federation stated that if those killed in British mines were to march abreast in a procession It would cover twenty-nine and n quarter... miles.-Reuter,

He claimed that enormous volume of public opinion in Great Britain was behind the Royal Commission's re- Javoured it. The

strongly Government of Transjordan strongly supported the proposals contained in the report and many other parts of the Arab

world found them in no way unacceptable.

The Minister read a statement say. og how much His Majesty's Govern- ment welcomed the attitude moderation peneral by adopted by the Arab countries towards the report, but regretting that the Prime Minister of Iraq had expressed opposition to The Foreign Secretary, Mr. An- thony Eden, had made strong repre- sentations to the Prime Minister of (Continued on Page 4.)

Palestine Plan Lacks Unanimity

London, July 21.

The House of Commons has deelded not to commit itself set to the partition of Palestine.

To-day, the House adopted a motion, with three Indeper tent Labour Party dlasenilents, tha the proposals contained in the White Paper (the declaration of Government polley) relating 10 Palestine should be brought be fore the League of Nations with a view to enable the Govern- ment, after adequate inquiry, to present Parliament with a de Unite scheme, taking full account of all the recommendations pop- lained in the While FADERMA Reuters

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