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No, 12270

Japanese Occupation Spreads Westward On Tientsin-Pukow Line

WU TEH-CHEN CALLS SOUTH TO NANKING BANNER; SEES INEVITABLE WAR AHEAD

Canton

Chinese Refusing To Unload Japanese Cargoes

Tientsin, Aug. 3 (11,02 a.m.).

Japanese troops to-day occupied Yangliuching, a town on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway, west of Tientsin, having completely ousted Chinese troops and police from Tientsin, with the surrender of the handful left in the former German concession. completely controlled by the Japanese with the foreign concessions.

Tientsin is now exception of the

concession, fled adjacent to the

Sixty Chinese constables in the former German from their posts and concentrated in a cul de sac British area and the American barracks, but finally, after discussion, they were persuaded to discard their arms.

Thereafter they were

escorted by the Japanese to the Dairen Kisen Kaisha godown, where they are being held.

Meanwhile, Japanese bombers have been attacking | Kalgan and Tehchow on the Hopei-Shantung border-

· Reuter-

REFUSING TO UNLOAD CARGO

Canton, Aug. 3 (11.05 a.m.) Although conditions here are comparatively quiet in spite of the North China crisis, there is anxiety in the Japanese community, many of whose residents have left Shameen since early July, though some admittedly are merely on holiday.

Meanwhile, the Chinese staffs of many Japanese firms have walked out, and lighterage companies are refusing to discharge Japanese cargo.

In Canton yesterday many thou-

ands of representatives of military

and

RUSSIA

LODGES PROTEST

Stirred By Raid On Consulate In Tientsin

Moscow, Aug. 22. The Russian Ambassador. to Tokyo has been instructed to protest against the raid carried

civic bodles of Kwangi STOP PRESS out upon the Soviet Consulate

gathered at the Sun Yat-sen Memo-

rial Auditorium to hear

Wu Tel-

chen, Kwangtung's Governor, ap peal for province-wide support for the Nanking Government,

General Wu declared that the pro-

blem being faced by

the Chinese

iton was whether the people were able to unite whole-heartedly with

Swatow, Aug. 3 (2.40 p.m.). The Japanese Consul-General here to-day denied the Japanese had any

at Tientsin, demanding the in- mediate arrest of the alleged raiders and the return of the property seized, together with suitable compensation to the Soviet.

The Soviet Government holds the

.

Japanese Government responsible for the Generalissime to emerge (rium-

mintention of landing in Swatow, say-the affair because the city of Tientsin phant from the present crisis. ffe

feing there was no need to fear fight is under Japanese occupation-Reu- added that the Chinese Government had pursued a polley of patience and in thers us it was Japan's hope that the North: China incident could be

Reports received late last night conciliation up to the present and

ent focalized. it had also

soid that a parly of white Russlans, been' building up the

There are two Japanese destroyers accompanied by Japanese, raided the nailon's strength before accepting here, however, und number of

13 any military challenge. But the Chinese and Japanese nationals have Soviet Consulate in the absence of the limit of patience had now been alrendy left the city, fearing thereofsins, and wrecked the place, seiz- reached, he said, and war Bсemed

may be some truth In the rumours of ng many valuable documents, Inevitable.

impending action on the coast.-

RUSSIANS ARE WATCHFUL Reuter,

Shanghai, Aug. 3. MASSACRE REPORT A message from Vladivostok states that the Russian naval commander Shanghai, Aug. 3. (2.45 p.m.). there is in receipt of instructions from It is rumoured Japanese have the War Council In Moscow to make massacred several hundred villagers ready for any emergency

view of along the Tientsin-Peiping railway the crisis developing in the Far East.

have tampered alleging they

The despatch adds that Russian

instructed to protect Russian ship-

He urged South China to prepare for this biggest of all her struggles and to stand by Nanking to the bit- ter end-Reuter.

Returning to Homes

Peiping, Aug. 3 (11.46 s.m.) Most of the Americans of the Pel-

line

ring-Da Dao,

in

It is also reported that Japanese ping in the event of trouble occur planes have again bombed Paoting, for the second time in four days, The United Pre states that the disrupting communications, which Russian Consular offcials here be- the Chinese quickly repaired leve the documents taken from their United Press,"

Consulate in yesterday's raid are bellaved to have found their way Into the hands of the Japanese.

ping district have returned to their with rails, according to reports from warships in the Far East have been

the Em-Peiping. homes form their refuge bassy, approximately 50, who live on the outskirts of the city, remain ing in the compound. Other nation als, too, are seeking out their homes, Bs nervousness among them all has greatly cused.

A motorised from Liang- Japanese column Is swinging slang leaving strong garrisons at all villages in order to prevent pozal- ble, raids by roving bands of Peace Preservation Corps troops, the vil lages, all flying extemporised Japan- ese Bags-United Press.

'Anticipate Attacks -

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Tientsin, Aug. 3 (9.52 With the mopping up at Tientsin completed, the Japanese Army in North China is giving Ita attention ID: repulsing possible. Contral dovernment troop advances.--If-in (Continued on Page 4.)

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RUSH TO LANFANG FRONT RANGER

When Chinese suddenly attacked Japanese troops at Lanfong, press- ing them desperately, reinforcements were rushed, to the rescue by the Japanese. Here an armed train, with machine-gunners prone on the tape of, carriages, is sweeping into Lanfong station.

DEATH OF MR. GEO. B. TWEMLOW

Government Loses A

Valued Servant

The Hongkong Government has lost a valued servant by the death, which occurred at the Kowloon Hospital last night, of Mr. George Brownbill Twemlow, of the Botanical and Forestry Department. The de- ceased, who

returned from Home leave Jess than a montli

ago, ELL token

with

appendici tis a few days ago, and complications set in, to which he succumbed, despite all that could be done for him. The greater sympathy will be felt for the bereaved widow,

was

The late Mr. Twemlow, who was 39 years of age, joined the Botanical and Forestry Department 15 શ superviane in 1923, and has been associated with it ever since. In 1925, he carried out studies at the Forestry School, Los Banos College, Leguna, Philippines, and two years later he was appointed Assistant Superintendent of the Hongkong Botanical and Forestry Department. He acted as Superintendent in 1928

whilst

the and again in 1934, recent relirement of Mr. Harold Green he was again placed in charge. He was a keen Volunteer, being a gunner in the 1st. Battery at the Defence Corps,

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A conscientious and most efficient Government servant, the late Mr. Temlow was also most popular amongst a large circle of friends, who will learn of his death with the utmost regret.

The funeral takes place to-day passing the Monument at 5 p.m.

Alternative Palestine Proposals

Mandates Group's Suggestions

Typhoon Heads For Shanghai

Shanghai, Aug. 3, (8.54 a.m71.)

Ships are scurrying to shelter following the holsting of No. 2 storm signal by the Chinese Maritime Customs offices here. It is reported that typhoon headed almost directly for Shanghai-United Press.

The Manila Observatory, reporting at 8.50 am, to-day, states that the typhoun is situate in about Long, 122, Lat. 28, moving north-west. The position is off the coust between Foochow and Ningpo.

HEALING EUROPEAN BREACH

Chamberlain Brings Rapprochement

With Rome Nearer

Gratification

In Berlin

ALL EYES ARE

on

VAYS

WHITEAWAY

CLEARANCE SALE

DEFEATS BRITISH YACHT BY WIDE MARGIN

Lamentable Showing By Sopwith's Endeavour

AMERICA'S CUP DEFENDER DISPLAYS SUPERIORITY

Newport, Aug. 2. The America's Cup defender, Ranger, won the second race of the series from Mr. T. 0. M. Sopwith's Endeavour II to-day, easily out-pacing the British boat after the challenger had established an early lead,

This race was over a 30-mile triangular course and the day was foggy with a seven-mile-an-hour wind. The Ranger was a one to four favourite.

Endeavour, however, crossed the line a minute ahead of the Vanderbilt yacht, on the south-west beat. Carrying a forestaysail and a large quadrilateral jib, Mr. Sopwith cleverly outmanoeuvred Ranger, whose skipper had hoisted a large double-clewed Genoa jib. Five miles from the starting point Endeavour was quarter of a mile in the lead.

Mistakenly Informed Of Son's Death

Unhappy Sequel To Hongkong Tragedy

The

Secretary of State for the Colantes was recently asked whether he was aware of the sorrow and dis- tress caused to Mr. John D. Sentt, of Denny, Stirlingshire, by his receipt of an ometal Intimation of his son's this in- death at Hongkong that formation had turned out to be un- founded; whether he had taken steps to ensure that greater care will be taken in future to ascertain the ac- curacy of information as to fotong fatalities

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However, the Ranges was footing well, and pointing higher she sailed through ta leeward and ate up Mr. the lend. Shortly afterwards Harold S, Vanderbilt rounded the first buoy three-quarters of a mile ahead. itts time wns 1 hour 10 minutes as against Endeavour's one hour 30 minutes 30 seconds.

The ease with which Ranger came from behind was a clearcut demon- stration of the defender's superiority.

Increases Lead

On the broad reach homeward. Mr. Vanderbilt added A working forestaysail to his Genon jib ond-in- creased his lead. He rounded the second buoy two miles ahead, with an elapsed time of two hours 47 minutes. Endeavour took three hours three minutes for the distance. The English expert, Mr. Scott Hughes, described the Endeavour's performance as lamentable.

London, Aug. 2. The reply of Signor Benito

designer, took the wheel on the Mr. Olin Stephens, Ranger's co- Mussolini, Italian Dictator, to among men serving in Hongkong Mr. Neville Chamberlain's before such information is telegraph homeward stretch, during which time ed to their relatives; and whether it the Endeavour was out of sight in friendly letter, was handed to

is proposed to reimburse Mr. Scott u haze. the British Prime Minister by for any expense he has incurred by Count Dino Grandi, Italian Am- the erroneous message telegraphed bassador, to-day. It is under- to him? stood to have been couched in cordial terms and to reciprocate the sentiments expressed by the British leader-Reuter.

REASSURING REPLY

"I am aware of the circumstances of this case and 1 greatly regret the distress which Mr. Scott and his family have been caused owing to confusion of similar names, Bald Mr. W. Ormsby-Gore, the Secretary for Colonies. I for

can fissure the Rome, Aug. 2.- Honourable Member that every The contents of an autographed possible step is, and will be, taken to letter from Signor Benito Mussolini eliminate the risk of mistakes of this which was hunded to Mr. Neville kind. As regards the last part of Ganeva, Aug. 2.

Chamberlain, British Prime Minister, the question I will certainly con- The Mandates Commission of the

this afternoon, have not been made sider favourably any claim which League of Nations has decided not to known. But it is believed the letter may be received from Mr. Scott."

British report for or against the

consista scheme for the partitioning of Pales friendly, Reneral terms to the over-

reassuring reply In The notification of Mr. John D.. tine, but to set forth the advantagestures contained in Mr. Chamberlain's Scott of the death of his son followed and disadvantages of the following recent letter to Il Duce. This letter, the tragic passing of a

Hongkong five possible solutions:

too, was couched in general terms. policeman. Mr. Scott was unwell at I Maintenance of the existing

The restoration of Anglo-Italian the time, and the news probably ng- mandate:

relations to their former degree of gravated his condition. It was later 2. Modification of the mandate:

friendliness is regarded here as being learned that it was not his son who 3. Division of Palestine in cantons weil on the way and people are ask- had died, but a man of the same after the Swiss federal system;

ing it some practical step will not name. 4 Partliioning:

follow the exchange of letters by the

5. Any other possibility that

might arise out of the discussion..

Mr. William Ormsby-Gore, Secre- tary for the Colonics, was questioned a private meeting of at length

commission, this afternoon.—

the

Reuter.

CAR'S NARROW ESCAPE

WHEN CLIMBING BEN NEVIS

of

two Prime Minklers-Reuter.

DERLIN GRATIFIED

Berlin, Aug. 2. Satisfaction is expressed here at the rapprochement between London and Rome which newspapers expect will result in "a very calming effect upon the international situation."

Titis 15 attributed to Mr. Neville Chamber-

lain's active foreign policy.

"Allgemeine Zeitung states that Europe to-day is represented by a few nuthoritarian states

and statesmen who recognise that the future of Europe does not involve a clash of the different governing London, Aug. 2. systems.

An attempt to climb Ben Nevis in The paper applauds the endeavour a motor-car almost ended in disaster not to allow the Spanish problem to a hair-pin dominate European interests. Reuter. when the car reached bend midway up the steep climb.

One of the front wheels of the car struck a Boulder, causing the machine to bound off the track, Tho ent rolled three times down the sido of a hill and, came to rest against another boulder.

KOO VISITS DELBOS

Paris, Aug. 2. M. Yvon Deibos, French Foreign Minister, received the Chinese Am-

London, Aug. 2. India will be represented at the Assembly of the League of Nations this year by the Aga Khan, Sir Denys Bray, Ron Sahid, and Pandit Dharam Narain. The substitute delegate will

The driver was unhurt. No reason be sir

Govindrao Balwantfoo was given for the attempt to climb bassador, Dr. Wellington Koo this |¡Pradhan......Reuter......

alternoon-Reuler. the mountain-Reuter Bulletin

POLAR FLIER FEARED DEAD

PLANE PLUNGES IN OSLO HARBOUR

Severe

Defeat

Commentators broadcasting a des- cription of the race were at a loss. They had to confine themselves to "wisecracks," and interest flagged.

The Ranger's whe a walk-away victory.

advantage of minutes 32 seconds was the heaviest defeat suffered on The triangular course since Vigilant best the challenger, Valkyrie, by 12 minutes 23 seconds in 1893.

Her

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Ranger's total elapsed time to-day was three hours 41 minutes 33 seconds. Endeavour took four hours five seconds to finish the course.

There will be no race to-morrow and possibly not unt? Thursday.- Reuter,

U.S. Moves To Keep Fliers Out of War

'Chinese Allegedly Seeking Recruits

Oslo, Aug. 2.

Los Angeles, Aug. 2. The famous Norwegian flying ex- Reports that 182 American fillers porer, Bert Balchen, believed to have enlisted for Chinese war service have perished to-day, with four other and that 300 more are being sought occupants of a plane, in wreck In In the Los Angeles area, prompted the United States to move towards making sollciting of this nature a federal offense.

reason to

the harbour here.

An explosion in the air preceded the plunge into the water.

Balchen was one of the members

**If there is suflicient

of Admiral Richard Byrd's expedition believe that solleiting is being carried to the South Pole and was one of on to any great extent, we will in- the most experienced polar fliers of vestigate," olciais nuld. the day.—Reuter, -

NO BASEDALL

11 is reported that Lieut-General, Russell Hearn, former aide to the famous warlord, Chang Tio-lin, is at prozent in Los Angeles, and, accord- New York, Aug. 2. fing to roport, in connection with No baseball was scheduled in the Chinese war preparation activities

| United Prai.. Major Leagues_to-day.—Reuter,