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THURSDAY, 四拜雞 兢八十月十英港香

OCTOBER 28, 1937. 日五廿月九

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BATTLE RESUMES WITH

SMALL FORCE HOLDING UP JAPAN ARMY

Rear - Guard

Digging

In On Soochow Creek

REFUGEES POURING

INTO SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Oct: 28 (7.a.m.). Chinese and Japanese batteries commenced a bitter duel to the west of the International. Settlement this morning, indicating that the scene of battle has shifted considerably over- night.

At 4.30 a.m., when correspondents crept out for a view of activity in the Chinese lines, all was quiet on the fighting front, but Chinese were busily digging trenches along Soochow Creek.

Observers significantly report that the bulk of the Chinese troops appear to be continuing their withdrawal, even beyond the Creek, leaving only cover-up- detach- ments to fight a rear-guard action. There were previously few permanent defence works along Soochow - Creek, therefore the Chinese troops left behind to hold up"

the Japanese advance are working feverishly,

Meanwhile, an average of 1,500 refugees pour into the International Settlement every hour, after being carefully searched. They have been coming in all night. They are hoping to reach safety before the aerial bombing starts again in the morning.

Reconciled To Loss F

At 8.10 m. to-clay foreign military observers expressed the oilies that none of the Chinese forces are moving Into Nantao, but are rather retreat- ing in a south and south-westerly direction. The Charge command seems to be reconciled to losing the) right wing positions which mado contact with the Internationni Sel- tlement, which has been one of the strongest defence factors hitherto,

Meanwhile, it is understood that the majority of the Chinese who barricaded Themselves in a big go- down across Soochow Creek night have vanished, scattering, it is presumed, and leaving only 150 men to hold a "last dlich" post. These are apparently volunteers. They are certainly doomed to die unless they surrender.

Wounded Refugees

Motor ambulances have picked up

DRIVING JAPANESE EASTWARD

Chinese Win Frosh Ground In Shansi

Invaders Also Report Victory

Talyan, Oct. 28. Continuing their enstward

350 seriously wounded refugees in drive, the Chinese forces from

the Settlement perimeter.

Hundreds more are wounded but have not been treated, except by

Shanal, having mashed, tho Japanese positions at Lingehlu

reintives or friends. They simply and Kwangling in east Shansi cannot be accommodated.--United | have now captured, Wolhalen in Press,

Resistance Not Weakoned

Nanklog, Oct. 28.

western Charhar, about 60 miles south-west of Kaigan.

The Chinese entered the important Chorbar town on October 20.

Hongkong Welcomes New

H.K. WELCOMES NEW GOVERNOR AND LADY NORTHCOTE

Diplomats' Strange Allegation

Non-Intervention Body Surrondorod To Italy, Germany, Observers Claim

London, Oct. 27.. Diplomats have asserted that towards the Non-Intervention Committee Kalkan, strategic Great Wall town in "surrendered" routh-west Charhar

to Italy and

The Japanese troops are now The withdrawal of the Chinese deelng in great confusion forces from the Klangwan and Tazang sectors will not affect the plan of armed resistance to Japanese invasion in Shanghal, declare a spokesman of the Ministry of War to-day.

With the Chinese main

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Large-Scale Intervention Contemplated

defence

Rome, Oct. 27.

11 ts learned on excellent Authority, that Bimor Mussolini has completed preparations for farge-moale, intervention in Spain If Non-Intervention plans on Friday, and if FiRnce and Itumia resumo liberty of notion,... Hautor.

fait

Bie Groffry and Lady Northcote arrive in Hongkong to-day and ane of the most colourful receptions in the Colony's history has been prepared. The above photograph, taken just before Bir Geotry and Lucy Edith left Loudon for the Far East, was rushed ahead of them to the Hongkong Telegraph. Coming hero from Bellish Gulans, after yours of servies in hdzh oflleen with this colonial administration, Bir fieoffry bears a reputation for ability much to be desired in Hong- lang in these difficult times.

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PLANES AND WARSHIPS IN

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PARTY ABOARD RANCHI

Escorted by aircraft and warships, His Excellency. Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G., arrived by the P. and 0. liner Ranchi this morning to take over office as Governor of Hongkong. Lady Northcote accompanied him.

His Excellency was met at Queen's Pier by high officers of Government, the three Services, Consular body and civilian representatives, while drawn up at the entrance was a Guard of Honour comprising mer of the Royal Navy, Army and Air Force.

A number of officials were presented to His Excel- lency, after which the party drove to Government House and later to the Council Chamber, where the oath of Office was administered. The public welcome to the new Governor took place at the King's Theatre at noon, and was largely attended.

France Send's

Sharp Notes To Spaniards

Parls, Oct. 27. France has sent a strong protest the Valencia and Salamanca governments asking them both for guarantees for the safety of French ships and re Air France aircraft-Reuter.

The notes follow attacks on a French elvil aerodrome Minorca and the sinking of French steamer, the Ouedmella, by aircraft.

MEDIATION PLAN STOP PRESS

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OBSTRUCTED BY JAPAN DECISION

Washington, Oct. 27.

Japan's refusal to attend the Nine-Power Conference is considered as making it very difficult, if not impossible, to achieve President Roosevelt's avowed aim of having the con- ference mediate between the combatants.

President Roosevelt is also disturbed by the fear that Isolationist opinion, which was calmed by his announcement that peaceful mediation was the Brussels conference, might be aroused by the fear of the United States being drawn into at- tempts at coercive measures.

Over 400 Japanese, stubbornly Gormany because of the nature mediation have scarcely been con-

What measurça 6, might replace, vitations should be sent to Russia and Germany, after which there would be an adjournment for three days to await the replies from those two Governments.

reslating the 'Chinese, were killed of the Volunteer agreement, sidered. during the encounter just before the which virtually isolates Russia such as the withdrawal of Ambas A peaceful gesture of disapproval, lown was captured,

The occupation of Welhsien will from the programme, and bendars, might be expected to come up enable the Chinese forces to threaten)

for consideration'at a later slago, but the Japanese positions on the Pelping Cause, Russia would not consonthere is every indication, the Govern Russin and Germany have now been Sulguin and Pelphim Tientsin sectors.

to an equal numerical with-ment has not tied the hands of the Central News,

United States deleration by any prior jdrawal of forolgners on both consideration of polley along this lino.

-Router.

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Chinese Advancing

sides.

Towards Paoting

Meanwhile

Spanish

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It is announced here to-day that agencies at Gibraltar state that

Talyunn, Oct. 28,

No Prolongation Likely

1

Brussels, Oct. 27..

Il is not believed that an adjourn-

the Chinese forces from Shanal have 1,000 Moors and 800 Thallansment of the opening of the Ning- captured Chingfengllen, an important

town on the Pelping-Hankow Rall have disembarked from way about 20 miles south-west of Nazi ahip Deutschland Proting, provincial capital of Hopel,

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|Algeciras.—Laited Press;

It is understood, however, that approached

diplomatic through channels, and it may be possible to arrange for thele representatives to be present as soon as the formal opening meeting has confirmed the invitations-Reuter,

Advisory Body Waits

Geneva, Oct. 27.

the Power Conference will necasarity The meating of the Far East Ad- prolong proceedings, because erigi 'visory Committee, which was to have been hold about November 5, has been postponed indefinitely untli (Continued on: Page 6.)

at hlly it was planned that the Brat neeting on October 30 would be merely formal to decide whothor In-

MARGIN REDUCED

From the entrance to the harbour to buoy A1, where she tied up about 8.43 a.m., the Ranchi was escorted by two squadrons of nine planes each and H.M.S. Thracian and HMS. Duchess. Shortly after she had lied up, Capt.-G. P. Kickcord. A. D. C.. to the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith. Officer Administering the Government, went on board and made a report, followed luter by the Hon. Comdr. J. B. Newill, D.S.O., R.N. (retired), Acting Harbour Master.

the Inunch Britannia.

Ranchi

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a.m. the Al about 9.30 went alongside, and Hly Ex- cellency boarded the Britannic with Police the porty and escorled by launches proceeded to Queen's Fler. During the voyage, a salute of 17 guns was fired from H.M.S. Tamar, while warships lying along the route paraded guards and bands.

many people on Meanwhile, the the Pler, which was decorated with Rags and busting in honour of the occasion, had begun to take their allatted pinces, and as Ilis Excellency and Lady Northcote disembarked from the Britannia; they were 1- ceived by the Hon. Mr. Smith and Smith. Introductions MIC, effected as Sir Geoffry smilingly went the round of the welcoming citizens. Finally, His Excellency moved to the archway at the entrance to the pler where the Guard of Honour presented arms prd the first six bars of the National Anthem were played by the band of the 1st Battalion, The Sea- forth Highlanders.

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GUARD INSPECTED New York, Oct. 27. The N. Y. Federal Reserve Board

Accompanied by His Excellency has reduced the margla required for Major-General A. W. Bartholomew, stock purchases to 40 per cent, in-Commodore E. B. C. Dicken and stead of 55 per cent, and 50 per cent, Vice Air Marshal A. W. Tedder, is required in "short" transactions. Sir Geoffry

inspected the The action is not explained, except Guards of Honour, after which he that it is understood to have follow- entered his waiting ear and proceeded company. ed a conference of the Securities Ex- to. Government House in chunge Commission designed to adjust with his A.D.C. and the Hon. Mr. margin requirements to current con- Smith, and escorted by a detachment dillons-United Press.

of the Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps. The route to Government House was lined with troops fru The Hongkong Infantry Brigide, Police and Police Reservists.

Among those who were introdared to His Excellency on the pier, in thi orde?,, weres His Excellemer Majo General A. W, Bartolomene and Mrs Bartholomew, the RL Rev. Bios Vallarta, the Rt. Rev. Rics & O Itall and Mrs. Hall, His Honour Sir Atholl MacGregor and Lady Mac Gregor, Commodore E. B. C. Dica and Mrs. Dicken, Mr. K. Midzuana for Japan and (Consul-General

doyen of the Consular Body) and Mme. Midzusawa, Mr. J. P. Blunt (11.D.M. Consul-General in Canton), Hon. Mr. and Mrs. R. A. C. North, and Lady ilon. Sir Henry Pollock Pollock, Wing Commander W. A. K. 'Dalzell, Sir William Hornell,

Hon. Mr. C. G, Alabaster and Mrs. Alabaster, Hon. Mr. S. Caire, lion. Mr. J. J. Paterson and Mrs. Pater- son, Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall, ID# (Continued on Page 5.)