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五拜 號五月一十英港香

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER

1937. 日三初月十

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FORMAL DECLARATION OF WAR EXPECTED

New Complications Shanghai Rocks As Great Guns Bellow

May Confront U.S. And Powers' Parley

JAPANESE MOVE ANTICIPATED BY INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITY

Washington, Nov. 4.

A Press report from Tokyo states that Japan considers a declaration of war against China imminent.

It is not yet reported officially here, but international authorities told a United Press representative that such a declaration would immediately confront the United States with numerous difficult problems in policy and international law, and might further confuse the situation in the Orient.

It would be extremely difficult for the United States to avoid invocation of the Neutrality Act, because there would be an elaborate difference of opinion concerning "undeclared war" and actually "declared war" within the meaning of the Neutrality Act.-United Press.

Later.

Commenting further on the likely effect of Japan New Naval declaring war on China, observers stated that such a

declaration would also raise new questions in regard to Treaties Come

the treatment of belligerents, the effectiveness of a

blockade, and the liability of damage to the property of Into Effect

neutral Nationals, which would probably result in world- wide confusion in view of the conflicting interpretations of international law.

A spokesman of the Society for the Prevention of Wars, said: "It would seem that if Japan declares war, President Roosevelt would have no further pretext for postponing the invocation of the Neutrality Act."- United Press.

MAY OFFER TO MEDIATE

Brussels, Nov. 4. When the Nine-Power Conference adjourned at 5 p.m. it was learned it had accepted in principle the plan to appoint at small sub-committee to draft a reply to Japan, to investigato the possibilities of Japanese co-operation, and eventually to offer its good services as mediator between China and Japan.

drew

At this afternoon's proceedings, the President of the Con- ference, M. Paul Spaak, the Belgian Foreign Minister, attention to the Japanese reply, and pointed out that it re- cognised the Nine-Power Treaty, but raised certain points which might suitably be discussed.

Mr. Norman Davis, chief American delegate, suggested the appointment of a sub-committee with a view of securing Japan's collaboration.

Mr. Anthony Eden and M. Yvon Delbos supported the suggestion," the latter Intimiting that the sub-com- mittee might offer its good offices towards anding a settlement.

Mr. Davis emphasised that the conference was within its rights to carry on even if Japan' were absent.

Halter

whether Count Marescolil wished to imply that other countries were not

interested

DIRECT METHOD DESIRED

Japanese Press View Of Parley

Tokyo, Nov. 5.

London, Nov. 4. The Instruments of ratification of the Anglo-German and Anglo- Soviet naval agreements of July last were exchanged to-day at the Foreign Office:

The agreements will come Into force as from to-day.

These bilateral treatles Tus Naval parallel to the London Treaty of 1938 and provide for qualitative limitation and the ex- change of information in regard to future naval construction.— British Wireless.

INJURIES MAY BE PERMANENT

Mrs. A. Hicks Will Be Some Weeks In Hospital Sequel of Crash

In Court

SHELLS IN THE NORTH

Japanese sälja.- watch Br hombardment of a sirene. Chinese -position, reárse their observation past north of Feiping, during the Geren Belthen the North China area. Tokyo newspapers re- cently charged målgnantly that Russia was responsible for the Stilt résistance of Chinese in the north.

DUKE MAY CANCEL TOUR OF AMERICA

Washington, Nov. 4.

Entraining for New York to-day, Mr. Charles Bedeaux, who has been a close friend and adviser of the Duke of Wind- sor since his abdication as King of England, revealed that the Duke and Duchess may cancel their tour of the United States! because of American reaction.

Well-Known

H.K. Resident Passes Away

Mr. A. W. E. Davidson Many Years In

The Duke is displeased with of criticism bitter Labour "Bedeaux System," it appears.

the the

Earlier the Duke had been in- formed that Mr. William Green, one In the of Labour's biggest leaders United States, had said he approved of a resolution passed by the Balti- more Unions. "I believe it typles the altitude of Labour toward the Bedeaux system, because it involves

which system streich-out objectionable to Labour," said Mr. Green

Charles Bedeaux said he was Mr. surprised to hear of this. He had hoped to confer with Mr. Green- United Press.

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MAJOR BATTLE EXPECTED ON SOOCHOW FRONT

Japanese Offensive Is Allegedly Directed Against Hungjao

VAST WAR FLEET GATHERS ON BOTH SIDES WOOSUNG

Shanghai, Nov. 5.

The severest bombardment Shanghai has heard for many days rocked the western district last night as Japanese batteries opened up on the Chinese positions south of Soochow Creek.

Bursts of shrapnel could be observed from parts of the International Settlement and French Concession, while trench mortars and machine gun fire could be plainly heard.

The bombardment is believed to be the prelude to a major Japanese drive on the Hungjao area.

Gangsters In Control Of S'hai Docks

Shanghal, Nov. 5. Foreign shipping interests have ofcially complained Municipal Shanghai against racketeering Shanghal water front

to the

Council од the

They assert that since the stari of hostilities, a gangster element of the has calued a monopoly

wharf and coolte market, charg- Ing exorbitant rates for working cargo.

has

is

The danger of violente

other away frightened labour. Reuter.

coolfe

British Army

The "Bedeaux System" referred to The death occurred early this morning of an old and highly re- spected member of the local Scottish by Mr. William Green is an efficiency communlly in the person of Mr. nyatem evolved by Mr. Bedeaux in Albert Willie Eugene Davidson, who which working time and leisure time for many years faithfully served is is worked out in units. Mr. Bedeaux that by mathematically Majesty's Governinent both in India conceived

working out the time taken to do a certain piece of work, plus the time, and subsequently Is Hongkong.

at Mr. Davidson had not needed for rest, together with The late

human ability under been in any too good health since estimate of

his return from Canada, when he given conditions, It was possible to was afinitled to the Kowloon Ho speed up production in pital two weeks nut, la condition avoiding time wastage. Mr. Bedeaux

at one time showed signs of im-

Industry.

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it was first introduced and many factories went on strike because the mean less employment,

ENTOURAGE MYSTIFIED

Paris, Nov. 0.

SAFETY

ZONE

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Chinese military Authorities describe the night's fighting extremely vanguinary, and offer the opinion that a "big batile" is Rizely to break out at any moment nors,

It is admitted Japanese troops have gained a foothold in four vil- lages on the south bank of 600- chow Creek-Reuter.

Battle Starts At Dawn

Shanghat, Nov. 5. Hostiles to the west of the Inter- national Settlement resumed at dawn Iwith a sudden outburst of trench mortars, machine-guns, and rifio fire following minor clashes which oc- curred throughout the night.

Wille the Japanese are attempting pre- to consolidate their positions paratory to a major offensive, it is reported that additional Japanese troops succeeded in crossing Soochow Creek despite Chinese artillery which have so far played havoc with the majority of the pontoon bridges built by the Japanese.

Chinese reports admit that Japanese detachments are gradually establish- ing contact on an extending, front, with a very strong force at Woochiaso, objective south of Dlendoo, their being to pierce the road leading via (Continued on Page 7.)

REFUSED STOP PRESS

Japanese Deny British Request;

a relapse met with considerable opposition to provement, but is suffered

his scheme on the Continent, when and died at 2.30 a.m. to-day.

Horn in Inverness, Scotland, in 1870, the Into Mr. Davidson was 50

It is reliably understood that the The recent accident on the last August. He joined the Indian workers believed the scheme would Promise Caution Shek-O Road, when Mrs. A.es in India came to Hongkong in Army at an early age and after some

British authorities' request for a 1,500 Implication Resented

pands "safety zone from bombing" be Hicks, widow of the late Editor 1912 where he served until about Count Marescoli, the

of the Hongkong Telegraph, was ten years

years ago, completing approxim

The Duke of Windsor's entourage is tween their Imes westward to Warren delegate. mid the sub-committee might suggest that the two countries

The Brussels deliberations can be knocked down by a motor cycle ately 30 years with the Colours, and at war enter into direct relallons but the proposal met with a vigorous regarded as successful only if the

Power Co., where he worked for atleism in the United States might wit through private soutver rejoinder by hir, Davis, who saked general result is the realisation that and seriously injured, was re-rellring with the rank of Captain. "completely mystified" by Mr. Charles Road, has been refused by

xidered the area asked for na extra- the current dispute must be settled called at the Central MagistracyHe then joined the China Light und Bedeaux statement that Inbour cri- Japanese. This depakh was only through direct Sino-Japanese this morning, when two naval few years before becoming store-force the cancellation of the Duke Hongkong day

Two years ago the loto

They said the Duke and Duchesse Japanese stated that they om- negotiations declares the Nichi Nichi. officers were summoned before keeper at Folice headquarters in and Duchess of Windsor's trip. At this stage the conference ad- "If, however, the Powers pin their Mr. R. A. D. Forrest. They June, 1929.

going ahead with his arrangements 300 yards from the British, lion.

The Japanese, authorities have no journed for a reception

King faith to the illusion that the best way were Lt.Cdr. R. C. Hovenden, Mr. Davidson retired and went to are unaware of the statement, and a cagant but propose not to bomb east Leopold of the Belgians.

to protect and enhance their interests

to Hongkong in May inat.

An enthusiastic sportsman, in his to sail on Saturday."

However, it is understood that the declared that they will take dos pas The

appointment of a rub-com-in China is to aid the anti-Japanese of Royal Naval Armament De-Canada to settle down, but returned spokesman added: "The Duke ward of Chung San Road, wh

foreign soldiers. They will also bes mittee will entall a brief interruption Government of Nanking, they will pot, charged with allowing an

unlicenced driver to drive his younger days hy was a keen tennis

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frain, where possible, from casking a in the work of the conference, and aggravate the current incident"

lawn bowls that lie figured more

damage to forcim property outakté Mr. Eden and M. Delbos will pro- using

14 unsuper adds that Britain motor cycle, and Pay.-Lt. J. O. player and cricketer, but it was at entourage is worried regarding the cautions to safeguard the free w

every device" to help

have give bably return home to-NOITOW,

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-ahck to Britton, of H.MS. Tamar, charg-prominently, particularly during the

Discussion is going on between both secure her rights and interests in cd with dangerous driving and lost ten years. An ardent supporter

with a China The other Powers probably driving without a valid licence. of the Kowloon, Bowling Green Club of local Masons at the funeral which the Settlement, and

pauing the monument at 4 p.m. The meeting of the full committeo desire to follow London's lead,

of the Club's league team.

The deceased gentleman loaves à belligerente and foreigners The Nicht Nicht points out that the Both men admitted the offence, he was a keen and regular member is to be held to-morrow afternoon, orders to their soldiers not to h

For scheduled for 6 p.m. to-day and ad

number of years Mr. David- Inspector S. C. Saunders, who pro- journed until 10.30 a.m. to-morrow Powers can help settle the dispute by

is adjacent to Nanlao. wan to deal with the number and "persuading China to reconsider her secuted, said that about 6 pm, on son took great interest in masonie widow and two children, Mr. R. C. view to establishing a refugee settle- composition of the sub-committee, stand and to understand the nature October 10, Pay-L. J. O. Britton

(Continued on Page 7) Lodge, of St. John. There will be whom much sympathy will be ex Road in the Chinese City. The ass

a full and representative attendance tended in their sad bereavement. The adjournment seems to imply of the Japanese demands, and port driving molos do No. 2on was work and was a past master of the Pass and Mr. Donald Devildren, to ment for Chinese north of Fong rang

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by

Difficulty Encountered

'tion."-Reuter,