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DUNLOP FORT '90

GUNFIRE THOUGHT TO HERALD DRIVE

Murderous Chinese Investigating Loss Of Kaitangata

Trench Mortar Fire SAFETY

ZONE

Holds Up Fresh Men

Fresh Men REFUSED

JAPANESE WARNED TO RESPECT BIG FOREIGN PROPERTIES UNLESS HELD BY CHINESE DEFENDING FORCES

(Special to "Telegraph")

Shanghai, Nov. 5.

Foreign observers believe that another big-scale battle will be fought near Shanghai within a short time. The heavy bombardment of this morning is believed to be its preface.

A Chinese spokesman announced that anti-aircraft batteries had brought down a Japanese bomber in flames in Pootung this morning. The machine crashed into a house.

A Japanese spokesman stated that operations in the south bank of Soochow Creek were "progressing satisfactorily."

The

Foreign observers believe the furious artillery firing, the in-. cessant machine-gun and trench mortar thunder, which has continued since dawn, means another Japanese drive, this time to establish more than a foothold on the south bank of Soochow Creek. Japanese must first silence the murderous Chinese trench mortar firing which makes-impossible-the-bringing up of reserves."

Heavy Chinese reinforcements are contínually coming into the fighting zone. They came up last night in large numbers to replace the severe casualties suffered during yesterday's terrific bombardment.

The war's heaviest concentration of Japanese warships-12 of them are in the Whangpoo-revives the apprehension in connection with a landing in Pootung.

Taking Precautions

A Japanese military spokesman revealed that the Commander-in- Chief hud informed the troops of the presence of large foreign properties in the western districts of Shanghai and had ordered them to be very enreful not to harm them. However, if the Chinese used these properties as defence, they must be nccordingly. Chief-instructed the men.

the

troops bases of threatened Commander-in-

Negotiate For Security

. A spokesman later stated that the

French were negotiating

with the

Chinese authorities to secure the withdrawal of troops from Siccawei

BEDEAUX' DENIAL

Newark, N.J., Nov. 5. Upon arrival here Mr. Charles Hedeaux denied the statements attributed

him to

.by the American Press.

He said so far as he knew the plans of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor were unchanged.-- Reuter.

(Earlier story on Pape 7.)

SUSPICION ABROAD IN BRUSSELS

Japanese Deny British Request; Promise Caution

It is reliably understood that the British authorities' request for a 1,600 yards "safely zone from bombing" be- |tween their lines westward to Warren Road, has been refused by the

Japanese. This despatch was

ceived through private sources Rongkong to-day,

In

The Japanese stated that they con- sidered the area asked for as extra- vagant but propose not to bomb east- ward of Chung San Road, which is 500 yards from the British lines.

The Japanese authorities have also declared that they will take due pre- eautions to safeguard the lives of foreign soldiers. They will also re- frain, where possible, from causing damage to foreign property outside the Settlement, and have given orders to their soldiers not to loot.

Discussion is going on between both belligerents and foreigners with a view to establishing a refugee settle- thent for Chinese north of Fong Fang Rond in the Chinese City. The aren is adjacent to Nontao.

Well-Known H.K. Resident Passes Away

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

The death occurred carly this inorning of an old and highly re- spected member of the local Scottish community In the person of Mr. Albert Willie Eugene Davidson, who for many years faithfully served His Majesty's Government both in India and subsequently in longicong.

The late Mr. Davidson had not health since Kod his return from Canada, when he was admitted to the Kowloon Hos- plal two weeks ago, His condition at one time showed signs of im- provement, but

he suffered a relapse

Big Democracies May been in any too

Give Fascist Bloc

Room For Error

THEN UNITE TO and died at 2.30 a.m. to-gotland, in

FACE "MENACE” 1870,

conference, Italian sources said to have observed

are

Born in Inverness,

the Mr. Davidson

late

was 58 last August. Ite Brussels, Nov. 5.

Joined the

the Indian Commenting on

Army at an early age and after come the latest years in India came to Hongkong in development in the Brussels 1013 where he served

until about ten years ago, completing approxim ately 30 years with the Colours, and that arering with the rank of Captain. small committee might send alle then joined the China Light and message to Tokyo, drawing at-Power Co., where he worked for a would not tention to the fact that

becoming store- be treated

keeper at Poller headquarters in a June, 1929. Two years ago the late

Canada

few Japan years before

419

settle down, but returned la Hongkong in May last.

An enthusiastic sportsman, in his

SHELLS IN THE NORTH

Japanese soldiers watch the bombardment of a strong Chinese position, from their observation post north of Pelping, during the fterce Rating in the North China area.. Tokyo newspapers re- cently charged Indignantly that Russia was responsible for the stiff resistance of Chinese in the north.

Gangsters. In Control Of ·

INJURIES MAY BE

S'hai Docks PERMANENT

Shanghal, Nov. 5.

Foreign shipping interests have officially complained

Shanghal

Montcipal against racketeering Shanghai water front.

to the Council on the

They assert that since the start of hostilities, a gangster element has gained a monopoly of Lite whart and coolle market, charg- ing exorbitant rates for working * cargo,

The

danger of violence has frightened away other coolle Labour.-Reuter,

STOP PRESS

JAPANESE LAND IN POOTUNG

Shanghai, Nov. 5.

Mrs. A. Hicks Will

Be Some Wooks

In Hospital Sequel of Crash

In Court

HEARING SET FOR TUESDAY

Tragedy: Which

Cost 19 Lives To Be Probed

The inquiry into the burning of the Williamson & Co. steamer Kaitangata is fixed for Tuesday at 10a.m. and will be held be- fore the Hon. Commdr. J. B. Newill R.N. (Retd.). Acting Harbour Master,

The Inquiry will seek to establish how the Kajiangats, carrying a load of petroleurn for the Standard Oll Company, by whom she was char- tered, burst into flames near mid- night of Sunday, October 24, whlie travelling from Hongkong to Hal- phong.

Nineteen Chinese lost their lives as the fire spread rapidly from one end of the ship to the other, enve- loping the ship, and making the steel aides glow redly with the intense internal heat.

The fire was seen ten miles off by the Butterfield & Swire steumer, Nanning whose officers and crew did courageous work in picking up the survivors from the water and from the ropes by which Gomo dangling from the ship..

were

H.M.S. Thracian was despatched from Hongkong to give medical assis- tance and Inter stayed to walch-the- Kaitangata burn to the water's edge to ascertain that she would, not re- main a floating danger to navigation.

DIRECT METHOD DESIRED

Japanese Press View Of Parley

Tokyo, Nov. 5.

The recent accident on the Shek-O Road, when Mrs., A. Hicks, widow of the late Editor of the Hongkong Telegraph, was knocked down by a motor cycle

The Brussels deliberations can be and seriously injured, was re-regarded as successful only called at the Central Magistracy general result is the realisation that if the this morning, when two naval the current dispute must be settled officers were summoned before only through direct Sino-Japanese Mr. K. A. D. Forrest. They

negotiations declares the Nicht Nichi. were Lt-Cdr. R. C. Hovenden," however, the Powers pin their of Royal Naval Armament De- to protect and enhance thele interests faith to the illusion that the best way pot, charged with allowing an in China is to ald the anti-Japanese unlicenced driver to drive his Government of Nanking, they will motor cycle, and Pay.-Lt. J, O. aggravate the current incident." Britton, of H.M.S. Tamar, charg- The newspaper adds that Brliuln ed with dangerous driving and Generalissime Chiang Kai-shek to "ts using every device" to help driving without a valid licence, secure her rights and interests in Both men admitted the offence. China. The other Powers probably

desire to follow London's lead. Inspector S. C. Saunders, who pro-

The Nichi Nichi points out that the "persuading China to reconsider her

and the vicinity of the big Jesuit rational Settlement resumed at dawn mission where the Fathers are hous with a sudden outburst of trench lug 8,300 and feeding another 1,500 mortars, machine-guns, and ride fire criminal if she sent a delegate Mr. Davidson retired and went to refugees.

No delinite undertaking has been carred throughout the night.

following minor clashes which oc-to, the conference. given.United Pres.

While the Japanese are attempting that the big democracles are osten

However, there

are speculations Severe Bombardment lo consolidate their positions

mratory to a major offensive, it is actually aiming at a broader objee-/player and cricketer, but it was ai ters that, a strong force of Japanese October 18, Pay-Lt. J. Q, Brition was Powers can help settle the disputé by

presibly seeking an Orient peace,

but Younger days he was a keen tewis It is learned in most reliable quir-secuted, sald that about 6 pm, on Shanghal, Nov. 5, reported code tonal Japanese tive, such as giving Germany, lily lawn bowls that he Agured mere has landed at Chapoo, and is prepare driving motor cycle No. 207 up the The severest bombardment Shang-Creek despite Chinese artillery which and Japan every opportunity to be prominently, particularly during the ing to drive the Chinese out of the hat has heard for many days rocked have so far pinye havoc with the opinion in the United States, Britain he was a keen and regular member for some days since the missing of

succeeded in crossing Soochow the western district last night as majority of the pontoon bridges bulk and France for uniting the

come obstructive in order to arouse of the Kowloon Bowling Green Club

last ten years.An ardent supporter Pootung area. Japanese ballerles opened up on the

This move has been anticipated Chinese positions south of Soochow by the Japanese.

Creek.

be

three

Chinese reports admit that Japanese Untied Preas.

nations to face the "Fascist Menace." detachments are gradually establish Intern contact on an extending, front, French with a very strong force ut Woochiaso,

south of Dlendon, their

objective being to pierce the road leading via

Bursin of shrapnel. could observed from puria of the national Settlement and

Concession, while trench

mortars

and machine gun fire could be plain- Monument Road to the Ilungan air- ly heard.

The bombardment is belleved to port, the scene of the August incident which precipituted the present hostil-

be the prelude to a major Japanese ties. drive on the Hunglao area.

Chinese milltary describe the night's fighting

authorities

1.3

extremely sanguinary, and

opinion that

How.

Stubborn Resistance

SUMMONG TO REPUBLICANS

Topeka, Nev. 5.

former

Jr.

(Continued on Page, 4)

the

Inasaale

42 Japanese warships in the Whongpoo.

Meanwhite a Japanese military

New Naval

work and was in past master of the spokesman has estimated that 20,000 Treaties Come

of the Club's league team.

For a number of years Mr. David-) son took great interest in Lodge of St. John. There will be a full and representative attendance of local Musons at the funeral which is to be held to-morrow afternoon, passing the monument at 4 pm

The deceased gentleman leave a widow and two children, Mrs. R. C.. Pans and Mr. Donald Davidson, to whom much sympathy will be ex-

GOLD OUTPUT

Japanese troops have now Soochow Creelt.

crossed

hardly held ine.-United Press.

A battle is still raging along that Into Effect

To Manage Railway

Mi Alfred Landon, A long Chinese column is stub-Republican Presidental condidate, in lended in their sad bereavement,

Nanking, Nov. 5. Mr. Yen Te-ching, Chief Technical the

offer bornly reslating, while heavy rein- letter to Mr. Joseph Martin, "big battle" is forcements are en route to replace the Boston Republican leader, urges

expert in the Ministry of Railways likely to break out at any moment the heavy casualties suffered as a re- the new delegates to attend the 1938

and Aeling Vlec-Minister of Rall-

Hankow ways, is leaving for

to- sult of yesterday's terrife Japanese; bombing and barraging.

Covention.

Imorrow to anume office concurrently "Naturally I highly regard, with

New York, Oct. 8.

as Mannging Director of the Pelping- continue to land Japanese reinforce-vention does not represent only 1038 gold production, excluding Russic,

Meanwhile

affection, the delegates of the 1930 Japanese transports Convention, but the proposed Con- Statistics has reported

The American Bureau of Melai Hankow Railway.—Reuter, ments. However they are fewer in or any other era. We must

that world number than last week,

have from January to the end of Septem- represented every opinion of Several Japanese military camps Republican Party from Mr, Herbert compared with 2,064,000 for the the ber totalled 2,217,000 fine ources as are springing up, resembling

(Continued on Page 4.)

the foover on the one hand to Mayor La corresponding period In

Guardia on the gher."--United Press. United Preis,

1936

It is admitted Japanese troops havo gained a foothold in four vil

lages on the south bank of Boo

chow Creek-Reuter.

Battle Starts At Dawn

Shanghal, Nov. 5. Hostilities to the west of the Inter-

London, Nov. 4. The Instruments of railfication of the Anglo-German and Anglo- Bovici naval agreements of July last were exchanged to-day al the Foreign Ofce,

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

These bilateral treaties run parallel to the London Naval Treaty of 1038 and provide for qualiative Himitation and the ex- change of Information in regard to. futura naval' construction. British Wireless,

stadd and to understand the oature of the Japanese demands and 'pós- tion."Reuter.

PROSECUTION "CASUAL"

Against a fine of $10 in connection with a summons for altering the water service, an appeal was brought before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, at the Appeal Court this afternoon.

Appellant was Mr. K. C. Mark, of 100 Sal Young Choi Street and he was represented by Mr. F. H. Loseby. The Crown did not oppose the appeal. Allowing the appeal, His Lord- ship sald the Magistrato (Mr. E. Himsworth) was wrong in calling a witness after the ensu had 'been closed, and characterised the pro- ceedings taken by the prosecution (the Waterworks Authority), casual.

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