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FIRST EDITION

Supreme Court

Hongkong Telegraph.

FOUNDED 1531

No. 15300

二拜菜碗六十月一十英港香 TUESDAY,- NOVEMBER 16, 1937. 日四十月十

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ITALY ALONE OPPOSES VOTE OF CENSURE

Anticipates Serious "Ironsides" General Turns To Fight Complications From MARINES STORM CODOWN

Brussels Procedure

POWERS SEEK COMMON ATTITUDE; CHINA URGES FORM OF SANCTIONS

Brussels, Nov. 15.

The Far Eastern conference adopted the draft declaration which places the blame for the present Sino-Japanese conflict on Japan. Italy voted against, and Norway, Sweden and Denmark. abstained, after they had explained that they were not opposed to the declaration itself, but did not wish to vote on it.

The Italian delegate stated that the declaration did not tend to facilitate mediation.

The conference adjourned until 3. p.m. on November 22. The Swedish delegate regretted the failure of the conference to find a solution to the problem, and added that Sweden accepted in principle the terms of the draft declaration, but since they had not many interests in the Far East compared with some of the other Powers, they abstained from voting.

The Norwegian delegate spoke in similar terms, and the chief delegate for Denmark, after deploring that mediation had not met with success, said that Denmark "also thought it better to abstain, although she was fully- in accord with the principles underlying the declaration. ITALY EMPHATICALLY AGAINST | endeavouring to achieve a peaceful

settlement of the conflict. The chief Italian delegate said the

It is clear that the Japanese con- declaration opened the door, not to

cept of the issues and interests settlement, but to very serious com-

utterly plications. He expressed emphatically involved in the conflict is

different from the

of most concept of the other nations and governments of the world,

Govern- The Japanese ment insists that as the conflict is

the contrary vote of Italy. whore entirely reserved her, altitude wards the future.,

SEEK COMMON ATTITUDE

of

Mr. Anthony Eden will probably between Japan and China, R con- return to Brussels for the week-end, cerns those two countries only; when he will have an opportunity Against this the representatives for further talks with Mr. Norman | the above-mentioned States consider Davis, who is remaining in Brussels. this confict of concern to all countries party to the Nine-Power Trenty of 1922 and the Pact of Paris, 1928, and Yvon Delbos.

moreover that it is the concern of the French

and members of the delegate, is also ilkely to return for all countries the week-end. Therefore, by the time family of nationa the conference meets again, the Powers will no doubt have's "com- men attitude" adequately defined.

M.

CLEAR UNDERTAKING

It is anticipated that President be denied that in the Nine-Power Roosevelt's speech will also be contributing factor to this end.

KOO TALKS WITH DAVIS After the conference, Dr. Welling- ton Koo, chief Chinese delegate, had a long conversation with Mr. Norman Davis,

China Mission May Ask For Mediation By Germany, Italy

Rome, Nov. 15.

A Chinese mission composed of Dr. Ching Chel-tsu, Dr. Ling "Hing-ping_and' Mr. Chi Kuang- wang has arrived hero from Shanghat

The object of the mission is not known in Chinese circles here, but an It is reported that the trio will later go to Berlin, the visit may be connected with the suggested Italo-German media- tion in the Far Eastern confilet... Reuter.

Ambitious Airport Plan For London

Crawling through the smashed wall of one section of the gadown which the "Doomed Batiation" so stoully defended in Chapel recently, this force of Japanese troops' is looking for stragglers. Led by an officer with a sword and a non-commissioned man carrying a Japan- ese flag, to prevent their own men firing on them this party is moving with the atmost caution. Sealing ladder can be seen on the Jeft.

Britons To Press Claim For Damages

Government Advises Quick Action In Approaching Japan

Settlement's Status Remains Unchanged

London, Nov. 13.

JAPANESE PRESSURE ON SOVIET

Fisheries Treaty Best Insurance Against Trouble

Tokyo, Nov. 16. ****It" is understood that Mr. Haruhiko' Nishi, Counsellor of the Japanese Embassy at Moscow, BOW M. Kozlovsky, chief of the Far Eastern Division of the Soviet Office, and

the pressed

Soviet Government formally to sign the fishery conven- tion which was initialed last year.

CHINESE LINE FINALLY HOLDS NEAR SOOCHOW

Flanks

Established

In Strong Position

Nanking, Nov. 16. Chinese troops on the Shanghai-Nanking railway line are at present concentrating in the vicinity of Soo- chow, according to Chinese reports.

The left flank is holding strongly fortified positions at Fushan, eastward of the Kiangyin forts, and the right flank is holding positions in the vicinity of Kashing and Kashan.

The Chinese troops in the Kashing area are under the command of the famous Chinese General, Chang Fah- kwei, who defended Pootung, and is known

as the "Ironsides" leader.

The second line of Chinese defence is in the vicinity' of Wush on the shores of the Tahu Lako-----Reuter.

Japanese Reinforcements. In Shanghai Now 45,000 Quinsan, Nov, 10. Observers here estimate that 45,000 Japanese reinforcements arrived in. Shanghal last week. Another batch of 3,000 Japanese troops reached the port dty in seven transports late yesterday afternoon.-Central News.

Heavy Fighting In

Halifax Off For Berlin Conversation

London, Nov. 15,

It has now been definitely decided that- Lord Halifax will icave England for Bertin, to con- duct conversations with Herr Filter, to-morrow ' afternoon.---- Renter,

Mr. Nisht reminded! M. Kozlovsky STOP PRESS

to

Mr. A. C. Morcing asked the Foreign Secretary to-day in the that the conclusion of a long-teni House of Commons if he would fishery treaty "is the best men- instruct the British Consul-General "gure to avoid trouble between In Shanghai to assist to the utmost In the preparation of claims for com-

to pensation Britons, especially those of small moons, in the Hongkew and Yangtzepoo areas whose property, in cases, had been completely destroyed.

some

Japan and the Soviet Union", which M. Kozlovsky is sinted to have given a non-committal reply saying that he was not empowered by hla Government to discuss the affair.

Subsequently Mr. Nishi called on Lord Cranborne, replying, said he Soviet Government against the com- M. Kozlovsky and protested to the had no doubt that the Consul-pulsory mass migration of 200,000 General was already doing every- Korean residents from the Soviet thing in his power to assist them. Littoral province io Turkestan, on the He had been instructed to give all ground, that those Koreans belong to possible help in the preparation of

| Japanese nationality." those claims by Britons.

M. Kozlovsky is stated to have Britons in those areas whose pro-given another non-committal reply.- perty had been occupied by Japanese Reuter. troops. should prepare claims for compensation for any loss or damage, Such claims might also be prepared building near Victoria Siation, Lon-in respect to property damaged by bambardment, or in respect to losses due to the denial of access to the property.

TO CONNECT WITH VICTORIA STN.

London, Nov. 15. Tire Imperial Airways is building terminal airport and administrative

The declaration continues: It can

Treaty the parties thereto have affirmed that It will be their The original draft dectoration was desire to adopt

#pecified apparently prepared by the United polley designed to stabilise con- States delegation, und apart from ditions in the Far East, and that Italy, there is general agreement among the delegates that its terms they are agreed to apply certain

speelfed principles in their relations don. admirably express the considered with China, and in China with one The airport will be elaborately views of the Powers represented at another, and that in the Pact at equipped, and able to handle, all pas the Brussels conference.

Paris the parties agreed "that any senger and freight services. It is settlement or solution of disputes or expected to be ready at the end of conflicts of whatever nature and next year. origin they may be, shall never be The rear of the airport building touches Victoria Station and it will sought except by pacifle means."

It cannot be denied that the be possible to catch- 0 train im present hostilities between Japan mediately upon arrival at the airport, and China adversely affect not only-fleuter. The Chinese delegation, in an effort the rights of all nations, but also the to encourage the Powers to take material interesis of nearly all definite

Dellon. against nations. economic

Theso hostilities Japan, issued this afternoon a 12-brought to some nationals of third pago document summarising Japan's countries death, to many nationals of economic dependence on the outside the third countries great peril, to world. The Chinese argue that di International communications disrup- *boycott of imports and exports, the

tion, to the property of nationals of blockage or boycott of shipping, and the third countries widespread the refusal of foreign loans are all destruction. to international trade effective weapons at the disposal of disturbance and loss, to the peoples the Powers which might be used of all nations a sense of horror and against Japan-Reuter,

IMPRESSIVE ALIGNMENT

hava

Indignation, to all the world feelings

of uncertainty and apprehension.

TERMS OF WORLD PEACE

GAS MASKS. GALORE

Home Secretary Is Cheerful

London, Nov. 15.

Royal Welcome To King Of The Belgians

OFFICIAL ESCORT TO DOVER

Asked by Mr. L. F. Plugge whether the Japanese military, setupation of Shanghai had in any way affected the status of the International Set- flement, Lord Cranborne sold that the Land Regulations under which the International Settlement ts governed have been unaltered as a result of the hostilities. Excepting for certain feolated Incidents, there had been no Interference with the forces

of or representatives -the foreign Powers,

Londen, Nov. 15. The ship in which the King of the Regarding British claims for com- Belgians is travelling on a visit to pensation, Lord Cranborne said he Britain will be met in mid-Channel would consider Instructing the by an air

escort of nine British Consul-General to call the attention pinnes, and a flotilin of British des- of these unfortunate people to the

troyers, which will convey the desirability of pressing their claims steamer to Dover. as soon as possible.-Reuter,

The Belgian Ambassador, and re- presentatives of the British Govern- ment, will be at the quayside to meet

special train to Victorin Station. Reuter.

Brussels, Nov. 15. The official text of the declaration

Already Britain has a supply of gos STORM FURY LASHES the King, who will then travel by a The representatives of the above-masks for the civil population better adopted `nt this "afternoon's session mentioned States also regard the

than any other country in Europe, WRECKED MARINERS

to-day.

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London, Nov. 15.

of the Brussels conference slates that hostilities and the situation they have declared Sir Samuel Hoare, the llome the representatives of South Africa, brought about es matters inevitably Secretary, In the debate on the Air America, Australla, Belgium, Bolivia, the concern to the countries they Canada, Chian, France, the United represent, and more, of the whole of Commons to all in the Hour Nova Scotia Coast Epic Kingdom, India, Mexico, the Nether world. To them the problem appears He urged that Britain had got to lands, New Zealand, Portugal and not in terms simply of relations make aeroplanes as little dangerous the Soviet, observe with regret that between two countries in the Far to the British Empire, as they had A severe storm struck the coast.of tho Japanese Government

KUT East, but in terms

made submarines.

Nova Scotia. One schooner was contends, lie conflict between Japan orderly processes; world security and

Already many locai suthorities had wrecked and the crew had to spend and China lles outside of the scope world peace.

propored comprehensive schemes for the night on the rigging... defence and 200,000, men and women Heavy rain, mingled with snow, had volunteered for air raid protec added to the discomfort of the tlon-work-Router.

marooned men.-Reuter;--

and of law

of the Nine-Power, Treaty, and again The Japanesɔ· Government has declines to enter into an exchango afirmed that in employing armed mbol_views...for the.......... pulpose......... of i (Continued on. Paga√.)

DILWARA DUE SATURDAY

left

The transport · Dilwara Singapore yesterday and is due here on November 20,

II.M.S. Tarantula is dus-in to-day from Canton.--

BITTER BATTLE IN PROGRESS

Shanghal, Nov. 16. The Taihu Lake area is on the verge of becoming the major battle- field for the Sino-Japanese armics as the left wing of the Chinese forces, after withdrawing from Talchong and Quinsan have swung into the pre- pared positions near

chort to check the fungsi in an!

North Shansi

Shanghai, Nov. 10. Heavy fighting is going on in Nortla Shansi where Japanese troops are pushing southward along the Tel- yuanlu-Lingfeng highway.

According to Chinese reports, Chinese forces at present are holding the no at Changaancheng and Kichistu, south-cast of Pingyao.- Reuter,

Hogei Refugees Going To Chinghai

Slan, Nov. 10.

A group of 250 refugees from the war zones In Hopel province whe flocked to Sian during the part fow

weeks kave organised a special party to go to Chinghai province, in the interior to do plontering work, They are scheduled to leave here shortly. along the Stan-Chinghai Highway.-: Central News.

Poping-Hankow Main

Front Quiet- Hsinhsiang, Honar; Nov, 16, With the bulk of the Japanese forces Japanese shifted to the east of Tamingfu, there drive, according to Chinese reports, has been no serious Aghting on the Brisk engagements are in progress main front along the Peiping-Hankow at several points along the Shanghal- Rallway zone. Nanking and Shanghai-Hangchow Chinese mobile units on the left and railway lines.

right flanks aro reported to be very Chinese reports say that very active at Hantan and Tzehsien where bitter battle le taking place near they have indicted heavy casualties Pingwang and Wangklangchin along on the Japanese units.--Central News, the Kashing-Soochow section of the railway, where, a strong Japanese column is making a desperate bid for Kashing and,a foothold - along railway Itself.-Reuter.

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PUBLIC BUYS

WAR BONDS* WITH JEWELS

Canton, Nov, 1

An additional $900,000 worth of National Salvation Bonds have been subscribed by Individuals vand organlations during the third period of the bond campaign in Kwangtung province. It is learned here...

At meeting held yesterday, General Yu Han-mou, Commander- In-Chief of the Fourth Route Army, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Mayor Contou received a report from the various solicitors. They urged the compaign members to continue to push the sales of the bonds.

More than 10 rings, which were used to pay for bonds by some of the subscribers, were handed over to. Mayor. Tseng--Central Newt.