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U.S. REJECTS BRITISH MEDIATION PLAN

Unwilling To Raiding Bomber Down In Flames At Wusih

Risk Further

Japan Rebuff

FEARS U.S.

MAY

BECOME INVOLVED

IN ORIENT

BUT PRIVATE

AGENTS

TALK OF SANCTIONS

(Special to "Telegraph")

Brussels, Nov. 22.

The United States has rejected the British proposal that the two powers make a joint effort to halt the Far East conflict, which is one of several "face saving" devices which British and Brussels United States delegations to the Conference were considering submitting to the parley when it resumed to-day.

The British suggested the conference might authorise the British and American Governments to offer their good offices to China and Japan for the purpose of arranging an armistice.

Mr. Norman Davis, chief American delegate, rejected the British scheme on the grounds that it would be inviting an- other Japanese rebuff. Thereafter, British and American delegates decided upon another scheme, tentatively, to disguise the conference's failure. Thus they hope to terminate the pre- sent embarrassing situation. They have decided to propose that the conference suspend its discussions instead of adjourning finally, and that, after closing, it may be reconvened upon the request of any two participants.-United Press. Resentment In Washington

Washington, Nov. 21.

2.There is some resentment in Con-

Kress

at the developments at the

Brussels Conference.

Apparently,

many favour Jolat demands for the recall of the American delegates and the

stringent enactment of more

neutrality.

Senator Lewis charges that the Brussels Conference is dissolving because "the nations are saying the same things they said at the London

and

the Conference Economic 9. Washington Naval Conference-thut the United States is responsible for fallure."

Fear Of War Remains

"The best President Roosevelt can do," said Senator Lewis, "is to re- call the delegates and avoid awaken

the enmity of other nations, against whom we have no grievance."

States in

ing

BATTLE LOSSES HEAVY

164,290 DEAD AND

WOUNDED IN HOPEI ALONE

Peiping, Nov. 22.

TALAMBA FLOATS. AGAIN

WAR DEBT AGREEMENT INDICATED

Britain Envisages Three Stages. Of Negotiation

(Special to "Telegraph”)

London, Nov. 22.

Great Britain will probably re-

It is reliably learned that

The B. and I. steamer Talam bahas finally been rellcated after weeks of work. The vessel was driven ashore in the typhoon of Sep- tember -Photo: Mec Cheung,

SALVAGE CREWS

SAVE THREE TYPHOON VICTIMS

new her token payments of the TALAMBA PRESENTED REAL War Debt when the United States in December issues its semi-annual dun,

It is understood the Cabinet, under pressure, will find means

con-

PROBLEM TO ENGINEERS

for adjusting the complicated ABOVE AND BELOW WATER question and has already sidered a new policy, At pre sent it is only awaiting the routine reopening of the ques

It is unconfirmably stated that the

advised

WUSIH HEAVILY BOMBED, MANY CIVILIANS DIE

SEVERE FIGHTING

ON

YELLOW RIVER LINE: CHINESE OPEN DYKES

Shanghai, Nov. 22 (1 p.m.).

A Japanese bomber was hit by Chinese anti-aircraft guns and crashed in flames over Wusik on Saturday, according to a report received here to-day, and admitted by the Japanese. It was engaged in attacking Chinese troops concentrations and industrial establishments. More than 20 of these Japanese attackers were forced to fly low because of poor visibility and low ceiling.

The raid was successful until the planes attacked a Chinese position defended by anti-aircraft guns, which opened up with shrapnel. One shell pierced the engine of

plane, setting it afire.

High-Handed Action By Japan In S'hai

Claim All Rights Formerly Belonging ---To-China Officers

Two and a half months of intricate, painstaking work was brought to successful fruition yesterday morning when the B.I. steamer, Talamba, victim of the yesterday emphasises the Japanese September 2 typhoon in Hongkong, was refloated.

Wrapped in flames, the bomber power-dived into the ground behind the Chinese lines. The two airmen were killed instantly,

Wush has been bombed most ex- tensively during the past few days, Most of the shops in the main streets

and are afire

shattered by the explosions. Casunities among non- combatants are reported to be very heavy. Reuter,

Vivid Story Of Campaign

A vivid description of the recent fighting around Tsinon is contained in the following despatches from a United Press correspondent, whose report, owing to failure of munication, has been delayed.

com-

Shanghai, Nov.-22. A Japanese statement issued late

Tsinan, Nov 18. tion.

Chinese troops, pushed back to the right to "take over all State rights

Yellow River, have cut the river exercised by the Chinesa Government British Ambassador to Washington

within the International Settlement dykes ut Taiho, 13 miles north-west of Tsinan, loosening a twelve foot hos already received Instructions.

A few hours later it was reported that the steamer and French Concession", implying a In responsible circles it is learned

of Tsinan, that Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Bri- had again touched bottom, but this time it was not claim to control the Bank of China wall of water which has flooded.

branch in Shanghai, as well as other Pingyuan, 35 miles north of

and which at present la rushing on tish Prime Minister, has been to resume the token payments be- serious. She was drawing too much water for the low organs.

towards Techow and blocking the the law mentioned specifically cause they may assist tide, but there was every indication that she would be chinese courts located in both the path of the Japunase army which by for a trade agreement. It is reportedl

stress that R

International Settlement and French is planning a southward B in

fording the river near Tunga, then financial experts

Concession. possible to establish permanent world

the eviction of travelling by the motor road to Tal- With regard to She is still well down by the head, but it is expected

from the yuan

10 cut off Tainau trade and currency stability until the

she will be drydocked shortly.

Chinese officials, this obviously south,

With the airned at primarily anti-Japanese

Yellow River bridge clements, such as Mr. T. V. Sou blown up, cutting off their retreat, Fu-chu's troops re- However, doubts are raised in inter- General flan

whether quarters national

able to demand Captured Sangtsetien, six miles north Japanese will be

malles from of the river and ten Eviction of individuals in cases where Tainan. Meanwhile shells which few they have resigned their posts over the river landed on the out- United PreJA,

skirts of Tainon and populacs into a panic.

War Debt bugbear is finally removed,

finuneing

refloated during the night tide.

Many fear that unless Britain clears herself of the charge of defaulting on

To release the Talamba from her her debt to the United States she may precarious position near Lycemun lose access to American agencies, for it is pointed out that the Poss, divers and ships' salvagers Johnson Act may be a possible barrier, during the last ten weeks had to: to Anglo-American Ascal agreements.

Jellison most of the ship's cargo,

This act provides that no funds can though a large quantity of rice re-

(Continued on Page 4.}

According to Japanese figures, STOP PRESS

Chinese

casualties in north

China are given as follows:

Hopei: 164,290 including He charged the Brussels parley had 41,970 bodies found on the field placed the United position of assailing Japan, Germany of battle;

the

and Italy, instead of enforcing the

Nine Power Fact provisions.

Charhar: 90,000 including 23,- He warned that failure to invoke 500 bodies found on the battle- the Neutrailty Act "may lead us to field;

IN WUSIH

Shanghai. Nov. 22.

mained in her holds when she was refloated yesterday ;

Build struts around her to pre- vent a list which might have sent her back on the rocks again;

NO SIGN OF TRAFFIC IN MUNITIONS

Settlement Equipment

18

the

threw the

Civilians In Flight Shanghal, Nov, 22. More than 30 large and small

Crowds of civilians are cramming faunches belonging to the Water the south-bound Tientsin - Pukow Police. Harbour authorities, Fire trains attempting to reach Tsingtao Brigade, Chinese Customs and the by the infrequent railway service. Whangpoo Conservancy Board were. The American Consul, Mr. Alileon weized yesterday afternoon by Japan- and his assistant and military attache, ese marines at their moorings off the Customs jetty on the Eund.

have already evacuated to Teingtao, With the flood gates at Telho opened the Japanese are attempting ford the river at Talyang, 35 miles north-east of Telnah, nt which

to

Travellers' Tales Pump compressed air into tho vessel to give her added bouyancy;

From Kwangsi Carry out intensive under-water operations to effect patch repairs.

delicate The

work has been Europeans returning from the inte-

This haul included the £20,000 fire brilliantly carried through under the rlor recently found much of interest JAPANESE REPORTED direction of the Hongkong and in conditions in Kwangs! where, des-

float. Whampoa Dock Company, and it

Foreign members of the crews were was with a great sigh of satisfaction pite the loss of thousands of soldiers

at the front, the populace continues requested to go ashore, but the that officials yesterday saw the vessel peacefully to carry on its ordinary { Chinese, were not allowed to leave point the Chinese troops have so far once again adout in the harbour.

Reuter. Fart of Wusik was occupied this The Talamba was immediately talten . There is much extra military martial a ship carrying supplies to China and Shansi: The figures are not morning by Japanese troops, accord to the Kowloon Dock bupy, and later activity connected with the war at

ing to a Japanese report, which, how- will be taken into the dock for Kwellin, the capital, the bring us into a conflict we are seek- | available..

official confirmation.~| extensive repairs.

spirit predominates. over, lacks Ing to avold."

OTHER VICTIMS Two other typhoon vielims, the Chinese owned sister ships Eng Lee and Feng Lee have also been re- flonted.

the brink of war. Japan might seize

Quarantine Scheme Meanwhile, the Foreign Policy Association is surveying the. feusi- bility of quarantining Japan, but emphasises the danger of imposing sanctions

saya

Mr. John de Wilde, the author, In his report that Tokyo probably will attempt to intimidato the power" if sanctions are Imposed. "Only an iron-clad defensive front of United States, Britain, France and Russia would convince Japan of the Inadvisability of repriants"

Prisoners of war number 730 in Reuter. Hopel and 1,000 in Charhar,

Asked what was being done with the prisoners, a Japanese spokesman aald they were used as labourers, and were being paid 60 cents a day, of which 40 cents was retained by the authorities for their food and clothing. -Reuter,

Nanking Front” Quiet

Nanking, Nov. 22,

The Nanking front has been com- paratively quiet since November 19. He said the Governments partielpat-

The Japanese are reported to be Ang in the Brussels parley might be compelled to devido whether to at-withdrawing to Yanchang, a rallway tempt to check Japan by means of town 16 kilometers north of the

Yellow River. sanctions, and added: "An embargo

on shipments of raw materials un- Tainan is returning to normal. doubtedly would cause Japan much

The Japanese landed at Lenyung-

eastern hardship, but, its emency would be

terminus of the mindanised by an amber of taclobe Langfelrug sailway yesterday His opinion is that an embargo on situation was critical, but after raw materials must be maintained at arrival of Chinese forces the Japanese least six months before any serious landing party

beaten back, (Continued on Pape (4.)

"(Continued on Page 4.)

wia

The

the

Refugees Still Roaming In Settlement Curiously enough, however, the

Shanghai, Nov. 22. travellers found no evidence of the

Large numbers of Chinese refugees, arms traffic that is supposed to be homeless and destitute, are still carried on between Indo-Ching and roaming in the International Settle- Yunnan-Kwangsi by road. They ment and the French Concession. deny its existence, in fact,

Refugees from Poolung who wish- The Eng Lee, which was swept

Wounded soldiers returned from ed to retum to their homes were ashore on the Chatham Road praya, by the Kowloon Football Club, was the front are in hospital in Hangchow, stopped by the Japancar troops.

of them disgruntles and Central Newr, taken off on Friday night and is now some Berthed at a buoy off the west wall demanding extra pay before they There is keen inter- return. of the Docks.

Province rivalry among the troops and the men usually are much more loyal to their regimental commanders than to a higher command different province.

High on the rocks to the south of the Docks, the Feng Lee was refloat ed last night and brought in.

The An Lee, anchored on the Cen- tral Prayn, and the Yuet On, ashore near the Brewery at Castle Peak, are to be broken up.)

There no further news of the Asama Maru, which is silil aground In Salwan Boy.

QUARANTINE REMOVED

of a

repulsed them with machine-guns.

The Chinese-defended' Yellow River line extends 130 miles from Putai to Tungwa.

willi

The released. flood waters probably cause the Japanese forces to swing around from. Tientsin by the Grand Canal in order to drive on to Tungwa.'

It is estimated that the Japanese forces along the line number 12,000. General Sung Chen-yuan la defend- ing the west bank of the canal.- Untied Press.

Preparo To Cross River

Pelping, Nov. 22, Japanese spokesman said that Japanese troops north of the Yellow (Continued on Paga 4.)

A

the Consuls will refer the matter to: their governments.

Action Not Decided On Shanghai, Nov. 22. It is stated offcially that the foreign Consuls have not been notified of Japan's Intentions regarding the Nole issued to the Settlement authorities yesterday, in which it is warned that Japan will tako over the authority formerly in the hands of the Chinese

The Consils, it is hoped, will be NOTICE TO MARINERS

in Shanghel,

able to work out a plan of co-opera- A notice issued by the Harbour It is reliably stated that the first tion with the Customs, Polles, etc. Office states that Notice to Marinera move remains with tho Shanghai However many point out that unless No. 80/1037 reporting the 'Southern Municipal Council, which will they have powers to maintain a very, Fairway Buoy temporarily out of deliberate the situation and will prob- strong attitude, the Japancie, by ably notify the Consuls of all the virtue of the present military tua. Powers possessing extra-territoriality on, will be able to effect anything of the Japanese statement, after which they desire-United Press.

The quarantine restrictions impor-position is cancelled, the buoy having ed against arrivals from Rangoon on now been placed in the correct posle necount of plaguo have been removed. tion.