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zone is continuing to take further precautions-United Press.

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AMERICANS WARNED TO CLEAR OUT

Nanking, Dec. 3. Acting on the ndvice of the State Department, the United States Em- bassy hus circularised all Americans warning them that they should with- tiraw from Nanking as soon as possi- ble. It is pointed out that it may be necessary for the U. S. gunboat; Panay to move out of range of artil- lery, and also that if fighting occurs near Nanking, exit from the city gates will probably be impossible.

It is requested that Americans in Nanking Indicate whether they in- tend to make use of the Panay, ar otherwise ovacuating-United Press.

STORY OF RAIDS

Nanking, Dec. 3.

Four Japanese planes were brought down while engaged in dogfights with Chinese pursuit planes during two

rolds on Nanking yesterday.

11011.30

squadron of about ten Japanese planes raided the capital, dropping a number of bombs on the military nerodrome outalde Kwang- huamen. Chinese pursuit planes took to the air and drove them away. One of the raiders was seen to have been hit and crashed outside Non- king. The wreckage is being sought. One Chinese pursuit plane was also damaged and two airmen injured.

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Industry's Fate In Hands Of Business

Financial Man Must Bear Share Of Responsibility.

DECEMBER

3, 1937.

VISCOUNT, GONT : HEADS IMPERIAL GENERAL STAFF

(Continued from, Pase 1)

tions likely to be imposed at a time of strain.

They were also an Indica- llon to the whole Army that merit and ability are the criteria to be adopted in the future and the con- ception of promotion by age and seniority falls to the ground.

Another noticeable feature is that principat fighting Generals, like Gen- Wachington, Dec. 2. Mr. Dantel Roper, Secretary of cral Dill and General Wavell will be left in Commands from where they Commerce, said to-day that he will be ready to take their places at profits inx is designed to bring the hund of forces In the field in a

through higher velocity of money larger and more widespread distrl-time of emergency. They will be bution of corporate carnings. The more closely associated with the War Treasury records indicate that the flee. tax has resulted in increased dividend disbursements and also increases in operating expense, wages, bonuses, and re- advertising, maintenance search.

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What is antlelpated is something in the nature of the French plan-a superior War Council. Reuters

Historian's Views

London, Dec. 2. Mr. Basil Liddell fort, eminent

new

A general revision of taxes necessary, he said, to Include the larger percentage of earnings of the population. The base for an active military historian, in an Interview to-day expressed the opinion that the balanced budget depends as much on the degree to which the business and Army Council changes were aimed

at

the meeting financial community will take over primarily

conditions of warfare. the stimulus to industrial activity

For the first time war generation which has been provided by the

which bore the brunt of the Great Government spending as it does on

War as juniors or started their war economies effected by the operations careers as juniors, had now come into of the 'Government.

control. For example, Viscount Gort was a Lieutenant the day war, was declared and was promoted Captain the next day, but he had not commanded a battalion until 1917.

President Roosevelt has sent a message to the Council hoping soon to meet "All of you and take the

of

the talking on opportunity

of Us 80 problems affecting all vitally. United Press.

Christmas

Air Mails. For Britain

At one o'clock in the afternoon three Japanese planes staged a second raid. They were met by a number of Chinese planes. In the ensuing combat two of the raiders were hit and crashed in flames in the vicinity of Chinglungshan (Green Dragon II) in the suburbs. One pilot was

descended with

parachute was

The Christinas air mail for Great seriously injured.

Seeing the fate of the two planes, Britain by Imperial Airways' direct the third Japanese, raider flew east-service will be closed in the General Chinese Post Office and Kowloon Central ward; It encountered 4) patrol plane over Tangshan, the resort Post Offee as follows: outside Nanking, and was shot down. -Central News.

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Government Reported To Be Set Up

Tokyo, Dec. 3. According to Domei's correspondent at Taiyuan, 15 Chinese, representa- tives of various organised bodies, and ten Japanese military representatives, have decided that they should mediately establish a large autono- mous aren consisting of Talyuan and other local. areas-Dulted

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Only Franco- Passports Recognised

Tokyo, Dec. 3.

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It is reported that after Japan's recognition of Nationalist Spain, the Japanese Government will only cognise Spanish, passports issued by the Franco regime.

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Passports issued by the Barcelona Governent will not be deemed valid, Spanlards desiring to enter Japan with Republican passports will be re- quired to obtain certificates from

Registered 5.00 p.m. Dec. 10: Ordinary 8.00 am. Dec. 11. This mail is due to arrive at Lon- don on December 20,

North Ireland May Be Given Another Name

Belfast, Dec. 2.

The acting Premier of North Ireland states that the Cabinet is discussing a change of name for North Ireland, but no decision has yet been reached.

Reuter.

STOP PRESS

Brings New Vitality For the first time in history a junior Major-General had been chosen as Chief of the Imperial General Staff. It was a very sweeping change which should bring considerable vitality Into the Service,

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new appointments would not to the fore men specially expert mechanised warfare, but Viscount Gort and Sir Ronald Adam were closely acquainted with nir problems, and indeed Viscount Gort taught himself to fly and is the only General holding a pilots Heence, points out Mr. Liddell Harl.-Reuter,

MACAO MARKS

INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

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the specially-built dals facing the Leal Senado, Macno's City hall. Crowds lined the streets leading to It, while others flocked to the main thoroughfare in order to witness the March Past.

Much interest was vested ia the Volunteers. The Company is still in its infancy, having been commenced only two months ago. The present strength of the company is 128 men. The company consists of infantry and machine-gun detachments which have been undergoing regular exercises.

The parade was attended by members of the Consular Corps, the Chief Judge, Church functionaries, the Chief of Police, the Harbour Master, the chiefs of the civil and health services, and naval and mill- tary officers, while Lieut. Commander W. P. McCarthy and other officers of HMS Seamew, and Mr. Laborinho, Portuguese Consul for Hongkong, were also present.

All ships in port were dressed and public buildings were decorated. At night all of the warships as well as other olices government

and establishments were outlined with lights. A dance was held at the Military Club.

SEAMEW ARRIVES

Under the command of Lieut. Commander W. P. McCarthy, H.M.S. Seamew arrived in Macao on Men-

the Japanese Legation or Consulate- PIRATES WORK NEAR Macao, and Mrs. Gellion, at a dinner General Identifying them as "non- objectionable." Renter.

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day afternoon. An offlelil call was paid to H.E., the Governor and on the same evening the officera of the Senmow were the guests of Mr. F. J. Gellion, British Vice-Consul for

kiven In Governor.

Calls were returned on Tuesday Ho Shing-shuen, a junk Geaman, reported to the poller 10-day that and, following the military parade in Macao yesterday, the Seamew's December 1

officers were entertained his craft was boarded by five men luncheon given by the Governor at from a sampan, who carried three Government House. The Scamew's ribes and five knives. Ho and his officers were among the guests of crew were forced into the hold, where Mr. and Mrs. Gellion to dinner they were kept until 11 um. yesteryesterday evening H.M.S. Seamow day.

salled this morning for Canton. When he got free, the pirates had already made off with cargo valued at over $800 and a sum of money.

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London, Dec. 2. Kaffics were supported on Uie London Stock Exchange to-day, but elsewhere buyers were slow in open-" ing fresh commitment, consequently the turnover was small and prices in the majority of sections displayed an easler trend. Commodities were featureless.

A happy omra for Christmas trade was contained'in to-day's Bank of England weekly statement which reveals an increase of over £3,000,- 000 in note circulation,

Wall Street opened irregular and then became quietly ateady. Reuter's Special.

AUSTRIAN PRINCE MARRIES AGAIN

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The annulment of Prince Starhem- berg's' first marriage was sanctioned by the Vatican on Sunday on a Joint representation by the husband and wife that they had no children--- Reuter's Special.

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Barcelona, Dec. 2.

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The reply of the Spanish Govern- ment concerning the withdrawal of volunteers in Spain has been publish- It agrees with the suggestion in principle, but expresses surprise that, the Non-Intervention Committee has falled to regard Moors as foreign combatants.

The Government also paks whether re- acceptance of the Committee's commendations would imply dealing with other problems, such EN the acknowledgment of belligerent rights, the re-establishment of land and sen control, and whether such control would follow or precede the visit of the Commission of Exports.- Reuter,

SHIPS IN WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

The following ships are expected to be in wireless communication with the Hongkong" radio station--Soll, Benmaedhul, Ontarisocratis, Nan- chang, Yinghchow,. „Nellie, Severn Leigh, and Shuntien.

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