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一拜禮 號六月二十英港香 MONDAY, DECEMBER G1 1937. 日四初月一十

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BRITAIN'S AIM TO CONCILIATE JAPANESE

RETALIATION France Manoeuvres in Diplomatic Field NO PART OF VOLUNTEERS GO OUT WITH GUNS

HER POLICY

Seeks to Prevent Any Overt Act Against Hongkong

COLLABORATION WITH

RUSSIA POSSIBLE

BUT REMOTE CHANCE

(Special to "Telegraph")

London, Dec. 6. Despite recent incidents, Government leaders are agreed that the British Empire will not consider retaliation against Japan, at least until April, when Britain's re-armament programme well advanced and the Navy is equal to any possible opposing combination. Therefore, the present British policy will be to attempt to prevent any overt Japanese act against Hongkong.

On the basis of Army and Navy leaders' reports to the Cabinet, Great Britain considers herself unable to take armed action in the Far East and at the same time defend her European interests.

Officials say there is not a chance

In a million of Britain becoming! involved in a military sense in the Far East. The millionth chance is; that she

withi might collaborate Bussia In an altack upon Japan. In such a remote eventuality Britain would probably furnish munitions. designs of guns, aircraft and financial assistance to the Soviek, while the British Air Force would co-operate with Russia's from Vladivostok Base.

The result of the Brussels parley and subsequent conversations have leaders convinced the Government that the United States will not initiate any unti-Japanese uction and pro- bably would not assisi Great Britain even if that Government took the initiative.-United Press.

Russian Planes Hum

Above Hankow

CANTON BOMBED

Chinese Report Five Raiders Over City

During the week-end members of the Volunteer Force carried out further exercises with machine-guns. The pitotographer caught them in action at firing point, with officers watching the gunners' progress.-Photo King's Studio.

BOMBING OF SHIPS DESCRIBED

Eye-Witness Tells Story Of Wounding Of R.N. Officer

Awful Scene At Nanking

Nanking, Dec. 6. Miss Wilma May, United Press correspondent at Nanking| describing the Japanese air ruid

a few

CLAIM NANKING NEAR CAPTURE

Japanese Undisturbed By Chinese Report Of Towns Re-Taken

Shanghai, Dec. 6.

A Japanese army spokesman said that Kuyung was

on Saturday said: "Some of the captured yesterday, and the present position of the planes had flown over minutes before, but I was busy in the hospital. Then, shortly before 11 o'clock, I hoard bombs lund dashed to the window.

Japanese troops "indicates that Nanking will shortly be surrounded on three sides."

The spokesman had no information of the persistent saw four Japanese planes return Chinese reports that the Chinese had counter-attacked ing and dropping bombs, one

were and recaptured Kwangteh and Szc-An and after another.

menacing Huchow, The spokesman added: "We do. Canton, Dec. 6 (1.15 p.m.)

Tuckwo. There was a great burst not believe it and we do not care, because the fall of Several bomba were dropped of flame, then the stern started blaz Nanking is imminent."

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I saw "I was horrified when direct hit on Jardine's steamship

Ing up. Other bombs-there must)

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north of the city, possibly in the have been 16-fell into the river. A Japanese Embassy spokesman vicinity of the air-field, shortly striking junks and smaller boats. said he had no Information concern- before 1 o'clock to-day when

Ing a Shanghai autonomous Govern- "A scene of indescribable

confu Japanese planes visited Canton.

ment. sion followed,

scores of terror: Anti-aircraft guns were heard stricken persons jumping into the Hankow, Dec, 0. in Shameen, and Chiucse sources river which is only a short distance Hankow at the present is humming declare they saw five planes fly from the hospital, and others rush with aircraft of many types asing over the city-Router. Soviet and American acroplanes are manoeuvring the sky during the

day with Chinese pilots, who are rigorously training with a view 10

making China more powerful in the sir.

A new air route to Russia through

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FATHER CAIRNS

MAY INVESTIGATE SANCIAN SITUATION

STOP PRESS

ing to their aid.

Direct Hit

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The Army spokesman insisted that 1,000 Chinese troops were in the vicinity of the British ships which were hit by bombs at Wuhu,

He said that as a result of Satur- day's raid at Langchow, the Japanese "I saw one bomb hit the Tuckwo planes destroyed four large Soviet bombers and ten smaller Soviet direct, and two hit the Tatung. I machines at the aerodrome had been was from one of these which Com-shot

down. All of the Japanese mander II. D. Barlow of ILMS: machines returned safely. ---United Ladybird suffered a shrapnet wound! Press. in the left hip.

"The whole thing was over la five) minutes, but they were the worst five minutes I have ever experienced.

"We have been receiving patients for hours and still they are coming We have admitted 70 to date and have performed 30 operations, cluding three amputations. The three operating rooms are still going al received in full blast.

H.K. AIR MAIL LIKELY ON 'LOST PLANE

in.

Battle For Nanking Now Imminent

CHURCH DEFIES ENEMIES

BLESSES PACT

BETWEEN POLES AND RUMANIANS

FRANCO-SOVIET · TREATY

MAY BE INVOLVED

Warsaw, Dec. 6.

Basis of the indications that M. Yvon Delbos, French Foreign Minister has approved of the new Warsaw- Bucharest axis is the spread of reports that France is prepared to cease regarding the Franco-Russian alliance as the keystone to the French continental defence system. Then there is the significant fact that although M. Delbos is touring the capitals of France's allies in Central and South-Eastern Europe, he does not plan to visit Moscow.

It is reported that M. Delbos told General Edward Rydz-Smigly that France is "highly pleased" with the Polish-Roumanian alliance, since it is. designed to fore- stall possible Soviet interference.

In some circles it is believed the French approval indicates involvement of the Franco-Russian agreement.

DECLARES SHANGHAI AUTONOMY

French sources said that M. Delbos' visit resulted Arstly in the Franco- Polish alliance as a cornerstone of the Polish foreign polley, with Poland re- maining within the framework of France's structure of continental and mutual pacts; secondly that Poland has no intention of joining the Franco-itussian alliance; and and thirdly that on all other matters France and Poland "are in perfect agreement."

-Great-Significance

Japan-Educated "Chinese--Sets

The new axis is significant since it Up Government

follows the Rome-Berlin and London- Paris axes, and in view of Herr Hitler's ambitions in Central Europe. Strange Flag

Onicial sources indiente that the Delbas-Deck conversations revented Over Pootung firstly that Poland opposes the prin- ciple of any German expansion con- Shanghai, Dec. 6.

ficling with the Integrity of Austria Su Hsi-wen, a native of the and Czecho-Slovakia; secondly that Poland will not abandon Danzig, to who Fukien province,

the Reich; thirdly that Poland insists educated in Japan, has in- upon Inclusion in any definite new augurated a so-called "autono- solution to Europe's problems and Shanghai, proclaiming himself will file a claim for overseas colonies mous government" in Greater upon a full role in any European con- férence; and fourthly, that Poland to be "Mayor" of the "Tatuoin the event of these being reshuffled (Greatway) City Government of to Genmany's advantage.-United

Press. Shanghai."

was

Su assumed office yesterday in the former Bureau of Police building at Pootung.

In a manifesto which he issued announcing the Inauguration of his Government, Su denounced war and upheld peace and co-operation. He said: "The Imperial Japanese army, on behalf of the Chinese people, has eradicated the militarists and Com- munists from the Kuomintang.”.

He also announced that he had formally changed the flag, of which many specimens were hoisted over buildings in Pootang. The flag las a yellow background with circle half blue, half red, resembling the symbol of Taolam--Reuter.

New Kiangsu Government

Inaugurated.

at

Yangchow, Dec. 6. The new Kiangsu Provincial Gov ernment has been inaugurated Yangchow on the north bank of the Yangtze River, opposite Chinking

Central News.

Part Of Autonomy Plan

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TYPHOON LASHES ISLANDS

Philippines Hard Hit By Storm

Manila, Dec. 6.

A typhoon is crossing the Romblon province after slashing Samar and other central íslands, where scores of towns have been isolated, though no reports of damage or casualties have been received pending the reatoration of communications.

However it is feared that scores

are dead, and that this latest hur

Furious Attack On Minister In Germany Pastoral Letter Circulated Shanghal, Dec. 0. Although recapturing Kwangteh

In Secret for the third time in four days, Chinese sources disclosed that the

Berlin, Dec. 5. long-heralded battle for Nanking is Imminent. Таранске troups

German Catholics presented bave reached within 20 miles of the their sharpest rebuke to the "Following the Japanese, bombing capital, where stillery fire is audible. Government for months when ment is apparently part of the Sister Imperial Airways llner which crashed of the Tuckwu and Taluing, the troops are still holding Chlakjane priests throughout the nation Japanese autonomy movement, slmi-ations holsted signal four and Mantin

Chinese

reports state that Monica Boyle of Minersville, Pennsyl- yesterday at Brindisi on

their vanin, and Sister Maria Basto of yesterday at Brindisi on the way to heard further bombing, but do not from List. It is believed that assailed Herr Hans Karrl, Minis-North China.

the way planes flew off across the river. I and Kayung, but have withdrawn read a Pastoral Letter which lar to that put into operation in chowed signal one, but the weather Hongkong, who were on Sancias Colony on November 28 was almost know where it was,

bureau expected the typhoon to dis- Island, when, according to informa- certainly on board, however.

Chinese troops will soon abandon ter for Church Affairs, and his same manner, and neither the Chinese of Munilo, unless it unexpectedly However it was not heralded in the alpate into the China Sea far south tion received here, it was occupied by

Most Horrible Part Kuyung to move to Tallesahan..

coura: northwards. the Japanese.

Reports state that the Kiangyin recent activities, charging that press nor the Japanese press have changes is The most horrible part of this boom is intact, and It is claimed that he had violated the German revealed what form the plans and United Press. thing is not the dead and wounded, Changshing was recaptured on Fri- Concordat with Rome and that personnel will take in the new re

NO IMMEDIATE DANGER but the children who are crowding day, from where Chinese troops are the Nazla were sponsoring anti-

gime.--United Press, a tije into the hospital, trying to find their prede to Washing to join forces Church propaganda.

Manila, Doc. 8. parents, and adults seeking children with another detachment. It is said

Justice, we speak when we consider The typhoon is situated near The Letter challenged Herr Kerri's it necessary. Nothing can, halt us Southern Mindoro, "moving n the east gate of Wushing.

No more has yet been heard in Hongkong concerning the plight of Hongkong yet of the mail aboard the

No news has been Maryknoll

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the the

(Further Stop Press News on Page 12.)

Although his plans are not settled get the Rev. Fr. R., J. Cairns of tho Maryknoll Mixaion may leave hero for Sancian Island to-morrow to inquire. into the safety and condition of the Sisters and of `conditions ori #Island in general, for since Japanese occupation no Chinese boats have taken provisions to the Island and the Chinese are said to be in need of rice and the Europeans in need of flour.

Shanghai, Dec. 0. The Su Hsi-wen "puppet" Govern-

ricane is a duplication of last month's typhoon which caused $4,000,000 worth of damage.

Panay and the Negros sugar re-

west-

und relatives whom they last saw that Chinese mobile unite are active Vineech at Hagen in which he alleged | Neither the use of thrests for force, ‡ north-west, and there is no imme- near the waterfront"

It is reported that the only other According to reports more than that monks and priests were involved We of the true Church Bre Catholica dinte danger to Manila which has foreigner wounded by the Japanese 100 Japanese planes are dying west in morality trials.

and we are also good Cermany and hoisted algnal No. 3 according 10 uttuck on the British chips was the from Shanghai. Three circled low Attacking the Minister's antiewe love our Fatherland,amerige Intent reporta, tal pole Talung's Chief Engineer, Mr. A.C. over the International Itace Course Church activities, the Letter observed: During the night couriers secretly Theyphoon entered Bouthern Morice, 34 who was hit by shrapnel, and the International Bettlement too cannot continue as he has. In distributed the letter to priests al Samar on Saturday night, remaining

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dayNGƯMited: "Press.

(Continued on 'Page 4.) the interests of the Church and over the country,United Prem,^!