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EMBASSY TRAIN

IN DANGER

Japanese Attack Canton Railway

LOOP-LINE USED

Jast stage of its journey from Wong- aha at 7.40 yesterday morning tak- ing less than four hours from that point

Kowloon. Reports of its progress had been naxiously awaited us the track had been bombed daily and up to the Inst moment it was not known definitely whether the party would make the trip from Canton by gunboat, or, traiu.

A flash message that Japaĥese nero. planes had bambed the track within 15 miles of where the British section starts while the train was speeding towards the New Territories only u quarter of an hour or so nway ex- excited considerable apprehension among the few who were aware of the fact,

After a little anxiety, the train bringing the British Embassy, party and a number of other foreigners

Despite the short warning of its from, Hankow in Kowloon, drew into arrival, there was a large number the station at 11.22 aan. yesterday. ut people to meet the

Mr. R. G. Howe, Charge d'Affaires Mr. Howe was greeted by Captain passengers. spoke to a representative of the Baity-Smith, representing His Ex-

C. M.

M. Post who naked for in-cellency the Governor, and he' and formation on the bombing of their. Blackburn were taken across the track 'n few stations beyond the harbour by launch and then to British section, The Charge d'Affaires Government House. Lt. Cmdr. N. said: "I saw two neroplanes my-Waymouth, Flag Lieutenant, puld the self from the train. They were flying respects of Commodore E. B. C. ahead of the train and I saw Dicken to the Charge d'Affaires. bomb drop in front of us. We did not stop, however, and the trala continued on the line undamaged."

Asked if the Japanese hud guar- anteed the safety of the train. Mr. Howe replied: "Yes, they guaranteed the safety of the train, but not of the line."

Mr. Howe sald he would prefer not to discuss Shanghai ftoirs since he was a little out of touch with most recent developments.

The

the

Embassy Darly leaves

for Shanghal by the Blue Funnel liner Patroclus to-day with the exception of Mr. Grham who will remain here with the Ambartador until December

Capetown's Men

Though it had been rumoured that other foreign diplomats would take the opportunity of travelling by this train, there were no other embassies than the British on board and French Consul in flongkong said he was not aware of any arrival from the French Embassy.

the

A coach had been set aside for the use of H.M.S. Capetown, which returned a small party to Hongkong, ineinding three patients and a con- siderable quantity of baggage. The men reported that everything AVALS still shipshape abgard the cruiser nnd hands were Jolly

light find contented despite the big depletion of Mr. Huwe yesterday conferred with their numbers. This depletion oc- the Ambassador, Sir Hughe Knatch-curred when the blocking of the river buli-Hugessen. who Is still con- prevented the ship leaving the valescing in Hongkong. Mr. Howe Yangise and all hands except sind Mr. A. D. Blackburn, Chinese number necessary to work the ship Counsellor, were the guests of the were returned to Hongkong by train Governor, Sir Geoffry Nurthcote, of

to conserve provisions. Government House last night,

The Embassy party comprised as Mr. D. MacKlitop (Diplomatic Coun- sellor), Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graham, Mr. McDonald, Mrs, and Miss Leslie,

M. Rich, Mrs. Whittumore.

the

travellers including Mrs. Stephenson The other conches bore private and her two chlidren (Mr. Stephen- son is an employeef Butterfield & Swire), Mrs. Ellist, wife of the Com- missioner of Customs at Nanking: The archives of the British Em-several of the staff of the Banque bassy which have already travelled de l'Indochine and about fifty Chinese from Nanking to Hunkow during the families. present hostillies, were removed by pollee-guarded forries to Holt's whart where the Patrochus Is bar thed

The train by which the Embassy party arrived had some historleat in terest na it was only the second to make use of the loop line on the Kow- loon-Canton run in similar circum- stances. The train left Hankow on Saturday morning and it began the

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THE HONGKONG

Babies Die Of Mysterious Complaint

TELEGRAPH.

Chicago, Dec. 4. Selence is desperately striving to savo eight new-born children, sur- vivors of a number seriously amict- ed with a mysterious malady which has already killed ten.

There is litte hope to Isolate the virus- it is that-before there are further deaths.

of Health

The entire Boord Laboratory is searching for the cause and cure of the disease, while other specialists are being consulted. pathologists, chemists and child

Dr. H. N. Bundesen, the noted Chicago epidemiologist, drew atten- tion to the fact that the strange malady attacks only new-born babes and has buffled Science. The first occurrence of the malady was ins 1904.

The rapidity of the crisis handienps research-United Press.

gaires, crossed the loop-line frum the Canton-Hankow Railway to the Kowloon-Canton Rahway shortly before 8 o'clock this morning after 073 eventless two day journey from Bankow,

The air-raid alarm was sounded all over Canton at 8 o'clock and, accord- aeroplanes were ing to Chinese reports, nine Japanese

flying over

the

Kowloon-Canton line.

The British Consul-General. Mr. A. P. Blunt and 2 sentor naval officer inet Mr. Huwe this morning. Reuter.

Welcomed at Canton

Canton, Dec. 5.

MONDAY,

MEDIATION FAILS

DECEMBER 6, 1937.

RADIO BROADCAST

(Continued from Pape 7.)

'The Animals (Saint-Saens) I. Introduction and Royal March of the Tolong 2. Hens and Cocks; 3. Mules;

Chiang Determined Continue War GERMAN ACTIVITIES

Hankow, Dec. 3. (2.20 a.m.). Dr. Trautmann (the Germian Am- bassador) left Nanking yesterilay and he is expected here later this morning. It is reliably learned that his mediation efforts have falled be- cause Marshal Chiang Kai-shek is de termined to continue the struggle.

The Soviet military attache has alrendy returned here, having come by air after interviewing Marshal Chiang Kai-shek Li Nanking-United Press,

JAPANESE REJECTION

Shanghai, Dec. 5 (1.22 a.m.). Dr. Oscar Trautmann, the German Ambassador to China, whose name is linked with reports of peace nego- tlations, is still in Nanking.

It is learned that Dr. Trautmamı was asked by the Chinese to use his good offlers mediator, but Japanese army authorities in Shanghai show no disposition to accept mediation by a third Power-Reuter,

TRAUTMANN LEAVES

Hankow, Dec. 5. Conversations at Nanking between Chiang Kai-shek. and the German Ambassador, Dr. Trautmann, have concluded. Dr. Trautmann is duc back here lo-day.

4. Fortoises; 3. The Elephant;. 0. Kangaroos; 7. Aquarium; 8. Person- ages with long cars; D, Cuckoo in the Woods; 10. Birds; 12. Fossils; 19. The Swan; 11. Plánists: 14. Finale.

Song Without Words (In A minor, Op. 40, No. 6-Tchaikovsky).

10.15 London Relay-Variety. With The Four Aces, In gangster rhythm: Bennets and Williams in Child's Play' by Bert Lloyd and Jean Melville and Billy Thorburn, at two planos.

10.43 Danco Records, Fox-Trots

Easter Morning Wanderers...Casani Club Orchestra; Wattz-No

More (Churles B. Cochran's Revue Home and Deauty') Fox-Trot-Sing Something In The Morning (Home and Beauty').. ..Roy Fox and His Orchestra,

Fox-Trot-Timber....Jack Hylton and His Orchestra, 11.0 Close down,

Pianoforte

DAVENTRY PROGRAMMES

7.3 9.0. The

Trice 0% Beethoven. 7.33 a.m. A Religious Service (Church of

England), from the Cathedral, Lichfield. 223 km, Recital by Tom Williams illari-

tone).

0:40 am. Weekly Newsletter, Sports Sum-

mary, and Announcements.

Greenwich Time Signal at 1.44 a.tn. Dam. Big Den. The Microphone nt Barge, with S, P. B. Mals. A visil to ite Wyre Forest district of Worcestershire. 10a.m. Big

tor Den. Topical Talka Seamen. 10.15 aan. The Granada Three." 10.30 am.

Sparta

Weekly Newsletter, Summary, and Announcements.

Greenwich Time Signal at 11 am. 11.19 m. A Religious Service, from East Clint Congregational Church, Boume. mouth.

The BBC Empire

It is understood that Chlang Kal-15 pm. Big Den.

3 pin.

Town Tonight. Fifth Season: 137th Edition.

An enthusiastic welcome was ex- tended to Mr. Howe by Chinese consular staff and residents in Cantlons were impossible as long as the government representatives, British shek maintained that peace negotia- Orchestra. ton at the Canton-Hankow Railway Japanese forces exerted armed pres-1.3 2.1. The News and Announcements. station upon his arrival from Hankow mure. Therefore he proposed with- morning-Central News. by train en route to Hongkong this drawal of the Japanese forces first.

Reuter.

AMBASSADOR LEAVING

England for Recuperation From Illness

There were nine coaches in all,

I was announced from Govern- the last being entirely packed with

nggage. Several of the coaches had cellency, the Ambassador to China, ment House yesterday that His Ex-

been pointed to camouflage them,

5 Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen, wil but evidently this was for a previous proceed England by the P. & O. occasion, since a huge Union Jackliner Rajputana on December 11 to completely covered the roof of une complete his convalesence. conch.

Sir Hughe will be accompanied by his family and expects to return to his duties in China in the carly

Canton Air Alarm

Canton, Dec. 5.

Mr. R. G. Howe, British Charge summer.

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JAPANESE OUTLOOK

Britain May Intercede To Stop Hostilities

Tokyo. Dec. 6.

A Domei report says that it is re- tably learned in the face of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek's imminent collapse Great Britain is at present changing her atlitude awaiting for an oppor tune date to intercede In the Sino- Japanese hostiliVes.

Greenwich Time Signa! at 3.45 p.m. 555 nm. *Long-distanes Listening.

6.45 p.m. Big Hen. Music Hall, including George Formby. With the BBC Variety Orchestra.

7.45 pm. Memories of Queen Vigloria." 7.43 pm. Minde, In Great Britain--2:

Yorkshire Chocolate.

125 p.m. The - BBC Northern Oreliestra. 2 p.m. Empire Exchange."

0.13 p.m. Recital of Schubert's Songs.

John McKenna (Tchor).

030 p.m. The News and Announcements. Greenwich Time Signal at 9.43 p.m. 10.15 p.m. Elg Ben. Variety, with The Four Aces' in Gangster Rhythm, Benneit and Williams In 'Child's Play, 10.45 pm. “Music in African Life."

11 pan. Geiger and his Orchester, from

Claridge's Hotel, London.

11.30 p.m. in Town To-night" Fifth 12 am. The News and Announcemenle.

Season: 137th Edition.

Grenwich Time Signal al 12.13 a.m. [32.20 ain. Variety.

12.30 am. Reginald Dixon, at the Organ

of the Tower Ballroom, Blackpool. 20 a.m. The Cheshire Cheese,"

1.50 a.m. 'Sanga of Old London, Melum

Alston (Mezzo-soprano), in serigs at the plano.

It is said in well informed circles that the British are ceasing their assistance to the Nanking Gover 1- ment and are already holding con- versations with Chilang Kai-shek |± am. Big Ben The News and Ans regording his intentions to meet the present, situation. It is predicted that Britain will soon scek Japanese co-operation.-United Press.

Japan Might Consider

Tokyo, Dec. 5. The Kakumin Shimbun, in an editorial, says that judging by re- peated statements of the Japanese Government, Japan will be prepar- ed to consider third party mediation, It done in a friendly spirit and if does not run counter to Japanese policy of direct negotiations between China and Japan for a settlement of the present affair.

nounce Time Signal at 2.15 ..

Greenwich 2.29 2.4. The BBC Scottish Orchestra. 3 aan Marday at Seven."

3.43 a.m. "The Prunis.'

a. Empire Exchange."

4.15 m. "The Microphone at Large. 4.45 am. Interval.

3am. The News and AnnounceBROTS.

Grenwichs Time Sanat at 5.15 8.01. 5.20 a.m. Music in African Life."

33 m. Nelson om, at the BBC Theatre

Organt. Gam. Entertainment at St. George's

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Britain, whose co-operation Germany badly wants in European affairs.

The newspaper adds that Ger- many's efforts will end in failure if the reported mediation plan is to be formulated in deference to the policy of Britain, who branded Japanese action in China as aggressive. Reu-

The paper, however, states that it is problematical as to whether Ger- many-15 capable of handling the Far Eastern question independently of ❘ter.

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