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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1937.

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EDEN WON'T ADMIT COLONY IN DANGER

BUT EMPIRE Nanking, Like Doomed City, Awaiting Assault

INCREASINGLY

DISTURBED

FRANCE AND BRITAIN

MIGHT WAGE WAR IF

TERRITORY MENACED

London, Dec. 6.

Mr. Anthony Eden, Foreign Secretary, facing a barrage of questions in the House of Commons regarding the increasing Anglo- Japanese tension said: "I am unable to accept the suggestion that British possessions are in imminent danger."

ITALY'S WOUNDED BACK FROM SPAIN

UFS

Wounded Italian Offleers returning to Rome from the lighting in Spain were halled as heroes and Signor Benito ·

He denied that the Japanese Consul in U.S. Helium Gasussolini distributed medals to families of soldiers who were Hongkong had said that Hongkong might be For Germany's drawn into the conflict.

Newest Airship

Regarding co-operation with the United States, the Foreign Secretary said Britain's policy had been repeated on various occasions and close contact had been maintained both in Washington and London. "The Government cannot therefore anticipate what might and might not result from further international consideration of the question."

-It-is-considered-that-tho-British Government is marking time until re-urmament programm: nears com- pletion in April next. However, the possibility of a serious provocative,

act is not considered unlikely in view of recent developments. Whitehall is in very close touch with Washing- ion and it is known that military experis are considering the possibility that Britain und France might flight without bringing in other nations providing there is sufficient menace to their Empire interests necessitating a challenge to Japan.

Antipodes Nervous

It is reported that the Dominions

of Australia and New Zealand are becoming increasingly nervous and

Washington, Dec. 6. The Manillans Control Board hat granted the allotment of 17,900,000 cubic feet of helium gas to the agents of the German Zeppelin Company,

ship of the ill-fated Hindenberg.

presumably intended for the sister

The new Zeppelin is to be used, as was the Hindenberg, for a trans- Atlantic service.-United Press.

killed there. Here are some of the wounded warriors arriving in the Italian capital city, invalided home from service with | General Franco's Insurgent forces,

H.K. AIR MAILS SPEEDED HOME

The diplomatie hitch" which prevented the inauguration of the new Imperial Airways time table this week has now been cradicated and it is announced that the new service, which will go by way of Bangkok and cut one day off the England-Hong- kong schedule, will be commenced on December 19-~This weeld'sTM

FOREIGNERS STOP PRESS plane is due to arrive here at 2.45 p.m. to-day.

SAFE ON SANCIAN

Father O'Neill Reports To H.K.

Rensurring information from Sancian Island regarding

thej two Maryknoll Sisters, Sister

that they may exert pressure on the Monica Boyle of Minersville,

British Government to take strong |

CHIANG QUITS. NANKING

The announcement by the local office of Imperial Airways on this matter to-day was:

The proposed change of route Hongkong-Penang .to Hongkong-

Bangkok, which was recently post- Druke's Return

poned owing to a diplomatie hitch, now take place on Sunday,

will Shanghai, Dec. 7. Marshal and Madamo Chlang Kol-

December 10. shek left Nanking this morning for an undisclosed destination, according to reports from European sourcen.

TERRIFIC BOMBING

ATTACK

A report from a Japanese source measures to allay the anxielles Pennsylvania, and Sister Maria says that the most intensive bombing Basto of Hongkong, was receiv-attack of the whole campaign was

their populations.

the

It is known that British and French representatives, in their recent talks, have speculated upon extent of Signor Benito Mussolini's and Herr Adolf Hitler's moral support towards Japan. They have discussed the attitude of these powers in ony possible conflict.......

In addition to the drastic shake-up of the British Army's high com- mand, it is understood the Govern ment has approved drastic changes in all the United Press.

defence

́services..

Explains Raid

Into S'hai

Mattor Of Groat Urgency. Was False Alarm

Shanghal, Dec. 7, A Japanese spokesman sald the milltary and not the Consular police ralded the Great Eastern Hotel yenter- day in view of the necessity dictated by military requirements." The ar rested Chinese were suspected of activities detrimental to the Japan- esp military, but they were released when their innocence was proved.

"The matter was of such urgency," explained the spokesman, "that there was no time to notify the Municipal police. However, the action was not laken in defiance of their policing rights. Providing the police take riëcessary, steps,; a repetition of the Japanese action is not expected, since THE HEARDOY. Probably will not arise,"

United Prez

Further, in order to maintain a through connection between Hong- kong and Singapore, a special scr vice will be operated between Bang- kok and Singapore commencing-on Saturday, December 18 in the west- bound direction from Singapore, and on Tuesday, December 21- In the eastbound direction from Bangkok.

This special service will operate between gkok and Singapore]

flying boats are in

the

ed in Hongkong this morning by carried out to-day upon Nanking, until the Rev. Fr. R. J. Cairns of the Ninety machines dropped destruction regular operation on the Australian

the city preparatory

the route as far as the latter port.. launching of an Infantry assault.— Reuter.

Maryknoll Mission.

A cable was sent off by Father O'Neill, shortly after his arrival at Soncian Island, to Father Cairns.

The cable states "No cause for alarm but advise you to return to Sanelan Island."

Father O'Neill left for Sanclan immediately after information was received in the Colony that the Japanese had occupled the Island.

With the arrival of Father O'Neill, there are therefore three foreigners on Sancian Island now.

Father Cairns, it is understood, will)

to

HANKOW

PLANE ARRIVES

Mr. John R. Morris, For East retum to Sancian as soon as it can manager for the United Press, who

be arranged.

NEW FEATURE

Brief details of the ume-table which will be in force during the first few weeks of operation over the new route are given below:

WESTBOUND:

Leave Hongkong on Sundays at 11 D.m., arrive Bangkok on Monday afternoons, arrive Singapore on Tuesday afternoons, arrivo Brisbane following Tuesday, and arrive Lon-| don following Monday.

EASTBOUND:

At Christmas

Most Unlikely

London, Dec. 6.

In society circles it is rumour- ed that the Duke of Windsor is planning a brief visit home for Chrisimas.

However authoritative sources In close touch with Buckingham Palace describe this as being very unlikely, drawing attention to the fact that the Dako has re- fused to travel without the Duchess of Windsor, 'who is not included

the gossip. United Prcaz,

DUKE LAUGHS AT JOKE ON HIMSELF

Paris, Dec. 6. At a dinner of the Anglo-American

the Duke Press Associations, Windsor proved his ability to take Leave Londen on Sundays, arrive it," by laughing heartily at a skit Bangkok on Saturdays, arrive Hong-constructed on the Duke's statement kong on Mondays at 1 p.m.

Leave Brisbane on Saturdays, leave Singapore on following Saturday, arrive Bangkok on same day, arrive Hongkong on Mondays at 1 pm,

As originally notified, It is hoped that after some weeks' operation on the new route it will be possible tol fly from Hongkong to Bangkok and Nan- In the opposite direction, in one day with a consequent reduction in trin-

has been covering important phases of the war in the North from Shang- hat to Nanking, arrived in Hongkong to-day aboard the Eurasia plane from Hankow shortly before noon.

"Only

48 hours ago he was

COMMENCING It is understood the plane was sit time to all stations on the main

between

London and

king.is specially chartered by a prominent trunk route Chinese business man, but the agenta Australia. Blarting to-morrow the Hong-here declined to disclose the identity The above alterations In time- kong. Telegraph. Is offering ia of those who travelled here in the table when in force will, of course, renders new feature, consisting

machine.

esuso a revision of molling times, of a series of weekly articles by a

Shortly after the arrival of the details of which will be published by |- popular Staff Contributor, Mr. T. Eurasia plane the special C.N.A.C. the General Post Office. Paul Gregory,

plane from Hankow arrived with Mr. Gregory has delved into the ten passengers, all of them Chinese businessmen and minor government

ancient bistory of this Colony and officials. The plane, which is making has extracted some of the most its second special trip to the Colony, romantic stories connected with a will return to Hankow at 0a.m.

Hongkong does not lack for famous people, and the to-morrow.

great namTICE.

Telegraph la pleased to have this opportunity of bringing some of their really wonderful achlove ments to the notice of is readers.

Mr. Gregory would be interested to hear from correspondents any Interesting facts which his -ħlögtaphies may have emitted."

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(Further Stop Press News on Page 12.)

CONTEMPLATE

NEW AIRLINE

Cantón, Dec. 7, The South West Aviation Corpora- tion informed heuters, this morning that pinns were underway for an alr | service between Canton and Macao, A The service wil: grobably be in augurated cardila po New • Year, but: #noal datos fine, still, to be

"I am a very happily married man."

Regarding rumours that the Duke: is going to England for Christmas, a friend of the ex-King told Untied Press that he la hoildaying at Cannes. ---United Press.

BACKING MONROE DOCTRINE

Mr.

CANTON AIRMEN JOIN GALLANT DEFENCE FORCE

BOMBS KILL SCORES AS FIGHTING NEARS CHINESE EX-CAPITAL

Nanking, Dec. 7. Fifteen Cantonese pilots arrived yesterday morning and were placed in the command of Captain Huang Chin- chiu, a Columbia University graduate and expert aviator. They will aid in the defence of Nanking.

Guards, with bayonets at the "ready," shivered at the barred-in portion of the North Gate, too cold even to challenge a car speeding towards the waterfront, where the Bund, formerly bustling with traffic and piled mountain-high with merchandise, supplies, and furniture of refugees, had been cleared and was windswept. Only a few small boats were tied up, and there were no signs of looting to-night at Hsiakwan, 'though a smouldering red haze a few hundred yards inland showed the results of the morning treachery, when two soldiers were executed.

REFUGEE TRAIN COMING

Leaving Hankow December 10

Hankow, Dec. 7.

Position Unchanged

Shanghai, Dec. 7 (12.30) p.m.)

A Japanese army spokestman' said the positions outside of Nanking were unchanged. However the Japanese. are advancing towards Ninkuo and Wuhu, with the air force co-operating in the "push"--United Press.

ore

In this suspense-held elty there are still 23 Americans who are planning to remain "to the end". Six others, including four members of the Embassy stan,

joining their countrymen aboard the Panay at any mornent These and scores of other foreigners aboard the gunboats, laun- The second "international train" for ches and hulks along the Yangize, evacuating Britial and American like the Chinese ashor

ashore, are convinced children, desirous of that furious Japanese air attacks can leaving, is scheduled to depart for be expected at any moment, and Kowloon on December 10,

these attacks, with shelling, will in Passengers includo women and

a few days make Nanking a smoul- children who at the outbreak of the dering mass of ruins a funeral pyre war were spending vacations in the to China's greatest hopes. Kuling mountain resorts.

women

and

A midnight drive through the Consular officials emphasised that the train is not offcially chartered, streets showed China's former capital, but is making a regular run, with the dark and lifeless, a symbol of China's exception that accommodation has expectation of a dreaded blow. The heart of the city, Chungshan Road been reserved through the Consula.

The Japanese have been notified and the great Government buildings, that foreigners will be aboard the were gaunt and ghostly. Not

light was visible for blocks, train-United Press.

Interference With Assets Of Britain

No

Satisfactory Settlement With Spain

London, Dec. 0.

single

an

the only sign of life beching

occasional squad of

gendarmes, lone stragglers, who, with a single bundle, burdened a ricksha for two or three miles, and unlighted military trucks which crept through the darkness.—United Press.

Bombs Take Toll

་ ་་་་་་

Nanking, Dec. 7. A dozen bomba, falling in the vicinity of the Pukow railway station, tearing up the track where 2,000 refugees were huddied, resulted in scores being killed and wounded to- day.

Bits of bodies were found on the side of the tracks, and one prostrate coolle was seen feebly to raise his Questioned in the House of hands in an attempt to smother the Commons on the confiscation of flames which were engulfing his Assets of British companies in the clothes, But he collapsed and burn- Government of Spain the Foreigned to death-United Press.

secretary replied there had been a very large number of cases of inter-

ference with such assets. Over and above representations which had bein Imade by His Majesty's Government

Expected Battle At Dawn

Tokyo, Dec. 7.

Circles here, whose basis for their. authorities in predictions are official reports, expect

to responsible specific cases, protesta in general the final battle for Nanking, and terms were made by His Majesty's possibly its capture, to take place at Consul General at Barcelona to the dawn to-day-United Press.

November in May and in Next Step In Campaign

Catalanality in

Washington, Dec. 0. Sumner Welles, Assistant 1930, and

Secretary of State declared that any September 1037.

Immediately after the fall of Nati

Tokyo, Dec. 7,

attempt on the part of the non- His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires at American Powers to exert through Madrid entered formal protest with forca their political and material in-the Spanish Government in Jondarying, ometals of the Imperial General fluence on the American continent, last, staling at the same time that His Headquarters and key members of would immediately be a matter of the Majesty's Government reserved all the Japanese Cabinet will meet in emergency joint conference to draw gravest concern, not only · to the rights in the matter. United States, but to every other Mr. Eden said the representations up a new policy fowards China, American Republic,

usually which Ilis Majesty's diplomatic and according to the consular officers in Spain had made informed Yomiuri Shimbunata

This newspaper By that He was speaking at the opening on this Instructions, to the Spanish of the three-day forum of Pan-dovernment authorities, had not so points to be discussed will ineludeti Americanism under the auspices of für. resulted. In a satisfactory settlew

1. Declaration of war on China, lie. George Washington University | ment of the matters at Istur-Britists

Well-

the

2. Creation of a new administin-

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