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一拜禮 號四月正英港香 MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1938. 日三十月二十

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CONCESSIONS' SAFETY CAUSES CONCERN

FRANCE WORRIED

BY MATSUI'S

Opposition Turns Belligerent In Diet

22 Children

HARSH THREATS Perish When

Paris Likely To Join Any Joint 'Demarche'

Paris, Jan. 23.

Questioned to-day regarding General Matsui's recent statement in the Kaizo Magazine to the effect that he would not, on principle, recognise the neutrality. of

foreign concessions, but, with the Japanese forces behind him, would exercise China's sovereign rights in Shanghai, the Japanese Ambassador said the statement

Launch Sinks

London, Jan. 23.

According to the Bucharest correspondent for Exchange Tele- Graph, a motorboat capsized be- tween Cladova, and Ada-Clach. and as a result a school principal and 22 children, ranglug in age from right to ten усага, were drowned.

The sale survivor WAS the bvatman.-United Press,

THREAT TO FOREIGN

was probably made during the hectic atmosphere, INTERESTS

following the capture of Nanking.

General Matsui is Japanese commander-in-chief in

China.

The Ambassador stressed that foreign countries must consider. Tokyo's declarations on such matters of policy, rather than the statements of generals.

Despite this, some uneasiness Ja

regarding ovident here

General Mateul's statement. the bluntness of which has surprised French officials. However, there are no indications that the Foreign Offee intends to make representations, although it is understond France would join any Anglo-American demarche

the subtect.

on

The press prominently displays General Matsul's statement, together with the Embassy statement.

The latter asserts: "The Japanese Embassy has not received official "confirmation of the Interview: The interview may have been given after the taking of Nanking in the feverish atmosphere which followed thic bloody battles, The General prob- ably expressed the viewpoint 'ns a soldier. As for the policy of Japan, International oninions should take into perount only declarations of the Imperial Government, which alone is responsible.—United Press,

CENERAL'S STATEMENT The statement by General Mataui which has caused sa much concern in Paris included the remark that

MAJOR BATTLE LOOMING

Japanese Striving To Advance On. Hsuchow City

Japan Juggling With

Chinese Tariffs

Hankow, Jan. 24.

In view of their own interests in- volved, attention of the Powers was invited by a spokesman of the Minis- try of Finance to the so-called modi- fied customs tariff announced by the regime in Peiping yesterday.

China's foreign and domestic loans, he pointed out, secured on Cus- toms receipts, and the administrative integrity of Chino's Maritime Cus- toms had never been violated up the time Japan occupled Manchurla in 1032.

ROYAL FRIENDS GO TO CHURCH

Little Princess Margaret Rose is a great friend of the Duchess of Kent and her distinguished uncle, the Duke. Here! step--they-are-riding-to-church-in-a-carriage,-driving-from-Balmoral

Despite her promise, Japan has never turned over the customs re- ceipts from the Three. Eastern Pro- vinces required for the servleing of foreign loans, the spokesman sald.

Now Japan has advanced further and instigated the regime in Pelping to announce the tariff which becomes effective from January 24.

This latest effort of the Japanese to

Japanese Fling disrupt Chinn's finances, he warned.

All Available

Men Into Line

.

Hankow, Jan, 24. A major battle between forcimers in Shanghat did not re- Chinese and Japanese forces

tends not only to harm one of the nation's most important revenue sources, but would niso affect ad- versely the interests of the Powers and foreign holders of Chinese bonds.

Reviewing the "modified

tariff," the spokesman reminded his inter- viewers that special privileges are given to Japanese exports to China.

Castle to Crathie. ·

CONDEMN LABOUR'S ATTITUDE

"If rates on Japanese products may Maritime Commission

be reduced to-day, there 1s no

cognise adequately the power of the along the Lunghai Railway, run- guarantee that rates on products of

(Continued on Page 4.)

AIR MARSHAL

IN COLONY

On Inspection Tour

In Far East

ning

Reports In U.S...

Washington, Jan. 23.

olher Powers may not be increased from Huichow on the to-morrow, and by that time foreign Kiangsu const to Siun in Shensi products other than Japanese will province is imminent, according have to vanish entirely from Japanese Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, head of the to a foreign military observer occupied territories in Chinn," U.S. Maritime Commission in his first

who has just returned to kow from the northern front.

charged

In conclusion the spokesman sald annual report to Congress, Han-that Instructions have been sent to that labour disputes were demoralis- the Inspectorate General of Customs ing private and offlelal efforts to ex- to refuse the enforcement of the pand the merchant marine service as modified tariff rates-Central News, a valuable arm of defence.

On an inspection tour of the Lunghal intersection. The southern

Despite the severe cold, sleet and snow, the Japanese are making frantle efforts to push on towards Isuchow, strategic city in northern Kiangsu on the Tientsin-Pukow and

Near and Far East, Marshal of northern

Pengpu, column is closing in on

Anhwel city. while the the Royal Air Force Sir Edward northern army is now at ព point Ellington, G.c.v., C.M.G., C.D.E... south of Tsowhsien. Inspector-General of the R.A.F.: Generalissimo Chiang Kal-shek, arrived shortly before noon to the foreign military observer day on board the Imperial Air-clared, has issued orders to all Chin- ese forces to hold their positions at waya plano.

He was accompanied by

de-

all cost. Heavy reinforcements are an being rushed to the front to check the

alde, and was greeted on his Japanese drive, he added.

arrival by Wing Commandera

The Japanese are experiencing ex-

W. A. K. Dalzell and Bishop, treme hardships in their northward. and Capt. Batty-Smith, A.D.C.drive and are trasferring heavy to the Governor.

reinforcements from the Yangtse re- gion to tho Tientsin-Pukow sector,

tho

During his stay here, Sir Edward the observer revented. Ellington will be a guest at Govern-

According to Chinese reports, ment House. He is expected to leave again on Sunday by imperial main body of Japanese troops In Anhiwei and Kianist have been with- ways plane.

drawn to the Tientsin-Pukow rail-

Sir Edward Ellington was formerly way line, and at present there are no Chief of the Air Staff, and was pro- Japanese forces in Hauancheng, Szean moted to his present position at the and ten other districts. beginning of last year. His rank, the highest in the RAF, hud hitherto

been held only by Lord Trenchard

and Sir Jolin Salmond.

GUERILLAS EFFECTIVE Owing to the long drawn-out

Born in December, 1887, he was Japanese line, the Chinese guerilia educated at Clifton and the Royal units have been effectively culling Military Academy at Woolwich. Te the Japanese communications and served throughout the Great War, supply lines in the rear, particularly was mentioned in despatches twice along the Shanghai-Nanking area. sind awarded the Legion, of Honour.

The foreign observer estimated that Ho commanded the B.A.F.

In the there is one Chinese division between

Middle East in 1022-23, India 1923- Soochow and Shanghai. Gunfire is 26 and Iraq 1925-29.

reported to be audible in the Shang- From 1029 to 1931 he was Air Off-hal foreign areas indicative that cer Commanding-in-Chilef

the Air Chinese units have renewed their Defence® of Gront, Britain, and was activities around the port city. Air Member for Personnel on Air. A strategle town, the name which Council from 1931 to 1933. He was has not been divulged, situated 30 Alto: Principal Air A.D.C. to smiles from Shanghale in, now in the Monty King George V, from 1930 hands of Chinese nuoriin forcOS, IL

STOP PRESS

Waging War On Smallpox In Hongkong

Vaccination For Schoof Children

Street Centres

Provided

GOVERNMENT FEARS BUDGET VOTE MAY BE LONG DELAYED

Seiyukai Leader Violently Assails Konoye's Policy

WEARIES OF DENIAL OF TERRITORIAL DESIGNS

Tokyo, Jan. 24.

Interpellations in the Japanese Diet yesterday became heated, especially concerning the Government's economic policies, when the Government spokesmen considered the questioners belligerent.

Following the adjournment, the Government summoned the Diet administrative officials to a special session and conferred on measures to produce closer co-operation among the political parties with the Government. However, the results of the meeting were not announced.

It is understood the Government feared the Diet session would get out of hand and would delay considera- tion of the more important budgetary measures.

MUTINY AT WEIHAIWEI REPORTED

Administrator Said To Be In H.K.

Shanghal, Jan. 24.- According to unconfirmed Japanese from Tsingtao, received reports Chinese marines stationed at Weihal- wel mutinied on Friday.

No details of this alleged mutiny have been available hitherto,

Reports that British blucjackets had been landed to protect British unconfirmed here,

are

The Colony health authorities property continue to wage war on small-There is no official knowledge of such

ADMINISTRATOR HERE?

"Labour conditions are signalised pox and mass vaccinations are a step.-Reuter.

by the demands of crews,

sit-down

the

Questions in tht Diet concerned the Government's failure frankly to re- vaat-its-plans-for-further-exchange- control, as well as health and welfare measures, rising commodliy prices and alleged profiteering,

Other Interpellators said that Mr. Kays, the Finance Minister, did not possess complete confidence in Japan's vost Anancial and economic resources, to which Mr. Kaya replied that Japan was easily able to stand a wor ehest of 20 to 30 billion you without in the least weakening her national power.

As a result of the interpellations it Is predicted that a heated debate on

domestle and also some hitherto un- announced diplomatic questions will begin on Tuesday-United Press.

Premier's Declarations

Tokyo, Jan. 24. Prince Konoye repeated that it was to maintain the Japan's intention

Open Door in China. He pointed

"absolutely necessary" to promote out that foreign Investments were utilisation of fand values in China. He said that as regards the phrase In the recent Japanese Government statement "to cease relations with China". It means that Japan does not

strikes, slipshod performance of being carried out daily. Al-

which are characteristic of the ready thousands have taken The Telegraph is reliably informed dutics" guys the report.

this primary precaution against that Sun Ming-yao, Chinese District Quoting recent convictions reached the disease, and the St. John Administrator of Welhalwel, arrived intend to deal with the Nationalist concerning disputes in the Industry Ambulance and school medical secretly in Hongkong by a Butter-relations between the two countries. the report observes;, "Although

"I declare on this occasion that feld and Swire steamer on Friday, commission recommended remedial officers are now engaged in vac-The Administrator was accompanied there is no possibility of Japan legislation as a lasting cure,

this cinating school children through by three other Chinese officials. He negotiating with the Nationalist Gov- cannot be put into effect until

wha escorted aboard the vessel in ernment for a settlement of the In- out Hongkong. Jurisdictional strife in terminated and the unions and operators rench_a

All hospitals, both Government and Welwalwel by an armed guard. There cident."

was a demonstration by waterfront mare co-operative working arrange- Chinese, and public dispensaries pro coolles when his identity was, dis-

vide free vaccination for those who covered.

ment."

Mr. Kennedy said he believed he apply. But there are also a number

of street centres which have been mport from Welwaiwel, which had reached a satisfactory basis for very active.

was surrendered by Britain to China a long-range construction programme,

There have been numbers of per- in 1830, indicated that looting is In the event of no' unforeseen cir-

sons found dend in the streets of feared. Members of the Police Pre- cumstances, eight companies under Hongkong during the past few days. servation Corps are deserting in the subsidy agreements, were building 53 Although all of the bodies picked up face of a reported Japanese landing lo 54 new ships valued at G$110,000,- 000 in the coming five years, while in the past 48 hours were not small- at Lungkau, sixty miles distant, and pox victims, a considerable propor-the British cruiser Suffolk and gun- the Standard Oil Company of

Newton, were...

boat Sandwich are standing by. Wel- Jersey was building 12 high-speed

The medical authorilles again warn haiwel has for many years been used oll tankers. Ife emphasised that the the public to take the opportunity as

summer base for the China programme envisages speed-proved, fire-proof safety devices, with better Previded for free vaccination or to go Squadron of the Royal Navy. Al- for simple though the territory was surrendered crew and officers quarters, and that to private practitioners

to China In 1930, Britain has certain the ships would be given national

rights which do not expire until 1940, defence facilities.

and the Bay was still in uso, as the Navy's summer base last year.

Persistent rumours in naval circles

Mr.

plus

treatment.

11 NEW DEATHS sald that the increna- Kennedy

Of-20 bodies brought to the public ing prices for scrap iron,

the martuary during the 24 hours end- shortage of foreign tonnage, had, ac• ·ing at 9 am, yesterday 11 were found in Hongkong and Australia indicate, celerated the transfer of American to have died of smallpox. Some of however, that Port Darwin may bo owned shipping to foreign reglatry, these were found dead in the streets, used as the future summer base for He said that 129 ships had been others were brought from the Chin-the China Squadron. transferred to foreign registry in past ese dispensaries land · hospitals. yehrs, including 35 ships to Bellain and 13 to Canada-United Press.

COLLAPSED IN DUS

A canteen boy timployed on II.M.S. Adventure, Chung Kan, 23, was sent to the Queen. Mary Hopliai restor- day after his had collapsed while Hiding motor bus la Queen's

Shanghal, Jan. 24, In Victoria up to 9 a.m. to-day 17 Japanese attempts to win over the bodies had been brought into the officers and men of the Chinese mortuary, and four of the dead wese Third Naval Squadron at Welhalwel smallpox victims.

have been without success, The Kowloon figures are not yet Japanese agents were uvailable.

LIST OF STATIONS

Replying to interpellations by Mr.

Kansall of the Minselto Party,

|

Prince Konoye declared: "We have often announced that Japan respects

the rights and interests of foreign

Coniluued on Pape 4.)

RUSSIAN SYMPATHY FOR CHINA

Wants To See Her Victorious

Shanghai, Jan. 24. "According to Chinese reports, M. Luganots Örelsky, Soviet Ambassa dor to China, in presenting his creden- tats to the National Government at Chungking sald:

as the "I am proud to be the bearer of

Iturn to Tsingtao, pod toro- | an important messago which I wish

to deliver before, anything else; Before the departure of the liaison tamely, Russia's utmost sympathy officer, several commanders of Chinese for Chinn. Russia wants to see the The following is a list of hospitals, warships expressed, their determinia | Chinese, emerge victorious. In the and insiliutions where vaccination" tion to resist should-Japeness-war- | prosent struggle for preservation of can be done exclusive of about 100% snipe factuck in Waihalwelaminier-her-existence and - Independencs:

Untied Press, (Continued on Pure Karte: national News Agency.