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沉拜禮 號十月二英港香 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY

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OTORISTS WHOSE MOTTO IS

Safety

First"

ALWAYS FIT

DUNLOP TYRES

JAPANESE WESTWARD DRIVE CHECKED

HEAVY LOSSES

SUFFERED IN LIUFU BATTLE

Chinese Counter-Blow Against Huaiyuan

Hankow, Feb. 11.

Chinese reports state that Japanese troops from Fengyuan attacked Liufu in Anhwei and that serious fighting developed in which both sides suffered heavy casualties. It is claimed the Japanese westward advance has been checked.

At Senlipoo the Chinese repulsed the Japanese van- guard.

Chinese troops counter-attacked against Huaiyuan from the west, after reconsolidating their positions.

Meanwhlic, there is a heavy exchange of artillery fire across the Kwo River which the Japanese have not yet succeeded in crossing.—United Press.

Battle In Anhwei Imminent

Liuan, Anhwei, Feb. 11. Feverish preparations are being made by both alden for a pitched battle in northern Anhwei to deter- mine the fate of the Japanese drive few en suchow within the next days, according to a long distance telegraph message from the front late last night.

Competent military observers be- love that following their recent suc- cesses at Tingyuan, Fengyong and Eengpu, the Japanese forces will probably continue their drive from their bone of operation at Hwaiyuan on the important elty of Fenitui, 50 kilometres to the south-west.

From Fengtal, is is pointed out, the Japanese would be able to outflank the Chinese troops at Shouhslen, and thence threaten the Chinese tions at Hofel.

posl-

Judging from their recent move- ments, the Japanese apparently have not decided on either a northward or a westward drive from their present positions. Both would entail im- menso difficulties because of the hilly terrain in north Anhwel.

In anticipation of the Japanese al- tnck on Fengtai, precautionary men- sures have been taken by the Chinese troops who are confident of their ability to repulse any Japanese offen- sive-Central News,

STOP PRESS

Police Raids Disclose Forged Notes

Police carried out three ralds In Hongkong this morning,

They swooped a house in Des Voeux Central, another in Connaught Road Central and a third in Willium son Street. In them they discovered a large number of forged notes of various denominations.

Anti-Bombing Appeal Is Appreciated

Loudon, Feb. 10.

The Spanish Ambassador to London, replying to the anti- bombing appeal issued by num- hers of Influential_____English_ personalities, states that Spanish Government

appreciates the

appeal, which it congliders in the light of an endorsement of the action the Government bas already taken spontaneously and on is own initiative.--Reuter,

R. A. F. Plane

Flies At High Speed

325 MILES IN 48 MINUTES

London, Feb. 10.

A Royal Air Force "Hurricane Plane," flew from Edinburgh to Northholt, a distance of 325 miles in 48 minutes to-day, at a speed of approximately 405 miles per hour.

The light was made under conditions. — Reuter

ordinary

Bulletin.

SEVEN MILES A MINUTE The machine was piloted by Squadron-Leader J. W. Gillan, who thus becomes the world's fastest pilot over land in a land plane. Gillan accomplished the feat "dying blind" as he could not see anything of the course or the surroundings-only his instruments.

The record means a speed of Sixteen men and three wotaen have nearly seven miles a minute, which

been arrested.

JAPAN COMPANY'S -NEW BOND ISSUE

Tokyo, Feb. 11. Expanding capital structure along with an increase in productivo power, the Mitsubishi Heavy Industry an- nounces it is issuing bonds totalling Y30,000,000, Approval of the bond Issue has been given by the inquiry) commillee of the Bank of Japan.

Company officials are conferring with members of a banking syndicate regarding details of the issue, and will seek

approval at a general meet- ing of stockholiers on February 25,

Debentures bearing 4.3 per cent. -and maturing in ten years will not be monopolized by one financial group it was stated.—Router.

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was achieved in a machine designed for the defence of Britain, and not for record-breaking.

Gillan, of Scottish

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China Cannot Think of Peace with Aggressor

SOLDIER KINGS MEET

The recent meeting of His Majesty King George VI and King Leopold of the Belgians in London and their cordiality and friendship have immensely strengthened the bonds between their countries. Above the two Kings inspect a Guard of Honour at flag-draped Victoria Station while crowds cheer.

ANGLO-AMERICAN

NAVAL AGREEMENT

REPORTS PERSIST

NEWSPAPER STORY UPSETS U.S. NAVAL AFfairs comMITTEE

Washington, Feb. 10.

Reading Arthur Krock's story which appeared yesterday in the New York Times, which stated that the newspaper corres- pondent had been expertly informed that a tacit naval under- standing with Britain existed, but was conveyed by a wink and a nod", and was not the kind to be revealed in a Senate resolution, Senator Ralph O. Brewster of the Naval Affairs Committee shouted: "I demand that we call Krock to the committee to tell us where he gets this information that we cannot get. Are we mice or man?”

KING NOT ITO VISIT

INDIA

THIS YEAR

Official Decision Announced

London, Feb, 10. King George, will not visit India this year.

BERLIN CLOSES

BORDER

Traffic To Austria Interrupted BELGIUM SETS DOUBLE GUARD

Vienna, Feb. 10.

The Austro-German frontier has been virtually closed by the German authorities since yester- day afternoon.

It is learned that the border between Germany and Upper Austria has been completely closed, and on the Tyroi frontier|

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WE KNOW WHO ARE

OUR FRIENDS AND ENEMIES STATESMAN

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DECLARES

Hankow, Feb. 11.

All rumours of peace negotiations between China and Japan were indirectly refuted by Mr. Shao Li-tze, Minister of Publicity, when addressing a reception given yesterday afternoon by the Chinese Anti-Aggression League.

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Mr. Shao said that while China appreciates the friendly support given her, she must live up to the expectations of her friends by continuing resistance against Japan in a determined and vigorous manner.

normal traffic has been stopped, IMPORTANT

but a few persona have been

allowed to pass over under strict INSURGENT

observation.Reuter.

GERMAN AND BELGIAN POLICE STRENGTHENED

Vervier, Feb. 10.

The German police forces were Increused on the borders, It is understood that object of strengthen- ing the German police was to pre- vent the departure from Germany of any persons whose papers were not in order,

VICTORY

Strategic Mountain Range Captured

London, Feb. 10. After weeks of ghting, the Insur- gents have gained a big victory on the north Teruel front, where they A certain amount of effervescence have taken the mountain range which

ot the prevails in some

German has been in the hands of the Loyalista eltics, according to reports received since the beginning of the civil war. -here-

“This strätegle position has beenTMti“ The Belglun frontler posts, manned threat to the Insurgent communica- by Gendarmes, were doubled, after tions with Saragossa, and its capture the reinforcement of the German now removes the menace of Isolation police on the German side of the of Saragossa from the outside world, frontier.-Reuter.

CLOSING ANTICIPATED

The Insurgents claim the capture

of 7,000 prisoners as well as large quantities of war supplies.

London, Feb. 10.

The Government forces admit In-

number of The Exchange Telegraph's Brussels surgent successes at a correspondent has announced

the points, but assert that the enemy's frontier Belglun-German.

will be casualties were very heavy.-Reuter closet shortly.

Bulletin.

The Brussels Foreign Ofce states: "Rumours that the frontier is closed or will be closed are complete non- sense. All trains and mails are pass- Ing the frontiers in and out of Ger- many absolutely normally.

"The rumours pre manoeuvres of the Paris Bourse."

JAPAN TO EDUCATE

In Berlin the Propaganda Ministry's THE WORLD

spokesman denied the closing of the frontier-United Press.

RUMOUR OF TENSION

London, Feb. 10.

Definite facts emerging at mid-

those

Libraries To Be Set Up. In Many Cities

He added: "We know clearly who are our friends and who are our enemies, but we judge them by standards higher than mere self- interest. Those supporting China In the fight against aggression and in her efforts to uphold pence, law and order, are China's friends."

General Chen Ming-shu, who com- imanded the 18th Route Army before the fight against Japan in 1932, also spoke. He emphasised that surren~ dering to aggression would not only fail to end aggression, but would serve to encourage violation of peace and order. The only way 10

end aggression would be for all peace- loving nations and peoples to make concerted efforts,

Another reception is being given this.afternoon by the Chinese People's Foreign Relations Association, at which Mr. Wang Ching-wel will preside.-Reuter.

APPEALS FOR WORLD SUPPORT

China Spokesmen Assure Germany' Of Friendship

Boycott Plan Encouraged

Hankow, Feb. 11.

A meeting of merchants in support of the London Boycott Conference has decided to make a huge bonfire of the remaining stocks of Japanesc goods, under the auspices of the Chamber of

to

Tokyo, Feb. 11. Senator Shannon said: "Not only night from the welter of rumours of With the assistance of the Foreign should we call Krock, but we should tension in Germany, were that strict Omice, the Japanese Chamber af Commerce.

with the control had been established on the Trade and Industry, and other major call everyone connected

All cicles in Hankow, from the New York Times." He attacked the Belgo-German and Austro-German economic organisations next April highesi to the lowest, are participating policies of the newspaper, and frontiers, that Berlin had announced charged that their purpose was to that many further changes in the opening a reference library in in the campaign in support of the

New York draw the United States into war. He lower ranits of the army were ex-tion of correct information of Japan", newspapermen to-day listened

"aid in the dissemina- boycott movement abroad. Foreign asserted that the New York Timespected following the changes in the it was revealed by Foreign Calce speeches by General Chen Ming-shu, was a "perfect representative of the Army Command, and that Reuters omelals to-day. British Empire."

correspondents in Berlin, Munich, Earlier in the debate, Frederick Cologne and Frankfurt reported that

was normal in Libby had a sharp exchange with everything Representative Melvin J. Maas, who cities-Reuter, asked Mr. Libby whether he favoured peace at any price. Mr. Libby re- plied: "I favour peace at any price from foreign wars. There is no country in the world free to attack us to-day", arguing that such-a posi- tion obviated the necessity for a ruper navy.

Senator Beard recalled before the committee said that "from long travel and study of the Orient, I am convinced that the whole of it, from Manchuria to Singapore, is not worth the bones of one American man.

stay out of IL"

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Senator Shannon criticised

£50,000,000 FOR U.S.

of reference

abroad.

The project

former officer of the 19th Route Army Similor libraries are being esta- and founder and leader of the Social blished in the principal cities of the Democratic Party in China, and Mr. world inter.

Shao Li-tze, veteran Kuomintang The announcement followed close Minister of Publicity.

General Chen declared that the on the heels of a letter from Mr. Yusuke Tsurumi, Minselto leader, "success of Japan will encourage who is sojourning in New York as a other

aggressors. Therefore the "Goodwill Envoy", urging the estas struggle against Japan is a struggle blishment

Hbraries for world peace. We do not ask to nght Japan. But we ask is supported by the s

and a boycott depriving Japanese Society for International Japan of oil, colton, industrial equip- and Cultural Relations, and other ment and credit, Sanctions do not lendera of the world of Japanese cul-mean war; but they would weaken ture.

Japan so much that she would be - the cul- unable to fight China; much less Means of strengthening tural ties binding China and Japon challenge new enemies."

General Chen declared: "Hitherto were discussed by representatives of 20 or

og Japan has won organisations at a meeting spon

by bluff. A supplementary appropriation of sured by approxlinntely £50,000,000 for relief Japanese Culture. The bodies re- her bluff our struggle is won. How- by the Central Federation of forces of peace realise this and call expenditure to meet recent unem presented included the Japanese ever, sanctions must be effective. It ployment Increases in naked

the they are only moral they will merely President F. D. Roosevelt in a special Tondo Bunkal, which maintains the incremen

by Broadcasting Association and

Japan's illusion of har message to Congress,

Tungwen College In Shanghai sirength." During the last three months, Reuter,

CONFIDENT OF HELP 3,000,000 persons have lost their jobs, AR

said President Roosevelt.

"We have received support from ponco-loving nations and also from The new appropriations will be

nations who are. Ideologically on the

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the

descent, born at Nanital, India, and has served

An official communique states that In the Far East and in the Mediter- it is a matter of deep regret to the runean--Reuter,

more felt King that he has once obliged is postpone the visit, but His Majesty feels, after careful examinn tion of the matter in all its aspects, both financial and general, that he will not be justified in imposing any press fallure to "expose" the sale of additional burden on existing

scrap metal to Japan. venues in Indin at a time when the The committee went call on them in connection with the until Friday-United Pressn. Inauguration of provincial autonomy is already, heavy.

TELLS PREMIER OF S'HAI CONDITIONS

ru-

Into recens

UNEMPLOYED

Washington, Feb. 10.

JAPAN'S NATIONAL DAY

If the

Tokyo, Feb. 11, The results of, a preliminary survey Moreover, His Majesty would de- the financial aspects more dennite, of economic conditions in Shanghai plore the loss and inconvenience before committing himself to Hisataka Munokata, director of the that might prove to be necessary at were conveyed to the Premier by Mr. resulting from any change of plans engagement so lang in advance.

1. -In communicating his decision to investigation bureau of the Bank of a later date.

tho: Marquéas of Zetland, Secretary spent almost entirely in the Industrisi Japan, Mr. Munakata recently re-

With these considerations in mind, of State for India and Burma, His centres, particularly the motor mantis Japanese vessels in port to-day side of our enemies, but who have turned to Tokyo from Shanghai with His Majesty has reluctantly come to Majesty once more repeated a strong fetarios cities, where, it was recently were dressed overall in honour of helped China. We are confident they data of his investigations in Shanghai, the conclusion that it will be advis desire to Visit-Indise and his inten» extimated-over-10-per-cent of the Japan's National Day, the anniversary are aldo.on our side in this war, not whither he is expected 4 roturn in able to wait until the general world ton of doing so on chrome workers are totally or partially of the Accession of the Emperor: because of their trade interests but –

Jimmoë uneraplovodukttester, | a few days.--Reuter grandson Outlook bedanes more: seiled, and wanes pern] Lewers

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