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Japan May Lose German Friendship

Prominent Diplomat

Forosces Rift

Hankow? Feb. 18. A prominent foreign diplomat saki he had observed signs of deteriorn- flon In German-Japanese "relations since the failure of the Germon efforts ni mediation. He expressed the opin lon that Germany is chiefly interested

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21,

CANTON HEAVILY BOMBED

Two Raids Early This Morning

1938.

Lord Dufferin To Tour Middle East

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Colonial Secretary's Inspection By Air

London, Feb. 20.

A 3,000 mille tour by ale will bo nado in the next fortnight by the Under-Secretary for Colonies, Lord Dufferin und Avu, who is visiting various British territories In Eust Africa by means of aircraft provided by the Middle East and Aden com- mands of the Royal Air Force.

This, which is the second part of a programme of visits, will take Lord Dufferin and Ava to Brush terri-

Canton, Feb. 21. The Japanese launched a furious acrial attack on Canton in the preservation of Japan's inili-at daybreak this morning; tary strength to attack the U.S.S.R. and her own commercial and finanseveral bombs being dropped on cial interests in Chino, particularly the old city. Ambulances were investments in the railways from rushed to the scene and it is Hungchow to Yunnankuvia Non-

feared the number, of casualties tories in Aden, Somaliland, and chang, Hengyang and Kwelyang..

** Sudan. Leaving Khartoum on Mon- The diplomat said he had heard will be heavy the rumour that Berlin had warned Having unloaded their bombs, day for Fort Sudan in a Vickers Valentia troop-carriers he will pro- Tokyo before January 10 that if the attackers flow off, but acced next day in a Vincent Bomber to Japan, did not stop the war, Germany second raid alarm was sounded Aden. The next four days will be

withdrawing from the olliance and understanding attached throughout the city at 8.80 a.m. spent in Aden territory, and among to the anti-Comintern pact, Japan and again outlying parts of his hosts vill be the Spiton of Mukaila and a leading Arab family. Ignored the Warning, hence German Canton became the target for at Tarim with whom he will spend and Japanese friendship is almost Japanese bombs.

the night. terminated.

There are widespread rumours in Hankow that 100 German Junkers giant and medium-sized bombera and 1,000 German anti-tank guns arrived in South China during the past four weeks. German advisers in Honkow have been given a new offer inside the garrison headquarters, and it was recently rumoured that more than 50 German bdvisers are now en route to China.---United. Press,

British Industries Fair Sets New Record

London, Feb. 20, The London sections of the British Industries Fair which opens here and in Birmingham to-morrow morning, are haused this year at the new ex- hibition building at Earls Court, well as at Olymplu. The area of exhibits has increased to 552.537 feet. Thus for the eighth year in succession, the Fair which originated in 1915, has surpassed previous records for size.

square

Ambulances were called out,

On February 27, Lord Dufferin will and it is believed another heavy continue his journey to Berbesa, toil of life will be exacted as a Somaliland where he will stay for result of this second raid. four days. He will return to Cairo United Press.

via Port Sudan and Aswant and on Murch 7, he will leave by air for England.-British Wireless.

Ins in the city,

Three Raids In Five Hours

ther east.

Canton,. Feb. 21.

According to Chinese sources, 30 Japanese planes participated in third raid during the last five hours, but the machines were flying high

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For the greater part of this morn-again shalding buildings ing Canton listened to the thud of but it is too early yet for details, "A NEW HIGH IN MUSICAL AND COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT ! heavy bombs, most of which were is generally felt that the Japanese ; apparently directed at the air field airmen intend to take advantage of near White Cloud Mountain, north of today's sunshine and blue sky after ne chy, while other bombs fell fur- last week's more or less cloudy

weather-Reuter,

Canton, Feb. 21. Two Japanese destroyers light Twenty-third flotilla and one

Tigris cruiser, attacked the Bocca forts yesterday. The forts returned fire and scored direct hits on all Despite the Intermittent din of three attacking ships. bombing and gun fire, Shameen and One of the destroyers was badly the greater purt of Canton is carry-hit in the stern. It is not known to ing on. normally.--Reuter,

what extent the other worships were

The farts suffered damaged. casualties.

t only small groups were sighted from time to time.

Japanese Raiders Busy

At Canton

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The two destroyers had lurked in the vicinity of Taishan and Sanpan- Canton, Feb. 21.

chow since February 10, and when What promised to be a day of they were reinforced by the cruiser thrills commenced at 0.20 this morn- they steamed up to Baces Tigris at ing when, in semi-darkness, four range of 15,000 metres.

p.m. and opened fire from big Japanese bombers visited the

Over fifty shells ware hurled at the elty, dropping several bombs in the shore positions. The forts fired 20 vicinity of White Cloud Mountain Over 1,500 exhibitors are showing

Despite the bombardment, river wares on 20 miles of stands. The and Shekpal, a few miles to the cast rounds. engineering and hardware section at of Canton. The loud detonations

the river steamers left for Hongkong Castle Bromwich, Birmingham is also roused the populace from its slumbers trafle continued this morning, and and shook houses throughout the and Macso as usual.-International bigger than ever. The stands there

city. Anti-aircraft pom-pom guns News, represent 12 miles of shop fronts,

Buyers from over 70 countries are went into action against the in-

vaders. visiting the Fair which will be hon-Two planes later bombed Bocca cured by visits from royalty on four Tigris, and two others dropped bombs days this week. The Empire section

War Vessels Shell

Chinese Positions

a one of those transferred to the new on the countryside at Cheungmuktau,

Tunglin; Anhwel, Feb. 21, exhibition buildings and the do but no news is at present available

Two Japanese war vessels steamed minions and colonies have magnin regarding the Canton-Kowloon rail-

up-river from Wuhu to Tatung and cently realised the possibilities of the way.

eleven shelled the Chinese positions for a Nearly three hours later, new site. There is no formal open- ing, but the occasion will be cole- more planes crossed the city, four of considerable length of time yesterday brated by a banquet in the evening which were sighted at Saichuen head-afternoon.

the Returning from Tatung, the vessels at the Mansion House at which the ing northward possibly for

Anti-air-opened fire whilst in the vicinity of President of the Board of Trade Will Canton-Hankow railway.

Tunglin The shella killed preside and the Prime Minister will craft guns again went into action. speak. British Wireless,

At 9.20 heavy bombs were dropped civilians and demolished: over somewhere to the north of Canton dozen houses. Central News.

NY.K. Vessel

Left Cargo STOP PRESS In Hongkong

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With reference to stories concerți- ing the difficulties experienced leading part of a consignment scrap iron on board the Atsuta Moru on Thursday lust, the N.Y.K., owners of the vessel, announce that the trouble did not concern either them- selves or the ship, but took place at Wanchai where the scrap was being foaded Bghters. Apparently the agitators persuaded the workmen to discontinue loading, with the result that half the cargo of scrap was not taken to the ship, which was moored in midstream.

When the NYK, enquired, they were informed by the shipper of the difficulties he was experiencinit: The Asuta Maru sailed on time on Fri- day morning for Japan with 1,300 tons of general cargo from Hongkong and about holt the small amount of scrap iron which was originally con- signed by her.

USED BOY AS PURSE LIFTER

Sentence of four weeks' hard labour was imposed on Li Sul-kong, 32, un- employed, by Mr. I A. D. Forrest at the Central Mogistracy this morning, on a charge of aiding and, abelting a small boy to steal a purse from Char King, a man, at. Connaught Road West-near the Yuen On Whaff Chan told the Court that he felt someone touch his pocket and pulḥ

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Three months' hard labour eight strokes of the catio were the punishment of Chan Yau, 22, unem ployed, meted out by Mr. R. Edwards at the Central Magistracy this morn~ ing. The man was convleted as bag-aratcher,

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Concocted Manchukuo's Tale To Keep Recognition Husband Home Shocks China

Woman "Faked" Story

Of Robbery

How the police had on February 10 been sent out on n. "wild goose chaso" for robbers was told to Mr.

K. M. A. Barnett to-day when a

Boycott Of German Goods Already Suggested

Shanghai, Feb. 21: Germany's decision to recog

nise Manchukuo, ng announced: woman named Kun Kwan, 34, was by Herr Adolf Hitler, was a deep charged with having made a false shock to all Chinese circles, who, report to the police..

up to the very last, seemed aura Sub-Inspector W. Armitt sald that that no such step would be on February, 10 the defendant sent taken. Only yesterday, official one of her husband's fokls to the circles in Hankow dismissed as Mongkok Police Station to make a extremely unlikely, predictions report that an armed robbery, had that Germany, like Italy, would taken place in her home in Tung give her blessing to Japan's Choj Street. Enquiries were under-

taken Immediately and as a result of "Puppet State."--

Some, Chinese quarters are likely the conflicting stories told by the defendant about the alleged robbery, to suggest a boycott of German goods the police came to believe that she as a reprisal but it is by no means certain that such a proposal would was lying.

And favour... China bas German: ad- Detectives were kept on the job visers in the army, and it is generally and their searchings in the defend-recognised that the bulk of German Iant's house brought to light the loot, traders in China who would suffer, amounting to well over a $1,000 in are friends of the Chinese and sup

and Jewellery, which the porters of their cause.

and: money

If a boycott ba-deelded upon alleged robbers were supposed to have stolen: Part of the money and applied with the same set purpose 24. jewellery was found concealed in other boycotta have been in the part, cupboard and part was discovered it wouldnralyno German trade and commerce in China, which has gl- inside a pillow,

repy been badly hit by depression The defendant admitted the charge, attending the Sino-Japanese hostill- and in making for lestency said that ties

Chinese circles all along have be she had committed the offence bo-

the cause she did not know the local law loved that Germany, despite and because of her husband. Her Roma-Berlin-Tokyo axis, was begin- husband stayed late from home and ning to view with diminishing sym

Japanese campaign. in she had wanted to frighten him with pithy the

they thought. the glory of the robbery so that he China. Germany,

would carefully micor a middle course, would remain home in future.

“wa hnd "our illusions,” said (a' In imposing a fine of $250 on the Chinese observer on hearing the news defendant, Mr. Darnelt told her that of Germany's recognition et Man”. she was lucky not to be sent in gaol.chukuo.. "It is disappointing, but we The police had spent a lot of time at least know now on what side of

the fence Germany: is."-Reuter, in the "wild goose charo,"

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