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Japan May Lose German Friendship

Prominent Diplomat

Forescos Rift

Hunkow, Feb. 18. A prominent foreign dipient suld he had observed signs of deterfora- tion, In German-Japanese relation* since the fallure of the German offorts, nt mediation. He expressed the opia- lon that Germany is chiefly interested in the preservation of Japah's mili tary strength to attack the U.9.S.R., and her own commercial und finan- clul interests in Chinn, particularly investments in the railways, from Hangchow to Yunnaniu, via Nan chong, Hengyang and Kwelyang.

The diplomat suld he had heard the rumour that Berlin bud warned Tokyo before January 10 that Japan did not stop

the war,

Germany was withdrawing from the military alliance and understanding attached to the anti-Comintern pact, Japan ignored the warning, hence German and Japanese friendship Is almost terminated.

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

British Industries Fair Sets New Record:

FEBRUARY MONDAY,

CANTON HEAVILY BOMBED

Two Raids Early This Morning

21,

1938.

Lord Dufferin To Tour Middle East

Colonial Secretary's, Inspection By Air

London, Feb. 20.

A 3,000 mile tour by air will be made in the next forinight by the Under-Secretary for Colonies, Lord Canton, Feb. 21.

Dufferin and Ava, who is visiting territories In East various British The Japaneso launched furious aerial attack on Canton Africa by means of aircraft provided by the Middle East and Aden com- morning, at daybreak this

mands of the Royal Air Force. several bombs being dropped on the old city. Ambulances were rushed to the scene and it is feared the number of casualties will be heavy..

Having unloaded their bombs, the attackers flew off, but a second rald alarm was sounded throughout the city at 8:30 a.m. and again outlying parts of Canton became the target for Japanese bombs,

Ambulances were called out, and it is believed another heavy coil of life will be exacted ga n result of this second raid. United Press; 2.

Three Raids. In Five Hours

Canton, Feb. 21.

For the greater part of this morn- ing Conton listened to the thud of heavy bombs, most of which were apparently directed at the air feld ncor White Cloud Mountain, north ví the chy, while other bombs fell fur- ther cast.

According to Chinese sources, 38 Japanese planes participated in a third rald during the last five hours, but the machines were tying high and any small groups were sighted from time to time.

din

Despite the intermittent

of bombing and gun fire, Sharmeen and the greater part of Canton is carry- ing on normally--Reuter.

Japanese Raiders Busy At Canton

Canton, Feb. 21.

day of What promised to be

This, which is the second part of a programme of visits, will take Lord and Dufferin and Ava to British ferri- Sudan. Leaving Khartoum on Mon- tories in Aden, Somaliland, day for Port Sudan in a Vickers Valentia troop-carrier, he will pro- ceed next day in a Vincent Bomber to Aden. The next four days will be spent in Aden territory, and among

the Sultan

of his hosts will be Mukalla and a leading Arab family at Tarim with whom he will spend. the night.-

On February 27, Lord Dufferin will continue his journey to Berbesa, Somaliland where he will stay for four days. He will return to Cairo March 7, he will leave by air for vin Port Sudan and Aawan, and on

England-British Wireless.

FRANCE REGRETS EDEN'S DECISION

But Germany Not. Displeased

Paris, Feb. 21. French circles are disappoint- ed by the resignation of Mr. Anthony Eden, who is regarded as a good friend of France and peace, but responsible circles feel

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London, Feb. 20. The London, sections of the British Industrien Fair which opens here and In Birmingham to-morrow morning, are housed this year at the new ex- hibition building at Earls Court, ns weil na nt, Olympla. The area of exhibits has Increased to $52,557 squire fect: Thus for the eighth year in succession; the Fair which

ing when,-in semi-darkness, four- originated in 1915, has

Japanese bombers visited the follow his policy with regard to big aurpassed

ssed city, dropping several bombs in the France, Reuter. previous records för alze.

vicinity of White Cloud Mountain Over 1,600 exhibitors are showing Wares on 26 miles of

and Shekpai, o few miles to the cast slands. The

at Canton. The loud detonations engineering and hardware zecțion at Custle Bromwich, Birmingham is also

roused the populace from its slumbers bigger than ever. The stands there and shook houses throughout the represent 12 miles of shop fronts.

city. Anti-aircraft pom-pom guns in-

thrills commenced at 620 this morn-his successor will be bound to SPECIAL ! - TO-MORROW – ONE DAY ONLY !

Buyers from over 70 countries are visiting the Eule which will be hon- oured by visits from royalty on four dinys this week. The Empire section is one of those transferred to the new exhibition buildings and the do- minions and colonies have magnifi- cently realised the possibilities of the new site. There is no formal open- ing, but the occasion will be cele- brated by a banquet in the evening at the Mansion Houre at which the

President of the Board of Trade will preside and tlie Prime Minister will speak.British Wireless,

N.Y.K. Vessel Left Cargo

In Hongkong

went into action vedere.

against the

Bocca

Two planes later bombed Tigris, and two others dropped bombs on the countryside at Cheungmuktao, but no news is at prescut available regarding the Canton-Kowloon rail- way.

BERLIN GRATIFIED

Berlin, Feb. 21. The resignation, of the British Foreign Secretary is not regretted in Germany, a political spokesman told Reuter. Mr. Anthony Eden per- sunifled the prejudice against Ger- many, he said. In case of doubt he was always apt to blame Germany or Italy.

The spokesman said the report that Lord Halifax may succeed Mr. Eden Nearly three hours later, eleven

has been favourably commented on, more planes crossed the city, four of und he hoped that Anglo-German which were sighted at Salchuen head- relations now would improve, pro- ing northword possibly for the vided no attempt were made by Conton-Hankow rallway. Anti-air- Britain to set Germany against Italy craft guns again went into action. or draw these two partners apart.-

At 0.20 heavy bombs were dropped

Reuter.... Canton somewhere to the north of again

shaking buildings in the city, but it is too early yet for details. It is generally felt that the Japanese nirmen intend to take advantage of to-day's sunshine and blue sky after less cloudy

last week's more or weather-Reuter,

Canton, Feb. 21.

of the Two Japanese destroyers Twenty-third flotilla and one light cruiser, attacked the Bocca Tigris forts yesterday. The forts returned fire and scored direct hits on all three attacking ships.

One of the destroyers was budiy hit in the stern. It is not known to what extent the other warships were damaged. The forts suffered casualties.

Do

With reference to sterics concern- ing the difficulties experienced in loading part of a consignment of scrap Iron on board the Aisuta Maru on Thursday lost, 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 loaded into lighters, Apparently the The two destroyers hind lurked in agilators persuaded the workmen lo the vicinity of Taishan and Sanpan- chow since February 10, and when discontinue londing, with the result that half the cargo of scrap was not they were reinforced by the crutser taken to the ship, which was moored they steamed up to Becca Tigris at in midstream.

2.30 p.m. and opened fire from a When the N.Y.K, enquired, they range of 15,000 metres. were informed by the shipper of the

dimcuilles he was experienting. The

Over fifty shells were hurled at the shore positions. The forts fired 20

GENEVA NOT SURPRISED

of.

Geneva, Feb. 21." Mr. Anthony Eden's resignation has not surprised Geneva,,nor is it entire- ly unwelcome here to those who allege that recent tendencies British policy might ultimately.come Into condict with the high ideals of the Covenant, and that negotiations with Italy might break away from the principles upon which the League is based.

It is feared that although a stronger polley may be pursued by the British Government it may itself be weakened by the crisis-Reuter.

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Mr. Anthony Eden's resignation has created a big sensation here. He has How the polico had on February long been depicted as an enemy of 19 been sent out on a "wild goose

well-informed quarters Tialy, but

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realise his resignation was due in no chase" for robbers was told to Mr. little degree to events in Germany and K. M. A. Barnett to-day when Austria. It is also realized that a woman named Kan Kwan, 34, was new situation has arisen which is Despite the bombardment, river incapable of being met by recourse charged with having made a false trame continued this morning, and to the principles of the League-report to the police. the river steamers left for Hongkong | Reuter. and Macao as usual-International News.

Atsuta Moru salied on time on Fri- ¦ rounds. day morning for Japan with 1,300 tons of acneral cargo from Hongkong and about half the small amount of scrap on which was originally con- signed by her.

War Vessels Shell

Chinese Positions

Tunglin, Anhwel, Feb. 21.

USED BOY AS PURSE LIFTER Sentence of four weeks' hard labour was imposed on Li Suf-kong. 32, un- employed, by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Magistrney this morning, on charge of olding and abetting a Returning from Tatung, the vessels small boy to steal a purse from Chan opened fire whilst in the vicinity of King, a man, at Connaught Road Tunglin. The shella killed five West near the Yuen On Wharf. Chan civilions and demolished over a told the Court that he felt someone dozen houses-Central News. touch his pocket and pull out his

pie

He turned round and saw the boy, and seized hald of him. The boy hinded the purse to defendant, who

Boycott Of German Goods Already Suggested

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

nise Manchukuo, as announced by Herr Adolf Hitler, was a deop shock to all Chinese circles, who,

up to the very last, seemed surc Sub-Inspector W. Armitt said that that no such step would be Only yesterday, official on February 19 the defendant sent taken. LESSON NOT LEARNED one of her husband's fokls to the circles in Hankow dismissed as extremely unlikely, predictions Mongkok Police Station to make Sentence of six weeks' hard labour report that an armed robbery had that Germany, like Italy, would was imposed on Kong Hing, 23, taken place in her home in Tung give her blessing to Japan's former boller-maker, when he ap-Choi Street. Enquiries were under "Puppot State." Two Japanese war vessels steamedpeared before Mr. Forrest nt the taken immediately and as a result of up-rivor from Wuhu to Tatung and Central Magistracy this morning, the conflicting stories told by the

Some Chinese quarters are likely shelled the Chinese positions for a charged with larceny of neven pounds defendant about the alleged robbery, to suggest a boycott of German goods considerable length of time yesterday of lead from Taikos Dockyard. He the police came to belleve that she as a reprisal but it is by no mean afternoon,

had a previous convletion, Charged was lying.

certain that such a proposal would. find favour. China has German ad- with the theft of 10 lbs. of lead from the same Dockyard, Wong Cho, 20, Detectives were kept on the job visers in the army, and it is generally boiler-maker, was sentenced to thred and their searchings in the defend-recognised, that the, bulk of German weeks hard labour. He also had a ant's house brought to light the foot; traders in China who would suffer, previous convloilon, Inspector Aamounting to well over a $1,000 in are friends of the Chinese, and sup-

theporters of their cause. Wright prosecuted.

money and Jewellery, which

a boycoit be decided upon and alleged robbers were supposed to have stolen. Part of the money and applied with the same set purpose as Jewellery was found concealed in other boycotts have been in the past, MR. LLOYD GEORGE

cupboard and part was discovered it would paralyse German trade and commerce In Chinn, which has al- inside a pillow.

rendy been badly hit by depression ENDS HOLIDAY

The defendant admitted the charge, attending the Sino-Japanese host- Li denied aiding and abelting the

London, Feb. 20. and in making for leniency Enid that then. boy, who nino denied stealing, but

Canton, Feb, 21.

Mr. David Lloyd George arrived she had committed the offence be- Chinese circles all along have be- after evidence had been heard, both After a breathing-spell of over an

their back in England to-day from his cause she did not know the local inw lleved that Germany, despite were convleled. The boy was re- hour. Japanese planes made

Her Rome-Berlin-Tokyo axis, was begin- manded for sentence in the Juvenile fourth appearance over Canton at holiday on the Rivlern, during which and because of her husband.

he and Dama Margaret celebrated husband stayed late from home and ning to view with diminishing sym Court. Inspector W. Mair prosecut 12.30 10-day, receiving a warm greet-

they ing from anti-aircraft guns. At 1.30 their golden wedding.—British Wire- she had wanted to frighten him with pathy the Japanese campaign 1.

thought. p.m. five planes were sighted over

the story of the robbery, so that he China, Germany,

would carefully steer a middle course, Snichuen.

would remain home. In future.

"We had, our illusions," šaki a Accurate reports of to-day's

In imposing a one of $250 on the Chinese observer on hearing the nowa Casualties are still unobtainable, but bombing. Three months' hard Inbour and the Chilneso nulhorities state that the

ono defendant, Mr. Burnett told her that of Germany's recognition of Man- Chinese circles claim that eight strokes of the cand were the Japanese Airmen employed

near she was lucky not to be sent to gaol, chukuo. "It is disappointing, but we pinne more

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down pintment of Chan Ynu, 22, unem-intensive tactics, dropping five to six Shlukwan on the Canton-llonkow The police had spent a lot of time at lehat know now on wint side of

the fence Germany Is."--Reuter. ployed, meted mit by Mr. R. Edwards bombs at a time, instead of singly, "

railway. They allego that both in the "wild goose CÍMLAD." at the Central Magistracy this morn- Apart from the aerodrome, both ocupants of the machine were IngeThe...man" was convicted as #the Cantan-Kowloor and Canton killed, but this story is still uncon- Printed and Published for the Proprietors by FARDERICK T'ERCY FRANKLIN

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