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No. 15450

五拜禮 號五十月二英港香 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, .1938.

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CONQUEST

AWAITS Japanese Drive Checked West of Tsining

MERELY AWAITS CONSENT FROM LEAGUE POWERS

Way to Peace May Lie Through Abyssinia

London, Feb. 24.

Defending the Government's decision with regard to the Anglo-Italian talks, Lord Halifax to-day declared that the Government was not prepared to let slip an opportunity from which peace might spring. They might be disappointed, but that did not necessarily prove. they were wrong. He emphasised that the British policy remained unchanged.

With regard to Abyssinia, he said that provided the consent of the League was obtained, the Government would be willing to consider the Italian conquest apart from a general settlement-Reuter.

South African Premier Supports Chamberlain

Cupclown, Feb. 24. Complete confidence in Mr. Neville Chamberlain and his stand, in the recent ministerial crisis was express- ed by General Hertzog. Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa, when Interviewed to-day. He had nothing to say will regard to the merits of the case concerning the resignation of Mr. Anthony Eden,

• but Mr. Chamberlain had his full support to far as the policy followed by him was concerned, and also with regard to the way adapted by Mr. Chamberlain to execute that policy.

Reuter,

Franco Will Follow Britain's Lead

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New York, Feb. 24. The new French Ambassador, to the United States predicted arrival here that France would follow sult it Britain recognises the Italian conquest of Abyssinia. and added that the resignation of Mr. Eden would not interfere with the internal policy of France, and the two nations would continue to co-operate for European pence.—Reuter- Bulletin.

Test Plane Feared Lost In England

Three Mon Aboard

London, Feb. 24.

China Sends Protest To

Herr Hitler

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Hankow, Feb. 25. Lale yesterday the Chinese Government lodged a protest with Herr Adoir Bitter Chancellor of Germany, in con -nection with the German recogni- tion of Manchukuo-United Press..

THIS MAN led ChinESE

RAID AGAINST FORMOSA

ཡཾ ཡཱ ཙ

COMMANDER VINCENT SCHMIDT

AMERICAN ACE HEADS

Independence INTERNATIONAL GROUP

Of Austria Emphasised

Schuschnigg Explains Berchtesgaden Talks

IN FIRST AIR FORAY

When the Chinese bombers sped across the China Sea Wednesday on their first daring raid over Japanese soil, they were led by an intrepid veteran of many wars, Commander Vincent Schmidt, chief of the International Squadron of volunteers of many nationalities: Commander The Independence of Austria was Schmidt is an American. With him on the Taihoku raid, emphatically re-affirmed by Dr. Kurt which is credited with having destroyed 40 Japanese planes von Schuschnigg, the Austrian Chan- chellar in his eagerly-awaited speech at the air base, a wireless station and various other equip- in Parliament Building. He said ment of the aerodrome, were an unknown number of that the Government regards its first foreign and Chinese aviators, including Russians. unquestionable duty to maintain

Vienna, Feb. 24.

Intact with all its strength, the free-

It is believed that Commander

dom and independence of the Father- Schmidt may next lead a bombing

expedition against Japon proper.

land.

The German-Austrian wants to

A United Fress message from Hon-Rumanians serve the German people as a good kow this morning states that so far A Royal Air Force plane, practising German and as a loyal Austrian, It cannot be confirmed that Chinese for a world long-distance fight,| 20-operating In a which left Upper Heyford for

common destiny planes dew over Japan, yester Favour New д all the Germans, but within Bight round Britain, with

the But it is believed that three} Austrian frontier.

one light members of the Air Force aboard, is The new

bomber Government

appeared

Tokyo Constitution- almed, missing. It was last heard of at 6 without party ties, at combining all puratory for a bombing expedition in on a survey flight, apparently pre- pm, off Rothbury, in Northumber-political tendencies under an author- the future." Innd.

talive head.

Austria peace.

over

Meanwhile, adventurous Vincent

His visit to Berchtesgaden was a Schmidt, and the rest of the officers The machine is a Vickers-Wellesley, milestone towards and the occupants are Flight-Lieut. stands or falls with its German of the International Squadron, say F.S. Gardner, Flying-Offeer G.A.D. mission. The making of peace after nothing. Thomson, who had been chosen by five years of clvit strife was the sense cord flight, and Sergeant George talks.--Reuter. Hicks-Reuter.

the Air Ministry to attempt the re- and purpose of the Berchtesgaden Fighter For 20 Years

To Film War In China

Dutch Director Bogins Quest

SCHUSCHNIGG WILDLY

GREETED

This Commander Schmidi is an in- teresting character. He has been a fighting man for 20 years.

Inter-

Bucharest, Feb. 24. Kumanta held a referendum on the new Constitution on Feb. ruary 21. The voting wis com- pulsory, voters being Instructed to declare orally, "Yes" or "No", whether they approved of the Contilation

Provisional figures show that 88 per cent. voted, only Insignificant number answering in the negative. For example, In Bucharest, 220,504 voted for the Constitution, and 277 agalust, -Neuter.

HONGKONG BANK ANNUAL MEETING

He calls Roosevelt Field, Mineola, Dr. Schuschnigg. In the course of New York, his home. And he was his speech, referred to the Berchtes born somewhere on Long Island. gaden agreement and said: "We He was in the World War. Then realise we have gone to the limit, he fought with the Mexicans and Referring to the Jewish question, when the Italians went to Ethiopla, the Chancellor declared that ali Schmidt went too, and fought against citizens are equal before Austrian law them. In Spain he was again

In and shall

hall remain so. He denied that action, this time under the colours Italy had been let down by Austria, of the Spanish Government. Finally, and emphasised that Herr Hiller had he has gravitated Into the ranks of given an assurance that no further China's new air force and leads Its SET FOR TO-MORROW interference of Austrian domestic life most effective branch--the Innkow, Feb. 25. would occur. The famous Dutch movie director,

national Squadron, or 14th Squadron The shareholders are reminded Joris Ivens, co-creator with world-headed a procession of 50,000. It was

After his speech, Dr. Schuschnigs officially called.

of the Chinese Air Force, as it is that the Hongkong and Shanghai foraed author, Ernest Hemingway, of the most enthusiastle demonstration

Banking Corp. meeting takes place to- "Spanish Earth," has arrived here, seen in Vienna for many years. Chinese characters can be read:

On his uniform flying-sult in morrow at 11.30 am, at the head accompanied by h's cameramen, John Groups of patriotic formations shout-

office of the Corporation, No. 1 Ferno and Andre Coppa

foreigner has como to Queen's. Rond Central,«- They

"Down with Aftro-Nazis," China to help us fight the Japanese. proceeding to northern fronts, where they will Austria," and "Hell Schuschnigg!"

the "Butter rather than guns," "For free All military and civilian people should spend six months making a dramatle

help and protect him." This is a speak the Chinese language, he might documentary nim of the Chinese disturb the demonstration with the the Chiness themselves, le may be foreign-pilots

Isolated groups of Nazis tried to procnution taken to guard him against be mistaken for en -- enemy: All --United Press,

ving leent people and zincs.10, F004-10) Kitened to their flylad

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Anglo-Irish Trade Pact To Be Sought

Conversations Show Promise Of Results

London, Feb. 24,

British political circles unticipate that the Anglo-Eire discussions will result in a trade agreement unham-- pered by poiltlenl diflculties. It is gathered that there is by no means any solution to the problems of partition and defence in sight, but it is thought that a trade agreement is near, and will be treated as stparate issue, apart from politica!! considerations.

The Irish delegation has at present tentavely arranged to return to Dublin on Saturday and to resume

the discussions on Thursday next. Mr. Eamon De Valera will be busy

in connection with the election of the new Senate, and he will return to London on Wednesday.

in Dublin on Monday and Tuesday

North Ireland members of Parla-. ment, who saw Mr. De Valera to-day made a statement to him in which

they told Mr. De Valera that one

third of the countries in North Ireland desired union. The Belfast Gavern ment discriminated against the Catholics, the British Government being primarily responsible for this situation. Mr. De Valera promised to bring the attention of the 'British Government to these facls.-Reuter,

MALCOLM MACDONALD AND DE VALERA TALK

London, Feb. 24. Following further talks among the Anglo-Irish oftials on the question of trade and finance, Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, Secretary for the Dominions, had an Interview with Mr. De Valera, after which Mr. MacDonald-announced that there would-be no plenary meetings of the two delegations to-day.

Later the full team of Ministers, apart from Mr. De Valero, parti cipated in further trade lalks in the House of Commons.

Four Nationalist leaders from Northern Ireland called-on Mr. De Valera to press the case against | partition.-Reuter,

RECALLED GENERAL. WELCOMED

INVADERS MASSING ON YELLOW RIVER BUT CANNOT CROSS

Powerful Resistance In Shansi Slows Progress

Shanghai, Feb. 25.

Japanese troops claim the capture of Kiasing, a town 15 miles west of Tsining, but all attempts by the Japanese forces in this sector to penetrate further southward towards the Lunghai railway, appear to have been held up by effective Chinese resistance.

Meanwhile increasing numbers of Japanese troops are massing at various points on the north bank of the Honan stretch of the Yellow River, but so far no crossing has been affected,

Japanese passage to the south bank, where strong Chinese forces are massed, would mark a new phase in the hostilities which now are virtually deadlocked, except in Shansi, where the Japanese continue to hammer spearheads further into the southern section of the province.

DEATH OF

FAMOUS EXPLORER

Dr. Gann, Discoverer OF Maya Cities

London, Feb. 24. The death was announced to-day. following 11

short illness,

of Dr. Thomas William Francis Gonn, J.P., ALIC.8., IR,C.P., D.T.M., F.R.G«8., FRA the well-known explorer-Reuter,

Dr. Gonn was educated at King's School, Canterbury, and later studied at the Middlesex Hospital. He was in charge of the relief expedition to the sufferers from the Guatemala earthquake and received the thanks of the Colonial Secretary Tokyo, Feb. 23.

for this work. He was also thanked by the Acclaimed by thousands, General Secretary to the U. S. Navy for his Iwane Matsui returned here yester-work during the Great War.

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The Chinese are trying to cheek the Japanese artvance with counter- attacks, but hitherto no notable suc- cess bar been achieved.

At the same time no decisive deve- lopments have occurred either on the southern or northern fronts of the Tientsin-Pukow railway, but the absence of any headway by the Japanese suggests that they are en- countering more powerful resistance than expected.-Reular.

STOP PRESS

DETECTIVE LATE FOR OWN TRIAL

day afternoon. He was met at the

Ho station by representatives of

was particularly well known Army, Navy, and the Cabinet,

an explorer and discovered the on- Charged with the manslaughter of cient Maya city of Coba in northern a police suspect named Chan Sun, Prince Asaka, commander of the Yucatan. He also discovered Chan Chun, Detective C454, failed to

the expeditionary force, and Lieut ancient Maya cities of Tzibanche and appear at the Criminal Court at 10 General Yanagawa, commander of Ichpantum. He became a Fellow of o'clock this morning when the trial the Hangchow Day landing force, the American Geographical Society was resumed before the Chief Justice. who were recalled at the some time in 1027.

Sir Atholl MacGregor. The Chief as General Matsul, are arriving to-

Justice ordered that a In 1926 he represented the British day. All three men will later to-day Government at the Americanists Con-

warrant be Issued for his arrest and his ball of report to the Emperor on the military gress in Rome. Two years later he $250 entreated. situation in Central Chino.

was placed in charge of the British

Into Court General Matsul is submitting de-Museum Expedition to British Hon- 10.30 .m., and was immediately talled reports on military

duros. Ele first described and named arrested on the Bench Warrant, the and Prince Kanin, chief of the Army the Maya city of Xumucha in 1928, Jury empanelled take the case General Staff and War Minister, s

Ho was elected Honorary Associate having been discharged by the Chief also submitting important suggestions Society of Guatemala in 1928 and detective's arrival.

of the Geographical and Historical Justice a few minutes before the to the become a Member of the Royal Em-

pire Society.

matters,

on recent events in China Premier and the Army-Reuter.

New Palestine

Port Opened

Passengers Can Land At Telaviv

The

Jerusalem, Feb. 24. passenger ships at Telaviv was

new £230,000 port for augurated to-day,

In-

cere-

Defendont came

at

Brought under arrest before the Chlef Justice, Chua Chun said that

In 1929, Dr. Gann was in charge he had thought that the case would of the British Museum Expedition

The warrant and order for cs-

not

commence until 10.30 a.m.

to Minanha. Two years later he be-treatment of ball, however, will re- came an Hon. Associate of the De-main effective, and accused will partment of Middle American Research, Tulane University. He was | held

the custody until

Varemalons."

be

next a member of the Legislative Council and Principal Medien! Oficer

Chan Chun was brought to triat British Honduras. He was a lecturer during the current Sessions after

at

Д

on Central American archaeology at Jury empanelled to enquire into the the University of Liverpool, and a

circumstances surrounding the death Fellow of the Maya Society.

lie was the author of many publica tlons dealing with explorations and archacological research.

-- U.S. PLANES FOR HOLLAND Owing to the heavy gale, ac- companied by rain, the landing of

Durbank, Caly Feb. 24.. passengers, and" ofber,, quiside

The Lockhead company annoyticés amiga hud RE Tercancelled,

delivery of luxurious transport planes Hitherto the port has only been to the Royal Dutch alellae, in Orat handling goods, such as: citrus and of eight having already been accepte frukta buk Theme Government din indThe, costins the plane in 61,000 m

·TORIKŠANAS. To the Japanese invasion; I result thero,” work scurtes, but in forced' to. Inød: among-ignorent "per | Fave==thia - månad sõdia. The bonble | gee-landings, badsteritarkationens nedey - Tockhead flame obietnei.m

serious-clashes Reuter

of Chan Sun had returned a verdict of manslaughter against the detec

ve

The prosecution alleged during the trial that ended so sensationally this morning that the injuries from which Chan Sun died were inflicted. by the delective,

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