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六拜雞 號六十月四英港香

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JAPANESE ADMIT GRAVE REVERSES

Now Concede

Capture Of

Chiang Kai-Shek Reported Badly Wounded

GUERILLAS

HARASS

Taierchwang SHANGHAI

Chinese Claim Final Assault On Yihsien Proceeding At Present

Peiping, Aur. 15.

A Japanese spokesman to-day said: "It may be Taierchwang is now in the hands of the Chinese."

This was in answer to a direct question after he had reiterated that it was impossible for him to describe the Japanese front line conditions in that area due, to the fact that as soon as such information reached the public, it would aid the Chinese.

March Unmolested Within Half Mile Of Settlement

Shanghai, Apr. 16. Shanghai spent Good Friday in a state of nervous apprelien- sion, following publication of reports that 400,000 Chinese guerilla and regular forces were at present surrounding Shang- hai.

The telephone bell

alinost continously in Reuter's office through- ut the evening, while various re- idents reported they had heard considerable firing going on in the various outskirts of the Settlement.

Fang

added that at @ o'clock they say a body of Chinese guerilla troops be tween 2,000 and 2.200 strong, pass completely unmolested within half a

One unimpeachable foreign souren

mile of the Settlement.

The general opinion, however, is

fear, and that no attempt will be made to attack Shanghai, since it appears. Judging from past experience, that the ruerilla troops only intend to harass Japanese posts.

He stated that the original Japanese object was to that the Settlement need have no clear an area north of the Grand Canal. "This we at one time had succeeded in doing, but this situation changed when the Chinese moved so many divisions of reinforce ments up."

The figure of 400,000 guerillus. moreover, is learned to be a gross

tary advices put the figure at 40,000

exaggeration, though impartial mill-

CHUCHOW ENCIRCLED

The spokesman said that the fighting in the Yihsien area was not so heavy now. He said that the Chinese-Reuter. strength in the Taierchwang and Yihsien area was now 13 divisions, and there were also three Chinese divisions at Linyi."

He stated that the Chinese were attacking the Hunchuang junction. of the Cana! and the Tientsin- Pukow railway, but "not so stub- bornly."

He said that a few Chinese troops had appeared cast of the Tientsin- Pukow rallway just north of Lin- ching, and some Chinese troops were also near Tsining-United Press.

Final Assault

On Yihsien

Hankow, Apr. 14.

The long-awaited Chinese attack on the city of Yihsien proper on the

Tientsin-Pakow rallway front, about

25 miles north of Talerchwung, has begun.

After establishing themselves

on

JAPANESE

CASUALTY

FIGURES MOUNTING

May Be 40,000 In Past Fortnight

all four sides of the city, the Chinese Spokesman Can

began to advance at dawn yesterday. They are now, it is learned, storm- Ing the walls of the city, while a Chinese communique issued here Inst night, states that 10,000 Japanese, belleved to be

the clly, "are i doomed."

in

Give No Denial

Shanghai, Apr. 16. The possibility that the It was stated yesterday morning, Japanese casualties totalled 40,- just before the Chinese completed 000 in the past fortnight of fighting on the Tientsin-Pukow railway front was not denied by the military spokesman at a

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STOP PRESS press conference yesterday.

A

correspondent Informed the #pokesman that "certain creditable; foreign sources put the casualiles at 40,000, and if this is truc, it is al major disaster for Japun, and fallure' to deny the figure would be admiss-

lon of a major disaster."

Peiping: Apr. 16.

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT·

FIGHTING BUSINESS RECESSION

Roosevelt Requests Huge Sums For Relief Work

Citizen-Income Must Increase

Washington, Apr. 14. .

JAPANESE ALLEGE

T. V. SOONG ALSO HURT IN BOMBING

But Statesman Answers: "I Am in Good Health'

Tokyo, Apr. 15.

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A spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Office to-day stated that it had been learned from reliable informants that Marshal Chiang Kai-shek had been wounded seriously in both legs during the bombing of Changsha ɔn April 10.

The spokesman said the same source had informed the Japanese Foreign Office that Mr. T. V. Soong had been wounded in the stomach and right arm at the same

ime.

READY TO SIGN TREATY

Britain And Italy Complete Text Of Agreement French Show Interest

Rome, Apr. 15. The Anglo-Italian agreement. will be signed at the Palazzo Chigi at 6 p.m. to-morrow, British Standard Time-Router, Egypt Taking Similar Action

Briti

Para m

zwue, apie ame

Signor Benito Mussolini received Lord Perth, the British Ambassador to-day. It is believed the finishng touches were put to the Anglo- Itallan agreement, which, it is under

Nothing further was known, he said, and he refused stood, will be signed on Saturday. to reveal the source of his information.

Vernacular newspapers on Aprit

11 reported Marshal Chiang. killed. But Hankow subsequently denied this story, declaring that the Marshal had not been in Changsha at the time of the bombing. Mr. Soong had not| been there either, it was stated.

The Japanese Foreign Omce story cannot be confirmed elsewhere.

No Information Here

the

The Provisional Government's tax

A series of recommendations beard the report, but the spokesman The Japanese Navy says it also collector at Chuchow, 35 miles south of Peiping, arrived here yesterday aiming to cope with the present said they had been unable to verify bringing with him all local funds and recession in business in the it.-United Press. documents, and reporting that Chinese United States were made by guilla troops approached close to President F. D. Roosevelt in a the city on April 13, had begun an

to Congress. encircling movement, and had now special message practically surrounded Chuchow. These include appropriation of a result the Provisional Govern- $1,550,000,000 to be used in the ment's officials there were in danger. coming financial year for relief,

Reports state that the Japanese garrison at the railway station a mile including $1,250,000,000 for a from the city numbers only 100, so work relief programme for the that it is unable to attack the guerilin rst seven months of the finan- forces.

ciat year.

A Japanese spukesman said that

Other recommendations include the

In response to queries from north last night, Hongkong corres- pondents were busily searching for abouts of Marshal Chiang Kai-shek Information concerning the where- and Mr. T. V. Soong, and their con dition,

Well-laformed quarters reported that Mr. Soong at least was in flong-: long, and there is a suggestion that

200 "bandits" appeared in the vicinity immediate unfreezing of additional the Marshal has also flown here. of Mentonkou last night, and fighting resources of $2,150,000,000' by the de- Persons close to both lenders denied is now in progress. From Iisiyuan, sterilisation of $1,400,000,000, worth any knowledge of reports of their in-

lve miles north-west of Peiping, one could hear occasional artillery Tile shots in the Kar United Press.

and of gold, and the reduction of reserve jury and scoffed at the suggestion requirements by member links by that they had been brought here to distance.-$260.000

$750,000,000. Also the renewal of recuperate,

Hongkong Conditions "Returning To Normal" Japanese View Of Colony

public

the works expenditure to possible total of $1,500,000,000, all to

be spent within 18 months.

of

Later.

It is now ascertained that Mr. Soong is in the Colony, Questioned President Roosevelt described part by telephone, he said: "I am In good

the programme as vital, and sug-health."

the Government be authorised '

gested

to

grant to States and Municipalities

$450,000,000, or to lend up to $1,080,-

000,000 without interest for public

works.

Fabricated Report

Hankow, Apr. 16.

Mr. Wang Ching-wel scoffed

Japan Sending

Young Farmers ToManchukuo

Dairen, Apr. 15.

The first batch of 400 young Japanese emigrants tanded from the Ural Alaru en route to North will Manchukuo, where they engage in farming.

Another batch of settlers, num- bering 700, is also en route to Manchukuo

All the emigrants have been given preliminary training at the special Institute of the Idagara Prefecture. United Press,

Insurgents Reach Sea

Galician Troops In Port Of Benicarlo

Burgos, April 15. Latest reports state that the in- surgente have occupied 15 miles of the Mediterranean sea front, includ- ating Alcanar, north of Benicarlo and President Roosevelt asked authority reports that Generalissimo Chiang south of Vinaroz

General Arandas' Galician army to spend $300,000,000 on slum clear-Kai-shek and Mr. T. V. Soong had ance and housing, $100,000,000 on een wounded at Changsha during a corps seized Benicarlo at 5 o'clock roads, and $62,000,000 on Government Supanese air raid. | buildings and flood control works.

STAGGERING FIGURES

from

Talerchwong-United

this afternoon, together with several

and

He said: "On that day Marshal ships which were attempting to sail, much war Chiang Kai-shek was in Hankow, and many prisoners

material.Reuter. Mr. Soong was in Hongkong," The estimates Included In the Mr. Wang alleged that the Japanese CUT COAST RAILWAY message show a total "recovery" ex- fabricated the report to divert atten-

Saragossa, Apr. 15. penditure for the next 18 months of tion

The Insurgents have reached the $3,012,000,000, including $950,000,000 Press.

coast north and south of Vinaroz, and Shanghai, April 15.

from recoverable loans, but not in-

have cut the railway along the const. Hongkong was less anti-Japanese cluding the $2,150,000,000 already

-Reuter. iban was generally believed, accord-

mentioned, nor

the $1,500,000,000 The spokesman replied: #1 aming to the Consul-General, Mr. Toyol-which the Reconstruction Finance afraid

t con neither denynorichi Nakamura, who said:

Corporation is authorised to lend to confirm the figure, because to give. "It is true that most Chinese in industry. any iden of our Shanghal, Apr. 10-

casualtics would Hongkong are dancing to the tune President Roosevelt emplins sos The newspaper. Wen lui Pao indicate the strength of our forces played by the Chinese propaganda that reform of Governinent and bust- states that "Chinese patriots" aimed un the Tientsin-Pukow railway front."

pipers. For instance, such was tire Asked whether the correspondents two hand grenades at Mr. "Ta Tao,

with the alleged Chinese vletory must then be forced to accept the at Talerchwang, but fortunately no Mayor of Subsiwen, when he was on his way to his office.

40,000 figure as correct, the spokes- man replied: "I am afraid I have attacks upon the Japanese by mous

PATRIOTS HURL

BOMBS AT · SUHSIWEN MAYOR

The attempt was made near the old Pootung Dank, ot Footung Ato leave that to you."-Reuter.

that the report says

grennde throwers escaped, but that Japanese troops thoroughly searched ll Chinese pedestrians in the vicinity, and that three "Innocents" were ur- rested.

The reports state that the grenactes exploded on a side walk in front of the bank, injuring two Chinese chauffeurs and three pedestrians. Japanese tanks immediately sumed patrolling Pootung's streets, while all entrances to Pootung were blocked-United Press.

Further Stop Press News on Page 10.).

ren

GANDHI SEES

VICEROY

New Delhi, Apr. 15. Lurd Linlithgow, Viceroy of India. Mahatma Gandhil had a meeting to-they which lasted 100 minutes.

A communique issued, afterwards stated that the Viceroy wrote to Gandhu, last month saying he would be glad ¡la renew his acquaintance, and added that he had no special business, to discuss but

would wel

casc

had been made."

He said that conditions in Bong- korig were returning to normal, "niki the foreigners coming to appreciate Japan's stand."

However, he admitted that Hong- kong was being used na free port (for large quantities of munitions land- ed for transportation inland-Valtell Pret.

ROYAL FAMILY AT WINDSOR

London, Apr. 15. The Queen Mother, Uskpending come an opportunity to meet him.

Gandh! accepted the invitation with Easter at Windsor, where he drove.

yesterday

pleasure, and the commititiques her year Royal Rainly is spending the

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Konoye Won't

Quit Post

May. Reorganise His Cabinet

Tokyo, Apr. 10. Because s occasional ill- nesres aro always accompanied by rumputs of his resignation, Prince Konore, the Premier, who Is-new recuperating, fold memi that he bers of the Cabinet waulu nos : resign, but would continue his China poltes,

It is widely rumoured that Prince24 Ronayedə inlerkiä - toʻ Introduce mènenro "for the reorganisation, of Vile Cabinet in, the event, of moe Kinraschl

War The Auster Edler holidayss tharo, And: Reuter Balunit, of- thing 21Juan, of Puers, s

REPORTS OF R.A.F. ORDER FROM U.S. PERSIST

New York, Apr. 15. Britain intends to buy over 1,000 warplanes from the United States,

ld according

"authoritative sny report from the Washington correspondent of

person,"

Associated Press.

Rival Unions Keep London Cinemas Going

It is learned that the Egyption Minister to Italy will attend the official signing of the Anglo-Italian agreement, after which he will sign a pact of good neighbourliness be- tween Egypt and Italy.-Beuter Bui- letin.

French Interest Indicated

Paris, Apr. 15. It is understood in political circles, that M. Edouard Daladier and M. Georges Boniiet will go to London on April 27 to confer with British Minia-. ters during the two following days, returning to Purls on April 30.

There is also some talk here of the resumption of Anglo-French military staff talks. Reuter.

Beginning Of International Talks

London, Apr. 15.

I is indicated that Saturday's initialing of the Rome treaty will begin a period of diplomatic dis- cussions and State visits such as have not been seen Ior years, United

Prees.

FRENCH STRIKE SETTLED

Aircraft Factory. Workers Go Back

Daladier Takes Firm Stand

Paris, April 16. The workers in the privately owned acroplane factories have accepted a 45-hour week and

Their wage changes.

three- weck strike is ended.

However, more than 150,000 workers in heavy industries are still "out."

The Ministry of Labour has sent a letter to the unions ordering the Im- mediate evacuation of strikers from factories in the name of France's recurity" The Ministry demands the resumption of work on April 19 and has called employers and workers to a conference on Saturday.

There they

seck a

weltlement. Edouard Daladier. London, Apr. 15.

the Prime Minister, is threatening London experienced fine, though workers who interfere with compul- not particularly cheerful weather, for

with stiff prison

Strike. Scarcely Folt During Holiday

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sory arbitration

The planes will mostly be high- Good Friday, with the sun occasion- sentences. speed, medium range bombersally struggling through the ruin- Reuter.

NO CORROBORATION

Washington, Apr. 16. Authoritative quarters have so far not corroborated the report that Britain is buying planes from United States.-Reuter

FRANCE INVOLVED

the

clouds.

He met with five key ministers to-

alrikes, United" Press,

A matter of interest to Londoners day to draft rigid lows offceling ali was whether the 'cinemas would open In view of the airike of the profec- Electrical tionists belonging to the Trade Union which instructed then, to "black out" inst evening, pending granting of on increased wage und a 45-hour week.---

A few clucmad had to close down in the outer suburbs last night, but only one thentre In the West End was.

Broadbent Off Again

Sydney, Apr. 15. New York, Apr. 15.

The Australian aviator, Mr. Harry France has setrelly ordered:800 affected, the others having, provided. Broadbent, took off at 4 p.m. to-day war plühes in the United Sintes dur-for the emergenty by the oogage In an hilampi to break the Sydney

ing the past Tow weeks, according to ment of subatllute projectionfafe from London, sola flight, recurd.--Router

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