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APRIL FRIDAY,

29, 1938.

日九廿月三

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RUNLOP FORT 90

CHINESE

REPULSE REPEATED ATTACKS

SHANTUNG

STALEMATE

PERSISTS

For

Chinese Massing

Counter-Attacks

Hankow, Apr. 29.

The situation in South Shantung is unchanged despite Japanese-attacks in areas in the north and also the north-east of Taierchwang, according to a Chinese communique.

The Chinese lines at Nikou and Huanchwang were attacked three times on Wednesday night, but the defenders repulsed the Japanese, inflicting losses estimated at 900. The situation is now deadlocked.

In areas north-east of Taierchwang, the Japanese attacked Lienfanshan, north of Pihsien, without appreciable gains.

One thousand Japanese troops are holding Kwan- timião, and about 3,000 are holding Matouchen.

Chinese detachments are moving up to attack the Japanese position there.-Reuter.

Bettle's Result Soon

Will Be Known

Hankow, Apr. 20.

A Chinese military spokesman to-day expressed complete conft- dence in the ability of the Chinese forces to repulse the present Japan- | esc drive in South Shantung, expressing the opinion that the out-

of the come

battle would br determined within five days

rear,

He declared that in 14 Taler. forces chwang battle the Chinese surrounded the enemy. Victory was made possible because the Chinese succeeded Bratly, in small limited arca, to make enelrelement possible; secondly, they destroyed Japanese communications in the

thus muiting reinforcements and supplies impossible; and thirdly, they had qui-numbered the Japanese, making It possible for the Chinese to con- centrate powerful units at strategic points, and thercoy make it difficult for the Japanese to break the Chinese cordon.

Chinese Lines Intact

very

In the present Shantung battle the Japanese were employing encircle- ment tariles with the Chinese in the centre extending from Yiksien through Pibsies and Tancheng down south to Yenchen, Pengpu and Hwal- yuan, and southward to Hsuchow.

Japan Considers Full National Mobilisation

Tokyo. Apr. 20. Provincial Governors are meeting here for a six-day con- ference, which opens on May 2. According to an announcement the conference is called for the purpose of explaining the Gor ernment's policy regarding the carrying on of protracted hostili- tles in China by invoking the National Mobliisation Acf. Reuter Special.

TIGHTEN PALESTINE

CONTROL.

Ulster Rifles Seize Criminal Gang

Jerusalem, Apr. 38. The general strike enlied by the Arab Higher Committee is not being observed, except at same shops are closed..In Salad Binzareth, Haifa and Jenin,

Acrc

Chinese reinforcements and sup piles were free to reach any point within the enclrclement បាន com-

A four-day 22 hour curfew hus munications behind the Chinese lines been proclaimed in Jenis following were intact. The Chinese forces had the refusal of shopkeepers to obey an received heavy reinforcements, en order to re-open their shops. abling them to break the Japanese The Ulster Riffles arrested 31 Arnb cordan'at any point they

choose. villagers to-day, mostly wanted The Japanese troops in South Shan-criminals near Nablus, and made a sung were completely exhausted.

Jarge haul of armas.

The Arab gang leader. Mohamed The recent unsuccessful Japanese attacks showed that the Japanese Khalil Darwas, has been sentenced attacking strength was practically to death it Hoifa for the murder of spent. This was due to the fact that Jewish settler-Reuter Special. the Japanese troops commenced an offensive before given an opportunity for a rest after a tirésome Journey from other fronts-Router.

Duchess Of Atholl Quits As Protest

London, Apr. 28..

· The Duchejs. of · Atholl fas resigned from the National Gov- orament on account of "the failure of the Government to jake adequate steps to secura/Uin -withdrawal of Italian troops from Spain before signing the Italian tepsol, or to isks action with other [powern "to" "safeguard" Contest Europe and the shores of the North: Box??-Router Special

ATTACKS U.S. NAVY EXPANSION

Britain's Fleet Must Guard Atlantic, Says La Follette

Washington, Apr. 28. Denouncing the United States' $1,150,000,000 naval expansion pro- gramme ne unjustified, and expressing the bellef that the programme originated with President Franklin Roosevelt and not with the Navy." Senator La Follette vigorously as- serted in the Senate to-day that the "complcie dostruction of the British fleet will have to be the prerequisite of an attack on any country in this hemisphere."

Ho sald it was to Britain's interests to keep the Atlantic shipping tones open Reuter.

Talks Show Britain, France in Close Accord

BAYONETS TO "MOP ̧UP"

In the fighting around Yi haien and Taierchwang, villages have changed hands many times. Here Chinese are re-entering one of them. Looking for possible lurking snipers or stragglers, little companies go about their business with bayonet and bombs.

BRITAIN SPEEDING AIR FORCE EXPANSION

To Meet Enormous German Output

London, Apr. 28. Enquiries about the progress in the aircraft expansion pro- gramme were made in the House of Commons to-day and evoked

reply by the Under-Secretary for Air, Lieut-Col. Muirhead, who said that delivery was now generally proceeding according lo plan.

The present plan provides ircraft being substantially up-to-date type.

tor az

With regard to German, aircraft activity, which one Member asserted was at the rate of 600 major machines

a month, and another that the pro- duction was tulee as many a month

-

Approval Of Italian Pact Being Sought

American Slain

By Chinese Robber "Gang.

Washington, Apr. 28.

The State Department 20- nounced to-day that the Pelping Embassy had advised that six or seven Chinese robbers shot and killed Mr. James Dempster, an American citizen, and a Major In the Salvation Army. — Untied

Press.

INDIAN ARMY CHANGES

Reorganisation To Effect Economy

Simla, Apr. 23.

BRITAIN, FRANCE IN VIRTUAL ALLIANCE

Powers Closer Than At Any Time Since 1914

London, Apr. 28. A communique issued to- day states that Britain and France have swiftly "reach- ed full agreement оп all points discussed.”

To-day's conversations were designed to formulate a virtual alliance in peace and war.

The prospective Anglo- French union is the closest since 1914.

Staff talks between the British and French supreme military commandéers signalise a military, alliance, afthough well-informed circles said that it is kely nothing official will be men- tloned until after Herr Hitler's visii

CZECHOSLOVAKIAN PROBLEM WILL BE DISCUSSED TO-DAY

Royal Air Force May Use Advance French Bases

London, Apr. 28.

The Anglo-French talks were practically a non-stop affair to-day, for after the morning session, the delegates. continued an informal discussion over a lunch given at No. 10 Downing Street by Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and resumed formally immediately afterwards.

The vital question of Czecho-Slovakia is expected to come under review in the afternoon, as the morning, it is understood, was occupied with the question of relations with Italy and the Spanish and Mediterranean problems. The talks continued until 4.45 p.m. when they were adjourned until to-morrow.

Anglo-French

to Rome, to avoid possible embar- Talks Cause

rassment,

Conferees will refer to the various points in a Ble of documents which stales that Czecho-Slovakia is pre- pared for the danger of war prising from the Sudeten dispute.

French sources state that the French intend to inform the British that they are absolutely and completely with the Czechs in any emergency.

United Press.

Australians Hunt New Trade Pacts

Want Revision Of Ottawa Agreement

London, Apr. 20, With the primary object of discus-

Nervousness In Germany

Berlin, Apr. 28.

be

A section of the German -press shows considerable nervousness re- garding the Anglo-French conversa- tions,

Jest the outcome strengthening of the British polley regarding Czecho-Slovakia, now that Germany is so far committed by the statement of Herr Konrad Henlein's minimum demands.

The Voelkischer Beobachter states It would be most regrettable if the British and French Ministers were to support Prague in a tactical position which in no way meets the claims of justice.

Shortly afterwards M. Edouard Daladier, the. French Prime Minister, M. Georges Bonnel, the Foreign Minister, and M. Charles Corbin, French Ambassador, left for Windsor Castle to dine with the King and to remain there

here overnight.

An omein statement Issued after the adjournment sald that the con- verrallons

01 had produced full agreement on all points discussed.

It is understood the British ond French Ministers reached complete accord on the vital question of the co-ordination of supplies of food- atus and raw materials essential In. war time.

Air

of

R.A.F. Bases In France

According to one report the agree- ment Includes arrangements for the use by the British

Force advanced bases in France.

Other questions discussed to-day were

Spain, the Mediterranean, British and French relations withi Italy, and the conquest of Abyssinia.

"

The critical question of Czecho- Slovakia and Central Europe has not yet been reaclied, but will occupy the mator portion of to-morrow's talks, ~~Reuter.

The Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung Czech View's Made Known writes: "This visit is of paramount Importance, even if nothing positive emerges."-Reuter Special.

GERMANY'S REVENUE SOARING

Huge Increases in Past Year

Parls, Apr. 20.

Le Temps, prominent Paris 'news- paper, understands that the 'Czech (Continued on Page 4.)

STOP PRESS

HONGKONG STEAMER OFFICERS MAY STRIKE

as the British, Lient-Col. Muirhend ^ number of changes in the suld that in view of the changing organization of certain military com- clrcumstances, the Government felt mands and districts in India, recently sing with the British Government re- the present plan Insuffleleni, and that approved, will take place in October vision of the Ottawa Agreement, a was why it had prepared for aand November. It is confidently ex-

really increased programa *** pected that they will result in the deputation from the Australian Gov- Reuter.

increased efficiency of the army, and crnment, led by Sir Earle Page, the Deputy Premier, arrived in London Lan annual saving of expenditure in to-day.

penge time.

Sir Earle, In an interview sald: The Western Command will be"What we desire in the coming dis- abolished and replaced by the cussions is an agreement which re- Western District, with headquarters tains the features advantageous to at Quetta, comprising the same area the Empire, while giving greater op- for which the Western Command is portunities for negotiating satisfac- with other at present responsible, and including tory trade agreements the Sind Brigade, which will lose its countries as well. present independent stetiis, *

Sir Earle referred to Australia's de- rire to assist in imperial defence and Three-brigades of covering troops desire to assist in Imperial defence will be formed in the new District, her interest in the development of with a task similar to the covering Empire communications. He said:

Berlin, Apr. 20. troops in the North-West

The Income of the Reich from alt Frontier "We are hoping for greater Improve- Province.

ments in the overseas shipping ser- March 31, amounted to nearly 14,- forms of taxation for the year ending London, Apr. 28. The Anglo-Italian Agreement will The Present Lucknow Brigade of vices, especially in the Pacific." be discussed in the House of Com- Second Class District, will be made a

It is possible that strike A prominent point in the negotia un increase of 3,485,000,000 marks notices may be despatched to

100,000,000,000 (14 milllard) marks, mona on Monday on a motion by Mr. First Class District, and will include wrenter investment of Bath sagital compared with the previous year. Neville Chamberlain approving the the

the operators concerned at 1 Eighth British (Lucknow),

in Australia so that the Common- 800,000,000 marks to

Income tax shows an increase of p.m. to-day by the China Coast. Agreement.

(Bareilly) and Ninth

(Jhansi) Inwealth. might have not only the 000,000, and the turn-over tax has over 4,000,- There will be a Labour amendment fantry Brigades, and the Allahabad migration of British people, but the established the new high record of Kirby, the secretary of the Guild, Officers' Guild. Mr. W. E. expressing opposition to the agree Brigade Arca. ment on the grounds that it violates

British industry. 2,758,000,000.

admitted this much when Inter- the spirit of the Covenant of the

The Reich refugee tax, paid mainly viewed this morning. But he League, and substitutes for the prin-

by Jews desiring to leave the coun- would not commit himself, or the tiple of Collective Security a policy of armaments rivnicles:

try, rose from 70,000,000 marks to Guild, to any definite line of 30,000,000 marks.

Labour Will Offer. Amendment

Mr. Herbert Morrison will move the Labour amendment.

Mr. Chamberlain and Mr. R. A. Butler will be the principal Govern- ment speakers---Rexter,

Nationalisation

Of U.S. Silver Now Suspended

Washington, Apr. 28. President F. D. RooNoveli has mappended the Bliver Nationalisa- tion Progranimo inado ́effective ju 1033.

This does not affect the domes- to allverbuying prograYJDIĘ— Press Unifæi,

Sixth

Responsibility for the mobilisation of the Third Indian Division will be iransferred from Mecrut Distrist to this District. Meerut, a First Class District, and in future will include District, will become a Second Class the Third (Meerut) Cavalry Brigade, and the Seventh (Dehradun) Infantry Drigade, while the Delhi Brigade Aren will lose its Independent status. -Reater.

HITLER'S CARRYING' RETINUE TO ROME

Berlin, Apr. 28. When Herr Adolf Hitler. leaves Berlin next week for Rome he will be accompanied by many notablo Nazi leaders and ometals, including Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop, Herr Rudolf Hess, Deputy Lender, and Dr. Josef Goebbels, together with the Commander-in-Chief of the German army and the Police Chief, Herr Heinrich Himmler.--Router Bulletin.

migration of Reuter.

Indians Also

Hurt By Egypt Tariff

Bombay, Apr. 28.

The M Owners Amociation fine drawit the attention of the Indian Government to the in- creases In Egyptian textilo tariffs, which, the Association

will seriously

Indian exporia,

crippin

là urres; the Government to

negotiate for the restoration" of the old rates, or alternatively lo woniste Itwolf with the British Govertime f

Cuprotnis Rauter, de

The beer tax produced 315,000,000 marks.-Rentor.

ROYAL. WEDDING AT

DOORN HOUSE ·

action. T

"We are considering the situation at this moment,” he explained,

He did reveal; however,that "the" Guild's ultimatum in respect to working conditions and wages in river and coast steamers had brought replies from all companies concerned. The reply from the river ship opera=" Amsterdam, Apr, 20.

lors was snilsfactory, Mr. Kirby said. An extensive gathering of the ex-

Replies from three coast steamship Kaiser's family, is arranged for May operating companies were not, satiks 4 at the wedding of Prince. Lows factory, however, and it is upon these Ferdinand and the Russian Grans that the pressure of strikte notico, may Duchess Kyrn, which takes lace at be brought to bear, it appears, fort Doorn House...

The coremony will be conducted According to the Russian Orthodox Chutelu

NummerbuNdyet personalds are expected, includiul Princeir cullana and Prins Deflated of the, Nathers)

The const companies to which the Guid despatched its ultimatum nre: Williamson and Company; Mo Wo: Fat Bing and Co,j». and Palers and Co

(Further Ston Press News on