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FRENCH APPEAR SATISFIED
But German Indicates. Surprise
Paris, Aug. 27.
Government
MONDAY,
CHINESE RECOVER
GROUND
Japanese Retiro North Of Yangtse
Kishul, Hupeh, Aug, 28.
The situation on the north bank of dramatie turn after the Chinese re-
the Yangtze River has taken
a
AUGUST 29, 1938.
BRITAIN WON'T BUY FRIENDSHIP OF JAPAN
London, Aug. 27. will not buy Japanese
"Britain friendship with
China's expense. cynient deal at This affirmation is made by The Times in a leader analysing a dis- patch from its Tokyo correspondent, dealing with the anti-British move ment in Jupan as affected by the
and struggle between youthful dynamed and what would generally be the elder ellque,
capture of Tslenshan and Taihu.
The victorious Chinese troops are now closing in on Wanglang, raid just what
Anking where the defeated Japanese have retreated as well as Susung ond Huangmel,
of West
Taihu, where the Japanese have been isolat ed since the Chinese recapture of Talhu and Tsienshan:
First Impressions in circles of Sir John Simon's speech. after a necessarily incomplete study, is that it is not up to the expecta tions aroused in certain quarters as it contained "nothing sensational."
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a deterrent
effect on those who might be tempt- ed to forget it. The French policy In Czecho-Slovakia cannot change and we remain as vigilant as ever."
Reuter,
COMPLETELY SATISFYING
Parls, Aug. 27. Authorliative circles consider that the British Government hus again brought her influence to bear on the question of Czecho-Slovakia and in the cause of peace.
Sir John Simon's speech is warm- ly welcomed and is regarded as com- pletely satisfying. It follows the ilnes generally foreseen been previously communicated to the French Government.-Reuter.
·
and
A TIMELY WARNING
bad
Paris, Aug. 27. Officials regard the speech ns n timely warning to Germany and the France is Interpretation Is that forced to aid Czecho-Slovacia she
could be reasonably sure
nid.—United Press.
Britain's
BERLIN SURPRISED
Berlin, Aug. 27. The semi-official Politische Kor-
ΟΙ respondent says that some
Sir Jolin Simon's remarks were dis appointing because they practically Fencourage crisis-loving elements in Czecho-Slovakia and contain no Warning to those continually pggravating the conflict by terroris- fog the minority.
Surprise is expressed that Great Britain is trying to
appeuse both parties.
Sir John's hint that spread of the local conflet may not be preventable is taken here to imply that London believes that the Czechs will remain as unyielding as they have been ull along, despite the risk.
The paper adds that British and French
about reports
Prague's willingness to consider the demands the Sudeten Germans, although the new Czech proposals are not yet known,
In are regarded German political circles as an attempt to in- fluence publie opinion one-sidedly Irrespective of the actual situation. -Reuter.
of
bas
re-
REAL ISSUE SIDE-STEPPED
Berlin, Aug. 27. Authoritative circles criticise Sir John Simion for side-stepping the real Issue which is the Sudeten Germans moral and legal rights. It Is pointed out that. Sir. John's war threat admonitions are not applicable to Germany since Hitler peatedly emphasised his desire for a peaceful solution of the Czech pro-
'The Nazis emphasise that eventual solution depends upon Lord Runciman's report establishing the Nazis moral right in the eyes of the work world. It is felt that such an event would act to correct the situation, but if the Mission falls to full its moral obligations it would force the Sudetens to enforce their rights.
It is argued
that in that event Great Britain would be required to support the Nazis.--United Press.
an
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ITALIAN OPINION
Rome, Aug. 27. Sir John Simon's statement Czecho-Slovakia has been received with satisfaction here as heralding no fresh step out keeping with "Great Britain's traditional dislike for committing herself in advance."
The Japanese columns advancing on Liuan hi west Anhwel are said to have been shocked by the sweeping Chinese successes in the Tsienshan- Taihu sector. On the contrary, the Chinese troops defending the Liuan sector, encouraged by the victories at Tsienshan and Talhu, are counter- attacking.
Lates; Chinese military advices
received here from the front indieate that the Chinese overwhelmed Die enemy at Tsienshan and Talhu by their elever
and manoeuvrings lightning attacks. The Japanese at both places retreated helter-skelter in several directions. Small units tically all wiped out in street fighting trapped inside the city were prac -Central News.
CHINESE PUSHING ON
The correspondent shows how seri- ous opposition is facing the leading men in the Japanese government in their efforts to Improve Anglo- Japanese relations
This in engendering in the "Gov- crnment extreme prudence and the feeling that they must get from Bri tain
what is constantly described as the "recognition of Japan's new position in the Far East," either in an assurance of a refusal of aid to Chlo, or in a more specific co- operation with the new regimes al Nanking and Pelping.
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Maybe in the recent past, more might have been done by co-opurn- atlon and the better ordering of world resources to meet Japan's needs in
Kisaut, Hupeh. Aug. 28. Following up their successes lenshan and Taihu, the Chinese pushing toward Susung and Huang- mel recaptured Touyunshan and Ku- shukow, two strategic points in that
sector.
Japanese communications between Susung and Huangmet have been cut us a result of the Chinese recapture of these two points-Central News,
DRIVE ON TEHAN
Kiukiang, Aug. 28. The Chinese troops which occup- ed Chushion to the north of Juichong were
driven away by Japanese forces on Saturday and the strategic point was captured by the Japanese.
The Chinese positions near Chun- shanhung about three miles west of Juichang were also defeated, while Pikoshon to the south of Juichang Was also accupied by Japanese troops.
Since forcen have been steadily extending this morning. Japanese their operations in various directions from Julchang.
the way of economic expansion tu relieve the pressure of a rapidly growing population, but it was the violent elements which broke up the
chic of a genuine Pacific part-
us foreseen in 1922 at Wash ington, and has harnessed their coun try to a crude, ignorant preference for winning markets by bayonets.
The hope of co-operation now
is not
to be revived by Invitations to Britain
to share in a cynical deal at the expense of China.
Japan DICH her swift rise to greatness to men of foresight, stead, fast wisdom and conspicuous ability. "The same orts that did guin a Power, must maintain it."-Renter.
CHINESE COUNTER- OFFENSIVE GAINS GROUND
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and about 300 Japanese driven out
of Tricnshan.
A contingent of Japanese troops, which advanced from Julehang to
Another column of Chinese, push- the south-east, completely captured Maosingtsong, has recaptured Yeh- ing its way from Slaothlych and the Chinese stronghold at Changling. jenchini and Lolingtou. north of Tehan, at 3 p.m. on Satur-
day.
forces
were
re-
ed
Flanking the Japanese on the high- way, a third column of Chinese turn-
the enemy left wing Large Chinese
from the ported concentrating near Hwang-south-east of Tsienshan and has put fomen, Wutalling and Mahuiling to the hard-pressed Japanese in a tight the north, east, and west of Tehun, respectively, in a desperate attempt to check the swift Japanese drive on Tchan-Domei.
NOTABLE SUCCESSES
pot.
Three hundred Japoneze troops who tried to advance towards Shih- Upu, east of Lian, have been driven back-Central News."
Japanese Abandon
Tsokiakiao
Hunkow, Aug, 28. After recently admitting that the Japanese drive on the south bank of
Hankow, Aug. 20. the Yangtse was malting progress,
Despatches received from Shanghal the Chinese military authorities to-state that hard-pressed by continuous
claimed that both on the north day und south banks of the Yangtse the Chinese forces have scored notable successes. While the south bank Japanese drive Westwards is sald to have been checked west of Juichung, on the north bank more spectacular
successes are claimed.
troops abandoned Tsokiakino, an out- Chinese guerilla attacks, Japanese lying village, of strategie importance South-east of Shanghai on the Peo- lung side, on August 27.
Before
retreating from the village, the Japanese set Hre to the place and killed or wounded a score of the Chinese reports of the situation on remaining population. the south bank state that the Japan-
Chinese querilla forces have now ese forces are being held up at Ta- entered
inklao. lukou, north-west of Juichang, TC- The
abandonment of cently captured by the Japanese, Tsokiakino is believed to be the result niso ut Kwellinchino, south-west of of constant attacks by Chinese forces Julehang. Heavy Chinese reinforce- ments have arrived at the Juichang Chuansha line, which made the posi
on various points along the Shanghai- front, considerably thereby easing tion of Tsoklakino, in the middle of the sitimilor there.
the line, untenable.
On the north bank the Japanese are said to be falling back to the south-east in Ute direction of Wan Klang. about 40 miles south-east of
It is felt that a new British com- mitment might have had the effect of hardening the Czech attitude, thus bringing war a step nearer. British desire
The to 540 peaceful Susung.. solution to the problem is echoed here although there is considerable pessimism regarding the outcome of of 11su Yuan-chuan are credited with Lord Runciman's mission-Reuter,
WINGS FALL OFF GREAT AIR LINER
After Over-Loaded Test Flight
Hupeh troops under the command
the capture of Chlenshan and crack Kvangs troops under Li Ling-hsien ne sale to be responsible for the capture of Tallu.
At present the big push on the north bank of the Yangise is said to have been carefully planned by the Generalissimo himself during his recent visit to the north Yungtse front.-Reuter,
have received an order for seven machines of this type, two for the Air Ministry and five for Imperial Airways.
To alleviate the grave situation at Pootung, about 1,000 Japanese troops have been despatched there, pre- paratory to a fresh attack-Central News.
Japanese Claim Liuan
Shanghol, Aug. 29.
A Japanese communique issued at 0.20 am. claimed that the Chinese had evacuated Liuon, which is now claimed to be in Japanese hands. United Press.
Unofficial Claim
Shanghai, Aug. 20.
It is unofficially claimed that a Japanese detachment, operating on the north bank of the Yangtze River, has captured Luan,
The report states that "although about twelve Chinese divisions were defending Loan they were routed by a flerce Japancso artillery barrage.
Another It is stated that the machine is not unofficially claimed to have crossed Japanese unit is necessarily a wreck.-Reuter.
the Fel River and to have exptured-
Hanpattu Reuter.
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GREAT BRITAIN MAY FACE WAR DECISION SOON
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London, Aug. 27, Disaster has overtaken the Alba- tross, Britain's fastest air liner. It was making full-load tests at Hat- feld preparatory to undertaking the
London, Aug. 28. trans-Atlantic service in September when it broke in two on landing.
The De Havilland Aircraft Com- Captain Geoffrey De Havilland Albatross was undergoing testa of an pony, In statement, said the personally piloted the machine, exceptionally severe nature and was accompanied by An Air Miniatry Joaded up to 3,000 lbs more than the official. Both escaped Indury. maximum weight at which it would Later. ever be permitted to land and was There were altogether four passen-currying lead and ballast represent-Chancelieries of Europe are strug- gers on the Albatross and they are ing nearly double the maximum per-gling against time, since many in- öll safe.
mitted pay load.
formative, circles regard the Nazi The machine was taxiing to A
Congress at Nuremburg as the dead- standstill when for an unknown rea-
B-The "failure was thoroughly under-linept son, it bounced and broke its wings, stood and was of a relatively simple They fear that unless the Czecho leaying them behind.
Velinractari The, matter was being | Slovakia ; problem is solved
by 1912 in a 500 horsepower, 12-seater immediately, remedied in the produc- 1 September 6: Herr Hitler will spring
plane. De Havilland's, the makers,, tion of aircraft/ Reuter,
new"surprise/Unitad® Press.
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