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REACTIONS

OF

"We Could Not Have A Better Cause"

TH

LONDON, SEPT. 12.

'HE SERIOUS POTENTIALITIES OF THE INTERNATIONAL SITUATION ARE IN- SISTED UPON IN THE SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS.

"So

SITUATION

EMPHASISED

YANGTSE HORROR: JAPANESE USE GAS

Some of the ladies entering the ganj chamber this morning.

The Sunday Times, after reviewing the latest phases of the negotiations at Prague, says: far as Great Britain is concerned, the pathway is becoming plain. To the limit of hope and beyond it she will persist in her mediatory efforts for peace. But if Germany challenges Europe by launching an attack on Czecho-Slovakia, then the warning declaration made by Mr. Chamberlain LADIES last March, and re-emphasised by Sir John Simon at Lanark, will be followed up.

"Let us hope that that time may never come, but be ready to face our duty if it doos."

further Con

TEST TEAR GAS

In this crisis, and during That fact is that any attack on

Lady Northcote, wife of His events that led up to it, warn- Czecho-Slovakia would make British;

Excellency the Governor, and ings enough have surely beentrality unthinkable." given. Great Britain is not

other prominent ladies of Hong- He considers the bluffing. Our Government has ceusions "which Prague was induced kong had their first taste of tear made its position plain to Ger- to offer last week, remove every raggas this morning, when they and went through the Gas Chamber many's rulers, not merely in the shred of pretext for war.

avern in these changed circum-at Volunteer Headquarters. past few days, but weeks and, stances an armed attack by the

Among the Indies who donned gos Indeed, months before. There Greater Reich upon Czecho-Slovakia

though we still decline

masks and were taken through the to believe is no excuse for misunderstard- at Berr. Hitler himself has no Gaa Chamber were Mesdames T. H. contemplated it would be by far King, A. Raymond, E. M. Raymond, the greatest crime that ever was Hughes, J. W. White-Smith, d. A. Rickwood, Hugh Jones, C. Owen committed in the world's history."Abbott, J. F. Robinson, G. Greaves, This is the opinion of the vast Evan Stewart, O. Strahan, P. Todd, majority of civilisation" Mr. Garvin J, H. Piercey, J. Duprey, and E. L. concludes. "It is the unanimous con- Bousfeld. Viction of this country. There is not us

"No, I didn't like it at all," said

ing it.

In a war which imperilled French security we should intervene with our whole strength. Indeed, the security of these Islands is insepara- bound up with that of our nearest neighbour."

Much interest been aroused by an article in the Observer by Mr. J. L. the faintest shadow of difference Lady Northcote, with complete con- Garvin, well known for his advacney about it among us, nor could we viction, when she came out of the ever have a better cause."--British Gas Chamber. "Besides, it makes

bly

of Anglo-German understanding and rapprochement,

Wireless.

Consultations Continue

London, Sept. 11. Ministerial consultations were con-

Taking the view that further British representations at Nuremberg, such as certain sections of opinion have urged upon the Government, would be as redundant as they might (tinued to-day, be mischievous, Mr. Garvin writes: This morning the Chancellor of "The one great fact explains itself.

(Continued on Page 4)

such a mess of one's hair," she added, referring to the removing of the re- spirator.

Wing-Commander A, H. S. Steele- Perkins Instructed the ladies in the {ding_of_gas-muska, which were of the civilian type and could be ob- (Continued on Page 4.)

Dramatic Story Of Blazing

Ship In Kowloon Bay

story."

Seen this morning the follo was

upwards, all the lounges, cabins and

smoke-bluckened from the math deck other rooms being completely gutted.

京1067

The bullet riddled car photographed in Pedder Street this morning.

Bullet-Riddled Car

Here From Canton

Chinese Forces Wiped Out

IN AN EFFORT TO BREAK THE STALE-MATE CAUSED BY STERN CHINESE RESISTANCE ON THE YANGTSE FRONT, THE JAPANESE ARE ALLEGED TO BE RESORTING TÓ GAS ON AN EXTENSIVE SCALE.

Two Chinese companies defending Shihmakai, near Wuseuh, wore completely wiped out and gas-masked Japanese easily occupied the position. Chinese claim, however, to have regained the ground in a violent counter-attack.

The Japanese are alleged to be resorting to chemical warfaro on a' scale nover before attempted by them in an effort to break the Chinese morale.--Central News.

Elsewhere on the Yangtse Fronts both sides claim im- portant victories, although the Japanese admit that they have been unable to make any headway in the Kiukiang- Nanchang Railway area around Tehan.

Wushihmen, Sept. 12.

As a result of several vigor-

ous pushes, the Chinese forces JAPANESE

in the centre column on the

Nanchang Kiukiang Railway

have advanced to a point within CRUISER

one mile of Mahweiling. -Places south of Mahweiling are now

cleared of Japanese troops.

During 1 surprise attack оп Laowuchun, south of Mahweiling.

the Chinese succeeded in driving out

IS SUNK

Tienkiachen, Sept. 12.

the invaders, from the place and ex- A Japanese cruiser was

acting a fo

a toll of about 100 men. Field despatches from the front

hit and sunk by Chinese

Indicate that the invading forces river

the right wing at Sikuling and Lannitu and strengthening their de

fence on the centre and the left wing.

artillery in

the

are concentrating their attacks on vicinity of Hulungshan (Fire Dragon Hill) near Matow in the morning of September 9, according to a belated report received here,

|--Central News.

Deadly Combats

Kuling, Sept. 12. Ordered to hold the natural strong- The sunken vessel was one of hold as long as possible in support twelve Japanese ships which of the preparation of fresh defences in Yungsiu and Teman on the Klu-steamed up to Hulungshan and kiang-Nanchang Railway, the Chin- opened up a barrage on the ese forces in

In Sikuling are still in Chinese positions at Matow on command of the slopes of the the south bank of the Yangtze, strategle mountain.

Chinese batteries, hidden in the The southern slopes of Lushan hills, vigorously replied, One of the mountains and the posses between heavy pieces made a number of Tungkuling and Sikuling are redirect fits on the invading ship, set sounding with battle cries with the it on fire, and badly damaged it. attacking Japonese and defending!

The vessel Was seen gradually Chinese locked in deadly hand-to-sinking in the middle of the stream

(near Singchow-Contral News.

Mud-splashed and bullet-riddled, a big Oldsmobile hand combai.-Done!. limousine arrived in Hongkong yesterday from Canton, Changkiachai Taken and was quietly parked in Chater Road, while a crowd of gaping Chinese gathered round this morning, excitedly ed Sikuling, strategic height west of

PRINCE ARTHUR

Kiukinng, Sept. 11.

• The Japanese forces which captur-

Tungkuling the western shore of The huge car, bearing a Chinese Tenían, have now secured control of Poyang Lake between Singize and registered number plate, 1067, and the semi-circular area bounded by showing a Chinese license on the Chilungshan and the north-eastern windscreen, bore marks of having slope of Sikuling, suffered a rough journey over the

Changkiachal, a key point on the new read between Canton and Hong-south-western slope of Sikuling, was kong,

How the bravery of the British officers on none of us would be here to tell the speculating as to the fate it had experienced. board the steamer Iloilo, 550 tons, when she was blazing from stem to stern in Kowloon Bay last night was responsible for saving the lives of 24 Chinese members of the crew who had become panic-stricken was recounted by the Captain, Mr. Ferrara, a Filipino American, on the ship this morning.

The fre was still smouldering ot noon when a pollee Iaunch, under

the command of Sergeant Wheeler, came alongside and hoses were taken DEAD aboard.

The Hollo was recently purchased

by Moller & Co., of Shanghai through "Just at this time onc of tho "In putting out the first blaze we the local office of Mr. A. E. Gerondal, Chinese members of the crew drew exhausted the fire extinguishers and

pened,

also taken by Japanese forces, front dispatches indicated.-Domet,

North Yangtze Front Kwangisi, Sept. 11.

་

STOP PRESS

Socony Plant Gunned, And Bombed

The freДoat succeeded in quelling second cousin of His Majesty | juggage cover, and one went peri-Slahui, 04 miles east of Hankow as ship lying off Holhow, Holman Island,

(Continued on Pape 4.)

The

Interport

3.30 falled to reveal the owners or the Cricket

A lone Japanese plane from a war- dropped two bombs on Standard Oll Company property in the city at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, according to in- formation received in Hongkong to- day.

One bomb scored a direct hit on the residential portion of the build- ing which was used as an office and Chinese manager's realdence, The. building had two large American painted on the roof, and was

a third

American flog. second

bomb fell in the com-

The wheels, mudguards, and the bodywork up to the windows, were caked with mud, while at the rear there was grim evidence that the London, Sept. 12. automobile had been chased, by an

The roar of gunfire on Sunday Prince Arthur of Connaught, aeroplane and machine-gunned.

Four bullets had indented the steel morning Shook the bills welling a knife and slashed at the ropes consequently, when another outbreak the flames of a.m, to-day after a

forces Japanese

driving from holding the port life-boat.”

of dre in No. 2 boller was spotted fight of several hours.

the King, and heir to the Duke lously close to the

gasoline tank. "If it had not been for the courage just after midnight, we were help- It appears that at 9 p.m. a smult dom of Connaught, died here Another bullet left dramatic evidence. of the officers, the Chief Engineer,| less,”

fire started on board but was quickly to-day.

It pierced the window in the back the third officer and third engineer, "The oll had caught fire, as in the extinguished by the crew. At mid-

of the car, and when the car arrived. I don't know what would have hap-frst blaze, and we put on what sand night, apparently owing to a faulty A bullelio, issued and signed by in Hongkong the hole had been

we had on the ship, but it was in burner, another fire started. and Sir Russel Wilkinson and Lord plugged up with some paper. They ordered the Chinese into vain. The fire gained hold and soon spread with alarming rapidity. Dawson of Penn, Physicians Ordinary rest of the window was splintered." the two starboard life-boals, other the whole of the superstructure was

that the Two fire-floats arrived at 1.45 am. of the King, announced

Enquiries among the police here wise they might have rushed us." ablaze."

The heat became terrific and as

and the fire raged until 5 aan, gut-Prince had died in his sleep The officers on board the rhip ting the superstructure of the vessel. | a.m.--R

-Reuter I saw it was useless to continuo I

certain that they were Chinese. When were; Chief Engineer, Mr. Andrews,

we arrived the ship was

Prince Arthur has been suffering fitants of the car, although it is gave orders to abandon ship."

second officer, Mr. J. A. Ferrera, ablaze from stem to stern and there from a gastric ailment for a long The traffic department stated they In the hold of the vessel there were British subject, third ofcer, Mr. Dwas no one aboard," said a fire-man period, and it necessitated him can- had no knowledge of the car, while

causing any damage. 360 drums of oll which had

been Fuller,

the border of London, and

polico Mr. G. C. Moss, Acting Superinten-colling all engagements since last enquiries from third loaded for Shanghai for which port

the area, and ma This, however, was said to simply revealed that the was in March. the Iloilo was to have sailed this engineer, Mr. P. J. Newbronner, of dent of the Fire-Brigade,

Finchley, England.

charge of the squad, and hoses and have cleared up during the past few been seen going through Shumchun to send team to Shanghai to resume chine-gun bullets pierced the door of fuil equipment

the morning.

the Interport cricket series. were mobilized to weeks and was not the cause of his yesterday, but that

manager's garage close to the The captain, Bald

that mainly Lucky To Escape quell the blaze.

death,4

known, about the occupants.

Shanghal has suggested... that "the building, and penetrated the full through the coolness of the officers

The cargo aboard the Yiollo In- He is the heir to the Dukedom of

maich should take place from Doto length of a motor car from radiator none of the crew had been hurt, ex- "We were lucky to escape with our cluded 100 Afty-gallon drums of Connaught on

the only son of

bar 8 to 11.

to rear seat, cept one engine-room hand who was lives, and it was amazing that the lubricating oll. No one was injured. present Duke, who is a brother of the Tarone, and is Colonel-In-Chief | Clubs in Hongkong, have been The Bocony alatt took reftige cut over the eye. The third officer whole ship did not blow up," said The officers and crew of the ship King Edward VII

hade of the Scols Greys and Royal Army formally invited to subrali names of under a stairway during the bombles villaineārminar, jurian, to his logs. Mr. Newbronner.

had only" bam" signed än last weekc Prince Arthur was born on Pay, Corps, Slace 1935 he has been | members recommended for loalusien and, machine-gunning, and no-one anff 14" had not been for the fact and the ship has been recently over January 13, 1883 and has one son, High Bleward of Reading.

and practice games will be arranged was hurt, 20 Governor from. next Wick Frustics neta Will be th

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