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WHITEAWAY'S

BIG CANTON DEFENCE

LINE

A Half-Page Map Is On Page 11

LATE NEWS

FULLY

Total

MANNED

Total Annihilation Faced By Invaders If Lines Cut

THE

"HE JAPANESE this morniNG appeared to be pushing on Canton

from two directions.

Disaster But their drive, which has carried them almost eighty miles inland Threatens they will come up against the main line of defences of the City of Rams.

Japanese

CHINESE CUT BIAS

BAY ROUTE

JAPAN'S MAIN ARMY in

from Bias Bay in a week, is expected to come to a sudden halt to-day, when

These defences, which have been in course of preparation for over three years, comprise a system of fortifications and interlaced trenches, with strong protection against tanks and enemy aircraft,

The flower of Kwangtung and Kwangsi's forces have already manned the defence lines, awaiting the approach of the enemy, who are being held up as long as possible Kwangtung, which has by isolated and inadequate Chinese battalions. pushed for into the hinter- The two lines along which the Japanese appear to land with inadequate lines of be driving towards Canton are, firstly, along the highway communication to the coast, from Tsengcheng, which fell yesterday, and, secondly, is threatened with disaster westward from Sheklung.

The capture of Tsengcheng

as a result of Chinese flank-brought the Japanese to within

ing operations.

38 miles north-east of the City of Rams, while the minor force: Chinese regulars, state un-operating along the Canton- confirmed reports, have sud- Kowloon Railway zone ted to be within 35 miles okes Rity. denly descended on Wai-!

Chinese claims to the esptire of Walchow appear premature,

but chow, completely cutting the Japanese lines between Bias Bay and Trengcheng.

Kwangtung Warned To

there is no doubt that the rapidly 67

Extending Japanese lines of com- munication between Bins Bay and the

front line are in grave danger of collapsing in the event of a sudden thrust in the rear from the Chinese, of whom a considerable number must!

vanguard.

Everywhere north of Waichow, the Japanese are operating behind the Japanese surrounded by hostile Chinese. Until they can

It is stated from authoritative.

sources that, despite reports of almost

restore communications continuous landings in Bles 9oy, the

through Walchow they have no means of replenishing supplies.

Japanese at firesént have no more

than 30,000 troops ashore,

"Wake Up"

Situation Admits

Of Little Delay

SHANGHAI, Oct. 20. WARNING against the com- į placent optimism of the In 120,000 Chinese troops, and the de- South China is issued in an

Opposed to them are more than Chinese regarding events fending Army is daily receiving more editorial of the American-owned

einforcements.

DIG BATTLE BAGING

In order to maintain lines of com-newspaper, the Shanghai Even- munication with their supply bases ing Post, which is well-known According to unconfirmed in Blas Bay it is necessary for the for its sympathies for

the Chinees reports received from Japanese to considerably augment Chinese cause." Canton at 9 o'clock this morning the present nominal gurrisons along

The paper declares: "It is quite On the Blas Bay-Tumshui-Pingwu clear that the attack has moved with line there are slated to be not more unexpected success and rapidity 80 than 50 Japanese solidlers on garrison far. Whether a final bitter stand be duty, while on the Blas Bay-Pingshon-fore Canton be made, and whether 1 Walchow line the only Japanese will be deemed advisable even if it

Chinese division is storming the west gate of Walchow, the important East River city which fell into Japanese hands on Saturday morning,

the 70-mile route.

The battle was still raging this appear to be the drivers of the con- is feasible, remains to be proved, Į morning, the entire Japanese lines of stant procession of trucks taking apparently in the near future. communication to Tsengcheng. 20 supplies to the front lines. nilles porthwards, being menaced by the sudden Chinese descent from the

cast,

The key to the situation thus far, the paper added, woa to be seen in General Li Chung-Jen's interview in village on the north bank of the "pledged himself to rush Kwangsi troops in Kwangtung for the defence of South China."

RELYING ON LUCK

About 200 Japanese are said to be There now appears to be some sub- garrisoned at Wi

Walchow, but elsewhere Yangise, when he said that he had stantiation for previously unconfirm throughout the "occupied" area, the ed reports that the Chinese tempor-invaders seem to be relying on the arily recaptured Walchow on Tues- astonishing luck that has served

(Continued on Page 4.)

[Continued on Page 4.)

Stiff Resistance Met In Tsengcheng Area

CANTON, Öct. 20. JAPANESE TROOPS are now reported to be advancing westward from the Poklo aren.

Preceded by tanks, Japanere in- kongkow, Kuntien, Shkepal Tungpo fantry and cavalry unlis pushed west and other points in Kwangtung yes ward along the Poklo-Tsengshing terday. highway yesterday morning. After encountering stift Chinese resistance, the Japanese brought their heavy,

REFUGEE ZONES

Meanwhile, the Kwangtung gov

That is precisely the point, says the¦

The troops are concentrated the Yangtze, and anyone

paper. upon

| familiar with trame conditions on the

UNITED STATES AMBASSADOR Mr. Nelson Johnson, photographed as he departed from Hankow by air to the provisional capital at, Chungking. From left to right in photo- graph are Rear Admiral Richard Lebreton, Mr. K. W. Wu, Mayor of Hankow, Mr. Nelson Johnson and Mr. Paul R. Josselyn, U.S. Consul.

FIVE YOUNG AUSTRALIANS in a Sydney home. Kan- garoos are unrivalled domestic pets and are found in many Australian homes, where they sometimes replace watch- dogs. A burglar would rather face the teeth of a dog than the hind legs and tail of a kangaroo, which are so power- ful that they can knock a man Insensible with one blow. Kangaroos subslet on grass and tender leaves.

Anglo-American Parleys Reach Difficult Stage

LONDON, Oct. 19.

The Anglo-American trade talks have reached a stage Hankow-Canton railway must regard where the difficultles have become diplomatic.

prospects oven of the most determined

with considerable scepticism the These, are, in many respects, the moat important points un of lenders of "rushing" anything any-which the success or fallure of the projected agreement

where on that line.

The situation, adds the newspaper, admits of little delay. The Japanese have moved rapidly and accurately. It is understandable that little op-

offered to their landing | position was

to wh

which there under naval guns, could be but a scant rejoinder.

But that the Japanese could sever the Canton-Kowloon railway quickly was not expected in most quarters. It seems plain enough that

50

artillery into action and heavil" ernment authorities are taking steps) something thus for hen been gravely

shelled the Chinese, side. Fighting

continued in the afternoon..

Japanese cavalrymen, made several detours to attack the Chinese flanks and rear but fled when they were die- covered and Arod at by the Chinese.

Another report alates that about

to relieve the large number of re-

with the Chinese defence. wrong

To regard the situation other. wine is to avoid plain, though an- pleasant, facts, The

paper concludes: "Ai

the

fugees as a result of the Japanese in- vasion of the province. Nine refugee relief zones have been established by the Kwangtung Relief Commission. A sum of $20,000 has been allatted to moment it is hard to escape the con- eucli zone for, relief, purposes,

clusion that Kwangting has been The evacuation of civilians from slumbering in false security, and fall 1,000 Japanese troops from Walchow to adequacy of communication taching to take note of perfectly obvious are pushing northwestor, passing litles, much difculty to being ene

warnings/~ftouter, Taengshing as their objective, passing countered. 1 understood that the Poklo by a detour. Their vanguard Bureau of Social Welfare is negotiat units arrived at Yangchun, about 50

with the kilometres southeast of Lungmoon.

runs of their vessels to facilitate the evacuation.

depends.

BRITAIN'S CONFUSION

IN CRISIS

Defence Weakness Revelations

U.S. SPY TRIAL

Panay Link With Espionage Ring

CONTINU trial he

accused

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.. HIS TESTIMONY in the amazing spy

day, Guenther Rumrich, one of the turned State's evidence, said that the pay-off mein the espionagé ring, Karl Schleuter, a seaman on board a German liner, had boasted that he was able to rifle United States mails aboard the Europa.

Whon Rumrich expressed == doubts, Schleuter and Hofmann showed him a photograph of u contract between the Bethlehem Steel Corporation and the Soviet Amtorg Trading Corporation which had been obtained by opening a mail bag and remov- ing the contract from its en- velope, photographing it and resealing the envelope.

DICTATOR

OF TURKEY IS DYING

THE

THE

of

ISTANBUL, Oct. 19.

CONDITION Kemal Ataturk, Presi- Roosevelt's signature on the face of dent of Turkey, this after-

Rumrich said that it was Schleuter President who suggested forging

The

some White House stationary an a ncans of obtaining the plans of the noon was stationary. aircraft-carriers, Enterprise and end is feared at any moment

Yorktown.

He sold that at about that time now. the Panay Incident occurred, news-

The Turkish Cabinet is in while President Roosevelt's memorandum constant session,

papers reproduced a facsimile of

on omcial stationary.

police have been reinforced Bumrich said he sent the facsimile to deal with possible de- to German contacts, hoping it might

be useful as a model for fraudulent monstrations.-Reuter. stationary.

Kumrich also suld that in แก

effort to make contact with naval LATE NEWS

omelals, he communicated with Ensign D. W. Brown at Saratoga, asking for a contact, and warning him: "If you pass on the Intelligence you will suffer dire consequences"

Rumrich said he received no answer-United Press.

Troops Escort 15,000 Rickshas From Hankow

Hankow, Oct 29.

In the small hours of this morning

"VERY LUCKY STRIKE”

New York, Oct. 19. The scheme for forging President. Negotiations are proceeding, but Roosevelt's signature on White House

stationary In order to secure informa: they may be prolonged.

It is understood that, the Bilishtlon about the United States navy, 16,000 ricksha edelleä marched out of representatives are seeking more was described by Guenther Rumrich the city escorted by troops, drawing

continuation of substantial reductions, particularly in evidence during

rickshas in which were packed wives, on textiles and finished goods, which the spy trial to-day.

ter children and belongings. Karl Schleuter American interests śro

Rumrich sald that opposing.

Forming a quiet orderly proces- The Americans, among other dimcult (whom the Government describes asalon, they left in total darkness on 2 considerations are seeking a form of a fugitive from Indictment) told him

trek Inlo The preferential duty on American cars that it would be useful to obtain in-

Chinese

with

the

sirike, and

and that he had obtained

10 ho

puller

i.

is paying which the British are opposing on formation from the yards building ach Hickaha

"Teach

ex- the ground that the treaty, would be ships for the navy, and suggested to

and *penses

also

pald. guarantees on ute most-favoured nation lines, umrich: that he write to Hamburg work in the Interior later unde which, It is felt, will imply that the

requesting to be-furnished

Scores of military lorries, carrying country will be swamped for stationary similar to that used at example with cars from Germany, to White House, foodstuffs and medicines, accom the detriment of British manufac

He added that he expected a lot of panied the procession; and 4,000 able-

of bodied citizens also evacuated. LONDON, Oct. 10. jurers..

The people of Hankow woke this The confusion in air raid Moreover, under the most-favoured money if the plan was successful. precaution work during the would benefit heavily without giving

Hamrich said that Schleuter told morning to and not nalngle rickihu nation treatment, other countries him he had made a very lucky in the streets, p recent crisis is described in anything in return to England. Pre reports to the city councils of ferential treatment could only be Birmingham 'and Bristol,

decided by the Cabinet,

The Americans hands are tied by In Birmingham half the gas masks the axlating torid laws, and there issund to the intiabitirils were found fore there appears to be no great hopa

to. AL

at finding direct means" of "giving Paris, Oct. 19.

Arrangements for the evacuation preferences to American cars, and for ton are reported to be approaching Prince Karsseurgevitch of Yuge of the poplines had not included the present It is recognised that || Righily=fluga Wapatimen plader bom=| the authorities" concerned for the slavin, "father of the Regent Prince facillies to ester forziheir food offer grounds for other and further ing from off the coast at iwalow and establishment of a refugee zone in the Paul, has died here at the age of 792- they had left the elfy and less than concessions may need to be sought, Chungshan, bambed In relays Lin-city-Central News.

Reuter

:(Continued on Pade 453

Reuter.

ing

They were engaged and repelled by increase the teamship companies to:

the Chinese troops defendit, that Foreign missionary dirates in Can

YUGO-SLAV PRINCE PASSES AWAY

not

contract between the Bethle

The lown la how virtually

all the world Corporation and the Twin the "exoptions w Boylet) Kusalan – Amjarg Trading

bam

Blacko

Coporation, from a mail bilyon tune with the ports abers. the Europe

He had photographed it and placed it in the mail bars an

Ramelch said that Hofmanit had

Now is: interrupted, by the Dem Falruction of

on of

bounis a few mil

Fall and road communicati

showed him photographs of a copy south of Hankow are now threatened

of the contract and also" coples Slater (Continued en Papa, 13).

of By the Japanese: paithalos

highway towardas Hsinningen Leuters