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FOUNDED 一拜禮 號六月十·英港香 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1938. 日四初月九

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CHINA RE-FORMS LINE AS JAPANESE OCCUPY BURNING WUHAN CITY

Gunboat Tokyo Peace Hopes Dashed Bombing: Captain's

By Chiang's Determination Story

To Maintain Independence

CHANGSHA, OCT. 26.

A "CENTRAL NEWS" T

REPRESENTATIVE, visit- ing the British gunboat! Sandpiper, which was bomb- ed by Japanese warplanes on Monday, found that several parts of her super- structure, the funnel and a life-boat were holed by bomb splinters and two

front cabins were wrecked.

In an interview which took place in one of the damaged cabins, the captain of the vessal, Licut. Cmdr. W. E. J. Enmes, told the representative that the Japanese attack could not have

•HERE CAN BE NO QUESTION OF PEACE UNTIL CHINA'S SOVEREIGNTY AND TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY ARE RESTORED.

China long ago prepared for the loss of both Canton and Hankow, and Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek warned the people as long ago as March that they must be prepared for the loss of the cities.

This is part of a semi-official statement issued in Chungking, the war capital, last night.

Officially, it is stated that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek is with his troops, now taking up strong positions south-west of

Hunkow.

He has no Intention of resigning or of making peace over- tures with Japan.

The semi-official announce- ! Questioned as to the highlights of been carried out by mistake as ment from Chungking states the new Chinese military plan, the the British ensign was painted that China's national policy since self, pointing out that these touch spokesman declined to commit him- distinctly on the superstructure. the beginning of the war has no military secrets which be could

The Japanese machines altacking the gunboat were flying at an remained unaltered. It will be not revent, altfiude of about 4,000 feet and followed in the future, no matter!

observed the ensign at this 'height, į he said.

JAPANESE ENCOUNTER OPPOSITION

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Race Course

Golf Club

HankowSta.

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Unexpected Hitch In CRISIS IN EUROPE

Wuhan Occupation

DESPITE OFFICIAL

PEKING HANKOW RY

RIVER

YANGTZE

REIGN=CONCESSIONS

WUCHANG

Czecho-Slovakia Recalling Reservists To Colours

of The spokesman explained that in CHINESE evacuation the airmen should have clearly how grave the situation becomes, mapping out a general plan for her the Wuhan cities, the

military operations, China intrsa ta "So long as China's sovereignty and into consideration, side

from the Japanese

officially admit necessity of exacting the highest to that their entry into the war of resistance with

the from the enemy, the most effective

means of preserving and strengthen-three cities is not going ac- in her resisting power for prolong cording to plan. Ing the war.

Furthermore, he continued, the territorial integrity are not restored.

Sandpiper has been in Changsha for the 10 months and her movements were aggressor will not be abandoned,

unknown to the Japanese.

Powers.

CHIANG'S PREDICTION

PRAGUE, OCT. 25.

THE AUTHORITIES HAVE RECALLED AN UNKNOWN NUMBER OF CZECH RESERVIST "SPECIALISTS". IT IS EMPHASISED THAT HALF THE NUMBER RECALLED DURING THE CRISIS WILL CONTINUE TO BE ARMED,

Despite Government optimism that there will be a peaceful settlement with Hungary, it is revealed that more than 100 have been killed, and between 300 and 500 wounded and arrested in Ruthenia disorders.

!

The Government appears toị be calm, confident that Herr Hitler will intervene to prevent

| trouble with Hungary, “

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Meanwhile from Bratislavio comes Mersage that the Slovakian Premier, Dr. Tiso, has gone to Prague to discuss the Hungarian plebiscite proposals.

GERMANY AND HER COLONIES

communicated to the Japanese. Under present conditions, there is seems incredible, therefore, that her exact position should have been no basis for mediation by Third

In the past six months, he con- A "Reuter" message states In an editorial this morning the tinued, China has indicted a heavy that sanguinary street fighting ONLY REFUGEES NEARBY

that the kings organ of the National Govern her objective of wearing out the in-is in progress in Wuchang, the

Central Daily News. official Chung- toll on the enemy and thus attained The communder udded

|southern city, where the two attack was all the more unjustified ment, reminds the Chinese people vader's strength. as there were no Chinese military that the National Government will The important significance of the advance detachments of Japanese establishments nearby, but only not in any circumstances deviate from defence of Wuhan, the spokesman entering to take possession of not so much the safeguarding the walled city met strong Junks carrying Chinese refugees. Its pre-determined policy, or show said.

of the tri-cities themselves Ile said that altogether 10 bombs hesitancy or misgivings in its exceu-

from Chineso resistance. were released by the Japanese air-tion.

eneiny invasion the protection of The unlis advanced on Wuchang men around the Sandpiper. The

the whole man-power and material from the Yongtse bank after taking nearest landed only 15 yards from the

resources of southeastern and central bow and the second nearest 20 yards In this instance, it is recalled that China in their removal northwest-Possession of Kotlen on Tuesday.

They arrived at Wuchong last from the stern. Between 10 and 20 in an exclusive interview with the wand to ensure a firm foundation for night, and began entering the elty BIG LINER other missiles were dropped within Hongkong "Telegraph" last may, a drawn-out war.

at 4.30 o'clock this morning. 100 yards.

Gencralissimo Chiang Kai-shek worn- This great exodus of China's re- One British officer aboard theed China that it must be prepared for sources has now completed, and with

BLAZING FIERCELY AFIRE: 600 vessel had a narrow escape as the luss of Hankow within three) its completion the tri-cities of Wuhan Wuchong is blazing fercely. Nearly

omb spilaler piercing through his months.

have lost their importance from a all the bund cotton spinnerles and cabin struck the tin helmet on his

IN DANGER The Japanese entry into the Wuhan general point of view in the nation's factories have been dynamited, the elties was prolonged to October by resistance scheme against Japan, he wireless station is a mass of ruins. the determined resistance of the pointed out,

and government buildings, which are

Latest Reports State Chinese troops who, conaldering all The spokesman stated that through concentrated in the walled city area, the disadvantages under which they out the course of the present war, it have been reduced by the Chinese.

Included in the buildings destroyed Blaze Under Control One of the missiles nearby made a fought, apparently surprised even has been China's aim ilways to force direct hit on a large Red Cross flag their own tenders with the tentacity, her own initiative on the Japanese. is the one in which Generalissimo and

Now that the great objective of de-

Madane

Chalang Kal-shek resided

New York, Oct. 23. fending Wuhan has been attained, during the long Yangtse campaign.

The Hamburg-American liner, the Chinese army could see no reason Entrance into the walled city of Deutschland, 200 miles south-cast Hankow, Oct. 25.

why they should stick to the place! Wuchang was made through tary Affairs Commission declared croaching enemy.

The official spokesman of the Mill- and wait to be emaciated by the en- men Gate, just inside which are the of Cape Race off Newfoundland,

wrecked radio station, XVth Brigadebe in distress..

It is alleged here that a Czech with the colonial issue, arrived to-day that the Chinese Army has

She has signalled that a fire military plane was attacked, and here this morning from East barracks and High Normal School. Humanitarian considerations, fur-|

One of the Japanese detachments aboard is becoming dangerous", brought down in flamen this after- Africa, and left immediately by made preparations for the voluntary thermore, have lent weight to the

and noon, by two Hungarian pursuit a German plane for Lisbon. abandonment of the Wuhan nuclous military authoriiles decision on this is reported to have pushed through and that help is necessary

urgent, There are 591 passengers planes,

In an interview Mr. Pirow stated "Reuter" has been informed that in its war operations.

step. If the Chinese army were to Wuching to the bund,

No attempt has yet been made to aboard.

The pilot was wounded, and the that he would discuss with the the Japanese Vloc-Minister For The spokesman sald new plans for remain, the large numbers of help-

la divided) Company officials told the press plane fell.seven and a half miles Portuguese Government, the question Foreign Affairs called on Sir Robert continuing the present wor

less women and children who have occupy Hanyang, which

of former German colonies, after Cragle, the British Ambassador in been mapped out, and the enemy not had the chance to evacuate would from the Japanese by the Yangust the ship is equipped with the most within the Czech frontler, Tokyo to convey to him expremion advance will be dealt with accord-be plunged into the direst horrors of and Han rivers, ́-

Preceded by a motorised column,modern apparatus, with fire-proof

The attack, state reports, occurred which he was going to London for the purpose of Informing the British of deep regret of the Japanese ingly. Government regarding the bombing

The important point to note is, the vanguard of tho Hirata contingent) bulkheads, and they arò confident over the Czech town of Velkemeder,vernment of the result of the co-

the Ocheng-of the officers' ability to keep the Reuter. forced-marched

versations. : dre under control. Wuchang

chung highway

Meanwhile ships raced under Yanglo, on the north bank of the

head. Touring the Changsha bund, the representative found that over 10 bombs landed in the vicinity of a German Arm.

at the courtyard of the firm. Most

of the window-panes of the building were shattered,

A French woman secretary WDS cut in the arm by shrapnel.-Central Newt,

ENQUIRY 18 PROMISED

Buranco that would be Reuter.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 26.

VOLUNTARY ABANDONMENT

have

war, the spokesman said.

the

Pinyang

The spokesman emphasized that spokesman stressed, is this Chinese of JL.M.B. Sandpiper, and at the same time the Milaister gave him an as-this decision is a necessary step in decision, far from a negative retreat, complete onquiry | Uhhe Chinese strategy of re-aligning its is in fact positive evidence of the carried out forthwith military strength, and absolutely does nation's determination to prolong the Yangtze 12 miles east of Hankow, forced draft en route to aid the was captured by the Yoshida, and liner, including the Norwegian ss. (not spell negative reirent.

'struggle.—Central News.

Yuda detachments, which advanced Europe, the United States liner, en Hankow from Hwangkang through Manhattan, and the American the Yangino River and Changtu Lake Farmer and America Trader

Central News reports that Oghting Collamer.

SIR A. WAUCHOPE

RECEIVES G.C.B.

London, Oct. 25.

Dollar Liner Incident

.

Not Closed, Says U.S.

Sir Nevile Henderson, the British Ambassador in Berlin, who is in

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25. England on leave, was received in Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, to-day indicated that audience by the King of Buckingham the Coolidge incident, in which the President liner was forced Palace this morning, and

afterwards lunched with their Majesties.

to sail from Shanghai to-day without a cargo of silver because To-day His Majesty also received the Japanese authorities refused to give a clearance permit, in General Bir Arthur Wauchope, former not closed. High Commissioner in Palestine, who, was invested with the malyal of the G.C.D., and General : Bir; Kémund Ironalde, on his appolmimout : es Governor and Commen, k

Chief at Gibaltar,Driday

He revealed that Mr. Gauss, the American Consul- General has protested to the Chinese Commissioner of Customs, and added that the State Department was still gathering “in- formation on the matter --United Press. Á

Areas.

Before his departure he spoke. to the prosy,

"There and said:

13 reason to believe that Herr Hitler is sympathetic to the Slovakia - plans for settlement of the border dispute." -United Prest.

CZECH PLANE ATTACKED

Prague, Oct. 25.

S. African Minister May Seo Hitler

MARSEILLES, Oct. 26.

Mr. Pirow, Defence Minister for South Africa, who is on 'an important mission in connection

YUGOSLAV-GERMANY

He added that it was not impossible TRADE TREATY

that ho might decide to go to Ger many to discuss the question with Belgrade, Oct. 25.

Herr Hitler, before returning to South The Yugo-Slavin-Germany com-Africa-Reuter. mercial treaty is scheduled to ba signed to-day 8.8.

Under the agreement the Reich whi absorb approximately 80 per cent. of Yugo-Slav exports. ports from Yugo-Slavia cannot ex- German Im-

The Europe is 75 miles from the on the east and north Honan fronts Deutschland, steaming at 12 knots. has relaxed into an ominous tull.

Part of the Japanese forces there,[-United Press.

it is reported, have been shifted to

the southern part of the province for operations against Hankow..

1,000 PEOPLE ABOARD

New York, Oct. 25. According to New York officials of there sinyang has been intercepted by the are about 1,000 persons aboard the

A Japanese column rushing to the Hamburg-American Line, Chinese.

Deutschland, which is on fire.

It is now reported that half dozen ships are racing to nasiriance.-Reuter

B

ceed Yugo-Slav Imports from Ger- many-United Press.

REPLY TO HUNGARY,

Prague, Oct. 25, It is officially announced that the] Cabinet has laid down, the basis for n-resumption of negotiations regard- rendering the new Hungarian frontier,

The reply will be sent to Hungary Boston, Mass., Oct. 20. an October 24, and until then its con- The coast guard authorities have tents will not be published.jp ordered the cutter, Cayuga, at pre- Another Prague message says that sent somewhere oft Cape Babla, to the Government has decided to admit SOHLAND FIRE "UNDER Push to the mid of the, Deutschland.➡ free of duty, merchandise of Sudeten

Leuter,

Unitéd Press

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