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April 10, 1939.

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EAST ASIA LEAGUE

Tokyo, Apr. D.

The motion for the organiza- tion of an "East Axis Great City League** - WILE unanimously adopted at tha conference of 16 Mayors of Japan, Manchukuo, and China on Saturday. A pro- paratory office for the organiza- tion will be estabilahed in Tokyo, The Arlallo Municipal · Leaguo will fortnally be inaugurated at Tokyo in October, 1940-Dumci,

-Italy

Pope's New Peace Appeal

Pope Plun

Rome, Apr. 0. XII, after solemn celebration of Easter Mass this fore- noon, read in the basilien of St. Peter's an Easter peace messages addressed to individuals, peoples and rulers of nations.

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The Latest European Crisis

ALBANIA IS SUBDUED: YUGO-SLAVIA MAY BE NEXT VICTIM

Albanfa, on the east side of the Adriatle Sea, has been taken under the control of Italy, Little resistanco was offered to the Invaders, who occupied Tirana, the capital, and other citiès at the week-end.

The Invasion has shocked the entire civilised world and there was considerable diplomatic activity in the chancellérles of Europe. The British Cabinet assembled while Mr. Chamber- lain, who was holidaying in Scotland, hurried back to London. The move way not surprising but the occupation is treated as

a most serious alteration in the European situation.

French circles foreshadow German action in Yugo-Slavia

as the next move of the Dictator nations.

Moslems throughout the world are Indignant at-the-invasion of a peaceful Moslem country. The aggression is described as the act of savages and like the invasions of barbarians,

The Press of Italy and Germany approve of the action of Mussolini. Papers in Rome claim that troops were sent to defend Italians against violence in Albania. Germany is said. to be solidly behind Rome.

Yugo-Slavin is sald to be prepared for a united resistance to any Italian thrust at her through Albania.

The invasion is condemned in the United States where it is suggested that an arms emburgo may be enforced against Italy.

Britain and Poland are prepared to enter into a reciprocal pact to replace the present temporary assurances given to Poland. Germeny is said to be strengthening her gorrisons on the Polish border.

GREECE DISPLEASED

Paris, Apr. 0. Mr. Chamberlain may receive some The Pope pointed out that to-day The events which occurred in ministers lo-day. A Cabinet meeting tension and excitement reign, every- Tirana prior to the Italian occupa- has been fixed for to-morrow morn-

where in the world and nobody tion are described in Le Journal io-] Ing.—Reuter, knows whether we were not on the dny, which states that King Zog be- eve of 43 catastrophe. How can fore leaving the Albanian capital)} International peace be preserved, the freed and armed the convicts who Pope asked, it in some countries there promptly looted the Royal palace, as is no peace at home, with innumer-well as other residences, able men out of work and contrast- Ing their poverly with the luxury of a few selected classes?

How can peace be maintained, he continued, if between pattons there is no mutual understanding. no mutual confidence, no goodwill?

The Pope emphasised that justice and pence yere inseparable, and that without order within the countries international peace was impossible.

His Holiness therefore addressed to all individuals, peoples and rulers ai nations this appeal to restore justice and charity in the world. Trans-Ocean,

Eve of Worse Days

Early on Saturday morning some of the Albanian police officers under Italian command restored order, ar- rested the marauders, and reopened the regular post, telegraph and tele. phene services. Shortly afterwards Albanian officials and Albanian Journalists got in touch with the Tin-

Legation and linn

assured the Charge d'Affaires that the sound- minded part of the Albanian popula tion sided fully with Italy.

The Italian invasion' with disfavour in Athens where a 1s regarded

meeting of the Greek Cabinet called immediately after the landing of Italian troops.

was

that Switzerland, Greece and Yugo

A Reuter report from London rays Slavia have followed the example of the Netherlands in ordering partial mobilisation.

China

British Mediation Denied

Shanghal, Apr. 0.

Well informed quarters here understand that Britain is making efforts to mediate in the Sino- Japanese war. They any success possibly depends on the outome of Mr. Sun Fo's mission to Moscow and on future neutrality legislation in the United States.

MISSION TO CHINA

Tokyo, Apr, 0.

The Tokyo Chamber of Com- merce and Industry has or- ganized an economic mission to Inspect economie developments”. In North and Centraf China and Tho the Mongolian Froniler. party will leave Tokyo on or about April 28-Domei,

China War

Japanese Raiders Shot Down

Kwangtung Battles

Shanghal, Apr. 9.

Chinese reports say that a squadron of Japanese planes yesterday bombed Yunnanfu, provincial capital of Yun- nan, without severe damage due to the fact that Chinese pursuit planes took the air and shot down two Já- The British Ambassador to Japan, panese bombers and dispersed the rest Sir Robert Craigie, returned" to before they reached the elty proper. Japan

this morning after a mysteri-United Press. "vacation trip" to Shanghal, dur Central News adds that three vil- ous ing which he has been in conference lagers, including two women, were

with the local Japan-killed and four others wounded. least twice

suthorities ess subassador British Archibald Ke

at

United Press.

s well as with the

Second Attack to China, Six Kerr Clark-Kerr.

Kunming, Apr. 9, Sir Archibald is sailing for Hong-

Unfavourable weather frustrated kong to-night. Unconfirmed reports say

an attempt of eight Japanese planes he is carrying the Japanese terms for peace, which were brought to raid Kunming shortly after noon to-day. The machines flew as far from Tokyo by Sir Robert Cmigic-as the Kwangsi-Yunnon border when

they were forced to turn buck.

An air raid alarm was sounded in Kunming when the machines reported beuding for the provincial capital-Central News.

A message received by the local the Church Missionary office of Society states that no members of the mission were injured in the raid.

Sir

Peace Talk Quashed

Shanghai, Apr. 6. Archibald Clark-Kerr, Irft for Hong

Ambassador, The British long on board the B. and S. steamer Talyuan en route to Chungking this morning.

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The British Ambassador in Japan, Robert Craigie, and Lady Craigle, salled

for Japan in the Te-aicuci Maru.

Sir Robert Cralgie, in a statement before his departure for Japan, said: had always promised myself I would pay nt least one visit to Shanghai during my term of office in Japan. Most of my predecessors passed through Shanghai on their way to Japan: I came via Canada, and thus have had no previous op- portunity to visit Shanghai.

NEXT. MOVE MAY BE SEEN IN YUGOSLAVIA

Paris, Apr. 8.” As Mussolini's seizure of Albania is Le Jour declares this morning in the thrust of a dagger into the heart connection with these events that the of the Balkans the Chancelleries of Germans in Czecho-Slovakia and the Europe believe it, will be Hitler's turn Itellans in Albania seemed to have for the next move by the Dictators, been able to count on accomplices with the licking up of Yugo-Slavin "I can state entegorically that my within the countries. The paper con- regarded as the most ilkely abjective. visit had no political significanes and siders it strange that as the first Vatican City, Apr. 0.

reaction the Albanian population at many within the Adriatic, Prince

Caught between Italy and Ger- was in no scrse a mission. The Pope said, "A sense of rest- lessness and discontent agitates the Tirana on hearing news of the Italian Paul's Government is now expected Archibald's intended visit to Chung- souds of men as if we are on the eve landing did not burn down the Ita- to be subjected to pressure similar to in, which was arranged indepen- of worse days. In truths, there can-lian Legation-Trans-Ocean,

that exercised by the Nazis on the dently."-Reuter, Sudetenland prior to obliterating Czecho-Slovakia from the map. The Nazis will not have much difficulty in manoeuvring with the Croats in a similar fashion to the Sudets.

not exist that tranquility and order which constitutes peace even when the sons of the same land are divided by strife and clashing of party. in- terests.

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Tangsiang Raided

were

Tungslang, Klangel, Apr. 9. Tungslang, 63 miles south-east of Nanchang was raided by three Ja panese planes last Friday. More than 20 bombs were dropped, demolishing building of the district government. Japanese planes raided Shangyao in

ped 30 bombs.

past Kangal yesterday. They drop-

Some 50 corpses have so for been excavated and about 50 persons have been wounded. Over 200 houses were wrecked-Central News.

CHEKIANG DESTRUCTION

Shanghai, Apr. 9. Chinese reporis state that four Ja- panese planes conducted a series of raids on Kinhua, Chekiang, yesterday, dropping 46 bombs, including incen- diary bombs, into the densely popu lated streets. The bomba hit several schools killing 43 civilions and in- It is said that 114 Juring 200 of Tiem.

Were destroyed.-United

Japanese Losses

Shlukwan, Apr. 9. Before their retreat from Kong- moon the Japanese set fire to many

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China May Consider

Shanghal, Apr. 8. London, Apr, D.

Although Chinese officials have not shown any Inclination to accept the The diplomalle correspondents of "When many without employment, the Sunday papers declare that the

Japanese terms for peace such as bereft of the necessities of life, be- Cabinet will have to decide by April

It is thought, however, that if Germany made an effort to present buildings unrantee Greece Hitler is not anxious to be openly prior to the fall of Nanking, never-Press. prey to subversive 10 whother to corne an easy doctrines. and organisations, there against unprovoked aggression.

split the theless informed circles understood The Sunday Express states It is Yugo-Slav Kingdom he will be able that China la probably not reluctarit there be Cum be pence, nor can peace if among nations there is lack- believed that if a guarantee is given to operate through Hungary, with at least to consider the latest Japan-

Bri Ing mutual understanding which might Include occupation by

Corfu

a "confidence" Budapest reviving claims for the re- tse of ETS. alone can encourage and Impel peo-tain of

Some circles believe that China has houses. During the past few days THE STEAM LAUNDRY CO. ples along the ways of civil progress, gesture-Reuter. or can it exist if solemnly sanctioned

No Landing Yet

affair because not even indirect parts Inforined the Soviets that, unless a Bghting at Kongmoon and Sunwul -pacts and the plighted, word have lost

London, Apr. D. are involved, the faith of the shaken greater amount of direct military ald nearly 900 Japanese were killed, in that security and value which is the "The Admiralty states that there la democracles is now pinned on Louis forthcoming inmediately, China cluding one-commander. One hun

consider an early dred Japanese were taken prisonet.-- Indispensable basis of reciprocal con- no truth in the reports clrculating don, in the hope that Mr. Chamber-must seriously fidence, and without which the abroad that British naval units liave inin will follow Mr. Anthony Eden's peace which would be most unfavour-Wah Riu Yat Po.

able to

the Soviets. Consequently, ardently desired disarmament, landed at Corlu,—Reuler,

policy to evolve a rapid procedure

Sun material and moral, becomes with

Serious Consequences

either by a new attempt to line up all the outcome of Mr.

Moscow

decisive. may be nations or by immediate conscription.

Canton, Apr. 0. each passing day less possible

London, Apr, G.

It is noteworthy that thus for the A Japanese army spokesman has realisation.

The Italian occupation of Albania measures throughout Britain,

Washington developments for the re- denied the Chinese counter-attack "The remedy against such great is being treated in London as a most

The French would not be surprised vision of he neutrality legislation and aerial activities in Kwangtung evils is the entry into the souls of serious alteration in the European

Mr. men of Christ, in whom peace and altuation, says the diplomatic corres- denounce the Anglo-Hallan Pact, but might

Chamberlain decided to have shown nothing which China saying that Kongmoon was captured | ♦♦

regard 19 justice embrace and the fruit

encouraging by the Japanese on March 31 and it pundent of the Sunday Times.

this is a gesture which will not United Press.

is all in Japanese hands. He added: justice is peace.

One of the most serious conse frighten Mussolini, who has already

"The Japanese "Only thus,"

concluded

Army forces may quences is the blow dealt to Italian

abandon unnecessary points as Holiness, "will they return to the way

the good

faith. The question arises reaped all the advantages

Pact, including recognition of the of mutual friendly understanding, whether the British

onse may be, but it is impossible for Government; Italian Empire, while he has broken.

them to beat a retreat. There has where just interests will be evaluated should denounce the Anglo-Italian: by all with goodwill and apprecia- Agreement on the ground that it has most of the pledges In the Pact, such in editorial comment said that the never been any ocension when Ja- ton, where there will be no shirking been violated. Such a step would be Balearies, and the agreement to re-Crolgic and Sir Archibald Clarks Kerr by Chinese irregulars."Dontet.

the promise to evacuate the conversation. between Sir Robertpanese troops have been beaten back

Italy's military strength in centred on safeguarding British in- human family, and where will reign taken in London with the greatest ce supreme goodwill and exemplary

A more urgent matter is the main- Libya-United Press. fidelity to the pledged word."-Res- tenance of Greek and Turkish in-

Services Heads Confer countries dependence. Both Bravely perturbed by the Italian oc-

Paris, Apr. 9. cupation and by the concentration of M. Daladier, French Prime Minis- Itailan troops in Rhodes and the ter, M. Camuinchi. French Naval Dodecanese Islands between Turkey Minister, M. La Chambre, French Air and Greece.

Minister, and General Gamelin, Chief Responsible quarters in London, of the French General Stail, are the correspondent continues, are of meeting this afternoon-Reuter. the opinion that any attack against Greece would bring Britain, to, her

Temporary Government assistance. The British Cabinet may. be called to take final decision on the question when it meets-Reuter.

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Chungking Opinion

Chungking, Apr. 6. The Sao Tang Pao, an Army organ,

terests In China and maintaining

Japanese on Detenelvo Britain's political, economic and mill-

Slickkl, Apr. D. While Chinese reports claim that tary positions in the Far East, Their meeting, was natural outcome of the Chinese troops have advanced as far Japanese closing of the China door as Talam just a few miles north of and the Japanese expulsion of third the Shelscheng arsenal within strik

ing

distance from Canton, It is learn- Power interests from China.

The poper suggested the following: | ed here that the Japatiese will make 1. Britain and

France should every effort to hold Canton, Japan- carry out their aid to China in nc-ese reverses in Kongmoon and Paikal cordance with resolutions of the are due to the transfer of some of the League of Nations:

troops to defend Canton, 3. Britain, France Netherlands

3.

Britain and

The Japanese in Canton depend on

to hold the Chinese counter-offensive, wole the infantry are said to be the crack units buck there on relié úfter seeing much service in Yungchni, Kwalchow and Kengmoen.

It is reported that Jeportse poisoni gas corps will be used in the coining (Continued on Pate 5.)

To safeguard peace and order in und Portugal should convoke a the recmily completed defence works Albania, and to take over the ad-"Pacife Territorial Defence Con- ninistration of the country in pince ference" at which questions an com- of former Albanian Government, mercial reciprocity and milltary London; Apr. 9. Tokyo, Apr. 9.

A discussion on the international Dice has appointed a provisional assistance should be mapped out and Carrying gifta from the Emperor situation begun shortly after Mr. Administration committee for Albania, the United States should naturally be

papers, has issued a proclamation to and Empress and Japanese Govern Chamberlain's return to London this his committee, according to Rome invited to the parley:

France, should ment leaders to the Crown Prince morning

Lord Halifax, die Foreign Secret the Albanian people, as well as all adopt economic retaliation against of Iran on the occasion of the latter's

Albanian military, and dvil authori- Japan;. red the monoplane, Soyokaze aty, saw the Greek Minister, at the dies, asking them to obey the thilan 4. Beltain, France, and Soviet Zepbys) of the Japan Aviation Cor Foreign Office, and then had half an Instructions. In particular all pre-Russia should effect close collabora

mayors and Bon in the Far East United Press: poration took -af, frora the; Haneda - hour's.conversation with. Mr. Cham-Tecla. sub-prefects,

authorites..have been International Airport in the outskirts berlain at No.. 10 Downing Street.

The French Ambassador M. municipal.

immediately all of Tokyo at 7.13.a.m. (Toyke time)

mensures necessary for the asfoty. Of to-day on a goodwill fight to Corbin, called at the Foreign Once, ordered to take

[the Italian troops. ;

General Valle, Under-Secretary, of State of the Air Force, left Tirana

Teheran, will reach Talhoku,

The plang «will. capital af Taiwan, this afternoon to at the wedding of the Iranian Cro

Crown

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conclude the first lap of its fight. Prince.

Aceremony was held on Friday. The donor, ta afrald that bocpusoto-day by air for Home Trans" farmer. He should klow, because he afternoon at the Haneda aerodrome the plane files through the tropieni Ocean.: to christen the goodwill plane in the zone, the buds will come out before presence of high officials of the Im- they reach the Iranian capital and perlut Housholt ministry, the For- asked the pilots to keep them in the eign, War, and Novy Ministries, and darkest and coolest corner of the

cabin Domei, other Clovernment offgesp

Entry on Tuesday.

Rome, Apr. 0.

·A representative of Trans-Ocean learns, from a best-informed, source that Il Duca will leave for Tirana on Tuosdny and not Sunday, as original- The First Lex

ly surmised. Tokyo, Apr. 0.

The Italian Foreign Minialer, The plane will fly from Tokyo, to

"goodwill" monoplane Boyo-. Teheran, the capital of Iran, via kaze (Zephyr) of the Japan Aviation Count Ciano, is now at Tirana

Corporation arrived at Taihoku from making the

Mr. Suchiko Shloco, the Minister of Communications,. christened the plane "Soyokaze.

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