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No. 15824
FRIDAY, MAY 12, 1939. 五拜禮 辦二十月五英港香
Tense Situation Follows Shooting at Kulangsu
日三十月三
JAPAN LANDS TROOPS IN AMOY CONCESSION
KEEP OUT OF DANZIG WARNING
London, May 11. Mr. Chamberlain, for the first time, has made a direct re- ference to Britain's position should Ger- many attempt to seize Danzig.
In unequivocal terms, he has warned
Mr. CHAMBERLAIN
SELF-DEFENCE" STATEMENT
AMOY, May 12.
A TENSE situation has arisen at Kulangsu, the International Settlement at Amoy, following the landing of a party of Japanese bluejackets on the island.
The Japanese landing followed an attack yesterday morning by unidentified Chinese gun- men on Hung Lich-hsun, Chairman of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at Amoy.
Hung was attacked whilst
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were
fired at him as he was pro- down Lungtow Road at about 11 a.m.
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TO JOIN
The victim was immediately taken to the Salvation Army
reported to be in a serious con~ dition.
A party of Japanese bluejackets
Island.
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ANGLO-AMERICAN DEMARCHE
Joint Action By Powers
WASHINGTON, May 11.
IT IS understood, among unofficial quarters that Great Britain and the United States are co-operating in the preparation of formal replies to the latest Japanese demands regarding Shanghai.
CHINESE Deparment say the Depart- RAID ON
YINGSHAN
Reports from the State
ment is examining the situation independently, but is expecting to exchange information with Britain before taking action.
The replies are expected
to be similar.
Informed circles suggest that
Planes Inflict the situation regarding the
status of Shanghai is regarded
the more grave
Heavy Damage as being
now
than at any time since hostilities began.
It has been unofficially predicted
the
Japanese Mediation InThey set fire to the city, part of Supang puld famous Cater
Polish-Reich Dispute
Trans-Atlantic Air Service Held Up
SHANGHAI, May 12. CHINESE reports claim that the benefits, in respect of that a squadron of Chinese Japanese-American relations as a result of Tokyo's refusal to join the planes carried out a surprise Italo-German milltary pact will be. raid yesterday on the last if Tokyo adopis an uncom- Japanese troop concentra- and interests in China as in
promising atti
attitude on foreign rights tions at Yingshan, 130 miles Shanghai
nghal problem. Some observers express the con- of Hankow.
viction that n
radical move, on the greater such attempt, or any
blew up the Japanese de support for the Pittman and Coffee neutrality Bills to embargo Japanese threats whatsoever
fence works and inflicted trade, thus cutting off more than half heavy casualties on the of Japan's materials for conducting NAZI BLOC hospital on the island. He is to Polish independ-
the war-United Press. Japanese troops. TOKYO, May 12. the spokesman of the Foreign Offee ence, will start a -Rome Report
The Japanese commanders The “Asahi Shimbun” declares said that it wa true that Japan were immediately landed on the that, at the suggestion of the Poland, both friendly Fowers, should of the Japanese troops to enable sincerely desired that Germany and made efforts to evacuate most general war in which ROME, May 11-Informed
Italian Government, the Japan- amicably settle their issues political observers understand
Statement Issued
and them to scatter and avoid the Britain must fight. that following recent negotia- Subsequently, the Japanese Com-se Government will offer Ger- thereby contribute towards the peace
Mr. Chamberlain Yugo-Slavia
tions with Italy and Germany, mander at Amoy issued a statement many and Poland its good offices of Europe in particular and of bombing.
โร will formally
which "serious concern" is ex- for mediation in an effort to world peace in general,
He denied, however, that the pressed over the "terrorist outroge. issued the warning in adhere to the anti-Comintern The statement claims that the tween the two countries and taken any definite, step to
relieve the strained relations be-Japanese Government has already Japanese Consulate General pre-
offer one of the strongest and put early in June.
The matter is understood to have viously Inforined the authorities or thereby to stave off the menace mediaiten between the two countries. 'most decisive speeches been discussed when Premier Musso- the International Settlement of an of war in Europe.
ini and the Foreign Minister, Count Inspection trip by the commander he has ever made.
Ciano, received the visiting Yugo- of the Japanese fleet and his staff." The paper understands that the
"It is with regret that we note that Japanese proposal will not be formal, OBITUARY Slav Foreign Minister, M. Murcovic, Addressing a women's Palazzo Venezia on Wednesday the terroristic attack took place while but will represent Japan's sincere
afternoon.
the Japanese officials, accompanied intention to contribute towards the rally of the Conserva- The Yugo-Slav Foreign Minister is by the victimised Chinese, were casing of the strained situation in visiting in Italy in company with Inspecting the island," the statement tive Party at the Albert price Paul, the Prince Regent
of says. Hall, the Premier re- Yugo-Stavia, on a goodwill mission. It clains that the landing of Final decision on Yugo-Slavin's Japanese murines was made in ac- buked Herr Hitler for adhesion to the anti-Comintern part cordance with the right of self- his denunciation of the Germany shortly--Domet.
will be made when Prince Paul visits defence, "for the protection of the
Japanese naval commander.
The Anglo-German : naval treaty.
RESTORE CONFIDENCE
we
are
Lord Plymouth
Resigns
Foreign Under Secretary May Not Be Replaced LONDON, May 11-It is officially announced that for reason of health, Lord Plymouth has resigned his office ns Under-Secretary for Forelga
Europe.
Stating that, International media- lon has hitherto been left to Britain and the United States, who advocate maintenance of the status quo, the paper attaches importance to the demarche under contemplation by statement adds
that the Japan, which, the paper believes, whil Japanese authorities have frequently, Comintern Axis.
serve to advance further the anti- in the past, requested the Inter- national Settlement authorities to control Chinese plain-clothes men and subversive elements who secretly enter the island from the
mainland-Domet,
This Looks One-sided Japan, the paper points out, qualifiedly upholds Germany and Italy in their demands for revision
Versailles Treaty.
been
-Domel.
Former H.K. Army Officer Dies At Home
·
to Brevet Lieut.-Colonel.
London, May 11. The trans-Atlantic air service will However the Chinese planes not be inaugurated on June 1 as machine-gunned the soldiers as originally contemplated, it was an- nounced by Imperial Airways this hey emerged from the city. evening..
Japanese-anti-slrcraft: fire was very heavy, but the Chinese raiders returned to their base safely.
Nanchang Fighting Chinese reports from the southern Yangise front said the Japanese troops are retreating towards Nan- chang from Fensing, abandoning
of 1,000 dend after one
the most severe battles this month.
The Chinese troops have completed i the occupation of Fensing.
Delay in the delivery of the flying- bonts for this route has made li Im-- possible for the company to gather the necessary experience during the winter and summer months to begin a regular service for the time being.
Trans-Ocean.
LATEST
Mutual Defence
Other Chinese reports sold Chinese troops have re-occupled Slenylog, 75 miles south of Hankow, on the
LONDON, May 12.-The "Times" 24 hours battle in which the majority it is felt to be a chance that the southern border of Hupch, after a diplomatic correspondent writes that of the Japanese troops were wiped Anglo-Turkish agreement will out-United Press.
Attacks On Nanchang CHANGSHA, May. 12-Chinese
announced in the House of Commons
interests
are
LONDON, May 12. THE DEATH is announced of Major-General John Christopher Swann, C.B., D.L., J.P., at the age un-of 83.-Reuter. "As
on Friday afternoon, unless an un- far as
Major-General Swann, who had a
expected hitch in the detolis occurs. concerned, the basis of the
distinguished military career, served
Among the Briush, French, and of the peace formula based on the in China during 1800 when he was troops are still centering their at- Turkish governments there is Evacuation Discouraged treaty could properly be
Characterizing as "insincere” the
всоро The "Asahi Shimbun" declares mentioned in despatches, was award-tacks on Nanchang, the Kinngal capi-fullest agreement about the
and contents of the agreement; it regarded as symbolic of the
attitude of the Kulangsu Municipal that the Japanese Government hased a medal with clasp, and promoted tal, Council which allegedly failed to take
tho of mutual defence The Chinese are active on a wide covera desire of our two peoples
Balkans of the incident, the Japanese state- effective measures following outbreak een actuated by the desire to
eliminate unnecessary friction be He entered the 45th Regiment in area around the city, stretching to Mediterranean and the
Turkist wherever 1875, and was a never to go to war with one
ment exhorts citizens in the Conces tween Germany and Poland and to
Captain lu the Hslangtang to the south, Wanshou- Indian another again," he said.
son to proceed with their business.
moted Major in 1800. He was pro- kung and Tacheng to the southwest, involved-Neuter.
in 1895, Colonel In W
Vauchlafow and Changkungtu to the He declared that Britain did
The action of the Japanese land
1904 und Major-General in 1900. northwest and along the Kan River to not want unbridled competition Lord Plymouth is to undergo a eliminate anti-Japanese elements," ing parly is solely Intended to
He retired in 1914 ofer acrving us the cast. with Germany in armaments Immediate period of rest and treat the statement proceeds.
A bitter engagement took place DAA.G. of the Bombay District, and economics. Britain, he said, ment.
Commandant of the 1st. Bombay yesterday near Lohwa, nine miles It warns that attempts to "evacuate
Westem Command, India. "It is considered unlikely that a suc- Kulangsu at the moment will be
Grenadiers, and A.A.G, of the north of Nanchang, on the Nanchang- would not refuse to enter into cessor to Lont Plymouth will be up-
He also Kiuklang Railway,
Washington, May 12 economic and commercial nego-pointed.
rather dangerous because in so doing
commanded the Poona Brigade and Chinese vanguards driving toward The Department of Commerce re- tiations provided "unmistakable
the Bombay· Brigade. --
Lohwa encountered a combined ¦ ports that exports of airplanes during The practice of having an Under- they will possibly be mistaken for
Io case Germany and Poland After his retirement, he served | Japanese Infantry and cavalry”unit. the first quarter of this year were 42 signs are given us of a desire to Secretary for Foreign Affairs in both subversive elements attempting to
accept Japan's proposals, the paper from 1014 to 1928 as secretary of A three-hour flight ended with the per cent, above the corresponding restore confidence."
Houses was convenient when there | escape."-Donici.
continues, Tokyo, will instruct im- the Bucks Territorial Army Associa- | Japanese retreat. Some fifty Japan- period of 1030, was no Foreign Secretary in the The Premier denied that House of Lords, but
mediately the Japanese Ambassadora | tion. with Viscount
Later. Britain was attempting to Halifax now in the House of Lords,
Two foreign warships are and Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of present anchored off Kulangsu; the encircle Germany.
Commons, the appointment of n "Telegraph" is informed.
Under-Secretary
They are H.M.S. Scout and the U.S.S. Edsali.
Affairs.
Recond
unnecessary.-Reuter.
may
be
Won't Sit By "However," he declared, "we are not prepared to sit by and see the independence of one
the R. P. Morria, of Hongkong Broadcasting Studio, was fined $5 by country after another des- Mr. B. D. Forrest at the Centrel troyed."
Magistracy this morning, for speeding In closing, the Premier ex-at 20 miles per hour in the controlled pressed the hope of an early area of Queen's Road East. conclusion of agreements with Turkey and Russia to resist aggression.-United Press.
Particular objection is taken to Mr. Chamberlain's statement that Britain has no desire to harsper Germany's trade expansion.
Darlin Scepticism BERLÍN, May`11—Political circles received Mr. Chamberlain's speechary with polite scepticism.
It is again maintained that the as- Burance that Britain has no hoslila -intentions towards. Germany, is' dia-
proved by British actions,
Warships At Amoy
་
The situation at the Concession appears to be quiet,
Historic Link
laden ship sailed, whose arrival In It was from Amoy, that the lea- Boston resulted in the historical Boston Tea Party," starting point of the American Revolution.
restore their relations to normal.
Italy is understood to have com- municated to Germany and Poland them, Japan's readiness to mediate between paper belleves, but no reply has yet been made by either country to Japan in this connection. Instructions To Envoys
the
at Berlin and Warsaw to enter into He served in the Afghan War, the ments concerned." definite negotiations with the Govern- Soudan, China, and Somaliland.
Questioned by a foreign correspon- dent regarding the "Asahi" report,
Naval Salute For King
Coal Strike Ending
Kulangeu, or Drum Wave-Island" Second Anniversary workers
--called so from a hollow,rock in which the incoming tide causes a booming sound--is a little, oval- shaped island with a circumference of three miles, half a mile from the Island of Amby."
The facts prové precisely the con-
It หลง opened as an International was one comment. The remark that Britain wants a Concession in 1903 The population posocial settlement of the Danils of Kujangsu, normally some thou- question is greeted, with scorn- sands, has been considerably swollen Reuter Special,
by refugees who. Ned across the water when the Japanese occupied (FULL REPORT-Page 3) | Amoy Island last year.
Of Coronation
NEW YORK, May 12.-A settlement of the great U.S. coal strike has been brought nearor as a result of John Lewis, the lender, authorising 150,000 miners to sign indivi- | dual contracts with employers ALL warships in port are willing to grant "union shops... "dressed" to-day on the occasion Appalachian area where the strike The men concerned are outside the of the second anniversary of the originated and where the 'employers! Coronation of King George. are still conferring · with union re-
A 21-gun salute was fired at noon presentatives. by the saluting ships IIMS. Medway, Both parties announce that an Tamar, Birmingham, Falmouth and agreement may be reached, to-day- Cornwall,
Reuter.
ese were slain in action and 20 Japan- ese rifles, two pistols and eight army horses were captured by the Chinese, Anyi Fighting
Fighting has also been going on at! Anyi, about 20 miles northwest of | Nanchang,." - Japanese, reinforcements have been rushed there while the PLEASE Turn To Page 4.
U.S. Airplane Exports
The total value for the period was 20,405,106. The total for the month of March was $8,740,705, of which $2,224,524 went to the United King- dom United Press.
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CHUNGSHAN INVASION FEARED BY CHINESE
MACAO, May 12 Chinese troops In the Chungshan district are making arrangements to resist the Japanese invasion.
It is anticipated that an attempt to land will take place during the next few days, as a result of the concentration of warships and troopships at various points on the coast,SY
It is belloyed that the attack will probably be launched after the conclusion of the meeting of the Military Council in Canton, scheduled for to-day-Router
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