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BRITISH SUBJECTS residing in Honan and Shansi provinces may make a wholesale evacuation to Shanghai as a result of the mounting tide of anti- spread throughout the occupied areas by the Japanese.
Foreigners Warned To Poland Will Canton Chinese Threat British propaganda, which is being
Evacuate Fukien
Negotiate "Breathing Spell" For Europe?
WASHINGTON, July 11. HIGH DIPLOMATIC circles in Washington are expressing increasing tative concern regarding developments in the Far East during the past 48 hours.
They express the opinion that the anti-British demonstrations in Tsingtao, together with the tightening up of the blockade of the British Concession in Tientsin, are serious evidence that the forthcoming negotiations in Tokyo may prove fruitless.
If the negotiations fail, Washington sees sification of the gravity of the situation.
an inten-
Some officials here believe that intensification of Anglo-Japanese discord is further reason to fear that a Danzig coup is imminent.
It seems more than possible, they believe, that the Japanese are being influenced by the Reich to keep tension at its height In the Far East while Hitler's moves in the West keep the
nations guessing.
The Mongol border warfare, they believe, is an integral part of the manoeuvres, and is likely to decline in intensity either when a Danzig coup is accomplished or when the European situation quietens sufficiently for Russia to turn her undivided attention to her eastern borders.-United Press. EVACUATION ADVISED
SHANGHAI, July 12.—The Japanese Nayal authorities have notified the foreign consular body that within a few days Chang- chow, Tungshan, Chuoan and all the province of Fukien will become zones of military, operations, after which the Japanese navy can no longer he responsible for the safety of foreign nationals in these zones.
They have also requested the
WARSAW, July 12.
IT IS learned from authori-
Government sources. that Poland is prepared to nogotiate with Gormany for a settlement of the Danzig issue. Poland, however, will refuso to take the initiative.
aro
Unless negotiations initiated by Horr Hitler, Po- land will continue the status quo, and will keep her forces mobilised against any un- toward incident.
It is believed in Warsaw that Europe is recoiving a "breathing spoll."
United Press,
To New Territories
CANTON, July 12. ANTI-BRITISH propaganda in Can- ton has taken a more virulent form in the past 24 hours
Although the Japanese authorities in the city claim to have "banned" all anti-British demonstrations in the city, the campaign by means of Japanese-controlled newspapers and pamphlets and posters has become intensified. REGAIN KOWLOON
The campaign is now principally concentrated Hongkong.
on
In one instance, a Japanese-controlled Chinese news- paper asserts that the new Chinese regime will secure the return of the New Terri- tories and Kowloon by the
Chinese Guerillas Attacking. Sheklung end of 1939.
Posters of an anti-British nature have been plasterdd throughout Canton. One particular poster has a drawing of Gandhi and some Indians kneeling be- fore British troops with Union Jacks, with the FIERCE FIGHTING has been raging along the caption "British Imperialism Canton-Kowloon Railway for the past week, during which in India" below.. the Chinese forces, directed by General Tsai~Ting-kai, famous hero of the Shanghai war in 1932, have scored two decisive victories.
Fierce Battles Raging
On Kowloon-Canton Rly
evacuation of third Power MONGOLIAN BLOCKADE nationals and ships, including
THREAT
French Concession In Hankow
HANKOW, July 12. THE POSSIBILITY of A blockade of the French Conces- sion in Hankow has increased.
warships.
Diplomatie officials point out that the spreading of the blockade to all constal ports is cutting off Shanghai's food supplies.
BATTLES Japanese Claim New Victories
CANTON, July 10.
Anti-British Slogans Slogans such as "End White Race Imperialism with Armed The Chinese are now butter-Resistance" and "China Should ing away at Sheklung and have Recognise that Her Enemy is every hope of retaking it, al-British Imperialism" have ap-
though the city is strongly garri-peared in pamphlet form and are being freely distributed through- soned by the Japanese.
Engagements have taken place at out the city. Sekian, Taiping nrxi Tungkoon, a) in a special "War Anniversary" small town near the railway, ending number one of the Japanese-controfi- in the Japanese being driven backed newspapers gave a record of Bri- and Talping and Tungkoon folling tish "Imperialism" and cites the The opinion is expressed that the
inte Chinese hands Ave days ago. Hankow, Shanghai and Shaker in- Japanese are making efforia to put
Two days later, the Japanese launch-cidents, into effect in Shanghai ito squeeze- WHILE MOSCOW and other ed a strong counter-attack, the re- out tactics employed in Tientsin through a long range blockade foreign sources of information sult of which is still unknowa. rather than a border blockade. are silent regarding the hosti. which would be more likely to itics on the Mongol Manchurinn Involve the United States-United frontier, "Domei" messages con- Press.
tain details of severe fighting in Sheklung, while another large force NEWSPAPER which further Soviet reverses struck out
Shektai. "Times" are announced.
"Times" Pessimism
LONDON, July 12-The
Driva On Shoklung
The Chinese followed up the vic- tories with a vigorous drive on
the direction
in
the Chinese forces were ap.
Sheklan, at proaching
✡ pre- Arranged moment, a large group of
Chinese guerilias, posing as farmer
I
The newspapers demand abrogation of the Anglo-Chinese treaties regard- ing foreign areas in Chinn.---Reuter,
SENSATION Non-Publication Of Letter In "Times"
The French Consul-General, M. Reynaud yesterday evening sent a note to Mr. Chang Jen-li, Japanese- appointed Mayor of the clly, rejecting diplomatic correspondent writes that
It is believed that a heavy Japanese his demanda regarding the suppres- sion of an attempt by Chinese demon-f the Japanese Cabinet bring for-censorship is responsible for the lack ward at the Tokyo talks, issues, of news from foreign correspondenta strators to hold a parade in French wider than those of the Tientsin who have proceeded from Tokyo and set fire to the Railway station. Concession on July 7, the occasion of blockade,
Shanghai to the battle-front. Among the negotiations cannot
When. the Japanese military turn. the second anniversary of the out-
these are "Urilted Press". "Associated succeed. break of hostilities.
**The British Government has Press" and "Reuter" staff corresponded out to quell the blaze, the men Chang Jen-ll wrote to the French neither the desire on its own account,
were set upon by the waiting Chinese, who made good their, escape ofter in- Consul-General demanding frstly, nor the authority of other Powers, to
"Dome" this afternoon reports licting severe casualties among the formal apology for interference with discuss the wider demands raised by muniqac, announcing that the Jap- Japanese. The station was reduced THE FACT that a letter from
new the Japanese Generals for Co
operation in the invasion of China Kwantung Army headquarters com- to ashes. comments the writer-Reuter,
anese forces are now in complete
border river.
The communique claims that the Soviet and Mongolian forces have
the movement to establish a
order in East Asia; secondly, the release of the flag-distributor Yang Toh; thirdly, return of the flags and handbills seized..
M. Reynaud's reply says firstly, an apology in due from the Mayor for not previously informing and obtain- Ing permission from the French authorities for the parade to pass through French Concession; secondly, Yang Toh was never detained; thirdly,
£7,000,000 Army Vote
ents.
LONDON, July 12.
influential members of the force Liberni Opposition, criticising possession of the right bank of the could arrive, however, the Japanese the policy of Mr. Chamberlain,
been dispersed from Balshagal and
the Noro heights,
Defore the main Chinese
Chinese
the were reinforced and withdrew.
Meanwhile, a desperate fight raging for possession of Sheklung Our Own Correspondent.
Chinese Claim Titshok Landing Abortivo
Skiuhing, July 12. Japanese blue-Jackets who landed No menilon I made of Japanese at Tishek, northwest of Shekkti, are
Air Battle "Victories" The communique adds that, since
and the handbills returnedtributed New Estimates To have been shut down in air ducts.
Throat To Essentials
An official of the Chinese Muni-
Q
Be Introduced
CS-
losses..
reported to have been repulsed after Soviet fosses in tanks and arm-severe fighting.
totalled foured cars, it is claimed,
Chinese planes roided the Japaness more than 300, and the communique positions in Kongmoon and Sunwul least 1,600 dead on the battlefields." adds that "the enemy abandoned aljast Friday.
Chinese forces broke into Tungkun,
WBS not published by the "Times" after it had been sent to that paper, has aroused a {storm of indignation among the
public:
The "Daily Express," which has the largest circulation of. MIL the English dailies, as well as the Liberal paper, the "News-Cheonl~ clo" publish the letter which was rejected by the "Times," and accuse, that paper of violation of the free- dom of opinion by the suppression of criticism of Mr. Chamberlain's policy.
Both papers demand a plain state- the southeast of Canton, last Thursday, ment from Mr. Chamberlain whether
cipality said that if satisfaction is not
LONDON, July 12. obtained water; electricity and generai A SUPPLEMENTARY supply would be cut off from the timate of approximately £7.000,- Concession,
However, he did not mention 000 is expected to be introduced The communique admits that, East Tuver town about 45 miles timo limit
despite the so-called losses, The report that the Chinese had week by the War Office.
in the House of Commons nexSoviet Air Force in still persisting) When heavy Japanese reinforcements criticism of his policy was officially made a demand for de facto recogni-
in raids on Manchurian territory arrived from Sheklung to launch a stopped in the "Times.": tion by the French authorities of the Army budget from £360,000,000 to ing intermittent
The new expenditure will raise the and the Soviet artillery is continu- counter-attack, they damaged
tho The dispute arose some days'ago Wuhan Municipality Is Incorrect £30.000,600-the highest since the river.
Bre acros3
the Japanese warehouses and workshops when the Times" published a letter and withdrew safely-Central News from a leading Liberal M.P., rebuk- Great War.
The Japanese report belleves that
Ing the Liberal attacks on Mr. Cham- It is believed that the supplemen- the situation will now case.
berlain." Japanese Claim tary expenditure has become neces-
Several well-known Liberal M.P.a GIBRALTAR, July 11-The newsary in order to cover the 10.000 in- The Rev. D. Uspensky, No. 10
CANTON, July 12, According to then sent a joint letter to the Times" Governor of Gibraltar, Sir Clive crease in the strength of the Regular Jordan Road, has reported to the Japanese naval communique Jap-stressing their right to criticise. Liddol, arrived here to-day-United Army and the training of the con-Police the larceny of a watch and anese marines attacked Chinese forces Their letter was not published. Press.
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Reuter.
Although no confirmation can be obtained from missionary headquarters in either Hong- kong or Shanghai, there are insistent reports that British missionary property is destroyed in the two provinces. SHANSI POGROM
being
According to reports from Chungking, Chinese Christians are being exccuted en masse in Shansi.
China Inland Mission stations in at least two centres in Shansi are reported to have been razed to the ground. Fearing death if they remain, Chinese employees, students and patients are deserting British mission schools report and hospitals in Honan Province according to received from Shanghai this morning.
A "Domei" message from Kaifeng confirms reports that the British authorities are planning the mass evacuation of subjects from Honan.
CANTON PROPAGANDA
Anti-British propaganda has considerably increased in Can- ton, according to reports brought to Hongkong yesterday.
Japanese posters and pam- phlets are urging the Chinese inhabitants to boycott British goods and to expel the foreig
ners,
been Certain precautions, have taken at Shameen, where the gates are now closed between dusk and
dawn.
All Chinese entering the Concession are searched.
Tsingtao Quiot
The situation at Tsingtao this morn- ing is quiet, and It is probable that H.M.S. Lowestoft will resume her voyage from Welhalwel to Hongkong Lo-day.
There is no official confirmation of a report, carried by "Reuter". from Shanghal, that British blue- Jackeis were landed from the Lowestoft yesterday.
Commons Optimism
LATEST
SHANGHAI TYPHOON
SHANGHAI, July 12-Consider-
are
In the House of Commons yester-able damage to life and property is day, says "British Wireless", Mr. feared as a result of the approach of Mander (Liberal) asked whether, in violent typhoon. The No. 8 signal view of the fact that the Japanese has already been raised.
The city is at present being sub- had unilaterally violated Japan's com mercial treaties with Great Britain, Jected to drenching raia with terrião blowing would the Government
consider gusts of wind, which
the down hoardings and tramway wires, legislation making obligatory
other mariçing of the country of origin of uprooting trees and causing all Japanese goods,
minor damage. of So for pix Chiness have alreally The President of the Board Trade replied: "I would remind the been küled by falling wires honourable Member that it is hoped hoardings, to settle the dispute at Tientsin" by negotiation."
Japanese Boycott
and
Many ships at Woosung and beyond jare reported to be. In' distress.
Several sampons have been lifted from the Whangpoo by the wind a "Reuter" reports from Tokyo sea and have been deposited on the that two of the largest Japanese foreshore. political parties, the Seiyuki and
prefecture,
A score or so of rickshaws are lying the Masetto, have instructed their overturned where their owners have
deserted them Ono gut of wind, branches to organise Anti-British
pro-overturned a baby Ford, completely rallies in every vince, town and village in Japan. capsizing it, while a subsequent gust of 14- top Branches have been instructed thatfted a rickshaw every rally should adopt a resolution Reuter. urging the Government to adopt a arm attitude in dealing with Great Britain.
SUGAR SHORTAGE LONDON, July 11-Replying to questions or
Mr. sugar,
Oliver Stanley declared in the House of Commons to-day that he had written formally to the International Sugar Council stating that he considered there was a shortage of sugar, and asking them to take the necessary steps-Reuter Special.
on
Soo Back Pago. For Further Late News
ROOSEVELT DEFIED BY
SENATE COMMITTEE
THE U.S. Senate Foreign Affairs Committee has decided, by the narrow margin of one vote, to shelve U.S. Noutrality: legislation for the current sessien of Congress, 20
The decision is described as a severe blow to British and French hopes, and as a move likely to weaken the efforts of the Democracles to restrain the Rome-Berlin axis.
(Full Report On Page Seven).
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