FAR EAST WAR

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 141, 11 March 1938, Page 10

FAR EAST WAR

Japanese Actions Against Foreigners MISSIONARY STRUCK By Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright London, March 9. The Japanese commander at Wuhu apologised for an attempt made by a patrol force to enter the American Methodist Mission Hospital forjhe purpose of removing a Chinese woman, Dr. Edith Hwang, for questioning, states the Shanghai correspondent of “The Times.” Two doctors and a clergyman barred the door, despite threats with a bayonet, and refused any violation of American property. A message from Peking states that the Rev. A. Murray, London, a missionary, son of Sir James Murray, was struck on the head by a Japanese sentry at Tsangchow and forced to doff his hat. and bow in accordance with regulations laid down for the Chinese. The British Embassy is lodging a protest.

A Japanese air raid on Chengchow injured several members of the Italian mission and two Italian priests are reported to have been killed. The heaviest snowfall for several years has covered the whole of the Yangtze and Lunghai areas, causing great distress. Thousands of war refugees are still living in the streets. The British-owned newspaper the “China Mail” reports that four Japanese cruisers and several destroyers are carrying out exercises near Hong-Kong and Macao, and that aircraft dropped leaflets on coastal villages warning shipping to avoid the danger zone till further notice, states a Hong-Kong message.

According to a Tokio message, prices of commodities are rising steadily, causing great discontent. The prices of some necessities have advanced 200 to 300 per cent, including fuel, clothing and fish.