IN THE FAR EAST

Hokitika Guardian, 17 October 1939, Page 5

IN THE FAR EAST

JAPAN’S AIMS

OUTLINED BY; PREMIER

(United Press Association —By Eleelrii Telegraph—Copyright).

TOKIO, October 15.

The Prime Minister of Japan, Gen oral Abe, stated in an interview tha Japan was determined to create a new Chinese Central Government, one tha would be able fully to share in the re organisation of the East of Asia. This reorganisation, he said, China and Japan must accomplish without being assisted by outsiders. He added that the reorganisation could be accomplished in a neutral manner. The rights cf third Powers would be respected. Efforts would be made to convince tho world of the sincerity of Japan’s aims, which were as follows : (1) The preservation of peace in East Asia;. (2) The establishment of prosperity, (3) The co-operation of all nations for international stability. JAPANESE AIR RAIDS. LONDON, October 15. A report from Chungking states that 87 Japanese aeroplane.-, bombed four points in West China yesterday. Eighteen are reported to have wiped out a third of the population of 50,000 in Nanchupan. Huge fires are raging. Last night 36 aeroplanes bomh’ed l.iangshan, 18 bombed Yualing, apd 15 Chenci. The damage in these centres has not been, reported. CHINESE CLAIMS DERIDED. TOKIO, October 15. The Japanese Wai Office derides tho Chinese claims to victories in Central China, arid claims that the Japanese have taken all of the fortified positions of the Chinese Ninth Zone, including the mountains of. South Kiukiang, between the Hupeh, and Kiangsi.. Provinces. . . . ~ V ' SOVIET AIRMEN ENGAGED. 'V; • SHANGHAI; October 15. A semi-official report here states that the Japanese assert that Russians tnris - ned at least one of the bombers which made the raid on Hankow on Saturday. The bodies of two Russians were found in the wreckage of a' Soviet- buiK bomber. A second Soviet-built bomber was brought dow r n outside of the Japanese territory. JAPANESE TRADE WITH U.S.A. TOKIO, October 15. It might be impossible temporarily to extend the 1911 commercial treaty with the United States, expiring on January 26, 1940, but it might be possible to negotiate a new treaty, at least provisionally. - It is expected that, in view' of tho leturn of the Ambassador, Mr Joseph Grew, trade. discussions 'will be start- '. -'i : mg soon. -