NEW MOVE

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXV, Issue 22942, 21 January 1938, Page 11

NEW MOVE

JAPANESE FORCES SHANGHAI FRONT BANDS OF CHINESE STRONG OPPOSITION iFEAKS FOB THE CITY By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright (Received January 20,- 6.5 p.m.) LONDON 1 , Jan. 19 The Shanghai correspondent of the Daily Telegraph says heavy rain has interfered with the operations of the Japanese. Consequently, tanks, artillery and infantry have been concentrated against the Chinese guerilla bands in tjie Pootung area across the Whangpoo Creek from the International Settlement. This move by the Japanese is .causing renewed anxiety as it is feared that it might involve the occupation. of the whole of Shanghai. In the Settlement the French police made lightning raids and arrested 89 Russian and Chinese terrorists. Also they seized quantities of arms and ammunition. • The raids are being continued and further mass arrests are .expected. It is believed that an ex■Jensiye plot has been forestalled. Japanese in the north have checked the Chinese advance oil Wuhu. j RUSSIAN AID r NORTHERN CHINA: 'JAPANESE REPORT * TROOPS AND AIRCRAFT LONDON, Jan. 19 The Toldo correspondent of the Daily ■Telegraph says newspapers declare that Russia, in co-operation) with Outer Mongolia, with, which she is allied, is Concentrating troops and aeroplanes in areas bordering on North China and Manchukuo. The Asahi Shimbun asserts that the (Soviet's forces on the Manchukuo frontier have been increased by three infantry and two mechanised divisions, and two artillery and one cavalry divisions, an engineering division, and 1500 aeroplanes. . It is also alleged that Britain is supplying the Soviet with 20 submarines and 10 heavy guns. RADIO STATIONS OPERATION RESUMED f ■ ' FORMER OFFICES USED v"■ y;M.S- H* •V' (Received January 20, 6.5 p.m.) LONDON. Jan. 19 The Shanghai correspondent of the Times says wireless communications have been, partially reopened and are being operated in the name of the previous administration from the same offices. They are in contact with Hongkong, Manila and Batavia, and are expected to be extended. The Japanese announce that foreign wireless agreements will be respected. CHINA DETERMINED PRESERVING SOVEREIGNTY A SUPREME WAR COUNCIL ' LONDON, Jan. 19 A message from Hankow says the Chinese Government has issued a statement citing Japan as a disturber of international peace. It asserts that China's desire for peace is tinbut she will not tolerate any' encroachment on her sovereignty. Sha considers all the acts established Under the Japanese occupation null and yoid, externally and internally. A telegram from Hongkong states that Madame Chiang Kai-shek confirmed the creation of a Supreme War Council under Marshal Chiang Kai■hek's. control to intensify the campaign against the Japanese.

CHINESE GENERAL LIST OF ApCUSATIONB (Received January 20, 5.5' p.m.) f HANKOW, Jan. 19 General Han Fu-chu has been charged !»ith disobedience of orders, unauthorised retreat,, the sale of opium to Sbangtung residents, the forcible exaction of taxes and the seizure of public funds.

BRITISH FIRMNESS INCIDENT AT TIENTSIN SHANGHAI, Jan. 1» A tense incident occurred at Tienisin over the British authorities refusing to hand over a Chinese who was living in the British Concession to the Japanese Army. Tho Japanese threatened to enter the Concession and a British officer replied: "We shall be compelled to resist." After that the Japanese modified their attitude. GERMAN MEDIATION Official statement 3 S LONDON, Jan. .19 An oißcial statement from Berlin ■droits German mediation in the SinoJapaneee conflict, which has been repeatedly denied. It says it was undertaken in response to the wish of both parties. Germany's part was confined to forwarding communications from one Government to the other. 18,000 REFUGEES DEAD SHANGHAI. Jan. 19 The latest Chinese estimate is thalf 18,000 native refugees have died in Shanghai- •from disease, exposure and Imnjcer. ,