FORCED TO BOW TO JAPANESE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 20983, 11 March 1938, Page 9

FORCED TO BOW TO JAPANESE

LONDON MISSIONARY STRUCK BRITISH EMBASSY TO PROTEST United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received March 10, 6.30 p.m.) LONDON, March 9. The Shanghai correspondent of “The Tinies” states that the Japanese commander at Wahu has apologised for the attempt by a patrol to force an entry into the American Methodist Mission Hospital for the purpose of removing a Chinese woman, Dr. Edith Hwang, for questioning. Two doctors and a clergyman barred the door, despite bayonet threats, and refused all violation of American property. The Rev. A. Murray, a missionary from London, and his son, Sir James Murray, were struck on the head by a Japanese sentry at Tsang-chow and were forced to doff their hats and bow in accordance with the regulations laid down for Chinese. The British Embassy is protesting. A Japanese air raid on Cheng-chow injured several members of the Italian mission. Two Italian priests have been reported killed. Distress Among Refugees The heaviest snowfall for several years has covered the whole of the Yangtse and Lunghai areas, causing great distress. Thousands of war refugees are still living in the streets. The British-owned “ China Mali ” reports that four Japanese cruisers and several destroyers are carrying out exercises near Hong Kong and Macao. Aircraft dropped leaflets on the coastal villages warning shippers to avoid the danger zone till further notice.