NOTICE TO QUIT

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21090, 16 July 1938, Page 17

NOTICE TO QUIT

JAPANESE ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS Vigorous Attacks on Forts

INTENSIFIED AERIAL ACTIVITY Ancient Porcelain Kilns in Danger United Press Association— Bv Electric Telegraph —Copyright An Admiralty spokesman has announced that British and American nationals must not return for some time to Nankin and other Yangtse areas now under Japanese control. It is impossible at present to re-open ttie river generally because of the danger from mines and bombs. A Canton message states that 96 persons were killed in an air raid while 144 were wounded and 60 are missing. ATTACKS OX CHINESE FORTS CHINESE FORCE ISOLATED Onlted Press Association—Ev Elec'rte Telegraph Copyright TOKIO, July 14. The Japanese claim that aeroplanes, ships and troops co-operated in the demolition of the Szetzeshan Fort, which was nicknamed the "lion’s hell.” 12 miles east of Kiukiang. Hie key town on the Yangtse. Twenty thousand Chinese were tapped between Liuntzekiao and Taipuig while attempting to cut tiie Japan se communications.

FINANCE FOR CIIiNA STATEMENT OF CHANCELLOR EXCHEQUER British Official \V’rr!e«« <Received July 15, 6.30 p.m.) RUGBY. July 14. The Chancellor of the Exchequer i Sir John Simon > stated in the House of Commons that various proposals had been made by China for obtaining a loan in Britain. If. in certain circumstances, China found it possible to obtain a loan from British financial institutions, any request for Government approval would be sympathetically considered. The Government Had no power to grant or guarantee a loan ' without legislation, which in certain ! circumstances, it did not see its way tc I introduce.

JAPANESE THRUSTS ON TREASURED TERRITORY AIR RAIDS GN HANKOW United Press Association —Bv Electric Telegraph Copyright (Received July 15, 11.40 pan.) HONG KONG. July 15. A large air squadron at noon heavily bombed Hankow. The battle at Kiukiang involves the fate of the Juling mountain resort, where Marshal Chiang Kai-Shek last year momentously decided to fight the Japanese, and it is also the place where foreigners repair to escape the heat of the plains. Concern is aroused by the Japanese thrust at Chintehchen on poyang Lake where the famous centuries-old Sung Ming and other porcelain kilns are situated. RUSSIA'S DETACHMENT MOVED CONCERN AT FOREIGN OFFICE United Press Association—Bv Electric Telegraph—Copyright (Received July 15, 11.40 p.m.) TOKIO, July 15. The Japanese Foreign Office has protested at a Soviet detachment occupying a military hill in Manchukuo. near Possiet Bay. It is hinted that in the event of non-withdrawal the Kwantung Army may be forced to dislodge the intruders. APPEAL TO WOMEN OF CHIN Y RESTRICTION ON BEAUTY AIDS United Press Association—By Electric Teles raph- Copyright (Received July 15. 11.50 p.m.i HANKOW, July 15. The People’s Political Council l.as issued a decree appealing to Chinese women not to use powder, rouge or lipstick and to restrict their sweets They are asked to devote their savings to a special national reconstruction fund which will bo supplemented by a special taxation on wines and cigarettes. The Premier (Mr H. H. Kung) set an example by discarding his limousine and riding to his office in a rickshaw, escorted by two armed cyclists.

CHINESE REAFFIRM POLICY EVIDENCE OF UNITY AND DETERMINATION United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph —Copyright WELLINGTON. July 15. The following cablegram has been received by the Chinese Consul from Hankow:—"The People’s Conference unanimously confirmed the basic policy of China in reference to the war of resistance, which was passed in April last by the National Congress of Kuomintang. Following the carrying of the resolution there was continuous cheering by the delegates, which is evidence of China’s unity and determination.”