ASSASSINS ACTIVE IN SHANGHAI

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLV, Issue 21279, 24 February 1939, Page 7

ASSASSINS ACTIVE IN SHANGHAI

Grim Fate of Traitors Raid on “ Bad-Land ” Japanese Indignation Rising Resumption Of Operations Planned United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright SHANGHAI, February 22. In an effort to seize the perpetrators of the recent shootings, a force of 800, including 100 men of the East Surrey Regiment, 100 Japanese, 100 Russians, and a detachment of Italian marines participated in a clean up outside of the so-called “Bad Lands,” outside the western district of the International Settlement. Two hundred suspects were arrested, but were released after questioning. ANGER IN JAPAN DEMAND FOR SUPPRESSION OF GUNMEN United Press Association—By Erectile Tel egraph —Copyright SHANGHAI, February 22. The commanders of the Shanghai Japanese military and naval forces called- on the chairman of the Municipal Council and requested his assent to measures to cope with terrorism. Later they called on the commanders of the British and Italian forces and reported their action. A Tokio message reports that the newspaper "Asahi Shibrun” demands the prompt arrest of terrorists; increased representation on the Municipal council and also the fundamental eorganisation of the International Settlement in order to “facilitate the maintenance of law and order.” It added that Japan would take independent action if these demands are rejected. RESCUE OF FOREIGNERS ATTACK PENDING ON RULING United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyrlgt t SHANGHAI, February 22. Forty-seven foreigners, including 19 Britishers and 11 Americans arrived at Kiukiang on foot from Ruling. Fortyseven still remain in Ruling, including immovable invalids and an English woman aged 84. The Japanese intend to attack within 48 hours. VICTIMS OF AIR RAIDS FOURTEEN BRITISH CASUALTIES Onited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright HONG KONG, February’ 23. Three more victims of the Japanese air raid on Shumchun have died, bringing the total dead in British territory to 14. Eighty died and many were wounded in the Chinese territory of Chumchun. OFFICIAL APOLOGY MADE FOREIGN OFFICE PROMISES COMPENSATION United Press Association—By Electric Telegr-pb—Copyright (Received February 24. 1.18 a.m.) TOKIO, February 23. The Japanese Foreign Minister (Mr H. Arita), called on Sir Robert Craigie (British Ambassador to Japan), and conveyed an apology for the Shumchun bombing. Foreign Office circles state that compensation will be paid. MORE PUPPET REGIMES ACTIVITIES ON HAINAN ISLAND Onited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyrlgl ‘ HONG KONG, February 21. The Japanese have established Chinese puppet administrations at Hoihow and Kiungchow on Hainan Island. The Chinese claim to be resisting further occupation of the Island. INTENSIFIED ACTIVITY’ IN AIR HEAVY CASUALTIES SUFFERED BY CHINESE United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph —Copyright Independent Cable Service HONG KONG, February’ 22. At least 180 were killed and 250 wounded in a terrific Japanese air raid on Ichang. Tire Chinese version of the Lanchow raid states that all the Chinese aeroplanes are safe and nine Japanese Were shot down.