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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 09, 1937
Page
1
Diet group members urged Foreign Minister Hirota to consider denouncing the Nine Power Treaty and Kellogg Pact as obsolete amid tensions with China. They argued the United States is ensnared by a British maneuver and warned that sanctions could be defeated by war threats.
At Conservative Conference in Scarborough resolution backed the National Government’s foreign policy. In Bournemouth Labour Conference endorsed defence measures and Labour’s policy of supporting League and economic appeasement while recognising rearmament. Clyne warned against pacifism harming Labour’s future. Lansbury stressed Labour must not abandon defence.
Foreign Office communique from Nanking confirms gases used by Japan caused eye irritation nausea and several deaths in the Lotien Liuhang sector on October 4.
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Tokyo report notes Japan will not back down despite Western condemnation. Japan has mobilised over half a million men and plans to continue its policy, warning that economic sanctions are viewed as war. Mussolini is said to have deflected sanctions previously.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull said the United States would participate in the Nine Power Conference though not as initiator or necessarily in Washington. He noted no US suggestion to hold the meeting in D.C. and indicated broad concern over Japanese goods and influence with labor groups advocating a boycott. Paris reports quote French Premier Chautemps praising the US stance and calling for joint Pacific action to curb aggression.
In New York on Thursday Senator Pittman urged severing ties with Japan and ending trade and credit relations to avoid war. Navy League head Hubbard warned of the cost of allowing Japan to dominate the Pacific and urged sending the U S fleet to the Philippines with Britain backing Hong Kong and Singapore to force Japan from China.
From Shanghai on Friday Japanese air units kept up sporadic bombing around the city while fronts elsewhere remained comparatively quiet. The daily bombardment of Canton also continued, with Japanese planes active in that area.
In Sydney Mr. Chingho Hara argued Japan seeks just aims and will attain them, dismissing Roosevelt's views. He said Japan fights for high ideals and equality and will persist despite international moves. A Foreign Office spokesman said an important policy statement on Nine Power and Kellogg treaties would be issued soon.
Washington dispatch in the New York Times reports diplomatic circles think Japan could attend a Far East conference if the talks cover the entire region rather than solely condemn Japan.
Madrid reports Premier Benor Nagrin believes Roosevelt's speech could ease the tense climate among peace loving nations. He says time is needed to stop Spain’s war from becoming a world war and that aggressors must be resisted.
The League of Nations Health Bureau reports epidemics spreading in the Far East due to the war. Cholera has reached Japan and Indo China, with Singapore noted as a center of concern.
We KIPING reports Japanese advances in North China threaten Tsinanfu and Taiyuantu while occupying Sintang and pushing toward Chentingfu. In the south Japanese air strikes target Canton as ships and railways are damaged. A Chinese claim says eight bombers shot down, two of their planes lost. On the Shanghai front rains turn the country to a quagmire impeding Chinese defenses but transport is aided by coolies. General position remains unchanged.
Shanghai Daily Telegraph correspondent interviews Chi Tung Nien of the 52nd Company 62nd Chinese infantry division Shantung. He recalls 1932 fighting Japanese at Woo sung Creek where a sentry warning and mined bridge failed as tanks crossed at midnight. Counterattacks come in torrential rain with reinforcements.
Rome reports that the Nine Power Conference proposal by the League would render Italy's participation impossible. Italy boycotts the League until it recognizes Abyssinia's conquest.
From Friday October 15, shops in the metropolis close at 12.30 pm on Saturday and 4.30 pm on Friday with 5.45 pm on other weekdays. Fruit veg tobacconists and pastry shops may stay open until 11 40 pm each weekday. Petrol oil and motor accessory sales end at midnight.
At the Conservative Conference Lord Plymouth warns that non intervention is failing and the world faces a serious situation. Winston Churchill welcomes Roosevelt's speech and emphasizes a shared English speaking bond to aid peace. He calls for strong support of Foreign Secretary Eden to preserve world peace amid submarine warfare and aerial bombing.
London reports say British and French officials in Rome presented Count Ciano with a note urging Italian cooperation for a stricter non intervention in Spain. A reply is expected Saturday after consultations with Berlin, with potential impact on London’s stance if unfavourable.
Echo de Paris reports Signor Mussolini plans to use the withdrawal of volunteers from Spain as leverage to gain recognition of Italy’s conquest in Abyssinia and acceptance of Germany's colonial claims.
Harold Dahl, an American airman captured after his plane was shot down in July, was sentenced to death by a court martial for taking arms against the Spanish nation but was reprieved. Three Russian airmen shared the fate and also faced reprieve while held at General Franco's pleasure. Dahl claimed he went to Spain as an instructor then forced to fight at pistol point. The Russians said they were soldiers obeying orders.
Sales of sheep and lambs deferred from Wednesday at Flemington saleyard due to an unresolved dispute at Homebush abattoirs. Private sales occurred, rest held to Monday. Strike halted mutton and lamb slaughter, prompting a looming Sydney meat shortage for the weekend amid widespread dissatisfaction with the new award.
Vittorio Mussolini arrived by air from Hollywood to study Hollywood methods for the Italian film company with Hal Roach. The embassy denied any recall to Italy, stating he completed a ten day schedule.
In Metz on Thursday political police confiscated frontier passes of German miners from Lauterbach and Sarre who cross into French coal mines daily. They are now unemployed as a result of the pass confiscation. The crackdown aims to prevent perceived contamination of political faiths by French contact.
A large explosion and ensuing fire hit a Tokyo gunpowder factory on Thursday. Casualty details remain unclear as officials assess the scene.
Striking lamb and sheep slaughtermen delay sales at Homebush leading to widespread sheep deaths in paddocks. Police inspect the stock and order the weak animals destroyed to prevent further losses.
A front page editorial campaign in German newspapers calls for international consideration of Germany's colonial claims. The outburst targets British Conservative conference resolutions opposing Germany's returns, accusing them of narrowmindedness and a claim to colonial booty.
Mr J G Strydow, leader of the Nationalist Party, states it is not nationalist policy to return South West Africa to Germany. If Germany insists, they would not interfere. The Congress resolves to ask the Government to direct the League to discuss a solution after talks with Italy and Germany.
Friday in Wartburg Natal Mr Pirow urged closer links between Germany and Africa. He warned Africa must take a firm stance against agitation in the Empire era, saying restless agitation could spoil markets and hinder growth.
Insurgent trawler captures two British steamers off Northern Spain and escorts them to Rivedon. Yorkbrook crew of eighteen, with 13 British members, claimed captured outside territorial waters while carrying food to Gijon or Aviles and intended to move refugees to Bordeaux. Dover Abbey laden with maize and peas also said captured outside territorial waters amid piracy claims.
British destroyer Basilisk arrived at Gibraltar with crew claiming six depth charges were dropped on the submarine a few days earlier. The explosion split the hull and air rose to the surface, leading officers to believe the submarine lies on the sea bottom.
Gibraltar Friday brief denies claims that HMS Bass sank a submarine that attacked her. No further details provided about the incident or involved vessels.
Berlin reports Germany's grain requirements for bread including imports are fully covered for 1937 38. The statement confirms adequate provisioning for the coming year.
Lloyds intercepts a radio from Algiers reporting the Italian steamer Ettore traveling from Genoa to Caoe was attacked by a seaplane in the Mediterranean but sustained no damage.
A massive blaze destroyed the Pabeo Producta Ltd factory in Wentworth Park Road Glebe causing extensive damage estimated over £200,000. Six firefighters were injured as drums of petrol ben chem substances and tar exploded, prompting water from the harbour to be pumped to fight the flames. Spectators gathered as the building burned for hours and nearby Fell Associated Oil Co premises faced danger.
James Maffley aged 31 was found collapsed in Butt Street Surry Hills with four bullets in his body. Doctors at Sydney Hospital performed a post mortem and confirmed a bullet in the brain and three others. Detectives deem the death a murder and investigate the case.
A World Times report says three top designers have drafted a secret bomber costing about 1 million dollars. The craft would weigh between 60 and 40 tons, feature four engines delivering 6000 h, and boast a cruising range near 8,000 miles. It aims to surpass all existing bombers.
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