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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1932

Page

4

Crusaders official testifies on Prohibition repeal stance

Ratu Lusk of Crusaders testified to a senate committee that national education groups align with anti prohibition efforts. He described a "unity 79" between the National Education Association and the Anti Satoon League and supported a proposed 4 percent tariff by Senator Bingham. He urged repeal of the eighteenth amendment.

Awashington D. C Lusk Senate National An Association Prlme National Education Bingham Repub

Jap Objection to League Assembly Held Invalid

Geneva February 19 The Japanese objection to a Chinese demand for a meeting of the League of Nations assembly to discuss the Far Eastern dispute was held invalid today by the neutral members of the league council. Tense proceedings followed as reports from a jurists committee were circulated amid talk that Japan might protest to the full council over the Manchurian state issue announced at Mukden.

League Geneva Switzerland Ingel League of Natons Assembly League Council W. W. Yen Mukden

Prisoners Go to Church in Saunders County Jail Minsters Visit

In Wahoo Nebraska on February 19 prisoners at the Saunders County jail will attend church each Sunday. Local ministers volunteer to visit the jail to preach sermons and lead singing for the inmates.

Wahoo, Neb Saunders County

Americans Seek Safety in Shanghai Refugee Flight

In Shanghai’s Hongkew district American citizens fled toward the internal settlement early today as heavy fighting loomed. More than 100 Chinese patients were evacuated from St. Luke's Hospital, with nurses and staff removed. consulate records show Americans in several districts. Marines on patrol faced shell danger from Tsongkew and Goo chow creek, while Japanese commander Uyeda urged caution as shells reportedly fell nearby.

Shanghai h—Amercan Hongkew Bhanghai United States Cansur Hongkow St. Luke's Hospital J. G. McGracken University of Pennsylvania Bb. Luke's Pennsylvania Yanetzepoo University of Shanghai Kiangwan Woosung Sears Tsongkew Soochow Creek Uyeda Ben Goochow Creek

Japanese Commander Voiced Stand On Shanghai Threat

In Shanghai on February 19 Gen Enkichi Uyeda, commander of Jason's army, warned China over an imminent clash. He said the Nineteenth army is a menace to peace, vowed not to retreat, and outlined limits of advance while stressing protection of foreign property. He warned action if ultimatums are rejected.

Shanghai Enkichi Uyeda Jason Aln Manchuria Arenas Soochow Creek Chang Kai-Shek Bhanghal Chiang

Chinese premier presents five point reply to Japan

Wang Ching Wei outlined a five point proposition rejecting a Japanese withdrawal demand in Shanghai. He accepted joint withdrawal but insisted Chinese troops depart only with Japan. He defended freedom of speech, opposed dismantling defenses at Yaoshan and Woosung, noted Shanghai troops are not normally stationed there, and called for neutral third party investigations if withdrawal is needed. Newcomers to San Antonio are urged to contact Mary Lou for rental help through The Light.

Nanking China Wang Ching-Wei Shenghai Shanghai Yaoshan Woosung San Antonio Mary Lou Light Crockett

Chinese Ready to Obey AP Ultimatum

Chinese guns boomed as the clash neared, with three Japanese sailors killed and Chinese forces strengthening fronts from Chapel to Woosung. American troops of the Thirty first Infantry took positions in the international settlement while businesses fear a financial crisis as taxes fall 73 percent and emergency costs rise sharply.

Associated Press SHANG Chinegi Uyeda Chapel Klangwan Woosung Tamg Pom. C Mo Sion Hon Itsumo Kiangwan Mas Chine iPosition Thirty First Infantry Manila

Japanese Settle Threats Raise Shanghai Crisis

The Foreign Office said Chinese forces near Shanghai may be urged to fire on the International Settlement as Tokyo prepares a major stand. Ambass adder Debuchi in Washington relayed a Chinese refusal to withdraw by a set deadline, signaling potential further Sino-Japanese tensions without an all-out war.

Parleya Fat Ihuiness Tokio Foreign Office Bhanghai American State Department Japan Washington Henry L. Stimson Debuchi Shanghai Chinehow Taksjher Anganchi Harbin

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