WAR IN CHINA

Waikato Times, Volume 124, Issue 20740, 25 February 1939, Page 7

WAR IN CHINA

BOMBING IN HONGKONG REPORT ON JAPANESE APOLOGY CONSIDERATION BY BRITAIN (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 25, 11.30 a.m.) LONDON, Feb. 24 The British Ambassador at Tokio has reported on the Japanese apology for the bombing of Hongkong territory, accompanied by a number of assurances dealing with such matters a? compensation and the punishment of those responsible. These, together with the lines of the possible settlement of the incident, are under consideration by the British Government. TO END TERRORISM JAPAN’S DRASTIC MEANS SEVERAL TOWNS BOMBED (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright) TOKIO, Feb. 22 The Prime Minister, in the House of Peers, said that Japan was considering drastic means to end the Shanghai terrorism. lie declined to give details, but declared: “Shanghai is a Jewish fortress.” SHANGHAI, Feb. 23 Japanese aircraft made a third mass attack on Lanchow and bombarded Pingliang, on the Soviet munitions route. Twenty-six Chinese pursuit planes engaged the raiders at Lanchow. The results are not known. INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT ATTEMPT TO KEEP ORDER PENSIONS FOR VICTIMS (United Press Assn.— Elec. Tel. Copyright) (Received Feb. 24, 3 p.m.) NANKING, Feb. 23 The Government decided, after a meeting attended by Japanese Army otlicers. to send militia to the outskirts of the International Settlement and the French concession, “to exert stricter supervision over recalcitrants and permit the execution of suitable measures if necessary.” Pensions are being awarded to tlie families of victims of the terrorists, beginning with those of Mr Chen Los. who will receive 100,000 dollars in recognition of his work as Minister of the Interior.