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Evening star., 1937-08-30
Dy the Associated Press,

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The Chinese Embassy made public
yesterday the following text Of the
non-aggression pact signed BY China
and Soviet Ruasis:
The national government Of the Re-
public Of China and the government
OF the Union Of Soviet Socialist Re-
publics, animated by the desire to con-
tribute to the maintenance OF internal
peace, consolidate the amicable rela-
tions now existing between them on 4
firm and lasting basis, and confirm in
3 more precise manner the obligations
mutually undertaken under the treaty
for the remuneration OF war signed in
Paris on August ~, 1928, have resolved
to conclude the present treaty and for
this purpose appointed as their pleni-
potentiaries, that Is to say: His excel
lency the President of the national
government OF the Republic Of China,
DR.. Wang Ching-wei, minister for
foreign Affairs: the Central Executive
Committee Of the Union Of Soviet
Social Republics, Mr.. Dimitri BoRo-
moloff, Ambassador extraordinary and
plenipotentiary Of the Union OF Soviet
Socialist Republics to the Republic Of
China, who. having communicated
their full powers, found in good and
due form, have agreed upon the fol-
lowing articles:
Article I. The high contracting
parties Solemnly reafflrm that they
condemn the recourse to war for the
solution OF international controversies,
and that they renounce it as an instru-
ment OF national policy in their rela-
tlons with each other, and in pur-
suance OF this pledge, they undertake
to refrain from any aggression against
each other either individually or
Jointly with one or more other powers.
Article II. In the event that either
OF the high contracting parties should
be subjected to aggression on the
Evening star., 1937-08-30
1,3DBU.S. MARINES
SAIL FOR CHINA
Embark at San Diego to
Protect Americans in
War Zone.
~ tee lssoeIated Press.

~ tG6 hsSoSlAted Press.
SAN DIEGO, Calf, August 30
Carrying the colors Of the gallant 9Th
Regiment, decorated by France in the
World War. 1909 Marines left here
yesterday on the transport Chaumont
and the light cruiser Marblehead for
War-torn Shanghai.
"Our mission is to protect American
lives and property" said Brig. Gen
John c. Baumont, commanding the
I'd Brigade, Fleet Marine Force. who
will take command of all u. S. Marines
in China upon his scheduled arrival
there about September 81. He will
relieve Col. c. F. B. Price, now tn
command at Shanghai.
Gen. Beaumont will be responsible
for dlsposing of his troops most ef-
fectlvely to protect Americas ma
tionals in the war zone.
The water front was thronged with
men, women and children.
Naval regulations prohibit departure
OF vessel from port on Sunday ex-
cept in emergency. but apparently
naval officials deemed the situation
overseas of sufficient gravity to call
for immediate movement.
Officers embarking, in addition to
Gen. Beaumont, are.
Lieut.. Col H. Schmidt, brigade
executive; Col T. S. Clark, command
ing 9Th Regiment; Lieut.. Col. j. L.
underhill, regimental executive.
First Battalion, 9th Marines-Lieut.
Col. A. Decaree, commanding; Mai.
j. K. Martenstein, Capts. J. E. Kerr,
G. E. Hayes, R. T. Peters, c. r. Allen,
]. S. Onaham, T. M. Ryan and F. B..
Loomis. Lieuts. O. Conoley H R. Amet,
F. F. Leek, H. C. Woodhouse, H. B..
Cain, A. P. Stacy, H. s. Massie, w.
M. Platz, NJ c. Schultz, r. w. Boyd,
A. F. Johnston, NJ A. Marks, L. w.
Walt, E, G. Van Orman, w. B. Kyle
and L. B. Robertshaw.
Second Battalion, 9Th Marines
Lieut.. Col c. B. Gates, commanding;
Maj. E. w. Skinner. Capts. A. Zuber.
c. j. O'Donnell o. H. Wheeler, w. T.
Dodge and E. E. Larson, Lieuts. F. D.
Beans, S. F. Zeiler, r. T. Stivers, D.
Goen, w. H. Barba, R. Rothven, J..
Rothwell, j. Weber, G. H. Brockway,
H. H. Crockett, H. S. Walsteth, B. S..
Hocrmuth, R. E. Honsovetz, NJ. C.
Williams, L. w. Smith, w. F. Kramer
and A. H. Weinberger.
The anti-aircraft battery aboard the
Marblehead, Battery F, 10th Marines.
is commanded by Capt. w. w. Benson,
Evening star., 1937-08-30

troops to the Paoshan-Lotien-K -Kiating
line northwest Of Shanghai for an ex-
pected major battle along the wedge
shaped front Japanese have driven
into Chinese territory.
The battle may determine Shang-
haIs fate.
Chinese were evacuating from other
areas to strengthen their forces along
the critical line and meet Japan's first
major offensive.
1t was estimated Japan will pit from
10000 to 100000 of her best troops
and bluejackets against an estimated
half million Chinese regulars.
The barrier which Chinese recently
built across the Whangpoo River op-
posite the French concession was ex-
pected to play vital part in the con-
| fllct. 1t prevents Japanese warships
from operating in areas south Of
Shanghai
Japan Is preparing for an offensive
on all fronts" said japanese Army
spokesman.
The Kiangsu or Shanghai campaign,
now In its third week, brought 4 hur-
ried girding by the invaders and de-
tenders alike for what was expected
to be the decisive struggle for this
seaboard province.
The Japanese drive was not launch-
ed earlier because OF the unexpected
stubborn resistance Of Chiangs army.
Chinese shore batteries, near the
Whangpoo River which skirts shans-
hal, bombarded the Japanese hospital
ship Asahi Maru carrying japanese
wounded homeward. One shell seri-
ously injured three male nurses, Jap-
anese authorities announced. =
They said the ship was marked with
the Red Cross insignia on both tunnels.
Three hundred non-eomhatants
Evening star., 1937-08-30

were killed and several hundred
wounded, q Chinese communique said,
in late afternoon raid on the North
Station district, on the boundary Of
the International Settlement and
Chinese Chapel. Incendiary bombs
set 1ire to 200 houses.
More than 100 civilians were killed
and about 400 wounded In . raid
on Marking, q war ofice statement
asserted. One of the Marking tar
gets was the National School for
Orphans, others the Nanking Gen.
tral University and Tzesheng Hospi-
tai. Five hundred Marking houses
were fired.
Sixteen Japanese bombers took 4
toll Of 800 dead or wounded at Nam
chang, capital of Kiangsi Province,
about 400 miles inland from here
Chinese reports were that an Ameri-
can missionary girls school was
bombed at Nanchang, but apparently
no Americans were among the VIC
tins. The Chinese have an air base
at NanchAng.
Evening star., 1937-08-30
Text of British Note to Toxic
Sharply Worded Missive Sees No Excuse for
Attack on Envoy, Demands Full Redress"
'Fornual Aboloqy."

LONDON, August 3O.-The teri OF
the British note to Japan tollo,os:
The Japanese government is well
aware of the injuries sustained by the
Ambassador to China as a result Of
shooting from Japanese military air
planes when motoring with members
of his staf1 from Nanking to Shanghai
on August 26.
The facts are as follows:
The Ambassador was proceeding
from Nanking to Shanghai August 26,
accompanied by a military attache
and financial adviser Of the embassy
and a Chinese chauffeur. The party
occupied two black saloon cars, OBJ
viously private, and each flying .
Union Jack approximately l8 by IL
inches on the near side Of the car
projecting above the roof
About 2:30 pm, about 8 miles
northwest of Taitsang that is, some
40 miles from ShanghaD, these cars
were attacked with machine gun fire
from a Japanese plane. The, airplane
firing the machine gun dived from
the offside Of the car at right angle.
This was followed by a bomb attack
from the second Japanese plane from
about 200 feet.
The Ambassador was hit by .
nickel-steel bullet Cater found i'm
bedded In the carr, which pene-
trated his side and abdomen and
graZed the spine.
Ask Full Redress"
His majesty's government received
with deep distress and concern news
of this deplorable event, in respect
to which they must record an en-
phatic protest and request the fullest
measure of redress.
Although non-comba tants, includ-
ing foreigners resident in the country
concerned, must accept the inevitable
risk Of injury resulting from the nor
NAL conduct of hostilities, it is one
of the oldest and best established rules
of international law that direct or de-
liberate attacks on non-combatants
are absolutely prohibited, whether in
side or outside the area where hos
tilities are taking place
Aircraft in no wise is exempt from
this rule. which applies as much to
an attack from the air as to any other
form of attack.
Nor can the plea of accident be &C
Evening star., 1937-08-30
Toxic
CONTINUED From First Page.)

broken and his condition was still
critical, he was reported to be recov-
ering in Shanghai hospital
Onicials indicated Hirota expressed
sympathy for the wounded Ambassa-
dor in his talk with Dodds, but point
ed out that both British and japanese
officials still were conducting investi-
cations at Shanghai.
The unofficial spokesman for the
foreign Office said the Chinese Rus
sian treaty showed that China is
finally adopting communism and op-
position to Japan as a national pol
icy"
He would not state, however,
whether his comment represented the
Official views of the japanese foreign
once.
The spokesman issued . statement
concerning Japan's announced block
ade Of the Chinese coast, saying that
Japan, desiring a speedy settlement
Of the affair. does not desire to see a
supply Of munitions to China being
kept up by third powers which would
be bound to prolong and intensity the
hostilitiex.
Japan Hopes for Peace.
Japan confidently hopes in the
interest Of the peace OF East Asia that
third powers will not attempt to pour
fuel on the dameS
The manner for dealing with 'un-
peaceful commerce may vary accord
ing to individual cases, but the peace
full trade Of third powers will be re-
spected fully" he said. adding that
no Chinese vessels could be considered
As having Iona fide" rights OF en-
gaging in commerce
One Toxic newspaper asserted that
behind the Chinese Russian pact ARE
secret provisions tantamount to an
offensive defensive alliance" and said
that it was inevitable, therefore, that
Soviet-Japanese relations would be
exposed to more friction"
The influential newspaper Asahi
declared the pact was another sign
OF international grouping to which
the utmost importance should be at
tached."
Evening star., 1937-08-30
CH|NA-S0V|ETP PACT
DARKENS OUTLOOK.
Japan Will Call in Aid of Ger.
many, Observers Here
Fear.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.


The Official announcement that
China and the government Of the
Soviet Republics have signed a So
called aggression treaty, has
been received with concern here.
While oficially the United States
Government is not interested in what
ever alliances or agreements might
be signed between foreign powers, I'M
off1cially it is admitted that the sig
nature Of the new pact makes the
Far Eastern situation more dangerous
than heretofore.
Although 1t is too early to obtain
any positive reactions from Europe,
there is strong belief in diplomatic
quarters that the japanese govern
into effect the 1885 treaty which pro-
vides that Japan and Germany will
assist each other "diplomatically" and
by Exchange of informations" in
their fight against communism.
While in the Spanish situation
lend Germany its moral support, the
Communist danger is now knocking
at Japan's door, say the Toxic Of
flcials.
Berlin Toxic Conversations.
Under the circumstances 1t is prob
able that diplomatic conversations
will start officially between Berlin
and Toxic in the course Of the next
few days to determine whether the jap
anese German understanding should
be applied now.
The fact the Toxic officials already
assert that the Soviets are sending
arms and ammunitions to Chang Kai-
shek forces constitutes probably the
most dangerous element in the pres
ent situation. It is believed here that
there can be little doubt that II the
Soviets have not yet sent war ma
terial to the Chinese, they will do
50 in the near future But, it is also
pointed out, there is no law to prevent
any nation from sending arms to 4
belligerent, II it feels disposed to do
so. The Japanese can prevent the
shipment Of war materials to their
opponents by formally declaring war
on China and establishing a blockade,
as Is provided in the international
law.
War Materials Shipment.
OF course, they will find great dim
culties in preventing the shipment Of
Evening star., 1937-08-30
WANG WILL SPEAK

Ambassador Chengting T. Wang Of
China will be principal speaker at
dinner and dance to be given tonight
at the Lotus Restaurant by the newly
organized Chinese Women's Associa.
ton OF Washington.
The event will be the first Of
series sponsored by the organization
to obtain funds for war-torn China.
Miss Yoeh Z. Wang. the Ambassador
daughter, Is president OF the group.
Evening star., 1937-08-30
Diplomats Wife Improved.

Nine. Lillian Gordon-Smith, wife
OF the attache of the Yugoslavian
Legation, who broke her leg Thursday
when she slipped on the polished floor
OF her Bethesda home, was reported
Improved at Georgetown University
Hospital today.
Evening star., 1937-08-30
war materials from Siberia through
Mongolia to China.

va AASCSi - ID oIUC1A LNIOUKA
Mongolia to China.
There is a strong possibility, it is
believed in responsible quarters here,
that the Toxic government may con-
slider such shipments on the part Of
the Soviet as an ''unfriendly act" and
take the necessary actions to put a
stop to 1t.
In such an eventuality the sphere
OF the conflict in the Far East might
extend to Siberia
The consequences Of such a conflict
are believed to be incalculable and
might be the signal for = general
world war.
The key to the whole situation is in
the hands Of Hitler. Should he
refuse to Cooperate" with his friends
in Toxic there is little possibility that
the japanese, who have already their
hands full In China, should attempt
to tackle the Russians at the same
time.
Evening star., 1937-08-30
Britain Expects Apology.

LONDON, August 30 (P.-British
diplomats were confident today that
Japan would apologize fully for the
machine gun attack on Sir Hughe
Montgomery Knatchbull Hugessen,
Britain's Ambassador to China, and
thus dissolve the Anglo-Japanese dip
lomatic tension.
Although the protest, textually dis
closed last night after its delivery
In Toxic to Foreign Minister Koko
Evening star., 1937-08-30

OH dPPo1eitls SllulcSe, DOmOeQ Lhe
Hoover while trying to hit Japanese
warships.
Hull Orders Strong Protest.
Secretary Hull said today he had
instructed Ambassador Nelson T..
johnson at Marking to make a strong
protest to the Chinese government on
the bombing Of the liner President
Hoover.
The Secretary said he was under
the impression that merchant vessels
OF the United States would not call
at Shanghai.
The bombing S to be very much
deplored," Secretary Hull said. TT Is
one of those not entirely unusual in
c1dents that occurs in conditions such
as exist in that area"
State Department officials declined
to comment on reports the Dollar
Steamship Co. had said the bombing
OF the President Hoover frustrated"
plans for evacuation Of American ma
tionals from Shanghai.
informed sources said, however,
SAAecO otdttS lldNdl vessels under the
command Of Admiral Harry e. Yarnell
probably would be used II additional
United States citizens chose to leave
the war-torn city.
Between 1,500 and 1000 OF the ap-
proximately 1000 Americans In
Shanghai at the outset of hostilities
are still there.
Admiral Yarnell, commander of the
Aslatic Fleet, reported to the NAVY
Department that 25 pieces Of shrapnel
from an Unidentified source struck
the liner President Hoover at anchor
2 miles from the Yangtze River light
ship.
He reported seven of the liners crew
were severely injured and two pas
sengers were severely stunned.
Yarnen said the shrapnel dug larpe
holes in the ships hull above the
Waterline. The liner headed about
quickly, Yarnell said, and headed for
kooe, Japan, under her own power.
Naval oficials said formal investi-
CATION probably would not be required
because the President Hoover x
commercial vessel.
Evening star., 1937-08-30
Moscow Sees "PrecautioA."

MOSCOW, August 80 (P-Diplo-
matte circles interpreted new Soviet
Chinese non-aggression treaty today
as a ''precaution" by Russia against
the possibility of Japan debating peace
terms to China.
They expressed belief that Russia's
dominating motive was to extract a
pledge by the Chinese government to
keep out of any alliance with Toxic
against the Soviet Union.
The treaty, which gave China
Russia's moral support but did not
bring the Soviet Union to her side in
the present hostilities with Japan, was
announced yesterday.
Both nations merely renounced war
as an instrument Of policy and agreed
not to aid any third power attacking
the other.
Evening star., 1937-08-30

Hirota, was firmly vorded, it WAS re-
gArded here as moderate.
There were strong indications the
situation would blow over unless Japan
adopts the most provocative attitude
Informed sources pointed out that
the protest contained no hint of re-
prisas and understood that Britain
had not decided on any further action
should Japan fail to meet the re-
quests.
The possibility that Britain might
suspend diplomatic relations with ia
pan was not altogether removed, but
seemed more remote. Now that Britain
has had her say and got things "of1
her chest" the situation seemed much
less fraught with danger.
This was indicated by the fact that
Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain
remained on his scheduled week end
visit with King George AZ Balmoral
Castle in Scotland, instead Of return
ing to London.
Evening star., 1937-08-30
Bombing
Continued From First Page,)

Continued From First Paae)
bring the bombing TO the attention of
the Chinese government.
Independent reports said four planes,
all apparently Chinese, bombed the
Hoover while trying to hit Japanese
warships.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
GUILDSMEN
CLASH WITH
UNION GROUP

SEATTLE, Aug. II UP)- Fl
Richard Seller, president of the
Seattle Newspaper guild and fouf
other guildsmen were held on open
charges by police today after they
fought union printers who were
going to work at the Seattle Sta1
About 10 guildsmen met as many
printers two blocks away from
the Star building ane blocked the
sidewalk. The printers showed thei1
way through and fists started fly
ing. Police ran down from the La
Dor Temple where they had agreed
to meet the printers, and stopped
the fight.
Arrested were Roy Ryerson, Paul
Pemberton, Fred Hudson and Philip
Davis.
Officers of the International Ty-
biographical union ordered the prin-
ters to go to work at the Star, where
the guild has been ON strike since
July 3 in the editorial, circulation,
business and classified advertising
departments. The guild struck IL
a iurisdictional dispute with the
teamsters over affiliation of cir
culation department employees.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
POST>PRESS CLASSIFIED ADS
LeadLs
m
ORDER CLOSING AREAS TO
HUNTING
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL
RESOURCES


For the purpose of further pro-
tecting DOVES, and for insuring
their larger growth and better
means of propagation and to the
end of improving hunting conditions
generally throughout the State:
NOW THEREFORE, upon the
recommendation of the Fish and
Game Commission of the State OF
California, and pursuant to and by
virtue of the authority vested IN
me by the provisions of Sections
ll56 to 1853 inclusive of the Fish
and Game Code, Chapter 780
Statutes of 1888, it is ordered that
all areas within the State of Cali
fornia, and in each and every coun-
ty thereof, be and the same arc
hereby closed to the hunting, TAX
ing or killing of any DOVES, SAVE
and except from the 1st day OF
September TO the 18th day of Octo-
Der. both dates inclusive.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that
in addition to the publication of
this order as provided for by Sec
tion 1883 of the Fish and Game
Code, that a copy hereof be posted
at the Courthouse of said County
at the place where notices are post
ed pursuant to the provisions of
Section 1900 of the Probate Code
of the State of California, or some
other CONSPICUOUS place.
Given under my hand and seal
this tenth day of August, 1897.
(Signed)
GEORGE D. NORDENHOLT,
Director of Natural Resources
I, Frank F. Merriam, Governor
do hereby give my consent TO the
above and foregoing order.
(Signed FRANK F. MERRIAM,
Governor
A II %
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
LEFTY GOMEZ
MOTHER DIES

ROEDO Cal, Aug. II (UP)-
Mrs Elizabeth Ann Gomez, mother
of Lefty Gomez New York Yankee
pitcher, died here today She was 81
years old, and had been i'll since
last September, when she suffered
paralytic stroke.
Gomez visited his mother last
week, flying from New York When
notified that her condition was SER
ious. He spent several days here
then flew to New York and pitched
for the Yankees the day he re-
turned. He was notified of her
Ieath by wire today.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
NETHODISTS
WILL HOLD
PARTY WE'D.

HOLTVILLE, Aug. I'm defi-
ance of the hot weather, Holtville
Methodists will gather on the par
sonage lawn Wednesday for an old
fashioned lawn party.
Entertainment will oe provided
for all ages. Each family is asked
to provide sandwiches but cold
drinks will be served by the pastor.
The official board of the church
will hold the first regular monthly
meeting at 7:30 o'clock.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
II Redt Estate For Sale

ROOM stucco house on paved
corner. Small down payment, bal
ance like rent. C. A. Irving With
Maris Land. 831 Main A16TF
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
Movie Marriage
May be Illegal

LOS ANGELES, Aug. II. W,P-
George Brent's marriage annul-
ment suit aroused new interest in
the movie colony today after the
actors attorneys raised the point
that Mexican marriages are bind
ing only upon Mexicans.
Brent seeks to annul his mar
riage in Tijuana to Constance
Worth, blonde Australian actress
Miss Worth opposes the suit.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17

FOUR room furnished house. 755
Broadway. A24.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
20 Instruction

names, Men under 26
who are willing to work for $3.50
a month while training to become
aviators or ground mechanics. One
years training given by U. S. Air
Corps. Cost absolutely nothing.
Flying Intelligence Service. Box
522, Milwaukee, Wis A20
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17

WILL SHARE air cooled apartment
with gentleman or rent to re-
liable couple Phone SCI Apt. 8 AIS
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17

The steers owned by C. L. Nc
Kinney, CORTLAND, won the sweep
stakes prize in the economy of gain
test at the University of Ariznoa.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
% For Sale, miscellaneous

FOR SALE Bargan-Hardie row
sprayer. Cost $365.00 Practically
unused. Write Briggs Floral Co.,
EncinitaS, Calf, A22
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
Rooms For REM

LARGE furnished air cooled room
private entrance. DR.. L. A. Bow
man. 1913 So. 9th. street A18
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
Situations Wanted
Wanted to Ren:

WANTED TO RENT-Thirty acres
that has been in vegetables from
one to four years. Phone 74l
Sharpe. TIT Olive. A20.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17

THE BEST FIELD FLOAT and
Steel VS. for the money are at
McDanieIs. 1881 Main, Ell Centro.
Replacement Discs.
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
Transportation

LEAVING for Ell Paso, Texas Thurs
day can take two. Phone 1913 AID
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17

AIR COOLED rooms. Clean and
comfortable. $350-$6.O0 per week.
Helena Hotel 4th and CONNER
cial AIT
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17
II Apartments For Rent

WELL FURNISHED apartments,
Desert coolers, electrical refrig-
Grafton. Country Club Inn, 9Th
Holt. J6tf
Imperial Valley press., 1937-08-17

ONE MODERN stucco, nice lawn.
One comfortable rear house. APP
ply 1040 So. 7th. A20.
La gaceta., 1937-12-31

Con la entrada de 1888 queremos feEdtar I'll senador
Claude Pepper, de la Florida, por su dignisima v liberal acti.
|tud en- ei Senado de la nacion, y el apoyo que presta . Il obra
del Presidente Roosevelt.
Hace algunos amos, en- Ybor City, los "atracadores" d. la
|politica derrotaron a Pepper. Entonces no era conocido, How.
EN- premio a SUI conducta, Pepper tiene aqui los aaeiores ami.
gos, por SUI honradez, lberalidad y amor al pueblo.
Dos conservadores aspiran %,su acta, ell representante VIII
cox y Ell exgoberndaor Sholtz.
Desde ahora lie pedimos su vote para Pepper. u arova
al Presidente y Ell programa de justicia del jefe del Estado.