The Archive · 1938

H'kong Society Condemns Canton Bombings

Hongkong, June 17.

Unanimous condemnation of the Japanese bombing of Canton was ex-Dressed at n mooting yesterday eve {ng of the Hongkong League of Na tions Society, Numerous speakers, including oyer witnesses, voiced their feclinus, and described scenes of havoc and horror the stricken city.

The following resolution was passed by the meeting-—

"This meeting" in the name of humanity protests against the ape palling slaughter and maiming of flvilians during the bombings. of Canton by the Japanese, and urges everyone of goodwill to mobilize public opinion against this form of warfare, which threatens the foundations of civilization General Tang Tao-yuen, wh hat can olealy denounced by beth the Sites sod Sopasece airy a fhorlis oe haviog sorcunbel juries received during the withdrawal the Chinese from ouchowfar eporiod to be allver=teuter The meeting was addressed by Bishop Valtorta, of the Roman Cat-hohe Church; Bishop Ronald Hall, of the Church of England. and num fous other clergymen and doctors who patticlpated in rescue work, and in succouring the wounded—Reuter.

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