THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBE
"TANNENBURG" PLAN AWRY Chinese Army In North Extricated In Perfect Order
BATTLE PETERS OUT
MINUS TRIUMPH
Tientsin, To-day.
It is now generally accepted that the Japanese plan to turn the North China battle into a second Tannenburg, by encirclement of the Chinese forces, has failed.
* A body of 50,000 Chinese troops, which found
·CHINA'S-
EMBASSY
IN TOKYO
Tokyo, To-day
The Chinese Embassy in Tokyo has denied press reports stating that the Nanking Government has decided to recall its Ambassador from Tokyo-Trans-Ocean.
themselves earlier in the week in a precarious posi-STOKER PLEADS
tion fifty miles south of Peiping, have taken advan- tage of the heavy rains to extricate themselves.
The Chinese retired in good order, unmolested by the enemy, whose reliance on mechanised units
GUILTY AT
placed them in the position of having to watch help- COURT MARTIAL
lessly while the Chinese took up stronger positions.
It is quite definite that the big battle has petered out without the Japanese having gained the victory they so con- fidently expected.
NEXT LINE OF DEFENCE
Pleading guilty to charges of
However, foreign military observers say the best Chinese plan is not to attempt to save Hopei.
The Chinese next line of defence presents a problem, but Changting, between two railway lines still under construction, is the probable focal point this morning.
Trans-Ocean.
COMPLAINANT FAINTS IN WITNESS BOX
A minor sensation was caused this morning at the Criminal Sessions when Lau Sing; principal witness in an armed robbery case, while being cross-examined, faint- ed and had to be taken out of Court.
The accused, Law' Yan, faced a charge of having robbed Lau Sing of $600, three American gold coins, and a jade and gold pendant on August 1
The jury comprised Messrs. L. Z. Marques (Foreman), Tse Shau-
Peiping, To-day-
The next battle in North China can be expected along a line between Sinanchen, on the north bank of the Fu River, across the railway north of Paotingfu, to Man- chang, where heavy Chinese concentrations are reported."
Meanwhile, the Japanese claim they are now within 30 miles of Paotingfu
The Japanese right wing and centre have crossed the branch railway from Kao- peitien to the Western Man- chu Tombs at Liangko chuang, while the left wing is now astride the main line several miles south of Kao- peitien-Reuter.
striking a street sleeper, Mak Tim, who was later admitted to hospital suffering from a bullet wound in the wrist.
Accused, was later arrested and
THUNG NAN PRIZE-GIVING
The sixth annual prize-giving in connection with Chung Nan College was held at the Central Theatre this morning, when Professor Hsy Ti-
one of China's foremost was accorded a warm wel- come by the headmaster, Mr. W. S.
Chung
in the course of his report, Mr. Chung stated that in September, 1936, the School received an official communication that the Ministry of Education, Nanking, had approved of the College as a properly ru Overseas Chinese Middle School
-ners.
PRIZE WIENERS
(1) improperly leaving his post and Following is the list of prize win- duty on September 11, (2) return- ing drunk at 8.05 p.m. on the same
Matriculation Certificate: Law Kia- day, (3) striking Stoker P. Owing Travers in the execution of his of Kong-bun, Chung Yuk-ki and Woo School Leaving Certificate:- Chan fice and (4) acting to the prejudice Man-bun of good order and discipline as a Higher Middle School Certificates:-- Law Kin-wing, Chan Shiu-chiu, Ho first-class stoker, Stoker George Yuk-man Lo King-sun, Chal Man Mundy, of HMS. Pandora was sen-shing, Ho Chi-wing, Lau Yin-ting, Ng tenced to be detained for nine Yin-tuen, Chow Woon cheng, Li Tai- months, to forfeit one good-conduct Li Sze-kit, Tong Pak-leung, Ying Yi- cheung, Chu Kai-ming, Li Kam-chung, badge and to forfeit one day's pay, chung. Li Chun-yuen, Leung Chik-ting, by a court-martial on H.MLS. Tamar Shi Man-huen, Họ Ym-sang and La
Si-tong
Lower Middle School Certificates:- The court was composed of Capt.Yau Shing-chiu, Cheng Kwan-wab, Ho H. T. Phillips, H. M. S. Suffolk, Cheuk-yiu, Pan Shin-fong, Leang Yin- president, Capt. E. R. G. Bushbrooke, kwong, Woo Man-ching, Chan Hon- wah, Lo Kam-wing, Fung Yun-chuen, H. M. S. Tamar, Comdr. Lo Wai-chor, Lo Chun-keng, Fung Tze- Dick, D.S.C. H. M. S. Dainty, keung, Li Woon-lan, Lo Chun-wan and
Lai Chun-lan. Comdr Taylor, H M S. Delight, and Comdr. Smith, H. M. S. Suffolk The Deputy Judge Advocate was Lt. Comdr. Oswin, the defending officer Lt. C. J. R. Cave and Comdr. Arbuthnot was prosecuting officer
On the day of the alleged inci-Kwan-wah; and 3, Ho Chenk-you:
Class 5: Tong Tak-kwan; 2, Chung dents, accused was living in the Yak-kai, and 3, Tse Shu-yuen. Fleet Accommodation Building at Class 6 Choi Shu tak, 2, Lo Kwok- His Majesty's Naval Dockyard. He wah; and 3, Leung Yin-shing was absent for fall-in and at 8.05 cham; and 3. Yeung Kwok-wai
Class Ko Ying-yuen 2, Law Ka- p.m. he arrived drunk and encoun- tered Stoker P. 0.'s Symons and Travers who were in the act of leaving.
D.S.C.
STRUCK C.P.O.
He shouted, "Where is the Chief Stoker of the Pandora."
Class 1:-1 Chan Shiu-chin; 2 Kin-wing; and 3, Ho Yuk-man.
Class 21, Chan Kong-bun, 2, Chung Yuk- and 3 Woo Man-bim
Class 3-Kwan Shing-tong: 2, Chan Yung cheung, and 3, Fung Kin-fimm.
Class 41, Yau Shang-chiu; 2. Cheng
Class 8-Chan Kong-choen, 2, Kwok Yun-ban; and 3, Là Hon-yung-
The B. L. Steam Ship Tilawa will leave for Singapore, Port Swetten- ham, Penang, Rangoon and Calcutta on Tuesday, September 28, at noon.
up, there had been slight distur- He then saw Travers and got out bance between the Chief Stoker of his rickshaw and struck the lat- and himself which resulted in the ter on the
latter putting him on the report.
NO ANIMOSITY
He was th
When asked don't want to say
before the duty of
Prisoner pleaded guilty.
ping, C. L. Santos, H. Way, L. S. D-the gold and jade appendant was ficer who in turn had him examined Accused had been suffering from Louey, D. Tollan and Wong Sik found in his possession.
by the medical officer who stated despondency. In his sane moments knen
that accused was not suffering he did not bear the C. S. any ani- Doctor P. F. S. Court stated that
from any illness, Mr. Abbott stated that on the the examined complainant and
mosity. To check his despondency In a statement the following the drank whisky. As to the state- evening of July 31 last, complain-found a bullet wound in the groin. ant, with two companions, Lung
imorning on the charges, he said ment the next morning, he wished. Wing-lam, and Lan Yau, played The complainant then entered with regard to his assault on to retract his words. "I knew what cards until 3.30 am the following the witness box and corroborated Travers that he knew he had struck I was doing. morning at No. 14, Wing Kat the shooting and robbery incident. Travers and intended to do Accused was, at that time, at the Street.
"Tind of his ta
i did not kaos what he was doing.
"I am extremely sorry and would lask the court to take into consider? ation that I am at the beginning of my service career and have háð a 1. Lt. Cave on behalf of accused good character throughout my ser- read a statement which said that vice of five years, concluded the Witness stated that he bought the the striking of the Stoker P. 0. statement. gold coins about three years ago, was deeply regretted. He had not! CHARACTER STATEMENT but could not produce a receipt. He premeditated the act. He had been Evidence of accused's character had lost it or thrown it away. One of the robbers thrust his
drinking whisky and he was not revealed that he had always carried hand into Lau's inner pocket While being further
sex responsible for his acts when he out his work on the Pandora" with and extracted several wads of amined, witness suddenly fainted got out of the rickshaw
every satisfaction, and at all times banknotes, which, later Lau told and had to be taken out of court. It was most unfortunate that he the had proved himself to be steady- the police amounted to about $600. It is understood that his condi- had come face to face with Travers, and reliable.
The complainant had to undergo On leaving, they proceeded to a severe cross-examination by the Des Voeux Road to hire a car, but accused, who asked the complainant at Cleverly Street, two men rushed a series of questions regarding the out and held up Lau and his ownership of the gold and jade pen- friends.
dant and American gold coins.
The other two managed to escape but Lam was hit by a bullet fired by one of the men.
“NOT RESPONSIBLE"
Fleeing from the scene the roh tion will not allow him to give The night before, the Pandora had Sentence was then passed as stated ber fired a warning shot, the bullet further evidence to-day:
held a dance and as it was breaking above.