THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 11, 1988.
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HIS MAJESTY THE KING SUFFERING FROM INFLUENZA Suddenly Develops Illness At Royal Lodge, Windsor
Expected To BE Up Again IN A Few Days
London, To-day.
A bulletin from the Royal Lodge at Windsor, signed by Sir John Weir and Sir Bertrand Dawson of Penn states: "The King is suffering from a mild attack of gastric influenza which will necessi- tate a rest for the next few days, especially in view of Their Majesties' projected visit to France."
It is understood there is authority for stating the
BARCELONA AND BRITISH
PLAN
Barcelona, To-day.
The Foreign Minister, Sonor Del Vayo, has informed the Ca- binet of the receipt of the British Note containing the details of the Non-Intervention Plan and it is stated that the Cabinet, will study the problems arising therefrom.
Meanwhile they reaffirmed the position adopted by ail govern- ments since July, 1936, namely, to adjust action to the general in- terest for which they have made major sacrifices in the past two years. Reuter.
prospects of the King visiting France are ex- COUNTER-ATTACK
cellent.
JAPAN'S
VIEW OF SHANSI SITUATION
Shanghai, To-day.
The strength of the Chi- nese forces in the Province of Shansi is estimated by Japanese authorities at 40 divisions.
Japanese quarters declare that in the past three months, the Japanese high command has "allowed" Chinese troops to cross the-Yellow-River-and-assemble. in the southern part of the Pro- vince of Shansi.
Japanese quarters, also assert that the main line of communi- cation of Shansi province, the railway from Tatung to Pukow, -is firmly in the hands of the Japanese but on the other hand it is admitted that various Jap- anese garrisons in Shansi Pro- vince are isolated and must be provisioned and supplied with ammunition by aeroplanes.
Regarding the situation in Shansi Province, it is further reported that despite their numerical superiority, Chinese troops have so far avoided "any major fights with the Japanese and have rather confined them- selves to guerilla warfare car- ried on chiefly by irregulars.
“ENTICED”
bulletin was issued.
IN NORTH HONAN
SERUMS BY AIR
FOR CANTON
Amsterdam, To-day. The Chinese Assistance Commit- tee, of Holland has sent four large cases of valuable serums against Typhoid Fever, Cholera and Tetanus to Singapore, by air and from there they will be forwarded to Canton.
The departure of the plane was made the occasion of a festival and demonstration by the Chinese colony, in Holland, the Chinese Consul General being present.
Two further cases of medical supplies have been sent by ship to China-Trans-Oceân.
SERVICE FOR MISS YU WEI HUA
It is understood that the King has a slight temperature which
Loyang, To-day. developed yesterday night and
Sir Heavily reinforced, Chinese John Weir and Lord Dawson of forces are now launching fierce Penn yesterday motored
Hankow, To-day. to the counter-offensive on the Japan- Royal Lodge at Windsor, where the ese at Taiyuan, on the north bank held here yesterday for the late solemn memorial service was King is spending the week-end, and of the Yellow River in north Ho-Miss Yu Wei-hua, former teacher saw His Majesty, whereafter the man, which was lost on July 8, in the South-west Girls' College, At the same time, they are driv- Hong Kong, and member of the ing on Chiupumiao and other People's Political Council now in- It is learned that the King is re-strategic points outside Tsiyuan session, who was murdered in cold maining in bed to-day and is likely with success.
blood on June 29. to stay in bed for the next day Between 2,000 and 3,000 Japanese Many prominent women leaders, or so, as the attack of gastric in- troops from Tsinyang to the east including Madame Li Tsung-jen fluenza, though very mild, is rather are attempting to reinforce their and Madame Ma Chao-chun, were sudden.
comrades at Tsiyuan, but were held among the 200 present at the ser- in check at Shaotien by the Chinese vice-Central News who engaged them in a violent battle.-Central News..
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QUITE WELL ON FRIDAY
The King appeared quite well on Friday when he left Bucking- ham Palace in the evening with the Queen to motor to Royal Lodge.
It is understood that this illness may mean the King will be unable to carry out his engagements of the week, but it is hoped that he will be about again towards the end of the week.
A further bulletin will probably be issued to-morrow, after the doc- tors have seen the King.
QUEEN TO STAY
The Queen is remaining at Wind- sor Lodge for the present and the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret, who spent the week-end there with their parents, will probably return to Buckingham Palace to-morrow.
illness
This is the King's first since the Accession and he has en- joyed exceptionally good health dur- ing the past two years.-Reuter.
ous points at south Shansi with Kuwo as centre of operations have started an offensive.
Although the Japanese mili-ceived here states that 20,000 tary spokesman recently declar-Japanese troops stationed in vari- ed that there were only small residual Chinese forces in Shansi Province, he stated to- day that the. Japanese had "enticed" altogether 40 Chinese divisions into Shansi Province. in order to be able to
surround them there.
Neutral observers, however, declare that the Japanese. forces in Shansi are weak by comparison with the Chinese so that the Japanese will most probably meet with considerable: difficulties. Trans-Ocean.
OFFENSIVE BEGUN
Hankow. Yesterday. message from Tientsin
In north Shanai, Japanese vities have also increased. tral News.
Сед
SHANSI REINFORCEMENT
Yuanku, Shansi, To-day. The Japanese are sending 50,000 troops to Shansi to reinforce their garrisons.
The reinforcements are provided with some 30 planes, with Shih- chiachwang, in western Hopel, their baseCentral | News.
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Mr. J. McCameron, of No. 15 B. Magazine Gap Road, has reported Ip Yau, aged 52, Chinese wo-to the Police that during the night man, was knocked down by a lorry some-one gained entrance into the in Nathan Road yesterday and died house by removing a pane of glass shortly after admission--to-theand-stole a wrist-watch-valued at Kowloon Hospital.
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