Japanese Forces Pushed Back Into Settlement
FOLLOWS HASTY RETREAT
'Shanghai, August 17: Following the hasty retreat of the right and left flanks yesterday from the Klangwan sector and the "Yin- zlang aren, the main body of Japanese forces, which has been fight- ing stubbornly at Hungchen, to-day withdrew into the International Settlement at Yochow Road. This section is north of Ward Road, near Dairen Road.
One report circulated here to-
**B.A.T. PLANT HIT night states that Tokyo has in- Shanghai, Aug. 17, The British- structed the Japanese forces - in American Tobacco Company plant Shanghai to hold out another two at Pootung was hit by two shells days to await for the arrival of fired by the Japanese warships reinforcements, which are now be during the fighting yesterday. ing rushed from the Island Em-Considerable damage was done to pire.
the buildings and machinery.—
Central Neur
It is generally believed that the Japanese planes will launch an- other attack on the Chinese. lines within the next 24 hours.
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JAPANESE REINFORCEMENTS REACH TANGKU Nanking, Aug. 17: Japanese rein- forcements numbering 1,000 men arrived by an army transport at
The Japanese who were beaten back fom the Kung Dah Catton Spinning and Weaving Mil yester-Tangku to-day, according to in- day are now barricaded behind formation received here to-day sandbags at Tinghal Road while from Tientsin. & those at Ningkuo Road and the Japanese Brewery have been for ced to retire still farther.
One group was sent immediately by train to Tientsin while the rest will be sent to points along the Another Japanese unit" has oc- Tientsin-Pukow line to relieve the cupled the Chinese-owned Hwa Japanese soldiers who have been "Cheng Tobacco Co. in the Wayside on duty for the bast weeks.-
district and have mounted anti-Central News aircraft guns on the buildings.
The Yangtazepoo, Osaka Shosen Kalsha, Whangpoc and Wayside wharves, all important shipping structures owned by Japanese in Shanghai, have been totally des- troyed by Chinese bombs, it was revealed.-
Central News.
PRISONERS KILLED BY BOMB
Shanghal, Aug. 17;. Fierce Aght- ing broke out in the northern sec- tor to-night where the Chinese forces are pressing hard on the Japanese on Ward Road in the
International Settlement.
It is reported that during the shelling between the opposing forces one missile exploded in the S.M.C. gaol on Seward Road kili- Ing over a hundred inmates. It is believed that there were around 3,000 prisoners in the cells at the time of the tragedy.
CONSUL LEAVES CANTON
Canton, Aug. 17.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1937.
EVACUATION BEGINS
To The
Accompaniment
Of Air Battle
Shanghai, August-17,
The first evacuation of British women and children, was carried cut this morning amidst great ex- citement as a series or air battles was in progress during the process of the evacuation.
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Three Chinese planes, flying in formation. hove into view at 1015 a.m. at the height of the embarka- tion of the refugees" aboard H.M.S. Duncan and Falmouth and a burst of anti-aircraft fra heralded the
SPANISH FRONT
Insurgents Claim Capture Of War Material
"
ADVANCES ON SANTANDER
~London,”August 17.
The Insurgents claim to have made further advances against Santander and to have captured a number of tanks, war material and many prisoners. The Government admit that their fine was broken at a number of points and that their troops retreated to "rectify positions."
A new decree is published in Madrid by the Government whereby everyone, not engaged in military or municipal work must leave the capital-Reuter's Bulletin Service.
appearance of the raiders which CHINESE
apparently had planned a sur- prised attack through the clouds. Almost immediately they separated and flew away, the shells bursting around them as they faded out.
$2,000 DONATED TO FAMILIES
OF CHINESE FLIERS
RESIDENTS
LEAVE JAPAN
Since the outbreak of hostilities between Japan and China, Chinese residents in Japan have been con- tinually returning to China.
Many who have arrived in Shangbal have transhipped for their homes in Kwangtung and Kwangsi Provinces via Hong Kong. On the night of the 15th last the 5.3. Tjibadak arrived with over 400 passengers, the majority 1- mediately departing for their
All complain of the surveillance by Japanese officials and hec tion to most revolting indignities Chinese Evening Press.
Macao. Aug. 17: Mr. Pi Lel-chien, a wealthy Chinese, Overseas re- sident here sent, $2,000 to-day to the families of Captain Liang Hung-yon and Becond-Lieut. Jen Yun-keb, the two Chinese Mers The Japanese Consul-General in" who were 'shot and killed during Canton, Mr. Nakamura, paid an
the Chinese air raid on the Japan-homes in the county. official visit to the Special Dele-ese flagship Idzumo in Shanghal gate of the Ministry of Foreign last Sunday-Central News Affairs for Kwangtung and Kwang-. si. Dr. Philip K. C. Tysa, inform- ing the latter of his departure for evacuations of his nationals this Hong Kong to-night and of the
aftemoon Mr. Nakamura ..then proceeded to the Provincial Gov- ernment House, and The Muni- cipal Mansion whereby he hade farewell to General Wu Te-chen
Da-Dao. and Mayor Tsang Yang fu
ONE LAST EFFORT
Shanghal, Aug. 17. Before the Japanese marines Dah Mills occupying the Kung decided to leave their position at The Chinese are continuing to 4.30 o'clock this morning they at- advance on all fronts and a decl-tempted to launch sive battle is expected within the next 48 hours.--- Central New Z
a combined
attack on the Chinese positions at the Chunklang Road and the M. Y. San Road with those occupying the Da Kang residential quarters, but the Chinese repulised them and anally drove them away from the Kung Da Milis.-
“JAPANESE 'EVACUATION
Bhanghai, Aug. 17. A Japanese message states that the Japanese Consul-General in Tsinan hae been instructed to Da-Dao. issue orders to the Japanese na- tionals living along the Kaoch! Railway to evacuate. The Japan-
-100,000 REFUGEES
Shanghai, Aug. 17. Government authorities and ese Consul-General in Tsinan call philanthropic societies are facing ed on General Han Fu-chu, Chair- the grave problem in providing man of the Provincial Government housing and food for the refugees of Shantung,” this morning. In-numbering no less than 100,000, forming the latter of the inpend- | De-Dao. ing evacuation of the Japanese nationals in the province. 280 Japanese left for Japan from Tsinan, 180 from Foshan, 38 from Changtien to-day.- Da-Das,
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WHARVES DESTROYED
Shanghal, Aug. 17. According to the refugees the Yangshupoo, Osaka Shosen Kal- sha, Whampoa, and the Hulshan Wharves have been completely des.... troyed by the successive bombing. of the Chinese Air Force, Da-Dao..
JAPANESE SURROUNDED
JAPANESE CAPTURE
Shanghal, Aug. 17.
It is noteworthy that Japanese despite the assurances. planes flew over foreign areas
to the
contrary.
The evacuatees embarked on tugs on the French Bund which took them to the destroyers which in turn conveyed them down river for transfer to the s.. Rajputana In Woosung. Reuter
BRITAIN REMAINS
NEUTRAL
-London, Aug. 17.- Informed quarters here stress that the British Government has no intention of sending troops to the Far East since it is determined to remain neutral in the present conflict. No particu-
more
lar importance should be attached to the forthcoming departure of a battalion of the Durham Regi- ment for China. The battalion will not be for reinforcement but will only relleve other British Home Transocean News Service, troops who are due to return
AMERICAN ADMIRAL ASKS FOR REINFORCEMENT
Shanghai, Aug. 17.
It is announced that Admiral H.
E Yarnell, Commander-in-Chief
A detachment of Japanese troops of the U.S. Asiatic Fleet,, has re- forced their way into the Hua Cheng Tobacco Company at the quested the United States Govern- Dairen Bay Road corner by shoot-ment to send reinforcements to ing to death the Chinese watch Shanghal. The destroyers Edsall man who attempted to resist. Anti- aircraft guns have been set up on the roof of the building.--- Da-Dao
JAPANESE HEADQUARTERS
BOMBED/
Shanghai, Aug. 17. The Special Headquarters of the Japanese Landing Parties in Sze Shanghal. Aug. 17: A Japan-chuan Road was damaged by the ese detachment, which has been explosion of several bombs thrown holding a small power plant near the Ta Kang and Yu Foong milis along the Whangpoo River, is now being surrounded by Chinese troops advancing from the Woo- sung sector.-Central News
in by the Chinese this morning Fire broke out immediately and it took the Japanese half-an-hour to put it out. It is learned that casualties were numerous. Da-Dao.
HOLIDAY INTERRUPTED
Mr. Eden
Lord Halifax
London, Aug. 17 The Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, Interrupted his seaside holiday for a short visit to London to-day. and with Lord Halifax, who is in charge of the Foreign Office In his absence, held consultations with permanent officials." This: afternoon Mr. Eden and Lord Hallfax ars meeting some of their ministerial colleagues at the Foreign Office. It is assumed that the development of the situation in China will be under review.
British Wireless.
and Parrott are understood, to be on their way here- Pranaceun News Service.
BRITISH REFUGEES BOARD: DESTROYER
BERLIN.CHINA FLIGHT
Berlin, Aug. 17:
A trial flight will be made from Berlin to China in a Luthan- ser plane using Diesel engines, Permission has been obtained from Greek Government to use Athens as a stopping place... Beuter's Bulletin Service.
the
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FRANCE AND
PALESTINE
London," Aug. 17. Further particulars about the memorandum sent to London by the French Government concern- ing the Palestine problem, were made known here on Monday.
The French Government, the memorandum states is greatly surprised that Britain should contemplate anch far-reaching changes without first 'consulting France; despite the fact that a tacit understanding exists between the two countries to co-operate in | z the Near East.
Whilst France is prepared in principle to concede Britain the right to solve the Palestine pro- blem by drawing upon its own ex- periences and acting in accordance with its own interests, neverthe- less France, in its capacity as member, of the League of Nations and likewise interested in the-i solution of this problem, greatly regrets not having been accorded the chance for a. direct exchange of views with Britain.
The memorandum stresses the necessity for close "co-operation" between Britain and France with respect to the countries. Transocean
CAPTURE OF CHANGPEI CHINESE IMMINENT
BY
Tatung, August · 17: Chinese, centers in south-central Chahar 70 troops who Mongol-Manchukuo
captured Shangtu, miles from Shangtu, according to
"Irregulars"
a report received here. The fall of stronghold in southwestern Chahar
Changpel to the advancing Chinese near the Suyuan border, are`ad- vancing in two lines on Changpel, troops is expected at any moment. one of the six important strategic -Central News.
JAPANESE LOSE 30 PLANES
IN THREE DAYS
JJ
KOWLOON
CANTON
RAILWAY
[SPEEDY
ECONOMICAL
SAFE
NOTICE
..
Extension of Through Services.
The following through trains now run in each direction DAILY.
"UP TRAINS
Kowloon dep: 8:25 a m., 12.45 p.m., 5.00 p.m., 7.04 p.m.. Canton arr. 11:20 a.m., 4.05 p.m., 7.00 pm, 10.12 p.m.
DOWN TRAINS...
Canton dep. 8.10 .m., 1.10 p.m., 4.50 p.m., 7.28 p.m Kowloon arr. 11.10 m., 4.30 p.m., 1.45 p.m., 10.34 p.m.
R. D. WALKER,
Manager & Chief Enginew.
THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA HOTEL;
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL,
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL
HOTELS
BLIMITED,
In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lita Peiring.
EXPLANATION NOT.
ACCEPTED
Bombing Of British Corporal
Hendaye, Aug. 17, The British Government is estir- The British Ambassador (Bir
Daniel delened to Int Henry Chilton) has been instructed į Insurgents. The British Ambassa- to inform General Franco that the dor has also been instructed to British Government cannot accept call the attention of General the explanation tendered by the Franco that no reply was received Insurgent authorities at Paims to from the authorities at Salamanca the British Consul there regarding to the British demand for the re- the bombing of the British Cor-lease of three merchant vessels at poral which the Insurgenta claim present in the hands of the In-
17 Whilst the the planes were disguised to look | surgenta-
like their planes
Reuter's Bulletin Service.
Dear
DOIHARA IN SHANGHAI?
SHANGHAI MERCHANT
GIVES $50,000
CHINESE ADVANCE
IN HONGKEW
Shanghai, Aug. 16, Embittered fighting for the pos- session of Chapel and Hongkew is raging. Neither side is able to Nanking. Aug. 17. Chinese antl. enforce a decision. aircraft units and counter-attack- Chinese were forced to reteat at ing pursuit squadrons have shot some points in Hongkew yesterday down a total of 30 Japanese planes, morning, they were able not only mainly bombing machines, during | to regain their positions by night- the past three days when the fall, but also gain some territory. Japanese air force has been con- Fierce fighting occurred ducting a series of large-scale afz Höngkew Park, In the vicinity of raids over the provinces of Klang- | the Japanese Headquartera. · AD- su, Anliwel and Cheklang, accord-parently the Chinese Command
Nahking, Aug. 17: Generalissimo
Ministry of War to-day..
bulletin issued by the used all the resources at their dis- the notorious Japanese secret | Chiang Kai-shek, Fresident of the posal, in order to oust the Japa- agent, has arrived here secretly Executive Yuan. to-day received a On August 14, the first day of nese before reinforcements arrived. He is reported to be trying to in- the raida, three Japanese bombers Trainloads of troops are
check for $50,000 from Mr. Bhao con- duce some of the financiers and were shot down in various localities tinuously arriving from Nanking, bankers here to do whatever they Sheng-tao, prominent Chinese re- in the vicinity of Boochow, while the Nanking-Shanghal Railway can to render obstruction to the sident businessman in Shanghaf, Ave others were disabled and and the Shanghai North Station Chinese Government, but it is Mr. Shao requested the funds be forced to land at Lanku. The being frequently made the ob-learned that so far he has not next day, an attempt to bank jective of attacks, without much made any progress In that res- ese flagship Idzume, which was | Nanking was frustrated by Chin- damage being done.—- badly damaged by Chinese airmen who bombed it last night, is now anchored at No. 2 Budy in the Whangpoo undergoing repairs--. Gentral News
London, "Aug. 17. The first party of British re- fugees from Shanghai, boarded a British destroyer this morning and were taken down the Whangpooing to a River to a point of Woosung where awaited them. They will later the F. and. Q. liner Rajputana
proceed to Hong Kong.-- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
IDZUMO BEING REPAIRED IN MIDSTREAM Shanghai, Aug. 17: The Japan-
KUOMINTANG MEMBERS
** - GIVE $10,000 12/0 Nanking. Aug. 17: Members and the stam of the Central Kuomin- tang Headquarters to-day donated' the sum of $10,000 to the Minis try of War for purposes of fin- ancing the current campaign- Central News
DRAFT OF MOBILIZATION
...... LAW APPROVED Nanking, Aug. 17: The draft of the new mobilization law drawn
ese airmen who shot down 4 | Transocena News Nervice. Japanese bombing machines be- fore the invading air feet made good its escape, netu
The heaviest losses incurred at Lone time by the Japanese planes, however, were in the ontsldrte of Boochow on the 15th when an other of the Japanese · Inland raids ended with elight bombers being brought to the ground pear Soochow
WIDER AREA”
With raids being conducted over
and causing damage to the Head-
Shanghai, Aug. 17. Rumours are rife here to the. effect that Major-General Doihara,
peck- Da-Dao.
used to support the Chinese forces now fighting the Japanese. Central News
quarters of the Japanese Naval IMPORTANT STATEMENT AWAITED Landing Party and the Wayside Wharf, during the past three days of serial bombardment work- Central News
FLAGSHIP DAMAGED Chinese report issued this morning Shanghai, Aug. 17: An official
states that the Japaness flagship Idzumo was struck and badly damaged by a shell at 8:30. Just
poo
Central Neur
a wider area yesterday, Chinese | night. defense and counter-attacking air The vessel left her moorings units shot down three Japanese near the Japanese Consulata at 11 bombers at Chuyung which 15 30 o'clock last night and moved to- up by the military affairs com- miles southeast of Nanking, three wards the mouth of the Whang- mittee of the Legislative Yuanother invading machines near was approved at a meeting of the Chinkfang, one outside of Yang Yuan to-day. The draft has been chow nother at Soochow, and forwarded to the National Goy-two more in the Shanghal area ernment for formal promuigation. The same bulletin of the Minis Central News CONSULATE STAFF EVACUATES Nanking, Aug. 17: The entire staff of the Japanese Consulate here and several Japanese news paper correspondents left last night by the Tientsin-Pukow Rall- way express tor Tainan en route to Tsingtao-Central New
try of War gave the number of Chinese planes damaged in aerial combat as 3, with 2 pilots being killed and 3 wounded during the three days of aerial warfare
The report states that Chinese airmen have succeeded in wreck Ing the Japanese Kung Dah Cot ton Spinning and Weaving Mill,
MARINES FAIL TO LAND Shanghai, Aug. 17: A Chinese military communique announced this morning that the Japanese marines who attempted to land at Pootung yesterday were beaten back by the Chinese forces. Poo- tung la across the river from the International Settlement. A large number of Japanese were killed during the attempt Central News
President Roosevelt
Mr. Cordell Hall New York Aug. 17-An Important stat States policy by either Pres. Boosevelt or Eastern crisis is imminent, according which states that such a declaration - Wa President: yesterday afternoon Bad discsé the administrative, military and naval anthorities--Reuter