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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, AUGUST 27, 1937.
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IN SHANGHAI
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150,000 CHINESE TROOPS
present, it Was estimated there were about 15 Divisions of Chinese troops around Shanghai, making 150.000 men. The Japa- nese were now trying to make an encircling movement from three directions, namely, the west, north and south. In the north their by move was probably dietated their
in success
1932 when General Tsai Ting Kai had to withdraw to the East after so successfully holding up the Japa- nése around Woosung. But the Chinese were giving them more than they had bargained for as they had read from the reports of the efforts to land troops at Woosung.
ME, Lee was confident the Chinese hold their own. will be able to "But one thing we can be thank- ful for," he said, "and that is that China ts now a united nation. Such unity
manifest now as 15 would not have been possible but for this trouble. The whole nation has risen in unity, to fight the foreign foe, whatever might be said of the position in Shanghal I do believe at the present time. that, all things considered, the morale of the people is very high." Mr. William, G. Poy proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Lee.
"EMPRESS" DUE WITH
REFUGEES
The 5.4"Empress of Canda" is due to arrive in Kowloon Bay to- day at about 4.00 p.m. with re- fugees from Shanghai on board. She will berth at No. 5 Wharf of the Hong Kong and Kewloon Whart and Godown Company. »
Only persons with permits issued by the Chairman of the Shanghai
Japanese warshilp, carrying aircraft, anchored In Whangpoo River off Woosung.
CHINA'S GREAT SAGE
Birthday Of Confucius
To-day is thẹ 2486th anniversary of the birthday of Con- faclus, the great Chinese philosopher and teacher, who lived between 551 B.C. and 478 B.C. at the time of the Chow Dy- nasty, when the country was divided into a number of small kingdoms.
The birthday of Confucius teachings of Confucius, and it is actually falls on the 27th Day of a healthy and encouraging sign the 8th Moon (Lunar Calendar), of the great future that is in store but to-day it is observed by the for China and the Chinese: and Nanking Nationalist Government | Itels believed that the works of as a National holiday, and is offietally celebrated.
Confucius will rebuild the char- acter of Chinese youths and thus pave the way for the moral re- birth of the Chinese nation.
Even after his death over 1,500 years ago. Confuetus is still remem- bered as China's greatest teacher
Known as the teacher of ali ages. Confucius is always remem- bered as the Saviour of the coun- try, and to make sure that the great sage is "gone but not for- gotten," the people throughout and philosopher by the Republic the whole of China celebrate his birthday with increasing en- thusiasm.
This is evident that the trend of popular feeling is towards all and wise in the
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Persons without permits will proceed to Navy Street, off Canton. Road. They will awalt passengers there and will not be allowed on the wharf, All passengers not embarking on ferries or launches st. the wharf will leave the godowns via Navy Street and Canton. Road.
19. good
of China.
Regarding the army. Confucius remarked. "The army shall be al- ways ready. but never used."- T.S.M.
FORM BRAIN TRUST TO
STUDY CHINESE
Tokyo, Aug. 28. The Premter, Prince Fumimuro Kanoye to-day visited the aged Prince Slonji to report on the
SHANGHAI GIVES $1,000,000
TO WAR CHEST Shanghai: Aug. 25: More than $1,000.000 have been donated by various individuals and organiza- tions in Shanghai to the national war chest, according to an an- nouncement made by Mr. Wang Hsiao-lai, chairman of the Shang- hai Chinese Chamber of Commerce, JAPANESE BLOCKADE
The funds have been forwarded to Shanghai, Aug. 26.
the Military Affairs Commission." That foreign shipping along the Meanwhile, the financial cam- China coast may be halted
by paign is being continued-and fur- Japanese warships patrolling the ther funds are expected prescribed area in consequence of raised.- the Japanese blockade was in- Neutral News: dicated by Professor Jumpel Shinoou, Professor of International Law and adviser to the Japanese Beet in Chinese waters.
Frofessor Shinobu sald that While foreign vessels cannot be seized, detalned or compelled to change their course, they were llable to boarding by Japanese naval men bent on ascertaining the true nationality of the vessel in case of doubt,
to be
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BOGUS MONGOL-MANCHUKUO REGIME Kwelsui. Aug. 26: Chinese troops into are continuing to advance north-western Chihar and are nearing the outskirts of Kuyuan and Paochang, two of the three remaining important districts un-. der the bogus Mongol-Manchukuo regime, according to military dis- patches received here.
The fall of the two areas is ex- pected momentarily.
Meanwhile, the Chinese non- combatants in those districts who have been under the bogus rule for as nearly a year are revolting and
joining the Chinese forces. Central New
Professor Shinobu added inas- much as this is not a war time blockade, we are unable to stop foreign vessels from carrying armis- ments to China. However, we can take such effective measures the exercising of the privilege of pre-emption towards foreign bot- toms found carrying cargo which in war time would constitute con- traband.
Reuter,
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NO ACTION AGAINST “FOREIGNERS"
BONG KONG TIDE TABLE
From Aug. 27, to September 2, 1937-
HIGH WATER.
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PROBLEM
Government's policy in the present situation. The Premier proposes to form a Brain Trust to study the Chinese problem.- quter
TROTSKY'S NEPHEW ON TRIAL
Leningrad, Aug. 28. Trotsky's nephew, an engineer named Brontein, who held an im- portant post under the Adminis- tration of the Port of Leningrad, is among the group of engineers whose trial began here to-day on charges of sabotage and conspiracy against the State- Transocean News Service.
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KENNEDY TOWN FIRE Japan
Manila, Australia and New Zealand via Thursday Island-dine Thursday Island, 8th September
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PHILATELISTS MEET
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WEATHER REPORT
ROYAL OBSERVATORY HONG KONG
10 a.m., Aug. 20. Barometer (at sea level), 20.84
Ins.
Température, 83 F.
Humidity, 81 per cent
Wind Direction, E/N.
Wind Force, (Beaufort), 5.. Temperature; maximum yeater-
Shanghai, Aug. 23. The Japanese Navy spokesman, questioned regarding Admiral Hasegawa's proclamation, sald Japan was not at present "contem- plating action against foreign ships carrying war material to China. He added that Chinese ships found in the prohibited area
10 h. 1. would be detained, but would not | Fri. Y7 00 11 8.5) 08 37 12 2. be sunk or seized 'unless they at-
130164 18 25 20 #18 Sat. tempted to escape.
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The spokesman declared that. Sun. 99 ship, bearing refugees would he allowed to pass after inspection. Mon. 30 So far there had been no seizures, but the
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with the Admiral's proclamation.
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and 121.44 degrees East Longitude to. 23.14 North Latitude and 116.40 East Longitude,
last.
day. 85 F.
Temperature; minimum night, 79. F.
Rainfall for 24 hours, ending 10ti.
Total rainfall since January 1 66.03 ins.
Against an average of 85.07 ins. Sunset to-night, 6.48 p.m Sunrise to-morrow, 6.04 a.m.
4 p.m., Aug. 26. Barometer at sea level), 29.78. Temperature, 84, Humidity, 74. Wind Direction, Fast. Wind Force (Beaufort); "B." Maximum tempera- ture, 86. Minimum temperature. 19, Rainfall,..nfi.
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Sunday, 29th.
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