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Nervousness Felt
All Round
BRITISH STEAMER
TORPEDOED
Another Spanish Coast
Incident
16
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1937.
YANGTZE R.
LONDON STOCK "EXCHANGE
Liuho
Lion Forest
"Yuckpu
Wancherpun
Paoshan
Kisting
Woosung
•Shikangmen"
Kuangfuchen
Maluchen
Tachang
Changwapank
CHAPE I
Chenju
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY.
TIME TABLE (AMENDED) On and after May 1st, 1937, until Further Notice.
UP TRAINS
Up
Up
Up
STATIONS
[Local] Ripenes A.M.) A.M.
Staw | Local AM.] AX.
Loon! P..
Fais
Parter Local Mixed Local
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8.81 10.34 12.30|
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0.08 10.8712,39
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918 1051 13.46)
1.87 3.394.30
8.27
9.02 3.44 4.35
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18.09
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Rece
Kowloon.Dep. 6.40 8.25 Taumati Dop. 6,38 Shatin Dep. 6.50 Talpo...Dep 7.03 Talpo Market
Dep 7.08
Fanling Dep. 7.19 Sheung hat
Shumohun
8.40 10.16 18.3912,45 1,08 | 1,95 257 8,68 0,00 8,10 7.08 7,55 1.89 8.064.05...5.27.... 18.02
|1.44 9.1918
1.25 10.56 12,52
0,38 11.00 1.03
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LONDON, SEPTEMBER 2. CAPT. LLOYDS, MASTER OF THE BRITISH STEAMER WOOD. FORD, SENT A TELEGRAM FROM BENICARLO, SPAIN, TO THE BETWEEN COLO- EFFECT THAT HIS VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED BRETES AND THE COAST OF SPAIN.. THE SECOND ENGINEER WAS KILLED AND SIX OTHER MEN WHO WERE WOUNDED WERE LANDED AT PORT BENICARLO.
THE WOODFORD IS A 7000 TƠN TANKER BOUND FROM CON- STANZA TO BARCELONIA AND VALENCIA, SHE CALLED AT BAR- AT PRESENT CELONIA ON AUGUST 27, BUT IT IS NOT CLEAR
WHETHER SHE FOUNDERED AND THE CREW WENT ASHORE WHETHER SHE PUT INTO PORT-REUTER.
The Woodford sank three hours after being torpedoed. The cap-
tain and the crew took to the boats
and landed at Benicarlo.-- Reuset...
SEARCH FOR
SUBMARINE
Sequel To Attack On British Vessel
Gibraltar, Sept. 2. destroyers Hereward and The Hasty will join the Hyperion, Hardy and other British warships in a search between Alicante and Valencia for the submarine which attacked the Havock.
An Admiralty" statement states that after the Havock was attack-
tions
ANGLO-AMERICAN CO.OPERATION
Shanghai, Sept. 2.
London, Sept. 2)
While the Stock Exchange and most of the other markets are in the doldrums through nervousness about the Far Eastern and Medi- terranean events, foreign ex- changes were moderately active. the feature being the sustained commercial demand for dollars which is necessitating the sale of geld by the British authorities to arbitrageurs the ensuing offering of dollars helping to steady the rate.
The reduction of the Bank of France discount rate is expected to be interpreted as part of M. Bonnets · polley for stimulating French economy, especially pro- duction through the benefits of cheap money.
The Shanghai rate weakened to Commander-in-Chief of the U.S.day following the receipt of lower Asiatic feet. interviewed by Eastern cables. The fall caused a Reuter, expressed appreciation for surprise as the Chinese authorities the British co-operation in the
had hitherto kept the rate very present difculties. He stated he steady. The market is wondering was conterring with Admiral Sir whether the Japanese sales of gold Charles Little frequently on questo the United States will be re-
of common Interest like sumed, and
many are aurprised keeping the river open to naviga-they have not yet materialised tion and described HMS. Cumber- owing to Japan's continued adverse land's
help ta the President trade balance:--- Hoover as a sterling example of Anglo-American co-operation. The United States supply ship, Gold Star. is leaving for Japan to- morrow with the wives and "fami- lies of American naval units and will pick up others at Tsingtao route. to Japan whence all will board merchant
ed by the submarine she counter-and Chefoo en
attacked by depth charges in ac-
Reuter.
VOLUNTEER'S
EXPERIENCE
Huangtu Nanziang
Chiangchiao
SOOCHOW CREEK
Hungiao
ANTI JAPANESE
REVOLUTIONARIES
Shanghai, Sept. 2. Following the outbreak of hosti- lities between Japan and China, Chinese loyalists in Jehol have been planning in co-operation with
the Chinese of North East China to cast of the yoke of Japanese domination
A Manchukuo anti-Japanese movement has already broken out at Mukden, which will soon be ..by at anti-Japanese
cordance with instructions already ships for the United States. The Story Of Mother And Twins followed
Issued to the flect. The result of the counter attack is unknown." Admiralty officials are at present dealing with all questions asso- -ciated with the attack and keep- ing the Foreign Office informed. The authorities are
parti- more cularly awaiting news of the Identity of the submarine.— Reuter
DESTROYERS 'RETURN"
London, Sept. 2. The British destroyers which have searched the waters between Alicante and Valencia for the sub- marine which attacked the Havock have returned to Gibraltar unable to locate the vessel. It is impos - sible to ascertain whether the counter-attack by the Havock with depth charges was successful -Reuter's Bulletin Service.
H.M.S. Broke has reported to the Admiralty that the Sherard Osborn now has the altuation aboard in hand and is going to Antwerp. The Broke is returning to Plymouth.” Apparently the Broke is returning to Plymouth. Apparently the Broke did not send a boarding party to the "Sherard Osborn" which was cated to the destroyer by signal
Router.
as communi-
ARAB CONSTABLE KILLED
Jerusalem. Sept. 2. Shots were fired to-day at the British High Commissioner's, sum- mer camp killing one arab con- stable. The High Commissioner (General Sir Arthur Wanchope) is at present not unresiding there. Heuter's Bulletin ·Service..
RAILWAY
PARK
for
U.S. Navy spokesman. Interviewed by Reuter, sald that no plans were yet made to supply convoy merchantmen or evacuate Ameri- cans on warships. "but the Navy will evacuate every American man, woman and child in Shanghal the necessity arises. Reuter.
NEW STAMPS SOON
Shanghai, Sept. 2.
A Sino-Japanese duel, the Chinese firing from Pootung and the Japanese replying from war- ships in the harbour. Initiated a fresh day's hostilities.
N
rising in Jehol.
The greatest consternation pre- valls in Japanese army and Gov ernment circles, and the Japan- ese Government fears that a seri- ous rebellious outbreak in Manchu kuo is imminent.
SETTLEMENT
FOREIGN FRENCH CONCEST
WHANGOO POOTUNG
NANTAO
South Station Lunghwa
Junction
JAPANESE BOMB DROP NEAR JESSFIELD ROAD STATION PARK
Shanghai, Sept. 2: Three Japan- ese planes reconnoitered over the the Shanghai-Hangchow Railway west Jessield Road Station, on
of the
International Settlement
bombs
on
and dropped several Chungshan Road.
Several huge craters were blast- ed on the road, but there was no other damage.
Nantao, apparently trying to as- Two other planes appeared over
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certain whether
not any Chinese troops were entering that area. One bomb from the planes fell in the Chinese City but the exact extent of the damage has not been disclosed.- Central News.
NO SECRET PROVISIONS
Tokyo, Sept. 2.
On observing, the valour and The exchange followed a quiet victorious progress of the Chinese night during which the Japanese troops, it is report that the revolu- It is reported by Domel that prepared for the big push which is tionaries of the different factions the Chinese Ambassador called on expected" very shortly. Meanwhile in Korea are uniting and organiz- Mr. Koki Hirota and assured the the Chinese admit the loss of ing a movement for Korean Inde-Japanese Foreign Minister that
but Woosung Village.
officially pendence. deny that the Japanese captured. Paoshan.
Edward Issue Mayor
Be Destroyed
Both sides recount stirring tales ..heroism during yesterday's fighting in the Shanghai area The Chinese
sey. that many Japanese were slaughtered by
It is reported that Klu Chlu is the recognized leader and brains of the Korean
Revolutionary Party Chinese Evening Pres.
there were no secret provisions in the Sino-Sovlet Non-Aggression Pact. He added that China was ready to conclude a similar pact with Japan- »
Reuter's Bulletin Service. --PLENARY SESSION POSTPONED-
Nanking, Sept. 2: In a meeting
The Post Office authorities de parties of troops who make night ABDICATION SECRETS here, to-day, the Central Executive not intend to wait until the exist-time sorties with the famous ing stocks of King Edward VIIL Chinese "Big Swords" stamps of the lower denomination are exhausted before issuing the new stamps of all categories. It was reported on August 16.
The new stamps of the lower
denomination are now available
over the counter in nearly all post offices, and only the booklets and the automatic machines have the King Edward VIII. dies. Surplus
stocks will probably be destroyed.
For the last reign there were no stamps beyond 2/d printed, so that those of King George V. are still in circulation until such time as the new ones, which may perhaps be of a different design to the George V. of lower denomination, are printed and set in circulation. This will be well before the end of the year.
TO NANKING
ROA
PAOSHAN
will deal
with the
If a rumour becomes fact, we A novel
may one of these days be reading experience befel 1 British volunteer among a party
the most sensational book of the helping the Chinese
the century. It in Eastern district to evacuate. He Abdication, and the rumour has it entered a straw thatched hat and
that if the Duke of Windsor gives
woman about to give birth.
deserted Chinese his consent to the publication of encountered 1
certain documents the country will He obtained and
the
be presented with a new and'ra- necessaries, but on
ther startling version of the inner history of the crisis. The British author whose name in linked with the story is read throughout the world.
rushed
out
returning found that she had already given
birth to
twins. The volunteer escorted the three to hospital and safety.- Reuter.
JAPANESE CLAIM OCCUPATION
Shanghai, Sept. 2: The Japanese officially claim the occupation of Lion Forest Forts on the coast about ten miles beyond Woosung.
Reuter.
STATION
NORTH ALY<
北
CHAPEJ
FRENCH
逛家糕
PARK
CHINESE
CITY
界筆
SOUTH RLY
STATIONS.
FARK "I
RIVER
TO REINFORCE DESTRØFER
STRENGTH
London, Sept. 2. In view of the recent attacks on British shipping it is officially stated that it has been decided to
Committee of the Kuomintang voted to postpone indefinitely its Fourth Plenary Session which was scheduled to open here on Sep- tember 15,-- Central News,
FI
FOUR PROMOTIONS Nanking. Sept. 2: The National Government to-day announced the promotion to Lieutenant-
General of Brigadier-Generals
Kuang Shao-hsing. Huang Hu-
chu, Chen Yi and Hstung Shin- hul. In addition to their pronio- tion, they were also given the. privileges of full generals--- Central News.
reinforce the destroyer strength of the feet in the western basin of the Mediterranean.— fitzuteṛ.
AREA INTERNATIONAL SETTLEMENT SSBA AGRES". FRENCH CONCESSION 2325 CHINESE MUNICIPAL AREA. 254500
FOREIGN POPULATION
IN SHANGHA
OTUNG
NANTÃO
WHANGPOO
AMERICAN
BRITISH
3,149 0.040
CHINESE
1391,282
FRENCH
MILA
GERMANS
1,524
1414
JAPANESE 18.796 RUSSIAN
WHANGPOO
7.336
RIVER
THIS MAP OF THE CITY OF SHANGHAI GIVES AN
EXCELLENT PICTURE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SETTLE-
MENT AND FRENCH CONCESSION.
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0.40 11.11 1.07
Arr 7.30 0.00 Chaton....Art. ...i11.20 8.00
STATIONS
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9.55 2.55... 10.12
4.08
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|Local|Loca);ImBR) Kajeme | Mixed Local Look! 200 4.3. A.M. AM-AM FAM, P.M.P...M.
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WHAT BUSINESS MEN SHOULD -READ-
Merits Of Present Day Literaturė
The laxity in the censorship laws of India was commented upon by Mr. Ján Vallentine, Rector of St. James's College, Calcutta, address- ing the weekly meeting of the Calcutta Rotary Club at the Great Eastern Hotel on "Reading * 10% Business Men."
people should attempt to be as catholic as possible.
BEST MODERN AUTHORS ¦ In Mr. Vallentine's opinion among the best modern authors were Aldous Huxley, Virginia Woolf and Naomi Mitchison, and among writers of Action he recom
"It is possible," said Mr. Vallen-mended J. B. Priestley, Miss Ten- tine, "to purchase here in an open nyson Jesse, Phyllis Bentley, Re-- market books and magazines that becca West, Stella Benson, Comp- in London one would find conceal-ton MacKenzie, Miss Sackville ed in remote basements, and then only if one were in the know."
The speaker did not advocate for India, the unreasonable censorship which existed in many parts of the world, but he thought that some check should be placed on the entry into this country of the many so-called "art" publications and other books which were frankly obscene.
West, James Hilton, Mragaret Mit- chell and Gerald Bullet. It was agreed, he remarked, that the level of the work of present day women writers was generally high- er than that of men, and women were certainly supreme at the mo ment in the writing of detective novels.
To those who liked thrillers and stories of ghosts and the macabre, he recommended the publications now available from the "States-
LESS FORTUNATE Reverting to the subject of "Reading for Business Men," Mr. man.” Vallentine said that the business
mex
Mr. Vallentine could not under-
of Calcutta were less for-stand why more plays were not tunate in the matter of relaxation read. Ia Calcutta, he remarked, than their confreres in other large many people deplore the fact that cities of the world, particularly there are no "flesh and blood". London, New York and Paris, showa. The next best thing was There were no entertainments in to read the plays that were being Calcutta which catered for tired produced currently in London and business men. The absence of such New York In his opinion the forms of entertainment probably modern playwrights worth reading accounted for the great number of are Miss Dodle Smith: John Var subscriptions paid to various lend- Druten, R. C. Shemmin, Peter Sa- ing libraries in the city.
vory and last but not the least Dealing with the queation what Bernard Shaw. business men should read, Mr. Val- He considered that "the educa lentine said that there were many tional system in India was res people who were apt to speak dis-ponsible for the fact that more paragingly of modern, literature | poetry was not read. To satisfy and who maintained that few, if the demands of the examiner 16 any books, written during the first was necessary to tear plays to | 30 years of this century would live.'|shreds, with the result that the He did not agree with this. He pupil was lost in a maze of gram-: thought that when the history of matical and other peculiarities, the literature of this century came missed a broad view of the play. to be wirtten it would be found and its beauties. The consequence this period was just as fruitful as was that many determined not to any period in the past. There read any more verse after they left might not be a large number of school. In Mr. Vallentine's opinion outstanding authors, but there was the best of the younger English a large company of good crafts- poets are Auden, Spender, Madge men who could tell a story, and and MacNeice, while among hu- tell it well...
morous writers he advocated the
Mr. Vallentine put forward a reading of books by F. G. Wode- strong plea for more reading and house, George A. Birmingham, Erie 'advocated that in their reading | Linklater and A. C. MacDonnel.