MEDITERRANEAN CONFERENCE
ONE OF GREAT ARTERIES OF WORLD COMMERCE
Liberty Of
Of Communication
Is
Vital Element
Of Security
EQUAL NAVIGATION RIGHTS
London, Sept. 11. The conference on the safety of
the shipping in
Mediterranean opened at Nyon this afternoon with the French Foreign Minister. M... Delbos, in the chair.
M. Deltos declared that the situation which had been created by the recent attacks could not be permitted to continue without the gravest danger.
It was Impossible that naviga- tion of the Mediterranean should remain at the mercy of pirates who respected no flag and tor- pedoed merchant vessels without warning and without consideration as to cargo or destination, by methods which It had been hoped had been abolished, and which were in direct opposition to the protocol of 1936, regarding human- isation of submarine warfare.
The chairman and the British Foreign Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, "who spoke later, both ex- pressed regret at the absence of Italy and Germany from the con- ference table-Referring to the sug- gested reference of the question to the London Non-Intervention Com- mittee. M. Delbos said the French and British Governments had found it impossible to accept the suggestion because it was neces- sary to act quickly. He expressed the opinion that the absentations should not prevent immediate re- sults.
SPECIAL MEASURES Referring to the proposals which the French and British delegations are submitting, to the conference. M. Delbos said it had appeared necessary. in order to meet the situation in the Mediterranean, to re-establish respect for the Univer sally recognised principle of inter- national law and to adopt, by common agreement, for the period during which the danger might special measures to continue. assure tree passage of merchant
to
and prevent shipping, and punish acts impeding such free passage.
"The Mediterranean is one of the great arteries of world com- merce," continued M. Delbos, "It plays a decisive part in the lives of countries represented here who have equal right to navigate it freely. For some of us liberty of communication in this sea is a vital element of security. No one. therefore, has the right to take liberties to the detriment of the community. In taking the initia- tive in this conference, the British and French Governments seek a We expect rapid double result.. ogreement to put an end to piracy and immediate lessening of the situation which insupportable
CAPITAL QUIET AND CARRYING ON AS USUAL
Rumours Nanking Sept. 11: and misinformed reports to the "cohtrary, the capital is quiet and carrying on as usual, being little the worse off after the series of raids by Japanese bombing planes a week ago.
All government officials are re- maining in the city and going on with their work without interrup- tion. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff and the Ministry of War and its subsidiary organisa- tions are working day and night,
Exaggerated reports giving the number of people leaving this city as anywhere between 70 and 80 per cent, are not supported by sub- stantial evidence. Competent ob- servers here believe that less than 20 per cent of the capital's popula- tion has left the city.
Reports of damage done to the city by Japanese bombing planes are also exaggerated. Aside" from holes blown in the Ming Palace Aerodrome and several dozen regi- dences being destroyed, there is no evidence of the havoc and destruc- The tion described in reports. damage done to the airfield has been repaired, No buildings on the aerodrome were damaged.
Competent observers belleve Nanking to be the safest city in the country from the point of view of anti-aircraft defences. The capital is undoubtedly the best dé- fended city in China in this re-
exists at the present time in the Mediterranean. and involves the risk of further and more grave. Incidents.
We "We also hope for more. hope for quick success, through the collaboration by all, for the crea tion of a better atmosphere which, in the last few weeks, has become Tar too heavy.
We also hope to ereate more favourable conditions in which to discuss wider European problems in a spirit of collabora-
on."
Later the British Foreign Secre- tary. proposed that the conference be organised as a technical com- mittee. This ended the public session
WIDEST" CO-OPERATION Details of the proposals upon which
and the British
French delegates are said to have reached complete agreement in Paris last night. for submission to the Con-
ference, will not be known until the next public session, which, it is assumed, will also be the final It Is scssion of the conference generally believed, however, that the proposals provide for the widest measure of international naval co-operation, whereby war- ships of contracting parties will be avaliable for the defence of all shipping subjected to attacks in the Mediterranean.
the
In London, there is no dispost- tlón to read into the absence of Italy and Germany from to-day's unwillingness to CO- meeting. operate in measures upon which conference may eventually decide, and it is regarded as prob- able that the conference, before breaking up. will devise suitable procedure by which absent powers will be able to associate themselves with its conclusions and co-opera- tive action to which they give rise
OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE Communique issued to-night at the end of the first sitting of the Nyon Conference states:
"The Conference. sitting 25 va committee, examined the principles of the action to be undertaken to put an end to acts of piracy car- ried out in the Mediterranean against merchants vessels, as well as the manner in which there are to be employed to this end and the available forces of various governments.
The discussion which was held showed that on certain points there was necessity for further study, Various meetings will be held on these subjects this evening and to- morrow morning. will meet again in committee.to- morrow at 4 p.m. at Nyon.~ British Wireless,
The conference
SHANGHAI POLICE
REWARD
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY,
Flis Majesty King George VI sent a message of congratula- tion to His Highness The Sultan of Selangor on the occasion of his Silver Jubilee.
MONTH OF
HOSTILITIES
IN SHANGHAI
SEPTEMBER 13, 1937,
CHINA APPEALS TO
THE LEAGUE Official Statement Decries Wanton Japanese Acts
"DISGRACE TO CIVILISATION”
Geneva, Sept. 12.
the Chinese appeal to The League under covenant of Articles 3. 10 and 17 is being handed in this evening. "With the League ap- peal the Chinese delegation issued an official statement in which it states: "In view of the unpre- cedented, gravity of Japanese ng- gression the Chinese Government has decided to bring the matter once more before the League. In bringing about this situation Japan is not only inenacing the existence of China but also: jeopardising the security of territorial possessions and treaty rights of other Powers." After detailing Japanese military movements in the past two months the statement adds: "The Inten- tion of Japan in despatching such huge forces to Shanghai cannot be Shanghai, Sept. 12
to interpreted "than otherwise A month of hostilities in Shang-
dominate Shanghal, gateway of close to-day with hai drew to a
Yangtsze Valley. and to attack the Japanese making a powerful
Nanking. The Japanese Air Force attempt to rush through a breach wantonly rained death and des- in the Chinese lines at Yanghonstruction on open towns and cities The Chinese, however, who have
many without the least military significance, and there has been been heavily reinforced have held
repeated back the Japanese who are sup ported by heavy artillery and naval guns.
Yanghong Now A Mass Of Ruins
The Chinese claim the
of
ruthless bombings civilians and women, children and refugees at various railway stations, counter-attack during the night Even diplomatic representatives of
that the was successful but say
a friendly Power on official bust- succeeded in
ness away from the actual battle Japanese in making their position untenable.
area was bombed and machine- Later, however, the Chinese · re- gained some lost ground and severe hard to hand fighting took place.
הזו!
Yanghong itself is now a mass of OVER $2,300
ruins.
Japanese planes were again ac- tive to-day and in the course of operations made a photographic survey of Pootung. Certain post- tions there were subjected to from planes machine-gun fire which at times flew very low,
Positions in the sectors around Shanghai on the eve of the begin- ning of the second month of hos- tilities are substantially the same. Japanese troops at Woosung and Yangtszepoo have not made the junction and while the Japanese have gained a firmer footing on Woosung Peninsula they have at no point gone more than five miles Inland. The Japanese, spokesman says the Chinese forces in the Shanghai area are being increased almost daily and now total between 300,000 and 400,000. The spokes- man admitted that the concentra- tion of Japanese forces in Shang- hai had not been completed which further that means possibly Japanese reinforcements may be Chinese expected from Japan, planes paid an early night rald ori the
which Japanese warshipå combed the sky with searchlights and let off deafening volleys of anti-aircraft fire but the visitors were unharmed.-- Beuter
COLONY REPLIES TO CHINA'S NOTE
JU
Canton, Sept. 12: HE the Officer Administering the Government at Hong Kong. Mr. N. L. Smith, has sent a reply to the note forwarded to the Colonial Government last week from the Kwangtung and Kwangsl Foreign Affairs Commis- signer "in. connection with the seizure of the two customs cruisers by Japanese warships in Hong Keng territorial waters near Chek-
Central New
Shanghal, Sept. 12. The Ministry of Interior has presented a reward of $10,000 to the police of Orcater Shanghaiwan.- for their splendid work in keeping peace and order during the current crisis.
declared
General Tsai Ching-chun, Chief- of-Police for Greater Shanghai, accepting the reward, that one half of the money will be distributed among the police off- cers, the remainer to be used for the purchase of National Salvation Bonds.- Central News.
gard.
The fact that Japanese raiders were intercepted on several occasions before they reached the capital should be sufficient proof of the efficiency of the capital's alr defences. Likewise, the num ber of Japanese bombers shot down by ground units and pursuit squa- drons stationed in Nanking, has demonstrated the powerful nature of these air defences.
Business goes on in the city as usual, though some inconvenience has been caused by the interrup- tion of communications between Nanking and other Yangtse Valley tities Central News
RAISED FOR
REFUGEES
Emporium Ballroom's
Effort
gunned by Japanese planes. Japan's utter disregard for interna- tional law and common humanity in respect of non-combatants is a disgrace to civilisation." Renter.
i
WORLD CRISIS
After making references, to the Japanese fleets' "dally bombard- ments of both areas. Shanghal with civilians and overflowing congested industrial Pootung," and "the illegal blocked on the China Coast," the statement says. "The Far Eastern crisis has now definite-
into developed
world ly crisis. Japan's aggression is not only threatening the independent territorial intergrity of China but also menacing the general peace of the world. Therefore it is the bellef of the Chinese Government and people that the League should undertake effective measures. The intolerable continuance of Japan- ese aggression and her attrocious China hold up the activities in security of international treaties. It is also our hope that the United States of America will associate her- self with the actions of the League and other non-member nations East interests likewise with Far
to the general efforts to check Japanese aggression and bring about peace.→→ Reuter
contribute
MACAO RACE MEETING
(Continued from Page 1)
1.The Troopers' Hurdle Race (Unofficial) 6 Furlongs Mr. W. B. Grieve's Racing Strain,
170 lbs. .....
(Grieves) 1 Mr. F. G. Nigel's Mortmain, 168
lbs
(Nigel) 2
(C. L. Gregory) 3 Time: 31.3/5, 1.05.2/5, 1.41. Distances: 14 lengths,
The China Emporium Ballroom has joined the many associations Mr. B. C. Field's Ike and institutions that are doing splendid work in their efforts to raise funds for war refugees in North China.
lengths.
Pari-mutuel.---
many
Winner: $13.90. Places: $11.50, $7.10, $8.60. Betting
During the week-end, the Em- porium Ballroom provided patrons with a delightful prorgamme of
Win. Place: entertainment the outstanding at- exhibition
4 Ike (C. L Gregory...... 1 traction being the dancing by Mr. Yau Kok Ming Racing Strain (Grieves) 7
Taz Law
Lan. The
Jack O'Lantern - and Miss Misses Li Yee Nin and Kan Ming also gave exhibition dances and all the artistes won warm plause.
(Murphy) The Curlew (King) .... ap-Mortmain (Nigel)
Herga, H. A. Browning) 1 The programme also included-Llama Miau Plate (5 Furlongs) Chinese music by Messrs. Lul Man Mr. F. J. Gellion's Merry Maker,
146 lbs.
..(N. Deitz) 1 Shing. Yau Hok Chow. Shiu Tit Hung. Law Pak Harr and Yu Hon Mr. F. F. S.'s Coureur Bleu, 147
1bs.
......(P. L. Tan) Ming. The numbers
Mr. L. W. S.'s Hohenfels, 147 appreciated.
Ibs... (C. L Gregory) 3 Time: 16.1/5, 47.1/5., 1.21... Distance: many lengths. a neck. Parl-mutuel:-
were much
No small measure of the success is due to Mr. F. X. ("Chico") Re- medios, manager of the Emporium Ballroom, for his untiring efforts. On Saturday a sum of $1,507.30 was realised and last night $834.50 total of was raised, making a $2.342.20 for the two nights.
CHINESE-JAPANESE LINES IN CHAPEI INTACT Shanghai, Sept. 12: The Chinese and Japanese lines in the Chapel sector remained unchanged to-day. Minor clashes have been reported but there has been no serious fighting- Central News.
Winner: $7.90. Places; $5.10, $8.10. 85.30.
Betting
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
TIME TABLE
... On and after May 1st, 1977, until Further Notice ·
UP TRAINS
Up Fur Local Mix Local Loga) Local
P1M.] P,M. | F, P.x. 2.M...
Kowloon,Dep. 8.21 8.33 8.54 9,55/19.0912.50 1.131.30 250 3.39 6.00 6.20) 8.15
9.05.10.0213.10 9.17 10.14 19.28) 037 10.3 13,44)
VUN
STATIONE
| Local Expens | 3,M.] A.M.
Up Blow
A.M. A.M.
Local Lomas
P.M.
..
SO
Yannati.Dep. 8.29 Shatin Dup &+1] Talpo... Dep. 7.01! Taipo Market
1.87 2.50 3.46
5.28 8.22
1.49 3.12 3.69
3.10 8.3+
|:.00) 3.31; 4.20) ...
6.01.8.63
Dep 7.8 Fanling Dep 7.19 Shoungahui
Dep. 7.34 (81) 10.03 10.87 1.07 Shumobun
9,48 10.41 1352 9,89 10.5 1.02
(2.14 3.38) 4.26)
8.079.07
|2,35] 3,50₫ 4.37|
6.179.18
1.38 2.30 3.54] 842) ...
6.210.23
Art 7.30 9.93 10.00 11.09 1.13 1.40 203 2.36) 4.001448 5.48 0.27, 0.29
17,43 600
Canton....Art.]
8.551
808
4.23
DOWN TRAINS
Dew
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STATIONE
{Loca}} Local{tagal A....AM.
Mix Local Local "y
Local IM. ocal
Jywi
A. M. A..P.N.F.M. | P.M
+
8.10 3.40
1.105.43
8.00
***
Canton Dep
Shumabun.Dep 7.06 7.38 10.19) 104411.95|12.16 218 402 4.25 6.3) 0.40 7.29
**
8,47)
|12,93 2,31) ...4815.99
4.36 5.46.51 (11.45|13,27 2.27) ...
11.38/12.37|2,41) ... 4.48 5.54 7.01
12.443,48...
13.22 1,063,00... 12.87 1.193.25] ...
4.04 0.02) 7.67 5.186.217.27| 5.33 0.33 7.38)
Bheungakui...Dep. 7.13 8.08 10.26] Fanling...Dop. 7-18 8.10 10.30 Taupo Market. Dep. 7.39 8.21 10.41| Talpo. Dep. 7.37 829 10.47 Shatin Dap. 7.58 8.49 11.07 Yaumati... Dep. 8.11 0.01 11.19| Kowloon Arr. 8.171.9.67) 11.35 11,32 12.43 1.253,314.51 5.38| 8,397.4 8.11 (81) Ship Coach lat class on Sundays & Public Holidays. Will stop on request. 8.0. Will run on Saturdays: lat class only. Buffet and Luncheon
Car will be attached to this train daily.
Further information may be obtained at the Railway (been, Kow. Icon, from Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd, Hong Kong, from The American Express Company, Hong Kong, from The Chiun Travel Service, 6. Queen's Rond, Hong Kong, from Messrs. Wing On Co, Ltd., from China- Emporiam, Ltd., Hong Kong, and from The Travel Advisers, 315, Gloucester Building, Hong Kong.
By Order,
R. D. WALKER, Manager.
THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA HOTEL;
HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL;
&
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;
HOTELS
LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel die Wagons Lits, Peking.
Mr. Lan's Morning Tip, 143 lbs.
(9. C. Liang) 2 Mr. J. H. Potts' Shanghal 4, 160
Ibs..
(N. Deltz) 3 Time: 31, 1.03, 1.38, 2.13.2/5. Distance: lengths, 1 lengths. Pari-mutuel:-
(Tang Man Wa) 1 5-Jiha Verde Handicap
7-Ladies' Dash (Unofficial) Half a Mlle Mr. J. P. Murphy's Jack OʻLan-
tern, 125 lbs."
2
(Mrs. EL E. L. Langley) Mr. F. G. Nigel's Mortmain, 129
Its
...(Betty Fair) Mr. Sports' Fair Ousel, 126 lbs.
(Turbitt) 3 Distance: short head. 3 lengths. Puri-mutuel:~~
1
4
4
Winner: $36.80. Places: $7.00. $7.90. $6.40.
Betting
Win. Place.
14 Shanghai 4 (N. Deitz)... 33 Defensive War
Winner: $178.50.
1
1
(H. C. Pih) 17
12
Places: $15.40, $5.80, $10.20. Betting
3
Meadow Eve
Win. Place,
1
(K. S. Shu) 8
7
Hogmany (West) ........
4
2.
Victory Life
(P...L. Tao)
9
10
Morning Tip
(S. C. Liang) 10
1
Country Flower (T. Jex) Coureur Bleu (White)... Fairy Ousel Turbitt).. Hopenfels (Glover)
1
2
3
2
14 2
5
1
12
Sh Yin Grand
Wood Nymph
1
(Richards)
I
1
The Curlew
Win Place.
Wood Nymph
(K. S. Shu) 4 Fairy Ousel
15. C. Liang) 6 Merry Maker (N. Deitz) 32 Coureur Bleu
4
(6 Furlongs) Mr. Sports Rothesay Bay, 145
lbs. ...
..(P. L. Tac) I Mr. H. Y. Liang's Hopefulleg,
152 lbs.
(K. 8. Shu) 2 Mr. Chau Shing Toa's Fairy Auk,
(N. Deltz) 3 Time: 32.3/5, 1.05, 1.39.3/5. Distance: 5 lengths. 1 lengths. Pari-mutuel:-
(Beryl Fair)
2
2
Mortmain (Betty Fair) 24 Jack O'Lantern
12
(J. Langley 1
CASH SWEEPS
RACE 1
No. 149
$111.00
252
6
Winner: $65.40.
146
31.70 15.80
36
Places: $11.10, $8.00.
IP. L. Tao) 2
(Tang Man Wa)
Ź
Betting
$5.80.
RACE 2
Win. Place.
No. 28
1.
4
Hohenfels
(C. L. Gregory) 15. 3-Operto Handicap (1st Section) Once Round
16.
Fairy Auk (N. Deltz)... 33 Hopefulleg. (K. S.. Shu) 26 Gold Clause
15
14
"
· 1
265
$129.10 36.90 18.40
(P. P. Botelho) 3
6
$6.80.
1
Hogmany
(C. L. Gregory) 5 Rothesay Bay
RACE 3.
3
No. 7
331
.$158.40 45.80
(B. L. Tao) The Big Trail
7
+
045
22.60
(8. C. Liang) View
3
was
dis-
(Tang Man Wa) - 6.-Oporte Handicap (2nd Section) Once Round Mr. Tang Man Wa's Mariposa,
145 lbs.......(H. C. Ph) 1
Unplaced Nos. 196, 474 each $12.50.
RACE 4
No. 1918
$859.60
3632
245.60
93-4
122.80
Country Flower
CHINESE RETREAT Tsangchow, Sept. 12: An official
LANDING AT HSIAOCHUANSHA Chinese communique confirms the
Shanghai, Sept. 12: A large Mr. Lan's Plain View, 180 lbs. Japanese capture of Machang fol
(K. S. Shu) lowing what is known to be the Japanese detachment landed at
Mr. Chau Shing Toa's Laughing after- most fierce engagement in the Hsiaochuansha yesterday
Girl, 158 lbs. (N. Deltz) 2 Tientsin-Puków Railway sector. noon and are making preparations
Mr. Tang Man Wa's Laughing The Chinese ware forced to to drive on towards the vicinity of
Cavaller, 161 lbs. а where Japanese Machang-Lotlenchen withdraw from the Chinghsien area at six o'clock yes- landing party is now surrounded terday morning. after the Japan by Chiese troops. ese had battered the Chinese lines all night with over 100 bombs from 22 planes, and hundreds of shells from heavy artillery.
casualties were ..Japanese cribed as very heavy, including one officer. The Chinese defence of the area was also costly.
des-
The Chinese have retreated to Hsingtal Central News,
CHINESE HOLDING HSINCH LANE
Nanking. Sept. 12: Chinese off- c'al despatches confirm the evacua- tion of Machang and Chinahalen. Chinese troops are at present hold- ing the line at Hsinchi ten miles north of Trangchow.-- Lieuter
Meanwhile, the Chinese are te- inforcing their lines in anticipa- tion of the Japanese offensive which is expected at any moment. -Central New..
JAPANESE IN JUKONG WHARF SUKROUNDED
Shanghai, Sept. 12: The Japanese reinforcements from Jukche Wharf succeeded several times in brenk- ing through the Chinese positions north of the wharf last night and this morning but have been driven back to the river-front following a flerce counter-attack just before noon to-day.
The Chinese vanguards are clos- the ing in and have surrounded wharf on three sides.- Central Hewol
160 lbs. .......
Note:-Plain qualified.
Time: 22.4/5, 54.3/5, 1.28.1/15, Mr. Chiu Cheong Fan'a Persian
Cat, 148 lbs, ...(8. C. Lang) 2 1.58.4/5.
Mr. H. Y. Liang's Cavalcade, 155
1bs,
...(K. B. Shu) 3 Time: 24.3/5, 55.2/5, 1:28.2/5. 2.00.2/5.
Distance: length, a length.
Parl-mutuel:-
Winner: $18.00.
'Places: $10.40. $20.10.
Betting
Laughing Girl
King's Parade
Distance: 4 lengths, 14 lengths. Pari-mutuel:
Winner: $18.90.
(C. L. Gregory)
Unplaced Nos.: 90. 93. 55 each
Unplaced Nos. 41, 33, 96 each
Unplaced Nos. 1041, 3836, 310, 238, 3505, 1807, 1111, 3542, 1037, 3718 each $21.60.
RACE S
No. 89
75
"
153
$124.10 36.40 17.70
RACE 6
39.50
Unplaced Nos. 184, 55, 323 each
No. 266..........$138,20
88
3 19.70
"Unplaced Ntös, 28, 167 each $10.00. EACE 7
Win. Place.
39.80.
(N. Deltz) 11
(H. C. PH) 10 Laughing Cavalier.
(8: C. Liang) 24 Gold Coin (B. L. Tao)... 20
14 Flain View (K. 8 8hu) 27
4George Pelts' Memorial Cup (1 Mile) Mr. Why's Victory Life, 145 lbs.
5
Places: $7.70, $18.60.
Betting
9
Win Place.
China Clipper
19
2
11
Mariposa (H. C. Pih)... 20 Mountain View
-20
No. 343
(P. L. Tao) 47
15
178
Peisain Cat
70.
(S. C. Llang) 4
4
(P. L Tao) 1 Cavalcade (K. a. Shu) 15
13
84, 174 each $3.80.
$144.80
41.30
20.80.
Unplaced Nos. 246, 23, 213, 215.