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BRAVERY OF YOUNG CHINESE AVIATOR
WHOLESALE MURDER BY JAPANESE AIRMEN
Thousands Of Innocents Killed
In Canton
Canton, September 23.
A few months must elapse before it will be possible to ac- curately estimate Canton's casualty list as the result of the air raid,
" but "Beuter's representative, after moving round the scenes of the bombing, is confident that many thousands were killed, nearly mil
whom, were nun-combatants.
Gnly visiting eight or nine places, he saw most gruesome sights and Irreparable havoc in the closely populated and poorer districts of Tungshan," Each bomb reduced many houses to brick and mortar, leaving open patches of ruin fully Torty yards, with dead bodies on all sides, most of which have a temporary straw covering awaiting burial,
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Some corpses were too horrible to describe. but even mero poignant to us was an occasional arm left protruding from the debris. One old Chinese woman 3 sitting on a chair outside the gate of her house when a bomb fell. She is still sitting there, i tragle figure gazed upon by awed *crowds One sad grim-faced"
Chinese gentleman ralsed a mat- ting and showed Reuter's corres- pendent his wife, while in various places women were weeping quiet- ly over their lost ones and others were carrying away the undamag- rd belongings from their ruined nomica.
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FISHING JUNK ATTACKED BY JAPANESE WARSHIP Occupants Threatened: Sails Cut
Another unscrupulous attack on
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Chinese Ashing junk by
Japanese near 'British waters was reported to the police authorities yesterday afternoon.
The report revealed that while Kwok Hing, master of the craft. was fishing on Wednesday in waters between Shek Ku Chan British Territory, and Ling Ting. Chinese Territory. .2 Japanese warship with three funnels was sighted about 400 yards away, A motor boat manned by 30 Japanese "sailors was despatched from the warship and when it was about 200 yards away a volley. of rife fire was discharged on the fishing junk. The fteen occupants, how- ever, fortunately escaped injury: as the shots missed their mark.
The motor boat drew alongside and 25 Japanese rallors boarded the vessel and with axes threatened the occupants.
The intruders.cut the calls and riggings and left with a sum of $40 which was found on board the junk
swords
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SPANISH WAR NEWS
THRILLING AIR BATTLE AGAINST RACING RESUMES AT
FOUR JAPANESE PLANES
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"GOVERNOR WU TE-CHEN'S PRAISE
Canton, Sept. 23: Wong Kwong-ching, twenty-four years old, Chinese aviator engaged four Japanese planes in a thrilling batile" off Whampoa this morning. Running out of ammunition, Wong brought the machine back to Canton chased by two or three Japanese ralders. Wong eventually made a forced landing in a päddi field injuring himself in the forehead and chest. It was learned this evening that his condition was not critical. The intrepid aviator was visited by General "Wu Te- chen, Governor of Kwangtung, at the hospital this afternoon. His Excellency inquired of his health and praised the young aviator's bravery.-Reuter...
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GENERALISSIMO ISSUES STATEMENT
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Nanking. Sept. 23: The Chinese Communist manifesto has resulted in Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek Issuing a statement describing it as an "outstanding instance of the triumph of national" sentiment over every other consideration." It is added that the National Government stands for equal opportunity of all Chinese citizens to serve the republic and it gladly accepts the services of any political organisation which sincerely desires to stem foreign aggression and work for the cause of nationalist revolution under the leadership of the Kuomintang. The consolidation of internal solidarity," adds the Generalissimo's statement," "will further enable us to marshal our national re sources to combat external aggression in the spirit of reliance."-Reuter. ;
BRITISH BUILDING DAMAGED
Nanking. Sept. 23: An investigation into the Japanese bombing of the capital yesterday re- vealed that one bomb fell and exploded directly in front of the office of the British International Export, Company, wrecking the front door and doing considerable damage to the building.
The watchman and two Chinese civilians nearby were seriously injured.
The manager of the firm, it is reported, has requested the British authorities to open negotia- tions with the Japanese regarding payment. for the damages done.
This same company owns the pontoon which was hit and sunk by a Japanese bomb in the Hsiakwan waterfront area.-Central News.
NEUTRALITY
Legal Aspect Explained
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(To the Editor, the "Hong Kong Dally Press")
MURDER
Under this heading on Page 8 the Editor comments on the wholesale murder of Innocent non-comba- tants 13 Canton by Japanese planes.
NOT ALL THE PEOPLE ALL THE TIME... JAPAN!
Dear Sir,-It, is unnecessary for me to dilate on the horrors and
Under this heading on Page 8 ́sufferings caused by the present i Bico-Japanese conflict. Descrip-will be found the Editor's 'com- tions of the mut.lation and slough-ments on the most recent example ter-inflicted by the aircraft, bat- of Japanese Insolence in "warning" tleships and other military ma- non-combatants of the danger of chines of a mighty milltary "nation remaining in Nanking and in "re- in an undeclared war-of innocent questing" the British, American men, women and children, are now
and French warships to move up-
the Inevitable features of our
stream from Nanking.
Government Troops daily newspapers.
Claim Advances.
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London, Sept. 23. The Spanish Government claims advances on the Aragon front capturing number of villages the French frontler. netr
An Lasurgent communique regarding the same positions says that the Government' troops were punished severely. On the Southern front the Government troops admit a retreat from heavy enemy artillery fire. Valencia was raided by air to-day but no serious damage was
reported.--
Beuter's Bulletin Service-
The four, old-fashion cannona and 40 pounds of gun powder aboard the craft were dumped Into the sea. The warship later left the locality towards Ling Ting, When the warship had gone out of sight, the fishermen mended their salls and managed to return nolice yesterday,
to Aberdeen where "they made a the the incident to report of
Above is what is left standing of the Administrative Bulld- Ing in the Civic Centre following severe bombing by Japanese
planes. (Photo, "N.C. Daily News".
ANGLO-ITALIAN PARLEY
PROSPECTS
IMPROVED
With all the damaging effect" on trade as the result of a "blockade" in connection with an "incident," with incessant and unsatáable de- mands on a dwindling purse, we naturally And it more and more difficult to satisfy our innate sense of charity. And yet I feel that there are many in the Colony who would like to donate something to the various local Chinese Relief Organisations, if only they could feel that they could properly do so by Fress reports from Geneva that as subjects of Nations other than Signor Bova Scopps, the Italian China, and enjoying the peace, permanent delegate to the League order and security of a neutral Bri- called yesterday morning on the tish Colony, Indeed, I have often French Foreign Minister, M. Del- been asked, of late, as to the post-bos, and in the course of a long tion of a "neutral" resident in the conversation followed by a second Colony...
lengthy talk in the evening review-
London, Sept. 23. Interest has been aroused here
DEATH OF MR. J. HOLDEN
CHOLERA VICTIM
The second European fatal case
during the present cholera epide- mic in the Colony occurred yester- day with the death of Mr. J. Holden who passed away in the Government Civil Hospital.
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THE VALLEY
Interesting Programme
To-morrow
(BY "LAST QUARTER"}
AN ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME OF NINE RAGES, WITH
SPRINT EVENTS PREDOMINATING, WILL HERALD THE OPEN-
ING OF THE SECOND HALF OF THE RACING SEASON, WHEN THE 7TH EXTRA RACE MEETING OF THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB TAKES PLACE TO-MORROW AFTERNOON AT THE HAPPY VALLEY, COMMENCING AT 2.00 PM. THE COURSE IS IN GOOD CONDITION AND GIVEN DRY WEATHER, EVERYTHING POINTS TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL MEETING, BOTH AS REGARDS ATTEN- DANCE AND FARI-MUTUEL TURN-OVER.
Mr. P. P. Botelho, though progressing satisfactorily, has not fully recovered from his recent accident at Macao and will consequently not participate at the meeting. Mr. Donald Black, I understand, has also been in hospital and is a doubtful starter. The jockey squad, however, will be augmented by the inclusion of Messrs. B. L. Tao and K. S. Hsu, both Northern riders of repute. The former needs no Introduction to the public, having ridden in the Colony some years ago for Mr. Li Tse Fong, the popular owner of the "Gold" stable. It would appear that the scarcity of novice jockeys would- also make itself felt especially since there are 19 entries for the Novice Race but I doubt very much If more than a dozen"or_30_ ``will be` available:
The afternoon's racing opens with a mile race for "B" Class China ponies, the Tweed Island Bay Handicap. There is some ex- cellent materjal amongst the eleven entries, the majority of which will go to the post. Expansion Time, In view of the very excellent gallop last Saturday morning should be a good one to follow for this event. This iron grey is in fine fettle at the moment and will be ridden, it Is rumoured, by Mr. S.-C. Llang. Mr. Delts will have the choice be- tween Potentate and Rose Queen, either of which are capable of ex- tending Expansion Time.
Dawn Star has been entrusted to
Mr. Holden was stricken with the disease on Sunday and was rushed to hospital in a serious condition. Yesterday the patient was reported Mr, Ip Kut Ying and should not be despised as I believe this Kong
to be critical and death intervoned at 5.15 p.m.
Mr. Holden was a surveyor and ved at 279, Prince Edward Road, where he first took ill.
The funeral will probably take place this afternoon.
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Bros. candidate will have some say at the finish. Havoc Eve is quite ft but with 168 lbs. in the saddle the task may be just a little beyond this chestunt. Harvest View (Y.
T. Fung). Tyne (Gregory) and King's Lead (Proulx) are other probable starters but their pros- pects do not appeal to me, New Star, King's Justice and Thunder Bay have not as yet been assigned jockeys. The latter is definitely
out of class here and may not ever start unless the stable connections send this roan out for a canter and eventual demotion to the "C" Class; which time should not be far distant.
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STRATHALLAN LAUNCHED
P. And O. Luxury Liner
NEW UNION CASTLE LINER London, Sept. 23. Countess Cromer to-day launch-
London, Sept. 23. ed the new 24,000-ton P. and O.
The Capetown Castle, which is Iner Strathallan at the Vickers
the largest vessel launched in Bri- of the Armstrong Works, Barrow in →
tain since the Queen Mary, was
To date there have been four European cases of cholera. The first, was that of Mr. 8. A. Pike, of 276, Prince Edward Road, who has since recovered. The second vic- tim was the fate Mr. A Hicks, who died on Monday. The late Mr. Holden was the third case.
victim The fourth scourge. Mrs. J. A. C. Pearson, of Tapo, was reported last night to be maintaining improvement in ber condition.
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BRITISH AMBASSADOÉ TO
TOUR DUTCH EAST INDIES
London, Sept. 23: It to under- stood that the British Ambassador, Sir Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen,
Whilst I frankly disclaim any ex- ed the whole range of the Italo- pert, knowledge on the Intricate French and Italo-League relations subject of International Law, I in a frank way. venture to think that the answer Reports state that subjects upon to the question adumbrated above which the conversations turned is not difficult; and, indeed, can concerned mainly the Italian at-will be leaving hospital on Satur- readily be ascertained from anytitude towards the Spanish situa- day. He will take an extensive standard book on the subject. And tion, Nyon arrangement, nature of tour to the Dutch East Indies to In the hope that an elementary the Berlin-Home-ax's future of | recuperata before returning to Nan- elucidation of the point in question Austria and. Il Duce's approaching king to resume his duties.--
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Reuters Bulletin Service:
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/10 T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 27/84.
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London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent).
London, Sept., 23. London silver prices to-day were
visit to Berlin,
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The "Times" Geneva correspon- dent says the prospects of a suc- cessful outcome of the coming Anglo-Italian talks have been much Improved by the new move. The British Government have been kept Amusements closely informed regarding yester- ;
Cables day's conversations through Lord Cranborne, one of the British. de- Finance legates In Geneva for the Assembly Leading Articles meeting..
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Home Football
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Furness. The liner is the biggest launched at Barrow wo-day. The and most luxurious of the P. and
O's rapidly expanding fleet. The launching ceremony was perform- P. and O. and associated companies ed by the Mayoress of Capetown had on order last month 210,000 with a bottle of South African tons of shipping. The Strathalian
is the fourth launch at Vickers Works this week and the sixth in
Works fortnight. The
will launch eight ships within 33 days.-
Reuter
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wine. The ship is of 26,000 tons and is the biggest ship yet.com- missioned by the Union Castle Line. Router's Bulletin Service.
The magnificent Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall in Canton. Two bombs were dropped outside the front door during the Japanese air raids on: Wednesday, (Photo, Cheng Studio).