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Boso Kono, Skptember 24, 1937.
MURDER
thieving and the violating of agreements into which she had entered agreements which she honoured only so long as it suited her nefarious purpose.
WHOLESALE MURDER
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FOREIGNERS VISIT HOMES IN HONGKEW DISTRICT
250 Cross The Creek To Retrieve Personal Effects; Furniture-Confiscated
the most tragic part of the whole These unhappy relations seemed
affair. Their bewildered expres- sions must be seen to be belleved.
Many houses, although still - Groping around Hongkow in search of houses and belongings standing. have their walls com- long since abandoned to the ravages of war WBS An adventurous. mains of the furniture on the first venturous not so much because of the proximity of the theatre of pletely blown away and the re-business in which several hundred Britons participated recently. Ad- and second floors are still in their warfare, but because there was no knowing what might swult those original positions.A children's who visited their homes in the hopes of finding at least part of their school was completely demolished possessions still intact, after having been abandoned in the hurry holidays, there were only very few but fortunately, owing to the and flurry of evacuating the area north of Soochow Creek. occupants when the disaster oc- There was tragedy, of course, pleadings, struck out every article
curred.
Then came the present Sino Japanese crisis,, and China de- cided to stop the, nd career of this militaristically manacted na- tion. And the world wonderei how long China would dare to persist in such a worthy policy That wonder has now turned to admiration, and even the United States of America within the lust forty-eight hours has been showing that she does not intend to take a course very dissimilar to that strong policy she adopted
lurking among those anxious that did not come well within the in 1932 when other Fowers were Less than 100 yards from the
hundreds who went by motor category.. Even the Mar who inclined to show weakness in school another bomb was dropped lorry, private car, or simply on wanted to include a case of whisky
and although many bodies were
foot back to where their sole be-- their relationships with Japan.
and some bags of flour. in his removed from the wreckage, it is longings, apart from immediate "warm winter clothing" received Bat of all the amazing bluff known that at least a hundred necessaries: had been left at the no more than a smile from the Many and great as have beenings which have characterised are still buried beneath the debris. beginning of hostilities. But official lips. the perpetrations of atrocious the methods of Japanese official-
Reuter's correspondent had only everyone at least pretended that Police or duty on the south side Facts of sheer unadulterated van-dons nothing, is even remotely
seen a traction of what damage the whole thing was a joke, for- of the Garden Bridge had a try. was really done. Most of Shameen getting that the clothes which ing time checking up dalism by the Japanese forces comparable to that
on the are unaware of the magnitude of they were wearing might well credentials of those who were try- since this hideous war against contempt for the sanctity of non- the horrors only a few miles from prove to be all that they had left ing to pass into Hongkew. Many China was commenced. yet they combatant nationals as manifest-their doors, and all to-day's scenes in the world.
people were bent only on sight- must all pale into insignificanco ed by the warning issued by combing of non-combatants. It is sulate at 8 am. when it was open-
represented the readit of the A big crowd gathered at H.M. Con-seeing, and some foreigners even when compared with the slaught Vice-Admira! Hasegawa that the Impossible to surmise
went so far as to "describe them- ering of thousands of defenceless Japanese fleet could not hold Japanese objectives
selves as "coolies" in order to gain entrance. children, Women and men'
however, They were, in itsell responsible for damage to
firmly prevented from crossing the Canton yesterday.
the lives and properties of
bridge. This is just nothing more or foreigners in Nanking, and that less than mass murder, and we they would all be well advised indiet Japan as being culpable to take the broad hint he deigned of the most ruthless, worthless to give them and get out. and blackguardly conduct against Further, for the Japanese are a people who did not. provoke thorough even in their insolence. there and who pleaded, so piti- this representative of the ruling fully and so earnestly, inerely to class in Japan requested the be left alone to work out their commanders. respectively of the uin salvation.
British American and French Asiatic fects to move their war- ships up-stream from. Nanking..
May the truth of titis terrible deed be shoated throughout the world that the peoples of the earth may realise, now if never before, what manner of nation Japan is and what manner of men control that country at the Present time.
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what theed for the issuing of passes for must have those Britons who wished to go un been. If it were the Canton- a salvaging expedition. Passports Kowloon Railway, the Japanese having been examined, the exact marksmanship was very poor al-position of their homes located on though dropped about 306 hundred yards sary permits issued, they trickled admittedly one bomba big survey map, and the neces- from the Rallway Station this off in twas and threes, joined
The area open to Britons living and Chimet Road, and south of the in Hongkew was north of Kashing
Landing Party Headquarters. morning. Two ticket office queues other salvagers. and, hopped. Into Further batches are expected to stretched 100 yards down thewalting lorries. Each party was visit homes which have been aban- road, the huge crowds being accompanied by one volunterdoned for a month or more. anxious to evacuate to avoid the from the fate of their friends and relatives. S.V.C., and one from the Russian Transport Company. Simular scenes were scen wharves.
This morning's Gamage special building being hit- along much the same lines,
Reuter.
P
ор the Company Over 150 had crossed the Creek by the end of the morn- was ing. and a further 100 went over
no in the afternoon:
POSSESSION OF A DAGGER
LAST TO LEAVE
One refugee claimed to be the last foreigner to have left Hong- kew. "It's funny," he said, "but my house was the first to be hit Chang Ky, 36, unemployed ap-by a bomb in the 1932 trouble, and peared before Mr. E. Himsworth at the first again in the 1937 trouble. the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday I stayed in Hongkew until August b a charge of possessior. dagger without a licence. Defen-ave dogs and two cats. belonging 26, and my only companions were dant denied the charge and was to former neighbours." remanded for 48 hours for further Investigation.
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of a
That the respective chiefs of these fleets flatly refused comply with this "request" j« proof of the very satisfactory fact that at least some nations ar not represented in vitally im- The world must act. This portant positions by those" who cannot continue. Humanity cries are willing to allow even Japan out against it. The Japanese to treat them as though they
In spite of the plainly worded, have violated every decent prin- were a choice collection of clown.
and strletly enforced, limitation of articles to be retrieved to clothing riple of human conduct whiching simpletons, people of honour hold dear.
and other personal effects, there To argue this matter in detail
were many who tried to include a Canton is a shambles. Last is unnecessary. but, as Japan have been far too crimsonly weird assortment of articles in this of freight to advice to the contrary is given tonight thousands of terror-stricken, insists that she is not at war with meek and mild up till now by category. One
homeless, poor people haunted any nation not the streets searching amongst China, be it remembered and
even with the manner in which they have bring back a bicycle. another a Details of damaged cargo at the above | the vast piles of ruins for mothers never forgotten-then by what slapped again and again by the Foung lady actually wished to in-
turned the other cheek"
to be radio set and a statue, and
clude a tropical fish among her right does one of her typical
"personal effects," Then there representatives issue a "warning"
was a Sikh who was pining for and make a request" after the
three tins of ghee-but these were manner of this gilded popinjay?
eventually considered to fit in the category. Well, it is fine to know that Vice-Admiral
Fifth Ace '')
Tsingtao, Weihaiwei, Cheloo, "Tientsin, Dairen and Newchwang
will be increased.
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Messrs. Goddard & Douglas be
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23/9/37.
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TOLL OF THE ROAD
Weekly Accidents Return
If this latest manifestation "of the ruthlessness and fiendishness of Japanese official policy does
not stir the Powers to action, then at humanity must have departed and peoples must have Hasegawa got what was coming degenerated into mere brutal to him. The forein Powers materialists.
To His Excellency the Gover- or of Kwangtung. General Wa Te-chen, and "all his courageons Colleagues of the Civil and Mili- tary departments, we offer our beartfelt sympathy.
We are confident that their proven and unllagging zeál in the cause of Chirm will be an in- of
are hereby notified that, as from cluding the Island, Kowloon and people who look to them for wise 27th September the emergency the New Territories during the and vigorous leadership. Perfec surcharge on cargo for that port week ending at 8 a.m. on Satur- tion comes through suffering.
In the Colony of Hong Kong inspiration to the millions
will be increased to H.K.$7.90 day, the 18th inst., there were al-China is suffering, China will nett per Bill of Lading Ton.
together 73 traffic accidents, as the result of which I person was killed triumph if Justice and Honour BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, and 41 persons were injured." count for anything in our world
The perkon killed, a Chinese to-day: female, aged 62 years, died from injuries received when she was running across the road. Enocked down by a bicycle whilst
Agents, China Navigation Co., Ltd.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Managers, Indo China S.N. Co., Ltd. 23/9/37.
Of the persons injured, 27 were pedestrians, who were either walk- ing or running across the road and were struck by vehicles.
ly,
NOT ALL THE PEOPLE
ALL THE TIME- JAPAN!
Six bus passengers and 1 tram- 5611 car passenger were Injured while
When Japan started this an- alighting from moving motor buses declared war against China the and a moving tram-car respective-last thing she expected to happen did Lappen-China called her One private car driver was injur-duff whilst the world gasped. Notably since the Manchurian escapade the world in general has taken Japan's depredations more or less for granted. True,
THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB.
ed when his vehicle collided with 2 tree.
A motor cycle driver was injured when his machine came into con- tact with a verandah pillar.
The Seventh Extra Race Meeting will be held (weather permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY on Saturday, 25th September, 1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.
The First Bell will be rung atsons between vehicles: 35 were
1.30 p.m.
By Order,
C. B. BROWN,
Secretary.
One forry passenger, i ricksha the League of Nations in a driver, 1 ricksha passenger, and two bicycle riders were injured as the meek, academic way did actually result of collisions between vehicles.utlaw Japan from the council Of the 73, accidents, 26 were, col- of Great Powers because of her.
palpable perfidy.
collisions between vehicles and pedestrians; and 12 accidents were due to other causes.
permitted,
Still Jupan WAH through the negative policies of those Powers which have vital interests in the Pacific and
Type of Vehteles Involved: Private-motor car 27. Motor lorry 18. Public motor car 18, Motor bus because of China's internal dis 16, Motorcycle 4 Tram-car 6, Bicycle 8, Tricycle 2, Ricksha 1, and agreements, to perpetrate her 5602 Hand Truck 1,
atrocious policy of territorial
Hong Kong, 20th Sept., 1937.
insolent Japanese.
man wanted to
BUDGET SURPLUS
New South Wales' Improved Position
Sydney, Sept. 22. The New South Wales budget WAS presented to-day by the... Premier, the Hon. Mr. Bertram 5. Stevens, who stated that the ed from a £14,000,000 defcit in inances of the State had improv-
1932 to a surplus of £74,000 last year.
It is estimated that the surplus ment to provide £1,400,000 for the this year will enable the Govern-
Sinking Fund, leaving a credit balance of under £10,000.
The Premler painted a glowing picture of the economic improve ment of the State, and sald wages and incomes had increased with better social services for the in- habitants.
He declared there will be a gradual reduction in the wages tax. and added that £3,500,000. would be spent in the improve- ment of roads.
No, Japan, you simply cannot Bluff all the people all the time. "Our opinion is that you must either relieve yourselves of some of your ill-gotten accumulations
rust. And, frankly, we think sulate, under Mr. R. 8. Beaney. supporting. your', bust.
ALL PLEADINGS FAIL Keen-eyed officials at the Con-
He pointed out that the Sydney Harbour Bridge Was Dow self--
passport officer, disregarding all Reuter.
BACK TO HOME SWEET HOME BEYOND THE CREEK
("N.C. Daily News" Photos)
On foot, in private cars, and in motor lorries, 250 Britons crossed over Into Hongkew to retrieve personal belongings left behind In the hurry of evacuation. These pictures show some of the crowd. including Sikhs, thronging H.M. Consulate to obtain permits, and part of the heavy traffic which formed a continuous line over the Garden Bridge. Lower left, Mr. E. 8. Heaney, passport officer, signing) passes giving subjects permission to visit their homes.¦