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LIONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 27, 1937.
REPERCUSSIONS
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1937.
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regard this field now. And the and unsatisfactory than the past,
more Japan is allowed for bally and browbeat the more unattrac- tive will this investing zone become.
4 Gossip We Must
AT THE RACES
(BY "SPECTATOR")
and that is saying a very great deal. Indeed, unless matters are thoroughly rectified now and for many years to come, then this It is, for instance, very well part of Asia will certainly be a known that the losses sustained most precarious place for invest- by foreigners, other than Jayun-ments. If money is high then, ese of course, in Münchuria since taking things on the average, Japan entered that sphere of | development must necessarily be influence, were suggering. In slow. China st, after this fact, as far as Britishers were present crisis is overcome, deve.
Amidst the usual serenity and concorned it simply meant large- lop rapidly, and for her in- scale business butchery. That, dustrialisation huge cupita! will seventh extra race meeting took scencery of Happy Valley, the incidentally, is what will result be required. This can easily be place on Saturday. The meeting wherever and whenever Japan | attracted if the country is assured was very well attended, and we increases her influence. She of freedom from aggression. TF were fortunate in having a brilliant always has done everything in that is done, and it can be done.day. Strolling in the paddock I noticed many attractive dresses, her power to negative the spirit then China can become not only
new rates. of the Open Door policy.
a veritable Garden of Eden hut Our point is that whatever is the gold mine of all. Asia. There to be done to Japan at this very will then be every scope and erirical stage inst he done opportunity for talent, a great thoroughly. - Half-measures will deal of which at this juncture, only double trouble; and the seems like leaving for safer parts future will be even more unstable beyond the seas.
HELL LET LOOSE
(September 26, 1937).
By her depredations and perfidy, Japan has let fell loose
20- Asta.
Where it will all end and for how long it will continue is clearly dependent upon one major factor," namely, the time it will take the Great Powers to realise that they have moral obligations which must be fulfilled in the cause of maimed humanity, Apart altogether from what are known as" treaty obligations," the Powers owe it to thenfselves as much as to China to let it be clearly” known to Japan that, notwithstanding her boasted over- powering urament greatness, there comes a time when common humanity demands thut, regardless of consequences, a deïnite stand must be taken against wanton destruction and the violation at every principle of decent conduct,
For almost thirty years now Japan has thieved, pillaged and murdered in the implementing of her general plan for "peaceful" settlement of Sino-Japanese problems". The employment of that gracious word peaceful in connection with Japan's policy of unadulterated rapacity is a hollow mockery suflicient to make even a cynic physically as well as morally sick.
Surely the time has arrived when the policy of peace at any price medus peace at too high & price. China.offered, from:, the very start to treat reasonably with Japan. China pleaded for peare with honour. Japan replied with bullying brmality that it would have to be "peace, according to the terms she demanded. or else she would have to "chastise" the "outrageous" Chinese. China is erred in only one way--she has been, too gentle, human and decent. The restraint, which the Central Government hus imposed upon itself has been mis-interpreted, not only by Japan Apurt altogether from the bat by certain other nations also, as weakness and fear. We all purely physical suffering which know that in our daily lives we demonstrate what is in us by this hidrous and futile Sino-showing our capacity for "taking it". So with a nation. · Has Japanese" underlared war is in China taken it"? If we could print the answer in letters a flicting on peuple, there is the mile high we would not be then even approximating to the business aspect which is already emphasis we feel can rightly he placed on the answer. It is-
using great hardships in ant
YES. Japan has stained Chins with the blood of innocents... increasing number of instances. Scenes of death and devastation caused by the murderous attacks It does seem terribly hard that grossly perpetrated by the Japanese have shocked the world and #non-combatant's entire life's savings Suld be wiped out by the surge of war without warning justification. There were many people ruined in the 1932
When he issued his momentous pronouncement on the pre- trouble, but the repercussions shippers of cargo to
sent crisis from Ruling on July 14, Chiang Kai-shek used these Northern Ports are hereby notice then anyway near so
words, Weak though we are, we are determined to fight for fied that as from 1st October, far-reaching as on the present
our existence." Well is it known that a nation's weakness or 1937, all rates of freight to
strength is not to be measured in physical terms. It is the Tsingtao, Welhaiwej, Chefoo, Thus
nation's spirit which counts. Tientsin, Dairen and Newchwang urate estimate can be given as posely any nationals, we recall the words of one who was once a Without desiring to offend pur. to how much commercial damageuter when he referred to. "The contemptible little British been done in Shanghai army". Well, by virtue of the spirit of that nation, that same alone, but the damage to trade,contemptible little army went an adjectival long way. "A nation which requires as its basis some of shop-keepers", remarked the amorous Napoleon between in guarantee of reasonablë stability trigues in reference to Britain, yet those same "shop-keepers" must be colossal and, is not a showed the Corsican upstart that they could keep more than Low instances irreparable. their shops.
HONG KONG TO
NORTHERN PORTS.or
All
will be increased,
pccasion.
Details of
has the revised rates may be had on application.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, China Navigation Co., Ltd.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD., General Managers, Indo China S.N. Co., Ltd. 23/9/37.
HONG KONG TO SHANGHAI,
far no reasonably de-
We have net within the past few days quite a number of people engaged in what might be termed "one man 'businesses' who are seriously contemplating leaving the East for all time. 5610 It is obvious that, taken in die aggregate and in the long-run; this exodus will mean a great los in terms of talent to a part of the world which is certainly very much in need of all the ability it can obtain,
de China still more determined to fight to the last against an unprovoked aggressor nation which knows naught of Honour and
much less of Justice.
Must China stand alone in magnificent but pitiable
isolation ?
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Compared with metallic Japan it may reasonably be averred that China is weak, but she is strong in spirit. It is that spirit which gives a people the necessary nerve, and strength and sinew to carry-on and win through. That is the way with Chipe to- day but what enormous sacrifices are being demanded of her!"
We do not think it possible that the rest of the world can stund idly by and see those sacrifices being made unmoved. The time of reckoning has arrived, and if Governmente cannot be out- raged by Japan's policy of unmitigated inhumanity, then we feel certain that those who make Governments-the great mass of the people-will rise at length in their just wrath and sweep auch Governments from power. Already in several countries. outside bodies are bringing pressure to bear on their leaders to take Another repercussion will take action against Japan. Those Governments have been regrettably the form of a demand for greater slow to action heretofore, but we are reminded of those words' of profits from Par Eastern invest-Emerson in one of his essays on political thought, "The opposi Even beforetion of a senate may be great, but the fury of the multitudo is inents generally. the undeclared war was com even greater.' inepced by Japan against China, the investing public had gradually grown to regard the Far East as
danger spot to be avoided un ¦less, of course, compensation for risks taken. was forthcoming in the langile form of adequate dividends. If that was the general state of affairs before this frightful mess was made by Japan of the entire position in East Asia, one hesitates to 5611 speculate as to how capitał will'
Shippers of cargo for Shanghai are hereby notified that, as from 27th September the emergency surcharge on cargo for that port will be increased to H.K.$7.00 nett per Bill of Lading Ton.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, China Navigation Co., Ltd.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.,. General Managers, Indo-Chins
S.N. Co., Ltd. » 23/9/37.
We feel that "the multitude" has now been roused to fury. Will the Powers act? We think they will have to, for humanity. demands that Hell should not be let loose all over the world...
MADAME CHIANG REBUTS JAPANESE CLAIMS
Shanghai, Sept. 25. Rebutting the "amazing" Japan- ese claims to have put out of com- mission about half of China's air
force Madame Chiang Kai-shek, to
whom all reports by Chinese pilots are submitted, says that between August 14 and August 31, inclusive,
02 Japanese planes were shot down. This total has been largely in- ereased during September.
Madame Chiang refers scathingly to the Japanese claim that 24 Chin- Nanking on September 21, saying: ese planes were shot down over
"This number is nine more than we sent into the air Reuter.
and noticed many However there were many familiar faces there.
Those in particular- I noticed were. Mrs. Scott locking very at- tractive in pale blue. Mrs. Turner dressed M white was accom- | panied
by her two charming daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Stafford Smith were also, there, Mr. and Mrs. Tinson were busily entertain- Ing guests in their box Miss Betty · Pestonji was looking very cool and charming in pale pink. Miss Hea- ther Gerrard was as chic as usual' accompanied by her sister. Mrs. Stanton I saw talking with friends, looking emaculate ps ever; Mrs. Dalzell was dressed" in a delight- ful dress of navy printed silk. Mr. Paten was accompanied by a charming lady, whose name I'm atrald I do not know. Mrs. Walker looking happy as ever, appeared to be having a successful afternoon. Mrs. Shannon and Mrs. Johnson both looked delightful. Mr. and Mrs
Holroyd Smith were busily backing horses, no doubt a pleasant change, from flying. Mrs. Brittan Evans was dressed in a Nigger brown ensemble with a large, beige straw hat.
I must say every one appeared to be enjoying themselves.
There is no doubt that this, the Brst meeting, shows prospects of a successful racing season in the Colchy. We were glad to have with us the Officer Administering the Government and his friends. I am afraid I have not mentioned many other notables who were present, but having found the winner of the fourth race, by the time honoured method of using a pla, my in- terest then became more financial than social.
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Miss Betty Pestonji
spite of sumie tension due to a threatened typhoon the dance was a complete success."
The Club is in a heavenly posi- tion and an enterprising committer: has built an enormous Dood-lit swimming pool which began to lure dancers from the floor at an early hour,
Mrs. Grossman was dancing with Mr. Sheldon and the two Fair girls were in their usual high spirits. I saw Mrs. Clough Taylor, who is always so well turned out, wearing A REFUGEE'S LETTER an attractive striped dress. Mrs.
Dear Cynthia,-Hong Kong is still bearing up bravely in spite of heat, humidity and the scathing criticisms of some of my fellow evacuees.
Lund was with her tall husband.
The Lucas twins from Shanghai had come out earlier in the after- noon and had already sampled the delights of the swimming pool. Their long hair is unusual in these days of short curis.
I saw Mrs. Neale looking cool and immensely attractive.
Life 2003 On comparatively smoothly, and against heavy odds our hosts and hostesses are doing all they can to carry on as usual. During the week the Hong Kong There is a rather desparate short- Hotel Grill room is crowded in age of men; and parties present spite of the sticky weather.. I an utterly new problem. It is nu wandered in after the cinema one longer a question of "where can I | night during the week and saw find another amusing girl?' but rather Heavens! How can I get enough men to go round?' 'With two regiments snatched oft to Shanghai and very few of the Navy at home' and a flow of wo- men visitors which is ever being augmented, this is an acute pro- blem.
We were taken to an amusing dance at Shek O last Saturday. In
was looking very charming.
SAW
tumn season." It was a fine day but I found it very hot and ex- hausting trapezing from box to Paddock and thence the Tote. I Mrs. Bijl Stanton looking beautifully turned out in a smart sult with touches of red. She has Just come back from America and is in marvellous fettle after her holiday. Mrs. Hobkirk. looking interest in form. Mrs. Taggart fresh in white, was taking a keen
who came back to the Colony last week, was looking delightful in a pale outft with an amusing hat." 1 glimpsed Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Mike Turner. The latter was suit- ably elated a win achieved by her daughter's pony Diogenes. Mrs. Hamilton. In belge with a green hat, was talking to a
very tall young man. I hear that she is leaving for India quite soon.
Everybody here is up to the eyes. In relief work. Harrowing tales of the awful carnage in Canton have sent everyone flying to a relief committee. The Chinese ladies are collecting money ind Red Cross supplies. I have been per- suaded to arrange a party for a dance in aid of Rellef Funds at the Hong Kong Hotel Roof Garden on the 8th October. I am told the
numerous friendly faces. Mrs. Crokam from Shanghai was dancing in black and that attrac- live soignee person, Mrs. Mansfield was dining in black with a small | Cabaret will be amusing. black hat. Mra. Newbiggin, an- other refugee, was in green, a co- lour which goes well with her fair Hair.
Yesterday was the first day of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Au-
My dear, you will see In spite of everything we are making Ufe supportable but one feels very anxious about the whole situation. Do let us have news soon-Yours,
ELSPETH
AIR RACE PILOT HURLED FROM 'PLANE
A REMARKABLE PHOTOGRAPH taken just after Wing Cmdr. Hilton, one of the pilots in the King's Cup air race, had been flung from his 'plane to his death as the machine was rounding a turning point at Scarborough Castle. His passenger, Wing Cmdz. Sherren, was found dead in the wreckage. This photograph is reproduced without touching-up.