HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1937.
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CIVILIANS DIE IN CANTON AIR RAIDS
Hangars Slightly Damaged
Canton, Oct. 10. During this murning's alarm period a second group o! alx heavy bombers appeared Over Tungshan and let loose bombs at the identical moment on the Tin- ho Airfeld causing à loud roar, ke thunder, lusting for several second.
As far as could be seen through binoculars from a Tungshan roof- top. the hangars that remained after the earlier raids were only slightly damaged but volumes of brownish mud were throw into the
air.
anti-aircraft
On this occasion guns did not go into action as the planes were flying too high for such action to be effective.- Renter.
MINOR DAMAGE
Canton, Oct. 10: Over a hun-. dred Chinese civilians were killed and Injured to-day during an ex- tensive air raid carried out by two Japanese squadrons around Can- ton and along the Canton-Hankow Rallway.
Although it is generally believed that the Japanese planes attempt-
Chinese Under Orders To
"Hold At All Cost"
TAIYUENFU THREATENED: HEAVY BOMBERS ON NEW AIR FIELD
PEIPING, OCT. 10.
THE LAUNCHING OF THE BIGGEST BATTLE IN THE NORTH CHINA CONFLICT. BY THE JAPANESE FORCES, COMMENCED YESTERDAY ALONG THE PINGĦAN RAILWAY ZONE WHEN THE JAPANESE BEGAN A GENERAL ADVANCE ALONG THE NINETY-MILE FRONT AGAINST THE CHINESE POSITIONS ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE HUTO RIVER.
THE RIVAL FORCES TOTAL AT LEAST 250,000 MEN. THE CHINESE LINE STRETCHES FROM · PINGHAN, ON THE EDGE OF THE WESTERN HOPE MOUNTAINS TO SHENGTZE, FORTY MILES EAST OF THE RAILWAY AND IS HELD BY TWENTY DIVISIONS WHO ARE UNDER ORDERS TO ROLD THE JAPANESE ADVANCE AT ALL COST.
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The Chinese forces have their base at Shihchlachwang, at the juncton of the railway, with a line west of Taiyuanfa. The loss of Shiheblachwang, which is eight miles south of the Huto River, would probably cost China another province as Talyuanfu would thus be exposed to attack from the east. Heavy Japanese reinforcements passed through Pastingtu en route to the front while twelve heavy bombers were observed in the newly-built air fleld outside the city-Reuter
JAPANESE PLANES
Attack Many
Shantung Villages.
Tsinan,
Oct. 10: Continuing
ed to bomb the bridges, and tun- their air raids in Shantung to nels along the line. offctats in-harass the Chinese "forces and to vestigations completed to-night-in-disrupt communications, a feet of dicated that only minor damages Japanese "bombers yesterday sub-
were done.
Twenty-two planes took part in the aerial attacks to-day. Eight took off from the direction of Tongkawan while 14 came from Almen off the Sunwut coast, The first squadron was sighted over Kongmoon and Fatshan at 8.30 o'clock this morning heading for the north. The second flect few over Whampoa and Cheungchow where three bombs were dropped on two small villages killing and injuring over 50 villagers.
MISSILES FALL," OUTSIDE CAMPUS
Turning north. the raiders flew over Shekpa!, raining several bombs on Chungshan University. It is learned that the missiles all fell outside of the south wall of the compus.
jected a number of villages along the Tientsin-Pukow Railway to a severe aerial bombardment, it was disclosed to-day.
Although details of the attacks have not been received, it is claim- ed that the damage to the line was slight.
The towns
attacked included
Keh-hsien, Chishul, Mengyin. Hsin- tal, Taian and Tawerkou.-- Hentral New
JAPANESE DRIVEN OUT OF SHANSI TOWN
Talyuan; Oct. 10: According to reports received here, the Chinese
forces are continuing to press hard
on the Japanese south of Yenmen- kwan
Following a severe engagement, the Japanese are reported to have town about 30 miles west of Yen- withdrawn from Ningwu, strategic
menkwan,
Shaho. a small village at the foot of the White Cloud "Moun- tains, was also visited. Six bombs
The Chinese reinforcements who were dropped, demolishing a ̈ num.
have been rushed north to Kuo- ber of houses and killing between hsten, a
town captured by the 10 and 20. villagers. It is learned Japanese on October 8, are now Inter that eight bombs were drop-building new defence works cast of ped on Chunghua, but no details the town Central Newn have been received here.
The attack along the Canton Hankow line was not so successful to-day, as newly-mounted anti- aircraft guns proved effective in keeping the raiders at a high al-
the titude, thus accounting for bad marksmanship of to-day's bombings, About 50 bombs" were dropped along various places of the line, but most of the damage was done to the villages. It ises- timated that some 30 or 40 farmers and civilians were killed along the railway zone.
CHOLERA IN WAR'S WAKE
Singapore, Oct. 8... The fighting in China is con- tributing to the spread of cholera. according to a report issued by the League of Nations Health omcer here." who stated that the epidemic in Shanghat was now dying, but was increasing in the north of Indo- China and in Japan Reuter.
GENERALISSIMO CHIANG
His appeal to the nation will not fall on leaf ears
CANTON HANKOW
RAILWAY
· Repairs Proceeding Apace
Canton, Oct. 10. Regular traffic on the Canton- Hankow Rallway will be resumed again after three or four days, as workmen are busy repairing those parts damaged by Japanese aerial bombardments.
The section from Shlukwan to Kiangchuer was badly uprooted by Japanese bombings during the past few days.
It is reported that the section from Wuchang to Shlukwan is being operated as usual,
To meet the increasing overland traffic, highways parallel with the Canton-Hankow Railway and the Canton-Kowloon Railway will be constructed.---
International News Agency.
EVERY CHINESE URGED TO
SACRIFICE FOR COUNTRY Nanking. Oct. 10. Speaking at the October 10 anniversary to-day, Hong Kong and
Mr. Wang Ching-wei. Chairman of the Central Political Council, urg- ed every Chinese to be ready to sacrifice for the country. He added that every section of the country should take part in the war of defence against Japan.---`` Pentral News.
INTENSIVE BOMBING
OPERATIONS
RAIDERS SURPRISED A Beet of Chinese pursult planes, taking off from an un- Known airbase, took the raiders by surprise along the ne, forcing them to retreat to the southeast.
Leon. Oct. 9. Four bombs were drooped on the Spanish Nationalist airmen are eastern outskirts of Canton but no carrying out intensive bombing damage was done.
operations on a 40-mile front in Observers claim that one Japan-order to disperse large Republican ese plane
hit and badly troop concentrations-
SUAL
damaged by a Chinese anti-air- 7'rantorena News Service.
craft shell.
It is also disclosed that a num-i
JAPANESE SURROUNDED Shanghal, Oct. 10: The scatter- ed Japanese units which succeeded to cross Wen Tsap Creek are re- ported to have been surrounded by "the Chinese forces.
Central New
ber of bombs were also dropped at STRATEGIC EQUILIBRIUM
Yintong near the military ar-
ademy. Central Newes
ENTRANCE CLOSED
Canton, Oct. 20.
Lu Men, an entrance of the Pearl Alver, was also closed to shipping traffic to-day. This channel leads to Bocca Tigris, Wang Men and Al Men.
Other channels such as Lai Wan Men and Fu Teu Men remain open, as they are too shallow to admit enemy warships.
OF MEDITERRANEAN
IS UPSET
Italy Practising Delay
Tactics
"Le
Paris, October 10. Troops are stationed around Lu
The Press here are unanimous- Men as a further precautionary ly hostile to the Italo Note measure. Japanese warships were sighted off this strip of water, but there is no possibility for them to enter this barrler.
There is little prospect for the opening of Bocca Tigris to ship- ping, as Japanese bluejackets are attempting to make a landing. Two Japanese warships were sight- ed off the delta to-day.
With regard to the Japanese oc- cupation of Hopao Island, it is learned that the place is too small to serve as an air base for Japanese planes.
a International Newã Agency,
Jour" states. "It is evident that neither the British
nor French Government are able to allow strategic equilibrium in their centres and bases in the Mediter- rancan to be upset we are even less able to do so in view of the fact that Italy in proclaiming her desire to act in agreement with Berlin forgets that since the great WIX Germany has no further concern for our interval of sea thus the fourth companion whom Italy wants to impose on us ap- pears to be a dangerous and un- desirable Intruder.”
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"Echo de Parla" anys. "Italy which in reality expects greater results from the London Non-Intervention Committee than ourselves is deliberately practising delaying tactics with which she hopes to put under cover' of sterlie' diplomatic discussion when her troops in Spain have time to gain
BOY SCOUTS
FOURTEEN
EXECUTED
Trotskyist Spying
GRAIN INFECTED
WITH PARASITES
Moscow, Oct. 10. Fourteen persons were executed on charges of wrecking and Trot- skyist spying. Including five high officials of the Grain Trust, con- -victed of conspiring to destroy the country's food reserves and" disrupt the Red Army's bread supply. The men confessed to infecting thou- sands of tons
with of grain parasites,
the sabotaging
соп struction of elevators, disorganising the distribution of foodstuffs to the population, mixing the Red Army's cereals with glass and metal, all designed to antagonise the people against the Govern- ment: Nine were executed in charge of wrecking & White Rus- sian railway under the instructions of Polish and Japanese intelligence services. Reuter,
Asked To Help China GENERAL MATSUI
Shanghai, Oct. 10: The Shang-
ani Chinese Boy Scouts to-day sent Is Talking Through
a telegram to the International Boy Scouts Association asking sup- port for China in the present war
His Hat
Shanghai, Oct. 9. "General Matsul 18 talking through his hat," was the comment by a Chinese military spokesman to-day on the proclamation of the Japanese Commander-in-Chief.
of defence against Japan.
The message declares that Chin- ese Boy Scouts are carrying out their traditional work in giving service to others, adding that their members in Shanghai are working hard behind the lines. It further The spokesman said that General adds that China is fighting to pre-Matsul's remarks that the Japanese serve world peace and urges. Boy army have no ill will towards the Scouts In other countries to give Chinese Government, were illogical, their help and support to China. because the Chinese people are Central Necs.
solidly behind the Government.
TOKYO AND GENERALISSIMO CHIANG'S, RADIO TALK
Tokyo, Oct. 10: Although off- clals in Tokyo are reticent, it is generally believed that consider- able significance is being attached
The Chinese press in Shanghal did not publish General Matsul'a | proclamation.--
Reuter,
by the Japanese government cir CHINESE
cles to the radio broadcast delivered by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek last night from Nanking- Central Newa,
JAPANESE ACCUSED OF USING
TEAR GAS BOMBS.
Shanghal, Oct. 10: Chineše mili-
tary Leadquarters to-day charged the Japanese with using tear-gas bombs during the fighting along Wen Tsao Creek at Heltahuang- chia a few days ago. Scores of Chinese soldiers, the announcement added, were badly gassed.— Central Nawa.
ARGENTINA CONGRATULATES
ROOSEVELT
Buenos Aires, Oct. 10.
The Government has sent a message congratulating President Roosevelt on his Chicago speech stating that the speech is regarded by the Government as coinciding with the traditional policy of Ar- geatina.- Reuter,
CHINESE POUR REINFORCE- MENTS INTO SHANGHAI
Shanghal, Oct. 10: "An ominous full on all fronts featured the Double Tenth anniversary to-day as the Chinese continued to pour heavy reinforcements into the Klangwan, Chapel and Wen Tsao Creek sectors.
Owing to the heavy downpour there were only minor clashes be- tween. outposts during the day. However, it la belleved that the Chinese will launch an offensive on all fronts following the improving
of the weather.- International News Agency.
ALLEGED JAPANESE
BUSINESS
MEN GATHER
Solemn Commemoration
Of Double Tenth
to-
A large gathering of prominent Chinese business" men met gether at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the Double Tenth yesterday. The com- memoration was observed with brevity and solemnity and took took the form of a meeting at which Mr. Li Sing-kul, who pre- sided, delivered a touching ad- dress,
il
Mr. Li remarked that the
Double Tenth of this year com-
memorated the 26th anniversary of the Republic of China. Though there seemed nothing worthwhile to be celebrated in view of the present national calamity. yet there was every cause for this oc- casion to be served with double enthusiasm as all walks in China have now united to oppose foreign oggression. Such unity, he said, had only become a reality. for the first time in the history of the
Chinese Republic. Though trouble was now preyalling in China, the love of her people would save the situation.
National Day was
Mr. Li concluded that while the being com- memorated, the people of China should rise in unity to defend the country either by giving donations or rendering necessary assistance. according to their means.
. Thoge present at the meeting
were:
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TAMPERING Nanking, Oct. 10: Despite the fact that both countries are out- wardly maintaining normal diplo- matle relations, the Japanese
Mr. Li Sing-kul (President), Mr. postal and telegraph authorities Wong Mau-lam" (Vice-President), have been tampering with Chinese
Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Mesara Tam Woon-tong, official mall matter and cables, it
Chan Han, Wong was reported here.
King-chee. Sum Pak-ming, Chow The post offices in Korea and Japan have announced that they cannot be responsible for Chinese mall matter while the Japanese telegraph offices are reported to
mistakes in the transmissions of cable messages sent by Chinese official organs.- International Neizs Agency.
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MAGNIFICENT RESPONSE
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the majority of the British people at the acts of Japan in China, shows us that Great Britain sym- pathises with the Chinese people
In their hour of need.
The sending of medical supplies,
Japanese
residents of Hong Kong may like- wise be as generous. Our Singa- pore overseas Chinese originally set $3,000,000 straits currency as their aim but this sum was soon doubled and on the day I left for Manila, I saw various Singapore Chinese leaders and persuaded them to
promise me that they would alter theft aim to $10,000,000.
I was told in reply that, if the" war continued, they would contri- butè not only $10,000,000 but twen- ty, thirty or even forty million if necessary. I could tell you many touching stories of the eagerncas of the overseas Chinese to subscribe but time will not permit me to do! this.
is also proof of the deep concern of the British people for our peo- ple. The League of Nations and the United States have passed re- solutions condemning acts in China,
At Manila; the Chinese almed at So, on this 28th Anniversary, $2.000.000 and $1,200,000 had been. China is facing her crials backed subscribed when I arrived. How- by the goodwill and encourage- ever, the aim was soon exceeded ment of the Great Powers. And
and the merchants now 'sim at 5,-" there are high hopes that the en-000,000 pesce. When this sum has couragement may become material in the near future.
In the name of the innocent sufferers who have been driven out of their homes and routed from their peaceful pursuits, I convey to you their thanks for your sup- port, and just as the soldier un
inchingly returns to the scene of battle after he has been wounded, so must we be prepared to support our motherland so long as she may be forced to defend world peace and ruthless barbarism),
been raised, they will alter the aim to 10,000,000 pesos.
DISGRACEFUL
When I came here, I was most disappointed to learn that the local Chinese had contributed less than HK.31,000,000 to the relief funds. This is disgraceful and the Chinese people here should be ashamed of themselves.
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They should give at least $30,000,- 000. I find that the
givers are mostly of the middle and lower classes and that the wealthier bave given almost nothing, yet they are making, in profits, 'by raising rents, pushing up prices, etc., many times more than they have given,
On this National Day, on this day of national crisis, should like to speak to you in the kuo-yu, our national language, but I believe that many of you here are familiar I hope the rich as well as the only with Cantonese so I propose to ❘ poor will contribute and contribute Speak to you in that dialect.
our
generously.
I have just returned from Singa- WHAT PATRIOTISM MEANS
Patriotiem consists of more than pore and Manila where I was fortunate enough to do a little mere talk. At times, it may mean Ngah-ting. Ng Yiu-ting, Trun Po-work among our fellow country money. The mere contribution of men and other nationals, and where a few paltry dollars by the rich kal. Lam King-ching, Yeung
I witnessed with great satisfaction and leaving the burden to the Ngok-tal. Chow Sing-chee: Tsol
Hung Tung-shung
the intense patriotiam evinced by poor is not real patriotism. 'Patrio- Yuk-ming.
means Overseas brethren and the tiam
more. It means Tang Shiv-kin, Chung Kit-hing.
keen interest they take in the af-sacrifice, sacrlace of everything we have deliberately made, repeated Cung Koon-wan. Au Tauk-sum tairs of their ancestral land.
Chen Chung-chee.
have, our money, our property, our Wong Kam-,,
It was my pleasure to address 15 | families and Man-
ourselves. It our ying, Lau Yue-wan. Tom chee and Taun Chiu-fan.
gatherings in ten days at Binga- | country is lost, what is the use of pore and 27 gatherings at Manila our money and our properties? in 21 days. In all, I addressed I urge every one of you to make. some 30.000 persons or more apars sacrifices and give everything you from many over the radio and possibly can. If you have money, London, Oct. 8. wrote numerous articles for the contribute. money; if you have This afternoon an official denfal press. I am also happy to state ability, contribute your ability: 'if was besued of the statement which that three English-language news- ¦ you have strength, contribute your appeared in early editions of the papers formerly pro-Japanese, have | strength. Our country is at the London evening papers that the now changed their attitude.: "British Government is in posses- alon of unimpeachable information showing that 15,000 Italian troops have landed in Cadiz."- British Wirelens,
victory. The brutal fact is that More Italian Troops
the strategic equilibrium of the Mediterranean is upset and pre- parations which have hardly any- thing to do with the Spanish con- flict are perceived in the Balearics. Spanish. Morocco and Libya --not!
For Trinoli
Naples, Oct. 9. Another 1,838 Italian troops have to speak of the Atlantic islands"—: | left for Tripoll aboard the Reuter.
Toscana.-- Reuter.
OFFICIAL DENIAL
cross-roads between life and death... GENEROUS AID
She depends on each and every one Chinese residents abroad. have of you to support her. She expects contributed most generously to the you an Nelson expected the Eng- war relief funds and the libertylish people, to do your duty. loan bonds and I hope the Chinese (Continued on Back Page)