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No. 24696. ###¶Ã ¤T HONG KONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1937.陸拜禮 日陸拾月拾柒世佰玖仟堂英 Price
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Japanese Offensive Is Repulsed
BRITAIN'S MESSAGE OF PEACE
Blue-Gray Craft Inspire Sense Of Security
The Hong Kong harbour presents a thrilling sight just now with over 35 warships in port.
These comprise ships of the British. American and Chinese navies, and in their international aspect in these times of stress and strain, with stories of bombings and shellings ringing in the ears, these formidable looking blue-grey craft inspire a sense of security among the million inhabitants of this colony, writes a "Daily Press" reporter..
The most inspiring sight of all is, perhaps, the aircraft car- "rier" Eagle."A mighty structure, her ample deck, covered with tip-top, modern fighting planes, she affords eloquent testimony to Britain's role of defender of the seas, as she les peacefully moored at No. 2 Buoy. Imagine what destruction those guns, of the Eagle" and the planes she carries can cause! And yet there she lies as peaceful as any other ship in harbour. That is symbolic of Britain's message of peace to the world. Then at West Wall there is the Lastly. the submarines. stately "Cumberland," flagship of Admiral Little, her great guns pointing like mighty telescopes to east and west, north and south, a splendid reminder that the migh of Britain and the skill of T sailors are there to protect us from aggression.
And then all those dapper look. ing little destroyers. They are scattered all over the harbour, a grand sight Indeed! And as one looks at them, this way and that, nc instinctively visualises their -important role of leaders in war. They will skim the' water at 30 knots, like great big Ash and empty
These
long, queer-shaped under-sea craft that played such havoc with our shipping in the last war and which will play a big part in any future war. There are several of these
the harbour just now and you will see them pumping water into the air, although what it all means one does not profess to know. But the submarine is always a source of wonder and thrill to the land- lubber and that accounts for the straining of necks and the peering of eyes us the Star Ferries pašs up. and down the harbour..
Yes, in these times. one likes to
FIERCE FIGHTING SOUTH
WEN TSAO CREEK
MANY JAPANESE CASUALTIES
OF
OF
Shanghai, Oct. 15: Japanese infantry units, assisted by planes and artillery, launched an offen- sive against the Chinese lines south of the Wen, Tsao Creek near Kuchlachia to-day but after fierce fighting for four hours they were repulsed.
Four small launches, fully loaded with Japanese marines, were sunk in the Tuneling Creek this morning. The launches were among a fleet of similar vessels which attempted to move west but were greeted by withering machine-gun fire from the Chinese lines,
During the @ghting to-day, it is claimed that 100 Japanese were killed and 200 injured. Severni Japanese units were also repulsed during several attempts to push on towards Kwangfü Village, 3,000 metres south-west of Liuhang-Centräl News.
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CHINESE HOLDING POSITIONS IN CHAPEL
Shanghai, Oct. 15: Although the main body of Chinese troops, who pushed back the Japanese along the intersections of North Szechuan Road and Chapel last night, have been withdrawn, they are still holding to their newly-gained 'positions In the Chapel sector.
The Japanese rushéd reinforcements and launched a counter-offensive "for three hours this morn- ing but were unable to drive the Chinese back.
It is officially admitted to-night that General Liu Heng-shen, a battalion commander, lost his life during last night's engagement-Centraj Nows.
AIR CRASH
AT KAI TAK
But Pilot Escapes Injury
An accident occurred at Kal Tak about 2.30 yesterday afternoon,
ASIA FOR THE ASIATICS***
Under this heading on Pago 3. The Editor, deals farther with the
fihterview with Ty H&H Kang,“
SPANISH WAR NEWS
Air Raid On Gijon
London, Oct. 15.
A hundred casualties are report--| ed in an Insurgent air raid
on
their broadsides at the advancing see these warships in our harbour. when an Avro Avian plane belong RAILS BLOWN UP n where fifty houses were de-
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"NO. 1029.'
BIGGEST LINER TO BE BUILT IN ENGLAND
London; Oct. 15: The biggest Hner to be built in England, at present known as No. 1029, is being constructed at Birkenhead for the Cunard-White Star Line. It will
be over 32,000 tons whereas the Mauretania which was previously the largest bulit, in England wis
only 30,000 tons. The new ship will be 750 feet long and will have ten decks Reuter's Bulletin Service.
The more the merrier!
QUIET DAY IN SHANGHAI Routine Bombing By Japanese
Shanghai, Oct. 15: Activity on all sectors was comparatively quiet
to-day. operations being confined mainly to occasional artillery duels. Japanese planes carried out what a Japanese spokesman described as routine bombings of Chinese "en- trenchments; supply lines and com-
munications." The Chinese off-
cially claim that their artillery wrought havoc on the Japanese positions in the Yangtsepoo area... "Renter..
Mr. C. A. Sterrey, of Shanthal, and his bride, formerly Mias Helen Louise ("Billy") Prince, photographed after, their wedding at the Registry on Thursday.... (Photo, Cheng Studio).
was zeen ap
ing to the Far East Flying Train- ing School crashed into the ses about 50 yards from the edge of the aerodrome.
The machine proaching the landing field from a southward direction, flying at height of not more than twenty or thirty feet, when it suddenly somersaulted and dived into the water. The pilot was Mr. Long- field, who escaped uninjured.
The cause of the mishap has not been ascertained.
PRECENT CONFLICT MORE SERIOUS
Tokyo, Oct. 15. 'Admiral "Suetsüzu, who is known
for his advocacy of energetic action against China, stated in a declara- tion made on the occasion of his appointment as a member of the newly created Advisory Counch, of the Japanese Government, that the present conflict with China has g.sen rise to a tal more serious situation than that which existed during the Russo-Japanese war in 1904-5. The Admiral appealed to
the Japanese nation to put forward its whole strength in the struggie with China, as this was essential to success-
Transocean News Service.
WINDSORS AT ESSER
Berlin, Oct. 15.
The Duke and Duchess of Wind- sor arrived at Esser on Friday morning on a two-days visit to the Ruhr Basin. Immediately after their arrival they drove to Ludtfort on the Lower Rhine to inspect the coalmines there. The Duke and Duchess will visit Kruppa Works on Friday afternoon.- Transocean New Service
ANTI-FASCISTS GAOLED
Rome, Oct. 13. Sentences ranging from eighteen months to eighteen years were passed on a further seventeen men who were charged at a Fpecial tribunal for anti-Fascist activities
Near Sheklung. Bridge
K.C.R. SERVICE SUSPENDED
molished. The water and electric supplies were cut off. The Minis
Colony To Be Represented At Glasgow Exhibition
TRAVEL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL
MEETING
CATERING FOR CHINA
The second annual general meeting of the Hong Kong Travel Association was held at the Urban Council Chamber yesterday, during which Mr. W. J. Carrie (Chairman), presided.
ORIENTAL 2UUKIST
Addressing those present the Chairman apologised for the de- lay in holding the meeting owing to exceptional circumstances. He paid a glowing tribute to the help given by the Association in finding accommodation for the Shanghai refugees and the staff in making the refugees card Index. Continuing, the Chairman sald that the premises of the 'Travel Bureau was
by damaged
the September typhoon but the ex- penses were fully covered by in- surance thanks to Messrs. Jardine Matheson and Co. Ltd.
CONFERENCE
The selection of Hong Kong 13 the venue for the Becond Oriental Conference in November of this year was effected as a result of collaboration between the Board of The Association had at its d's- Tourist Industry of Japan and the posal during its first year a Goy- Administration at Tokyo, when it ernment grant of $25,000 to which
was learned that plans to hold, the was subsequently added public Conference in India had fallen subscriptions in the sum of ap-through.
Dassing
Congress in Manfia, communicated with the. Chairman of the Hong Kong Travel Association and tentative arrange-"
proximately $18,000. For its acc=" Representatives of the Board of ond year it received $15,000 from Tourist Industry when Government, but for its third year through the Colony on their way
to the Eucharistic It has only been able to secure a sum equal to the subscription from the public, which amounted to $12- 205 only.
They could not go full speedments were made, subject to final ahcad when their guaranteed in approval in Tokyo and of the Gov- come might possibly not greatly ernment of Hong Kong here.. exceed $20,000 a year. Some firms, who subscribed though received no immediate returns, were asked to continue their support for at least
ter for National Defence in Valen- | Ave years. cla stated that thirty. Insurgent planes were destroyed in a Gov- ernment air raid on an aerodrome in Baragossa in which a hundred Government planes took part and returned safely.
The Insurgents claim further advances on Austrias while the Government troops claim to have
BIG ITALIAN BOMBER
Not Assembled Yet
a number of attacks
It is learned from the Superin- round Madrid. The Inrurgents tendent of the Kal Tak Airport bombed. Carthagens and machine-that permission for the assembly gunned the streets. Ten persons were killed and 20 injured.-- Reuter's Bulletin Service
Canton, Oct. 15: During the repulsed Japanese air ra'd along the Canton-Kowloon Raliway to-day 30 bombs were dropped in the vicinity of the Sheklung Railway Station and according to reports to hand to-night about 200 feet of tracks near the Sheklung Bridge, crossing the East River, were blown up.
"POPULAR ENVOYS"
OF JAPAN
Official sanction was later ob- tained from the Hong Kong, Gor- ernment who had also expressed willingness to contribute towards
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WINTER SEASON OPENED AT H.K. HOTEL
SUCCESSFUL DEBUT OF MAHON AND RUCKER
The opening of the Winter Bea- son at the Hong Kong Hotel last night was featured by the ex- cellent performances of Art Mahon
of the big Italian plane destined for China has not yet been granted by the Hong Kong Government. The matter Das been referred to the Home Government.
was landed and Virginia Rucker, internation- The plane, which here several days ago, is a Savola ally famous novelty dancers, who wide-range bomber of the latest made their debut in the Colony. of 420 Mahon and Rucker came here from type, capable of a speed
America after making personal ap- kilometres An nour. Equipment, according to factory specifications, pearances with the famous Eddie. It was announced last night that sailed for America.
Four Japanese envoys today includes a battery of eight machine Cantor. They had previously ar-
They are the Kowloon-Canton Rallway ser-
guns and accommodation for four dived in Shanghai to appear at the known as "popular" envoys who
Park Hotel but owing to the pre- vice" has been Suspended
will try to explain the Japanese tons of bombs.
sent hostilities were forced within further notice
Eight bombers took part in the attack, which occurred at 11 o'clock this morning.
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until
Chinese anti-aircraft guns at
Tokyo. Oct. 15.
attitude of the present situation in the Far East." Ons envoy will tour America while another will Sheklung shot down one of the go to Europe. The other two are Japanese machines which crashed going to Germany and Italy, in a field west of the town.
Several of the bombs fell in nearby villages, killing at least 50 civilians and demolishing scores of dwelling houses.
Although a repair crew has been sent to replace the damaged trucks, Chinese engineers express the opin- ion that considerable time will be required before the repair work can be completed.-
entrat Neza.
BHEKLUNG BRIDGE NOT DAMAGED
respectively.
Reater's Bulletin Service
THE DOLLAR
TT. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/18 TT. ON LONDON: 18. 2.7/80.
London Silver Market
(From Our Own Correspondent).
London, Oct. 15. London silver prices to-day were Canton, Oct. 15 (9.20 p.m.): It up 1/15 für "Spot" "and
is learned here to-night that the changed for “Forward," as follow: Sheklung Bridge, the main bridge
on the Canton-Kowloon Railway, | Spot........ ..19-15/16 20 was not damaged during to-day's Forward...........19-7/8 Japanese air raid....
Pentral New..
R.M.A. DORADO'
Oct. 14. Oct. 15
18-7/8
NEWS INDEX
Cables
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RMA. Dorado left Kal Tak af Local Diary
and being members of a Com-11.05 a.m. yesterday for Penang, Mall Notices
munist organisation. Another trial
ly reported to be taking place on Saturday, Heuter's Bulletin Service.
She carried two passengers-Cdr. Radio Programmes .... Page 4.
R. G. Bernard and Mr. F. R. Smith. Shipping...
There was also on board 1:452 kilos Sport
of freight and 254.018 kilos of mail.' The Servicës
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two days to evacuate to Manila three where they delighted the public for some time and then came to Hong Kong.
A company of engineers from
headed .by. Nanchang, Italians, Messrs. Ronolo, Luigi and Agilberto, arrived in the Colony, recently to take delivery of the machine on behalf of the Chinese authorities. They reveal that in the first Japanese raid on Nan-
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chang aerodrome, which fortunate-] Signor Mussolint to Marshal Chiang ly did not cause extensive damage. Kai-shek in 1935 was totally wreck- the luxurious plane presented by ed.
Dr. H. H. Kung, Finance Minister, photographed on arrive! at Kal Tak Air Port on Thursday afternoon. His Excellency few from Manila in the specially chartered "Hong Kong Culoper." (Photo, Cheng Stadlo),