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VOLUNTEER
CORPS
YEAR BOOK
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ble number of trained men may de ready for the defence of the Co- lony in any emergency. He also mentions the need of new Head- quarters for the Corps, and it is pleasant to learn from him that this problem is appreciated in off- clal quarters.
Licut.-Colonel. R. C. B. Ander- son, M.C.. Commandant, presents a generally encouraging report of the year's activities. "Recruiting for mechanised units, the Battery Engineer Company has been satis- factory."
writes, he
"but the "strength of the beach machine- gun units manned by British units show little increase. There are, however, many men in the, Colony with previous machine-gun experi- ence and I anticipate that their services would immediately be come available in cases of emer- gency, and that these units would very quickly be brought up to strength."
who
In spite of a considerable in-. crease in
cannot personnel, he consider the position satisfactory. and he appeals to the large number of young men in Government fer- vice and in' clvillán firms, have not yet joined. to enlist.
Collective training in Camps has been curtailed to meet the de- mands of economy, but training In the ordinary way has progressed favourably.
Major E. J. R. Mitchell, OBE.. who represented the Corps at the King's Coronation in London in May last, publishes his impressions and experiences, and Capt. L. T. Ride, has an interesting article on his experiences in Shanghai in August when the Sino-Japanese hostilities began.
LEGEND OF JAPAN'S INVINCIBILITY
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had once again to summon ald from the army.
The army. after it had landed and made lis dispositions allowed it be known that it would drive the Chinese forces away froin -Shanghai 'n three weeks. A Japan- e38 military spokesman openly toasted of what they were going to do to foreigners. Their fallure was abject. More than nine weeks were spent in partially accom- plishing the objective. The writer is not qualified to speak himself of the efficiency of the Japanese air force and artillery, but critic- isms of neutral milltary observers have been far from favourable. S'milarly in regard to the naval gunnery, especially of the anti- aircraft units.
MEN SACRIFICED TO COVER MISTAKES
While it is admitted that the infantry divisions in the Shanghai area pre not the best that Japan possesses, the showing that they have made has given rise to a belief that the Japanese High Command has mechanized the fighting out of all their infantry. When men are told time after time that their artillery and tanks will do three parts of the work and that their task will merely be fo match over and take possession of positions, but then find that in reality they have to fight desperately even to retain their foothold, they are apt to feel that they have been imposed upon. The touchingly implicit faith that the Japanese serviceman" reposes in his superorior officers is dim- cult to weaken, but there is reason. to belleve that he is beginning to be aware that he is constantly
The publication reflects great CHINA IS NOT
credit on the efforts of the Editor, Lieut. C. de Saille-Robertson, and hls assistants.
NOBEL PRIZES SHARED
Chemistry And. Physics
London, Nov. 12. Stockholm has announced that the Nobel Prize for Physics has been divided between Dr. Clinton Davisson, of New York; and Pro- Iessor George Thomson, of Lon- dan. for their experimental dis- covery of the interference pheno- mena in the frradication crystal by electrons..
of
Prof. Thomson who holds the Cha'r of Physics at the Imperial College of Science is the son of the eminent physicist, Sir J. Themson. who himself." won the Nobel Prize for Physles la 1906.
The prize for Chemistry is divid- ed between Prof. Haworth, Director
DISCOURAGED
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being ancrißeed to cover the mis- takes of the High Command.
The combined air, Sea and land forces of Japan were unable to rudge a comparatively ill-equipped Chinese army, from its temporary Kines until October 27, though, it was confidently boasted that this would be done at the intest by October 10., Furthermore, with apparent indifference to the dan- ger Involved in setting a precedent of the kind, the Japanese air force cally bombed citles. towns and hamlets in the interior of China Irrespective of whether they possessed any military importance. WHEN RUSSIA BOMBS TOKYO
As the Japanese military, clique openly speaks of the inevitability of a war with Soviet Russia they have thus provided the USSR. with an unanswerable defence f It is elected to boinb Tokyo, Osaka and other cities in the near OF
| distant future. With a highly eficient Russian air force within a few hours flight of key Japanese cities. the Japanese High Com- mand. if it possessed elementary intelligence and if it considered. the Japanese people in any other light than as providers of cannon fodder and sinews of war—or even if it did consider them in that light would have abstained from providing Soviet Russia with 1 'ready made excuse for resorting to
frightfulness."
May it be hoped, now that the world has been clearly shown by the hostilities in China that the Japanese war machine is lacking in efficiency and intelligent direc- t'on, that the nations concerned will, at long last. summon" up enough courage to
bring the transgressor to book?
A ̈· MACAO RACE
MEETING
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Dr. Tyau reiterated that despite the reverses in Shanghai the Chl- This is the classic of the day. nese nation, was not and would over six furlongs and confined-to never be discouraged.' It was nśe- Macao subs. Shanghai 4 a fre- less, he said, to disguise the fact quent winner on the Arela Preta that China expected help from the course, should be the best one to Powers. They did. not expect other follow as this pony is undoubtedly nations to join in the war and the Macao champion and the fight Japan, but they expected the weight is not too much. Victory nations which loved peace to act | Life is dangerous here and about in such a way that it would be im- the only other starter that can possible for Japan carry on her give Shanghai 4 ཐ run. Third ruthless war of aggression for any place should go to Shih Yin length of time. To this end, China Grand. was fully prepared to do her full PEI HO HANDICAP-2ND share. Her armies would fight to
SECTION the death and her statesmen On paper there should be "would keep the country unified.^^ | nothing to beat King's Farade but { g
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Dr. Tyau stressed that a policy "other than one of peace could not last. There were sufficient ilus- trations all the way down the pages of history to show that aggressive domination could not be maintained for long.
JUSTICE MUST WIN
of the Department of Chemistry in". "Whatever might happen at the University of Birmingham for Brussels, China still places her his research on carbo-hydrate and reliance on the democracies of the vitamin C. and Professor Karrer, world to see that justice triumphs. of Zurich. for his research on Meanwhile, China will play her carotinodes and flavins and vita-part fearlessly and with full con- mins A and B2- British Wireless Service.
CONCERT AND DANCE
Russian Refugees To Benefit
An enjoyable concert and dance was held at St. "Andrew's Church Hall last night. The function was organised by the Russian com- munity in Hong Kong in aid of the Russian refugees from Shang- hal.
Mickey's Melody Makers 'pro- vided the music for dancing.
Mr. S. Bard played a violin solo with Mrs. B. Litvin at the piano. and the Rustan pieces rendered were much appreciated by the large gathering.
fidence as to the issue.” concluded DT. Tyau.
A man of charming personality, Dr. Tyau made many friends in Malaya where he was regarded as one of the most popular Consul-
Generals China had ever sent to the Straits Settlements. His transfer to Canton was keenly re- gretted and the Chinese of Malaya tried bard to have him retained. Many petitions were sent to Nan- king without success.
WEATHER REPORT
ROYAL OBSERVATORY
. HỒNG KONG
10 am, Nov.// 12. Barometer (at sea level), 30.12
Temperature, 76 F
Wind Direction, East. Wind Force (Beaufort);
The programme also included the "Lezginka," the national | night, 68 F. Caucasian dance Mr. J. Slzava, dressed in a Caucasian costume. performed the number with sku! and won warm applause.
The programme was as follows: Violin Solo-Mr. 8. Bard int the Plano, Mrs. B. Litvin). ·
*Shamil's Prayer Caucasian Dance Mr. George Jigit.
Pomika Dance Miss Peggie Scot- citer.
Russian Students' Choir. "Lezginka" (National Caucasian Dance) Mr. J. Bizaya.
Rainfall for 24 hours, ending 10th to-day, all..
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Air Mail for “K.L.M. Service” LADIES' SPRINT The last event for lady "jockeys -dae Amsterdam, 21st Nov is a post entry affair for Macao |- subs. Punters would do well to Straits Ceylon, India, East and South) pay a little attention to the per- Africs, Adea, Egypt and EUROPE vin Marseilles-due Marseilles, 10th formance of the ponies starting in the earlier events and note the
December and London Parcels-dae London, 17th December ones that Anish well. As regards
Fort Bayard the jockeys, Miss. Scott-Harston Hoihor, Pakhoi and Haiphong will be amongst the starters and Swatow.. one cannot go far wrong in back-Shanghai ing her mount as I think she is Manila the best lady rider in the Colony Ames and (Foochew Tis Amoy), at present. The Misses Beryl and Ir Mall for Manila, Guam. Betty Fair are both exceptionally Honolulu and U.S.A., by the keen and clever ridera and should
"Pan-American Airways Direct ⋅ also do well.
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19th Nov.
HEALTH RETURNS
Twelve cases of dysentery, one of Saigon cerebro-spinal fever, two of enterie Swatow
Amoy fever and three of diphtheria were reported to the Health Authorities for 48 hours ended at midnight Swatow on Thursday.
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Humidity, '63 per cent.
HONG KONG TIDE TABLE
From November 13 to 18. 1937.
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LOW WATER
Temperature; maximum yester- day, 77 F
Temperature:
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b. 13.
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Ban. 14
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Total rainfall since January 1 80.88 ing.
Against an average of 82.98 ine. Sunset to-night, 5.41 p.m.;
Mom. 15 Sunrise to-morrow, 6.34 a.m.·
4 p.m., Nov. 12.
Tuck 16 Barometer (at sea level), 29.087 Temperature, 80. Humidity, 65. Wed 17 Wind Direction, W/B. Wind Force
Thur. 18. (Beaufort), 2 Maximum term. ture, 84. Minimum temperature, 86. Fri, 10 Rainfall, nil
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