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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1938.
NEW DEFENCE LEAGUE Money To Buy CHINESE CONSOLIDATE KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
LAUNCHED
Field Dressings
ROUSING PUBLIC ATTENTION TO
NEEDS OF IMPERIAL DEFENCE
• London, February 17. WITH THE MOTTO, “is defence of freedom,” a non-political or- ranisation, the "Army and Home and Empire Defence League" was Jaunebed for the purpose of ralvanizing public attention to the needs of imperial defence.
A manifesto was issued today signed by the President, Lord Willingdon, Deputy-President, Lord Derby, and Council, Mr. L. M. S. Amery, Sir Malcolm Campbell, Sir Edward Grizz. Lord Greenwood, Lord Horne, Lord Lloyds, Field-Marshal "Sir Philip Chetwode and Field-Marshal Lord Mtine.
Inter alia, the "manifesto special-
ly emphasises the needs of first,
the Army, and second. anti-air BIG TURNOVER
precautions, and, points out that. while the Army is responsible for the defence of overseas territories and garrisoning naval bases at Gibraltar, Malta, Singapore, and Hong Kong-Imperial commit- ments far greater than before the war-yet the present strength of the Regular Army, plus Reserves and Territorial Army, is roughly 200,000 below that in 1914.
IN GOLD
BULLION BROKERS NOT SURPRISED
London, Feb. 17.
Gold valued at over £1,000,000 changed hands in today's fixing The League insist that Army for the Art time since last conditions" must be made more at-November, London bullion brokers tractive and simultaneously the are not surprised by the volume means for passive defence against of turnover pointing out that it air attacks must be developed. is merely a reflection of the recent In order to arouse the public. weakness of the dollar, and, to a the League is starting a drive lesser extent the franc. Some throughout the nation and subse-comment, however, was aroused by quently throughout the Empire by the attitude of the exchange means of demonstrations and equalisation account which sup- meetings arranged by a network of, plied the bulk of the metal re-
quired.
local branches.
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It will publish on March 1
monthly magazine.
Strength."
"Rising
Men and women in the Empire. wishing to join the League, are in- vited to apply to 2. Chesham Place, London, S.W.I-Reuter).
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GREAT AND PRESSING NEED
(The Editor, The Hong Kong Daily Press)
THEIR POSITIONS
Armies' Successes After An Anxious Week
Sif. I wish to congratulate you CRACK
on Inaugurating your "Field Dress- ings Fund, and I hope, that it will meet with the success it de- serves.-
I am of course aware that there are already numerous institutions
H
TROOPS DEFENDING THE
YELLOW RIVER
Hankow, Feb. 17.
positions in the vicinity of the The Chinese authorities are con-Yellow River, "whose crossing. If In the Colony in aid of the appall.vinced, after an anxious week, that it is ever attempted by the Japan- ing suffering and pain caused by the military situation has taken a ese. will prove expensive for them." .. Chinese officers further em- the present confict, but the need turn for the better.
This
upon
the
is so great and so pressing that They have now consolidated their | phasise that although Japanese no genuine and bona fide effort positions on the Tientsin-Pukow troops have reached Changyuan can be superЯuous.
and Pelping-Hankow Rallway and Fengchiu, only 30 miles from Hong Kong is a neutral Colony. fronts, where the Japanese launch- the river, they would find it most But neutrality
diancult to cross in order to attack ed simultaneous drives. cannot prevent each and every one of us from
development follows na Kalteng, capital of Honan and an forming an individual" opinion as anxious week during which Japan-important point on the Lunghal to the nature and implication of ese troops on both fronts launched Railway. the present hostilities.
drives simultaneous As your
Articipating such a move, by the Japanese, the Chinese command readers know, Lord Cecil has been Chinese positions.
In the Tientsin-Pukow Railway long ago stationed strong detach- awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In the course of a striking reply, at section the Japanese forces had ments to guard the southern bank the General Council of the League threatened, and on the Peiping-of the Yellow River and the vicinity Meanwhile the Japanese advance of Nations Unton on the Decem-Hankow Railway they had menaced of Kalteng. ber 16, 1937, to the Council's con-Chengchow and Kaiteng. Chinese gratulations to him for being the military officers are, however, not northward on the Tientsin-Pukow recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize alarmed by the sudden Japanese Raffway from Pengpu to Hsuchow Award, Lord Cecil summed up his thrust south along the Pelping-is meeting with dimerities.
The Chinese are launching a conception of the nature of the Hankow line, and point out that condict in the following terms: the Chinese positions in that direc-strong counter-offensive at Kao-
"JUSTICE FOR ALL"
tion and around Changtéh repre-chen, south of Kwaiyuan
of Fengyang. "We stand for justice for all, sented a salient vulnerable to at- [southwest
Japanese are said to have with- and above all we stand for the tack.
The positions north of Weihwel drawn part of their troops from are defended by Irregulars, includ- the north bank of the Hwai River Ing former Manchurian troops to the south bank in order to check
supremacy of the law, the rejec- tion of the principle that because
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STILL IN HANDS
and The
It is also reported that another column of Chinese troops is at pre- sent attacking Mingkwan, north of Pengpu-(Reuter).
CHINESE GAIN SUCCESSES
In this connexion it is interest-nation desires an extension of Ing to note that bidding for gold its territory-this is now" boldly commanded by General Wan Fu- the Chinese advance. this morning began at 1398, 9d, but forward--it has a right to en-in and the 29th Army commanded then 1398. 9jd., but it was only at force that extension of territory by by General Bung Chch-yuan.
Crack Central that the authorities violence and that means by kili-
Government 1395. 104. turned on the tap and met the de-ing a large number of the inhabi- troops are defending well prepared mand fully. These tactics have tants of the territory concerned. given rise to the belief in some Read the oficial defence for the quarters that the authorities are action of Japan. It is astounding. at present ignoring the high pre- China was not prepared to treat mlum of the Londort price on gold us with sufficient friendliness, we are therefore going in to invade over the American parity,
China and to destroy the Chinese Owing to the fact that the at-and to beat them to their knees. thorities have at their disposal the That attitude of mind is absolute- Southern And whole of the South African output, ly destructive of any hope of per- together with occasional ship-manent peace in the world. As ments of Russian gold. It is opined far as I am concerned, and as A air raid alarm sounded at that even if the London price were long as I am left alive in this. to reach a level at which shipments world, I will struggle against that Japanese planes are operating in from New York will be profitable conception, with all the strength southern Suiyuan is still in the
Raiding Planes Pay Early Visit To Canton
Canton. Feb. 17.
8 a.m. today. Several groups of
rarious parts of Kwangtung.
Seven of the raiders were seen
of Canton. The thud of bombs
could be heard from some distance
west of Shameen.
!
OF CHINESE
Western Suiyuan
Hankow, Feb. 17.
A greater part of western and
Japanese Position On Hwai River Imperilled
Hankow, Feb. 17.
it is possible that such shipments that I possess. It is pure anarchy.control of Chinese troops, despite A big counter-offensive launch- would not materialise and the pre-the worst type of barbarism; and Japanese occupation of the othered by Chinese troops on the west- early today at Salchuen, northwestent attitude of the British all unless we can get our internation-sections of the province last au-ern side of the Tsinan-Hsuchow thorities would appear to be. "we al relations put on a sounder prin-tumn, according to a report re-branch of the Tientsin-Pukow have plenty of gold, but if you ciple than that we may abandon ceived by the local Ta Kung Pao Railway has led to further im- want it you must pay for "for ever all hope of peace." from its correspondent at Yujin, portant successes, according to re- (Reuter).
I enclose a contribution to your northern Shensi
ports reaching here, yesterday fund. with all good wishes.
M. K. LO. "DAILY PRESS" FIELD DRESSINGS FUND Amount previously, ac-
kriowledged....... 8118&£5
Two planes were also seen over the city and another across the
river south of Bhameen.
Anti-aircraft guns are thunder- appear all
around the speeding
ing into action and smoke puffs aircraft.-(Reuter).
DEVELOPMENTS
AUSTRIA
IN
Mr. Tse Fong Mr. Fung Ping Fan General Amusements.
Ltd.
*40 10
$10
Mrs. R. Ramsey.... Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo
$ 2 $50
CZECHOSLOVAKIAN ANTAGONISM
Total
Wuyuan and Linho, two cities in western Sulyuan, are garrisoned by Chinese soldiers, who often staged surprise attacks on Protow, Important city in Central Sulyuan, now, under Japanese control,
Intense Aghting in this region is in progress and both sides are reported to have suffered heavy casualties.
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THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA HOTEL;
KONGKONG HOTEL; Repulse Bat HOTEL,
&
SHANGHAI
ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;
HOTELS LIMITED.
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SUMMARY COURT TEST CASE
Firm Employee's
Claim
RETENTION OF WAGES
and there was no question but that when the Company made 'profits It was to be repaid.
1. Counsel went on to say that de- tendant-arm claimed that it was a reduction of salary, and there- tore the sole point of issue was whether it was a retention or rê- duction..
The Chinese claim to have driven the Japanese out of Liang- Arising from a dispute over a re- "Plaintiff continued in the em- The city of Tsingshuiho instatien, a station town along the tention or reduction of salary,ploy of defendant-Arm.” said southern Sulguan the reportTsinpu line, and to have pursued Cheng Pik-sun brought an action Counsel, until August 1936, when, stated, has never been taken by the enemy within striking distance against the China Emporium owing to reduction of staff, he was' the Japanese. Chinese Pence Pre-of Chowhsien. An unconfirmed Limited, claiming the summ of dismissed. Throughout that period servation Corps in the city. It salg, report says that the town has al-|$485.47, being balance of wages, he received his salary, less 20 pèr often clashed with the Mongol ready been occupied by Chinese before the Pulshe Judge, Mr. Jus-cen, and he claimed that the de- "Irregulars" at Tokoto, northwest troops.
tice R.E. Lindsell, in the Summary tendants having made profits' dur- 2230&£5 of Tsingshulho.
Court yesterday.
[ing that time, the amount retained Plaintiff was represented by Mr. became repayable to him," A severe struggle is also in prow.A. Mackinlay, whilst Mr. M.W.
"It is really a test action," con- ress for possession of Wenabana Lo appeared for the defendant cluded Mr. Mäckinlay, "and. the capture of which by the Chi- reported on
though the amount was approxi- Tuesday.
Outlining the case, Mr. Mackin-mately $400. I have been instruct ese was The Japanese, however, regained in Sulyuan have been forced by the town after the arrival of re./lay said that the claim was brought led there were about $40,000 in-
under peculiar circumstances. volved." Government is still the subject of the reorganisation of the Austrian Huge Sums Required the Japanese to accept "Manchu Inforcements from Tsining, but plaintiff was originally employed
BRITAIN AWAITS
REPORT
London, Feb, 17.
Reorganisation of the Austrian
FRENCH REACTION TO AUSTRIAN CHANGES
Paris. Feb. 17.
The tone of press comments on
Government leaves no doubt that
and developments in Austria are re- garded 3.3 a surprise in French
lengthy comment in the early evening editions of London provincial papers.
The Evening Standard and Even-political quarters.
The Paris Midi asserts that Aus- ing News emphasise that British interests are not affected in any tria was compelled to accept Ger- way.."
JAPAN RAISES MORE MONEY
More than $10,000,000 worth of fur and other goods were confts- cated by the Japanese in Paotow when they first occupied the town last autumn, the report further revealed, adding that the people
kuo" banknotes-Central News).
UNCLAIMED
TELEGRAMS
FRESH TROOPS
firm.
the Chinese counter-attacked and
After plaintiff had given .evid- are reported to have driven out by defendants at a salary of $95
per month as the head, more orence, the hearing was adjourned the Japanese,
to March 8. Renewed fighting is simultan-less, of their import department.
"During August 1934," he con- eously going on near Trining, which forms the terminus of the small
branch railway line. The Jap anese have here thrown fresh troops into the battle.
HIGHLY SATISFIED
inded, "as a result of a resolution
REGISTRY WEDDING
YESTERDAY
To Be Met By Taxes And Bonds Tokyo, Feb. 17, The Finance Ministry has Exed
of the Board of Directors, a meet- ing of the heads of the various“ many's demands under milltary (a supplementary, budget of 4,800,-
departments was held in the office The paper then declares000,000 yen, according to the Asahi The new development in Austro-pressure.
The following is a list of un
of the General Manager, Mr. Chan
A quiet wedding took place at German relations was fully discus-that France was unable to take Shimbun.
claimed telegrams lying at the
Siu-hon, who announced that the the Registry of Marriages, Supreme Of this huge sum 400.000,000 yen sed by the Cabinet at its regular any action without the support. of
Directors had regretfully decided Court, yesterday when Miss Lee weekly session yesterday. Inform-Britain, which held the view that are to be raised by taxation and offices of Cable and Wireless Ltd.:
that business at the moment wassul-yin, of No. 315 Nathan Road, Was not necessary | 4,400,000,000 yen by bond issues Stevens, 12A, Carnavaron Road, ed quarters atute that the British Intervention
such that they must retain Ap "additional 250,000,000 yen Kowloon, from Shanghai; Mrs.
abecame the bride of Mr. Sung Government is awaiting the Aus-since Dr. Schuschnigg had agreed
must be found for Interest pay- Lampkin, passenger ex Victoria,
em-Sheung-kwong, member of the trian Government's report.
The Austro-German agreement |ments.
Lloyd Triestino. from Bandoeng:
staff of Ching Underwriters Ltd. A After Cabinet approval at the Paul Lebro. 108. Austin Road.
The bride, is the daughter of la regarded by the paper as
In consequence of this an-Mr. Lee Ying-yau, medical practi serious setback for the democratic end of February, the Budget will Kowloon, from Shanghai; Simen, countries.
| 80 to the Diet. The forecast is from Bangkok: Ling. from Han- so far is that the Japanese pol-nouncement, he went on, 20 per tioner, and the groom's father is The Midi appeals to the French that it will be passed unanimously kow; Kausch. Gloucester, from tore the region of the was cent of plaintin's salary was re- Mr. Sung Teng Man, accomtant
River is now imperilled. Much tained. and it was his case that of the medical Department.
It is generally belleved that Mr. Anthony Eden (Foreign Secretary)
will make a statement on the
situation in the House of Com- mons.—(Transocean).
REPORTS NOT ACCURATE
London, Feb. 17.
to the German.demands.
nation to cease internal strife so
that France would be in a position
to
present A united front.-
Reports that representations on Transocean), behalf of the British Government
have been made in Berlin in re-more than 2,000 political offenders gard to the developments in Aus- are being released and escorted to tria, following the Berchtesgaden the frontier.-(Reuter Bulletin). -interview, are not accurate. No) such representations have been made.
POLITICAL SUICIDE
London, Feb. 17.
(Reuter).
L
Bangkok.
W
SHANGHAI SITUATION TAKES TURN FOR BETTER
Shangbal, Feb. 17.
of
At Chufu, the birthplace Confucius, the Chinese have carried out A successful Mank specified portion of every attack upon the Japanese detach-ployee's salary."
ments.
One chief result of the fighting
SALARY RETAINED
better acquainted with the terrain it was a temporary retention only than the Japanese, the Chinese are concentrating on harassing the enemy's rear connections.
Although this kind of warfare BRAWN CUP HOCKEY does not lead to any spectacular
the successes, achieved.--(Trans- ocean).
The departure of the sixth Re-results, the Chinese high command is said to be highly fatished with Unobtrusively and without mill-giment indicates signs of a turn tary display. Brigadier-General for the better in the local situa- John C. Beaumont, commanding tion. The men stood by in Shang- the Second Marine Brigade, this hai since September 21, when they morning boarded a tender for the were rushed "to reinforce One paper declared that it can- UB. transport Chaumont which is Fourth Regiment and gave Ameri-
be denied that the present departing tomorrow with 1,500 cans here a sense of safety. the closest interest, and inquiries change in the Government of Aus- men of the Bixth Regiment of the Brigadier-General Beaumont was
In view of the interest they have I always shown in Austrian affairs the British Government have fol- lowed the course of events with
All leading Czechoslovakian, pa- pera are antagonistic against the new situation in Austria,
not
the.
CHORAL GROUP
CONCERT
Mr. W. Anearta Jones, Deputy Registrar of Marriages, performed the ceremony.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The following forthcoming mar-
between the YMCA. Ladies and
The Brawn Cup hockey match riages are announced:
Mr. All Po-ming, dresser, of the St. Andrew's Club Ladies played Tung 'Wah Eastern Hospital, re- on the YMCA. ground, King's siding at No. 63 Halphong Road, Park, yesterday, resulted in a draw first floor, and Miss Chan;Blu- jof one goal all.
yung, trained nurse, of "No, 40 St. Andrew's were more aggrea- Queen's Road Central, frst floor. sive while a feature of the game Mr. Tani Hai-san, of No. 2 Caro- was the splendid defence of the op-line Road, top floor, and Miss in regard to what had passed, tria has rendered relations between United States Marine Corps. Men given a hearty send-off by Ameri-
Chen Mal-lel, of No. 174 Prince have naturally been made both in Czechoslovakia and Germany more of the Sixth Regiment were taken can officers and several represen-will be
Early in the first half St. An- Edward Road, ground floor. Berlin and in Vienna (British difficult.
to the transport throughout thetatives of other defence forces in Group in the Rose Room, Penin- drew's zcored through Miss Stella Mr. Kung King-wah,
wireleas Wireless).
The New York Herald Tribune morning and the final units left Shanghal and a large number of sula Hotel, op. Monday, February Roberts, from Mias Yvonne Ho.. operator, of the Chinese Maritime declared that Austria - has been the bund this afternoon. The civilian friends. When the Re-21, at 3.15 p.m. The nett pro- The "Y". Ladies equalised in the Customs, residing at No. 244 Tem- " handed a revolver by Germany Chaumont salls for Hawaii and aiment leaves the Americans ceeds will be in aid of the Hong second half when Miss Williams | ple · Street, "first" floor," and "Eilse The amnesty granted yesterday and is left to commit political thence for San Diego tomorrow mariner here will return to normal Kong Chinese Women's Soldiers netted in a scramble in front of the Leung May-mj, of No. 12 Shang+
labout 10 am. has been put into effect whereby suicide.-(Reuter Bulletin),
garrison strength-(Reuter).
Relief Association.
St. Andrew's citadel.
hal Street, ground floor.
AMNESTY BEGINS ·
Vienna, Feb. 17.
A vocal and orchestral concert ponents.
given by the Choral