HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
CABLES
JAPAN DRAGGED ON BY ARMY
BY ARMY LEADERS
FROM "LOCAL INCIDENT" JAPANESE INSTALL NEW
TO A MAJOR WAR
PUPPETS IN NANKING
A FIGHT TO
THE FINISH
London, March 28.
The Manchester Guardian says that after nearly three months. the Japanese armies on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway are still over a hundred miles apart, separated not only by distance but by large and active Chinese forces. Fallure indeed is the predominant note of this Japanese offensive.
For the rst time since the war began they are fighting desperately, with the knowledge that the whole campaign may depend on this struggle. Every available. Japanese soldier has been hurried to the main front, yet there is still no sign of a break in the Chinese lines, and still the Japanese are harassed by constant raids on their own positions.
For the first time the Chinese are more than holding their own. No doubt this slow progress has sobered the Japanese nation and signs are cautiously, revealed by the Japanese press of moves to limit the conflict, but it is questionable whether this is now possible.
Japan has been dragged on by her military leaders from a "local incident to a major war of nation against nation in which na com- promise is possible.
It is a fight to the finish and the finish is far distant and stil! obscure.-(Renter).
GENERAL MA IN
SUIYUAN
Hankow, March 28. It is reported here that General Ma Chan-shan, hero of the Nonn! River battle' in Hellungklang. is now leading his men in Sutyuan province to attack Pallingmiac headquarters of Prince Teh, Vice- Chairman of the so-called Federated Mongolian Autonomous Council.
Other loyalist Mongols are en- gaging Japanese and puppet troops in the vicinity of Photow and Saratsi in Central Bulyuan. Sarats! was reported to be cap- tured by the forces of General Ma. but confirmation is still lacking.- (International).
JAPANESE HELD
CULTIVATION OF LAND IN SZECHUAN
News received from a reliable source last night states that land cultivation, under milltary organisation, will soon be start- ed in Szechuan. This work will be carried out under a special Land Reconstruction and Deve- lopment Bureau.
DR. SUN FO IN LONDON
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London, March 28. Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Executive Yuan of the Chinese Government, accompanied by Mr. Quo Tai-chi, "Chinese Ambassador Alexander in London, today visited Sir Cadogan. Permanent
Isnchow, March 28. Another Japanese thrust in the direction of Ling! In south-eastern Under-Secretary for Foreign Af Shantung was thwarted Chinese forces. The fighting was China, and discussed the Far by fairs and former Ambassador to so flerce that the Yishul River north of Linyl is literally running
Eastern situation. with blood.
This afternoon, Dr. Sun To will see Lord Hallfax. Foreign Secre- tary (Reuter).
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Chinese Remain Indoors
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During Ceremonies
Shanghai, March 28.
A new government called the "Reformed Government of the Republic of China" was formally Inaugurated by the Japanese in Nanking at noon today.
Chinese inhabitants in Nanking were almost all indoors and no decorations in the streets or buildings other than those used by the Japanese for official purposes were visible.
The government is composed of Members of the new regime and Liang Hung-chih, president of the Japanese guests then trooped into Executive Yuan and Minister of the dimly-lit hall where President Communications, Wen Tsung-yao. Lin Sen formerly received creden- president of Judical Yuan, Chentials of foreign diplomats and bow- Chin-tao, Minister of Finance, fed thrice to the new dag.
Chen Lu, Foreign Minister, Wang Liang Hung-chih then slowly Tsu-bu, Minister of Industry. Jen read the new government mani- Yuan-tao, Vice-Minister and festo.-(Reuter).
Acting Minister of Public Security.
In the absence of Chinese cheers
the inauguration ceremony took
place at the former headquarters
"PEACE" GUARANTEED
Shanghai, March 22. Japanese plane's showered
the
of the Central Government and teañeta written in Chinese over. was attended by members of the shanghal today informing Japanese military. Daval and Chinese of the establishment of diplomatic services.
the new Nanking regime and quaranteeing "peace and order in the Far East."(Reuter),
NEW ANTHEM
The ceremony opened with the strains, of a newly-composed an- them entitled "Ching Yun Ko." and concluded with the unfurling above the former Central Govern- ment building of the Ave-barred flag of pre-Kuomintang which is the adopted flag of the new administration,
NO CONCESSIONS TO ITALY AND GERMANY
Tokyo, March 28. Japan does not expect to offer days important concessions in North China to Italy and Germany, said a Foreign Office spokesman. This statement was made in denial of the report published by the Chugal Shoyo, à leading Japanese commercial newspaper.-(Reuter).
As the flag was unfurled. Japan- ese naval aeroplanes roared over head in a sham dogfight and power- diving.
INFORMATION
AWAITED FROM
WASHINGTON
Mexican Silver ·
Purchases
London, March 28.
MOROCCAN TROOPS CROSS CINCA RIVER
Saragossa, March 28. According to reports received here from the, Aragon front late last night, Moroccan troops, under General Yague, after a march of
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BUSINESS STANDSTILL "The imports are all right and in my, particular line of business (transportation) there has been quite a lot to do. But the effects of the war have been so far reach- that very little else is being done."
Asked what the situation was in the International Settlement, Mr. Lamport said that the Japanese did soldiers walked about fully armed pretty well as they liked. Their
and there was nobody to stop them.
"But," he added with
a smlle.
"It is most difficult to say wha 20 kilometres crossed the Cinch "they can't do that in the French
is going to happen pending fur"
ther information from Washing- River, separating the provinces of ton" was a leading silver brokerty Aragon. and Catalonia. - reaction to Reuter in connection
The crossing of the river was
en-
of
Concession Ah, no...... ah, no ....... they have to toe the line there."
AGGRAVATING SOLDIERS Mr. Lamport said that the
Shanghai, trying to make their pre- a most aggravating manner in
sence felt everywhere they went.
"I was crossing the Garden Bridge one evening smoking a cigarette when a Japanese sentry caine up and told me I had to throw it away. I told him that if he wanted to throw my cigarette away he would have to do it for me but nothing happened,
A Japanese flank attack at certain point of the Tientsin-
with the cessation of United States extremely difficult since the Repub-Japanese soldiers were behaving in Pukow Railway found General Li Tsung-Jen.
purchases of Mexican silver... the commander-in- · MOHAMMEDANS FOR
licans had dynamited the bridge It is pointed out that the ques-shortly before the arrival of the chief. right in the firing line on
THE FRONT March 26, but he
tion of paramount importance is Nationalists who, withdrew to
Shanghal, March 28.
whether the United States will ceeded before nightfall in
however, suc- safety in time with his Body- Ten thousand Mohammedan
continue to pay 45 cents to foreign circling completely the town guards.
troops from Kokoner (Chinghai)
newly-mined silver. In the event Fraga, on the opposite bank of the Chinese counter-offensive is in province have arrived In Tung-of continuance of this policy it is river. progress in Shantung and Shansi kwan, north-eastern Honan after with the ald of irregulars. while long marches over the north-west. mobile units and guerilla forces They will take part in the deferice are harassing the enemy around of the Lunghai Rallway. the shores of Taihu Lake In The arrival of these troops from Cheklang province. Casualties to such a long distance indicated the both sides over the week-end are the solidarity of the provinces in heavy.(International)
a common cause against aggres- sion.
MEMORIAL MEETING.
Chungking. March 28. To commemorate the death an- niversary of the seventy-two re- volutionary martyrs, a memorial meeting will be held here to-
ΠΟΓΙΟΥ,
It is significant that activities of Japanese agents to win over the Mohammedans have failed.--(In- ternational):
Advantage will also be taken of A police report states that car the occasion 10 conduct a No. 3677, driven by a Chinese in memorial service for the Chinese Tin Lok Lane shortly after 2 p.m. officers and men who have fallen yesterday knocked down a man, in the recent Tenghsten battle-Cheung Yiu 22. who was removed (Central News).
to hospital with leg injuries.
JAPANESE ANTI-WAR
AUTHOR PREDICTS
JAPANESE COLLAPSE
Hankow, March 28.
Mr. Wataru Nase, 36-year-old Japanese writer, better known by his pen tiame of Wataru Kachi, who opposes the war of aggression in China, has arrived here with his wife.
In an interview, Mr. Nase predicted the defeat of the Japanese forces by the Chinese who, he said, are fighting not only for the peace of the Far East but the peace of the world.
SINKING OF PANAY
Japan Will Pay
In Full
The famous writer was imprison- ed in Japan for two years because of writings against the Japanese' militarists. Immediately after his release, he went to Tsingtao and later to Shanghal At the out- break of hostilities he went to Hong Prong
He was given a warm welcome by Chinese writers and cultural Icaders upon arrival here.
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London, March 28,
Mr. Nase has been deeply sym- According to Domel, Japan is pathetic with the Chinese cause. paying in full the United States His articles in Chinese newspapers demand for compensation in, the were described as the first voice sinking of the U.S.S. Panay in the of righteousness raised by a Japan- Yangtse.
ese literary
about the The Domel News Agency "adds Chinese." that a formal reply to the Ameri- Many university professors and can Note in the matter will be literary men in Japan are now handed to the United States Gov-imprisoned in Japan because they ernment shortly-(Reuter Bulle-share the same views as Mr. Nase. tn).
-(International News).
opined the market will suffer only temporary derangement.
The Nationalists occupied a strip On the contrary. If the policy is ve kilometres deep. oh the left of land ten kilometres wide and continued but with discrimination bank of the Cinca River,—(Trans-, against Mexican silver then a lower ocean). world price will inevitably result...
Meanwhile, the London market
ITALIAN CASUALTIES
Rome, March 28.
"The Chinese are being humili- ated as much as possible and it b a shame they way they have to bow when approaching any Japan- ese officers to get their passes
is most unsettled and although selling has not reached papie pro- portions, there is an absence. of buyers and consequently it is ex-munique fom the Insurgent head- pected that today's fixing will see quarters in Salamanca, Itallan the price about a
half-penny casualties during the Nationalist lower. (Reuter)..
advance in the past week were 30 officers and 250 men killed, 125 officers and 1,300 men wounded.
According to an official com-signed."
T. V. SOONG IN HONG KONG
To Attend Bank Opening
Bankow, March 28:
Mr. T. V. Soong, chairman of the board of directors of the Hank of China, is reported to have Bown to Hong Kong yesterday on personal business.
An American news agency states that Mr. Soong has assumed chairmanship of the National Aviation Commission. (Interna tional).
The Daily Press learns that Mr. Soong has arrived in the Colony to attend the opening of the Manufacturers Bank of China here today.
DISTURBANCES DURING ELECTION
70 Persons Hurt In Alexandria
Mr. Lamport explained that passes were required for the trans-
port of cargo from one part of Shanghai to another.
and 33 missing-Reuter Bulletin). FRENCH TRADE
BROKEN HEADS AND PUNCTURED ROOFS
Tolshan, March 28.
An intensive air raid here punctured many roofs of old houses, broke the heads of many who went to pay respects to ancestral graves and damaged many pine trees.
This occurred on March 25, and no blame can be attached to Japanese warplanes this time. The raid was due to the falling of hall stones each one as large as an egg. A heavy- rainstorm came down at 9 a.m. and this was followed by a hall
storm.
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Those who were hit on the head were "sweeping" their ancestor's graves on Elephant Mountain. International).
Two Germans Found Dead
1.
Alexandria, March 28.
Jerusalem, March 28, Seventy person
The bodies of two Germans, be- were injured, including twenty police, during shot dead today on the road near lieved to be brothers, were found election disturbances here today following the arrival of the former the British war cemetery. Premier. Nahas Pasha,
Yesterday a Jewish labourer was Farty attacked
Young supporters of the Ward killed on the outskirts of Haifa,
the police replled with baton charges. Forty-near Hala when a
who while a taxi driver was shot dead number of five arrests were "made.-(Reuter motor cars were ambushed by Bulletin).
atmied Arabs(Reuter Bulletin).
UNIONS
DEMAND CONTROL OF CURRENCY
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&
SHANGHAI
AFTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL
HOTELS
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In association with the Grand Hotel der Wagons Lita, Peking.
Ells Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, addressing members of St John Ambulance Brigade at the annual inspection yesterday afternoon. (Photo A. C. P.).
ARMY BOXING
Knock-Out Features Programme
Paris, March 28. Speaking at a meeting yester day, M. Leon Jouhaux, Secretary General of the French Trade Unions, demanded the control of currency, control of trusts
and Dationalisation of key Industries.
He furthermore demanded that! Red Spain be supplied with arms since, as he said, the destiny of
A large crowd of boxing fans world peace would be decided in was present at Murray Barracks Spain.
last night to witness the Army M. Joubaux declared that the Novices Individual Championship Trade Unions would defend the Preliminary bouts. progress of the working class and oppose Fascism: not only
Only by a strike of folded arms but active general ocean).
an
one knock-out and technical knock-out featured the
strike.-(Trans-fghts.
LADIES HOCKEY
TRIAL
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The best fight of the evening was between L/Cpl. Harris, of the Middlesex Regiment, and Pte Gibbs, of the Royal Scots Harris won narrowly on points.
Gunner Franklyn knocked out Pte. Seaton in the second round.
The results were:--
Gar. Ross (RA) lost to Pte
EARTHQUAKE IN BUDAPEST
Budapest, March 28...
A violent earthquake lasting three seconds occurred here at midday yesterday, reports the Budapest "meteorological institu- tion(Transoceán).
Ganner Franklyn (R. A) k, o. Pie Beaton (M'sex),
Pte. Eaton (M'sex) W.O..Pte. Colę (M'sex).
PROGRAMME TONIGHT The following bouts will feature tonight's programme:
Lightweight Pte Bankier (R 8.) v. Pte Chat- tam (M'sex),
Pte Chackfield' (M'sex)' 7. Pie Lusham (M'sex).
Welterweight Pte McBain (R. 8) V. Pte. Cole man (M'sex).
Pte McGrady (R. 8.) v. Ple Eaton (M'sex).
Over thirty players turned out for the Junior "Rest" trial at the C.BA, ground yesterday.
The Whites defeated the Colours Eaton (M'sex) on points. by three goals to ́nil.
Pte McBain (R. S.) beat Bgm. Hutchison (Signals, T.KO
Pte
Coleman (M'sex) Sapper Pepper (RE) on points.
Tr. Robinson (R. A.) lost to Pte Spence (R. E.) * McCrady (R. 8) on points..
Pte Lane (M'sex) W.O. Pte, Howe (M'BER).
The Whites enjoyed the better of the exchanges, and Miss June Hall, in goal, had very little to do. The defence of the Whites were the better of the two and included Miss Marie Roma, Miss P. Lawson and; Miss Beatrice Greaves.
Miss 8. Roberts shone among the forwards.
beat i
L/Cpl. Herria (M'sex) beat. Pte. Gibbs (R. 8.) on points.
Middleweight Cpl Lane (Maex)
v. Sapper L/Cpl Harris (M'sex). Gunzer Franklyn (R. A.).
Light Heavyweight Bdr. Page (RA) v. Pte Flokes (M'sex).
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