HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
CHINESE FORCES CONTINUE SUCCESSFUL ADVANCE
AUTOMOBILE ASSOCIATION
Chairman's Review Of The Past Year
COST OF CONTROL OF CAR PARKS:
KOWLOON.CANTON HIGHWAY SHOULD
PROVE A BOON TO THE MOTORISTS
It
also was
(Continued from Page 1)
that ments, such
suggested
as the removal of Messrs. Linstead and Davis. the wells placed too near the road side Secretaries and Treasurers, be or asked to accept a reduced fee for their services. This, however, was discussed by the then incoming Committee. who decided that the fee was not unreasonable in view of the amount of work involved...
TAXATION INCREASE
the widening of dangerous. corners and the erection of reflex to mark obstacles. The discs
made disc is hardly 4 cally success but, to date, we have 'been unable to persuade the authori- tles to take over the stock which was purchased by us from home. You will have noticed how well
Since we last met, increased our discs show up in the few places taxation of motor vehicles gener-in the Colony in which they have ally has come into force.
The been erected.
increase was considerably greater
»
in
GERMAN SECRET JAPANESE POUNDED BY
The
POLICE IN
LONDON
London, March 30.
activity
secret police in
of
German
London was raised in a House of Commons question today.
The questioner sald that Germans living in London. have been watched and their movements reported to Berlin,
The Home Secretary, Sir Herbert Samuel, replied that If he had evidence that pres- sure had been put on Germans living in Britain he would take action to stop it.~(Reuter).
No Room In Colonies For Refugees
MR. ORMSBY.GORE'S STATEMENT
As doubtless you know we are than we had been led to expect also constantly in touch with the from the Badget Speech of Sep-Traffic Department of the Police Your Committee, and I must express the Associa- tember, 1936. however, wrote to "Government, tion's appreciation if the assis;
London, March 30. Asking for an assurance that dre tance this department gives
Asked in the House of Commons consideration would be given to a many matters" which are to the
whether the Government would reduction in taxation when con- benefit of motorists.
evolve a scheme to offer Jewish Our Secretaries report that the and other refugees from Austria ditions in the Colony improved.
-members availing and similarly placed European but a reply was received that no number of
themselves of our assistance neountries a new home in a suitable assurance could be given.
foreign touring is still increasing British possession overseas, Mr. W. Association The
and, in the past month, arrange Ormsby-Gore, Secretary for the ments have been made for Ave Colonies, said that objections to members to tour in Europe and the polley of indiscriminate ad- one in Australia.
mission of refugees mentioned by the Home Secretary sometime ago also applied to the Colonies...
now
controls ten parks on the island and one
on the mainland.
The cost of control of the Car parks is the main expenditure of and it may be the Association necessary to increase the controls
NEW HIGHWAY Here I feel that I must make re-
In view of the increasing number ference to the new Kowloon-Can- Owing to climatic conditions and el cars dally and all day parted ton highway which should prove the existence of large native There is literally a boon to motorists when condi-populations, there was no territory In the City. not a square foot left for parking tions settle down once more. Thin the Colonial Empire where any Association is indebted to Mr. V.Elarge-scale settlement was prae- Ferrier, who made the trip from ticable.
cars and already "the curbs of our central streets are lined with cars making the actual width of the streets about half their already too narrow widths.
A
Canton in January last, for some The governors of a number of interesting information regarding colonies had recently been con- Individual road surfaces and ecnditions gen-sulted as to openings for erally, which we hope to find use-cases of refugees possessing a small ful later on..
amount of capital, but replies so I am informed that It is not far received showed that such generally known that it is pos-openings were likely to be few. --
British Wireless). sible to hire patrols to help to control trafic at cocktail
י
It is extremely difficult for our patrols to keep an eye on all cars park in this manner and I am sorry to say there have been a number of car thefts of late.
One suggested proposal put before
Committee Was
a wedding partles, in fact, we cater charge for parking within the city for any functions, and members which would probably lessen the wishing to engage the services of
your
OF
ARTILLERY FIRE
Over Thousand Casualties
Hsuchow, March 31...
The Chinese forces are striking in two directions at Lluchia Lake and have succeeded in advancing over ten miles.
The battalion of Japanese troops that had been entrapped in this sector is expected to be wiped out following the swift advance at the Chinese troops. Another column of Chinese forces is attack- ing the eastern side of Hanchwang where" the Japanese pounded merciless artillery fires on the south bank of the river.
The Chinese retaliated with the newly arrived field batteries. Ind succeeded in destroying several« Japanese"rin emplacements and accounting for over 1,000 casualties.-(Internationál),
JAPANESE ENVELOPED
.
NEW THREAT TO CHINESE DEFENCE
Hankow, March 31.
Shanghai, March: 31. Launching furious general
A new and possibly serious threat counter-attack at the north of |
from the rear
Chin- to the Linyl and along the two banks of
jese defence at suchow and the the Yi Ho the Chinese troops push-Langhai Railway is seen here. Re- ed forward in a northern direction.
Hable foreign military advices state Hand-to-hand fighting became
that a Japanese column which re- the order of the day. Over thou-
[cently landed on the north bank sands of Japanese were killed by tayonet charges and hand gren-moved unobtrusively to the north of the Yangtse opposite Shanghai ades. After being closely envelop through Kiangsu an has 1109 Led by Chinese forces during the reached Haichow, 100 miles from trast few days, the morale of the the Lunghat sector.
Japanese troops runs low and many
This column is reported to be soldiers and Junior officers refuse 50,000 strong and its object is be fight by committing suicide. lleved to be to cut the Lunghai Rall- Heavy fighting is still continuing way in the region or Halchow and
Linsheng. Chowhsten, and Tenghalen where the Japanese a hat Rallway to Hsuehow.
then go westward along the Lung- reported to have sustained heavy
This will not only surprise Hu- uses. The Japanese troops at chow by a flank attack but will Yenchow and Talan are being sur force numbers of Chinese forces rounded by the Central Forces and active on the Tientsin-Pukow Rall-
t
dre facing the possibility ..of way frent to withdraw in order to complete annihilation. Inter-meet the new westward thrust, national).
The column is apparently meet- ing little opposition on its drive northward.
JAPANESE SHELL TUNGKAN Tungkwan." March 31,
on the Shensl-
So far the Japanese are keeping Tüngkwan Hunan border, and its vicinity to take the Chinese completely by the advance quiet and are hoping were subjected to a severe bom Erdment by Japanese artillery at CHINESE GUERILLAS PRESS ON
surprise. Reuter).
englingtu.- across the Yellow River yesterday."
More than 200 rounds were red but no serious damage was done.
(Central News),
Linan, Chexiang, March 31. Operating along the Shanghai- Hangchow highway, a strong de- tachment of Chinese guerillas are again pressing on Halyen on the CHINESE GUERILLAS SUCCESS | Cheklang coast.
During heavy Hsuchow. March 31.
Aghting which Chinese
A |gaged
BRITISH CLAIMS
congestion. Whlist your Com- patrols have only to ring up the AGAINST JAPAN
mittee are not in favour of this.
it may yet have to come.
Eave
A PAYING PROPOSITION If only somebody would- the foresight to erect a five storey 'building with ramps approaching the floors sufficient to Karaga
Secretaries" offices where their requirements will be dealt with. The charges are not excessive. APPEAL" FOR MEMBERS
I suppose no President's speech would be complete without the usual appeal to non-members to number of cars, with clearing become members. We can do
facilities, the sale of oll and raso-had the support of all motorists much more if we could find we
Chinese mobile column en-lasted three days, the
您
FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1938.-PAGE 9
:
KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY
TIME-TABLE
UP TRAINS
STATIONA Local
4.M.
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0.86
9,54|12, 72) 1.00 (1.25 418008(5,29) 7,88
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10.131232
1.82 497
5.31 8,02
*
1543/814
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1037/13 48
( 1.87) 484
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10.13 1.05 1,42 2:34.17
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0.48 9.57 | 10,854)., 1.18) 1,82 (2.33 896) 6.10; 1.23 8.68
6.00
DOWN TRAINS'
(9,001
1
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(A.M. A.M.) A.M. † P., P.M. ¡Skem.) + rm.[PU
(T)
(3.10 0.61)
2017.01
5,50
| 8,00 7,0€ 6.197.15 6.317.31 Asxl1,877,37Í BAZA
Shumobun...Dep-17.08|7,38] 0,50(12.17|3.28)| · 4.08 | 5,314) 8.40 8,14 Shéusgahul... Dep.7.10 8.08 1ac61224|2,86 4,17|5,46,6,47| FanlingDep- 7.18 8.10 10.10 12.29 2,44) ... | Taupo Market-Dep. 7.20 8.21 16.2012,41|2,68|| Talpo. Dop. 7.36 8.20.10.26 12.47 8,04, Shatia ................. Dep. 7,49 8,40 1030 1,018,18 Yaumit....Dep. 8.02; &62 1051) 1 142.31| Kewlion. Arril 8,08 8.58) 10,37) 1.200 3,87) (T) Will also run on Tuesdays. SH. Will run on Sundays and Holidays only for 1st class passengers. < S.0. Will run on Saturdays only for Ist class passengers.
Buffet and Luncheon car will be attached to this train daily.
Farther information may be obtained at the Railway Ofices, Kowloon, or Canton from Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd., Hong Kong, The American Express Company, Hong Kong, The China Travel Service, 8. Queen's Road, Hong Kong, Mesare. Wing On Co, Ltd.. The Chine Emporia, Ltd., The Travel Advisers, 316, Gloucester Building, Hong Kong. and from The Hong Kong & Shanghai Hotels Co., Ltd.
By Onier,
R. D. WALKER, Manager.
THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA HOTEL; **
HONGKONG HOTEL: REPULSE RAY: HOTEL)
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は
SHANGHAI
ASTOR - HOUSE; PALACE HOTELİ
HOTELS LIMITED.
In association with the Grand Hotel dé- Wagona Lita, Faking.
mixed detachment of guerillas have killed no less than MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE OF
apariese cavalry and infantry of 300 of the Japanese invaders.
treat
Damage To Merchant over 100 dead on the field.
Shipping About
£250,000.
"
about 400 strong between Chu- Other guerilla units along the lungklao and Tzehochen, east of Hangchow-Kashing section of the Tingyuan in Anhwel, yesterday. railway have also been extremely The Japanese were forced to re-active, causing the Japanese to
rush toward
reinforcements Tingyuan leaving
to several points. (Central News).
AMERICAN ESCAPES
Canton, March 31, An American named John Peter Fengtal. yesterday when Chinese Anderson, of Kiron, Iowa, who is querillas launched a surprise at-connected with the Seventh Day tack on more than 200 Japanese. Adventist Mission at Walchow, was"
and Infantrymen driving his car from Canton tó Wai- chow on Tuesday morning, when Ave Japanese planes circled over-
One hundred more casualties were inficted" on the Japanese 1 near Shanwangchi. southeast of
London, March 31. claims against Japan for repara-cavalrymen
Details concerning the British
I believe it might be a paying Now the Entrance fee has been tion in respect of damage done to Central News),
line etc."
.proposition and would largely solve the problem of congestion in our city. This is a matter that might be given serious considera- tion because something will have to be done in the near future to lessen the increasing congestion
bers.
British life and property in China were revealed by Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary of State for For- eign Affairs, in the House of Com- mons yesterday. »
abolished and the means of join
made simple, perhaps we may pe for an influx of new mem- I would like to express thanks to the Committee for their great
He confirmed the report that support and the time they have the sum claimed in reparation of given to the many matters that material damage done on the p Time limits on car parks were have come before them for con- casion of the bombing of warship introduced during the year and sideration and determination in accommodation for approximately the interests of motorists in this on the Yangtze on November 5
was £1,000. Colony. They deserve the thanks! 130 cars has been affected. A
Another large sum is claimed in letter was addressed to the Com-of all members and if I may add respect of damages sustained by a
in our streets.
CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MEDICAL head.
RELIEF
11
Association
Mr. Anderson, together with a Contributions amounting to Chinese nurse and amah took re- #28,000 have been received by fugee. In the fields, and a moment the China Red Cross Society from later the planes machine-gunned the Java Oversea Chinese Relief the car, six bullets striking it.
for the organisation The party, unhurt, re-entered the and support of four medical units (car, which was not flying a flag. and continued to Walchow.-(Reu- for Chinese wounded soldiers
The association already sent one ter). unit together with a large quan- ty of medical supplies some time
missioner of Police suggesting that of non-members also, who beneft number of the British forces, aro-Central News Local Ser-
free of charge."
#
vice). Our annual handbook was
dis
the limit be riade to apply to Chater Rond and Pedder Street only, and that Connaught Road tributed to Members and it con
tained a wealth of
interesting be released from these restric-
matter and assistance. As usual tions, also that "the time limit
this was nicely produced by be made one hour instead of two, since the limit of two hours result- Messrs. Millington Limited and a
Japan has already paid £2.421. There are also 34 sundry British claims amounting to a total of £7,190.-Transoceani.
ed in a continued reshuffle of the new handbook is in course of His Majesty's' Ambassador in Japan Holhow
The paration.
samne cars on the parks. authorities did not consider that
HOMHOW BOMBED
Holhow. March 31.
INTERESTING LECTURE
acquainted
FOREIGN FFICIAL OF FORMER O MINISTRY
Shanghái, March 31, The former head of the Shanghai office of the Chinese Foreign Ministry in Nanking, Chao, has completely disappeared since about a week ago.
Transocean's representative' here, has been able to ascertain the ' following details regarding the circumstances of Chao's mysterious disappearance.
HOIHOW. BOMBED
Hoihow, March 31.
"Holhow, in north Hainan Island. was raided by four Japanese planes yeaterday at noon. Four bombs were 'drop- aped and the former premises of the German 'consulate were wrecked.
A Japanese warship is now " anchored off Holhow.(Cen- tral News).
CATHOLIC CHURCH IN AUSTRIA In view of the wide publicity which has been given to the state- were made by "Cardinal Innitzer and the Austrian Bishops, and their recommendation to He tol! Of some of the ceremonies, and
people to support the union of the their general
German race, the Vatican has call- everyday life, and related several ed attention to the fact that these jamusing anecdotes.
An Interesting lecture on Life Six Chinese civilans were killed of the Kaja Kajas” was delivered DAMAGE SHIPPING
and more than 10 wounded this at the University last night by London, March 30. morning. when four Japanese Mr. Theo de. White, famous Dutch Instructions have been sent to naval planes again subjected traveller and explorer.
in northern Hainan Mr. de Witte, who is much Before preposing the adoptior to present claims for damage to land to a severe bombing. Alto- travelled, and well either of the suggestions offered of the report and accounts, mem- merchant shipping suffered dur-gether eight bombs were released, with the customs and habits of the yangtse in Four of them landed on a busy more than one tribe of little. would benefit motorists generally.bers may be interested to knowing incidents on
scores demolishing
of known natives, gave an illuminat- Accidents, reported weekly, con- that a telegram was despatched December, the precise amount of street.
to the Automobile tinue and I
Association which is not yet determined but houses, while the other four felting discourse on the Kaja Kajas/ments favourable to the Nazis which would appeal to
the occasion of the is in the region of £250,000.- on the former German Consalate.- London, on
vanishing tribe of New motorists generally to remember
was bombed yesterday Guinea which that the roads in this Colony and Coronation of His Majesty King British Wireless).
(Central News). not broad George VI. It read as follows:- on, the peninsula, are
"Please convey ari expression of Speed highways or by-passes.
Major Jacobs Larcomb, who ar- Coronation of Their rived here by the troopship Dil- limits and controlled areas are in Loyalty on
Majesties from members some areas not at all well placed
Hong wara is no stranger to Hong and need a general overhauling.
Kong Automobile Association.” Kong. He was out here many It was. only one of many re- years ago as Lieut. Jacobs Lar- ceived from Associations affiliated comb and was one of the most to the A.A. and they have pub-prominent Army tennis players 1 lished a very interesting brochure those days. showing how the greetings were conveyed to Hig" Majesty.
EXCESSIVE SPEED
NEW OFFICERS
There can be no doubt that the speed of some of our cars particularly taxis-through the elty is at times excessive and
At the conclusion of the meeting dangerous and
Qur learned
Mr. Bellamy proposed a hearty magistrates might well droo Mr. LC.F. Bellamy was elected yote of thanks to Mr. P.M. Hodg-
offenders more upon
heavily | President for the ensuing year and son, the President, who, Mr. Bél- than they do and I suertat Mr. J.K Bousfeld was elected lamy remarked, "has been a tower cancellation of Hcences. If only vice-President.
of strength in the Association, and temporarily, as an effective de terrent to offenders, There is to be an overhaul of our trame regulations I hear and if I may make a suggestion I would urge that they be made simple, and short and understand able.
The re-election of the Treasurers, It has been very fortunate for us Messrs Linstead and Davis, was that he has consented to serve on proposed by Mr. Leigh Garner and the Committee." - seconded by Mr. H.G. Williams.
The following were present:-
"
the
statements were issued after guar- An appreciative audience, manrantees had been given that the of whom were members of the
NINGPO AIR RAID
Ningpo. March 31. Three persons were Wounded and scores of civilian houses de- molished yesterday when a lone Medical Society of the Hong Kong rights of God and of the Church
would be respected in Austria. Japanese' plane raided here.University, attended. Chinose anti-aircraft guns went
into action during the rald KWANGTUNG- (Central Newe).
GERMANY WANTS DAVIS CUP
PLAYERS
Berlin, March 31.
A special tournament to discover The following were elected to Mr. P.M. Hodgson, Mr, LF. Wil-German players to represent Ger- the Committee: Mr. Justice RE liams, Mr. LCF. Bellamy, Rev. mány, in the Davis Cup has been Lindsell, Messrs. CO., Black, J.D. "G.ES, Upsdell, MEESTE GE. ordered by the government official Danby, BD. Evans, Leigh Garner, Cathi A. Nissim, J.D. Danby, in charge of the tennis section of We are continually in communi- P.M. Hodgson, C.M. Manners, A. Leigh Garner, Lari Ming-fan, C.M. German sport. cation with the Public Works De Niasim. W.N. Thomas Tam, H.O. Manners. WN. Thomas Tam. BD.. No less than 236 pairs will com-
Evans, and HG. Willams." partment regarding road improve-Williams.
pete (Transocean).
An announcement about these guarantees accompanied the other statements in every case, and the Vatican has protested against the omission of reference to them in
vice).
INCREASE IN
CULTIVATION most of the reports. (C.LB. Ber- According to the statistics of the Kwangtung Bureau of Agriculture and Forestry about 10,810,000 mow of land was cultivated last year
The many friends
of Dr. Leg
for raising Chia Liang (miscel Hah Long, M.B.. BS., of the Hong laneous food crops) in Kwangtung, Kong University will be interested as compared with 7,517,341 mow in to learn that he has been success- ful in the MR.CP. (London) previous years.
the stiffert In view of the increased cul-Examination, one of Livated land, an estimated increase medical examinations.
Не is
of 28.9 per cent, of Chia Lang possibly the fist Chinese to have production was obtained in the achieved this distinction Dr. Lee whole province last year.
graduated in 1933.
When the Chinese troops were.. withdrawn from Shanghai în 1936, detachment, known as the "Special Corps" was left behind.
After a certain time General- Issimo Chiang Kai-shek gave orders for the withdrawal also of this "Special Corpa"
Chao, who in his official expacity had previous Imowledge that such' orders would be issued went to the Japanese authorities" and under- took to obtain the withdrawal of the "Special Corps" on payment to him of $80,000.
JAPANESE AGREE
The Japanese agreed to the condition that the proposal on Chinese troops should deliver up their arms before leaving Shang- hal.
Although this condition was not fulfilled since Chao had personally nothing to do with the withdrawal, him the sum demanded. the Japanese nevertheless pald
When it subsequently leaked out that the order for withdrawal bad been given by the Generalissimo and that Chao had been a mere passive spectator in the Whole business the Japanese authorities' summoned Chao to a certain' hotel, ,where they presented him with an ultimatum to immediately repay the $80,000 obtained by him under false pretences.
As Chao was unable to fulfil this” demand the Japanese took him to Hongkew and nothing' further bas been heard of him.-(Transocean).
A sum of $30,000 National Chr rency has been given by the Fourth Route Army Headquarters to the Comfort Fund of Cantonese. Warriors The Canton Municipal Government bes appropriated $10000 Canton Currency for the same purpose.
The Kwangtung Progincial Gov- ernment has received.1 fromm · Mr. Lin Hum-tlen, an overgaas Chinese in Bingapore. "an ambulance car aa. a gift.