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SHOOTING DRAMA OUTSIDE OPIUM DIVAN CANDID camera CHINESE
CHINESE SUCCESSES
THREATENING LETTER
SENT TO THE VICTIM
Succumbs To Bullet Wound In Stomach
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Bang! Bang! Bang! Three slots rang out in quick succession. A middle-aged man crouched, staggered to a bed and lay down. Relatives were called. An ambulance was summoned, but the man died shortly after admission to hospital. This was the scene behint a murder committed in the early hours of yesterday, at the entranc» tu an oplum divan in Yaumall district. The assassin made good his escape.
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Was it the work of the terrorists? Was It revenge or some other motive that was responsible for the crime...
Police investigating the crime yesterday declined to disclose the motive for the murder.
The victim was Tao Chung-shing, aged 44, residing at No. 370 Canton Road, first floor.
He was the master of the Wal About 10 p.m. on Saturday, de- Kee shop, stevedore of the O.S.K. ceased left his wife's residence at shipping firm. For a long time No. 84, Parkes Street, and went to
ANZAC DAY
Commemoration" Of Landing At Gallipoli
At 10 a. today, at the Cenotaph, silent tributes to the thousands who made the su- prème sacrifice on that grey morning of April 25, 1915, at Gallipoli, will be paid when re- latives, friends and comrades of the Anzacs-members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps-accompanied by representatives of the British Army and Navy, will assemble to commemorate the landing at Suvle Bay of the flower of Ans- tralian and New Zealand man- hood, who, under a withering Are from the entrenched Turkish forces on the fortress- ed slopes of Gallipoli, attempt
ed to storm the Impregnakle heights.
past, it was learned, he had been the Tai Koon restaurant for up. JAPANESE BOMB
supplying coolles to Inad and un-per. After his meal, he bought load cargo from Japanese steamers oranges and proceeded to 20 in Hong Kong.
oplum divan.It was then about
A foki of the shop disclosed 24.m. The divan was empty, ac- that even during the early stages cording to the keeper.
of the Sino-Japanese hostilities. The oplum divan is situated at Tao had carried on the work. the rear of a ground floor, separ-
But, according to the fcki Taoated by a partition, from the front had discontinued his connection cubicle which is a tallor's shop. with the Japanese shipping, com- As Teo was walking along the pany and undertook a stevedore. passage way leading to the divan ship with African-bound vessels.
THREATENING LETTER
It was learned from Tao's wife that a threatening letzer had been sent to Tab at the end of last year. demanding his cessation of business in relation to Japanese concerts.
LIU WEN-HUI CALLS ON
someone fired three shots from a revolver, one of which found Its mark piercing Tao's stomach. Another bullet grazed the wooden portition leaving 'a' mark.
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DECEASED MUMBLES Tao staggered into the divan
LAUNCH AND
TOW-BOAT Outrage Near Macao
WOMEN, CHILDREN AMONG DEAD-
Macao, April 24.
Explosions were heard here at 5.40 pm yesterday when
three Japanese planes dropped wo bombs on a seam launch, and
and lay on a bed, mumbling, four bombs on the tow-boat. Both
made enemy with, no one, why should they shoot me?" He asked the foki to call his wife and re- latives to take him to a doctor. An ambulance
summoned when they arrived.
Was
The victim was conveyed to the
the launch and tow-boat sank in a few minutes. Casualties totalled about 70 persons, of whom some were drowned.
The scene of the outrage was Ghang Ma Kck, about 12 miles from Macao.
The tow-boat. Lee Ming, was on
WANG CHING-WEI Kowloon Hospital where he suc- her way to Macao from Kongmoon
cumbed about 10 minutes after admission.
Hankow. April, 24. General Liu Wen-hul, Chairman, About eight hours later, near of the sikong Organising Com-the scene of the murder, a revolves mission, who arrived here yester-was found in a public latrine. day, called on Mr. Wang Ching-The flush aystem was blocked and wel, Deputy General Executive, of in clearing it, the keeper Li Sang. the Kuomintang, and General Ho found a revolver inside the Ying-chin, Minister of War, today drainage.
work in Sikong.
to report the latest recontruction A reward of $500 has been offered by the police for informa- He also visited General Wution leading to the arrest of the Chung-hain, Chairman of the 2833in.
Mongolian and Tibetan Affairs It is understood that no less Commission, and General Ku Chu than ten persons have been taken tung. Pacification Commissioner into custody for enquiries. for Yunnan, to seek instructiona
on the development of Sikong
In an interview with the Central News, General Liu stated that Sikong is rich in gold deposits, oil and other minerals and, in view of Its geographical conditions it is an important province in nationa. defence.
GANDHI NUMBERS HIS DAYS
Bombay, April 23.
with passengers and cargo. No soldiers or arms were" abcard, as the vessels proceeded from the in- terior to this Colony.
Some passengers saved them- selves by diving into the water be- fore the bombing. Graphir stories were told by survivors, who witness- ed terrined women and children blown up or hurled into the water.
In the morning a diesel-engined boat was strafed by two Japanese naval planes, but the vessel put on full speed and escaped unscathed. --(International).
ANGLO-ITALIAN AGREEMENT
Britain Will Observe Letter And Spirit
"My days are numbered. I am not likely to Eve much longer- perhaps a year or a little more,”
Rome, Apr) 24. writes Mahatma Gandhi in an for War, Mr. Hore-Belisha, in a The British Secretary of State article in the Harijan.
declaration to the Press here, ezi
Since its establishment, the Sikang Organising Commission has directed much attention towards the Improvement of the province's Gandhi adds that he is deter-pressed his gratitude at the re political, cultural, educational and mined to secure the release of communication, conditions, Gen-political prisoners in Bengal before eral Liu sald-Central News).
his death (Reuter),
川
TURNING THE PAGES
PAGE 2-Should Chinese language į be latinized? All milk to be i pasteurised. Another Junk
scized.
Moves on. Franco-Italian talica, Crown diamond to be old, Japanese air attacks on Islands. Pope deplores waz.
PAGE 10-All the sporting 'news. PAGE 1-Hong Kong Football Club dinner. Local Yachting resulta.
PAGE 3-Scouts and Guides an- PAGE 6-Latest cables,
nual Rallies. Rosary Church wedding. Conditions in North China proper described. PAGE 4-Nows about the ServicES. PAGE 5-Cinema notices. Diaty PAGE 12-New York · Quotations.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange,
ception accorded him.
He added that the Anglo-Italian agreement. had given particular satisfaction to the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, who had always been a warm advocate. of | rapprochement between the two
countries.
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Mr. Hora-Beltshe continued by stressing that Britain would, ob- serve not merely the letter but the spirit of the agreement.
His meeting with Signce Musso Unl, Mr. Hore-Belisha concluded, would" always remain one of the most agreeable recollections of his life-(Transocean).
FRANCO ITALIAN TALKS
AT THE RACES ·
IN SUIYUAN AREA
Snapshots taken at the Third Extra Race Meeting held at Happy Valley during the Easter holidays. In the topmost* *picture
will be seen, on the extreme right, the popular Chief Justice,
Sir Atholl. MacGregor, in conversation with a friend.
NATIONALISTS TAKE TOWN OF ALIGA
Baragonsa, April. 24
General Varelas troops took up the offensive on Saturday between Montalban and Teruel, according
AMERICA BUYS SILVER
Liangcheng Recaptured
Following Series Of Hand-To-Hand Combats
Sian, April 24 POLLOWING A SERIES OF HAND-TO-HAND COMBATS, Chinese
operations, succeeded in recapturing Liangcheng, southeast of Kweisul in Sakyuan, yesterday, according to military advices re- ceived here. The Japanese, retreating towards Enngchen to the east. are being pursued by the Chinese.
During the engagements scares of Japanese soldiers were killed. and a large quantky of muntions were seized by the Chinese.
LAUNCHING A VIGOROUS ATTACK, CHINESE TROOPS' DROVE AWAY. the. Japanese-employed "Mongol troops at Teingskulho In- south Salyusa and recaptured the town on April 21.
The Mongol troops, comprising the 13th and 15th regiments of the 5th Division, are retreating northward (Central News).
BITTER CONTEST
Hankow, April, 24.
reached Chuchwang village, south- east of Lingy, to the north of Chinese and Japanese forces are Tanchen. The latter town is about bitterly contesting for possession fourteen miles from the nearest of every village and every hill in station on the Lunghat Railway to :he fighting in Shantung with the east of Hsuchowiu.
either side making any notics-
able
Military observers are of the progress in the struggle opinion that the Japanese drive in Gunfire is now audible" in Taier south Shantung has not yet reach- chwang..:
Fighting is going on along a line"
jed a decisive stage, adding that
stretching from Lantingcheng and operations in south Shantung are Hungahancheng villages to theat present mainly confined to a north-east of Talerchwang, through Japanese attempt to achieve a Chanshan Hill, north of Tater-Junction in co-ordination with chwang, to Tlenchushan Hill to the Tapanese units concentrated in the north-east. '..
three, centres at Lingyi, Yihalen The vanguards of the Japanese and Traochwang, respectively. forces in the Lingyi, sector, have Renter)
RETAKING OF NANKING
Chinese Columns Organised For Special Missions
GUERILLAS ACTIVE IN HAINING
Hankow. April 24
VEE TWENTY-CHINESE COLUMNS WERE ORGANISED TODAY.
O for the special mission of re-occupying Nanklag and Wuhu.
night.
Vanguards of these units were already on the move fast,
THE SHANGHAI-NANKING RAILWAY HAS BEEN CUT IN TWENTY SECTIONS, and traffic is temporarily suspended.`
The Japanese garrison in Nanking are reported to be in a state, of alarm owing to their depleted strength,
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Guerilla forces are also active inj In the next two days a decisive Haining, north of Hangchow Bay. battle in the south-east Shantung Several Japanese posts were front will be fought. With morale wiped out, and dve machine guns lgh and modern equipment, the and over one hundred rides were Chinese divisions, under the com- captured.---(International). - mand of Generals L Tsung-jen and Fei Chung-bat are confident of defeating the Japanese, as at Talerchwanz.
KNEMY DISLODGED
Hauchow, April 24. Having dislodged the enemy at Chuchen, south-west of Liny after The Japanese strategy is to [several fierce encounters. the effect a junction of their columns Chinese forces today followed up north-east of Talerchwang, and their success by assailing Llinyi, then again converge on 'that town
in an effort to reach Hauchow,
Heavy fighting raged today he tween Yihslen and Hungwawn, to
CANTON HEARS the south-east of the railway.
RUMOURS
But Bad Weather Stops Air Raids
above Talerohwang-Internation- al),
HONG KONG OFFICE FOR TEA EXPORT
Canton, April 24.
Nanchang, April 24. «Alarming, rumours were current Kiangel and Anhwel Provincial For the export of black tea, the
today that Japanese bombers would destroy big buildings and indus
Governments will shortly establish
Newly-Mined Mineral trial structures, but had weather joint sales office in Hong Kong.
From Mexico
this afternoon prevented raids.be extended to tes merchants this A total of $2,500,000 loans will There was the usual air raid alarm shortly after dawn but the ear by the Kangal banks.--(Cen- Mexico City, April 24all.clear was algnailed at 9.15 q.m. Two million ounces of newly-Five Japanese planes, raided Yien
to reports received here which state mined Mexican silver have been Chieng An on the Canton-Hankow that the little town of Alga, placed in the open market in New Hallway during this period RAM.C. officer married.. Lon-
Home, April 22 which leg 18 kilometres east of the Tork at current competitive prices don Gazette. Generalissimo PAGE 13-Radio programmes:
Conne⠀ "Ciano, Italian Poreign positions hitherto held by the Pe- for April. Chiang Kai-shek's Easter broad- PAGES 14 and 15-Shipping news. French Charge d'Anaires this ar- Mindster, received M. Mondel Arrivals and Clearances Dree- temoon, to open conversations for PAGE 7-Correspondence. Macao Race entries. Musical Review.
Franco-Italian agraement on PAGE 18-Scottish Cup final, In-similar lines to that of the Angio PAGE 8-Leading articles: For- * terport soccer. Hilver King golf Italian agreement (Reiter Bul.
eign policy in the USA; China tourney. BalingTM race.
letin)
'cast.
tral New))
$50,000 FOR RELIEF OF REFUGEES
Japanese cruisers were algated
All the bandit leaders on the Chungshan district. this morning off Cross Gate, in
East River valley have surrendered Executive Yuan, has appropriated
Hankow, April 24, Dr. H. Kung, Fresident of the government and have volun- 158,990. for the relief of the 4,000 red for counter-erptonage ser- odd war refugees in Tungkwan on les and traitor the Honan-Shinai order(Central
habitants, was captured by the quarters that mon of this has been publicans, and which has 6,000 - It is learned from well-Informed advancing Nationalists on Batur bought by the United States Gov. day trening
wernment although there is no news from Teruel to Alcina~~~(TTRM= |Named official purchases of Mini- vice agains
Rigs is situated on the road that President Roosevelt has re ccean).
can flyer (Rentar)