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PORTIO APOFERTIME NO. 3.
by LAZARUS, Opticians.
Laru Porena of Cluetam,
By the nine oda he, swore. That the eyes he'd grown so fond of Would suffer wrong no more.
"By the nine goda be awears it
And a tenting day hẹ books
Ob, be quickly esused his profane flow.
When we recommended Croakes".!
(with profound apologies to Macaulay.)
SINGER COFY, 10 CTS.
HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 1938. # 1*#JE#BA Price FRE MONTIL, $3.
CHINESE HOLDING OUT AGAINST
DEFENDING NUMBER OF
HEIGHTS IN HILLY REGIONS NEAR YIHSIEN
Severe Fighting In Southern Shantung
„TAIERCHWANG, APRIL 26. TUBBORNLY RESISTING A TERRIFIC JAPANESE ASSAULT. CHINESE FORCES DEFENDING A NUMBER OF HEIGHTS AMONG THE HILLY REGIONS SOUTH OF YTHSIEN ARE MORE THAN HOLDING THEIR OWN AT THE CONCLUSION OF TWELVE HOURS' CONTINUOUS JAPANESE HEAVY ARTILLERY ROMBARDMENT. THIS AFTERNOON.
JJ
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Along the centre line and on both the right and left wings, the Chinese positions were subjected to severe artillery fire since early last night Hundreds of shells landed on and destroyed many of the blockhouses which were used by the Chinese forces as strongholds. but failed to dislodge the defenders.
At Yaokiachwang, south of Hungwawutun, a strong "force of Japanese infantry, launching a determined onslaught on the Chinese positions under cover of heavy artillery fire, were repulsed by the defenders after a grim struggle in which both sides suffered heavy. casualties.
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To the east of Yaokiachwang,| After occupying Tancheng fierce fighting is raging at Liao-detachment of Japanese troops are pao, another strategle point among pushing north-westward and at the hills, where the Chinese are the same time another column of gaining ground.
Japanese troops at the north of Talerchwang are moving in the direction in SUB south-eastern endeavour to: enveloping the Chinese forces at Talerchwang.
On the main line of the Tsiapu Railway, the Japanese forces, after a heavy defeat on April 23, have launched a counter-attack in three columns from Tenghalen, Kuankiso and Lincheng.
HEAVY
CHINA SPEAKS
(In his recent Reichstag speech Herr Hitler is reported to have said that China was not strong enough mentally' to exist" in a modem world),
I WAS here when the world
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WAE JOHNE, RE *men cough young,
Watched nation after na-
tion rise in pride, Seen pearl, on pearl of passing
centuries strung
Upon Time's abacus and
pashed aside,
Heard thro' the ages many a
conqueror
Thunder in arrogance upon my
door,
Marked his pride pass as
lotus petals told.
I shall be here still when the
world grows old..
CALMLY I slept, awakened,
alept again, Counting the aeons as the
day and night,
Seen Egypt, Bablyon, Greece,
Rome and Spain" The Western peoples rise up
in their might. Dreaming,
1.
I marked the clamour. heard their beasts;
Tartar and Manchu, Genghis Khan's vast hosts Have clouded for an hour
this placid brow, Raging against me; yet where are they now?
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GONE with the yellowed leares
" of yester-year.
I, who have watched a world.
work out its fate, Heard all the tales of triumph.
hate and fear.
Have learned the gift of patience; I can' walt. Wait as I waited to see young
lands plot rediscover arts I'd long
forgot;
To
These who bowed down be- foxe barbarian kings When my art, literature, were ancient things. STORMED by an Eastern up-
start whose queer pride Beeks to subdue and bend
me to his wil, Mocked by a Western tyrant
who'd, deride
My ancient wisdom; so I
dream on still... Gadaies, exuiting for one sum-
mer's day " Disturb my dreamă; but these
shall drift aWLY With olden echoes sounding
down the past China, unconquered, Hivés on,
ageless, vast.
(By " Den in the Melbourne Herald)....
HIS FIRST BUDGET BEFORE A CROWDED COMMONS
SIMON PRESENTS
Heary fighting is taking place between Yihsten and Tancheng Lumbering Into action.
the and the battle reached the most Japanese mechanised units are "en-ferocious stage at the north of Lakat countering stiff resistance from Talerchwangin' which hand-to Chinese heavy field pieces and hand encounter became the order anti-tank are,
of the day-(International);
CHINESE PRESS HSINYANG «
Chengehow, April 26. Following the recapture of Tri- yuan in northern Honza a few. days ago, the Chinese forces are now rapidly pressing eastward on Hainyang. Fierce fighting is in progress in the vicinity of the city... it is learned.—(Central News).
are
It is estimated that more than 1,200 Japanese troops, with a dozen tanks
heavy and
pieces. engaged in a fresh assault on the Chinese line at Tangchwang and Kungsanklao.—(Central News).
SEVERE FIGHTING
Hauchow, April 26. At dawn yesterday the Chinese forces in southern Shantung general counter-
launched а
offensive on the whole front be IN FAVOUR OF
tween Linyi and Taierchwang.
ore
Chinese crack divisions from Kwangs are rushing to the front line where most of the ranking military officers personally directing the attack. Fighting is particularly severe at the eastern area of the Lin-er highway where bloodler onslaughts are predicted in the course of two or three days
CHINESE
Substantial Surplus At
Close Of Financial Year
London, April 28.
The budget was introduced in the House of Commons today when Parliament reassembled after the Easter holidays,
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Simon, occupied the early part of his speech with unimportant details.
Sir John said that there was a substantial surplus of £28,786,000 at the close of the financial year.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer ;
Shantung Front pointed out that good as these re-
Situation
(Our Own Correspondent)
sults were it was a fact that the first six months were more pros-
perous than the second.
• EARLIER SCENES
The first member of the House Hankow, April 26. of Commons arrived shortly after-
Since the Chinese general offen- dawn to ́secure a seat to hear Bir
MASARYK TO
SEE
LORD HALIFAX
London, April 26.
ARTILLERY BOMBARDMENT
CUP FINAL
HUDDERSFIELD PICKS TEAM
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London, April 26. Huddersfield has provisionally selected the following for the Cup Final to be played on Saturday:— Hesford: Craiz. Mountford: Willingham, Young, Boot; Hulme, Isaac, Macfadyen, Barclay, and Beasley.
It is notable that the wingers, Hulme and Beasley, were former. members of Arsenal. This will be 'Halme's Afth appearance in the Cup Final-(Router),
WORKING PLAN - DRAWN UP
Customs Issue In Shanghai
Tokyo, April 26. Following protracted negotiations. here between Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambasader to Japan, and Mr. Heronouchi, Japanese. -Vice- Minister for Foreign Affairs, s working plan in connection with the Shanghai Customs issue her been drawn.
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$2,000,000 GIFT FOR
SANITARIUM FOR
DISABLED SOLDIERS
Philanthropist Deeply Impressed By Heroism Of The Chinese Troops
སྙ་།
Chungking, April 26.
A MAGNIFICENT GIFT OF $2,000,000 HAS BEEN DONATED by Mr. Aw Boonshaw, noted Chinese multi-millionaire in Singaporë, to the National Government as a foundation fund for the establish" ment of a mnitarium for disabled soldiers and an institute for the education of orphans of war heroes.
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In his telegram, to President Lin Sen, Mr. Av stated that he was deeply struck by, the heroism of the Chinese soldiers fighting, at the front, and the contribution was his feeble effort to help the Government in the important task of caring for disabled soldiers and war orphans..
Mr. Lin Sen has already sent a telegraphic reply to Singapore. commending Mr. Aw's generosity.
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ANGLO-IRISH ACCORD
Warm Welcome
In Rome
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He hoped that Mr. Awa action would serve
example for
tra 20
others and would encourage, great- ly the Chinese troops at the front.
(Central News).
PLANE PURCHASING FUNDS Canton, April 20 contributions from
Generous
Rome, April 28. The settlement of the British- Irish confict by signing of the agreement yesterday has been overseas Chinese continue to pour warmly welcomed here:
in to swell the plane purchasing From detailed press reports and funds which are being collected by commentaries it is evident that the the Plane Purchasing Commission terms are regarded with satisfac here tion. Although the question of the
Iand defence has not yet been sund of $25.500 has been received During the last few days, a tátal settled all the papers, Socialist, from the United States. Straits Liberal and Conservative, stress Settlements and other places. that the successful conclusion of the agreement is due,
The plan, it is authoritatively feared, has been cabled to London of approval and it is tated that coples have been sent to United States, France and other interested PowCEN;
The plan is understood to out- line proposal for the payment of the loan service secured on Cu-, toms and depositing Customs re- venue. There is no mention in the plan of personnel to supervise the collection of Castors...
NOT INITIALLED ·
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London. April 26. Reports that the Anglo-Japanese agreement on the Chinese Customs had already been initialled denied in London where it is pointed out that the number of formulae on the subject had been considered in Tokyo and London. Although someprogress has been made it cannot yet be said that an agreement is fommediately in view.
(Retter).
BUFFER TIN POOL
London, April 26.
con-
sive yesterday morning the situa-John Simon present his first bud- The Czechoslovakian Minister In In connection, with news from tion on the Shantung front is dere- get but this member was disap- London Dr. Jan Masaryk will be Malays indicating that the coun- loping in favour of the Chinese. pointed for entry to the House was received by the British Foreign try has abandoned plans Severe fighting has been going on hot permitted until 8 a..
Secretary, Lord Halifax. on Tues- nected with the formation of a for two days.
When the doors opened no fewer day morning.
buffer tin pool, Reuter is authori- As their retreat is threatened to than seven members were waiting
Dr. Masaryk has just returned tatively informed that no be cut off by the Chinese, the to enter.
|from Prague and will probably re- munication on the subject has been Japanete are making no attempt | Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, Secre-port on the Czechoslovakian Gor-received in responsible quarters to advance. One full division of retary for the Dominions, was ernment's attitude to the de- in London. Japanese troops have been sent warmly cheered in acknowledg-mand
· com-
of the Sudetic Germans It is asserted by high authority
from Yin-hain to the southern partment of the successful conclusion made by Herr Konrad. Herlein at that the Malayan Government stuli of the Shantung front but they of the Anglo-mire negotiations, the Party congress at Karlsbad on has the buffer pool question under are holding up their programme. when he rose to answer questions. Bunday—(Transocean).
On the eastern front the Chin- The Premier, Mr. Neville Cham-
ese guerillas continue to be active:berlain, was also heartily cheered They are at present rapidly gain-when he came in a few moments ing ground and the Japanese are later.
reported to "have lost from six to The public galleries were filled seven hundred men including one
colonel.
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to repletion many Peers occupy- ing their particular gallery.-(Reu- #tery,
SOVIET ARREST
JAPANESE
SPIES
SEE
HONG KONG
Farewell to Mr. M. F. Key
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STORY ON. PAGE, 1
Small-pox subsiding
Taxi-dancer sued
$
Kowloon wedding
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THE DOLLAR
Rotary talk
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CHINA:
His Excellency The Governor of
New Chinese tactical plans
..
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-13/16.
Balloon mystery:
T.T. ON LONDON: 1:2,27/32d.··
Rauchow's importance
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Macao, Dr. Arthur Tamagnini de
Sousa Barbosa has kindly present-
ad this cup to be won twice in ABROAD: NË TIRA
succession by a pony or ponies; be"
longing to the same owner or own -
British air mission
Spanish was news Boycott of Jews
The race for, this cup will be SPORTS: rus on Sunday May 1, 1938, Specfal.
Cash Sweep for this raas consists of 29,549 ́ ̈15ckets of $1 each.
Boxing in Calcutta
Home football
US. Baseball
London Silver Market
Our Own Correspondent).
London, April. 26. London silver, prices today were up 1/16 as follows:
April 25 April 201 pot.../.................18-7/8 ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ 16-13/16 ***** prop Forward......18-11/18 ·|-18-3/4-
consideration,—(Revter)...
ZULU TOUCH IN PARK-LANE
ugh.”. Shortly coming, to Hong Kong-
the
One of the largest items? 18°2".
one hand, to the initiative of donation of $10,000 from Chinese the British Prime Minister and his residents in the United States- Secretary for Dominions, Mr. Mal. (Central News)," colm Macdonald, and on the other i hand, to the readiness of the Irish Prime Minister to negotiate.
GENERAL DAWES OPERATED ON
New York. Aprti 25.
An intimation has been alreads Įmade that the land defence ques
tion will, be discussed more fully very soon between the representa- {tives of the two countries and that
a settlement may possibly. betor of the Dawes Reparations Plan. reached within the next week.was operated on today for appen- (Transocean),
Hicitia(Reuteri.
COMPULSORY
General, Charles Dawes, origina-
PASTEURISATION:
APPROVED
OF COLONY'S MILK
To Be Enforced January 1 Next Year If Urban Council's Decision Upheld
Pending the approval of the Legislative Council, compulsory
· pasteurisation of milk will come into force as from January 1, 1939. as a result of a decision by the Urban council yesterday afternoon, Twelve of the 13 members of the Council mupported the measure, Dr. E. A. de Castro Basto refraining from 'voting/
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Members will recall that at the You will, T think, agree with me tart meeting of this "Connell I that it would be futile to enforce announced that the Government pasteurisation without taking ap had reaffirmed its approval of the | própriate measures to ensure that principle of the compulsory pas-pasteurisation la efficiently carried tearisation of milk and that out and that there is no danger amendments of the Dairies and of the pasteurized milk being con- |MIX. Shops By-laws would be put taminated, before it reaches the
before the Council today, sald the consumer. Chairman (Mr. R. R.. Todd) in After. the pasteurised polit Introducing the question to the reaches the consumer the Health meeting"-"
Authorities can, of course, do no Members will also recall "that more than advise consumers to on May 11. 1937, this Council exercise every care; and to see that made an amendment of the their servants exercise every care. Dairies and Mit Shops By-laws in the handling and storage of the which would have made pasteuri milk
sation compulsory as from 1st July, By-law 18- requirers that the 1938, but that this amendment actual pastenxising plant and the was not approved by the Legisla- other kinds of plants used in a Live Council and that the question dairy in the production of pas- of compulsory pasteurization has ferland nail shall be of a type bren under further consideration approved by the Council; and by the Government, this Council that, to ensure the efficiency of and the Health Authorities for the parfemciustion process, the dejas pasteurising / pient, be – nquipped nearly a year.
COUNCIL'S APPROVED with a self-registering thermonie- I do not propose now to go into ter device which will accurately the arguments which have been indicate and record the tempera- put forward for and against pas-ture to which and the length of Leprisation. From the fact that tide for which the milk has been this Council approved the amends bested.
ment made last May and from the By-law 1C requires that, except opinions which members have ex where it is sold in bulk, the pas pressed since that time. I take it teurised milk be sold in containers that most of you are in favour of of a type approved by the Councit compulsory pasteurization.
"(Contirmed" on-Back-TagV)