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JAPANESE TO INTENSIFY NAVAL OPERATIONS
NAVAL OPERATIONS IN SOUTH CHINA WATERS
CHINESE RECAPTURE IMPORTANT CITY OF ANYI IN SOUTH SHANSI
Fierce Fighting Raging
1/
Between
Linfen And Yungtsi
Shenchow, May 11. SWEEPING ACROSS THE EXTENSIVE PLAINS OF SOUTHERN SHANSI, Chinese guerillas commenced a general offensive against the remnant Japanese forces stationed at different points in south- Shansi Fierce fighting between Linfen and Yungisi, a distance of over 200 kilometres, la raging at many points.
The recapture of Anyi, important south Shansi elty on the border of the Ylenchih Lake, by Chinese troops on the evening of May 9 was confirmed in a military despatch received here today.
The remnant Japanese troops driven out from Any; the despatch states, have retreated in disorder in a northerly direction.
the
although the Japanese had mass-
TABLE BAY HARBOUR EXTENSION
Cape Town, May 11.
'The Premier of South Africa today inaugurated the £5,000, 000 scheme for the extension of Table Bay harbour by launching a new dredger, and lighting colour lights marking the boundary extension of the harbour.
It is stated that increase harbour space," owing to better export trade and diversion of traffic from Suez to the Cape route, necessitated enlargement of the harbour.-(Reuter Bal- letin),
CHILE AND THE LEAGUE
Replacement Of Existing Structure Is Suggested
Further to the north of Anyi, | 'No crossing of the Yellow River the two strategic towns of Howma at the southern point of and Wens are now completed province of Hopei occurred yester- surrounded by Chinese troops day, and was not even attempted. The Chinese forces expect to re- take the towns very soon.
Yuslang. south of Any!, near the tip of the southernmost Shansi
It is assumed that the Japanese border, is now clcared of Japanese
be- forces. The Chinese are now refrained from an attempt taking steps for the rehabilitation cause of being seriously harassed sumed its sitting on Wednesday at
ed a large number of troops on the north bank of the Yellow River.
of the war-torn city (Central by Chinese guerilla bands along
bank of the north River.
News).
JAPANESE ADVANCE STOPPED
Hankow. May 11.
the Yellow
According to reports. these The Japanese advance from irregulars repeatedly attacked the Tsining southwards, moving along Japanese during Tuesday night.
The position in south Shantung, the western shore of the Lake of Wanyang in the direction of Kun- and south of the Tientsin-Pukow
slang and Yuetai, the frontler, of the province of Kiangsu, has been stopped by the arrival of Chinese reinforcements, according to re- ports received here.
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/16. T.T. ON LONDON: 11. 2.13/164.
London Silver Market
17
(Our Own Correspondent).
London, May 11. London silver prices today were unchanged as follows:-
Spot.......
Forward.
May 10. .18-11/18
May 11. 18-7/18 18-7/16
.18-11/14
railway; remain unchanged. (Transocean).
Geneva, May 11. When the Lesque Council re-
noon, after a brief adjournment. the Chilean delegate, Senor Ed- wards expressed his Government's attitude towards the League.
The speaker said that, m, the opinion of the Chilean Govern- ment, the Gatenant ^no" longer.
the International political situa- corresponded to the realties of
tion-
Hence the existing structure of the League saould be replaced by JAPANESE RAID NANCHENG
a more suitable one. It the obliga- tion to resort to sanctions were Nancheng. May 11
from the Covenant it Three Japanese planes raided removed
the speaker, Nancheng in southeast Klangsi, might, according to near the Fuklen border, at 9 a.m. be possible to enhance the moral dozen authority of the League as an yesterday, dropping over a bombs, and inflicting little dam-instrument for preventing .con- age-Central News),
LISHLI RAIDED
Kinhwa, May 11.
Micts.
League
and
Concerning the question or universality of the League, Senor Edwards declared that Chile was no longer interested in the pro- Lishul the temporary seat of posal originally made by her that
the outside the Chekiang provincial govern countries
also be consulted ment, was raided by three Jap-should
ΟΠ the their views ascertained anèse planes at 7.30 am.
Altogether 34 bombs were drop-subject of reform of the Covenant. ped at various points on the out- The speaker pointed out that skirts of the city. (Central News), the Committee instituted for study of the question of League reform had adjourned since last February and that a number of member States had showed no desire for reform.
Cute Little Hangers-On
MOTHER and BABY KOALA showed them. selves to be affectionate little hangers-on when Mrs. Fabian Chow, of the Shanghai Women's Club, and who is at present visiting Australia, made friends with them at a native game sanctuary near Melbourne.
Political circles believe that this declaration indicates that while continuing to remain a member
WITH_THE_CHINESE TROOPS
Upper pieture shows, Culueso tro ps marching on to Tikrien, and
Öps are 3061(entrenched In Aästern. Shansi.
Mei Lan-fang's Scotty Thinks First Night A The World Great Success Is Round
ATM tarre
LEE THEATRE FILLED FOR PERFORMANCE- OF "HSI SHIH”.
and cosmopolitan. audience, which completely filled the spacious Lee Theatre, ke- claimed the first performance of Mel Lan-fang and his company. in Hong Kong last night.
i
The programme consisted four plays, Mei Lan-fang himself appeared in the title role of "Hal Shih," a drama of intrigue. in, the' classical style of the peerless Chi- of ancient feudal nese beauty China, this being preceded by three interludes featuring the other principal players in the company.
For over 20 years acknowledged. to be the premier actor in Chine.
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of the League. Chile will hence Mel Lan-fang, now in his forties. forth maintain an Independent attitude towards the League's policy(Transocean).
GUIDE TO THE NEWS
Page 2-Coal shortage case judg-
ment.
Page 3-Food page. :.
Pare 1-News about the Services: Paze 5.--Cinema notes and news. Chinese artists' work exhibited in, worid centres. Diary." Page 6-New Chinese air squadron
stage surprise attack on Japan-.| ese navy. Secret session of League Council.
Page Work of HK Medical Unit at the front. Clay bird shooting. Alterations to closing of matte
Page 8-Leading article: China's economic development. Hello- and good-bye. :
Faze 10-Tennis League.
„Train-
ing 'gallops. Lawn bowls, -US.. baseball. Hockey,
Page 11-Monthly water return!
Page 12-Financial newÄL
RETURNING TO COLONY
Mr. Gilbert Harriman
Mr. Gubert Harriman, the well known stockbroker, is on his way back to Hong Kong after placing his sons at school in Australia; Accompanied by his wife, Mr. Bar- Pages 14 and 15,- Shipping direc-riman is at present, inspecting mining districts in the Phuppines.
Page 12 Rádio programmes,
tory and news."
SCHOOL TEACHER TO WRITE BOOK
"Scotty Thinks The World Is Bound."
The above, probably, will be chosen as the title of the book
MATSUI REPORTED TO
BE ADVOCATING PLAN FOR AN INVASION
IMPORTANT CHINESE MILITARY BASE AS THE OBJECTIVE
Shanghai, May 11.
THE SUDDEN JAPANESE NAVAL AND AERIAL ATTACK ON AMOY, Is generally considered to be the first step in the Japanese plan to intensify naval operations In South China and, if possible, to start an invasion of South China in order to weaken Chinese resistance along the front, states the Shanghai Evening Post.
General Maisni is reported to be holding an important position in Formosa and to be advocating this plan.
General Matsui, the paper continues, is said to have urged im- perial Headquarters: to cause a general disturbance along the China cost, using naval units which are now practically idle. -
The Chinese would then be forced to spread their forces along the coast instead of ntilising them at the various fronts.
General Matsui is also reported to hold the opinion that such disturbance would interrupt the flow of munitions to 'China through Hong Kong. He is said to have drafted a plan calling for attack on Amoy, Changchow and Langki with Nanchang, important Chinese military base, as the objective (Reuter).
CHINESE CONFIDENT
Hankow, May 11.
The same sources are at a loss to understand the Japanese trying Chinese circles are watching with to effect a landing at Amoy, unless interest Japanese operations at "the four divisions reported to be Amoy Island which they consider in course of formation in Formosa to be 's prelude to an attack on are to be utilised for an advance Canton and the Canton-Hankow from south Kiangsl towards the Kwangtung-Hunan border in order Railway.
to cut the Canton-Hankow Railway The prospects are not arousing and isolate South China, nt, the concern and military circles are same time cutting off one of the expressing confidence to repel the main sources of supply for the Tapanese attempt to enter Kwang Chinese armies in the north." tung, which is strongly fortified (Reuter). (Banter);
HOSPITALS CROWDED
JAPANESE CLAIM
Shanghai, May 11. Regarding the occupation of Amoy, May 11
Amoy, a spokesman' of the Japan- Heavy fighting broke out todayese fleet stated today that up till following the overnight, arrival of this morning about half of the Chinese reinforcements and it is aland had been occupied by the reported that casualties are heavy Japanese and that fighting was
still in progress.
The hospitals are crowded, and refugees are fleeing to the foreign settlement. British and American
are standing warships (Reuter).
The Japanese spokesman pointed out that about 30,000 Formosans of by Japanese nationality live in Amoy. The spokesman declared that through the presence of part of the Chinese army, Amoy had become the centre of anti-Japan- ase activity-(Transocean).
· INCIDENT MENIMISED
Canton, May 11. Official » Chinese quarters have nothing, to say regarding the
which Miss E. Siemens will write Japanese landing at Amoy, and
KULANGSU QUIET
The local Naval authorities re- at the end of her tour round the minimise the incident. However, ported yesterday that all is quiet usually reliable Chinese sources at Kulangsu, thé foreign area, into world. She is a senool teacher in learn that the landing force con-which refugees have thronged to Cleveland and was a passenger onsisted of a small body of marines, seek safety.
the ss. President, Harrison which
who penetrated some distance in- There is only one British ship at. arrived here from Kobe shortly land but were pushed back by the amoy HMS Diana, which has". after 6 a.m. yesterday:
Seen there for some time.
Chinese defenders: --
Miss WORLD STUDENT
And Bcotty, who is he? Scotty is a very intelligent littic Scotch terries that has proved an excellent companion for Siemens throughout the trip. It cest a lot of money to take Scotty round the world, but his mistress thinks it's worth it.
DELEGATION ARRIVES HERE
Goodwill Mission To China
Canton City Frantic With Excitement
CELEBRATING FIRST BIG JAPANESE NAVAL SETBACK
Canton, May iL “We'll do our utmost to destroy
Miss "Siemens was so full of Scotty that it was some time be- fore she could be persuaded to talk of anything else but when she Anally did she commented on the beauty of the Hong Kong harbour, and said that coming in The World Student Delegation, on the boat so early in the morn- comprising Mr. B. Floud and Mr ing was an experience she would James Klugmann, arrived, here never forget. She added that she from England aboard the President had seen the Golden Gate in San Doumer yesterday on a goodwill Francisco but thought our harbour mission to China. They will pro was far prettier.
ceed to Hankow on May 17, where [they....... will. vift Chinese schools to ĮKain: some knowledge of the activ~. Talking about the conditions in ities of Chinese students during which, he said, were highly suc-.
cessful.. Japan Miss Siemens said that the present war: They intend to 3t Is learned that five Japanese during her brief stay at Kobe she stay in China for two months. machines were brought down by
CONDITIONS. IN, JAPAN
was struck by the large number
of fishing boats" in the harbour but when she made further in
apanese naval, air and military bases in South China," said a Chinese spokesman when inter- viewed regarding today's activities of the reorganised Canton air arm.
Interviewed by the Central New, fast Chinese. planes which recently. Mr. Fland declared that students arrived here: Two machines were quiries she learned, that these the United States, England and shot down near Canton after the India were sympathetic with Ching morning raid on the city, and were armed trawlers, and all-bart in her resistance against Japan three more were destroyed when a 'cf the Japanese fleet.
In America, as in the other and that they hope China will be squadron of Chinese pursuit plants
victorious.
HWV encountered fourteen Japanese parts of the world which she had
Among those greeting the dele-bombers in the vicinity of Chung- (Continued on Page 5)
gation at the Kowloon, wharf yes than this morning.
An official Chinese report states terday were Mr. P. Y. Young, re- presenting the Chinese Youth that direct hits were scored on Asociation of International Re-two Japanese destroyers One of lations. Dr. Irene Ho, representing the latter, it is claimed, was ob- the Hong Kong Joint Women's Reserved to be badly damaged. The af Association and Mr. Percy city this evening was frantic with Chen representing twelve public excitement celebrating the first organisations in Canton (Central big setback to Japanese naval air- News)
cran in South China (Reuter).
CHINESE GUERILLAS KILL 26,300 JAPANESE
(STORY ON PAGE 9)