HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
CABLES
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18, 1938. —PAGE 9
GENERAL CHEN CHENG REVIEWS WAR SITUATIONKOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY
COMPARATIVE LULL ON SOUTH SHANTUNG FRONT.
CHINESE BESIEGE
CHUNGYANG
AND ADVANCE TOWARD LINFEN
Hankow, May 17.
A piseer movement has been launched by the Chinese troops at Hantaokow, south of Tangshan, with a view to removing the Japan- ese menace to the Lunghal Railway, stated General Chen Cheng, Director of the Polical Affairs Department of the National Military Council, in the course of a press reception, yesterday,
General Chen said that the Japanese troops attacking Hantao- kow came from Yungcheng, on the Honan-A¤hwel border, 40 kilo- metres south of the Langhai Railway, which they captured on May 12. General Chan admitted that the Japanese troops have taken Hotseh, Important town in west Shantung, but said that heavy Chin- ese reinforcements have been rushed to west Shantung to halt the Japanese southward advance, whilst other units are harassing the Japanese rear.
According to General Chen," | Railway. In west Shans, the
south Shantung front. Repeated and advanding toward Linfen and Japanese attempts to cross the Hungtung. In central Shansi Chin-
there is a comparative full on the Chinese are besieging Chunyan
Nanyang Lake, on the south Shan-ese guerillas are active. Japanese
tung border, were repulsed by the at Taku, Chihaien and Shoupang Chinese. On May 14 however, have been subjected to constant between 400 and 500 Japanese suc-attacks. In Sulyan the, Chinese ceeded in crossing the lake at are pushing northward from Llang- Machlakow." Chinese troops were cheng and Tohsien. During re- Immediately sent to engage them. cent raids on Fengchen and Pao- Turning to the situation on the tao, many soldiers of the Japanese-
front, garrison were killed.. Peiping-Hankow Railway General Chen revealed that Japan-
Owing to the depletion of large
ANTI-NAZI'S
BODY FOUND
IN DANUBE
Vienna, May 17.
The body of Herr Kettler; private secretary to Herr von Papen, which was found in the Danabe ten days ago, appeared to have been in the water for over, a week, it was revealed today.
Herr Kettler, who was un- popular with Austrian Nazis, vanished after the anschluss. ——— (Reuter).
Kwangtung
LEAGUE RESOLUTIONS
ARE INEFFECTUAL
Words Will Not Prevent Japanese Gas Attacks
Hankow, May 17.
Whilst appreciating the League of Nations' reiteration of sup- port to Chuis in her struggle against Japanese aggression, the Ta Kung Pao, influential local vernacular paper, declared in an editorial yesterday that the resolution adopted by the League. Council re- garding the Sino-Japanese hostilities are too vague and ineffectual.
The paper Is sceptical of the effect of the resolution against | Japan's use of toxic gases.
"A mere statement. like this is not aufficient to prevent the Japanese from using the gases,""" it declares and urges the League-to
Women's War reconsider the issue and take
Relief Work
more positive action.
Regarding the resolution urging assistance to China, the paper says that this carries at its best a
WORLD STUDENT its effect on League menc
DELEGATES FETED
Canton, May 17, War-time work of various women's organisations in Kwang-
bers. Whether material assistance will actually be extended to China will depend upon the decision of Individual member States.
However, the paper gives full recognition to the moral support of the League to China. The sympathy of League members,
and the Soviet Union. will have strong bearing upon the Far East-
serve as ar encouragement to the Chinese people in, their resistance to the aggressor. (Central News).
|
SPANISH WAR OPERATIONS
Republicans Claim Encirclement Of Franco Troops
.."
Barcelona, May 17. Nationalist detachments have been encircled and are now in a crfiical situation, the Republican War Ministry stated today.
The Nationalist offensive in the Alepuz sector on the Levant front continued on Monday, supported by
rushed forward to the region south of Gudar where heavy fighting is still in progress, Republican troops. captured some prisoners and war material.
Kenji Dolharn, in south Hopel and Pakow Railway front, the Japanese wife of the director of the ese troops, under Major-General units of troops to the Tientsin. / tung was revealed by Mrs. D. Y. especially Great Britain. Francë. Į tanks and aeroplanes. The enemy Puhsten, in west Shantung. were on the eastern war front are bend-Bureau of Agriculture and Fores-ern issue, says the paper, and will increased to about 5,000. They ing their efforts toward protecting at a reception given yesterday began crossing the Yellow River at Hangehow, Fuyang, Yubang, Ining Tangkowuts to penetrate further Layang. Hauancheng and Wuhu. into west Shantung. Further
Chinese troops around these Japanese reinforcements are sald
and Tackou in north Honan,
to be arriving from Changyuan cities are taking the offensive. On the Shanghai-Hangchow Railway are still attacking The Japanese in. Shans and the Chinese Sulyuan, General Chen said, re-ining and Halyen on the north main inactive. Chinese have re-bank of the Chientang River. captured Howma, Ishih, Lintsing General Chen confirmed the re-
on
shanwel
Central News)..
in honour of the representatives of the Student Association, Messrs B. Floud and James Flugmann.
According to Mrs. Lin. there are five leading women's bodies in
Canton which are doing war re- lief work, namely, the Kwangtung women's Federation, Kwangtung branch of the National Women's Society for the Comfort of Our
and other towns in south Shansi capture by the Chinese of Chia-Defenders, Kwangtung Provincial and are preksing on the Japanese
Hangchow Bay Women's Anti-Aggression Valon. stationed along the Tatang-Puchow
| Kwangtung branch of the Society for the Care of Children Affected by the War and the Canton Y.W.C.A.
CHINESE
SUCCESS
(Continued from Page 1)
Much military equipment, seized by the Chinese from the retreating Japanese, is being checked, the re- || port says.
';
IMPORTANT VICTORY Described by 'military 'quarters | as a "most important victory," the Chinese success has now put a stop to the Japanese northward ad- vance from north Anhwel, with Hsuchow and points of the Lung- hai liue as the objectives.
NEW ZEALAND ORDERS BIG BOMBERS
London, May 17. New Zealand has ordered thirty Vickers Wellesley long range bombers from Britain. costing £75,000. The New Zea- land Government has also de- cided that land forces" will be mechanised up to 9,000 men. (Renter).
In the Cueva de Vinroma sector, the Republicans carried out some auccessful attacks. indicting con- siderable losses on the Nationalista.
LADY HO TUNG-Transocean).
"CONTRIBUTES
GOLD RING
A gold ring, worth over $1,000, has been contributed by Lady Ho Tung, wife of Sir Robert Ha Tung, to the Chinese Women's Associa~
HUNGARIAN BAN
·ON POLITICAL ·
ACTIVITIES
Budapest.. May 17.
tlon for the Promotion of the New Imredy Cabinet and destined to Two measures introduced by the Life Movement, to be converted intu cash to swell China's order and security were approved ensure the maintenance of publle chest,
Organised ander the auspices of the local Kuomintang Headquar- ters. the Kwangtung Women's Federation is engaged in activities
Besides Lady. Ho Tung's con-. such as publicity, organising frat
tribution, many other valuable corps. transportation and
ornaments have also been received training women police.
the Association from local In connection with the last by mentioned activity, Mrs. Lin said Chinese women, says Central News,
ald
that the first class of women police will graduate next month.
DEFENDERS" COMFORTS The Kwangtung branch of the National Women's Society for the. Comfort of Our Defenders, cording to Mrs. Lip. has collected large number of "comfort" articles for the Chinese soldiers, and has received patriotic con- 870,000
the FAMOUS OARSMAN tributions amounting to
Following the routing of Japanese, it is stated, the Chinese have now advanced to the outskirts of the walled city, where the Japanese have entrenched them- selves.
Five thousand Japanese, took part in the battle, which was fought at Hullungts and Hantao- kow. to the north of Yancheng.
The Chinese command, to stem the Japanese, advance towards the railway, ordered a general attack last night.
NUMEROUS CASUALTIES Bringing the full weight of its numerical superiority to bear on the invadert, the Chinese' succeed- ed in forcing the enemy force to retreat after an all-night battle during which numerous casualties were suffered by both sides.
DEAD
London May 17, Stephen Fairbaira, famous oars- man, rowing coach and inventor of the "Fairbairn Style," died here today at the age of 75.
Born Australia, Fairbairn spent most of his life in England. He was a barrister and director of large firm of Australian "mer- chants.--(Reuter),
HONG KONG.CANTON EXCHANGE `RATE
Canton, May 17.
apex, the
After reaching the value of the Hong Kong dollar began to decline today by seven points, being quoted at 94 cents When the frontal engagement was at its height, another Chinese premium. The highest rate yes column in a flanking movement terday was one Hong Kong dollar
for $2.02 local currency. turned the wing of the Japanese. forces and cut their line of retreat under such an abnormally high figure. It is expected that tho The Japanese line began to show: signs of wavering early this morn-drop will continue until a stand is ing, and by seven o'clock a full be made between 85 and 70 cents. Speculators are being closely retreat was ordered,
from the rear.
No. business was transacted
Hot on the heels of the Japanese, watched and were unable to mani- the Chinese forces are now within pulate, the market today.-(Inter-
national) striking distance of the walled city;
of Yungci eng, on the,,outskirts of which confused close range night- PREMIER'S ATTACK" ing now continues. (Central News).
OF GOUT
London, May 16.
ac-
re-
national currency.
Formed only n""month ago. the Kwangtung branch of the Bociety for the Care of Children Affected by the War has given relief to a large number of child war fugees. It is now making plans for the establishment of a school to train 500 war waits in different trades.
Mrs. Lan also announced that in
EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS IN SPANISH WAR
International Body Suggested
London, May 17.
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Becretary
today by the Juridical Committee of the Lower House.
threat of severe penalties, all par- The new laws prohibit, under ticipation of whatever kind in secret societies and strictly forbid political activity on the part of public functionaries of all, cate- goites. Functionaries who con- travene this regulation will be summarily dismissed. (Trans- ocean).
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LORD SWINTON'S LETTER TO MR. CHAMBERLAIN
Cabinet Changes
KULANGSU SITUATION
(Continued from Page 1). AMOY QUIET-JAPANESE
ASSERT- -... ·
Shanghai, May 17. Amoy is 'now' quiet, a Japanese naval spokesman announced at (Continued, from Page 6)
this evening's press conference. Mr. Chamberlain explains the The civilian population, who es- regret with which he feels bound caped to the hills, has now return- to recognise the force of the ed. Several shops have re-opened points made by Lord Swinton and Chinese troops, who fled to the garding the disadvantages of the hills around Amey, have been com-": Air Minister being in Lords and,
pletely "pacified.” .. in accepting his resignation, says he wishes he had him in the Ca-
commander of the Japanese naval The spokesman added that the
binet in some other post, but you landing party summoned the lead- have asked me to release you alers of the Chinese civilian popula-
London, May 17.. Their Majestica the King and for Foreign Affairs, in reply to a Queen began their four-day tour question in the House of Commons of Lancashire when they left Lon- today regarding exchange of pridon last night on the Royal train you far and I feel I cannot press tion yesterday and gave them in-
further."
structions with regard to behari- the Spanish war, sald that the This morning they visited
Lord Harlech has resigned onour. The leaders agreed to act as spanish Government and General wearing town
near Manchester succeeding to the peerage. The intermediaries between the landing response to a request from the
Franco, at the end of last year, and, though the weather was not new Air Minister being in the party and other civilians. women in Kwangtung, the pro-
agreed that a single British ar- good; a large crowd welcomed their Commons post of Deputy Secretary A survey of Japanese establish- vincial
authorities have given bitrator be appointed to carry out Majesties. In the afternoon they for Air, created about two months ments and residences in Amoy re- permission to start a special
are taking a 60-mile, motor drive, ago, to which Lord Winterton was vealed that while exteriors were military training class for several
(Reuter).
appointed with a seat in the Ca-intact interiors were wantonly hundred women (Central News).
binet, lapses. Lord Winterton | destroyed and looted."---(Reuter). however, will remain in the Ca-
BRITISH AIR MISSION
Ottawa, May 17. "The British Air Mission inter- viewed the Canadian Defence Min- to meet representatives of aircraft ister at Ottawa yesterday and hope
manufacturers very BOOD.-(Reu-
ter).
details.
The British Government recom- mended Field-Marshal Sir Philip Chetwood, who is acceptable to | General Franco, but the Spanish Government-now wants an Inter- national Board to carry out the project.
The British Government has in- formed the Spanish Government
lay, but it would submit the ques that this decision would cause de-
tion of an International Board to the League of Nations.-(Reuter).
DISCOVERY MADE ON ARCTIC FLIGHT
Copenhagen, May 17. - Although all unnecessary ballast A detailed report of the Arctic had been removed, the take off The Premier, Mr. Neville Cham-flight undertaken by the Lauge proved difficult. CHINESE RETAKEberlain, has had a mild attack of Koch expedition on Sunday and During the whole fight the gout. He has consequently post-Monday, which reached here to-plane was in communication with Liuan, May 17. poned his visit to Dundee, where day. states that the fight to Peary the expedition's ship, the Gustav
have received the Land, which is the goal of the Holm
the City(Reuter expedition, proved entirely suc-
cessful
CHAOHSIEN
to
Having abandoned the town he was after its first recapture from the Freedom of
Bulletin)
"NEW FENINSULA |
LUNGHAI RAILWAY FRONT
(Continued from Page 1)
JAPANESE CLAIM
binet as Chancellor of the Duchy
of Lancaster: The Duke of De- On the contrary, the News vonshire, formerly Lord Harting- Chronicle and Dally Herald agree. ton, remains as Parliamentary Un- with Mr. Clement Attlee's reported der-Becretary for the Dominions criticism. "It is not much two
(British Wireless).
shuffling cards when it's really a new pack you want,” the "Labour Opposition leader is quoted as saying.
..
RESTORE BALANCE A The effect to these changes is to
The Herald adds the reshtizing restore the balance between the Houses of Lords and Commons in must not be made an excuse for the Bish Cabinet and also to shelving the real investigation of bring a number of younger politi-the air situation.
Meanwhile, into the Cabinet, says changes, Mr. Winston Churchill.
following
cians
Shanghai, May 17, The converging Japanese troops have reached points within seven miles west and nine miles, north-Transocean. west of Hauchowfu, from which the Chinese retreat is cut off ex- cept to the east and southeast, according to Japanese reports
(Reuter).
the
Whereas both Lord Harleen and has withdrawn fiis motion for an Lord. Swinton were members of inquiry Into the state of air de the House of Lords only one of fence, and 100 Government rup- the two newly appointed Ministers porters have put themselves down
for a motion assuring the Govern
Hankow, May, 17.^-
Stanley, Secretary for the Chinese despatches received here" lons. Lord Stanley and Col Colvile today confirmed the evacuation by are comparatively young men.
Chinese forces of Hofel, but clatin that fighting is continuing in the outskirts of the town last night.
Street fighting is also stated to
be in progress in Chachaien, rough-
is a Feer, namely Lord Bogstent of whole-hearted backing in norte to bring air defences to the highest pitch of effetency and deprecating an inquiry as being calculated to hamper the spend PRESS WELCOMES
and success of the expansion pro- Japanese, Chinese forces today
{gramme -(Reuter)" CHANGES The plane. with the crew of Shortly after midnight on Bun- recaptured Chaohslen following a
four, landed at King's Bay siter day, the plane flew over the Cape
London, May 17. LORD WEIE ALSO EYSIGNS sanguinary battle on the borders
now rage a night of eleven and a half of Copenhagen and then con-ly midway between Hofei and Wu,
The changes In the Cabinet Chao
London, May 17. of the
Lake (Central yesterday afternoon,
unabated, according to a tele-hours, which passed without any tinued its course "over entirely un- hu, with a small body of Japanese | bring press comments on party It is understood that Lord Weir Newn).
phonic message from Woyang this incident. Weather conditions. known territory until the Broen- troops holding out inside the town lines,
makes has resigned from the Air Cornel morning."
,, which had caused the fight to lunds Flords came into view... and a small force outside the cast. They are welcomed by the Con- after the resignation of Lord Swin- Heavy gunfire is indistinctly be postponed for several days. After circling around Peary and west gates
servative papers which particular-ton, with whom he worked in close audible at Woyang" the message improved on Bunday so that the Land. the plane started on its Chinese, troops are attempting to ly approve the Air Ministry ap- co-operation. How Foyang, May 17, states.
aviators decided to start im- [return journey-
fecapture Harishan, northeast of pointments and pay tribute to Bir Lord, war has therefore niso Violent fighting which broke In the vicinity of Chachalental, mediately. The machine had The report states that it has Chaobden, but all attacks so far Hingeley Wood's energy and or-abandoned his unometal position out at Shihkungskan, to the 20 Ellometres northwest of Meng-nearly four thousand Utzes of been ascertained that the north have been beaten on by heavy canising ability: They point out as adyland to the Gowtament on northwest of Mengcheng, alongcheng 500 Japanese troops have petrol on board which is sufficien ern part of Pears Land is a penín Japanese machine-gun fire from that Mr. Harold Balfour is a prac expanion of the afrezars industry. the Wo River, in north Anhwel been surrounded—(Central News), for a fight of 2.600 kilometres.
the walls of the city(Reuter), tical airman.
FIGHTING NEAR MENGCHENG
(Transocean)