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Hongkong Daily Press.
Registered as a Newspaper as the "General"
Post Office in the United Kingdom.
ESTABLISHED 1957
15-19. Marina House, Queen's Road Central.
G.P.O. Box No. 1.
No. 24902. 號弍零佰玖仟肆萬弍第·
日拾式月伍年戊
HONG KONG, FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 1938..
伍拜望日柒拾月陸年毌佰玖仟查英
BANNING OF NAZI NEWS-REEL AT THE EXTRA
"INSIDE NAZI GERMANY" OFFICIAL
"PROVI
ROVIDING no satisfaction for the many filmgoem of this Colony who have protested against the banning of the March of Time news-reel, "Inside Nazi Germany," an official statement or the matter was released by the Commissioner of Police yesterday.
It is explained that when the censor first viewed the film ha. had grave doubts about the commentary. YET HE GAVE THE NECESSARY PERMISSION FOR PUBLIC SCREENING.
A censor, in conscientiously carrying out his duties, must tre- quently be assalled by doubts, but doubts alone are not sufficient. grounds for censoring a filma, as the censor has shown by his first actions in regard to "Inside Nazi Germany.”
On Monday of this week. however, the Alm was recalled and reviewed in the presence of a senior British resident of the Colony and a representative of the German Consulate. Follow- ing this, the film was banned.
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The question arises. "Why was the presence of a senior British resident of the Colony considered necessary?"
If the censor was within his rights in showing a picture which he was reviewing to a private citizen, then the whole use- fulness of the system of censoring is challenged.
If one private citizen is allowed to see (and hear) a film which is banned. then the flm should be shown to the whole community.
"It is quite incorrect that the film was banned at the instiga- tion or request of any omcer of the German Consulate," ac- Cording to the official statement.
THIS DOES not remove the doubt that "Inside Nazi Germany' would have been shown in Hong Kong without censoring had it not been for objections raised on behalf of the German Con- sulate.
Despite his doubts, the censor passed the film in the Arst place. Still doubtful, he reviewed it, and following objections by the official from the German Consulate, the commentary was deleted, resulting finally in the complete banning of the film.
The residents of Hong Kong want to know if they are to be granted their normal right, as British subjects. to see this fim. In view of the fact that it was shown without interference In Great Britain, that the censor himself was doubtful about it. that one private citizen of this Colony has already seen it, why not show it to the public and let them decide, If the film is ob jectionable?
After it has been shown, a vote could be taken as to whether "Inside Naz! Germany" is pro or ahti Nazi-or just a really first-·" class news-reel
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CHINESE PLANES BRING DOWN SIX JAPANESE
Cantonese Elated At Border Victory
Canton, June 16.
STATEMENT
RELEASED
CENSOR "HAD GRAVE DOUBTS"
IN
INTERVIEWED by a representa- tive of the Dally Press, yester- day regarding the banning of" the March of Time news-reel, Inside Nast Germany." the Commissioner of Police (Hon. Mr. T. H. King) Issued the following statement.
This him was viewed by the There Censor on Friday, June 10. was no objection to it as a silent. Alm, but he had grave doubts about the running commentary.
"He signed the Censorship Card, but at the same time expressed to the distributör his doubts and in- quired from the manager of the studio when the firm was required for exhibition. He was assured that it would not be required for a week.
Review Decision
"On Monday, June 13. the Cen- sor communicated with the Chief Censor and as a result decided to review the film. He invited senior British resident of the Colony and a representative of the German Consulate to be present.
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"Both agreed with the Censor that the commentary should not be passed. The Censor agreed to pass the picture as a silent alm, but the distributor would not agree to this. The picture was therefore banned
Serious Difficulty
"Later, the distributor "reported that there was a serious difficulty with the programme at the Al- hambra Theatre for the afternoon of Tuesday, June 14. and he re- quested permisalon to show this picture a silent film. The Censor gave his permission. **
"It is quite incorrect that the im was banned at the instigation or request of any officer of the German Consulate."
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No information was
available It is officially claimed that six unescorted Japanese bombers were brought down at Lokchöng, near the Kwangtung-Hunan bor-yesterday as to whether the lifting of the "ban. on "Inside Nazi Ger- der, this morning.
many" would be considered..
It is stated that the Japanese machines, which were engaged in bombing the Canton-Hankow Railway, were attacked by 10 swift Chinese pursuit planes which flew in rings around the raiders, con- tinuously machine-gunning and sending them down one by one.
Canton city is elated with the news and the populace, reacting to the recent "bombings, are going wild with joy. Newsboys were screaming extras and newspapers sold like hot cakes (Reuter).
MCCALL TO BE
ATTEMPT TO BLOW BRIDGE Hankow, June 18. Five Japanese bombers were shot down this morning in an
ELECTROCUTED aerini battle on the Kwangtung-
Miami June 16.
|Hunan, border, between Lekchong
and Shlukwan, according to Chin-| Franklin Pearce McCall, self-ese aviation headquarters. confessed kidnapper of "Skeerlo" Cash, was sentenced today to die by electrocution—(Reuter).
(See also Page 6).
GUIDE TO THE NEWS
Page 2-Police on
Extortion
It was stated that nine heavy' Japanese naval bombers Lew north along the Canton-Hankow Railway In an attempt to bomb the largest rallway bridge of the entire line near Lokchong.
Eighteen Chinese pursulta en gaged the raiders and after a furious battle brought down five.
One Chinese machine ran short Charge. Malaria dreaded major fuel and made a forced land- lady in Rome Fell during jing, it was stated.—(Reuter). chase.
- Page 3.-Ladies' page.
Page: 1-Bervice news.
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CHINESE BEGIN FURIOUS COUNTER-ATTACK IN ANKING SECTOR
Hankow, June 16.
the Following the arrival of reinforcements,
Chinese have launched a furious counter-attack in the Anking sector, secording to a Chinese military communique issued today.
A military dispatch from the front last night stated that the Chinese had recaptured Anking, hus later messages indicated that while fighting was progressing in the outskirts, the city had not yet been re-occupied. "Vy
Chinese troops yesterday occu- pled Liushoushan, near Anking. according to the communique.
It is stated that eight Japanese warships are at present cruising in the river to the east of Anking:
At Tatakou, on the south bank of the river opposite Anking, the
Chinese forces are stated to have
surrounded
detachment of
Japanese troops which had landed
and were using Tatukoa as a base for operations, ZI
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147 RAIDS ON RAILWAY
Canton, June 18.
King Gustav Of Sweden's Birthday
CELEBRATED - AMID GREAT NATIONAL REJOICING
***Stockholm, June 16. King Gustav V uf Sweden colo-
brated his " 80th birthday today amid great national rejoicings. At noon, a salute of 252 guns WAS fired.
After receiving the congratula- It is learned from the Canton-tions of the Crown Prince and ali Kowloon Railway that from Octo-cther members of the Royal ber 14 last to May 16 this year, Family and the Cabinet, delega- Japanese planes carried out 147 tions of the fighting forces, the raids on the railway, dropping 1,330 Riksdag. the Stockholm Municipal hombs (International),
NEW ROMAN
TEMPLE UNEARTHED
Rome, June 16. Extensive remains of a large temple have been found by workmen' while widening a street ricar the Palazzo Venezia, official residence of Mussolini.
Archaeologists are of the opinion that the structure was the sanctuary' of the Roman goddess, Bellona, ・ and, was bufit during the latter period of the Roman Empire. (Transocean).
Council state officials and others. the King was presented by the Prime Minister. M. P. A. Hansson, with a cheque for 4,300,000-kronor, representing the national sub- scription on behalf of the fund for a campaign against disease.
In a short speech, the King ex- pressed his heartfelt gratitude for the innumerable proofs of love and loyalty given him by all sections of the population and his joy at the result of the national sub- scription(Transocean).
JAPANESE BOMBING
OF CIVILIANS
RESOLUTION
ADOPTED
AT PUBLIC MEETING
CANTON HORRORS DESCRIBED BY
FOREIGN EYE-WITNESSES
A remarkable unanimity of the spirit of condemnation was shown at the meeting of protest against the bombing of Canton by the Japanese, which was held under the auspices of the Hong Kong League of Nations Society mt. St. John's. Cathedral Hall yesterday. There was a large, cosmopolitan attendance. ·
The object of the meeting was to pass the following resolution: "That this public meeting af Hong Kong residents, in the naine of humanity, protests against the appalling slaughter and maiming of civilians through the bombings of Canton and other Chinese cities by the Japanese authorities and urges everyone of goodwill to mobilise públic opinion against this form of warfare which threatens the foundations of civilization."
When the Resolution was put to the meeting, it was unhesitat- ingly and unanimously approved, amidst loud applause.
Dr. J. E. Montgomery presidedĮ and others on the platform were His Lordship the Rt. Rev. H. Val- torta, Vicar-Apostolic of Hong Kong. His Lordship the Rt. Rev. R. O Hall. Bishop of Hong Kong, the Rev. N. V. Halward; MC. of Căn- ton, Dr. W. W. Cadbury, of Canton, {
DEFENCE OF HANKOW
Mr. G. She, the Very Rev. J. CITY FORTIFICATIONS
Wilson and Dr. J. L. Reichelt.
PROTESTS IN OTHER PLACES
Opening the meeting. Dr. Mont- gomery, said:
STRENGTHENED
Hankow, June 16. The authorities in Hankow are actively engaged on the task of
This meeting, as most of you carrying out plans for the defence know, had to be arranged hurried-of the city. All around the city, been streng- iy, and the object of the meeting, fortifications «bave
roads, within amely, to protest against the inthened and all cessant bombing of Canton by the wide area which lead to the city, Japanese, is a special concern to and which might serve a Japanese Hong Kong residents, and this is attack, have been blown up. | well exemplified by the large num- In connection with the appoint- ber of people who have come this ment of General Chen Cheng as
the evening to attend our meeting and Governor of
Province of Ito join in our protest.
Hupeh, it is stated in informed. The sub-committee who framed quarters here that this appoint- this resolution wish to delete one ment is to facilitate centralisation word. the word indiscriminate as of the work of defence.-Trans- what we wish to condemn is the ocean). bombing of towns and villages, regardless of whether it is, dis- criminate or Indiscriminate..
This meeting synchronises with public protests being made' else- where. This clearly goes to show that different races in different parts of the world are thinking along` the same lines (hear, hear)
and cannot allow the repeated
wounding and maiming of many non-combatants and the wanton destruction of civilian houses and other non-milltary buildings pass without raising the väles of pro-
ROYAL GUESTS
Stockholm, June 16. Over 100,000 visitors have arrived for the national celebrations in connection with the 80th birthday || test against such methods
of King Gustav, the oldest reigning monarch in the world.
of
Hostilities May Extend To Hainan
JAPAN DETERMINED
TO LEAVE NO STONE UNTURNED"
Tokyo, June 16. That hostilities in the Sino- destruction of life and property Japanese confilet could extend to which violate all the principles we the island of Haluan was the an- King Christian of Denmark, King stand for as members of the nouncement made by the spokes-' Haakon of Norway and the Pre-League and as members of the man of the Japanese Navy, Ad-
miral Noda, to representatives sident of Finland are among the civilised community. (Applause). guests.(Reuter).
That is why we are met "here the foreign press today. this afternoon. We have no de- Admiral Noda referred to a state- sire to stir up -will or bitter ment made by the Premier, Prince feeling, but we sincerely hope that Koroye, that "Japan is determined our protest, combined with similar to leave no stone unturned in her protests from all over the world, efforts to overthrow the Chiang will so strengthen public opinion Kai-shek Government," and added against such actions that the that for this reason war might be bombings of Canton and other carried into any part of China, cities and villages in China will) (TransоCELA), cease. (Applause).
FLOODS SERIOUSLY HAMPER JAPANESE FORCES IN CHINA
China's Sorrow Becomes Sorrow Of Nippon
300,000 SUFFER IN INUNDATION
CAME FROM AMOY
Canton, June 6... Omcial Chinese dispatches car- Page 5-Cinema notes. Serious ried colourful discriptions of the incident in Rome. Crossword. air battle in the vicinity of Lok- Pare 6-Two women placed 1 chong, near Shukwan, today.
custody. Czechoslovakia mino-
The official reports state that rity problem. Austrian Joan six Japanese bombers came from negotiations.
Amoy. through Puklen, visiting. Page 7-Housing of Lepers. Blind Namhung. Szehing and Lokchong. Beggar and benefactor. Manila but were surprised by 12 Chinese tourists entertained.
pursuit planes at the latter pas Page 8-Leading article: Japan All the six raiders were brought and world opinion. Cholera down, one at Lienhsien. one at epidemic in India. China's'note Kaukong, one at Mabar and three ismie and reserve. Cricket at Lokchong.
The planes brought down at Page 3-Foreign residents urge Lokchont have been discovered. measures to check bombings of Their numerical marks of 107, civilians. Late cables
lunch scores.
Fare: 11-Bports,
·Page 11-York convocation.
Por-
celain manufacture still thriv ing in Klangsi.
Page 12-Financial, news.
2958, and 21079 show that they were made at the Tokyo and Chanzkom branches of the fac tory says the report.
(Continued on Back Page)
Hankow, June 16.
"NO SECRET TREATY
"y?'Hankow, June 16,
BISHOP VALTORTA
A spokesman of the Chinese For-. Bishop Valtorta said:—
eign Office today categorically. Bishops and Priests of the denied the existence of any secret Catholic Church are not expected. treaty between France and China nor are they permitted to take, for the purpose of amisting China, part in politics or in protests or a` through """Indo-Chins, to defend political nature; their work-in |Hainan, at the entrance of the life must be confined exclusively gulf of. Tongking. to their task of preaching the law
French
'The
Ambassador in:
of God that commands us to love China, who is at present in Har- God above all things and to love kow, declared to representatives of our neighbour as ourselves. But it the press that the rumout were"
HEARINGEN 16 pure inventions-Transocesa), (Continued on Fago. 9)
JAPANESE FOR CUSTOMS STAFF
KWANGTUNG PLANE FUND SWELLED
The Yellow River, for years known as China's Sorrow, has proved to be the Sorrow of Dal Nippon as over 5,000 Japanese soldiers in Honan have perished by the flood and a complete mechanized sle-- tachment has been completely destroyed. The number of casualties suffered by the Japanese is the flood bids fair to exceed the losses suffered in the most heated campaigns in the present hostilities,
The
of war equipment WATERS NEAR KAFENG are now approaching Chowenkou. amowits to well over $40,000,000
It is expected that the waters will Hankow, Juna 16, according to statistics compiled by'
later turn in an easterly direction military experts.
The Yellow River foods have towards the Anhwel-Honun border. Owing to carly withdrawal, the now reached 16 miles due south of "
The *Chinese Government has heavy damage, and the chief Chinese Army has sustained na Kaifeng or 90 miles south-south-appointed Mr. Chu Ying-kwan Many Japanese have arrived here Commissioner of the Kwangtung sufferers are non-combatants. On east of the original breaches, ac-assistant, chairman of the National to take examinations to enter the Provid dial Government, has just the other hand the Chinese forces cording to the latest Chinese dis- Relief Committee, to direct relief Chinese Maritime Custom. The recefredaremistance of $20,000 taking advantage of this natural patches from Chengchow,ged work among the refugees – starting amiary for successful can- from Bangkok, being contributions calamity, have infilcted heavy. It is stated that the flood waters | (Renter)>();
Santa aldaten las $260 a month, and they from Chinese residents in Blam for losses on the Japanese in the yesterday afternoon passed Pakou,
will be amigned to outdoor werk. purchase
plaries) (Central flooded areas International). | 40 miles: due, wist: of Hauchow, indi
(International).
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Canton, June 16,
Shanghai Jane 16. Mr Thắng 31 Yang Taonames
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