HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
GENERAL
SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE ON No Offence To
CANTON'S COURAGE
VALUE OF EXCHANGE OF VISITS STRESSED Hospitality Of Chinese Officials Appreciated
His Excellency the Governor. Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G. granted the press an interview yesterday morning on the subject of his visit to Canton last week, and expressed the conviction that in- formal visits such as the one he paid to Canton, and visits by Kwang- tung officials to Hong Kong, would greatly improve relations and cement the ties of friendship between the two ports)
His Excellency said that his visit was an unofficial one to the British Consul-General, but he had previously informed the Pacifica- tion Commissioner, the Provincial Governor and the Mayor of Canton of it. In reply he received very hospitable invitations from them. He had greatly appreciated the splendid entertainment which they had. given in his honour.
The very real welcome that was it was not possible to even hear the accorded His Excellency and Lady explosions of the bombs, Northcote greatly impressed the distinguished guests and on many occasions, in the course of conver- sation, much stress was laid on the complementary parts which Can- ton and Hong Kong play in this part of the world and thair need for each other, That was in re- lation rather in civil and commer- clal matters than in any connec-jed tion with the present war.
In this connection His Excellency said what struck him very forcibly was the fact that it was very often the houses of the poorer classes that were damaged so extensively. especially in the Wongsha railway! station district.
His Excellency said that it was obvious from the crowds in the streets that the welcome was not only from the authorities but from the people themselves.
SHAMEEN SAFE
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fragments had fallen on it. connection with the davastation. caused by the bombing of Canton, the damage was so immense that It has to be seen to be fully appre- clated.
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Travel BARBARITY AND At 50 M.P.H.
TERRORISM".
Changsha Air Raids
Described
"There are no military objectives in Changsha at all and yet the Japanese have now raided Chang- shs threa days in succession, Just as they had raided Can- ton," said Mrs. P.S. Selwyn-Clarks in an interview with the Daily Press last evening.
Mrs. Selwyn-Clarke, who the wife of Hong Kong's Director of Medical and Sanitary Services has just returned to the Colony from a tour of inspection of the medical faculties in Hanków and Changsha She was travelling with the North- Western Partisan Reller Committee.
When No Traffic On
Straight Road, Magistrate Holuš
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Holding that he did not think it was an offence to travel at a speed of 50 alles per hour along straight road when there was no traffic
Indicated In the evidence, Mr. Batters, at the Cen- tral Court yesterday, discharged Chan In. a chaudsur, who was summoned for driving without due care and caution.
The summons' was the sequel to a fatal accident when a girl was knocked down by a car, driven by the defendant. in King's Road on June 18, and subsequently died.
Mrs. Selwyn-Clarke witnessed Inspector S. C. Saunders, of the air raid on Changsha on three the Traffic Department, conduct- successive days from July 31 toed the prosecution, while Mr. F. July 23. She said that there were G. Nigel appeared for the defen no aeroplanes in Changaha though
dant. Sub-Inspector Baker was an anti-aircraft unit is stationed charge of the case. there.
DASHED ACROSS ROAD ***GUNS TOO SMALL"
Chu Wai-fong, a friend of Tang "There are a..certain number of Sun (deceased), told the Court anti-alrcraft guns in Changsha but that she and deceased were on a ADMIRES THE SIGHTS · these are so small and obsolete vacant ground near the Tsang His Excellency said that he tour- that they are almost useless. Fook
Fiano Factory in King's the city very extensively. When the Japanee planes raid the Road, when suddenly the de- Among other things, "he was very place they fly at about 15.000 feet ceused dashed across the road.
crossed much impressed with the beauty and one
sees the anti-aircraft As deceased
the tram
of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall shells exploding some 5000 feetles, a car, which W15 coming and the admirable lay-out and below the planes." said Mrs. from the direction of Shaukiwan
randeur of the Son Yat-sen Selwyn-Clarke, University.
In conclusion His Excellency said that he mentioned the plans he
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MANT DEAD BABIES
swerved and knocked, her down. Deceased was liffed six' feet above the ground and after travelling for over 40 or 50 feet landed on the vehicle, which VAS sti in
motion, and dropped onto the ground as it came to a standstill,
The car
travelling very
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Referring to Shameen. His Ex-had to cope with the existing re- was bombed and an unknown num- "On Friday morning, the city cellency said that he did not think fugee problem, but as it was purely ber of people killed and wounded, the Island has any fear for its own a domestic matter this was not dis-I saw whole streets blocked with safety at all although a few stray cussed at any length at Canton. the debris and the ruins of houses
With regard to this plan. His Ex-falling on people...
fast, by which she meant that it cellency said he would make o statement on it at the Legislative the usual horrible sights and the that the speed of an
"The hospitals were filled with was going at a speed much faster Council meeting on Thursday.
ordinary streets with dead babies and dying vehicle" travelling on that road. TELEGRAMS EXCHANGED people. There can be no explana- Corroborave evidence, was also The following telegram was dis- tion for this except barbarity and given by an His Excellency said he was very patched by: His Excellency the terrorism."
eye-witness, Kwan much impressed by the absence Governor to the British Consul-
Cho, who said that the vehicle depression on the part of the pro-General at Canton on Saturday: tribute to the Chinese Red Cross ceased, failed to do so and knock- Mrs. Selwyn-Clarke paid a special in an attempt to avoid" the" do- ple and with the promptness with) My wife and I will look back Medical Relief Commission which ed her down. which they set out to make the on our visit to Canton with un: was divided into the Curative Unit hesitate when she
Deceased did not. was crossing falling pleasure and gratitude. We
(for work in Army hospitals), the road. send our warmest thanks to you Nursing Unit (dressing stations). CANTON'S COURAGE "They do not indulge in self-hospitality and most cordial good diseases), field Ambulance Unit for most thoughtful and unsparing Anti-Epidemic Unit (for aghting pity and their attitude is one of wishes to Pacification Commission (for removing the severely wound- courage and dignity." H Ex-er. Governor Kwangtung Province ed from the battlefield and re- cellency said.
and Mayor of Canton with deeply In reply to a question about the grateful appreciation of the warm moving them to the base hospitals) The marriage took place at the air raids during his stay in Canton. hearted friendliness shewn by them and the X-ray Unit.
Registry, Supreme Court, yesterday His Excellency said that although
According to Mrs. Selwyn-Clarke of Mr. Yuan Pou-chung, salesman, the biggest problem confronting and Miss Li Yue-kin the Red Cross was that of removing Mr. W. Aneurin Jones dmclated the severely wounded to the hos- and the witnesses were Mr. and pitals At present, due to lack of Mrs. R. D. Bullock
necessary repairs after each bomb- ing
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and Canton City towards
us
The following reply was received
an air raid took place on the day NORTHCOTE" he was there and on the morning of his departure, the planes.. were so far away from Shameen that
SHIP ON FIRE
OFF FOOCHOW
"Many thanks for
your kind
message, the relative part of which I am transmitting to Pacification transportation facilities, many of Commissioner, Governor and Mayor these cases die while on the way who I feel confident share my ap-
to the hospitals.
preciation of your visit. BLUNT.”
MR. WILLIAM SAGE CONVICTED ON
LOCATED
The Shinfu is now beached off Sharp's Peak, Fodchow, follow- ing a disastrous fire which occurred
Mr. Willian C. Baze. 45. Ameri-
'on board on Sunday morning.
can visitor to the Colony, who
to be The exact cause of the outbreak was on Sunday reported
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1s unknown, but it started at 230issing from his residence at the a.m. and spread rapidly owing to Gloucester Hotel where he book the fact that the vessel was carry. ed a room; on his arrival on July "ing a cargo of timber, and was not, was located at the European
Y.M.C.A. in extinguished until 1.30 p.m.
Kowloon yesterday To save the ship from sinkings morning. she made water, it was beached. Mr. Sage said that he had been HMS. Grimsby was present at away in Canton and had inform Sharp's Peak, and rendered such ed the desk clerk at the reception office of his Intention of being The Shinfu was not carrying any away from the Colony for a few passengers and it is understood days. He further stated that he that none of the crew was injured. was leaving
assistance as was necessary.
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ASSAULT CHARGE
Three Men Fined
MARRIAGE AT REGISTRY
MAJOR BENOY
ON LEAVE
Major J. F. Benoy, DIA.A.G. China Command. left yesterday for England on three months leave. On his return here he will resume his appointment for another year.
Captain R. G. B. Innes, 1st Bat- tallon, Seaforth Highlanders, will act as D.A.AG. in Major Benny's absence.
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Remarking that the circumstances regarding the assault would un doubtedly seem to be work of a arrested by complainant and his gang which should be discouraged friends and the Indian constable. as much as possible, Mr. Edwards Finding the accused guilty of the at the Central Court yesterday charge, Mr. Edwards told them posed a fine of $50, in default, that it was fortunate that they one month's Imprisonment on each were not ring leaders in the gang. of three men, Li Pul. Au Tsui and otherwise they would have to go to Kong for
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Della left yesterday morning for him. The ruffians were, armed connection with the case, and had. Sunday Wod Yeung, 22, fell off a National Military Council to grant a sufficient grain supply, has" is- The junks are dangerous to Bangkok with three through pas- with bamboo poles. Alarms were there not been early police inter-plank and was taken to the Kwong pensions to war heroes, wounded sued an order reaffirming its ban navigation and all shipping are sengers for London, 242.288 kilos raised and when the police arrived vention, something of a serious Wah Hospital for treatment.
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CHINESE GUERILLAS ALONG
PINGSUI LINE
Bari, July 25, Extending their activities to the Pelping-Bul- yuan line, Chinese guerills forces have been work- ing havoc with Japanese outposts and communica÷ tion lines at Kalgan, Hsuanhwa, Tiencheng, Yang- kaa and other places.
Severe fighting, according to reports received"
•here, broke out at'a number of points along the railway where many isolated Japanese garrison posts.
, were raided land wiped out.
In addition to the guerillas, Doints along the Uns have been visited several times by Chinese. planes, doing reconnoitering work and sometimes dropping bombs, fnflicting heavy dange to the track and roadbed(Central News):