HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
GERMAN-CZECH TENSION SHOWS SLACKENING
Berchtesgaden Talks The
Main Cause
Paris, September 3. Latest Czech negotiations, writes Epoque," have brought slight slackening of tension in the German-Czech.conflict.
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Contrary to earlier tears, there is to be no pause in the negotia- tions and that in itself furnishes grounds for optimism,
*Figaro," claims to be in position preserved his freedom of action.
to state that Fuehrer has
International T.T. Race Won By Frenchman
Donington Park, Sept. 3. Louis. Gerard, ok. Franco, driving a Delage, won the In- ternational Tourist Trophy motor race today, his time for 312 miles being 4 hours 31 minutes 50 seconds, at an average speed of 67.91 miles per boor.
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FIGHTING RAGING ON THE JUICHANG FRONT
Stout Chinese Resistance
With the Chinese forces on the Julchang Front, September 4). Japanese attempts to dislodge the Chinese at Moshan (Grindstone HI) west of Jalchang, were again thwarted with heavy, casualties yesterday,
On one occasion the Japanese succeeded in forcing their way to mid-hill but were driven back by the Chinese with showers of hand- grenades.
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Rain caused Gerard
skid badly in the later stages of the CHINESE RESIST JAPANESE
FAIL TO ADVANCE race and the car turned four com-
Mahwelling. Klangsi, Sept. The view that the conference mosphere making it possible for plete circles before"
Tunki, Anhwei, Sept. 4. stopping
Chinese troops are putting up between the Fuehrer and Konrad both sides to
Strong Chinese resistance has start negotiations broadside against the road, Henlein in Berchtesgaden, has had either on the basis of Dr. Benes St. John Horsfall (Britain) was pushing toward Tehan, important Japanese troops which have landed stubborn resistance to the Japanese frustrated attempts of the the effect of easing the situation plan or certain counter-proposals. second tu 盘门 Aston Martin town on the Nanchang Kluklang on the south bank of the Yangtze to a marked degree. Is shared by Comment on the Czech issue machine. His time was 4 hours Railway. 75 llometres north of between Kwelchih and Wushacha most leading French newspapers. itself continues to strike a note of 35 minutes 2 seconds and his Nanchang, by the Julchang-Tehan to advance overland.
"Le Matin" says that although reserve with the palpable inten-averove speed 85.45 miles per hour. the Sudeten Germans continue to tion of avoiding anything calcu- Third was Petan Celin, of France, Insist upon fullment of the de-lated to bring about a fresh crisis. In a Darracq, his time being 4 mands set forth in their Karlsbad programme, there does not
seem
to be any intention of tearing down bridges.--(Transocean),
MERELY RUMOURS
"
London, Sept 3.
STIR"
hours 36 minutes. 4 seconds and "QUITE A
average speed 76.93 miles per hour. In a letter to the "Times" pub-It was a handicap race.-(Reuter).. lished in today's issue. Deputy Frank, one of the Sudeten German
¡ leaders, refuting rumours about differences having occurred within
In the absence of any concrete the ranks of the Sudeten-German| information about the outcome Party, has been largely noticed of the interview between the and by reason of its formulation Fuehrer and Konrad Henlein. yes-has caused quite a stir. terday's morning newspapers "We consider it our duty." hel conane themselves to publication(writes, "to polit out that all ru- conjectures and rumours, all mours of this sort are being 578-) designed to convey the impression tematically spread by anti German of further improvement in the at-quarters in Prague. These rumours serve the purpose, in the first in- stance, of carrying confusion and
Runciman Has
Discussion
With Czech
President
Prague, Sept. 4. Before leaving Prague for the week-end-which, as pre- viously reported, he will spend at the summer seat of the Archbishop of Prague. Kaspar, al Brezany-Lord Runciman had another con- ference with President Benes at the latter's official residence on Hradenny Hill.
Dr.
», uncertainty into the ranks of unit-
ed Sudeten Germans, whilst
at
the same time, of seeking to mis- lead some political circles at home and abroad by implanting in them. 篊 conviction that two fundamen-
tally diferent views prevail with- in the leadership of the Sudeten German Party regarding the polt- tical line to be pursued
BEHIND HENLETN "We desire to state here quite clearly and emphatically that no such differences exist within the leading circles of the Party and that these circles, along with 90
highway.
"
- Fighting of a severe nature Is proceeding at Anchlashan. After their fallure to dislodge the Chinese in frontal attacks, the Japanese are said to have sent cut ralding parties to make an attempt to meak through.
Rumania And Poland Seek Co-ordination Minshan
IN EVENT OF WAR BETWEEN SOVIET AND GERMANY
Divergent Views
London, Sept. 4. Negotiations are now in pre- gress between the Rumanlan and Polish Governments with a view, to co-ordination of these
two countries in the event of a conflict between the Soviet Union and Germany, according to the Sunday Times. The paper regards It as rather in- probable, however. that the agreement in question will be reached between the two countries.
The Rumanian Government, so per cent of all Sudeten Germans, the Sunday Times declares, ap- are solidly and unreservedly be- pears to be willing to allow Soviet hind Konrad Henleio and are planes to fly over Rumanian ter- Armly resolved to continue to in-ritory in the event of a .conflict President Benes had expressed asiat upon the "carrying out of the with Germany and to permit seal- wish to discuss the situation once programme which Konrad Henlein ed ears, with ammunitied and with the British mediator set forth in eight. points at Kar-arms destined for Czechoslovakia. before the latter's departure from, Isbad."-Transocean.)
more
Prague for the week-end.
Lord Runciman arrived at Hrád.'
'cany shortly after 5 o'clock on! Mother Of
Saturday afternoon and conferred with President Benes for about one hour, after which Lord Run- eiman left at once for Brezany, President Benes: Ikewise lefi Prague for his summer seat at Lana Castle. It is expected, how- ever, that the Czech President will return to Prague today.
(Transocean).
Guerillas On
Her Work.
.
The organisation of Chinese Guerilla units operating in the vicinity of Felping was review- ed by Mrs. Chao, widely known as the "Mother of Guerillas,” at a reception in her honour given by four leading Hong Kong Chinese Women's Fede- rations at the Hotel fecil on Friday. "
to pass through Rumania.
Poland, on the other hand, is Armly determined to maintain strict nentrality and will therefore. under no circumstances alow Soviet planes to fly over Polish territory.
The Polish Government is said
Several such raiding parties have been surrounded and annihilated |by the Chiness.
Despite the severe shelling from Japanese gunboats in the Yangtze River, the Chinese are tenaciously holding their ground and keeping the Japanese troops on the brink of the river (Central News).
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EUROPEAN ATHLETIC
Important CHAMPIONSHIPS
another height lying between Juichang and Tehan, which was recently taken by the Japanese, was recaptured by the Chinese in a counter-attack yesterday afternoon. (Central News).
UNWARRANTED AIR RAID ON KINGSHAN
NEW MARK FOR 100 METRES, SET BY HOLLAND
Paris, Sept. 4. thousand - Forty
spectators, including President Lebrun,
were present at the Colombes Stadium to witness the second European Athletic Champion- ships.
Osendarp (Holland) won the 100 metres final his time of 10,5 se-. conds being a championship recard. of Italy, was second, Strandberg (Sweden) third, and Sweeney (Britain) fifth. Osendarp won by two feet.
Leaders Of Hupeh Mariami.
Town Appeal To
The World
Hankow, Sept. 4.
A circular letter, signed by Mr. Chiang Chang-chi Magis- trabe of Klagshan, 70' miles northwest of Hankow i Hapehind leader of the various local organisations, has been received here describing the inhuman and merciless Japanese air raid on the town en August 29.
In the pole vault final Butter (Germany) won with a jump of 13 feet 3 inches.
Other final results were:-- Throwing the javelin-Won by Jarvinen (Finland), 252. feet 21 inchea
Long Jump Won by Letchum (Germany), 25 feet 1 inches. (Reuter),
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JAPAN DEVELOPS NEW AMPHIBIOUS WARCRAFT
On behalf of the 50%.00 re- NANCHANG RAID Strange Looking
sidents of Kingshan the signa- tories apocal to the various relief organs to make known to
the
to have clearly defined it at world the Japanese massacre. "of titude to the French Govern-nocent civilians so that public ment and left France in no doubt opinion may bring pressure to bear that Polara w remain strictly on Japan.. neutral during a conflict between. Germany and the Soviet Union.
Polish political quarters hardly expect that the Polish Government will succed in persuading the Rumanian Government to remain likewise strictly neutral in the event cf a conflet between Germany and
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"Kingshan the letter says. "is jectives but is also without the not only devoid of any military ob- presence of one single Chinese
soldier."
While the district government
a conference was convening those engaged in education work.
town.
of
BY JAPANESE
AIRCRAFT
Nanchang, Sept. 4. Nanchang was subjected to another severe raid by Japan- ese aircraft yesterday morning. More than forty bombs were rained over the city, killing.. and woanding about 100 ciri- Bans and wrecking
some 50 houses.
seven.
GEN. WU ON H.K. EXCHANGE RATE units to fight the Japanese. Mct between Germany and the throughout the day and night."Ave casualties.
(Central News).
Political quarters here believe that Lord Runciman discussed with President Benes, above all, the outcome of the conference which took place between Chancellor Hitler and the Sudeten German Leader. Herr Konrad Henlein. at Berchtesgaden. Results of this At the outbreak of the Lukou- the Soviet Union, but they hope the letter asserts, over 50 Japanese sium districts, causing many deaths conference are said to have been chlao incident on
Several missiles landed, in the communicated to Lord Runciman Chad Tung, her
July 7, 1937. [according to the Sunday Times. son, Was re that the negotiations now pend- planes appeared and mercilessly among the poor residents. A direct by telephone earlier on Saturday-cuperating from illness in Pei- ing will, at least, have a resuit and indiscriminately bombed the hit on one house killed a family of
ping said Ms. Chao. After the that the Polish-Rumanian olllance fall of Pelping It was agreed be- will not be jeopardised by divergent "Over 200 misalles were dropped,"
One bomb was dropped on the tween them that with their for- views held by the two countries the letter adds, "destroying over campus of the Chien Chung Mid- mer experiences in Manchuria regarding the attitude that should 2.000 houses
and exacting over
dle School, partially demolishing they should again organise mobile be adopted in the event of a con- 4,000 casualties. Many fires raged the school building and causing
...In an interview with a local Ta began their partisan activities in
They rallied over 100 men and Soviet Union.-(Transocean).
Two bombs wrecked the New Kung Pao representative, General the western outskirts of the an-
World Theatre in Min Teh Road, Wu. Te-chen, Chairman of the clent capital. Although numeri-
wounding three persona The Kwangtung Provincial
damage done was estimated at $20. Govern- celly inferior, they succeeded in ment, who is now visiting in. Hong creating considerable difficulties
000,- (Central News). Kong, revealed yesterday that the for the Japanese..
SUIYUAN TOWN. BOMBED had discussed with the local finan- cial circles on the abnormally high
PATRIOTIC YOUTHS éxchange rate between the Hong Scores of pátriotic youths later Kong and the Kwangtung curren- joined the guerilla bands, and at cles, which is detrimental to the present, she said, there are more trade between the British Colony than 4,000 men under the com- The question under consideration' concerns soldiers who in the
mand of his son, They are allerdinary course of events would be discharged next month: well-trained and equipped and are strictly disciplined.
At all events the French Govern-French Pact with Czechoslovakia demolished. During the many engagements ment intends to postpone its de- coming into effect, Russia will ac- Governor Wa. will stay here for with the Japanese. they have incision in this matter until it is seen cord the French action every sup-facilities, many of the wounded
icted heavy casualties and seized how present international port-(Transocean)..
and Kwangtung.
He expressed the hope, that a way will soon be found to improve the exchange rate.
a few more days before returning to Canton(Central News).
JAPANESE LOSE HUGE STORES IN FIRE
Tokyo, Sept. 4. Raging for eight hours be fore being brought under con- tral, a fire which started at 2 pan. yesterday" destroyed "lariçe stores of Japanese Army gaso- line and several motor trucks In an improvised car park in Feining Park, outside Tientsin. states a delayed Japanese message from that elty.
Incendiarism is stated to bo suspected by the Japanese military authorities—(Reuter),
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SOVIET WILL SUPPORT FRANCE IN CZECH CRISIS
London, September 4. Discussions about the possibility of increasing the duration of the period, of military training in France have been going on between Britain and France, according to the Sunday Times.
the
more than 30 machine-guns, two situation develops. howitzers, and over 1,000 rifles and revolvers (Central News),
JAPANESE SLAY
CHINESE VILLAGERS
Chengchow, Sept.(4. Japanese troops set Chin yaantsun, a village near Tai- wang station on the Takou- Chinghna Rallway, on fire and slaughtered 378 villagers re- cently.
It is not known in London whe- ther the conversation M. Daladier. the French Premier, had on Friday night with bis Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet and attended for some time also by the Deputy Chief of
NINE C.N.A.C.
VICTIMS HAD
SHOT WOUNDS
Nine of the 14 bodies of the vit
the War Ministry, had any bearing tims in the recent C.NAC. plane on the matter.
MOSCOW- TALKS
The Sunday Times reports also that on the same day the French Clarge d'Affaires in Moscow had .60 Important conversation with the Commis- sar for Foreign Affairs, MC Litvinoff, as the result of, in- structions received from Paris
outrage, which have already been
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Wuyuan, Sulyuan, Sept. 4. Three Japanese planes raided yuan, on Friday morning, dropping Wuyuan, ¡important town in Bud
more than ten bombs in the centre of the city.
Over 20 civilians were killed and wounded and many houses were
Owing to inadequacy of medical
were left unattended.--(Central News).
CESSATION OF WUCHANG
recovered, bore, marks of bullet POWER SUPPLY
wounds," according to "official : In- formation received by the focal China National Aviation Corpora- tion from its temporary office in Shekki, Chungahan, states Central News,
The bodies which bore hullet wounds were those of Mr. Wang
Hankow, Sept. 4
Looking Ships For Landing Troops Dryshod
London, September 4.
The Sunday Times' naval correspondent states that the amphi- blous warfare which Japan had to prosecute" in her campaigns against China has led to the production by Japan of two new types of ships which have been developed in order to carry out rapid land- ings at a considerable distance from fleet or military bases,"
The two types are complémen- tary. One fits into the other,
are
One type is a large motor craft,
protected by light armour plate something like a lighter. It is de- signed to carry troops, who capable of withstanding rifle and machine-gun bullets.
Bat
STRANGE CRAFT
The craft are the strangest looking ships built in any country, adds the correspon- dent, and have great, wide, after-parts topped by powerful cranes and derricks. Japan, says the correspondent, The correspondent understands has kept the design and the con- caterpillar tracks in addition to known as their behaviour on sea. that some lighters are atted with struction a secret, and nothing is
screws,
(Reuter).
TROOPS LAND DRYSHOD
As soon as the lighters louch the beach, the tracks carry up the vessels like tanks and enable the troops to land dryshod.
The complementary vessels are specially designed ships able to carry both lighters and troops for long distances. ·
They, in effect, comprise a sort of multiple floating dock and war- ship, and are mounted with guns.
Attempted Murder
Fireman Stabbed
The attempted murder of a fireman, Pun Shing, now lying at the Queen Mary Hospital, is being Investigated by the police.
S'HAI GARDEN BRIDGE INCIDENT
Seaforth Corporal And Japanese Sentry
Shanghai, Sept. 3. Claiming that the Japanese Naval Landing Party sentry had usurped his post near the middle of Garden Bridge this afternoon, a corporal of the Seaforth Highlanders succeed- ed in having the Japanese re- moved after half an hour's conference between British and Japanese officers on the spot
Scot, who was in charge of chang power supply was foresha-sleeping at his home. No. 24, Con- time, stubbornly stood up to half The possible cessation of Wu- Yesterday morning. as Pun was the Seaforth guard for a short dowed in
this morning's papers naught Road Central, he was at a dozen Japanese officers and men which contain an announcement tacked by a man with a knife. He as they drew chalk line nouna by the Wuchiang Power Company was stabbed in the abdomen. reading as follows:
their sentry's shoes on the pave- ment.
"In view of the shortage of coal
The ruthless Japanese act is
Liang-tu Dr. Lu 21, co-pilot Idu there is danger of interruption of sald to have been, committed in The mutary obligations of Bo-Chung-chuan, Mrs. UY. Hsu Mre the power supply at any moment. Fetallation for the killing of se- viet Russia towards Czechoslova- Sydney Yang, Mr. Bu Pel-kang, The populace of Wuchang is urged veral Japanese sentries at Taiwang kia were discussed and M. Litvinoff Master Benny Chung and two to prepare candles and kerosene station allegedly by Chinese is said to have declared very cate farmers on the spot who were ao- lamps to be used in the event of guarillas.(Central News),
gorically that In the event of acidently killed.(Central News); an emergency."— (Reuter),
His cries awakened the heigh
bours who called the police to the scene.
with the analo
With the assistance of a Jap anese interpreter from the shang-
escape.
The intruder made good his hal Municipal Police, a Seafor
commissioned officer ironed cont the differty and the Japaness The police are looking for a sentry was thdrawn five yard man, believed to be La Man, stoker. All departed ameably.(Reuter).