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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1938. 叁拜禮
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Chinese Stop
KING'S SPEECH
SPEECH AT
OF PARLIAMENT
Development Of Good Understanding In Spirit Of Munich Pact
BRITAIN READY TO AID IN SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTE IN FAR EAST
London, November 8.
~~ 1 HAVE BEEN HAPPY TO ACCEPT THE INVITATION extended to the Queen and myself by President Roosevelt to visit the United States before the conclusion of my Canadian tour," declared His Majesty the King in his speech at the opening of Parlament to-day. Crowds waited in the streets seeking to see the Queen ride from Buckingham Palace with the King...
Japanese Advance
DETERMINED TO HOLD TOWNS
CONCENTRATION NEAR YOCHOW
Chungking, Nov. 8. The Japanese advance, at- cording to Chinese reports trom north Honan, was "brought to a stop to-day by Chinese troops Hear Yanglutang and Tung- cheng, which towns are still in Chinese hands.
In spite of the serious situation and Steadily increasing Japanese pressure the Chinese are deter rained to hold these positions to the last man.
A large concentration of Chinese troops is reported near Yochow. The Chinese chier of command
THE SPEECH REFERRED TO THE FORTHCOMING VISITS of King Carol this month, and M. Lebrun. President of France, in the spring of 1939, and dealt with the Government's intention to promote the development of good understanding in the spirit of the Anglo-seems optimistic and confident to German déclaration' at Munich on September 30 also to accelerate and supplement defence measures already in hand.
REAL SILENCE REQUESTED
In order to make the Two Minutes' Silence on Armistice Day HOTE real than Jast year, the military authorities request the co-operation of all residents as well as those in charge "of public transporta- tlon services.
The chief sounds which dis- turbed the Silence last year were steamer, ferry and launch sirens and in the distance, sirens on motor vehicles. As far
is compatible with safely, the public is asked to eliminate these sounds during the Silence, which is from 11 a.m. to 11.02 a.m, on Friday.
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"I warmly welcome this practical expression of good feeling that prevails between our countries," continued the King.
check the Japanese advance de- #nitely. In the next few days.
THE NEW P. & O. CANTON, to be employed in the service between Britain and India and the Far East. She sailed on October T from the Thames on her maiden voyage, for which every berth in the ship was booked.
She has gross tonnage of 15,700 and is due to arrive in Hongkong to-day at noon. She will berth at No. 2 Wharf, Kow- loon.
玖月壹拾捌拾叁佰玖千登英
FRANCO EXTENDING
NAVAL FORCES TO
NORTH SEA?
Refusal To Enter Into Peace Negotiations
London, November 8...
guard British interests in the According to the same reports, areas affected.
Japanese vessels penetrating from "Although the equipment and Paotachou northwards will be expansion of the defence forces stopped near Luchiko by mines. are making rapid progress, the North of the Yangtee the Ja- emergency through which we have panese advance continued in the passed has shown certain deficien- | direction or the Han River which cies in our military and civil de-is likely to be the main fighting A CONSIDERABLE STIR HAS BEEN CAUSED in political circles fence preparations and remain to centre in the immediate future, here by the statement made by General Franco to the effect that he be remedied. My Ministers have Chinese official reports claim suc-plans to extend the activity of his naval forces to the North Sea. It reviewed these matters in the light cessful actions in guerilla warfare is generally acted that quite a large number of units of-General-- of the experience gained and will Wataishan mountains and the in due course take steps to ac-north
province. Trans- celerate and supplement the mea- ocean. sures already in hand," continued the King.
CIVIL DEFENCE
Shans!
The problems of civil defence HUGE TREMORS
and the utilisation of the resources of the nation for national volun- tary service would receive the un- divided attention of the Lord Privy Seal.
IN VIENNA
Franco's navy will be detalled to control or seize Spanish Republican vessels passing through the English Channel for Soviet-Russian har- bours as their port of destination Special emphasis is laid on Gen- eral Franco's absolute refusal to enter into peace negotiations-- Transocean.
The active furtherance of peace Seismographs Put their positions.
Out Of Action
in Europe, which is the constant, alm of my Government will, I trust lead to a wider spirit of confidence; and supply a tresh impulse for ex- pansion of trade, industry and em- ployment. My Ministers will per-
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Chinese Citizens Forced
By Japanese To Become Heroin, Opium Addicts
Gambling And Prostitution Prevalent In Honan
STORY OF REVOLTING CRUELTY
(SPECIAL TO THE *HÔNGKONG DAILY PRESS ") Forced by the Japanese to become heroin and oplum addicts. poor, harmless Chinese citizens in the province of Honan are now. grozning under the whips of their taskmasters. This statement was i made to a representative of the "Hongkong Daily Press” jesterday afternoon' by a visitor who has just arrived in the Colony from Kal- feng, capital of Honan Province.
Our informant, who lost every-. thing as a result of the Japanese
depredations, was, fortunate in ALLEGIANCE
TO NATIONAL,
escaping with his life.
All sorts of evils, formerly pro- hibited under the Chinese regime as a result of the Good Life Move- ment, have been revived. Heroin and oplum smoking, gambling and prostitution are not only prevalent but are carried on openly under the protection of the Japanese forces.
DOORS FORCIBLY OPENED When the invaders entered Kai- feng, our informant said, the Arst thing they did was to search the city for Chinese soldiers. Houses, the doors and windows of which had been closed by their occupants, were forcibly opened and entered and any Chinese soldier who was unlucky enough to be found inside. was caught and summarily dealt with.
The Japanese next established their "beadquarters in the Book- store Street and promptly opened puppet mayor was quickly found
In the person of the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce.
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GOVERNMENT
Shanghal, Nov. 8.. Although the Japanese hoisted a five-bar flag on the mast of the Customs House," Chinese and foreign staff of the Customs administration have expressed their loyalty and allegiance to the National Government in Chungking."
If necessary, the entire atait is ready to leave their posts rather than to submit to the puppet regime tr. Nanking. The Ave-bar dag was, holsted on Sunday by plainclothes men-International
AUTHOR'S HOUSE DESTROYED
The timber bult house on the
Oslo, Nov. 8.
island of Egar, ocupled by Knut Rapine was prevalent and wo- amaun, the Norwegian author men and girls, old and young, were her in the summer of 1933 he violated by these inhuman mons-retired into complete solitude to ter's.
write his novel "The Closed Ring" Terrible revenge was inflicted on was destroyed by fire yesterday. a group of Chinese and their Transocean families, men, women and children, who turned on a patrol of Japan- ese soldiers and slew them.
ing part in making preparations They were rounded up by ator emergency work. group of several hundred Jap- anese soldiers who, after tor- turing them, buried them alive.
Puntal in the coastal sector.up an area for prostitution. The Republican War Ministry in Transocean. a-bulletin-1sued last night states ARMY LEADERS CALLED that 'fighting In the Ebro
Saragossa, Nov. 8. sector continued throughout yes- The Republican Premier, Senhor terday, the Republicans holding Negrin, summoned all Republican Army leaders to a special con- On the lower Segre River the ference at which it was decided to - Republican troops crossed the river launch an immediate
in various places and made further offensive both in Catalonia and on Vienna, Nov. '8. Heavy earth tremors probably enemy resistance.
headway after having broken the the Levant front. dus to a distant cathquake were
General Rojo, Chief of the felt in Vienna and vicinity at 4.11 carraz Aytona
The Republicans captured Al-General Staff of the Republican The speech referred to the keen sist in. their efforts to establish o'clock this morning.
and. Seros and, Army, and General Sarbia, attend- pleasure with which the King and favourable conditions in the deve-
passing beyond these villages, in-ed the conference. Queen were anticipating their visit topment of oversea markets," add-in numerous places fire brigades to Lerida.
The shocks were so violent that terrupted the road from Saragossa!
News reaching here reveals that to Canada and assured that theed the King..
They took numerous the Republican counter-offensive visit of the President of the French Matters to be dealt with by the had to be called out and in the prisoners and captured consider on the Levant front began ou Republic to England next year will Government
at home included chimneys collapsed.
tenth district of Vienna several able. quantities of war material. Sunday. The Republican troops cause great satisfaction to all better housing development, edüca-
Republican planes constantly co-penetrated Nationalist. his people."
tional services, improvement
Other damage has, however, not operated with the land forces and Without meeting with serious re- public health including proposals yet been reported. Tremors were shot down two Nationalist planes. sistance-Transocean. "Opening his speech, the King for earlier effective treatment of a strong that the seismographa of It is reported from the Levant said: "My relations with foreign cancer, improvement in conditions the Vienna Observatory were put front that the Republicans con Powers continue to be friendly and in special areas, amendment to the out of action.-Transocean.
solidated their positions on
FRIENDLY RELATIONS
in
my Government will do all in their penal law, the promotion by an ac- power to promote the development tive constructive policy of the of good understanding in the economic development of the
territory
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spirit of the joint, Angio-German agricultural industry and proposals AMBULANCE FOR WORK
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declaration at Munich. The agree to deal with difficulties in the ment negotiated between my Gov-cotton industry-Reuter. etnment and the Italian Govern- UNFORGETTABLE SPLENDOUR ment will now shortly be brought
London, Nov. 8. Into force. I believe, that this ac- Dimmed lights grew into bril- tion will confirm the traditional lance and brought to vivid life good relations so happily and sola scene of unforgettable splendour long subsisting between our two when the King and Queen entered countries and thus further the the House of Lords to open Par- cause of European peace,"
The King declared that the Government was ready at any time, If desired by the parties to the dispute in the Far East, to aid in reaching a settlement which would ensure lasting peace in that region.
Meanwhile, the Ministers will do all in their power to safe-
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON: 11⁄2. 2 13/162. "T.T. ON NEW YORK: 29 7/16..
London Silver Market
(Our Own Correspondent)..
London, Nov. 3. London allver prices to-day were unchanged as follows:-~.
Nov."7 Nov. 8. 19-9/16
Spot.19-9/18
Forward.....13-5/16
19-5/18
llament thither in the State coach amid cheering crowds, which were large despite threatening and overcast (Continued on Page 9)
VISIT TO PARIS
following their drive
Mr. Chamberlain 'And Lord Halifax
ON CHINA WAR FRONT
Presentation Ceremony At Statue Square
Medical Relief Committee, was received by Dr. C. Y. Wa, Director of AN AMBULANCE, presented by the Hongkong International
the Hongkong Bureau of the Chinese National Red Cross Society, yesterday at Statue Skuare.
The vehicle, it is learned, cost over $3,000 and is designed to carry 12 seriously wounded persons or 25 slightly wounded soldier." A feature of the ambulance is that it is so constructed as to ensure. comfort and is able to stand a great, amount of shock.
Dr. Kohlhaus Pang. General mixed was only in regard to am- Secretary of the Chinese National bulances under the Society's direc- Red Cross Society, who is at pre- tion Ee did not know now many Paris, Nov. B. sent in Hongkong, was among ambulances the Military had. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, Prime those present at the presentation. A photograph was taken of the Minister and Lord Halifax, Foreign He revealed that not less than 20 officials of the Committee to com Secretary, will arrive à Paris on ambulances had been presented by mernorate the presentation. the "afternoon of November 23. people of the Colony, and alto- Those present at the presenta-
Upon reaching the French capt-gether they had received between tion were tal they will proceed immediately 70 to 80 such vehicles.
OVERSEA PRESENTATIONS
Dr. Arthur Woo (Chairman), to the British Embassy where a
Miss-2. D. M. Carter (Secretary). banquet will be held in their "
Mr. de Roux, Mr. de Bus. Mr. L Honour. The following day will be. This figure, he said, only includ-Svenson, Mr. Li Bhfu-kin, the Very taken up with receptions although ea ambulances presented by over-Rev. 7. L. Wilson, the Rev. Fr. the exact programme has not yet sea Chinese and sympathetic Granell, Dr. C. Y. Wu, Prof. Hsu been drawn up.
foreigners, but the number was Ti-shan, Dr. Kohlhaus Pang, Dr. The British statesmen will leave actually greater as it included J. H. Montgomery, Lady Pollock, Paris on November 25-Trans- those purchased by the Boclety. Mrs. D. M. Biggar, Mrs. L. Dunbar
Dr. Pang said that what he sur- and Mrs. B Deacon.
ocean.
Page 3 Repairs to Dorado. Japan's aims, f China. Early launch of 2 battle- ships. Suicide on wedding
eve.
Page -News about the Ber- vices. Girl burned in ball dress. Judge charges law- yer with contempt. Pales- tine report ready soon. Pare 5-The cinemas. Cross- word puzzle. Diary of local events. George Formby re- turns to first love.
Page 6-Parts shooting may cause strict steps against Jews. US. election prospects. Fukien ready to resist, Duke of Windsor to meet brother. British plane forced down In Samaria, Anti-Red pact celebrated. Lord Mayor's fund.
Art
Page. 7-Women's' page.
Club exhibition). Page 8 The leading article:
Epoch fight, Governor re- celves report of Tung Wah Hospital Rotary tiran speech by General Button Page 10-Fanling Hunt and Race Club annual meeting. International soccer team. Rugby. Manager suspended Page 11 Radio programmes: Pages 12 & 13-Finance and
Commerce.
Pages 14 & 15-Shipping news
and directory.
In this way, all the inhabitants
The camps had every facility, even to the extent of cows and goats to provide children with milk. Rotarians the world over of an entire village were-mar- had contributed not less than "dered..
$7,000 for this work, The missionarles of Kaifeng, ac- The Kaifeng YMCA. has been cording to the visitor, had estab- témporarily transformed into an ished thirteen refugee camps, ac-isolation hospital but the Japanese commodating 15,000 refugees, in were, at the time our informant the city. These were sponsored by left, trying to seize control but, so the International Relier Commit-far, they have been unsuccessful as tee, and Dr. Francis Coherty was the YMCA. 1s American property placed in charge. Before the city's and the relief work is, being ear- Rotarians left, they took a lead-fried on by foreign missionaries.
SMALLPOX RE-APPEARS
IN HONGKONG Vaccination Again Urged By Medical Authorities
AFTER BEING FREE FROM SMALL-POX for nearly four months -the disease has now re-appeared in Hongkong," reports the Director
of Medical Services.
The epidemic which afflicted the Colony in the earlier months of this year resulted in 2,290 cases of which 1,811 proved fatal, that is to say, nearly four patients died out of every five affected. One of the lessons to be drawn from the epidemic was the great value of vaccination.
It i necessary, however, to [or at the moat three, years between. qualify this statement by pointing vaccinations would be much safer, out that it is not sufficient for a and that it is highly desirable that person to be vaccinated once, twice such revaccinations should be car- or even three times during his ried out with vaccine lymph pre- Betime when exposed to the pared locally in the Government virulent type of the disease which Bacteriological Institute. exists in Hongkong:
It will be remembered that an {interval of five years is given in
the Vaccination Ordinance, No. 12 of 1923, as the time limit after which" revaccination should bel undergone,
It has been demonstrated during the recent outbreak in Hongkong that a period not exceeding two,
Well over a million vaedna- tions have been performed in Hongkong this year, but there aze still many persons who are not sufficiently protected against the disease, and they are urged to make use of the
·facilities available.
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