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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1938.
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CHINESE COUNTER-OFFENSIVE LEST WE FORGET ARMISTICE DAY
PROVES SUCCESSFUL
DRIVE ON CANTON MADE
FROM FEW POINTS
THREE TOWNS ARE RECAPTURED
THE CHINESE COUNTER-OFFENSIVE
оп Canton, which was
started a few days ago; has developed successfully, and excel- lest progress is reported on the various sectors.
The drive on the city is being made from several directions, and this is supported by guerillas who are operating in "many places and causing great difficulty to the Japanese forces.
Talleung, in the Shuntak district; Fatshan, west of Canton; and Poklo, east of the city; are reported to have been recaptured. "The vanguards of the Chlaese forces driving along the Canton-Han- kow Rallway have occupled Słuping, about seven miles north of Can- ton, while another column has reached Lunghu. about five miles east of Siuping.
TSUNGFA, ABOUT 35 MILES
northeast of Canton, is also stated to be threatened by the Chinese forces..
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300 Japanese were taken pri- soners, and it is stated that many of these were natives of Shantung and Manchuria who were forced to fight in the COUNTY SEAT RETAKEN
Shekk, Nov. 11.
Japanese army. Japanese reinforcements Chinese troops have recaptured Talleung, the county seat of Shun-been sent to Talleung and Siping. tak, about 45 miles south-east of Tsungfa is so seriously threaten- Canton. The attacking force was ed that its fall may be expected commanded by Col. Yuan Hsiang- within two days,
lin, and was assisted by the bre- gulars under General L1 Fu-iin,
A Chinese report claimed the re- capture of Fatahan, about fifteen miles west of Canton, on the West River, and Pokio, about 30 miles east of Canton.-International.
CHINESE PRESS ON TSUNGFA
Yungyun, Nov. 11. The spearhead of the Chinese column launching a counter- drive on Trungfa. 35 miles northeast of Canton and. 28 miles northwest of Tsengshing. Is reported to have pushed to Taishektang. to the northeast
of the city. Japanese outposts have been forced back.-Cen- tral News.
·
FIGHTING AT SHEKLUNG
The Chinese forces have oë- cupied Sluping, about seven miles north of Canton, and another column has reached Langbu, just below Kotong. according to the "Wah Kiu Yat Po."
A part of the Chinese army is now rounding up the retreating Japanese at Kwoktong.
Severe fighting has been in progress at Sheklung, where the Japanese suffered a few hundred casualties. More than
have
His Excellency the Governor laying wreath at the Chinese Memorial Arch yesterday. (Photo by A. A. Kahn).
Mr. Anthony Eden To
'Sound" Public
London. November 11. PARLIAMENTARY CIRCLES here are discussing the possibility of
Mr. Anthony Eden coming forward no leader of the new poll-« tical party. -It is belleved that he has in mind to rally to his support all dissatisfied adherents of the Liberal and Labour parties. ·
This whole question was dis- which will enable him to find oat cused “openly in some London the mood of the public and the newspapers this morning.".
strength of his following.
CALLED BACK TO CANTON. Shlukwan, Nov. 11. In view of the Chinese menace to Canton, a part of the Japanese troops operating around Samshui,
Mr. Eden, it is said, has the in- on the West River, about 27 miles tention of explaining the various west of Canton, are understood to points of his programme in the have beça called back to defend course of a series of public speeches the city."
The Chinese have blown up many bridges across the river and on the | highways leading to Canton to im-) pede the arrival of Japanese rein- forcements-Ceritral News,
SWARMED WITH GUERILLĄS
Shlukwan, Nov. 11. Kwangtong is now swarmed with guerilla units which have been reorganised from the People's Self-Defence Corps. The province has been divided into several guerita areas. In each area are a number of hslen or municipal gueria units and in command of each hsten are a com- mander and a vice-commander.
Close contact is being established between various guerilla units in order effectively to harass the i Japanese.
The magistrates, mayors and other civil officials of various hsien and municipalities have been "in- (Continued on Page 9)
CANTON-A CITY
OF THE DEAD
"(SPECIAL TO THE "HONGKONG, "DAILY PRESS"). IN VIEW OF THE FACT that the Japanese Army's South China Headquarters have thrown a fifteen-mile cordon around Can- ton, it appears to be improbable, contrary reports notwithstanding that any Aghting of a serious na'ure is going on in the outskirts of the former Kwangtung capal, although it is possible that guerillas may be operating there, according to a resident of that city who has just arrived in Hongkong.
•
Interviewed by a representatie of the "Hongkong Daily Press," this informant gave some interest ng details of conditions in Canton following the entry of the Japaese,
"
"YOU MAY HAVE HEARD," he the most serious that they had
asserted," "that, after the ever experienced. withdrawal of the Chinese forces, Chinese Remain Away
two - ammunition dumps were The Japanese High Command is blown up. These, fortunately, did apparently very anxious that the not occur at the same time for if people of Canton should return to they had, it is most probable that the city without delay, but this there will be less left of Canton appears to be a wish hardly like than is actually standing to-day, ly to be realized for the present. ! and it is almost certain that Sha- When our Informant called to see meen would have been blown off, the omger Commanding, the first the map.
rallway - car wheel, weighing not less than 170 lbs, was thrown into the air during one of these explosions and it fell on the Hongkong, Canton & Macao" "Wharf, on" the Canton Band, only a abort distance from Sha-· meen."
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GUIDE TO THE NEWS
Page 2 Lest We Forget."
Volunteer Orders.
Page 3-Church news and an-
pouncements..
Page 4-News about the Ser-
vices London Gazette. Page 5The cinemas. Cross- word puzzle. Diary of local events. Candid reporter at the Philharmonic rehear- sal.
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6.- Colonial cession scheme. Hungary takes Arst ceded Czech town Page Women's page, Mys-
tery girl of London. Page 8-The leading article:- Shipping crisis in Japan. Poppy Day sales. Page 9-Canton after Japan-
ese öccupation, Page 10-Week-end softball
games. Fanling goli. En- tries and handicape for Eleventh Extra Race Meet- ing. Fanling Hunt entries. Page 11-Radio programmes. Pages 12 and 13.-Financé and
commerce.
Pages 14 & 15-Shipping news
.and directory.
Another version says that Mr. Eden will confine his efforts to induce Mr. Chamberlain to entend the basis of his Cabinet,TTRIBO-
cean.
MR. ANTHONY EDEN
THE DOLLAR
T.T. ON LONDON: 15. 2 13/16d. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 29'3/8.
London Silver Market ..."
(Our Own Correspondent).
London, Nov.11. London allver prices to-day were unchanged as follows:
Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Spot...... ..19-5/8..
19-5/8 Forward.. ..19-5/16 19-5/16
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King At Impressive
Cenotaph Ceremony
London, November 11.
THE
HE EMPIRE-WIDE CELEBRATIONS OF ARMISTICE DAY were epitomised in a ceremony at the Whitehall Cenotaph in which, in accordance with custom, the Ktag played a leading part and in which the Queen and Queen Mary and other ladies of the Royal family joined from their seats" in windows of the Home Office, drer- looking the Cenotaph.
The late Mr. Knight was return- ing to the Colony from Home leave. He was buried at Bombay."
The deceased
to Whitehall, almost the whole Colony interport lawn bowler and with people who, without excep- length of it being closely packed. was a very popular member of the on, wore artificial poppies which Kowloon Cricket Club The Club were on sale in the streets for ex- flag was flown at half-mast yester-servicemen' Funds. day as a mark of respect.
warm breeze brought record crowds Majesty,
A brilliant sunshine with à light in the centre of which stood H
ROYAL BROTHERS MEET AGAIN
London, Nov... Il. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester who arrived in Paris to-day lunched with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor in the latter's hotel..
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester are returning to England from Kenya Beuter.
Sole Power To Act
GENERALISSIMO'S NEW ROLE
DENSE CHOWDS Crowds quite as dense as those Whitehall attended similar ceremonies in the city and else where in London. Special com memoration services took place in THE KING'S WREATH Westminster Abbey. St. Paul's Before the Service began King Cathedral and churches not only placed a wreath at the base of the Landon but throughout, the Cenotaph and others were put in country where every war shrine position on behalf of Queen Mary was decorated with popples. After and other members of the Royal the Service the usual pilgrimage. family, all Empire Governments, to the Cenotaph and tomb of the the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Unknown Warrior began and was Force, Merchant Navy and Fishing continued throughout the day.— Fleet.
British Wireless. These formalities were completed just before eleven, at which hour the guns signalled for the two minutes silence. It was followed
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BRITISH AIRWAYS
MERGER
London, Nov. 11.
The Imperial ́Airways - and British Airways will be acquár». ed by the Civil Corporation, declared Sir, Kingsley Wood In the House of Commons &
Owing to the rapid expan- sion of aviation in Britain and other parts of the Empire, it is necessary for the pooling of resources in order to facilitate
Shanghai, Nov. 11. - Marshal Chiang Kai-shek. who as chairman of the ExecW-- `tive Committee of the Kilomia-" täng and the Military Com- mittee of the Chinese Central
The Prime Ministery Leader of Government has hitherto
the Opposition, the Lord Chan- always exercised dictatorial
cellor, speaker of the House of powers, will from now onwards,
Commons, High Commissioners of so it is stated here, base all
the Dominions, members of Par- Important political decisions
lament, representatives of the exclusively on his own judg Forces, Merchant Navy and Fishing ment
Fleets, and leaders of religious de- Generalissimo Chiang will also nominations occupied their accus- handle all diplomatic affairs as tomed places flanking the squarei well.
by the sounding of the "Last Fost" after which a brief religious service was conducted by the Bishop of || batter organisation, London, in which the vast con course of people joined.
In accordance with the "outline. of armed resistance and national reconstruction" the supreme nation leader will also carefully consider any resolutions adopted by the forthcoming plenary session of the Central Executive Com- mittee of the Kuomintang regard- ing China's foreign policy-Tran- socean
TURKEY'S » NEW PRESIDENT
Istanbul, Nov. 11. The new President of Turkey. it was announced here to-day, is General Ismet Ineuna, who succeeds the late Kemal Attaturk-Reuter.
Demonstrations
Shock The Whole World
London, November 11,
Commenting on the German anti-Jewish demonstrations, the Daily Telegraph" states that no foreign propagandist, bent, on blakening Germany before the word. could do or outdo the tale of burnings and beatings, of the bitekguardly smaults on a defencels and innocent people which was displayed in that country yesterday. Either the German authorities were a party to this outbreak or their powers over public order and the hooligan minority are not what they are proudly claimed to
be.
Paris, Nov 11
The leader in this journal, headed “A Ferocious Revenge" sistes that Germany had delivered herself over to au orgy savagely' which will send thrill and horror throughout the civilised world. question that the latter asked, be.. The Nax revenge has been one]' WORLD ASTONISHED
SHAME AND DEGRADATION fore shaking hands, was "Why of the most terrible things in the don't the Chinese people return to present century, the "Manchester The whole world is astonished Thus does a great Government
New York, Nov. 11. | the city?" "
Guardian states, and adds that and indignant that in a country take revenge for the act of a Canton is now almost absolute-it might have been thought that as civilised as Germany the crime maddened boy, a Government ly deserted except for Japanese the German Government, after its of a single individual can provoke which boasts the order it main- forces and a few of the poorer recent triumphs, would have at such terrible reprisals, says the tains and aspires to spread over Chinese who were unable to last marked out for itself a man- "L'Ordre.”
al? Central Europe, says the "New
escape before the invaders arrived, ner of behaviour more suited to The world will one day rise York Times" as well as some traitors who hope the dignity of a great sovereign against the Fehrer and constrain According cur Informant to get jobs when a new puppet state. It might have been him to respect Civilsation of The western powers recently se "every window pane in. Shameen government is formed.
thought that a Government which which Germany had only recently quired bloodless victories as a pre- was shattered by these explosions The city is now dead.” said our proclaims. itself qualified to con-been justly proud. The Topu-lude to European appeasement. and most of the walls of hongs irformant, "and no business of trol the destinies of native peoples laire" says that the criminal Instead they were the prelude to As a would have respected the right of gesture of a child allows the scenes on which no man can look and houses were cracked. Men any nature is being done: who had formerly seen active ser matter of fact, businessmen, its citizens of another race. Such Government of eighty millions re without shame for the degrada- vice in the Great War had told realizing this, do not now even expectations have been violently vive the sombrest happenings of our, informant that the blasts were take the trouble to attend office." disappointed..
the Middle Ages-Reuter.
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tion of his species-Router.
It is hoped a fair price wi be arranged for the purchase of the two airways but if the price cannot be agreed upon it will be fixed by an independent tribunal.
The new corporation will be financed by fixed interest. stocks guaranteed by the Gay- ernment-Renter;
LOCAL JOURNALIST AS
A LIFE-SAVER
But There Was No Interview!
By J. H. Franco,
FERRY LAUNCH.... A TOW-BOAT .... AND A CARGO JUNK. That was the setting of a drama in the harbour last evening. Others in the cast were Messrs. H. Brokenshire, right editor of the "Morning Post." D. A. Doyle and J. Hawkins, of the sa. · Ranpura: They all had roles of life-savOIS.
Tow-boat and junk were going! had the extra distinction of ... towards Lyemun and everything! saving two cats, members was roses all the way till the 6.50 p.m. ferry launch from Kowloon collided with the junk, smashing it to matchwood. All aboard were thrown into the harbour.
of the⠀⠀ crew of the junk who, with feline tena city hung on to the head of the old woman he pulled out of the water.
Almost instantaneously, the That however was not all After three life savers who were passen-idepositing the woman and cats gers on the ferry boat took off safely on the lower deck of the their jackets and jumped over-ferry, Mr. Brokenshire helped to board. "This Lx what they haul out two youngsters from the achieved:-
water. The three life-savers, their jobs well and truly done, quietly donned their jackets and resumed their seats.
Wo
Mr. Brokenshire, rescued one woman, Mr. Doyle, rescued one and three children, Mr. J. Bawkins," rèsened, two old women.
Harold Brokenshire, however,
No interviews were granted. Not even by, Mr. Brokenshire,
· the Journalist)
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