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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 1939.
JAPANESE GAIN ON THEIR DRIVE INTO
NANCHANG WAS TRULY PYRRHIC: EVERY STRUCTURE MADE CITADEL OF DEFIANCE
WANTON Invaders Lost Fifteen
AIR RAIDS
JAPANESE PLANES BUSY OVER CHINA
SIAN. March 28 (Central)~~A series of wanton air raidg has been staged by the Japanese air force over many towns in Shansi: In the last few days, according to reports gathered here.
Terrible havoc has been wrought in Tungyangkwan, Lucheng, Tin- hsien and other towns in the south-eastern part of the province during these attacks,
On Mar. 24. two Japanese ma- chines subjected Changtse, south- west of Lucheng, to 8 severe bombing. They dropped about 12 missiles which killed seven persons and wounded Ave. Sixteen houses were destroyed.
Siangning, in west Shans, spent a nervous day on Sunday when Japanese planes made several visits. They dropped three incen- diary bombs in the morning. starting huge fires. Only one civilian, however, was wounded.
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Thousand Siu River
In First Push On The Siu
BRITONS DETAINED CHINESE DEFENCE OF WUCHENG
BY JAPANESE · TOKYO, Mar, 28 (Reuter)
A Domel message from Keelung states that, after a strici ex- amination. the Japanese Gen- darmerie there have detained, for trial, the third mate, The- mas Miller, the fourth mate, John Grin, and a sailor, named Zanottua, all belonging to the British freighter Nailsea- moor, ́on a charge of photo- graphing a fortified zone,
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TIME HAS COME
TO RESIST, SAYS M.P.
LONDON, Mar. 28 (BWS)— A plea for closer working be- tween political parties in face of the menace of aggressor states was made by Mr. Duff Cooper, MP., in a speech last. night.
Referring to Signor Musso- [lini's speech, he said that had such language been heard ten
voked universal horror. The
years ago it would have pro-
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apology. The time had, there- fore, come for resistance.
He thought that war could stůl
CHUNGKING, MAR. 28 (CENTRAL)—“TRULF PYRRHIC,” only to "unite Germans in WIRES A WAR CORRESPONDENT OF THE CENTRAL posed and exploded by him- Germany, had now been ex- NEWS AGENCY FROM THE CHINESE HEADQUARTERS self, with neither excuse nor ON THE KIANGSI FRONT, describing the Japanese gain on their drive into Nanchang, The correspondent stated that at the time of his filing the message, Chinese defen- ders of Nanchang were fighting a herole last battle In the labyrinthine streets of the proud city, now an inferno of steel and fire, where every single lane has been dug out for a trench and every structure, still standing, con- verted into a citadel of defiance.
be avoided but only by swift, re- solute and united action. Refer- ring to the need for political unity he urged that other parties should be asked to share in the task of a
ME. DUFF. COOPER
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German Shops
Boycotted In Poland
BERLIN, Mar. 28 (Reuter) Agitation about the treat-" ment of Germans "in Poland which began yesterday was continued to-day in “ Essen National Zeitung" which has [connections with Field Mar-
shal Goering.
The newspaper under the head- line, "Intolerable burden on Ger- man-Polish friendship" says the impression is gaining ground that the Polish authorities are not masters of the situation 'and 'make only feeble efforts to keep control. It is claimed that German
CHINESE ENVOY men, women and children are
ENTERTAINED
IN BERLIN
Tribute Paid To Mr. Chen Chieh
| systematically attacked, Ger- man farms and houses are attacked under cover of dark- ness and German shops bay- cotted.
The paper says that hitherto German public opinion is silent hoping it is only a question of isolated incidents and adds," "This silence is no longer possible for the The Chinese Ambassador, Mr. steady intensification of the "cam- The Japanese forces entered the city, the correspondent national government. The sight chea Chieh, was the guest fpaign and its non-suppression by
of all parties rallying under one declared, after having lost at least 15,000 men killed and leader would have a heartening honour at a dinner given in Berlin the Polish authorities represent, in wounded since their first push on the Siu River half a
¡ effect throughout the world,
on Monday by the China Study the long run, an intolerable burden month ago. Trails of broken tanks and armoured" cars," He thought it desirable also to Society and the Far East Assoon German-Polish friendship." damaged by Chinese artillery all the way along the Wu-form a smaller body, within the
A message from Glelwitz' says." that German workmen in Upper ning-Nanchang highway, from Joki right to the outskirts whole Cabinet in order to secure
The large company present was Silesia can get neither bread nor of Nanchang, speaks eloquently of the heavy material toll rapidity of decision: the invaders have paid for their gain.
composed of members of the work. Chinese Colony in Berlin and representatives of the German Government. and this
Among the officers who gave ter the Line Regiment, was Two Arrested
Later 11 machines bombed the placed by the Air Ministry with their lives in the battlefield were tically wiped out to the last man villages nearby, inflicting many, the Teesside Bridge and Engineer-some of the ablest Japanese com- while in the latter engagement civilian casualties.
ing Company of Middlesbrough manders, including Col. Miyawaki 2,000 Japanese soldiers of the Mi- TUNGEWAN BOMBED TUNGKWAN, Mar 28 (Central) for nearly £1.000.000 worth of and Col. Ilno. In addition to these yawak! Regiment vers slain in a Tungkwan, strategic town on the constructional steel, mostly to be soldiers, many war vessels were field drenched in blood and uttered
used for building aerodrome sheds sunk in Poyang Lake and hundreds with corpses. Shensi-Honan border, Was sub-
of smaller launches destroyed or disabled by Chinese shore defence jected to two severe air raids by 'n connection with air defence. six Japanese planes
during the Japanese drive, on the
yesterday!
morning. More than 20 civilian
casualties were inflicted and 40 NO SHARK'S FINS right wing, down to Nanchang,
houses reduced to ruins.
The raiders rained
over
100
bombs. Including about 10 tear
.
FOR CHINESE
CHUNGKING, Mar 23 (Central)
gas misalles, in the busy sections"There will be no shark's fins for of the town
any feast from now on. This not-
Shortly after the raids in Tung-fication has been issued by the kwan, Loyang, on the Lunghat Shanghai Chinese Chamber of Com-
In their attempt to cross the Kan River, which washes the western and northern shores of Nanchang, the Japanese were repeatedly frustrated by Chinese forces and had, at last, to resort to the use of gas.
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The correspondent recounted the Chinese defence, of Wa- cheng, strategic point on the mouth of the Sia River, on Mar. 23, describing the feat as the finest example of the heroism
of And
gallantry Chinese soldiers. MECHANIZED COLUMN
On their drive on Wucheng.
In Kowloon
Robbery
ciation.
German
army, leaders of the German in- dustry and änance, including Gen: Baron von Falkenhausen," "Dr. Hasenger and Maj-Gen Thomas
ali
DEMONSTRATION
IN CAPETOWN
Railway in northern Honan east ¡merce to all merchants' guilds, ac- continuous barrage of acrid gas prosperous towns of Klangst, the and personal effects to theIn reply, Mr. Chen Chieh said ceeded in closing the gates after
of Tungkwan was also attacked cording to a Shanghai report. by five Japanese bombers. Flying The ban is imposed not only for at a low altitude, the machines boycotting a Japanese principal ex- released about 18 bombs in the port, but also, for the sake of eastern Suburbs and the railway economy at this emergency time. stations Two civilians were killed Shark's fins is a favourite Chinese three others wounded. Al-food. Before the outbreak of the together 22 houses were demo-war, there was a large import of
the article every year.
and
ished.
Madrid Surrenders After Nearly 2 1/2 Years' Seige
MADRID, Mar. 28 (Reuter)-After a selge of near- ly two-and-a-half years, Madrid has surrendered.
White flags are holsted throughout the city but it
is not yet known when Gen. Franco's troops will enter. Gen. Casado has left general headquarters. "
The Central Army has surrendered acting under
the orders of their chief, Col. Pradas.
It is believed that Gen. Franco will enter Madrid · on Saturday, April 1.
. The
Nationalist salute, FRENCH PRESIDENT with extended arm, is now seen everywhere although the surrender is not yet officially
THANKED
PARIS, Mar. 28 (T/Ocean)-At announced. The news spread the Cabinet Council held here yes-
like wildfire and Republican terday Premier Daladier expressed
i
Admiral Retamann, President of Against Coloured An 18-year-old tailor of the China Study Society, sald that
Segregation Cleaverley Street, Kowloon, in the short space of time which Fung Chi-lin, and a female had elapsed since Mr. Chen Chieh
CAPETOWN, Mar. 28 (Reuter)--- companion, Chan Mai-ngan, had taken up his diplomatic acti-Headed by a band and carrying 18, were held up by three vity in the German capital,
who were working for a promotion ple marched to Parliament House flaming torches, 4,000 coloured peo- men, armed with butcher knives, at the junction of of the good relation between Ger and tried to enter the grounds. Shek Kip Mei and Tai Po the assurance that "the present were watching from the steps of many and China; had been given
They booed the legislators who Roads at 10 o'clock last night, chinese Ambassador was the right the House. Throughout Mar. 22 and 23, a which was one of the four most and were robbed of money man for this post.
Police, assisted by civillans suc- bombs were released on the gallant Japanese threw ip the full weight value of about $40...
that the large company present a desperate fight. Four policemen In connection with the rob- was an encouraging sign as it led were sent to hospital Chinese defenders across the river, of their mechanized column, artil- tormenting and weakening their lery, and air force and subjected bery, two men were arrested, him to the hope that the feelings
The scene was a sequel to a five- the place to a terrific bombard-and a police report states that of sympathy and affection for hour demonstration against com- defence.
A heavy lurid blanket of yellow ment, 'n land and from the air. part of "what was stolen has China would be conserved even in pulsory segregation of coloured
been recovered.
this times of distress. (T.0.) fume, settling down on the soldiers, which lasted twenty-four hours.
people. Practically all the 20,000 houses Anally deprived them ability to use their arms and open-in the town were reduced to ashes ed the way for the enemy to cross. and the place blotted out in a THREE · FULL DIVISIONS holocaust of Are, yet the Chinese defenders, two greatly emlated The correspondent reported that regiments, stood behind their at least three, full Japanese -divi- positions until orders came for sions were "aligned in the push to their withdrawal. wards Nanchang. In addition to The correspondent, concluding ". strong units of bluejackets and his message. stated that the 'auxiliary units. All these have strategic value of the Japanese suffered shattering losses in the entrance into Nanchang is doubt- struggle for Nanchang.
of their
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LEADING JAPANESE SHOT DEAD
100,000,000 AIR MAIL LETTERS
ful On the upper reaches of the FROM BRITAIN
LONDON, Mar. 28 (BWS)-The
Among the heaviest disasters Siu River, he pointed out, vigorous| suffered by the invaders in their Chinese counter-attacks are threa- drive along the Wuning-Nanchang tening, the Japanese rear while Post Office publishes figures which highway, were the battles of Man on the Klangsi-Hunan highway show that weight of air mail sent toushan outside Any!, and of the invaders were, so tar, unable from Britain in 1927, was ten tons. Fenghsin. In the former encoun-to make any 'headway.
STIMULATING EFFECT ON CHINESE LOANS
LONDON, Mar. 28 (Reuter)~| “The Times” City correspondentį. draws attention to the stimulating
the thanks of the French Govern- flags disappeared as if by ment to President Lebrun and magic. City exits are thronged Foreign Minister, M. Bonnet for with fugitives fearing re- the result achieved by their visit prisals and they are desper- to London which had once again ately seeking means of escape effect on the Chinese loans of, the demonstrated the strength and but cars are scarce owing to official announcement that Birch heartiness of the Anglo-French petrol shortage.
Crisp Anglo-French coupons will friendship.
Streets are filled with soldiers be duly paid. “Full payment on M. Bonnet then made a detalled who have abandoned the front these coupons is a favourable oment report on his conversations with ne. Republican banknotes are for the Salt Gabelle: loans are). Chamberlain and Lord Halifax refused in shops. Police look on naturally regarded junior to the and gave a comprehensive account indifferently while Nationalist sup Customs issues. It is at least, d of the present international porters demonstrate. Nationalist ressonable deduction that full-pay='|
situation.
It is added that Mtroops are now closing in on ment, probably would not be made Bonnet also referred it some Madrid. Reuter's correspondent now if any possibility were en- length to the speech delivered on learns in London that the Nation visaged of a default on Customs Sunday by Signor Mussolini
loan payments in July,” he says,
The reopening of Tsingtao' is generally welcomed in London Far
A number of decrees relating to the National Defence were signed
by President Lebrun and will be published this morning?
alfat occupation of Madrid will be gin at 5 p.m. (GMT.).
The first troops to enter the city
will be those from the University Eastern circles. Japanese circles
City Troops will converge on emphasize it is the first fruits of It is stated that a meeting of Puerta Del Sol from the north and steady efforts by the moderates in Ministers will take place.
on south.
***] Japan to relax the rigid policy of Wednesday to consider the speech "A Burgos message states the the extremists and they hope it which Daladier will broadcast to Nationalists are advancing on will be accepted as a genuine effort the French nation in the course Madrid and are meeting with scant on Japan's part: to" satisfy the of this week.
resistance.
grievances of third parties.
In 1995 it had grown to 200 tons and in 1938 to 2,000. In 1927, haif a million letters were sent from Britain by air. In 1935 this figure GUIDE TO THE NEWS had increased to 10,000,000 and to
Page 2-Tsul brothers win easily. World sport flashes.
:welcomed. Wah. Tan Col-
1938 to 100,000,000;
Grand National winner AIR BASE FOR
TONGA ISLANDS
lege sports.
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Page 6-Cinemas. Crossword Duzzle. Diary of local events, Page 6-Marriage" registrars. busy. Newsettes. Round about. Page Counsels submis- sions in murder trial. Le- gislative Council agenda. Refugees in Colony.- : Page 8 Leading article: Elt-
ler against the World Page 10-Rotary Club tiffin
-speech,
Page 11—A E. Watson and Company and China Estate Lid, annual meetings. H.K Stock exchange.
Pages 12 and 13-Finance
and commerce.
Pages 14 and 15 --Shipping
news and directory.
Page 16 Assault summons at
Kowloon Court.
Active Measures For Defence
LONDON, Mar. 28 (T/Ocean). Queen Balote, ruler of Tonga 15-
IN YANGTZEPOO AREA
Made In
Daring Attack Heavily Patrolled District
SHANGHAI, Mar 28 (Benter)--Mr. Ataru Makino, Assistant Chief of the Chinese personnel section at the Shangbai Cotton Spinning and Weaving Co. mill, was shot through the head while proceeding in a rickshaw through Yangtzepoo this morning. “
He was picked up by Japanese gendarmerie and conveyed, to Japanese headquarters ́ and was later taken to the infirmary of the cotton firm where he Immediately died.
"Mr. Makino was a leading mem- the police precautions were put ber of the Japanese Realdents into effect:: Association.
One suspect was detained in the All traffic WES - immediately neighbourhood of the crime, ac- suspended after the shooting as cording to a Japanese spokesman the Japanese authorities halted at to-day's press conference, vehicles going in either direction
The" assailants escaped but Jap- In Yangtzepoo and instituted a anese gendarmes are assisting the minute search
Shangbai Municipal, Police in an investigation of the
landa also known as Friendly Iz- Immediately after the shooting intensive lands, has felt impelled by the a Japanese naval landing party crime.. general talk of world crisis to con- and Japanese gendarmes threw struct a naval air base at the capital a cordon around the scene.
of her Island realm' at Nukcualita Beveral Chinese were detained and to take other active measures for questioning.
for defence, reports the "Daily Ex- One cartridge shell, has proved Dress,"
to be the only tangible clue to the A demand for the execution of shooting, which was particularly these projects will be made by the daring, as it took place in a heavily Tangan representative at the con- patrolled area, in the vicinity-of ference of the Pacific Defence the Japanese wharves Committee to meet shortly at Wel" ington New Zealand
By the Anglo Germán Treaty of
November 7, 1933, Tom Madlands were placed under British protec torate
KARE OCCURRENCE Shooting north of Boochow Creek an extremely rare occurrence. There has also been a dearth of shootines in the foreign areas since
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