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"Hongkong Daily Pren" June 13, 1939.
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Hongkong Daily Press.
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Mr. E. H. Scott Interviewed
Interesting Insight
Into Organization Of
China War Relief Work
Interesting insight into the organization of war. relief work in China was given to the "Hongkong Daily Press" yesterday by Mr. E. H. Scott, general secretary of the International Red Cross of Central China, who is a patient at the Matilda Hospital.
Mr. Scott came to Hongkong about a month ago on a holiday and partly to obtain treatment for an ear allment which developed from considerable travell- ing by air. While in hospital, it was discovered that he had incipient appendicitis, and a successful opera- tion was performed last week. Mr. Scott expects to re- turn to the interior in about a fortnight.
The original base of Operations
of the organization to which Mr.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, JUNE 13, 1939. TWEEK - END Chinese VICTORY
13-19 Marina House, Queen's Road Centru. G.P.O.. Box No. 1
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HEAVY LOSSES SUSTAINED BY JAPANESE IN UNSUCCESSFUL ATTEMPTS TO CROSS HWANGHO
Chungtiao Mountains
Is Grave Of Invaders
LOYANG, "JUNE 12 (CENTRAL)---LATEST "DES- PATCHES RECEIVED FROM THE FRONT CONCERN- ING THE WEEK-END CHINESE VICTORY IN SOUTH SHANSI revealed that the Japanese losses sustained during their repeated unsuccessful attempts to cross the Hwangbo on the Shansi border were far heavier than at first believed. It is claimed that of the total
Scott belongs was Hankow. After "STRENGTH FROM Japanese force of 30,000 men thrown into the whole
the fall of that city, however, the
centre was transferred to Chang- sha, but removal, was found neces- sary after only a week, and the administration was transferred to Kwelyang. in Kwelchow Province.
are
RESTRAINT
PRESIDENT ON ROYAL VISIT
front, about a third have been killed or wounded.
General Wel Li-huang, Commander-in-Chief of the Shansi front, prophesied that the difficult Chungtiao Mountains shall be the grave of the invaders. His forecast seems now to have been proven true, it is stated.
For six days the fortunes of battle swung between the opposing
FOREIGN OFFICE
LAND MINE KILLS
ARAB 12 HURT
JERUSALEM, June 13 (Reuter One Arab was killed and twelve were injured, three seriously, whẹn a land mine exploded beneath a Government workers' lorry.
U.S. Plans To Fortify Puerto Rico
President Roosevelt's gelection of Admiral W. D. Leahy to be Governor of Puerto Rico has been followed by the disclosure that the U. S. Army and Navy are ready to spend more thari $30,000.000 to convert the Caribbean Island into an air base fortress.
CHIEF CENTRE Kwelyang is now; the chief cen- tre of relief activities, but branch offices of the organization NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuter-forces. Points were gained by the CONFERENCES AT being maintained at Changsha Reference to the Royal visit was Japanese by dint of their heavier i and Yuanling (Hunan). Chung-made in a speech by President artillery are and chemical wea-j King (Szechuen), Ichang (Hupeh) Roosevelt at the graduation cere-pons, but the mobile tactics of the and Sian (Shensi).
The International Red Cross of tary Academy at West Point.
monies of the United States Mili-Chinese forces eventually turned Central China is represented in
the tide in their own favour. The Hongkong" by Prof. Gordon King. The President said: "Recently we Chinese successes were crowned by of the Hongkong University, while had the pleasure of a visit from the recapture of Pinglu and Mao-Conferences were held at the For-plan creation in Puerto Rico of a the Shanghai International Red King George VI as a courteous tsintu on Saturday. Cross Society is also acting as a recognition of the cordiality and
eign Office and at No. 10 Downing defence outpost for the Atlantic branch office for the distribution Ecodwill existing between our two
Street this morning...
corresponding to Hawaii's impor- of supplies in occupied territory in great nations.
tance in the Pacific. that region.
The object which the organiza- tion has pursued since the begin- ning of hostilities, said Mr. Scott; is to give aid to wounded soldiers, civilian victims of air raids and sick refugees.
This has been accomplished in a very successful measure by subsidising local hospitals and relief centres in various affected areas throughout the country, The Society has made arrangements with these bos- pitals, to allocate certain num- bezs of beds for treatment of those who need relief; and payment is made at the rate
"It's significance bay in the fact that friendship betweeti the two countries could exist since both were without fear. To achieve that result strength
necessary, and that is strength which comes not from "arms alone but from restraint, understanding and co-opera-
tion.
:
A high commander of the Chinese forces, interviewed by press representatives, declared that one of the most remark. able point about the compara- tive strength of the opposing forces is the improved tacties and high morale of the Chi- nese as against the poor dis- cipline and fighting stamina of the Japanese.
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Without undertaking costly coast defence works, the administration LONDON, Jae 12 (Reuter)—– Was reported authoritatively
to
Mr. William Strong Director of the Central European, Department Informed officials In the Foreign Office, who left by under present defence plans, long- air for Moscow to assist the British range Army bombera and Navy Ambassador, Sir William Seeds, patrol planes based on the island in the Anglo Soviet negotiations, be expected to intercept any serial went to the Foreign Ofice early threat from Europe to the Panama Canal, the Continental United
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Ill-Fated H.M.S. Thetis
This was the submarina Thetis on June 29 last year-inunched at Birkenhead by Mrs. A. J. Power, wife of Captain Power. dag Captain of the new aircraft carrier Ark Royal
this morning for final discussions States of South America. Hawail YARD ON TRAIL Japanese Will
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LONDON, June 12 (T/Ocean)-
Search All Persons
TIENTSIN, June 12 (Reuter)".
He revealed that in many cases.
M.. Ivan Maisky, Soviet Ambas hundreds of dead and wounded sador in London, saw the Foreign "If these qualities can be de- and quantities of ammunition Minister for an hour.
In another defence development, veloped Internationally as well as were left by the Japanese on the fax also saw the Prime Minister, the White House published a re- nationally, we shall be materiallyfeld when beaten back from their Mr. Chamberlain,
commendation by government ex- nearer the realization of our hopes positions. Such a state of affairs Downing Street,
perts to the President that existing for peace."
аз seldom witnessed
facilities before.
to train aviation among the Japanese Indicating
mechanics bis "expanded to the Women are believed chiefly to The Japanese authorities it how low their morale had fallen. Mr. Malcolm Macdonald, Beere-mit of peace-time practicability." be responsible for the latest bomb is understood have decided One of the most fruitful Chinese tary for Colonies, saw Mr. Cham- A seven man inter departmental ter, according to Scotland Yard the borders of foreign areas outrages in London and Manches- to search all persons crossing It is estimated that 8,000,000 tactics, according to the comman- berlain this morning, prior to his committee headed by Oswald Bran officials who hint that they are after June 14 except those' on The Society has throughout managed to reserve enough funds during their 100-hour visit to the ways attacked where the enemy mit Britain's Palestine proposals People saw the King and Queen der, was that the defenders al-visit to Geneva to-morrow, to sub- for the support of these hospitals United States.
line was for a period of at least three
weakest. They never before the Permanent Mandates months, so that there might be no
hesitated to use a larger force to Committee of the League. sudden stoppage of the good work.
annihilate a smaller Japanese unit. but would not expose a weaker unit
of 50 cents per day for each occupied bed.
MANY HANDICAPS
"AULD LANG SYNE" NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuter)-
4
The Royal train left Hyde
Park, New York, at 3.09 a.m. (GMT). Handreds of onlookers at the station sang "Auld Lang“ Syne" and "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow."
In spite of many handicaps, communication has always been. maintained with all these. local centres, and regular reports have so far been received by the ad- Majesties to the railway station ministrative body at Kwelyang. It is on the basis of these reports to say farewell with his wife and
to the
President Roosevelt drove their
mother.
that payment is made various hospitais concerned.
In the meantime, The work could not have pro-political commentators
the press, ceeded so smoothly, said Mr. Scott, dinary citizens all testify to the and CI-
(Continued on Back Page) unqualined success, of the visit which is seen as promoting friend- ahip between the English-speaking nations and of wide significance for a troubled world to-day.
Polish Official Kidnapped From Danzig
TAKEN FOR "RIDE" BY NAZI AGENTS WARSAW, June 12 (Reuter) -The Polish Commissioner-
YOUTH KILLED IN KOWLOON BUS ACCIDENT
by pitching them against a strong NEW enemy contingent.
Australian Premier Favours Conference
CHAMBERLAIN'S STATEMENT
IS WELCOMED CANBERRA, June 12 (Heuter) -"I welcome the British Prime Minister, Mr. Chamber- Jain's statement that if Ger- many is ready to negotiate in
A youth who, while riding a a peaceful spirit there will be bicycle, collided with a moving motor bus at the Junction of ready response from Britain,”
General of the Danzig has Chatham and Austin Roads yes-declared Mr. R. G. Menzies; lodged a protest with the terday morning died in the Kow- Prime Minister of Australia. Senate of the Free City over 100 Hospital at 7:20 last night. an incident in which a Polish
Mr. Menzies added: "If we are
Customs official is alleged to The accident occurred about to return to more peaceful days have been kidnapped from the 10.20 in the morning.
The bus, and an era of trade and financial No. 853, was proceeding along Danzig by Nazi agenta, taken Chatham Road in the direction of stability I am firmly of the optatort for a ride," beaten up, and Hungbom when the cyclist, Ng that it must be by way of the con- left unconscious." "
Chin-lan, 19, a fold of the Hauference table
Several motorized units of Kee stalls in the Tsimshatsui Mr. Menzies emphasized that the the German Army, unarmed Market, shot out of Austin Road anomalies, existing in the rela but in uniform, arrived in the and ran into it.
tionship between great nations"
Danzig at the week-end to at Ng who fell heavily to the could not be adjusted, or the sense. tend the celebrations of ground, receiving Injuries to his of grievance some nations are the local storm troop or head and amns was immediately nursing be removed, by resort to ganisation.
conveyed to the Kowloon Hospital force
to
reported that the aviation industry publican army organization sys- local Japanese press report, of the Civil Aeronautics Authority hot on the trail of the Irish Re official duty, according to a would require from 400,000 to 600,- tematically training women 000 skilled workers should the U. S commit minor terror acts.
It is stated that Japanese become involved in war. For the
nationals will be requested not current vast Army and Navy ex- The Chief of the Scotland Yard to visit the British and French. MINISTER OF pansion of air forces, the group department, in charge of the in-Concessions except on un-
said, the the industry must increase vestigations, has enlisted the ser-Avoldable business. INTERIOR
its present 40,000 workers to 100,- vices of a number of women de-port adds that searches and done without major difficulty. 000, but predicted this could be tectives to track down the female examinations will be much
Irish territorists.
stricter than last year.
CHUNGKING, June 12 (Central) - Mr. "Chow Chung-yush,
new Minister of Interior, will be off- cially sworn into onice on June 19. it is learned here to day. Mr. Chow succeeds General Ho" Chien, who has beghyappointed to a new post.
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Navigation Survey Party Of Seven Lost: Ship Capsizes. At Laochunshan: Dutch Conservancy Expert Dead
KUNMING, June 12 (Central)~The sad tale of the complete loss of a nav- igation surveying party of seven, headed by M. Bourdrez, League of Nations con- servancy expert, on the rapids of the Chingsaklang, one of the tributaries of the Yangtze separating west Szechwan from north Yunnan, on May 10, was revealed in a belated report received here to-day.
The surveying party was organized by the Ministry of Economy and the Southwestern Transportation Bureau, for the purpose of sounding navigation pos- sibilities of the Chingsakiang.
Setting out in the early part of last month, the party's ship capsized at Lao- chunshan, about 60 miles north of Taili, in a rapid current.
Besides M. Bourdrez, the party cations who was also with the The Government has decided to consisted of Mr. Chang Chim, party, has also been recovered.esue, compassionate grants to the Technician of the Ministry of A search is being made for the families of M. Bourdrez, Mr. Chang Economy, Mr. Fu Yun-taou, Sur bodies of the other victims. veyor of the Bouthwestern Trans-
Chun and Hu Yun-tsou portation Bureau, and four others.
Mishap Confirmed All the seven members of the party
THE DOLLAR are known to have been drowned,
CHUNGKING; June 12 (Central). The mishap of the Chingsakiang
TET. ON LONDON: 1, 244, The sole survivor was one of the navigation surveying party on May
TT ON NEW YORK: 281 crew, who was cast ashore and 10 has been confirmed in a report managed to escape with his life, received here.
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The bodies of both M. Bourdrez MJM. Bourdrez, Dutch conser and Mr. Chang have been recover-vancy expers and adviser to the ed at Haitse, and are being sent Hwal Ho Conservancy Commission back to Kunming. Another body, since 1931, is definitely learned to believed to be a member of the have perished together with the staff of the Ministry of Communi-other members of the party 30