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Chinese Capture Mingkiang Stirring Appeal By Gen.
After Spirited Encounter: Japanese Barracks Burned
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CHUNGKING, Feb. 24 (Central)-Chinese successes on the Honan, Hupeh and Kiangsu frouts were reported in field dis- patches received here. Mingking in southern Honan has been recaptured, while Kwangsul in northern Bupeh broken into and a Japanese attack on Hsinhue in northern Kiangsu repulsed with severe losses
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Following up their recent victories, Chinese troops in south- ern Honan on February 17 launched a vigorous assault on the Japanese at Mingkiang on the Pelping Hankow Railway, 24 miles north of Sinyang. In a spirited engagement lasting until the following afternoon, the Chinese inflicted more than 500 casual- ties on the Japanese and ejected them from the city. The re- manant Japanese are now falling back on Sinyang with the Chinese hot on their trail
Thailand Armistice Prolonged
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In a surprise attack on Kwang sul important Japanese base on the Peiping-Hankow Railway in northern Hüpeh, 40 miles south of Sinyang. the Chinese broke into the Japanese defence zone and occupied the Railway Station. Over 100 Japanese troops were killed and two large Japanese bar. racks set on Are and burnt down
The Japanese aerodrome at Ichang Yangtse river port in BANGKOK. Feb. 24(Reuter-southern Hupeh, was shelled by Contrary to expectations the peace mobile Chinese artillery units on parleys in Tokyo will soon be over, February 17. Several direct hits and it now appears certain the were scored, resulting in the des- truce, expiring at 8 p.m. tomorrow.truction of three Japanese planes will be further extended probably for a fortnight,
agTour.d.
IUPER FRONT A message from Sydney yester-
Chenghokow in southern Hupen day referred to the refusal of east of Shians was the scene of Marshal Petain's Government to heavy fighting early last week accede to the Japanese demands when a large Japanese force of on Vichy for certain bases in Indo- more than 3,000 men, supported China as a condition to the settle-by 20 field pleces and 12 tanks, ment of the dispute.-(Special) made widespread attacks On
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Chinese positions there.
Pushing vigorously toward
Wu Te-chen
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In his travels, he ad felt keenly the Chamber would exert its ut-
a need for unity between Chinese most effort toward the achievment overseas, in China, and in Hong of Ik kong General Wu continued.
SIR ROBERT KOTEWALL
Though there was a co-operation Sir Rubert Kotewall, who spoke of a sort at the present moment, after General Wu, sald that he had It seemed to lack a system and come totally unprepared to speak, could not be considered true eo- but had been moved to such an [operation in the most modern extent by General Wu's appeal,
sense of the word.
that he was glad to accept the in- vitation to say a few words.
He would commend to the Chi- nese Chamber of Commerce here, Gen. Wu concluded, this destre for co-operation and could trust that
Commenting on this rejection Chengnokow, the Japanese rapidly SLIGHT ATTACK
of the Japanese
demands. Mr. captured two Chinese defence Thomas Cadet, the B. B. C. com- posts. Tsifushih and Yangchia- mentator, sald: "We have no chang. Avoiding pitched engage- details about the Japanese pro-ments and inducing the Japanese "posals, but we may be quite sure to penetrate deeper, the Chinese that the Japanese meart. to get withdrew to areas more favourable something out of it.
to defence.
"The French refusal to ac- cept these proposals is quite understandable, If the Jap- anese set out to take Malaya" and the Dutch East Indies, French territory will possibly become a battle-ground It will be impossible for the French to prevent this when resistance is offered to the" Japanese attack.
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MAJOR HOSTILITIES
ON LONDON
General Wu had returned from a most successful tour. Sir Robert said, and his achier- ments during his mission in Malaya and the East Indies could not but carn the respect of all Chinese both in and out- side China.
"General 'Wu has informed us of the opinion expressed by Chinese abroad in regard to the share Chi- nese residents in Hongkong have taken in raising money for China," Sir Robert said, "and it may be quite truly said that Chinese in Hongkong have done much in this direction With regard to the wealthy people among us, though, į they have not, perhaps, done' enough.
REAL SACRIFICE
"The test of real patriotism is in giving either money or service until it becomes a real sacrifice. I ask you; have the richer classes among Chinese in Hongkong made # real sacrifice?," Sir Robert con- tinued.
"They can do much more for China and for the Island that - has given them the peace and security they have enjoyed."
The part that had been played by hawkers and labourers among
Scattered Activity the Chinese people here toward the
By Luftwaffe
Britain
Early reports suggested that the i attack on London had been verv
In northern Kiangsu, major hos tilities are occurring in the vicinity. of Hsinhua north of Yangehow. Since February 18, a Japanese slight
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LIKE JUICE,
CORDIAL
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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1941. -PAGE 7
IT MAKES A
BETTER
GIMLET.
ORDER A BOTTLE TO-DAY
SOLE AGENTS:
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD,
Japan Will Proceed With Southward
Expansion
Programme
WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN:
OF Y.M.C.A.
CHUNGKING RECEPTION
CHUNGKING, Feb. 24 (Central)
A tea reception was given at the
A large gathering was present Soviet Embassy in Chungking be- at the Cate Windsor last night, tween 11 am and 1 p.m. yester- when Dr. C. T: Wang. commanday to celebration of the 23rd an- der-in-chief of all teams in conniversary of the formation of the nexion with the annual YMCA Red Army.
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. membership campaign, was host
bers.
raising of funds he ueeply admired, Sir Robert said. They had contri- "The Japanese wanted certain "JAPANESE REPULSED
to captains of individual teams at personally attended the reception buted in the trué patriotic spirit.
to
He express congratulations, supper. bases in Indo China and these. In a vigorous counter-attack LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter)
He would wish to say a few words"
was ushered in by MAS. Paníush- CHUNGKING, Feb. 24 (Reuter)
Gen Wu Te-chen. Chinese Min-kin, Soviet Ambassador to China, If given to them, will be of great staged on the morning of Febru- Enemy air activity over
also with regard to General Wu's-The belief that Japan will ulti-ister of Overseas Affairs, was pre- and the Soviet military attache. military value for any
designs ury 19, the Chinese threw back ast night had been scattered:
Bombs were dropped in the message on co-operation between mately proceed with her south-sent at the function. In a speech, they may have on "Malaya and the Japanese and recovered the
Other Chinese and foreign dis Chinese communities in China, in ward expansion programme is ex- he encouraged the south-eastern two points. "the Dutch East Indies.
Japanese casualties delds in one
captains to
guests present included Mr. Nelson were estimated at some 500 in-trict and enemy planes were re- Hongkong and in the South Seas, pressed in a special article in the greater effort in soilciting mem-T. Johnson, US Ambassador to
Recalling official CENTRAL DAILY NEWS. cluding
detachment ported in the vicinity of a north- Sir Robert continued. cavalry
China, Sir Archibald Kerr Clark commander named Hayagawa east town.
Gen. Wu's words, he had no doubt
The article claims Japan is pro- It is recalled that the cam- Kerr, British Ambassador
*to The Chinese have cleared Chen- An alert was sounded in Lon- that the message would be received bably moving in spring together paign, which is jointly held by the China, Mr. Yu Yu-jen. President hokow of Japanese troops.
don early in the evening but after in the proper spirit by Chinese with a German offensive, in Europe Hongkong and the Cantor branch of the Control Yuan, Dr. Sun Fo, a period the "all clear" signal was here, who were only too eager to or a little later, but "most likely and the Field Service Corps, start- President of the Legislative Turn,
give of their utmost to this end
within the current year".
ed on Feb. 14. given.
The first phase Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, Acting Chair- | DEEPER UNDERSTANDING
will end on Mar. 1,
man of the National Relief Com- In conclusion, he would thank
mission, General Feng Yu-hsiang. General Wu for his kind words in
Vice-Chairman of the National Military Council, General Ho Isaid, and could report that he was Spratley Islands, pentration of LAUGHLIN CURRIE
Ying-ching Minister of War, Dr. Thirteen German airplanes were happily not so much incapacitated
CHUNGKING, Feb. 24 (Reuter) Wang Chung-hut, Minister of For by strong lost over Britain between Feb. 16 at the present that he would no Franco-Thai dispute are all pre-Mr. Laughlin Currie. President eign Affairs, Dr. Wang the Axis. They have said No to Chinese resistance. As Hsinhua is
and 22, inclusive. During the Japanese, they sald No to the surrounded by a network of creeks. same period British losses were disposal of any body striving to ward expansion.
the willingly place his services at the parations necessary for a south- Roosevelt's personal envoy, and chich, Minister of Publicity, Dr. Italiar request for troops to pass the terrain offers
Mr. Emile Despres. members of considerable
ward the achievement of the alms through French Morocco and they difficulties to the attackers who
"The prevailing talk of a south- the United States economie mis-- have been saying No to Germany's have been suffering many losses.
The Germans lost four on Feb. that General Wu had summarised demands for quite a long time."
18: six on Feb. 17; one on Fep with regard to the achievement of ward expansion refers particularly sion to China. are scheduled to leave Chungking by air on Feb. Five Japanese steam launches
Japanese 21 and two on Feb. 22.
ja deeper understanding between to the possibility of a AMERICANS TO LEAVE
loaded with troops were sunk by
attack on Singapore, Dutch East 27, en route to Washington. The British lost seven planes Chinese everywhere. Chinese artillery action. While
over Germany during the same He was greatly honoured by the Indies or political and military continuing their frontal resistance; the Chinese are also harassing the
period.
opportunity accorded him also to penetration, not including econo- Japanese in their rear.
Middle East losses from Feb. 16 welcome Gen. Wu to the meeting. mic penetration."
"force of some 4,000 strong, alded by air squadrons, have been at-
saying No to all three members of effectively
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"Sq we now have the French tacking the city but are being
* BANGKOK, Feb. 24 (Reuter)- The American Minister has advised American women and children, and also men whose presence in Thai- land are not highly essential, "to consider returning to the United States, and adds the advice is not meant to cause alarm or unneces sary Inconvenience,
CUSTOMS PASS
TRAGEDY
checked
Main German Air Force On Channel Front
are
"German preparations for farge-scale operations
well advanced," said MR. OLIVER STEWART, the well-known aero- nautical expert, when he broad-
"At present
pannet We
say where the main action is going to
Mr. Fung Kwok-wah's cast from London yesterday.
Condition Serious
trated,
WEEK'S LOSSES
LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter)—
nil.
regard to his health, Sir Robert
ALL PREPARATIONS
It adds: "Strictly speaking, Japan's occupation of. Hainan, the Indo-China and mediation in the
to 22 were Germans, 5: Italians, Among others who spoke were "Otherwise we may say Japan's -20; and British, six. Two further Mr, Lee Sin-kul. Mr. Lam Pul-san southward expansion has already
German planes were brought and Dr. 8. W. Ts'o.
begun." down by the British Navy.
RAIDERS TIRNED BACK A strong force of German fighter-bombers invaded the skies Over the Straits of Dover Yester- day afternoon following Satur: day's patrol activities, and small- scale daylight raids on south-east England.
Far East Situation Still
One Of Preparedness
THE SITUATION IN THE FAR EAST IS STILL ONE OF PRE- Spitares and A:A. guns
alung PAREDNESS, states a message from Sydney, MR. MATSUOKA yes- the Channel .coast, went into
terday conferred with the heads of the Japanese fighting services, and artion
groups of
and no counter-moves against the UNITED STATES, BRITAIN and machines were enemy
turned
the NETHERLANDS have been indicated. back before reaching the English
*several
In the meantime, SINGAPORE continues to be strengthened. The
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WEATHER REPORT Hongkong Royal" Observatory,
19 am, Feb. 24. Barometer (at sea level), 30.01 ins. Temperature, 88 F. Humidity, 84 per cent.. Wind Direction, E Wind Force (Beaufort), 2. Temperature: maximum yesterday,
63 F.
Temperature: minimum last night,
82 F.
Rainfall for 24 hrs, ending 10th
today, nil.
Total rainfall since January 1st
9.32 ins. Against an average of, 2.72 ins, Sunset tonight, 6.24" pm. Sunrise tomorrow, 6:48 a.m.
Mr. Fung Kwok-wah, well known take place and the best way of coast.
guessing is to see where the Ger- Thore bad been considerable Director-General of Information, Mr. Purcell, broadcast to the people
4 p.m., Feb. 24. local jockey and compradore of
man Alf Force is being concen- activity over the Straits by Spit-on Sunday on the subject of air raid precautions and other advice the Green Island Cement Com-
Barometer (at sea level), 29.95 ins. The Germans have been fires during the morning and Bri- conduct during an emergency. pany, who was found lying in a snowing all intentions to move in tish bombers were seen #ying He, declared that the position, velt was expected to take action Temperature, 64 F. critical condition as the result of the Balkans. But from what I across the sea.
was quite satisfactory and he did to place further commodities in Humidity, 64 per cent. taking Lysol and chopper wounds have seen, the Germans prefer to
not think that there was any America under the export licence Wind Direction, E/8. on the throat, in a bungalow at keep the main German air force
reason to fear an immediate system to show America's deter-Wind Force (Beaufort),. 3. Customs Pass
Sunday has on the Channel frant.
mination to present a strong front Maximum temperature, 70 F. regained consciousness at the Kow-
Minimum temperature, 63 F. "They have sent a number of Japanese vessels, which had been Germany was hoping to per- in the Far East. planes to Sicily and some to Ru-anchored at Noumea, New Cale-suade Japan to create a diversion Among the items which will be Rainfall, nil mania and the original estimate donia, for the past nine days, by an attack on MALAYA and the included in this embargo will be The tragedy was first discovered of 1,000 German planes in Ru- have been refused permission to Dutch East Indies. That was all leather and it was mentioned that about 7 p.m. by gardeners of the mania I think takes in those take on cargoes of iron ore, ac-the Nazis wanted.
last year Japan imported $300,000 | bungalow who heard screams from placed in Sicily.
cording to the Noumea correspon.. The Sydney message also added worth of leather from the United the bedroom.
that 1,000 Americans, mostly wo-States-(Special) men and children, would leave
loon Hospital.
His condition is serious.
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The servants forced open the door
SYDNEY, Feb. 24 (Reuter)-Two attack,
dent of the SYDNEY SUN.
BIG CONCENTRATION..
"The main force, therefore, is
Shih-
Wong Wen-hao, - Minister of Economic Affairs. General Llu Shih, Chungking Garrison Com- mander, and Mr. K. C. Wu, Mayor of Chungking.
On behalf of the Sino-Boviet Cultural Association Dr. Sun Fo addressed a message to M, Stalin extending congratulations on the 23rd anniversary of the Red Army and expressing the hope, that the Soviet Union will join hands with against Chirra in the struggle aggression.
HONG KONG TIDE TABLE From 25 Feb. to 3 Mar. 1941.
1ION WATER.
Bong
Kong
Standard
Time.
Days of
Weel
Data of
h.m.
Height.
LOW WATE
Height
Hong
Kong
Standard Tize
h. m.
Tues,
25
09 57
49
03 14
Wed. 28
Thur. 27
Fri. 28
21 20 7 0 10 29 5 1 21 38 6 9 10 63 5 2 27 35 6 a'
14 32
03 43
16 14
20
04 13 1 2
15 54
12.5
11 17.5 4.
04 42
|1,4
23 07 6 2
18 36
126
Sct.
11 41 6 4
(512
11.6"
93 34 16 a
17 18
2 4
Jun
2
11 58 156
05 39
20
193 57, 5 4
1767
29
Von
3
06 06
24
12 16
106
1443
27
Damage Done By R.A.F. Raids On Berlin
and found Mrs. Fung bleeding pre- still on the Channel front. That LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter)-The the repeated orders issued by the General Weygand has arrived at
Shanghai on Thursday, following LONDON, Feb. 24 (Reuter) fusely from the throat and head.
NEW YORK, Feb 24 (Router)—Damage done by the E. A. F. raida Is where there has been, and still usual Lenten laws of fasting on Mr. Pung was also on the floor is a big concentration of aireraft, all week days and abstinence from
American Consular authorities Dakar after an extensive tour or on BERLIN includes gutting a small mater department of a large and appeared to be in great pain.
there. They can of course be shifted consumption of meat on Wednes-
inspection of French possessions electrical plant in the city area, severe damaging a chemical plant, A Lysol bottle and a chopper were quickly if the Germans intend to day and Friday by Catholics in
JAPAN'S PART
In Africa, according to a Morocco temporary disruption of the street-car power system and hitting a .found next to them
use full force in the Balkans, but Britain are again dispensed with stated that the isolation of AUS-
A later message from Sydney Wireless announcement today.
metropolitan railway: The Police were informed but until then our own air forces must for the coming Lenten, according TRALIA and NEW ZEALAND is before their arrival Mrs. Fung had stand On guard to prevent any to an announcement today,
Tong Blu-ching, 18, woman, was already succumbed to her wounds. German thrust here.
the part which Japan will have admitted to Queen Mary Hospital to play in Herr Hitler's plan. Thus at 3 pm. yesterday, suffering from is to be done by driving a naval Lysol poisoning. wedge down the Indian Ocean,
It is learned that the couple "I think it probable that this
went out hiking to their bungalow year will see battles taking place
at Clear Water Bay Road and they a bit nearer to Germany than be that a great part of the fighting appeared to be very, friendly attore. Capt. H. H. Balfour, the will take place over enemy aero- the time.
Under-Secretary for Air, spoke dromes.
Mr. Fung rode Lovely Star to Tast night about taking the offen- "It looks to me at present, in second place in the Ainoy Handi-sive in the air and that will mean spite of the stir. in the Balkans, cap at the race meeting on Tues-that the German Air Force will be that the main German prepara- day-last
on the defensive. I will also mean tions are on the German" front.”
A
This is revealed by an American | ·.
POINT SCORED correspondent who has just re- "Psychologically, the British turned to New York from the scored a point when they began German capital.
ralds on Berlin last August. "News of the effects of a night's Until that point, the Berliners bombardment spreads through generally believed the British
No sea blockade of Australian Leaving a letter saying that she Berlin like wildfire,” he says, "and would never be able to touch the waters could, however, succeed if was going out to earn her own it would be difficult for the capital, The Nazis told them go." the British and American navies living. Cheng Wal-hing, 20, left authorities to conceal any import- The correspondent" adds that co-operate.
No. 7, Shelley Street, second floor, ant damage even though the details of bombing fr other great Another message from Sydney at 7am. yesterday and has been heaviest penalties are attached to in Germany are closely guarded stated that President Roose-missing since.
the spreading, of, inch,news.
Elan military secret.
"