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OPIUM EXPORT PROSECUTION
SATURDAY,
BOTH ACCUSED MEN DISCHARGED
AUGUST 21, 1937.
ANOTHER FIERCE. AERIAL ATTACK ON IDZUMO (Continued from Page 1.) midst of heavy anti-aircraft from Japanese warships.
Several Chinese planes began to dive towards the Idzumo, but they pulled out when high up and houded which Was Settlement the over
with shrupmel from Japanese naval anti-aircraft. At the same time four of the Chinese planes returned to Chapel.--United Press.
After a number of bearings, the
Evares, case agulant Chorles David Aged 37, carpenter of the Prince Line Javanese
Wong Prince, and Yau, aged 61, boarding-house runner, bull charged with doing an net pre-showered paratory to the exportation of opium, and possession of 1,000 taels of pre- pared oplum on board the Javanese Prince on June 16, was concluded at The Central Magistracy this morning. when Mr. K. Keen delivered judg- ment and dismissed the case against both men.
Evans was represented by Mr. W. A. Mackinlay, of Deacons, and Wong
was represented by Mr. J. T. Pelor. The prosecution was in the hands Assistant of M. W. M. Thomson, Superintendent of Exports.
an imports
FIRES SPREADING
Shanghal, Aug. 21.
Some of the big fires which are lighting up Hongkew are sprending westward along Broadway and are within two blocks of the Japanese Consulate.--United Press.
HONGKEW FIGHTING
Shanghai, Aug. 21. Rifle and machine-gun fire is clear- It had been alleged by the pro-ly audible in the Kungping Road dis- Chinese secution that defendants were mem-triet of Hongkew, while bers of opium ring. which artillery is shelling Eastern Mont- originated in New York, and on June Kew, the Yangtzepoo, and near Dix- 16, Evan was alleged to have gonewall Koud.
to the New Asia Hotel in Hongkonut.
Wom.. United Press observers on the south and had an interview with after which he returned to the punk of Sonchow Creek heard Chinese where the plum had been takes and shells screaming through the air from stored in his cabin,
Chapel in the direction of Hongkew. -United Press.
it
Evans' defence wal complete denial of the facts as presented by the prosurution, and his story was ሃሮ that on the night in question,
In attended a cinema performance Kowloon, and returned to the ship
Showroom
Phone 27778-9 well before the opium had bec
The
Hongkong Telegraph.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 21, 1937.
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brought on board. He also brought witnesses to prove his movements. The defence had also alleged that Yasim bin Dollah, the ship's boat- swain, who was one of the principal witnesses for the prosecution, was an becomplice, whose evidence could not be accepted uncorroborated, and that other witnesses had been equally binssed against defendants.
Its face
The
the
shows re-
is
Wong was also automatically dis- charged, as his case hinged on that
Delivering judgment, his Worship said: "Evans has not, in my opinion, cleared himself from suspicion in this matter, bus, on the oilier hand.
Yasim bin I am convinced that Dollah was an accomplice and that Hongkong, as haven of evidence cannot be accepted at
vatur. Moreover, refuge for the distressed in evidence of Basat Singh these troubled times, is, though inaccuracy as to details.
maining evidence shows a complete faced with a serious outbreak discrepancy between the story tuld by the prosecution and the elaborate of cholera, happy to be of ser- albi put up by the defence. It vice to those who have been beyond my power to say which side Is lying and Evans musi accordingly forced out of their homes in be discharged." consequence of the bringing of Shanghai into the Sino-Japanese war zone. Here in the security of this British Colony, we can have very little conception of the strain and suffering to which these Shanghai pɗople now com- ing here by the thousand have been subjected. One arrival: summed up the position by saying that their experiences can only be compared to those obtain
of Evans.
H.K. ANTI-GAS LECTURES
TO BE STARTED NEXT
WEEK
A series of five concise lectures on anti-gas precautions is to be given at the St. John Ambulance Brigade Ileadquarters. Tai Hang Road, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings at 7.30 p.m., commencing next
August 25, for
ing in the front-line during the evening North.
Great War. Certain is it that those who have managed to seek sanctuary here will never forget what they have undergone. Their appreciation of the peace and quietude which they can now enjoy will be thrown into relief by the terrors from which There are they are now free. others left behind for whom
number of
volunteers
As 100 respirators only are avall able, the class is limited to 100 mem- bers only. Those intending to attend
names iny-- should send in their
lectures will be mediately. The given in Chinese by Corps Supt. Chok Tai-kwong-
A full course for officers and mem- bers of Ambulance and Nursing Divi- be arranged carly next sions will month. Successful candidates after examination will be awarded A.R.P. Certificates, which are becoming very popular with members at home.
CHINESE JUNK SUNK
Shanghai, Aug. 21.
A Japanese gunboat near the U.S.S. Augusta fred on and sunk a Chinese junk at the foot of Nanking Road this morning-United Press.
JAPANESE MOVE HEADQUARTERS
Shanghai, Aug. 21. Following the occupation of the Wayside Wharf by the Chinese on the night of August 19 and the resultant division of the Japanese tines, Chinese pressure on the cast has oc ensioned the removal of the Japanese Headquarters in the Yangtsepoo area to the lower wharf of the Chin Mer chant Steam Navigation Company further east, according to information here-Central News,
FOREIGN FORCES IN
DANGER
INTENSIVE BOMBING
CONTINUES.
on
the
HOW PUBLIC CAN
HELP.
APPEAL ON BEHALF
OF EVACUEES
(Continued from Pape 3.)
Imbedded in a warehouse French Bund, nnif caused only slight | damage.
Later revised reports from anid that one Chinese observers
The appeal for toys, games, books, bomb fell at Pootung Paint and une etc. for refugees, published yesterday at Whangpoo ear the Japanese has met with a ready response but
Lin-
articles
required. remained which
still more Consulate,
Five bombs fell in the With the bad weather existing there damaged. vicinity
near the of Puoshung
Is a great demand for shoes, rain- Japanese Naval landing party bar- coals, and gifts of these would be raefts United Press.
PANIC ON BUND
Shanghai, Aug. 20.
The appentance of Chinese plones over the Settlement to-day caused panic amongst the populace of the sprinted down Nanking Rund away central district. tundreds of people from the Bund, fearing that bombs would fall in the immediate vicinity. although they actually fell across the creek.
westward The planes followed a fight and three bombers flew across which there the Whangoo, alter
Chinese Was heavy tire frun artillery on the Pootung side, on- companied by sudden sprung flames.
01
Immediately prior to the Chinese U.S.S. the plane bombardment, Augusta sounded a blast clearing the sallors from the forward deck,
Meanwhile, marines and Volun- teers have grecled barriendes on the Bund.
The Chinese land forces have again penetrated the Kungpung itoud clistul.
liuge. af sine trem Dres in the Tast Seward Road district Coated over the serat, frequently obscuring the Chinese planes, United Press.
BRITISH PROTESTS
London, Aug. 20. To-day's reports from Shanghal indicate widespread destruction of property in the area north of the Souchow Creek by bombardment and fire.
The Chinese and Japanese Govern ments are being informed that the British Government must reserve all their rights as regards holding those Governments responsible for damage or loss to either life or property that may be incurred by British subjects a result of the action of the Chinese and Japanese forces.
A protest is alsa being made to the Japanese Government regarding British
the Internationa! properties in Settlement which have been occupied that by Japanese forces, and the Japanese Government Is Being Informed even if the occupation can be justi fled,
arc
very welcome. Spare radio sets will help considerably. Any sets should be well labelled and will be returned to the sender when no longer re-r quired.
If the weather is no to-morrow, Sunday, those persons who have cars and can spare the time to give some of the children and mothers a run in their enrs will be welcomed at the Itacecourse Office of the Jockey Club any time after 10 am.
Articles can be sent to any of the following addresses:Toc R, 11 Duddell Street; Toe II, 'c/o Y.M.C.A., II, Toc
c/o Seamen's Kowloon:
Rond. Institute, Gloucester
AUGUSTA
TRAGEDY:
FULL STORY (Continued from Page 1)
cases
being
are receiving expert inedical trent- ment, even the lesser X-Rayed.-United Press,
AIR ATTACK DURING COURT INQUIRY
Shanghal, Aug. 21. While the Court of Inquiry on the Augusta was deliberating this morn ing, the Idzume, which is a quarter of a mile downstream off the Japanese furious anti- Consulate, opened a aircraft fire against Chinese planes, whose number is not yet ascertain- able. The Idzumo's shells appanred to be going at a high angle between Broadway Mansions and the British Consulate, the latter being south of Soochow Creek. United Press.
NOT JAPANESE
Shanghal, Aug. 21.
די
A Japanese spokesman states that the Augusta disaster is regrettable. but denied that it could have been caused by a Japanese shell. He ex- pressed the opinion that the missile was from a Chinese mortar near the North Station.
Shanghai, Aug. 31 (11.55 nm.) Danger to foreign forces in Shang- hai from shell-fire continues. Last night, after the U.S. S. Augusta, a Reuter represents- tive, from. a roof-top, saw one shell fall on the waterfront, ut Puoluere, compensation for such occupationships were obviously silent at the
Incident
on
the
within a couple of hundred yards of the Augusta and oilter foreign war- ships.
A British soldier named O'Brien, belonging to the 2nd. Battalion of the Loyal Regiment, was slightly wound- ed in the head with shrapnel while Japanese mill in the guarding western defence sector,-Reuter.
INTERIOR CITIES
RAIDED
Shanghai, Aug. 21. Two Japanese planes were shot down in the southern Nantao area to Chinese yesterday, according military reports.
Information reaching here to-day indicates that a lone Japanese bom- ber succeeded in dropping three bombs on the city of Kiuklang, gate- way to the mountain resort of Kuling, yesterday morning,
The raider approached the city from the southeast, dropped its lond of deadly missiles, and ascended be- yond the range of anti-aircraft guns before it could be brought down."
Kiangyin on the Yangtse River, 30 miles north of Wusih, reported that 11 Japanese bombers flew over the city yesterday and dropped a num- ber of bombs. Some of the ex- plosives were said to be poison gas bombs. Central News.
MORE ACTIVITY
PORTUGAL AND CZECHO-SLOVAKIA bardment of Pootung early
BREACH DICTATED BY BERLIN?
on
no
Shanghai, Aug. 21. Four Japanese warships off East- ern Hongkow opened a heavy bom- this morning.
A Chinese plane bombed the Chinu Merchants lower wharf at Yangtse- afterwards. This wharf
poo shortly by the Japanese on
Was
Thursday.
Observers report that Japanese
while 2 bombers dropped six or seven bombs lonc on Klangnan Dock Chinese anti-all craft gun replied In- effectively.
be payable, in addition to com- pensation which may result from any loss or damage and that claims will therefore be presented in due course. -British Wireless.
200 U.S. MARINES
Shanghai, Aug. 21.
who The 200 American martnes arrived here yesterday by the Pre- sident Hoover from Manila will take International up patrol duty in the Settlement to-day-Central News,
have
during the past week.
The Garrison Headquarters also announces that the Chinese occupied the bridge over Soochow Creek to the east of Seward Road United Press.
ATTACKS REPULSED
the
Shanghal, Aug. 21. A Japanese Naval Attache has announced that the Japanese repulsed two Chinese attempts to rush Japanese lines at Elght Character Bridge and the North Szechuen Road sector opposite the Isis Theatre.
Japanese armoured cars during the night pushed back Chinese tanks and Armoured cars attempting to enter the Yangtzeppo area settlement.
guns since Japanese anti-aircraft dawn have frustrated Chinese North- rups convoyed by four combat planes which have been attempting to bomb Hongkew. The Attache claimed that two of these Chinese combaters were brought down at Chenju.-United Press.
FOUR OTHERS DOWN
Shanghai, Aug. 21.
A Japanese spokesman said this morning that an Idzumo seaplane had shot down another of the four of the combaters which attacked the ship, two of the planes thus being sent to the ground.
He also staled that in the course of a second air raid this morning, the Chinese planes had wrecked the Toyoako Hotel in Boone Road and had injured 15 Japanese civilians.- United Press. CHINESE
The spokesman added that the anti-aircraft guns of Japanese war-
time, because Japanese planes were over the Yangtsepoo area. ---United. Press.
TSINGTAO TENSION
TIGHTENS
(Continued from Page 1.)
tempted to advance under cover of Chinese heavy artillery fire. The withheld fire until the attackers had gone well into the river, when they opened up with their machine guns, Inflicting many casualties before the Japanese retired,
•
The force of 500 Japanese in the Kuan area on the east bank of the Yungling River was reinforced to 1,000 men yesterday. The Japanese are expected to attempt a crossing at this juncture, having failed in pre-
in other areas. vious attempts Central Newi.
MANCHUKUŰ BOGUS TROOPS DISARMED AT KUYUAN
Paoling. Aug. 21. Six hundred Manchukuo troops of
the the bogus 5th Division who attempted Chinese a surprise attack on lines at Kuyuan, 60 miles north of the Great Wall in southeastern Cha- surrounded and many bar, were among the number were after a short skirmish an night.
disarmed. Thursday
Thirty so-called ofcers of the mer bogus division, and over 100 were taken prisoner.-Central News..
REPORTS DENIED
con-
Washington, Aug. 20. President Roosevelt has denied
is published reports that he sidering a trip to the Pacific North- West in the autumn.-United Press,
keen concern will naturally be felt; Hongkong joins with those whose relatives are still in the danger-zone in the prayer that they may have a happy issue out of all their troubles. The Colony is glad to be able to do
Moscow, Aug. 20. what it can not only for the
The Izvestia, commenting come here, Portugal's severing of relations with Britons who have
Czecho-Slovakin, says: "Obviously at Lisbon, but also for those of all nation-the decision was made, not at Ll
is but in Berlin and Rome. There alities. The influx of such a doubt that this is not a Portuguese alongside the Japanese Consulate and A Japanese light cruiser is still on Czecha- huge
a Japanese destroyer is off the Yoko- people but a German attack
Slovakia. German Fascists are Phams Specle Bank, north of Sassoon naturally creates £ wholly paring Ideological grounds for abnormal situation, one such as aggression against Czecho-Slovakia House,-United Presa,
to the Colony has never had fuce before. There is, we are glad to feel, evidence of a mediate concern to residents of general spirit of hearty Co-
the Colony is the question of operation In the heavy task which has been thrown on the possible profiteering in rents and the necessaries of life. In community and its essential
such times, there are always to services. All
are anxious to
be found those who have no unite in the work of mercy compunctions about profiting
charge that Chinese ploinclothesmen T Singapore A persistent rumour that three retained contact with the Chinese TT. Japan which the whole Colony
from others' misfortunen. The British regular soldiers had been Command through light signals on been called up to assume.
Government should keep a strict Injured last night was scotched by top of the New Asia Hotel near the the beginning, there may
watch on the situation in this the British military authoritica in a Post OfficeUnited Press.
statement to United Press to-day. defecta in the organisation
respect, and, should the oven-
has
At
bo
-United Press.
COWS KILLED
Shanghai, Aug. 21. Bombs from Japanese planes yesterday killed hundred cows belonging to the popular American- owned Popular Grove Dairy
tungjao-United Press.
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NO BRITISH CASUALTIES
Shanghai, Aug. 21.
at
The statement said that there were
PLAINCLOTHES
TREASURY BILLS
London, Aug. 20. The total amount applied for in tenders for £45,000,000 Treasury bills was £83,050,000. The average rate 10/5. for bills at three months was
USING FIREARMS, against 10/6.04d. a week ago..
British Wireless. Shanghai, Aug. 21. Japanese naval circles complain that Chinese plainclothesmen were firing from the Nanyang Tobacco Company prior to evacuating. It is sald that mufti-clad Chinese soldiers Altered into the area and opened fire on Japanese troops from the windows. T.T. Lendon
The Japanese are investigating the Demand
the TT. Shanghal
CHINESE GUNS ARE
SILENCED
Shanghai, Aug. 21.
no British military casualtica during the night. The authorities were also confident that no British civilians had been hurt, although shrapnel fre quently showered many sections of Can the Settlement and French Concession announced να
last night-United Press.
which has been hurriedly de- slon arise, it is to be hoped that vised to cope with the situation, prompt and stringent measures but these will doubtless be re will be taken to deal with the medied as experience is gained,
Meantime, position. and we may rest assured that only reiterate that Hongkong is those who have come into our proud to be of service to those midst will be tolerant of any who have suffered much in short-comings that may reveal dread experiences from which themselves during the first few this Colony has
so far been weeks of their stay. Of im-happily free.
CHINESE SUCCESSES
CLAIMED
Shanghal, Aug. 21. The Chinese garrison claims that 13 Japanese tanks have been captured
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