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二拜禮號九月一十英港香 TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1937. 日七初月十
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SHELLS, BOMBS POUND RETREATING ARMY
Chinese Withstand Heavy Bombardment With Great Courage
BUT FOREIGN OBSERVERS FEAR RETREAT BECOMING ROUT
Shanghai, Nov. 9 (11 a.m.).
A Japanese military spokesman said that the Japanese advance guard crossed Hungjao Road at 9 o'clock this morning along a wide stretch, and simultaneously occupied Hungjao Aerodrome where the Shanghai phase of the hostilities began.
The Chinese had started numerous fires in the course of their retreat, including one in the Toyada Mills, as
well as in various factories and houses, and a coal depot at Nantao, where a large line of fires is extending north and south, the northern end close to the French waterworks at Avenue Dubail.
The Japanese air force is operating en masse, bombing retreat-
ing Chinese troops on all fronts.
The apokesman recalled that General Matsui ten days ago predicted he would drive the Chinese from the Shanghai vicinity within ten days. The spokesman indicated a Chinese withdrawal from the Nantao ar ca. and said there were large ! concentrations of Chinese troops from Nantao and Pootung at present in the vicinity of Lunghwa, which presumably would soon join in the withdrawal. He said there was still no report of the situation at Sungkiang, where presumably there was still street fighting, the south-west corner of which the Japanese entered yesterday.
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The spokesman said that two units Slowly Japanese bayonets begun to occupied Kibngklao, between Sung- encircle Shanghai. The process klang and Nanziang, at 7 p.m. yester-expected to be completed to-day, thei
pursue the 80th day of the war, or to-morrow. day, and continued to Chinese.
The Chinese rearguard is harassing the enemy and making his advance
He said the fires at dicated that it was
the
Nantno nas aimeut as possible.
Chinese practice to commit arson Whenever
The lesson of the Shanghai war
CAMPAIGN MAY BE NEAR END
Military Observers Absorbed in
Japan's Strategy.
Shanghai, Nov. 9 (Noon). Japanese forces this morning occupied the Hungjao Road area
WALL OF FIRE STRETCHES ACROSS CHAPEI
DYSENTERY INCREASES
11 Cases In Last 24 Hours
Eleven cases of dysentery have been reported in Hongkong during the last 24 hours.
There were three cases of diphtheria ant four of enteric fever, one being impryted.
For the week-ending November 6, the health authorities announced 18 cases of dysentery (two Imported), twelve of which proved fatal; four of cholera, three of which had re- sulted in deaths, and 15 cases of en- teric fever, with four fatalities. There were also three deaths from diphtheria, out of four cases.
ALARM NOT JUSTIFIED When questioned on these figures. the Medical authorities stated they were not unusual although, since dysentery was not made a notifiable disease until early this year and there were no statisties with which to make a comparison. Most of- the-deaths. were Chinese and, since this was the time of the year when dysentery was most prevalent, the fatality ligures were not such as to justify alarm.
they retreated. The Japanese were according to foreign mais supertor unopposed. They marched along STOP PRESS
guiltless of this since neither bom- bera nor troops were in the vicinity, The spokesman said the Japanese Ines south of the Whangpoo include mechanised forces.
Wi
had
nervers, is that numerically forces have no chance in the run
smaller bul against
long the rond in columns of fours re- well sembling a parade.
small
Southward, near Lunghwa, Kinshan, but he refused to reveal The first Japanese crossing of the where Japanese planes were whether any further progress been made westward, although it is Jessfield railway bridge this morn- understood Japanese troops are still ing was witnessed from the Loyalists Wheeling and diving, landing on the north shore of linng sector by General Telfer-Smollett, groups of Chinese were visible. the General Omeer Commanding the through field-glasses running to British troops in Shanghal, who was the west. accompanied by Mr. G. Howe, the British Charge d'Afairs and Mr. C. J. Chancellor, Reuter'a general
whow Boy.
A brisk wind hus sprung up creating a danger of the Ares in Nantae spreading.-United Press. Shelling Retreating Troops
manager.
Foreign military observers doubt whether the Chinese retreat will stop before the Nonzlang, Teingpu and Sunktang line, where it is probable they will make their next stand.
It is noted that the loss of contact With the Settlement leaves the Chi- neso defencce "onchored"
only to the shoreline on the Yangtze near Lluho. while the right wing is in "mid ale" enabling the Japanese to launch turn- ing movements which were impossi- ble near the Settlement.
Business Circles Optimistic Shanghal, Nov. 9 (10.30 a.m.). Foreign military observers report The seroplane played a good, and that Japanese troops have advanced as for an Hungjae Rond from which probably the most, tuttive parties
the Japanese victory, but the Japanese position the Chinese evacuation has also had the advantage la tanks, been completed. Japanese are shell-urmoured cars and heavy artillery. Ing the retreating Chinese troops nt Lunghwa United Press.
While sympathisers with China are regretful at the turn of events, they
The Chinese retreat has raised the Retreat Almost A Rout recognise it as Inevitable, and among question which has long been absorb- business circles there is a feeling of ing military observers, whether the Shanghai, Nov. 9 (11,30 a.m.); rellef that the war is moving from Japanese-now that they are nearly The Chinese retreat from the Shanghal. Their one hope is that in a position to draw a demilitarized western sector, which for the first conditions .will soon enable "sanitary cordon" around Shanghol time since the start of the hostilities Shanghai to resume its placerade paign much farther. Many are of the -care to pursue the Shanghal cam- lost them valued contact with the of the great world centres of trade International Settlement, began with and commerce, and enable them to opinion that in the event of the Chi- an orderly withdrawal ut midnight, recoup some of the losses they have but has now come close to approach- suffered since the outbreak of hostili Ing a rout, according to "foreign į ties. milltary observers.
Japanese Occupy
Hungjao 'Drome.
Shanghel, Nov. 9.
The Japanese have occupled Kiong
cac morale being seriously impair- ed, General Matsui will attempt to rench Nanking through takes, bogs! and other trencherous handicaps to the west and north of Soochow
May Call A Halt
In the event of the Chinese morale holding up these observers believe the Japanese will attempt to force a way
to their kino, taree miles south-east of Non-as far as Soochow City, then yield to
Pounded all day by artillery and bombers; the Chinese, once they had begun to remove their lines from Soochow Creek, moved very swiftly. with little attempt to keep order,
Foreigners paid tribute ability to withstand the
incessani helong. barrage without any support from their own artillery or air force, in a way that no European army was capable, but it is thought that the pounding finally attained its goal of creating demoralisation among the troops-United Press.
Bayonets Around City
Shanghai, Nov. 8 (11.15 n.m.).
what is believed to be a growing pres- Vanguards of the advancing Jop- sure from widening circles of opinion anese forces crossed Hungino Road in Japan to call a halt to the war, and also occupied lunging Acro- and force China to accept terms. drome at 9 o'clock this morning. It is pointed out that in all pro- Japanese planes have been active-bability the Chinese striking power ly bombing the retreating Chinese
has been sopped, as
result of which forces-Reuter,
the
Japanese Cross Whangpoo As the morning drew on the Reliablo Japanese who first crossed the Jess Hongkong is to the effect that the Information reaching feld bridge to-day advanced up the Japanese claim to have cut Shadghal-Hangchow Railway, and Shanghai-Ilang chow-Ninapo Kallway slowly and cautiously took up posi- went. of Sungklangfu which would lluns on the western side of the means that they have successfully British defence perimeter, which is crossed the Whaurpes. E manned by the Loyal Regiment.
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the Japanese will be able to halt their advance whenever they desire with- out the serious posibliliy of the Chi- nese forcing them to continue Night- ing-United Press.
Chinese Say Situation Is Unchanged Shanghal, Nov. 9 (12.40 p.m.).
(Continued on Page 4.)
A Chinese spokesman sold the Sco
When the Clinere arany retreated from Chapel; leaving only a skeleton force to fiçàt a rear-guard action, Il set fires in many sections of the city to thai a Japanese advance on the heels of the retiring troops was made impossible, Vast volumes of smoke rolled over the Japanese lines, choked their infantry in advance positions, The Clin- ese, meanwhile, established thrioselves on the south bank of 800- chow Creek, where to-day a haltje, razes. Rain finally checked the Chapel fire, pictured here, after two days,
Duke of Windsor Admits Fraud
May Alter His
Plans, Visit U.S.
Paris, Nov. 8.
It is authoritatively stated that the Duke and Duchess of Windsor are discussing the possibility of carrying through their tour of the United States.
American advisers have counselled
them that they should either wait until Spring, or leave immediately,
United Press.
Peace Or
Postponement Of War?
China's Rights Must
Be Respected, Declares "Times"
Lordon, Nov, 1.
Against Local Offices
Dollar Steamship Company Employce Lost At Fan-tan
EXPLOSIONS IN HOLDS REPORTED
Story Of Tragedy On Kaitangata Told At Inquiry
vidence of two explosions in difcrent holds of the s. a. Kai- langata, which was completely destroyed by fire shortly after. midnight on October 24, was given at the Marine Court this Dressed in a European suit, with morning, when an inquiry into an open neck shirt a responsible the circumstances surrounding ermployee of the Dollar Stcumsal the disaster was held. Nineteen
Company stood in the dock of the
Junior court of the Central Magis-lives were lost when the ship iracy to-day charged with embezzle- took fire. ment.
le
WOR Chang Fat, 34, secretary-stenographer, employed by
The vessel was on her way from
of gasolenc for the Standard Vacuum.
Mr. T. B. Wilson, manager of the Hongkong to Haiphong with a cargo Dollar Stamship_Company...
Det.-Sergeant Davies told Mr. R.
DIL Company, when the fire occurred. The Court comprised the Hon. Edwards, the Magistrate, that de fendant had been working for Mr. Camdr. J. B. Newill, D.S.O. R.N. Wilson for the past eight years at President), Licul.-Comdr.
(retd.). Acting Harbour Master
salary of $160 a month, and that!
M. V.
part of his duties was to sell und Keogh, H., H. M. Naval Dockyard
Mr. W. O. Lambert, Government receive money for passage tickets, Between October 1 and October 26 master of the s.s. Scalaria, and Capt. 26. Marine Surveyor, Copt, C. Asqulih, defendant collected H.K.
$975. Hardin, master of the s.s. King- proximately U.S. $300, in setting
Kine yuan. passage tickets to America and con-
ap-
verted the money to his own use.
Mr. H. J. Armstrong watched the
On October 27 defendant went to proceedings behalf of the owners Mr. Wilson and made a fronk con- of the stean. the Ling Nam Sicom-
The enlistment of Italy in the anti-fession of the fraud, and was given ship Co., Ltd., and Mr. R. H. Colo Cumintern crusade is only a re-
a chance to repay the money by held a watching brief on behalf of statement of the fact that Italy hates yesterday. This defendant was un- the master, Capt. H. McVee and the and fears Communism says the Times able to do.
Chief Engineer, Mr. T. Eandale. Mr. in an editorial to-day.
D. In his own statements to the pollee, Vacuum Oil Company, and Mr. E. represented the Standard- D. H. Blake continued Sergeant Davies, defendant Davidson appeared for the London said that between October 17 and underwriters, on the instructions of October 20 he had taken a
further sum of $3,100 in Hongkong currency
Mesars. Gilman and Co. from the Steamship Company,
nt
"We shall be wise at the present to accept the aurreement on face value, though some commentators are try- ing to make their neighbours flesh creep, continues the leader,
Meanwhile the proceedings Brussels have a marked regard for
and the Invitation to Japan realities, is so worded that if she accepts, 11 is open to her to indicate the powers with which she is prepared to discuss fan tan
prace.
Out
The first witness called was Mr.
cuum Oll Co., who said he was in Vacuum charge of the
of this amount $000 had been used F. Keating, of the Standard- in redeeming his wife's jewellery frem a pawn shop, and the remangata on October 24.
Macao.
now
loading of the Kaltan-
The cargo wan
exhaustion and that China in chaos America and do three days from discarded. The cases were put on
will provide a promising held for Communism there. There is no sign that China will cease fighting until her ends are attained or are definitely | unattainable.
expected to
g $2,200 had been lost playing stowed according to the plans pro- Concluding Sergeant Davies said duced. The oil was in cases, each of
which
contained two tins of four Germany and Italy are deeply in that defendant expected to ralscallons. They were stowed with the
enough money from his wife to pay terested in the restoration of peace in back the Company. The woman was top of the tin up. There were few China. Both have reason to fear that Japan is war-weary to a point of which was
on board the President McKinley leakages on the pler, but these were
the ship in "platform" slings. hear from her regarding the money CARGO WELL STOWED in the course of the next few days. Mr. Edwards granted to Sergeant
Witness did not know the No. 2 Davies his application for a week's hold was gas-tight, When the load- ing was completed the hatches were So long as further resistance is
covered. He could not say how many possible по Chinese Government
tins or casca there were, and as far could conclude a peace which left burns strongly throughout the counus he could see there was no possi- Japan in control of a substantial part try, and a. settlement based on any- bility of them moving. They were of Chinese territory. China has thing less than recognition of China's well stowed. fought the invader with stubborn rights will mean the postponement of valour, and she is now in difficulties, war, rather than the establishment of cars of his experience, Man You, a With his right hand still bearing. Nevertheless the will for resistance peace-Reuter.
remand.
LOOTERS HOLD ORGY
IN FOREIGNER'S
HOME
Shanghai, Nov. 9.
fireman on the vessel, sald when he was having a bath at the stern shortly after he had finished his watch at 12 a.m., he saw flames and immediate- ly went to assist in subduing them. They were unsuccessful and when he was leaving in a bont his right hand was scalded by steam.
There were two bunkers on cach atde of the stokehold, with doors by the side of the furnace. During his
Many foreign homes in the Hungjno Road residential dis- watch he obtained coal from one of trict have been despoiled by looters despite the display of them. prominent notices that they were foreign property.
HEARD TWO EXPLOSIONS
A typical example was the house In addition the cellar had been
Chung Wal, No. 1 fireman. of the of a prominent foreigner where every | rolded and everything it contained ship, said that about five minutes door had been forced and the win- consumed.. All the gin in stock had after he had finished, his dulles--- dows splintered by explosions, while been drunk, while the corics of 12.00 a.mand when be was about there was chaos In every room. All whisky bottles had been driven into, to leave the engine-room, he heard. the drawers: had been forced open, tho botiles, but the conichts, loft un an explosion th No. 2 hold. “Ho Im- the furniture pied, bookcases ptilled touched, Brandy seemed to be the mediately rushed to the deck to look down, the books pĺind on the middle roost popular drink, 'me the empty at the fire, after which he returned tử. of the Doormatig, fea
bottles, azad : dobrin - Vertised.-/teute}.} (Continued on Page 4)
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