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from fires which were encircling the elly, including the compound of the British and China Import and Export Lwaber Company, and many others. The Bund was lined with a few hundred homeless, and chipless re- Luyces.
Some minutes later the United States Embas staff boarded the Panay while a second distant bomb- ing raid was in progress.
FRIDAY,
THE ARCADIANS
Finishing Touches To Philharmonic
Production
DECEMBER 10, 1937.
JAPANESE PRESENT
ULTIMATUM
(Continued from Page 1.)
Intely has been the seat of the Chinese Government, and it abounds in his- toric remains and beauty spola, such as the Mausoleum of the Ming dynasty and the Chungshan Mausoleum. In- deed it is the keystone of Oriental
With still a few rehearsals In handelvilisation. the Philharmonie Society find them- selves in a very happy position for their production, The Arcadians," being no wwell advanced into the
stage. up
Foreign observers do not believe / polishing on the show in the form
that the Japanese forces are nearer than three miles from the city.
United Press.
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"Harsh and relentless to those who resist, Japanese troops are kind and generous to non-combatants and to Chinese troops who entertain enmity towards Japan. The Japanese carnestly desires to protect army Oriental culture. If your forces desire to continue hostilities, Nanking cannot but witness the horrors of war with the attendant destruction of age-old cultural relles and the nullification of the constructive efforts of the past generation.
GENERAL'S ADVICE
"Your answer to this advice must be received by our outposts on the Kuyung highway by noon, December 10. Should you send a responsible person ns representative, I will send a representative to o designated spot tp negotiate the procedure for surrendering the city of Nanking.
of a a "Talkle" trailer are at present being shown at leading einemus.
It will be remembered that a short film of description was also made in
thin Report On Conditions
connection with the "Maid of the Mountains last year. The Improve- Nanking, Dec. 10. Mr. M. S. Bates of Hiram, Ohio, ment on that effort is so marked
that
our local Dr. Mills of Camden, NJ., and Mr. that
one wonders J. 1. D. Rabe, a German member amateurs may not one day attempt of the International Relief Commitice, to produce a full length him. But post of Foreman Engine Fitter,
with two Chinese milltary officers the requirements of the world of film far removed from that of the Chinese or Portuguese. Applicants
"Therefore I as Commander-in- accompanying them, had the north are who should be able to speak and
Chief of the Japanese forces in gate opened Inte yesterday and they ordinary stage and that type of work read English, must have served un
proceeded to U.S.S. Panay where they lis at the moment merely a side in Central China, advise you to surren- apprenticeship and have bad consi- derable experience in running and (Continued from Pape 8.) conferred with Mr. Atcheson of the Mr. H.H.H. Priestley was responsible
Embassy before returning to the city, for the arrangements in connection der Nanking without resistance, care and maintenance of heavy Steam
with the Society's visit to the Grand- 140 lbs., For further particulars apply carrying only
was not Plant
They reported that during the view Film Studio with Mr. Robert- to the office of the Water Authority, sleeping when Dawn Star made the
afternoon Japanese troops had reackson as producer, Lludray A, Lafford
the move, but as they ed Kwanghau Gate, where
nie at great forward
while Nura Kanis at P.W.D.
as conductor, the mile sign-board, Red Chinese defenders were on top of the neared Fenther drew level in a most re-
walls aring machine-guns and rifles. the plane provided the accompany- ing music. It is to be regretted that markable way and headed the field Subsequently
killed the sound and photography do not ease to win by the greatest
by power-diving Japanese bombing compare more favourably with the with
The fast half-a-mile four lengths. was covered in one minute four-fifths lanes, but the walls were not serious- up-to-date pleture in which company
ly damaged and the defence was still the truller is shown.
"If an answer is not received by the intact.
Another interesting feature in con-appointed time, the Japanese forces second-a good performance over the Derby course. There was great ex-
The wounded included a coolie nection with the production is the will be compelled, to launch an citement at the finish, for there were only 216 backers on the nng which bearing rice to the reitef committee, realistic effect attained by the in-
Roy who was blinded in one eye. They troduction of a real horse puld $67.10 for a win.
but the fourth reported that up to that time there stage. Some trouble was at first ex- a good third,
were no Ards in the city and that perienced in finding a suitable mount King's Leart, pony.
put up bad
good order was being maintained.for the Versatile "Simplicitas" but show. Mr. Tung rode a smart race
No Americans had yet been injured. "Bob" Charles came to the rescue on the winner and on the strength of this sucress, it has been represented The Japanese presumably, from the and produced "African Eve" to play sound of the Aring, were spreading to the part. No doubt many will re- to me that he has been -booised to Dilnt Wild Life in the Hongkong the south-west of the city, though the member this erstwhite racer in pal- Autumn Champions. A Derby grillin infrequent rumble of artillery was for mier days and even a few may re- of this season, Red Feather has done
a time lulled, and the firing between collect the phenomenal "tote" divi- extremely well for its owner, annex the Panay and the city had also died dend she once caused to be paid. ing three wins with the inclusion of the American Club Cup and the SL. Andrew's
Mr. T. E. Pearce cup,
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(Continued from Page 8.) tras making double Agures. Thr Kame was drown.
TO-MORROW'S GAMES
So far #s the first Division is con- ernid there is not a vast amount of Both K.C.C. excitement occurring.
and Craigengower have blank days unless the latter team is playing the University who have the match down in their card. (This latter game cannot be with Craigengower Lecond as they are defnitely playing Army "A" in League Game).
There is also some doubt whether Recreio and Navy first teams have a gumic. As their second elevens are both play- ing at home I am pretty sure the
215
is cancelled from the Navy! card. It never appeared in that of Recreio. The best game probably will be the one between the LR.C at home and the Hongkong C.C. As the Intter are not usually at their best at Sookonpoo an Indian victory bwould not surprise me. The only other game is between the Civil Ser vice and the Sappers-and I have not yet seen any teams zard no guess at the result.
can
THE SECOND DIVISION
הTh
has had three silver cups from the St. Andrew's Society and Mr. and! Mrs. L. Dunbar have had the same.
Auld Reekie Handicap
Soldier Of Britain Nicely Nursed
down.
were
acorcs were
on the
No alterations have been made in the provisional cist published some weeks ago; this includes such well known name as Anne Winter, Doris Blair, Evelyn Fullerton, Nina Valen- tine, Barry Cockle, Willy Simpson, Hector Wiggins, Lawry Ellis. Harry Best, Dabid Kossick, Perey Guntrip, Gordon Stopan-Thornson and a targe and talented Chorus.
CONTINUES WARMER
attack."
tu
Later.
sppre
It is noteworthy that in connection with General Matsui's declaration that the Japanese wish Nanking from destruction, all the Beating so far has been in the hills and valleys beyond Nanking's high sea wall, and Nanking city Itselt, though within range of gunfire, has not been bombarded so for.--Reuter,
REQUESTS PROTECTION
Washington, Dec. 9.
H.M. Gunboats Leave
The United States Embassy has British gunboats yesterday pulled
requested the Japanese authorities olit and went up river for two infics,
and and are lying off Jardine's hulk where
to protect the 18 Americans
Chinese servants who are numerous craft,
the
their including
remaining in Nanking.-Reuter, Standard-Oil Company's launches, are sichored, thus isolating the American
CHIANG WON'T RESIGN boat Panay, with the exception of
London, Dec. 9. three or four small boats, which were grouped around. At that time nine,
Rumour of the impendling resigna- huge area were raging between the
Kai- tion of Geyeralissimü Chiung Panay and the city walls, and others
stick is groundless, states a message blazing at Pulcow, creating
received by the Chinese Embosay in brilliant pillars of fire and smoke
London. against the blackness of the night.
Temp. 10 .m.
states
the The
that intssage Soldier of Britain was not con- According to a naval report two Observatory was 70 to-day
determined yesterday. Chinese are making of
·68 · the sidered to have a chance in the Auld bombs fell at Halakwan yesterday |
stand around Nanking and have com- Heckie Handicap over six furlongs, and one hit the Butterfield-Lad Swire Humidity was 07, a rise of four per
pleted preparations for possible street but credit must be given to the loc-compound. but did so damage, apart cent, over the previous reading. key,
Mr. Pih, for the manner in from spraying nino-inch pieces of An Irregular area of moderately lighting within the city. It adds that
ol the high pressure covers
Yangtse Chinese mobile units have recaptured which he nursed his mount, as the
a number of towns in cast Shantung. which was tied up Valley, and extends eastward across pony won quite
Panay's sampan tor and Oak
at a pontoon, while a dud bomb fell the Eastern Sea to the Pacife to the Reuter. up
40 yards away from the Panay's bows, south-cast of Japan. Naval officers agree that the bomb would probably have sunk the ship if it had struck.-United Press.
the bit bly. Gladin Sarapnet within three yards
fast going the effort took so much at of them that they could Der stave off the challenge of Soldier OF Britain in the home run. It was in- deed a very fast sprint, the whole time being 1.24.3/5. the
RUSH MADE FOR "LLANARMON-
Backers Were Not Disappointed
There are to less than five League
decision in Kumes down for
Division. mention the second
The bete team first in each case. "Police have their days-and-if-liey- get a good one and the 1.K.C.C. have out a team that is not at tuli strength they might pull it of. 1 rather fancy Navy II against Army "D" but they have so many changes in their side that one can never be The sure of what will happen. K.C.C. should of course beat the There was a list minute rush for H.R.C. Their published team is a tickets on Lianarmon, the witer of Murrayfield Handicap for "B" class very strong une and the LR.C. have had
period. All the a very lean
Australian ponies, but for what rea- Some the Indians up and smote Armyson, I have not been able to fathom, and it surprised me when I learned "Blast Saturday and K.C.C. will
do well not to be too confident, that the pony paid only $15.20. Army "A" should give the Craigen- was the lowest dividend of the meet- Kower second a very good gume but 1 frankly do not know very much labout them. Incidentally I have not got an Army (first eleven) fixture card and I should be very grateful for one. Captain Michell very kind- ly sent me the Ist for the "A" and "3" Axtures. Finnfly the Recreio meet the Civil Service who are occasionally having moments this season.
LOSS OF ITALY FROM LEAGUE NOT DISASTER
(Continued from Page 1.) minutes und will merely hear II Duce's proposal and approve it.
An atmosphere of tense expectancy prevails and it is argued that Italy is leaving the League to unite herself more closely with Germany and Jupan, and that Signor Mussolini is
possibly thinking of a new grouping of suations of which those in the anti- Comintern Pact will be the nucleus. A Berlin message says the nn- Grand nouncement of the Fascist Council meeting was received with much interest. Political circles were not surprised at the new development a natural which they regard s sequel to Italy's treatment by the LeagueReuler.
GRAVE MISGIVINGS
Vienna, Dec. 0. Reports of Italy's decision to leave the League are causing grave mis- givings among the Little Entente and the smaller nations in this part of
10 looked
the the world, which League to guarantee their rights and independence.
that the It is generally feared move might be a prelude to some further surprise,
Czecho-Slovakia, which is felt to be more immediately threatened by the recent developments in Europe, is especially apprehensive, which the position of Yugo-Slavie, who is also a strong supporter of the League, is dimcult in view of the Italo-Yugo- Slavia rapprochement.
Well-informed opinion ia that Yugo-Slavia will take the view that Italy's decision is no concern of hers.
Neuter.
ing.
LAST EVENT
Best Finish Of The Day
Success Delayed
against
the
ut
the
Local forecast: North-cast winds, fresh; fair.
CONTINUE FLIGHT TO
AUSTRALIA
London, Dec. 8.
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE
QUOTATIONS
Shanghal, Dec. 10. -As a result of Intest Chinese reports. foreign observers in Shanghai-belleve Royal Air Force-flying boats YESTERDAY'S CABLED. that the fall of Nanking will be des layed until pasi nightfall, as predicted by a Japanese army spokesman, since new Chinese troops are augmenting the eleven divisions inside the city and those entrenched outside the walis.
are
un-
of No. 204 Heneral reconnaissance squadron which left Bahrein carly this morning on the formation flight to Australia passed Ras Al Khaimah in Arabla al 9.50 a.m. G.M.T.-Bri- tish Wireless.
sume their houses or trudged sadly to the safety zone.
Others
the harassing strengthened Japanese lines of com- municntion.
It is believed that the Japanese at the present are strategically delaying
1912 This the assault, waiting for supplies to come up, as well as the capture of Wuhu, which would thus obviate a frontal assault on Nanking, to which
The side roads are blocked with im- provised rumparts, consisting of furni ture, sandings and earth-filled boxes and occasional motor ears and trucks.
Numbers
wounded soldiers of they are not so near as they claim. hobble painfully through, the streets Chinese troops are burning build-seeking medient aid. Nearly all of ings on the Bund in order not to leave the villages in the vicinity are uny vantage point for the Japanese to razed to the ground. occupy. At present the attackers are believed to be nine miles from the South Gate, eight miles from the east gate and eight miles from the south. east gate.United Press.
now
About 20 foreigners, ignoring per- sonal risk,' are remaining inside the city, these including newspapermen, cameramen and welfare
newsreel
workers-Reuter.
Japanese To Cross Yellow River
The best finish was seen in the Dumbiedykes Handicap (second see- tion) for "D" class China ponies
Stiff Resistance when Good
Valorous, Morning,
Nanking, Dec. 10. Laughing Cavaller and Curonation
has now The Japanese offensive Day flashed past seemingly locked to-
Tsinan, Dec. 10. few ether. After #
minutes of begun in earnest. The air was alled
Acording to n despatch received deliberation, the verdict went to yesterday with the ratlle of machine- Good Morning by a head while Valor guns, the bark of field guns and the here, the Japanese have brought a fleet of 70 motor boats to Yencheng beat Laughing Calvier
Day by Coronation The last two named chargers could not be separated and that was the end of a perfect day's sport.
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The destruction of buildings likely to afford cover to the attackers; who continued the offensive all day, and at night the city was ringed with Names and covered with a pall of smoke.
As an additional means of defence all the side roads have been barriend- ed with furniture, sandbags and stones, with machine guns mounted on top.
The Chinese admit the Japanese have captured Chinktang, but claim the forts there are silli in Chinese hands-Reuter.
--Central News.
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towards Kwangleh, in dona depends on the answer given by noving
General Anhwel, which is now in the hands General Tang Sen-chi to Matsu!'e ultimatum which was drop-of the Chinese-Central News. ped from a plane yesterday, threaten ing Nanking with all the horrors of war unless the elty agrees to sur- render peacefully by noon to-day,
The city last night was ringed by flames and covered by a pull of smoke as the Chinese continued to burn structures likely to afford cover to the Japanese.
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The forthcoming wedding is an- Mr. Thomas Perkins from nounced of
The Hongkong Stock Exchange has) received the following cable the Raub Australian Gold Mining Saunderson and Miss Marion McRae Company: "November-December Out- Moorehead Lane, of 13 Bowen Road. put-Crushing No. 527. Tons Treat-
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Enquiries at the Official Receiver's Office, Supreme Court, at 12.30 (0- Miss Martin, of 167 Waterloo Road, day, elicited the fact that no lenders and Miss Gehring, of 119 Waterloo have been submitted for the thirteen the reels of Amerleen talkic films which Road, both have reported to
Pollee the loss
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21, 1937, have
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Truste Burma Corpn Commonwealth Mining Marsman Investments Handfontein Estates Exploration Co Shanghal, Dec. 10.
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yesterday Tanami Gold Kining Jaunch Weldah, | Anglo-Iranian seized the British flying the Union Jack, opposite the Burma Shanghal Club.
The launch is the property of the
1 Nanking's densely populated water-Shanghal Tug and Lighter Company front, has been set on fire and re-and is not registored at the Consulate. sidents are thus left homeless. Thoy The British Consul is making re- ...mournfully watched the flames con- presentions-United Press..
A fine of $40, with the alternative of two months' hard labour, was im 32, unemployed, pesed on Tong Chuen, 42, godown. Wong Chung, appeared before Mr. Forrest at the coolie, by Mr. Forrest at the Central. Central Magistracy this morning, Magistracy this morning, when he charged with stealing a tin box con- appeared on remand, charged with taining 50 packels of cigarettes, worth the possession of 99 heroin pills at $2.70, from an old woman hawker Queen's Road West 30/3
at Des Voeux Road West near Suther-Street. land Street. Sentence of two montha' hard labour was imposed.
near Centre
Ho Tai-kal, unemployed, appeared on remand before Mr. Forrest at the morning. A 43-year-old unemployed man, Central Magistracy this Lau Hon, appeared at the Central, charged with the larceny of $5 from Magistracy this morning, charged a travelling trader, Wong Cheung, at 110/ 110/7 with having robbed with violence a Des Voeux Road West near Suther
woman, Wu Choi, of a gold anger land Street, on December 6. A friend ring. Detective Sub-Inspector W. N. of defendant's appeared in Court and Darkin said the case was for com- said he was prepared to stand surety Ac- nitial to the Criminal Sessions, and for defendant's good behaviour. asked for a week's formal remund, cused was therefore released on sign- Ing a bond of 850 for twelve months. which was granted.
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