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三拜禮 九月三英港香
WEDNESDAY,
MARCH
9, 1938. 日八初月二
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DOUBLING STRENGTH OF CHINA'S ARMY
1
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FINAL VICTORY Britain Taking Firm Control Of Civil Flying
ASSURED,
SAYS
NATION'S HEAD
Chiang's Confidence
Unshaken Despite Japanese Penetration
Hankow, Mar. 9.
Complete confidence in China's ultimate victory was expressed by Marshal Chiang Kai-shek in a recent interview here: The Generalissimo said he believed the strength of the Chinese army would be doubled in two onths' time compared with the strength of the fighting forces at the outbreak of the conflict.
In contrast to the pessimism felt in certain circles regarding the military situation in Shansi, Marshal Chiang said he was confident that the Japanese forces would not be able to penetrate further into China's north- wet provinces.
in
He expressed the opinion that the Japanese troops Shansi were already experiencing very great
HEADS NANKING GOVERNSIENT —— Bearded Tao Hsi-shan, heading the new autonomous commission ruling the Chinese city of Nanking under Japanese advisers, is shown reading a manifesto denouncing the Chinese government formerly in power,
difficulties, with 25,000 Chinese troops scattered in the HONGKONG
the HONGKONG ATTACKED
mountains east and west of the Tungpu railway, which connects Taiyuanfu with Tungkwan.
These
Chinese forces were COR-
stantly harassing the Japanese troops |
along the railway, he said,
Asked by a foreigner where the government was likely to meet next
the Generailssimo replied:
"The Chinese National Government
in
is not the corrupt and militarist re-
witnessed gime auch as those China's
revolution-1 past history, but a ary Government, representing the Chinese race and nation, and every temporary reverse the Chinese army has suffered menns the redoubling of China's determination to continue resistance. It would not be surpris ing if we re-meet at Hankow, and it is even possible that we will re-meet
in Nanking-Reuter.
Advance Checked
Hankow, Mar. 9.
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U.S. BID
FOR NEW
AIR ROUTE
Sovereignty Claim In Pacific Isles May Mean Trouble
Washington, Mar. Officials regard negotiations
FOR LONG LACK OF ADEQUATE MUSEUM
Recommendations Placed Before Government
If the report of a special Committee appointed by Government is adopted, Hongkong may shortly possess one of the finest Museums in the Far East.
INQUIRY
INTO HONGKONG RENTALS
Move To Protect Public Approved
By Governor
His Excellency the Gover- nor revealed in Legislative Council this afternoon that a Commission has been ap- pointed for the purpose of inquiring into the question of house rents in the Colony,
Should the report of the Commission convince Government that action is necessary to control rents, a Bill will be placed before Legislative Council with all possible expedition.
"As you are aware, there has re- cently been considerable public dis- cussion in local newspapers and elsc- | where of charges for rent which are anid to be generally rising, with in- equitatable results in certain cases,” said His Excellency,
"Moreover, individual representa- tives have been made to me and, as I am cognisant, to certain members of this and the Executive Council beur- ing upon the same points. During this week I have conferred upon this subject with persons interested there- in and, this morning, with my Execu tive Council.
PROPER PROTECTION "Several suggestions have been re- ceived from various quarters that legislation should be passed at once which would give greater protection to the holders of existing tenuncies
and
that that which common law local statutes now provide and, con-
versely, would restrict that existing
rights and powers of landlords.
"On the other hand, recognition is
generally given to the fact that any
unusun
such legislation would be and drastic in its effect and might enally have repercussions which
HIGHER SUBSIDIES FOR AIR TRANSPORT. COMPANIES APPROVED
But Imperial Airways Under Criticism By Investigators
London, Mar. 8.
The Government has decided to adopt the recommendation of the Cadman Report, that 2 permanent Under-Secretary for Air shall be appointed who will exercise general" administrative direction of civil aviation affairs. A deputy Director-General of Civil Aviation will be added, and a Director of Civil Research and Production will be appointed.
The Government has not yet finally decided whether to adopt the recommendation that an additional Parlia-{ mentary Under-Secretary, solely concerned with civil aviation, shall be appointed, but it is prepared to recommend increases in subsidies to air transport companies from £1,500,000 to £3,000,000.
DISCUSSES AUSTRALIA
TEST TEAM
Lord Tennyson Says Grimmett's
Absence Serious
"Australin
omission of Clarric
may yet regret
the Bert Oldfield from their Test team.
Grimmett ano "With these two players-especial- ly Grimmett--I think they were
bound to win.
"As it is, the ommission of Grim- tables in favour of England. In any mett may quite conceivably turn the case, it is going to be an interesting struggle."
Decision between competing pro- jects should be governed by two main consideratoins: nestly. the importance of maintaining and developing Empire routes; secondly, the Importance of selecting routes which afford opportunities D! sub- stantial trame and postal revenue, and where important British comuner- cial Interests are concerned.
A number of the Committee's re- commendations are-based on the prin- ciple that British external air trans- port should be concentrated in a num ber of
OF/landed on substantial
The
and that the ដយរាជ external route should not be operated by more than one British company. Committee recommends that Imperial Airways concern themsolves primarily with the development of Empire air services, but that that title be associated with "short houl" services to France and Italy, and that flying boat services to Greece Vin Italy should be recognised.
The London-Paris terminal service should be operated by an amalgama- tion of Imperial Airways and Brilik Airways on this route. British Air- ways should develop other air services to Europe.
The report of the Committee, comprising Professor A Japanese detachment succeeded with Britain regarding the title G A. C. Herklots (Chairman) and Messrs. W. Schofield in crossing the Yellow River at a of the Canton and Enderbury and A. D. Brankston, was tabled in Legislative Council point in the extreme north of the islands as significant because! Stratat province, where the river is they are likely to set a precedent! this afternoon.
Thus spoke Lord Tennyson, who regarding the settlement of It strongly recommends the construction of a would inflict more harm than benefit captained England against Australin
The Government socepts these re- and has just recently com- commendations, and both Imperial Pacific atolls, as well as the vast building, containing at least ten rooms and a large central
successful tour of India. pleted a
Airways and British Airways are regions of the
"These issues have been carefully
With Lady Tennyson, he is travel-willing to accept them. and hall, on the site formerly occupied by the Albany considered by Government that is to ling around the world aboard the.
SERIOUS DEFECTS Antarctic.
the Governor In Executive Empress of Britain, which arrived The Committee's recommendation The United States rushed settlers Buildings.
Council, and the conclusion reached here this morning.
that serious defects in the manage- (Continued on Puge. 4.)
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Oil Storage
Tanks May Be Removed
Government
admitted
in
Legislative Council this after- noon that the risk of fuel oil
one
sovereignty of numerous other
Arctic
to Canton Island on Monday in order
to reinforce its claim, based partly
asmuch that New Zealanders occupied.
in the end.
Boy,
The area of this site would allow ample space for a
on the discovery by whalers. In central block 100 feet by 40 feet, and of two side wings 80
Cimton last summer and erected a feet by, 40 feet.
radio station, the United States' sub-
sequent attempt may do little to im- The Committee recommends the appointment of a Curator who should be a young man of British nationality
prove its claim.
The title problem urose because)
Canton and Enderbury have assumed at a minimum salary of £450 per annum.
importance as aerial stations on the Hawait, Australia and New Zealand route.
MAY BE TROUBLE Although the United
Any such Curator would have to be given absolute power of refusal of gifts or loans.
PIONEER FLIER RETURNS
TO HONGKONG
A film producer who made avla- tion history in Hongkong returned, to the Colony for his second visit by the Empress of Britain to-day.
He is Mr. Arthur M.
Vice
·President of Loews Incoro ond
27 NEW SMALLPOX CASES HERE
Another 27 cuses of smallpox were reported to the local health nuthori- ties yesterday, bringing the total
since January 1 to 1,138.
5 was
1921 in
Lord Tennyson was last in Aus- tralia in 1909, when his father
was Governor-General of the Common- wealth, and he was a school-bay.
I am looking forward to re-visiting the country which is the home oi cricket," he said.
"One of my regrets is that I was unable to accept an invitation to tour the Commonwealth with the 1022 Test team."
ANGLO-IRISH TRADE
TALKS CONTINUE
STOP PRESS
storage tanks in the Colony to neighbouring property would in increased in the event of war conditions, and has promised to consider a suggestion by the
In addition, the appointment of a Hon. Dr. Li Shu-fan that the Britain have exchanged information presentatives of the Hongkong Cav States and Board of Directors, consisting of re- Tanks be removed as speedily as in a friendly spirit up to the present, er chamber of Connierce and the ernment. the Hongkong University, possible to outlying districts, there is indication tint a strong con- chinese Chamber of Commerce, is
PRESIDENT SIGNS where they will not constitute a diet of interests may arise, particu-
The weekly returns, also issued
London, Mar. 0.
TAX BILL Jarly it the danger to the public.
an Increase issue spreads quickly to recommended.
this morning, indicate
This morning the Prime Minister If the suggestions of the Committee
compared with the previous week.
Washington, Mar. 8. In answer to question by Dr. Li, other territories.
Some experts anticipate that the are adopted, the proposed museum
The total number of cases for the saw Mr. De Valers, and this after-
noon trade discussions were continued The House of Representatives op- the Colonial Secretary disclosed that
gaty of Canton will be divid-building will be either partly or fully
ending March week small sovereignty of
185. there were 5 large and
Deaths, for the first time since the at the Dominions Office between Mr. proved clauses in the Tax Bill pro- containing benzine and kerged in view of the dual claims and the air-conditioned.
muiual importance it has to the "Natural history exhibits, books, in Charge of M.G.M. distribution.
opidemic commenced, exceeded the Malcolm MacDonald and Mr. W S. Viding for changes in the present and four large and three small United States and New Zealand. It paintings and other objects
Morrison for the United Kingdom, corporate und undistributed profits Mr. Loew travelled through Hong-number of cases, 188 being reported, and Mr. Lemass and Mr. Ryan for and capital gains tax. containing liquid fuel oil at the is rumoured that
ere will be D note explaining cularly susceptible to dump could
1933 in the Lockheed mono- . against 132 In the previous week, pret
Eire.
The President signed a Bil! is probable there Point Installation, and two
British position is
due in be housed," the Report says.
plane "Spirit
peak week of the further Fun" which was
trade talks between the maintain the full capital of the Com-: FAV inks containing benzine at the Washington shortly. and is likely to "Such a wing would also be gas the first plane to travel from Aur-epidemic.
Ministers and officials representing modity Credit Corporation at U.S. Paint Installation.
crystallse the issue.
proof and could be used as a tem- tralia to
to Hongkong and from Hong- Of last week's cases, 130 were rements to-morrow, but no arrange
the United Kingdom and Eire govern | $100,000,000.—Reuter, It is anticipated that a radio re-porary shelter in times of emergency.o
kong to
to South Africa. The fight from
ported from the residential areas oments have been made for a full Australia took 24
days ne of the tanks in Kowloon are port will be received to-night Indi- A bomb-proof vault, in which valu- the immediate vicinity of realden eating that initial steps have been able exhiblia could be stored, would from Hongkong to South Africa 3 Shauklwan, four from Aberdeen and
and the city, 39 from Kowloon, two from meeting of representatives on each Hal areas.
taken towards colonising the Canton be worth considering."
days. Both these records still stond.
one from the New Territories.
| side.--British Wireless, The requirements of the Fre and Enderbury Islands,
The "Spirit of Fun" crashed in
Last week there were one death Brigade in the matter of surrounding the only advice is that the U.S. ship
South Africa, killing the pilot, Mr. from typhoid, two from Incasics, Taney arrived at the islands on Among the recommendations are:
L. Dickson, and severely injuring seven from meningitis and three e. The field party is under the Construction
lecture hall. Mr. Loew." of
from dysentery. of Richard Black, Field re-equipped with a first class epidluscope
Tuberculosis claimed DO victims, 300 people.
bringing the total since January 1 to 025, Hong-
ese tanks were in the vicinity oldential districts.
he tanks by retaining walls and
the
yet:
but as ye
RECOMMENDATIONS
parti-
kong in
onnection with the chemical foar Sve of the
Department of the lantern and a cinematograph lantern,
e extinguishing system have been mplied with, and there is no ren- CHA, to think that the precautions interior at Honolulu, who has at empable of sealing at least 300
of
kong Horticultural Society, Aquarium
BIGGER REVENUE
IN BRITAIN
London, Mar. 6.
und 190 in the
Twenty-two of the 27 enses of
U.S. TAX BILL APPROVED
Washington, Mar, 8.
After a stormy debate, the House:
en are not adequate for the pro- ready conducted the colonisation Construction of a room useable by ions taken are not arequate for the Howland, Baker and Jarvis is- kindred societies, such as the
protection of property in ordin lands. circumstances," said the Colonist The Interior Department is not at Society and Natural History |· The Exchequer returns show that small-pax reported yesterday oc-
présent aware of details. However, Bociety: Preparation Room; Research total ordinary revenue amounts to curred in Victoria. There were also of Representatives sporoyed the shut "risk" toʻneigbouring property it belleves the party has sufficient Laboratory; Library and Reading 2702.023,676, compared with £770,- three cases of diphtherin, two of Bill which provide that publicity of course, be increased by War supplies for Unres months. Mean Room; two rooms for Prehistory, 941,351 at the corresponding date typhold, three of males and one of be given to enlaries in excess of Uző,
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