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EIGHTH ANNUAL
AMATEUR
PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION
June-September, 1938
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$250
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PRIZES
$250
(Donated by "Hongkong Telegraph') TWO SILVER TROPHIES, VALUED $250
(Donated by ILFORD, Ltd., London)
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(Donated by Filmo Depot, Hongkong)
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THE ILFORD TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BEST AND SECOND BEST ENTRIES IN THE COMPETITION, IRRESPECTIVE OF CLASS.
Prizes will be allotted as follows:
SECTION ONE:
FOR STORY-TELLING PICTURES First Prize: Bell & Howell Filmo Double B Camera, Streamline Model, four speeds self-setting footage ind!- cator, built-in exposure guide, single picture device. Complete with ense. Donated by Filmo Depot, Hongkong. Second Prize: $40 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
Third Prize: $20 Cash, donated by **The Hongkong Telegraph."
SECTION TWO:
'GENERAL PICTORIAL SECTION (VIEWS, ARCHITECTURE, LAND- SCAPES, SEASCAPES, HUMAN & ANIMAL STUDIES). First Prize: $50 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph,"
Second Prize: $25 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
Third Prize: $15 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
SECTION THREE: STUDIES IN STILL LIFE First Prize: $30 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph,”
Second Prize: $20 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
Third Prize: $15 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph.”
SECTION FOUR: SNAPSHOTS TAKEN BY CHILDREN UNDER 14 YEARS
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JULY 5, 1938.
Biggest Battle of War Looms on Yangtse
HANKOW SEEN AS THE VERDUN OF THE FAR EAST
Pick of Chinese Force Will Defend Strategic City
Hankow, July 5.
"The entire Chinese nation, from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to the man in the street, will defend Hankow at any cost," declared the Chinese spokesman here yesterday afternoon.
The spokesman said that the Chinese military com- mands have concentrated the pick of the Chinese forces to defend Hankow.
full The Chinese air force has been mobilised at strength to bomb Japanese warships and troop concentra. tions along the Yangtsc.
Fortifications and booms have been constructed at strategic points along the river between Hankow and Kiukiang, and the Government had centralised the control of land and river communications.
The spokesman said that in the forthcoming battle fur Han-
will kow, the Chinese heavy lossen On the strength of the Japanese forces.
inflict. main
The operations, he declared,! will mark the beginning of the Chinese decisive battle with the Japanest.ficuter.
Japanese Advance
On Hukow
Hankow, July 5.
The Japanese forces operating fron Langhangnilo advanced westward
LOYALISTS REPULSE ATTACKS
HOPES OF
PEACE IN SPAIN DIE
British Pessimism At Burgos Reply
London, July 6. Optimism regarding a settle ment of the Spanish problem which prevailed in Government circles last week has considerably diminished.
Considerable difficultles have arisen in connection with the proposals for The establishment of a neutral port in Spain, and this, coupled with the Soviet refusal to accept in toto the British plan for withdrawal of volun- teers, may prove an Insurmountable
obstrele
BRITISH CITY LEADERS PROTEST AT BOMBING RAIDS IN FAR EAST
London. July 4. '
The Lord Mayors and Lord Provosts of eleven British cities are included in the signatories to a protest, organised by the International Peace Campaign, against the bombing of open towns in China.
WILL WIPE
OUT CHILD SLAVERY
MUI-TSAI QUESTIONS IN COMMONS
Reports by the British Ambassadors in Paris mud Rome regarding their conversations with the French and Italian Foreign Ministers are expected here to-day, and will be discursed by the Cabinet before the House of Com- mons debate on Spain this afternoon.
London, July 4. The Telegraph & Morning Post,
After Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, which regards the situation s 11
State for the pessimistic
the main Secretary of one, leallies to a solution in the follow. Colonies, had briefly outlined Ing:
the new Women's and Girls 1-Almeria, which has been pro- Protection Ordinance passed by posed by General Franco os
neutral port, is inconvenient for the Hongkong Legislative Coun trading with other Loyalist ediencil, in reply to questions by Mr. 2.---Girauding of belligerent rights W. Lunn, Labour Member for General Pranco would be too Rothwell, the latter asked, in a great a concession, involving as It
The protest, which folows the appeal recenty telegraphed to the International Peace. Cam- paign by the Mayor of Canton, states:
"We have been greatly moved by the tragic telegram from the Mayor of Canton, nad destro to <x- press our abhorence at the bombard-- mont of open towns, particularly the day and night bombardments of the city of Canton,
"Our conscience revolts at the thought of the merciless killing of mothers and children.
"We appeal to the populations of the cities of all countries to protest against these bombardments, so that the force of public opinion will enuse the Japanese Government to end these magsocres,
"We appeal to all Governments of the world to protest on behalf of their own people."
the
does the proclamation of an In-supplenientary question, if it surgent blockade of all Spanish would still be possible to continue Glasgow, Aberdeen and Elgin and
mai-tsai in Hongkong, despite the Ordinance.
port:
3.---General Franco insists that ell and motor lorries should be in-
category of war clucked in the
the Colonies The Secretary for suppiles. This, Great Britain is replied that it was gradually, by n not prepared to concede.
process well understood in the House Although the London Times regards | of Comnious, being terminated in the
the situation in a more optimistic Colony Hght, the Telegraph & Morning Post
Insurgents Defeated In is not alone in considering the altua
Bechi Sector
Barcelona, July 4. The Republican War Ministry yesterday in the direction of Hukow, states that the Insurgents, sup important ity
the Yangtse ported by acroplanes and tanks, between Matang and Kiuklang.
The Japanese succeeded in rench-made an unsuccessful attack on
tion much less hopeful than it was last week.
LA. Col. T . R. Moore, Conserva- tive Member for Ayr, asked if the Secretary of State for the Colonies would see that the Hongkong Gov- ernment Tully Implemented the devree.
A section of the Metropolitan press points out that no progress has been made with the proposal for despatch- ing an International Commission to investigate the effects of air raids on up the administration, and it is the Spanish towns-Trans-Ocean.
"The new Ordinance has tightened
unqualified intention of the Hong- kong Government to work it proper-
ing Kruszechlao, cast of Hukow, the Loyalists lines, in the Bech Insurgent Reply To Britain iy." replied Mr. MacDonald.Reuter,
ed.
where their advaper has been check-sector yesterday.
Loyalist positions were attacked "Heavy fighting is now proceeding twice by Insurgent troops who were, in the vicinity of Kenszechitno, however, repulsed on both occasions according to Chinese reports.
with heavy losses.-Trans-Ocean.
THE OTHER SIDE!
The Japanese in the Matang sector have divided into two groups on the south bank of the Yangise. The main body is located between Matang and Pengisch, while the other group is situated west of Pengisch, accord- ing to a review made by the Chinese spokesman.
west
the
Simultaneousding of further rein-
London, July 4.
A summary of the Insurgent. Government's reply regarding the bombing of British ships in Spanish ports was outlined in
Cable Delays
the House of Commons at ques In Tientsin,
Report Asked
Salamana, July 4. A communique issued by insurgent tion time to-day by the Chan- headquarters states that several cellor of the Exchequer, Sir John Loyalist attacks were reptilsel in the Simon. Blechl sector, where the Insurgent troeps advanced and consolidated their positions,
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The spokesinan said that
On the Teruel front the insurgents Jiganest, after occupying Matang on June 28, had reached Chengshunpa, Valverde
occupied Muela, in the Puebla de
sector,
capturing another of Malang,
while
a large quantity of prisoners and af ese is said to detachment Japanese have
Llangliangminowar material-Trans-Ocean. Junded
BIG GAINS CLAIMED the Japanese have
Hendaye, July 4. The Insurgents claim to have won which 124 square miles of territory In the Chineseter tie rau Pengtsch mountainous region on the right side have launched an attack on the city of the highway to Sagunto.
During the past 24 hours Teruel in an attempt to recapture it.
The Chinese military spokesman has been quiet for the first time in claimed yesterday that Liangliang- many months-United "Press.
SPIES EXECUTED mino had been recaptured.--Reuter.
effected a forcements at
cats
Japanese Flee
The
execution
Barcelona, July 4. It is revealed that three sples were executed here on Wednesday. Cabinet hus confirmed the In N. Anhwei
of Ave others-United Press. Hankow, July 5.
FEEDING THE CHILDREN Japanese troops on the north
Barcelone, July 4. Ashwel front are withdrawing, cust- The Spanish Government has open- wards, according to a Chinese ed a child-feeding station in Barce- spokesman, who adds that, as a re- tono, with a capacity of 2,000 Infants sult, the Chinese have re-peeupled dally. Chengyangkwan.
A second station will be opened # month, and others are
The Japanese withdrawal is at within
First Prize; $20 Cash, donated by ributed by Chinese military circles planned for the future.--United Press.
"The Hongkong Telegraph.”
Second Prize: $15 Cash, donated by "The Hongkong Telegraph."
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to the flooding of northwestern Anh- wet by waters from the Yellow River, and also to the fact that the numer ous lakes and rivers in the aren mate! large-scale military operations there
dimcult.
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The Japanese concentrated
the Shoukurn, close to Anhvel- Klangau border, are also said to be in the direction of withdrawing Hofci.
Japanese troops on the eastern section of the Lunghal. Rallway are said to be moving towards the west- terminus of the Taoching Rail-
ern
way.
The reply was brought to England ut the end of Inst week by the British
The signatories to the protest include Mr. Herbert Morrison, Labour
South Member of Parliament for Hackney,
Lord Provoste of the Lord Mayors of Bristol, Leeds, Leicester. Manchester, Newcastle, Norwich, Plymouth and Stoke-on- Trent.
of
It is stated that the Mnyors many foreign towns have protested in similar vein-Renter,
Occupation Of Paracels By France
Paris, July 4. Reports of a French occupation of the Paracels Island, south of Hainan Island, have not been denied by the French Foreign Mi
Ministry.
It is declared that Paracels island was in possession of the Annamese Kingdom at the beginning of the 10th century and for this reason must be regarded as of Indo-China.
as part The Government of Indo-China, it is further stated, bas
placed light- houses and beacons on this island for London. July 4.
of ships, and extensive the guidance of Replying to Mr. A. E. L. Chorl- divisions of Annamese police troops Agent at Burgos, Sir Robert Hodgson.
It maintains that ports
arton, Conservative MP. for Bury, in have been sent to the island to guard legitimate military objectives but the House of Commons to-day, the these constructions, as well as the
Intentional strongly disclaims any
Meteorological station located there. Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, picking out of British ships for attack. Mr. R. A. Butler, said that he had A London report to Intransigeant A suggestion is made in the Note seen no recent official information declares that the French Government for guaranteed immunity from attack regarding alleged serious delays in has Informed the British Government In i specified port, preferably the delivery of business cables to of the occupation of the Island-
Almeria.
British merchants in Tientsin, since Trans-Ocean. Suitable guarantees are demanded the Japanese military authorities had regarding the nature of merchandise taken over the North China telegraph carried in British or other foreign serv shipping to this port.
The Insurgents' reply is still being considered by Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, in consultation with Sir Robert Hodgson.-Reuter.
Record
Crop Seen
Wheat
WORLD MAY HAVE CHEAPER BREAD
Rome, July 4.
A record wheat harvest is in the northern hemisphere this season, accord- ing to a report in the monthly review of the International Agricultural Institute.
Seven Hundred expected Arrested In Soviet Purge
The crops are anticipated to be more than sufficient to meet the requirements of the entire northern London, July 4.
hemisphere, including North Africa, The dread OGPU has carried out North America, Asia, Iraq, China and another purge, this time among the Europe, lenders of the Soviot Anny in the If the expectations are realised the It is considered that any attempt Far East and in the ranks of the harvest will produce 2,000,000,000 by the Japanese to cross the Yellow OGPU itself.
hundredweight, which will be a Tiver in the vicinity of Loyang
According to the Daily Express, record. would be doomed fo fallure seven hundred offelals, officers and In the southern hemisphere sced- soldiers have been arrested. They ing has been carried out under include Colonel Vasienkov, personal favourable conditions. alde to Marshal Bluecher,
The Review states that prospects General Levandovski, Commander of regarding the supply of wheat in the Artillery division at Vladivostok. Europe were generally antisfactory in M. Kransheyev, political commissar the middle of June. The harvest in ttached to Marshal Bluccher's staff, those European countries which do is reported to have been executed.- not export would probably be higher Trans-Ocean.
than in the two preceding years.— Trans-Orcan,
Reuter.
SHIPS IN RADIO COMMUNICATION
and
The following ships are expected to be in wireless communication with Hongkong Radio Station to-day:
ARMY DECIMATED Jem Haussermann; Hat Yang;
Berlin, July 4. President Slony Wo;
Clevelanti
Forelyn military sources stute that Empress of Russia; Empress Din the year-long purge in Soviet Canada; Scalarin; President Russia, the Soviet army has been Coolidge: Kidderpore: Fusljama; decimated in the year-long purge in Apocy; Forairie; Kustor; Tjibadak, Soviet Russia.
HOLLYWOOD STAR.
The
BARCELONA RAIDED London, July 4. Two more air raids were made on mortality amongst the ranks Barcelona this morning, resulting in of officers on regiments stationed on the killing of eight and wounding of the borders is in some places as 20 civilians." high- a 48 per cent.
Alicante was also bombed, but the Masa exekutions and banishment damngo was alight as most of the to Siberin of the older Bolshevik miastles fell in open fields. Paris, July 4. army leaders has resulted in an The Insurgents claim to be mak- Adolph Monjou arrived with his astounding advancement of Junior ing substantial advances on wifa yoslarday. He told press roofficers, As an example, officers who northern front, and state that they presentatives he and his wife would wore appointed Captain Inst January have occupied
further 10 atny some time in Franco and visit are now commanding divisions, square miles of Loyalist territory.--- the Riviera Trans-Ocean.
United Press;
Reuter.
IN PARIS
the
Similarly, no recent information was to hand regarding allegations that messages were often mutilated with respect to essential details, such as quantities and Agures,
The Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs added that Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, was calling_for report from the British Consul General in Tientsin.-Reuter.
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SOYA BEAN
SHORTAGE
London, July 4, Owing to the rise in the average price of imported soya beans, the
haa ordered a Treasury
further increase, as from July 6, in the draw- back rates with respect to soya beans used in the manufacture of soya bean oll and four--Reuter,
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