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三拜禮 辦四十月九英港香 WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEMBER 14, 1938. -- SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS
EUROPE VAST ARMED CAMP
MOVE BY
BY SUDETEN-GERMANS
Further Clashes Reported In
Disturbed Area
THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN REJECTION OF THE SUDETEN ULTI
MATUM HAS LEFT THE NEXT MOVE TO THE SUDETENS.
MARTIAL LAW HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO INCLUDE SEVERAL OTHER SUDETEN AREAS, BUT AN INCREASING NUMBER REPORTS OF CLASHES BETWEEN CZECHS AND SUDETENS ARE ́BEING REPORTED.
OF
Indicative of the growing fear of war, Lloyds have summoned Under- writers to discuss the discontinuance of all war risks on shipping.
EUROPE
FEARS WORST
Many Nations Take Precautions
main
Paris, Sept. 14. The Finance Minister M. Paul Marchandenu, has announced that the Government's care is not to be taken by sur- prise and directions have been given to make all arrangements
During the past week Europe has been converted into an armed camp. Germany is reputed to have 1,500,000 men in the field, France has mobilised her frontier defences and Holland, Belgium, Lithuania, Poland and other coun- tries have taken the necessary precautions.
German officials have been recalled to Berlin from Washington.
Prague, Sept. 14.
Prague continues to be full of
reports of incidents involving JAPANESE Sudetens and Czechs, and of death and injurios to parties.
both HANKOW
WARNING
It is now stated that at Tachau!
the incident previously reported - curred when an armoured cur open- ed fre on a crowd. One person, was killed and six injured.
At Purstein a Sudeten was shot! when he joined a crowd ol detnons-i
trators. Big demonstrations of Sude- in order that no trouble will ten Germans were held at Troppatt, arise in the economie life of Fulnek, Odra, and Neubentschin. France should an emergency
occur.
Under these arrangements every one is to retain free and complete control of the disposal of deposits, whether they are in the savings banks or in other banks.
No question has arisen of measures being taken modifying the present functioning of funds and the activity of markets.
Large Hquid amounts are m the disposal of the Bank of France and the deposits fund permits the entire freedom of the Paris authorities' ex- ports lan and also covers Iron, steel.; Reuter Special.
skins, silk, cotton, flux and hemp,
Belgian Precautions
Three
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of
More Clashes
Sadelen
near German
Germans
Were
Former Concessions Will Not Provide Refuge
· $34.00 PER ANNUM
1938 DUNLOP
| SO YEAR) OF GROWTH /
DUNLOP Fort
The Tyre with 2,000 Teeth
AS NEXT AWAITED
Fierce Battle On West Shore Of
1 .
IN THE CZECHOSLOVAKIAN CAPITAL. A view looking down on the Wenceslaus Square, Prague.
Newspaper
Reaction
To European Crisis
London, Sept. 14.
Lake Poyang
CHINESE EVACUATE STRATEGIC VILLAGE IN BITTER ATTACK
Tehan, Sept. 14. CHINESE military reports admit that the Chinese have evacuated Sikulings west of Singtze on the west chore of Poyang Lake, after several days of sanguinary fighting with the Japanese.
However, the Chinese withdrawn from the strategic hill have taken up strong positions at Hualungshan, im- mediately west, where they continue to contest every inch of ground against the attempted Japanese advance to Tehan.
Lannitang, a point near Hsikuling and 15 miles north east of Tehan, where several bitter engagements have taken place during the last few days, has been levelled to the ground by severe Japanese land, naval and air bombardments.
Continuing their destruction. Japanese artillery heavily bom- barded the villages at Chilung- shan and Yuanchiapang, im-
JAPAN
mediately west of Lannitang, MOBILISES
yesterday. Between 2,000 and
3,000 shells were fired, shatter- RESOURCES
ing houses and Chinese defences, Japanese planes in groups of two or three assisted in the bombardment in relays.
Despite the destruction of must of their defences, the Chinese troops defending the points are still hold- ng their ground,
The Jull on the Nanchang- is unbroken.-- Kiukiang Railway Central News.
the
ed.
Terrific Losses
Shanghal, Sept. 14.
A Japanese estimate of the Chinese
ricar
Protecting Supplies Of Materials
Tokyo, Sept. 14. Consolidating the national re- sources in line with the prolong- ed military operations in China and the proposed long-term con- struction, the Government is working out its second plan for the mobilisation of material resources.
The first plan which was enforced casualties in the ten-day battle in on January 1 this year, is scheduled
finished be the to foothills northern
on December 31. Ad- wei-Human border amounted to ditierul plans to extend the first year about 10,000, including 4,000 wound- of material mobilisation to the end of,
March are also under contemplation, The second plan will be identified The battle, according to the Japan-with the fiscal year in its per of
period
It ન 13 ese reports, ended on Monday when enforcement. The first plan,
to rallon- the Chinese, who are estimated at pointed out, was designed ten divisions, gave up the fight und alice the demand and supply of im- in portant materials in the time of war. begun gradually withdrawing small groups westward. The Japan- In the second plan, it is understood, ese are now pushing towards Kwing- the plan will be extended to Manchu- chow from Kushin.
(Continted on Pege 4.)
Tokyo, Sept. 14. Not only the French Conces- Onc report here speaks of sion but also the old British, machine guns being used against German and Russian Conces- the population
Welpersions in Hankow will be exposed: Trans-Ocean.
to serious danger with the Japanese forces reaching within! striking distance of Hankow, killed and several were seriously because the Chinese troops have, wounded at Haberbirk and Falkenan now constructed artillery posi when Czech police fired on a crowd, tions close to those Concessions, according to a German news agency according to information rcuch-
The message adds that 120 Gering here.
The events in Czecho-Slovakia have worsened the out- Wildmuenster escaped The information, quoting Mr. Karl
territory from The Eskelund, says Danish correspondeat look, declares the Daily Telegraph this morning, adding Sudeten aren. No German in the of the Politicin of Copenhagen, saya j Heelbach neighbourhood, says the the entire city of Hankuss is fortified that in such a crisis as has now developed the democratic report, is safe from violence. Iainst air raids, with dug-outs. | governments can neglect no precautions and are bound to alleges that oficials entered the trenches, machine-gun emplacements make preparations for every eventuality. homes of the Germans and threaten- barbed wire cntanglements in ed to exterminale the Germans on evidence everywhere.
Nothing is more difficult to foresee, says the paper, Bohemian soll.
For the residents it is extremely
move by than in what manner and at what hour vital decisions may Another report a German dungerdus to attempt to
by
that the night as there Eger states
are trenches every- be forced upon a government, or when it may be necessary agency from
while the general public are
muny to defend the country. the population afraid to go into the streets. This report also men- placcs.
"Everybody, including the European war in which this country Huselbachi the incident at
The message alleges that where, it isolated, customs offelais Eskelund has been deported by the members of the Government, will immediately become involved. fred on ear containing Sudeten Chinese authorities for photograph will continue to hope for a "The time avaliable is desperately is attempting to strike at the city Rig, Sept. 14.
in Hankow peaceful settlement, of the pre-short, but as long as it exists, the from the north by proceeding along Germans killing one.
ing military works Strong troop units, fully equipped,
At Graslitz A clash occurred be- September 12.-Domei.
sent situation, but a decision opportunity, slight though it may the flooded Hwni Niver. have been sent south to the frontler iween German workmen and Czech
which may swing the balance to be, must be grasped." to guard the Lithuanian border-
Kwangchow, a town of 50,000 In- United Press.
the oncials fired on the Sudeten War Hovers Over Europe conciliation or force is in other customs officials. It is
The News Chronicle says that to habitants, is of strategie importance, into Berlin, Sept. 14.
lose talth is the greatest sin, and with highways radiating it Nazi authorities here declare that
even now statesmanship-real states-Honan, Loshan and Sinyang on the "Were there any endeavour to Sudeten delegation will visit Pre- sident Benes at Prague before Octo- resort to violence in Cacho-Slovalcia manship can keep Europe from Peking-Hankow Line, and northward
would
tumbling into the yawning chasm to Sitsien and southward to Shang- be im- ber 20 and demand an
immediate the
(Continued on Page 12.),
(Continued on Page 12.) and every precautions reply to their request for the right measurable of self-determination ---- probably must be taken against them." menning a plebiscite.
The Times in an editorial declares
Brussels, Sept. 14. The War Office ordered all active army officers who live in their own) homes in Liege. lo report to the
barracks before midnight last night. situation there continues tense and whered from approaching
Many officers have had their fur- loughs cancelled.-United Press,
Riga Sends Troops
Air Raid Precautions
In Paris
Parls, Sept. 14. The authores here have com- menced distributing sand to city (Continued on Page 4.)
Labour Request For Convocation Of Parliament
Hae
tions
stated that
workmen, several of whom were In- jured, while one Czech officer was killed-Reuter.
British Declaration?
London, Sept. 14. It is considered likely that a new declaration from the Government will be forthcoming to-day, though
Mr.
hands.
consequences
Herr
those Ir nuthority refuse to make any "Sudelens want to be nothing else; German pining and demands
statement at present other than that Lord Runciman is continuing his efforts and that there is no reason why his efforts should not lend to success,
German quarters warn that war that Prague, after Nuremberg, Ima hovers over Europe because the again become the testing ground for Hiller hav but Germans."---United Press.
disclaimed Downing St. Crowds German rights on a platter, "Is is to be the whole London, Sept. 14.
German contribution to peace in the
of the
It is also reported that one Jupan- ese column has renched n point 12 miles from Kwangehow and another
"I Was Framed!": Dramatic Evidence In Police Case
STOP PRESS
JAPANESE CLAIM MATOW
Shanghai, Sept. 14.
claim
The Japanese unofficially the capture of Malow, strateglo elty oppoalie Wuscab, on the south bank Allegations that he had been. "framed" were made by of the Yangiae.
A boom of sunken ships across the With the threat of war hanging area where sparks of irresponsibility Charles Hossack Telfer, one of the four accused in the
Yangtse from Matow to Wuseuh pre- It is signifeant that at the Cabinet
navil ad- meeting the Chief of the General over Europe and much depending on nave already begun to fly and may
on fire?" asked the Police extortion case, when the case for the defence opened vents further Japanese
vance up lite river until elther Matow Staff, Viscount Gorler, and the First the events of the next few hours,
or Wasen falla, London, Sept. 13.
Sea Lord and Chief of the Air Staff, crowds of people in London showed et the world
“The
The Japanese claim that the cap- Teifer, who is It is revealed that the Prime Admiral Backhouse, were present, their keen interest in the course of direct and immediate interest this morning. Telfer denied the Crown allegations. Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, it is the first time that the heads of events by keeping on all-night vigiwhich Germany has in the evolution.
a Lanco- The case is being heard by the of central and eastern Europe is
Sergeant, is charged on two Acting Chief Justice, Mr. Justice R. 1ure of Malow was completed at 8 The elty is only 100 miles east replied to the Labour Party's the National Defence Council hove outside No. 10 Downing Street, hub communication requesting an Im- been included in a ministerial con- of British political activity. mediato convocation of Parliament. ference of Uls kind.-Trans-Ocean. they watched the lights in No. 10
In the early hours of this morning self-evident.
"It is not the British Policy to counts of conspiracy to extort & Lindsell and the following Jury: a.m.
Messrs. F. A. Howard (Foreman), of Hankow-Reuter. go out one by one, but still they stood seek to thwart natural processes at $20 from Lam Kwah and $10C. A. King, Lau Yuk-wan, Lam Ho- Mr. Chamberlain Intimated that in
where In these regions, bu! the
Runciman Informed Government's view it would not
walting and watching, speculating on work in the are greatest tile from Shok So, proprietors of kwan, C. G. Markar, F. Lee be opportune to call Parliament to
Paris, Sept. 14. gether at the present juncture the It is understood here
the results of the momentous meeting German interests that the of koy Cabinet members and high caponsibilities of ptact cannot be mah-jongg schools in Temple Chan Kai-wah,
Mr. J. Whyatt, Crown Counsel, is adds that he will fail to
of Britain's three left exclusively on other shoulders. Street, Yaumati. His fellow-
"Civil war has almost begun in accused are Lance-Sergeant conducting the case for the Crown, request in mind should circumstances French doverment has been inform commandera
constable Mak and the accused are represented by Crecho-Slovakia," says the Daily Loung Chl, PA Pro (which, in the
ed that Lord Runciman is continu-Sarvices which they knew was taking of
Early editions of the newspapers | Herald.
"We are a hair's breadth from that Kwong lu and constable Sun the Hon, Mr. Leo D'Almada, Jnr.,
(Continued on Paqe 4.), render. It desirable to call Parliament the dispute between the Prague
Government and the Sudetens were eagerly bought and Czecho Her form ber before, the
(Continued on Page 4.) German Invasion which means a | Kui,- Renter
but
Cat Nurself and his coli, might|ing in` contact with both parties in place inalde.
due.
dator
and
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