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No. 15631
五拜禮辦三月九英港香 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 1938.
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HEALW$36.00 1ER ANNUS
Jari-
1938
DUN LOP
10 YEARS OF GROWTH &
DUNLOP Fort
The Tyre with 2,000 Teeth
NEW CZECH CABINET MAY WAGE WAR
German Radio Jammed
Reception in Hongkong of the English and Dutch news sessions from the Deutschland-Sender, the
German national short-
wave station in Berlin, have been almost completely marred in recent nights through what apparently deliberate outside interference.
The transmissions concerned are high-power beam broadcasts Intended for British India. BHUN
Malaya, Hongkong and the Netherlands Indles.
As
powerful Moscow station usually audible at the same time us the German news sessions could not be heard on its uential frequency during each Instance of jamming, it is assumed by German Ilsteners that the Russians are responsible.
LONDON PAPER'S COMMENTS
"Times" Sees Complications In Near Future ·
are
FOR TERRITORY
AS
FIGHTING OCCURS LEGIONNAIRES CROSS SOUTHERN FRONTIER
French Cabinet Split: Ministers Resign
BERLIN, SEPT. 23.
THE TOWNS OF KONIGSBERG, FALKENAU, GRASLITZ AND NEWDECK, AC- CORDING TO THE GERMAN NEWS AGENCY, AND ARE "OPEN- ING FIRE ON THE POPULATION".
ARMOURED CZECH CARS HAVE ENTERED
THE REPORT ADDS THAT CZECH TROOPS ARE MARCHING TOWARDS EGER, WHERE THE POPULATION WHICH SO BOISTE- ROUSLY CELEBRATED THE EVACUATION OF CZECHS YESTERDAY IS TO-DAY FEVERISHLY TEARING DOWN NAZI FLAGS AND DECORATIONS.
FROM THE GERMAN SIDE OF THE FRONTIER SHELL FIRE un-CAN BE HEARD FROM THE SUDETEN TOWN OF GRASLITZ, AC-
CORDING TO THE REPORT. REUTER. HISTORIC 24 HOURS
London, Sept. 22. Most papers here animous in declaring that unless the minority problem is pletely solved complications will arise again in the future.
com-
-The fact that Poland has
massed 200.000 troops on the Czech frontier is regarded as an aminous sign.
matters
JUFS
CLENCHED FISTS IN SUDETEN-Young members of the Labour Party give the salute of the Russian workers to a speaker at a gathering at Bohmisch-Kamnitz, Czecho-Slovakia. where the Sudeten Germans live. These boys are members of a minority party in a dis trict from which Europe's next wer may burst.
Hundreds Dead In Storm, Floods in U.S. FRENCH BANDITS'
Boston, Sept. 22.
THE death roll resulting from the devastating hurricane which swept over the New England states yesterday
is steadily mounting and is now estimated at 250 persons.
HE MOST DRAMATIC-PAGES OF THE HISTORY OF CIVILISA.Floods resulting from the torrential rain threaten new
TION SINCE THE GREAT WAR WERE WRITTEN IN EUROPE tragedies.
NIGHT.
It is felt certain that Mr. Chain-LÄST berlain will discuss these with the
merely dancellor, besides |
the fate of the
Sudeten German areas.
would prefer to keep the demands It is known, however, that Britain on the Czech State at a minimum
not to drive the people to rebellion and some act of despera
tion.
The Times emphasises that by de-
manding too much all could be lost and points out that the burning ques- tion is that of the German minority, and not of the other nationalities.
in the As the result of the change attitude of the British Government. however, Prague now stands to lose western and northern Bohemia, Ger
Poilsh Silesia and the man Sitesia, Hungarian district, in the south.
In Prague, weites the correspondent of the Times, Mr. Anthony Eden's speech is praised, while opposition is voiced to Mr. Chamberlain
in
paper attempt to Justity British
In an action, the Times which a fortnight ago openly suggested cession, declar- ed that the British Government has not deserted Prague or betrayed since no obligations had ever her, been assumed.
Mr.
Chamberlain, the paper
declares, is being made responsible
for the mistakes of others.
were turned over to the Czechs and
HERE ARE SOME OF THE HIGH SPOTS:
The Czecho-Slovakian Government has resigned and has been replaced by a Cabinet in which the Army, which opposes surrender
Over 150 are known to be dead in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire and Rhodes Island alone. Reuter.
of the Sudeten areas, predominates, General Sirovy, the "Strong Man" INSURGENTS
of Czecho-Slovakia who lost an eye in the war for the nation's in- dependence, is the new Prime Minister.
Sudeten legionnaires joined Czech troops in battle when they en- deavoured to cross into Czecho-Slovakian territory from lower Austria. The Sudetens were repulsed and retreated again into Austria.
The official Nazi Socialist Party organ in Berlin states significantly that Czech acceptance of the London proposals has come too late. "The only way now of surmounting the Czech crisis is to carry out a Totalitarian solution," the
organ says.
Veterans to Get
Grubstake
Calgary, Alta,
Unemployed
veterans'
on
ADVANCE
ON EBRO
Hundreds are also missing and thousands are homeless, white the damage already runs into millions of dollars.
President Roosevelt has ordered all Government agencies to give every assistance to the stricken
areas.
Police, scouts, members of the Red Croy and National Guardsmen are Whe devastation. The weather clear and bright,
Loyalists Lose 50,000 In engaged in clearing up after
Terrific Battle
Salamanca, Sept. 22. The Insurgents have continued their advance on a three-mile
Tension in Prague is almost at explosion point, and the front on the Ebro River and have authorities have great difficulty in keeping the crowds captured nearly the Loyalist from rioting. A special plane has been sent from London trenches, according to an Insur- to Prague to evacuate the families of members of the gent communique. British Legation.
The Loyalists lost over 50,000 men In the last battle on the Ebro frunt,
A political crisis threatens in France with the resigna- including at least 5,000 in the last tion of three members of the Cabinet in protest at the 48 hours, declares the message. The Germans and other minorities provincial relief will receive a French Government's attitude in the crisis. France On the other fronts the Loyalists the allies had neither the courage "grubstake" of $25 to permit them yesterday clearly defined her attitude by informing Prague have taken the offensive but have nor the farsightedness to correct this
re to seek employment outside Calgary, that she could no longer abide by the terms of the Franco-Les error. The problem has thus mained unsolved until the leaders
and the Alberta command of the Canadian Czech mutual assistance pact. along of racial groups came concerned themselves with the fate legion has announced. :
of their minorilles Trans-Ocean.
NOW
The entire city is discussing the wind, computed to have blown at between 110 and 120 miles per hour, the highest velocity recorded in New
York.
The wind is reported to have caused the top of the Empire Slate Building to sway more than four inches.
AMAZING TRAIN
HOLD-UP
Marseilles, Sept. 22.
Ten bandits captured an Im- mense fortune of the point of runs here to-day.-
They held up the, Marseilles- Avignon freight train on which was a load of 168 gold bars on lis way to Belgium from the African Congo.
The precious cargo is valued
at more than U.S.$1,800,000.
After unloading the trucks the bandits fled and have not yet been caught, though all highways have been strictly closed, United Press,
STOP PRESS
CZECHS Mounting. Death Roll SENDING
New York. Sepi 22. The death toll now amounts to 356 persons. The full horror of the disaster WES not realised unsit communications were resumed.
It is estimated that property been repulsed with
considerable damage will amount to at least 130 Several hundred Loyalists million dollars. At least 5,000 are were killed in the Javalambre Range homeless and more than 2,500 in hos- Militamen are working on on the Teruel front and on the pital.
24-hour duty in many places. (Continued on Page 4.)
United Press.
Conversations between Mr. Neville Chamberlain and Andalusian front. Herr Hitler will continue to-day. Some quarters suggest that Herr Hitler has demanded the complete obliteration
Hongkong Man's Tehan of Czecho-Slovakia from the maps of Europe.
War Zone Experiences
MACHINE-GUNNED BY JAPANESE PLANES
Fears regarding the safety of Mr. T. V. Vlachos, reported missing since September 18 in the Tehan war zone, were set to rest this morning, when an urgent United Press message was received from Tehan, reporting that the missing Hongkong man was alive,
Vlachos, Hongkong realdent, machine-gunned by Japanese pursuit who formerly lived in Shanghai," is planes, Prepregi by the "China. Airmotive
Berlin, Sept. 22. "Away with the Benes State!" reads a streaming headline in the official organ of the National Socialist Party.
negotiate the ceision of a part of the
numerous papers report clashes along the border and In- stances of anti-Sudeten measures by
Republic to Germany.
All
the Government;
Japanese To Make Final Hankow Drive From Nth.
Tokyo, Sept. 23.
MORE TROOPS
Heavy Casualties Reported
Berlin, Sept. 23. General. Kroji, Chlef of Staff of
the Grech Army, has given orders fo the Czech Army to send sil avaliable troops to the Sudeten Areas and to occupy every town and villago in
the region, according to the Germant News Agency.
At
4 p.m. on Thursday (11 pan. II.K.T.) the first columns of armoured CATE entered the Sudeten towns of Koenigsberg. Falkenau, Graalitz, Neudeck, BL, Joachimathal, Welpert, and other places where. functionaries
The first half of the drive on to Hankow has been concluded No
IA these clrcumstances, it in The paper sums up the general claimed, the Prague Government con irend of opinion in Germany to-no longer be regarded as one capable day, which is that acceptance of of conducting negotiations.-Trans-successfully with the occupation of Lfuan, Hwoshan, Kushih, of the Badeten German Party had
the London demands has come too Ocean.
late, and that the only way of surmounting the Czech crisis is to carry out a totalitarian solution. The time for tactful diversions favoured by Dr. Bones, says
| Mr Vlachos left Charigsha on the paper, Is passed, immediate ad- |
Papers demand the
Camay. He left. Hongkong some morning of September 18 to visit justment of conditions in the Sudeten
* on behalf of all employers, Chliese G.HQ. at rehan,
FERNANDESAM
[SHAHNOW?? es press
fieved reports: Usited -
that be liad KƐnarrow
#gillitary
Border Clash
Smoke Screen Used
Yehklatsl, Shangcheng, Kwangchow, Kwangshan, Loshan, Shawo taken over the dulles of Police and
military when the Crechs aut
surrender- and Sintien, at the northern base of the Tapich mountain range,
od the
without resistance. towns according to military observers,
The population had already hoisted wwaatikon Kings to celebrate their Efberation, but when the armoured cars arrived in the streets they opened fire without warning.
~{Further Stop Press News on Page 12.
Vienna, Sept. 22. According to reports cireulaling here Sudalen legionnaires
It is believed that the decisivo templed to cross the Austro-Croch
Shihkiachwang, Sept. 22. border from lower Austria, but battle between the Japanese and were prevented. by Czech · troops | Chinese armies for the possession of A force artillery duel is in pro- who fired on them--Reuter. Hankow in the area north of the Areas across the Yellow River near Tiehchietu, north-east of Loyang, #Troops Take Over Yangtze River will be fought along after the Japanese forces started lin, Sept. 23. .......... the southern section of the Pelping-operations to cross the river to the Loureired overhead, RUE tion of the President, Dr, Bones, SAYS *** Czecho-Blovakian troops are re- Hankow Hallway south of the Taplah south to cut off the western section
of the Lunghal railway-- one paper, sinow he cannot very well, occupying the lawna along the
SWALSH (Coniline kuacha mountain range -Domel, For
areas to the new conditions and the
When the milliary truck was giscing of the areas under Sudetan
only in miles from its destina
Slon enemy planes 5 viddenly
authority without further delay
The world is awaiting the resigna|---