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25 words $2.00 for 3 days prepaid
WANTED KNOWN.
MR. SCHMIDT has returned from his holiday, which was spent in Europe, and will be glad to see his customers again at Andre's Beauty
Parlour.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES AND UNDERWRITERS
n/s "CHENONCEAUX" Voyage 22-Return/1938. NOTICE is hereby given that tho above mentioned steamer having grounded on the 4th of October, 1938, four miles off Hongkong, General Average has been declared on all cargo on board from Japan Ports and Shangha!.
CHRISTMAS CARDS and original sketches by R. Poinsot, depleting junka, Chinese life and scenery.kong aro hereby requested to sign Exhibited for sale at The Little Shop, Gloucester Arende. Book early. In General Average Bond supported
SILVERFOXES and capes: further shipment from London has just been received, and now offered at $120,-up. Alaska Fur Co., Alexandra Building, 2nd floor. 11 am to 1 p.m., and 3 to 6 p.m. (including Saturday).
GLOW VEGETABLES in your own garden. Reliable Reeds of all varieties, always obtainable at Graca & Co., 10 Wyndham Street, Hong- kong. Established 1998.
ROOMS WANTED
WANTED.—By Service couple, room with partial board for two weeks with British or American private family. Write Box No. 403, "Hongkong Telegraph."
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MOTOR CARS. WE BUY, tell and exchange cars from $400, in good running condi- tion. We also insure and repair, China Trading Company: GP.O. Box 200. Tel. 23683.
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 14, 1938.
KWANGTUNG CAPITAL REMOVED AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE
Bitter Fighting Continues As Chinese Retreat To Railway
Salt Gabelles
Consignees of cargo for Hong-Cause Unique by two copies of the original Situation
invoices, and pay à 4% Average Deposit on the c. 1. f. value of the goods before the cargo delivered.
COMPAGNIE DES
can bo
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES
R. OHL, Agent.
Hongkong, October 11, 1938.
AMBULANCE WORK
The return of cases treated during September by the St. John Am- bulance New Territories Medical Benevolent Branch show that the total dealt with was 12,773, of which 5.512 were new cases. One thousand, nine hundred and five people were seen by the doctors at the various clinics, while 285 visits were paid to homes. There was a total of 137 vaccinations. The clinics at Tsuen
mixtures to '379 and 116 patients, respectively.
Farm Produce Wan and Kam Tin supplied quinine
For Americans At Cut Prices
Washington, Oct. 13. A gigantic programme to supply surplus farm products to poor Americans at cut prices, and designed also to reduce surpluses and formers' prices to prevent unrest in the farming areas is being prepared ne- cording to Mr. Henry Wallace. Secretary of Agriculture.
It la ndded that the proposals be- ing studied called for a "two price system" for selling such coramodities as cotton, vegetables, fruit, dairy products and meal below the market prices to familles on rellef, and low paid workers,
Government is bearing the losses on this--Reuter Special."
MANILA SHARES
The following quotations were re- celved after the close of the morning session through Reuters:
Business Dono Prices in Pesos Oct. 13 Oct. 14
3
Antamok Atok Danuto Gold nenguet Cons. Coco Grove
Consolidated Mines Demonstration IX .................... san fauricio J'aracale Gumaus Buyac
United Paracale
The following Is
& Fritz" report market:
24 Ung. $1.00
11.20
434
pos Ung.
ZT
Ung.
· υπα
Ung.
.70
70
104
.IR
37
37%
Swan, Culbertson on this morning's
Shanghai, Oct. 14.
An extraordinary situation is now! existing with regard to the Shanghai] salt trade, according to the local press. of two salt gubelles in Shanghal.
The former one claims jurisdiction, while the new salt gabelle operating under the aegis of the Japanese- sponsored Taltao regime is also to claim jurisdiction.
This is largely due to the existence
Japanese Enter Strategic City
DRIVING INLAND FROM HACHUNG AND PAKKONG, TWO BIAS BAY COAST TOWNS WHERE LANDINGS WERE EFFECTED ON WEDNESDAY, THE JAPANESE SOUTH CHINA EXPEDITIONARY FORČE ENTERED THE IMPORT- ANT CITY OF TAMSHUI THIS MORNING,
Tamshui, which is only twenty miles from the Chinese Importers Bro faced with the section of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, fell shortly before dawn, dilemma of which gabello to deal is reported. wlib.
The Deputy Commissioner of Cus- tom yesterday stated that the only certificate necessary for the imper. tation of salt into Shanghai is the "Yuan Tan" Issued by the Govern- ment salt gabelle at lie port of origin.)
Reuter.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 17th day of October, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Pubile Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of
one
Lot of Crown Land at Kowloon Taal, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 ycara, commencing from lat July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fired by the Surveyor of Majesty the KING, for further term of 24 years leas the last three days thereof. Intending bidders are advised
His
one
Prices were up 1/2 cent in a quiet that immediately after the dispo- but steady session,
sal of the lot the Purchaser (If not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
TAG ALONG WITH THIS MAD, MERRY TRIO ...
For lickety-split, uproarious fun ....... as two gay moderns (and Ossified Oscar) bounce from love and watered soup in a Bohemian attic to hisses and champagne breakfasts in a Park Avenue penthouse!
Robert MONTGOMERY
Rosalind RUSSELL BENCHLEY
Live, Love
Tearn
and
HELEN VINSON
MICKEY ROONEY
MONTY WOOLLEY,
KING'S
COMMENCING! TO-MORROW
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Locality.
Now Kowloon Inland
Lot No. 2637.
Inland Lot No. 2338,
Eowlcon Tsa
Registry No
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As per salo
plou.
Contenta i
3609P
12.000
nnuat
Rental
Upset Price
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be hold on Monday, the 17th day of October, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Publle Works Department, by Order of
The city is about ten miles inland from Bins Bay, and is reached from Hachung through a fairly wide valley between two chains of mountains.
Tamshul is on the east bank of the Taikong River, which the Japanese must attempt to cross in their drive on the railway.
It is about 18 miles from the British frontier.
It is reported that vigorous¦. More than ten Japanese warships fighting proceeded throughout have been sighted off the Swatow the night at Yimpotow, about coast. A Japanese aircraft-carrier is three-quarters of a mile east of Taland.-Central News.
be anchored near Namoa Tamahui.
caid- to
DRIVE TO CFR.
It is officially denied that the
Japanese have attempted to make any attempt to land troops anywhero
Japanese artillery was brought into play for the first time since the invasion commenced, and a long-range bombardment in the Canion Delta, on the other carried out by Japanese naval aide of Hongkong from where they ships.
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are now operating.
that the
Tamshui was almost com.
Unofficial reports state pletely wrecked when the Kwangtung authorities have ap Japanese entered. For 72 proached the Consular Body In hours it has been subjected to Shameen, with a request that the most incessant bombings by Pakhoktong, Lingnan University and Japanese be asked to arrange that squadrons of Japanese the French Catholic Cathedral machines, which have made Canton should be declared as Safety Tamshui and Walchow, an-Zones, in which non-combatants could other Japanese objective, their seek refuge. principal targets.
HEAVY LOSSES CLAIMED
in
The Kwongtung Provincial Gov- ernment and Canton Municipal Gay- ernment are removing the archives from Canton this afternoon, Reuter
Conlon-
According to Chinese reports heavy reports that the temporary capital losses were inflicted on the Japanese will be Yungyuen, in northern in the battle for possession of Tam- Kwangtung. along the
but and Yimpolow. Chinese re- Hankow Railway. ports state that the most vigorous Bghting in the Bias Bay area is pro- Government and Munielpal offelals gressing in this sector, and claim that will, It is believed, leave by special, a large force of Japanese were com- train this afternoon. pletely surrounded near Yimpotow,
The Chinese
that now admit Aotow, on the eastern side of Blak in complets possession of the Japanese. The defenders were forced to evacuate the town, which
1
has a population of about 6,000, owing to intensive Japaneso naval], bombardment,
REINFORCEMENTS RUSHED
Heavy
Chinese reinforcements are being rushed to the Tamshul area by every conceivable form of locomotion. Including fool, from Walchow and Pingsban.
It ja_reported that the main Canton-Walchow highway, which links up with the Hongkong frontier, is completely choked by lorries and] buses carrying Chinese troops to the war zone.
Following the capture of Tam- shul the Japanese have effected a crossing of the Talkong River and appear to be pushing rapidly towards the Canton-Kowloon Rall- way,
All communication between Hong- kong and Canton has now censed. Raliway bridges nave been destroyed at several points, and the boom Tigris forts prevents entry or egress neross the Pearl River below Bocca of all shipping.
THIS AUSTRALIAN KOOKABURRA, or laughing Jackass, is just about to enjoy the last laugh. Having killed the snake by breaking its neck in its-beak, the bird is ready to see what it tastes like. The kookaburras are popular in Australia because their song resembles a raucous peal of human laughter and is very amusing both to children and grown-ups.
Emergency Laws Invoked in
H.K.
THAT CERTAIN motorcar owners and drivers, local -Chinese residents and rich people should all be killed were the statements alleged to have been made by an unemployed dentist named Wong Shui-chui, 43, who was charged before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy to-day with having made a speech on board the Yaumati Ferry launch Man Kung on October 9, în. furtherance of the promotion of disorder.
: "T AM SICK"
Following the conclusion of the prosecution's evidence Mr. Himsworth inquired of the defendant if he wish- ed to say anything, and the defen- dant replied: "I am sick. I do not want to say anything."
The list remaining link between'| Hongkong and Canten was nevered i The defendant was charged carriers tried to beat you up, and did this morning when several bridges under the new Emergency Re-
I not stop them?" on the highway from the long-gulations.
Mr. Lau: "No such thing hap- Det.-Sergeant kong frontier to Walchow were Morrison prosecuted in the case. W.
pened." destroyed. It is believed that Japaness planes effected their Testifying. Mr. Lau Tak-po, destruction
managing director of the Hongkong Five British, one French and one and Yaurati Ferry
Co., Ltd., sald Over two hundred bombs were American warships are bottled up in that on October 9 he was crossing dropped on Pingshan yesterday, and the Pearl and West Rivers as a result the harbour in his motorcar, on board the city is almost completely wreek- of the closure of the boom below the Mon Kung, when he heard sounds Led.
Bocca Tigris.
coming from the direc of shouting Military observers in Canton be- In addition, the steamers Tung On, tion of the third cinas compartment. Hieve that the Japanese are attempt- Kinshan, Kwong Sal and Tinyat, He left his car and on going to the ing to drive from Tumshul to the which last night embarked large third class doorway he saw the de- railway at Pingwu, slightly north numbers of British, American and fendant gesticulating with his hands
of the border town of Shumchun. Chinese refugees for Hongkong, are and shouting out loudly.
He heard Pingshan and Wangkong lle on also bottled up. They were forced to the defendant say: "All those out-
disembark their
this ido
deservo death. side sitting in cora morning.
A Reuter message states that pre-rich people in Hongkong should als!
The drivers should also be killed. All parations are being made for the be killed. Chinese residents in Hong-1 evacuation of all Chinese women and kong should all be killed." children from Canton to the interior. Arrangements have been completed nesa's name and that of his son and The defendant then mentioned wit- for immediately evacuating 400,000,
Notices in
the streets of Canton should be killed as they were buying
stated, alleged Mr. Lau, that they THE to remain calmo,
this route.
Passengers
In adjourning the case until next Thursday, Mr. Himsworth remarked: "I want some time to consider the legal aspects of this case. I will adjourn it until next Thursday."
SHOP TO BEST ADVANTAGE AT
ASIAC
COY
CHINESE RETIRE NORTH
Canton, Oct. 14. After heavy fighting yesterday, His Excellency the Governor of the Chinese troops at Tamshul have one Lot of Crown Land at To taken up new positions north of the Kwa Wan, in the Colony of town, where they are redoubling Hong Kong, for a form of 75 their efforts to resist the Invaders. years, with the option of re- been indicteamshul at 11 am, yes-made for evacuation,
Heavy casualties are said to have urge the populace
Japanese coal. express the hope that they will and the Japanese 18-
take advantage of the arrangements
Mr. Lau, "I did not inter-O-KWAN BLOG. DESVŒUX RD.C. newal nt a Crown Rent to be
vancing fixed by the Surveyor of His terday when they were waylaid by
The Chinese are admitting the fall tero with him, but when he mention- Chinese troops at Putlen, lying be-
ed Majesty the KING, for one fur-on Tamshul and notow. How- of Tamahul. The Japanese forces are third class compartment and took him It I did so. I went inside the
ther term of 75 years.
converging on Walchow from Tam- out and left him in the charge of a ever, Japanese reinforcements were shul and Namshianz. Intending bidders are advised Immediately rushed up and the battle!
ticket collector. Eventually he was handed over to a European Inspector. that immediately after the diepo-raged with increasing severity,
of the Company."
on
at
Sound 40 referred to my name."
REFUGEES INTERNED sal of the lot the Purchaser (under the severe bombing of a large who crossed
Fighting continued till 2 pan. when More than two hundred, refugees
the border- yesterday
HUNDRED PEOPLE ABOARD not the applicant) will be required squadron of Japanese planes the Chi- afternoon have been segregated to deposit with an
Questioning the witness, Mr. Hims authorised nese troops withdrew to the north of the Government Concentration Camp worth asked him: "How many peo- Tamshui to avoid unnecessary losses. at Kam Tim Aerodrome in the New ple did you estimate to have been in officer who will be present at tho It is understood that the Japanese Territories. sale, the aum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of
the Purchase price.
the Canton-Kowloon Hallway tween Shumchun and Pinghu
aver
column at Tamahul alms at cutting A further influx is expected to the third class at that time?"
The witness:. "About just be day as the Japanese drive in towards 100. There were 20 to 30 people Another Japanese column in the
the railway. Pingahan-Nimahan sector is driving from Tamsbul. toward Walchow, frem where it hopes
Among the refugees were several It is believed that the Japanese Pingwu, slightly north of Shum
around him
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT, to advance to Cheungmuktau and cut now Intend to cut the railway at was no disorder.
| No. of Sale |
Rewinen Inland Lot Sa DAL, I
Registry No
Opposita Ezelson Island i
Locality
Boundary
Meanrements
| N. | A. | E., W.
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plan.
Cunt nis in
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#q. feet
Arnis
Bental
961'12
Upues "Prze
$48,048 ̈
SWATOW LANDINGS
Mr. Himsworth: "Do you' thinkt that the speech had any effects on the people Hatening. to it?--Yes. There the railway line there. This column is understood to be still meeting stiff Chun. Shum Chun is
The defendant was then asked if Chinese resistance around Pingshan station across the border from Hong- he replied in the afbrmative.
the first he wished to question Mr. Ldu and. and Nimshan,
kong.
The defendant: “Did I not men- It is officially annouced here that tion that those who increase the rents the Japanese Commander-in-Chief of should be killed?" The Japanese are sold to be con- the forces in the South, has issued a
Mr. Lau:
lu: "I did not hear you say Unuing their efforia to land on the communique that his men landed at that." Swatow-Chooyang coast. An at the south-east portion of Kwangtung The defendant: "Did I not only tempt to land at Namkang in Tenk- Province without sustaining a single mention that the rent owners should hal by about 200 Japanese in more casualty, The troops are now ad- be killed and not about the Chinese than motor boats was frustrated by vancing inland.
residents In Hongkong?” the Chinese yesterday, Over
100
The communique also claims that shells were fired by Japanese war-the
Mr. Lau: "No. You only deny naval
yesterday in strafing mill- tempted landing.
tary establishments, bridges, military me a blow?”. Japanese planes twice dew over lorries and Junks with considerable Mr. Lau: "Yes I struck you! Swatow yesterday, but did not drop success. A bridge carrying the Can- because you did not stop when I re- any bomba. Despite the tension, the too-Kowloon Hallway across the Fart quested you to."*** populace there remains calm.
Hiver at Tung King, was destroyed. The defendant: "Some sedan
ships off the coast to cover the at~/ whole of ur force were engaged the that fendant: "Did you not give!)
120
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