THE HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1988.
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Disaster Total Annihilation Faced Threatens By Invaders If
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JAPAN'S MAIN ARMY in Kwangtung, which has pushed far into the hinter land with inadequate lines of communication to the coast, is threatened with disaster as a result of Chinese flank. ing operations.
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6 StudioChildren's Hour.
7 Closing Local Stock Quotations.
7.02 Dance Music. Quickstep-Moonlight; Waltz--Dear Love, My Love..Victor Silvester und hia Ballroom Orchestra; Fox-Trots Shim-Me-Sha-Wabble; Some Sweet
THE JAPANESE THIS MORNING appeared to be pushing on Canton Hear My Song, Violetta; Jealousy
from two directions.
But their drive, which has carried them almost eighty miles inland from Bias Bay in a week, is expected to come to a sudden halt to-day, when they will come up against the main line of defences of the City of Rams.
These defences, which have been in course of preparation for over three years, comprise a system of fortifications and interlaced trenches, with strong protection against tanks and enemy aircraft.
The flower of Kwangtung and Kwangsi's forces have already manned the defence lines, awaiting the approach of the enemy, who are being held up as long as possible by isolated and inadequate Chinese battalions.
Chinese regulars, state un confirmed reports, have sud- denly descended on Wai-be
The two lines along which the Japanese appear to driving towards Canton are, firstly, along the highway chow, completely cutting the from Tsengcheng, which fell yesterday, and, secondly, Japanese lines between Bias westward from Sheklung. Bay and Tsengcheng.
The capture of Taengcheng
A Chinese thrust against the Japanese lines of communication brought the Japanese to within Everywhere north
of 38 miles north-cast of the City:
anywhere between Walchow and Blas Bay would immediately cut Waichow, the Japanese are of Rams, while the minor force off the troops from their bases and surrounded by hostile operating along the Canton- leave them hopelessly stranded, except for such aid as they would Chinese. Until they can Kowloon Railway zone is stated
receive from the alr BU miles Away from their sources" "of restore communications to be within 35 miles of the city.
supply. Chinese claims to the capture of
Some military sources believe, in through Walchow they have Walchow
but fact, that it is the Chinese strategy appear premature, no meang of replenishing there is no doubt that the rapidly to draw the Japanese Army away extending Japanese lines of com- from its base before falling upon and supplies.
munication between Plas Bay and the annihilating it. front line ore in grave danger of collapsing in the event of a sudden thrust in the rear from the Chinese,
BIG BATTLE RAGING
According to unconfirmed Chinese reports received from Canton at 9 o'clock this morning a Chineso division is storming the west gate of Walchow, the important East River city which fell into Japanese hands on Saturday morning.
The battle was still raging this morning, the entire Japanese lines of communication to Tsengcheng, 20 miles northwards, being menaced by the sudden Chinese descent from the enst.
of whom a considerable number must be operating behind the Japanese vanguard,
sourees that, despite reports of almost It is stated from authoritative continuous landings in Bas Bay, the Japanese at present have no more than 30,000 troops ashore,
Opposed to them are more than 120,000 Chinese troops, and the de- fending Army is dally receiving more reinforcements,
In order to maintain lines of com-
muntention with their supply bases
Bins Bay it is necessary for the Japanese to considerably nugment
Britain Urged To Convoke Empire Talks
Future Of Mandated Territories
the
Kwangtung Warned To "Wake Up"
A
Situation Admits Of Little Delay
SHANGHAI, Oct. 20,
....Hober! Renard Dance Orchestra; Fox-Trats-Whistle While You Work (from 'Snow White and the Seven
Dwarts'); Some Day My Prince Will Come (from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs')....The Orchestra of Merry Men directed by George Scott Wood, with vocal refrain; Wallz "T Better To Have Loved And Lost.....Henry Jacques and His Correct Dance Tempo Orchestra.
7.30 Choruses.
The Derby (Descriptive), Part 1- On The Road, with the Singing Pear- ly Kings, Intro: Knock'd 'em In the Old Kent Road; Molly O'Morgan; Gertie the Girl with the Gong; Policeman's Holiday; Oh Fred, Teli Them to Stop: Part 2-On The Course, with the Singing Pearly Kings, Intro: Down at the Old Bull Bush; Jolin Peel; Posthorn Galop; Dance of the Cuckoos; My Old Dutch; Home James,
and
1.40 Studio—Z.BW. Orchestra.
1. Rudolfs-Klange (Josef Strauss); 2. Recorded Interval: Love Is Mine (Goriner), Waiti (D'Hardelot, Sal- mon)....Alfred Piccaver (Tenor) with Plano accompaniment; 3. Smoky Clouds; 4. Procession of the Sardor (from Cancaslan Sketches--Ippolitor- ivaner).
ments,
Time, Weather and Announce-
Studio Z.B.W. Orchestra.
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Reverie (Arnold); 6. Babylon (Justin Elle); 1. Recorded Interval: WARNING against the com-
placent optimism of the Love Sends A Little Gift of Roses (Openshaw), Beauty's Eyes (Tosti) Chinese regarding events in
....Alfred Piccaver (Tenor) with South China is issued in an Pinno accompaniment; 8. Selection editorial of the American-owned from the Operetta 'A' Waltz Dream' newspaper, the Shanghai Even-(O. Strauss). ing Post, which is well-known 8.30 London Relay—'At The Black for its sympathies for
the Dog.
Mr. Wilkes at home in his own bar- Chinese cause.
'parlour. Presented by S. E. Reynolds and Pascoe Thornton..
9 Some English Songs.
The paper declares: "I is quite clear that the attack has moved with unexpected success and rapidity so far. Whether a final bitter stand be- fore Cunton be made, and whether it will be deemed advisable even if it is feasible, remains to be proved, apparently in the near future.
the
The key to the situation thus far, paper added, was to be seen in General Li Chung-Jen's interview in village on the north bank of the
Salisbury. S. Rhodesla, Oct. 19. There now appears to be seme sub- the present nominal garrisons along animously a motion urging the Gov-Yangise, when he said that he had
Parliament to-day adopted, un- stantintion for previously unconfirm- the 70-mile route, ed reports that the Chinese tempor-
Imperial "pledged himself to rush Kwangsi request the On the Blas Bay-Tamshul-Pingwuernment to arily recuplared Walchow on Tues-line there are stated to be not more Government to summon a meeting of troops in Kwangtung for the defence day. Reports from a most reliable than 50 Japanese solidiers on garrison the heads of
of South Chinn." Dominions and Chinese source state that the city duty, while on the Bins Bay-Pingshan Colonies to decide on a policy with was re-captured by small Chinese Walchow line the only Japanese regard to the "continued holding or force, which dispersed the Japanese appear to be the drivers of the con- relinquishment of mandated terri- garrison at 10 o'clock on Tuesday stant procession of trucks inking
morning.
The Chinese, who were fighting to no pre-conceived plan but were more
supplies to the front ines.
That is precisely the point, says the saper. The troops are concentrated upon the Yangise, and Hankow-Canton railway must regard anyone familiar with traffic conditions on the
with considerable scepticism the prospects even of the most determined af leaders of "rushing" anything any
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Take, Take Those Lips Away (words, Shakespeare: music, Peler Warlock); There Is A Lady Sweet And Kind (Warlock)....Parry Jones (Tenor) with Plano; A Song of Thanksgiving (Allitsen) Sweet And Low (Barnby, arr. Forward). Essie Ackland (Contralto) with Piano and Organ; Limehouse Reach (Proc tor-Gregg)....Stuart Robertson (Boss-Baritone) with Orchestra..
9.15 London Relay-World Affairs.' A talk by A. P. Newton, D. Litt. 9.30 London Relay-The Nows. 9.50 Charlie Huns at the Plano.
D.B. Intro: The greatest mistake of Charlie Kunz Plano Medley No. my life, Let us be sweethearts over
Charlie Kunz Plane Medley No, R., again, Ten pretty girls, Moon at sea, No more you, Wake up and live;
Intro: The Wheel of the Wagon is Broken, Love me forever, It's an Old
The Prime Minister, Mr. Higgins, sald he did not intend to come to any RELYING ON LUCK
opinion with regard to mandates. About 200 Japanese are said to be In the nature of guerilias, retired
He would not like Germany to be castword along the East River at 4 garrisoned at Walchow, but elsewhere brought nearer to Southern
Southern Custom. any p.m., when heavy Japanese reinforce throughout the "occupied" area, the Rhodesia unt!! she proved she could menta were rushed up from Tom-astonishing fuck that has served belleved that would be brought about. Invaders seem to be relying on the behave in a civilised manner, but ho
them so well in the post in other wur-Reuter.
shul.
CHINESE PLANES APPEAR zones.
Chinese bombers and pursuit planes are now appearing on the scene, ese expeditionary forces in South having evidently arrived from Han- China, while General Matsui
second in command.
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Cabinet Meets In London
Five squadrons of Chinese machines He further stated that the Japan- utlacked the Japanese lines of com-ese invaders comprised the 11th, and munications between Dias Bay and 114th Divisions, totalling 42,000 men. Watchow yesterday afternoon, scatter-į The spokesman reiterated that the ing the Japanese and destroying al
main
Japanese push westward from considerable number of trucks and Walchow had still not started, and he some tanks.
reports that the Jannes had Chinese reports on the situation already occupied Tsengching and along the Canton-Kowloon Railway Sheklung, are conflicting.
He added that guerilla troops
that
denled
London, Oct. 10, It is understood that the Cabinet meeting to-day reviewed all the subjects expected, but took no deci- sions.
Mr. Malcolm MacDonald made a lengthy report on Pulestine.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain later saw
The Tu Kung Pao confirms reports were at present forming in the dis the Air Minister, and the Minister
the Japanese reached the tricts north-east and south-west of environs of Cheungmuktau, while re- Tamshul, which he claimed were for the Co-Ordination of Defence ports from other leading papers state continually harassing the Japanese that Japanese troops merely appear- communications.-Reuter,
ed in the railway area.
HEAVY CASUALTIES
Reuter,
Stiff Resistance Met In Tsengcheng Area
CANTON, Oct. 20.
While claiming vigorous counter- attack in progress at Walchow Chinese reports admit that Japanese vanguards appear near Yangchuen, a town 25 miles north of Wulchow.
In a press Interview a military spokesman in Canton yesterday denied that Sheklung, Pakla and Chengmuktau were captured by the Japanese, adding that unprecedently heavy casualties since their landing Preceded by tanks, Japanese in-| kongkow, Kuntien, Shkepai, Tungpo were inflicted upon the-Japanese on fantry and cavalry units pushed west and other points in Kwangtung yes- the Walchow fronis, where bloody ward along the Poklo-Tsengshing | Lerday. fighting is raging.
SHEKLUNG REPORT
Cunton, Oct. 20.
JAPANESE TROOPS are now reported to be advancing westward from the Poklò area.
highway yesterday morning. After encountering alif. Chinese resistance, the Japanese brought their heavy
artillery
and heavily Into action shelled the Chinese side. Fighting continued In the afternoon.
where on that line.
10 London Retay-I Remember,"
admits of little delay. The Japanese Master: Edgar Morgan: The B.B.C. Presented by Percy Edgar. The The situation, adds the newspaper, B.B.C. Midland Singers, Chorus have moved rapidly and accurately. Midland Orchestra led by Ernest It is understandable that little op-Element. Conducted by Reginald position was offered to their landing Burston.
under naval guns, to which there 19.45 London Relay-Variety. could be but a seant rejoinder.
Dorothy Summers (Comedienne), Carlos Ames (The Wizard of the But that the Japanese could sever Harp) and Jack Wilson (Syncopat- the Canton-Kowloon railway to ing Pianist). quickly was not expected in most quarters. It seems plain enough that something thus for has been gravely wrong with the Chinese defence.
To regard the situation ether- wise is to avoid plain, though un- pleasant, facts.
The paper concludes: "At the moment it is hard to escape the con- clusion that Kwangtung has been
slumbering in false security, and full- ing to take note of perfectly obvious warnings.-Reuter.
Universities Win Matches At Rugger
London, Oct. 19. Both Oxford and Cambridge Uni-¦ versitles scored successes at rugger to-dny.
The Dark Blues, playing Glouces ter, won by 14-3, and the Light Blues defeated St. Bart's Hospital by 25-10.
REFUGER ZONES Meanwhile, the Kwangtung gov crnment authorities are taking steps to reseve the large number of re- fugece as a result of the Japanese in Kent beat Eastern Counties by 18-8 vasion of the province. Nine refugee at Maidstone and Surrey defeated "elief zones have been established by Sussex by 18-11 at Worthing- the Kwangtung Relief Commission. Reuter,
sum of $20,000 has been allotted to
Governor Wu Teh-chen entertained a small group of pressmen at his residence yesterday afternoon. Gov- Japanese cavalrymen made several ernor Wu looked tired, but happy, detours to attack the Chinese tanks his cheerful appearance seeming to and rear but fed when they were dis belle reports of the rapid Japanese, covered and fired at by the Chinese. advance.
Another report states that about It is confirmed here that tie, Chinese destroyed the already domag- 1,000 Japanese troops from Walchow Canton is proceeding space.
'n Inadequacy of communication fact-
In thia
JAPANESE CLAIMS REFUTED
ach zone for relief purposes.
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The evacuation of civilians from Qwing
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Sunday, Oel, 23, Discussion Group in West Lounge at 9 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 24, Bridge and Mah- Drive in West Lounge at 3 pon. Jong Tickets $1. Women's Section: Book Morning in West Lounge at 10.30.
Tuesday, Oct. 25, Women's Section: Sewing Bee at 10 am. A.D.C. Re hearsal at 0 p.m., and Mixed Swim- ming.
Wednesday, Oct. 20, Badminton all day, Ladies-morning and afternoon. Fencing at 0 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 27, Women's Sec- tion: Guest Morning at 10 am. First; Ladies' Night of the season: Dinner at 7.30 followed by Concert. $1.50.
Friday, Oct. 29, Women's Section: Conlanci Bridge lesson for Members only at 10 am, In West Lounge. A.D.C. Rehearsal at 0 pm, and Mix- ed Swimming,
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kilometres southeast of Lungmoon increase the runs of their vessels to with the steamship companies to They were engaged and repelled by facilitate the evacuation,
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