THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER
24, 1938.
N. CHINA GUERILLA WAR TO END Braemar Knitwear
BY JANUARY CLAIM JAPANESE
SEVERE LOSSES
BY CHINESE REPORTED
New
Japanese Tactics
PEIPING, Nov. 23.
THAT THE GUERILLA WAR in North China will be terminated by the end of January is the prediction made by Japanese military quarters here to-day, following the severe losses inflicted on the Chinese during the past few days.
Through making use of tanks, heavy artillery and acro- planes, the Japanese have succeeded in destroying one Chinese base after another, and with the occupation of Hsuschien, the headquarters of the irregular Chinese forces in the north are said to have been taken.
neae
The Chinese lost several hundred; on Tuesday during Bghting Tungchang In north-west Shantinagg, the dead including the famous woman; leader, Fan Chi-chuan, who is suid to have led a band of 20,000 Chinese fighters.
Reports from the Shansi province this evening
stated that Chinese
into the
communist troops are withdrawing aerus the Yellow River
Slumsi province pursued by Japanese niera.
ETHIOPIA NOT YET ENTIRELY
MASTERED
Be The Japanese are sald 16
London, Nov. 23. following the tneties of breaking up the Chinese divisions in the moun-
Asked in the House of Commons tainous districts, and then pursuing smell,
without whether a settlement had been reach- individual groups allowing them to re-assemble in oned by the Italian and Ethiopian gov-
boly.---Trani-Ocean,
ITALY AND THE SUEZ CANAL
Wants Share In Its Administration
London, Nov, 23. Italy's claim for a share in the
the Suez Canal administration of will be among the toples which will and be discussed by the French British statesmen in Paris according i to information obtained from reliable quarters here.
Led"
A successful sale of work was held recently at the Keep Yun School, Left to right: Rev. Edward Y. P. Lec, chairman, Mrs. R. O, Hall, who opened the sale, and Mrs. W. K. Cheung, principal of the school-A. A. Kahn.
HOLLAND-BELGIUM TALKS SAID TO BE COMPREHENSIVE
International Problems. Discussed By Leopold
The Hague, Nov. 23.
SEEK TO TREBLE AIRCRAFT OUTPUT
U.S. Manufacturers'
Latest Aims
Washington, Nov. 23. AIRCRAFT manufacturers are seeking means to treble out- put in order to keep pace with President Roosevelt's plan to ac- quire one of the world's biggest air fleets.
At a conference of aircraft manu- officials facturers and Government to-day it was stated that by moss production goal of 1,000 pinnes n month was to be attained within a few months.
Some of the President Roosevelt's advisers hope that within two years the capacity of the industry, though not the actual output, will be in- creased to 2,000 planes a month- Reuter.
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H. K. T.
British press comments on the visit now being paid by King Leopold of the Belgians to Queen Wilhelmina indicate that it is believed the conversations will include an extensive political pro- tions. gramme, including the possibility of mediation in Spain, the ex- change of military information between Holland and Belgium, con- clusion of a treaty of commerce between the two countries, and the opening of the frontiers of the two countries to Jewish refugees from Germany.
ernnients la accordance with inter- national law, Mr. R. A. Butler replied that according to his information, the Italian Government had now estab- lished control over Ethiopia with the exception of one particular area, where it was known that resistance was being offered.
Mr. Butler replied "No," when ask- whether the Government had re- cently
made approaches to both sides in Spain with a view to obtaining a settlement of the Spanish dispute.
Asked why
the Government had not done so, Mr. Butler replied that the Government would be only too pleased to see an end to the conflet, but it had not found, up to the However, these speculations are moment, suitable opportunity for denied here by informed quarters. It taking the steps suggested. is emphasised that King Leopold's Reuter.
visit is purely one of courtesy. At the same time, however, it is added that this fact does not preclude the possibility that a favourable atmos- may be created for the settle- phere ment of whatever slight divergencler exist between Holland and Belgium. such as the question of the Lower Scheldt, and competition between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp... Trans-Ocean.
SHARE PRICES
The following is the list of local
It would appear that the Italian share quotations Issued this morning,
Government had brought this matter
up in connection with implementing
of the Anglo-Italian agreement, and has already communicated its views London and on this question to Calro.
In London this occurred, it is learned, in the course of an inter- vlew which count Dino Grandi, the Italian Ambassador, had with Sir and John-Simen on November 18 which dealt with a series of ques- tions of an economic and financial character.
Italy bases its claim on the fact Abyssinio, that since the conquest of Italy occupies second place to Eng- land in the volume of shipping pass- ing through the Suez Canal.
Rome is said to have expressed the wish for a reduction in the canal dues, but for technical reasons is not a large block desirous of purchasing of shares of the Suez Canal Com- What is at present under consideration is that Italy should be given a considerable share in the administration of the company's affairs by appointing Italy to the post of one of the directors' of the Com-i pany.-Trans-Ocean.
50 Estimated Killed In Landslides
The King's Condolences
London, Nov. 23.
At the command of the King the tele- Colonial Secretary has sent gram to the Governor of the Wind- ward Islands conveying His Majesty's profound regret at Monday's diens trous landslide in Santa Lucia, and sincere sympathy with sufferers and well as his people their relatives in the colony as a whole.
The sympathy of the House of Commons was also expressed by Mr. MacDonald in answering a question this afternoon. Ho informed the House that the Governor estimated that about Afty were killed and forty landslides British injured in the Wireless.
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Insurance
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Shipping
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Philippias Mining Antomok, P. 40 sn. Atoks, P
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Lands, Hotels, etc.
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1.
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Stores, &e. Dairy Farms, 8231⁄2 n.
COMPLETE AGREEMENT
14 Arrested
In Alleged Spy Plot
Copenhagen, Nov. 23. Arrests In connection with an alleged spy plot, reported in the Telegraph yesterday, now total 14, the majority of which according to reports here to-day.
are
0.0 Studio Children's Hour. 7.0 Closing local Stock Quota- 7.02 Handel "Alcina" Suite,
Orches- Philharmonic-Symphony
of New York conducted by Willem Mengelberg-
Organ 7.15 London Relay-An Recital from the Temple Church, Fleet Street, London, by G. Thalben- Ball.
tra
7.95 Rubinstein playing Chopin. Nocturne In C Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 1; Nocturne in G. Minor, Op.37, No. 1: Andante Splanate, Op.
22.
1.0 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements.
8.03 Brahms-Gypsy Songs, Op. 103.
The Madrigal Singers conducted by Lehman Engel with D. Everett Roudcbush at the Piano,
Those
8.12 Studio-Z.B.W. Orchestra, 1. L'Italienne A Alger" Over- ture (Rossini)....Orchestra; 2. My Germany, Dear Soul (Byron-Sanderson): 0 Dry del Riego) Tears The Hague, Nov. 23.
Murlel Brunskill (Contralto) with Complete understanding on a num- ber of international problems affect- Among the arrested is the Copen-Organ and Violin Obbligato; 3. Parn- ing Holland and Belgium are under- hagen correspondent of the Bertuer phrase on "The Lercley" (Nesvadba} stood to have been revealed at to- Boorsenzetung Horst, Herr von Flugk day's discussions in connection with Harttung, who is alleged to be the the visit of King Leopold.
head of the organisation.
Acording to
Opportunity of talks was afforded
the morning news-
at a luncheon at the Royal Palace, papers, the alleged organisation is Amsterdam, at which, besides Queen particularly interested in the move- Wilhelmina and King Leopold, there ment of ships to and from Soviet were present the Dutch and Belgian Russla-Reuter Special. Premiers and Foreign Ministers,
Discussion on the problems con nected with the international organi- sation of trade and transport likewise showed a large measure of agree! ment-Reuter.
No Hongkong Delegation
To Christian Conference
sent
to
are
Orchestra,
8.30 London Relay "At The
Black Dog
Mr. Wilkes at home in his own Presented by S. E. bar-parlour. Reynolds and Pascoe Thornton.
1.
9.0 Bludlo-Z.B.W. Orchestra,
Plazza del Popolo (Frederik- 2. Caravan by Night (Ran- 3. Seven Orchestra;
Songs (Falla)... Popular Spanish |||||||||||++ Conchita Supervia (Muzzo-Soprano)
with
Piano Accomp. by Frank Mar- Waltz "Luxemburg" Orchestra.
LETTERS TO THE shu;
EDITOR
REINFORCEMENTS
To the Editor,
(Lehar)
4.
8.2 Comedy Harmonists singing Ikumoreske (Dvorak).
D.30
London Relay-The News.
0.50 Studio "Spelling
Uncles v. Aunts,
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Bec"
10.15 Reginald Dixon at the Or-
Irish Medley; Intro: Rakes of Morrow; Mother
Machree: When Hongkong Telegraph.
Irish eyes are smiling; A Little bit
heaven; Garry
Irish Owen; Sir,-Here's one who thoroughly washerwoman: Peggy O'Neil; Rose agrees, that, nine times out of ten of Tralee; Killarney; St. Patrick's Z.B.W. is a hopeless station, from a Day: "Chorus Gentlemen, Please general entertainment point of view. Intro: Hunting we will go
Sally However, Twinkle Toes," as he our Alley; John Peel; Oh Dear what No Hongkong delegation we terms himself, is entitled to his can the matter be; Londonderry Air:
the forthcoming World Christian Conference at Madras, but opinion. Also to carry on his stupid There's a Tavern in the
10.23 Dance Music and Variety, Hongkong will be the embarking wiltings, if he wishes!
Dance
Orch-1 Hadn't Anyone Perhaps, one day, Z.B.W. will wake Till You....Ge place of many delegates who
His Or- .Geraldo and making their way to the conference up to the desires of the public.
chestra; Vecol--It's D'Lovely (from from the Interior of China.
wonderili
"The Fleet's lit up)....Frances Day NUFF SAID.
Dance Orch-Tu with
King and H Sir, Keep up the good work, Mr.
Sola-Tango. Editor. The mass of Hongkong Halel Pierre A big delegation from Shanghai is listeners may be inarticulate, but The
Door (Miller)... Girl Next
Orchestra; Dance already aboard the Conte Verde, and they certainly support your campaign Max a reception for this delegation will for brighter and better progranimes Max Miller with
SamumSymphonic Fox- Procession of the Sirdor-Fox- Trot; About the only Ume the broadcast-
Trol.. Sydney Kyte and His Band; ing authorities display any real Vocal-L'Angelus De La Mer (Cou- Interest in us is when the time comes biler)....Damia with Orchestra and to collect that $12.
These delegates will join the Conte Verde when she passes through' here this week.
probably be arranged in Hongkong. from ZBW.
Watsons $71⁄4 E. Lane Crawfords, $8% n. Sinceres, $2 n..
Wing On (H.K.), $471⁄21⁄2 n. William Powell, Ltd., 00 ctx. n.
Cotton Mill.
Ewo Cotton Sh. $16.60 n. Shni Collen (old), Sh. $100 n. Zoong Sings, Sh. $24 n. Wing On Textiles, Sh. $42 D.
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J.N.
Pill Hawker Gets 3 Years
A heroin pill hawker, Yuen Hon, whose story was described by Mr. Justice R. L. Lindsell or a tissue of
His
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Lyn) Vocal-The Old Basson
The Three Musketeers with, Plano; Dance Orch. I Can't Remember Her. Name; A-Tisket A- Tasket-Fox-Trot....Billy Cotton and His Band with vocal chorus.
11.0 Close down,
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