Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 16, 1939.
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OVERNIGHT AMERICAN WOMAN SLAPPED
NEWS PAGE BY JAPANESE
Railway Deadlock China's Currency
In England
London, Aug. 14.
A deadlock has arisen in the
railway wages dispute,
Ware
The National Union of Rag- waymen to-day asked the Com- panies for a minimum weekly The Companies of 50N. informed the Union that the prevent financial position did not Juxilfy a further increase in the mininium rate of 458., which won recently conceded.
A speclat delegates' conference of workers has been called for sonte time next week to consider the position, and possible further action.-Reuter Dulletin.
A Firm Stand To Be Taken By America
Chogking. A 15. Assurances that the United States Government will take a firm and just vis-a-vis the Sino-Japanese stand conflict are made in a
Chair-
Rumours Of
A New Note Issue
Considerable
Tokyo, Aug. 15. repercussions are caused in Japanese Anansial circles by the reports that the creation of
new
the
Incident
IN TIENTSIN
Repatriated
Reported To Refugees To Be Washington: Great Indignation Aroused
Tientsin, Aug. 15.
The American Consulate reveals to-day that Mrs. Frances Mary Hichard, 59, of San Francisco, was struck in the face by a Japanese sentry yester- day afternoon at the Asahi Road barrier while carrying vegetables to the Concession.
a new currency scheme designed to replace the crumbling "Fapi" with a
in circulating medium interest of foreign trade, is being discussed in Hongkong between
FICH British and Chinese experts.
Japanese Anancial
observera de- clare that the scheme is Inspired to raise funds for the continuance of Mrs. Richard to pass when she show-
Five Japaneso sentries allowed
Mrs.
Nairobi, Aug. 15.
One hundred Abyssinian refu- Kees who fled across the border Into Kenya daring the Aby- ssinian war have agreed to be repatriated their own country on a guarantee by the Kallan authorities that there will be n reprisals.
.no
As there are a few thousand Abyssinian refugees in Kenya, Lio return of the present hundred will be treated as an experiment.-Reuter Bulletin,
Britain And The
Far East
EXPULSION CHUNGKING
THREAT
the resistance campaign. They dis-ed an American consular identifica- Anti-British Drive credit the attitude of British finan- tion card, but when a sixth refused ciers in launching the new currency to recognise the card she showed a plan without seeking any under-personal card from the Japanese! standing from Japanese authorities. Vice-Consul, Mr. Nishida, This cn- One important object of the re- raged the sentry, who ordered her to ported scheme is to prevent ac- the search shack and demanded the
of foreign quisition
currency
basket. vegetable by empty
but she turned Japanese by restricting the importers Richard compiled, change to permitted to acquire
foreign ex-back on observing a Chinese taking!
Tientsin, Aug. 15. important third-Power off his pants. The sentry then swung inerchants.
her around
The three-day anti-British and struck her in the
vention in Tientsin which has been organised by representatives of anti- British campaign committees - In various parts of North Monday culminated in vigorous out-
• dressed by Mr. Key Piltrom - man of the American Senate's Foreign Affairs Committee, to Mr. Chang Chi-luan, Chairmen of the China Presy Association and Chief Editor of the Ta Kung Poo, in Hong-be kong.
Mr. Pittman adds at the United States will never accord recognition to the so-called "new order" created by Japan in China in violation of in- ternational treaties.-Central News. : Readjustment Of Balance
Washington. Aug. 15. Diplomats believe that the Japan- ese and United States relations will shortly approach the turning poin! and readjustment of the balance of Power in the East depends on Tokyo's decision towards the Axis alliance.
American sources friendly to Japan scout the possibility of Japanese ad- herence to the military alliance. They say the next step in the East would be the development of derstanding between Japan and the
based United States
on a realistle Uppraisal of
China, with definite Japanese acceptance of the United States' Far Eastern interest requiring the United States participation in Far Eust Press.
The sentry confiscated Mr. Nishida's card, but the other sentries imme- diately offered hot tea and cigarettes, which she refused.
While all such attempts in the past | fare. huve ended in fallures, Japanese experts claim, any further attempt in this direction will only accelerate collapse of the Chinese legal testier
advisable for Japanese circles claim that it would Brilala to co- courage a new currency.
Cabinet Discussion
When Mrs. Richard was permitted)
to pass, she telephoned the American and Japanese Consulates and remain-
ed on the French side of the barrier The reported plan for creating af until the arrival of an American con- new Chinese currency under con- sadar official and Mr. Nishida, when templution in Hongkong came up for she identified the guilty sentry- discussion at the Cabinet meeting United Press this morning.
new
Co-
Different Version
con-
China, on
door demonstrations including masa meetings and street parndes.
by
Mass meetings took place at two places, the Chinese Theatre and the Auditorium of the Women's Normal School. Each meeting was attended
about 10,000
people. White Russians and Hindus also took part. Speakers charged that Britain has the main factor in the colonization of China since the Opium
been
War.
Later, the demonstrators paraded slogans, and beating the streets, waving banners, shouting
drums gongs.-Domei.
and
URGES MOSCOW ALLIANCE
Chungking. Aug 18, The Chinese newspapers focus at- tention on the diplomalle activities of those concerning the British attitude Government, especially lowerda Japan.
the Brilish
The majority of the Chinese papers criticise Britain for her Far Eastern policy culminating in the handing- over to the Japanese of the four Chi- nese pilsoners.
The leading papers call the British decision "criminal" and a "thameful compromise."
The Finance Minister, Mr. Sotaro Ishiwata, after reporting that the depreciation, said that although he Chinese dollar was still continuing
Tientsin, Aug. 15. A slapping incident involving an American widow, Mrs. Richard, 59, had not received full information of his just been revealed.
Anglo-Chinese currency phin, it was not likely that any new
Threat Of Expulsion
The semi-official paper Sao Tang Mrs. Richard endeavoured to enter currency measure would successfully the French Concession through the
Pro advocates the speedy conclusion be carried out with
Peiping, Aug. 15. of the Japanese
Moscow milliary alliance, Asahi Road barrier at 2 pm, yester- The virtual breakdown of negotia since neither conterence nor protest operation.
The Finance Minister, Mr. Ishiwata day with a large parcel of vegetables, tions in Tokyo will, so it appears, be can possibly result in o termination further informed his colleagues that identity card from
including a pumpkin. She carried an | followed by further
anti-British of the Japanese anti-British com- the American measures. The spokesman the Japanese Government was care-Consulate and was also in an un-
of the palm. fully contemplating measures to be of
possession Japanese army command in Pelping personal cord from
The closest co-operation with the the declared on Monday afternoon that United taken m dealing with the whole
Vice-Consul, Japanese
whom she further
State# measures against Brilish
is also Bdvocated, currency situation in China.--Domei, krew personally. In the searching
especially in a joint economic block- China must loc booth she produced both cards. nattonnis in North
reckoned with.
ade against the Japanese aggressor, Japanese sentry wanted to keep the
He declared that
The paper, therefore, in conformity of the Dise Japanese Vice-Consul, mensures that would card of the
with all the other papers here, sug Probably be but when she endeavoured to recover taken, would be the expulsion of all ests that the British Government it she was slapped on the side of the British nationals from North China breaks off the Tokyo conferences ut head.
including Peiping, "provided that once, not only for the sake of Anglo- such a measure should be desired Chinese relations but also for Inter- by the Chinese population."-Transnailonal justice.
developments-United
Moral Embargo
New York, Aug. 14. An imposition of mural embargo on the export of American War material to Japan is reported to-day to be under contemplation by the State Department.
In giving considerable prominence to this matter, the New York Press says that there would be nothing new about a measure of this sort, as the
ar
export of aeroplanes to Japan has been suspended by embargo founded on the same standpoint since air-
Skirmishes On Mongol Border
Hsinking, Aug. 19. Despite ekirmishes there have been no striking changes in the frontier situation in Outer Mongolia, The two contending forces are still confrunting each other car Nomon- han and intermittent elashes have
continued. Towards the evening on August 7,
the State Department had exerted been conti
moral pressure on all American
way
craft factories and succeeded in this about 300 or 600 Soviet sharpshooters
in stopping the export of ed machines to Japan without having reed by four tanks launched a coun-
course to legislative measures.
Mrs. Richard was detained about one hour when another Japanese Ocean. sentry came and, after investigating the affair, Anally permitted lice to go with her vegetables bul without a pumpkin which she was not allowed to take with her.
It is understood that Mrs. Richard complained to the American Consul. Consul, whose Following this the Japanese Vice- card she carried, apologised to her and also to the American Consul, but it is not known whether the incident is considered closed.Reuter.
Americans' Quick Action
Tientsin, Aug. 15.
Black-Out Offences
The China Times (Chunking), which is closely associated with Dr. II. H. Kung, Minister of Finance, re- marks that the present British policy In the Far East depended upon the International situation and therefore, understandable. But British rivileges and Interests would suffer, privileges nonetheless.
was.
The paper states that the Tokyo talks do not deserve the name of "ân Eastern Munich, since China-z- gardless of the outcome of the con- Two Europeans and three Chinese ference-will continue her life and were summoned before Mr. E. Hima-death struggle.--Trans-Occan. worth at Kowloon Magistracy yester day for violating the black-out re- gulations, on July 27. Nominal fines were Imposed.
R. E. M. Devaux, of the Far East
car
ter-attack on the right bank of the Holstein River. Japanese and Man- It is presumed that similar methods chukuo forces succeeeded in repuls- The American community is very will now be employed to prevent an ing the invaders. The enemy aban-indignant at the treatment accorded export to Japan of scrap iron and dond about 200 dead and two of their Mrs. Richard, who has snow white Oxygen and Acetylene Co., Ltd., was other war essential raw materials-tanks were disabled.
hair and is the most popular elderly summoned for having driven à Trans-Ocean,
On August B
B about 1,000 sharp-woman in Tientsin and bears a good in Prince Edward Road with the shooters of the Soviet and
Outer character.
front lights not properly dimmed. Mongol forces counter-attacked On In recent years Mrs. Richard hos his lights only from 9 pm, and had
He said the right bank of the Holsteln River. supported herself by selling home-the parking lights on. A fine of $2 he thought he had to dim A furious hand-to-hand fighting made jams and preserves. cysued. About 80 Soviet men were killed.
Canadian Protest
London, Aug. 15.
owners agreeing to prohibit the slip them. ment of iron-Reuter,
Thailand Arrests
Marshal Chiang Sends Comfort Message
About 70 Soviet fighting planes of the 1-15 and 1-10 types engaged Japanese air forces in a midair combat on August 12. Thirteen Soviet machines were brought down. One Japanese plane has not returned. -Domel
Strange Admission
Manchouli, Aug. 15.
and
TO HELP SOLDIERS
First Anniversary Of "The Welcome"
was imposed.
V. J.
on,
Next Meeting Of Rubber Committee
London, Aug. 15.
Newest designs and spots in HAND PRINTED
ENGLISH
FOULARD
DRESSING GOWNS
HANDKERCHIEFS
TIES
from $27.50
from $4.00
from $6.00
All Less 10% Cash Discount
MACKINTOSH'S LTD.
MEN'S WEAR
SPECIALISTS
GREAT TRADITION HAS INSPIRED
A GREAT PICTURE... AND THE ROMANCE OF THE BLUE GRASS LIVES IN TECHNICOLOR!
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a climax all color, brilliance, spectacle!
Kentucky
IN TECHNICOLOR
LORETTA YOUNG RICHARD GREENE
and
WALTER BRENNAN DOUGLAS DUMBRILLE KAREN MORLEY MORONI OLSEN Directed by David Butler Darryl F. Zanuck
in Cheral of Production
20th Century-Fax Picture
AT KING'S
THE
cir-
FRIDAY AT
HONGKONG
REFUGEES understood to be engaging the active
The
and
SHANGHAI COURT Municipal Government Wants Its Control
Shanghai, Aug, 15.
The Vancouver correspondent of the Daily Telegraph states that cev- eral thousand Chinese houseboys and servants staged a sit-down
The incident has been reported to
The next meeting of the Interna- strike
A group of about 60 Soviets were the State Department
J. Neyle, ground engineer of the throughout the week-end at the "annihilated" when they attempted | lan.
at Washing- Far Eastern Flying Training school, lonal Rubber Regulation Committee wharf
will be probably held on September around a steamer waiting to to reach the right bank of the
Kai Tak, was similarly summoned load scrap iron for Japan. Sympa- Holstein River on August 8.
Shanghai Indignant
for driving in Kowloon City.
7. according to well-informed thisers continually supplied them,
Mr. R. M. M. King, representing cles. At present the Chairman, Sir with drinks and sandwiches.
Japanese anti-aircraft batterics
Shanghal, Aug. 15. Neyle, sold he was asked to stay on John Campbell, is on a holiday. engaged the Soylet SB bombers The blockade of the ship ended which flew
When local Americans were in-duty later as a plane due to leave Special interest
attaches to the over Uzlsui Lake on formed of the Incident in which Mrs. the following morning hud to be re-meeting, since the triumphantly yesterday, the dock August 11, and shot down three of Richard was involved, they became paired. The repairs were
Committee will doubtless consider the question of finished highly indignant
the hoped
about 8.45 p.m. and he drove home the supply of 80.000 tons of rubber Japanese artillery on August 12 American authorities would take with the parking lights
to the United States under the Anglo- attacked the Mongol positions and every step to seek severe punishment King submitted it was only a minor
Mr.American barter agreement signed on Inflicted "smashing blows" on the for the sentry responsible for the out- offence
June 24. The
agreement is now Ninth Company of their infantry, rage. They also hope the State De-
A caution was administered. The Fifth Company of the Gulerpartment would make a vigorous pro-
Li Ka-shou, of 303, Prince Edward
attention of the British Government. Mongol Infantry was silenced.
tesi--United Press,
Rond, was summoned for failing to or discussing means for releasing destitutes accommodated in Govern-
The Committee now has the fasis
numbers of refugees screen or extinguish a bright lamp the necessary additional supplies.ment camps in urban and rural during the Air Raid exercises.
M. Baudez, the French Consul- Until this is arranged the details an Sgt. Williamson said the light was to how and where the additional ion-
areas are given officially as follows: General here, under the date of very strong and the window had nonage shall be
secured
has communicated · the blinds. Li was fined $2.
cannot be
In urban areas, civilians. King's August 0, I settled.-Reuter.
Government's Park 1,200 for the week ending French
counter- A similar summons was brought
August 12, as compared with 1,283 measure to Mr. Yoshiaki Miure, the against Chan Long-kung, of Hau
on August 5; Matauchung 1,113, as Japanese Consul-Gentral, with Temple annexe, Grampian
compared with 1,077 and North regard to the proposed surrender of Road. Chan said he rose during the Mr. Jemin, the Soviet Consul at
Point 1,503, as compared with 1,518. the Special District Court to the A year ago, the Emmanuel Church night and switched on a light for a
In urban areas, coldlers-In Shanghai Special Municipal Govern- Manchouli, speaking at a meeting of in Ilongkong established a small few moments. He was fined $2.
hospital three on August 12, as comment. Leung Kong, af 504, Prince Edward the Soviet Bir shulpo Barracks, for the purpose of
Matauchung 756, as compared with Government has practically rejected It is understood that tho French In rural areas-At Kam Tin 3,011 authorities and the Chinese Muni- the Japanese proposal. Japanese on August 12, as compared with 3,602 on August 5 and San Uk Ying Special District na the most im-
elpal Government consider Shanghai, Aug. 15.
712, as compared with 005. Construction of the new railway
abillated with The grand total on August 12 was portant organ linking Kwangri with French Indo-3,000, as compared with 8,994 on Chungking Government. China is progressing smoothly.
August 5. It is reported that the Kwellin-
The Japanese Consul-General, Mr. Yoshiak! Miura, accompanied by Generalissimo Chiang declared that FRENCH VINDICATION being done at "The Wacomo" when
Liuchow section within the province
HONGKONG ESTATE
Consul Satoh, called on the French China is becoming stronger
The Canadian Jesuit Mission at will be opened by the end of August,
Consul-General, M. Bauder, yester- confident of the anal victory.
a special meeting was held at the Hsuchowfu at the junction of the on the Zluchow-Nanning link. The while rails will be laid down shortly
day afternoon and Hongkong estate valued at $100,700 French official that Japanese authorf- informed the The Generalissimo expressed the
Emmanuel Church, to celebrate the Tientsin-Pukow and Lunghof Rail- belief that after the successful cen-ing over of the four Tientsin sus-
Commenting on the proposed hand-first anniversary of the hut.
ways, was raided by Japanese gendar-section between Nanning and Chen was Jeft by the
Jate Mr. John ties were unable to consider the clusion of the war, foreign govern-pects, the Paris Midi pays a tribute been doing missionary work with the hai to-day.
formerly of Wincombe French counter-measure satisfactor Mr. Fisher, who had previously mes on August 8, according to be mankwan on the Indo-China border Hastings, ments will certainly treat the over to Britain's conciliatory atitude in Brush troops in Gibraltar, said the
lated foreign reports reaching Shang-is expected to be opened to traffle by Park, near Shaftesbury, Dorset, who
the end of this year.
died at Pembroke Nursing Home, Consul-General Miura, It was re- Chinese resident in their coun- trying to solve the Tientsin incident attendances at The Welcome" had tries with greater respect,
Two priesta the
vealed, urged the French authorities by pacific means.
been very small, but there was no Courchesne
Hastings formerly a to reconsider their attitude and hand Reverend south-western provinces from abroad. solicitor in Hongkong, being a partner over the Chinese law the Japanese military leaders
The paper adds that despite this caure for disappointment. He men- Renaud were taken to the gendarme
Plans have been completed, it is of the firm now bearing his anmo mediately to the Japanese military. encouraging anti-Briush demonstra- men in dificulties-had been assisted
are tioned several instances where young headquarters.
Bald, for, the building of another What happened to them is not yet railway line connecting Kwangel and Brooks for sealing certified copy of Municipal: Government in Shanghai, An application by Mr. E. SC authorities or to the Chinese Special tlans--Reuter,
in various WOY'S.
- known.-Router.
Szechuan.-International,
probate of the will, was granted. Domel.
Claungking, Aug. 15.
Concern over the persecution of the disorganisation of
the local railway club, admitted the "hut" in the vicinity of the ShonRoad, who was similarly summoned, overscas Chinese by the Thalland force as the result of engagements ministering to the soldiers. Tea and was absent, and the summons was Government
Was expressed by with Japanese forces near Generalissima Chiang Kai-shek in
frontier.
the other refreshments are sold there at adjourned for a week.
very cheap rules, not ug u cominercial
He attributed the alleged Soviet proposition, but in order to attract Central debacle, Brstly, to the
of young men to to spend their leisure
message to Mr. Liu Hou-wu, mem- bar of
Kuomintang the Supervisory Committee, who recent aeronautical experts in the Bloody hours at "The Welcome" as the hut JESUIT MISSION
ly remitted to Chungking on behalf purge" and. secondly, to
the de-
of the overseas Chinese in Thailand pletion of fuel and other material. over $85,000 to the National Govern- Domel ment on July 7.
and is
The Generalissimo acknowledged the receipt of the recent donations and naked Mr. Liu to convey the Govern ment's Uranka-Central News,
Paris, Aug. 15,
is named.
Mr. John Fisher, who has been in charge of the work since its opening. yesterday briefly outlined the work
RAIDED
Shanghai, Aug. 16.`
and the
KHATEST. ANTAR RAILWAY MAY BE pared with two on August 5, and
READY SHORTLY.
797.
ad Culton, Bristol, on March 20 Reverend ditional route for supplies Into the
the
the
court im-