1937-09-28 — Page 7

THE CHINA MAIL, SEPTEMBER 28, 1937.

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HEAVY FIGHTING IN SHANGHAI Japanese Break Through Line, But Are Beaten Back

ASTONISHING SCENES

AT GARDEN

BRIDGE

ROAD

Shanghai, To-day.

The Garden Bridge and the area of the Bund extending as far as Nanking Road yesterday wit- nessed the greatest traffic jam in the history of Shanghai, as practically every available truck in the Settlement south of Soochow Creek joined in the rush to remove food supplies and cargoes from wharves and godowns in Hongkew, Wayside and Yangtsepoo.

EXETER'S 400TH

ANNIVERSARY

London, To-day. Exeter celebrated the 400th an- niversary of granting of its char- ter to the city by King Henry VIII, yesterday.

A great procession took place through the town, in which many sheriffs from other towns partici- pated.---

At the head of the procession was the ancient Cap of Mainten- ance, given to the town by King Henry on condition that it was al- ways born before the Mayor. Reuter

Many truck drivers were turned away dis- appointed at 5 o'clock as the two-day period allow- ANOTHER RAID ed by the Japanese for removal of cargoes ended ON RAILWAY at that hour.

It is reliably learned that less than one-third of the merchandise in the war zones was removed dur- ing this period.

The crew of every truck were Chinese defence lines were pre- very carefully scrutinised by Ja- ceded by a series of heavy air panese sentries as they crossed raids on Chapei, Kiangwan, Lo- Soochow Creek, following an inci- tien and Pootung: dent yesterday when a Chinese coolie after a brass check had been The enemy brought severe pres- found in his possession, slapped a sure on the line from Lotien to Japanese sentry and jumped over Liuhong. Garden Bridge into the Whangpoo amid a hail of bullets.

An expert swimmer, the Chinese vanished as a Japanese picket boat

was summoned-Reuter.

SEVERE FIGHTING TAKING PLACE

Poison Gas Allegation Repeated

Canton, 10.30 am To-day. Machine-gun fire is clearly- audible east of the city and heavy thuds, which are appar ently bombs, can be heard, but the planes, although audible are at present not visible.

The early dull, cloudy wea- ther is quickly clearing up into sunshine.-Reuter-

Police Officer Injured

DANGEROUS DRIVING CASE

Paulo Ley, of the Aberdeen In- dustrial School, was fined $20 by Mr. W. Schofield at the Central Ma- gistracy this morning when he pleaded to driving in a dangerous manner from the Queen Mary Hos- pital to Came Road on September

12.

It was also recommended that his licence be suspended for a period.

Inspector Saunders said he fol lowed defendant from the hospital to town. Between the Hospital and the University, defendant was doing about 35 miles an hour and

after that about 30 miles. On the way he had to pass

blind corner. Inspector Saunders said the ground was wet and greasy and the driving was langer- ous Defendant told him that he was driving a master who had to attend court at 10 am.

Questioned, defendant said he left Aberdeen at 9.45 am. and the Magistrate said that two more such charges would result in his licence being suspended indefinitely

Forthcoming Weddings

One violent. thrust actually broke through this line and threatened to cut of the junction of the Chinese with their comrades Police, was involved in a nasty ac-58 Lockhart Road, and Miss in the Kiangwan sector. After a

cident early this morning when his shino Higashi, of No. 46, Nathan

The forthcoming marriage be- tween Mr. Harry Calvert, manager

Sergeant Riddell, of the H. K of the Wanchai Beer Häll, No. 54-

Yo-

severe battle, in the course of motorcycle collided with a public Road, has been announced which both sides made bayonet car at the junction of Luard and Mr. Keki Ednlji Mogra, of No. charges and counter charges in-Hennessy Roads. Sergeant Riddell 119, B. C. Shameen, and Miss Con- ficting numerous casualties, the was admitted to the Queen Mary stance Isabel Law, of No. 12, Chinese managed to close the gap Hospital suffering from a fractured (King's Road, have announced that and to push the enemy back to their rib. Both vehicles were damaged. their marriage will take place soon.

original position

Shanghai, To-day.

In the mean time, the Japanese Fighting of a very severe na-subjected Kiangwan and Chapei to ture is raging on the Shanghai intense land and air attacks, which front, with Japanese planes drop-were supported by warships in the ping huge 500-lb. bombs on Poo-Whangpoo River. Up to late last tung, Chapei and North Station. night, however, the Japanese had

not made any substantial advance.

Bombs which fell near North Sta--Hua Nan. tion shook the Trans-Ocean offices; situated about three kilometres away.

Japanese troops are showing mach activity in the Liuhong and Kiang- wan region, where improved wea- ther conditions has allowed of in- creasing use of mechanised units,! including heavy tanks.

TREASURE TROVE -

Roman Coins Found. At Bristol

A verdict of "Treasure Trove" has been returned by 2 Bristol Coroner's jury which inquired into The Japanese have again brought the discovery of 1480 Roman coins forth their allegation that the Chin- during building operations. ese have used poison gas shells, Under Edward the Fourth's char- though they admit that no deathster of 1461, Bristol is entitled to have occurred from gas.

retain its own treasure trove. The The Chinese emphatically deny Corporation is now claiming the the accusation, which is also ridi-coins. culed by foreign observers Trans Ocean.

LINE BROKEN

But Chinese Close- The Gap

Treasure Trove is the legal ex- pression for coin, bullion, gold, or silver articles found hidden in the earth, for which. no owner can be discovered. In England for cen- turies the right to treasure trove has been with the Crown, which may grant it out as a franchise. It is the duty of the finder, and, indeed, of anyone who acquires knowledge, The long-prepared fourth gen- to report the matter to the Coroner, offensive by the Japanese who must forthwith hold an inquest arted yesterday afternoon to find whether the discovery be

en infantry attacks on the trasure trove or not.

Shanghai, To-day.

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