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RAJPUTAN

CREENOCK

THE CHINA MAIL, DECEMBER 16, 1988

NEW OPTIMISM IN CHINA MILITARY QUARTERS

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Chungking, To-day

The military situation on the various fronts gives rise to singular optimism, declared the com- mander-in-chief of the Chinese forces on the south bank of the Yangtse, who is at present visiting Chungking.

GERMAN FIRMS

P2O BRITISH INDIA (APCAR) AND IN BRITAIN AND EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN LINES JEWISH STAFFS

MAIL AND PASSENGER STEAMERS TAKING CARGO FOR

Straits, Java, Burma, Ceylon, India Iranian Gulf, Mauritius, East and Soutb Africa, Australia, Red Sea, Egypt, Europe.

London, To-day.

'The statement was made yester day and the commander-in-chief

added:

"Anyone who visits the front cannot fail to feel optimistic con- cerning the future military situa- tion, as the morale of our soldiers is extremely high.

"Every Chinese soldier is eager to revenge the wrongs and suffer- The Home Secretary was ques.ings inflicted upon his family and tioned in the House of Commons countrymen as a result of the Ja-

concerning - cases in panese invasion. yesterday which British employees in the service of German firms in Lon- don are being dismissed in conse- quence of instructions received by such firms by the German ways adopted the same tactics, that |Government that they are not to of subjecting the Chinese line PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL SAILINGS employ persons of Jewish faith very heavy artillery and aerial bom-

PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL FORTNIGHTLY DIRECT ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS

and the route

UNDER CONTRACT WITH H.M. GOVERNMENT All vessels may call at any ports on or off the route and all sailings are subject to change or deviation with or without notice.

8.5.

Tons

From Hong Kong About

*JEYPORE

&CORFU †*BANGALORE

6,000 21st Dec.

14,500 24th Dec. 6,000 31st Dec.

SCHITRAL

CARTHAGE. *BHUTAN

§RAJPUTANA

*BEHAR

RANCHI

*SOUDAN.

§RANPURA BRAWALPINDI

* Cargo only

17,000 7th Jan. 14,500 21st Jan. 6,000 28th Jan.

17,000 4th Feb. 6,000 11th Feb.

17,000 18th Feb. 6,000 25th Feb.

17,000

4th Mar.

17,000 18th Mar.

Destination

Straits, Colombo, Bombay &

Karachi. Bombay, Marseilles & London. Bombay, Marseilles, Havre, London, Hull, Hamburg, Rotterdam & Antwerp. Bombay, Marseilles & London, Bombay, Marseilles & London. Bombay, Marseilles, Havre, London, Hull, Hamburg, . Rotterdam & Antwerp. Bombay, Marseilles & London, Marseilles, Havre, London, Hull, Hamburg, Rotterdam & Antwerp. Marseilles & London.

Marseilles, Bombay,

Havre,

London, Hull, Hamburg,

"The power of the Japanese fire has decreased notably recently,

JAPANESE TACTICS. "Hitherto the Japanese have al-

to

masses of bardment, and using after December 25, 1938.

Sir Samuel Hoare replied that tanks before sending the infantry he was aware that allegations had over the top, with the result that their been made that the services of per- frequently the Chinese lost. sons had been terminated by Ger- lives in their positions without even man firms on racial grounds, but the opportunity of facing the Ja- he had no knowledge that instruc-panese."

"As the Japanese fire has slacken- tion had been issued by the German Government of the kind suggested, ed considerably of late, the Chinese

that have obtained an opportunity He could give an 'assurance permission would not be given for meeting the Japanese in hand-to-

hand fighting. the importation by any firm of any foreigner to fill a place previously filled by anyone holding the neces- sary qualifications.

of

SPIRIT ADMIRABLE

Chinese "The

spirit of the veterans is indeed admirable. When the Japanese fire is too heavy to AUTHENTICATED CASES Commander Fletcher (Labour), withstand they fall back slightly, firing slows the questioner: "I have two fully but as soon as the

to authenticated cases of such dismis- down, they immediately return

with their original positions, and try to sals, in one of which a man seventeen years' service in the firm advance if possible.

by the was discharged and told § Calls Tangier.

manager that his discharge was on account of his faith only."

Rotterdam & Antwerp. Marseilles & London.

Marseilles & London.

† Calls Casablanca. All vessels may call at Malta.

BRITISH INDIA APCAR

TALAMBA.

TALMA SIRDHANA SHIRALA TILAWA

SAILING'S"

10,000 17th Dec. 10.30 a.m. Singapore, Port Swettenham, Penang, Rangoon & Cal- cutta.

10,000 31st Dec.

10,000 14th Jan. 8,000 28th Jan. 10,000 11th Feb.

do

Now is the time to visit,

Sir Samuel Hoare replied that if Commander Fletcher would send him particulars he would look into it."

"The determination of the Chin- ese soldiers to fight the Japanese grows daily. In addition, to Chinese soldier has benefitted by his experiences and is also improving daily in fighting technique.

means

"It is undeniable that our troops He would not allow an immigrant have suffered heavy losses but our to come into this country to take fighting, strength is by no

affected."--Reuter. the place of a man discharged in such circumstances.

NO STATUTORY POWERS { Commander Fletcher: "Has the

Home

Anti-Aircraft Firing Practice

Clustralia & New Zealand Secretary no powers to com- will be carried out from Sai Wan

lands of Sunshine and Romance, "Down Under" you will feel a new be ing and even if you are not inclined towards Surfing, Fishing, Shooting or Mountaineering you will find that the Antipodes have plenty to offer you.- mcluding 25/- for your pound.

Frequent connection from Australia with the following:-

The Canadian Australian Line to the United Kingdom via New Zealand, Vancouver, etc.

The P. & O. Royal Mail Steamers to London and

The New Zealand Shipping Co.'s Steamers for Southampton and London

EASTERN & AUSTRALIAN SAILING 5 )

via Panama Canal.

NANKIN NELLORE TANDA

7,000 31st Dec. 11 a.m. 7,000 3rd Feb.

7,000

4th Mar.

Manila; Rabaul, Brisbane,

Sydney, Melbourne & Hobart.

SAILINGS TO SHANGHAI and JAPAN

8,000 22nd Dec.

14,500 23rd Dec.

6th Jan.

SIRDHANA.

CARTHAGE

BEHAR

6,000

2nd Jan.

NELLORE.

7,000

5th Jan.

SHIRALA

RAJPUTANA

8,000 17,000

6th Jan

TILAWA

10,000 19th Jan.

RANCHI

17,000 20th Jan. 6,000 21st Jan,

• Cargo only.

The Aventa:—

*SOUDAN.

Japan.

Shanghai & Japan. Shanghai & Japan. Shanghai & Japan. Japan

Shanghai & Japan.

Japan.

Shanghai & Japan.

Shanghai & Japan.

pel German firms enjoying British between the hours of 6.80 p.m. and protection under Our laws and 12 mid-night to-day.

lucrative businesses carrying on here to confirm to the civilised standards of racial and religious in my answer how deeply we dis-

approve action toleration prevailing here?"

of this kind." British Wireless. "and Sir Samuel Hoare: "I have no (Cheers) such statutory powers. I have shown Reuter.

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2

+

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STRAMÉR.

'Das Hong Kong

TAIPING

6 Jan.

Feb. CHANGTE 7 TAIPING 10 Mar. CHANGTE 11 Apr.

Lanves Hong Kong

Jan. 13

14 Feb. 417 Mar. 18 Apr.

Leaves Manila

.16 Jan.

·17. Feb. 20 Mar. 21.

Duo Bydney.

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:. Feb.

Mar.

5.

Apr.

Apr.

7

May

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