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THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 19, 1941..

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Chungking Speculation On Japanese Troop Movements

LATTIMORE SAIGON LOOKS AT

Unusual IMR. OWEN Concentration LEAVES

In North

THE POSSIBILITY OF JAPAN MAKING A DETERMINED DRIVE TOWARDS CHUNG- KING MAY BE COUNTED OUT, AT LEAST UNTIL NEXT SUMMER, ACCORDING TO GENERAL OPINION IN CHUNGKING.

It is pointed out that preparations for such an ambitious undertaking would require some time.

After four days of busy rounds of social functions since his arrival here from America on Monday, M:. Owen Lattimore, person- al political adviser to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek, left for Chung king by 'plane early this morning.

THE SITUATION

WITH OPTIMISM

THE RETURN TO SAIGON of the Gov ernor-General and his staff from a short tour: of northern Cochin-China and,Cambodja has brought na new developments® in Indo: sent Chinese relations with Japan.

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He was accompanied by Hollington K. Tong, Vice-Minis- ter of Publicity, who was

him.

There have, in fact, been indications by the Generalissimo recently of withdrawal of Japanese forces in practically all sectors in China, according to information reaching Chinese quarters.

These quarters emphasise, how- ever, that such withdrawals do not necessarily mean the Japanese are abandoning any of the important cities they at present occupy in China.

It is pointed out there are indi- cations they intend to hold these key cities, judging from the ela- borate works they are building there.

Mobilisation In Japan

Only conclusion which can be reached, therefore, is that Japan Ja not contemplating any large scale offensive in China, at least at present.

HOSPITAL

SHIPPED

IN BITS

THAN

IT WILL

to greet

by a group of members of People's Political Council

Hong Kong at luncheon at the Kam Lung Restaurant yesterday

Mr. Lattimore was entertained] While official circles in Saigon continue to profess ignorance of any fresh. Japanese demarches, the arrival was scheduled yester- day of the first party of Japanese delegates included Dr. W. W. Yen, former of the Boundary Commission headed by Mr. Hussia, Mr. Aw Boon-haw, pro- Yano, former Ambassador to Spain.

Those present at the function

Chinese Ambassador to Soviet

the

minent Chinese industrial magnate from Singapore, Mr. Y. W. Wong. General Manager of

Con- mercial Press, Mr. Wang Hsiao- lai, Chairman of the Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, Acting Chaleman of

Minister of Publicity, and

Dr.

NINE HOSPITAL BUILDINGS; the National Reef Commission, HAVE JUST ARRIVED IN ENG. Dr. C. T. Wang, former Chinese LAND FROM THE UNITED STATES. THEY WERE SHIPPED, Dr. Hollington K. Tong,

Ambassador to the United States, IN BECTIONS, AND

Vice- TAKE LESS TO ERECT THEM.

They consist of three wards, Central News. lees, a laboratory. a kitchen and a are on the way.

Jaundry. Other sections When the hos- pital is complete, it will have 22 buildings, with 125 beds and staff

A WEEK Wei Tao-ming, newly appointed

Chinese Ainbassador to Vichy.

quarters for 80.

The construction of strong de- fences enables a large number of troops to be withdrawn Only suf- fleient forces will be left Tehind, to hold these strong points.

Repurts at nobilisation proceed - Known as the Harvard unit, it ing in Japan mention that four has cost more than £100,000. I divisions are already complete, will be maintained by the Amer- Whether troops withdrawn from ican Red Cross and Harvard China and these mobilisent in University Medical School, Japan are intended for a north- Dr. J. E. ward or a southward move, can-of Preventive Medicine not yet be ascertained.

Epidemiology at Harvard Univer- Meanwhile, according to uncon- sity, head of the un't, said: firmed reports received in Peiping, trains are being concentrated to

transport Japanese troops brought back from Shanel to either Man- churia or northward to Kalgan.

Reinforcement For Mongolia ?

THE PRESENCE OF AN UN- USUAL NUMBER OF TROOPS AT STATIONS WEST OF PEI- PING SUGGESTS KALGAN IS MORE PROBABLE.

по

MISSING

FROM SUNK

VESSEL

Gordon, Professor Casualty lists issued by and the Canadian Army, Navy that remains to be done now is ments in Ottawa revealed A and Air Force Depart- to run the buildings up.. I am anxious to see how it works out, that 122 men are missing because I drew the plans myself." following the sinking by enemy action of a vessel Canada to

TRIBUTES TO sailing from

CHINESE POET

Britain.

The name of the vessel con- cerned and details of the sinking were not disclosed. The encoffining ceremony for J. E. Lomas,

Among those missing

are Mr. the remains of the late Mr. Yang Board of the

of the Inspection Yun-shih,

United Kingdom well-known Chinese and Canada, Mrs. Lomas, poet and painter who died here their three children. on July 15, was held yesterday.

A large number of prominent Chinese in the Colony paid last, tribute to deceased.

The report, If correct, suggests the movement In to reinforce the Japanese forces near Mon- golfa against Russia, since fighting has been reported re- cent y from the Mengchlang area and all has been quiet there for the last few months. The morning express from Pei- included ping to Fusan has been cancelled for two days, at least, and pro- bably more. No reason is given but it is believed to be due to military requirements.- Reuter.

Elegiac scrolls and wreaths on display at the funeral parlour

those from General-

H. H. Kung, Vice-President of

The list also

ang

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Includes American ferry. pilots, who.! were employed in flying United. States 'planes to Britain, and the following R.A.F. person. nel:

issimo Chiang Kai-shek and Dr. Lt. J. V. Tree, Sqdn. Ldr. A. S. Wing Cmdr. A. G. Weir, Fit.

the Executive Yuan and concur- Sgt. E. C. R. Reed,

Lee, Flg. Off. A. Bruines, Flt. rently Minister of Finance.

Fit, Sgt. G. A.C.2 C. Butler. Pocock, Flt, Sgt. P. S. Morrison,

The remains will be shipped first to Shanghai and, after the conclusion of the present hos- Changshu, deceased's

H.K. APPOINTMENTS ties, to

native town, for burial. The following appointments etc., The family of deceased yester- are gazetted:-

day, received a message of con- Mr. E. B. Lambert to be Super-dolence from Mr. Yu Yu-jen, intendent of Crown Lands and President of the Judicial Yuan. Surveys,

Mr. A. R., S. Major to be a De puty Immigration Officer.

Inspector B. P. Thorpe to be an 'Assistant Immigration Officer.

Mr. Llu Kuang Tien to be an analyst for the purposes of the Adulterated Food and Drugs Ord., 1935

Miss Frances Fong Kwok to be Inspector of Multsal

Mr. E. Davidson to be tempor- arily an Unofficial Member of the Legislative Council.

Central News.

PETROL SHORT IN ITALY

EXIT PERMITS EXEMPTION

· IT IS NOTIFIED FOR GENER- AL INFORMATION THAT IN EXERCISE: OF THE POWERS CONFERRED ON HIM UNDER THE ORDER RELATING TO EXIT PERMITS, THE COLONIAL, SECRETARY HAS EXEMPTED THE PURCHASE OF PETROL FROM THAT ORDER THE FOL FOR PRIVATE CARS IS TO LOWING CLASSES OF PER- BE PROHIBITED IN ITALY AS SONS—— FROM OCTOBER 1, ACCORD |1. persons of Chinese race;...... [ING TO THE ROME RADIO.

members of the crews of ships and aircraft which are leaying the Colony; transit passengers leaving the Colony without transhipment; persons under the age of six- teen years

2.

Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields to act as

The announcer said the order a member of the Authorised was made by the Ministry of Architects Consulting Committee. Corporations in view of the con- 3. Hoh. Mr. A: L. Shields to be a stantly increasing difficulties In member of the Appeal Tribunal obtaining supplies from abroad under the Compulsory Service and in view of the absolute neces- Ordinance.

sity that available petrol be used 5, exclusively by the armed forces.

The ban is also aimed at con- 6. serving existing stocks of rubber.

Reuter.

Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields to act as a member of the Advisory Com- mittee under 8. 10 of the Defenen Regulations.

members of His Majesty's arm- cd forces, on duty civilian personnel, on duty, employed by the naval and military authorities.

The arrival was delayed from Hanol yesterday after a flying Sunday due to "bad weather." visit to Tokyo.

Reports from Hanoi stale that Colonel Salto, representative | Indo-Chinese relations with of the Japanese mission in Japan are extremely friendly and Salgon, left yesterday by 'plane that the recent replacement of for Hanol, presumably to con. General Nishimura, head of the tact General Sumita, head of, Japanese forces in Tonkin, by the mission.

Brigadier-General Yamagata, has General Sumita

to increased the harmony-Reuter.

returned

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