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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS,

MONDAY, AUGUST 16, 1937.

TWO CHINESE

FIGHTING AT

NANKOW

Detailed Account

Nanking. August 15, Details of the fighting at Nan- kow, the important Great Wall, "pass thirty miles northeast of Pelping which is still being held by Chinese forces, were received by Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek. President of the Executive Yuan, in a report from General Tang En- po, commander of the 89th Division at the Nankow front to-day.

On the morning of August 11, according to General Tang's report, 3,000 Japanese infantrymen and 700 cavalrymen launched an at- tack on the Chinese lines at Nan- kow and Tenshengkow. Twenty Beld pieces and nine aeroplanes, were brought into play during the attack, but the Japanese failed to dislodge the Chinese troops from their positions.

On the following day, 5.000 Japanese reinforcements advanced under cover of heavy shelling from 60 deld pleces in an attempt to rush the Chinese defences at Hukutsun, Hsinchunkow and Sulin- kow, but were driven back six successive times in spite of addi- tional aid in the form of bambard- ment by 30 Japanese planes.

General Tang reported that 500 Chinese and 1000 Japanese soldiers and officers were killed during the engagement.

After a brief lull during the night, the Japanese brought up two more divisions of reinforce- ments from the rear on August 13. Fierce fighting between the op- posing forces continued through- out the day, ending with

the Chinese still holding their posi- tions.

During the heaviest shelling by "Japanese artillery during the day, the Chinese troops were ordered to dle in the trenches rather than to retreat.

The Chinese defences at Huku- tsun and Nankow are strong, and all Chinese troops stationed in these sectors will repulse any at- tack from the "Japanese. General Tang's report concludes.--- Central News

JAPANESE TANKERS TAKEN Nanking: The Chinese casual- tles at Nankow Pass.. 30 miles northeast of Pelplug in the past week, during which time Japanese artillery units shelled the Chinese lines heavily and consistently, is placed at approximately 500 of cers and men killed and wounded, according to an official announce- ment.

KILLED: SCORES INJURED

CONFLICTING REPORTS OF AIR

ATTACKS

SHANGHAI THE JAPANESE CLAIM TO HAVE SHOT DOWN A NUMBER OF CHINESE PLANES AS THEY DIVED LOW TO TRY AND BOMB THE JAPANESE HEADQUARTERS DURING TO-DAY'S FLIGHT. AT LEAST TWO CHINESE WERE KILLED AND SCORES OF OTHERS INJURED BY SHRAPNEL "A JAPANESE-REPORT ASSERTS THAT NINE CHINESE MACHINES TRIED TO BOMB THE JAPANESE CRUISER SENDAI MOORED TWO MILES DOWNSTREAM FROM THE IDZUMO BUT ROOFTOP WATCHERS WERE UNABLE TO SEE MORE THAN THREE. »

TWO BOMBS HAD FALLEN NEAR THE U.S.S. SACRAMENTO,” 1,200 JAPANESE HAVE SAILED TO JAPAN,

THE JAPANESE AUTHORITIES HAVE PROPOSED A NEUTRAL COMMISSION TO INVESTI GATE THE CHINESE ALLEGATION OF ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS OPERATING IN THE SETTLEMENT FROM JAPANESE BUILDINGS TO THE SOUTH OF SOOCHOW CREEK. THE MUNICIPAL POLICE HAVE FOUND THE CHARGE BASELESS.--REUTER

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Shanghai, August 15. There are conflicting reports as to what actually happened when Japanese planes attacked the Chinese air bases last night and dawn to-day. The Japanese reported great successes. The Chinese however claim that the success lay" with them. Chinese miltary headquarters at Nanking announce that when the Japanese planes raided Hangchow one Chinese machine was destroyed but four Japanese planes were shot down. The Chinese authorities in Shanghai dený any damage to the Hangiao Aero- drome although they admit that one Chinese officer was killed and another wounded. Meanwhile the Japanese are trying to fish out five bombers which were brought down into the sen yesterday while at- tacking the Japanese aircraft carrier. The Chinese officially admitted that these planes were those which belonged to a squadron of six missing-Reuter.

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Shanghai, August 15: Transportation to Hong Kong will be provided for British women and children wishing to leave Shanghai on August 17 and 19. The first batch will sail, by a P. and O. steamer and the second by a Blue Funnel liner. Meanwhile all American residents have been instruct- ed to concentrate at designated points if called. Reuter.

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FIFTY BLOWN DEAD

Shanghai: Mr. F. M Howard, from San Francisco, told Reuter that he saw at least fifty Chinese blown dead when Chinese shells landed in the midst of processing refugees in Hongkew a mile north- ward of Soochow Creek within the Settlement, Many of them had been allowed by the Japanese milltary authorities to re-enter Hongkew to retrieve their possessions left behind during the first hur- ried exodus.-Reuter.

Shanghai: According to a foreign source, as a result of the air-raids undertaken by the Chinese Air Force during the last two days, which completely surprised the Japanese, the Japanese Naval au- thorities held a meeting at the Idzumo this evening and came to the conclusion that in the event of the Chinese Air Force pressing further Japanese warships would withdraw from the Whampoa River to some other locations where they will be less likely to be menaced by the Chinese from the air.

For this reason It is generally belleved that the Japanese Landing Parties will be too far away from their "base" and their fighting strength will undoubtedly be considerably reduced. In this con- nection the Japanese had to abandon the present positions for the time being periding the arrival of reinforcements and it is thought that there will be a lui in Shanghai in the course of the next two.. or three days,- Da-Dao, *-

Shanghal, August 15.

Enacting the first reprisals for the attacks against the flagship Idrumo yesterday, Japanese hom- bers from the aircraft carrler lying off Woosung raided Chinese aircraft bases at Klangsl and Che- klang provinces and claim to have destroyed more than forty machines.--Reuter.

SHANGHAI-HANKOW

SHIPPING SUSPENDED Hankow: The presence of the junk blockade. at Chinklang by, Chinese military authorities has resulted in the, temporary suspen-. sion of all river traffic between Shanghal and Hankow British authorities have instructed Messrs. Butterfeld and Swire, and Messrs. Jardine. Matheson Company to stop service between the two cities for the time being.

using the

SUBMARINE SUNK

Chinese Successes Claimed

Shanghai, Aug. 15. The Japanese are being hard pressed in their positions round the A skeleton service,

Hongkow Park area which is being four vessels of the Jardine, Mathe.

encircled by the Chinese. It is "son Company, the Sulwo, Tuckwo.generally believed that Chinese Powo and Lungwo, and the Pel-occupation of Hongkew Park is a ningshao and the Klanghwa of,

China

Merchants' Steam Navigation Company, 19 being Nanking,- maintained between Hankow and Central News

The same source denies the Tokyo report that Nankow had been captured by Japanese forces the last week.

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• Six, Japanese tanks, the nouncement added, were taken by

an the Chinese, defenders of the pass when the Japanese attackers were repulsed.--

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TRAITORS ARRESTED Canton: Four traitors, alleged JAPANESE BOMB AIRFIELD

to have plotted sabotage activi Hangchow: Three- out of

tics on the Canton-Hankow Rail- squadron of 11 Japanese bombers way line. were arrested yesterday which set out to bomb the Central by railway guards at Esiangtan Aviation Academy' here shortly and Chuchow. Three bombs were after 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon found in the baggage of the four were shot down by Chinese anti-suspects.- aircraft units, one failing at Pan-Central News

shan, another at Halaoshan, and

closely

JAPANESE IN CANTON

EVACUATED

Cantori: Over 100 Japanese re- sidenta, including women and

a third along the Chlen Tang River. Believed to have started from an air base la Formosa, the invading bombers were watched throughout their Journey children, representing the last from the coast and were given a batch of Japanese in Canton; left hot welcome by. Chinese defence the city for. Hong Kong yester- units on arriving at Hangchow.

day.

The eight planes which survived | Central Newt

the Chinese anti-aircraft fire con- tinued to Kwangteh, Anhwei, and

PILOT SUCCUMBS TO WOUNDS

Shanghai, August 15.

It is officially announced that Captain Liang Hung-yun, pilot of the Chinese bombing plane that was hit by anti-aircraft shells from the Japanese flagship Idzumo yesterday, has succumbed to his

wounds.

Captain Liang piloted one of the six Chinese bombing planes that took part in the rald on the Japanese warship. He managed to bring his disabled machine back to the field.

His companion in the plane, Second-Lieutenant Jen who acted as

Yun .keh. bomber and Wäs wounded at the same time, last night.- Central News

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TENSION IN TSINGTAO

Japanese Marine Killed

Tsingtao, August 15. Tension in Tsingtao is mounting

as Chinese and Japanese authori». ties to-day failed to reach agreement concerning. the killing

one Japanese marine

and wounding of another last night,

Admiral Shen Hang-lieb, Mayor of Tsingtao, has denied" the Japanese naval authorities' allègs- tion that she assassin was A Chinese.

He requested that a joint autopsy on the body of the marine be held In the presence of Chinese and Japanese representatives and that the Japanese warships refrain from taking any action which might tend to aggravate the situation This request was turned down by the Japanese authorities.

Bix Japanese warships are ap- chored of Tsingtao and one of the vessels docked shortly after the shooting.. preparatory to landing.

According to eye-witnesses, the two marines, who were in civilian clothes, were shot by a Japanese in front of the Sheng Kung Girls' School Both victims were rushed. to a Japanese hospital after the shooting while the assassin made good his escape.

The Japanese claim, however, that the assassin was a Chinese who fired at the two marines and fed on a bicycle.- Central News

OPTIMISTIC GROUND To-day's news from Shanghai disappoints the hope that hostili- ties which broke out yesterday between the Chinese and Japanese forces might be quickly arrested.

British and other governments, interested in the maintenance of the immunity at the International Settlement, remain in close touch, and both the Japanese and Chinese authorities are aware of the im portance which these governments attach to the safety of the Settle ment, and observance by military forces of both sides of the con- ditions necessary to ensure it.

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Commenting editorially on the present situation in the Far East, both the "Dally Teicgraph" the "Morning Post" And grounds for optimism in the bellef that

neither of the two parties to the present tension desire war.

The "Morning Post," after re- hearsing events at Shanghai, says that the "motive for yesterday's died aghting are not, so transparent.

SCHOOLS BECOME REFUGEE CAMPS

matter of hours only.

As a result of to-day's engage-" ment Japanese submarine was sunk outside Woosung. Six Japan- ese submarines were with their parentship when Chinese bombers flew over them and dropped ef-private universities and schools Shanghai: All government and fective missiles.

It is reported that the Municipal Building of Greater Shanghal has been partially destroyed. The La- boratory of the University of Shangbal was burning When Chinese reinforcements came along and helped to extinguish the Are.--. Du-Deo.

SERIOUS FIGHTING IN YANGTSZEFOO AREA

Shanghai, August 15 Serious fighting is going on around the Yangtazepdo sector where the Chinese troops are en- veloping the Japanese forces hold- ing that area.

Chinese troops which were en- trenched at Chih Tze University north of Hongkew Park and Shui have advanced to

JAPANESE REINFORCEMENTS bombed the airfield there, resulting the regular Japanese Army is due Shanghai: One division from in the damage of one Chinese

Tien Road to arrive in Shanghai sometime plane and injury of two of the to-day to reinforce the Japanese guards. It is reported here that Naval Landing Party. Observers the Chinese anti-aircraft guns at here believe that large-scale hosti- Kwangteh disabled five of the ties on land will commerice fol- eight Japanese machines: The disabled machines are belleved to lowing the arrival of the Japanese

have made. forced landings some where in Cheklang province. One plane is reported to have been found at Lanku, having been forced down through lack of petrol.-

Central News

ONE CHINESE. FLIER KILLED

reinforcements Central Hous

VICE-ADMIRAL HASEGAWA

The Chief, made

· PROCLAMATION

Shanghai, August 14. Japanese Commander-in-

Vice-Admiral

Hasegawa,

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Klangwan Road and occupied the Japanese Naval Club on Darroch chuan Road Road extending from North Bze-

The Chinese forces in Chapel also started moving eastward to wards North Bzechuan Road in the International Settlement Heavy cannon and machine-gun fire Fro- ceded the Chinese advances from Klangwan and Chapel,

It seems unlikely that either Japan or China is anxious. to go to war. The "Incidents" themselyes would certainly not justify war between Japan and China and would profit nobody

IRONICAL FACT“, Shanghai have been instructed classes for the next academic term to postpone the commencement of

Japan might defeat China. She could not conquer her. China might The Bureau of Social Affairs has successfully resist Japanese inva- taken this special measure in view ston but would be terribly weaken- of the current situation.

ed by the effort." The "Morn- Officials have ordered the schooling Post" concludes that a "clash authorities to use their buildings such as this has an awkward. way to accommodate, the thousands of of developing in ways neither fore refugees who are swarming into seen nor intended. But it is dim- the International Settlement and cult to suppose that either side is the French Concession. and to indifferent to injuries which may. erect matcheds on their play. | be inflicted on others than them- Central News grounds to abelter the homeless selves, or is unmindful that those

· EVACUATION REGISTRATION

Shanghai, Aug. 15. It is announced that the Bhanghai Club will open at 8 am. on August 16 for the registration of British women and children wishing to evacuate,

Evacuation is voluntary, Reuter

interests will refuse to be ignored,"

SPE E D

CANTON

LOON,

RAILW

ECONOMICA

NOTICE Extension of Through Services.

The Kowloon Canton Railway announce that commencing on Monday next, August 9th, the Week-End Evening Trains leaving Kow- loon at 7.04 p.m. and Canton at 7.380 p.m. will.

run DAILY.

The through trains in each direction will then be as follows:

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UP TRAINS "Kowloon dep. 3.25 a m., 11.4 p.m., kWpm, 7.04 pm. Canton arr. 11.10 4.m., 4.08 p.m., 7.65 p.m., 10.13 p.m. DOWN TRAINS

Canton dep. 815 m., 1.10 p.m., 4.50 p.m., 7.38 p.m. Kowloon art. 11.10a.m., 4.30 p.m., 1.40 p.m., 10:54 p.m.”

R. D. WALKER,

Manager & Chief Engineer.

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HONGKONG HOTEL; EBFULSE HAY HOTEL;

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Photograph taken yesterday at the inauguration of the new premises of the St. Teresa's Chinese Young Men's Society, Seated are Bishop H. Valtorta, Dr. Bernardo de Souza, Mr. L. A Barton and Bev. Fr. Maestrini,

Widespread Search For

Missing Soviet Flyers

"Moscow, August 15. Preparations are being hurriedly completed for a widespread search for the missing Soviet flyers. The newly established Soviet scientific station near the North Pole has been requisitionéd an the base. A fleet of aeroplanes piloted by crack, pilots are ex- pected to dash there immediately. Papanin, leader of the Polar expedition has wirelessed that his ice field is suitable for landing the planes Reuter

FATAL FALL

The "Daily Telegraph" notes that the ironical fact is that the present Sino-Japanese fighting follows closely or inauguration of con- cillatory Japanese policy towards China, but sees no reason to doubt the sincerity of Japanese states men on the pacinc desires of the

While climbing up a water pipe. Japanese people, though it is met at 2 am, yesterday In an effort to so certain that those desires are steal from No. 555 Canton Road, shared by the Japanese Military an unknown Chinese male, aged leaders.

40, fell from the first floor of the Shanghai, Aug. 15,

It writes "whether both the Liu-building to a scavenging lane ad kouchlac and Shanghal Aerodrome iacent to No. 55 Wai Ching Street, As the Japanese bombers worked, the Arst Japanese reinforcements incidents were deliberately pro- | as a result, of which he died from consisting of an undisclosed mum doubt that they have saved the

voked or not, there can be no the injuries sustained bez of men landel but exactly purpose in the designs of the where they disembarked is being Japanese Militarists, but the Tokyo

BEINFORCEMENTS ARRIVE

JUST IN TIME..

NAVAL BATTLE OFF SPAIN

Valencia, Aug. 13. A naval battle occurred between the Government destroyer Ciscar and the Nationalist veals Jupiter and Ciudad de Cadiz, accompanied by armed trawlers, according to Gijon reports. The Jupiter is re ported to have been seriousl damaged.--- Reuter

kept a secret. The arrival was dovernment may yet have Power TANKER SHELLED

Official reports released to-night most timely because the Japanese to promote settlement. What Warning reveal that 20 Chinese and over positions on all sectors were being seeks,

OFF

Shanghai: Second Leatenant the Chinese inhabitants in the 200 Japanese soldiers were killed hotly pressed and without help Japan sold as her statesmen have NORTH AFRICAN COAST

Jen Yun-keb, who took part in vicinity. of the Chinese - and wounded during the Kiangwan may have soon became untenable. the attempted bombing of the tary establishments to evacuate engagement to-day- Japanese flagship Idrumo yester- as quickly as possible. He added Central News day afternoon, was hit by the that the Japanese Navy would anti-aircraft shells from the war take "due action in view of provo ship, and succumbed to his wounds cative activities on the part of the Jate last night Lieutenant Jen Chinese. This has been inter- was serving as bomber in one of preted as the heralding of the the raiding aircrafts. His pilot was combined bombardment of Chinese also wounded, but managed to areas by over 20 Japanese warships bring his machine safely back to inside in the harbour and on

the airfield, Central We

Woosung Reuter

TO “LIQUIDATE" ENEMY

Shanghai, August 15, Chinese headquarters announce the launching of a general onen- sive against the Japanese positions shortly in order to liquidate the enemy before the arrival of rein forcements on August 16 Router

Reuter

possessions but new economic aut lets. The present (hostliities. are SHANGHAI: WILL NOT BECOME losing her existing, marketa. Well-

A WAR ZONE!

wishers of Japan as well as friends of China must hope that the London, Aug. 14.

responsible elements in Tokyo wil It Is learned that the British yet regain control and that terms Ambassadors in Nanking and Tokio acceptable to Marshal : Chiang have renewed representations to Kai-shek, who has to cope with his ensure that the International Betown war party, will be offered be- tlement in Shanghai will not before, the conflagration is extended come a war zone.

still further. Reuter

British Wirsiren.

By Unknown Warship

London, August 15.

The twelve-thousand ton Panama, tanker, George McKnight- was shelled by an unknown wanhip off the North African coast, The ship was set on fre and the crew took to the boats and were picked up by the British steaner Commodore. The tanker is: still burning, according to the captain and nothing can be done: about It-Reuter.