1937-08-23 — Page 9

YANGTSE VALLEY CITIES

UNDER WATER

Damage Increasing Every Hour

Hankow, August 22: Fears of flood in Yangtse Valley cities were realised yesterday when the persistently rising river broke through here and at Wuhu, causing damage that increases hour- ly with the rising of the river level.

: At about 9 o'clock yesterday, assume proportions anywhere near morning, the force of the river that of the flood five years ago. made a section of the outer dyke In the southern part of Hankow give way, leaving a gap approxi-

Reports from Wuhu indicate that the river is at present at the 28 foot level, more than a foot higher

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, AUGUST 23, 1937.

FIERCE FIGHTING SOUTH OF TIENTSIN

SPANISH WAR

NEWS

Salamanca, Aug. 22. The division known as "Black Flames" belonging to Nationalist forces on the Kiscaya front cap- tured the town of Villacorreido which is 37 kilometres by road from Santander. It is also an- nounced that in "Reinese, which is on the "same frontier. Varreso troops also continued their ad- rance, capturing the villages of Maledo and Billo. near Las Arenas.

Transocean News Service.

Heavy Casualties Reported

Tainan, Aug. 22: Fleres fighting broke out yesterday between Chinese and Japanese troops at Tulluchen, 20 miles southwest of Tientsin near the Tientsin-Pakow line, and at Liangwangchuang. Heavy casualties on both sides were reported.

A Paoting report states that a combined infantry and cavalry column of Japanese troops, totalling over 500 men, which launch- ed an attack on the Chinese positions around Koutoutsan yester- day, was driven back by heavy fire from Chinese lines.

The Japanese forces retreated to The victory at Chinghal is con- the Shaklo.. Shihi. Tatungtsun | 'sidered one of the most important. area, from which position they are. events in the northward

mately 40 feet wide through which than that of the same time last Stubborn Resistance ring across a small river at the the chinese forces wward march of

the river has been pouring. Al- though there is no immediate dan- rer to the lives of people, police have been taking precautionary

measures.

The city government engineering department has engaged a large gang of workmen to repair the break in the dyke. It is not cón- sidered likely that the food will

year. The lowlands near the banks of the river are flooded with water that is knee-high in most places: Local authorities are keeping watch over the dykes with increased vigilance.

Changsha reports that the flood there has receded to the extent that the Bouth Station is, again in use. Central. Newn

JAPANESE GIVE UP ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE SHANGHAI

Shanghai, Aug. 22.

Yesterday the eastern wing of the Chinese army penetrated to Yu-shi-chang of the Japanese line of defence.

The Japanese troops were forced

to retreat to the Tung Wha Cotton Mills, and Chinese troops occupied the Yangtsepoo area.

Owing to the electric light works. which supply the International Set- tlement being situated in the north of Tung Wha Cotton Mills, Chinese troops have stopped further pur- sult of Japanese troops in this locality.

SPECIAL WAR RISK

Singapore: Freight from Singa- pore for Hong Kong, Shanghai and Japan is carrying a surcharge of twenty-fiva per cent effective from September 1, owing to war risk. Reuter.

Shanghai, Aug. 21.

The American sailor from the

from Raceland, Florida. None of Augusta was Freddie John Baigout,

the eighteen were injured seriously. Later in the night Reuter, from a rooftop saw one shell fall in the waterfront, Pootung, within

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It is believed that the Japanese couple of hundred yards from the militarists intend to give up the at- Augusta and other foreign war- tempt to capture Shanghai and de-ships." A British soldier, O'Brien, vote their full attention to the Lus- ho and Yang-lin-kow sector, where they hope to outflank the Chinese

army.

However, the Chinese have com-

·pleted their preparations, and 'are ready to meet Japanese attacks in this direction.---

Chinese Evening Press.

MORE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR WAR CHEST Nanking. Aug. 22: Contributions to the war chest continue to pour in from all parts of the country and from Chinese overseas.

The combined herb dealers in Hong Kong gave $20.000 as their

share in helping to finance the

war.

From Canton, the sum of $10,000 has been forwarded by Mr. Wel Shao-po, a patent medicine king whose "Erh Tien Yu" is very popu- lar in this country. Mrs. Wel, not to be outdone, has contributed all her personal jewelry, amounting to *several thousand dollars."

of the Second Loyals, was slightly wounded in the head by shrapnel while guarding a Japanese mill in the Western Defence Sector- Peuter:

REINFORCEMENTS FOR CHAHAR

Taiyuan, Aug. 21. The 27th and 68th Divisions have been ordered to proceed to Chahar by

General Yen Shih-shan strengthen the Chinese positions at the north of that province.

Breaking Down

Santander, Aug. 21. The newspapers here admit that the position following the rapid Nationalist offensive is serious and

ask the Valencia Government to launch an offensive elsewhere in order to divert attention from Santander.

issue in

A communique

Sala- manca claims that the offensive on Santander is going to plan. though the Basques are now put- ting up a stubborn resistance at several points.

A report from Bayonne says that the French Consul at San- tander has arrived at Bayonne in a French sloop.

Other pasengers on board the sloop were the Belgian Consul at Santander, a delegate of the In- ternational Red Cross and mem- bers of the French" and Belgian colonies at Santander. Transocean

ANGLO-FRENCH CO-OPERATION

Defence Of The Settlement

London. Aug. 22.

Chinese lines.

According to information re- ceived from communication circles. large forces of Chinese pressing toward Tientsin captured Chinghai, a town on the Tientsin-Pukow Railway about 30 miles south of Tientsin yesterday, after a furious battle with Japanese troops that raged for two hours,

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ing an attempt to recapture Tien- tain

It is also reported that a Chinese column actually reached the Tien- tsin West Station on August 20, but was forced to retire owing to lack of reinforcements necessary to hold the position.- Central New

M. Juvet And Sister Reach

Safet

TOOK REFUGE FOR 40 HOURS IN WAREHOUSE

Shanghai, August 22: Nerve-wracked and exhausted, M. Edouard Juvet, reported to be stranded with his sister, Rose Juvet, in No Man's Land," reached safety after walking for miles through Chinese lines. They had taken refuge for forty hours in a warehouse that was threatened with finmes from neighbouring buildings and was in constant danger of shell fire.--Reuter.

POPULACE

AGAINST WAR Signs Of Revolution In Japan

'Shanghai, Aug. 22.

The Sunday Times" diplomatic It is reported that all industries correspondènt understands

that. and business have ceased to the French Government has decid- | operate in Tokyo, Japan. to

ed to co-operate with Britain in The opposition of the populace protecting lives and property in the against war with China is being Bettlement, west of Boochow Creek.openly demonstrated through the The decision is taken to demon- different party leaders, and atrate the solidarity of the two ominous signs of a coming re- Powers. The French chief interest must remain the defence of the French Concession but a small force will be spared to share in the protection of the International Settlement.--- Reuter,

Skirmishes are now going on in that part of the battlefield, and with the reinforcement on the Japanese side now on the way, it is expected that major hostilities will break out in course of a few

days...

| Da-Dao.

WHARVES RECAPTURED

Shanghai, Aug. 21. The Chinese Headquarters an- nounces this morning that the North Wharves of the China Mer- chants Steam Navigation · Com- pany have been recaptured by the

The Ying Cheong Hong, a Hong | Chinese.— Kong tobacco firm, has given the Da-Doo. sum of $2,000 from its employees.

Chinese in French Indo-China have cabled 5,000 francs to the National Government,

Latest contributions from the South Seas include $1.911 from three settlements.- Central NewE

CHINESE TROOPS IN CHAHAR GIVEN $22,000 Taiyuan, Aug. '22: The Chinese troops, who took part in the cap- ture of the three important dis- tricts in northeastern Chahar from

JAPANESE HARD PRESSED

Pelping, Aug. 21. A foreign observer told Da-Dao that judging from the rushing of reinforcements from Peiping to Nankow which were well over 40,000 in the last few days, it was obvious that the Japanese were having a thin time there.

He further remarked that the Japanese had to do whatever they could in that section as it would be fatal for them should they lose that point, which gave the Chinese

the Mongol-Manchukuo "Irregu- easy access to Peiping from Shansi lars" last week have been given and Chahar.- $22,000 "comfort money" by Gen-Da-Dao.

eral Yen Hsi-shan, pacification

commissioner for Shans and Sul-Li Fu-lin Offers Services To

yuan.--

Central News

SEATTLE OVERSEAS ( AINESE

GIVE $70,000 Nanking, Aug. 22: Overseas Chinese in Seattle have forwarded the sum of approximately 570,000 to the National Government war chest, according to information here.- Central News

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Nanking

Nanking. Aug. 22: General L! Fu-lin, veteran army commander and former Mayor of Canton who is now a member of the Central Supervisory Committee, arrived from Cahton to-day. General Li has offered" his services to the National Government during the current crisis Central News

THREE JAPANESE AIRCRAFT

CARRIERS OFF CHINA COAST

Hangchow, August 22: Three Japanese aircraft carriers, repre- senting half of the number of such vessels in the Japanese Navy, are now anchored off the Klangsu- Cheklang coast, it was revealed to- day by Generals Chen Ching-yun and Chiang Chien-jen, president and vice-president of the Central Aviation Academy, respectively...

Kaga, the largest one, carries 48 planes, the second 40 planes and the third 18.

PLAINCLOTHESMEN ACTIVE

to

CHINA'S FIRM

DETERMINATION To Resist Japanese Aggression

Nanhelm, Aug: 21. China's firm determination - to sacrifice everything for defence of her fundamental rights in the donflct, present Sino-Japanese was stressed, by the Chinese Fin- ance Minister, Dr. H. H. Kung, in statement made to A Trans- Ocean correspondent here yester- day. •

KOWLOON

CANTON

RAILWA

SPEEDY ECONOMICA

NOTICE

Extension of Through Services.

The following through trains now run in each direction DAILY.

UP TRAINS

Kowloon dep. 8.25 8.m., 13.40 p.m., 8.00 p.m., 7.04 p.m. Canton Arr. 11.20 a.m., 4.05 p.m., 7.58 p.m., 10.12 p.ù.

DOWN TRAINS

Canton dep. 8.18 a.m.” . 1.10 p.m., 4.80 p.m., ~ 7.28 p.m Kowloon arr. 11.10 a.m., 4.30 p.m., 7.43 p.m., 10.34 p.m.

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Shanghai Unfavourable Trade Balance For July

Shanghai, Aug. 22: Figures given, trade balance of $24,870,584 during

volution in Japan are apparent, Dr. Kung declared that he had in a customs report for the month of July concerning imports and ex- and beginning to agitate the long- | noted with gratification that pub- suffering and discontented people. lc opinion in all countries which ports of this city indicate that Shanghai had an unfavourable Chinese Evening Pren.

JAPANESE FORCE ANNIHILATED

he had visited in the last few weeks showed a great deal of understanding for China's post- INTERNATIONAL MILK

tion.

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He pointed, 'out that Ching, "which is better armed than ever before," could look forward with perfect calm to the outcome of the military operations.

EXHIBITION

Berlin, Aug. 21.

The International "Milk Exhibi- tion, in connection with the Inter-

Shanghai, Aug. 22. Since the occupation of the Wul-shan Whart and the vicinity by Chinese troops, the Japanese By resisting Japanese aggression national Lactic Congress which 14 military strength has been greatly to the last man, China was fight- being held here from August 22 weakened, and the troops have ing not only for her own existence to August 27, was opened yester- hurriedly retreated in disorder but also for the cause of justice day, southwards beyond Fei-tu-chiao. and world peace.

Last night, fierce Gghting be- tween the Japanese and Chinese troops again took place at the Yukiang and North Szechuen Roads district.

Dr. Kung expressed the hope that those Japanese statesmen who realised the seriousness of the lagues at stake might use all their influence so that Japan and "the world might be spared a confilet which would add to the history of the world a chapter as dark as the

Paoting, Aug. 21: According to a military despatch received here to-day, several hundred Chinese plainclothesmen are reported be very active along the railway zone on the Tientsin-Pakow line where they are cooperating with the main force pf Chinese troops now pressing on towards Tientsin, The Japanese troops seized the Minor clashes have occurred Grand Theatre, which they used around the Yanglintsun vicinity as a protective shield against the where severe hostilities are ex- Chinese attacking troops, but des- World War. pected within the next few days.

The Japanese have rushed 1,000 men to Yangutsum from Tientsin headquarters to reinforce the troops entrenched along the railway. Central News

Japanese Bombers

the

STRONG BRITISH

pite the heavy rifle and machine-Fransocean Yewr Service. gun fire of the Japanese, the Chinese troops succeeded in sur- rounding the Grand Theatre and Chinese Evening Press. annihilating the defenders-

In an address, Dr. Zweigler, President of the central association of German dairy farmers, said that Germany was second only to the United States in the number of milk cows in the country.

Over 52 countries are exhibition samples of milk at the Exhibition

Transocean News Service.

Britain Occupies Two Pacific Isles

that month. A total of $77,645,229 worth of goods was imported, while only $52,870,645 of merchandise was exported-Central News.

Caledonia Attains New Trans-Atlantic Record

London, August 21.

east air

The fastest west to crossing of the North Atlantic attained so far during the present series of British and American survey flights was commercial completed this morning by the Imperial Airways flying-boat Cale-

donia.

She left Botwood. Newfoundland, at 9.36 p.m. G.M.T. yesterday and landed at Foynes, Ireland, at 9.09 a.m. G.MT. (this morning, cont pleting the ocean crossing in 11 hours 33 minutes. The previous fastest west to east air crossing in the present series of survey flights was accomplished by the Imperial Airways flying-boat Cambria, her time being 11 hours 57 minutes, The Caledonia averaged, during London, Aug. 23.

London, ́Aug. 21.

her might from Botwood to Foynes, The British Government repre- :

A landing party from the cruiser a speed of just over 170 m.p.h. sentatives in Nanking and Tokyo HMS. Leander were put ashore she was in wireless touch with the are informing the Chinese

three uninhabited is shore station and ships during the and to-day on Japanese Governments that Bri- lands near Pitcairn Island in or whole of her fight. At one time 'A statement issued by the tain reserves all rights regards der to claim ownership on behalf, she ascended to a height of ap

CHINA AND THE LEAGUE

London, Aug. 21.

PROTEST

Raid Suiyuan Towns Chinese Embassy in London to-day holding them responsible for of the British Government.

states that it is not yet certain damage and loss of life and pro- whether China will appeal to the perty of British subjects as the Kwetsui, Aug. 22: Five Japan- League of Nations and invoke result of the hostilities in China. ese bombers raided a wide area Article. XVII of the League | A protest is also made to Japan along the Pelping-Suiyuan Rall- way line yesterday, according to reports reaching here.

The invading machines Arst bombed Pinglichuan, a town 65 miles east of here, then dew over this city and reconnoltered for a short time before proceeding south to Tatung.

A passenger train moving out of It was also disclosed that in Tatung station was the target of addition to these planes which bombs from the raldera, but the have been attacking Chinese cities missiles failed to and their mark. during the past ten days, other landing and exploding in the out- bombers have come from Formosa. skirts of the city without doing any The two Chinese aviation chiefs, appreciable amount of damage. who received a number of callers at their headquarters to-day, ap- pealed for more funds to reinforce. the Chinese air force in the war against Japan Central News

Talkoupa

Tsalkoupao, another town along the ratiway line, was bombed by one of the Japanese machines yes térday. The extent of the damage done is unknown.-'. Central News

Covenant.

Notice boards will be erected and British flags flown on the islands.

The islands are situated midway: between New Zealand and South America.

⠀t | proximately 16,000 feet in order to

rise above a bank of cloud.

The meteorological, forecast of conditions over the Atlantic, as prepared: before hand, again proved extremely accurate.- British Wirzlese. ?

regarding the properties in the A number of British newspapers | International Bettlement occupied One of them is known as Hen- had previously reported that China by Japanese forces. The Japanese intended to appeal to Geneva. Government is being informed that The Chinese Embassy added, even if occupation can he justified however, that the possibility exists compensation will be payable and of such a step being taken. -- claims be presented in due course. basea.m.<! Transocean News Serviez

Reuter

Reuter

Shanghai Firemen Brave

Shot And Shell

Shanghai, Aug, 22: The Bhang hal Municipal Council Fire Brigade, braving ahot and shell, extinguish ed a fire at the Hongkew Wharf Company's property before serious damage resulted. The brigade went

down "river in a firefont past Japanese warships and anchored off the Japanese Consulate. They went ashore by the wharf and briskly set to work bringing the conflagration under control. Reuter.

derson Island while the other two are coral rests where a number of harbours are situated suitable for seaplane and flyingboat landing

The

Pan-American Airways Clipper III, which will make a survey fight of the southern route across the Atlantic, took off from the Azores for Lisbon this morning.

Reuter.

Japanese troops marching along the Garden Bridge which is at the entrance to Boochow Greek.