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For the Hongkong

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TO-DAY'S WEATHER FORECAST: -Moderate North Winds; Freshening To A Gale From The North Quadrani; Cloudy With Rain And Squalls.

Hongkong Daily Press.

Registered as a Newspaper at the General

Post Office in the United Kingdom.

ESTABLISHED 1857

No. 24658. 號捌拾伍佰陸仟肆萬弍第 日捌廿月年丑丁 HONG KONG, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1937. # *#*#£* Price

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CHRISTIAN GENERAL PAYS HIGH TRIBUTE

CANTON AIR RAID

Japanese Admit Loss Of

One Plane

Tokyo, September 1.

The Japanese admit that one Japanese plane was lost in the air raid on Canton but claim three, Chinese planes were shot down in air battle.

Asked why Canton was bombed, a spokesman sald the measure was taken in self-defence in the widest sense.

General Sugiyama declared to the Privy Council that Japan would deliver a fateful blow to Chinese "troops as punishment. He said the Japanese Government would no longer attempt to settle In- cidents locally-Reuter's Bulletin Service.

GERMAN WOMEN AND CHILDREN

EVACUATE FROM TUNGSHAN

Reuter's correspondent at Canton understands that all German wonien and children are to evacuate from Tungshon immediately. Some will and temporary accommodation in 'Shameen while the re- mainder it is understood have made arrangements to move in to safe points. The step is taken in view of the proximity of Tung- shan to the military, airfield-which was bombed during Tuesday's first air raid and probably will be the objective of future ralds. While not wishing to alarm their nationals unduly the German Consular authorities apparently feel that every reasonable precaution must be " taken to avold endangering foreign lives in South China.

“SEZ YOU!”

Shanghai; Sept. 1. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's plea for international intervention shows that he realises that China Is fighting a losing battle and Dushing the responsibility for stopping the hostilities on foreign countries, sald, the spokesman of the Japanese Embassy, who added that the Generalissimo" was op- posed to

but yielded to pressure by the extremista.

"Japan's only object in the pre- sent hostilities is to induce China to becoming a friend of Japan and the Manchukuo and if she does so Japan has no intention of prevent- Ing her also becoming a friend of Russia and others.

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"If China's attitude should change to the required direction, then there will be a chance for real last- ing peace in East Asia."- 'Renter

IN AID OF REFUGEES

The Ship's Company H.M.S Rover, are arranging a concert at the China Fleet Club Ballroom in aid of the Shanghai Refugees to- morrow from 8.30 p.m. to 1 a.m. Admission; Ladies. 50 cents: Gen-. tlemen, $1,

Tickets are sold at the following

MANCHUKUO UNREST

Japanese Generals Killed

London, Sept: 1 While details are lack.ng owing to Japanese anxiety to suppress news "Reuter", has good reason to believe that unrest in Manchu- kuo is causing considerable trouble." The "Manchester Guar- dian" says that two battalions of Manchukuo troops mutinted Mukden and there has also been disturbances in Jehol where two Japanese Generals were killed, one by his own men. Reuter

AAAAAAAAAAAABANEARfid heter

SEAMEN'S UNION WANT EMBARGO

in

Chicago, Sept. 1. The Seamen's Union in a'con- ference passed a resolution to

petition the U.S. Government to

enforce An economic embargo

MORALE OF CHINESE TROOPS TYPHOON HITS COLONY

MAGNIFICENT

HOLDING OUT AGAINST POWERFUL

JAPANESE ATTACK AT NORTH STATIONTM

SHANGHAI, SEPTEMBER 1: WHILE CHINESE FORCES IN THE NORTH STATION ARE HOLD. ING OUT AGAINST POWERFUI JAPANESE ATTACKS, COMRADES NEAR THE WHANGPOO RIVER MOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON LAUNCHED A COUNTER-ATTACK WITH THE OBJECT OF RECAPTURING WOOSUNG FORTS. SEVERE FIGHTING IS IN PROGRESS. HIGH TRIBUTE TO THE CHINESE TROOPS WAS PAID BY THE CHRISTIAN GENERAL FENG YU-HSIANG, WHO AFTER INSPECTING CHINESE LINES "SAID, "THE MORALE OF THE TROOPS IS MAGNIFICENT. THEY WENT TO THEIR DEATH AS IF THEY WERE RETURNING HOME." A WHOLE BATTALION WAS WIPED OUT TO A MAN WHILE TRYING TO HOLD THEIR FOSITIONS.”—REUTER...

SHRAPNEL HITS BRITISH DESTROYER

Shanghai, September 1: The British steamer Shengking, laden with Chinese passengers bound for North China from Shanghai was struck by shrapnel while passing Woosung. There were no casual- ties and no damage was caused. In the course of serial activities in Shanghal to-day H.M.S. Danae,. flying the flag of Admiral Sir Charles Little. Commander-in-Chief of the China Station, and HLM.S. Falmouth, were both struck by shrapnel, on several occasions. However, the only damage occasioned were dented decks and there were no casualties. His Majesty's tug St. Breock is making daily tours of · the harbour inspecting British property on the waterfront on both sides of the river. These visits in- still confidence in those taking care of British premises especially where Chinese coolles continue to work-Reuter.

CURFEW TO BE RELAXED ·

Shanghai, September 1: The Shanghai Municipal Council has announced that as an experi- mental measure and until further notice the curfew in Shanghai will be relaxed as from to-morrow between 11.30 p.m. and 5 am. instead of between 10 p.m2 and 5 a.m.--Renter.

JAPANESE REGULARS LAND

Shanghal, September 1: The first official admission that Japanese regulars had landed in the Settlement was made this afternoon by the Japanese Army spokesman who said that the regulars dis embarked to-day in Yangisepoo district. The number of men is not disclosed. The Japanese troops who captured Paoshan are now resting, the spokesman added-Re: ter.

REFUGÉES

S.O.S. MESSAGES

Mrs. F. C. Carter and Mrs. M. L. Bevan to' communicate with the P. & O. Banking Corporation, Tel. 26638.

Mrs. Ferguson, of Macdonald & Company, to get in touch with Jardine, Matheson Evacuation Office.

Mr. Lawrence I. Schilling, of the Anglo-Chinese College. Fooctow, to communicate with the American Consulate, Hong Kong.

PROTECTION FOR CANTON POLICE.

Canton. Sept. 1.

WHAT WE CAN EXPECT

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Under the heading "What We Can Expect" the Editor asks to what extent the Powers will coun- tenance the present Bino-Japanese confict. See Leading Article on Page 8.

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COFFIN FAMINE

Shanghai, Sept. 1.. Chinese deaths resulting from warfare is causing a coffin famine. Carpenters throughout the city Dre very busy but are unable to cope with the demand. Many, vic-

being "buried la to give them better protection. I common grave.--- Du-Dan.

Reuter.

places: Hong Kong Hotel Recep- against Japan until all Japanese wear steel helmets as from to-day. tims are

The Police Force of Canton will

tion Office, Mac's Cafe. Peninsula Hotel Reception Office, Gloucester Hotel, Hotel Cecil. Cheefo Club and China Fleet Club.

troops have been withdrawn from China-Reuter.

Emergency Unit

New Headquarters

'The Inauguration of the Emer- gency Unit Reserve Headquarters yesterday at No. 20 Ice House Street by the Inspector General of Police, Hon. Mr. T. H. King, was a red letter day for the members of the Unit and the realisation of a dream come true.

Ever since its inception, it has been the ardent wish of the Unit to have a Headquarters of the'r own Little

P. C. (R) Tipple and P. C. (R) Van der Lely.

Just as the Headquarters of the Unit could not have been establish- ed but for the generosity of Mr. J. H Ruttonjee who has granted the use of the premises and the members who have provided for such facilities as a bar. furniture, daily journals and so forth, the unit itself would not be standing

by ittle, through to-day but for the keeness and un-

strenuous efforts and at the cost tiring zeal with which the mem-

of much personal sacrifices and bers carry out their duties. anxieties, the Unit has succeeded

to establish a Headquarters, due

EFFICIENT FORCE

'n no small measure to the en- Unlike other units,

the Emer- thusiasm of the new "regime's form- gency Unit has been completely ed three months ago, the credits revolutionised. Despite their be- for the accomplisment of which ing handicapped by having a small should go to the following officers: number in the force, their em

P. 8. (R) G. R. Grover, L. S. (R), clency is of a high standard. B. W. Simmons, L. 8: (R) R. E. Lee,

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ST. LEGER

FINAL ACCEPTORS

No. 10 Signal Hoisted

At 1.50 a.m.

Typhoon, which threatened the coast in the vicinity of Hong Kong, passed immediately to the north of Fratas Shoal about 5 p.m. yesterday on a west-north-westerly track.

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At 11 p.m. last night the Royal Observatory reported that the disturbance was less than 100 miles east-south-east of the Colony. travelling W.N.W., this Indieating that the storm was heading al- most direct for, Hong Kong.

of

the

First indications

3-way to Kowloon Bay to anchor and phoon's threat was the hoisting of junks, sampans and launches scut- the No. 1 signal at 12.35 a.m. Fes- tled to the Yaumati and Causeway terday, the typhoon having enter-Bay Shelters. ed the China Sea after travelling through the Balintang Channel.

There Was Fam ominous calm throughout yesterday.

The weather report issued at 1 p.m. disclosed that the typhoon was 100 miles east by south of Pratas. The position was then given as latitude 20 N.. longitude 119 E., moving west.

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At 3.25 p.m. the No. aignai (gale expected from the north- west) was hoisted.

There was, considerable activity in the harbour as liners made their

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THE SPANISH FRONT

An unusual scene was witnessed at the Kowloon Wharf shortly be- fore 6p.m. when four liners, the President Lincoln, Conte Verde, Gneisnau and Corfu, left their berths simultaneously.

The weather report, yesterday afternoon stated that cyclonic gales were expected between Pratas Shoal and Hong Kong.

At 11 p.. the barometer reading at the Royal Observatory was 29.501 having fallen from 29.552, Wind force was 7.

The typhoon was expected here between 2 and 3 a.m.

AMERICAN CITIZEN

SOUGHT

(To The Editor, The "Hong Kong Daily Press.")

Bir. An iriquiry has been re-

Insurgents Continue celved as to the whereabouts of

Their Advance

London, Sept. 1. Insurgents continue their sd- vance on west Buntauder to-day. The Government admits that their own troops were pushed back to the starting point of their recent London, Sept. 1.

advance on the Aragon Front. The final acceptors for the St. Uraguay has granted belligerent Leger are as follows:-Cash Book,rights to both sides. Senor. Goya Second, Solfo, Sweet. Reuter's Bulletin Service. Content. Fair Copy. Chulmleigh. Double Bracket. Mid-day Bun Sultan Mohommed. Sandsprite,

Lawrence Irving Schilling, an in- structor at the Anglo-Chinese College at Foochow. He is not to be found at his reported address.

It will be greatly appreciated if you can mention in one of your editions that Mr. Schilling is being sought, and that he should com- municate with this General as 6000 Yours, etc.

Consulate

possible.--

HOWARD DONOVAN, American Consul

Hong Kong, September 1.

Snow Leopard, Full Sall. Renardo, JAPAN'S BIG AIR ADMIRAL YARNELL

Maranta, and Perfox. Cold Scent scratched at 9.50 a.m. to-day.............. Reuter.

TURKISH GOVERNMENT

DENIAL

Instanbul, Bept. 1.

The Turkish Government denied that an Insurgent submarine has made its way Into the Sea of Marmora.-

Beuter's Bulletin - Service.

Not since the beginning of the crisis, which has resulted in the denuding of the northern Chi- nese areas and Honkew of inhabitants, have such sights been witnessed as last week when roads were blocked, the railway service disorgniszed and scenes of panic characterized the public attitude following the arrival of the Japanese fleet. This picture, showing the creek near Markharo Bond ́bridge, graphically portrays the mass of refugees and their belongings trying to escape from the threat of hostilities in Shanghai: (Photo, “N.C.D. News"?).

SUPREMACY

China Must Rely On Imports

VISITS U.S. DEFENCE SECTOR

Shanghai, Sept. 1. Admiral H. E. Yarnell paid a visit to-day to the US. defence sector and found everything ship- shape. He said afterwards that the men were well housed and there was no dearth of food. All first-line aircraft last January were in excellent spirita. Mean- was estimated at 2,000; that of while leave of the U.S. forces 1s China at 1,000, writes a correspon-

cancelled owing to the cholera dent in the "Daily Telegraph."

scare, aggravated by typhoid and Both estimates probably were dysentery.

country Rauler,

Japan's strength In terms

exaggerations, but each

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has of late been actively engaged

in air force expansion.

General Chiang Kai-shek has been organising the Chinese air force with great energy.

There are a large number of ex- cellent Chinese pilots, and the Chinese people are taught to take an interest in flying:

But unless materials and per- sonnel can be obtained from fo- reign countries it, is not likely that the Chinese air force will be able to maintain a prolonged struggle. There are aircraft works at

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-3/4 T.E. ON LONDON; Is 2.7/80.

London Silver Market

(From Our Own Correspondent).

London, Sept. 1. London silver prices to-day, were unchanged for "Spot" and 1/18.

Hangchow and Nanchang, but up for "Forward," as follow:--

production is on a very small scale,

The types built are principally Spot.. American designed.

HELPED FROM ABROAD“ · China will probably be helped. from abroad to a greater extent than Japan, but Japan is much better equipped, and will be able. to rely much more upon her own. resources.

Col. John Jonett, formerly of the United States Army assisted by a staff of 20 instructors, organi- ised the fight training centre at Hangchow. There are schools also at Carton and Loyang."

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