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STRUGGLE FOR POSSESSION
OF TRANSPORT LINES TO TIENTSIN
Narking, September 3: It is now evident that the Tientsin- Pukow and Tientsin-Tangku railway lines mark the Sino- Japanese battlefront in southern Hopel, operations of both sides being concentrated on transportation lines in the area with Tientsin as the pivot point,
According to military reports reaching here to-day, fighting along the Tientsin-Tangu, sector which broke out yesterday at Hsiaochan, strategic highway Intersection halfway between Tien- isin and the sea, has spread both north and west of the town..
Three miles north of Hsiaochan
Hslenshuiku, Chinese and Japanese grappled all yesterday for possession of this town on the Tientsin-Tangku highway which touches the Haiho, the waterway between Tientsin and the sea. Serious fighting is still going on.
West of Halaochan at Wantou- chlao, about nine miles south of Tientsin between Machang and Hsiaochan, Chinese and Japanese troops clashed yesterday. furious fighting going on most of the day. The Japanese are reported to have lost more than 100 men in at- tempts to charge the Chinese lines. Over 30 Japanese were also taken prisoners.
SPORADIC FIGHTING Chinese forces along the Tien- tsin-Pukow line, south-west
of
Tientsin, are advancing along the Grand Canal which parallels the Fallway along the west. Fighting has been going on sporadically at Chenkuantun, Tangkuantun and Machang, 35, 40 and 45 miles respectively southwest of. Tientsin between the Grand Canal and the Tientsin-Pukow roadbed.
The Chinese forces now fighting' in the Tientsin-Tangku sector around Hsiaochan, are reported to he columns branching out from the main forces in the Chenkuantun. Tangkuantun-Machang battlefront.
Farther south at Tsangchow, 75 miles south of Tientsin on the Tientsin-Pukow line, Japanese troops are reported to have attack- ed Chinese garrisoned in the city. Fighting has stopped temporarliy around Tsangchow, but heavy Chinese reinforcements have been sent there, and a battle of greater magnitude is expected in the area during the next few days.
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The Tientsin-Pukow and Ten- tsin-Tangku railway battlefront is a curving line about 70 miles long. with Tangku on the sea as the eastern end. bending north-west through Tientsin and curving back southward along the Tientsin- Pukow Railway line- Central News
FIGHTING RESUMES AT MA CHONG
Shanghai, Sept. 3. Fighting between Japanese and . Chinese troops has taken place near Ma Chong to the south of Pelping. The Japanese suffered heavy losses in killed and prison- ́ers and also lost one tank,
Owing to the repeated reverses, It is reported that strong re- inforcements of over 10,000 men have planned a big offensive for the capture of the Peiping-Han- kow Railway
Chinne Evening Pres..
NATIONAL SALVATION BONDS
Shanghai, Sept. 3. Owing to the patriotism of the people and the conndence of the Government; the Chinese National Salvation Bonds, valued at $500,- 000,000 issued by the Nanking Central Government are now very eagerly sought after by the people of China.
It is reported that all the bonds will be sold out within a period of
three months-
Chinese Bening Press.
SITUATION AT NANKOW
Paoting, Sept. 3.
All is quiet along the Tientsin- Pakow Rallway. Nankow and all territory to the north is occupied by the Chinese troops.
Chinese Evening Pres.
SZECHUEN TROQFS MOVE.
Chengtu. Sept. 3.
It is reported that the advance troops of the Szechuen army are on the move, and will be ready to
take the offensive to-day.
The troops are under the com- mand of Generals Yang Kuo-
ching, Chen Cho and Wang Ming-
chang.-
Chinese Evening Press.
CHINESE PROGRESS IN LOTIENCHEN
Shanghai, Sept." 3
JAPANESE PLANES SHOT DOWN Shanghai, Sept. 3: A fleet of Chinese pursuit planes staged a surprise attack on three Japanese machines which were bombing Klangwan and Lotienchen yester- day afternoon and after a fierce aerial combat succeeded in brick ing down two of the invading planes, it was revealed. here to- day.
After emptying their bomb-racks the Japanese planes reconnoitered over the two areas attempting to spot the Chinese positions when they were suddenly greeted with a hall of bullets fired from ma- chine-guns of the Chinese aircraft,
Taken unawares, one Japanese plane was shot down in the vicinity of Lötlenchen while the other crashed in the Klangwan sector. The third plane made good its
escape:-
(10 p.m.):.;
The Chinese forces to-night re- captured two-thirds of the Lotien- are slowly but chen, area and steadily closing in on the Japanese who are fighting stubbornly to hold-back the Chinese onslaught.
Early this morning the Chinese sent a flying column from Hsiao- chuansha to attack the Japanese landing party from the rear. This unit is entirely surrounded and is threatened with annihilation, Central News.
Central Newa.
HONGKEW LINES AGAIN BOMBARDED
Shanghai, Sept. 3: Heavy Chi- nese artillery, Aring from an un- disclosed area. subjected the Japanese positions, in Hongkew to A severe 'bombardment at -8.30 o'clock this morning. Many shells are reported to have fallen on buildings in which were concen- trated the Japanese regulars, kill- Ing a large number and wounding many others. The bombardment lasted for fully an hour- Central NewA.
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JAPANESE WARSHIP LIAISON
Swatow, Sept. 3: A Japanese plane appeared over the two Japanese warships outside Swatow harbour yesterday, and dropped a communications bag on one of the warships which steamed in the direction of Formosa shortly after- ward.
The other warship continues to cruise up and down the coast near the harbour entrance.- Central News TROOPS AND SUPPLIES ARRIVE |
IN TANGKU
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-Nanking: Sept-3:-Five-thousand- Japanese troops, latest reinforce- ments from Japan for the North China battle zone, arrived in Tangku to-day, according to military report received here:
The newly-arrived troops have been sent to different places in the Peiping-Tientsin area.
It 18 learned that several Japanese transports also arrived at Tangku to-day. heavily laden with military supplies- Central News.
HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1937.
PHILOSOPHER
WHO LIVED FOR ATHLETICS
Received Nobel Peace Prize
DEATH OF BARON COUBERTIN
Geneva, Sept. 3. Baron Plerre Coubertin, founder of the modern Olymple, Games re- vived in Athens in 1896, died here to-day at the age of 75. He died from apoplexy while taking a walk. He was Honorary President Chinese defence work. - of the Olympic Games Committee.
Mrs. Chiang Kai-shek (Mel-Ling Soong) who has gathered all Chi- nese Woman Societies in one Cen- tral Association as a link in the
The famous Baron who was a descendant of Rubens and Cyrano de Bergerac was a philosopher who lived for athletics and the Olym-.
BARON COUBERTIN
pic ideal. He will ever be remem- bered in sporting circles for his famous remark. "The important thing. in Olympic Games is not winning but taking part. The es- sential thing is not conquering but aghting well."
Of all the English games he con- aldered rugby football the best and the high position this game has held in France is greatly due to blm.
The late Baron Coubertin ceived the Nobel Peace Prize
1928.- Reuter.
TELEPHONE LINES REPAIRED
were
MEDITERANEAN
ور
,"
POWERS TO MEET
London, Sept. 2. The French proposal, that all Mediteranean power should meet and their views on the present situation in the Mediteranean has been accepted by the British Government.
This acceptande is contained in nate handed to the an official French Ambassador M. Cambon,
in London
for
Arrangements will now be made
the meeting to take place during next week's session at the League of Nations.
Following to-day's meeting or oficial Cabinet, an the British
It *su73 communique was issued. that the International situation was discussed in the light of events In the Far East and the Meditera- nean. It was declared that In view of the recent continuous attacks on British shipping, the number of destroyers in the Western Part of the Mediteranean would be in- creased. Further Cabinet meet- ings will be held next week.
"THE CONNOISSEUR COMES
TO
CALDBECK'S"
NOT MERELY A FAMOUS SLOGAN
STATEMENT OF FACT
BUT
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FOR OVER 3 YEARS.
CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO.,
"THE LEADING WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS
In connection with the project- ed meeting of the Mediteranean powers here next week, it is stated that the conference will be attend- ed by representatives of Britain, France, Turkey, 'Greece and Egypt. Professor Jean Plecard,' twin-
It is thought likely that a re-
brother to the renown stratosphere. presentative of the Valencia Gov- aviator Auguste Piccard, who since ernment will be admitted, and it his latest test in the United States eis strongly supposed that Soviet with a stratosphere balloon con- in Russia will demand permission to
'sisting of numerous small balloons, send representatives on grounds intended to undertake a new as- that its shipping in the Medite-cent with a balloon consisting of ranean has been subject to moles-
2,000 small balloons. tation.-
Repairs to the Hong Kong- canton Trunk Telephone cable have been proceeding night and day since the fault was first dis- covered. Approximately 400 yards of cable have been used in re- placing the sections where bridges washed away or severely damaged. The service was restor- ed at 7.30 p.m. yesterday, FOUR JAPANESE WOUNDED The shell landed in Peking Road Regarding local telephone ser- between the Glen Line and Jar-vice, nearly 1.000 faulty lines have dine's buildings, all the glass of which were shattered. Four Japan-ing as speedily as possible. Out- ese were wounded, two seriously, lying districts will be worked on when shells hit the Japanese Con- sulate in the morning. Beuter.
been cleared and work is proceed-
in most cases to-day and by Sun- day the majority of lines will be restored to service.
FAON KAL
Franioccan News-Sertice.
STEAMERS IN COLLISION
London Sept. 3.
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"SURVEY FLIGHTSTM
Wellington, Sept. 3. A representative of Pan-Amer!- can Airways in New Zealand de- clared that two survey fights` will made very shortly between Two British steamers, аде of Honolulu and Auckland over the which was the City of Oran, had same route which the Clipper flew a colllaton off the coast of Portu- recently. He added that a per- gal. The City of Oran, badly holed.manent service was expected be-, is limping to Lisbon which is fore the end of the year.—-- 240 miles from the scene of the| Reuter's Bulletin Service. accident.-
Renter's Bulletin Service.
FLOODS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide, Sept. 3. Serious foods in South Australia have caused the familles of two towns on the banks of the River Murray to evacuate- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
ROYAL VISIT TO YORKSHIRE
London, Sept. 3. Their Majesties the King and Queen are paying a visit to Fork- shire and will be the guests of the Princess Royal They will be stay- ing in Yorkshire for three days during which they will tour the different parts of the country.—-- Reuter's Bulletin Service.
ABOVE (LEFT) IS THE N.Y.H. LINER ASAMA MARU HARD
AGROUND IN SAIWAN BAY AND EFFORTS TO REFLOAT HER
HAVE SO FAR BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL TOP (RIGHT) IS THE
BANK LINE S.S. TYMERIC AGROUND OFF NORTH POINT
WHILE BELOW IS THE S.S. ENG LEE WHICH WAS BEACHED
OFF THE CHATHAM ROAD YRAYA.
IN THE FAR EAST.
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In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lite, Peking.
Japanese Arsenal Near
Tokyo Destroyed
Nanking, Sept. 3: An explosion of unknown origin destroyed ̋ a
south big military arsenal
of Tokyo on the night of September 1, it WILA disclosed by well- informed circles to-day,
More than 30 Japanese are re- ported to have been killed and injured as a result of the blast.
It is rumoured here that the explosion is the work of anti-war elements which have been quite
EARL'S COURT
Wonders Of New Construction
July 22 marked the practical completion of Earl's Court. London, the largest exhibiton and enter- tainment centre in the world
However, au-
recently. active thorities have not been able make any arrests so far.
A number of posters with
with "Down
Imperialism" and "Down with Militarism" slogans. have been found pasted in number of places in Tokyo. It is generally believed that the anti- war movement is gradually gain- ing ground among certain sections. of the people-Central News
CHARITY DANCE A SUCCESS
The charity dance held under the auspices of the Ship's Com- pany, HMS. Rover, in the Hotel.. Cecil last night, in ald of the Shanghai Refugees Fund proved BIL unqualified success. The ballroom was packed to the limit and the dance music, supplied by Toni Desmond's Ta celebrate the occasion a Orchestra. was excellent. All tie- luncheon was held at which Sirkets were sold hours before the Ralph, Glyn presided over repre- dance began at 8.30 p.m., thanks sentatives of those who Have to the excellent organisation by helped in this great enterprise. the Committee headed by Mr. W.
Sir Ralph announced that two | Leahy. world boxing championships would be decided, soon after the opening,
in the arena which has 20,000 seats giving an unobstructed view to all spectators.
This arena is ingeniously con structed. by the pulling of a lever it can have just a plain floor, or be turned into the largest indoor swimming pool in the country.
For exhibition purposes the arena becomes. just a part of the main floor. transformed into wide avenues of exhibits on a specially treated surface.
suitable for almost any purpose,
Catering arrangements are on" a lavish scale with four restaurants with a capacity of 4,000 five tea lounges and 25 snack and lounge bars.
Six escalators and five passenger lifts provide ready access to the building, the heating of which is thermostatically controlled.
One of many innovations is that all daylight has been excluded from the building ensuring unifor- If need be, the building can be mity of temperature and light. divided into three separate halls, conditions.
JAPANESE FAIL TO TAKE NORTH STATION
Japanese around the station, walted until the Japanese advanced within a short distance of their line "before sweeping the Invaders with machine-guns,
Shanghai, Sept. 3: regulars in the North Szechuan Road sector launched a fierce at- tack.com the Nanking-Shanghai Raliway North Station across the International Bettlement bound- ary shortly before dawn this morning but were repulsed with heavy casualties,
After 30 minutes the Japanese were forced to beat a hasty re- treat, leaving a number of dead and wounded behind-
The Chinese firmly entrenched Central News.
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