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"Spy Scare" Sweeps Japan

Most passengers arriving in Hong Kong from Shanghat nowadays have thrilling stories to tel}.

One lady who arrived a few days ago as a through passenger from Japan told "The Daily Press" of many breathless hours spent off Woosung, waiting for a batch of refugees while naval runs from Japanese destroyers boomed a ceaseless cannonade at the Chinese positions, and airplanes zoomed perilously overhead,

According ΤΟ this lady. the Japanese are taking full advantage of the presence of neutral ships In the Whangpoo,

Listen to her story.

"Some time after we had arrived and anchored off Woosung." she said. "Japanese destroyers steamed up alongside and look up positions

our left. Shortly

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ceeded our informant, "and many

were just scared of them. death, wondering at what moment they might be hit but the Japan- ese gunners continued their on- slaught quite oblivious to the feel- ings of mere women and children!" NERVE WRACKING

"The most anxious moments of was the time when we

afterwards my life

they began shelling the Chinese were waiting for a tender bringing

positions, the missiles being direct

ed right over our ship. The result was that while the Japanesë were doing just as they those, the Chin- eзe were unable to retallate for fear they might hit us and other neutral ships in the vicinity. This, we considered, was a decided dis-i advantage to the Chinese gunners,

some 200 refugees from Shangha on

board. Among the refugees was Ty daughter. Imagine my feelings when, while the tender was yet a long way from the boat, a Chinese and a Japanese plane started an aerial battle overhead.

"The Chinese airman managed to bring the Japanese plane down, and although actually the battle "There were a great many wo-was staged some distance from us, men and children on board," pro-

ANXIOUS MOMENTS

(Continued on Back Page)

TREASURY WINDFÄLL JAPAN AND WOOL

London, Sept. 10.

Lord Runciman. well-known ship owner and father of the former President of the Board of Trade. "who died at Newcastle last month

aged 90, left as far as can yet he ascertained £2.388,153 on which Estate duty and Interest £1,178.130 has been paid----- British Wireless Service.

R.M.A. DORADO

The R.M.A. Dorado left Kal Tak for Penang at 11.55 a.m. yesterday "with two passengers, Messrs Ng Teong Klat 'and G. Malby. There were also 8.705 kiles of freight and

kilos 212.311

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plane.

on

Importations To Be Greatly

Curtailed

Tokyo, Sept. 10.

It is reported that Japanese wool dealers have proposed to cut Imports of wool into Japan."

The Minister of Commerce Taw stutes. that importation of wool from Australia under the new trade agreement, would be from 800,000 to 500,000

BY

WITHERING JAPANESE ATTACKS REPULSED

CHINESE WILL SEE WAR THROUGH

Shanghai, September 10: The excellent co-operation of the Chinese forces in the Shanghai war area has won the admiration of neutral observers who describe the Chinese stand against the wither- ing Japanese attacks from land, sea and air, as magnificent. The fine co-operation between the various Chinese units engaged in the struggle is believed to have delayed the Japanese plan for launching a major offensive on all fronts.

While is agreed that Chinese casualties must have reached five figures, unexpected losses have been inflicted upon the Japanese forces. Observers estimate that the Japanese forces in the Shang- hal area number 65,000 to 75,002.

The Japanese have been attempting to gain sufficient foothold along the coast from Linho to Yangtsepoo to enable the launching of a co-ordinate push inland but this preliminary task has yet to be completed.

The Chinese people appear more united to-day than they have ever been and their determina- tion to fight the present war to the bitter end seems unwavering.

China's hope rests on the belief that Japan cannot stand the economic pressure of a protracted war and consequently her bellet bas led her to be determined to sustain resistance "antil Japan is ex- hausted or some Power comes effectively to her help.-Reuter.

OVERSEAS CHINESE GIVE $3,000,000 TO “WAR CHEST"

Nanking, Sept. 10: It is learned here that overseas Chinese in various parts of the world have contributed nearly $3,000,000 to the national "war chest" and war relief since the opening of hostilities In North Chlia and Shanghai. Further pledges have been made while other" remittances are now their way to the capital.

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Chinese residents in the Philippines donated $700,000 to the war chest." The contributions from Singapore Chinese, totalling $600,000 were ear-marked for war relief while the Batavia Chinese sent $200,000 to the Chinese Red Cross Society."

The Overseas Affairs Commission received $1,151,000 In Chinese currency, $57,000 Hong Kong cur- rency. €329. U.S.$6,711.-Central News.

CALL TO ARMS

Shanghal, Sept. 10. In an attempt to draft all avall- able man power to the Chinese army, ex-Servicemen are asked to re-enlist with local government organisations in a notice signed by the Chinese Mayor 0. K. Yul. published in the Chinese news- papers. The military and Aviation Council request all graduates of Chinese military academies to re- port at the Aviation Headquarters. Nanking, for service.- Reuter.

reduced bales, while purchases from New JAPANESE PREPARE to

Zealand, South Africa, Chile and the Argentine would be greatly curtalled. Bemer.

The remains of two Japanese bombers shot down recently by the Fangchow unit of the Chinese Air Force are shown in pictures above, being inspected by officials of the Hangchow aviation school. President Chen Ching-yuan and Vice-President Chiang Chi-fen of the School are seen in the upper photo. (Photos, N.C. Daily News "). -

ATTACK CHINESE POSITIONS

Shanghal, Sept. 10. Japanese troops have forbidden foreigners to make use of the Pa Lo Wet Road. where they have erected gun emplicements in

readiness to attack the Chinese positions, to the North East of Shanghai...

Large Japanese re-inforcements arrived this morning, and it is be- lieved that an attack will be launched at noon to-day.

It is reported that the Chinese troops have succeeded in envelop- ing the Japanese, and fierce hand- to-hand fighting is expected.→ Chinese Evening Press.

GREAT BATTLE RAGING

Shanghai, Sept. 10.

A big battle is in progress be-

tween the Japanese and Chinese

forces on all fronts at Lotien,

WHITHER?

Under this heading the Editor comments on the latest develop- ment in the Sino-Japanese con- fict on Page 8.

JAPANESE DISCLAIM

RESPONSIBILITY

Tokyo, Sept. 10. The Japanese Government states it will not be liable for the losses suffered by foreign nationals in Shanghai as it declares that the hostilities were started by the Chinese.

The statement adds. that it is now inopportune to discuss the question of compensation.

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The Government has protested to Soviet Russia against the seizure of the Japanese пshing boats of which 28 are reported to have been detained. A Damel message states that

become the question will serious unless Russia makes re- dress.----

Reuter Bulletin Service.

MANGANESE PROPERTIES

Panama, Sept. 10.

SHELL PASSES OVER ILMS.

SANDWICH

Shanghai. Sept. 10: After a lull of three and a half hours the bat- tle between Chinese guns on Poo- tung and the Japanese warships in harbour was renewed towards sunset. A Chinese shell passed over H.M.S. Sandwich which was travelling down river and explod ed in front of a Japanese trans- port. The Japanese Consulate and the flagship Idzumo in mid- stream also had a very narrow es- cape.---. Reuter

ITALIAN CRUISER FOR SHANGHAI

Singapore, Sept. 10. The Itanan cruiser. Raimondo Montcuccoli, arrived here this morning and left in the afternoon for Shanghai where she is due on September 15.- Renter

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MACAO RACE MEETING

To-morrow's Programme

(BY "LAST QUARTER")

Racing enthusiasts will once again have an opportunity of in- dulging their favourite pastime after an interval of approximate- ly three months, when the Macao Jockey Club hold their September meeting to-morrow afternoon on the Arela Preta course. An in- teresting programme has been drawn up-and if all the Hong Kong pontes entered make the trip punters will be assured of, excel- lent racing. The sa. "Sui Tal" will leave Hong Kong to-morrow at 9.30 am... returning from Macao at 6 p.m.

TROOPERS' HURDLE RACE Despite the formidable weight of 185 lbs. King's Parade should be prominent in this 1 mile unoff cial hurdle race, as this ver chestnut is in fairly good cond!- tion and a well known trier. Rac- ing Strain has in the past clearly demonstrated his capabilities at Kwanti and should run well. Ike is not a bad place bet.

(Continued on Page 10.)

AMERICANS IN CHINA

Protection As Long As Warfare. Continues

Washington, Sept. 9. Mr. Cordell, Hull, Secretary of State, at the Press Conference,

that the by declaring

United States' responsibility for protecting last for the her national will duration of the danger period, in dicated that the United States did not intend to withdraw her- troops or naval vessels from China as long as warfare continued.

Mr. Hull said that, approximate- ly, "8000 Americans were still in they were Altering China, but out by degrees."

FINAL SELECTIONS

RACE 1 King's Parade. Racing Strain.

Ike.

RACE 2 Hohenfels. Fairy Cusel Merry Maker.

RACE 3 Laughing Girl. Laughing Cavaller. Stopwatch.

RACE 4 The Big Trall. Shanghai 4.

Shih Tin Graad.

. RACE 5 Hogmanay. Hopefailer. Meadow Eve.

RACE 6 Mariposa. Mountain View.

Cavalcade.

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LEAGUE COUNCIL

ADJOURNS

After A Short Session

Geneva, Sept. 10,

The only question discussed at

the Council meeting this morning was Palestine in which connection Mr. Anthony Eden made a speech. The Council decided to appoint a small committee to consider the question, members of which will be designated by the President. The Council then adjourned. unti September 14.

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The President of the Council, Senor Negrin. who is Premier of the Valencia Government, wil bring the question of the Spanish civil war and the Spanish Govern- ment's appeal to the League at the next meeting when it is under-

Mr. Hull declared that the U.S. Government recognised its obliga-stood he will ask another member

It

tion to protect US citizens from mob violence and assist them in getting out of danger zones.

respon- would not consider its

as long as any sibly ended American remained in China, Mr. Hull's re-statement on the Far Eastern policy was intended as a reply to protests from Americans In China.- Beuter.

THE DOLLAR

TT ON NEW YORK: 30-5/8 T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 2.7/8d.

London Silver Marke

to take the chair while he presents his Government's case.- Bruter's Bulletin Service.

BACK TO NORMAL

For the first time in many weeks Happy Valley returned to normal last night when the Jockey Club stands were not lighted up after dark. This was due to the fact that the transfer of the Shanghai evacuees, to Kowloon. had been completed.

NEWS INDEX

At the height of the Pootung bombardment, the British steamer Rosalle Moller arrived with 1.150 "foreign refugees, mostly Russians but including many British and Japanese interests are reported Americans who had been stränded Bhortly secure the at Tsingato for weeks. Lion Forest Fert, Paoshan, Woo- to be attempting to

the vessel docked at the

(From Our Own Correspondent). sung, Changsha Creek, Hongkew. .control of important Manganese after

are at Nanking Road pontoon, the Idzumo Yang-chu-poo and Chapel

London, Sept. 10. In spite of fierce fighting."the present held by pan-American. ( and other Japanese warships began

London silver prices to-day were battle front remains unchanged. The United States, military and a systematic destruction of the

Both sides are holding tenacious-diplomatic agents are watching the buildings in Pootung Point which unchanged for "Spot" and 1/16 ly to their positions, and observers negotiations with great interest were allegedly used by Chinese up for "Forward," as follow:

Bcpt. 9. Sept. 10. are of the opinion that the re- and latest news suggests that the snipers as "look outs" for the sult of this battle will be deci- properties will be sold to American Chinese batteries in the interior of Spot.......19-15/18 19-15/18 Sport ........ Pootung.-

19-15/16 The Services ..19-7/8 interests.- BÍVO.--

Chinese Evening Press.

SWATOW UNDER

FIRE

Cantad, Sept. 10.

properties leases which

Reuter.

TRAIN SERVICE

Reuter

NAZI CONFERENCE

Nuremberg. Sept. 10.

We have been informed by the-

The British Ambassador, Sir It is reliably learned that the Kowloon-Canton Railway that, re American Consul in Swatow has pairs on the line having been com-Nevile Henderson, the French Am- Poncet and the been instructed to close the Con-pleted, there will a train service bassador, M. sulate at his discretion but no date between Kowloon and Canton-to-American-Charge-d'Affaires have. has been fixed. Meanwhile it is day and to-morrow. understood that Swatow was again An express will leave Kowloon bombarded to-day; the Americans at 6 p.m., arriving at Canton at 8.30

taking refuge on U.S. Ashville until the fifing ceased. A landing party from the Japanese destroyer at Taishan Bay last night burnt the Customs hulk off Taishan Island Reuter

arrived here to attend the Nazl Conference... Seventeen milltary aeroplanes, dying in formation of the Bwastika, roared overhead p.m.*.

while they were at breakfast, in There will be an express leaving the dining car of the train. Hit- Canton at 1 p.m. and arrivingler will entertain them to tea at Kowloon at 4.58 p.m.

after which they will attend the Normal service will, be resumed parade at which Hitler will speak.

...Henter. on Monday."

Forward.

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Picture of Japanese troops Innding in Bhangbal. (Photo, “N.C."

Daily News").