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No. 24689. XÀÐGEѶ¤ T HONG KONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1937. ( BAGA Price

JAPAN WILL

STORIES FROM

WEI-HAI-WEI

Admiral's Cook. Resigns-

Now A Soldier

THRILLING VOYAGE FOR WIVES OF NAVAL OFFICERS

Stories not altogether devoid of thrills, although far away oh the scene of war, were brought to Hong Kong yesterday by .he wives of Naval officers who returned here from their annual summer vacation at Wei-hai-wei, the former German colony, which is now a British possession.

Mrs. O'Flynn, wife of Surgeon-Captain. J. A. O'Flynn of H.M.S. Cumberland, told a "Dally Press reporter for instance, that al- though life in the Bitle island where they lived was quiet condi- tions were by no means normal. The war had definitely made ielt felt there.

For one thing the place was almost isolated in that very few ships now called there.

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"Had we not been provided with the thriller coming back to Hong Kong on a warship (the Medway vas specially commissioned bring the ladies back to the colony) We would certainly not have been able to get back at all," she said.

FOREIGNERS "BOTTLED UP" According to Mrs. O'Flynn, there are over 100 foreigners, including many women, absolutely. "bottled- up" in Wel-Hat-wel They cannot And accommodation on any of the ships calling there and are faced with the prospect of remaining, there until conditions return to normal.

Speaking of war in the north, Mrs. O'Flynn said there had been no actual fighting or air raids in the vicinity but the Chinese were fully prepared for eventualities. There were any amount of Chinese soldiers on the mainland and they were leaving nothing to chance.

Mrs. O'Flynn was definite as to the spirit of the Chinese people in this war and she gave one little "Illustration of it.

It was a job that hundreds en- vied tou!"

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Apparently, the Japanese navy is Just as active in the north. as it has been recently in the south in their attentions to Chinese Junks and Eshing craft.

"THE GREATEST THRILL" Mrs. O'Flynn said that "Wel-HA- wel depended almost entirely on Chinese junks for their supplies in the way of provisions and other foodstuffs, and as the Japanese ur capturing had teen sinking these by the score since the out- break of hostilities, the little colony nad repeatedly suffered from food shortages. Fish

sometimes almost unprocurable and. they had frequently run short of potatoes and other vegetables,

course.

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"The greatest thrill of all, of was our delightful trip down here on the Medway."' said Mrs.. OFynn. Ten submarines were making the trip too and we felt really thrilled each time we looked and saw them, as they

were escorting 'us. Near about

Shanghai the Japanese showed

considerable interest in us, but "Why, even the Admiral's cook they did not bother us otherwise. resigned his job in order to fight

It was altogether a delightful ex- for his country." she said, adding. ! périence," she concluded.

STORMS IN ITALY

Telephone Communication Disrupted: 19 Deaths

London, Oct. 1: Telephone com- munication between London and Rome was disrupted to-day, owing. to the isolation of a large part of the north of Italy by a storm which destroyed a telephoné bridge carry- ing

telephone cable. Nineteen deaths are reported as a result of the storm.- Renter's Bulletin Service.

TORPEDO FOUND

Believed To Be Of Italian

Manufacture

PURSUE

PRESENT

CONFIDENT THAT COMPLETE NATIONAL UNITY WILL SEE HER THROUGH CRISIS

NINE-POWER TREATY CONFERENCE

TO BE HELD SHORTLY

TOKYO. OCTOBER 7: JAPAN REJECTS ANY PROPOSAL WHICH THE NINE-POWER TREATY SIGNATORIES MAY MAKE ACCORDING TO SEMI-OFFICIAL SOURCES WHICH ADDS THAT JAPAN WILL PURSUE HER PRESENT POLICY WITHOUT CONSIDERATION FOR THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE LEAGUE OR OTHER POWERS. SHOULD ECONOMIC PRESSURE BE, LAID AGAINST HER, JAPAN IS CONFIDENT THAT COMPLETE NATIONAL UNITY WILL BE ABLE TO SEE HER THROUGH THE PRESENT CRISIS.—REUTER'S BULLETIN SERVICE.

LONDON, OCTOBER 7: THE VENUE FOR HOLDING A CONFERENCE OF THE NINE-POWER TREATY SIGNATORIES 15 EXPECTED TO BE ETTHER IN LONDON. PARIS OR WASHINGTON, AND IT IS EXPECTED THAT. THE CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD SOME TIME A WEEK AFTER NEXT. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT İTALY BOYCOTTS THE CONFERENCE AS IT IS PROPOSED BY THE IN THE ABSENCE "OF JAPAN LEAGUE WHICH MAKES ITALIAN PARTICIPATION, IMPOSSIBLE WHO IS A SIGNATORY TO THE TREATY IT WOULD SEEM THAT THE OTHER POWERS WILL BE SITTING IN JUDGMENT ON HER. REUTER'S BULLETTN SERVICE.

JAPANESE BEATEN BACK ON CHAPEI FRONT

Shanghai. October 7: The Chapel front continued to be the main battle front in the Shanghai till late area to-day as Japanese tanks and artillery kept pounding the Chinese, defences but up to-night they had made no progress.

Owing to the heavy rain, the Japanese planes were grounded and there were no important aerial activity over the lines to-day.

The Chinese claim that 50 Japanese were killed this morning when a column of 200 were sand- wiched on the west bank of the Wangpang Creek. While one body of Chinese troops met the in- vaders, another column attacked from Llayin Road.

Just before dawn the Chinese vanguards, advancing from Canton, Jukong. Paoyuan and East Paoshing Roads, launched a surprise attack on the Japanese outposts and killed 30 marines on duty, Japanese artillery immediately west into action" pumping around 100 shells into Paoshan and Kung Ho Roads during a one-hour bombardment,"

The Chinese,have also recovered their original Unes in the Woosung sector "near Changchia- yuan, Hochlayuan and Wuchiachia.

"no-man's-land" 600 metres

The Chinese and Japanese lines are now only separated by a wide.-Central News.

RUTHLESS BOMBING

CONTINUES

Many Passengers Injured When Train Is Attacked

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The Japanese Air Force still continue their ruthless murder of innocent civilians in all parts of China and the latest news, regard- ing their dastardly activities show that one of their planes managed to drop a bomb on. the No. 301 Shanghai-Peiping express as "the" result of which. 50 passengers were wounded, some, it is feared, very seriously,

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Reports reaching the Colony Japanese planes were brought yesterday showed that the godown down either by direct anti-aircraft of one of the branches of the gun Ace or through being shot by Bank of Communications was set machine-guns from the Chinese London Oct. 7: The Valencia

on fire by an incendiary bomb but

pursuit planes, but for whose very Government has stated that a

the extent of the damage had rot,

excellent work the damage done torpedo was picked up in the

up to a late hour, been assessed vicinity of the attack on the Bri-

by the enemy bombers would un- yet. While the Japanese planes tish destroyer Basilisk by a sub-

were very active the gallant work

sive. marine. There is good reason to of the Chinese defenders must, believe that the torpedo is of

not be lost sight of. Beveral i Italian manufacture. Renter's Bulletin Service.

The British Ambassador to China, Sir Hughe" Knatchbull- Hugessen and Lady Knatchbull-Hugessen, "who passed, through the Colony on Wednesday on their way to the Dutch East Indies. Sir Hughe is convalescing. ****

JUSTICE

Under the above caption, on Page 8 will be found the Editor's dally survey of the Sino-Japanese conflict.

SPANISH WAR NEWS

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POLICY

EIGHTH EXTRA RACE MEETING

Two-Day Programme: The Opening Day

BY "LAST QUARTER"

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The race meeting being held at the flappy Valley to-morrow afternoon opens the two day programme of the Eighth Extra Race Meeting of the Hong Kong Jockey Club. A review of the entries and handicaps allotted, for the eight races to-morrow shows decided promise of several interesting and close contests: the main event being the 'October Handicap which should pro- duce a classy field of contenders from amongst the "A" Class China Ponies.

In this article my comments will be confined to prospects for the first day's racing; which will be followed by my final selec- tions in to-morrow morning's leue. The handicaps for the sec- ond day (Monday), with the exception of two events, will not be published until Sunday afternoon, therefore my selections for this particular day will appear on Monday morning.

A fair but even feld should contest the Carnarvon Handicap over one mile for griffins of this season that have not won more tha $1,500 in stakes. King's Coronation (Proulx) need no bet- ter recommendation than her per- formance at the last meeting and the extra 3 lbs. of lead to be car- ried this time should not worry

will her. Centre-forward

once again be taken out by Mr. B. L Tao and has come on sufficiently I training to convince me that the combination will be well up at the finish. Scenic View is also worth considering though this bay

may

be a shade over-weighted. Mr. 8. C. Liang will have the choice between Vira and Apilas and I belleve will take the former. Should the race not be too fast over the first half mile Vira will be difficult to beat over the last stretch. Ouse, recently acquired by the Why stable will be under Mr. Pih's guidance, but this black

ATTACK

RENEWED

is not too rellable though in fairly good condition at the moment. Commencement Bay "has an out- side chance in view of having only- 140 lbs. to carry.

JORDAN HANDICAP (FIRST SECTION).

This race for "D" Class Chiria ponies should produce a thrilling finish as I anticipate about half.a dozen ponies fighting out for pre- mier honours at the winning post. "On form I select Plain View as the potential winner as this black stallion is in the best of condition.. Sylvandale (Pth) looks next best "followed by Diogenes, whose recent success in the Novice Race at the last meeting is still fresh in the public mind. Besides the ponies mentioned. Valorous, and Yihan are others with good chances. Tiny Star has shown considerable improvement since the last outing and may cause an upset.

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FAR EASTERN

CONFERENCE

"Italy Not Participating

Rome, Oct. 7: Italy will not

By Chinese Artillery participate in the Far Eastern

Conference. It is learnt that Italy

Shanghal, Oct."7. is unable to accept any invitation from the League which she is boy-

Chinese artillery to-day renew-

ed the attack on the headquarterscotting until the conquest of of the Japanese Naval Landing Abyssinia is recognised. While in Party which has stored up const- derable arms and ammunition in

London, Oct. 7: Heavy Aghting Is continuing in the north of Spain, both sides claiming successes. The Government troops claim. the cap-Its basement. ture of a number of positions des- On the Hongkew sector. a Chi- pite heavy rain.

nese report stated to-day that the Japanese have lost one-third of their ground, International News Agency,

Italy's reply to an invitation to the Three-Power Conference in

doubtedly have been more exten- connection with the withdrawal of

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volunteers in Spain is expected to- day.- Reuters Bulletin Service,

Scene showing demolished houses on Tung Wah Road, Canton.

SIAM DESIRES PEACEFUL SETTLEMENT

Bangkok, Oct. 7: A Siamese Foreign Office communique regard- ing Slam abstaining from voting in the League' Assembly explains that in abstaining to vote the Government was merely upholding | Siam's desire to see a peaceful set- tlement of the Sino-Japanese con- flict.

Reuters Bulletin Service.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/10 T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 2.7/Ba.

London Silver Marken

(From Our Own. Correspondent), London, October 7., London silver prices to-day were up 1/16 as follow:-

Spot......

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vlew of Japan's obvious non-

participation it is unofficially as serted that Mussolini will never take a step which might be given an anti-Japanese interpretation.- Renter,

S. AFRICA IMPORTING BRITISH BUTTER

London, Oct. 7: South Africa is now importing British butter. The first shipment has arrived at Cape. town and two consignments are on the way. The Importation is due to a drop in South African pro- duction but recent good raina are expected to increase the output--- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

US, WOMEN'S GOLF... CHAMPIONSHIP

Memphis, Tennessee, Oct. 7). In the American Women's Golf Cham- pionship third round Mrs. Newbold of Wichita, Kansas. beat Collet Vare 2 and The holder is Par Barton,

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