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Hongkong Daily Press.

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No. 24891. A3⁄4¶¤ BUVAXT HONG KONG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 11, 1937.登拜禮 日拾月拾柒佰仟登英 Price

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"DOWN WITH JAPANESE IMPERIALISM!"

MAGNIFICENT RESPONSE

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Dinner And Dance In Aid Of War Relief Funds.

STIRRING SPEECH BY MR.·

WALTER

CHEN

The dinner and dance held at the Hotel Cecil last night to raise funds for Chinese war rallel met with magnificent response there being a large attendance among those present including Dr. Wu Lien-tch, the famous plaque expert, and General Chan Ki-yau, personal representative of Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek in Hong Kong.

The function was organised by the following members of the Chinese community-Messrs. Li Sing Kul. Peter H. Sin, Tong Big Chuen, Lan Kit Nin, Chan Wal Chuen. Pun Yan Shing. T. O. Tso, Lau King Tsing. Lau Yuk Wan, Lee Cheuk Kuen, Yang Koon Man and Chan Lan Fong.

Tent Desmond and his Well known dance orchestra provided an excellent music programme. and various well-known local artistes rendered "special Items all of which added to the un- qualified auccess of the evening.

Addressing the gathering Mr. Walter Hanining Chen. Chairman of the function said:-

Ladles and Gentlemen.-On be- half of the Committee, the organi- sers of this function. I give you all our heartiest welcome, and must thank you for your co-opera- tion in making this function an outstanding success. The entire proceeds will go to relief work in the North, and in this connection | I should like to say a word or two to thank the management of this

Hotel

protest against the Inhumanities

of

this frightfulness that the enemy a wreaking upon China. But these bombings throughout China is doing something to build up a strong wall of resistance against Japanese aggression. To- day, on the 26th Anniversary, we are celebrating with glad hearts the complete unity of purpose of the entire Chinese people. To- getther we stand alde by side to face and defeat our enemy. This is the first important outcome of the crisis that Japanese aggresalon has forced upon her. 'China is united.

This function is, as I have al- ready stated, in aid of relief work, It is the personal contribution of every one of us to repay in small part the gallantry and bravery. of The Hotel Management has

our soldiers, who have been night- agreed to forego all charges in

ing at all fronts. Their bravery connection with this Ball, and has now won, worldwide admira- addition the suppers to-night have tion, and the Chinese soldier to- been supplied by the Hotel free of day has taken his place in the charge. Thus, every cent collect-eyes of the world as one of the ed in the sale of tickets will go to bravest and most steadfast of the war relief fund. The Hotel is aghting men. The Japanese equip- under entire Chinese Management, ment is superior to that of our sol- and their spirit in coming forward is in keeping" with the unity of purpose that characterises the en-

tire conduct of the Chinese people We should support a hotel of this

diera, but notwithstanding they

have not been able to break our

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CANTON MASS MEETING IN NO COMMENTS YET FROM

COMMEMORATION OF NATIONAL DAY

BOMBING AUDIBLE AS RESPECT IS PAID TO THE FALLEN

CANTON, OCTOBER 10: DURING THIS MORNING'S FIRST AIR RAID, WITH BOMBING AND ANTI-AIRCRAFT FIRE CLEARLY AUDIBLE, SEVERAL THOUSANDS OF CHINESE INCLUDING AT THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT AND PARTY OFFICIALS ATTENDED A MASS MEETING EDUCATION HALL IN COMMEMORATION OF THE NATIONAL" ANNIVERSARY.

AS A PROMPT REPLY TO THE EXPLOSION OF A BOMB IN THE DISTANCE. THE WHOLE MEETING SHOUTED LOUDLY, "DOWN WITH JAPANESE IMPERIALISM!" AND OTHER SLOGANS.

THE PROGRAMME INCLUDED THE READING OF THE GENERALISSIMO'S AUMONITION TO THE NATION AND THREE MINUTES' SILENCE IN RESPECT TO THE FALLEN WARRIORS.

THE MEETING. WHICH WAS MARKED WITH GREAT SOLEMNITY, WAS PRESIDED BY GEN. SHANG HAN-PING, VICE-COMMANDER OF THE FOURTH ROUTE ARMY.

ACCORDING TO CHINESE SOURCES SEVERAL BOMBS WERE DROPPED DURING "SATUR- HOUSES WITH CASUALTIES DAY'S AIR RAID ON SHIUKWAN DEMOLISHING TWO HUNDRED ESTIMATED AT NEARLY 100.-REUTER.

CHINESE COMMITTEE FOR SEVERANCE OF

JAPAN

ECONOMIC RELATIONS WITH

'Shanghai,. October 10: Although heavy fighting was expected take place to-day neither side took the initiative and the day passed with only a few spasmodic exchange of riße Are. The all in the oper tions is attributed to the weather the incessant downpour, of rain throughout the countryside result- ing in ons vast quagmire.

All The Double Tenth was celebrated quietly with no outdoor meeting here because of rain. foreign ships in harbour were dressed for the occasion with the natural exception of the Japanese. A Japanese spokesman to-day mentioned signs of the impending Chinese withdrawal" but when pressed to specify the length of time would be taken he declared he could not say.

The Chinese Committee for the severance of economic relations with Japan was inaugurated to-day. Its objects are the severance of economic and financial relations with Japan: withdrawal of all Chinese from Japanese employment; "dismissal of all Japanese from Chinese employment; and sponsors a hope to foster a nation-wide boycott of Japan.

General Matsui, Commander-in-Chief of the Japanese "Expeditionary Forces, in an interview with Japanese pressmen predicted that the Japanese forces with shortly launch a general offensive in order to crush the Chinese positions. He stated that the necessary préparations had been completed.--- Reuter.

JAPANESE

MILITARISTS

Described As "Insane"

Nanking. October 10: The "fan- tistle dreams" of General Matsui, conmander of the Japanese troops in Shanghai, in which he

return to the ring line after they have been cured from thel wounds. Now, if our soldiers are such men, we at the rear must do everything to lessen their suffer- declared in a statement recently

lines at Shanghai. Our wounded soldiers, according to authenticat- ed accounts from the war zones, kind and for this reason I am sure

are patient and magnificent Im that preference will be given to

their. fortitude. They. know that this hotel if and when future

they are fighting for the defence gatherings of this kind are held.

This 26th Anniversary of the of the motherland, and armed Foundation of the Chinese Repub-with this, knowledge. they willingly Ile finds us in the midst of one of the gravest crisis of our history. More than quarter of a million of Japanese troops are waging ruth less warfare on our territory. Their aeroplanes are conducting indis- criminate aerial bombardment of our principal towns. villages and hamlets throughout the country. No one spot throughout China that is within reach their bombing planes can be considered safe. The horrors of warfare have 'been brought, not only to the "sal- diers at the front, but also to our wives, mothers, and even our t-against tle children. Some of you might have witnessed the slaughter of Chinese non-combatants. The whole world has raised its voice in

of

MUNITIONS FOR CHINA

Japanese Taking Steps

To Check Flow

ings during these days of turmoil. This is one of the ways we can contribute, since we cannot bear arms at the front.

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The resistance of China, while opening the eyes of the world to the vitality of the Chinese people, is calling forth support in all countries,

and from all circles. The monster meeting of pretest Japanese frightfulness held in London at the Albert. Hall. at which the Archbishop of Can- terbury voiced the abhorrence of

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CHINESE EMBASSY

OBSERVÈS ANNIVERSARY

Tokyo, Oct. 10: A solemn cere- Tokyo. Oct. 10: 'Steps to check mony was held in the Chinese Em- the reported flow of munitions bassy to-day in commemoration of from Haiphong to China are under the 28th anniversary of the Octo- consideration of the Navy Office, ber 10th National Day. The meet- according to the Japanese pressing was presided over by Mr. Hou Reuter,

Shih-ying, the Chinese Ambassa JAPANESE MOVING SUPPLIES dor, who later received foreign diplomats in Tokyo at a reception. TO YANGTSEFOO

Shanghai, Oct. 10: Fearing fur-¡ -Central News, ther shelling from Chinese artillery !

SOLEMN CEREMONY IN NANKING

that it was the aim of Japan to crush the Central Government at that the Nanking is evidence Japanese militarista are "insane,” according to a Chinese spokes-

man.

The spokesman firmly added that if Japan wishes to crush the Chinese Clovernment she xist irst lay the entire country to ruins before she can attain her goal.

"The Chinese Government.". the speaker declared, “is not. In the least surprised by General Matsui's statement because it has been the accepted policy of the Japanese mailtarists to crush any govern- ment in China which was able to establish national unification.

"Prior to the September 18 In- cident. Japan saw the Chinese Government gradually attaining the goal of national unlication and therefore she plotted to the separate North China from country

However, the more Japan oppresses and invades China, the more China will be united and determined to resist

proper.

LEADING ARTICLES

On Page will be found the Editor's comments on the Sino- Japanese situation. The leading article entitled "Expectancy" ap- peared in "The Dally Press" special Sunday edition.

CANTONESE

FISHERMEN

PROTEST

Canton, Oct. 10: The Canton Fishermen's Guild to-day sent an the shermen of the appeal to world as follows:

To the fishermen of all nations. We protest against the bombard- ment and sinking of hundreds of fishing junks along the South China coast by Japanese zub- marines and warships, which have resulted in the massacre of thou- sands of innocent Chinese fisher- men and depriving, of over 100,000 fishermen and their dependents of their means of livelihood. We ap- peal to the shermen of the civil- ised world to stop this piracy in Far Eastern water." Central News.

HOW THEY HATE US!

An Open Italian Confession

GREAT BRITAIN

But France Is Disappointed

With Italian Note

London, Oct. 8.

The Italiad Note contains a refusal of the Anglo-French in- vitation to participate in the Triangular Conference, stating that Italy is unable to participate in a conference to which Germany. is not invited. It suggests that the whole matter be dealt with by the Non-Intervention Committee, and reiterates Italy's ad- herence to the policy of non-intervention. The text of the Note. was issued in London without comment, and the British views are not likely to be made known untfi sufficient time has elapsed to allow of a close study.

Paris: The Italian reply does not come up to our expectations. declared M. Delbos, after a conference with M. Chautemps. “In Its form the Note is not aggressive: It is even conciliatory, but we must act. There must be no further violations of non-inter- vention." M. Delbos added that there was complete agreement in the French Cabinet and agreement between France and Britain. Berlin: The newspaper "Diplomatische Korrespondez” which volces the views of the Wilhelmstrasse fully supports the Italian reply to the Anglo-French Note.

An Important ministerial con- in the Italian Press, and in con- ference has been summoned at 6nection with the Anglo-French p.m. to deal with the Italian reply Note, one paper pointed out that in the light of the conversations Italy proposed the ban on volun- proceeding in London and Paris in

teers a year ago but Britain and the afternoon. The Premier. Mints- France rejected the suggestion.. ter and high officials in the Foreign Italy, however, did not send volun-. Ofice will attend.

teers until after the International Reuter.

Brigade had been formed to assist. the Governments. The paper add- éd, that developments since then were considered to have made the withdrawal of volunteers practical- | ly impossible.-- Reuter.

RENEWED ATTACKS ON, BRITAIN

Rome. Oct. 9.. After an interval of truce the attacks on Britain are reappearing

"FLAG FLYING” AT CRAIGENGOWER

Closing Day Very Successful

U.M. OMAR AWARDED SPECIAL BOWLS PRIZE

Brilliant weather favoured the Closing Day of the. Cralgengower Cricket Club yesterday afternoon when a large number of membert and friends attended. An Ameri- can tennis tournament and a lawn bowls competition on "Wappin- shaw" lines featured the after- moon's programme while the final of the Club's Lawn Bowls Fairs championship was played, A. E

The following anonymous com- munication, written in block letters (presumably for added safety!) on a newspaper cutting (not "The Daily Fress") headed "Italian Be- Hefs, dealing with an article written by a Mr.. Peter Hutton, to the "Yorkshire Post," addressed to the Editor of "The Hong Kong Daily

At the conclusion of the various tournaments the presentation' of Press," was received in this office the season's prizes took place in on Saturday. We publish it with- | the out comment.

"This Peter Hutton is a damfull like you and the shamefull as- embly of idiots deprived of all sense of honour that form the so sald Hong Kong Press

HI will give you a piece of advice in order to present your dally silly production of falsehoods and stupid bogs on Italy-do read number of May-June of the review. "International Affairs"-Bywater is a better judge that any bynobody knows Buttons.

Coates and W. Penney defeating HL W. Randall and W. J. Bagley by 31 shots to 14.

Clubhouse verandah, Mr. Bradbury, wife of Mr. B. W. Brad- bury, President of the Club, off- ciating.

2.

Before calling on Mrs. Bradbury to distribute the prizes, Mr. W. K. Way. Hon. Secretary. thanked everybody for their presence and said he wished to particularly thank the organisers of the various sections of sport,

HAPPY ACGURY Following the presentation JAPANESE ATTEMPT TO CROSS

trophies, Mr. Bradbury, addressing WEN TSAO CREEK

the gathering, remarked that. Shanghai, Oct. 10: Falling to

thanks were due to the hard work- smash the Chinese defences at As for Mussolini's Ideas reading Committee for the splendid Kwangfu Village, 3,000 metres west NL of same review; page 630! arrangements. He was glad to see of Liubong, last week, the Japan-And Mussolini's ideas are fully members and friends foll up in ese are now massing their forces shared by the totality of Italiane such large numbers as this was al- north of Wen Taao Creek in the The hatred of British Empire is ways a happy augury for the Com- now a fixed idea of 40,000,000 of mittee. Yesterday, he remarked, vicinity of Tangchlao Station and

Italians. Our sons are born, with was Craigéngower's day for "fag Chenchiahsiang.

it-fed with it-ourished with it. flying."

While sporadic fighting occurred Japanese aggression. The people In a few scattered places along the In Pootung. the Japanese have

throughout the country is back of creek, the Chinese are bringing up started to move their military sup- Nanking, Oct. 10: Over 300 high the government and the troops

heavy reinforcements to prevent ples stocked in the godowns along Chinese government of ials at fighting at the northern and the Japanese from sending further the' Broadway trout to the Tutended the brief ceremony held this | southern, fronts are from various

men across the waterway. Foong Cotton Mill in the Yangtse morning in the Municipal Kuomin-provinces of the country. This is

It is believed that the Japanese tang Headquarters in commemora- sure sign of unity which cannot will shortly try to seize Heita- tior, of the 26th anniversary of the be defied the spokesman conclud-huangchis on the south bank of October 10th National Day-

the creek-

poo district, which is located near the American-owned Shanghal Power Company. Central News,

Central Feus.

ed.-

Ventral News.

Central, News,

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TO-DAY'S RACES

Final Selections

BY "LAST QUARTER'*

RACE 1-2 P.M. Centre Forward Amberley Boolat Bay

RACE 2

Havoc Eve Potentate Тупе

RACE 3

Bear Claw Oak Bay

Gladiator

RACE 4

Ythan Zero

Firefly

RACE 8 Vixen Tor Blandford

Perfect Day

RACE *

King's Parade Stopwatch Mariposa

KACE 7 Tabby Cat Philanderer Lancashire Tich.

RACE. 8 Commencement Bay Night View Laughing Buddha

DAILY DOUBLE

Vixen Tor

and

Tabby Cat

NEWS INDEX

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