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Diplomacy Personified By Rt. Hon. Dr. H. H. Kung

CHINESE KILLED IN U.S.

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DEFENCE SECTOR

Body Blown Across Soochow Creek

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Shanghai, Oct. 14: It is estimated that 15 Chinese were killed and 25 injured when two bombs from Japanese planes exploded on the International Settlement bank of Soochow Creek in the Ameri-

defence sector. A passing by trolley tram

redur. ed to a twisted skeleton. The dead included a Chinese pollee scr- geant and a Chturse-detective sergeant. One body was blown across the Creek to the other bank. The force of the explosion tare off and shattered shutters of a godown across the road. Two United States Marine outposts were showered with splinters but there ware not casualties.-Reuter.

ANOTHER JAPANESE

MISTAKE

Shell Hits Flagship: Seaman La Injured

Shanghai, Oct. 14. Splinters from a Japanese shell struck the UB. flagship, Augusta, this morning during the shelling; of Pootung and the Radio Opera- tor, J. P. McMichael, from Con- nersville, Indiana, was slightly in- jured on the left temple by a fly- Ing splinter. He was saved from serious injury by his double-fold | sallor's cap which the splinter did not. pierce.

Admiral

Yarnell immediately protested to Admiral Hasegawa

⇓ who apologised.--...

Renter

JAPANESE ADMIRAL

APOLOGISES

U.S. MARINE

INJURED BY

STRAY SHOT

Shanghat. Oct. 14: Private Mil- ton Hiatt, of the Fourth US. Marine Corps was wounded in the left shoulder by a stray rific bullet while doing duty in a sandbag

redoubt in the American defence sector. He was sent to hospital The American defence lines were showered with spllaters and shrapnel for two hours this after- noon and the marines had keep under covET. Hlatt was the only casualty Renter

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SPANISH WAR

Madrid Heavily Shelled

Shanghal, Oct. 14: It is learn- ed this evening that Admiral Hasegawa, Commander of the Japanese Third Fleet, has sent a representative to call on Admiral Harry Yarnell. Commander-in-London, Oct. 14: Madrid was Chief of the United States Asla tic Fleet. to apologise for wounding of J. P. McMichael. second class radioman, who was hit by a Japanese shrapnel to-day during the shelling of Pootung Potat

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THE DOLLAR

bombed

"China's Stand Is For

World Peace"

JAPAN'S "DIVINE MISSION RIDICULED "

Ambassador Explains What He Did Say To Persistent Japanese Reporter

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ALSO WHY HE CAME BY THE CLIPPER

Reflections

On A Potpourri Interview

BY THE EDITOR

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LOOKING IN THE PINK OF CONDITION, WEARING A PITH · HELMET, DARK-COATED, STRIPPED-TROUSERED, STARCITED-COLLARED BUT NEVER PERSPIRING. URBANE, SMILING. BRILLIANT-MINDED DR. H. H. KUNG, IS EXCELLENOY THE AMBASSADOR" EXTRAORDINARY FOR THE REPUBLIC OF CHINA ACCREDITED TO THE COURT OF ST. JAMES FOR THE CORONA- TION, MINISTER OF FINANCE IN THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT, JOURNALIST, STATESMAN ÄND FINANCIER, STEPPED ON SHORE AT KAI TAK FROM THE LAUNCH WHICH CONVEYED HINT AFTERNOON FROM THE PAN-AMERICAN AIRWAY'S "CLIPPER" SEAPLANE LATE YESTERDAY WITH THE SPRING OF A YOUTH AND THE JOYOUS CRY OF A MAN WHO REALISES THAT, SOMEHOW OR OTHER, HE HAS COME HOME.". THERE WAS A GREAT CROWD TO MEET HIM (THOUGH HIS DEPARTURE BY PLANE FROM MANILA AT 11 A.M. YESTERDAY WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE BEEN KEPT MORE OR LESS QUIET) AND HIS EXCELLENCY WALKED THROUGH! AN AVENUE OF HANDSHAKES TO HIS LIMOUSINE AND WAS WHISKED-OFF TO HIS SUITE IN THE STATELT PENINSULA HOTEL.

The corridor leading to Dr. Kung's suite was crowded. Standing at the back were many re- porters. Someone, who was a member of the Ambassador's staff, hinted that it might not be possible. official called out, lo arrange an interview, but no sooner had he giren his doleful hint than an "The Press!" That appeared to be the hint a lot of people had heen waiting for, because everybody trooped in-with the Gentlemen of the Press bringing up what I feel can rightly be termed "a digni- world-famed fied rear." Having taken our cards and handshakes with equal imperturbability, this man of affairs literally looked us over." Then be smiled, a charming, knowing smile it was, and I think we all felt a bit easier. Standing amongst my colleagues, surrounded by a host of witnesses. I listened to and spoke with one of the most astute and amazingly interesting men it has yet been my privilege to meet.

BULLETIN OF REASONS

Somebody at a Press Interview heavily shelled while Barcelona has to start the ball rolling, so was the

to-day. A Lisbon

one of my brethren was the mug. message states that the Govern- He asked the dapper Ambassador ment failed in ari aerial attack on why he had hastened to Hong Saragossa losing twenty-four Kong from Mantia by seaplane. plahes. The Insurgents claim to have repulsed a heavy attack on Asturias capturing 16 tanks and taking three more vulages... The Government troops admit a slight retreat on that front- Reuter's Bulletin Service.

'T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/16 TT. ON LONDON: 1s. 2.7/8d.

London Silver Market

(From Our Own Correspondent).

London Oct. 14.

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Oct. 14. 19-15/16 Spor 19-7/8

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The Services

Hon. Dr. Li Shu-Jan, Capt. G. P. Rickcord. A.D.C., to B.E. the Officer Administering the Government, and Mr. A. J. R. Moss, Superintendent of the Civil Aerodrome, at Kai Tak yesterday afternoon awaiting the arrival of the Chinese Finance Minister, 'Dr. H.-H. Kung. (Photo, Cheng Studio).

your question more directly than that."

A laugh went round.

WHAT OF WORLD OPINION?

I figured it was my turn next,

asked So I being the tallest. "Whilst Your Excellency has been

1 Dr. Kung's explanation was on this arduous tour you have con bulletin of reasons plus a study inversed with many of the leaders the higher mathematics. He told of world Fowers. Would you care about his desire to meet the British to convey the general impression Ambassador to China, who was you gained of their attitude to- then on a recuperative tour afterwards the Sino-Japanese situa- the Japanese" airmen's attentions|tion?"

His Excellency explained thus:-

MISERY AND DISTRESS AMONG INNOCENTS

Japanese Barbarism Pierce!

Into Inland Towns

Tales of misery and distress amongst the Inhabitants of ́in- land towns.which have been attacked and bombed by Japanese wat-planes are dally being told by priests and other missionary workers who have arrived in Hong Kong from various centres,

A party of Salesian priests from Shinkwan state that the town' and many other points along the Canton-Hankow Rallway have in the past few weeks been subjected to severe aerial bombard- ments, which have caused widespread destruction to property and taken a heavy tail of human life. Hundreds of innocent civilians of all ages have been indiscriminately slaughtered, and countless others have suffered pain and injury is a result of the bombing raids. Reports from nearby cities such as Lintak, Yingfa and Namyeung reveal that much hardship is also being experienced by the people in those areas

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Although the Salesian college in @hlukwan has not been damaged, It is stated that in many parts of the town whole rows of houses have been razed to the ground. Many surrounding villages have also been wiped out. In Shlukwan, all the shops are closed, and many

SECTION OF

C.-K.R. BOMBED·· BY JAPANESE

TRAIN SERVICES

SUSPENDED

Canton, Oct. 14: A preliminary investigation" conducted by the Canton authorities into the bomb.

reveals

"I was told a Japanese reportering of the Canton-Kowloon Rail- wanted to interview me. My col way line to-day

that leagues said 'No,' but I said 'Yes, several sections of tracks between because I always like to meet good Tongmet and Hslenchun, 44 klio, fellows and I like to be friendly. metres from Canton on the Chi- (I think we all felt 'swell' at that nese section of the line, were moment). So I gave the Japanese blown up by Japanese bombs.. reporter an interview. He had a lot of question's written for me to

answer.

The attack occurred at 11.40 Such as: How long did Io'clock this morning. Over ten three think the war would last; Did I bombs were dropped but think China was able to withstand scored direct hits on the tracks. Japan: What did I think of the League of Nations; Would econo-

mic sanctions be enforced against Japan from what I'd gathered dur- me, but his reply to my questioning my tour, and many other

when they fired their salute from From that moment onward Dr. machine-guns; he told of the pre-Kung always looked very hard at parations which the mercurial President Quezon had made for him; he dealt in. intricate detail with shipping schedules and "Clip- per" schedules-and, anyway, as a result of a multiplicity of con- tributing factors. Dr. Kung. having the tidy mind of a mathematician. had decided that if he wanted to de certain things and see certala people, he would have to get the Pan-American Airways organisa- tion to make a special trip for him and his sulte by the plane thea at Manila. That was expeditiously arranged, and that was why Dr.

Kung arrived at Hong Kong yes- terday afternoon instead of by boat this morning. (If you are keen on this sort of thing, you can work it out on a pad of at least one hundred sheets of paper at your leisure. Meanwhile, I will get

on with the interview as I saw and beard it The main point is that His Excellency arrived yesterday and seemed, pleased about it. "HONG KONG IS A FREE PORT"

My colleague who had started the ball rolling with that first, question, stuck to his guns and asked the second question. It was to the effect. that perhaps Dr. Kung was going to negotiate with Interests in Hong Kong for the supply of arms to China.

If ever a man's face was a study Dr. Kung's was whlist he listened to this question. He replied, with an eloquent shrug of the shoulders, "This is, I understand, what is termed a "free port." You import and export gooda and nobody in- terferes. I feel I cannot answer

was so soft as to make me feel e real "Softy." It was as follows: "You are a newspaperman; you receive all the opinions of all the leaders of all the Powers. You possibly read the newspapers, more thoroughly than I do. for it is your, business. By now you must know that a lot of those leaders have spoken and what they have. said. More than that, even I do not know!"

There was a general laugh, and the man standing next to mea adroit financièr--slapped me OR the back, remarking, "That's one on you!"

and

- As a result of the bombing. all telephonic and telegraphic COM- munciations between "Canton and Hong Kong been suspended.

things as well. So I told him, and The regular passenger in all sincerity, that I couldn't an- freight services between the two swer any of the questions. Then cities have also been suspended he asked me if China would agree indefinitely. to an Armistice. I answered that 1 Japan déclared an Armistice. then China would probably discuss terms on an equal footing.”

Then said my Chinese brother of the pen. "I thought that China was determined to continue fight- ing until we had regained all our lost territory?"

Moving a little nearer to the Interrogator and speaking in a very soft vice, Dr. Kung commented:- "There are many ways of re-gain- ing territory, and war is not the only way." It

AN INTERLUDE

It was at this stage that one of

THAT JAPANESE REPORTER Came the voice of a very earnest young Chinese reporter. "You made a certain statement to a Japanese reporter in Singapore. Was that Dr. Kung's secretaries made bold accurately reported, and, if so to tell he representatives of the what did you mean by saying that Presa that His Excellency was tired If Japan was ready for an Armis- after his arduous journey, and that it would be well if the Press tice, "then China was?"

I would hate to essay the task of selling Dr. Kung shares in a concern that was "doubtful," be- cause the look on his face was quite unsettling.

CHINA'S FIGHT IS

THE WORLD'S FIGHT

would realise that fact' and allow His Excellency to have some rest.

That hint was broad enough and. it was probably well-meant, but there are some people who should realise that a public man has a duty to the public, and the Press serve the public.

We were all about to take our leave, when Dr. Kung waved his hand and remarked. "No! I like to meet good fellows and I like to Under this heading-on Pagen 8. | get other people's points of view. the Editor deals with the interview We will continue, if you like." with Dr. H. H. Kung,

We did hence.

Continued on Back Pare)

people have left to seek refuge further inland. The members of various missions stationed in the area are finding it extremely dif- . Acult to carry or their activities in view of these unprecedentedly dis turbed conditions.

(Continued on Back Tare)

GERMAN HOUSE STRUCK BY BOMB

Shanghai, Oct. 14: A house in Hungjac Road belonging to B German, Herr Wilhelm Muller, was struck by a Japanese bomb in the course of to-day's attack. The bomb fell between two housea which were built a year ago and were flying the Swastika fing with another painted on the ground. Another bomb fell a few yards from another German house and all the windows were shattered. Two houses flying the British fag were also damaged by bombs.-' Reuter

As the investigation is still in- complate, it is impossible to es- timate the exact extent of the dainage as well as whether any persons were killed or injured.

A repair crew has been sent to the scene of the bombing to re- place the damaged tracks.- Central News

Dr. H IL Kong, Chinese Finance. Minister, and Mr. Tseng Yang-fu, Major of Canton, photographed at Kal Tak Air Port yesterday following the arrival of His: Excellency from Manlia. (Photo, Cheng Studio).

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