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JAPANESE AIR RAID
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CHINA WAR NEWS
SHANGHAI WAR FRONTS REMAIN UNCHANGED Shanghal,
16: Although
Oct.
Drome The Target sporadie fishing continued over a
Shanghai, Oct. 18.
A Nanking message states that at least three heavy bombers raid- ed the aerodrome outside Kwan- chuamen this afternoon.
Flying at a great height from the west. the raiders loosed big bombs, the detonations of which were, audible for mules. Columns of smoke were thrown up as the bombs, exploded.
scattered aren to-day, the Chinese and Japanese positions in the Kiangwan and Chapel sectors re- main unchanged.
100 KILLED IN WUCHOW DURING YESTERDAY'S BOMBING Wuchow. Oct. 16: Over 200 Chinese civilians and boatmen were killed here yesterday during the. course of the Japanese air raid,' according to an official investiga- tion completed to-day.
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Seven planes took part in the attack at 10 o'clock and dropped 11 bombe; four falling in the river. Sixteen houses and shops were de-
The Japanese marines tried twice to drive a wedge into the Chinese lines along the Chapel-Settlement border but after four hours of street fighting this morning they molished.
One motor launch and scores of were forced to retire, Another attempt to storm the Eight Char-sampans were sunk, drowning all acter Bridge from the northern hands on board, m section of Wangpang Creek was Central News. The raiders quickly disappeared also repulsed. Seventy Japanese are reported to have been killed in the course of a brief encounter near the June 30 Garden.
towards the east.-
Bester.
and
CAREFUL TACTICS
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Nanking. Oct. 16. Seventeen Japanese planes, con- sisting of three heavy bombers fourteen pursuit machines, raided Nanking this afternoon. The pursuit machines flew at a great height to protect the bomb- era, whose projectiles landed out- side the aerodrome at Kwanchua-
mėn.
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The alarm was again sounded late in the afternoon, when five Japanese heavy bombers were ob- served cruising up and down the Tlentsin-Pukow raliway, apparent ly with the intention of bombing trains. Having falled to locate their objectives, "... they dropped their bombs on the empty aero- drome at Hofel, in the province of Anhwel, northward" of Chao Lake.
Four, Chinese fighters went out to look for the invaders, but falled tu meet them.
The populace of Nanking were kept in their dugouts for one and a half hours.-- Reuter,
RIVER TO BE
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Canton, Oct. 16.
With the closing of the Canton Kowloon Railway, steamship com- panies are reviving the plea to re-
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YONSIGNEES of cargo are hereby notified that the above vessel will arrive about the 19th Oct., and delivery may be obtained from ship's tackles at the boy, in Consignees lighters only.
No claims will be admitted after the Gowls have left the ship.
portation and communication.
It is reported that Vice-Admiral Chen Cheh. Commandant of the Bocca Tigris forts, will proceed to Canton to-day and make a report on the possibility of removing the barrier in the interest of shipping. Foreign shipping circles here be- lleve that the boom may be re- moved during the passage steamers and that in the event of danger the boom may be replaced again. The matter is under con- sideration of the military authori- ties.-
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SHEKLUNG BRIDGE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
Canton, Oct. 18: A Central News Agency representative, who accom-
In the Klangwan area the Japan-panied the Canton-Kowloon Rail- ese also took the offensive but were
way repair crew to the scene of the unable to dislodge the Chinese bombing near Sheklung yesterday. around Yeh's Garden and along found that two of the columns aup- Recreation Road. Fifty Japanese | porting the Sheklung Bridge on were killed and one tank overturn- ed during the engagement.
the north side of the East River were damaged.
Fighting along the Wen Tsao- The huge bomb which fell on the Creek was spread over a number of north bank and damaged the villages where attacks and counter- | columns blasted a crater over 250 attacks went on during the day. A | square feet and 50 feet deep. Japanese unit of 1,000 men which It is officially stated that 40 attempted to cross the creek at civilians were klijed and 100 Injured Malochi were driven back with in the vicinity of Sheklung. heavy losses as Chinese machine- The representative also discover- gunners opened fire when the in-ed that over 40 bombs were dropped vaders reached the middle of the by 18 Japanese planes between the the stream. Ten Japanese ma-
Kunshul River Bridge and Sheung- chine-guns were seized.--
ping station. Several sections of Central News.
the tracks between Kunshul Bridge and Sheklung Bridge were blowh up while 30 feet of rall in front of the godowns were also twisted.
It is also confirmed that two Japanese planes were shot down by anti-aircraft guns. One fell in
1,000 JAPANESE CAPTURED IN SILANSI Nanking. Oct. 18: Following two days of neree nighting at Chinching, in the vicinity of Niangtsekwan
Kunshul River the other near strategic Great Wall Pass on the Cheng-tal Railway in Shans, the
Kingshan, Both machines burst in Chinese forces succeeded in cap-names, killing all the occupants. turing 1,000 Japanese soldiers, in- cluding several officers, according to reliable information received here today. A huge quantity of military suprlles were also seized.
Fighting is continuing around Niangtsekwan where the Japanese are rushing reinforcements to push on to Talyuan, provincial capital of Shangi...
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Central News, GERMAN CHURCH IN SHIUKWAN BOMBED
Canton, Oct. 18: According to a telelephone message received here to-day, a German mission church in Shiukwan, in northern Kwang- tung, was partly damaged during a Japanese air raid yesterday morn-
Shanghai, Oct. 16: More than 60,000 Chinese, who formerly re- sided in Japan, have returned to China following the opening of ing.
The two German missionaries, hostilities in Shanghai and North China, according to Mr. Huang Pc- Mr. Z. Kohes and Miss T. Minkes, tu, secretary to the Chinese Em-scaped possible death at the time bassy at Tokyo who arrived here of the bombing as they had sought from Japan to-day. Mr. Huang is shelter elsewhere in the city. returning to Nanking to report to the Foreign Office.
Prior to the war, Mr. Huang dis- closed, there were over 5,000 Chin- ese students studying in various universities and technical schools In Japan but now there are only 100 left there.— Central News
SEVERE FIGHTING IN KUORSIEN
Taiyuan, Oct. 16. Severe fighting is still going on In Kuohsen, about 75 miles north Shanghai, Oct. 16: of this city, where Chinese troops Considerable interest and specu-are engaging the Japanese in close lation has been aroused by the de- 'quarters claration of a Japanese spokesman.
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nature of the announcement has been given cut, but it is believed that it may be of international Importance.
MORE PROPAGANDA' Gas sheus, allegedly, used by the Chinese in the Shanghai area, were shown to 50 representatives of the world's press this afternoon at the Japanese Consulate.
Everyone had been expecting an of interantiona] announcement
this reason importance and for
A number of houses in Shlukwan have been demolished.- Central News,
BOMBING OF O.KR AFFECTS ·
BRITISH INTERESTS Canton, Oct. 16: Foreign circles here express the opinion that the Japanese are deliberately planning to destroy the last means of com- munication between Canton and Hong Kong by bombing the Can- ton-Kowloon Railway, which will inevitably seriously affect British commerical interests III South China.
It is generally believed that the wanton destruction of the Sino- British line will undoubtedly have very unfavourable impression on the British Government.
According to information emană. ting from diplomatic circles, the Hong Kong authorities have sub- mitted a full report on the bomb- ing of the Canton-Harkow Rallway to the British Government. Pend-
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SILVERYEW" Laving merived from the above Porta on 11th instant. Consignees of Cargo are that their Goods aro being landed and ereby informed that their Goods are placed at THEIR Rux in the Hong Kong being landed as their risk into the Go and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Com downs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon pany's Godowns at Kowloon, where each Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, Consigament will be sorted out Mar Kowloon, and stored Consignees rink by Mark and Delivery can be obtained as
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All broken,chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on Saturday, 18th instant, 1937, at 10
All Claims most be presented within 15 Days of the vessel's arrival here, after which date they cannot be re
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DAY, 18 OCT. 1937.
ing official instructions from Lon den no statement on the incident C
will be made by the Hong Kong Government.- Central News.
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the Shansi front.- International News Agency. CHINESE CAPTURE STRATEGIC PASS IN SHANGHAI
DR. KUNG IN CANTON Talyuan, Oct. 18. The report of
Canton, Oct. 16. Dr. H. H. Kung, Finance Minister the capture of Pingyingkwan, a strategic pass in the inner loop of and Vice-President of the Execu- the Great Wall in eastern Shansi, tive Yuan, who arrived in Bong by Chinese forces on Oct. 13, is Kong on October 15, is expected confirmed in a military despatch here shortly on his way to the received here.
North.
The Chinese troops have blown
As his stay in Canton will be
up the highway between Tuan-brief, invitations to receptions and cheng, and Honanchen, thus pre- venting the Japanese from using motor trucks to transport troops and supplies in that region.
ONSIGNPES are hereby informed that their goods with the exception | of Opismo, "Treasure and Valuables are being lar ded & stored into the Godown of the Hog Kong, Kowloon Whaf 4 Godown Co., Ltd, Kowl on, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.
All claims must be sent in to ma op or before the 28th October, 1937, or they will not be recog in d.
Damaged Packa
will be examined by the Company's Sur eyor, Mesar Goddard & Douglas in the presence of the tossinees at 10.00 a.si, on Thurs cay, the 21's Oct., 1837..
FoDaigneen must have a Berenze Officer in attendance when any dutiable gods are examined by the Company's
Surveyors. the
the exhibits proved a very great disappointment. However, possibility of a Chinese shell from Pootung obtruding in the Consu- late. which has been the target of many attacks, provided a measure of excitement.-Reuter
JAPANESE ADVANCE
ON CHINESE LINES
UNDER SMOKE SCREEN Shanghai, Oct. 16: Under cover of a smoke screen and assisted by heavy artillery, Japanese infantry units from Lluhang launched a terrifle attack on the Chinese lines between Kwangfu Village and Luchia yesterday.
1s reported, succeeded in penetrat
ing into the Chinese lines,
banquets will not be accepted.
It is not announced by which route Dr. Kung will Canton.
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A detachment of 800 Japanese | International News Agency. / troops at Nanhualhus have been
AIR RAID ON KWEILIN dispersed. Scores were taken pri-
Canton, Oct. 10. suners by the Chinese..
Three flights of heavy Japanese The Chinese forces are still hold-bombers escorted by several fight-i
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MESSAGERIES MARITIMES CO. Hong Kong, 16th Oct., 1937.
KWANGSI CITIES
ing to their original positions in ers bombed Kwellin and Wuchow JAPANESE PLANES BOMB TWO the vicinity of Lingzhan where the at noon to-day and inflicted heavy
have been attacking losses in lives and property in i Japanese without any success.--
these two cities. Central News
PINGYUAN PHONE SERVICE DISRUPTED
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The Japanese planes took off from an aircraft carrier off the coast of Pakhoi and winged to Tsinan, Oct.,,16 Telephonic com- Kwangsi via the Gulf of Tongkin. munications between Pingyuan This is the first time that cities
The main body of attackers, it and Changeluang, both cities on in Kwangel were bombed. The the Tientsin-Pikow line south of exact casualties are not available. Tehchow, have been disrupted. Kwellin is the new provincial, Fierce fighting is reported to be capital and Wuchow is the leading raging in that elcinity.-. Pentral Ve2122
Fierce fighting is still continuing
in this area.
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part of Kwangal International News Agency.
Canton, Oct. 16. According to reliable information received here to-day. a feet of Japanese planes yesterday after- ncon subjected Wuchow, important city near the Kwangtung order, and Kwelin, the Kwangel provin- Cial capital, to a heavy bombing,
Although details are still lack- ing it is learned that many civi lans were killed and injured in both cities-Central New...
Optional Goode will be landed here unless Instructions have been given to the contrary Six Houre before arrival of the Steamer.
Goods not cleared within 8 days including date of arrival will be subjest le Rent
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
Damaged Packagee must be left in the Godowns for aramination by the Don- signees, and the Company's Survepirs. Messrs. Goodaan'à Dôvgías, st 10 a.m, on Mondays and Thursdays, within the Free Storage period.
Consignees are specially notified that it is necessary for 6 Borepine Ulis? Be be present ai kia aramination damaged ditiable cargo.
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No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown. MACKINNON, MACKENZIE & Co.
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BRINGING CARGO Fron DUNKIRK vis porta etc.
ARRIVED HONG KONG of TUES. DAY; THE 19TH OCT, 1937.
◄ONSIGNEES are bereby informed that their gor ds with the exception
of Opium, Trearure and Vahiabin ar being lended & stored into the godowns of the Hong Kong Kowloon Wha I and Godown Eu, Kowloon, - whence
Loy delivers may be obtained immediately after landing
All Claims must be sent in to me où or before the 23rd Oct, 1937, or they will not be recognised.
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Damaged. Packages will be aramineð by the Company's Surveyors, Mevers Goddard & Douglas is the cutece of
the Consignal at 10.00 KB. OD
Monday, the 18th Oct. 187.
Connees must have: s: Revenu Oc/rin attendance when any dotiable goods are examined by the Company's
No Fire Insurance will be offected by: un in any case whatever
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****** Shanghal Oct. 15. All sectors on the Bhanghal front were relatively quiet to-day, apart from spasmodic artillery duels, but "routine bombing of the Chin- ese entrenchments, communications and lines of supply were faithfully carried out by Japanese planes. Heuter,
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