1937-10-26 — Page 9

SEVERE STORMS LASH BRITAIN'S COASTS

Liner In Mersey Likely To Become Total Loss

There was severe weather all- round the coasts of Britain during the week-end. A gale was parti- cularly heavy in the English Channel where at times the wind reached a velocity of 80 mp.h Small ships were driven to shelter aver de and huge waves rolled promenades and the coast roads, bringing traffic to a standstill and flooding the streets and houses in some of the coastal towns.

For

three hours the Isle of

Wight was without electricity due to the fallure of the supply and Jersey and Quernsey were cut off for many hours from telephonic and telegraphic communication,

The Cross-Charinel boats had to slow down to halt-speed during part of their journey but the delays were not prolonged except in the case steamer to

train ferry Was

Dunkirk "which held up until the gale appeared to be moderating.

on

Four yachtsmen were rescued by a Southern Raliway steamer Saturday when their vessel was on the point of sinking.

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POLICEMEN SHOULDER

JEAN BATTEN

Dense Crowd" At!

Croydon

Miss Jean Batten's magnificent solo flight from Australia" which was completed yesterday afternoon on her arrival at Lympne with an escort of aeroplanes which met her over the English Channel, is hail- ed everywhere as a fine achieve- ment. She accomplished the 9.900 miles journey from Darwin in five days 18 hours five minutes. After clearing the Customs at Lymphe she new on with the escorting aeroplanes to Croydon where an overwhelming reception corded her. The crush of admirers was so dense that she had to be carried on the shoulders of police- men to the reception room of the Air Port Station British Wireless Service.

was ac-

12,000 JAPANESE

KILLED

In Shanghai Last Week

Shanghai, Oss. 25: A report from a usually reliable source, estimated that over 12,000 Japanese soldiers were killed during the past week on the Lotienchen-Kwangfu front. The greatest Infantry battle since hostilities opened in August has been raging for fully seven days over a scattered area south of Wen Tsao Creek, In which Chinese casualties were also heavy. It is claimed that the Japanese 18th Brigade belonging to the 6th Division was, completely wiped out. Between Liuhong and Lotienchen more than 4,000 Korean, and Mar- chukuo troops were killed.

Fearing unfavourable reaction from the public at home should the

The Clan liner Clan Mackenzie which was holed in a collion during the storm with the Ener Manchester Regiment in the Mer- gey lies on a sandbank, near the Bar with only her 'masts funnel visible at high tide

and She

is likely to become a total loss in

and spite of the efforts of tugs

All salvage vessels to save her. members of the crew including Afteen White officers and 60 Las- cars were saved. High tributes, are paid to the courage and coolness of the Lascar firemen and fore-

man who when the water reached the engine room drew the fires to prevent an explosion.- British Wireless,

CREW RESCUED

London, Oct. 25. An Anglesey life-boat rescued of the Lady Ave of the crew Windsor during a big gale. The Lady Windsor which was laying targets for the Royal Air Force. had to be run ashore-

Reuter's Bulletin Service.

KING GEORGE VI

WILL OPEN PARLIAMENT

For First Time In His Reign

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1937.

JAPANESE SURPRISED BY RESISTANCE

OF CHINESE

Prolongation Of War Will Mean Heavy Burdens

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Berlin, Oct. 25: In the "provisional balance sheet" of the Far Eastern conflict drawn up by the Tokyo correspondent of the "Frankfurther Zeitang" the conclusion is reached that the unex-" pected resistance offered by the Chinese has taken the Japanese by surprise. The correspondent says that the Japanese them- selves, admit that the spirit and achievements allke of the Chin- ese armies exceed all expectations" and that the successes of the Japanese have been neither so rapid nor so extensive as had been confidently hoped.

Although, according to the cor- respondent, nobody in Japan even now doubts that the war will be brought to a victorious and within the next few months, it neverthe- less realises that every month, nay every week, by which hostilities are prolonged means for Japan an increase not only of her military but also of her economic and poli- tical burdens which in view of her

NO DUM-DUM BULLETS SUPPLIED

TO JAPAN OR CHINA

ICI. Statement

Shanghai, Oct. 25. bullets of military rife calibre manufactured by the

Dum-dum

British Emperial Chemical Indus tries Limited, have not been. sup-

encumbered Anandal situation cannot be regarded with a light heart. The Japanese high com- mand did not at first contemplate the tension of hostilities beyond the region of northern China and likewise anticipated that had operations at Shanghai would be strictly localised.. the correspon- dent adds- Transocean News Service.

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NO EXCUSE FOR THE JAPANESE

Death Of British Soldier

The

London, Oct. 25. shooting of the British soldier in Shanghai has made a very painful impression here, and It is thought that the action will lead to a British protest in Tokyo.

It is stated that the British piled to either China or Japan authorities have been instructed to during the past three years, de-

send detalled, cable report to Lan- clares a statement issued by Lord | don, and it is also reported that the General Officer Commanding McGowan, chairman of the com-

has ordered that in future all Bri- rany, received here.

tish units are to be equipped with "The attention of Lord Mc-machine-guns in order to ward off

The statement follows:-

London, Oct. 25. The King will open Parliament for the first time in his reign to morrow." The speech from the the Throne which he will read to assembled Lords and Commons will cutllae the Government's plans for the coming session. It is anticipated the speech will in- dicate measures of first rate Im- Gowan. Chairman of Imperial 'portance for the coal industry and Chemical Industries, Limited," has agriculture and Bills dealing with, been called to rumours current in the reorganisation of electricity the Far East to the effect that supply, cost of air raid precau- Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd., tions. the future of British film. has supplied or is about to supply prison reform evils of "share" ammunition of dum-dum type to pushing." regulation of trusts and the reduction of the age lim't for pensions for blind

ment.

such attacks.

The "Times" writes that there is no excuse for the Japanese under the circumstances. A Shangha despatch to the same paper state British circles there hope alucerely that the British Government will take energetic actions against the

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METAL TELLING

OVER MAN

Japanese Slowly Advancing

Shanghai, Oct. 25. The japanese military Jug- germant is steadily pushing back the Chinese forces though the Chinese are making the Japanese advance as expensive as possible, but metal is telling over man. The Japanese are now within one and a halt miles from Nanhsiang, to band while desperate hand fighting is raging on the cutskirts of Tachang which had been flat- tened out by Japanese shells and

bom.bs.

Japanese capture of Nanbslang would make the position in Chapel awkward especially if the Japan-

ese

Nanking Railway and try to out- forces cross the Shanghai-

fixed one or both of the belligerents in Japanese, in order to prevent the tank the Chinese. Nevertheless

ac-

The text of the King's speech has already been considered by the Cabinet. To-day in cordance with custom it will be submitted to the junior Ministers and to the Leaders of the two Opposition Partles.

the Sino-Japanese conflict.

Dum-dum bullets are cartridges

as legislative tasks before Parila-atted with expanding bullets, such as are used for big-game shooting for which the weapons may be of the same calibre as military rifles. These cartridges are supplied by Imperial Chemical Industries, Ltd. for sporting purposes only, and it has made no deliveries either to China or to Japan of a calibre such as can be fired in military rifles during the past three years.

The King and Queen will ̊ drive la state from Buckingham Palace to the House of Lords.--

British Wirelen. Service,

FURTHER L.S. PROTEST Shanghai Oct. 25: A further American protest against flying over the International Settlement was handed to the Japanese au thorities by. the United States Consul General Mr. Gauss. to- day. Reuter.

troops in the Settlement from be-

belligerents. Transocean. ing molested in future from the

COURT MARTIAL

Shanghai, Oct. 23. The Commander of the Japan ese Naval forces, Admiral Hase- gawa, ordered that the Japanese airman, who fired from his plane upon a soldier of the Royal Ulster Rides, is to be court martialled. A preliminary investigation on part of the Japanese authorities is "Lord McGowan wishes to state under way. The Commander-in- categorically that ammunition of Chief of the British Forces in dum-dum type has never been | shanghai has issued a statement, supplied and never will be supplied which stresses that the recent In- for military purposes by the c'dent is too important to be Kynoch factory of the Nobel's Ex-settled locally, and that he has plosives Company or by any other placed the matter in the hands of company associated with Imperial the British Government.- Chemical Industries. Ltd."- International News Agency.

dead soldiers be sent back to Japan SLOW PROGRESS

for burial, the Japanese comman- ders at Shanghai have ordered all the bodies to be cremated at San- kwantang near Yuehpu Central News.

Chinese women in Nanking are doing their bit in making band.

ages and garinents for wounded Chinese soldiers.

IN N. CHINA CAMPAIGN

Causes Anxiety To Tokyo War Office

Shanghai, C. 25.

Transoceans.

comTM

when

A MISTAKE

Tokyo, Oct. 25. A Japanese spokesman, menting on the incident. the soldier from the Ulster Rifles was shot in Shanghai, stated that this was due to a mistake on part of the Japanese a'rman, and that the Commander-in-Chief, Admiral Hasegawa, immediately expressed his regret to the British Com- mander-in-Chiet – Transocean. PULL DETAILS AWAITED

London, Oct. 25,

Chinese reinforcements are pour- gin to Chapel and meanwhile residents living outside the west- ern boundary of the Settlement and French Concession are must disturbed over the possibility of having to move inside. This may be necessitated if the Chinese with- draw from Chapel and make the western boundary of the foreign areas the pivat of their left flank. Many people are already prepared to leave.

Reuter.

COMMUNIST TROOPS

Will Take Orders From Nanking

THE

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--HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULJE BAY ́HOTEL;

SHANGHAI

ARTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL; HOTELS

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in ssociation with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lita Peking.

SHIP AFIRE ON THE HIGH SEAS

Kaitangata A Total Loss

Manila, October 25.

An 8.0.3. message was picked up, at 3 "o'clock this morning stating that the British vessel "Kaitangata," whose position was: reported as latitude 2041 north and longitude 112.10 east, wat totally destroyed by fire.

The entire crew and all passengers on board are said to have jumped overboard. The message requests immediate assistance. --Reuter.-

It is learned that the Kaitangata | rapidly. She is given up as had been chartered by the Stan- total loss. Up till 3.30 p.m. yester- dard-Vacuum Q Company and day it was reported that 19 mem- was carrying aviation gasolene to her of the crew were still missing. Haiphong-

The Kaftangata sank at 8.15 p.m. yesterday,

ES. Whe

rescued Nanning

ship's company eighteen of the from the Kaitangata, among them being:

It is stated that the vessel was carrying 27,000 cases of this fuel.

It is understood the cargo was insured.

Report Received By Navy The first intimation of the dis- aster received in the Colony came in the form of a report to the Naval Authorities, received at 2.10 am. yesterday which stated that Amoy, Oct. 25.

the Kaitangata was afire and that Former

Communist troops in the Nanning was standing by.. South-West Fuklen under Chang

Later messages were as follows: Ting-cheung and Ten Tze-kuel 2.18 a.m.; from the Kaltangata: have laid down their arms await | "Fire"very large and raging." ing incorporation into government 2.45 am; from the Nanning: units and will accept orders direct. The crew and passengers' are from the Central Military author- lumping overboard; the ship is a ities in Nanking.

total loss."

to

At the same time the former At 3 a.m. the Thracian was Full details are awaited of the | Communists in South-eastern ordered to raise steam and stand attack by machine-gun from a Klangsi under Houg Ying have by in case aid was necessary. Japanese aeroplane on a barty of also signified their intention to be 4.35 a.m.; from the Nanning: foreign horsemen ก Shanghai | recruited Into government detach- | “Picked up nine Chinese and three ments. All these troops will be

foreign officers, the total crew organized into one army.

numbered 42 and we are at present All the former radicals have attempting locate the re- volunteered for service in the mainder Shanghai or North China fronta, THRACIAN REACHES SCENE They are particularly skilful in

HMS. Thracian left for the guerilla warfare. Communism, dic-scene at 5.20 am. yesterday and tatorship of the proletariat, class arrived there at 11.30 am, and struggle are now abandoned by medical assistance was given to these units, who swear allegiance those survivors who needed it. International News Agency.

The failure of the Japanese re-followed by the machine-gunning gulars and bluejackets to gain any by the same seroplane of a pest ground during the present grand manned by the Royal Ulster Rifes offensive has led General Hajime in which some of the riders took Suglyama. Minister of War in shelter. During the attack on the Tokyo, to order the capture of post Rin. McGowan was mortally Tazing before October 30, accord- wounded. The main facts as re- ing to a Tokyo report received ported in the Press are confirmed here this afternoon.

in a brief official despatch from The slow progress in the North Shanghai which reached the For- China campaign is also a source elgn, Office yesterday. Full const- of anxiety to the Tokyo War Office, deration of the incident awaits as the original plan was to over-receipt of more detailed informa- run the five North China pro- vinces within a very short time British. Wireless Bervice. wad declare an autonomous regime there. ̧

tion.→→→

FRENCH NAVAL CHIEF

IN LONDON

London, Oct. 20.

to the Central Authorities.---

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AMERICAN PROTEST Shanghal, Oct. 25: A Japanese spokerman to-day announced that

With the warship standing by, the 8.4. Nanning, which was the first vessel to answer the Kaitangata's 8.0.9. signals, left for Hong Kong with a number of survivors on board. She is due to arrive here this morning.-

Shortly after lunch-hour yester

General Healchi Terauchi, com- manding Japanese troops In North

a ciut of enquiry will be held into day the Naval authorities here 4. signal from HMS. China, is awalt'ng, word from Admiral Darand Viel, until re- the Keswick Road incident. The received Tokyo with respect to the next cently Chief of the French Naval American Consul Authorities have Thracian to the effect that she had move. It is learned that "Japan Staff, arrived in London on Bun-protested to the Japanese author- taken on board the master of the wants a quick victory in Shanghat, day, The object of the Admiral'sities against the attack against ill-fated vessel. Another message While the full will remain in visit to the British capital is not American civilians at the time of received shortly after stated that the vessel was still burning furtons- North China

the incident.— Tevealed-

ly, and that she was settling International News Agency.

Transocean.

Beuler.

H. McVee, Master,

H. M. Rogerz, Chief Omeer, A 6. GW. Wireless Operator T. Easdale, Chief" Engineer, H Mather, Second Engineer. The Kaltangata, owned

KAT

Messrs Wiliamson and Company, wás under charter to the Stan. | dard-Vacuum Oil Company. ·

CESAREWITCH

Latest Call-Over

London, Oct. 25. Victoria Club call-over for the Cesarewitch is as follows;-

100 to 3, Maranta and Epigrain 13 to 1, Night Cap the Third, Solar Bear: 100, to 7, Near Be- lation: 100 to 1, Punch and Pet 18 toμ 1, Buchleigh (all 1. and 0); 20 to 1, Faites-Vog-Jeux:-20-10°), Harewood offered 22 to 1 täken; 25 to 1, Miss Windsor and Idaho; 33 to 1, Muscovado; $5 to 1, Organeau, Weather Vanë,” and Dytchley; 40 to 1, Castanette. African Lily (all t. and:0.); 40 to 1, Bir Caldora affered, 45 to 1". taken: 45 to ex Star; 45 to 1, Black Bell offered 54 to 1 taken: 80 to 1, Grecko 19 1 Tila (and 0); 55 to Repondant offered:30 to 1 taken 60 to 1. Prudent Act; 66 to 1 Peleaguered (t. and o.). Reuter..

TAMON MARU Melbourne, Oct. 25: DoG hourers here have refined on the ss. Tamon Maru-