1937-10-27 — Page 11

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1937:

Drive Since Coronation

First

State

KING GEORGE OPENS PARLIAMENT

King Leopold of Belgium who is visiting England next month.

VILLAGERS

WARNED TO

EVACUATE

Japanese Pilots Drop Leaflets

Canton, Oct. 26. Handbills dropped by Japanese pilots during the last raid on the Railway were Canton-Hankpw collected here to-day. They warn ed villagers along the railway to evacuate ten miles for their safety. 25 the Japanese threatened to bomb the railway again.

This gave rise to the rumour that there will be a big bombard- on or before ment of Canton

November 30. This alarming re- port has been circulated here for the past several days.

Anti-aircraft guns are mounted along strategic points of the rail- way for its protection- International News Agency.

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CHINESE RAID JAPANESE

Planes Return To Base Safely

26: Chinese Shanghai. Oct. planes staged three raids on Jap- anese positions at Hongkew and Yangtzepoo between 10:45 o'clock last night and 1:50 o'clock this morning.

Despite heavy Japanese anti- altcraft shells, Chinese raiders swooped low over Japanese posi- tions and dropped a number of heavy bombs. Several fires were started at Yangtzepoo.

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All Chinese planes safely turned to their airbase after the

raids.eatrul Neigs.

JAPANESE PUSH ON TO TACHANG

Saanghal, Oct. 25. The Japanese claim that they have captured Miaochong, three miles north-east of Tacharig.

It

is also claimed that Japanese units have occupied" part of Tachang, but the Chinese authorities state that the township is still fully in their possession.

FOR FIRST TIME IN REIGN

Concern Over Conflicts In Spain And Far East

In Speech From Throne

LONDON, OCTOBER 26. KING GEORGE VI AND QUEEN. ELIZABETH DROVE THROUGH LONDON FROM BUCKING- HAM PALACE TO THE HOUSE OF LORDS IN THE FIRST STATE DRIVE SINCE THE CORONATION TO OPEN PARLIAMENT. THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, WAS UNABLE TO ATTEND THE OPENING SESSION OWING TO GOUT-REUTER'S BULLETIN SERVICE.

The King and Queen rode in a glass and gold State coach drawn by eight of the famous Windsor greys. Parentry appropriate to occasion was observed and vast crowds assembled along the route which was bathed in sunshine and warmly cheered the King and Queen. Yoemen of the Guard in picturesque costume marched beside the State coach. Three mounted Equerries were in attendance and the Sovereign's escorts were of Horse Guards. Five semi-state landaus each drawn by four bay the Royal household, horses accompanied the Royal couch carrying the ladles and gentlemen of Time honoured pagentry was observed on arrival at the House of Lords at the entrance of which the great officers of state in ceremonial uniforms assembled to receive the King and preceded his Majesty in procession to the robing room, the sword of State being carried by Viscount Halifax be- fore the Klug. Their Majesties having put on Royal robes the procession advanced to the House of Peers the Cap of Maintenance being borne on the right of the sword of State by the Marquess of Zetland.-British Wireless.

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DEFENCE FORCES

IN HIS SPEECH FROM THE THRONE, WHICH WAS READ. HIS MAJESTY THE KING SAID:

I have invited the King of the Belgians to visit me in November and a similar Invitation has been extended to the King of Roumania for the spring of next year. shall welcome the visits of Their

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Majesties and trust they will con- duce towards consolidation of the friendly relations existing hetween our nations.

SPAIN

My Ministers have followed with growing concern the continuance of the conflict in Spain. It is their aim to do everything that les in their power to assist to- wards the restoration of peace be- tween the Spanish people. They believe that the strict application of the international policy of non- intervention in Spain will mater!- ally contribute to this end.

FAR EAST The position in the Far East will continue to engage the earnest attention of my Government who will persist in their policy of at- tempting, In co-operation with other Governments, whether mem- bers of the League of Nations or

JAPANESE LEAVE

SHANGHAI

Soochow, Oct. 26: Owing to the dimculty in securing sufficient food supply, the Japanese authorl- ties in Shanghai have instructed all the Japanese residents as well as those not directly connected with the military or diplomatic

KING GEORGE VI

not. to mitigate the suffering caused by the conflict and bring it to a conclusion.

INDIA

I am locking forward with in- terest and pleasure to the time when it will be possible for me to visit my Indian Empire.

GERMANS WELCOME NEW MONGOLIAN

STATE.

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The expansion of equipment, for the defence forces is now making rapid progress and a Bill is being brought forward to ensure that energetic steps be taken to com- plete measures for the protection of the civilian population against air raids.

TRADE OUTLOOK

The outlook for trade and in- dustry has remained favourable and there is every indication that the progress made last year will be maintained.

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LEGISLATION

The coming legislation will in- clude Bills to provide for the unification of coal royalties under national control, prevention of frauds in share dealings; better provisions for preventing abuses of the law relating to clubs, and an added comprehensive publicity campaign undertaking to ensure the fullest use of public health encourage their services and to expansion. Beuter.

JAPANESE DEAD CREMATED

King Carol of Roumania, who has been invited to visit England in the spring of next year.

APOLOGY FROM JAPAN

For Keswick Road Incident

London, Oct. 28. With reference to the Shanghai incident in which Rim. McGowan, of the Royal Ulster Rifles was killed. the British Ambassador to Japan has received a Note convey- ing "in the name of the Imperial Japanese Government apology for the incident in which а British soldier was accidentally killed as à result of fring by a Japanese war- plane which occurred on October 24 near Keswick Road, Shanghal The Imperial Government will deal suitably with the persons responsible for this incident on completion of their investigations and are moreover prepared to make necessary compensation for damage subtained by the British British Wireless, subjects."—

KING WILL: GO TO SANDRINGĦAM

London, Oct. 25. The King and Queen will leave London to-morrow afternoon for Sandringham. where His Majesty will attend. to matters connected with the estate and will also enjoy some shooting. It was an- nounced to-night that the King will pay a visit to the Duchy of Cornwall and property in Corn- wall, Devon and Somerset early in December.--

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Shanghai, Oct. 26. Over 21,700 Japanese dead Berlin, Oct. 26. newspapers here welcome soldiers were cremated during the

days, according to a British Wirzien the pending formation of an In- past five ner-Mongol State. The Berliner survey of a Chinese report. This Nachtausgabe" says that the first figure does not include the corpses great goal which Japan was comm-of officers amounting to some 900, pelled to reach In the conflict which were shipped back to Japan It is understood that among

with China has now been attain- by transports yesterday.-

International News Agency. those who are thus forced to re-

ed. It erects a dam against any turn are many Japanese mer-further advance of Bolshevism

of long standing chants Sharighal- Central News

bodies to return to Japan.

in into

POISON. GAS ALLÉGATIONS Soochow, Oct. 26: Chinese au- .the Japanese thorities charged with having used poison gas dur- ing the recent engagements along the Wen Tsao Creek A number [of Chinese soldiers were said to

have died from poisoning. Central News.

The Japanese further assert that the vanguard of their army has reached a point half a mile northeast of Nanhsiang. while another force

has now come to

5346,000 FOR WAR CHEST of the within a hundred yards

Nanking. Oct. 26: The Overseas Chenju radio station.

received Meanwhile, a Japanese Hying Affairs Commission has

last few days some column has reached a section or during the the Shanghal-Nanking Railway. $346,000 from Chinese residents which it is attempting to destroy! abroad for the national war chest. "In order to cut off the retreat -entral News of Chinese forces from Chapel."— Renter

TACHANG CAPTURE

ADMITTED

DR. H. H. KUNG Nanking. Oct. 26: Dr. B. H. A Chinese spokesman admits the Kung, Chinese Finance Minister, Japanese occupation of Tachang-arrived here this afternoon.- Beuter

"Reuter.

CHINESE ALREADY WON

GREAT ADVANTAGE

them in Bhow."

China and Manchukuo. It note the will be interesting to effect of the creation of the new Mongolian State on Outer Mongo- lla and Boylet Russia,— " Reuter.

MINISTERIAL

CRISIS

EXPECTED

IN CAIRO

NEW CABINET IN TURKEY

LORD RUTHERFORD BURIED

London, Oct. 25.

The ashes of Lord Rutherford of Nelson were buried to-day la the Scientist's Corner in the East Nave of Westminster. Abbey, near the Istanbul, Oct. 26 A new Ca-

tombs of such great pre- binet has been formed in Turkey.decessors in scientific research as The Premier, who has been in office Sir Isaac Newton and Lord Kelvin. since 1925, has resigned. There is A great gathering representing one change, that being the Minis- the whole scientific world try of Public Health.- Reuter,

NIANGTZEKUAN PASS

FIGHTING.

Pelping. Oct. 26.

Cairo, Oct. 28: A ministerial crisis is expected owing to the Pre-

A spokesman said to-day that a Kug's mier's objection to the appointment of a political adviser Emall Japanese force pushing west- without consulting the Cabinet. ward had attained a position in- There has been considerable unrest side the Nangtzekuan Pass, but among the university students. that Chinese troops, having de- The Ministry of Education has re- toured through the hills to the fused to close Giza Univeralty for north and south of the Pasa, were a week while the rector of an hampering a general Japanese ad- Guerilla warfare is going Egyptian University has res'gned. vance. Clashes have occurred between students and the police.-- Beuter's Bulletin Service.

RECORD ATTEMPT

this disastrous "alde she was now

London, Oct. 26. Whatever may now happen. in

The "Times" In describing the Shanghal the Chinese may justly narrowing conditions in Shanghai claim to bave already won a great hospitals emphasizes that in no advantage, says the "Manchester other theatre of, the war are there Guardian." There must now be supplies, equipment, accomoda- 120,000 Japanese fighting tion and organization available, scale there who can be ill-spared from

bn the inadequate now existing in Shanghai, The "Times

suggests that

some

the Northern, Campaign.

even

every

Losses on both sides are enor- mous but China can afford them family should remember the Lord and Japan cannot. The Japanese Mayor's appeal when making out

their Christmas shop lists. Command may well be cursing the

impetuonsity which first involved Reuter --

on incessually.

Meanwhile. the Chinese troops that were recently pushed back to the Hainkow Mountains to the north of Talyuanfu have vigorous ly counter-attacked, but, accord- ing to a Japanese military com- munique, they have been repulsed. Reuter.

NINE-POWER CONFERENCE !

bas

present- British Wireless

was

SHIPS ABLE TO PASS CANTON BOOM

Canton, Oct. 28.

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY

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HIGH MORALE OF WOUNDED CHINESE

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of the lowest class of men.

To-

MASS MEETING

IN CANTON

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their entire faith in International righteousness and Justice.

Their respect in international

day. organizations and private obligations and treaties will simul people go out of their way to help i taneously be shakened. Thus, the of peace in the Far and "comfort" both the wounded restoration and those in the trenches, Fre-East can never be attained and all intereste quent gifts of "comfort bags" the foreign rights and

as stipulated in treaties would un- little luxuries, such as contain eatables and cigarettes. Olfts of.

fortunately be on the verge of bi- ing slackened:"

warm clothing and messages of

further -good-will

uplit the morale of the fighting men.

The wounded in hospitals are treated considerately, while some units, notably those with women to supervise "small details of com- fcrt, take pains to humour and please the patients. It is not the extra comfort they like, explain the soldiers frequently. but the knowledge that ordinary citizens womenfolk and particularly the take trouble to look after their welfare.

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Women's clubs have 'special committees to inspect conditions regularly, and what extra comforts they can devise. Others go to write letters for the soldiers, providing both stationery and

stamps. Women's

It is possible for steamers taking draught of nine feet to pass the boom so as to enable more ships

organizations to enter Canton. The steamers

make sheets, bandages and cloth- Sal On and Kwang Saare expecting, and supply extra comforts. ad here to-morrow. from Hons visitors, including many women In their pretty gowns and with bright smiles, are welcome sights, although their hearts are quently torn_with_pity.

Kong.

Shipz cannot pass Bocca Tigris at night, and the section between Whampoa and Bocca Tigris is heavily guarded. All ships must be piloted when they pass through the barrier.

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The US.S. Mindanao and HMB. Moth which left recently for cruise of the West River are now back in their anchorage off Shameen.

Merchandise will go freely with the resumption of river shipping and high cost of commodity prices owing to shortage of supply are expected to drop back to normal- International News Agency.

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All the nine signatories except Japan have been hitherto friendly to China and have co-operatively or individually been helping China with her varions enterprises and reconstructions. The Chinese pecin

Jasm to give China the protection ple still believe that their enthus

to her sovereignty and territory iz just as good as Afteen years age. We, therefore sincerely hope that the Conference will "take our aps peal into consideration, and that once for all this great mass of people will not be disappointed again - Hoster:

foreign doctor is in charge of special

the treatments, while medical start consists of

Beven foreign and Chinese doctors and

eight nurses.

HUMOUR HIGH One hundred wounded soldierc are being accomodated now, while preparations are under way to re- celva an equal number in addi- tion. Less seriously wounded NOTHING WASTED The latest Red Cross Hospital is patients delight in joking with the staff and visitors, for their gloop of being managed by

humour remains unquenched. patriotic and public-spirited Chi-

While the whole of the house is nese citizens. Their organization

given

wards, the ad- is known

over to the Citizens'

ofaces, reception is ministration Emergency Auxiliaries and considered a model of efficiency, room, stores and staff are con tained in a large matshed of Qn ..the cleanliness and economy, Well- known society women keep detalls sturdy construction. of housekeeping under their own spacious lawns around the hospital eyes," and make sure that nothing light entertainment programmes and lectures are given to fine goes to waste.

weather for patients who are well

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Rio de Janeiro, Det. 28: The flying boat, De, Vaisseau, which is attempting to break the trans- South Atlantic record for nying boats which is held by the United States, wirelcased at 7 a.m. that

POSTPONEMENT only five hundred

London, Oct. 26. miles off the coast öf South

The British Government America flying at an altitude of been scunded by the Belgian Gov- 600 feet. The message added, “Allernment, with a view, to postpone- well

ment of the Nine-Power, Con-

The hospital is operated on a ference until November 3 owing to

most economical basis, with the a ministerial crisis, and has agreed BOY KNOCKED DOWN

while the emergency lasts. It is entire staff from administrative" to the postponement in order not

the-best-equipped in officials and doctors down to Arthur Smith (12), of 2 Norfolk to embarrass the Belgian Govern-

without" Day. Beds, Road, was knocked down by taxi went although it would have pre- tragic circumstances, of Mr. Mar- Shanghal, with an X-ray machine coolles rendering the services

October 30. The official shall Broomhall, a former mis- for diagnostic purposes, infra-red entirely No. 716, driven, by Ng Pan, "inferred Waterco Road near the Kowloon decision of the postponement now sionary in China. He was found and ultra-violet rays for treating blankets, linens, utensils and other Tong Club on Monday, and was awaits the assent of the other in- drowned th a well near his home wounds, short-wave application on necessities are all contributed by ini Narth Church. Heatfoodshire-bone injuries and X-ray therapy individuals, department stores and taken to the Kowloon Hospital with terested: Powers-

Neuter

for more serious bone infections. other organizations. Reuter Injuries to his head.

Reuter's Bulletin Bervice.

MISSIONARY FOUND DROWNED

London. October 26.

The unit is in the former home of a wealthy Chinese who gener-enough to attend." ously contributed use of the large. residence and its apacious gardens

The death is reported, under one

of