1937-11-11 — Page 6

1887 GOLDEN JUBILEE YEAR 1937

Forty Years to Catch a Train

...AND HE MISSED IT!

a

Ask about permanent income for life commenc- ing at age 50, 55 or 60.

MANUFACTURERS LIFE

HEAD

OFFICE: TORONTO · CANADA' SHELL HOUSE HONGKONG - TEL. 20501 E.JR. MITCHELL MANAGER.

Carter Daire. 2, triLính Chem. Ahameen, Tr

18372, R. K. Batchelne, Bstrict Manager, Swatow (eneral Agrnin. Menses, Carr

Ilamsey Han, d.

Special Representative: 12. I. W. Thrawn.

Macau. 3, Noronha, Agmu.

ין

MAIL THIS DOUPON NOW THE MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE CO.

· Shefi Louw-ilang Kong. Firuse send me all particulars of your Retirement Policy.

ANE (Nearest Birthday?. ADDRESS

THE THRILL YOU HAVE WAITED FOR.Į

Three Years to produce.

A fortune

e lo maké ! bpéctacle and drain beyond

your wildest dreams! Thou- sands in its wagnificentenst

THEGOOD EARTH

PAUL MUNI-LUISE RAINER"

An MGM Piston with WALTER CONNOLLY,"¦

This Lunch, Charley Chapewa and Jessie Ralph w

SHOWING SHORTLY A KING'S

THE

FOR SALE

Cifereste Sabke) Frankin,

NEW LAID LEGHORN EGGS

From The Diamond Leghorn Farm

Sote Agents

Diamond Hill, Kowloon,

HUNG CHEONG,

(Tel, 57108).

KOWLOON.

66, Nathan Road,

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1937.

CHINESE NOT DRIVEN CLEAR OF

SHANGHAI

Preparing Stiff Defence Between Clashes

JAPANESE BOMB NANTÃO

Shanghai. Nov. 10." Desperate fighting has started in the southern border of the along Zahwet French Concession. Creek and Siccawei Creek. French troops and police are lining the north bank of Siccawe! Creek and tens of thousands of Chinese re fugees have been packed into the. French Concession streets running north of the creek. They are watching the Japanese tanks ex- changing a furious battle with the Chinese' posts.

Stanghal now presents the most appalling plecture of misery since the hostilities began as refugees and wounded people, all homeless

the destruction of Nantao for which the Japanese can now claim full justification.--

Reuter

CHINESE EVACUATE SOOCHOW -

CREEK Shanghal, Nov. 10: Following the withdrawal

Chinese of the troops from the south bank of the Socchow Creek, Chinese living in the adjoining areas began a gen- eral evacuation yesterday.

4

cession has again increased, con- fronting these districts with a' serious problem.

Panic-stricken inhabitants of Nantao thronged the gates of the French concession, and it is stated that more than 100 were injured. The rush of refugees from Footung Ukewise continued. About 1000 scattered Chinese soldiers, carry- ing a number of wounded with them. were disarmed when they entered the Settlement. Some

JAPANESE LAUD 1

DEFENDERS OF TAIYUAN

Beleaguered Garrison Fought To Last Man

Peiping, Nov. 10. The Chinese garrison at Tal- others, who refused to be disarm-yuantu, consisting of an unknown number of troops of the 73rd and ed. preferred to march on, The

84th Bhansi Divisions, fought, to troops of the Chinese Central

the last man in desperate hand to Government In

still Shanghai

hand clashes which raged continue to preserve a well dis-

throughout the city, clplined attitude. Transocean News Service.

JAPANESE LAND IN HANGCHOW HAI

Tokyo, Nov. 2. According to Japanese reports, the Japanese detachments, that landed at Hangchow Bay on No- Those in the western section

vember 5, have continued their entered the International Settle march northward. They occupied ment through Hungjae Road and Sungklang. 30 Ellometres south- were "accommodated in the Chiao-west of Shanghai, and only 20 tung University whilst those who

kilometres from the Japanese ines evacuated from Siccawei and other there. places in the neighbourhood went

The Japanese advancing from into the French Concession and Shanghai in a south-easterly di-

Nanto by way of Fenglinchiao. rection occupied Talpao, 10 kilo- The evacuation, lasting through-metres from Shanghai, on Tues out yesterday, was carried out day. in very orderly manner.- Central News,

and destitute. wander amlessly through the streets of the Conces- slon and Settlement. Reuter.

--NEW-DEFENCE WORKS. Shanghai, Nov. 10 New defence works have been completed by the Chinese forces on the east bank of Jihhulkang at Nantao whilst all

JAPANESE CLAIMS bridges leading to the defence arca

Shanghai, Nov. 10 have been destroyed with dynamite

While a column of Japanese of the the advance to: prevent

troops yesterday swept around the Japanese,

Japanese forces are now main-Eritish and French, perimeters in taining positions on the west bank Shanghai, another Japanese force of Jihhulkang So far no Japan- advanced to meet the Chinese units, proceeding northward fromi ese troops have appeared in the Minghong Junction, and expected Whangpoo River along the Nantao

to-day. Bund.

PENINSULA HOTEL LOUNGE

BAND CONCERT

Sunday, 14th November

commencing at 9. p.m.

By the Band of the 1st Battalion, THE SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS

(By kind permission of Lieut.-Col. J. Muirhead and Officers.)

Conductor:-E. Q. Baker, A.B.C.M.

PENINSULA HOTEL . LOUNGE

No Admission Charge.

A skirmish accurred yesterday noon between Chinese sentries and 300 Japanese vanguards around Siccawel. The invaders were later reported repulsed.- Central News.

CHINESE HULDING SEVERAL

AREAS IN SHANGHAI Shanghai, Nov. 10: Though not a base of military operations, Nan- tao will be defended at all costs by the Shanghai police and the regular troops so as to give enough time to the Chinese inhabitants to evacuate from the war zone, ex-

plained Mr. O. K. Yul, Mayor of Greater Shanghai in an interview with the Central News Agency last night.

Mayor Yul pointed out that des- pite their withdrawal from the south bank of the Boochow Creek, the Chinese forces are still holding Nantag, Pootung, Pusung and Tsaohochin in the Greater Shang- hai municipal area- Central News,

to

The Japanese claim the complete occupation of Sungklang. from where the northward advance is stated be continuing. They also claim to have reached the out- skirts of Nanhsiang which the

of capturing are confident

very shortly.

Part of the Chinese forces which withdrew from the western front are now pivoted at Tsipao, ten miles south-south-east of Nan- hsiang. whence the Chinese line runs to Liuho,

In Shanghai-itself the Japanese have concentrated their attacks yesterday on the Chinese city of Nantao, and announce that Japan- ese troops have entered Nantao fast evening.- Transocean Neips Service.

CAPTAIN OF CHINESE JA: GUNBOAT DETAINED

of the

Nanking. Nov. 10: The captain Chinese gunboat Chacho Fang Nien-tsu has been detained by order of the Military Affairs Commission for his negligence dur- ing the raid on the warship by Japanese planes off the Whampoa Harbour last month when it was heavily damaged.- central New

The end came after Japanese sappers blew up the north' gate admitting fresh troops which overwhelmed the Chinese re- 'sistance.

+

There is no news of the British missionaries, but Japanese mill- tary authorities have promised to inquire into their fate.

A Japanese spokesman said: "T admire the Chinese soldiers in Taiyuanfu. Nowhere else in north

China have the Chinese fought so obstinately." He added that he belleved the Chinese troops in commanded by Talyuanfu were General Fi Tso- "If his body is found among the dead I respect him, but if he is safe somewhere else. China is weak eternally."

Indicating that the Japanese strength in Shansi is dispropor- tionately small compared with the Chinese, the spokesman was of the opinion that the campaign showed the superiority of ・ me- chanised equipment and the Supremacy of the Japanese mili- tary spirit:-

Reuter.

FRENCH LAND MARINES

Shanghal, Nov, 10. Japanese planes dropped bombs on the Chinese positions on the east bank of the Zahwei Creek.,a hundred yards from the boundary of the French Concession.

11

Marines with full war kit have been landed from the French flag-

JAPANESE UNIT SURROUNDED

Shanghal, Nov. 10: A batch of Japanese troops which landed in Hangchow Bay and penetrated to as far as Shikhutang, a atation ship "Lamotte Picquet" to streng- south of Sungklang on the Shang- then the French defences border- hai-Hangchew-Ningpo Line, is re-ing Nantac- ported to have been surrounded by Renter. Chinese reinforcements.

LAND MINES The Japanese have announced that in view of the danger of land During an engagement yester- mines and unexploded hand day afternoon over 200 Japanese grenades, areas west of the were annihilated, and about 20 Shanghal-Hangchow Railway may captured.—------

be closed to the public, but they | Central New. will be opened as early as possible.

Interest now centres in the post- tion at Nantao. A small Japan- ese force has already reached the west camp of Siccawel Creek, but it remains to be seen whether the Chinese forces east of the creek will really stage another "Doomed Battalion" drama.

Present indications are ominous as the Chinese forces, besides dig-

WARNING TO EVACUATE

Shanghal. Nov. 10. The Japanese authorities have warned all non-combatants in Nantao to evacuate as the Japan-ging trenches, and making other est Army and Navy will begin the'r mopping-up operations this afternoon.

The warning. It is believed, heralds renewed land and naval shelling and air bombing.- Reuter.

warlike preparations, have warned the remaining non-combatants to evacuate.*****

Sporadic machine-gun fire was exchanged Boross the стоек throughout the night.

LUNGHWA PAGODA Although in Chinese territory, the area embracing the famous Biccawel Ööservatory. Cathedral and Jesuit mission, outside of French Concession. 18 not In Japanese hands. French troops have extended their perimeter to include it.

NANTAO WILL BE DEFENDED AT ALL COSTS Shanghai, Nov, 10: In ac- cordance with instructions of the highest Chinese military command the Shanggai police will defend Nantao at all costs, declared Gen- eral Tsai Ching-chun, Director of the Police Bureau of Great Shang- häl, in an interview with the Cen- tral News Agency late last night.

He was confident that the police who have already displayed their remarkable heroism in the recent defence of the Civic Centre will

The agreement for the refugee further prove their mettle in the

zone at Nantao became effective at defence of Nantao and will suffers p.m. yesterday.- whatever sacrifice for the glory of Reuter. the nation. Central News.

NANTAO AND POOTUNG BOMBED

Shanghai, November 10: Twelve Japanese planes subjected Nantao and Pootung to further bombings yesterday.

|

Less fortunate were the historic Lunghwa temple and pagoda, over which the Japanese flag now fie chinese Buddhist priests, who had not evacuated, have been allowed to remain unmolested.

CITY OF FIRES

Shanghai, Nov. 10. Although, warfare is still at the doorstep, Shanghai experienced, a quiet night,

ד'

The Chinese spent the night busily strengthening their defences for the expected onslaught to-day, A large number of bombs were Meanwhile, Shanghai is again a rained on Yangchistui, at Pootung city of many fres, which extend and on Kaochangmiao and Klang from the Nanziang area to the nan Dockyard at Nantao, causing western district outside of the Bet several big fires. Two bombs were tlement and thence to Nantão. released at the South Station, More than 30 different fires are damaging a section of the track-burning. 20. of which are at Nan. Central NewS

tao and west of Zahwet Creek,

Though the Nantao refugee zone was opened at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon, owing to the possibility of serious hostilities in other parts of Nantao, most of the refugees

foreign areas.

The Japanese threat is the cur- tain raiser for either a grim drama or a farce. Armed Chinese forces in Nantao can escape anytime they wish by laying down their aring and entering the French still prefer the sanctuary of the Concession where they will be placed in concentration for the duration of the hostilities and could also cross the Whang- poo to Pootung which up to now has not been occupied by the Japanese forces. But the real tragedy of the situation would be

camps

Reuter,

WELL DISCIPLINED TROOPS Shanghai, Nov. 9. In view of the Japanese attack on Nantao, the influx of Chinese) refugees "into the International Settlement and the French Con-

MORE JAPANESE TROOPS

NEW THREEPENNY

де

three-

...PIECES

the 33,000,000 of periny pieces have so far been is- FOR. SHANGHAI

sued by the Mint. The number, Shanghal, Nov. 10: Three thou- however, has proved to be in- sand additional Japanese troops sufficient to ensure free circula arrived here late yesterday after-tion, large numbers appearing to noon from Japan. The transports have been retained as souvenirs. also brought over a number of Further issues at the rate of motor launches.--

1,250,000 per week are continuing. Central News,

British Wireless.

The Finer Furs

are now offered at

Henry &

Co.

You may choose from a collection of

unquestioned quality and authenticity

of style.

Your inspection is cordially invited.

STOP STOMACH PAIN!

For the Stomach. *Bisurated Magnesia

INDIGESTIONS KASTRITE À ACIDITYANÉAI

LIESTER, BRAYDON ROAD, LONDON, RIG

14 tablets éd

THE QUICKEST WAY

TO STOP INDIGESTION

is to remove the cause of the.. trouble excess stomach acid. Recent medical research and X-ray experiments proved that

Bisurated Magnesia contains the quickest-acting and most effective antacid and stemrch correctives known to medical science.

-Also-obtamable-in-large-recGNOM-

mical bottles from all Chemists and Sto: ss.

HF is a Remedy of Proved Effectiveness

AFTER

BEFORE (Actual photographs taken three weeks apart)

Why run the risk of using some unknown, and unproved preparations which claim to do this and that with your Hongkong foot P rdinary germicides, antiseptics, or oint- ments which only give superficial treatment saldim do any good... H. F. has cured millions of people. will core you!

HOKOMEN

H.F.

HENRY & CO.

Gloucester Building.

It

Obtainable at all Drug and Department Stores Gora Products, Inc. --------New Orleans,

0.8.4. Bole Distributers:

Auw Pit Song's Trading Co. Ltd. Hong Kong.

CUARANTEES TO CONẾ

HONGKONG FOOT