1937-12-09 — Page 9

Chinese Cavalry Exploit

Nanking. Dec. 8: Whilst patrol- Hing the countryside. sever. Chinese cavalrymen were surrounded by a party of about 60 Japanese soldiers at Chiulingshan (Nine-Dragon

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HI in the Nanking suburbs yes- terday.

Firing his light machine-gun, one cf the cavalrymen mowed down five or six Japanese, while his comrades bayonetted some ten more. They succeeded in breaking through the corden, but three of their comrades were killed during the Aght- Central Newa.

JAPANESE PLAN

CELEBRATIONS

Shanghal, Dec. 8. Japanese residents to-day start- ed a movement to raise funds for building extra naval and military planes "to commemorate forever Japanese occupation of China's abandoned capital" The fund- raising campaign will continue for one week, ending on December 12. and each contribution must exceed one yen. Meanwhile the Japanese are preparing for a big celebration which will be held directly the capture of Nanking is announced. Japanese realdents will turn out en masse, staging a song feast and flag parade in the Hongkew area Should notification of Nanking's capture be received at 9 am to morrow the parade will be held at 1 p.m. but if the news arrives later the parade will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday. The procession will valt Hongkew Wharf where the Japanese flagship Idzumo is berth. ed and also march past the Head- quarters of the naval landing party where Japanese naval and military officials will witness the proceed-

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K.-C.R. TRACKS DAMAGED

Tintongwai Station Suffers Heavily In Bombings

Canton, Dec. 8: Both the Can- ton-Kowloon Railway and the Canton-Hankow Raliway raided twice by Japanese planes to-day.

were

At 7.45 am, five Japanese planca appeared over

ABOUT TO SUE

FOR PLEA

Japanese Rumours About China

Tokyo, Dec. 8. Based on the German Ambas sador's 10-minute interview with the

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1937.

PRODUCTION OF

FOOD

Emergency Scheme Of Kwangtung Augmented

Canton, Dec. 8:

To effect

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Foreign Minister yesterday closer co-operation, between the Liternoon and the fact that Ger- farmers and bankers In Kwangtung many has kept the Japanese | province in pushing the Emergency. Food Production Programme. Go- Government fully Informed con-

Trautmanna | vernor Wu Te-chen has appointed. cerning Dr. Oscar

at Nanking, Dr. D.Y. Lin, Director of the mediatory

Bureau of Agriculture and Forestry

efforts

Pootung Puppet's Latest

Shanghai, Dec. 8.

Su Hat-wen, Mayor" of the Pootung administration, has cir- cularised the. Chinese public or- ganisations' asking for their co- operation.

The letter paints out that since the withdrawal from Shanghai or the Kuomintang troops, every- thing has been at a standstill. It goes on to state that "at the re-

as head of a Food Productionquest of various circles" he assum- ed the post of Mayor and he de- Loans Department

sires to restore normal conditions.

Under the new plan, district magistrates or representatives, of farmers may approach this depart- ment for loans for food production.

the Japanese press to-day splashed rumours that the Chinese Gavern- inent is about to sue for peace, declaring that the Cabinet yester- day evening discussed peace, terms, The Japanese press furiously debates whether Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek will negotiate or Rapid progress has been made will be overthrown, giving way to

in winter cultivation and the pro- a regime more acceptable to Japan, motion of growing of minor food

Japanese forces are concentrat-

crops, such as wheat, barley, sweet ing before Nanking in bringing potatões, beans, etc., since the Em - up their slege guns, and marking ergency Food Programme WAS time, apparently in the expecta-

launched shortly after the out- tload of a change in the regime break of Sino-Japanese hostilities at Nanking with the result that in the north. The bankers in the city will capitulate uncon- Kwangtung have, supported the ditionally,

programme by advancing $1,500,-

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Japanese military leaders alleg-000 which have been used as edly are

not desiring to subject loans for production work.

Central News. the city to the terrors of storm- ing.

Meanwhile Japanese Cabinet ministers and oficials are very busy in conference debating the Japanese policy In the event, firstly, of Chiang Kai-shek retreat- ing to West China for prolonged resistance, when undoubtedly the Japanese Government will de- nounce his Government; and secondly the overthrow of the Generalissimo and the emergence of a peace at any price" regime, leading to the eventual conclusion of a Japanese peace. Reuter

SITUATION IN WORLD TO-DAY

HITLER'S DEMAND. FOR RETURN OF COLONIES

The speaker in the "World Af- fairs" series. broadcast trom Daventry last night. w&a Sir Malcolm Robertson who reviewed the situation in the world to-day.' He said that he felt that every thinking man or woman who de- sired to see permanent peace es- tablished in the world must have

Hitler and then the visit of the French Ministera to London.

the Bocca Tigris-regarded anxiously the recent talks Forts and Whampoa Harbour, and between Lord Halifax and Herr then flew along the Canton-Kow- loon Railway. After circling over Sheklung station. they proceeded in Tintongwat station, where they dropped more than ten bornbs, tearing up many sleepers, sections of rails, and destroying a lot of telegraph poles and wires.

At 1.53 p.m. three planes staged. 1 second raid on Tintongwal station. Considerable damage was done to the track.

At 8.30 a.m., six planes bombed Kuntien. Lenkongkow and Yuan-- tam stations on the Canton-Han- kow Railway, slightly damaging the track.

No statement was issued at the conclusion of the Halifax-Hliler talks and none was expected, but

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INFANTILE

PARALYSIS

Victoria Now Has Over Thousand Cases

Infantile

Melbourne, Dec. 8: paralysis which is ravaging Vic-. toria has reached a total of 1,100 cases which is in proportion of 60 to every 100,000 inhabitants. Con- trol measures are being taken in- cluding border patrols which are stopping the entrance of children who are not certined that they have not been in contact with other children suffering from the dis- ease,-

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COMPLIMENTS OVER THE WIRES

Rome, Dec. 7.

An exchange of congratulatory telegrams between Emperor Pu 71

ol Manchukuo and King Victor

A feature of the letter is the use of the old Chinese calendar which was abolished by the Central Gov- ernment.- Reuter,

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SILVER MARKET

Expect Rise Stopped By Late Selling

London, Dec. 7. Surpris was expressed on all sides this afternoon when the price of silver showed a small rise against the farthing to three-far- things jump which the market expected earlier in the day.

It is understood the price would have risen sharply but for a late rush of Indian selling. Moreover certain technical factors connect- ed with selling orders militated to the contrary.

After fixing the price, gossip in bullion circles turned to the

amount of silver which was offer- ed to and taken by the Unit- ed States yesterday afternoon, estimates varying between 750,000 and 1.5000.000 ounces. Almost im-

mediately after to-day's Axing In- dia turned buyer. bidding up the price by an eighth, but sellers were

holding of. It was believed that America also asked for offers to be made. but brokers have not, been able to do business owing to the attitude of sellers, while arbitrageurs were also trying to buy in order to ship to New York. Reuter.

Emmanuel of Italy on the occasion CHINESE URGED

ol the recognition of Manchukuo is announced.

Emperor Pu Yr said, in part: "Ve can work together in the cause of world peace."~~

Reuter.

ADDITIONAL DEFENCES

AT NANKING

a communique was issued after the Garrison Troops.

great satisfaction was manifested at the unanimity of the views held by Britain and France on all pro- blems confronting the world to- day. For instance insofar as the Colonial question is concerned' both countries are agreed that it is a matter which needs extended study.

Sir Malcolm' said that the at-

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TO SURRENDER

RING CLOSE ROUND NANKING

Shanghai, Dec. 8. While continuing to close their ring of steel around Nanking, the Japanese commanders are prepar- ing to urge General Tang Sen-chi, Nanking Garrison Commander, to surrender with the three hundred thousand Chinese soldiers reputed to be under his command, accord-

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-COL. L JONES

London, Dec. 8.

A deputation from the United Kingdom branch of the Empire to. Parliamentary Association 18 visit Australia at the invitation of the Association's branch in the New South Wales Parliament for the celebration in January of the 150th anniversary of the founda- tion of Australia. The deputation will consist of Colonel-Li Jones. The guests at Sydney will also in- clude representatives of branchés of the Association in other parts of the Empire. The United King- dom delegates will visit branches of the Association in the Farka- ments of Western Australia, Bouth Australia and Victoria before the able-bodied men in the province will take part in an to stand by for service in the army Parliamentary Conference on Em- bas been completed by the pire development.- Szechwan Provincial Government, British Wireless Service.. It is learned here. The authorities | have also drafted plans for food-tions during the emergency stuffs, finance and communica- Central New

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SZECHWAN PROVINCE)- Chengtu. Dec, 8: A programme

Splendid Morale ing to semi-official Japanese state-in Shanghal with the Japanese calling for the mobilisation of all official visit to Sydney where they

Nanking. Dec. 8. imposing array of tanks, armoured' cars and mechanized units of the crack Nanking divi- sions proceeding to the front from Hangchow highway last night and the capital along the Nanking-

The garrison troops proceeding to the front are looking very fit and maintaining excellent morale.

titude of the German and Italian Press-all of which is officially early this morning. A second attack on the Canton-spired" or officially encouraged is. Hankow Railway was made by four

not so encouraging. Herr Hitler planes at 12.45 p.m. This time

and the German Press demand they bombed the track between

the return of colonies as a right, Pakong and Laitung stations. considerable number of high ex-

It appears, said the speaker, that the latest German attitude is that plosives were releasd. The damage

she has nohing to give in returni is not yet ascertainable.--

Central News --

for these coloniest

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MORE ARRESTS AT SHANGHAI

Nanking, Dec. 8: In spite of the International Settlement, the Japanese consular and military authorities at Shanghai are con- tinuing to arrest civilians without previous warning to the Settle- ment police, according to informa- tion from foreign circles.

Additional defence works are

being, put up around Nanking and

with the defence in the hands of

ments.

authorities regarding the Chinese Customs said Mr. Eden in Com- Simultaneously the Japanese

mens to-day. He had received no authorities аге communicating with the Consular authorities of information from the French and United States Governments in the various nationals remaining in

regard to the replies given to them Nanking and orging non-com-

on the same subject. Mr. Arthur batant neutrals to evacuate ́fm-

Henderson asked in whose cus- mediately. Another Japanese state- ment says that steps are being tody were the proceeds of Customs duties paid in respect of goods taken to prevent loss of life of

entering China...

third party nationals in the event of General Tang Sen-chi refusing to surrender.

"NO HURRY”. Meanwhile the Japanese military indicate that their Nanking's modern mechanized authorities units and with such a number of

forces are in "no hurry" to enter

the battle of Nanking will open an formidable tanks and field guns Nanking and Intimated that it would be "In keeping with the

If Germany demands the return of colonies as a right, the speaker said he wondered whether Ger- unprecedented furious chapter of traditions of Bushido" to seek the fighting in the history of the un-capture of the former capital declared Sino-Japanese war.

without causing a heavy loss of life

non-combatants In E anticipation

amongst of Japanese attack by the water route the which could not be prevented in Chinese military authorities here selge. lald additional booms along the waterway at Halakwan and other

many would ask from her new- found ally, Japan the return of her islands in the Pacific which were given to Japan after the World War.

THE FAR EAST Turning to the Far East, Bir Malcolm said that Japan is rapidly

It is pointed out that Nanking la strongly fortified against land and

A Korean was arrested by the approaching the Interior of Chinatrategic points leading to the aerial attacks and "could in no

Japanese consular police in the Settlement south of the Soochow Creek and escorted to, Hongkew on the night of Diceember 6.

Chu Lin-yung, salesman of the Wu San Bookstore at Thoukaidoo was also arrested by Japanese troops on the morning of Decem- ber 5. but was later released after questioning - Central News

capital.

International News Agrney. IMPORTANT POINT

and is at the very gates of Nan- king. China is a very vast coun- try and the further the Japanese push the longer would be her lines Nanking, Dec. 8: Shangchushui,

way be described as an undefend- ed city and losses of life and pro- perty will be unavoidable if the city was beseiged."

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Mr. Eden repiled that he better put it down in writing.

Replying to another question, Mr. Eden said he understood that" Viscount Ishli stated he was pay- ing a purely private visit to Europe. There could, therefore, be no question of making to him representations suggested by a question put by Mr. McEntee, viz that opportunity should be taken to demand an explanation and an apology for the various attacks on British subjects or soldiers China-Reuter.

BRAVERY OF

in

CHINESE LAD

Hsinhsiang, Dec. 8: A 14-year- old Chinese soldier, baydnëtted three Japanese and seized three rizes during a hand-to-hand fight on the Shanak. front recently, ac- cording to a Chinese army officer who just came here. from Shans

facilities to cross the river to The lad, the army oficer said, Pukow placed the garrison in an unenviable position. Even should vessels be available, they will be subjected to aerial attacks Reister

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Should the Chinese fall to sur of communication, The speaker a point near Shunbuschen, 12 kilö- render, however, the selge may said that he gathered the seat of metres outside Kwanghwiamen, | develop into the bitterest encoun- the Chinese Government has been which was taken by the Japanese tera in the present hostilities. It moved to Hankow. Beyond Han- vanguards as a temporary base of is emphasised that the lack of kow is Ichang and owing to the operations on December 5, was re gorges and rapids it is impossible captured by the Chinese forces for any of the larger craft to go | during counter-attacck this CRICKET IN BOMBAY so far up river.

morning.- In conclusion Sir Malcolm said "entrál Newa Bombay, Dec. 8: Lord Tenny- that in his opinion if China was son's cricket team whose overnight determined to fight to a finish score was 300 for five wickets lost Japan would have a very long way the last five wickets for only 67 | to go to “beat China to her knees." runs. to-day, in

three-day match against the Cricket Club of India. In the first innings Lord Tennyson's team scored 367 runs to which the Cricket Club replied with 189- Lester's Bulletin Bérvice.

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NEW "HINDENBURG” LINE:

denburg Line" along the right bank of the Yellow River from Tungkwan to a point 60 miles in- side of the Shantung border.

RESIGNATION OF US. AMBASSADOR

This line is held by 22 divisions.

London, Dec:8: It is reported Peiping. Dec, 7.

The spokesman also admitted officially though unconfirmed that Japanese military spokesman that Chinese troops operating in the American Ambassador in Ber- admitted that the Chinese are Bhansi had re-occupied Pingyaolin has resigned busily constructing another “Hin- Reuter.

Reuter's Bulletin 'Service.

was firing side by alde with other Chinese soldiers in the trench when suddenly his gun went out of action. As he was trying to fix it a batch of Japanese came, towards them in a charge. Follow- ing his "comrades, he jumped out of the trench and engaged the enemy in a hand-to-hand fight. Thrusting his gun right and left, he bayonetted three Japanese · änd› seized their rides. He returned safely to the trench after the Japanese were repulsed-- Central News.

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