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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS. MONDAY,
DECEMBER 20, 1937.
Far
U. S. Naval Demonstration
Soviet Planes In Hankow
PROPOSALS TO THE GENERALISSIMO-
Shanghal. Dec. 19.
By a roundabout way comes the report that the new Soviet Am- bassador, Ivan Luganetorelsky. arrived in Hankow on December 15. The source of the news is a Japanesi news agency message from Tokyo conveying the con- tents of a telegmi said to have been published In New York. The message says the Ambassador in- terviewed Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and suggested, “Arst of all the National Government be re- formed inte. Popular Front re- gime in order to ensure general support for
Japan.
resistance against
He proposed this should be done
by reducing the present staff of
the government by half, replacing them with Soviet officials and officers.
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Then he suggested the employ- ment of Soviet army officers in the Generalissimo's Headquarters."
The despatch adds that on December 13, 120 Soviet planes manned by 240 Soviet fliers arrived in Hankow from Russia via Lan-' chow in Kansu.- Reuters
CHINA'S CONTACT
WITH RUSSIA
Dr. Sun Fo's Review Of Present Position
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Hankow, Dec. 18.
Buildings in Chapei destroyed by Japanese bombing,
C.-H.R. LINE DAMAGED
Japanese Planes Near Wuchow
Canton, Dec. 19.
on
Over ten bombs were dropped by eight Japanese planes Pa- kiang and Chuntien (Kwantin)"on the Canton-Hankow Rallway this
morning at 11 o'clock, when they took off from a base of Chungshan county. Several sections of the
line were damaged by the bombing.
Details of the rald were дой known, as the telegraph wires and poles were damaged by the raid.
One squadron of planes passed over Bocca Tigris and Tungkwoon and next reconnoitred along the Canton-Kowloon Rallway without dropping bomba. Other Japanese warplanes flew along the West River over towns such as Tekhing. Wantu and Sunhing. Then they turned south-east towards the sea.
Chinese Army Changes
GEN. PEI CHUNG-HSI'S APPOINTMENT
Shanghai, Dec. 10. Important changes in the high command of the Chinese army are foreshadowed in Saturday's Issue of a number of Chinese papers.
The Eighth Army which was formerly the Chinese Red Army is expected to take over the Shansi
and Shens! fronts where all the Chinese forces will be united un- der the command of the former Red army chief.
The front formed by the Pei- ping-Hankow rallway will be made over to General Li Tsung-jen who is at present in command of the forces on the Tientsin-Pukow Tall- way front which is to be taken over by General Tang Sheng-chi, while much significance is attach- ed to the appointment of General
"Even if China were to accept military help from the Soviet, that would not mean that China had become Communist," declared Dr. Sun Fo, President of the Executive Yuan and representative of the Left Wing in the Chinese Govern- ment, in an interview in Hankow.
Dr. Sun Fo stated: "The great powers like Britain and the United States, have not yet been able to It was reported that the planes Pel Chung-hs! as Commander-in- decide to come to the help of went as far as Wuchow, but whe-Chief of the forces holding the China, and China nerds foreign ther they dropped any bombs was important Klangs and Anhwet help if she is to carry on her re-not known. The first alarm was fronts. General Pel is the right sistance to Japanese encroachment sounded here at 8.55 a.m. and the hand man of the Generalissimo to a successful end.
"all clear" was given at 11.15 am: who is apparently expecting some "The Bavlet, as China's neigh-At 1.05 p.m. another air raid alarm engagements of a decisive nature bour, is her natural ally because the was sounded, as several bombers to develop in this particular, war' threat to China also is a threat to were again on their way to at-
zone, the Soviet, and Russian ald for ack the Canton-Kowloon Railway China would first and foremost be International News Agency. a measure of self-defence on the part of Moscow.”
Under no circumstances, he de- clared, would help for Chins from Moscow' mean that China had given up her own independence and sovereignty.
INDEPENDENCE AND FREEDOM
Rather, he continued, was the rebuilding of China taking place in accordance with the three Prin- ciples of Dr. Sun Yat-sen-Inde- pendence and freedom, Govern- ment power in the hands of the people, and "improvement in the standard of living.
He explained that the Chinese Government had recognised that the road of Communism was not one to be taken by China.
"If China were prepared to sacrifce her principles to the Moa- cow ideology, then she would not need to accept help from the Soviet, but could immediately place herself under Japanese servitude."
Dr. Sun Fo contmued: "China is endeavouring to work peaceful- ly with all nations.
"We are attacked by Japan, and circumstances force us to accept help from the Soviet, even at the risk of the anti-Comintern coun- tries regarding this as a hostile action.
TSINAN CITY QUIET Tsinan, Dec. '19: In contrast to the tense situation at Tsingtao comparative quiet reigns at Tsinan, the Shantung capital.
Chinese and Japanese batteries on the opposite banks of the Yel- low River have Been silent during the last two days.
Beginning last night the curfew hours
Tsinan at
have been shortened, commencing at 11 p.m. --Central ema
EXECUTION DENIED
Ceneral Cherig Sak-wel, chief of the famous "Tronsides" is to be placed in command of the Che- klan and Fukien front, while all the forces operating in the Canton zone are to be united under the command of General IJ Chi-sen. Rumour also has it that a number of important changes are about to- be made in the political sphere as well.- Cronaocean.
In
FRENCH TROOPS FIRE ON PLANES
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Canton, Dec. 19.
It is reported that French troops
machine guns on
went into action.
The gate of the British conces-
In
Eastern Waters
Possibility Indicated In Official Reports
Panay Incident Investigations
Washington, December 19.1
Films taken by a cameraman during the Japanese attack on the U.S.S. Panay, America's floating Embassy at Nanking, will be made available to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the State Department.
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According to the Universal Newsreel Company a camerman was reported to be aboard the Panay until her decks were awash. The films are expected to arrive on December 28.
Meanwhile the possibility of a naval demonstration in Far Eastern waters is receiving sonie academic consideration among responsible persons in the inner circles of the Government.
This development is the result of officiäl reports to the effect that the Panay survivors were machine-gunned and this is held to invalidate the Japanese apologies tendered in the ground that the attack was a mistake.
Nevertheless, the United States Government is certainly not con- templating drastic action in settle- ment of the issue. As it now stands officials are simply thinking ahead as regards what action might be undertaken if demands for future guarantees are ignored, or if similar incidents occur in the i future.
There is no doubt that public opinion has been stiffened to a marked degree during the past few days but diplomatic quarters have pointed out there are objections to the proposals for a ficct demon- stration.
DEMONSTRATION OPPOSED
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are that Japan is unlikely to be Impressed by a mere naval parade by a nation avowed to be paclists such ELS the United States, and Manila which is the only base from where such a parade, might originate effectively, is insufficient- ly defended and dangerously ex. posed to attack.
Indications are that the Govern- ment is not disposed to follow naval opinion too far presently because It knows that public opinion at present is not unready to endorse any Draconian measures in order to preserve U.S. rights in the Far East.
How far sentiment might change in the event of another Panay
Diplomatic quarters objections incident is another matter.— to the fleet demonstration proposal | Reuter,
Roya! Birthday
HLR.H. Prince George. Dake of Kent, fourth son of the late King George V and Queen Mary, to-day celebrates his 35th birthday. His Royal Highness married Princess Marins on November 29, 1934. He is Captain of the Royal and An- clent Golf Club.
RECALLING OF MITSUNAMI
Hankow, Dec. 19: A spokesman of the Japanese Foreign Office declared that the recalling of Vice- Admiral Telzo Mitsunami, "Japanese serial commander in the Shang-
Shameen opened fire with Does Not Imply Punishment Hankow Dec. 19: Local official high angle quarters deny the press report Japanese planes yesterday when that General Yang Hu, Garrison they flew over foreign concessions. Commander of the Shanghal-Anti-aircraft guns in Honam also Woosung area, has been executed. -Central News JAPANESE OCCUPY CHANGSHAN aion was closed yesterday during
ISLAND
the shooting. It is reported that Tsingtao, Dec. 19: Japanese oc- supation of Changshan Island of Shameen, there are less Chinese as Japanese planes often flew over the northern coast of the Shan-seeking refuge on Shakee when tung peninsula as a naval base
enemy machine hovers overhead. is confirmed in reports received
International News "Agency. here."
Large-scale Japanese landing on the coast or the peninsula is feared as more Japanese warships have arrived, the reports further state-Central News,
CHINESE TROOPS MASSED
Shanghai, Dec." 19. Chinese troops are amassed at "China wants to go her own way | Hsuchow and Welan in north in accordance with the rinciples Klangsu, Pengpu in Anhwet and laid down by Dr. Sun Yat-sen.
"She wants to preserve her in- dependence and cultivate friendly relations with the whole world." Transarean News Service.
O.E.C. MARTON WINS GOLF. CHAMPIONSHIP
The final of the Royal Hong Kong Golf Club championship was played at Fanling over 36 holes yesterday and was won by O. E. C. 'Marton who defeated D. B. Edward by 5 and 4. !!
Tainan in Shantung in an effort to check the northward drive of the Japanese forces, who hope to at- tack Hauchow, the junction of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway and Lung. hat Railway.
It la expected that heavy nghting will break out along the Anhwel- Klangau borders.
JAPANESE REPULSED Hangchow, Dec. 10: About 800 Japanese troops advancing south- ward from Szechlachias some 12 kilometres south of Wushing were beaten back by the Chinese forces yesterday.
Under a protective barfage the Japanese advanced 2.3 far 15 Chingshanshih,
Ave kilometres south. Here, being out of range of the Japanese artillery, the Chinese forces challenged the advancing Japanese in a fierce combat, and drove them back to Ezechiachiso where both sides are still holding out.
Japanese labour troops were at-. tacked at Chowwangmiao station Bevere fighting is going on at a
on the Bhanghal-Hangchow Rall- point ten miles north of Yangchow. way about 45 kilometres from Intense ground fire kept away the
Hangchow by Chinese mobile unita Japanese bombers. Under the from "three sides yesterday cover of tanks and armoured cars, whilst they were repairing the Chinese troops launched a coun damaged track. Their train load- ter-attack and drove the Japanese ed with repair materials and tools back to Yangchow.
was destroyed;
The Japanese planned to go
Later a unit of 300 Japanese northward from Yangchow along | machine-gunners rushed to the In the semi-finals Marton de- the Grand Canal to Halchow and
Atene to seek revenge but found feated A. F. Lissaman and Edward! Hsuchow..
the Chinese mobile units already -eliminated D. 8. Robb,
withdrawn.- Central News.
International News Аретечі;
haf and Yangtze areas, is for the convenience of the investigation Into the sinking of the U.S.8. Panay and does. not necessarily for him, ac- imply punishment cording to a foreign dispatch re- ceived from Tokyo.
KING AND QUEEN VISIT SOCIAL CENTRE
Play Game Of Darts
London, Dec. 18.
In addition to the King and Queen Princess Elizabeth "and Princess Margaret, a quiet Royal family party at Sandringham for Christmas will include Queen Mary, the Duke and Duchess of Glouces- ter and Duke and Duchess of Kent and their children.
On Christmas Day the King will broadcast a brief address to the
Empire reviving the practice es- the tablished by King George V. The King and Queen who will proceed to Sandringham on Wednesday are spending the week-end at Windsor Retreat in White Lodge,
Last night Their Majesties visit-
the delight of factory workers pre- ed a Slough social centre and to
sent Jained in a game of darta, The Queen, who in three throws scored 21, beat the King whose score was 18. Visiting the gymnas.
recreation
SPEED-Y
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CANTON
RAILK
ICAL
SAF
Special Notice to Golfers
The Belle" railcars will run between Kowloon and Shum Chun as follows:-
Kowloon dep. 1.08 p.m.
Saturdays only.
Fanling arr. 1.36 pm. Sheung Shui arr. 1.39 p.m.
Shum Chan arr. 1.48 p.m.
Sundays and Holidays only
Kowloon dep. 8.28 am."
Sheung Shul arr. 8.66 a.m. Kowloon dép, 8.30 a m.
Sheung Shul arr. 9 48 aim.
"uesdays, Sundays Shum Chun dep. 4'11 p.m.
Sheung Sha dap. 4.20[p. m.
Shum Chun arr 901 am.
Sham Chun arr. 9.66 a.m. & Holidays only
Kowloon à 4.82 p.m. 'K. D. WALKER,
Manager Chief Engineer.
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FANLING CHRISTMAS
RACE MEETING
(Continued from Paré 1)
THE CANBERRA HANDICAP The opening event provided an early thrill
of Leading most way, Lucy Glitters shied at 2 Jump cn the second time round and ran off the course. Mr. her back after some persuasion, but Mackenzie brought
valuable time was lost, and she had to be content with third place. Then Fairy unseated Mr. Chattey and lost an almost certain place. Profiting by these Glorious Star (Mr. Feilden), carrying top weight, romped home by many lengths. with Juliette (Mr. Davis) second.
lum Their Majesties watched boys-Canberra Handicap (1) Miles) being instructed in boxing, wrest Mr. M. M. Watson's Glorious ling and physical exercises. In the women's Queen was particularly interested in room the a fencing match and at the swim- ming pool they watched a terra race between the Centre and the Reading Swimming Club.
Star, 158 lbs.... (Mr. Fielden) Mr. A. H., Potts "Jullette, 152.
Mr. R. D. Mackenzie's Lucy
(Mr. Davis) 2
Gutters, 158 lbs.
lbs.
† Mr. B. C. Field's Ike, 163 lbs.
(Mr. Gregory) Mr. J. P. Murphy's Jack
O'Lantern, 168 lbs.
2
(Mr. Davis) 9 Won by half a length, three lengths between second and third.
Time: 3.05.
Paņ-mutuel:-----
Win: $26.30.
Places: $8.70, $10.80, 87.50. Also,rán:---Benerth, 165 lbs. (Mr. Archer),, China Clipper, 163 lbs. Chattey); Zero 166 lbs. (Mr. Haynes)."
Betting
..:
Benerth
Win: Place.
4
14
1
China Clipper ....... 19. Ike
37...
30
31
Jack O'Lantern Widnes Zero
$73
63
46
100
Total
272
281
(Mr. Mackenzie) 3
lengths between second and third.
Won by many lengths, many
Time: 3.22.4. Pari-mutuel
Win: $9.50.
The King has presented a large Christmas tree to Westminster Abbey where, Highted and dressed with children's toys, it will be on view in the west end of the nave near the Unknown Warrior's Tomb, The public viewing the tree will be { Chattey). invited to make contributions for the Infants' Department of the Westminster Hospital.-- British Wireless Service.
DEATH OF
AMBASSADOR
The investigation of the case. according to the spokesman, is now proceeding apace, and no re plies to the protests of the Ameri- can and British Governments over the recent bombings of their vessels in the Yangtze River by Japanese planes have yet been Falls Victim: To Little-Known drafted- Central News,
JAPANESE
MILITARY H.Q.
Established In Formosa
Amoy, Dec. 19: A Japanese mill- tary headquarters has been estab- ahed In Formosa to direct opera- tions for the invasion of South China, according to a report re- ceived here.
Disease.
Places: $7, $9.80, $9.50. Also ran:-Fairy 154 lbs. (Mr.
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TAIPO HANDICAP There was nothing much to the Talpo Handicap. There were only two starters and the better pony got off to the better start and kept it throughout.
3.-Talpe Handleap (1) Mules) Mr. L. J. A. Fleiden's Estover, 168
118,... .... (Mr." Fielden) 1
Major H.H. M. Oliver's Double
Chance, 152 lbs.
Betting
Glorious Star Jullette
win. 97
Place. 53
35
22
Lucy Gutters Fairy
(Mr. Davis) 2
58
44
Won by five lengths.
17
13
Time: 3.42.
Pari-mutuel
Total
207
132
Win: $7.70.
Place: $7.10:
AMBULANCE CUP
Betting
Win.
Double Chance Estover
"
Place.
49 77
OF
57 77 DECEMBER COUNTRY CUP
Starting third favourite, Mr. L. Baltimore, Dec. 19. Mr. R. Bingham, American Am- Reidy's Widnes, with Mr. Browning bassador to London, has died here. Up, won this event to pay the fair
Mr. Bingham had an exploratory. dividend of $26.30 for a win. operation a few days ago when the What was more important to the complaint was diagnosed as ab- lucky holder of Ticket No. 10448 of dominal hodgkins (H), which is a
the special Ambulance Sweep, the little-known disease, the nature of pony netted for him $12,001.13. which has never been determined Ike (Mr. Gregory) was a surprise Pected win. Only nineteen tickets were on him to win and the de- exactly. It appeared in the form second, and Jack O'Lantern Mighted backers were rewarded with- of a tumour.--- Reuter.
SOCCER SHIELD
Thirty thousand Japanese rein-i Playing on the Club ground yes- forcements, the report state, have| terday in the first round of the also arrived in Formosa where Senior Football Shield, South China they may be conveniently shippe "A" defeated the Police, by, four to the Bouth China coast.-
goals to nil scored by Lal Shui- Central News,
wing (3) and Fung King-cheong.
this stiff grind over three miles of hard going. Benerth, piloted by Mr. Archer, scored a most unex-
Davis) third, the favourite Zero not even placing. The field was $64.50 each. The race was a pretty evenly-bunched half-way round close one. Mr. Davis, second on but just before the last burdle Magnolia, rode very well, though Widnes took the lead, and hotly there was a distance of 14 lengths though Ike pursued, she was still between him and Mr. Archer, and half a length behind when the Jock Scott (Mr. Ferguson) just winning post was passed
managed to all the third place. The Minx came in riderless and enquiries elecited the information that Mr. A. H. R. Butcher had been (Continued on Back Pagri
2-Ambulance Cup (13 Miles) Mr. L. Reidy's Widnes, 163 lbs.
(Mr. Browning) i
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