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TRAVELLERS TELL OF CANTON EVENTS

Precautions Against Enemy Bombing

ANTI-AIRCRAFT GUNS FIRE ON INVADERS

"Purely precautionary measures against Japanese bombing,” „declared a European resident of Shameen, who arrived in Kow- tour last night by the 6.15 p.m. train from Canton, and who was interviewed by a Daily Press representative at the station regard- ing the latest developments in the Kwangtung capital,

The visitor, who for obvious reasons prefers to remain anony- ntous, said, that he did not come down because of the "tease situation," but because he had to make a routine business visit.

"I'l be going back again Sunday," he said:-

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SPOKESMAN'S' STATEMENT

Canton, Feb. 4.

This late evening express brought In an exclusive interview with a aboùt 200 passengers from Canton Central News Agency representa- and one of them said he had tried tive this evening, a spokesman of to make the trip by the 35. Tai- | the government emphatically den: shan in the morning but as the led the rumours which have been river was closed, this was im current in Canton during the last

possible.

"We left Canton at 8 am,” he] explained, "but were asked to turn back soon after by a launch that was full of bullet holes.

"We saw two planes flying over Honan, at a height of about 1000 feet and they were somewhat lucky to get away from the anti-aircraft guns which kept barking incessant-

ly. Then, on our way back to Canton, one plane flew very low over the ship, heading for Shek pal:

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ALACHINE SHOT DOWN?

This plane was followed by an- other bember-a large one of the seaplane type-and we heard later that the third offe from this group was shot down near Whampoa and fell into the river."

two days.

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The wild reports that the Japan- ese were plotting to establish a puppet government in the south with the aid of bandits and traitors

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1938.

ANXIETY FOR

HANKOW REFUGEES

Arrival Now Long Overdue

Anxiety was written on the faces of many foreigners who gathered at the terminus of the Kowloon Canton Railway last night when they discovered that the train which arrived from Canton soon after. 10 p.m. did not carry any of the Hankow refugees whose ar- rival is long overduë,

About 80 foreigners, mostly American schoolchildren, left Han- kow by train on Tuesday. In the ordinary course of events, they should have arrived in Canton on Thursday evening. Up to a late hour last night, however, the rail- way authorities were unable to say whether the train had yet reached Kwangtung territory.

Amongst the passengers on the refugee train Is Dr. J. W. Miller, the famous American missionary

surgeon, who had entrained for Canton in answer to urgent sum- mons for his services. Friends of Dr. Miller said that the latter was to have performed some extreme-

DAVIS CUP TENNIS

Australia To Compete

Washington, Feb. 3.

Contrary to earlier reports, Aus- tralia has challenged for the Davis Cup in the 1938 competition. As was the case last year, she has challenged in the American Zone and has been drawn to meet Mexico, which practically ensures her to play, Japan in the Zone Final

The draw of the 1938 competi- tion was made here today by Mr. Cordell Hull, the U.S. Secretary of State.

Twenty-five countries have chal- lenged for the trophy, now held by the United States.

Great Britain, which relinquish- ed the Cup to the Americans last year, Mas been drawn against Rumania in the first round of the European Zone.

The following is the result of the draw:

France Poland Ireland

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EUROPEAN ZONE (First Round)

v Netherlands

v Denmark

& Italy

and were planning to attack Can-ly important operations in Canton Czechoslovakia v Yugoslavia

ton following, landing at Fo On

were branded by the spokesman as district and Bocen Tigris Forts,

entirely without foundation.

The people of Kwangtung." the spokesman emphasised, "love their country and will never stoop to the intrigues of the Japanese."

Po On and Bocca Tigris Forts, he pointed out, are well fortified to meet any emergency.

WILL SUPPORT POLICY The spokesman continued: "The 35,000,000 people In Kwangtung. province have been influenced by the teachings of Dr. Sun Yat-sen Continuing his story, he said the and the spirit of the revolution. As first air raid, alarm yesterday was long as Japan refuses to reverse sounded at 6.55 a.m. and that the her policy of aggression In China "all clear" was not given up tand-until China has fully recovered the time the train left at 6.15 p.m. the entire territory now

under Japanese occupation, the people will continue to support the policy of resistance under the leadership of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek,

In the meantime the Japanese planes were bombing the outskirts of Canton all day long although the city itself was not attacked.

"At 11 am.. when we were on cur

way back to Canton, we heard sounds of gunfire very dis- tinctly. coming from elther Fong Chuen. Fan Tal Ho: nam, while the detonations, as the bombs hit the ground, shook even

of

the portholes in the steamer!

"As a group of five planes New past Honam at about 11.45 a.m.. the anti-aircraft batteries opened

re on them. They were flying at

"We will not capitulate to, threats and are prepared to make the su- preme sacrifice..

on Thursday.

Telegraphic Information receiv ed in the Colony yesterday ir- dicated that the Hankow-Canton line had been heavily bombed dur- ing the last few days and the truck was damaged at four points. No news has yet come through, however, regarding the fate of the refugee train.

COTTON

CONGRESS

Britain

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V Rumania BYES INTO SECOND ROUND Top Half-Germany v. Norway; Hungary New Zealand; and Monaco, who will meet the winner of the France v. Netherlands tie. Bottom Half-Sweden v. Swit- zerland; "Grecce v. Belgium; and Austria v. India.

Japan Mexico

AMERICAN ZONE (First Round)

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Canada Australia

(Reuter)

(Until quite recently, some of the leading Australian players were

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BOLLINGER SPECIAL CUVÉE,

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FANLING RACE

ENTRIES

China New Year Meeting

The following are the

weights

and entries for the China New

CONCLUDES against the country's entry this Year Meeting of the Fanling Hunt

HUMIDITY QUESTION

DEADLOCK

Egyptian Trade Stagnation

Alexandria. Feb. 4. The International Cotton con- gress, at which 20 countries were

23 strong

"The situation in Canton is quiet and the people remain calm. The Japanese Intrigue to spread ru-represented, including mours merely exposes their foolish British delegation, concluded today. and weak points to the pubile.”— (Central News).

GUNBOATS BOTTLED UP

The British Naval Authorities in

a great height and were not hit at this Colony. after receiving ad-

all the passenger concluded. vices from the West River Patrol,

HECTIC DAY

following

issued

the yesterday statement to shipping:

The Chinese military are guard- A Chinese woman, who Was

ing the Bebingfield Barrier and guarding her luggage in the station will allow no ships to pass. River at Kowloon, regarded the writer steamers which sailed this morn- with much suspicion when he ap-ing

to Canton. returning proached her for her story of the There have been considerable air day's activities in Canton but

activities since à a.m. HM.S. Cicala when he said that he was merely is anchored one mile on the Can- trying to get more complete in-ton side of the barrier." formation, she talked freely.

The West River gunboat flotilla up there comprises HM.

are

The congress passed a resolution drawing attention to the American. planters and ginners' years of "ex- ceedingly damp deliveries," also to the question of false packing. The resolution added that the congress was most appreciative of the fact that the United States Secretary for Agriculture was investigating

the matter.

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year because they felt that they needed a rest from the continuous tennis which they had been play- ing. Evidently, the success Adrian Quist and John Bromwich In the doubles they won the Aus- tralian championship against Don Budge and Gene Mako (United States) and Baron Gottfried von Cramm and Henner Henkel (Ger- many) and the fine-form shown by the singles players, particularly Bromwich, are factors which have swung the scales in favour of par- ticipation).

FARR TO MEET MAX BAER

be held at

and Race Club to Kwanti on Sunday, February 13-

"The Lo Wo Handleap"-A Steeplechase of 13 miles for China Ponjes. Winners of a steeplechase this season barred. Winner a Cup or $50; 2nd $25; 3rd $15. Entry Fee $3.

Araxy 158, Ascot 148, Chiushan 181. Double Chance 152, Ebony

Worthy Idol 165, King's

181. Nebular Star 145, Pinkie 152. Pride of Tsingtao 158, Widnes 158.

"The Australian Country Cup" -Over the Country Course finish-

the Race Course.. ing on

For Australian Ponies. Winners at Kwant this season barred. Catch- weight 160 Ibs." Winner a Cup or $50; 3nd $25; 3rd $15. Entry Fes $3.

Beauty, Cherokee. Fairy, Flum- mery, Hercules, Jullette; Klola, Baltire, Spark Plug, Strathcarrick.

New York, Feb. 4. Tommy Farr has agreed to fight Max Baer at Madison Square Gar- den. New York on March 11 over 15 rounds. The promoter has promised that the winner will later

"The Grand Military Handicap meet the winner of the Schmeling-

and Sassoon Cup”-1} · miles. A Louis fight for the world title hurdle race for China Ponies, Gov- (Reuter Bulletin).

ernment Chargers, or the property of an Officer on the Active List of HL. M. Forces or a member of the

?

The congress did not selve the deadlock arising from Kailure to agree on the humidity question. Spinners had decided to Import only under the Silsmarta 1936 re-

FOORD V. DOYLE

solution whereby the

Ben Foord will fight Jack Doyle humidity

In the Wembley arena probable in standard remained at 8.5 per cent with 0.4 tolerance either way with the middle. of March. (Tran-

hat If it exceeds 89

provision per cent. the shipper shall pay back to 8.5 per cent. On the con-

"It was an all-day affair." she bottled said, "and from early morning till Ships Tarantula. Seamew. Robin trary exporters insisted on a 9 per the time our train pulled out, the and Cicala. Japanese were at It Incessantly. I

A personal salute of 11 guns to cannot imagine what damage must the American Consul General was have been done but strangely fred yesterday afternoon by the enough they left the city well U.S.S. Tulsa, American patrol boat, when he was disembanking from the ship after paying a formal call on Captain Stevers, Comman- der of the gunboat.

alone."

NIGHT OF TENSION

Canton, Feb. 4. After a night of tension, due to "the action of the military author- ities in halling river shipping, the populace this morning witnessed the most spirited aerial activity for several weeks.

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The Tulsa arrived here ten days ago from Amoy, where she was originally stationed, She came here to be refitted and will sail for Amoy on Monday, to continue her patro' duties.

FIVE MORE SHIPS FOR SHANGHAI

Tokyo, Feb. 4. Five additional ships will be the Kawasaki Kisen

cent basis with the tolerance, re- fusing to export under any other condition. The opinion is express- ed that the deadlock may lead to a trial of strength of the exporters and spinners, and stagnation of the Egyptian cotton trade-(Reuter).

JAPANESE BOARD

FISHING JUNK

A report to the effect that 12 Japanese sailors boarded fishing Junk, 494BW while sailing off Nam Shan, Chinese Territory, was made by Leung Kau, master of the junk..

Leung alleged that a Japanese warship sighted his junk, as a' re- sult of which 12 sailors were sent on a motor-boat to the junk.

The sailors, after searching the junk, décamped with two old rifles and 200 rounds of ammunition, total value being $150.

socean).

ANOTHER BRITISH SHIP SUNK

London, Feb. 4. The British ship Aleira has been torpedoed and sunk off Barcelona. The crew are being landed,

The Alcira was bombed and sunk by two Insurgent aeroplanes, ac- cording to the Ministry for De-

fence.

The Alcira sank immediately. The crew of twenty-Ave, all British. were rescued.—(Reuter)

LADIES' GOLF

Machine Gun Troop of the H. K.

V. D. C. To be ridden by those qualified to enter. Winner the Sassoon Cup, to remain the pro- perty of the winner for one year, with replica presented; 2nd $25; 3rd $15. Entry Fee $3.

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTELĮ

SHANGHAI

AFTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTELJ

HOTELS LIMITED.

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lita, Peking:

FANLING GOLF

Starting Times For Sunday

OLD COURSE

9.12 a.m. K. K. Rounds and W.

Hewitt..

LEAGUE SOCCER FIXTURES

Matches For The Week-end

The following are the League

J. E. Jupp and J. H. M. football fixtures for the week-end: Andrew.

TODAY

F. A. Redmond and I. P.

A Murdoch and H. C. Margrett

W. H. Way and F. A. M. Elliott.

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9.16

9.20

15

Tamworth.

9.24

D.

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S.. Robb Forbes.

and D.

9.28

ro

9.32

9.36

Ev

9.40

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9.4*

tu

A. Sommerfelt and I. H.

9.48

14

9.52

9.56

Cloudy Eve 150, Double Chance │・・・ 153. Estover. 168, Jock Scott: 153, 10.00 King's. Parade 158, Mortimain 155, 10.04 Mountain View 158, Public Hero No. 1 150, Zero 155.

10.08

The Jorrocka Plate"A hurdle 10.12 race of 13 miles for China Ponles.

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bona fide Hunters. Winners of 10.16

10.20

any race at Kwanti this season and ponies placed in the Hunters' Hurdle Race barred Catchweight 10.24 168 lbs. Winner Д Cup or $25; 3rd $15. Entry Fee $3.

10.28

Ballyhoo, Canary Cloudy Eve, Clowner. Darien. Double Chance, Gohl Morn, Herga, Jack O'Lan- tern. Jock Scott, Magnolia,

Public Hero No. 1. Racing Strain, Riceland, Blamese Cat The Cheetah, The Minx. The Round-

Competition Results Nebular Star, Penny Farthing,

Shameen rooftops" and windows were crowded with foreign specta- tors who repeatedly watched groups of Japariese planes cross the sky with anti-aircraft shells bursting on all sides. On one occasion biplane daringly swooped within a few hundred feet of the ground, miraculously escaping the most in-placed by tensive shell are. but no bombs Kaisha on the Japan-North China run before the end of the month, A Chinese source states that it is announced here. one japanese plane was brought

Three ships ranging in displace- down at Tungkawan. It 12 gen-ment between 4.000 and 5.000 tons erally assumed that anticipation of will link Japan with Tsingtao, the intensification of Japanese while two other vessels will join aerial activities in South China was the flect of three steamers already the reason for yesterday's shipping plying between Japan and Tica College, reported to the police Bronze; Mrs. Collis 93-30-68, Mrs. $15: Entry Fee $3.

were dropped in the city.

tsin-(Reuter).

ņ

SCHOOLMASTER IN MISHAP

fi

Mr. H.H. Beddow, of King's

a.m.

Captain's Cup, January:-Old Course: Mrs. Whyte-Smith 98-17-- 81; New Course: Mrs. R. D. Walker 100-31-60 (qualifies on last 9 holes), Mrs. R. Young 103-34–69, Mrs, Woodward 98-29-69, Mrs. Kay

·93-23-70; Mrs. Forsyth 101-30-71; Mrs. Hillier 87-14-73.

LQ.U. Medal, January 11:-80- ver: Mrs. Redmond 97-17-80;

that, while driving up Garden Greaves 105-36-69; Mrs. Sommer- Road at 1.30

yesterday, felt 91-19-72, Mrs. A. B. Thomson his car collided Into a tree as a 97-25-72 result of which it turned over

Bogey Pool, New Course:-Mrs. on its "side. He sustained only Hitler, all square, There were 99 minor injuries.

eritries.

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notification, in which connection the most wild rumours were cir- culating in the city all night long. Martial law continues and today all cars entering Canton were stop-

Bombay, Feb. 4. ped and searched by soldiers. River Bir Archibald Clark Kerr, the steamers left at the usual time this new British Ambassador to China. morning, but, on reaching the bar- accompanied by Lady Clark Kerr.

Happy Valley Medal played on, rier, were refused passage and all salled this morning for Shanghai was temporarily blinded by the the shortened course:-Mr. E. W. returned to Canton. A foreign aboard the P. and O. steamer lights of a down-coming ear arid Clark 87-35-62. Mrs. Murdoch gunboat stood by the barrier and Kaiser-I-Hind. The ship is due to turned too far on his own side 83-27-58, -- Mrs. Tuck ·93-33—80, communicated the news to Canton, arrive at Hong Kong on February of the road, striking a tree on Mrs. A. Mackle 81-19–62. -~-~(Reuter).

17.-(Reuter),

the footpath.

There were 24 entries.

It appeared · that Mr. Beddow

head. Three Farthings.

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C. W. E Bishop, and w. Woodward.

D. J. Gilmore, and K. 3. Morrison.

Geare.

A. D. Humphreys and G. Castle.

W. A. Stewart and w, Sharp.

T. E. Pearce and H. 8. Hills,

J. R. Collls and R. Stock.

L. Goldman and W. C. Farnhar.

F. Groves and J. Stener-

Бед

Senior Shield (First Round Replay)

Kowloon v. St. Joseph's

(Kowloon, 4.15 p.m.)

Referee Smyth.

Linesmen:-Butterley and Som-

merville.

First Division.

Seaforths v. Club

(Bookunpoo, 4.15 p.m.) Referee:-Ottoway."

Linesmen:-Whittle and Purn:11

Eastern v. Middlesex

(Causeway Bay, 4.15 p.m.); Referee: Day.

Lineamen:-Wyper and Savage.

Police v. Kowloon Chinese

(Caroline Hill, 4.15 p.m.) Referee:-Gosa.

-Linesmen:-Godfrey

Igrew,"

and Me-

Second Division Beaforths v. Engineers (C). (800kunpeo, 2.45, p.m.). Referee: FEE.

Capt. Holmes and G. H. Police v. Kowloon Henry,

D. Lyon and K. R. Quick.

W. J. S. Rey and A. B.

Purves.

T. Lindars and E. L. Groome.

R. 6. Johnson and Cdr. Kole,

E. Overy and W. J, E. Mackenzie.

W. G. Robertson and A.

V. Greaves.

Col. Blake and D. W. MacEwen.

10.32

+

10.38

10.40

10.44.

10.48

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A. M. Mack and J. B. H Lecho..

"The Polo Scurry"-3" furlongs for China Ponies bona fide Polo 10.52 Ponies. Winners at Kwant this season barred. To be ridden by 'members of the Hong Kong Polo Clab. Catchwelght 168 lbs. Win- ner a cup or $50; 2nd $25; 3rd

2

to

A. W. Hodges and 8. C. Feltham.

J. L. C. Pearce and J. 8. Dunnett.

NEW COURSE

9.16 a.m. A. Morse and . H. Dod-

well,

18t. Joseph's, 245 p.m.) Referee: Gomes. Club v. 5th A.A. Bde, RA (Military, 4.15 p.m.) Referee:-Janes. Engineers (E.) v. Middlesex

(Military; 2.45 p.m.). Referee:-Aldridge,

South China. Kwong Wah (Caroline HN, 2.45 p.m.) Referee: Rees

Third Division

R.AS.C. v. 5th AA. Ede,, RA

(Causeway Bay, 245 p.m.) Referee:--Barretto.

TOMORROW

Corinthians Trial Game

Football Association v. Bouth China

(Club, 3.45 p.m.)

Referee:-MacCormae.. Linesmen:-Dove and Jchna.

Junior Shield

P. H. Sccones and R. K. Pplice v. University

(Club, 215 p.m.) Referee:Youngs.

9.20

Eve, Festival

Fetler, Herlot, March Brown. Siamese Cat, That's That, The Minx.

Valentine.

0.28

21

O. J. Shannon and H. M Mundy,

9.32

"The Ladies' Race"--A flat race of mile for China Pontes that have started at this Meeting and not been placed First or second. To be ridden by ladies. Catch- weight 140 lbs. Winner a cop or $50; 2nd $25; 3rd $15. Post En-10.00 tries. Entry, Fẹc -33.

R. E. H. Nelson and A C. I Bowker.

30.08

9.40

G. C. Worrall and L. M. 5. Lloyd,

10.16

9.44 9.52

A. Brostedt and B. Rolfe,

Mrs. Humphreys and 10.24 Mrs. Castle.

Mrs. Stewart and Mrs. 10.36 Sharp.

Mra... Selby and Mrs. Goldman.

Mrs. Holmes and itm. Henry.

T. Low and H. N. Wit- liamson,

Mrs. Overy and Mrs. Mackende.