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JAPAN. MAY ACCEDE TO REQUESTS OF POWERS. "Expansionist Naval Schemes" Urged By Japanese Press

Tokyo, February 8.

IT IS POSSIBLE that Japan may accode to requests from Great Britain, France and the United States for assurances that she is not building oversize battleships, but it is not probable, according to an authoritative source today.

It is worthy of note that hitherto not a single suggestion can be traced to the Japanese press that the Japanese Government will ac- code to the Notes from the three Powers on Japan's naval construc- tion.

Japanese newspapers display irritation and exacerbation at the co-operation of the three Powers on the subject, and continue the clamour for Government to refuse the requested Information.

The Japanese press desires rather that the Government plan naval Powers with "expansionist counter-measures' against the schemes." (Renter).

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1938.

CHINESE HOLD POSITIONS

New Japanese Movement

Hankow. Feb. 8. A movement., which if success- ful, will bring Japanese forces operating across country from the southern section of the Tientsin- Pukow Railway to within striking

WATERWAYS OF CHINA KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY

(Continued from Page 8)

On some of the waterways in water level in rivers where floods. dykes alone. China there are European en- are protected by gineers with authority, and many What other adjustments are possl- improvements have been due to ble to prevent disaster? It low their efforts. In recent years a areas of land are deliberately flood- number of well trained and capable ed, water storage is provided and Chinese engineers have carried out silt deposits build up the plain. useful hydraulic works. The Chin- That system penalises farmers in ese Central Government created the area affected, but it disposes of

excellent hydraulic research the slit. an

An important station at Nanking. authority constituted by the Chin- tance of Kwelteh, on the Lung: ese Government is the Whangpoo hat Rallway, is being attempted Conservancy Boa.d, which main- by the Japanese, according tu tains a deep channe from Shang- official Chinese despatches receiv-hal to the Pacific. It derives its ed bere today. ›

income from a Conservancy Burtax entering the port of on goods Shanghai and on the sale of fore- The present Chiel shore lands. Engineer, who succeeded Dr. Chat- ley a few months ago, is a Chinese Engineering graduate, and he has proved his worth.

The Japanese. It is stated, are trying to advance on a north- wter direction from Kwatyuan with Mellgchen on the Kwai River as the Immediate objective.

From Mengchen, which is about miles from Kwalyuan, the Japanese are credited with the in-

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NOT SUFFICIENT (“NO GOOD COMES tention continuing towards of anything but an elementary

EVIDENCE

Welshman Freed

In Shanghai

Li

WOOD OIL DEAL

Shanghai, Feb. 8. In the British Police Court this morning, a Welshman, William At-

FROM MAH JONGG"

SAYS SUETSUGU

Tokyo. Feb. 8.

Admiral Suetsugu, the Home Minister. did not conceal his dis- favour of dancing and 'mah Jongg. but deprecated the official

bar

were

ENORMOUS ASSET Thus the waterways of China are an enormous asset to the country. although in the past they have also been the cause of terrible'disasters. They present great possibilities of improvement: If the work is pro- perly planned, and efficiently car- coast line ried out, inland-and navigation will be quicker safer.

and

The power

era has dawned in China and far away in the interior of the country the "Chug chug" river boats profitably use fuel in- stead of manpower for propulsion." The products of areas thousands of miles from the coast are carried down on the waters of the giant Yangtze, and, on other rivers and power driven vessels canals, the

Pobsten or Pochow, near the bor-knowledge of science during many der of Honan, which would place centuries of the nation's long Kis- them roughly 36 miles to the tory, the waterways of China were south of Kwefteh,

often alited up. the dykes Despite the Japanese attacks broken and

communication by the Chinese are said to be holding water was interrupted for long have increased trade and speeded their positions along the Kwal periods. Superstitious beliefs

in up deliveries. River. The capture of Kwairuan the river dragons as the cause of

Engineering progress in China is by the Japanese is officially ad- these disasters were common; even inevitable, whatever the form of mitted. the town, it is stated, be-in recent years engineers have been Government. World history proves Ing occupied by them on February delayed in repair work urgently that the greed and ambition of in- 5.-(Router). •

needed by Chinese officials who individuals or nations have but a sisted on rites lasting several days, fleeing effect, are neutralised by carried out to appease the river subsequent generations, absorbed by the incessant movement of fu- The attitude of the new genera- ture ages. But the discoveries and tion of Chinese with a scientiae inventions of great men never leave They are everlasting; they training towards these disasters is us entirely different. They realise survive the shock of warfare, ont- that the conclusion of the whole live the struggles of rival creeds; matter is that the river, which and witness the decay of theories they no longer fear spiritualy as and deeds that are not based upon a god, is not to be propitiated, or eternal truths. The discoveries of even considered as an enemy, but the men of genuis remain for ever must be regarded as a friend whose and to them we owe all that we allotted mission must be fulfilled have. They influence

fred Morgan, was acquitted by the on them in. his reply to an inter- AMOY SHELLED

Magistrate, Registrar C. H. Haines, who stated that the evidence was insufficient to frame I charge against the accused who WAS alleged to have received stolen wood. oll, knowing it to be stolen.

Morgan wAS arrested by the Japanese authorities on Christmas Day and was handed over to the Shanghal Municipal Police five daya afterwards. He was then

pellation regarding national moral and mobilisation at the budgetary sub-committee meeting in House of Representatives today.

the

Admiral Suetsugu said Japanese good custom had been injured "by the modern dance halls which are now frequented by students and He members of good families.

also said that "no good comes from indulgence in mah Jongg" but is of the opinion that a

AND BOMBED

Many Killed And Wounded

Shanghai, Feb. 7. Britons" arriving in Shanghal say that the military establishments of

god.

the most

brought up before the British P "purge" must be effected volun- (Amoy were bombed on February / and aided by the endeavours of distant posterity and stimulate the

lice Court.

There were several hearings. Morgan being allowed ball.

Registrar Haines said today that the prosecution had not presented sumicient evidence to convince him of Morgan's guilt. Morgan appeari ed to him to have been made u innocent dupe of people involved in a deal, over which he had since encountered so much trouble.- (Reuter).

CLOUSTON IN

· CRASH

Burst Tyre The Cause

Nicosia, Cyprus, Feb. 8. Flying Officer A. C. Clouston crashed when he was landing here this morning owing to a burst tyre. Nobody was hurt. The airmen pro- pose returning to England by boat on February 10.-(Reuter).

mari.

HYDRO-ELECTRIC POWER.

those who understand the laws of additions to our knowledge which tarily by the nation, though Gov- and shelled from the sea on Febru-Nature which control the rushing has enabled us to improve our en- ernment will take action if a ary 4, causing a large and hurried

GOVERNOR'S THANKS petition for the purpose be sub-influx of panic-stricken Chinese waters, and affect the destiny ofvironment.

into the foreign settlement of mitted to him.-(Reuter ..

His Excellency, called upon by Kulangau

vote of During the bombing, which last- The British Economie Mission to Mr. Evans to propose a CHINESE RETAKE 'YUHANG

ed, with intervals, all day long. China came to the conclusion that thanks to the speaker, said it gave Shunan. Cheklang. Feb. 8:

him great pleasure to do so. He Braving snow and bitter weather, two shots from anti-aircraft guns the most urgent need of the coun

from a Colony, which had great dif- Chinese forces launched a fierce and desultory rifle and machine- try was power supply. The engi-himself had come to Hong Kong counter-offensive on Yuhang, 15 gun fire were the only reply. Forty eers responsible for the construc-

Chinese were killed and many tion of the Shing Mun Dam, and ficulty in the collecting of water. kilometres west of Hangchow, on

the Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank The house in which he lived in February 6 and once again recap-more wounded..

Two Japanese warships bombard-building, proved that in spite of Georgetown, British Gulana, was on tured the city, according to be

ed the forts and wireless station on cheap labour, mechanisation in Fround four feet below the level lated reports received here.

The Chinese forces re-entered February 4 but caused negligible Chins pays. It is estimated that of the town, and the drainage of the city at 2 p.m. after routing damage. The forts replied vigor the potential water power in China the town, he supposed, was the ously and the warships went out to is 20.000.000 horse power. Much of most interesting in the world. The the Japanese troops The po-

this is in localities where it can-month of his arrival there he was sea and disappeared in the mist. palace was jubilant when they

HMS. Duchess is at present in not be used to advantage under taken to see a sea-wall which had been completed at a cost of some saw the Chinese Ung again holsted

Amoy watching British interesta-present conditions of transport. on the city walls.

(Renter)

The ancient system of fi d pre- $838,000. Within six months the vent by forming dykes only had wall was gone.. certain disadvantages. Unless the ficiently high, no silt is deposited on the flood plain This results in 'sing the water level of the river. scouring the bed to some extent and depositing silt on the seaward delta; although the scour may deepen the channel. there is al- ways a gradual rise of the high

The Japanese troops have re- treated to Hslen infu, southeast of Yuhang. Their defeat is attribut-

His Excellency did not know

ed to the muddy terrain, which JAPANESE PULL dykes break down, or are not suf- whether he had enjoyed the lecture

rendered their mechanized units inactive.

are now

The victorious Chinese forces from Yahang

pushinz toward Hsieniinfu and Hangchow.

(Central News).

It will be recalled that Flying Oficer Clouston and Victor Ricketts The airmen were flying the same gave up their attempt to ny to D. R. Comet which won the Aus- New Zealand and back in twelve tralia race and broke the Cape days.

records.

ANTI-PIRACY · PLAN

DOWN GREEK FLAG

Seize Ship Outside Colony Waters

Capi 0. Sanne, Norwegian master of the s.s. Sparta, yester- day reported to the authorities on his arrival that his ship had been seized by the Japanese and was now held in the Pescadores Is- lands. The seizure was wald to

Mr. Eden's Announcement Will have taken place just outside

Have Desired Effect

London, Februxay (8.

The stern warning which has been given to the Salamanca au-⠀ thorities that Britain will take retaliatory measures without fur- ther notice if there are any more attacks on British shipping in the Mediterranean, has been warmly welcomed by the entirely British press.

This plain speaking, says the Times in referring to the Foreign Secretary, Mr. Eden's announcement in the House of Commons yesterday, should produce the desired effect, especially since it is accompanied by practical measures for the protection of British and neutral shipping.

Hong Kong waters

EYE DOCTOR ACQUITTED

Had Done Good With Indian Roots

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SH. Will run on Sundays and Holidays only for 1st class passengera 5.0. Will run on Saturdays only for 1st class passengera.

Buffet and Luncheon car will be attached to this train daily. **.

Further information may be obtained at the Railway Offices, Kowloon, or Canton from Messrs. Thos. Cook & Son, Ltd., Hong Kong, The American Express Company, Hong Kong, The China Travel Service, e. Queen's Road, Hong Kong, Messrs. Wing On Co. Ltd., The Chisa Emporium, Ltd.. The Travel Advisers, 315, Gloucester Building, Hong Kong, and from The Rong Kong & Shanghai Hotels Co., Ltd.

By Order,

B. D. WALKER, Manager:

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA · HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REPULSE BAY HOTEL;

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;

HOTELS LIMITED,

In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Litz, Peking..

MONK AND HIS AMAH

¿

TIED AND GAGGED

Story Of Visit Of Three Men To Flat

more than anyone else, but com- ing from a place like that, he had

Further evidence was recorded and his amah were tied and gagged had a peculiar Interest in it. He therefore proposed a very hearty before Mr. R. Edwards, at the Cen- and money and clothing were vote of thanks to Profess Mid-al Magistracy, yesterday, in the sotien, was described, as well as the committal case in which three men chase which immediately followed, dleton Smith. (Applause).

are charged in connection with two resulting in the arrest of first der robberies.

fendant

Els Excellency was attended by Mr. G. Tréverton, Private Secretary.

ALLEGED TRICK

The men are Ng Kwok-ping, 38,

Lo Chuen 35, and Wong Kam-hung

FLAT SEARCHED

31, and they are accused of armed Yesteray Tang Mul, the amak, robbery at No. 4, Tai On Terrace, gave evidence corroborating the first floor, on January 25, and rob- | prosecution's allegations. She said Mr. H. Nochi, proprietor of the bery and assault at No. 250, Holly- at about 7 a.m., on January 25, she photographic supply shop of that wood Road, on January 22 In beard' a" knock at the door and name in King's Building, bas re-addition, Ng is charged with at- someone said from outside: "The ported that on

care to the police went to the tempting to discharge a leaded re- landlord coming to examine the

When the door was volver at Police Constable Yip Tin❘ windows." shop and tendered a $50 note in with intent to do him grievous opened three men came in. She payment for two rolls of films

bodily harm, and unlawful posses described the tring-up of herself son of a revolver and five rounds and her employer and the search

Detective, Bub-Inspector L R. Whant prosecuted.

which cost $1.40. On receiving his Babu Abdullah, an Indian eye change the man did not seem to be The Sparta, formerly the Yau doctor, of No. 159. Des Voeux Road satisfied with it and changed it Mun, sailed from Hong Kong early west, ground floor, was acquitted four times. When he finally left on January 23, under the Greek by Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Cen- the shop it was found that during flag, bound for Tientsin via Foo-tral Magistracy yesterday at the the transaction he had received $35! chow. About li a.m. Capt. Banne conclusion of the hearing of a in excess of his proper change. sald, they were stopped by a Jap- summons' against him for practis

anese destroyer which sent over ing medicine or surgery for gain, So far as he knew there were B boarding party. The Japanese and with receiving payment for eight or nine of these Rawa's pulled down the Greek fag and this practice.

practising openly in Hong Kong ordered the master to make for a

Detective-Inspector M. Murphy and this had been going on since small inlet in Signal Island, where prosecuted and Mr. M. A da Bilva 1916.

In his submissions Mr. Bilva said Japanese officers came on board

defended. and conducted an inquiry, after which they confiscated the ship's

The prosecution completed its there had been no evidence at ntl of the practice of surgery." Regard- case with the formal evidence ofing medicine, the Ordinance which Detective-Bergeant J. Allen, who

prohibited practice by others than testified to visiting defendant's pre- mises. Mr. Silva then put hia qualified and registered men speci- cally exempted the practice of client in the witness box.

Chinese medicine by Chinese doc-

HAD DONE' GOOD.

All civilised nations have a com-¡ness with which Italy has associat-log and papers. mon interest in suppressing out- ed herself with the present British

rages committed in violation both action. Her readiness to re-

ity,

Co-

NON-INTERVENTION.

"

WELL TREATED Capt. Banne was then told to

Defendant said he had been tors. practising as an eye doctor for three years in Hong Kong and pre-

of ammunition.

In the Crown's" opening of the case on Monday, the robbery at No. 4. Tal On Terrace, when a monk

SILKSWORTH SAILS FOR HONDAGUE

Japanese Crew Paid Off

of the fist that followed.

P. C. C585 Yip Tin testified to the chase and the attempt by first defendant to open fire on him.

After further evidence was taken the case was again adjcursed.

|DESTITUTE AMERICAN,

Russell Edward Owen, a native of 'Indiana. U. 8. A., was brought before' Mr. R. Edwards, at Centrál Magistracy... yesterday, charged with being a vagrant.

Detective-Bergeant Loughlin sald Owen had come into the Colony" a few months ago on the prospect of getting work. This prospect had not matérialised. The ss. Silksworth, which Sgured

He had been to the Americai Consul and naked to be sent home.. Canton and Shanghal. His total surgery. There was no evidence China Sea, sailed for Hondarne last The police wished to have him put

done was experience amounted to ten years.that defendant had

any night with several new British in the House of Detention pending Last Friday, Capt. Sanne told to be prepared to leave with- This practice of his was by way of harm; rather evidence had shown cers and an entirely Chinese crew. such arrangements. out his ship. Early on Saturday a method of an Indian group call he had done some good. He did Capt. Wherry commands the ship,

Ordinance was replacing Capt. Jackson who has, accordingly.. they were transferred by steamed Rawals, who had been treating not, think the launch to the Canton Maru, which eye diseases for centuries.

meant to prevent the practice of at his own request, been released arrived in Hong Kong the next day,

medicine other than western medi- from duty, man

His-Worship made an order

of international law and of the cognise the common interest and proceed to Mako, a naval port in most ordinary dictates of human-to co-operate in defending it has the Pescadores, where officers and ↑ been warmly appreciated in Britain men were confined to their cabins When Italy agreed last autumn which is sincerely convinced that for several days. They

His Worship agreed there was no were. ito participate in the protective Italy and Britain have many however, courteously treated and vious to that had also practised in evidence regarding the practice of in a recent near-mutiny in the

work of naval patrol in spite of her terests. in common and can best well fed. refusal to attend the Nyon Con-promote them by co-operation with ference, the Times, proceeds, "her one another-(British wireless). decision aroused the hope that she would be ready to operate also in other action,

London, Feb. & such as the withdrawal of volun- A meeting of the Non-Interven,

cine by qualified and registered The former Japanese crew has off the men, but a settlement was teers from Spain, and the stricter |tion Committee will be held in the observation of the Non-Interven-Foreign Office on Friday when the of 85 Chinese. In addition to Capt. Their methods did not involve men, otherwise there would not been paid on. Some of the men finally reached whereby the men. tion Agreement tending to mitigate main business will be to approve Sanne, 'the only other foreigner surgery or the use of surgical in-have been the exception made for are understood to have left for agreed to go with two months in freedom by lessening the danger of the plans, now virtually com- was the Chief Officer, Mr. E. Estruments, only the application of Chinese medicine, Japan yesterday, and the remain-wages.

The Silkworth is a cargo ves- of extension of the Spanish ron-pleted, for the withdrawal from Nocolaeff, a Russian.

medicine, which consisted of In- He did not think the exception der will be repatriated by the first flict beyond borders of Spain. 8pain of non-Spanish combatants. No reason for the seizure could alan roots. He did not use any applied only to Chinese medicine opportunity. Mesars. Wheclock and sel of 2,961 tons capacity. She is Bo far this hope has not been It is reported that Italy is now be given by Capt. Banpe, who said western medicine at all, only boric by Chinese doctors, and that being Company, who chartered the vessel carrying a full load of coal for realised but it has now been re-ready to co-operate in expediting that he was daily questioned while acid, as an eye-wash. He did not the case, defendant was entitled to from the D.K.K.. encountered some Handague, a small town on the cast

The was in Mako.

...use silver nitrate.

acquittal

dificulty when they decided to pay coast of the Philippine Islands, vived by the pleasure and prompt-this work-(British Wireless,

The crew of the Sparta consisted

INDIAN BOOTS