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PRO-JAPANESE COUP IN CANTON

Successful Defeat Described

HOW IT WAS POSSIBLE for the Kwangtung authorities so sucessfully to defeat the recent attempted pro-Japanese coup in Canton has been "revealed to the Daily Press and affords a strik- ing example of the loyalty of Chinese leaders to the Central Government in the present crisis.

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1938.

AIR RAID LECTURES

CONCLUDE

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The effect of the high explosive your minds to work out the future bomb must be neutralized or at something on the following lines: least reduced by strenthening walls Think out how the dangers about.

by sandbagging or similar protec-which you have heard will affect tive methods. We cannot hope to you as an individual, as head of a sandbag Hồng Kong before war is household or as an employer of It appears that over three, and agreed to the suggestion, upon us; therefore, this is a mea-labour in Hong Kong or Kowloon- months ago Japanese emissaries After he had learned all the de- sure which, unless included in new. the problem is different in every approached Gen. Lee Fook Lum, talls of the 'plot, however, he ap constructions, must await oppor- different locality.

Work out an interim scheme of a former Commander-in-Chief of praised the Kwangtung authort-tanity; but you should have fore- the Kwangtung army, who is now ties of the whole scheme. But seen such an event and considered preparatory measures, arrange, for living in retirement in Canton. General Wu Te-chen and his ad- how you could provide yourself and the materials necessary to deal and suggested uprising in visers did not act at once. Gen-your workers a reasonably safe with high explosive, gas or facen- Kwangtung. General Lee was eral Lee continued to attend meet-place to go before the next bomb diary pomb, or to restrict lighting. promised any amount of Japanese ings of the plotters and continued drops provided always the "first to be at hand when the emergency arises; In the meanwhile put as money for the purpose and an un-to pass over "all information to the one has not ended your troubles.

Have you thought of the most many of these measures into effect derstaking that he would be given Government. The result was that

your situation and circum- the leadership of the autonomous long before the coup was attempt-shell-proof room in your house-as government that was to be set uped the Government were aware remember what you heard about stances will allow,

Have Finally, prepare a scheme which in Kwangtung. The Japanese are not only or the headquarters of the value of first storeys. sald to have hit upon General Lee the traitors, but also the identity you thought of a trench system you will put into effect when war because of his anti-Communist of practically every member of the outside your warehouse factory? comes, for example, sandbagging views. General Lee having been gang. They eveh knew, almost to You remember what was said about walls, papering windows, complet- responsible for the suppression of the minute, the time when the blast from bombs and broken wining gas proof rooms, and so on.

dows: the effect of sticking up with | In the process of preparing your the Communist revolt in Kwang-coup would be attempted. and had paper, or cellophane, and of course scheme you will be faced with tung in 1927.

General Lee pretended to fall in taken all the necessary precau-ir the enemy knows you have taken many problems. Do not hesitate good protective measures against to appeal to, and seek advice from, with the scheme of the plotters tions.

gas attack he must be sure of the Air Raids Precautions Officer. breaking through your defences It will be part of his job to be af first by dropping a good high your disposal to help solve your

An Incendiary bomb. Mr. Fitz selves with the Air Raid Precau- Henry explained the system of firetions' handbooks which are applic Aghting. Have you the small able to your case. These are now.

"

CHINA GETTING" | MR. CHURCHILL explosive bomb near your building. dificulties. But also provide your-

FAIR AMOUNT

MENTIONED

OF MUNITIONS FOR WAR OFFICE portable fire fighting sets-shovels, on sale in Hong Kong.

But Would Like More,

Says Dr. Koo

that the

sentiment.

London. Feb. 14

now

British Cabinet Reshuffle?

London, Feb. 14.

sand, water, handy? Sand on the roof, if a fiat one?

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BOMBERS FLY

OVER CANTON

Canton. Feb. 14. Three large Japanese bombers

· GOVERNOR'S THANKS His Excellency said in part: The Government is the largest property owner in this Colony, A good deal has been done already by the Public Works Department towards working out the anti-air-Crossed over Saichuen at 9.15 this morning, heading north. Heavy raid measures necessary in their anti-aircraft fire greeted them, the regard, but much more remains to thunders of the guns being audible

be done.

As heads of households or busi-

houses have ness

you thought about organizing your staff into fire fighting squads, and training them in this work? Does each one Dr. Wellington Koo, interviewed The question of Mr. Winston know where to go and what to do by Reuter on his way to Paris Churchill entering the British when the Air Raid Warning is today, said the enthusiasm last Cabinet as Secretary of State for heard? night at Covent Garden, which War is again, raised by the Daily

GAS ATTACK

I give an assurance that, Govern-in the city, but apparently no hits was packed to the roof," was un-Mall in connection with rumours

were registered. forgettable

This may come in a bomb or [ment will not cease inquiry into and almost

circulating over- now

of impending

Are you and provision for its obligations in Ffter a week of dull and rainy whelming. Discussing war pros-changes in the Government,

sprayed by an acrúplane. pects. Dr. Wellington Koo stressed The paper states that the Com-prepared with gas masks? A gas respect of its many and diverse weather, the Japanese airmen ap- tendency of Americanmittee of Enquiry in civil aviation proof room in your house? Have buildings until the Defence Comparently intend to take advantage public opinion might be swayed by which was recently appointed has you thought what it will be like mittee is satisfied that sufficient of the clear sky. This was par- drawn up its report which in hot weather, some means of precautions have been taken. It is ticularly noticeable yesterday when "When Woodrow Wilson was re-contains a suggestion that civil Shedding your clothes on the way for Government to set an example relay after relay of Japanese the countryside turned a second time as President aviation shall be withdrawn from into your bathroom or gas proof in such matters. Secondly, for the planes crossed

Canton, carrying out in November 1916 on the platform the control of the Air Ministry and room if you have been contamin-promotion of this very necessary north of

Government What do you do with your knowledge

will operations in various parts of the of having kept America from war, that a special Ministry for Civilated? no one would have dreamed that Aviation shall be created.

contaminated clothing? On the print these lectures in booklet province, including the Canton- within less than six months the The paper goes on to say that other hand the gas may only be an form, which will be sold at cost Hankow railway.--(Beuter.) United States would declare war the Premier, Mr. Neville, Cham-eye or nose irritant and knowledge price. Their issue in that form against Germany," he said.

berlain, will take the occasion to of different types of gas will enable will, I hope, be of service to the As regards other countries. Dr. rearrange the Cabinet whereby the you to descriminate between it and new Air Raid Precautions' Officer: Wellington Koo said that France paper hints at the possibility or/a lung Irritant or blister gas which for the effect should be that he i was universally sympathetic and the Minister for Air, Lord Swinton, does permanent harm whereas the will find here a community of, em- anxious to help though even more being transferred to the Admiralty.effects but have a high panic value. well-provided in the elements of (former produce only temporary ployers and house owners already pre-occupied than Great Britain while Mr. Leslie Hore-Belisha, by alarms and complications in

Even if you understand all about the science which it will be his job would so from the War Once to these things you will probably to teach and to put into practice: the European situation.

the Air Ministry. This would have hesitate to embark on preparation I feel confident that the booklet Referring to the suspicion, with the effect of leaving the War Office which must cost money for possibly will be widely bought and closely which some people still regard co-vacant and the Daily Mail sur- operation with Russia, Dr. Komises that the post, might be of no purpose. Let us hope that is studied.

so but all insurances have to face

"said that he was convinced Stalin fered to Mr. Churchill (Trans- up to that fact and what will the

did not desire to make mischief in other countries as he Was now concentrating on the development of Russia's resources,

ocean),

CLIPPER DUE TODAY

ELABORATE PRECAUTIONS

ALL OUT FOR 131 RUNS

Pope And Wellard Bowl Well

Bombay, Feb. 13. The cricket match between, In- Once more I would remind you dia and Lord Tehnyson's Xi has that the fact that these elaborate reached a very interesting post- being devised. tion at the end of the second day's precautions pressed upon the public and trans-play to-day," lated into action is not a sign that

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WELCOMED AT CATHEDRAL

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achieved that would draw them even closer than now in the King- dom of God.

The Rev. Mr. Higgs, representing the English Branch of the Anglican

the Church, promised

whole- hearted support of the English workers to the new Dean.

CHINESE CHURCH Introducing the Rev. Lee Kau-. yan, the Bishop said that 50 years

BADMINTON LEAGUE

Easy Victory For Recreio "A"

At King's Park last night, Club,

ago there was one room for wor-de Recreio "A" gained an easy vic-

alternative inevitably be? There- fore, it is worth while making such preparations as you can afford; if Dr. Koo said China was getting

you are an employer of labour

ship by the Chinese. Now there tory over King's College,' winning a fair amount of munitions but

probably a little more than you

On Saturday, the tourists had were ave Churches and the pro-all nine sets in their "A" Division would like more. He recalled the

can afford because your responed as being a likely contingency in singh 5 for 47) and India had not empty, pews, but lack of ac-

an attack on Hong Kong is regard. been dismissed for 130 (Amarblem confronting the ministers was Badminton League fixture. Geneva resolution urging League

sibility is a great one.

the near future. Sensible precau- scored 73 for Dve wickets, members to give whatever indivi-

The Philippine Clipper will är- dual help possible to China.

commodation, He paid a tribute rive at the Kai Tak airport about

tions should be taken-and taken And so I now offer you a prac-in time-against all major risks,

When the match was resumed to the devotion of Mr. Lee's work. need not tell you what would be 3.30 this afternoon. She is carry- the fate of foreign interests in the ing a full complement of passen-tical suggestion that you make up in this still imperfect world there Far East if Japan gets control of gers together with mall from the China," he concluded.--(Reuter).

CHINESE RECAPTURE IMPORTANT CITY

Hsuchow, Feb. 14.

United States, Hawail and way ports.

PLAN OF CAMPAIGN

SERIOUS REVOLT:

REPORTED

Aden, Feb. 14.

DRADALUS HERE· The Imperial Airways plane Daedalus arrived at Kal Tak yes- terday at noon with 348.587 kilos and 9.600 kilos of freight from According to reports from a re- Europe and way parts. She car-lable source, large numbers of, The recapture by Chinese troops ried a passengers, Mr. A. J. Avara- troops, mostly native forces, have of Wenshang, walled city thirty mov, Far Eastern Manager of left Addis Ababa to suppress a kilometres north of Tsining. yes- Thomas de La Rue,, who returned serious revolt in the regions of terday morning is reported in after a lengthy furlough in Eng-Benishangui, Magi, Gojjam and military advices reaching here land.

Borána. (Reuter), today."

Flerce street aghting between Chinese Vanguards and remnant Japanese garrison inside the city was raging at noon yesterday, shd It is expected that mopping up process by the Chinese was com- pleted late last night.

Following brisk fighting with

the Japanese on Baturday even-

20th Battery Enter Next

Round Of R.A. Cup

On the water-logged ground at drive at the goal. Hall deflected

is always a risk of war and what war would mean to Hong Kong has been ably told by the lecturera.

F.A. CUP

Draw For Sixth

· Round

London, Feb. 14. The draw for the sixth round of the Football' Association Cup has resulted as follows:-

Chesterfield Sunderland;

or Tottenham 7.

The Rev. Mr. Lee, on behalf of

the Chinese Churches and congre- gation offered a hearty welcome to the Dean and Mrs. Wilson.

today, the Indians were all out for 131, Pope taking five for 49 and Wellard four for 59. At close of play, the Englishmen had scored 209 for seven wickets.

Top-scorers were Edrich 58 and half of Worthington 68-(Reuter).

DAVIS CUP

New Zealand Not

Playing

Wellington, Feb. 14- New Zealand has decided not to Charlton or Aston Villa y. Man-participate in the Davis Cup and chester City:

Hungary, which is drawn to play her in the second round, now gets

Brentford v. Preston; York v. Huddersfield.—(Reuter).

CUMBERLAND

a walk-over into the third round- (Reuter Bulletin).

SOCCER WIN MORE THEFTS FROM

TAIKOO DOCK

The scores were:--

L. A. Carvalho and A. M.

Silva (Beernia)

Mr. Harry Owen-Hughes, on, be- the Cathedral Church. Council, extended a hearty wel-H. come to the Dean. The congrega- tion looked forward with con- fidence to Cathedral life under his lead

beat 6. E. Chan and H. M.

Charg

21- T beat E G. Woo and KL 1. -Lut

21-10

beat W. C. Chung, and K.

G. Lo

21-12

A. Alves and B. A. Barros

(Recreio)

21-7

22-20

21-11

beat Chan and Chung beat Woo and Lui beat Chung and Lo

Silva (Recreio)

The Rev. Mr. Baines, who ta J. J. Remedios and C. M., leaving the Colony shortly, also extended a cordial welcome to the Dean.

DEAN'S REPLY Replying, Dean Wilson said that never in the different jobs he had undertaken had he had such a kindly welcome, both for himself and his wife.

It was the Bishop who was pri- marlly responsible for his coming cut, Dean Wilson went on. He had been rather hesitant, but the Bishop's mark on his character

and personality was so great that

he could not resist him.

ing, Chinese troops operating on Happy Valley yesterday, the 9th the leather and Carley bundled the the northern section of the Tien-Battery, RA, defeated the 20th ball in to give 9th the lead, tsin-Pukow line claimed important Battery by 5 goals to 2 in the R.A. At the other end, Palethrope galos yesterday.

Cup, compétition.: "

narrowly missed the equallser.

A friendly game of football be- Taining, the hotly contested city

another attack Though the score might lead one Carley leading

tween the Stokers of the Cumber- between the opposing forces. is to believe that the winners had passed the ball to Bancroft who land and the Chuchess was played Four Workmen Sentenced expected to be the scene of an- things their own way, the game used bis head but the ball hit the on the St. Joseph ground, Happy other ferce struggle as the Chi-was very even.

crossbar. Bancroft took it on the

Valley yesterday. The Cumber*

More cases of thefts, from the nese troops, reinforced with fresh Palethropě opened score for the rebound and made no mistake.

land won by three goals to one. Taikoo Dockyard were revealed men, crossed the Grand Canal and 20th after receiving a pass from Soon after Carley scored a The game was a one-aided affair, yesterday when four Chinese were rapidly approached the city yes- Weldridge, This success was short- beauty troma outside the ares the Cumberland, enjoying most of charged before Mr. R. A. D. For terday morning. The Yenchow-lined as the 9th replied about a Marsh was penalised for kicking the play. All the goals were rest at the Central Court... Tsining highway has been damag-minute later when, Bancroft | Carley in the area, and Layton scored in the first half, the Lam Yee, aged 29, unemployed and he asked the gathering to

MINISTER TO ROME

The Hague. Feb. 14.

Maxed;

Hinɛon.

beat Chan and Chung: beat Woo and Lui beat Chung and Lo

LOCAL

GOLF

Junior Section Championship

21- 8

21-13

21-13

The following is the draw in the Junior Section Championship of the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club:

Bye Into Second Round:" R. L Rodgers v. EH. Watts

"

He wished to offer special thanks First Round: H. N. Moran v. J. to the Rev. Mr. Lee for his wel-Gellatly; A. T. Braley v. G. Davies: come on behalf of the Chinese AL Powell v. F: A. Dunnett; T churches and hoped that he would B. Low v. J. F. Smedley; J. W. be able to be of service to them.

Macdonald v. Hugh Smith. In concluding the meeting, the

Bye Into Second Round: Bishop remarked that they would Willerton shortly be losing the Rev. Mr. Baines and the Rev. Mr.. Higgs,

ed by the Chinese forces to harass certered from the wing, and Har-scored from the spot kick, and a martemen being Willis, Lemon and earth coolle, was

given three pray for them in their future life Japanese transport of arms and mon ran in and put a low header penalty awarded for obstruction King....

weeks hard labour for larceny of which they would share together. men. (Central News).

into the pet for the equaliser. The against Lawton was converted by

Smith scored for the Duchess. ter lbs. of lead.

The meeting then rose in prayer, score was one all at the close of Weldrige. The teams were

The teams were:— :)) "TLA, 19th: — Poole; Lawton, the first half.

Worig Lam, 27, unemployed boller led by His Lordship, after which Cumberland:

the gathering dispersed. Baker: May, Whittle, Norman; Jordan: Mellows, Soliman, Woods; maker, received the same sentence SECOND HALY"

Bancroft, Dean, Carley, Whittle Leinou. Cox Hing, Wis and for stealing two lbs of lead. In the second half the 9th forced and Harmanı. The Government's decision to

To Kwong, 32, and Cheung Chal, A. 20th:Hall; Marsh, Doyle; recognise the Italian conquest of a lend and kept up an attack.

Truchom: Cawthra: Beotwright, 27, unemployed, paint scrapers, got Abyssinia is implied in the decl-Carley had bad luck, in missing an Rankin, Werrage, Brown: Cockings, Broxman; Jevons, Herbert, Graves; two months and four weeks hard sion to appoint a Minister to open goal, but Bancroft gathered Marshall Weldridge. Cross and Payne. Smith, Potter, Martin and labour respectively. Each

the hall and sent in a powerful Pulettīrope..

seven lbs. of electric cable. Rome this month.-(Reuter).

O'Brian.

Farmer.

FIRST SERMON The new Dean will be instituted and installed in the Cathedral on Sunday at 11 am. He will deliver stole his first sermon in the Colony at

the evening service at 6:30 p.m.

G..E.

JUNKMASTER SENT TO PRISON

Failing to And the sum of 150, . the fine imposed on him for mo lawful possession of explosives, Ho Chal-bo, "junkmuster, was "ordered to serve three months hard labour. when he was again brought before. Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Centra Magistracy yesterday.

Det.-Sgt. J. Allen said the man could put up only $50.

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