1938-04-30 — Page 1

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DELICIOUS

O.K.

SAUCE.

FRENCH

WEATHER FORECAST --EAST WINDS, MODERATE FINE TO CLOUDY.

Court

Hongkong Daily Press.

Registered as a Newspaper at the General

„Post Office in, the United Kingdom.

ESTABLISHED 1857

15-19 Marina House, Queen's Road Central,

OP.O. Box No. 1.

by LAZARUS, Opticians.

The hap thiou on the burning dock,

"The bass had peached the China Saka

Tho sen was overbeað,

The daitewalu cried "How can you boat

- A uan se'strong, in coaku FM

The boy repied with haughty milen

"My man, I'm wearing Crooksa?”

(with apologies to

Elisa Cook)

SINGLE COF2, 19 CIS,

No、24881號登拾陸佰捌仟肆萬弍第 日安初月辟年寅戊 HONG KONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 30, 1938. 陸拜禮 日拾叁月肆年攔世佰玖仟登英 Price|PER MONTH 料

GOVERNMENT REPORTED DETERMINED TO

TO SUPPORT CZECHS

KUMAONS BEAT THE RETREAT AT Whitfield BARRACKS MAJOR POLITICAL

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CONFERENCE IN LONDON

Military And Diplomatic Support Under Discussion

Pragus, April 29.'

POLITICAL CIRCLES HERE ARE FOLLOWING WITH THE GREATEST INTEREST-the Anglo-French conference in London. The semi-official Praguer Presse states that the discussion of Crecho- slovakian "problem follows three points:

(1) That it forms a part of the entire Central European question In the light of the situation created by the Austro-German unlon.

(2) The question of nationalists in Czechoslovakia.

(3) Possibilities of military and diplomatic support for Czechoslo-

vakia,

"The Left Wing Praguer Tageblatt states that the French Gov-

Picture taken at ́ Whitfie'd Barracks yesterday afternoon when the pipes, drums and bugles of the Kumaon Rifles beat The Retreat. His Excellency Sir Geary Northcote was present. —Phota,

eroment is determined to adhere to the treaties with Chechoslovakia NEED STRESSED

id the Soviet Union which provides for immediate help in the event of aggression.

MEDIATION IN

FAR EAST

London, April 29. The Far East, with parti- cular reference to the possi- bility of eventual mediation, is understood to be on today's agenda of the Anglo-French laiks.

Other matters Include economie plans of Ramania, Jugo-Slavia and Hungary and the prevention af Switzerland heing used as a corridor for an attack against France.-(Ren- tor).

EIGHTEEN JAPANESE

It is further stated that in pler

FOR MILITARY -

the forestall the possibility of GYMNASIUMS

sure being brought to bear on Czechoslovakia from another side the French Ministers in London will endeavour to persuade, the British Government to agree to the drawing up of a joint plan for corning to the aid of the Prague Government.

the

BOXING FINALS

LAST NIGHT

The finals of the Hong Kong Area Army Individual Open Box- inx Championship were held at The paper believes that ecial communique which will be Murray Barracks last night.

де Brigadier F. W. L. Blasett. Issued at the close of the London

presented the conference will contain a sharply the conclusion. worded declaration in favour of the prizes, and remarked that al- maintenance of Czechoslovakia's though no proper facilities were. independence.-(Transocean). Favailable for the training – of

MR. HENDERSON'S TALKS

Prague, April 29.

boxers in the Army bathi in How-

on and Hong Kong, the âghters showed ine sportsmanship and ring-craft. He hoped that by this The Sudeten German official time next year gymnaziums would organ gives details concerning the be available to improve the boxing recent conversations between Herr of the Battalions in Hong Kong. Konrad Henlein and Mr. Arthur Brigadier Bissett then proposed Henderson, Labour M.P., during the a vote a thanks to all those who latter's stay here.

had asted in making the fights According to the paper, the con- successi...

PLANES DOWNED versation in which the Sudeten

3erman Deputy Leader, Dr. Kundt, Hankow, April 29. also took part had as Its main sub- One of the most spectacularject for discussion the possibilities aerial battles seen since the hostil- ¡for carrying out the demands put Itles started, was witnessed this forward by Herr Henlein at Karls- afternoon when 36 Japanese planes bad. raided Hankow.

Mr. Henderson is stated to have Ignoring the dangers, the popu-declared that the result of the lace streamed into the streets to conversation had given him great see the dog-ights, with planesatisfaction and that misunder- crushing

flames, in

pursuiters standings which had found echo round and round 'and 'n the British press on this subject zooming anti-aircraft batteries dotting the had been completely removed.—. sky with explosive shells.

(Transocean).

Chinese authorities claim that eighteen Japanese planes were shot down, while the Chinese last only three machines.--(Reuter).

¿

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-13/16, T.T. ON LONDON: "15. 2.27;320. London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

London, April 29. London sliver prices today were down 3/18 as follows:-- April 28 April 29 apot............18-7/8 -18-11/18 Forward......18-11/16 18-1/2

PRINCESS

THANKS

HONG KONG

J

In reply to the message sent to Princess Elizabeth on the occasion

NEW REPRESENTATIONS

The following were the results:

Lightweight L/C. Garrie (R. Scots) lost to j Cpl. Ellis (Middlesex).

Special Contest

Pte. Manderson (R. Scota), lost i to Pte. Craig (R. Scots).

Welter Weight

A.OR.).

NO MAJOR CHANGE ON SOUTH SHANTUNG FRONT

■SUCHOW. APRIL- 29.—THERE IS NO MAJOR CHANGE

TODAY

TEREKE

+

¡HREE COLUMNS OF CHINESE TROOPS ARE CLOSING...

IN ON TANCHENG, HISTORIC "2,000-YEAR-OLD WALL-- ED CITY, 12 MILES NORTH OF THE LUNGHAI RAIL- WAY, WHICH IS NOW. UNDER : JAFANESE OCCUPATION." ONE COLUMN IS LAUNCHING A FRONTAL ATTACK, A SECOND COLIN IS PRESSING ON FROM THE SOUTH- WEST AND A THIRD COLUMN 15 ADVANCING FROM "THE NORTHWEST.

VET LANLINGTIEN FIERCE STREET, FIGHTING IS GO- AZING ON. HALF OF THE TOWN IS IN CHINESE

CRISIS THREATENED BY MAHATMA GANDHI Appointment Of Acting Governor Of Orissa Deplored By Congress

Bombay, April 29,

A major political crisis is threatened by Mahatma Gandhi --If the appointment of Mr. J. R. Dain, CLE. as acting, Governor of Orissa, is not rescinded.

Mr. Dain, who is Revenue Commissioner, was appointed to he meting Governor daring the absence of leave of Sir John Hubback, K.C.S.I.

Congress subsequently deplored the appointment of an officer in the Orina service who was sub- ordinate to the Ministers and suggested the adoption of a con- vention appointing the Chief Jus tice to be acting - Governor.

Mr. Gandhi declares that the situa-" tion created by the appointment or Mr. Dain reduces the autonomy to a farce and, the fact that Mr. Dain is due to retire at the end. of his acting appointment was no excuse for the mistake.

It is understand that Mr. Daln's assumption of office has lead to the resignation of the Congress Ministry in Orissa with 'repercus- sions in other provinces-(Reuter),

HANDS ARE THE OTHER HALF IN JAPANESE BAND MACAO RACE

LIEL PREVAILS AT LINFANGSHAN, NORTH OF T

`ESIEN.—(CENTRAL NEWS).

MEETING

SMES GANDHI

Money Needed Collapse Of FINAL SELECTIONS BUNNY AUSTIN

For

321 Houses

Field Dressings In Storm In

TO SAVE WOUNDED Chungking

SOLDIERS

"

Chunking, April 29. -- NO-ONE will ever know the full

number of death's caused by Figures issued by the Chungking the present Sino-Japanese War. police department reveal that Cpl. Elliot (R. Scots) beat Cpl. Each day "the death-roll mounts damage to the city during the McGrady (Middlesex).

but many of these lives might have storm of April 21 was severe. Special Contest -

been saved.

Three hundred and twenty-one L/C. Harris (Middlesex) lost to Field dressings are urgently house wholly or partly collapsed. spr. Spencer (RE).

needed for the use of wounded Eight were killed and 63 injured. Chinese soldiers. Various organisa- Additional to these figures, an tions are busy preparing these | unofficial estimate states that outfits under the auspices of the about 100 persons were drowned in Red Cross but they are handicap- the Yangtse owing to the sinking ped in their work by lack of funds [or "Junks' and sampans, for purchasing materials.

Middle Weight Bdsm. Emmerson (R. Scots) beat Dmr. McNally (R. Scots) Wo..

Special Contest Pte. Toogood (1/R, Scots) beat PPte. Scott (2/R. Scotą).

Light Heavy Weight

London, April 29. Although no nuthoritative' state- ment it yet forthcoming concern- ing this morning's Anglo-French Lieut. discussions, well-informed quarters believe that the two Governments

Pte. Izzard (Middlesex) knocked have decided to make new repre- sentations in Prague and urge the out Pte. Adams (Middlesex).

Bantam Weight Sapper Diamond (R.E).

Czechoslovakia Government to take without delay, steps calculated to facilitate the solution of the na-

tionalities problem within the

Heavy Weight

Field dressing outâts are im

As an after-effect. of the storm. the Kailing or Little River, which Calvert (RE) tko Pte. Larkin (R. Scots) lost to portant in European wartare but flows into the Yangtse at Chung- in China they are of vital im-king, rose by 10 to 12 fect this portance.. Because of the lack of week forming a boiling torrent communications and transport with treacherous whirlpools hut it difficulties, the wounded are fre is at present falling-(Reuter). quently many days without medical did. Equipped with held dressings, wounded men' are able to prevent sepels and tetanus until such time as they can be given proper trent- mert.

framework of the constitutionTROUBLE

Transocean).

(See also Page 9)

IRON DUST FOR AMMUNITION MANUFACTURE

Canton, Apri 29.

IN RANKS

All that is needed is more money. The organisations will do the work

J

NEW ZEALAND FLOODS

Wellington, April 29.. Although the Hoods in New Zealand are receding it has caused disastrous effect on the country.

OF PUPPETS Already $320,87 and £5/3 have The Minister of Public Works

been subscribed to the Daily Press stated that the damage might "Hankow, April 29. Field Dressing Fand but further surpass that of the New Zealand An unconfirmed despatch from donations are invited. They should earthquake seven years ago Shanghai reports the sudden are sent to the Daily Press, Marina (Reuter Bulletin)... rival there yesterday of Wang-Ke- | House, Queen's Road Central, Hong min, so-called Chief Executive of Kong, "A

of the puppet regime in Petzing.

'DON'T FORGET.

A. FIELD

Many of Wang's colleagues have DRESSING MAY SAVE A MANS ROCKFEL WIN

expressed dissatisfaction with his Lavs. policy and threatened rebellion.

In view of its vaine in the manu-Another nightmare for Wang. it facture of ammunition, workers of is said, is that the so-called “Re- the Canton-Kowloon Tallway are formed Government" in Nanking of her birthday by His Excellency now gathering all the iron dust has strenuously refused to come the Governor of Bong Kong (Bir which is turned out in various under the control of the Peiping Geoffry Northcote), the following manufacturing or repairing - regime. (Central Newa),

the cesses in the work shops,

When gathered in large quan- titles the dust will be presented

TYPHOON

.received cable was

from Secretary of State for the Colonies yesterday:

"Message has been conveyed to to the Government At the same.

The following Her Royal Highness who sends time, workers of other government her sincere thanks to all com and private railways are syked, to issued yesterday:— munities in Hong Kong for their take similar steps in preserving message on the occasion of her this valuable by product. Cen- Visayas known. Birthday

tral News)

warning

Cyclone or typhoon over the

Ilands; direction

SMALLEST BABY IN THE WORLD. **** @ London, April 29,

The smallest baby ti the world was born in a Londoni hospital yesterday. The baby (in `n bay and his weight only

276 grammes

The doctors hope to be able to keep the "child"""klive...

(Transocean),

ONE THOUSAND GUINEAS RACE

London April 29.

The result of the One Thousand Guineas run today was as follo |* 11⁄2 Rockfel; (8 to 1); 2. Laughing Water (20 to 1); 4. Solar Flower

There were 20 startera Rockfel

By "Last Quarter"

MEETS KHO'

London, April, 29, The following are the

final In the semi-final of the men's [selections for the Macao Race singles tennis championship at Meeting tomorrow. Notes on the Bournemouth, HW, Austin de- races are given on Page 10.

RACE 1 Merry Doer Merry Maker Victory Life

RACE 2 African Cat Macau. Star Double Up

RACE 3 National Force Election. Time Final Triumph

RACE 4 Shanghai Hogmanay Victory Life RACE 5 Tribute Stymie

Wenning

· RACE 6 National Dignity Cape Comorin Lancashire Chap

fested Petra hy scores of 4-8, 8-1,

·8-2, 5-7, 8-4. Anstia now meets 53o Bin-kle in the final.--(Reti- ter),

(See also Hack Enge).

MRS. WILLS MOODY TO PLAY AT WIMBLEDON

London April 29. Mrs. Helen Wills Moody," the world famous tennis player, who took part in the Wimbledon tea- nis championships three years ago, arrived here, yesterday, She will compete again at Wimbledon this season..

Mrs Helen Wils Moody denied. rumours that she intended marry again--(Transocean).

HANDICAP DOUBLES WINNERS

won by ons and a half lengths, Mr. and Mrs Fa. Story, above, yesterday won the Hong Kong C,Ce, while three lengths separated_moc-| Miss Doublew. Handira” tennis championship, when they defeated and and third,~(Renter)

H. Owen-Hubres and II w Judith Smith". (Photo, ACP.D