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SMILES NO

LONGER

MILES Wreathed the face of the Japanese spokesman on Sun- day for the Arst time for many months, according to reports from he announced Shanghai, when

the cutting of the Langhai Rail- way and predicted as imminent the fall of Hsuchow.

In fact he was in such high spirits that he denied, although he admitted he had no precisë information, as absolutely untrue rellable reports that in certain sectors the invaders had met with severe 'reverscs ·

But that was Sunday, and no longer does the spokesman pre- sent such a picture of joviality,

The Japanese raids on the Lunghal railway have since been revealed as less serious than first

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. believed and the enemy's detach-

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NOTICE..

It is tied to information that as from May 20th until further notice, the section of Johnston Road between Anton Street and Arsenal Street is closed to vehicular traffic. Traffic' will be diverted via Fenwick Street.

T. H. KING, Commissioner of Police.

19th May, 1938, Hong Hong.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG KONG

PROBATE JURISDICTION

IN THE GOODS of Raja Bahadur Sir Bansital Motilal allas Raja Bahadur Bansila! Motilal alias Raja Bahadoor Bausilai Motilal alias Raja Bahadur Bunsilal Motilal alias Bansilal Motlial alias Bansilal Pitti, late of Hydera bad (Deccan) Hindu Inhabi. tant, deceased.

EXHIBITION

MODERN ANGLO-AMERICAN

and

CHINESE GRAPHIC ART

at

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL

HALL

GARDEN ROAD SATURDAY and MONDAY,

May, 21st and 23rd

and at CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LIBRARY 65, Connaught Road Central May 24th to 30th

from 10a.m. to 7 p.m. American Artists Congress British Artists International Association Chinese Artists Association FOR MEDICAL AID

TO CHINA.

BIRTHS SAUNDERS. On May 12, 1938, at

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ments have been quickly repulsed by Chinese troops guarding the

line.

Unconfirmed Japanese. des- patches claim the occupation of Rauchow but, even though it is premature to assume the fall of this city, such a "victory" wil avail the Japanese little in their

extracting task

themselves of from the mess they are now in IF CHINA'S fate were dependent

on the result of one battle the war would have been over long age; but this is not so.

EDITORIAL

"Y'S" DRAMATIC What Our

VENTURE

".

Readers Say

"Busman's Holiday" Well Presented

"Busman's Holiday," a play in three acts by Dorothy Sayers, had its opening last night at the Y.M.C.A.. and the Amateur Dramatic Club of the Association are to be congratulated on a fine presentation of this detective story

CHINESE WOMEN'S

DRESS CRITICISED

[To the Editor, "The Hong Kong Daily Press"]

Dear Sir:-Will you kindly grant 'me, little space in your valued While It would be invidious colums in order that I may deal to single out any player for with a subject which very likely special praise, mention must be will create indignation among the made, of David Kossick us Mr. womenfolk of Hong Kong and may McBride, Leonard Avery as call forth replies which I do not Superintendent Kirk, and Olive propose to answer. Starbuck as Harriot (Lady Peter Wimsey).

Produced by Cecil Boughton, the play will be repeated tonight and tomorrow night.

I am a visitor to Hong Kong and have just been to the interior of China where I was struck by the natural beauty and charms of the Chinese women. After I had -ar- rived here, I was informed that there was a movement on foot among the Chinese women of Hong Kong to simplify their dresses and to urge natural charm, but, so far, It appears that little has actually been done.

The cast is as follows:- Mr. Purett (Alec. Austin). Bunter (Henry Smits), Mrs. Rud

Harriet (Lady "die (Rita Cole).

Peter Wimsey (Olive Starbuck); Peter Wimsey (Leonard Lord Starbuck), Miss Twitterton (Win- nic Cox), Frank Crutchley (John

I And that, here in Hong Kong. Greenberg), Rev. Simon Goodacre (Tony Cole), Mr. McBride (David the Chinese women are too gaily <ressed. They use too much pow- (Joe Kossick). Constable Sellon

and

WELT lipstick. They Tomlinson). Superintendent Kirk der (Leonard Avery). George (Geof-dresses, the sides of which are cut frey Eastgate), Bill (Athol Dal-too high and expose too much of their legs. They cut their sleeves zie!).

far too short. In the evenings, many of them wear gowns which show their entire back. They are too immodest.

THE REFUGEE PROBLEM

In the interior, I found hundreds of thousands of girls and women wearing modest dresses and uni- forms which made them look really

People From Amoy charming. True, they did

May Go On To Indo-China

The

DESTITUTE WILL BE CARED FOR

Sino-Japanese

hostilities have brought a steady influx of Even if the Japanese do take refugees into Hong Kong from the North during the past several months and with the trouble last week in Amor, arrivals in this Co- lony bave increased slightly.

Hsuchow they will then have to decide whether they will try to press on to Hankow, thus extending their lil-protected lines of

JAPAN'S DILEMMA

жад From official sources it

not

FRIDAY, MAY 20, 1938.

To Climb Mount Everest

Members of an expedition which is at present making preparations for an attempt to climb Mount Everest: Left to right (stand- ing) F. S. Smythe, Dr. C. B. M. Warren, P. Lloyd; (seated) N. E

Odell, W. H. Tilman and E. E. Shipton.

1.

Medium-Weight All-Metal Airliner On Market Soon

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EXTENSION OF BRITISH CIVIL

AIR SERVICES PLANNED

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London, May 18.

Sir Kingsley Wood was cheered in the House of Commons on rising as Secretary for Air to move the second reading of the Air Navigation Bill which gives effect to those parts of the Cadman Report, which were accepted by Government and, in particular, increases from £1,500,000 to £3,000,000 maximum of subsidies to air transport."

Additional financial assistance to,

be given on routes outside Europe!

will amount to about £1,000,000, BUDGET

and a greater part of it will be concentrated on Empire routes.

DEFICIT

OF JAPAN IS STAGGERING

As to European routes, the Minis- for Airstated that some ter

£4,000,000 would be devoted to Im- proved services. Daily British ser- vices were already in operation to

In a leading article regarding Paris. Brussels, Copenhagen and the Chinese default on Shanghai-

already

Nanking Hallway bands and the

use lipstick and powder and they did not paint their eye-brows and rouge the faces in a ridienious way. They were less conspicuous than the women of Hong Kong, but they were a hundred times Stockholm. more charming. We men prefer natural beauty to drug-store and Upstlek beauty.

I am told that groups of five persons are being formed here by the Chinese women to watch each other, to see that the others dress more modestly and do not use Japanese goods: if they do, they are at once called down by the

was

Rome served by an Empire route.

London, May 18.

It was now planned to establish weakness of the Chinese dollar, the Financial Times says this daily services additionally to Ber- lin, Amsterdam. Prague, Vienna, morning that any assumption that Chinese economic system is impoverished that Budapest. Oslo and Lisbon, and the an all year-round service to Bwit-becoming so

further prosecution of the war zerland.

Sir Kingsley Wood also spoke of might soon be impossible is cer- plans for the development of the tainly premature.

The most that the weakening medium-weight all-metal airliner which would be on the market Chinese dollar means is that the early next year and of other types Chinese Government may have to to longer European and Trans-pay more for its supplies of war

materials. „ CUT OUT DANCING

Atlantic routes.

He announced

"It cannot mean that the end of to subsidy The Chinese people are looking internal air services of £100,00G.

Chinese resistance is near. All the

and for sympathy to the world

The Opposition moved the rejec signs point to a protracted strug- support, material and otherwise.

tion of the Bill on the grounds that gle, lasting perhaps for years. But how can they expect to get air transport should be nation- support if they do not help them-alised. selves? They must cut out dancing. The second reading was carried gambling and elaborate entertain by 173 votes to 108.

communication still learned yesterday that arrange-other members. further, or try to consolidate their ments, similar to those which have force to cope with the present position which they will been in And by no means tenable. "

refugee problem, still hold, that is Neither decision will have much that the authorities will try and effect on the course of the war

distributed to various get them as the Japanese are now com-

places. mitted to a long and tedious

Some of the refugees from Amoy struggle. not for conquest 80 have already found accommoda- much as to prevent annihilation tion, but those that are destitute will be cared for here until the au- thorities are able to send them on to their destinations.

of their troops.

The battle for Hsüchow has already had one great effect; it has shown that the Japanese salater is far from invincible and that the Chinese soldier has now reached a high pitch of training and is endowed with exceptional courage, and tenacity.

Cinderford Gloucestershire to Peggy, wife of Ralph Allen

In fact so obvious are the diffi- Saunders, ".ä daughter. Ann

culties of the Japanese forces in Pepita.

China that they can no longer be MATTHEWS.--On April 5, 1938, in

from the Japanese Bombay, to Valerie (nee Good-concealed fellow), wire of Lieut. Jack people. Matthews, Royal Army Ord- THE JAPANESE press, it is true, nance Corps, a daughter.

NOTICE IS HEREBY ". GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of Section 58 of the Probates Ordinance 1897, made The an Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 8th day of June, 1938.

All Creditors and others ard accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the under- signed on or before that date.

Dated the 13th day of May, 1938.

JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER, Solicitors for the Administrators, The Hong Kong & Shanghai

Bank Ruilding... dr.

Hong Kong.

€777

DONT FORGET

THAT WHEN You are at Home you can not the

HÓNG KomG DAILY PRESS SELFRIDGES.

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· ENGAGEMENTS

gives ΠΟ reports of these difficulties. but the scarcity of war-news of any kind. the lack of glorious *** victories" sad triumphs; and the failure to keep extravagant promises made in the early months of the hos- tilities tell their own tale.

LESS BLUSTERING

There 15 less blustering, too, by the politicians who now openly

engagement is announced of A.P.8: Arthur George Groves, of the Hong Kong Pelice. Yau- mati, to Kathleen, only daugh- ter of Capt. E. Olsen, of Bang- kok. (Bangkok and Shanghal papers please copy). BRAITHWAITE - SCATCHARD.--. The engagement is announced between Jack Vernon, son of refer to the gravity of the situa- Dr. and Mrs. John Braithwaite, 1 tion. of "Nutgrove," Bcalby, Scar- borough, and Nancy Phyllis, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E Scatchard, of "Holly- croft," Scalby, Scarborough.

MARRIAGE MOELLER

On DUEBGEN. Thursday, May 12, 1938, at the German Church, Shanghai, Irma, eldest daughter of Mr. and

A. Cuebgen MTS.

of Shanghal; to Theodor Moeller, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Moeller of Hamburg, Germany.

DEATHS

| PATERSON—On May 5, 1938, at Rangoon, W. J. Paterson, late of 20 Embankment building, Shanghal MINAKY O¤ Thursday, May 12, 1938, at the Shanghai General Hospital, Mrs. Rose Minsky, aged 53 years, the dearly- beloved wife of Mr. Michael Minsky, of Tsingtao, and mo- ther of Mrs. Elizabeth Jappen- | sen, of Shanghai, BAO-On Thursday, May 12, 1939,

at her residence, 1917 Rue Lafayette, Mia. Alice Margarite Bao, aged 40 years, the dearly- beloved wife of Mr. Y. T. Bao. of the Asiatic Petroleum' Co.:

The blow to Japan's pride by the failure of her troops in China has not been softened by the fact that for generations the Japanese have been fed on tales of their invincibility.

They have been told that Japan a match for any Power in the world and that China is peopled by cowards and weaklings.

The present war, they have been told, is merely an "incident," a "dress rehearsal" for the day of reckoning with Russia (or Br tain).

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Many of the Amoy people, it is learned, come from some part of the Kwangtung province and it is probable that they will there.

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PERSONAL CONTACT

"The implications of this for the economic system of Japan is most serious. The size of Japan's budget deficit is already staggering. "and" economy (although totalitarian

ment: The women, as well as the men, must be more economical.

Sir Kingsley Wood, new Secretary can bear a tremendous strain, it the Chinese women of How can

for Air, made personal contact! cannot indefinitely finance an ex- Hong Kong have the heart to doll

with the leading aircraft manu-penditure of such magnitude.

The implications for China are themselves up as they are doing facturers today when he took

return when the Chinese soldiers are suf-advantage of a routine meeting or too far-reaching. Fighting a long

It is also understood that some of the Amoy refugees hope to go and on to Canton, Indo-China Java.

OFFICER FINED Squadron-Leader P. Holroyd Smith, of 279 Prince Edward Road, was fined $10 by Mr. Macfadyen at the Kowloon Court yesterday. for allowing his pointer wander in Chatham Road, near Wuhu Street, without a muzzle or lead,

dog to

fering and dying for them and when the Council of the Society of War on guerilla and partisan lines thousands of refugees are home- less and starving?

The Chinese women must be more economical. They must wear plainer clothes, or, better still. adopt uniforms like their sisters in the interior. They

must do away wth silk stockings and sil clothes. They must be proud of an economical dress. "It is not a

disgrace to put these on.

save on

With the money they these things, they can buy com- forts, medical supplies. etc., and can do much to help their less for- tunate fellow-countrymen and wo-

men.

British Aircraft Constructors to pay might well lead, especially in the a visit and hear views of the in-Chinese are ultimately successful, dustry on production problems of to a recrudescence of Nationalist emergence of a the Royal Air Force expansion-feeling and the

more united China. (Reuter). (British Wireless).

AUSTRALIAN

IRON DISPUTE

Federal Ban Opposed By State

Cabbarra, May 19.

ANGLO-TURKISH TRADE TALKS

London, May 19.

An official statement is expected in the House of Commons, early next week on the state of the negotiations between the British Export Credits Guarantee Depart rent and the Turkish bankers who

Meanwhile, press reports this morn- ceeding favourably and are nearly complete.-(British Wirelss).

The Chinese women are doing a dispute has arisen between the arrived in London in February. great deal of war work here but Federal Government of Australia ing state that negotiations are pro

It is not enough. They Geservo

PASSION PLAY ACTOR DEAD

Munich. May 19. every bit of praise for what they Anton Lang, who had portrayed have done and what they are still the part of Christ at the Oberam-doing but let them go a step fur- mergau Passion Play since 1900. died at here yesterday after an operation (Transocean).

The weakening of the Japanese forces in these localities has been followed by greater activity an the part of the ever-alert Chinese guerillas.

The present situation of the Japanese may well be compared with that of the English armies in France during the later stages of the Hundred Years' War. --

For a long time superior arms- ments, discipline and leadership gave the islanders great" ad-

ther and take the Initiative by wearing simpler. dresses, by de- pending on their natural charpis. The mere fact that they are doing some war work is no excuse for wasting money on powder, rouge. lipstick and elaborate dresses.

European and American ladies here are also doing their bit for China and China's sufferers but are they dressing in the same way as the Chinese war workers? II other nationals can help and be modest, it is all the more reason why the Chinese women chem- selves should persever... and take

the initiative in the way I suggest. In connection with the war work,

and the Government of Western Australia regarding the recent Federal decision to ban the ex- Dort of iron ore as from July 1.

A geological survey of iron mines In the country indicates that fron ore in Australia is insufficient to meet the needs of the country in times of emergency.

Western Australian authorities, commenting on the Federal Gov ernment's ban, stated today that the latter had made fagrant use of its powers-(Reuter).

KING'S TOUR, OF LANCASHIRE

TO PRESENT COLOURS TO REGIMENTS

PERSONAL

· PARAGRAPHS

Mrs. P. Gallego, Mrs. C. Gallego, and Master Manuel Gallego ar- rived in the Colony by the s President Harrison yesterday and registered' at the Peninsula Hotel. Residents of Manila they are here for a holiday.

Mr. Albert Ellis of the Manila, Office of Mesars Ellis and Edgaz. sharebrokers, arrived in the Colony from Manila yesterday by the as. President' Farrison,

Mr. Sydney

Maude of Los

But now those dreams have been shattered, no longer does the to shine 80 Rising Sun seem brightly in the heavens doubt prevails among the inhabitants of the Island Empire. THE FIERCE fighting in Shan-

London, May 19. tung has not only affected vantages and startling victories, it la interesting to see that the

Their Majesties the King and the campaign in this province but the superior numbers of the Chinese women here are starting but has also increased the dim-French and the growth of their another movement. The object of culties of the Japanese further national spirit" prevented these this is to care for the descendants Queen are spending the third day Angeles, California, arrived by the "victories from proving décisive. of China's wounded, maimed and of their tour of Lancashire in the President Cleveland yesterday. Merseyside area. Last night they He has taken up residence at the

Hong Kong Hotel In the end the French having dead. Such a movement deservesS have been forced to

were the guests of Lord Derby .They

learnt how to fight from their every support. per

and this morning drove to Liver- withdraw troops from Shansi,

from the Pelping opponents, drove them from all

Thanking you for publishing this pool in brilliant sunshine. FORCED TO region, and from France except Calais,

There can be no doubt that the letter, I remain, Sir. WITHDRAW other areas north

TROOPS of the Yellow present hostilities will follow the River to bolster same course. Already the tide la

well on the tur

north

up their-front,

Yours faithfully,

ANGEL

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From San Francisco comes Mrs. This afternoon His Majesty Is Dorothy Young to pay Hong Kong ! to present new colours to the a visit the arrived by the Bs. King's Liverpool Regiment, and President Cleveland and is staying the Liverpool Scottish Reuter at the Hong Kong Hotel