1938-06-07 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

BRITISH PROTEST AGAINST

CABLES

JAPANESE

PLANES FLYING

FLYING OVER SHAMEEN

IS OUTSIDE WORLD SUFFICIENTLY INFORMED OF SUFFERING OF HELPLESS CANTON CIVILIANS?

Canton, June 6.

For the tenth successive day Japanese raiders bombed Canton again today. The latest ralds, the 'most serious so far, have added new horrors and further suffering to the civilian population of this city.

The first air raid alarm tounded at 8.30 am. and Japanese planes were over the city by 8.30. It was thought at first that the planes were making for the milway and, though the gates of Shameen were shut and the entire Chinese populace of the city took to shelter, there was no parle.

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Planes Over Chinese Close

French Territory

INCIDENT BLAMED ON INSURGENTS

VILLAGE BOMBED

Paris, June 6.

In On Sinkiang

Tungkwan, June 6.

Chinese troops surrounding Sin- kiang in south Shansh are gradual- ly closing in on the walled city where about 600 Japanese are hold- ing out with five fleld pleces.

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A number of small villages on French papers are indignant over the southern outskirts of Sinklang have been completely occupied by reports that rilne unidentified At 8.50, however, the bombings To the left of the French hospital,

Chinese after a spirited engage- planes flew over French territory started and lasted 15 minutes. where a Chinese Red Cross unit

ment yesterday morning. bomb after.bomb being loosed over was stationed, 45 bodies were yesterday dropping a number of

Yuncheng, Important city on the the most crowded parts of the city, stretched out on the roadway while bombs, Some blame the ineldentborder of the Tienchih Lake, is still on the Insurgents whilst others Japanese hands. The Chinese Mr. Edward H. Lockwood, of In-say the planes belonged to the forces have made concerted attacks

further corpses lay close by.

The City Government offices, Central Park and Taishatao sta- tion were again the objectives al- though the Whampoa Forts also came in for attention. a number breadth. of bombs being dropped there while

a Hong Kong-bound steamier was going down the river.

The all-clear sounded

of the Canton diana, Secretary Y.M.C.A., escaped death by a hair's

Bombs landed amongst the of the tightly-packed sampans

river,

floating population in the

Spanish Government.

The French Government h:15 taken prompt action. instructing that further protection be given frontier. towns.

on the city from many sides and expect to dislodge the 3,000 Japan- ese invaders inside the city at an early date.

To the northeast of Yuncheng. The Premier is personally visiting detachment of more than 100 at 9.20 creating terrific havoc and Blag. the village which was bombed to Japanese soldiers was wiped out by "a.m. but it was not long before the ing human flesh all over the river investigate while the French Astrong Chinese guerila forces in a and the statue of the' Chinese ad- /Force has been instructed to pursue [recent surprise night, raid.(Cen- Imiral which adorns the waterfront, all planes which threaten French

alarm again shrieked warning.

SKY BLACK WITH PLANES

The second raid lasted from 10.30 to 11.10 a.m., "and seemed to be

BRITISH PROTEST

It S authoritatively learned that the British Consul-General. Mr. A.

territory.

This morning French anti-air-

craft guns went into action and the invaders went back The iden-

tral News).

JAPANESE REPULSED

Hwalying, June 6

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being practically black with planes, Consul-General in Hong Kong (Reuter Bulletin).

At least 40 or 50 machines parti: cipated in the rald.

protesting against Japanese planes fying over Shameen.

POSITIONS

Everybody is asking "How long JAPANESE The bombing was continuous and deafening, drowning out even the will this be allowed to last?" and It the outside world is sufficiently roar of the machines 11.4 they power-dived towards their objec-informed of the terrible sufferings tives. These included the Pearl of the helpless civilian population

¦in Canter.-(Reuter) River Bridge, the old power house Bund. the Government on the offices and the callway stations..

HEAVY DAMAGE

Canton. June 6.

Canton

ed, a Japanese "drive in three columns with combined infantry. artillery and air forces from Shaopo was successfully repulsed in west Kiangsu yesterday.

The Chinese positions were kept intact at the cost of only about

BOMBED twenty casualties (Central News?.

Swalow. June 6.

warplanes, while observation of

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CHINESE RECAPTURE

Two Chinese

KWANGPING carrying out

Klanghalen, Shans, June 6: Japanese troop movements In Kwangping, north of Taming, in Amcy, dropped several bombs on south Hopel, was recently recap- the Japanese military poaltions. tured by the Chinese, states a mill- The detonations of two high ex- tary report just received here plosives could distinctly be heard Central News). at Tung-An.

Bombs again fell on Winghon Heavy damage was wrought on and Thihang maloos the scene the Schools of Arts and Letters. of much previous destruction and Law, and Sciences of the Nationa! on residences near Central Park Chungshan University during the and the Sun Yat-sen University.

Japanese air raids over Festerday, according to Mr. Tscu Lu. Chancellor of the University in a circuitur telegram to educa-

The Chinese planes flew so low Observers "predict that there will tional and cultural organs of the over Tung-An that the national. be further heary, casualties. It world reporting to them the emblems could be seen од the seems that the raiders will not be Japanese attempt to destroy the satisfied until this once-proud city institution.

wings of machines, "Inter national). is reduced to a shambles.

LOST COUNT

Foreigners in Shameen counted the explosions of 42 high-power bombs before they lost count, and it is believed that nearly 100 bombs altogether were dropped.

One plane, which power-dived ; over the Pearl River bridge few so low over Shameen, that the In signia on its wings could be plain- ly seen.

Anti-aircraft fire this morning was sparse, while the clearness of! the atmosphere aided the raiders.

So far, it has been ascertained that Ave students and employees of the university were killed and scores of others wounded, losses of the three schools, how- ever, cannot yet be determined.

Since the outbreak of the hos- tilities. the telegram said, Japanese planes have subjected the univer- sity to no less than ten deliberate aerial attacks. dripping, mor. than 50 bombs.

Commander änd

carry

the

Pure Blood

Aryan

A Fiction

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JEW-BAITING CONDEMNED

LINFEN-KUWO SECTOR

Klanghsien, Shansi, June ". Violent fighting is in progress on the Linfen-Kuwa sector in south Shans, where the Chinese are holding back a Japanese attempt to break through the Chinese cor don.

The Japanese, numbering about 1,000 men, including cavalry and artillery units, launched an attack on the Chinese in four columns yesterday in an attempt to force a way out of the Chinese iron ring.

Three of the four Japanese co- lumns are reported to have been

THE SANJAK PROBLEM

Turks Assured Majority

At Elections

Antioch, June 6 Everything appears to Indicate that the French authorities are willing to satisfy all the Turkish demands in order to bring about a | settlement in Sanjak Alexandretta. Turks have recently been appoint- ed to a number of higher posts in the administration of the Sanjak.

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It Ukewise seems that not con- tent with assuring the election of 22 Turkish representatives out of a total of 40 in the new Sanjak assembly, although the Turks only form 40 per cent of the population, the French authorities are now seeking to prevent any turther

warfare the taken for supplies of anti-toxins. participation of Arabs.in the elec-scattering from the skies of hosts This side of the work of, sanitary tions so, as to increase the Turkish of germs to spread epidemics inspectors might assume great majority.

among the people is out of the significance.

The Efforts have already been made question.

GERM · WARFARE NOT POSSIBLE,

SAYS COMMANDER

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Bacteriological

AR.P. Department were beaten back by the Chinese within this direction by a delegate of Such an operation is not possible, still investigating the problem of Despite these attacks, the des-

heary losses. The fourth column, the French High Commissioner. Wing Commander E. J. Hodsoll, protecting food in shops and ware- patch concluded. the university

forming the main body. of the Since, however, representatives of Inspector General of Air Raidhouses and other places from the will

effects of gaD. Arab and other non-Turkish sec- Precautions, told sanitary inspec on. with redcubic.

Japanese forces. Is still being en- FRENCH HOSPITAL BOMBED

efforts Central News),

There were some kinds of food "Pure Argan blood" is described gaged by the Chinese. (Central tons of the population declined to tors from all over the country re- The French-owned Paul Doumer

CASUALTIES MOUNT

a fiction by the Bishop of News),

accept the suggestion that they cently at a meeting of their ass-which could be consumed after a should desist from further parti-ciation at the Guildhall, London. Hospital situated along the Bund Canton, June 6: It is estimated Chelmsford (Dr. Henry Wilson) In

gas attack if they were treated in JAPANESE CLAIM

elpation in the electioris, they received a direct hit during this that over 100 civilians were killed a criticism of the persecution of

A number of chairmen of local might not be very palatable they a certain way, and though they have been morning's bombing.

Tews in Germany and Austria, pub-

that they corresponding. number of

Shanghai Jund 7.

air raid precautions committees would not be poisonous. Hished in the diocesan chronicle Talec, the French military surgeon.houses demolished, in yesterday's

Describing the Japanese occupa will be held responsible for any and members of local authorities tion of Kaifeng, Japanese des- "untoward incidents" which may were also present at the meeting.

He asked sanitary inspectors n was slightly wounded. while his bombing, in which more than asays The Bulletin. colleague, Generál Rigenbach, was dozen missiles were dropped in

"There is a fiction." he states, patches say

to take key positions in air raid that it followed an occur.

Discussing the part which would precautions war organisations be uninjured. Two Chinese inmates' the heart of the city.

that there is such a thing as pure all-night battle. After intensive In consequence of these develop- of the hospital were killed and Thirty-three Japanese raiders Aryan blood, and to preserve this bombardment, a Japanese detachments, non-Turkish elements, and have to be played in air raids by cause they might be required, se sanitary inspectors, Wing Com-they were in the last war, to help several were injured.

aro Arabs, took part in the bombing of the Pure Aryan blood from contamina- ment gained a foothold last night especially Christian Meanwhile, by arrangement with city.

tion anyone of Jewish parentage or and completed the occupation of panle stricken since it is feared mander Hodsoll told them that it in the control of food.m gand-parentage is regarded 25 the clly in the morning.

One of the essential tasks of the the Chinese authorities, 30 French

that the Turks may endeavour to was not feasible drop "bugs" from "Throughout the rald, which

corrupting ingredient in the na-

A.R.P. Department was to 'And marines have been landed and lasted for nearly two hours, ex-

According to aerial observation, prevent their participation in the the air.

"I understand that they do not underground shelters for people have barricaded of the district. cellent order was maintained and handicap in the production of the has been a large-scale withdrawal

tional life, since he would be a Japanese reports assert that there elections by force.

take very kindly, to being com- who were in the streets and for The surrounding buildings were there was ́ no panic among the pure Aryan stock which is

Numerous non-Turkish families pressed and thrown about," he those who lived on property which of Chinese troops from Cheng-have left the Sanjak for fear of declared "It would be necessary Kave no protection. chow mainly to Sincheng which a vengeance of the Turks when the to introduce the "bug" into the For this purpose a survey was afty miles south of the railway | latter have obtained the upper system, and short of supplying being carried out to discover as junction.--(Reuter). ".

hand. Representatives of non-leach of them with a small knife many shelters as they could in or- Turkish sections,,, nevertheless, de- to make a hole when he arrived, der to avoid embarking on new GUERILLA ATTACKS

clare that despite the combined it could not be done."

construction involving, enormous Liuan, Anhwel, June 6. A row of seven house opposite bined with the natural hatred-

pressure of the French authorities Chinese guerillas have thrice and the Turks, they are determin- danger, if drains

There might be, however, a big expense. the Middle School collapsed like a

were burst by "They do ade reached Chuhsien, 50 ilometres ed to assure

exist in far greater and perhaps one should

the rights of the bombing. of the spread of epide-numbers than most of us think," pack of cards.

jealousy of the Jews, whose intel-north of Pukow on the Tientsin Arabe and other non-Turkish ele-mics, and certain steps were being he added. A street hawker, an old woman. ¡lectual and financial ability is pre Pukow Rallway during the last few a newsboy and many others were eminent, means in practice that daya. killed, while over a dozen people. Jure is not worth living for anyone During skirmishes outside the including the watchman of the of Jewish parentage in Germany. city some 200 Japanese were either school, were severely injured,

"Ever since the present regime killed or wounded.

not so fortunate, and cornses and people. fragments of bodies were strewn wide on th. macadamised Bund.

STUDENTS AND SCOUTS

greatly desired.

SO

The Chungshan University Middle

THEORY RIDICULED School on Man Min Street barely

"Selentif men ridicule this escaped a direct hit by a heavy bomb which caused a huge crater absurd theory, for we are all of us a very mixed breed indeed. How- ever that may be this theory, com-

in the plie of slaughtered hu-in front of its main gate. mans could be discerned the uni- forms of students, Boy Scouts and Red Cross workers.

JAPANESE SHELL

CHAPOO

Another bomb. landing near began these unhappy people have Other guerilla units are mena- Tunglu, June 8, the dugout of the school to the been bullied, harried, insulted, cing Changpalling. 84 kilometres Seven Japanese warships off the left of the basketball ground, mocked, robbed, driven mad, or north of Pukow(Central News). Chapou coast on Hangehow Bay caused the death of eight students forced into suicide as the only way directed sporadic gunfire presum and severe wounding of more than out of their miseries. Their fate is ably on hiding places of Chinese ten others. The bodies of the even worse than that of the dogs.

guerillas on the mainland yester dead were later removed by, the One cannot but feel that this SWATOW HARBOUR members of the faculty and kind of thing will being its punish- ENTRANCE: CLOSED Aside from a fleet of smaller student body for burial—(Central|ment with it.

day.

vessels, a Japanese aircraft carrier

is also anchoring off the Chapoo coast.--Central News),

ROYAL FAMILY AT WHITSUNTIDE

EXPRESS TRAINS FOR

REFUGEES

"Probably. the worst feature of this persecution is the effect that it will have upon the minds of the

In order to cope with the influx children, who are humiliated and

of refugees, express trains are be-insulted and taught from their ing run from Canton.

carllest days that they belong to a} On Sunday night, twenty-six degenerate race which Is to coaches brought down over 2.000 shunned by all Europeana.” refugees from Canton.

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*APPALLING TOLL

Swatow, June 6. The entrance to Swatow har- bour, between Mayue and Tehehow Island, 'is closed to shipping.

ments.

It is considered improbable that Turkey will take possession of the Sanjak owing to British opposition to any much step-(Transocean).

HOME CRICKET LUNCH SCORES

London, June 6. Lunch scores in County Cricket championship matches are as fol- lows:

AMERICAN

DOCTORS APPEAL

(Continued fromi Page 1)

IN AID OF WAR REFUGEES

At a meeting of the Chung Shing Benevolent Society committee held at the Chung Shing Bathing Pavi- lion yesterday, it was unanimously decided, on the proposal of Mfr. | Lau · King-tsing" and seconded by Mr. Lo Kwok-matri, to hold a con- Meanwhile, the city this evening cert and gala on July 1, 2 and 3 is more quiet and huge crowds, from 7 to 11 p.m. each night, to which previously were concentrated raise funds for the war refugees Derby 224 v. Warwick 200 for 8. on the bund, have somewhat disini Canton and Hong Kong. Hampshire 392 for v. Kent persed though thousands have Mr. Lau King-tsing and Mr. decided to spend the night in Chan Nan-fong were elected chair- what they" think is a compara-men of the concert and gala. tively safe area near the Customs building where British commercial wharves are attrated.

Should future bombings occur in Thousands more are concentrat the vicinity of the East Bund the ed in this vicinity because they probability is the crowds will mass. are homeless. They present a on the Shakee waterfront,...op- Borrowful picture squatting on the posite Shameen, constituting a aldewalks and clutching small definite threat to the British and children and, perhaps, the few be-French Concessions owing to their longings which they were able to tremendous numbers. At present, [salvage from the wreckage of their however,

Shameen is quiet. homes.

be

All steamers may enter and leave by the north and south entrances.-(International).

199;

103;

2:

Leicester 287 for 6 v. Northants

Middlesex 577 v. Sussex 100 for The Japanese are carrying out London, June 8. · extensive air raids daily on the

Notts 170 v. Surrey 105 and 121 The King and Queen spent Canton-Bankow Railway line. The

Canton, June 8. they atrafed the city when flying for 1; Whitsuntide at the Royal Lodge in loopline connecting the two rali- During the two wanton'attacks | low.

Oxford 288 v. Free Foresters Most of the places on which 129 for 37 Windsor Great Park. On Saturday ways was severely bombed on Sun- this morning, the Japanese flers„ night Their Majesties gave a small day.

aside from unloading their deadly | bombs' fell, it is established, are.

Bomerset 237 for 6 v. Glouces dinner party to members of the The bridges that have been des-burdens from the air, caused an far removed from military objec-' ter 291; Royal family and yesterday Their troyed by bombs have been repair-additional large number of Innoves or government organs, point-

Worcester 302 v. Glamorgan 176 Majesties attended Divine. Service (ed.

cent men, women and children to ing clearly to the indiscriminate for 81 in the Royal Chapel with the two Telephone trunk service to Can-perish before withering halls of nature of the raid,~~(Central Yorkshire 96 for 4 v. Lancashire Princesses.-(Reuter Bulletin).. ton is still in operation.

machine-gun bullets with which |News)..

232.-(Renter Bulletin).

(Renter).