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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

CABLES

BRITAIN AND AMERICA SHOULD NOW

Mr. De Valera

EIRE GOES TO THE POLLS

De Valera's Success Hinges On Votes Of Labour

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Dublin. June 18.

Elre polled today in one of the

hall are women.

Whether Mr. Eamon de Valera gets a clear majority is uncertain. as it depends on how labour pulls, and the hostility between Labour and Feanna Fail grow in this elec- tion.

THE HELP OF

OF CHINA

Arms Wanted For The Defence Of

An Innocent Nation

POWERS URGED TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION

(The following ☆ un interview gruated to the Hong Kong Daily Press by Mr. Eugeur Chen,

former Foreign Minister of China)

MONDAY, JUNE 20, 1938 PAGE 9

RALLY "TO KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY

Italy And

Yugoslavia

MINISTERS DISCUSS

COLLABORATION

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Venice, June 19.

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M. Stoyadinovitch, Foreign Min- Fister of Yugoslavia, had

* two hours' conversation with the I-Sheng

lian Foreign Minister, Count Clano, here today, after which the former left to continue his holiday at Gardine.

It is leamed that political and economic collaboration between Haly and Yugoslavia was discussed. On the political side. It is not be lieved that the consultations ex- ceeded an exchange of views on the pledged word is an essential con-European situation. dition of civilized life,

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The Japanese declare they are not waging war in Chins. That is true. It is not war but a massacre, a ruthless, pitiless massacre of practically unarmed Chinese that Japan in carrying out in China. The latest operation in this strategy of savagery is the bombardment of Canton and its im- pending destruction' not only as the politically vital centre of South China but as the historie rate way of British commerce into the the rich "hinterland" on which the life of Hong Kong depends,

There is also massacre on the battlefront. The old Chinese 'army was decimated in the course of the terrific encounters in the Shanghal-Nanking region. It is largely a new army that has been fighting since then, consisting partly of young men from the Univer- sities destroyed by the"Japanese, and the sons of well-to-do families. and peasant homes, namely, the father of tomorrow-those destined,

In happler drcumstances, to perpetuate the race and to be the rulers and workers of tomorrow in China.

This new army is likely to go the same road of death because, sometimes, there are but three thousand rifles in a division of fifteen thousand ED.

American and European de- of war as an instrument of nation-

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ITALIAN RELIEF

to

help

SOLDIERS NOT WANTED

It is believed that an increase in We do not ask för American or trade between the two countries is British soldiers to be sent. We probably owing to the anschluss, have enough men. But we want with the consequent relief to Italy arms. arms for defence against a⠀from her undertaking nation that has gotten pròsper-Austria economically: ous in the business of war.

It is also believed that orders will Less than half of one per cent.be given by Yugoslavia for the of the eventual cost of American building of some warships in and British Intervention in the Trieste.--(Reuter). new world war under preparation

INVESTIGATION

OF MONOPOLIES

most important elections in years. mocracy is not free of responsibil- al policy and on the rule of law by Japan and her allies (American There are 1,250,000 voters, of whom ity for this work of death. A de-and we rejected the Japanese doc-and British rearmament envisage cade ago China stood at the cross-trine that Far Eastern peace and this" eventuality) would provide East or West. She turned West for pulsion of the West, of the White cisively with the Japanese and roads to decide whether to turn security must be based on the ex-china with the means to dende

faith of the pledged words of the peace and collective security on the Man, from Asia and the Pacific. eliminate them as a serious menace)

Washington, June 18. United States of America. of Great and British delay to assist China people and of the British Empire.

We refuse to accept American to the security of the American! the resolution for investigation of President Roosevelt today signed

Britain. of France and other as a repudiation of treaty obliga-

monopolies in the United States. Not only on the ground of prin- tions; and we hope to see the Gov-ciple and honour but on that of ducted by a commission of twelve,

The investigation will be con ernment of the United States and sheer materiallat profit and hard-consisting of Senators. Representa- His Britannic Majesty's Govern bolled realism, it would pay the We accepted the Western view. ment insisting in the sense of ac-American and British Governments tives and delegates from the De- particularly the American thesis tion as President Roosevelt and to redeem, even

partments of Commerce. Labour partially, their and Justice, together with repre- which based the peace and Mr. Cordell Hull have been in solemnly pledged words to the sentatives of the Treasury, the security of nations on renunciationsisting) that observance of the Chinese people.

The opinion is held that if Mr. de Valera falls to obtain a major- ity, there may be another election In October, as there is no. inclina tion for ade Valera Cosgrave Coalition.

Counting begins tomorrow, and

Powers.

JAPANESE DOCTRINE

REJECTED

owing to the complicated propor: PEASANTS, TROOPS |

tional representation system, the results will not be known before Tuesday.(Reuter).

JAPANESE REJECT

PROTEST

Tokyo, June 18. The Soviet protest against Japonese air raids on unprotected Chinese towns was sharply rejected

by the Japanese Foreign Office here yesterday.

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WORK IN CLOSE CO-OPERATION

Loyang.. June 19.

Though nominally under Japan- se occupation, many hsien in

Shantung and north Honan are still administered by officials ap- pointed by the National Govern ment, according to 4 Chinese commanding officer in

Ilonan.

aertà

Close co-operation. the ©.። manding officer, revealed, is main- tained between the Chinese pea- Moscow's right to make repre- sants and troops in north Honan. sentations in this connection was The peasants either withdraw to challenged by the Foreign Ofce safety areas or leisurely engage in which advised Soviet Russia to farming upon the arrival of a Instruct its own, pilots in Spain to 'arse' enemy force. But as soon cease bombing open Nationalist as this large force is broken up towns or to attempt any inter into small isolated units. they: ference, in the Sino-Japanese, con- begin to attack them separately. flict.

REPUBLICANS

OFFER

STIFF RESISTANCE

Federal Trade Commission and the Securities Exchange Commission.

The investigation, recommended in a Presidential message on April 30, is expected to create basis for wide revision of the Anti-Trust Law-(Reuter).

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Nationalists Checked Along BACK TO NORMAL GUERILLA ACTIVITIES ON

Entire Mediterranean Front

Barcelona, June 19.

Notwithstanding the fall of Castellon and the end of the re- sistance of the 13th "Lost" Division in the Pyrenees, the Republicans are fighting back.

On the Mediterranean front, the Nationalist advance appears to be checked along the whole line.

Heavy Aghting is reported south of Castellon, where the Na tionalists are recelving the strongest resistance..

Gandi was again visited on Friday night by Insurgent planes

Canton, June 18.

As an indication that Canton is }returning to normál in spite of the relentless Japanese raids, shops in Wing Hon Road today re-opened for business.

Rice prices are dropping owing to the departure of many people to. the outports and the interior of the province. Dèmand for Hong Kong banknotes has also relaxed with the result the Hong Kong

currency International),

Two were killed, and-six injured when bombs dropped in the outdollar is valued at $2.34 Canton skirts-(Reuter).

They also actively disrupt the WITHDRAWAL OF Eye-Witness Tells Of

enemy's" supply lines.

The Japanese answer further-

A. Chinese column. the com- more declared that the

Chinese manding officer stated marched towns were not bombed Incis from the west of Tsinan through criminately but that such cities. as Puhsien, Puyang. Taming, and Canton, Nanking and Hankow sunteh into north Honan "which possess extensive fortiflex-recaptured Tsiyuan toward the tions were singled out for air raids.end of Jast month-Central

Transoceaл).

News).

CATHEDRAL WEDDING

Wedding of Mr. Hutchinson and Miss Shirazee at St. John's Cathedral on June 15. (Photo by Kwong Lam Studio).

and

VOLUNTEERS

FROM SPAIN

Italy Seeking Modification In Agreement

Fighting On

Yangtse River Front

Kweichih, Antwei, June 19.

"Soaked in rain and Blood and braving continuous Japanese naval and aerial bombardment, the Chinese troops on the south bank of the Yangtse. River are stoutly· resisting Japanese land- ing," writes a Central News corrispondent who is touring the Yang- tse "front.

"I arrived at the Chinese line on the south bank at 9 o'lock this morning. Despite rain and heavy fog, seven or eight Japanese planes were flying low over the river embankment," he writes.

"There were then no Japanese warships anchored in the river at this point. Barely two hours ago three enemy gunboats had arrived not far shead. About 80 Japanese bluejackets from these gunboats, who attempted to land, were driven back.

•London, June 19. According to Sunday papers here. the Italian Government has expressed the desire that condi- |tions regarding the evacuation of! Italian volunteers from Spain, asi laid down in the Anglo-Italian. Agreement on April 16 fast, should be modified 50 15 10 permit ""The Japanese planes were now scores of blue-jackets were landed

lower before, Italian troops to remain in the flying "even

The at several places. Chinese soldiers were still lurking peninsula while not taking

any

in their trenches. further part in military operations there.

The Chinese commanding officer now gare the order to open i "About 9.30 o'clock a Japanese fire with machine-guns. Many of warship was suddenly sighted the Japanese were trapped in the The Sunday Times remarks, in steaming downstream. As it pass-mud and could hardly move.

ed by this connection, "that it is difcult standing, I

the dyke where I WLA

saw the Red Cross by to see how the British Government insignia painted on its side." could change, its point of view in "A moment later "two other (Central News).

the question of repatriation of Japanese... warships were scen

volunteers. The paper says that

As they

steaming downstream,. came near the Chinese positions

"In the face of the fierce attack the Chinese the Japanese returned to their warship."

It can only be hoped that Tues- one of them fred over 20 shells, JAPANESE ATTACK day's sitting of the Non-Interven-No damage was done to tion Committee will mark further Chinese defence works. progress in the negotiations.

CHIENTANG RIVER BANK

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Over 300 Japanese Killed

Tunki, Anhwei, June 19: Chinese guerilla activities on the north, bank of the Chientang River in Chekiang have resulted in more than 60 Japanese being killed at a point near Kashing.

Over 30 Japanese were killed when, five motor boats were over- turned in a creek near Kashing by Chinese firing.

A Japanese unit was ambushed by the guerillas at Sanlikiao in the suburbs of Haining. About 50 Japanese were slain.

Blan, June 19.

In attacks at Stashih, Yangfeiz. Astenlinfo and Shangpella the guerillas killed 200 Japanese-(Central News), TRANSPORT UNIT ATTACKED between Talhsien and Kuosien in

north Shansi.(Central News).

TINGYUAN RETAKEN

Yungehow, June 19. Chinese military reports 'state' that both Lukiang and Tungcheng, in Anhwel, have been evacuated by the Chinese troops.

A Japanese transport unit was. attacked by the Chinese' at Tut- zetsun midway between Pioglu and Welyuanpao, in north Shansi,

on June 16.

In the ensuing clash 40 Jap anese were killed, Four Japanese trucks were damaged and a num-

A Japanese column from Hotel is now driving toward Livan, im...”

[southwest,

br of rifles and pistols and several portant town about 80 kilometres radio sets were seized by the Chl- nese, who also auferèd casualties.

(Central News), „

VILLAGES SET ON FIRE

Hankow, June 19. The Japanese at Welhalwel have destroyed, many villages. by

are. according to a report from

a special administrative commis- stoner in Bhantung to Dr. H. H.

Kung. President of the Executive

Yuan.

Kiangchlachai, Yachlachwang. Tanghohs, and Tonghopel were systematically razed by 400 Jap-

anese.

the

in

were

(Central

Many villagers were killed

fire and about 2,000 rendered homeless. News),

TUNGLIU, BOMBED Kwechih, Anhwei," June 19.)

Tungla, on the south bank of the Yangtze River, about 40 kilo

of Anking, was

metres south bombed by a number of Japanese planes on June 18.

More than 20 dvilians were killed and about. 100 houses wreck ed.(Central News), ́ ́.

REINFORCEMENTS SENT TO

the FLOOD REFUGEES Chengchow, June 18. "About noon it was ' reported

Japanese troops in Honan AIS TEL that four large Japanese warships ported to have attacked Chinese The paper eulogises the efforts were steaming upriver. Upon refugees fleeing westward in the made by France to induce the hearing the report all Chinese face of the great flood. Soviet Union to adopt a more con-officers and soldiers were ready Only a few days ago thousands their comrades

for action."

SHANSI

Slan, June 19. With the intention of relieving

beleaguered in..

An unconarmed report states that Tingyuan, 33 miles west of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway has been retaten by Chinese guerillas. (Central News),

RISE OF LEVEL OF YANGTSE

Shipping Firms" Announcement

Hankow, June 19.

In view of the continued rise of the level of the Yangtee River, a joint announcement has been published by Chinese and foreigo that they will not be responsible steamship companies here. siating for damage suffered by goods in their godowns as a result of the flood,**

The announcement was made by the China Merchants Steam Navigation Company, B. and S, Jardines, the Sanpet Steamship Company and the Mingshảo Steamship Company-Reuter).

FLOOD NOT MENTIONED

Shanghai, June 19. cillatory attitude and stresses the

No mention was made of the uselessness of attempts made by

of refugees were attacked by the Hówma, Bingfang, Yuncheng food attuation at this evening's the press of other countries

"Intensive bombardment follow-Japanese, at Yushti, 45 kilometres to

Kuwo. Any and other eities press conference at which the separate France and England in ed. However, not one shell hit

southwest of Kaifeng Large: Japanese reinforcements have spokesman reported the capture of the Spanish question by attacks the Chinese.

{numbers were killed or wounded by- on alleged violations of neutrality "Whilst shelling, the Japanese machine-gun and artillery fire. by the French Government.

warships continued to steam up- It is learned that over 100,000 The Observer writes that the river. Three seaplanes escorted refugees are being accommodated aftuation in Spain has been modi-the fleet.

in' camps established by the Chi- fled since the conclusion of the "Not long after six Japanese ese military authorities west of the Anglo-Italian "Agreement of fast | launches

upriver and Peiping-Hankow Railway (Cm- April-(Transocean),

weighed ⠀ "anchor. after which tral News),

came

been sent to Shansi.

Tihang about 30 miles upriver from Wuhn.A

It is reported that about 20.000 Japanese troops have arrived in. Naval units on the Yangtse, he Taiyuan by the Chenstal Railway, said, have continued minesweeping about 4,000 irf" Linfen. 3,000 in and carried out shelling of both Fenyang, 1,000 in Zuida and 2,000 sides of the river.

at Heinhglen and Tafengehen, Japanese naval units are said to I A Japanese cavalry unit has have bombed Foochow and Hainin

arrived at Tangmingvao.. midway) (Reuter),

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