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·No. 24915. 號伍拾壹玖仟肆萬弍第 日伍初月陸年寅戊

ESTABLISHED 1857

HONG KONG, SATURDAY, JULY 2, 1938.

BOOM IN VICINITY OF MATANG

IS STILL INTACT

Japanese Make No Progress

In Advance From Tienshan On Taihu

CHINESE SCORE A NOTABLE

́ ́SUCCESS IN ANHWEI

Hankow, July 1.

NEVERE FIGHTING EAST AND WEST OF MATANG WAS CON- TINUED THIS MORNING bit according to reports here the Vilage of Matang is now in the hands of the Japanese. Hsiangkow which is twq miles east of Matung is still in possession of the Chinese but, its ultimate file is considered to be uncertain. No "change is reported in the sitation west of Matang where the hilly country favours the Chinese defensive tactics.

. Contrary to Japanese stätemats it would appear that the boom across the Yangtse River in the vicinity of Matang is still in- tact Chinese military circles have not abandoned hope of recaptur-. ing Matang and is pointed out that Javanese troops are still numerically inferior there.

and

The Japanese advance from tions; on the Taoching Railway Tienshan on Taihu, although sup- which connects the provinces of parted by tanks

heavy Honan and Shang!. It is believed artillery. Is reported to have made that these troops will endeavour;tò no progress.

join the Japanese forces in the

On the other hand considerable south of the province of Shans! movements of troops on both sides and that two armies will then at- are reported from the North China Tempt to cross the Yellow River

front. It is stated that upwards of together and advance in a souther- 20.000 Japanese now occupy post-ly direction. Transocean).

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IMPORTANT CHANGES

IN THE JAPANESE COMMAND

Pelping, July 1. Important changes in the com and of the Japanese North China Army were made on Thursday.

General Kolga, former Chief of the General Staff of the Kwantung Army and present Governor-Gen" eral of Korea, took over the su preme command, succeeding Gen- eral Count Terauchi,

Lt.-General Doihara, known for years as champion of the Japanes policy of expansion in China, be -came Chief of the General Staff and Lieutenant-General. Kita, in charge of the Political Department, was replaced by Leutenant-Gen eral Shlogetsu:

Lt.-General Umetsu took over command of the Japanese forces in the Pelping-Hankow

(Transocean).

CHINESE, RECAPTURE

TADKICHEN

Tunki, Anhwei, July 1. Chinese troops operating in cen- Antwei scored ́a notable suc- ass by re-entering the town' of Trokicher on the outskirts of Shucheng on June 28 after routing the Japanese forces there.

The Japanese have retreated to-

of the Chao Lake. ward Sanhochen, on the west bank

troops

About 1.000 Japanese rushing from Hofel to the rescue of their comrades, were attacked and emaciated by Chinese troops before arriving at Shucheng. (Central News).

ANOTHER BOOM

Hankow, July 1. Heavy Chinese reinforcements

IMPORTANT MEDICAL TEST CASE

DISTINGUISHED OBSTETRICIAN

TO STAND TRIAL

London, July 1

An important medical test. case against. Dr. Aleck William Bourke, distinguished Wimpole Street" obstetrician, was heard at the Marylebone Police

Court this morning.

Dr. Bourke was committed for trial on a summons alleg ing that he unlawfully pro- cured the miscarriage of fourteen-year-old giri at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington. The girl in the case was the

are pouring into the area at Klu-victim of serious offences in con- klang east of Hankow in order to check the Japanese advance west ward.

Another boom is said to have been Railway. constructed at Kukou. below Klu-

klang-(Reuter).

FLOODS IN SHANGHAI

Shanghai was Badly flooded last week. The above pictures show Bubbling Well Road Inundated rendering it difficult for motor traffic. (Photos, 'C.M.P.8.).

nection with which three troopers of the Royal Horse: Guards were found guilty and sentenced at the Old Ralley on Wednesday.

The case is arousing tremen- dous medical interest in view of the important medical and legal principles Involved. The Director.. of Public Prosecution's counsel said that this case was one where defendant has deliberately and openly defed the law for reasons which he thought were good and sufficient.

Ball was granted. (Reuter).

Franco. Turkish Agreement On-

The Sanjak

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sums up the position of the few thonsand Europeans in this. colony. Purgatory while they are here but all are imbued with the necessity of keeping govern- mont, business and communica- tions up to European standardia. Care of their eyes must also be kept to standard, which is the reason for the existence of

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BOMBARDED BY CHIANG

CHINESE TROOPS

CHIANG KAI-

KAI-SHEK DENIES

Picture, shows a watch tower in south, Shansi in the course of -bombardment by Chinese troops. Watch towers, similar to the one above, were erected by the Chinese to guard against bandits, but were occupied by the Japanese (Photo, C.M.P.S.).

Mass Murder Of Civilians Now Spreads To Swatow

Swatow, July 1.

The city was thrown into a state of intense confusion and terror by a terrific aerial bombardment which was first heralded, by the appearance at 4.30 p.m. of six large Japanese bombers which roared to and fro ogchead. The appearance of a further three machines. making a total of nine, at-5.15 pm was the signal for opening up a hait of death and destruction which lasted fully ninety minutes. More than a hundred large bombs were dropped on the various re- sidential parts of the city

Widespread havoc and heavy casualfles were caused which at pre- sent is impossible to ascertatni.

· ARMISTICE PLANS

China Will Not Welcome

Intercession By Any

Foreign Power

FINANCIAL STRUCTURE REMAINS UNSHAKEN

London, July 1.

OR REASONS OF PRESTIGE ALONE THE JAPANESE MUST declared Generalissimo

FATTEMPT TO TAKE HANKOW."

Chiang Kai-shek in an interview "with the correspondent of the Dally Express published this morning.

Should the Japanese be successful in occupying Hankow, the Generalissimo said, this would not bring them nearer to victory since the Chinese would merely change their front so that the Japanese would encounter even greater difficulties.

Ambassadors

Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek | eignty is fully restored," remarked lented statements to the effect China's leader. that the British, Italian, French "Today, China 15 politically and Swiss

would united, and her people's determina- come to Hankow from Hong Kong tion" to resist is increasing. The this week for the purpose of dis-rst year of the war ends with cussing terms for an armistice. China's anancial structure UJT1- “China will not welcome inter-shaken She has maintained her ression by any foreign Power for ivan obligations and has steadily in armistice unless Chinese sover-decreased an unfavourable trade

balance," he added,

China has transferred many

BUDGE RETAINS industries inland and has expanded

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her road and rail communications. China has mobilled-women in aid of her defence and has created a

of the country is flocking," said the Generalissimo,,

AT WIMBLEDON citizens army to which the youth

BEATS AUSTIN EASILY

London, July 1. Donald Budge, of America, re tained his singles title at Wimble- don this afternoon when he de- feated H. W. Austin, of Britain,

Reuter's correspondent saw scores of houses and shops in the Lesidential. Kiniat Road section destroyed and a large number of civilian corpses including the fullest quota of women and children.in, three straight sets.

The Municipal and Mission hospitals, are working overtime and the wounded are now pouring in, by the hundreds...

The raiders.objective was apparently the Mayor's office, the Mi tary Headquarters and Power Station but the planes flew at such a great height that accuracy was impossible and the civilian sections became the bloodiest sufferers. Ironically enough, amongst the build- ngs destroyed was the former Japanese School-(Reuter)..

WAVE

HEAT

IN CANTON

Canton, July 1. Canton. The thermometer regis- A heat wave is sweeping over

yesterday, being the highest re- tered 93 degrees in the shade

corded this summer.

Three Hundred Red Generals Disappear

Moscow, July" 1. Three hundred and four Gen- erals of the Red Army have dis- Many cases of prostration have heen reported as a result of the appeared from their posts since sweltering heat. All shops selling the execution of Marshal Tachat- cool drinks are doing a roaringed source though no official an- chevski, according a well-inform- business-Central. News),

rouncement had been made con-. cerning their whereabouts.

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

The list includes two Marshals, three Army Commanders of the First Class out of a total of six, Page 2-Singapore, mui- tsai's sul-10 Army Commanders of the cide, Developments, in New Second Claas out of a total of 13, Life Movement." Page 3Church news and

nouncements.

57 Amy Corps Commanders out an of a total of 75, 110 Division Com- manders out of a total of 193 and 202 Brigadiera out of a total of

.

Paris, July 1, The imminent conchision of the Franco-Turkish agreement on the Sanjak is announced in", quarters close to the Quoa D'Orsay last night. The disputed question of Page News about the Services. distribution of French and Tur-

. Maximum tonnage of battle-406.. kish troops in

ships.

The purge the Sanjak is

among omcers of understood to have been settled Page 5-Cinema notes and news. middle and lower ranks is sure on the basis of full parity,"

Crossword puzzle. Diary, to have been far-reaching al- Page 6-Breach of Parliamentary though Agures, which must ru

privilege finding. Relentless air into thousands, cannot be accer- ralds on Spanish towns. Pope'stained-(Transocean).", request to Japan.

It is reported that the Sanjak agreement will include a general agreement of friendship between France and Turkey to which great importance is being attached by Part 7-Kwangtung prepares for. Faris political circles.-(Trans-

threat of Japanese invàsion. : ocean)..

Arrests on border.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 302 T.T. ON LONDON: 14: 2.7/84.

London Silver Market

Our Own Correspondent)."

London July, 1... London aliver prices today.. were down 1/8 for Spot and 1/16 for Forward t

June 30 July '1. Spot 19-1/16 18-15/16 18-13/18

Forward......18-7/8

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Page 8-Leading article: More Japanese insolence. Air, raid warnings,

FATE OF JEWS UNKNOWN'

Berlin, July 1. The time limit for Jews in Ger meeting. many to declare their possession Wimbledon and cricket. Base- expired yesterday. Not only must

Page 10-Macao race

ball notes.

MR. FRANK CADE

The condition of Mr. Frank *Cade, Editor of the Hong Kong Dally Press, who is a patient in the War Memorial Nursing Home suffering from pneu- monia, le quite satisfactory.

Jews declare the value of their businews, banking accounts: and [real estates; but the declaration must incïude personal effects and works of art,'

Nothing is known of the fate of the thousand Jews who were re- cently arres. ¿d. Even relativch are still in the, dark as to the reason For their arresta (Reuter- Bulle- tiny-

With so many young men and omen animated by such a spirit China can never be subjugated by Japan." concluded the Chinese leader. (Reuter and Transocean)."

OFFICES IN CHUNGKING

Hankow. July 1.

ed that the Chinese Government It has definitely been establish-

Is planning to remove its offices The red-headed Californian con- to Chungking in the event of the ceded only four games to the evacuation of Hankow. All Em- Englishman winning by scores of bassles are also arranging for 6-1, 6-0, 6-3. In the third set housing in and transportation to Budge was leading 4-3 when rain Chungking. interrupted play.

The Ministry of Communica- In the semi-anal, of the mixed tions is cintemplating establishing · doubles, Benner Henkel and Mrs. its offices in Changsha, in east Sarah Palfrey-Fabyan beat Rus-Honan, where it can more em- sell and Miss Freda James 6-3, ciently handle the railway and 1-6, 6-3 while in the final of the highway administration than at women's doubles, Mme. Mathiep Chungking. and Miss Yorke (holders) defeat-

All the Government and Kuo- are remaining

ed Mrs. Dorothy Andrus and Mme. mintang "offices Henrotin 3-6, 6-3, 6-4-(Reuter). There.-(Reuter).

TROUBLE IN CHINESE INTERIOR

JAPANESE VOPE/

VICTORY

FOR A QUICK

(From the San Francisco Chronicle),

Macao Race Selections

..

The following are the selectons, by "Last Quarter" for the Race Meeting at Macao tomorrow:-

RACE 1

Rothesay Bay Hopefulleg -Shih Yin Grand

*BACE 2 Mongolian Cat African Cat...... National Triumph

RACE 1

Astrik Emergency Call Double Chance

Araxy

2.

RACE 4

Cuban Love 3 Mac's Adventure

Cleeve

Cricketer Lucky Béven

Merry Dor

2 Fairy Atk

Victory Life (SEE ALSO PAGE 10)

RACE 8