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EDITORIAL

MONDAY, JULY 11, 1938.

ANTI-WAR MOVEMENT IN JAPAN

The Daily Press

Hello &

友之國中

HONG KONG, JULY 10.

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HONG KONG, JUzY 11, 1838.

CHINA WILL NOT

DES

DEVIATE

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rapidly THE ANTI-WAR movement in Japan is spreading 20

today as to give serious cause for alarin and it shows no signs of abatement. On the other hand it has assumed such propor tions that a number of the military leaders of that country, according 3 reports from a reliable source, have received threatening letters to the effect that unless they used their influence to bring about a settlement their own personal safety would be greatly endangered. The That, "in a nutshell, is the real situation in Japan today. militarists are still determined to "beat China to her knees," not realising that a year of effort in this direction has only resulted in Itting China more closely toge her as an entity, while the civil population, benefitting from the lesson learned during that same period, are equally determined that this "China Campaign" must end-even though it would mean that the money advanced by them

to finance it must be written off forever.

Goodbye

BY A. W. HYER

Yippiel Hong Kongites and Kowlooniles certainly know how to get out and" say goodbye to their friends, The sailing of the mi.v. |Bolssevain was the round-up of one of the largest and handsomest

Bon Voyage party weeks to date.

It seems that a “powerful" lot of people from the Colony have packed their duds and bought tickets to places, -- and they were « certainly sent off in “fine style.”

We know they will have "pleasant junkels"-But we "hope some of them will give us a break and time for rejuvenation before we say hello! again,

International Train

Chiang

Saigon will be Mr. Patterson's.

mummas are

This anti-war movement is but history repeating itself. ThirtyFRIDAY, 11.50 AM. the Hankow new address, where he will con-

train pulled into the Kowloon tinue with his banking activities. years ago, on the eve of the Russo-Japanese War. a few members

The Colony will miss this naive Station after being delayed a day; of the Japanese Intelligentsia (these appear to have gone out of

near Canton, due to Japanese sent whose goodbye party was in- existence almost immediately alter) started an anti-war campaign. ESPITE the repeated assurances

bombs which destroyed sections of deed a record breaker, Good luck. And at the same time we found of her many spokesmen to the These people were as much against the war as they were against the

the railroad tracks. increase of taxes and exactly, the same situatiori obtains today, but

to another "isting Party"-Ah! did effect that the war that is being hereas the anti-war movement in he days of the Russo-Japanese9

The ex-German Advisors China is Јарап оп waged by

Generalissimo

Kai-shek you know Mr. J L. Rush of Socony War only concerned the intelligentsia, that of today involves the prompted by a burning desire to whole country that is with the exception of a handful of war-mad were greeted by their familles, Vacuum had been transferred to

What Singapore? rld the country of commualam, few militarists. But anti-war propaganda is only prealaed secretly for friends. and all their "sausage

sighing! will dispate the statement that

dogs." No Interviews were to be

Mr. Rush, who has been in the the real purpose of the war is the let any man be so bold as to openly express disagreement with the

war and he is promptly put into prison in order that he might have had, however, all these attractive complete annexation of China-to time to “think things over" and change his outlook on the matter German people appear glad to be Colony for four months, was in- terested in his new location but reduce her both politically and

But despite all the watchfulness on the part of the Nipponese war back once again. economically to the status of lords, the anti-war campaign in the Land of the Rising Sun has pass- Arriving via this same train and sorry to be leaving his gal and bey protectorate.

ed from the field of thecry to actual practice. Latest reports to hand

carrying the "Stars and Stripes"riends behind.

Best wishes, and where did vou The Japanese, however, have are to the effect that it is gaining wider Influence not only among on his coach was Lieutenant T. W. embarked on a scheme far too the people in Japan but even among the officers and men of the ambitious for her to carry out to Japanese Army in China. A large number of these have risen in a successful conclusion though it opposition to war. Many of the service men, with a false sense of is not denied that this war of loyalty, have chosen suicide as an alternative to disobedience of aggression has brought about the orders. biggest crisis in the history of the Republic.

It will be remembered that even

T PRESENT the anti-war movement has entered a stage in which

A the people, spurred on by the propaganda et a star in ugent ADVERTISEMENTS before the Lukuochiao Incident people. Join in a widespread campaign. This movement is liable to

NOTICE

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN,

The Undermentioned cargo shipped from Tientsin on Through Bill of Lading No. 6 to Hankow per S.S. ** FAUSANG" Voyage,422 and tränshipped at Shanghai to S.S: LEESANG" Voyage.392 for shipment to Hankow but owing to hostilities had to be overcarried to Hong Kong for" delivery, is now lying snclaimed in the premises of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd. "

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Unicas Consignees effect delivery within 7 days from this date, notice is hereby given that the cargo will be disposed of to meet freight and charges due.

Arrived

Hong Kong. BL 24/8/37

Marks.

No. 6

NVVG 9454 TIENTSIN

4636

TIENTSIN

Cargo.

37 pkgs. Ironware, etc.,

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durance is reached no other course

advance another step and when it does what then will be the the Generalissimo had issued a

situation? Will the same war lords be able to turn to, those foreign Istatement thus:

"When the last Umit of en-friends that are now assisting them for help?

At best the outlook.is extremely dismal. The leaders of the is left to us but to call up the country now and themselves in such straits that it is announced efforts of the entire people to fight a new note issue will be shortly put into circulation, but that these for our national existence. In such same notes would be good only up to the end of the year. The an event there shall be no half-country's imports far exceed the exports but it looks very much as though the import trade would soon dwindle into almost zero, for way compromise. A compromise

who will accept notes that are only good for a specified time. can only mean a complete surzen-

Discord, bankruptcy and complete paralysis of trade. The Land der and utter extinction."

of the Rising Sun Indeed!

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THE past year has brought proof enough that the whole of China behind Generalissima, Chiang Kai-shek: determined, to carry out to the letter the "policy enumerated above. China's 'stand

is. therefore, clear enough. She ights for national independence and freedom, and because of this every man in the country will join 'n the resistance until such time that the last of the invaders has been compelled to withdraw, for compromise would mean " com- plete surrender."

SICK OF THE WAR

Japanese Airman Speaks Out

Canton, July 9.

Owing to the bad weather, no

air raid alarm was sounded this

One of the biggest surprises that morning and no improvement was the Japanese warlords have had seen in the afternoon.

is this unification of China. They

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CANTON'S CASUALTY LIST

Over 1650 Die. From Bombing

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Canton. July 9.

Rimer, U.S.N. Under the Leuten get that "Indian makeup" you were ant's charge was the body of Capt. wearing when the mv. Athos II Gilbert Boyd, U.S.N., whose death became unlisted and sailed for the occurred in the interior of China South at 1 pm. Lieut. Rimer whi embark on the LV. Boissevain President Cleveland for the States CAPTAIN D. L. E BLANKSTEIN and deliver the remains of Captain

salled for Mantla, Saturday. Boyd to his family.

5.30 p.m. with quite a large and And distinguished passenger list. Empress of Russia

WE HAD A VERY NICE visit with Captain 1. F. Patrick before he took his Empress of Russia, noon. Friday, off for Vancouver,

Two of the Captain's passengers: who had just exchanged "I Do's were Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Stewart

it was a party of The First Order for them all.

Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Roblason, of the Pure Cane Sugar and Molasses Company, with their two charming daughters Eitzabeth' and Adrianne, were speeded on to Dur-

of Chicago and Quaker Qats fame. Dan by joyous friends. They wi}} for London," spending Mrs. Stewart had quite a thrill tranship

several months there, and this on her voyage out when the en- closed" in an empty bottle, and seven month holiday for this gay" threw over board; a note. which family. will be wound up by their gave the name of the Empress of sailing to New York, and far across Russia and Captain, date and sea the Pacific for home in the Colony. Major and Mrs. Rockingham Gill location, and Mr. Stewart's Chicago address, with instructions to finder were departers in the m.v. Boisse- At Capetown they will make vain. same to Mr. to please return

a short visit, then on to London Stewart.

for several months of relaxation and play.

It is amusing and interesting to wonder just where this floating message will turn up.

TO

Miss Elise Blanchard was speed- ed on her way to Yokohama by a gay party.

The Major has had two years service in the Colony and his ab- sence will be keenly felt by his cóhorts and social friends. We are sorry to say goodbye and hope you The Colony'a two very charming may be back in the future. hostesses Mrs. R. C. Tracy and Mrs. L. Dunbar were journeying Bangkok.

to

From the gathered peoples sur- rounding these delightful ladies, it appeared that all Hong Kong was out to wish them Pleasant Days.

And so with their leave taking.

lose some of their sparkle and zip- Hurry back!

The attractive red headed gal The Justice for China Commit-has had a very pleasant visit in tee, an organ composed of leading the Colony with relatives and she The Japanese pilot whose bomb-foreign nationals in Canton, has was truly sorry to say Aloha!-

A visit in Yokohama of several er was shot down in Yingtak on compiled facts and figures con- had expected

veeks for Miss Blanchard, then via July arrived here at 9 a.m. by cerning the Japanese air raids on to meet 3 China led by train. He was bandaged in the Canton from May 28 to June 14, in the Empress of Japan to Honolulu

and America.

Many friends were down to say various people arms and legs, being wounded in which, it is declared, 1,650 persons

the descent by parachute.

were killed and over 6,000 wound- scattered

We have enjoyed your visit, do China in fact, but they found that

The airman, aged 25. aald be ed.

A map was drawn showing the come back socn" and was it tears the social activities hereabouts will their war of aggression had to a was, a sub-leutenant serving ön

To Kobe, a-vacationing, went great extent helped the General-the seaplane carrier Kimot near entire city with dots representing ve saw as you waved goodbye?

power dived to locations where bumbs were drop issimo to achieve his life long Tongkawan, He

This muchly travelled lady be-More To Come desire of bringing about a China 500 feet in releasing a bomb. but sed. The chart established the Miss M. Manak of the Colony.. HOFFMAN--Mary Johanna" Hoff-united in body and soul. *

his machine was hit in the olfact that many of the targets were eres a jaunt now and again is MR. AND MRS. J. D. CARRIEPE

of military objectives or man. wife of Mr. C. P. A. Hoff- China's opponent is

tank by a high angle machine clear

of Shanghai J.C.JL. and "Mr. necessary; for, everyone-And this government buildings, man, at the General Hospital,perialist Power equipped with the sun.

"I am sick of the war." he told Foreign property bombed were Tot Colony weather is trying at and Mrs. F. Stafford Smith, with Singapore, at 1.45 am. on July modern and highly developed im-

several more customers who sailed times: 1, aged 56.

We add "Pleasant Trip" to the on this modern ocean carrier will plements of war. For the past few his interviewers. I hope the bos-the British St. Hilda Girls' School,

wishes you received from be reviewed in our next Thursday decades she had, in the sly wav tilities will soon be ended, so that the American-owned Lingnan Uri- characteristic of the Japanese, I may go home. My parents are versity, the French Hospital Don-many been preparing for this campaign living. and I have eight brothers mer, and New Zealand Missionary your many friends as you sailed

aggression--"holy war." we and slaters-(International News Hospital.--(International). think, is the name the olly-tongued Agency Japanese propagandists have cho-

DEATH

TEN CASES OF

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CHOLERA

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On Friday, 10 cases of cholera sen to give their mission of murder GOOD RICE CROPS .. Despite overcast sky and drizzling

Past were reported to the local health and destruction. weather. the

Yan Wah

total Students' Association held its first authorities," bringing, the

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IN FUKIEN

JAPANESE CARRIER

Bombed And Sunk By Chinese

Canton, July 0.

away. Eurasia Aviation Corp. FRIDAY, 7 AM., Capt. R. Rathje departed for Hankow with two interesting and charming French

gentlemen.

Mr. Lucien Colin and Mr. F. Leupold will be very busy with French representation in Hapkow

strip.

Imperial Airways, Potsdam and. the Conte Verdé travellers will also come in for their oar next week.

JAPANESE ADVANCE ON TSIYUAN launch picnic on Saturday, when number of cases notified within THE Japanese militarists did not

Amoy, July 10.

Chengchow," Julý 9. provide for a prolonged war. Lue to favourable weather about 70 members and friends recent, weeks to 99.

Preparedness on the part of the Four cases of enteric fever, two They had promised the rest of the Fukien is experiencing a bumper attended. The destination was

it the French Consulate office. Chinesé frustrated an attempt -of Nam Wan near Aberdeen. Occa-cases of dysentery and two cases country a short battle, one that rice crop. According to farmers,

French and Chinese affairs they a strong Japanese force to capture sional bright sunshine and refresh-af measles were also reported on would be over and done with this is the largest crop to be bar-

would not discuss, but informed' us Taiyuan city in north Honan on "before Christmas.” That was invested during the past ten years ing breezes were enjoyed during Friday.

that Monsieur C. Bordeaux 18 July. 7. The Health Bulletin of Eastern 1937 but today they are no nearer The provincial authorities in the beginning of the journey, and

Over 1,500 Japanese infantry- teaving the Consular office in Han-J the party made merry on board. Forts for the week ending July 2 their object than they were when charge of refugee work are plan- The Japanese seaplane carrier Bweets and refreshments were shows the following information: the first shot was fired. By the ning to send thousands of re-Netoro, which sent its bombers to low for a vacation. We hope to men and 300 cavalry-men support-

Plaque: Rangoon 2 cases. served" during intervals by the

time they had taken Nanking the fugees now crowding on Kulangsu attack Canton and other cities in Waylay "The Monsieur" when he by more than 20. field pieces Cholera: Allahabad 17 Council members.

cases. Japanese were so thoroughly ex- and Amoy Island to the northwest Kwangtung almost daily from last ys down and maybe have a few marched toward Taiyuan but were

words "from him

intercepted by vigilant Chinese de Thrilling momenta were expert-Cawnpore 3, Bassein 1. Calcutta hausted that they sent out feelers of the province for pioneering October to May this year was

fenders at Chaotlen, about seven Hanoi 3. Macao 148 for peace negotiations. They have work....

bombed by Chinese warplanes and Kai-Tak's New Addition

miles east of the city. In the en- enced when the launch passed 11, Delhi Green Island, heralded by heavy deaths, Hong Kong 25 cases, Can-continued to do so ever since but During the Japanese air raid sunk at Chuchuen on the Yangtse

each overture is met with the same over Foochow last week more than River near Anking.

NOW," THEY HAVE SOMETHING' suing encounter the Chinese suc- squalls and downpours. This last-on 2, Shanghai 301.

Smail-pcx: Bombay 5 cases, Cal-answer.

out at Kal Tak a new member ceedd in halting the invaders. ed for over twenty minutes......

There can be no peace 30 bombs were rained on the pre- The carrier sailed for the Yang-

The opposing forces are still After brief consultation, it was cutta 22. Madras 37. Hanol 1. Honz unless it is on China's terms. mises of the Tung Fan. Jih Pao,tse early last month to take part of the ground crew-you must go

pitted against each other at Chao- decided to proceed to Nam Wan Kong 1. Shanghal 1. A

the push towards Hankow but out and meet Mr. Fritz Moss. tien (Central News).-

bat owing to the rough seas it was

decided to turn back to a small CHOLERA”

bay. Torrents of rain were falling.

wetting the whole deck and canvas

sheets, and all aboard flocked to

the bow where better shelter was afforded...

The order ones, however, took the opportunity to swim while life-

EPIDEMIC

A number of important cities the leading paper in that city. have already fallen into the hands completely demolishing the build- of the enemy but even if more ter-ing(Central News). ritory should be captured Chiná

BURMA STRIKE

will not deviate CHINA WILL from her deter NOT CHANGEmination to fight

- Rangoon, July 9. The strike in the Burma ou to the last pian China will not Company refining plant is now

practically settled.. be slaves.

IN LOYANG HER STAND

Loyang, July 10.

Loyang is threatened by a cho- buoys were also in readiness. Alliera epidemic, which has already return but with, ente taken a toll of 18 lives in the last "cold" in half an hour, when the

launch steamed east into Aberdeen few days.

Anti-cholera corps have been

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ww

Fritzle is a six weeks old sausage was bombed at Matang. Over ten seaplanes on board were destroyed, dog. He takes great interest in ind over 250 officers and ratings air travel and all its "whatja-m

jiggers.

were killed or drowned.

He is interested in ankle nibbling This report was confirmed last night by a trunk call from Hanand any stray articles within reach of his mouth as a alde line when kow-(International).

not welcoming or sending off air- planes...

All the workers, with the excep THE situation today is this. While tion of about 100, returned to work CHINESE DELEGATION

China has the resources and today (Reuter), man power to continue her re-

sistance of an unwarranted In-China. War expenses. Where then

Bay and berthed alongside the only sent out to inoculate the people.vasion, Japan is in dire straits. is the money to come for the de-

wharf there, "

(Central.News).

It was well after 7 p.m. that the launch safely reached Queen's Pier, to_p after a tough voyage.

MONGKOK MISHAP

Japan ts economically paralysed. velopment of North China? and yet there are those spokéżmien

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We certainly do like him!

Athos. If

ANOTHER. RECORD

FOR RAF,"

"London, July 9 The Air Ministry announces that formation of four Vickers Wel- sley aircraft of the long range development unit of the Royal Air Force has successfully completed a non-stop development fight of 4,300 miles.

TO Y.M.C.A.

KHAVE YOU EVER SEEN a boat CONFERENCE

This is the longest non-stop A listing?" This lovely white Hankow July 10 French vessel was doing quite a night that has been accomplished The Chinese delegation to the good job of it last Thursday even- by an organized unit of the Royal 2nd annual conference of the ing.""

Air Force, Now, was it due to the passen- "he long range Wellesley is fitted in Tokyo, who insist on telling the The deeper one probes into the world's YM.C.A's which is sche- While motor bus No. 118 was world, at large that Japan will subject the more, one finds how duled to be held in New York in gers and their hordes of friends, with a Bristol Pegasus 22 engine.

The four aircraft left Cranwel proceeding along Nathan Road en fight on until her object is desparate Japan must be. The August called on Cheneralissimo or what? We could, not and out. A total of 573 cases were treated route to Howloon City it knocked achieved.Bag

elvis population of that country Chiang Kai-shek to receive Mr. C. C. Patterson, of the Hong at 4.16 hours BB.T. yesterday Kong and Shanghai - Bank, was morning and landed at Temallia. at the Haw Par Ambulance Station down 'it Chinese bleyellat near the The Japanese Governments must indeed be grateful to their instructions yesterday morning.

The delegation comprises six given "Royal singing Bon Egypt, at 12.16 hours B.B.T. today. of the St. John Ambulance, Brigade Mongkok Police Station about 8.20 already at a loss to know where war lords for bringing about so

Awomen. (Central Voyage --And the rhythm was The average ground speed was 135 during the month of June Anti- lart night. The cyclist was not and how it can raise the 74400 bright an outlook for the future, men and

something

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