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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

CABLES

HONG KONG BOUND PASSENGERS SEE BOMBING

OF HANKOW ARMY AIRFIELD

Friend Of All, Pacifists

Enemy Of None

CZECH PAPER ON LORD RUNCIMAN'S MISSION

Prague, August 7

A remarkable article on Lord,, Runciman's mission ap pears in the Narodnylisty, a newspaper enjoying close con- tact with Dr. Hodza's circle, on the theme of Lord Runciman's statement that he came as a friend of all and the enemy of

pone.

"That is not merely a formula but a policy which we must take to heart." says the paper. "We must begin all over again and try to recapture the atmosphere of 20 years ago when the German Con- sul General in Prague

the first to congratulate the head of

Was

Sentenced In

Germany

LEADER REFUSES

TO

ANSWER QUESTIONS

Berlin, August 7.

It is understood that heavy, sen- tences have been passed on mem- bers of a religious pacifist organi- sation who were charged, at the

Japanese Plane Turns Turtle

When Forced

Forced Down

יזי

TWO FIRES SEEN AS PASSENGER

BOAT" HEADS FOR SOUTH

DASSENGERS who arrived here on Saturday by the plane which left Hankow at midday were given a thrill in the shape of a "grand-stand" view of the bombing of the military airfield there by 77 Japanese planes.

Bremen tribunal recently with dis- PAS seminating

against propaganda military service and manufacture of arms. They belonged, to the Bible Searchers League, which has been banned.

The chief of the group re- fused to answer the court's question, declaring that Jesus was silent before Pilate. "I. his disciple, remain equaily sl..... lent," he said.

The actual sentences have not the new state of Czechoslovakia. yet been, publicly disclosed. (Rea

"Great Britain's attitude haster).

been exceedingly gracious and honourable." continues the paper.

"If she did not recognise our in- LORD RUNCIMAN

dependence as valuable she would simply allow Germany a free hand. But she cannot allow us

a free hand either since the fate of Europe as well as that of the Bri tish Empire is at stake."--Reuter)

SOVIET-JAPAN BORDER SITUATION

the

IN PRAGUE

Week-end In The Country

Prague, August 8.

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One of the machines was forced down and turned turtle but more could not be seen as the

Two fires were also seen. passenger plane continued on its southern course.

The Japanese were flying at a height of between 12,000 and 15,000 feet and the anti-aircraft fire could not reach them.

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The trip was quite an exciting one in another respect, for many thunderstorms were encountered. one of which lasted. for half an hour. The machine certainly looked very wet on arrival at Kai Tack. One of the passengers on the plane was the smallest baby air traveller ever known. It was born only a few weeks ago.

Japanese Air Force Active

Hankow, August 6.

JAPANESE ayers in the Yangtse sector have concentrated their ac-

tivities within the last 48 hours on the destruction of the booms near Tenchiacheng, 150 kilometres east of Hankow, according to re- ports available here on Saturday forenoon.

The Chinese batteries on both banks of the Yangtse and the minefield behind the boom, were the main objectives" of the Japan- ese bombers. Chinese quarters, however. state that the Japanese air bombardment has been unsuccessful so far on account of the heavy Chinese anti-aircraft fire.

SEVERE STORMS IN ENGLAND

Mersey Tunnel Flooded

London, August 6. For the sixth day in succession severe storms occurred in several parts of England today.

Liverpool suffered most heavily

Aminesweepers advanced beyond and been reached to the

T the same time, Japanese spread further. After Hwangmel Wusuch, 20 kilometres east of it is reported today that Wusueh and much damage and delay to Tienchiacheng. to destroy the now also inundated and that Mersey's traffic is reported.

The Mersey tunnel was fon led the next town to be threatened by

The Chinese defence line south of the Yangtse. between Talan and Jinchang is still intact. despite various rumours to the contrary. Both armies are facing each other three kilmotres south of Shaho.- (Transocean).

lightning.-(British Wireless),

Czech Planes Over Zywiec

Lord Runciman, who after call-minefield in front of the boom. ing on President Bencs and According to Chinese military floods "is Tlezchachen. The in-for first time in its history, and receiving a return visit from Pre-circles, the Japanese are confining habitants of that town have al- several buildings were struck by mier Hodza and Foreign Minister their advance on Hankow to the ready left their homes. Krofta concluded his Friday pro-Yangtse Valley, while the advance gramme with a talk with W zelvia Nanchang has been stopped (Continued from Page 1) Jaksch, the leader of the German for the present.

Social Democrats.

This view is confirmed by the In reply to question

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He will spend a long week-end intense activity of the Japanese spokesman emphasised that the in the country, leaving Prague this warships and

airforce in the War Office was working with permbrning. His staff, however. will Yangtse Valley. fect harmony with regard to the continue in the meantime the con- whole issue.

WARSHIPS CONCENTRATION He described the dis-versations with the representatives puted area as a fish-shaped terri-

of the Sudeten German Party. tory roughly six kinmetres length and about a kilometre deep at its widest point..

A considerable number of Japan-

It is understood, however that ese men-of-war. estimated at 90, ts concentrated near Klukiang. reinforcements Japanese

Lord Runciman informed. Premier

troop

Regarding the Chinese opera-

The spokesman said that the Hoday of his desire to wait until have also arrived at Kluktang. townships of Kolo and Shikat, the middle of next week before loop-shaped, stretch on the North pening his first official talks with the Czecho-Slovakian Government. Premier Hodzy has also intimated his intention of spending the week -

Korea Railway well within range of Soviet artillery which he declared have been submitting them 30 severe gunare. He admitted that Kojo had been severely damaged and railway trame temporarily dislocated.."

tions, it is reported today that the Chinese are taking advantage of the conditions created by the in-

and undation,

are launching

end in the country--(Transocean). violent attacks on the Japanese Hwangmei and

NEXT MOVE AWAITED

and by no treaty have Japanese He also admitted that Soviet troops any right to be there- troops last night occupied 'Yang-abouts at all-(Reuter); Kuanping, a village to the south of Changkufeng, which is said to be lightly held. He claimed that the Soviet troops were driven out with the arrival of Japanese rein- forcements.-(Reuter).

LONDON PUZZLED

Moscow, August 7. After M.. Maxim Litvinaff's statement regarding the Soviet at- titude to the Soviet-Manchukuo border incident, the Russian Gov- erament is waiting for Japan to make the next move."

London. August 7.

So far as is known Japan bas The violence of the Russo-

not yet replied to the "note, but Japanese clash is puzzling Far Eastern experts in London, but the tension which was acute yes- well-informed opinion is still interday. relaxed somewhat today.

Informed observers express the clined to the view that fighting has not yet exceeded the limits of opinion that the Soviets are an-

a local incident and which may be qus to avoid war and are ready

settled without major hostilities." says the Sunday Times diplomatic - correspondent.

The correspondent adds that the view most favoured here is that the recent reinforcement of Japanese forces in Manchu-

kuo had led the local Japanese commander to overreach him-

self, in which case the clash should be capable of local set.

tlement...

any reasonable pro- to consider posal provided .thé ..Japanese troops are first withdrawn from what is regarded as Soviet terri- tory.

A Tokyo message says that the Soviet reply to Mr. Shigemitsu's proposals are being considered in ofcial quarters, and it is, belleved they are "roughly acceptable."-- (Reuter).

HIDING FAILURE IN CHINA London, August 7. "Another theory" continues the writer, "which does not find much While there are signs that an of hostilities will be support here is that the clash is extension the outcome of the Berlin-Tokyo avoided, it will be facile optimism, Anti-Comintern Pact and that, in says Reynolds News, hot tre return for Germany stopping her cognise that the Changkufeng af- munitions trade with China and air differs materially from othe: ordering German military advisers frontier clashes,

Thère « are clear indications. to leave China, Japán may have undertaken to divert Russian in-direction from, Tokyo from the terest from. Europe generally and very outset of the dispute, for Czechoslovakia in particular."Japanese military dictators may

yet have to seek any desperato : move to hide their fallure In China.

(Reuter).

HILL ON SOVIET SIDE OF BORDER

Local army chiefs in Korea and Manchukuo, who are taking a leaf from the book of their superiors may press matters to a definite fesue in defiance of their Govern

London. August 7. Seemingly, Japan is going to ae- cept the Soviet proposals for set tlement of the Chan kafeng in- cident, which provide for uncon- ment. ditional withdrawal of the Japan-

in a leader.

A NAZI UKRAINE

lines between Tstenchan,

1:

The Chinese military spokes- man declared today that the Japanese troops. although having captured Kwangmei a few days ago, had not succeed- ed in making further progTESS In a westerly direction in the meantime.

FLOOD SPREAD

POLL TO BE BOYCOTTED

Jerusalem August 1.

It was announced here, on Saturday that the first poll, in the Sanjak Alexandrette élec- tions has been fixed for Au- gust 10, and that Arabian political circles have already intimated that the Arablan "population will not take part

in the poll.

"IN FIGHTING FORMATION”

Warsaw, Aug. 7.

of Violation

the Polish frontier by three Czecho- Slovakian aeroplanes is re- ported here. A semi-officiat statement says that the Czech planes flew "over Pollsh terri- tory near Zywiec, off Cracow, in the early hours of Satur- day.

According

to Polish accounts. big Czech machines, nying in fighting formation, passed over Polish territory for a distance of about twenty kilometres and then back to Czech-Slovakia.

It was originally intended to flew hold the elections in July but the They were flying at an altitude of postponement had to be made about eight hundred metres. when the Franco-Turkish accord led to the occupation of the .coun

The Inundation caused by the try by Turkish and French troops. breach of the Yangtse dykes has-Transocean).

Spanish Nationalists Score Big Victory In

Sudden Fierce Attack

Saragossa, August 7

the ex-

The Polish Minister in Frague has been instructed. to lodge sharp protest against this viola- tion of Polish territory.-(Trans-

orean)________

NEW CURRENCY

AGREEMENT

London, August 7. The conclusion of a new ewe- rency agreement, to be signed by Britain, the United States and France is announced, by several newspapers this morn- ing in connection with the

Anglo-American trade treaty negotiations.

Spanish Nationalist Infantry and tanks, reinforced' with 200 forthcoming complation of the seroplanes, launched a sudden flerce attack yesterday on treme west of the Ebro front and captured Alto de Los, key position

"The Daily Mall reports that dominating the whole district, on the right bank of the Ebro river while it must be admitted that, in The Republicans are believed to have sustained one of the most British Government circles the complete and serious defeats suffered in any single engagement. greatest reserve is being maintain

ed on the subject, business and It is estimated that they have lost 3,000 casualties, while 2,000 men have been taken prisoners and the rest thrown into a disorderly re-finance circles state definitely that treat (Beater).

OFFENSIVE ON EBRO FRONT

BY INSURGENTS

Barcelona, August 7. A War Ministry communiqué states that all the Insurgent the Ebro front attacks on were repulsed by determined, resistance.

CONSULATES ORDERED

TO BE CLOSED

Tokyo, Aug. 7. The Japanese Consulates in Chabarovsk and Biagvecensk, close to the frontier between Manchukno and the Soviet" Union, have been closed by the Russian authorities, LÊ La reported here.

In the Mora De Ebro sector, an

shot Insurgent aeroplane was Cown and in an aerial battle over the Gandesa Cherta sector, the The local. Soviet authorities on Tuesday ordered the Japanese Insurgents lost four machines.

the Consulate to be closed within 48 Од the Levant front Loyalists carried out operations hours and the Consular staff left throughout the occupied territory the city on Thursday.

such an agreement will be con- cluded.

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It is, however, still uncertain, continues the Dally Mall whether the tripartite agreement will be an integral part of the Anglo-Ame rican trade treaty or not-Trans

ocean).

BALBO VISITING

MONDAY, AUGUST 8, 1938.—PAGE

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY

NOTICE

The Railway Administration's attention 1 as been drawn to the fact that persistent efforts are still being made to induce merchants to purchase wagon space, notwithstanding the advice issued in previous notices that consignors should make direct- application.

"

The Administration therefore appeals to bona fide mor chants to apply direct giving particulars of the class of cargo they wish to ship and producing definite proof of ownership.

The Administration will welcome any information giving names and addresses of persons offering space at enhanced rates. Consignors are therefore warned to refuse all offers made to them for the sale of wagon space and to pay only those freight charges which are correct according to the regulations.

..

Bxamples

Class 1 cargo, Class 2 cargo,' Class 3 carxa, Class 4 cargo

40-ton car-lond

40-ton car-load 40-ton car-load 40-ton car-load

Class 5 éurgu,

40-ton car-load

Class 6 cargo,,

40-ton car-load

To Wu Chang

HK82,013 60

1.530.80 1,258.40 1,010.00 767.60

552.00

To Chang Sha

$1,972.60

1,498.00. 1,227.60

- 986 80

760.00

640.40

In the event of two or more classes of cargo being conveyed in the same wagon the cargo is charged at the highest class.

Particulars AS to classification may be obtained on application at Kowloon Station.

1st August, 1938.

ES CARTER,

Manager and Chief Engineer.

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Japan's Special

Expenditure For

China Incident

Near Exhaustion

cent. of the Yen 3,500,000,000 gen- eral budget...

The Tokyo Finance Ministry since has been negotiating with the other Ministries to determine how much they will not spend.

The Cabinet will take action on spending curtailments at a meet- ing early next month.

Shanghal, August 7. All of the special appropria- tion of Yen 4,200,000,000 for military operations in China which the Diet approved in March will be exhausted when the current fiscal year ends next March or even sooner, and it is expected that “a con- siderable sum" will be required How much of the Yen 4.800,000, for the next fiscal year.

000 for the China incident has Meanwhile, the Finance Ministry | béen spent in the first four months. has found that it cannot hope to of the current iscal year is not save much more than about Yen indicated by the report, but only 180,000,000 in the current general Yen 2,700,000,000 of China luci- and special accounts.

dent bonds have been issued so

The Cabinet agreed on June 23 far, of which Yen 2,493,000,000 to retrench expenditure in the come under the borrowing an- current fiscal year in keeping with thorized by the Diet, session last the national campaign to spend year, separate and apart from the less, and it was said at the time Yen 4,453,000,000 of borrowing au- that the goal was about Yen 350.thorized in March.(Internation 000,000, or approximately 10 peral).

America Using JAPANESE MASS

More Rubber

London, July 19." Somewhat more satisfactory figures are contained in the U.S. rubber questionnaire than had been expected in Mincing Lane.

Consumption during June amounted to 30,629 tons, compared with 28,947 tons in May and 51,798 tons in June last year.

RAID

Hankow, August ́ 6. Twenty seven·

Japanese bombers, escorted by thirty

six pursuits. staged another mass raid on' Hankow shortly 'before noon today and releas– ed more than one hundred missiles near the aerodrome. Immediately the raiders were sighted above the confines of the US. imports were slightly lower Wahan area, terrific outbursts of than in May at 20.011 tons. Stocks anti-aircraft fire rose to greet were reduced during the month by them and kept them dying at a more than 5.000 tons, to 294,568 very high altitude. Som

Hastily retreating from the A.A. Rome, August 7

guns, the invading machines, rain-, The quantity of rubber afloat toed over one hundred bombs, Hight" It is announced that the Governor of Libya, Air-Marshal America did not vary greatly and and heavy, in the vicinity of the amounted at the end of the aerodrome. Several missiles, land- Ealbo, will leave here on Monday month to 32,079 tons. Consumption ing on Wangkiatum in the slum for Berlin and will spend some days there at the invitation of of reclaimed rubber increased district. camed the collapse of TOWE of "huts.--(Central Field-Marshal Goering (Trans-slightly to 8,274 tons. but the ratio nine

of reclaim to crude was a little News). | ocean).

́lower at 27 per cent.

BERLIN

PEAK MURDER SEQUEL

tons..

In the first half of the year the United States consumed 171,344,1 tons of crude rubber. compared

312.410 tons in the same-

Lam Chun, the house-boy, who with

نمی برنز

STOP PRESS

ese forces, says the Dally Herald The dispute also coincided wit

the renewed outburst by the Ger- She will be well advised to do man press against Czechoslovakia so for it is plain that she is hope- and the fresh pressure designed to at Mont Universal, capturing a An Identical order was received lessly in the wrong. All the evi-break the pacts of Prague and considerable amount of war ma by the Consulate at Blagvécensk dence of maps (and not Russian Paris with the Soviet.

was found guilty at the Criminal period last years decrease of 45 on Thursday. terial-(Transocean).

per cent. Sessions last month of the mur- maps only) indicates that the "The anti-Comintern. Pact may

It is stated that the Soviet au- 'famous hill 18. definitely on the look to a Japanese diversion in the

Paris, August 7thorities requested the Japanese der of Mrs. Sybil Ruby Challinor, Soviet side of the border.

east to prepare the way for a Ger- French War Correspondents re- Government to close these two wife of Mr. R. H. Challinor, at One thing is quite certain; it man assault on Czechoslovakia and port that it will be some time be-Consulates some time ago so that their residence, No. 499 The Peak, is not Japanese territory. It it the realisation of Hitler's dream of fore Insurgent troops can launch the two countries would possess was to be executed by hanging at were not in Soviet territory, it a Nażi - Ukraine, the paper a counter-offensive on the Ebro the same number of Consulates Hong Kong Prison Stanley. at 10 p.m. yesterday totalled 0.690 possibly be near Douglas Reet.-

front.--(Transocean).

(Transocean).

inches. would be in China. By no law cludes (Transocean),

con-

dawn.

RAINFALL

The rainfall recorded at the Royal Observatory from 10 am to

Washington, August 7, The State Department has, re- quested Tokyo to order a search for the Hawail Clipper which Pan American Airways believe may

(Reuter).