HONG KONG DAILY PRESS
SITUATION ON YANGTSE RIVER
IS AT DEADLOCK
REPEATED ATTACKS BY JAPANESE REPULSED
HANKOW, AUGUST 12.
THE SITUATION ON THE SOUTH BANK OF THE YANGTSE RIVER is at a deadlock after repeated Japanese attacks have been repulsed by the Chinese, stated a Chinese military spokesman in a press conference yesterday.
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"After a brief lull, the Japanese, according to the spokesman, They resumed their, offensive south of Kiuklang on August 6. made a determined bid for Chinkaanchiao in the Shabo sector. Fierce Bghting broke out. The place changed hands twice, and heavy losses were sustained by the Japanese. Colonel Tanaka, comman- der of the 113th detachment of the 106th Division; was among those killed.
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Having failed to break through Chinkaanchiao the Japanese, the spokesman, said turned to attack Laohushan. (Tiger Hill) on the Chinese right flank. Heavily pounding with their artillery. they rushed to the Chinese positions several times but were re- pulsed by the Chinese in hand-to-hand combats."
Meanwhile other Japanese units a weak point on the Chinese line launched fierce assaults on Tatien- and land troops for a westward shan. Huangmellaowu and Nlang-drive to Julchang. 22 miles west langmiao on the Chinese left of Klukiang, both to outflank the flank. Tatienshan was, on occasion, captured by the
In a counter-attack
the recaptured
⚫anese.
Chinese half of the hill.
BALBOA FETED
IN BERLIN
Regent Of Hungary's Visit Next Week
lavishly Herman
Berlin. August 12 General Balboa was ore Chinese on the Nanchang-Kiu-entertained by General Jap-kiang Railway and to exert pres- Goering. Air Minister, on the oc-
thesure on the Chinese on the northcasion of south bank of the Yangtse River.
In view of its commanding post- tion in the Shaho sector both the Japanese and the Chinese, accord- ing to the spokesman, are massing heavy reinforcements for its com- plete occupation. A grim night there is expected.
The Chinese operating in that sector are ready to de- liver a heavy blow to the Jap anese at an opportune time to frustrate their plan, the spokesman declared.
sector,
In the Pengteh-Hukow the Chinese counter-offensive, the
With the Japanese drive to spokesman scated. has reaped Nanchang checked, enemy WEN favourable results. Japanese com. ships have steamed from Kluklanmunications have been disrupted. upriver to Tsing Lung Ssu Green Turning to the situation on the Dragon Temple) to shell both the north bank of the Yangtse River, south and north banks of the the spokesmian revealed that the Yungtse and their aircraft have been bombing Esuchiawan Chihu west of Kiuklang.
JAPANESE INTENTION
and
Japanese In the Huangmel-Susung sector have been isolated by the Chinese who are counter-attack- Ing both from the west of Huang- mel and the northwest of the
The Japanese intention in these Huangmel-Tslenshan highway.
moves, in the opinion of the spokesman, 15 apparently to Und
Emperor Consoles Relatives Of Dead Airmen
Shanghai. August 12. Greatly concerned over the heavy easualties among Japanese airmen in
China, especially among the aces. Emperor Hirohito left the
the...
FURIOUS ONSLAUGHTS
withstand Unalbe 'to furious onslaughts of the Chl- nese, the Japanese have with- drawo into the walled cities of Huangmei and Susung where they are holding out to wait for the arrival of reinfor- cements. The Chinese -are pounding at the city rates. Huallangting. Erhlangho and Huating, strategic points lying be- tween Taihu and Huangmei, have
thus cutting Japanese communica- been recaptured by the Chinese.
tions.
The Japanese at Taihu suffered Imperial villa at Hayama yester- a serious defeat at Fenghilangling. day and went to the naval air hill in the vicinity. on August craft arsenal at Yokosuka, and the 7. Hundred cf Japanese dead and naval
air corps at Kisarazu, to wounded were left on the battle- comfort the officers and men forfeld upon their retreat. "The Chi- the death of their comrades.
rese pressing оп Taihu have The Mikado was given a warm reached the south and northwest welcome and was shown the new bombers Imported from Europe to
suburbs,
The spokesman confirmed re- be used, originally for Biberia...but ports that Colonel Tanigawa, de now for China, according to atachment commander of the Jap- anese 101st Division was killed Tokyo dispatch.--(International)
during an engagement at Yuchla- chin, northeast of Tsienahan, on
MR. CHAMBERLAIN
IMPROVING
London, August 12. The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain,
examined by dcctors this morning and it is declared that his throat infection
was
is Improving-Reuter Bulletin).
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Rome. August 12. The Duke of Aosta, Viceroy of Ethiopia, arrived at the harbour of
August 4-Central News).
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CIVIL SERVICE INSTITUTE
Canton, August 12.
the former's visit to Germany to attend the air exer- cises.
Preparations are being com picted to welcome the Regent of Hungary, H.SH. Admiral Nicholas Horthy, yho is due to arrive in Berlin next week for a short visit,
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SWISS BAN ON PROPAGANDA ACTIVITIES
Berne. August 12.
It is announced that the Federal Council has placed a ban on all political and pro- pagandistic activity on Swiss territory of Conseil Slovaque in Geneva which is the militant association of Slovak autonom Ists.
At the
same time the Federal Council has prohibited the fort- nightly periodical Croatia Press. which is the organ of the Croatian revolutionaries and which served as the mouthpiece of the Croatian movement, directed against the intergrity of Yugoslavia.
In connection with the suppres- sion of the periodical, a Hungarian citizen. Tamas Andre, and a Yugo- slay citizen, Pandzic Krumo, have been expelled from Switzerland.- (Transocean).
MILITARY TRAINING FOR STUDENTS
Chungking. August 12. About 20.000 middle school and college students. including many girls, in Chungking will undergo mass milltary training for a period of three months from September, to November.
More than 120 army officers will
The Regent will be accompanied serve as instructors and over 14,000 be distributed to the by the Prime Minister of Hungary.rifics. will the Foreign Minister and the War students for practice. (Central Minister-Reuter Bulletin).
News):
IMPORTANT SUCCESSES OF CHINESE IN SHANSI
Yehcheng Is Recaptured
Hankow, August 12.
Important successes of Chinese operations in south Shansi during the past week were reviewed by the official Chinese mill- tary spokesman. General Chen Cheng, at the press conference, yes-
terday.
Heavy fighting. General Chen revealed, raged for several days at Wangchal, Kuchen and Yangkiashan west of Tsinshul where the Fajitoku and Katai regiments, numbering 2,000 men, were emaciat- ed in a number of flerce encounters.
The Japanese losses were esti mated at 1,500 killed. more than 40 captured, and 20 trucks. sever: howitzers, 30" machine and sub- machine guns. 200 rifles and a large quantity of ammunition were seized.
Completely routed by the Chi- nese forces, the Japanese fled in disorder to the west, where they Chinese were again halted by
The Civil Service Institute or- ganized by General Wu Te-chen Governor of Kwangtung, for the troops and further attenuated. training of government servants General Chen said.
will be opened on September 1. The Governor is president of the college.
The object of the institution is
Assab on board the Conte Rosso to give thorough training in pub- today. From Assab the Duke 'con-Ile administration to civil servants
As a result of the victory, Chinese troops have recaptur ed Yehcheng where they are consolidating their positions. General Chen stated. From the bodies of slain Jap-
tinued the journey by air, piloting and those desiring to enter public anese, important documents of the plane himself, to Addis Ababa service. Leading scholars are re-military value were seized. where he was given an enthusiastic tained to give lectures-(Interna- welcome by the population. (Transocean).
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Sanjak Settlement Unsatisfactory
Contagious Infantile Paralysis
PREVALENT IN JAPAN
Shanghai. August 12.
A contagious infantile para- lysis, known as acute anterior pollomyelitis, is prevalent in the Osaka, Kobe and Hanshin Nearly 500 seaboard regions children are reported to be undergoing treatment in hos- pitals in those districts, states a Tokyo dispatch.
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U.S. BASEBALL RESULTS
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Chicago
The Times states this morning'] day:— that the assurance at least in dicates that the matter is not being entirely neglected in Burgos, but It does not reduce the apprehen- "sions that have been growing: par- ticularly at a time when reports of new Italian equipment and troop transports, to Nationalist Spain have necessitated an enquiry. by the British Charge d'Affaires in. Rome:
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EDUCATION MEASURES
IN NEW SPAIN
Burgos, Ang. 12.
The Nationalist Ministry of Education has issued a decree a ordering the removal of the works of thirty-two Spanish authors from school libraries, In a prearable to the decree, it is stated that the Nationalist Gov- (Fourteen innings were played.ernment is determined to banish Lombardi homered for the Reds).
from schools all literature of anti- The match between New York religious and anti-patriotic char- Giants and Boston Braves
was acter, no matter what subject such postponed owing to rain,
literature may deal with, since the doctrines inculcated by it are in- compatible with the principles of éducation prevailing in the new Spain.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
The diplomatic correspondent of the Daily Telegraph expresses re-
Tet over the fact that the execu-washington tion of the British plan is being New York deliberately delayed when ratifica- tion of the Anglo-Italian agree-Yankees). ment is so dependant upon it.
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Without going so far as to ques-Philadelphia tion the good will on the part of (Johnson General Franco, the writer' asks Athletics). why, after a period of five weeks,
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At the same time the Minister for Education has published an appeal to parents to provent, as
far as is possible, their children
from reading books of subversive tendencies-(Transocean).
SYRIAN PREMIER VISITING PARIS
Damascus. August 12
A number of leading personali- 2tles. Including the President of the ..
Lebanese Parliament and former
(Clift homered for the Browns). Iraqi Minister for Foreign Affairs,
The Daily Mail states that Gen- erai Franco has promised to ex Cleveland. pedite the matter and to send an St. Louis
The answer in the near future. Republic Spanish Government, sub-
Detroit mitted a proposal to both the Bri tish and French Governments yes- Chicago terday, according to the Daily Mall, in which it was proposed that a time it for General Franco's answer be set. The British Gov- ernment is not inclined to favour this suggestion, it is declared, and the fact that General Franco has expressed himself as favouring the plan has made a good impression
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were present at the station this take leave of the 2 morning to 13 12 08yrian Prime Minister, Mardam
(Reuter). Bey. when he left for Paris."
Political circles here believe it
Interport Table Tennis
in British Government circles-HONG KONG v. MACAU (Transocean),
EXCHANGE CONTROL REPORT DENIED
is possible, that Mardam Bey, on his way through" Italy', will see. Mussolini. It is also believed that at the conclusion of his discussions *111 Paris with leading French statesmen, Mardam Bey may travel to London to consult the Government. - (Trans- British
ocean),
AT Y.M.C.A.
VLO CUP j The Interport Table Tennis The Tournament will start with Charity match will take place in the Women's encounter for the cup the gymnasium of the Chinese presented by Hon. Mr. M. K Lo Y.M.C.A Bridges Street, at 6.30 after which the Men will compete Paris, August 12, The Ministry of Finance has pub-p.m. today, when the Hong Kong for their Colony Title with the cups lished a dental of a report from Men's team, "Confucian Club" will presented by The Chinese Corres- British sources that the French meet the Macau, "United" Team pondents' Union. Government contemplates the in- and the Hong Kong Women's team The programme will "end with troduction of exchange control. "Silver Star"
meet Macau the distribution of prizes and It is emphasised that the French Wah Nam A.A." Team at the trophies by Mr. Chan Lam Fong Government has never envisaged same time.
for the Men's and Women's Bingles' the possibility of such a measure. The whole of the Macau Teams League; and the Men's and Wo-" The note published by the Minis-arrive in the Colony today by the mens' Teams' League and also for try of Finance polats out that the steamer Cheun Chow about 11 a.m. the Interport Games.
The President of the Hong Kong Tickets for entry are now an report in question is nothing but
Tennis Association," Mr. sale: in the Hong Kong Table
Apart from the Fujitoku and the Katal regiments, the Naka- mura company stationed at Hung- kwan, numbering 120 men, re- ceived severe punishment at the
It is related to the disease hands of Chinese troops last week. Seven hundred. Japanese. rushing which ailed Frederick B. Snite Jr.. from Hungshul and Singying to "the man in the fron lung" who their rescue, were halted near was sent back from Pelping to Vienyachun and beaten back with the United States in June. 1937.
adults heavy losses.
Although
abroad In the vicinity of Wensi, bitter frequently known to be affected. nghting raged for three succes the disease in Japan hardly ever sive days at Shihkiachwang and affects children above four years Tsaoyuan with the Chinese forces of age. It is said. Antioch, August 12. finally gaining the upper hand Arab youth organisations held The Japanese
Doctors have yet to discover the
year programme.
great political demonstration leaving more than 100 bodies or germs causing the malady.
far, the amicted are practically With Yen 200,000 already set yesterday to protest against the the battlefeld.
Falahsien, aside from this year's budget to solution of the Sanjak problem.
Chiehslen, Tishth confined to children from one to begin the work, detailed plans will A resolution was passed deand a number of other towns in three years old. be worked out as soon as the direc-claring that the Arabs would not south Shansi General Chen stated. Those stricken usually, develop tor of the Unec Zoo in Tokyo ar- take part in the election to the have been goal of riumerous Jap-fever, pains. gastrio disturbances, rives here tomorrow. On his re- Legislative Assembly and that the anese assaults during the week and paralysis, and later atrophy corninendation, other zoo author-new regime would not be recog In each case the Chinese de-of one or more muscle groups. undertake new currency manipula dinner party at 2 p.m. in the Con- Club, 220, Hollywood Road, and also tles in Japan will be asked to as-nised by the Arabs against whose fenders effectively checked the Though hardly ever fatal, the tions without French economy in-fucian Club to welcome their guests may be obtained from Mr. Yee
in the project. (Interna- will it had been established-invaders' ·
advance.
(Central amicted are often crippled for life. curring the gravest risks-(Trans" | who will probably be lodged in the King Kwong, of Kelly & Co., Ltd..
ocean).
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