1938-08-15 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

JAPANESE

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MAGNI RESPONSE

BY CANTON

"Offer Gold Campaign" Finds Staunch Support

(From Our Own Correspondent)

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Canton, August 14.

In spite of repeated hovering of Japanese planes overhead and Intermittent rain, the people here have contributed over $400,000 In local currency on the first anniversary of the Shanghai war, 2 check-up revealed today.

The ceremony of "offering fold" was made in the early morning at Central Park in a ceremony' presided over by General Wu Te-chen. Representatives of many government offices and public bodies were present.

Last night government employees staged a parade in commemora- tion of this event.

With the relaxation of the Soviet border clashes, two Japanese air- craft carriers are now stationed in Kwangtung waters. Forty bombers from these tenders carried out ex- tensive, air raids along the Canton- Kowloon and Canton-Hankow Rail-| way yesterday...

Because the Canton-Kowloon Railway is subject to frequent air raids Japanese reports stated that the Canton au- thorities have offered the sale of the line to the British. This report has no foundation what-

cver.

Owing to the bombing of this! line. the Incoming train from Kowloon arrived in the early hours this morning instead of 10 p.m. last

night. Train schedules were upset by the repeated bombings on this

line, although Japanese reports ad-

"Offer Gold

Movement In Canton

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Canton, August 14, Despite rain and air raid alarms. the Canton populace turned out en masse to “offer. guld" yesterday, the first anni- versary of the hostilities in the Shanghai area.

Contributions totalling some $400,000 were received for the first day of the "Offer Gold" ninrement.

a mass

Early in the moming mecting was held at the Central Park, Inaugurating the drive and commemorating China's heroic struggle in the Shanghai area last The Japanese navy coordinated year. General Wu Te-chen Chair- in the harassing tactics by making man of the Kwangtung Provincial a landing 100 Tungshan Island Government. General Yu Han-mou.

mitted that very. "Hittle arms were consigned by this rallway

north-east of Swabue. The 171-

for

Pacification Commissioner habitants fled before the landing Kwangtung, and Mr. Tseng Yang- of the bluejackets, who found 1. Mayor of Canton, were among nothing on the island and later the high government officials whe offered donations respectively rör returned to their warships.

the Kwangtung Provincial Govern- ment, the Fourth Route Army, and

TROLLEY BUSES the Canton Municipal Government.

FOR CANTON

SUCCESSFUL ROAD TESTS

The first of the 70 two-axled trolley bus chassis, building at Leyland Motors Ltd.. for the Canton authorities. was recent- ly put through its road test by Leyland and G.E.C. officials By arrangement with the managing director of the South Lancashire Transport Co., the test was

conducted on that company's Swinton-Walkden route.

Altogether eight receiving sta- tions" were established in the city. Throughout the day continuous streams of people came to offer their donations.

In the evening a gigantic parade was held in observance of the oc- casion.(Central News).

GERMAN

ARMY

MANOEUVRES

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Berlin, Aug. 14.

The test mobilisation of the large masses of German reser- vists is being carried out. in Germany the final pre- paration for the army manoeuvres which will begin Service conditions were 1p-

about the middle of August. proached as nearly as possible

It is also. In part, mobilisation during the run, the chassis being or the wide sections of the civi subjected to crawling speeds and lan population for national ser- numerous stops and starts, whilst vices of all descriptions carried braking, acceleration and balancing out in accordance with the recent speed figures were taken over, a

législation relating to nationa! variety of road surfaces. The

in mind and in spirit."-Trans- preparedness which has to be both

ocean)......

South Lancashire Transport driver was enthusiastic about the position and quick responsive action of the controls and the smooth operation

ot the foot brake, which consists ofsary, owing to the traffic-congested

a motor-driven compressed air sys- streets in which the buses are ex- controlled by automatic pected to operate in Canton. The

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CABLES

HAUL DOWN CHINESE

CHINESE FLAG

MONDAY, AUGUST 15, 1938. —PAGE 9

KOWLOON CANTON RAILWAY

Incidents Mark First Guerillas Take THROUGH PASSENGER and PARCELS EXPRESS SERVICE

S'hai Anniversary

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Protests To International

Settlement Authorities

Shanghai, August 14. INCIDENTS, such as the droppin of handbills over the International Settlement, and the attempts of the Japanese to have Chinese Bags Inside the Settlement hauled down," occurred "here on Saturday, the first anniversary of the outbreak of hostilities in the Shanghai

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THESE have contributed towards the straining of the relationships between the authorities of the International Settlement and French Concession and the Japanese.

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The Japanese authorities, however, deny all responsibility regard- ing the dropping of the handbills although they admit that an aero- plane, belonging to the Japanese Civil Airways Company had been hired by the puppet government.

Possession Of Aerodrome

NATIONAL FLAG FLYING

Shanghal, August 14. At midnight last night 300 guerillas appeared at Hungjao Road, on the western boundary of Shanghai, and took up positions all round Hungjao Aerodrome. five miles outside the perimeter,

Half an hour's heavy machine- gun firing against the small Jap- anese garrison ensued the guerillas launching an attack with hand- grenades.

"As a result of the attack the guerillastock complete possession

was declared that the puppet | General,' Mr. Hidska, had on several of the aerodrome and stuck up government had caused the occasions made representations to bamboo poles from which they handbills to be scattered over the the International Settlement au-hung the Chinese Government Settlement.

thorities to the effect that any (National flag. Then apparently their victory the The Japanese told the Inter- kind of incident would have dis-content with national Settlement authorities advantageous consequences for the guerillas withdrew from the ares that they were exceedingly annoy-Settlement. For that reason the at about 3 a.m. leaving the flag ed over the large number of Chi-representative of the Japanese Em-tying.

nese flags hoisted inside the Inter-bassy was all the more concerned An hour later a large reinforce- over the display of the Chinese ment of Japanese soldiers arrived flags and further representations who, after scouring the area to are expected.--Transocean).

national Settlement.

The Japanese spokesman pointed out that the

Japanese Consul-

Japan Makes Representations

Tokyo, "Aug. 13. 'Japanese naval authorities have again made representa- tions to. foreign diplomatic and Consular bodies in Shang- hal, voicing the wish that the Japanese authorities might al- ways be kept informed of the movements of foreign steam- ers in the Yangtse Sector be- Aween Klukiang and Hankow, state reports from Japanese

sources.

It was also pointed out by the Japanese authorities that in the case of small vessels it is impossible for Japanese air- men to recognise the nation- ality of the steamers-(Trans- ocean).

KEEPER OF SEAL

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JAPANESE ARRESTED

Shanghai, August 14.

Another member of the Jap- anese 3:5.5 was arrested this

root out any remaining guerillas hauled down the flag-(Reuter);

CHINESE PRESS ON YUHANG Sinteng, Cheklang, Aug. 14. "A strong Chinese force is press morning by the Municipal Police, ing on Yuhan, 15 kilometres west He was driving a car into the of Hangchow. It has already re- Settlement across the Garden

captured Fenghuangshan, ja surate. Bridge and refused to halt when gic hill southwest of the city- signalled by a Seaforth Highlander (Central News), }

who

the jumped on

running board and forced the car to a halt.

The police searched the Jap- anese and finding him in possess- ion of a pistol marched him of to the police station. There he admitted membership of the S.8.8. whereupon he was handed over to the British military authorities,

After questioning he was return- ed to the Japanese military autho- rities after a written receipt had been signed by a Japanese officer. →(Reuter).

SHANGHAI IN STATE OF SIEGE

Shanghai, August 13.

A state of siege has been de- clared in the International Set-

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LISHUI NINGPO NAIDED

Kinhwa, August 14. Three Japanese planes taided Lishul and Ningpo in Cheklang yesterday morning. More than 10 bombs were dropped in the former the Latter. city and eight in Damage in both was stated to be slight.-Central News).

KIANGSI TOWNS BOMBED

Nanchang, August 14. Japanese aircraft bombed Nan- chang and Tehan on the Nan- chang-Kiukiang Railway and Chian and Yuhang on the Che-

klang-Klangsi Railway, yesterday.

TO and FROM HANKOW.

On and from weekly will be in operation between Hong

July 14th through Express train

service running twice

Kong and Hankow. Bookings on the up direction will be to the following stations Chien Haien, Heng Yang, Chu Chew, Chang Sha Exat, and Hankow.

Station

Kowloon to Hankow

FARES.

ist class

2nd bless

3rd class

HK$44,30 HK$29,55 HK$14.75

"Chang Sha E.

33.50

22,35

11.15

Chu Chow

32.00

21.35

10.65

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Beng Yang

28.00

18.05

'9.35

11

Chien Hsien

23.20

15.45.

7.75

Sleeping berth supplement extra 1st mud 2nd class only. Hankow to Kowloon

N879,60 N$53.35 -N$22.20

DAYS and TIMES of DEPARTURE. Iowloon dep. 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays Hankow arr

10 p.m. on Wednesdays & Saturdays. Hankow dep. 10 pm. on Sundays and Thursdays Kowloon arr. 7,35 am on Wednesdays & Sundays.

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Parcels Traffic will be accepted on these trains each parcel not exceeding 125 kilos. in weight.

Further details regarding Rates, Fares, Reservations etc. can bo obtained upon application to the Traffic Manager or Station Master, Kowloon Station.

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Open Rinks Final Won By C.G. Silva And His Men

EASY VICTORY OVER" POLICE

Colony Lawn Bowls Open Rinks Champions today are the Ré-, creio quartet of A. F. Noronha, C. A. Lopes J. E. Noronha, and C. G. SUva (skip).

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Before 150 spectators at the Kowloon B. G. C green yesterday, they decisively overwhelmed the Police 'R. C. rink of W. Mcleod, W. Cameron, E. G. Post, and A. E. Carey ' (skip) by 26 shots-to`. 13. The final score is out of proportion to the standard of play of the . two rinks, Recreio winning more through steadiness and the indivi- dual strength of each of the players.

Flashes of brilliant play were

Nanchang was attacked by 12 machines in two groups at 5. p.m. Mure than ten bombs were drop- ped at the« south railway station. partially wrecking the station building. The Chancellor of the Duchy of tlement and French Concession

Meanwhile, four machines raided Lancaster has appointed Mr. here for today, the first anniver- Geoffrey L. Wright, of Chapel

sary of the outbreak of the host-Tehan, dropping over 20 bombs. treet. Preston, to be Keeper of the Iities in Shanghai as a precau- About 20 civilians were killed and

10 injured. County Palatine Seal in the place tionary measure against possible

Nine planes appeared over Chian, of Mr. J. J. Dallas, resigned

acts of terrorism Transocean).

dumping more than 20 missiles in

Following on their fine show in the suburbs and three planes rain-seen

now and then, the skips the semi-final round, where a six ed also over 20 missiles at Yuahan. showing fine form. They provided and two fives had swelled their A second raid was staged on the more thrilling moments; there score. "the "Police rink were soon Tehan by an unknown 'humber of being little to choose between hot favourites, as they scored ten planes in the afternoon.-(Central them as to quality of play at shots before allowing Recreio to

yesterday's match.

out. Carey's shot open

This required Ave on the sixteenth head was the heads; best one of the match.

Recreio then set to work. At the 12th head they led 12-10. helding the Police scoreless "over seven heada.

ALLEGED NEW VIOLATION OF THE SOVIET BORDER News).

M. Litvinov's Warning

Moscow, August 14.

governor

axle ratio has, therefore, been re- It is stated that the Foreign Commissar, 'M. Litvinov," requested Owing to bus weight restrictions | duced to 10.33 to 1. instead of the the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Shigemitsa to call at the Foreign Com- in Canton, the chassis was laden to more usual 9.33 to 1 ratio. With missariat on Saturday afternoon in order to draw the Ambassador's a gross weight of only & tons. This this low weight and low axle ratio attention to the alleged new violation of the Soviet-Manchurian will be the approximate gruss the acceleration curve is extremely frontier by Japanese troops. This allegation is said to be based on weight of the completed bus, with good. Manoeuvrability is also good, reports received from the General Staff of the Far Eastern Soviet its Chinese-built composite body for, in spite of the overall length Army, which affirm that the violation in question took place on and a load of 40 passengers. of the chassis being 28 ft. 4 in.. the Saturday, but no detalls have been furnished.

The chassis has been designed position of the axles and the 16 ft. for a maximum speed of only 278 in. wheelbase give a turning cir- m.p.h. which is all that is neces-icle of 53 It..

Tension Growing More Apparent In Prague

SUDETEN SITUATION STRAINED

RAIL CRASH

M. Litvinov. nevertheless, took i the view that the alleged incident amounted to "a breach of the Agreement of August 10 which pro vided for the cessation of hostili

Mexico City, August 14. ties on condition that both sides

Four persons were killed and at retained the positions held by least 12 injured as the result of 2 head-on crash between two

them.

M. Litvinov added that unless the passenger: expresses near City incident were satisfactorily ex- Queretaro. Eight carriages were plained the Soviet Union would no derailed.--(Reuter). longer regard itself as bound by the Agreement,

Mr. Shigemitsu is stated to have

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SURPRISE RAID

Nanchang, August 14. The air raid alarm was sounded at 5.30 this morning when six light Japanese bombers surprised the town by arriving shortly after the first warning, dying very low in and out of the drifting clouds. As the sky paled the planes were seen reconnoitring boldly in the vicinity of the airfield while strings. of vivid tracers sped to the sky as the Chinese defence kept "up spirited and unavailing fre.

The raiders remained for half |an hour-(Reuter).'

JAPANESE ATTACK ON HANKOW

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Japanese alrcraft bombed Chi- nese positions at Mahwelling yes- terday morning,"› Minor skirmishes are reported from Hsinagshan

WHILE SLOVAK LEADER'S ILLNESS declined to admit the Soviet pro- ANGLO-AMERICAN below Hukou there being OC-

RAISES IMPORTANT PROBLEM

Pragüe, August 14."

While the presence of Lord Runciman in Czechoslovakia has 'so far acted as, a restraining influence on the extremists of both sides

in the nationalities struggle. a strain in the situation, is beginning to tell.

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test on the ground that no in- formation to that effect had been received by the Japanese Embassy. The Ambassador stressed that on

TREATY

London, August 14.

the contrary all reports.confirmed The forthcoming conclusion of the complete cessation of "military the Anglo-American treaty of com- operations in the Changkufeng merce is announced today by the Observer which reports from sector where absolute calm pre-

With indications of nationalistic, ed to last many hours, raises avalls. Hence the reports received Washington that negotiations have sentiment getting slightly the up-highly important political problem

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The choice of his successor may seriously affect the whole situation in Czechoslovakia.

by M. Litvinoy appeared to the already terminated and that the Ambassador to be incomprehensible. text of the Treaty is now being

drawn up. The Ambassador added that he

per hand and the knowledge that on the Budeten side there's not the slightest tendency to moderate the

would immediately ask the Japan- According to the paper, по démands, the atmosphere is becom-

ese Government for information on ❘ "surprising" need be expected ing unfavourable for negotiations. All Government offices are closed the subject, and at the same time, since both Governments are in ful: The serious condition" of Father today and tomorrow, which are requestëd M. Litvinov to obtain de- agreement. The paper, further Hlinka, leader of the "Blovak" au- holidayq, and Lord Runciman is talls from the Boviet military au- states that no particular political tonomista, 'who'is critically ill with | spending his week-end in northern | thorities at Changkuteng.—(Trans- importance is attached to the preymonta" and who is not expect Bohemia (Reluter).

ocean).

Treaty.(Transocean).

casion exchange of fire between Japanese warships and Chinese shore batteries-(Reuter).

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REFUGEE CAMPS

The Governor in Council has been pleased to approve the utilisation of the Ma Tau Chung and Gascoigne Road--- Danger Hill sites for Refugee and Destitute Camps in lien 'of the Marina' and Kau Lang Tini sites. The Marina and Kau Long Tsai, ajens will be retained as reserve sites for use if and when the occasion 'demands.

MEXICAN AIR TRAGEDY

Mexico, City, Aug 14.

An airliner has been found wrecked on the mountain slope near San Andros, Tuxtla. The eight passengers and the crew of three are all dead.

The machine apparently crashed on the hillside and hurst into flames-(Regter).

GEN. FALKENHAUSEN: 'IN GERMANY

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Berlin, August 14. General Falkenbausen, lead- of the group at German military advisers who recently left China, arrived in Berlin yesterday. accompaifted by Baroness Falkenhausen. "General Falkenhausen refrained from commenting on the Far East- ern altuation: He will be received by Herr Hitler shortly.

At the 13th head-five shots for C. . Silva and his merry men. 17 10, and the Police out of the ringing.

At the 15th head. 21-10 for Recreio.

Faced with an 11 shot deficit. the Police tried hard. They fought shot for shot. man against man.. Brilliant day by Silva, more brilliant play by Carey-Police one shot up. 11-21 at the sixteenth head.

Carey and Co. facing a deficit of 11 shot with three heads to go. were finished as Recreto scored a point on the 20th head.

The final score: 28-13. Recreio the winners!

Mr. E. W. Linès acted as umpire.

PASSENGERS BY TJINEGARA

The following passengers sailed: for the North in m. Tiinegara on Friday dem

[Mr, G. Gillesple, Miss F. Mckm - nan, Mr. HA. Gluckauf, Dr, A. Relthinger, Mr. H. J. Crolla, Mr. A. Nobbins, Mr. P. Lederer, Miss M. Jones, Dr. L. Faber, Miss E. Hobart, Miss A/W Powell, Miss E. Porter. Miss C. Holliday.

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Other German military advisers. are expected from China In' the course of the week(Reuter),

OLYMPIC GAMES

The National Government has London, August 14.appointed Mr. Yeh Yuan-fùng to An official announcement that be a member of the Anhwel Pro- the Olympic Games will take place vincial Government and coneur- at Helsingfors in 1940, was made rently Education Commissioner. Fon Saturday evening by the Pre-Mr. Yeb succeeds Mr. Yang Lien, sident of the Olympic Committee. who has been transferred to a Count de Balllet-Latour --(Trans- Įsimilar post in the Bzechuen Pro- ocean).

vincial Government.