1938-08-17 — Page 9

HONG KONG DAILY PRESS

ACTIVITIES OF GUERILLAS

CONSTANT DRAIN ON JAPANESE RESOURCES

Chinese Flag Flying In Over 20 Districts

In

North Kiangsi

HANKOW. AUGUST 16. CHINESE GUERILLA ACTIVITIES IN KIANGSU ARE RESULT- ING IN A CONSTANT DRAIN ON JAPANESE MAN-POWER AND MATERIAL RESOURCES."

Though nominally under Japanese occupation; a large part of the province is still in Chinese hands. "The Japanese exercise, con- trol over only the cities and towns along the railway lines. Outside of these, guerilla anits are active.

"

Even in some Japanese-occupied towns, Chinese querillas in dis- guise move about leisurely in the streets. If they meet any Japanese soldiers, they suddenly whip out their pistols and fire at them. They then decamp before the arrival of any large number of Japanese troops

In north Kiangsi, the Chinese fog, is flying in more than 20 districts: and the Kiangsu Provincial Gov- ernment, with General Han Teh- ching, as Chairman, is functioning as usual at Hualgin.

The guerillas, in collaboration with the regular troops, have recaptured Yencheng, Fowning

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INFANTILE PARALYSIS

IN OSAKA

Shanghai, August 16. Infantile paralysis in 'Osaka is Two hundred on the increase. cases were reported only recently. According to a Tokyo message. It is estimated that the total of un- disclosed cases in Kwansal. in- cluding Kobe, may exceed 800.- (International).

JAPANESE

PRISONER

SURPRISED

Mahwelling, Kiangsi, Aug. 16.

A Japanese soldier recently cap- tule on the Kluklang front today expressed surprise that he was so well-treated by the Chinese, whilst he expected only death and ter- ture.

and Tungtai and bave since been throwing their pressure on Nantunachow, Japanese base of operations on the north bank of the Yangtze River, in Kiangsu

..

South the Yingtse River the guerillas are especially active at Liyang, Thing. Changchow. Wusth, Soochow. Klangyin, Changahu "and Taftsang. Reinforced by troops under Generals Yeh Ting and Hsiang Ying. they have been harassing the Japanese with great success.

Employing surprise raids, night attacks, ambushes and disruption of communications, they have inflicted heavy losses

the Japanese. By clever tricks they have often made the "Japanese fight among themselves.

Japanese

Garrison Mutiny In Nanking

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IN

Tunki, Anhwel, August 16,

Korean

the soldiers in Japanese garrison in Nanking have been disarmed 25 a result of a recent mutiny.'

Given further concern to the Japanese. Chinese guerillas аге again active in the Nanking aun- urba.'

Lest the mobile" fighters should Alter into the city, the Japanese- closely search all pedestrians", at the city gates. (Central News).

MEXICAN OIL DISPUTE

Germany Disinterested As To Outcome

Berlin, August 16. Those responsible for the German economie polley will not let the conflict which has broken out between the Mexi- can Government and the for- eign oil companies, on account of the Mexican Government's expropriation of the British and American oil wells. ad- versely affect the trade rela- tions between Germany and Mexica in any way states the Dienst aus Deutschland.

CABLES

KIANGSU CAUSE

Tells Of Ravage Of Important Honan Town

But Tsiyuan Is Now Held Firmly By Chinese Defences

Loyang. 'August 16,

Vivid pictures of the ravage of Tsiyuan, important north Bonan town, by Japanese troops during their brief occupation until July 27 was given by Mr. Kao Chung-wel, special north Honan inspector, who bas just returned from the front.

Due to its geographical importance commanding the gateway from Henan to Shansi, Taiyuan was hotly contested and has seen some of the heaviest encounters between the opposing forces during the past few months. The town was thrice lost to the invaders bat every time it returned to Chinese hands and is now firmly held by strong defence forces.

he Once .. prosperous town with the Chinese forces entered several hundred thousand inbabi- the town again last month, the tants Taiyuan now shares the fate streets were strewn with the bodies of numerous other Chinese cities of Chinese people murdered by the and Bes in complete desolation. invaders. Many deserted houses, When, the Japanese last retreated believed to have been used as tor- trom the place on July 27, they set ture chambers, were stained with the entire town or fire and reduced blood. it to ruina.

The Chinese military authorities. Hundreds of houses were des- now in full control of the town troyed in the conflagration. while are encountering great dimculties many thousand pleuls of rice, in restoring order and normalcy. forcibly seized from the populace Few houses are left standing while and stored in the Japanese bar food "is scarce. Every encourage- racks were also destroyed when the ment, however, are given for peo- Japanese found 1 inconvenient tople to return to their devastated

native town(Central News). take the store away.

Indescribable terror and op- pression ruled the town under Japanese occupation. Fired by patriotism and driven to des- pair, thousands of Chinese rose openly or conspired secretly atalust

the Japanese. More than 1,000 people were known to have been killed because of their assistance to the Chinese

army.

Germany is disinterested as to the outcome of the confilet, adds the paper, and it is quite natural that the German oil importers are Hundreds of innocent peopl taking advantage of the favour-underwent horrible treatment in Many such successes of the able terms offered them for the the hands of the Japanese. When guerillas have pever been reported.purchase of Mexican cil. This is The guerillas are enthusiatically all the more natural, the paper welcomed by the Chinese villagers.

(Central News).

continues, as Mexdeo requires large GOLD COIN MARKET quantities of manufactured goods

TO BE REGULATED which can be paid for by ship- ments of oil.

It is a matter of complete in-

Damage To Dredger

Amsterdam. August 16. The damage suffered on Monday

by the dredger. Karimato, which is endeavouring to salvage the treasure of the Lutine off Ter-

schelling, has turned out on ex-

amination to be more serious than was at arst thought.

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The dredger was consequently towed today into the port Terschelling. In the opinion of Paris, Aug. 18. experts it is doubtful whether the It is understood from usually dredger will be able to continue

CHINESE LAUNCH difference to the German economy well-informed circles that the local the salvage operations. (Trans:

ATTACK

Mahwelling, August 16.

whether Germany obtains" her market for gold coin shortly ocean) benzine or cotton from 'America. į be regulated,

Mexico or Brazil. The decisive It is expected that all dealers will factor is that, the Import, can be be required to give the names and

selling gold coins.(Reuter).

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17, 1938.-PAGE

KOWLOON-CANTON RAILWAY

THROUGH PASSENGER and PARCELS EXPRESS SERVICE TO and FROM HANKOW.

On and from Thursday, July 14th, a through Express train service running twice weekly will be in operation between Hong Kong and Hankow. Bookings on the ap direction will be to the.. following stations:-Chien Haten, Heng Yang, Chu Chow, Chang Sha East, and Hankow.

*Station

Kowloon to Hankow

14

Chang Sha E.

Cha Chow

» Heng Yang

Chien Hsien

FARES.

1st class

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

22.35

2nd class

3rd class

11.15

10.65

9.35

7.75

117

33.50 32.00 28.00

23.20

21.35 18.65

15.46

Sleeping borth supplement extra 1st and 2nd class only. Hankow to Kowloon

N$79.60 N$53.35 N8:42.20

DAYS and TIMES of 'DEPARTURE. Kowloon dep. 4 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays Hankow art. 10 p.m. on Wednesdays & Saturdays. Hankow dep. 10 p.m. on Sundays and Thursdays Kowloon arr. 7.35 am. on Wednesdays & Sundays.

Parcels Traffic will be accepted on these trains each parcel not exceeding 128 kilos. in weight.

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

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·Hanager and Chief Engineer.

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TERRIBLE SHIPPING

DISASTER IN NORTH

RACE TOUGHER British And German Ships

Collide Near Nantung

Chinese troops on the left wing brought into line with the German addresses of all clients buying and WOMEN WIN AGE of the Klukiang front launched a | export.—(Transocean). heavy attack on the Japanese He confessed that on August 3 positions late, last night and In- more than 300 casualties he saw several Chinese soldiers icted captured by his comrades cruelly tortured and put to death.(Cen tral News)

on the invaders

For a time the Chinese reached the mid-level of Tatienshan, but later on they retreated to their criginal positions when Jaranėse STATUES DISPUTE reinforcements rushed to the There is some diversion of opinion rescue of their hard pressed com- In Birmingham

two fades (Central News). over the statues of nude men put up at either end of Broad-street as part of the city's centenary celebrations of the granting of the charter of incorporation.

Mr. William Bloye, the sculptor, said "The statues are 12ft high and are symbolle of the spirit of Birmingham. I! people Would realise what they symbolise I do "not think they would call them

vulgar."

The statues portray two young sraiths bestriding the city and holding a wrought disc on" which

KIAOHSIEN ATTACKEN

Hankow. August 16. For the second time in the past two weeks, Chinese gueril- las launched a surprise attack on the Japanese garrison at Kiaohsien, northwest of Tsing- tao on the Klaots! Railway, at

3 a.m. yesterday, sccording to a Tsingtao report from foreign sources..

Ride fire was clearly audible at Tsingtao, the report added.

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FIVE CHINESE COLUMNS NOW PRESSING ON WUHU

Japanese Forces On Yangtse Meet Great Difficulties

Tunki, Anhwel, August 16.

Five Chinese columns are steadily pressing towards Wuhu, im- portant port on the Yangtse River 100 miles above Naning, in a vigorous counter-offensive.

One column, advancing on Wanchih, south of Wuhu on the Klangnan Railway, has reoccupied Slshangmiao and Wulitun, points to the southeast of Wanchil.

which has: soldiers have been sent fron Klukiang to Nanking by boat- (Central News).

Another column has recaptured Hsiaohotu, west of Wanchih

The thereby cutting the railway between Wanchih and Wuhu. recapture of Wanchth is believed to be imminent.

A third

column. Chuszekang near Wuhu, as its ob- Another message revealed that Jective. has recaptured Machlat).

Tiger H, near Sanshanchen, is embossed a mother and child in an attack on the Japanese at standing against

tree Welhalwel on August 12. Chinese west of Wuhu, has been retaken signifying the birth of art in asso- guerillas inflicted 300 casualties.--by the fourth column, which is on San- ctation with natural beauty.

now rapidly closing in shanchen.

The ith column is vigorously driving towards Tikang, above Wuhu

an oak

GUERILLAS A

Central News),

A

(Central News). CONSTANT

BANE TO JAPANESE

Entry Of Tsinan And Bitter

Battle Reported

Peiping. August 16.

Reliable information from Tsingtao states that a large force of Chinese guerillas succeeded in fighting their way inside the walled city of Tsinafi. capital of Shantung Province, on Saturday.

"Desperate fighting continued in the streets for four hours before the guerillas withdrew.

The total casualties, Chinese and Japanese, exceeded 300. There were

casualties among the British and Americans residing in the city. which has been in Japanese hands since last year.

Guerilla activity has been re- ported throughout North China since the week-end, including the breaking of railway connections in north Shantung and near Pro- ting, in Hopel.

In the fighting at Paoting. which is on the Pelping-Hankow Railway well north of the old

Lunghal hattle-front, 150 Japanese were killed

LARGE ACTIVE BANDS

JAPANESE IN DILEMMA Juichang, Klangsi, Aug. 16.

With their drive to Juichang, 22 miles west of Kinking, agalo barred by

strong

Chinese resistance and the failly terrain,

the Japanese

are in a dilemma. Nine steamed

DISEASE RAMPANT IN ANKING Tsinyang, Ashwel, Aug. 16. Malaria and cholera epide- znics

in have broken" out Ankins. capital

of Anhwel- now under Japanese occupa- tion. It is reported that many Japanese soldiers have fallen victims to the diseases (Central News),

WARSHIPS DAMAGED

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Women are tougher than men. That is why they live longer than

men-say

the

women.

Up to 40 it is an even race, according to a League of Na- tions report.

After that the women are the winners, but the reason is not given by the League, of Nations.

"Congenial work" was the ex- planation' given by Irene Vanbrugh," the veteran actress.

"Perhaps the majority of women are more fortunate in their life- work than men," she said. "I am sure that to keep busy is the way to keep Interested in life-and to keep interested is the way to live long."

NO LAZY TIME

She scornfully rejected the idea put forward by some experts that women live Jonger because they have an easier or lazler time than

men.

So ple Miss Anne Codwin, organising secretary of the Associ ation of Women Clerks and Secretaries.

·

"We work as hard and worry sa much as men, if not more," she said.

"In the business world' we work under the same conditions: Hankow. August 16.

"In the home women have the Extensive damage was done to responsibility for the upbringing i two Japanese warships when children, the task of making ends Japanese warships have squadron of Chinese planes bomb-meet, the task of house manage-

to Pengchiatsu, up

oned a concentration of 15 vesselsment, and in many cases they have the south bank of the Yangtze in the Yangtse below Kluktang little leisure,

yesterday morning, according to River, about 10 kilometres west of the Military Aviation Headquar Kangkow, and are attempting to land troops there, presumably for a westward drive to Matou, about

ters.

THEY TAKE CARE "No, the only possible reason why No Japanese plane rose to chal-women live longer than men is 25 kilometres west of Kangkow, lenge the Chinese machines all of that they have greater powers of endurance. They can stand fatigue, which returned safely to their Chinese troops are on the alert.

better. Doctors recognise that Chinese military circles believe base. (Central News).

fact."

that the Japanese are trying to capture Matou and outflank the

JAPANESE DEFEATED IN

· EAST HONAN Chengehow, August 16.

A Chinese militia column defeated the Japanese forces in the vicinity of Pochow northeast of Luy in east. Honan, on Sunday, a military report reaching here reveals. The Chinese militiamen engaged

Winner of the Dunmow Flitch this year, Mrs, Charles Garner, of Islington, took this view,

"Women take more care, of themselves, that's why they live. longer...

150

CHINESE FEARED DROWNED

Shanghai, August 16.

The German steamer Hansa, engaged in passenger servite be- tween Shanghai and smaller Yangtse poris in the neighbourhood, collided this morning with the British steamer, Tungwo, off the mouth of the Whangpoo....

While the captain and about 30 of the crew of the German: steamer were able to escape on board of the "Christian Moller". about 100 Chinese, are missing. It is hoped that some of the miss- ing Chinese were able to escape by swimming ashore as the col- lision took place quite close to the shore. (Transocean).'

HEAVY CASUALTIES

were drowned but the possibility Shanghai, August 16. exists that of those missing from Regarding the collision of the the Hansa some were, rescued by. German steamer Hansa on thethe British steamer Tungwo Yangtse Klang, It is further which collided with the German

collision reported that the

oc-steamer, or were, taken on board curred in the

on her neighbourhood by a tug boat that was of Nantung. on the northway to Shanghal. side of the Yangtze Klang. op- The "eaptain of the Hansa posite the mouth of the Whang-called Gottfried Ganter. The

tons. Hansa, 230

originally poo.

The captain of the Hansa was Bremen, was engaged in fishing first rescued by a Chinese junk land was only recently structurally and then taken on board the altered to adapt ber for freight and passenger service between British gunboat Scarab.

According to latest reports it Shanghai and the neighbouring is believed that about 150 Chinese Yangtse ports.--(Transocean).

NOT BRITISH

STEAMER

.

London; August 16, The steamer Noemi Julia which was hit by a bomb during the Na- tionalist air raid on Valeneta on, Monday, according to the Daily. Express, "cannot be considered as a British ship although she is sailing under the British fag and regis- tered in the list of British ships.

The paper learns that only one member of the crew of 25 is Bri tish, and also the Master is a for- elgner.

The ship is sinking, according to latest reports.--(Transocean).

VETERINARY

The presence of guerillas in Chinese at Julchane. which les bodies as large as 4,000 tri East about 25 kilometres southeast and Hopel has caused some anxiety at is connected by a highway. But Chinwangtao, and the Japanese they point out, that the Japancac

CONFERENCE "Men throw themselves heart have sent large reinforcements to landing and advance on the par- row strip of land, hemmed in

and soul into their jobs, but they

London. August, 16. that area from. Tientsin.

The International Veterinary are reckless with their health. between the Yangtse River on the north and Chihu. Lake on the

They seem to think work the..Conference held its first meeting south, will be most difficult.

Veterinary the Japanese in hand-to-hand only thing in life. Women aien't in London, at which Fighting in the hilly regions fighting no fewer than 10 times, like that.

surgeons from all parts of the west of Kuklang has proved ex-killing about 200 Japanese, In- "In general I think they are world exchanged "views on the tremely costly to the Japanese,cluding the captain of a cavalry more careful how they live, and treatment of animals. (Reuter

Bulletin). that's why they have longer lives.” Four thousand wounded Japanese detachment (Central News),

!!

A large section of East Hopel · is still in guerilla händs, and travellers report that the Kuo- mintang "cry, and the Chinese national fing are to be heard and seen - everywhere.—(Beu- ter).

SHIPS IN HARBOUR

13

of

WHARYES Kowloon Tal Yin, Kut, Bang Bengloe and Crefeld,

Douglas-Bal, Yang Holt's-Laomedon, Sarpedon. Socony, Gustav Diederichsen. - Yaumati—-Asian, Breiviken, In- dira. Chang

and On, Fingal Katapol.

North Point-Torborg. Kowloon Bay-Leana, Yiollo, Stonecutters. City of Bedford and Hafthor.

Tai Kok Taul—WIly,

DOCES

Kowloon-E Bang ex Hai Heng Gertrude Maersk Monte Plana, Bliveryew and Wing Beng.

Cosmopolitan-Apoey. Talkoo-Anshun Caslana, Nord,, Bygna and Unita..:

BUOYS

No.. A-3.—Glenfinksa. No. A B-Van Heuter. "No. · B 2.-Kwai Bang.

No B 3-Kanchow, No. - B4 M. Hock. No, Bil Sulyang. No B15 Kwangtung.