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Hongkong Daily Press.

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Post Once in the United Kingdom. .

No. 24997. 魏柒拾玖佰仟肆萬弍第 日卷拾月攔年密度.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1938.

S. CHINA INVASION

INVASION PLANNED, NO CONCRETE DEVELOPMENT

Large Concentration Of Drain On

Troops At Formosa

Shanghai, October 5.

LARGE BODIES OF JAPANESE TROOPS have been noticed being transported during the past few weeks from both Shanghal and Tsingtao, it is understood, according to usdally reliable sources, to be concentrated at Formosa.

"Troop movements have unmistakably been noticed and since the troops have not come north, nor gone up the Yangtze, nor to Japan, all indications are that they have landed at Formosa," one highly placed foreign naval official informed Reuter.

It is further indicated, according to usually reliable foreign ex-. perts in close touch with naval and military affairs, that an invasion of South China is planned but nothing concrete has yet developed.---. Reuter.

Hantow, Oct. 5.

"

rean crisis has been dispersed with

situation A dispatch from Shanghai states the easing up of the that the large 'concentration af nly two destroyers now remain. more than 30 Japanese warships of Woosung, together with several there during the height of the Euro- transports.-Central News.

DEVELOPMENT OF ANGLO-

ITALIAN RELATIONS

IMPORTANT TALK BETWEEN LORD PERTH AND COUNT CIANO

Spain Armistice Suggested?

London, October 5. GREAT IMPORTANCE 18 ATTACHED, IN POLITICAL CIRCLES here to yesterday's conversation between Count Cland, Italian Foreign Minister, and the British Ambassador in Rome. Lord Perth." which is considered to have particular significance in view of the future development of Anglo-Italian relations. The view generally prevails that satisfactory development of those relations will react favourably on the relations between France and Italy and, in this connection, great interest has been aroused here by the announce. ment of the forthcoming appointment of a French Ambassador to Rome.

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CZECHS' REPLY TO HUNGARY

Budapest, Oct. 5. The Czechoslovak Government's reply

Japanese

Strength

Distribution

Of Forces In

North Honan

Loyang, Oct. 5.

"A continuous drain on the tatal Japanese strength in

north Hanan is indicated by

the apparently inadequate pur- rison forces at a number of im- portant cities which are being onstantly harassed by Chinese aerilla troops.

DR. EDUARD BENES

DR. BENES

RESIGNS

POSITION GRAVELY

COMPROMISED

"PRAGUE, OCT. 5. DR. EDUARD, BENES, PRE- SIDENT OF CZECHOSLOVA- KIA, HAS RESIGNED. At many places," according to Chinese military reports, the Becoming Minister of Foreign Japanese forces guarding certain Affairs at the early age of 33

the

late

AUTUMN

Season of splendid sunastar of criepolarity; wherein each mountain peak is cut in" full detall-that-is" (and : "here: we come down to earth) "if your BIGHT IS RIGHT. Now is as good ascertain as any.at

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WUHAN TRI-CITY

TRI-CITY LIKE CAGE,

STATES KWANGSI COMMANDER

Trap For

Japanese

Armies

Defenders'

Improved

Strategy

Hankow, October 5,

"The Wahan tri-city area is like a care. Though the Japanese may penetrate into the area, we shall be able to trap and annihilate them," declared General Li Tsang-jen, Commander-in-Chief of the Fifth Route (Kwangal) Army and Field Commander of the Fifth War Area, in an interview with the Wuhan "eomfort" delegation at an un- disclosed point on the north Yangtze front yesterday,

THE HERO OF TAIERCHWANG, General Li Tsung-ren, addressing

an open air meeting in Bankow recently,

FOR FRENCH

GOVERNMENT

Describing the situation on both Secondly, financially and spiri- banks of the Yangtze River, the tually Japan is even more depress-FULL POWERS important points have been re- while

Dr. Thomas hero of the Talerchwang battle et now than at the time of the duced to mere skeletons, exposing Masaryk was President. Dr. Benes stated that the Chinese position fighting at Hsuchow. The Japan- themselves to the danger of large succeeded to the Presidency in

was 'n general, steady." He add- ese troops had hoped that the scale Chinese counter-attacks. December 1935 at the death of

ed that though the Chinese had capture of Hauchow would termin- As far as can be ascertained, the Masaryk.

Dr. Benes, who is now 54, war abandoned a few points, this had ate the war. But when thay dis- distribution of Japanese 'troops in

Paris, Oct. 5. north Honan is about 1.000 men at ed closely with Masaryk to found een done after exacting a big covered that hostilities were con price from the Japanese which tinued with even greater effort on the Czech Republic. Born of

The Senate Finance Committee, Sinstang 500 at Sluwu, 1,000 at

the aim of the war of attrition. the part of the Chinese, their after hearing. M. Daladier and M. Tslactao, 2,000 at Po-al, 2,000 at Bohemian peasant stock, he was

Contrasting the defence of the morale was adversely affected to Marchandeau, approved of the educated at various European Talayang. 1000 along the Tsin-

Financial Plenary fluential writer on political, and General L pointed out several winning a speedy victory was once Powers Bill which is expected to the Taiyuan-Shaoyuan highway.

differences. First, the topography more dashed. “ |economic questionist

become law by evening following and 1,000 in the vicinity of, Shao- yuan The total is only about Loyally, device to preserving of the Wuban area is even migre Thirdly, China's strategy has the debate in the Senate in the

the integrity of Czechoslovakia, favourable for defence than thas been improved since Hsuchour afternoon

has Dr. Benes position.

his Regular and guerilla forces are been around Hauchow, This in

The Bill has been amended to Taking advantage of the deple-gravely compromised by recent opinion, largely accounts for the now able to take the initiative and gran: Government full powers un- tion of Japanese troops from north events, and this early denouement, alleged frequent use of poison gas deliver heavy blows to the Japan til November 15.-Reuter: Honan for the Yangtze, Chinese in the circumstances, is not con-by the Japanese when they failed ese. Taiting advantage of the hilly forces on the north bank of the sidered surprising-Reuter and to dislodge the Chinese after ex- terrain in the Wuhan area, they Yellow River have made active special. preparations for a major offensive against the invaders.

yung-Tsiyuan highway, 1.000 along universities and became a very in Wuhan area with that of Hsuchow, i no small extent. Their dream of Government

10,000,"

It is pointed out that the new

Japanese troop movements, at the same time, are still being ham- Ambassador will have the task of

pered by the disruption of railway clarifying the Spanish problem and, after the coming into force

traffic on the Po-al-Tslaotso sec- tion of the Taokow-Chinghua Une of the Anglo-Italian Agreement,

with strong Chinese guerilia units of preparing the way for Franco-

constantly working havoc wit the Italian understanding. Political circles believe that the exchange ed here cn Tuesday. It is stated to

the Hungarian Note arriv-track and roadbed. Central News. ct views now going on between London and Rome is mainly con- in the affirmative and to convey cerned with the Spanish question intimation of acceptance of the Hungarian demands but no details and that before long a certain number of Italian volunteers will are yet available, be withdrawn.

to

Under these circumstances great

attached importance is

the Journey to Burgos of the Secretary of the Non-Intervention Commit- tee. It is stated that the Soviet Government still declines to admit

Political circles here expect that symbolical occupation by Hun- garian troops of two of the frontier towns mentioned in the Hungarian

Note will take place on Thursday.

Transocean.

the usefulness of this journeyGovernment will make every effort While the Portuguese Government to settle the Spanish question as takes the opposite view.

rapidly as possible if only because Political circles take the view this is an indispensable condition that following the withdrawal of for giving effect to the Anglo- Italian volunteers the British Italian Pact. Government, may endeavour to

It is further stated in informed

bring about an armistice as a pre-quarters that the conversation be- lude to peace negotiations. "Atween Count Clanò and Lord Perth proposal to divide "Spain into two was concerned also with the states and to establish a constitu-problem of the Hungarian tional monarchy in Nationalist minority in Czechoslovakia Spain is being tentatively put for that the Hungarian. claims are ward in certain quarters. It is, in warmly supported by Italy- any case, certain that the British Transocean.

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YATSHING SAFE

Reports current yesterday to the effect, that the s. s. Yat- shing has been missing are totally incorrect. Messrs. Jar- dine. Matheson and Co., Ltd. general managers of the Indo- China Steam Navigation Co., owners of the vessel, have been in continual communica- tion with the Yatshing, which Is' quite safe and will arrive in Hongkong this morning.

FIRM GERMAN ́.

"DEMANDS

Hitch In Sudeten Negotiations

Berlin Oct. 5.

A hitch has occurred in the negotiations being conducted by the International Comissióh regarding the boundary of the Sudeten area to be handed over to the German army of occupation by October 10,

It is understood that it has hitherto been impossible to reach an agreement.

The Germans are believed to have put forward their pro- posals fri" so firin a manner that negotiations have become 'extremely difficult.

There are numerous pro- blems, particularly strategic, ethnological and economie to be considered in delimitlog the Budeten area in the little time that remains for negotia- tions. Reuter.

haustive onslaughts.

will be able to inflict even heavier losses," said General 11-Centrál News.

CHINESE RECAPTURE HITLER TO SPEAK

SEVERAL TOWNS

Successful Drives Made During Last Few Days

Loyang. October 5. THE CHINESE HAVE RECAPTURED MANY TOWNS In Hopel, Shantung and Honan in the last few days. These include Chochow. Pahsien. Feisang, Kwangping and Nanko in Hopel, Lintsing and Chu- ciseng, in Shantung, and Neihwang.' in Honan.."

Continuing their advance following the recent re-occupation of Tinthing, north-east of Paoting on the Peiping-Hankow Railway, Chinese guerillas operating in Hopel, regained Chochow, further to the north-east, on October 1.

FRANC VALUE INCREASED

Paris, Oct. 5... The Senate is expected to paus. the Enabling Ell this afternoon and the measures announced by M. Daladier for revaluing gold stocks IN BERLIN :

of the Bank of France will, in that Berlin, Oct. 5. lease, 'be taken without delay. Troops under General Reichenau; 'These stocks will be revalued at began to occupy the last sector of about the present gold value of the the third zone at 8. o'clock thisfranc and will increase the trane morning

value of the Bank's reserves by

· Herr Adolf Hitler is expected in over 35 dillards, which is equiva- Berlin this afternoon. It' is 'an-lent to £300,000,000 at the exist nounced that the Fuchrer willing rate of exchange.—Transocean. speak to-night at this meeting on

the occasion of the opening of the winter help campaign-Reuter.

"SPANISH WAR

PROGRESS

!!

CANTON SHIP TRAGEDY

Canton, Oct. 5.

The steamer Tung On, from Hong- Salamanca, Oct. 5.. kong, reported that a' first-class Nationalists claim further suc- passenger, named Hu Wel-yung. cesses on the Ebro trent. A com-jumped from the

upper deck munique states that six enemy shortly after noon yesterday just positions were captured and inside the delta. He was a rê- It is revealed that following counter-attacks were repulsed. Afsident of Sham Shui Po. Kowloon,"

the hundred prisoners were taken and and, was 'aged 68, closely

heels of

A letter found in his cabin, dia- Japanese retreat from Tinghing. It is also claimed that two Repub-

family the guerillas dealt another severe lisan planes were brought down-closed

trouble. Inter- Reuter.

national

an the

GUIDE TO THE NEWS blow on the enemy in the outskirts

PAGE 2-Busy body.at mahjong

table. No che ra

PAGE 3-Food Page.

PAGE 4-The Bervices.

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of Chochow, Under pressure the Japanese abandoned the town the following morning."

The Victorious Chinese mobile bands are driving further north- ward.

Pahsien, west of Tientsin, Was boy left £100,000. Soviet naval retaken by the Chinese on October plans,

Seaforths leave Ox-2 whilst Kwangping. Nanlo, Nel- ford group.

hwang, Feisang, Lintaing and PAGE 6-New G. P. O Radio Chucheng have been wrested back station. Cinema news Cross from the Japanese by successful raids staged by Chinese troops and word. Diary of local events.

guerilla forces on different occa- PAGE 6-General Byrovy again sions.

heads new Czech Cabinet. It is further reported that Contact with Kidnappers Chinese forces scored a win over. New dredger for China.

the Japanese at Tengyin, south of PAGE Women's page Com Anyang on the Pelping-Hankow

ing-of-age party, '.

Railway in northern Honan, on October 2.

FAGE &-Leading article: Hon- .ours even. Hello and goodbye. more extensive help for China

urged. PAGE 9—Mr. Chamberlain's fist

miracle.

PAGE 10.-Softball league,

Club

At least 200 Japanese were stain and 23 machine-guns and 170 rifies were seized by the Chinese Central News. »

LOYANG HEAVILY BOMBED

Chungking Populace Given Another Air Raid Scare

TWO JAPANESE BOMBERS SHOT

EAST SZECHUEN BATTLE

Chungking, October 5.

After the excitement and panir of yesterday, when nine Japan- ese planes visited "the capital and bombed the military aerodrome, the populace was given another scare at noon to-day, when the air raid alarm sent everyone scurrying for the dug-outsdata.

No Japanese aircraft arrived, however, the 18 raiders which were seen passing over Ichang in the morning having turned back when about 60 miles to the west of that fort. Fearing further raids the Chinese Government, according to an announcement in the Chinese press, has completed plans for the evacuation of part of the populace from the city.

shot down in an aerial battle in East Szechnen, Chinese press reports claim.

The bombers were said to have: been intercepted on their return from Chungking by Chinese pur-

Gendarmes and police will make suita Loyang, Oct. 5.

house to house enquiries concern- Seventy Japanese circles around Seventeen Japanese bombera ing the occupation of the tenants, Hankow, yesterday morning ap rugby trial. Training gallops wrought havoc on Loyang yester and those without Jobs will be re-parently for the purpose of Inter- Pope brotfiers both hurt day when they dropped over 80 quested to move out within a week cepting

Chinese machines Wicket keeping extraordinary. explosives in the western section and will be compelled to do so, if; which have beer bombing Japan PAGE 12-Financial page, of the city.

necessary PAGE 13-Radio programmes

Japan's rayon trade,

Central New Y

Over 10 civilian casualties were BOMBEES SHUT DOWN reported and a large number of PAGES 14 and 15-Shipping news houses was razed to the ground.

and directory,

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ese troops conce West of

to the