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Simmesse Court

Hongkong Daily Press.

Registered as a Newspaper at the General Post Offies in the United Kingdom.

No. 24998. 號捌拾玖佰玖仟峰蒸弍第 日肆拾月捫年戊

報西 ESTABLISHED 1857 刺孖

HONG KONG, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1938.

MARSHAL BLUECHER DEAD OR

OR ALIVE?

Military Leader's Name Not Mentioned For Several Weeks

SENSATIONAL SUICIDE

REPORT FROM TOKYO

Tokyo, October 6.

Japanese News Agency message. which Reuter gives with all due reserve, states that according to unconfirmable information "reaching certain quarters in Tukyo," Marshal Vassily Bluecher. Commander-in-Chief of the Soviet Far Eastern Army, committed suicide in Moscow yesterday.

Nothing is known in Muscow of the Tokyo report which is regard ed as probably inaccurate. The name of the Marshal has not been mentioned for several weeks in connection with Red Army conter- ences in the Far East.—Reater.

Transocean says that the semi-official Japanese News.. Agency's report is not confirmed from any other source."

́MARSHAL BLUECHER

CHINESE RETAKE SHANTUNG TOWN

A Reuter report from tokyo states that Marshal Bluecher, ap- parently. is still allye as his portrait has not yet been removed from the Far Eastern Soviet Governmental offices nor from the gallery in Moscow, according to reliable in- formation.

However, he certainly has fallen into disfavour with Comrade Stalin who is blaming him in connection with the Changkufeng incident, the same advices say.

The same information polats out that the name of Marshal Blue her recently has been conspicuous for. Its disappearance from Soviet i

newspapers and has also been ex- eluded from the list of honorary members of the Communist Party Congress. Reuter:

40,000,000 GAS MASKS ISSUED

WEDDING AT CATHEDRAL

MB, W. H. HELBRICHT photographed with his belde, formerly Miss E. O. Meyer, of Shanghai, after their marriage at St. John's Cathedral yesterday. (Photo. Ming Yuen).

Typhoon In China Sea

MOVING TOWARDS

westward

COLONY

and

ADMISSION TO MURDER CASE

Decision Of Bench Pending

15-19 Marina House, Queen's Road Central.

GPO, But No. 1.

伍興酒

日柒月拾年捌拾叁佰玖仟业英

PROVISIONAL INHERITANCE TAX RATES

Hankow, Oct. 8. Provisional inheritance tax rates adopted to-day by the Legislative Yuan are as fol- lov

One per cent, for amounts above $5.000;

Between $50,000 and $100,000 -1.2 per cent:

Between $100,0000 and $250,

000-3.3 per cent;

Between $250.080 and $500, 000-3.4 per cent;"

Between $500,000 and $750. 000 4.5 per cent

►

The highest rate is 50 per -dent for amounts above $10,

000.000 dollars-Reuter

Cholera Now Subsiding

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JAPANESE LOSSES

IN YUANKU DRIVE

Chinese Preparations For Simultaneous Attacks

DESPERATE BATTLE AT TINGSIANG

Sian, October 6

Chinese forces in south Shansi are preparing to launch simul- taneous flanking and rear attacks on the Japanese troops who are attacking Yuanku, important town on the Shensi-Honan border.

Confused.fighting, it is stated, has already broken out at Yuan-

ku.

The Japanese have suffered 5,000 casualties during their drive towards Yuanku in the past few days..

Meanwhile, on the Yungtsi, seċ- tor in southwesterni Shansi, no major fighting has taken place, Only, desultory Are broke the silence of "No Man's Land.”

Desperate fighting has been in. progress at Tingslang, northeast of Sinnsten, in the past few days. After suffering reverses 2

BE RELAXED

"Although it would be little, premature to say that it is all over, there is no doubt whatever that the epidemic of cholera seems to be subsiding," the Hon. Dr. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke. Director of Medical Services, told the "Daily Press", yesterday.

at the

hands of the Chinese, the invaders resorted to gas warfare in an effort to dislodge the Chinese, on October

1.

14

Fighting has also occurred at Sinhsien and Kwohsien to the north-Central News.

DONATIONS FROM HONGKONG

"There have been only eight cases in the last five days, which is the best-returns we have had since the outbreak," he added. •

Dr. Selwyn Clarke revealed; how

entwake, Chungking. Oog. 6. ever, that according to latest adthe funds raised by people in More than $40,200 representing vices there was a severe epidemie Shanghal and Hongkeng during

in castern Kwangtung, and repeat-

the "Offer Gold" movement "on

ed that caution should not be re-August 13, the anniversary of the

laxed.

'

¡, FOUR CASES

3

ME WANG CHING-WAI I seen in the abova picture mak« "ing a speech during the Cora- mencement Exercise of Sta- dents in Baechman, which waE held at Chungking on Septem- ber 19.(Photo, C. M. P. 8.)

YANGCHOW PUPPET ASSASSINATED

The typhoon entered the China till next Tuesday," said Mr. R. "I propose to adjourn this case

Shanghal hostilities, have been Sea yesterday morning and was Edwards at the Central Court yes-

received by the National Govern reported to be 450 miles south terday when Li Man, allas L1 Wal-day shows four cases of cholera, of China.

The health report for Wednes-ment through the Central Bank east of Hongkong, moving north-man, appeared before him on re-four of dysentery and one each of

threatening the mand on a charge of the murder of measles and cerebro-spinal menin-donated by fruit hawkers in Hang

$28.111.29 WAS}. coast in the vicinity of the Colony. Pun Shinig on August 4.

gitis. The position of the disturbance

Mr. Edwards had, on previous was given as being within 60 miles dates, announced that the public of latitude 18 N.. longitude 117 E., would be barred from the hearing. moving "north-west.

Loyang, Oct. 6.

London, Oct. 6. Another lown in Shantung

The Under-Secretary ΟΣ the Changchiu, northeast of Tsinan, Home Offec stated in the House of was wrested by the Chinese from Commons

Mr. John Whyatt Crown Counsel. MARKED CHANGE that 40,000,000 Bas The Royal Observatory reported who is in charge of the prosecu- Japanese hands on Monday,

masks had been issued and that at 5.27 p.m. yesterday that the tion, submitted on Tuesday that The re-occupation followed a further large deliveries were being typhoon was situated about 350 the Court should revise its ruling. bitter encounter. The Japanese received each week. Precautions miles finally reareated towards Tainan, for the civil population must be moving north-west or west-north- give his final decision

of Hongkong.

Mr. Edwards yesterday did not leaving over 100 dead on the field. carried out thoroughly and west. The Chinese war pooty included 14 must be extended to business

-rifles and a machine-gun.

Practically all districts in eastern Shantung are now under Chinese

control-Central News.

$5,000 FUNERAL EXPENSES

Chungking, Oct. Ba The National Government in a mandate to-day granted $5,000 as funeral expenses to the family of

firms, who had begun schemes for the protection of their Work

south-east

RAINFALL

Since Sunday over four inches

people, should press on steadily of rain were recorded, which nearly

with them-British Wireless.

THEATRE FIRE

London, Oct. 6. Fire broke out last night in the famous old theatre in Stratford- on-Avon where dramas were staged the first nights.

Shakespeare's

the late Mr. Tang Shao-yi, veteran The fire, however, was soon ex- Chinese statesman, who was mur- tinguished and the performance dered in Shanghai-Central News was continued.-Transocean.

BROADWAY

MANSIONS

MURDER SEQUEL

Missing Houseboy Arrested In Jessfield Village

Shanghai, October 6.

YU YEH-YUEN, MISSING HOUSEBOK, wanted on a charge of the alleged murder of ✯ Rasalan, Miss Margaret Vexler, at Broadway Mansions on September 30, was arrested this afternoon by the Shanghai Municipal Police in Jesufleld village, a Japanese controlled area outside the International Settlement. ⠀

squals the average for the month 01 October, but the year's total is still well below the annual aver- age the figures being 54.85, com- pared with 79.17.

NEW PLAN FOR

!

PALESTINE

London, Oct. 8.

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on

PIT EXPLOSION

IN JAPAN

Tokyo, Oct. 6. Fears are felt for the safety of 300 miners trapped in a pit explosion in the Yabari conl mine, Hokkaido. Rescue squads were rushed immediately to the scene of the disaster. A hun- dred have so far managed to escape. Reuter Bulletin.

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

In connection with the arrival: here of the British High Commis- stoner for Palestine, Sir Harold! MacMichael, it is stated that the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, who la now living in exile in Beirut, win send a representatives to London Fare

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Of the amount

kong-Central Newa,

BUDAPEST ASKED TO EXERCISE PATIENCE

Czech Reply To Hungary

Prague, Oct.-B.

Hwaiyin, Klangsu,. Oct. 8, Wu Hsiao-hou, member of the bogus government at Yangchow. is reported to have been killed by a Chinese patriot, Kuo Sung-lin, on the night of September 20, be- cause of Wu's alleged oppression of the people and treachery against the country.

Wu was killed with a hatchet. Central News.

Shanghai, Oct. 6, A. Japanese Army spokesman de- clared to-day that

marked change was seen in Chinese tac- tics. Until now "provincial troops have been placed in the front ines with Central Government

ments prevented the Government. brigades backing them up, and.

The Czech Government, replying Hungarian demands.

from giving consideration to the récent developments show that to the Hungarian Note demanding Central forces have been placed symbolic cession of part of her crossed the frontier into Felednice Meanwhile, the irregulars who at the front.

territory as a guarantee of good and attacked municipal buildings "Their res'stance belles reports faith. asks Budapest to exercise have been recalled by the Hun- that Generalissimo Chiang Kai-patience. shek is withdrawing his troops to

garian military authorities. The reply points out that re the interior and not put up

Both sides suffered casualties in contruction of the Cabinet and killed and wounded during the night for Hankow," said the other internal political develop skirmishes. Reuter, spokesman-Reuter.

RE-ENGAGED BY S'HAI POLICE

Shanghai, Oct. 6.

Mr. 8. C. Yoing, British Deputy Commissioner of Police, who Prison deaths probed been re-engaged by the Shanghai resigned on September 21 bas

It is further stated that the re-i Forged notes. Assault charged. Municipal Council for the period presentative will be the former

Crossword competition.

missker of Police,

ending June 30, 1938, to perform Arab Public Prosecutor in Palestine, Page 3-Women's interests. Con- special services under the Com- Musa el Alami, and that he willi submit to the British Government a new plan for settlement of the Palestinian question.-Transocean.

· EQUAL RIGHTS

events.

"fide in Faith Prior, Page 4-News about the Services. Page 5 Cinema notes and news states, that Mr. Young accepted in A communique issued to-day Crossword puzzle. Diary of local response to wishes of a large body of Chinese public opinion express- Page 6 Commons asked to ap-ed through eight representative

prove Prime Minister's policy organisations--Reuter. Spanish war mediation report. Herr Hitler's bloodless victory. at the suggestion of the British Fare 7Women's page. Charity

London, Oct. 6. The Prime Minister of Iraq, who

is at present on a visit in London,

The accused will be. brought before the First Special District Government, will have luncheon Ball to-night.

Court to-morrow."

ITALY JAPAN TELEPHONE

Rome, Oct.

The first direct conversation by wireless telephone between Italy and Japan was held at noon to day when Count Clano and the Japanese Premier, Prince, Konaye, exchanged greetings-Transocean,

at the Foreign Office to-day.

It is understood that the Iraq

| Page 8-Leading article: Foreign Minister wanted. Correspon- dence.

Miss Vexier, who was 29 years of age, was found dead in the room Premier has proposed a new plan Page 9 Fresh Japanese drive on

fer solution of the Palestine pro- Wuning.

Eighth Extra race meeting. Bowls match at XF.C. baseban resuits.)

US

of Captain H. M. Smyth, Assistant blem. The plan proposes that Page Home football forecast. Commissioner of the Shanghai Palestine should have a status like Municipal Police. Death was by that of Iraq with equal civil and clubbing and anothering The religious rights for both Arabs and deceased's purse was robbed and Jewa. the houseboy left the premises.

Page 11-Senior League football

prospects.

The Iran Premier will see the Subsequently a reward of $250 Secretary for Colonies. Mr. Mal-Page 12-Financial, page, ta was offered.--Router.

colm Macdonald, to-day--Reuter. Page 13 Radio programmen,

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SPAIN. NOT FOLLOWING

PATH OF CZECHS

"Food Scarcity Will Not End War"-Del Vayo

Barcelona, October 6.

Spain is not following the path of Czechoslovakia, declared Senor States this morning. Del Yayo, Republican Foreign Minister, in a broadcast to the United

Senor Del Vaye said that Spain was more determined to fight till the country was free of invaders.

The Republican Foreign Minister predicted a "now perfection" for

the Republican army within a few "MATSUI BOULEVA»MAN

months despite the withdrawal of international, volunteers

Shangbai Oct. 8.

"We are about to enter an ex-kew, Japanese residental quarter, The new road leading from Hong- tremely hard winter. Provisioning to the Civic Confre, was thrown has been aggravated by the con-open to the public yesterday. tinual sinking of ships bearing food Named "Matiul Boulevard" the purchased by the Government with new road, which has been widened the greatest sacrifices," he added.

from the original 10 metres to 50 Will those countries, where metzes, was formerly called Chi wheat is so abundant that it can-Road after the Kuomintang not find a normal commercial exit, ran: Mr Bhen Chi-met

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