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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1938.

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CHINESE ADVANCE ON CANTON

IN THREE COLUMNS

Optimism Regarding Recapture Of City

Chungking, November 18.

CHINESE TROOPS AND IRREGULARS are continuing their ad- vance on Canton. In three columns from the north, west and north- east, one of the three columns being at a distance of only five klometres from the city, well-informed Chinese circles declare today.

Chinese newspapers state that Chinese troops in this area of the war are superior to the Japanese la number as well as in condition. Chinese military circles display optimism regarding the possibility of. the recapture of Canton.

The northern column adyan- cing along the Hankow-Canton Railway is reported to have cap- tured Shläoping station. six küo- metres north of Canton and to be bombarding the southern terminus of that railway line. Hwangsha station.

The north-eastern column mar-

Tsunhwa ching from

.:15 re- ported to have reached the foot of Petyaun Hill, ten kilometres from Canton.

Chinese quarters, moreover, state that the railway line running from Shamshul to Canter has already been "captured while traffle on the line from Cantor to Kowloon is continuously Interiered with by guerilla warfare. Chinese circles claim to know that the Japanese cannot count on reinforcements for Canton. The Japanese ad- varer on Changsha is reported to have been" held up although columna, advancing from the east along the Canton Raliway, have

PUPPET'S ACT OF

GRATITUDE

Marshal Wu Pei-fu, former warlord, was offered the post ol. President of the "Jaint Reformed Government." but said that he would rather cut off his head than accept the "kind" offer.. The puppet Liang Hung-chih, on the other hand, upon learning that he was selected to be the Vice- President of the joint puppet regime, proceeded to Japan an Tuesday to express his grail- tude to his Japanese “benefac- tors." reports the "Ta Kuag Pao's" Shanghal correspon- dent.

outflanked Fello. The Japanese AIR RAIDS ON

are 60 kilometres north of Chang- sha according to reports that front.Transocean,

from

OPIUM SUPPRESSION

IN SZECHUEN

Chungking. Nov 18.

The Szechuan Provincial Govern-, ment has ordered the complete) suppression of opium smoking and poppy cultivation by the end of next year..

ICHANG

Refugees Killed In Compound

Ichang, Nov. 18. Japanese planes twice bomberi Tehang yesterday and

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Storm Rages

In Hainan

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WIDE. DESTRUCTION

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CAUSED

Holhow, Nov. 11. Great destruction was caused In Hainan Island by a severe storm which raged on the night of November. &. · Com- munications were disrupted for three days, and all shops bad to be closed.

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Many sailing craft carrying cargo capsized. scores of people being drowned and hundreds of thou- sands of dollars worth of goods being lost

vessels

naval

Two Japanese which were sighted that afternoon making for the Island had to seek shelter during the storm in Melyou harbour.

No accurate estimate of the damage caused can be made at present, but it is believed that it will amount to considerable figure.

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Hainan Has this year been visit- ed by a series of storms, one be- ing experienced at the end of August and another at the end of September-Our Own Correspon-

dent.

BRIDGWATER BY-ELECTION RESULT

Government Lose Another Seat

London, Nov. 18. The Government loșt à für- ther seat to-day when the re- sult of the by-election in the Bridgwater division, caused by the promotion of Mr. R. P. Croom-Johson, K.C., to the King's Bench, became known, Mr. Vernon Bartlett (Indepen-

Tt is establishing 8 hospitals second visit dropped ten and 50.treatment centres to take within and close to the French dent Progressive), the well-known care of the 500 000 poorer addicts Roman Catholic Convent outside publicist, returned 19,540 votes in the province-Reuter.

MR. PIROW SEES

RIBBENTROP

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the south suburbs despite the against Mr. Heathrows amory (Na- rooftops being liberally marked tional Conservative) who had 17,- f with French flags.

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Thirty-five refugees who were Mr. Bartlett visited Hongkong a taking shelter in the compound few months age on a tour to China Ber Nov. 18.

killed and twenty were as special correspondent of the The South African Defence Min. were

wounded. The French mission- "News-Chronicle." later, Mr. Pirow, visited the Reich Foreign Minister, Herr von Rib aries were unhurt. bentrop, at the Foreign Office this! Damage to the buildings was

considerable.---Reuter. afternoon-Transocean.

Combined Operations

To Begin On Monday

The following press communiqne was issued by Command Head- quarters yesterday—

"Combined Operations will take place during the week commencing November 21 (Monday). The operations will last for eight days, and are due to finish on the morning of November 28.

During the period of operations care will be taken to inconveal- ence the public as little as possible, but if it is necessary at any ilme for troops to enter. private property, His Excellency the General Off- cer Commanding hopes that every assistance will be given by "the

owners.

considerable military activity from 6 p.m., November 24 to

PICTURE TAKEN DURING one of the drill competitions at the annual display of the Hongkong Fire Brigade which took place in the compound of the Wanchai Police Station o'n Thursday afternoon when His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote, attended by Captald S. H. Batty-Smith, ADC., were present. At the conclusion of the display there was a drive past of appliances in Gloucester Road, His Excellency taking the salute.

(Photo, A. A. Kahu).

[LONDON'S ROYAL

KEMAL "ATATURKS I

FUNERAL

Telegraphic information has been received from the Secre- tary of State for the Colonies that the funeral of the late President of the Turkish. Re- public will take place on Mon- day, November 21.

All flags Un Government buildings and launches will be flown at half-mast. from 8 a.m. to sunset on that day..

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JAPANESE REPLY

VISITORS

Yugoslavia Regent Expected

London, Nov. 18.

The fourth Balkan monarch to visit London within a few "months will be Prince Paul, Regent of Yugoslavia, who is expected her shortly.

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JAPANESE COMMANDER-

IN-CHIEF RECALLED

South China Plans Not Meeting With The Desired Result

Tokyo, November '18. Lieutenant-General Rikicht Ando has been appointed Comman- der-in-Chief of the Japanese Expeditionary Force In South China to succeed Lieut.-General Moloo Furusho, it is announced officially here. Reuter.

The recall of General Furashs from the post of Commander-in- Chief of the Japanese forces in South China" has aroused con- siderable interest in Shanghai and is generally taken as an indica- tion that the Japanese plans in South China have not met with the desired result, says Transocean. This is confirmed by reports from Chinese, as well as neutral sources, "that the Japanese have been unable to make headway since the capture of Canton and that the Chinese forces are preparing for a counter-attack.

GERMAN ENVOY RECALLED FROM UNITED STATES

Berlin, Nov. 18.

A German news agency an- nounces that the German Äm- bassador in Washington, Horr Dieckoff, has been recalled to Berlin to make a report. Ho will give the German Foreign Minister, Herr Von Ribbentrop, full detalls about public opinion in, the United States and the" "strange altitude towards hap- penings in Germany expressed in speeches by President Roose- velt and other authoritative personalities."---Reuter.

Chinese reports that Chinese forces are actually in the close vicinity of Cantor seem, however, (t) be, prèmature as investigations made by foreign observers near Canton have failed to show "aigns of the Chinese offensive. Japan- ese troops have, however, made no. progress beyond Sameh, about 50 kilometres west of Canton, as well as Tungtah, 40 kilometres north of Canton, both of which were captured some time ago.

The Chinese actually claim to have recaptured both places bat: these reports are ac far uncon- firmed.-Transoceani.

CHINESE CONTROL-

REMAINS INTACT

Chungkirs. Now 19. Statistics released by the Execu- Live Yuan, reveal that, in: October, Chinese administration

489 hsien of 796 hsten in nine pro

FOUND HANGED vinces in the war zones remained

IN CELL

Suicide Verdict

At Inquest

Intact, while tn 348 other halen the magistrates still exercise con- trol over certain areas,

(50.

The nine provinces were Klang- Cheklang, Shantung. Shanxi, Hupeh. Honan, Hopel, Kiangal and Autwel.

Only in 50 hsien

was Chinese

The death of a remand prisoner, administration totally suspended. who had been committed to stand-Central News.

trial at the Criminal Sessions for

ta breach of the Dangerous Drug

[Act, formed the subject of an that he went on duty & p.m. on

quest held at the Central Court the same night. He inspected the yesterday with Mr. T. J Houston. cells

and

CELL EMPTY

Deceased was.. found hanged in a On his second round, about 9:45 cell in the old Victoria Gaol where he

King Carol

thirty minutes later ot Rumania, and sitting as Coroner, assisted by the found deceased sitting on his bed TO US. NOTE

King George of Greece are at present still in this country. while following Jury:-Messrs. J. Pollock with a blanket on his shoulders. Tokyo, Nov. 18.

(Foreman), 'E. Dworjak and C. E. Japan's reply to the American King Borks was here in the early

Millard. Bote of October 6 protesting summer.-Transocean. Labour, which gaired the Don-against infringement of American caster sent from the Goverment rights and property in China will at the last general election, was be handed to the American Am- again victorious yesterday in the bassador, Mr. Joseph C, Grew here by-election necessitated

the to-morrOW, according death of Mr. A. Short. Mr. John Japanese press-Reuter. Morgan (Labour) with 31,735 votes, defeated Mr. A. Monteith (Nation- al Liberal), who had 20,027,--Rea- - ter:

JUDICIAL

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MACHINE IN ·

SHANGHAI

Shanghai..Nov. 18.

For the first time since the cessation of hostilities the Shang- hal Judicial machine started functioning in Chinese territory under Japanese control. According to Chinese reports a tribunal under the Japanese fostered Greater Shanghai Government

Wherever possible prior perils- sion will be requested of the

9 a.m. November 28, especially heard the first case to-day in owners, in any case if any damage is done by the troope, the fact during the hour of darkness. which a Chinese was sued by re- Guns as well as machine gunslatives regarding some property.— should be notified to Military Headquarters as soon as possible located near the road will be aring Beuter. with details as to time, place, and blank ammunition, smoke clouds

may drift ACTORS the the name of the unit concerned.

road and Simarily His. Excellency the there may be at tires some slight General Officer Commanding hopes inconvenience caused by tear gas, that facilities for obtaining drink-

The drivers of vehicles are re- ing water will be accorded toquested to proceed at a very slow troops if sought.

[pace, and to take every precaution

when using this road, The public are warned that a

Normal precautions are being certain amount of noise will be taken to keep any inconvenvience caused by gun and ride fire, and thus caused to a minimum wille the movement of troops and special orders have been kaved. vehicles.

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They are particusarily warn- ed that the coast road from Felix Villas, Pokfulam, to Ty tam Gap will be the scene of

prohibiting firing in the dose vicinity of hospitals.

Further communiques will be Issued during the course of the operations.

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 2 11/168. TT ON NEW YORK: 29′′ 1/8

London Silver Market

̈(Our Own Correspondent). London, Nov. 18. London silver prices to-day were unchanged as follows:

Nov. 17 Nov, 18.. ..19-7/8. 19-1/8 19-1/2

Spot... Forward.....19-1/2

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