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台玖拾月推年寅戊 HONGKONG,“ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1938.

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CREATION OF NEW ORDER IN EAST ASIA' European Lady RECAPTURE OF CANTON

FOR NATIONAL SAFEGUARD OF JAPAN

Mr. Arita Explains Situation To British And U.S. Ambassadors

MARKS TURNING POINT

IN FOREIGN POLICY

Tokyo. December 9.

The creation of a new order in East Asia is the national as-. piration of Japan." This statement formed the ght of yesterday's Interview between Mr. Arita, Japanese Foreign Minister, and Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassad ir, and Mr. Joseph Grew, United States Anibassador, according to a Foreign Offee spokesman when replying to a question put to him by a foreign correspondent this morning.

Mr. Arita, the spokesman added, 'invited Sir Robert Craigie and Mr. Grew to the Foreign Office separately in order to give them some information concerning the present situation in the Far East. The spokesman declared the Forelan Minister explained to the two Ambassadors that the creation of a new order in East Asia had be come the "national aspiration" of Japan for securing her national defence and also for safeguarding her national existence.

There was little discussion, the choukue and China who badly spokesman revealed. at yesterday's wanted lasting peace in East Asia. interview but added that Sir Robert Craigie and Mr. Grew may have a chance for discussion with Mr. Arita later.

follow and

NO OBSTACLES

IN YANGTZE

BOY OF EIGHT" HOLDS ART SHOW

Plato Chan, an eight-year-old Chi-

Booms Cleared, Nonese boy who draws and paints with

Sign Of Mines

Shanghal, Dec. 9.- An officer of the U.S.S. Luzon told Reuter on arrival In Shanghai to-day. “We encoun- tered, go military or naviga- tlonal hazards."

There was a small incident shortly before Wuhu, the oficer. said, when the leading destroyer of the Japanese escort gave a signal to heave to adding. "Enemy sighted in force on right bank."

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The Japanese destroyer then fired broadsides. and there were bursts of machine-gun tire on the! right bank for approximately half an hour. "But strain through the feld glasses as we could," the American officer declared, 'none of us could see any sign of life on the right bank or what our escort was firing at."

asserted, the open door and equaldade a big display of sighting and

Therefore, the "Asahi Shimbun"

The officer added that every now ind "again the Japanese escorts opportunity principle of the Nine- At the same time the. "Asuhl as it is to the new situation in

Power Pact should not be applied sweeping mines but none of the Americans were able to distinguish | Shimbun" stated that the planation given by Mr. Arita yes in

ex-East Asia, but instead be modified any mines. terday, together with Japan's re-economic

application. The 50-called As regards booms, the officer de- ply to "America on November 18. the

bloc in East Asia,clared the boom nearest to Han- marks a turning point in Japan's will

paper concluded, which now at Matang had been cleared foreign

Japan, "Manchou-sufficiently to allow two or three policy. Holding that proper understanding of the new building up of the new

kuo"

China, and the vessels to pass at the same time situation in East Asia formed East Asia was not designed to while the other so-called boom at order in with a passage clearly marked, sine qua non for readjustment of close the economie door in East Klangyin, further downstream, was relations with, third Powers VÍK-8- vis the new China the "Asahi Asla against foreign Powers but visible having apparently been Shimbun" understood Mr.

completely cleared. Reuter. the contrary, the Japanese Aritaon told the Ambassadors that the Government expected the" bloc to: building up of the new order in promote relations between it and East Asia had been the long other foreign economic blocs cherished desire of Japan, "Man-foreign countries.-Reuter.

GERMANY'S PANIC AND DESPAIR IN CRISIS War Hated While Soldiers Talked Of Desertion

(SPECIAL TO THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS ")

A must unusual description of the state of panic and despair which reigned throughout Germany during the dramatic days of Sep- tember last was made to the "Bngkong Daily Fress" yesterday by a visitor to that country who has just returned to Hongkong from the Nazi state. Vividly describing the scenes which he noticed to a representative of this journal, our informant said:

During the critical days between (were moblitsed.

or

Although their the conference of Godesberg, Sep-wives received special financia: tember 23 and the agreement of help, they were threatened that, if Munich, September 20 panic and they refused to work in factories deep despair reigned in every and other enterprises in case of circles of Germany.

war, such would be stopped. In the boundary regions and in

Yet strong

waves of political the towns situated in the danger terror continued all over the coun- areas, the panic was incredible and ry in an effort to suppress the Indescribable. The marching in

anti-Fascist sentiments

of the

of foreign troops and the attacks people and labourers in the fac- by aeroplanes was momentarily tories. expected. People who could supply themselves with trucks rapidly took refuge in the country.

Gas masks were lacking in many. towns, so the inhabitants attacked the shops for them. People form- ed long lines before the grocery shops trying to buy four, fat and eggs but all these articles sudden- ly disappeared.. Savings banks paidį money to creditors only under very strict conditions.

In the streets, war and its agitators were openly' insulted. The police remained absolutely passive, and the Nazi Socialists did not have the courage to interfere.

WAR NOT WANTED

PANIC INCREASED Constant anti-air-raid pre- cautions increased the panic considerably. There were not enough. “dug-outs." The only perfect "dug-outs" were these at the disposal of the "leaders" and the chlet "leader." The labourers knew that and, they were, accordingly, far from satisfied.

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gas

ESCORT FOR

CHRISTMAS

SHIPLOAD

London, Dec. 9. The Foreign Becretary. Lord Halifax has been asked to provide a naval escort for a ship carrying Christmas presents, including food and clothing for children in Spain. Goods worth £5,000 Wir be shipped to Spanish ports. Lord Halifax has not yet given his de ciston but has acknowledged the request for + aval Reater.

escort.-

INVESTMENT OF POLITICAL NATURE

Japan's Determined Refusal

Tokyo. Dec. 9. Since the outbreak of the cur- rent Sino-Japanese condict the economic activities of various Powers bave been

somewhat restricted in China but such "mechanical" obstacles as may inevitably occur during the hostill- ties will be recovered steadily as the war situation cases, observes the "Hochi Shimbun to-day.

to

It will beneft both Japan and The so-called "people's

Great Britain, the paper con- masks"

proved expensive and no tinues, and also contribute worker was able to buy these either Oriental peace if Great Britain for themselves or for their family. will renew her understanding of Therefore, many of the people the actual state of affairs in the were heard, during the days or Far East and be ready to extend trists, to say, "I must perish-to-assistance to the same subject to gether with my wife and children." day. und states that in order to The anti-air-raid precautions were make China a completely inde- The unbelievable insult to Cze-accordingly interrupted because pendent and autonomous State choslovakio had hardly any effect. the German authorities saw the vast investment is needed. Soldiers of different detachments people were so excited.

Although Japan may not be in publicly discussed the possibility of The General Staff organized a position to display her rich desertion and it was quite ap-special information service in the funds, the paper adds, it would be parent that the German people did factories to be always well inform-a serious hindrance to the pro- not want war.

ed as to. the opinions of German labourers and

the Jected attainment of her objec-! oface labourers. workers lived in feverish excite-

tives in the current crusade to The "peace" of Munich created admit an unconditional influx of nient. Factories were mobilized general relief for the first time but, investments by third Powers to and more than 50,000 workers were after many days, one begun to China. engaged on the building of forti- doubt whether Hitler would con- Japan is determined to refuse any The Journal adds that fleations. Workers and emcials tinue his armaments plans if investment of a political nature,--- from nearly all planté and bureaux peace were absolutely guaranteed? Reuter.

Attacked

INCIDENT IN MAY ROAD

2

WILL BE AT ANY COST

Guerilla Units Are Active

In Kowkong Area

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

Changshan, December 9.

Japanese troops in Canton are rushing up to the north, near Taipingchang, to engage the Chinese forces coming down from Tsungia, and gunfire was faintly audible in Canton yesterday morn- ing before dawn especially in the northern outskirts, near White Cloud Mountain.

STRUCK ON NECK

Victum of a vicious attack by a Chinese in May Road yes- torday left hand, hanging one of his

afternoon, Mrs. Maranoff, age 30, of 20 Jordan V. paintings at the Cooling Galleries Road. second floor. is now a London, where an exhibition of his patient in the Kowloon Hos- works was recently opened by the pital. Chinese Ambassador. The boy, According to a Police report Mrs. who shows exceptional talent, has Mirano, who is a children's gov been painting since he was 18 erness employed at 1A. Robinson months old. He is the son of an Road, was walking in May Road official at the Chinese Embassy. near Queen's Gardens with her charge, a young girl named Chris- tine Hickman, a little ahead of

Guerilla forces her. when a Chinese male came Kowkong. while Koo Loo, in the tion.

are active in, districts under Japanese occupa- up and tried to snatch Mrs. south-west, across a tributary of Miranoff's handbag.

the West River, was recaptured by in Sam Kow Chow, an island on" Most of their.. activities will be However, Kwoon- the delta of the West River and

SUNDAY

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DISCONTINUED

While the Chinese counter-attack is under way in a slow, manner, officers and men of the Kwanglang forces in Shaokwan are deter- mined to show "the spirit of Kwangtung" by recapturing Canton at any cost. Details of the plan in counter-attacking Canton are kept close military secrets,

She held on to it and the would-the irregulars.

be snatcher struck her on the neck shan, or Salchow, fell into the a point of communication between He then threw her on the ground hands of the Japanese on Decem- the sea and the western districts and stamped on her face with his ber 7. .foot.

of Kwangtung as well as Kwangsi. The Chinese escaped.

Generalissimo" Chiang Kai-shek -Central News. He was has notified the guerilla comman- dressed in brown clothing.

ders in Mrs. Miranoff was later admitted tinue to take orders from General Kwangtung to con-

to the Kowloon Hospital suffering Yu Han-row, Pacification Com-JAPANESE

from facial wounds.

The handbag"; contained-

$3 in money.

missioner of Kwangtung. It is about said that fresh activities of the guerillas will break out in all the

"It Is Up To Us To Meet The Challenge"-Baldwin

London, December 9.

"THE HONOUR OF OUR COUNTRY and our Christian charity are challenged and it is up to us to meet that challenge," declared Lord Baldwin, former Prime Minister, in a broadcast on behalf of Jewish

wish and non-Aryan Christian refugees to-night.

Lord Baldwin said that the

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response already made by the

Jewish communities outalde Ger; ANNIVERSARY

many to the needs of their own people were magnidcent and es-

PRESS"timated they had raised between £5,000,000 and £8,000,000 includ- ing generous contributions to the cause of

non-Aryan Christians and hitherto, compared to this

Due to the dearth of news

from the war fronts in China,

It has been decided to discon- tinue the Sunday afternoon edition of the “Hongkong Dally Press? as from to-morrow,

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 2.7/8d. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 28 15/16. London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent). London, Dec. 9. London silver prices to-day were dos 1/8 for Spot and 1/16 for Forward :-

Spot...

Dec. 8. .20-3/18

Forward.....19-9/16

Dec. 9. 20-1/16 19-1/2

Mr. C. Scott has reported that at 11 am. on Thursday at Ice House Street he lost or had stolen from his pocket a Parker pen valued at $20.

OF DEATH OF

...

LAUNCH TEST ATTACKS

Chungking, Dec. §.

Japanese forces to the south of Hankow, in the vicinity of the Hupch-Hunan border, yesterday Launched test attacks on the Can- ton-Hankow Railway with the ob- - Ject of ascertaining the st.ength of Chinese defences in that sector. --

One Japanese column attacked Chinese positions on the north- bank of the Sinyarg River while another Japanese unit attempted to land on the east shore of Tùng- ting Läke, in the vicinity of Yluko- shih, behind the left flank of the Chinese forces défending Sinyang River.

DON BOSCO Chinese reports claim that the

great effort, the Christian contri- Commemoration At

bution was insignificant.

man

Lord Baldwin emphasised that the victims included over 100,000 Christians who were classed as non-Aryans because they had one Jewish or Ger- parent besides half a million professing to be Jews. At least 50,000 Jewish children as well as many thousands of Christian children

must be brought out of Germany as 500

Club Lusitano

The commemoration at the Club Lusitano yesterday of the fifech

Japanese attacks were repulsed. Reuter.

Entire Crew

anniversary of the death of Don Killed In

Bosco founder of the Salesian 80- ciety, was attended by His Ex- cellency the Governor and Lady Northcote, by many other notable people, and by many prominent members of the Colony's Roman

as money is available to trans-Catholic community. port, feed, clothe, house and edu- cate them until they are ready to emigrate Reuter,

Plane Crash

Amsterdam, Dec. 9,

Lockheed plane of the Dutch air- Shortly after 11 a.m. to-day, a way company KLM, which had The Salesian Institutes in Hong-from a

gone up for a trial flight, crashed kong are the Aberdeen Industrial Amsterdam airport at Schipphal. low altitude on the Bchool, the Salesian Missionary The crew of four was killed House at Shaukiwan, St. Anthony's Church, and the St. Louis Indus- be caused by engine trouble, which The catastrophe is stipposed to forced the machine suddenly down Don Bosco was a man who de-against a tree-top. The machine voted his life to the task of educat was completely destroyed by fire. ing the youth of Turin in Italy,--Transocean.

TWICE ESCAPED and Middle School.

FROM POLICE

CUSTODY

Man Charged At Kowloon Court

who were unable to pay for such

an education. He had no systern

in his educational efforts and he..

himself confessed that he did not his noble work throughout the know of any system, but Don world. Bosco was a remarkable man work-

The programme at yesterday's Heavily guarded and handcuffed in his task.

ing for an ideal and he succeeded commemoration included music by to two detectives, a man named

the St. John Bosco Band and two Chan Tau-chan was brought to so ably expressed it, gave to the "La speranza"

Don Bosco, as Father J. Garona vocal renderings, "La Carita” and the Kowloon Court yesterday, education of the youth of the poor Choir.

by the Salestän several counte burglary from the Arcadia Jewel of his spare cash, but of his whole enlightening and sympathetic ac of of Turin hot of his spare time or Father G. Bynne, 8. 3. gave an lery establishment in Kowloon in fe." The Salesian society, which count of the life and work of Don 1933 and 1934.

he founded in 1855, is continuing Bosco,

GUIDE TO THE NEWS charged on

Page Z-Softball matches for

week-end.

Page 3.- Radio programmes. News about the Bervices. Page The cinemas, Cross- word. Diary of local events, Page 6-Women's page. Page 7-Youth's frst offence. Volunteer Compe orders. Golden Jubilee of Catholic Cathedral. Four prisoners dead.. HK. Masonic ap- pointment.

Page 5 The leading article!--

The Colonial question. Bpe- · clal article by Jack Chen. Pare --Pan-American Con- ference at Lima. Palestine. Page 10-Church news and

announcementa. Pages 11, 12 and 13-Finance

and commerce.

Page: 14 & 15 Shipping news

and directory.

Pare 16-Macao Race meeting

prospects,

Defendant, who was remanded three days in police custody, is alleged to have twice escaped from police custody, once

from the prisoners' ward at the Govern ment Civil Hospital.

"He was arrested on Thursday. night at a house, in Reclamation Street, more than four years after his last alleged escape from police custody.

Chan is charged with having stolen from the Arcadia Jewellery establishment, since removed from. its premises in Peking Road, 129 wriat watches, 82 pocket watches, 31 finger rings, one gold: bracelet, six fountain pens, 50 wrist watches, 36 wrist watch bracelets, two allver cigarette holders, six fountain pens, six gold plated watches, four clocks, one sewing-machine, two jackets, one sheep-skin rug, two fox furs, and 10 yards black velvet.

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