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台陸廿月拾年寅戊

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1938.

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THREE PLANES

FLY CHRISTMAS

GUERILLAS

KIANGSU,

RESUME ANHWEI:

LOSSES ON JAPANESE

Active Behind Invaders' Lines: Night Attacks

Shanghal, December 16. CHINESE GUERILLAS IN KIANGSU and Anhwei have resumed their activities and inflicted severe losses on the Japanese along the railway towns and other key points as well as districts north and west of Shanghai...

Most of the guerilla units belong to the new Fourth Army, com- "manded by Gen. Yeh Ting. They were former Communist troops in Kianesi and Fukien and were left behind during the Great March westward some two years ago. The total strength is about 20,000. These soldiers are adopting the same tactles towards the Japanese as they did with the Chinese Government forces in Kiangal,

About 2,300 rifles were captured more reinforcements are brought during the past eight months and up. The irregulars are active' be- over 800 Japanese were killed by hind the Japanese lines and make the guerillas.

sudden night raids on the enemy,

It was also revealed that many who were often taken completely Japanese gunners were killed by unawares.

the explosions of their guns owing All the units under General Yeh to faulty construction and as a re- sult of negligence in taking cover against Chinese artillery attacks.

The Japanese claimed that they are now engaged in "mopping up" operations against the guerillas, but such work, is difficult unless

BRITISH SHIP IN DISTRESS IN CHINA SEA

No Further Word From Ridley

New York. Dec. 16. The 5,000-ton Britian motorship, Ridley, is in distress in the China Sen, according to a telegram re- celved here from Manila stating that a local wireless station pick- ed up an 8.0.8. from the Ridley saying that she had struck a süb- merged, object and her engines were disabled.

Ting have remained in their respective posts in Anhwel and Kiangsu. The report that they have returned to Kwangtung via Cheklang to engage in similar war- fare is incorrect-International.

ACTIVITIES IN

INFLICT

SEVERE

XMAS AIR MAIL FOR HOME

THE IMPERIAL AIRWAYS' Delphinus and Della which left Kal Tak yesterday with the Christmas air mail. (Photo, A.A. Kahn).

MAILS HOME

Imperial Airways'

Immense Task

Local air, mail" history' was established yesterday when three Imperial Airways planes took off from Kal Tak airport with a record combined load of 900 kilos of mall, represent- ing the last Christmas covers destined for England and Australla.

MOVIE

CAMERAS

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DEFENCE EVIDENCE IN

LIBEL ACTION

Acting Chief Justice Will Sum-Up On Monday

BOTH SIDES HAD CONCLUDED their case at the end of yester- day's hearing of the Brayfield libel action before His Honour the Acting Chief Justice; Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell, and a Special Jury at the Supreme Court. Final submissions and ills Lordship's sum- ming-up will be delivered at 9.45 a.m. on Monday,

The case is one in which Mr. T. HO. Brayfeld, of the firm of Messrs. Carmichael and Clarke, marine surveyors, and well-known taipan and race-horse owner, is suing the Hongkong Jockey Club for unstipulated damages for libel which, he alleged, was contained in his name having been posted up in the Club-bouse as defaulter following his refusal to pay a sum of 39.10 which the Club claims was due them as excess fodder for his pomies, Salvage Mas- ter and Ship Master.

The

The first plane, the Dardanus, piloted by Captain J. N. Wilson with Mr. J. A. Samuels as co-pilǝt.

special July empanelled anybody was getting value for his left at 6.30 a.m. for Bangkok, fol- coraprised Messrs. J. rieming.money, It was Mr. Brayfield, I lowed at 6.45 a.m. by the

Delta, foreman), R. M. McLay, C.submit" piloted by Captain C. R. Davis Jhampkin, T. B Wilson, Lo Yuk- with Mr. O. Pritchard as co-pilotong. I. IL George and L. Dunbar and at 7.15 am by the Delphinus. Mr. H. C. Macnamara," instructed

EUROPE AFFAIRS | Vladimir As with Mr. W. A. Cash as co-plict.

U.S. Envoy Not Fuehrer Of

Optimistic

Ukraine

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Paris, Dcc. 18.

DEFENCE WITNESSES

The first witness called for the

piloted by Captain" H. B. Collins of Mr. G. S. Hugh-Jones, of defence was Mr. Thomas Ernest Messrs. Wilkinson and Grist re- Pearce. He said he was Chairman presents Mr. Brayfield, while Mr. Travelling in the Delphinus as acidon Potter, KC., and Mr. H. G. through passenger to London was sheldon, K.C., instructed tby Mr. R. A. Starling, of the Hong-Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and Mas- kong Electric Company. Ltd.

ter, are for the Jockey Club.

DEFENCE OPENS

IMMENSE TASK

New York, Dec. 13. Mr. Joseph Kennedy, United

In opening the defence, Mr. It is reported here that the...21- States Ambassador to Britain on year-old Grand Duke Vadimir,

Imperia Airways is tackling the policy and conduct

Potter said: "I propose to discuss arrival here told the press that Pretender to the Throne of All the with a will the immense task of Jockey Club since they have a very of the HEAVY FIGHTING

he was not particularly optimistic Russins, is leaving here next week shifting the Empire's Christmas relative bearing on the issue. Chungking, Dec. 16.

about the affairs in Europe. Severe fighting with heavy

for Berlin. There he will be re-mails, In one day recently the "The Club. is. casualties on both sides. between

According to the "New York ceived by Hitler, according

an institution to company's staff at Southampton which gives a great deal of plea- more than 2,000 Japanese troops Herald Tribune" he referred to Madame

Tabouls, writing in dealt with 15 tons of mall. consist- sure and recreation and possibly and Chinese guerillas along the Germany's anti-Jewish campaign "L'Oeuvre," who adds.

ing of more than 15 million letters, some profitto a great number of Shanghai-Chuansha and Shanghal- as follows: "It is the most ter- "In Berlin It is stated that Hitler within 12 hours. Ten and a half people of all nationalities.

rible thing I ever heard of. I will plans to persuade. Vladimir to be-tons were despatched by three Nanhwel railways took place

"It is in no sense a profit- throughout the night of December probably lose my job for saying come Fuehrer of the Ukraine."

Short ying-boats and 43 tons ar- making concern: Its very articles 50."

Vladimir will stay with the hererved by two other airliners. 13 and the following morning.

At of Memorandum forbid that a During the heavy engagement, Mr. Kennedy denied reports that ditary Crown Prince and Princess the

same time the seaplane, strigle penny of profits be distri-

MR. T. H. G. BRAYFIELD communication on the upper he brought a tentative war debt Leiningen at their estate in Frap- Cassiopeia was fving home with buted to members. Whanepoo River was completely offer from Britain and added he conia-Reuter.

more than 21 tons of mails

:-- ! and "These profits are used to foster of the Stewards or the Hongkong. suspended, while strict precaution- had never even discussed the sub-

the Clio was bringing more than mang and subscribing very Jockey Club, succeeding Mr. M. T. ary measures were taken by theject with British officials-Reuter.

two tons.

largely to charity.

Johnson, when he went on leave Japanese authorities at Pootung

Thirty-one tons travelled out of and in the suburban districts of

"Plaintiff's attitude can be seen last year. Shanghai.-Central News.

Prior to becoming Chairman, he England in the airliners during from his answer when I asked him Weihaiwel, Dec. 16. the week TRANSFERRED BY TRAIN

ended November, 27 why he went to the stables and was and still is a member of the The British caser HMS. Suf- Hongkong. latest territory in the Inspected the system for serving Stewards Stable Sub-Committee, Tientsin, Dec. 18. Eric Boon defeated Crowley, folk was placed in quarantine Empire "all-up" air mall scheme out the feed.

which had generul supervision over Large numbers of Japanese holder. in the lightweight boxing following her arrival yesterday provided 2 tons, twice the anti-

"He said troops are being transferred from championship last night at the from Tsingtao with two cases of cipated load, while Australia and getting value for my money. If here by train to Manchuria in view Harringay arena, Crowley was small-pox on board.

New Zealand provided 334 tons, Both cases, have been taken to Malaya, 34 tons, and the Near East the "naval hospital-Reuter.

6 tons.

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No Appeal For Financial Support

of the revival of guerilla activities. Enocked out in the sixth round.

The Irregulars are also active in Reuter Water was pouring in and she Hopei province, and on, December | was slowly sinking. She asked 11 they cut the northern section that all ships be advised of her of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway at position which is apparently in Chenkuantuan after which a troop the China Sea between Southern train passed by and was derailed. Japan and the island of Formosa. About one hundred soldiers were -Reater.”

wounded and several were killed, Several hours after the first The transfer of troops to Man- distress call the Manila Radio churls is also due to acute Soviet- Station is still without further Japanese relations following Mos- word from the Ridley, says a cow's refusal to renew the fishery Reuter message from New York. treaty. International.

Scotch Whiskies Made In Japan But They Have Not Scotch Characteristics

Town Named "Aberdeen" In Island Empire?

Glasgow, December 16.

AN INTERESTING DESCRIPTION of polite Japanese gentlemen "at. Campel Town' who made friends with distillery officials and took copious notes and sketches was given by an expert chemist witness In a "Scotch whisky" case which is enthralling all Scotland.

The witness said that shortly afterwards Scotch whiskies were made in Japan but they had not Scotch characteristics. They were poor imitations and witness insisted that Scottish water was indis- penable to make Scotch whisky.

THE DOLLAR

TT. ON LONDON: 13. 2.7/8a. T.T. ON NEW YORK: 28 15/16. London Silver Market (Our Own Correspondent). 'London, Dec. 16. London silver has not been received, "

Bombay sliver: 51-01, 50-18. 50-13.

Offtake: 25. Market: "quiet.

Asked whether the Japanese had

renewed a Japanese town "Aber- deen" with a view to calling_their concoction Aberdeen whisky, wit- nesa could not say.

The trial is to decide whether the blend of 33 per cent, Scotch

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

Page

New golf clubhouse.

for Fanling. Cycle Club trial. Inter-hongs softball. Page 3-Radio programmes for

week. The Bervices, Page 5. The cinemas. Cross- word. Diary of local events. Page 6-Women's page. Page 7-Volunteer Corp OT-

ders. Film of Red Cross) work. Lunacy point at Bessions. Boy Scouts in camp. Pop.

Page 8. The lending article:-

Hongkong education pro- blems.

Page 10 Church news and

announcements.

Pages 11, 12 and 3-Finance

and commerce, Pages 14 & 15-Shipping news

and, directory.

Page 16-Training, gallops.

REFERENCE -TO

JAPAN

Removed From Síno "Envoy's Speech

Berlin, Dec. 16.

At the instance of the Germani

This Year

Boy Scouts

Association' Meeting

PRESENTATION · OF "WOOD BADGES.

At the annual general meet- ing of the Hongkong Branch of the Boy Scouts' Association' held at St. John's Cathedral Halı yesterday, His Excellency the Governor, Sly - Geoffry Northcote, Chief Hongkong Scout, presided, and the Vice- President of the Hongkong Branch, the Hon. Mr. T. N. Chau, was in the Chair.

With His Excellency and the Hon. Mr. Chau on the platform were the Rev, N. V. Halward, Colony Commissioner, Mr. C. Champkin, Mr. F. G. Maunder, Mrs. D. Booker, Acting Hon. Secretary, and Messrs. Lo Koon-Hang and Lo Koon-lan, Joint Hon. Treasurers,

The Hon. Mr. Chan, in his opening address, reviewed the activities of the Association throughout the past year, and announced the intention of the Association this year not to make an appeal for financial. support.

BRITAIN'S SENSE

· OF STRENGTH

London, Dec. 16.

In the course of a speech at a luncheon in Commons yester- day, the Prime Minister said: "We may take it that when German "statesmen-1 will not say the German people-reflect upon the possible consequences" of a conflict, if ever a conflict should arise between our two countries, they think not only of our armaments but, of our great financial resources which, in a war of long duration, might well prove to be thè đo- ciding factor.

"It is this sense which is als ways with us, and which I ain sure has a very great influence in preserving the peace of the world."--British Wireless.

CANAL PROJECT

Paris, Dec. 18,

To see that I was all matters dealing with stables.

(Continued on Page 9)

"LAST QUARTER'S" SELECTIONS

FOR VALLEY RACES TO-DAY

Able Arnazon

RACE 5 (4 P.M.) '

* BACE 6 (1.30 P.M.)

Salvage Master

RACE 1 (2 P.M.)

Skylight

1:

Double Chance

Confusion Bay

2

Plain View.

Bear Claw

3

Royal Highness

RACE 2 (2.30 P.M.)

1

2

Deko

3

Tribute

RACE 3 (3 P.M.)

RACE ↑ (5 P.M.)

Lucky Rose Jane Night View

A Great Time

2

Ranger

Derby Day

RACE 4 (3.30 PM). Courting Eve Lito Lancashire Chips Strathroy

Violet Queen

Discovery Bay

RACE 8 (5.30. P.M.),

Wenning

Tabby Cat ....

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'Mac's Adventure

DAILY DOUBLE

DOUBLE CHANCE and A GREAT TIME

General Wu Te-chen

Plans War- Time

Programme

(FROM OUR

·OWN CORRESPONDENT),

Changshan, December 16. After removing several district magistrates because of their in- competence to adjust themselves to emergency conditions, Governor Wu Te-chon at Lleahsien has instructed all district officials to dis- charge their duties efficiently without being affected by the loss of Canton.

It is expected that within three months work will start on the long | dreamed of project of a canal link- ing the Atlantic with the Mediter- ranean. It is reported that an #greement has been reached be- tween British, French and Dutch' Interests for the necessary funds

A war-time programme was approach of Japanese forces but for the project. The canal will be mapped out by Governor Wu Te-must direct evacuation 11 neces- made by utilising existing canalschen to be put into effect early sary and to put up resistance with and 67 per cent. Irish can legally authorities, the Chinese Ambas-

and rivers and will be wide enough next year. While the military the co-operation of the regulars. be called Scotch whisky.

sador, Mr. Chen Chich, has re-

for ocean going steamers.-Reuter, authorities will use every effort to Those districts in the interior Counsel for defence cited Jeru-moved the reference to Japan from

Mr. C. Champkin, Deputy Com-

recapture Canton... the district must go on with their work with- salem artichokes, Brussel sprouts the address, he is to deliver when

missioner of the Association,

governments are to go on with out being influenced by military and Spanish onions and said that he presents his

credentials to speaking next, voiced his support ways refused to look upon the Boy their work so as to provide the operations. they were not necessarily fraudu Chancellor Hitler this afternoon.

of the Hon. Mr. Chau's announce-Scouts as a charitable Institution, sinews of war through proper It seems that the Japanese in lent, because, they were not. pro- The passage is deemed objection-ment. Mr. Champkin said, in part. The principles of Scouting teach channels. duced in these particular coun-able as containing a velled attack" pm glad that Mr. Chau is not us to help those who are worse off tries.-Reuter.

on Japan, Reuter,

asking you for money. I have al- (Continned on: Page 8)

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the occupied zones are digging in District magistratca are ordered in rather than expanding their not to be unduly alarmed by the field of activity.