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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Attempt

At Political

Dismemberment Of China

Chungking. December 25,

"A disguised attempt at the political dismemberment of China” was the Chinese Foreign Office spokesman's description of Prince Konoye's statement on December 22, and declared it was no different from the Japanese Government's previous statements,

"Prince Konoye on the one hand announces the respect of his Government for the sovereignty of China, and on the other hand. announces the determination of Japan to continue her military oë.. cupation to force Chins to sign the anti-Communist pact.

"While declaring that Japan has no territorial designs In China.

FANLING RACES Prince Konoye in the same breath.

(Continued From Fare I)

Hook and The Gawk Mr. Boddy).

A.

THE JORROCK'S PLATE "B" 1. Messrs." Levis and Dobson's Three Farthings (Capt. Levis). 2- Mr. A. H. R. Butcher's The Minx

Mr. A. H. R. Butcher)

Parl-mutuel:-

Win: $61.

Places: $1, $6.40.

Also ran-Canary (Mr. J. C Whittaker. Merry Jester (Mr. Menzies); Rexiana (Mr. Pitt).

THE JORROCK'S PLATE “A” 1Mr. M. F. L. Haymes' Zero (Mr.

Haymea).

lemands the right to station troops in China as well as the transformation of Inner Mongolia Into a so-called special anti- Communist district Such de- mands constitute a disguised at- tempt at the political, dismember- ment of China.

"With rerard to the so-called rights of domielle and trade in the

interior of Chima which the Japanese desire. Japan is using her military forces and bogus regimes to push, with all her might, a comprehensive scheme of

economic penetration covering the whole of China exclusively for Japan's own interest. "The de- claration that Japan docs not wish to monopolise and dominate

2-Mr. F. G. Nigel's Mortmiin (Mr. China or restrict the Interest of

C. L. Gregory).

third Powers is entirely insincere."

3. Mr. J. P. Murphy's Jack O'Lan--Reuter.

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tern (Mr. Le Geyt).

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Places: $8.50, $8.50, $15.50.

Also ran: King's Parade (Mr. W.

E. Orteve), Malolo (Mr. H. 3. A.

Hearne), Public Hero No. 1 (Mr. A. | F. Di Colson), Seventeenth of September (Mr. G. W. Widnes (Mr. J. Barrow),

Hook).

THE HAPPY VALLEY HANDICAP 1-Mr. Onesome's Stymie (Mr. H.

J. A. Hearne).

2- Mr. A. H. R. Butcher's March

Brown (Mr. Butcher).

3. Mr. Yeung Bing-yuen's Nation- Dignity (Mr. H. P. Chanson).

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. Places: $6.10, $6.80, $8.30. Also ran-Lancashire Chap Mr. Lee). Lalitat (Mr... G. Treverton) Lacky Eleven (Mr. A. F. D. Colson).

THE CANBERRA HANDICAP "

1. Mr. H. C. Macnamara's Spark

Plug Mr. Colson).

2- Mr. W. B. Grieve's Tevoltdale

Mr. Grleve).

FRENCH REPLY TO ITALY

Will Be Presented By Ambassador

Paris, Dec. 20. The French reply to the Italian

note announcing re- pudiation of the Franco-Italiam Agreement of 1935 will be pré- sented by the French Ambassa- dor 3.1 Rome, Francois Päneet either to-day or

ta- morrow, according to quarters close 10 the French Foreign Office. *

**

The Foreign Office yesterday is- sued 2 statement refreting the arcament of the Italian press that the Franco-Itakan Agreement had never been ratified by Italy.

3. Mr. B. A. Fargus's Spectrum The statement points out that the

(Mr. Buchanan).

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1938.-PAGE

WEDDING AT THE CATHEDRAL

Mr. A. W. T. White and his bride, formerly Miss W. A. Tyr- rell photographed after their wedding at St. John's Cathedral on Friday afternoon. The Dean officiated at the ceremony. (Photo, A.. A. Kahn).

Memorial Tablet To Late

King George V Dedicated

London. December 25,

A memorial tablet to the late King George V was this morning dedicated at the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene. Sandringham, in the presence of the King and Queer, the Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret Rose, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke and Duchess of Kent and other. members of the Royal Christmas party.

The tablet, of white marble, is placed above the pulpit and bears a head-and-shoulders engraving of the late King with the following engraved Inscription." "In loving memory of King George V. 1865-1938. this plaque is placed here by his devoted wife and children.”

The ceremony was conducted by the Rector, the Rev. A. R. Fuller,MORALE OF

--Reuter.

CHINESE

COMPOSER

KILLED

Kwellin. Dec. 28.

It is now revealed that during the Japanese bombing of Kweilin on Christmas Eve. Mr. Chang Chu, the well-known composer of war- time musical pieces, was" among the large number of civilians 1- ed.

Mr. Chung was only 31 years old His young daughter was also killed in the raid.

National Rebirth Day Marked

み

Chungking. Dec. 26.

Yesterday was 'celebrated us hational hollday on the occasion of the "National Re- birth Day," marking the an- niversary of Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek's safe return from Sian following his kid- napping in 1936.

Mr. Chang was a graduate of the City streets were beflagged and National Conservatory of Music. thousands of "girls sold flowers. Shanghai, and wrote a large num-newspapers and magazines for the ber of patriotic songs after the fall benefit of the Government's war

fund.--Reuter. of Mukden in 1932-Central News

TICKETS FRAUD ON SOVIET RAILWAYS

Moscow, Dec, 26.

SHANGHAI CELEBRATES - Chungking, Dec. 26. Shanghal was bedecked with flags yesterday In celebration of Christ mas and 2nd anniversary of the re- lease of Generalissimo Chiang Kal-shek after the Slan incident in 1936. according to a Shanghai dispatch.

(Mr. Fargus), Trojan (Mr. Boddy.D'Italia." which declared that M. Ogpu agents, carrying out an

THE CONSOLATION SCUKRY Daladier's planned journey

unexpected search at the Lochan- 1. Mr. Stanton's Estover Mr. H. Corsica and Tunis must be regard-kin printing plant, where tickets

J. A. Hearne),

u as provocation, by

A manifesto was issued jointly Italy, has for the Soviet rallways are printed, 2.--Messrs. Levis and Dobson's caused a big sensation in political lave discovered that some of the by Chinese civic organisations Clowner (Mr. E. E. B. Dobson, quarters her, "Le Temps" recalls plant's employees were engaged in urging the Chinese to contribute 3. Mrs. Stanton's Malole Mr. V. that Duce paid a visit to Sar- the profitable trade of selling funds to the country and redouble

V. Needa).

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the fourney on board an Italian, plant at a discount of 20 per cent.struction and armed resistance to warship, accompanied by a des to friends, acquaintances and other Japan-Central News, troyer squadron.--Transocean. applicants.

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Also ran:--Merry Jester

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Geyt Latitat (Mr. Buchanan).

CASH SWEEPS

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London, Dec. 26. The party of unemployed, who have for the past few days been attempting to attract attention to the conditions of themselves and Unplaced Tickets Nos. 674. 186. fellow unemployed by such 842 and 48 get $25 each.

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The fact that a large number of completed tickets were found at the printing plant had aroused the suspicions of Ogpu agents, who know that there had been a con-

WEAPON FOR ENGLAND

siderable shortage of tickets at COMMERCIAL TREATY numerous stations during the last few days.

WITH JAPAN

The director of the plant and six other employees have been ar- rested.-Transocean.

"London, Dec. 28. · Commenting on the Japanes peace conditions, the "Yorkshire Post," which is believed to be 'con-.

methods as invading the Ritz Hotel JOINT INTERVENTION nected with the former Foreign

Lord

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FEARED BY JAPAN

Tokyo, Dec. 25.

obtain

economic

in

for tea and making speeches there

Secretary, Mr. Anthony Eden, and taking a petition to Bucking-.

states that British political cir- ham Palace for presentation to the

cles take the view that England King, demonstrated to-day outaide Unplaced Tickets Nos. 679 and the house

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Chairman of the Unemployment tain, the United States, France and with which to defend her interests Board.

the Soviet was expressed by Mr. in the event of Japan seeking to About 120

women Shimada, executive member of the

monopoly chanted J

songs and

China. shouted Seiyukat Party in an address to a slogans and afterwards held convention of the Parliamentary This treaty concedes to Japan meeting near by-Reuter

Members Party prior to a meeting the most-favogred-nation treat- of the Dict.

ment, and if it should be de- Mr. Shimada said the situation nounced Japani would lose her in- CHINESE RECAPTURE to-day was serious and was comfluence in some important mar-

SHANSI TOWN

parable to that time when there kets, including the textile market was triple intervention by Russia, in Lancashire.-Transocean. Sinn, Dec. 28.

France and Geraany following the Following smashing counter- Sino-Japanese war 1894-5. attack, the Chinese have wrested back Kaolochen, southeast of Bi- yang, in east Bhans near the "hich openly tramples Japan's Hope! border, from Japanese treaty rights and resorts to un- warrantable provocation."-Reiter,

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DEATH OF MR.

F. KAUFMAN

hands, a military report fust re- ceived here states. The Japanese are sald to be retreating towards the north-Central News,

PUPPETS SNUBBED BY PRINCE SAIONJI

Chungking, Dec. 25.

He denounced as especially out- rageous the attitude of the Boviet

WAR SECRETARY IN FRANCE

Paris, Dec. 26,

URGE STOPPAGE OF ARMS. TO' JAPAN

Chungking. Dec,, 25. Intensification of the movement against shipment of arms and munitions to Japan is urged in a cable. message addressed by the China Foreign Relations Associa-

The British Secretary of State tion to overseas Chinese in Ban for War, Mr. Leslie, Hore-Belisha. Francisco.

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thirty days. Work there was fate- ly light and far from' exciting, he added.

The next city to which they were sent was Chungking, Chhim's war- time-capital. Foum there, the doctors were sent to do active and dangerous work at the war fonts, and were alspatened to Slan and Yenang, where they were attach- ed to the Red Cross Hospital and the Municipal Hospital.

In a general discussion with our representative, Dr. Atal paid a tri- bute to the high morale of the Chinese soldiers in putting up with

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&

SHANGHAI

ACTOR HOUSE; FALACE HOTEL;"

HOTELS LIMITED,

In association with the Grand Hotel de Wagons ita, Peking

hardships stokally, uncomplain- S'HAI SMALL-POX

ingly and heroically in spite of the troubles that were present owing to difficulties in transportation.

In many places where there were TEJ highways, wounded soldiers had to be removed by stretchers. "But conditions Have improved Greatly, as compared with a few months ago. People of all walks have given many useful help." of life are willing workers and

HORRIBLE SCENE

EPIDEMIC GROWS

Shanghai, Dec, 25.

The small-pox epidemic is still spreading in Shanghai in spite of numerous precautions taken by the health authori ties. Uver 1,000 cases have oc- curred, with more than 300 Chinese deaths, while nearly 100 foreigners were stricken. Twenty four foreigners have died so far, including a number of Japanese.

GIBRALTAR OF PACIFIC

Hawaii's Defences

To Be Renovated

Hawail will become the "Gibral- tar of the Pacific" if the pro- gramme for the renovation of the island's defences is passed by Congress at its next session, reports the Washington corres- pondent of the "New York Herald Tribune.”

Dr. Atal apart from giving an account of his work with China's wounded soldiers, touched upon à horrible scene which he witnessed

The health authorities are carry- during nis transfers from differing out a large scale campaign

From a defence point of view, and over 4.000 persons are being the Navy Department is to pre- When travelling from Changana vaccinated free of charge daily sent a programme- providing for to Hankow, he came across the re-

It is stated that most of the the renovation of naval and air sults of an aerial bombardment on Chinese cases were found among bases.

ent stations,

a village. "A quarter of the village the recent arrivals who have never Furthermore, the programme in- was destroyed. When we reached been vaccinated.

cludes improvements in the irriga- there, we saw labourers and Red The epidemic is beltened to be tion system of arid areas and the Cross workers digging up dead one of the worst Shanghai has ex-establishment of model bodies of the unfortunate villagers. Derienced for many years and so under Government control to re- We made inquiries and were told far shows no sign of bating-gulate harvesta. that the village had no military significance and was of no com- mercial importance," said Dr. Atal. "The place was not defended by: any anti-aircraft

guns. It merely a rural village."

Dr. Atal also said he was inform-

Concluding the interview, Dr.

Transocean,

CIANO TO GO TO YUGOSLAVIA

Rome, Dec. 26.

Count Clano, Italian

Referring to the Atlantic coast, the correspondent stated that the, programmé for the strengthening of defences there will cost about $4. 000,000.

Foreign WEATHER REPORT

HONGKONG ROYAL OBSERVATORY

ed that Military Hospital No. 1 at Minister, has accepted the invita- Ichang. to which they were attion of Dr. Stoyadinovitch to a tached, had been bombed by the hunting party in Yugoslavia'at the

end of January.Reuter. Japanese and the doctors' quar-

10 a.m., December 26, ters near by had also met with the REPORTS TO MUSSOLINI

Barometer (at sea level), 30.19 ins. same fate.

Rome, Dec. 26.

Temperature, 57 F Having arrived here yesterday Humidity, 65 per cent. Atal appealed, on behalf of the from Budapest, Count Clano re- Wind direction, North. Chinese wounded, for medical supported briefly to Bignor Mussolini Wind force (Beaufort). 1. ples, which, he said, were very on the results of his fourney. Temperature; maximum yesterday. urgently needed, and said that he Transocean. had inspected all the medical cen-

87 F. Temperature; minimum last night,

53 F.. Rainfall for 24 hours ending 10th

to-day, 0.00, lach.

tres and recommended, that all supplies should be sent to the Chinese National Red CTOBS 80- clety. "The Bociety has been well reorganised by Dr. Robert Lâm.” concluded Dr. Atal.

CHINESE AIR FORCE

BOMB WUHU ·

FAMOUS CZECH AUTHOR DEAD

Prague, Dec. 26.

The death occurred here yester-

27

Total rainfall since January 1st,

55.35 Ins.

day of the well-known writer, Against an average of, 84.66, ins. Karel Capek, at the age of 48. He Sunset to-night, 5.47 pmi was the author of the play. "R. Sunrise to-morrow, 7.01 a.m. U. R." and a number of stories and fantasies-Reuter.

JOSE LUIS DIAZ REPORT DENIED IN FRANCE

Paris. Dec. 23.

4 p.m., December 26. Barometer (at sea level), 30.08 irs. Temperature. 61 F.

Humidity, 53 per cent.

Chungslang, Hupeh, Dec. 25. Three Chinese planes conducted

Wind direction, North. a bombing raid on the Japanese

Wind force (Beaufort), 2. positions at Wubu and later on- The Ministry of Marine denies Maximum temperature, 63 F. gaged in a dog fight with several foreign reports that French war- Minimum temperature, 53 F. Japanese machines on December ships had protected the "Republi- Rainfall, 0.00 Inches. 22, according to a military release. ran' Spanish 'destroyer, Jose Luis The release states that the air Diaz, "while she was at Hbraltar fight lasted for about half an for repair. The repairs, it is clation, dated 1330, was discovered A mural painting of the Annun- hour, in which, one of the Japan- stated, were carried out by a pri- behind coatings of lime wash dur- ese. planes, was damaged. The rate firm and the French Navy had ing preservation work at the their base. Central News.

who arrived here on Friday last, Recently Chinese in the western A Tientsin message states that left by train for Strasbourg on American city stopped several ship- Prince Satonji, the last of the Saturday.

ments of military supplies to Genrca refused to see Prince Teh, In an interview with the "Faris Japan. Li Shouhalan. Yu. Ping-ching, and Soir," Mr. Hore-Belisha stressed The Association has also sent The death occurred last night of Hats Hung, members of the bogus that his visit is of exclusively identical messages to the British ir, Freddie Kaufman, manager of Inner Mongolia Government, who private nature and that he will re-and American seamen's unions he Cathay Hotel Night Club, at visited Japan recently-Central main in France till the New Year. asking them to support the Chin-Chinese filers returned anfels to in no way participated-Trans- parish church of Broughton, near

esc movement-Central News,

Shanghai. Dec, 28.

The age of 40 years—Reuter,

News.

--Transocean.

ocean.

Banbury, Oxfordshire,