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MASON'S

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No. 25195

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WINDS, MODERATE, CLOUDY.

Libory, Supresos

Hongkong Daily Press.

Post Office' in the" United Kingdom.

Englatered as a Nawapapar at the Ganara) ·

報西

ESTABLISH 1857

刺孖

15-19 Marina Houm, Quend's Road Central,

G.P.O. Box No. 1

日致月燊华玖拾叄佰教千金英

伍拾弍佰壹仟伍萬弍维:

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 1939.

JAPANESE ĮTENSION_IN LUICHOW| DEATH OF MR.

CASUALTIES

OVER 11,000 IN FEBRUARY

CHUNGKING, MAR. 8. (CEN-

TRAL) A TOTAL OF 11,385 JAPANESE SOLDIERS WERE KILLED AND 707 CAPTURED ALIVE by Chinese forces during engagements on the various fronts in the latter half of February, ac- cording to information from military sources.

'.

IN SHANSI, 3,221 Japanese were killed and 564 captured alive. The war booty included 580 horses, 1,589 rifles, 521

machine-guris, three artillery pieces. 98 armoured cars,

~ PENINSULA

KWEILIN, Mar. 8 (Central)

-Tension is reported to be

prevailing · In the Luishow Peninsula

篇 number of

Japanese „warships are nonosIE= trated off the coast,

Japanese planes have 20- peatedly bombed Hoihong (Ini.. ehow), north of Suwen, during the past three' days, causing considerable property losses. The Hong Yan Hospital and the Luichow Library WOTE among the large number of houses destroyed. Busines is practically at a standstill 25. many shops have boarded 19. Most of the refugees in the city have been shifted- ekse- where.

and 12,371 rounds of ammunition WEIGHT OF

ON THE HONAN FRONT, alto-

gether 2020 Japanese were killed DUTIES IS

and Eve captured alive. In addi

tian, the Chinese seized 31 military SHORTENING

horses, 189 rifles, elght machine-

guns, nine armoured cars and 1.200 HITLER'S LIFE

rounds of ammunition.

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AT THE HOPEI-CHABAR. and Kiangan-Shantung sectors, 3,490 Japanese were killed and 109 captured alive. Besides, 149 borses, 291 rifles, 29 ma- chloe-guns, alx artillery pieces, 43 armoured cars and 3,008 rounds of ammunition' were scized.

The number of Japanese" killed In Hunan, Hupch and Klangs), totalled 1,875 and of those taken prisoner 28, The war boots fa-

captured two

Kwangtung numbered 668,

G. FRANKLIN NIGHTINGALE

Was Head Master Of

Central British School 1919-34

News" was received by air mall yesterday of the death at Bickley, Kent, on Feb. 26, .of - Mr. George Franklin Nightingale, FR.G.S., former Head Master of Central British School, Kowloon, following an attack of pneumonia.

The funeral took place at Cerne Abbas, Dorset.

Born on July 27, 1875, the fat Mr. Nightingale, who was a Mem- ber of the Royal Society of Tea- chers, was appointed Assistant Master at Queen's College on April 1, 1917, and in October the following year he became. Head Master of Yaumati School,

In September, 1919.. he returned to the staff of Queen's College and on October 10, of that year was

SAN FRANCISCO, Mar. 8 (Reu-appointed Head Master of Central ter)-"Herr Hitler's successor 0.3 Fuehrer has already been chosen, stated Capt. Wiedemann, German | Consul-General, at a press confer- ence. He said, "The succession has been fully arranged. Naturally I cannot give the names."

British School, which post he held| until his retirement on pension or April 16, 1934.

Capt. Wiedemann added that Hitler felt the weight of duties was shortening his life."

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MR. DE VALERA ON WAY TO ROME

(Retter)

LONDON, Mar. 8

KII From Euston Station, Mr.

Six Japanese warships were sunk De Valera drove to a London by the Chinese during that period, hotel.

He is survived by his wife and

daughter to whom much sympathy will be extended in their bereave

ment.

PRAISE FOR THE VICEROY

NEW DELHI, Mar. 8(Reuter)- Almost universal praise is given by the press to Lord Linlithgow,

£10,000,000 CHINA CURRENCY

SCHEME IS SUCCESSFULLY

ABORIGINES TO FIGHT JAPANESE

TYFICAL REPRESENTATIVES of the Miao aboriginal tribe of Kwang Province who are being organised for resistance to the Japanese.

MAJOR BATTLE IN CENTRAL HUPEH JAPANESE USE POISON GAS

CHUNGKING, Mar. 8 (Central)—Major fighting is progressing in central Hopeh and north Kiangsu, ac- cording to a Chinese military spokesman. The Japan- ese have started an enveloping attack on Chungstang, strategic town on the Han River.

OPTICIANS

to the Colony

for

47 years

Lazarus

BOSTICIANI

6, Pedder Street

(Opposite the Hongkong Hotal)

Price Single Copy: 10 Cents.

Per Month: $3.00.

CREDITS CONCLUDED

WARNING TO JAPANESE AGAINST RESTRICTIONS

ON BRITISH RIGHTS

REPRISALS WILL AFFORD ONLY HOPE OF SATISFACTION

LONDON MARCH 8 (REUTER) THE SUCCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF THE CHINESE CURRENCY CREDITS SCHEME OF MARCH 7 WAS ANNOUNCED BY THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER, SIR JOHN SIMON, IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS, THIS “AFTERNOON...

The total credits are £10,000,000 of which British bankers will put up half, the Government guarantee- ing against possible loss.

It is understood that the interest is exceptionally low. The reaction in Far Eastern circles is most favourable and it is pointed out that the scheme is in no way Hnked with any stipulation in respect of interest on payments on Chinese loans.

On the contrary, responsible

persons point out that no

actual default on Customs NEW LINER loans has yet occurred while China has also successfully met other dues.

LAUNCHED

IN BELFAST

Craigavon

The opinion is expressed that great credit is due to her för main- cluded 28 horses, 189 rifles, nine

talning payments despite the BELFAST, Mar, 8 Reuter) machine-guns, four artillery pieces,

crushing burden of war and the Lady

wife of the nine armoured cars and 116 rouridis of ammunition...

loss of most valuable territory, Northern Ireland Prime Minister, Отд the Cheklang front the Accompanied by a strong body-Viceroy of India, for his interven One colomin of ween 3,000 and In Kwangtung there has been no while several other countries, with launched the new liner Andes Chinese killed 111 Japanese and guard, Mr. De Valera, the Eire on in the dispute between Mr. 4,000 mer gevantad by the King-serious ghting in either the Rasco-such excuse, continue to dis (36,000 tons) at Belfast.

The iner is butt to the order of alive. Twenty-six Premier, arrived in London this Gandhi and the Ruler of Rajkot shan-Chungslang highway to as River, or West River, or North honour their engagementa

The Congress organ, "Hindustan (sault" from the east A second River areas. The Japanese have Although the credit scheme now the Royal Mail Line and will be on gun were seized. Japanese dead in tend the Coronation of Pope Pius brought to bear on the problem his pushed on from the north while a and air raid precautions in various) the currency crisis in North China; ibe the biggest and fastest liner on. Japanese rifles and one machine-imoming en route to Rome to Times" says," the Viceroy has column of an equal number of men been strengthening their defences concluded, "cannot directly affect the South American run," She will

responsible circles point out that the run and is the biggest · liner Wonderful gift of resource, under-third column, of between 2,000 and places. standing and sympathy."

3.000 men, after passing through The spokesman confirmed the it is undoubtedly intended as a launched in Belfast this year. Klukow, turned northward to at- Chinese recapture of Kucheng and warning to the Japanese that tack the city from the south,:: Hellungkwan, two strategic points Great Britain has no intention of BATTLE IN

After suffering about 1,000 casual in west Shansi. He claimed that allowing British interests in China ANOTHER MURDER ties, the Japanese resorted to a about 500 Japanese were killed in to be extinguished for lack of prac-

IN SHANGHAI PROGRESS

liberal use

of poison gas, the action. In north Shansi fighting is tical assistance.

In the meanwhile it is under- | CHUNGKING, Mar. 8 (Central) spokesman alleged. Many Chinese going on between. Ningwu and NORTH OF CANTON ofcers and soldiers were affected, Tainglo

stood that a variety of measures of | Another murder took place at but the defenders continued to The Japanese polley of making a more drastic nature are being the intersection of Tu Ya Ching

and Sinza Roads in the Interna fight relentlessly. Fighting in the the Chinese fight the Chinese carefully considered. was in progress between a detach chungslang area is now in a con- suffered another heavy blow in the Pressure is being exercised

tional Settlement at sight o'clock last week. About 1,000 Japanese- fused state.

on the Government from sever-

last night. The victim was Chen hired Chinese trregulars at Biao- af quarters to enforce definite Hain-min, a lawyer to

retaliation unless the present

The incident which occurred at restrictions on British rights

the Yulin Road SM.C. police sta and freedom in : China”...are

tion on Monday has been amicably uted.

| settled after the handing over of Many persons who had previous the two alleged terrorists to the ly favoured a conciliators policy Japanese, according to the police. have come round to the view that

The five alleged terrorists whom

Indian P.C. Accused Of Attempting To Obtain Bribe From A Hawker

POLICE CONSTABLE 820, NOOR DAD; STATION- ED AT NO. 7. POLICE STATION, WEST POINT, ap- peared on remand before Mr. T. J. Houston at the Central Court yesterday charged with attempting to obtian a bribe of 10 cents from a hawker, Tsoi Tak;. misconduct as a police officer and assaulting Tsoi Tak at Wing On Street, on February 11.

An unemployed, Sit Him, was charged with aiding and abbetting in the commission of the offence of illegal exactions.

BROADWAY MANSIONS SOLD TO JAPANESE

Div.-Insp. W. Mair was present in Court while Det.-Insp. J. O'Donovan

conducted the

defendant.

SETUKWAN, Mar. 8-A battle

ment of Japanese forces and Chi- nese troops at Takongling, about

35 miles north of Canton, accord- In north Kiangsu, the spokesman kan, 40 miles northwest of Han-: ing to a Twelfth Army Group Com-revealed, three Japanese columns tow, and several hundred re- munique. The Japanese called up from Ling! and Talerchwang have gulars in east Hupeh killed their reinforcements, and it is believed swang into action. The central Japanese advisers and turned over that casualties were heavy.

column pushed from Tancheng to to the Chinese side, bringing all Japanese raw recruits completed Shuyang. The right wing beaded their equipment. yesterday a five-day target prac-for Butsien, by the Talerchwang- tice at Yubu, Penghu and Kláng-Sutalen highway, and the left wing chuen On the Canton-Hankow for Kanyu, by the Linyi-Haichow Railway just north of Canton. highway. Meanwhile, other Jap-8 During the manoeuvres, all people anese units drove on Hwaiyin and

were required to remain indoors and all business was suspended.

About 150 men are recruited for

Halchow.

IN TSUNGFA SECTOR

YUNGTON, KWANGTUNG, Mar. (Central)--Three-hundred Jap- anese troops started an offensive on Takongling and Maoyliing in

the Tsungfa sector in Kwangtung

on Monday.

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:

reprisals afford the only hope of the Japanese Arrested during a satisfaction.

NORTH KWANGTUNG "AIR RAIDS SHIUKWAN, KWANGTUNG, Mar.

raid in Yangtzepoo, have not yet been released. They are learned to be workers of a cotton mil

which has petitioned the Shang- hal Municipal Counell to negotiate with the Japanese for their release.

HEAVY JAPANESE CASUALTIES

JAPANESE LOSSES Heavy fighting has taken place"

*Under - protective barrages the pro a puppet force at Yaentam on the at Yangho, Szeyang, Kanyu, Hwai- contending forces clashed

and secution. Mr. M. A. da Silva ap- Canton-Hankow Hallway, about yin and Halchow. The Japanese after three hours fighting, the 8 (Central) More than 340 casual- peared for the defence of the first miles north of Canton. They are made advances at the expense of Chinese abandoned both places and ties were indicted on the chillan

equipped only with light armZİK, Tabi Tak, licensed hawker, told

Able-bodied men are also re- took cover behind their strongly-the north.

heavy losses. The Chinese, who established a new defence line to population of Teingyun, Fatkong. CHUNGKING, Mar. 8 (Central) the Court that he was hawking culted in Pakhel in Hainan Island. built defence works, put up stab

Japanese precautions failed to Yungyun Tingtak and Shinkwan -Negotiations which began last fried cakes in Wing Lok Street on All unmarried girls over 15 years born resistance, and reinforce-prevent Chinese guerilla activities

in northern Kwangtung by SUWEN LUICHOW PENINSULA, year for the sale of the Broadway the day in question and his stall of age are required to join a special ments are being rushed up.

Japanese planes in 29 air raids in Mar. 8 (Central)-Japanese castial in the northern part of the 'districtį Mansions, the imposing buliding was next to that of an old man, service under the Japanese mill-

the month of January, according ties in engagements with Chinese of Punya in Kwangtung. Many of more than 20 storeys at the Chau Hing. About 1 p.m. defen-tary, and shops are required to re-

to information from the Kwang- guerillas in the affly regions in rálds have been staged on the tung Air Defence Headquarters. Klungchow, north Hainan Island, north end of the Garden Bridge į dant approached him with a money main open until mid-night-12th

Japanese garrison units. in the International Settlement, collector, whom witnem recognised army Group Communique.

The total number of bombs are understood to be heary. On |-** FIGHTING CONTINUES Shanghal, by American interests to as Bit Him. The latter spoke to

dropped were 628, which wrecked | Monday alone about 300 Japanese SHABI, HUPEH, Mar. 8 (Central) 385 houses, six government build-wounded and dead were sent to Sanguinary fighting in centralinga and six boat Hollow. Hupeh continues unabated, accord- Tainsyun, south

the Japanese Shanghai Realty him telling witness that the Indian double best, Company were concluded yester- constable was on day, when the building was While saying this the Indian was formally sold to the Japanese at about one pace behind Bit Him and $5,000,000, a Shanghai report says could have heard the remark.

For some time, the Mansionis, which is situated within the sphere of control of the Japanese military, has been the residing place of Japanese ozicials,

GOVERNOR SEES CHINESE PLAY

Following the remark the two A very interesting Chinese play left for a short while, but Sit Him entitled "War after marriage," a later returned and cald he wanted sequel of "Marriage, after War," 10 cents.

staged at the Tal Fing Theatre last "I told him to go to collect from night, under the direction of Ma others first,” said witness, who con- [Sze-tsang, attracted a capacity | tinned that the Indian was again house.

within hearing. The constable and The Hon. Sir Robert Katewall Sit Him walked to Chau Hing's stall was the host, and the guests, His

SWISS PROTEST and spoke to the old man, After Excellency the Governor and Lady

TO GERMANY

GENEVA, Mar. 8 (Reuter) The Bwiss Government is reported to

a while they came back to witness Northcote, Mr. M. A. 8 Northcote, and Bit Him asked, "Are you going Hon. Bir Bhouson Chow, Bir Van- to pay 10 cents?” “

deleur." "Grayburn, Bon. Mr. T. N

"IF YOU DO NOT PAY". **Chau, Hon, Mr. and Mrs. M, K. Lo Witness alleged that when he Mr. Li Yeu-taun, Mr. Tang Shin- have protested to the German aald he could not afford the sam, kin, Capt. 8. H. Batty-Smith, ADC Government regarding the aying the Indian constable said to him, and Mr G. Treverton. over into Swiss territory by Ger-"If you do not pay, take your stall

man planes. "Members of the and go away." Witness" said he

Federal Farliament are advocating|carried his stall and as he com- The American Governmen the formation of an Aerial Vigi-meneed to go away, the Indian appoint van Cat lence Corps, whereby military grabbed him by the arms and General for the machines will patrol over the Swiss naked for his licence, frontiere even in peace, time.

(Continued on Pare 9).

and Pope Pius

dering the appointee

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PACE 2-Tennis Tournament. Softball notes. Ladies' golf. PAGE 3.--London Gazette. The Services Radio programmes. PAGE 5 Cinemas, Crossword puzzle. Diary of local events. PAGE 6-Women's page. New josetten.

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of Yingtak, Physical fit Chinese men in dis- ing to latest military reports reach-suffered the most. It was raided fricts on Hainan Island invaded by ing here. The series of the Chinese ave times, during which 147 bombs the Japanese have been organised counter-offensives on Banyangtien, were released Altogether 132 into guerkin urilt. Co-ope

west of Hankow, have resulted in etvillans were killed and 180 with the regular troops, they have heavy casualties on the Japanese wounded while 266 houses were staged many raids on the aide.

under cover of darkness at night.

Blentsochen, on the south bank of the Blank River, is reported to have been recaptured by the Chinese forces. The small Japan

demicifahed.

ese garrison, there has been wiped APPEAL TO GEN. FRANCO

out during the Chinese attack.

O THE DOLLAR

TT. ON LONDON: 12 225/324. TT. ON NEW YORK: 28 7/8

London Silver Market From Our Own Correspondent VIP London, Mar 8, London silver pricer to-day were

anged as follows:

TO SHOW

CLEMENCY

PARIS, MST. 7 (Reuter) All The paper believes that nego Paria newspapers see in the latest tiations for armistice are progress development in Spain an end to ing satisfactorily and claims to the civil war Most of the papers have confirmation of a report that are pleased but appeal to Gen. Gen. Casado took the initiadye in Franco to show clemency

opening

lations.

Petit Parislen" writes “It would be easy for Franco to take the The remains, of Republican Spain by Junta

Margaritis we day

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cient laurels. Don't abuses victory

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