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Hongkong Daily Press-May 91, 1938.

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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 1939.

PREPARATIONS IN

HANKOW FOR COMING JAPANESE

Counter - Measures By Chinese Are Planned: Attack

From Changsha

CHANGSHA, MÁY 30 (INT'L)—HAVING FAILED TO GAIN ANY GROUND IN NORTH HUPEH, WHERE THEY WERE DRIVEN BACK BY THE CHINESE, the Japanese forces in the Hankow ares are making pre- parations to turn southward with this city as their ob- jective. There have been feverish preparations in Hankow for the coming offensive.

Chinese forces in Hupeh, Kiangsi, Honan and Hu- nan were aware of this move several days ago, and counter-measures were planned to cope with the situation. It is learned that the Chinese defence is to assume an offensive northward from Changsha toward Hankow.

High Chinese authorities are. confident of overwhelming the

enemy in the coming campaigns. JAPANESE WILL

The Japanese plan to clear a passage from Hankow to south Hunan along the northern section of the Canton-Hankow Railway is

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bound to meet with failure, it is SUSPICIOUS SHIP

felt here.

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SHANGHAI, May 30" (Reu-| COUNTER-OFFENSIVE❘ter--Representations against the misuse of British and IN SHANGHAI AREA French

flags" by Chinese SHANGHAI May 30 (In) forces were made to Chinese reports stated that a big British. and French Chinew counter offousing wil izle bessies, according to Jagan shape soon in the Shanghai area ese spokesman... following the arrival of crack divisions equipped with up-to-date made shortly to the United States Similar representations would be arınaments. Certain mechanized and Netherlands Embassies. units have also arrived for theThe spokesman disclosed that the coming offensive. The coming French Ambassador had formally move will be a continuation of the protested against the action by the successful campaigns launched last Japanese in stopping the liner month.

Aramis The spokesman reiterated

In addition, serveral squadrons that the Japanese would investi- of Chinese air force will assist gate any ship considered to be the ground forces in bombing suspicious, regardless of size. operations and reconnaissance Alights.

On May 27, a fight of Chinesi scouters carried out reconnoitring trips over Wusung, Klangwan and

SOVIET FOREIGN POLICY

Tazank and were met by the fire Molotov, Soviet Foreign Commis

MOSCOW, May 30 (Reuter)--M. from high angle machine-guns, Unable to drive away the Chinesesar, has agreed to make a state planes, the Japanese move their

fment on Soviet foreign policy to anti-aircraft

the Supreme Council, in response Suns into action. All Chinese scouters succeeded in tu & request by a number of completing their reconnaissance Deputies.

operation.

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LONDON, May 30 (Reuter)-M

OFFENSIVE

NEW "DAILY PRESS" FEATURES

The Editor has much plea- sure. In announcing that, be ginning to-morrow, two new

What German features will be added to the

Troops Did In Spain War

BERLIN, May 30 (Reuter)

On the eve of the return of Germans who fought in the Spanish war more than a glimpse is given by the Nazi press as to the activities of German troops since the be- ginning of the civil war.

It is stated that Germans, were on the spot when Gen. Franco be- gan transporting reintortements from Morocco and German plots were chledy responsible for flying reinforcements across the Mediter ranean.

Germans also participated as air fighters, manned, anti-aircraft guns, and joined the artillery and tank units.

"Hongkong Mally Press," Ben- dets may alady have noted a chante in the make-up of 'the paper and the introduction of new type.

One of the features to which reference is made has already been announced, namely, dally column for "Coming Events" which will deal exclu- sively with events which are due to cecur within a month. or so their first publication. Readers are invited to operate in making this column a success by sending in items for inclusion. No charge will be made.

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The second feature is one which will deal with interest- ing Hongkong personalities. This will appear every Thurs- ,day.

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EXTORTION CHARGE IS HEARD

AGAINST POLICE INTERPRETER Labour Party

Condemn Government

con-

Allegation Of Demand For Further Sum Of $120.

- Proceedings in the ease in which Un Shiu-ki, In- terpreter attached to the Hunghom Police Station, is charged with extorting $110, and demanding, with menaces, a further sum of $120 from Lau Hel-yuk, on April 23, at the Hip On Club, No. 27, Gillies Avenue, were commenced before Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloon Magistracy yesterday.

LONDON, May 30 (Reuter) -The Labour Party ference. at Southport re- jected by a huge ma- jority a resolution

pro- posing resistance to any form of conscription. The con- ference carried by 236,300 to 55,000 on a card vote a resolu- tion on foreign affairs ex- pressing deep concern, at the prolonged delay in conclud-sald that Lau Hel-yuk, allas Lau ing the pact with France and Ling, a foreman carpenter of the Russia for mutual defence, Kowloon Docks, was also treasurer and condemning "the shame ful record of the so-called National Government.

The resolution condemning the Government's Palestine policy was carried by an over- whelming majority.

Teachers Training College

For

Colony In September: Plans Under

Accused was represented by Mr. C. D'Almada, whilst Mr. J. B. Prentis, Assistant Crown Solicitor, con- ducted the prosecution.

Opening the case, Mr. Prentis

of the Hip On Club. The day pre- vious to the incident, a theatrical show, sponsored by the club ori the occasion of the birthday of the buddha "Kunyam," caused Lau, as treasurer of the club, to work until

late at night, and he engaged a room at Taumati

The following morning Lau boarded a bus on his way home. He tendered a ten-cent coin which was refused by the conductor. A subsequent coin was also refused, whereupon Lau gave the conductor a $10 note. The conductor refused this also,,, and, at the same time, accused Lau of tendering bad or counterfeit coins. An argument Iollowed and the parties reported at the Hunghom Station.

Register

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To-day Or Face The Penalty

KHALIL SHAHIN SHOT DEAD

Way For New Science Laboratories JERUSALEM, MAY 30 (Reuter

SPEAKING AT THE 32ND CONGREGATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HONGKONG HELD IN THE GREAT HALL LAST NIGHT, when degrees were conferred on graduates, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, K.C.M.G., Chancellor of the University, referring to the training of teachers, re- marked that September next will see the opening of the Teachers College in tem- porary quarters.

Regarding building schemes which the University authorities have in hand, H.E. the Chancellor said that the more important was for a block of buildings for the teaching of Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and, they hoped, later of Geology. It was expected that by 1940 they would have laboratories worthy of the University; Another growing need; His Excellency added, was library accommodation.

Sir Geoffry sald, had during The Hongkong University, the past year come into closer relations with activities. in China in more way than one.

It was the first time in the his- tory of the University that a

witnessed by a full assembly of Congregation had been held in the evening, the ceremony being

and under-

Five Chinese bombers on the same; day raided the aerodrome in Hang- Maisky, Soviet Ambassador to chow and succeeded in setting fire tain, who has returned from at- to Ave Japanese planes on the tending

guests, the League Council at Tround. The hangars were also! Geneva,

the Foreign burnt out

on

called Omice this morning...

CHINESE VICTORY NEAR HAN RIVER: JAPANESE

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DRIVE COLLAPSES

CHUNGKING, MAY 30 (REU TER)-IT IS CLAIMED THAT THE EIG JAPANESE DRIVE LAUNCHED ABOUT FOUR WEEKS AGO AGAINST SIANGYANG" AND FANCHENG, TOWNS ON THE BANKS OF THE HAN RIVER, 175 MILES NORTH- WEST OF HANKOW, HAS COLLAPSED.

Chinese despatches state that after a desperate battle in which the Japanese, suffered 20,000 casualties, the Japanese troops be- gan to withdraw for reorganization,

at Shangtawangmias

Chinese military circles attach | out great importance to this victory Lohanssu.

and

alumni

LL.D. Conferred On Prof. C. A. Middleton Smith: 27 Years Service Rewarded

The degree of Doctor of Laws (honoris causa) was conferred, in absentia, on Professor Cades Alfred Mid- dleton Smith, M.Sc., at the University Congregation last night. Prof. Middleton Smith retired recently after 27-years, work as Talkoo Professor of Engineer- ing at the University of Hongkong.

After questioning: Lau and "the Khalil shabin, one of the delegates conductor about the facts of the at the Defence (Moderates) Party case, defendant took Lau to the meeting which yesterday accepted Detective Once, which was behind the White Paper Palestine pro- the station. Defendant told Lau posals as a basis for negotiations that the case was serious and it with the British Government, was would probably end with Lau get-found shot dead in his home in ting three years' imprisonment, Bethelem. without the option of a fine. De- fendant is then alleged to have

BUS ATTACKED asked Lau whether he would like. to settle the matter there; by Two Arabs were injured when s JERUSALEM. May 30 (Reuter).. giving some "wine money" to the bus was attacked this morning Inspector in charge. Eventually while Jewish buses were stoned. It was agreed upon a sum of $120 Performances at Jewish cinemas to settle the matter.

have been ordered to close early As Lau had no money in his by the military authorities. possession, he went to Hip On Club! j with defendant to obtain the money from Ma Chai, the Becre tary of the Club. There were few people on the premises who saw the incident.

ANGLO - PORTUGUESE FRİENDSHIP

LONDON, May 30 (BWS)-The

An Indian constable, who was off his beat, missed the defendant at Prime Minister has received from the station, when he came to sign Dr, Salazar a reply to the personal his name, the Indian constable mestage which he sent him fast. looked round, for sometime and at week regarding his declaration a 11.30 am the interpreter returned week ago on 'Anglo-Portuguese re- to his seat. Next day complainant lations made а report and defendant

Alfred Middleton Smith, Talkou

was arrested," February

The Portuguese, Prime Minister Professor of Engineering for nearly which the hearing was adjourned. Majesty's Government and the Lau Hei-yuk, gave evidence, after me and to my country that His says: "It is a great satisfaction to

British people have seen in my

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graduates.

His Excellency arrived at the University at 9.20 p.m. and. WES After His Excellency the Chan- to confer the honorary degree on conducted to the robing room by cellor had declared the Congrega Prot: Middleton Smith said:- the Vice-Chancellor, Mr. D. J. tion open, Professor F. A. Red- Gloss, and the Registrar, Mr. W. mond, Dean of the Faculty of En: B. Finnigan. The procession was sipeering in requesting Bir Geoffry then marshalled and advanced up the Great Hall to the dais in the following order:

The Chancellor; The Mace Bearer (Mr. Z W. Balter): The Vice- Chancellor; Dean, Faculty of Me- dicine and Treasurer; H.E Major- General A. E. Grasett and Dean, Faculty of Engineering; The Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith and Dean, Faculty of Arts; The Registrar and The Ft. Rev. Bishop R. D. Hall; Hon Mr. O. 'G, Alabaster and Hon, Mr. W. J. Carrie; Hon. Mr. 8. Caine and Hon. Mr. A. G. W. Tickle; Hon

Lo Mr T..N. Chau and. Hon. Sir Ro

which they say will further in- Two thousand Japanese massed bert Kotewall; Hon. Mr. M. crease the morale of the Chinese on the Tienmen-Yokow highway and Hon. Dr. P. 8. Belwyn-Clarke; soldiers at the front, while at the are meanwhile attacking Yokow, Hon. Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam and same time it gives the Chinese on the Han River. 28 miles south Hon. Mr. B. H. Dodwell; Hon. Mr. command another breathing spell west of Tiennen. These Japanese Leo D'Almada Castro and Hon. of three months la which to im- are said to have come from the Mr. C. G. Ferdue: Mr. Ho Kom prove the quality of their aghting Chungsiang-Tsaoyang sector where Tong and Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields; forces.

they were defeated by the Chinese. Mr. Tao Seen Wan and Mr. Mok In North Hupeh

Fighting is raging at Yenti, a point Kon Sang: Professor K. H. Digby ICHANG, May 30 (Central)---

north of Yokow

Since May 28, Chinese forces ZT Ride and Professor W. Fald; and Professor L Forster, Professor After suffering serious reverses, have been launching an envelop-Professor R Robertson and Pro- the Japanese troops in Northing attack on Chungsiang, the last fessor. G. King: Professor Hiru T Hapeh have been failing back in important stronghold of the Ahan and Ag Professor R. A. Hill, two directions, a part of thêm Japanese on the east bank of the Ag Professor B G. Birch and Lt.- eastward to the Wuhan area and Han River, The Japanese are Col HBL Dowbiggin- Ag. Pro- the rest southward to the Hankow-stubbornly resisting.

fessor P. B. Wilkinson and Mr. F

reinforce

Attack on Hotel

Talati

Rome, Mr. O, O Golfe, and Ichang highway.

After bringing up ments, the remnant Japanese TUNKI ANHWEI May 30 (Cen- Mr P-8, Cassidy Mr. M. concentrated along the Ha kowtral)--A Chinese unit launched a and Mry H. Ichang highway are launching surprise attack on the Japanese in E. Pearce and counter-assaults against the pure the immediate outskirts of Hofel, D. R. Black M suing Chinese. Fighting has broken

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GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE 2-EK Cycling Club. Day's Cap. U. & baseball PAGE 3 Radio programmes.. London Gazette. The Ser- vices. Tear gas bomb in

theatre

PAGE 5 Cinemas. Crossword puzzle Diary of local events. PAGE 6---Chinese

Newsettes

screen bgactress married." Menu.

PAGE-So-British re- lations The AR P Chronicle." Admission to Colony Bar Claim for wrongful arrest.". Brisk bid- ding at land inle PAGE 84Leading article: Japanese Megalomania, Race- Owner's sons in double wed dding

PAGE 10—DY A. B. Laborinho Teben Police Reserve orders. PAGE 1 Governor peech at University Congregation!! PAGES 12 and 13-Finance wand commerce. PAGES 14 and 15 Shipping

news and director

and Kowloon, robbery,

murder

27 years retired from the service

of the University. Appointed in

WATER POLICE CASE May 1912 to the first professorship was granted yesterday at the of the feelings of Portugal and of A further remand until Saturday words to the assembly new proof in the University, he arrived in Kowloon Court by Mr. QA Aber Government for their ally and Hongkong the following September, Macfadyen in the case in which our desire to contribute to world to find that within a few days of 10 seamen and stokers of the peace."

his arrival the first, large batch of Water Police are charged with ex- Dr. Salazar at the same time ag Engineering students had to be set tortion and conspiracy to extort knowledges the statement made in to work, in a department which A further charge of extortion was the House of Commons on Friday consisted of a few unfurnished preferred against two of the de-in the same connexion. class-roons and practically no fendants, who are now accused also 1aboratory accommodation. During of having attempted to extort $5 the next four or five years the Tai- from a man named Lam Kwok in koo Professor was to have no rest.

· EXCEEDINGLY BUSY In various capacities as Dear of the Faculty, Professor of Civu

Woosing Street on May 23. Mr C. FRENCH AIRMAN'S A Batherton Rusa is appearing for the defence,

BID FOR RECORD

BAIGON, May 30 (Reuter French airman Gilbert De

ALBUM OF STAMPS took off at 430 local time in

PRESENTED TO THE KING

and Mechanical Engineering, Con- sulting Engineer to the University and member of inumerable com mittees he was kept exceeding y busy in organising courses of in- struction, drawing up syllabuses Before the Royal party leff Otta-

OTTAWA, May 30 (Reuter). and framing rules and regulationswa, the Postmaster General, Mr. in planning and superglang the McLarty, handed the King an erection of hostels, staff houses, album containing all the Cana new laboratories and so on, stad indian stamps since the Confedera- other pioneer work Among other tion the only complete, collection things, he founded the University of its kind in existence. Engineering Bociety and was its

first president, he was the moving Mr. McLarty also present d the spirit in the founding of the Un- Queen with a sliver tray, bearing verity Union and in the provision replicas of the special issue of of playing-held at Fokinium.

postage stamps commemorating Special mention should be made trays for the Princesses Elizab

the Royal visit there, and smaller ot his mission to

during and Margaret whom the sumt

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or 1923, as the result

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attempt to beat the record for the sight frons - Salzon held by Maryse Hisz, He hopes to reach. Faris in under 50 hours

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON 12/2 25/320 TT. ON NEW YORK 28 From Our Own Correspondent

London, May 80 silver prices to-day were

1/16 as follows'

May 27 May 30 19-10/18/20 10-3/4