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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

CHU TEH SAYS

"WE CAN HOLD NORTH CHINA”

WHEN THEY LAUNCHED THEIR CAMPAIGN ON CHIN,

GENERAL

PASSENGER LISTS

Departures By

Carthage

The following passengers em- barked at Hongkong on the P. and O. Carthage which left for Mar- sellies, Gibraltar and London yes terday:

Mrs, Best, Mrs. K. D., Barry, Miss E. Barry. Mrs. J. C. Burbridge,

Mr Carver and Miss Carver, Mr.

AIR MAIL

SERVICES CONTINUE

All air mail services in and out of Hongkong will continue frres- pective of the, political situation now existing in Europe.

Imperial Airways will continue their regular services twice-weekly in and out of Hongkong carrying mail "connecting with the main Empire route at Bangkok and

Calcutta.

ESE SOIL, "JAPAN'S MILITARY LEADERS NEVER FOR A MOMENT EXPECTED TO FIND THEMSELVES IN SUCH DIFFICULTIES AS THEY ARE FACING NOW IN NORTH CHINA. They did not anticipate the fact that we would be able to establish bases of resistance in their rear, which so far has proved to be very fertile ground for the growth of our guerilla and mobile units. They never imagined that, once they held the main lines of communication and the important towns, they might still not be in a position to grasp the whole of North Mr and Mrs. W. David, Mr. K. L. arrive to-morrow afternoon will China.

rule. The enormous

to

support

Even the puppet govern-there are two points worthy of Secondly, I would emphasize the ment set up by the in-notice.

importance of mass organization. vaders in the North has not First, the enemy hope, by station- Fighting as we do in the rear of been very much use to theming troops along the lines of com- the Japanese lines, much of our as a means of extending their munication and advancing slowly success depends on the degree to man-point by point (building highways which we succeed in arming and The power Power of North China is still and lookout towers on their way), mobilizing the masses.

to be able gradually to decrease the of the masses is the basis of all ours; the enemy cannot use area under our control. Meantime, our activities: it is strong enough it. Nor are the Japanese yet by pincer movements and the old to overcome any difficulties that in a position to exploit the familiar Japanese tactics, they will may arise. On the contrary, if we "natural resources of the nor attempt to destroy our forces at fall

gain the

of thern provinces, so as to supone stroke. Second, by swift move the masses, then we may be unable plement their own economic ment of troops, with free use of to take advantage of favourable ter- and financial insufficiency. tanks and armoured cars, they hope rain and other similar factors.

Above all, the Japanese to increase their mobility. In ad- A case in point is again prov'ded militarists never thought that (dition to these particular tactics, by Southern Hopel. In this open after the occupation of North they are now doing intensive plain, most people thought that China they could find them-political and "cultural" work among under the threat of the enemy's the people in the areas under their mechanized units we should have selves in a position of such

occupation.

no chance of military success. But strategic disadvantage. The

go mest such a plan as this is a with the support of the masses, we lines of communication and real test for all our forces. Any of were able to change even an un- important towns they occupy our forces that are not well-trained, favourable, terrain to our own id- are now ericircled by our re-¦well-disciplined, well-organized, and vantage.

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THE FAMOUS COMMANDER - IN-CHIEF OF THE FAMOUS EIGHTH ROUTE ARMY REVIEWS THE WAR OF ATTRITION" AGAINST THE JAPANESE.

gular mobile units and gue-that may have been neglecting; There are innumerable vilages rilla forces, and are subject to their political work and losing con- on the plains of Southern Hopei; with millions of hands, the our uninterrupted attack. And tact with the masses. will be un- and

survive the test. Those villagers dug many miles of ditches as a result of all this, the "kely to

forces that are well-trained well-Under cover of these ditches, our Japanese have had to retain

disciplined, well-organized, and forces can move about freely with-

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B. H, Cribb, Lt. J. H. G. Cooper, Air France's weekly service in RA, Mr. Chew Yow-shing. Mr. and out of Hongkong is reported Cheak Chin-kee Mrs, Cheong to be arriving Wednesday with de- Swee-lin, Mrs. Chin Foor-tin, Mr.parture the same day. Chan Ying-fung, Mr. Chan Yim- lum. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. J. Donald,

Pan American Airways due to

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Daswani, Mr, Eng Kla-cheng, Mrs. be on time, weather in the south G. Frost, Miss K. Gully, Mr. Goh permitting. Aik-seng, Mr. A. Hutchinson, Mra. China National Aviation Cor- Hung Kam-lal. Mr. T. E. D. Harn-poration's services to North China den, Miss Ho Lal-ying, Mr. J. W. are still in operation and will con- Johnson, Mrs. Johnstone, Mr. W. | tinuë several trips a' week.

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Mobilisation

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1939, -PAGE 1)

KAIPING COAL

FOR HOME, FACTORY. & POWER HOUSE

НОМЕ, FACTORY

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- AND BUNKERS

POWER

HOUSE,

TUGS &

LOGOS.

THE KAILAN MINING ADMINISTRATION

DODWELL & CO., LTD., Agents, Hong Kong.

SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES

MESSAGKMIKS MARITIME

C. Kennard. "Mrs. Khoo Telk Ee. Eurasta Aviation Corporation's Mr. Kwong Sing-hoe, Mr. and Mrs. services from Hongkong to North CONSIGNEES NOTICES Kyok Woon-pak. Miss Lee Sau- China hate beeri temporarily lan, Mrs. Lam See-ming, Miss. Lee suspended, Shao-ling. Miss Lee Woon-ngoh, Mr. Lo Hong-shing, Mrs. Lambert and Miss Lambert, Mr. W. U. Man- sukhani, Mr. Mohinder Singh, Mr. 8 C, Munshaw, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Piper, Mrs. Prime, Mr. D. Ram- chand, Mr. V. Seow Man-chau. Mrs. Shaw, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Townsend. Mr.J. Upsdell, Mrs. H. A. Udele. Mr. W. Wooding. Mr. and Mrs. G. Warlow, Mr. C. H. Wang, Miss Wong Sau-cheng, Mrs. E. G. Yetton, Miss Yong Fook- moy and Mr. Yue Yuan-ting.

TAISANG FOR HONG KONG

In Eire

MR. DE VALERA TO DECLARE STAND DUBLIN, Sept. 2 (Reuter) -The Fire Government to- night ordered framediate mobilisation of the military forces, and the strength of the army is about 25,000.

The 5.5. Talsang from Shanghai to Halphong, left on Aug. 30. She carried the following passengers:" The Dall is to be asked to- "Mrs. Pel Fen Lee and two chil-morrow at a special meeting to dren, Miss Loh Chi, Mr. and Mrs. pasa emergency legislation...

Mr De Valerà is expected to Lantenschlager and two children, Dr. F. Price, Master Price, Mrs. F. make a statement on the Gov. Price and Miss Price, Miss M Thompson, Miss A Deens, Mr. and

ernment's attitude in the event of Mrs. J. Chang. Mrs. Yui, Mrs. P.

war.

K. Yul and 2 children Mr. F. Jor-

E. James, Mrs, K. Sutter, Mr. and Mrs. Ho, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Iden, Mr. Wood, Mr. Nul Chan Teh, Mr. Mr. Ho Kit Hing. Mr. Pan Zung S. M. Chang. Mr. Ho Ying Kwong, Moh, Mr. M. R. Norths, Mr. Tizen Chu. Mr. T. T. Tseng, Mrs. Niu Wang Mai Bul. Miss Nui Yu Hwa and Mr. W. P, Chien,

a force of half a million men fully supported by the masses, will out attracting the notice of the don, Mr. E. Longway, Mr. and Mrs.

in North. China.

leading our guerilla forces, while

troops.

be able to maintain themselves in enemy. And the dires can be used They can find no way to this encirclement by the enemy. to obstruct the movements of the transfer any part of this very We can and a good example of when the kaoliang reaches its full enemy tanks and mechanized units. large force for their long-this in Bouthern Hopel. Despite height in the summer crops, the prepared

offensive in other the fierce Japanese offensive in areas of the war. Hence we this area, we are still able to main-Japanese will and it still more dif-

cult to carry on their operations, may fairly say that the Jap-tain our position on the plain of

So we see that, in a war of attri- anese in this first stage suf- Bouthern Hopel. The Commission-tion, the strength of the masses fered a defeat in strategy. er for the district is still there, may in some instances prove to be To remedy unfavourable, situation, carrying on his administration and more powerful than regular mobile on entering the second major phase of their campaign the Japanese considerable losses:

the enemy in this area has suffered In the third place, we must im- withdrew a considerable part of

prove our

Aghting quality by their forces from the main theatres Our past experience should be extending the knowledge 01 of war, and moved them into North our guide for the future. The key strategy among our commanders, China, with a view to exterminating to success in our war of attrition in by tightening our political work the bases of anti-Japanese North China is co-operation be- among the ranks, by stiffening our resistance there. Since the offen-tween political parties, the Govern-discipline 83 an army. Com- sive last autumn against the Bor-ment, the Army, and the masses. manders should always be in a der District of Shansi-Hopei- Let us tace the fact that North position to make the best use of Chahar, bitter fighting has been China, with this new Japanese their troops, and the ranks them raging all over North China, espe ofensive, is in a state of grave selves should be able to accept or- cially the provinces of Shans!, danger. If we cannot achieve co- ders without losing their own Hopel and Shantung.

operation and rationalisation in all initiative... Our forces must be .or- But the attempt at individual our activities, the future may not gan'zed so as to form parts of an. integral whole, The answer to extermination of Chinese partisan be very bright for us.

these new tactics of the enemy

bases proved a failure, and from The reason why the Border Dia- must be our own better fighting the experience they had gained in trict of Shansi-Hopel-Chahar has quality and superior mobility, th's fighting, the Japanese have now been able to indict heavy losses on In conclusion, then, so long as we changed their tactics. Their new the enemy is chiefly that in this have faith in ourselves, and so long 'plan involves first an attempt to region we were able to co-operate as we are determined to carry the "pacify" the plain, where the going successfully. And this is why I war to a successful end, then if is easier: then the attempt to carry place co-operation as the first re- we are able to achieve the three. their offensive into the mountain quisite for success in our war of points discussed above, North China areas. In regard to this new plan, attrition in North China.

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FOREIGN RESIDENTS

PRESERVE CALM

Foreign residents in Hongkong, though deeply concerned and watchful of the constant change of events in the European political situation, are remaining calm and hopeful.

Very few foreigners have left the Colony. At no time during the past forty-eight hours have any Italian resi- dents contemplated, leaving their homes and business firms here."

PASSPORT OFFICE BESIEGED

Germans In H.K. Asked To Leave

The German-Consulate General in Hongkong has advised nii Ger- man nationals in the Colony to leave as quickly as possible. -

As far as can be ascertained there are only about 50 Germans at present in the Colony, a large num- ber having left during the first few days of the crisis. Most of them

The German Consul-General in

A high official of the Passport left for Manila, Bangkok and Office Informed the "Hongkong Shanghal. However, a small number of Daily Press" yesterday that German business executives and a good half of the German popu-Hongkong, Mr. H. Glpperich, has their families have departed for lation have already left Hongkong various destinations in North during the last few days." China, Macao and. Manila, 10.

The few German residents re- mälning, though distressed about the situation between their coun- try and Poland, are hoping. - that satisfactory terms between the two countries will soon be publish- ed, instead of any declaration of war.

The offices of the Passport. Department have been besier- ed all hours of the day, and officials there; worked with great dexterity to cops with those who wish to fr their passports in case they should be required in time of need. Owing to the pressure of work,

taken this step although he has not received instructions from the Reich and it is learned that the Consulate General in Hongkong will continue their duties until such orders are received.

NEW SDA CHURCH

PASSENGERS FOR NORTH CHINA

The following passengers aalled on Friday in m.s. "Tisadane" for North China:

Dr. B. Adamczewski; MI. G.. Arndt; Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Durst and three children; Mr. W. E Fisher: Mr. N. G. Gilbert; Mr. Ernst Hammon; Mrs. C. F. Esu and two children; Miss: Hal Huan Yu: Mr. and Mrs. B. X. Lear Voo; Mr. Lim Shan Tong; Mr. and Mrs. 8. T. Lee; Mr. Lee Ten Hua; Rev. B. O. Matthews; Mr. J; C. C. Mat- thews: Miss Nyi Chu Bin; Már, and Mrs. C. A. Melchars; Master C. T. Wo; Mr. E. Rother; Miss E. 8choeppe: Mr. B. Schreiber; Mr. D. C.. Tse; Mr. Wong Ching Yat, Mr. Wang Man Tang; Mr. A. Weise; Mr. Wong Kam Ying: Mr. Yam Chun; Mr. E P. Yang: Mr. Z. K. Yang."

PASSENGERS BY TAIPING

The following passengers ar- rived in Hongkong by, the as. Tais ping yesterday from Australla via - DOTIS :--Mr. D. T. Bentley, Mr. and Mrs. H W. Brown, Mr. Fredrick A. Bacher, Mr. Amado Luna. X. Bacho, Mr. Paul 6, Buckland,. Mr. F. G. Brink, Mr. M. Couto... Mr. and Mrs. La Glendinning, Mr. and Hornby, Mr. C. Barton Nelson, Mr. Mrs. MC Hewitt, Mrs. C. E

W. Parton, Mr. R. J. Tomlinson, Mr. S. A Beth, Mr. 7, H, Beth, Mrs. E, Vio, M. and Mrs. A. W. Olsen.

BOMBERS FOR NEW

ZEALAND

Pilots and crews are undergoing special training at a Royal Air Force station in East Anglia in preparation for early delivery fights of eighteen British bom bers to New Zealand

Flights will be made in easy stages and, according to present official schedules, are likely to be well under way in Octe

The dedicatory service of the Armstrongs Wellington PARIS, Sept 2 (Reuter)M however, we were unable to ob- China Pioneer Memorial Church gined monoplanes Daladier, the Premier, this mom-tain the approximate figure of of the Seventh Day Adventists, novel

ing saw M. Bonnet, Foreign Minis" "Toreigners" preparing to leave the Ventria Road, will be held at 2.45 aircrafy havě, z ster, and discussed the situation, Colony

p.m, on Saturday next

miles with war load

RESERVES TO BE CALLED

가

LONDON, Sept. 2 (Reuter)-The Eire reserve army has been called up for service on a permanent basis. All army officers and men. on leave are being recalled:

CONSIGNEE NOTICE,

B.S. JEAN LABORDE” 21'A/39.

BRINGING CARGO F10й MARSEILLES via SAIGON, "at

ARRIVED HONG KONG ON THURSDAY, rúm 31sт AUG., 1939

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that their goods with the exception ONSIGNFES re sereby informed of Opium, Trosaure and Valuables are being landed & stored into the Bodowns of the Hong Kong, Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co., Ltd, Kowloon, whence delivery may be obtained immediately after landing.

All claims must be sent in to me on or before the 11th Sept, 1939, or they will not be recognized

Damaged Package will be examined by the Company's Surveyor, Mears Goddard & Douglas in the premation of the Consigness at 10.00 am. on Wednea- day, the 6th Sept. 1939.

Consignees m have Berente Officer in attendance when any datiable goods are examined by the Company's Burveyors.

数据

No Fire insurance will be effected by

lay case whatever.

ROHL...:

Agent.

Hong Kong, 30th Aug,, 1939,

CONSIGNEES' NOTICE,

THE EEN LINE STEAMERS, LED,

From LEITH MIDDLESBRO', ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS.

Tax S.S. "BENMOHR”

ONSIGNEES of Cargo are bersiy

informed that all: Goods are being landed at their risk into the hazardous and/or extra baradous Godowns of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf & Godown Company," Ltd whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godown, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the 8th Sept, will be subject to rent

All claims against the vessel munt be presented to the undersigned on or before the 10th Sept, 1939, or they will not be recognized

To comply with the General Bonded must have a Revenue Officer in atten- Warehouse Regulations, Consignees dance when damage dutiable goods

nre examined.

Ail broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns where they will be examined on the 4th September, 1939, at 8 am. by

eas. Carmichael & Clarke.

by

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned

W. R. LOXLEY & Co. (CHINA)

Agenta |Hong Kong, 30th Aug,, 10382 [666

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