1939-10-23 — Page 7

HONGKONG DAİLY PRESS

JAPAN HAS BURNED HER BOATS

& CANNOT TURN BACK NOW FROM

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COURSE SHE HAS SET

TOKYO'S FIRST RESPONSE

TO US. ENVOY'S SPEECH

Order By Controller Of Food

The Controller of Food, by virtue and in exercise of the powers vested in him by the Defence Regulations, 1939, with the consent

TOKYO, Oct. 21 (Reuter)-First response of the Jap- anese Government to the sharp speech of Mr. Joseph C. Grew, the American Ambassador, was an announcement by the Foreign Minister of his intention to have a free and frank exchange of views with the American Ambas-of His Excellency the Governor has sador.

Admiral Nomura, who made the announcement at an interview to-day with foreign journalists, ventured a state- ment which may be regarded as an indirect reply. It was, more or less, to the effect that Japan has burned her boats and will not turn back from the course she has set herself.

The Japanese Foreign Minister third Powers who extended as- ventured a fresh explanation of sistance to the Chiang Kai-shek Japanese foreign policy and policy regime regarding the "China Incident." Japan's aim, he said, was, in the first place to establish normal re- lations with the Soviet Union.

Secondly, he affirmed, Japan continued her adherence to the anti-Comintern Pact. on which the foundation of Italo-German friendship rests!"

As a result of the outbreak ur the European war. the pro-General Chiang Kai-shek Powers now found it impossible to extend continued assistance.

REAL OBJECTIVE

The real objective of settlement of the China incident. the new Thirdly, Japan was seeking the order in East Asia, did not mean early liquidation of the China Inci- an exclusive one but an order in dent, which would be sought by as- which East Asia as such would be sisting in the establishment of ain a postion to make effective con- new Central Government, He add-tributions to the peace" and pro- ed, in this connection, that the ob-gress of the world.

East Asia."

"

jective of Japan in the settlement In regard to the Soviet Union. of the "China Affair" consisted in Admiral Nomura said it was his the building of a New Order in polley to liquidate the atmosphere the Soviet. between Japan and which had been tense, and instead "NEW ORDER”

to establish normal relations be- Explaining this New Order hetween the two countries. declared that it would be an order An amicable settlement of the on which East Asia, as such, would border question forms a sina be in a position to make "an effec- non for the purpose: tive contribution to peace and pro- gress in the world."

ed."

be

made the following order:-

The Order of the Controller of Food published as Government Notification No. 891 in the Gazette Extraordinary of October 5. 1939, shall, until further notice, apply only to the following articles of food:-

Milk and milk products includ-

cheese. ing butter.

cream and ghee.

Frozen meat

foods..

Bacon and ham. The following tinned corned beef, Pork and beans, Sal- mon, Sardines,

Rice.

Tea and coffee. Wheat out. Bread. Salt.

Margarine. Lard and other oils

CABLE

FIFTY SHOTS FIRED AT FIFTY

WEDDING CEREMONY: OUTRAGE IN SHANGHAI

WHILE A WEDDING CEREMONY WAS IN PROGRESS in a house in Weihaiwei Road-in the International Settle- ment yesterday, four of five Chinese gunmen burst into the room shortly after noon yesterday, according to a Reuter report from Shanghai.

The gunmen whipped our their revolvers and let loose 50 shots.

One person was killed and nine injured.

The intended victims, the bride and bridegroom escaped unseath- ed.

The room was crowded with guests and there was panic.

The guests crawled on the floor in endeavour to hide be- hind the furniture to avoid the -rain-of bullets.

The gunmen, however, vanished before the arrival of the police.

A disgruntled and lilted lover is the generally accepted ineory for the latest killing.

BRITISH SHIP'S GALLANTRY

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FOUR HOUR FIGHT WITH SUBMARINE

NEW YORK, Oct. 22 (Reuter)- The story of a gallant but vain fight by a British ship against a U- boat was told by the Radio Officer of the Heronspool who, together with 35 members of the crew, ar- rived here by the American liner President Harding.

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CHINA WAR NEWS

Continued from Page 1

YUNGYUN, KWANGTUNG, Oct.

DRAWN LADIES HOCKEY

St. Andrew's Ladies' Hockey Club fleided teams for two at King's Park on 22 (Central)-Chinese forces in games He stated that the Kranspool Fahsien launched a vigorous attack Saturday, the Seniors being came upon a U-boat sinking the on the Japanese forces at Salling held to a goalless draw by French

Emile Miguet

came to the attack the battle last ing four hours with the submarine diving and coming up again to fire her gun

Three Power the British vessel the U-boat on the evening of October 17 and Club de Recreio Ladies, and

Military Discussions Completed

too

Chinese

recaptured the position after the Juniors to a 2-all draw by several hours brisk exchange, ac- the Diocesan Girls' School. cording to a belated message. “ Recreto Ladies, beaten 3-0 by the

CHINESE' SUCCESSES

Saints a week agu, gave a finer display than in the previous The Heronspool replied with her CHUNGKING, Oct. 22 (Central) solitary gun which prevented the Among the important towns and encounter and this against a muer stronger team. Miss P. Gonsalves. by U-boat approaching

close. villages recaptured

at centre-half. Mrs. Silva, at left was forced to forces on all fronts, during the full-back. and Miss C. Silva as Finally the crew abandon ship after apparently zig week ending October 17, are Koyu leader of the attack were the Oct. 22 (Reuter)--zagging "all over the occan." All and Faoying, in North Kiangsu cutstanding players on the side. ANKARA, The Hongkong General Chamber

Commerce has supplied the General Wavell, Commmander-in-were rescued. following explanatory notes with Chief of British Forces in regard to the foregoing notinca- Near East, and General Weygand tion:-

and fats used, for food.

Rolled oats and oatmeal.

the

The.

い

New

Tatuanchen in Pootung across the Whangpoo River from Shanghai,

The Saints fielded their strongest team yet this season, particularly Putou and Hsiachi, in south Klang- noticeable being the inclusion su. Hsuy! in North Anhwel. Hwang-nally, in the senior side or Miss mel, in East Hupeh, and Peikang Beatrice Greaves in the in- and Tashaping in South Hupeh.termediate line and Miss Betty according to a spokesman of the Longbottom at right wing. Military Affairs Commission in an interview on Friday.

JI

DR. YU PIN IN CHUNGKING

THE JUNIORS“

St. Andrew's Ladies' juniors took the field against D. G. 5. with what appeared on paper to be a far uperior side to that of the schoolgirls, but the Diocesan Girls held out to a 2-all draw.

the

yesterday completed their discus NEW MATHILDE It has been decided to restrictions with Turkish military "chiefs,

SINKS OFF control, in the main to essential the result of which is described

KANCHOW items of food, as set forth in the by the Turkish Chief of Staff as qualist now published in the Gazette.highly satisfactory."

considered unnecessary" to

In the afternoon the President It is control articles which are in the received General Wavell and Gen-

Officers And Crew nature of luxuries because the eral Weygand separately accom MISUNDERSTANDING

exercise price control panied by their respective Ambas- Japan's determination about the

Turning to Japan's relations with public can

Of Vessel Safe Germany. construction of the "New Order' Italy

ob-for themselves by refraining from sadors. and

LEFT TO-DAY

cargo ship. the

Dr. Paul Yu Pin, Vicar Apostolic

Miss E Churn scored twice for was grim, with "all bridges burn-served that a misunderstanding purchase and by using substitutes.

ANKARA, Oct. 22 (Reuter) Mathilde, foundered and sank off

School, while. the 8t apparently prevailed in some quar-In place of tinned fruit and vege-

Kanchow, some 100 miles from 10 Nanking, arrived at Chungking

netted by Therefore, the key to readjüstters that the Anti-Comintera Pact tables, for instance, local supplies General Wavell and General Wey-i

day,

Miss #. May

Miss B. ment in relations with third Pow-had been abandoned following the can be used. Alcoholic liquors are gand left to-day by air and their Kwangchowwan, on Saturday, the from Hongkong by plane on Batur Andrew's goals were

departure was accompanied by exact position of the vessel when Dr. Yu said that he had visited Langbottom, the latter player ap- ers lies in the understanding of conclusion of the non-aggression also now uncontrolled.

first reported sinking being given about 120 cities in Europe and pearing for both the junior and pact between the Soviet and Ger-

as lat 21.05 north, long,

America during his ten-month trip sentor teams in the course of the many.

abroad, and had raised approxi

afternoon. First news of the vessel's dis-mately $800,000 tor refugee re- tress was received in Hongkong by lef. He was favourably impressed the local agents, the Shun Cheung with the patriotic fervour of the Steamship Company, at 11 am on Saturday. A later message receiv- ed on the afternoon of the same day stated that the Butterfeld and Swire steamer Soochow had picked up the officers and crew of the vessel

these two points.

Admiral Nomura, then ‹ naɛ nounced his Intention of hav- ing a frank talk with Mr. Joseph C. Grew.

"CHINA INCIDENT" Regarding the "China incident." Admiral Nomura said its settlement would be sought by extending assis- tance to the new central govern- ment of China which would shortly

There was, however, пе change in the Japanese Gov- ernment's attitude towards the basing of national policies on the anti-Comintern policy. which Japan steadfastly pur

The tinned foods mentioned in the controlled list are those which Lare in the greatest demand.

"Sardines" refers not so much to the luxury article used for hors d'oeuvres as to an article bearing the trade name of "Californian ¡Sardines," a comestible in great

demand amongst the Chinese.

Messrs. Lane, Crawford, Ltd., re- Therefore, friendly relations be-port that existing arrangements tween Japan and Italy and Ger- for supplies of flour, are likely to many, which were based on

make unnecessary any alteration Japan, in disposing of the China Anti-Comintern Pact, had not beer in the price of bread for the next

five months. Incident, had been obstructed by affected at all.

be born.

sues.

FURTHER PROHIBITED SHIPPING AREAS

the

The local naval authorities abounce that from Tuesday dan- gerous obstructions will be laid in additional areas where passage to all craft is prohibited.

North point of Cheung Chau to

Large stocks of flour have ac! cumulated in Hongkong on account | of reduced off-take caused by hostilities in China and the dis-

military honours.

NAZI GUARDSHIP BLOWN UP COPENHAGEN, Oct. 22 (Ren- ter)-A German guardship was blown up by a mine at noon between Falsterbo and Moen,

Five of the crew of 69 escap-. ed on a raft and were picked up. by a Danish plane. Ons died before they were landed and the remainder were sent to hospital.

man

charge here of flour which could GERMAN DECREE

not be landed in Tientsin because

of the floods. For some months before the outbreak of the Euro- pean War flour merchants WHIC selling at a loss.

The areas affected a.-

The rule is retained that the North Lantau Channel:- One the coasts of Lamma and Lantau.maximum retail price for the con mile on either side of the line join- On the West. By the coast of

trolled goods imported from over- ing Pillar Polat and Red Point Lantau.

Chu Lu Kok).

River Steamers and other small seas shall be fifteen per cent. aber West Lamms Channel:-In the craft using the Western Entrance the August price if the goods come West. Lamma Channel and south-must enter and leave by East Lam-from Canada or any foreign coun- ern approach to Silver Mine Bayma Channel, passing South of Lantry, and ten per cent. above the August price if the goods come Lantau) bounded as follows:-On tau and Lamma Islands" the North. By a line drawn from Ocean guing vessels are to enter

"direction 090 deg. and leave by the Tathong Channel except Canada. Lantau a a (East) to the 8. W. point of Papal, as previously ordered. Thence following the north coasts

ON TOBACCO

east,

110.6

overseas Chinese,

Dr. Yu Bauded Mr. J. C. Grew's speech at the American Japan Society luncheon as a frank interpretation of the true spirit of the Nine-Power Treaty.

(Central News).

Hockey practice games were held by two other ladies' hockey clubs. the "Y" Ladies and the Hongkong

Ladies.

CLUB HOCKEY

FIXTURES:

The following teams.have been chosen to represent the Hongkang, Hockey Club in matches arranged for this coming week:-

Theories advanced as to what had happened to the New Mathilde

1st XI v. The "Nomads" Hockey The Acting Commissioner of St. suggest that the vessel met with

Ambulance has the honour Club on the Club ground at 5 pm. heavy seas, and the cargo, stacked John In the hold had shifted.' It is now to acknowledge, with grateful ap-on Wednesday, October 25:-V. M learned that the vessel, which is preciation and thanks, the receipt Benwell; V. C. Bond, E. V. Reed; on a regular run between Hang- of the following donations and R. A. Bates, W. A. Reed, J. E. Pot kong and the French territory of gifts:-Mr. Fung Kong Un $200;ter; 8. Fowler, D. S. Carey, G. E Kwangchowwan, was carrying a Mr. Ng Tse Mel, Shatin $20; Mrs. Divett (Capt.), N. B. M. Whitley. "AXI V. The Royal Corps of LONDON, Oct. 22 (Reuter)-Ac-Cargo of chickens, pigs, and general Ruth Savage $10; Nestle's Milk Co. E. P. A. Morgan.

(China), Ltd.-2 cases of condensed signals on the Club ground at 5- cording to the latest German merchandise. :

The New Mathilde, built in 1906. Milk.

p.m. on Monday, October 23. decree, not more than ten cigaret-

W. Brown; W. G. Schnabel, J. T. Ki. tes or two cigars may be purchased is a vessel of 1,218 tons. Her skip- at one time in Czechoslovakia while per is Captain R. Wherry, and the

Lowe (Capt.),-AM. J. Wright: W. Maurice Jenkins, Chief Officer, P.

FROM PRISON

Spencer, G. D. Woolgar, E ̈TA. women are not permitted to buy European offices, on board are GERMANS RELEASED Gilchrist; J. H. Steven, H. J. D. Morgan, K A. Bidmeid, 1. P. To prevent hoarding is the ex. B. Allan, Chilet Engineer, and E

"MOSCOW, Oct 22 (Reuter)- van Langenberg, Second Engineer.

Tamworth. Three hundred Germans arrested; Planation given for the order.

The christening of the infant in 1938 on charges of espionage

tobacco at all.

from any British Empire country DR. EDOUARD BENES daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A have been released from prison and SMALL INCREASE

IN TAXI FARES:

Peres took place at St. Teresa's are now awaiting repatriation. BACK IN LONDON But if it is shown that landed

Church, Waterloo Road, yesterday. LONDON, Oct. 22 (Reuter)-Dr. The child was named Patricia It is notified that by an Order in

dated the "It is announced by the naval au- costs of any of these articles have

2nd Sep- Tax operators in Hongkong and to such an extent that Edouard Benes has returned to Marla and the god-parents were Coune!

the Prize Court Kowloon held a meeting last week of Papai and Chan Kung and from thorities that all vessels using the increased

the permitted "percentage. in London after a brief visit to Paris. Mrs. C. A. Franco and Mr. C. V.tember 1939, the North polat of Chau Kung in Eastern Entrance to Hong Kong

Rules, 1939, are made applicable to to consider the effects on their: crease" would still leave the re- Discussions between former Czecho- Marques. direction 100 deg. (8.80 deg. E) Harbour are to pass between the taller to sell at a loss, the Prices Slovakian Ministers have been

this Colony and the Prize Court bustness of the increased petrol ..

arid amendments tax, and it was unanimously des to a point 3/4 mile 360 deg. (North) two Gate vessels moored in the

Herr Hitler has been informed Rules, 1914. Board will fix maximum- retail proceeding in London and trom Put Kok (Lamma)-On the fairway in Tathong Channel,

for some weeks Dow

by the Slovak Minister that cer- thereto, are revoked. A copy of the cided to seek official sanction for East By a line drawn 360 deg. The following signals will be dis. prices for those articles and an- nounce them in the Government

tain Pollsh territories have been Rules can be seen on application amall increase in the fares (North) 3/4 miles from Pat Kok played by the Gate vessels to in- Gazette. Later on, as landed coSTS

granted to Slovakia, says Reuter. at the Colonial Secretary's Office. charged.DENTA (A) For Incoming Traffic, Gate Tise

Lamma) and the west coast of dicate that the Gate is open:- Lamma.

further, or fall, adjusted On the SouthBy a line drawn vessel to be Left on the Port Hand, maximum retail prices will be an- 280 deg. and 100 deg. N. 80 deg. (1) By Day-Two black balls nounced. W. and S. 80 deg. E.) through the vertical.

CHINESE ATTACK lights vertical.

Paris

Chinese compradores. A large firm of importers writes:-- The Prices Board will always be "In our opinion, any tendency to By Night-Two Red all round prepared to consider representa profiteer will be a temporary fea- tions from members of the public ture of the local market. The rise consider that the per- in price in the retail stores was a In Fog-"W" followed by one who may SHEKLUNG

leng blast on fog horn.

centage increase at present ber-natural result of the following, in- KWEILIN, Oct. 22 (Central)-- Gäte vessel. to be Left on Star-mitted, or any other maximum re- fuences:

"Consideration by retailers that tail price, which may be fixed, iz Chinese columns attacked board Hand. Two 8heklung and Shekwan, on the

(2) By Day-Two black cones excessive owing to change in cir- replacements costs would be high- cumstances and should be reduced, et, and that it behoved them to Canton-Kowloon Railway, on Octo-vertical.

The Chambers of Commerce are provide against this in their pre- ber 18, Shekwan was recaptured

The majority are the following day.

at present collecting evidence "from sent prices.

:

By Night-Two Green all round- lights vertical...

(1) By Day-One black ball,

The Chinese also launched a In Fog-K" followed by one merchants who destre to have firms without capital,

maximum retail prices fixed, "The advice ometally given to general offensive in the Kong-long blast on fog horn.. moon-Sunwui sector on October B) For Outgoing Tramic, Gate Retailers, have found that a ten the public to accumulate a month's 20. They successfully isolated the vessel to be Left on the Fort Hand, or fifteen per cent.-increase on supply of foodstus led to un- Japanese units and recaptured many points of strategic import- ance, including Chukyuan, Balkong. Mashan Lauchuen and Chung- wolee. Two thousand Japanese re- inforcements are being rushed from Kongmoon to halt the Chinese advance...

August prices of certain goods usually heavy purchases, and the By Night One red all round would still leave them selling new bringing into operation of the law

light.

stocks at a loss and consequently of supply and demand. there has been a severe diminu- "Heavy purchases by the Govern In Fog on tog horn. Gate vessel to he Left on the tion of the regular stream of ment Medical Department accen

order which if not quickly cor- tuated this feature in respect of Starboard Hand,

rected--will result in a shortage of certain articles. *

"The European population who supplies in the next few months.

light.

(2) By Day--One black cone. By Night One Green all round

It is not generally realised by were vocal in the Press probably com- In Fog-"K" on fog horn. the public that in Hongkong there do not realise that severe Appearing before Mr. T. J. Hous ton at the Central Court on Satur An examination launch will be are more retail provision stores petition" has hitherto, given them day charged with malicious on duty outside gate to guide in-than are necessary to meet re-supplies at little more than whole- quirements. The result has been sale prices. What they thought wounding. Yu Ching-fuk, unem-coming vessels. ** ployed, was remanded till to-day. Examination of Wireless Installa-severe price-cutting so that con-profiteering, was nothing Detective-Sergeant MacVey pro- tion Beal will take place at the sumers have for years been at an than the taking (for the nonce) of

Boom

advantage in their purchases from a reasonable profit.” secuted.

more:

Chinese Army

Government's New Disciplinary Laws

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CHUNGKING, Oct. 22. (enter)--For the purpose of enfore- ing strict milltary discipline, the Chinese Government has pro- mulgated new “military discipline laws ander which the death 'pensity will be imposed following offences for the following:

Firstly, abandoning poaltions without orders, Secondly, withdrawing under fire or refusing to advance under false pretences,-

Thirdly, disobedience at the front, Fourthly, surrendering to the enemy,

Fifthly, agitating prejudicially against military opera- tions,

Sixthly, aiming to create disturbances or impeding re- sistance to the enemy..

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Beventhly, spreading malicious rumours to affect the morale of troops,

Eightly, allowing troops to molest the populace, Ninthly deserting with arms and military supplies. Tenthly, looting and raping, and,

Eleventhly, falsifying financial statements or obtaining military supplies under false pretences.

It is understood that a font petition is being forwarded to the Government to-day asking for ber- mission to increase the fare per mile from the present 40 cents to 50 cents.

This move affects taxis on the Hongkong side of the harbour-only, what action is being taken by taxi companies in Howloon is not known

FINED FOR DUMPING DANA DEAD BABY

Li Yuet-ya, 23, and his mother Chán Kam, 40," appeared - beli Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowloo Magistracyon Saturday on a charge of having, dumped the body of a child in an alley, near the Central British, School on Friday

The other was fined, 850, the son was discharged.

The child had been ill for a long time, hut, died when he was, being coppesen in a taxi to the Kowloon Hospital. The mother then dump-

For abandoning wounded or sick without reason, the penalty, ised the boas in the alley. seven or more years imprisonment while for using military.conveyan- ces for private purposes it is punishable. by imprisonment from between five to ten years,

The GoverHARETTE publishes the draft Ell False reports of military operations or withholding reports of Ordinance to amend the Pr military reverses is punishable by at least ten years' imprisonment.sory Oaths Ordinance, 1869.