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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 1940
Begistered as a Newspaper at the General
Post Omos in the United Kingdoni,
報西
ESTABLISHED 1837
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No. 23378
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CHINESE
LEADERS ISSUE
ISSUES
NEW YEAR MESSAGES: GEN.
CHIANG'S STIRRING CALL TO MORAL REARMAMENT
KWANTI RACE
PICTURES
Photographs of the Kwanfi race meeting appearing in the Hongkong Daly Fress may be viewed at the offices of this paper,
third floor, Marina Horse, and prints may be ob- talned at the prices of $3 for three copies.
CHUNGKING, Jan. 2 (Central) New Year's Day. which coincides with the 28th anniversary of the estab- lishment of the Chinese Republic, provided an occasion for a stirring call from Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek to the nation to moral rearmament.
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H.K. HARBOUR “BLOCKADE” FOR
FIVE HOURS: RESULT OF ALARM
GIVEN BY OFF - SHORE PATROLS
SPECULATION RAN HIGH YESTERDAY WHEN AN ORDER WAS ISSUED BY THE LOCAL NAVAL AUTHORI- TIES closing the harbour to all shipping, and the air was full of wild rumours of German armed raiders OF sub- marines being in the vicinity of the Colony.
These unfounded reports soon faded away, however, when at 4 p.m. the order which was issued at 11 o'clock in the morning, was rescinded by the Naval authorities, and movement of shipping in the harbour returned to normal, after a "blockade" of five hours.
Efforts to ascertain the rea-, during the closed period. It is un- The Generalissimo's message, which was
broadcast brooke Little, E.C.B., former Com-son for the sudden order and derstood that a Dutch ship bound the amount of shipping for Shanghal was the last to leave over a nationwide hookup in his capacity as Chairman of mander-in-Chief of the China Sta- the People's Spiritual Mobilization Movement, enjoins tion, who married his cousin, Mary affected by it, proved futile as port yesterday morning having Little, "at. Westminster Abbey on neither the Naval authorities left half an hour before the order the entire people to redouble their efforts in consuming New Year's Day. Sie Charles was nor the Harbour officials were came into force. the final goal of the Movement, namely the early attain-born in Shanghal. His first wife disposed to discuss the isssue. It is generally belleved that the ment of victory and national reconstruction.
disa in May last year. Generalissimo Chiang point- ed out the strength of spiri-
examplified in numerous in-
CONFIDENCE tual over material power as IN VICTORY stances in China's revolu-
FOR CHINA
tionary history, Dr. Sun, the late Party Leader, overcame insuperable difficulties and CHUNGKING, Jan. 2 (Central) founded the Chinese Republic Confidence in China's ultimate vic- not by physical force, but by tory was reiterated by Gen. Chen sheer will and spiritual deter- Cheng, Director of the Political mination.
A JUST CAUSE
Board of the National Military) Council, in a New Year messago.
The nation is now encountering Declaring that China's resistance
difficulties' unprecedented in its represents a progressive and re- volutionary force of the world, Gen, history of 5,000 years both as Chen said that the small number regards the war against aggres- of Japanese muftarists cannot wins and the task of national re- In a Aght against the entire Chi-construction. Only the combined. spiritual strength of the entire nese nation and the world.
China's Unification
Unification Under Gen. Chiang's Leadership: Pai Chung Hsi's Message
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KWEILIN, JAN; 2 (CENTRAL)—THE NEW YEAR WAS JUBIL-
·ANTLY CELEBRATED IN KWEILIN YESTERDAY, THE STREETS WERE GAILY BÉDECKED WITH FLAGS" AND CO- LOURED POSTERS.
Thousands of people attended a meeting held at the Kwangu, Provincial Government Headquarters in the morning to celebrate the New Year and the inauguration of the Kwang Branch of the National Association for the Promotion of Savings for E- construction.
New Year Celebrated
A Campaign for the Defence of the South-West was also launched at a meeting when over $15,000 were collect- ed for the war chest.
CLOSER CO-ORERATION.
It is believed, however, that the closing of the harbour was in con- departure of several 'ships from nexion with some mines having? Hongkong was delayed and that broken adrift, but, it has not been i three ships were held up outside possible to get confirmation от the harbour waiting admission denial of this.
3,000 More GALLANTRY
Australian Airmen To
Go Abroad
AGAINST U-BOATS
LONDON, Jan. 2 (Beuter)-The Captains of the steamers Stone- pool and Rockpool have gained re- cognition for their gallantry diɛ- [played_ "in" thwarting German - sub-
raarines.
CAUSE OF ALARM
BEING INVESTIGATED
The following communiques wax issued by the Far Eastern Bureau, British Ministry of In- formation, Bongko
The Naval authorities state that the port of Hongkong was closed this morning as part of the necessary "defence preERII- lons of the Colony in time of wat This step was taken as the result of an alarm being ziven by the off-shore patrols. The case of this alarm in being Investigated by the Navy.
No Japanese Troops On The Border
FORMER C.M.C. RE-OPENED
rope from that area on Sunday. and the former Chinese Maritime Customs and other Chinese Goy- erament establishments have bera re-opened and re-staffed by Chi-
Once more the Chinese national MEABOURNE, JAN (Reuter) In letters to Captain Harland borders the Colony following the far is flying along the territory Three thousand more Australian the Rockpool and Captain. White withdrawal of all the Japanese "However strong the Japanese people, tempered and fired by
airmen would go abroad this year, of the Stamprol the directors militarists may be, they cannot determination and perseverance,
said Mr. V. Fairbairn, Air Minister, discribe the gifts as mementos of halt the wheel of social progress. Will conquer the tremendous hard
In an interview on his returns from gallant action against U-boats and The will for existence and indepen-ships and assure eventual pre-
In a New Year message Gen. the Empire Air Training Confer- express the thanks and congratula dence of the 450.000.000 Chinese valence of our just cause.
Kons for very excellent service cannot be bent by Japan's planes There is every indication," the
Members of the Australian Air endered, not only to the firm, but CHUNGKING, Jan, 2 (Central). and artillery."
Generaliastmo said" that failing Discussing the question of peace, in the third year of her China festive atmosphere permeated Vislonal Headquarters, appealed Force abroad would be grouped to the nation
the wartime Geu. Chen remarked that genuine adventure militarily, Japan will
capital yesterday for closer internal co-operation in into squadrons with peace must be based upon justice. Intensify her moral ofensive when the populace celebrated the the final struggle for victory in commanders, and members of the ¦ RAF, would go to Australia for ex- New Year. The entire city was
the Sino-Japanese war,
Reviewing China's progress since change duty.
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In Chungking
Pal Chung-hai, Director of the ence in Canada. Generaliudmo's Southwest Pro-
Australian
"Unless we allow ourselves and our also A failure in the past to beflagged and decorated with lan- descendants to be enslaved we can-poison the will power of the Chi-terns. All offices and schools de- the war was started General Pat Mr. Fairbairn appealed to young
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not accept false peace which leads nese people. only to national subjugation."
Continuing, Gen. Chen declared chat the Sino-Japanese way will end only when China's Revolution which, as pointed out by the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen is aimed at heri freedom and equality has been brought to a successful conclusion. it. He felt confident that with or "when China restores her terri-combined efforts of all Chinese this torial and sovereign integrity." as can be achieved within two more Generallesimo Chiang Kai-shek put years.
clared one day's holiday.
noted with satisfaction, the rally-Australians to enlist and not to be The occasion was the cause for ing of all parties to cope with the disheartened if they are not called.. greater joy as it marked the 29th national crisis and the attain up immediately. He added: "There onniversary of the founding of ment of national imification under is an awful lot of tripe talked about the Republic of China.
the supreme leadership of General Germany cracking up. She wont At 9 am. celebration meetings 1esimo Chiang Kai-shek. A bright until we exert full pressure.” were held in 61 places in the city. political future is tereseen in the the National This was followed by a review of convocation of the city's Boy Scouts and the po- People's Assembly on Nov. 12 this lice force.
year to adopt the National Con- One of the most interesting "stitution. events of the day was a mass wedding conducted by the Bureau of Social Affairs
Gen. Wu Te-chen's Message To Chinese People Abroad s
CHUNGKING, Jan. 2 (Central)-In spite of the fact that China is now facing the greatest menace to her na- tional existence, her citizens abroad have throughout the hostilities shown surprisingly great restraint, yet at the same time, they have demonstrated their patriotism by their generous contributions," declared Gen. Wu Te-chen, who has just assumed the post of Director of Overseas Affairs, in a New Year message to the Chinese scattered all over the world.
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In the evening, amusements were held by cultural organisż-- tions.
50 PLANES FOR CHINA
Militarlly, there has been a marked improvement in China's armament, mlitary training and fighting strength, China is getting stronger and stronger in the course of the war.
ECONOMIC FOUNDATION
GERMAN LINER WINDHUK
Admiral Sir
Percy Noble's Son To Wed
mese.
Chinese who had crossed the border in hundred after the Japan- ese occupation in August are re- turning to their former homes, but so far no Chinese military forces have been seen in the sche,
The local military authorities. when interviewed by the Daily Press | yesterday; had no : statement to
LONDON, Jan, 2 (Reuter By make besides confirming that all Air MaillThe engagement is an- the Japanese troops had been with- |nounced of: LA. C.P.C. Noble, RN, drawn from the bòrder zone.
son of Admiral Sir Percy Noble, It is reported that His Excellency KC.B
C.V.O., Commander in the Governor visited the border on Chief of the Ching Station, and Sunday following the Japanese Lady Noble, of Admiralty House, withdrawal, RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 2 (Reu- Hongkong, and Elane Court, Lon-
TO GARRISON TOWN": ter)-The departure of the 16 000– din and Miss Peggy Hopwood, ̈An . International News Agency ton German Hiner Windhak from daughter of Admiral Ronald and message states that Chinese coun Santos in an attempt to elude the Mrs. Hopwood of Sloane Gardens, try guards are returning to Shum- the British blockade is expected London.
|chun to garrison the town and Po hourly.
Sir Percy has been Commander-1 On district, following the evacus-
The vessel arrived a month ago in-Chief of the China Station since tion of Japanese forces, who are from Lobito where, it is reported, 1938. Admiral Hopwood was Vice-being sent to the North River front, Economically, in spite of Japan's she was ruited and armed and President of the Ordnance Commit-Weariness of war and scepticism destruction, of China's economic considerably increased her compie tee 1817-18 and General Secretary as to when the Japanese soldiers centers along the Yangta: Riverment of men.
of the Navy League, 1919-22 and the seaboard a new economie
SHANGHAI, Jan. 2 (Int'l)-The Ryan Aeronautical Corporation "In San Diego announced that it has foundation has been laid in the been awarded a $550,000 contract South-West and North-West as B for the construction of 50 military result of the concerted efforts of planes for the Chinese Govern- the Government and the people. ment.
The planes are to be deli- The Frinciple of People's Livelihood Gen. Wu, who Is ex-mayor of days is due in no small measure to vered within seven months.
of the late Party, leader Dx, funi Shanghai and former Clvi Gov- the part played by Chinese labour- Much speculation was aroused by Yat-sen is being gradually realised ernor of Kwangtung. is of the ers in building the transcontinen- the simultaneous reports that the through economic planning and opinion that a better understand- tal railways on both sides of the payment will be made through a control 'ng of the problems of the over- border; while the present advance-British bank in London. seas Chinese on the part of foreign ment of the Malaya Peninsula and;
governments has helped to bring other places in the South Seas BRITISH ENVOY
about this happy state of affält. is attributable to the enterprise Gen. Wa pointed out that his and industry of Chinese · pioneers task is to give proper guidance and captains of industry.”
to his countrymen abroad, who are known everywhere as an industri-
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BENEFIT OF MANKIND
ARRIVES IN HK.
Sir Archibald Clark Kerr, BIL- ous and law-abiding people whose Powers recognise the principle that ta
Gen. Wu hoped the friendly tish Ambassador to China, arifved Hongkong yesterday trom only desire is to be permitted
whataver Chinese living in foreign Shanghai en route to Chungking,
to
free from harsh restrictions. Fé exhorted the overseas Chinese
carry on their purauits in peace countries may do to help China to where be is to confer with the resist armed aggression can only Chinese Government in outstanding do their utmost to cooperate with be of benent to mankind, for the issues. Lady Clark Kerr accompan the authorities in the countries peace-loving nations of the world 'ed her husband.
to
where they are carrying on their pursuits.
have repeatedly acknowledged that Sir Archibald was attended by China is fighting their battle in his Private Secretary, Mr. John the Far East.
Alexander, and Mr. P M Broad-
CHINESE PIONEERS "My overseas compatriots, many
"Japan, the international law mead, Counsellor of the Embassy. ⠀ of whom are suffering untold hard- breaker, is China's only enemy in A Central News message Xrom ships in distant corners of the this world, and my countrymen are Shanghai states that Mr. world, although some are extreme- doing the right thing by he'ping Nelson T Johnson, UB, Ambassa ly successful, have contributed to to provide means to carry on the dor to China, left Peping on Dec. the economie prosperity of the united war of resistance antil 31 for Shanghai, and was exported countries where they now choose Right and Justice triumps over to arrive there yesterday." - After to live. I need only, point out Might and Injustice.
la brief stopover at Shanghai, he that the development of the Unit- I feel the coming year will will go on to Chungking via Hong- ed States and Canada in the early 'bring glad tidings for China,” kong.
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FIGHTING CONTINUES IN KWANGTUNG: SURPRISE
ATTACK MADE BY CHINESE
will be able to return home' were written down in diaries left behind by Japanese troops. These diaries were half torn and discarded.
BROADCAST OF SALVO PARTLY RESPONSIBLE
STOCKHOLM, Jan. 2 (Heuter)- An American broadcasting report- er was partly responsible for the start of yesterday's attack on the Mannerheim Line in the Karelian
Socially, the whole nation has SHTUHING, Jan. 2 (Central)-A thousand Japanese. been awakened to the importance troops attacked Painal, Cheknal, and Kwoktal, points west- of national defence by Japanese and south-west of Kuntien, on the Canton-Hankow Rall-
When the vigour of the attack was spent at noon, the Chinese launched a counter-attack and inflicted heavy Tathaus; according to the Stock-
aral and artillery bombardment way, on Sunday morning. between the people and the troops
There is now closer co-operation
than ever before,
HKR.A shooting
Charity football
Holiday cricket
casualties.
?
holm correspondent of the Tid-
A Chinese surprise attack at Sheklientung, south-westningen. of Lungmoon, 80 miles north-east of Canton, on Saturday The reporter, in order to pro resulted in many Japanese being killed. The Japanese are vide New Year's Eve with "some - sald to be withdrawing in a south-westerly direction. local colour bror last, placed the FANCHENG, HUPEH, Jan. on the north bank ofie Slang microphone near a Finnish battery 2 (Central)-Chinese forces River in central Hupch, have which obligingly fred a heavy salvo have, tightened their grip on launched unsuccessful attacks. Yuchiatien
north-west of
Yingshan, in North Eupeh.
CHINESE OFFENSIVES LOYANG, Jan. 2 (Central)-The
whereupon the Russians believing that the Finns are preparing for an attack opened an artillery baz-
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DUNEDIN, Ján, 2 (Renter)-After
Coming events
Early cables
EK, official leaving
Murder charge
Leading article
Radio programmnes
Finance, commerce
Japanese reinforcements have Chinese continue their offensives rage and themselves attacked.
in South and South-East Shansi.
They have regained Changpu- A report was received last night the tlen, south of Halahsien, in south from Talpo of an armed robbery at now at No, 28, Om Fu Road, kromna floor. Chungnanwutsun (and 1€ is learned there were six zob-
[bers armed with, revólvers.
Japanese suffered some 500 casual-Bhansi, and are
ago. The highway between Ma-Kwanmisochlen. ping and Siho, south of Bulhsten,
has been damaged by the Chinese, Chinese, are steadily pressing back The Japanese at Yokow, Peng the Japanese at Changtlenchen. shiho, Mayangtan and Thokitan.
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a brief stay here Rear-Admiral Richard Byrd left for the Antarctic,
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