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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER

29, 1937.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

JAPANESE VIEW

The Editor,

concerned, as the Japanese comma- ders have. Issued statements that the rights and interests of the nationals of third Powers would be fully pro- Hongkong Telegraph,

tected, and have ordered their forces to exert every possible care in thin Sir,-So much

appeared regard.

It is inevitable, however, In the Press of late In connection that when such property is occupied with the Sho-Japanese hostilities by, or otherwise used, to the ad- that it is possible the reasons under-

vantage of Chinese troops, it becomes lying the conflet

luve become į nublected to direct attack. Tho obscured,

stoppage of coastal tromle en- forced

by the Japanem Navy will not

OUR GUIDE TO THE CINEMAS

"Vogues of 1038" (King's Theatre, to-day)-Another step towards per- fecting the new technicolour art on the screen. The film gives glimpses of next year's fashion in girls, gowns, love and songs. Warner Baxter, Helen Vinson, Joan Bennett and Alan Mowbray head an impres sive cast.

-kind enough to publish in your hair the rightful navigation of the Alhambra

May I, therefore, ask that you be

esteemed paper the facts set out hereunder, which may, perhaps, help your readers to realise that, much as we deplore the condict, we hold that

the blame is not ours,

Why are Japan and China fighting

of third powers, as vessels engaged in peaceful trading are totally exempted from the refrictions and are free to approach the Chinese ports

"Souls At Sca" (Queen's and Theatres, to-day).It And another would be dimeult to male star who could fill the part of "Nuggin" Taylor so capably as Gary Cooper in this drama of the

N Cooper does not say much but, pa in most of his other pictures, his George

each other and who began the fight- ! the conflict to the finish, Peace every gesture is eloquent,

Japan is now determined to fight return only when China brings herself to realine the error of her ways particularly of her bellef that Jup can be driven out of the Ariatle con tinent by force.

Japun wants the complete abandon- ment by the Chinese of the notion that Japan is their enemy, and the severance of all ties between China and the communists, either native or forelyn, who are working towards the undermining of the traditions and culture of Oriental civilization.

Ing? The view of the Japanese is that she is fighting in order to pro- tect her legitimate rights in China, and further to eradicate the evii elements which have been, and still are, trying to destroy friendly relu- tions between Japan and China. The view of the Chinese is that she wants to drive out the Japanese from Chin and, if possible, to secure the return. of Manchukuo, And again, as to who began the fighting, Japon says that China did. The Chinese troops in Wonping. near Pelping, were deeply hostile to the Japanese Karrison forces enrrying on manocu- vres around Peiping. They frequent-

FINE TENNIS ly interfered with Japanese troops. On the night of July 7th this year,

Sir-It is not often that we in Some of them went to the length of

opportunity of fring at section of Japanese Hongkong have an soldiers on Beld exercise. Then the peeing Arzt-class tennis players in trouble started, in spite of repeated action, and last Friday's exhibition by The Germon champions was a rent efforts on the part of Japan åt sei-treat for local followers of the game. ting the matter locally.

I do not sound too erilical.

One might well ask, has Japan any right to station troops and carry, out manoeuvres in China, but the right of troups in the Japan to station

and

A JAPANESE

We saw Von

1 hope! but there is a suggestion I should like to offer to the Tennis Assciution.

On Friday the German Davis Cup Tientsin-Peiping aren clearly players were paired against the local doubles ehampions in two sets, and recognised in treaties and enjoyed in the same four men then engaged in

Britain. common with America, France and Italy. China herself third set following an exchange of

the partners. Finally, recognised these rights, necessity to exercise the right was Cramm und Henkel in a singles-just recognised by all these Powers who one act, which provided the thrilling Lennis for which we had all been still maintain their forces there.

writing. The reason being that China is not a

interesting to watch the safe rountry to leave their country- men

armed Jocal' boys against two of the world's Ir unprotected by

has top-ranking players, but would not forces

the spot. One

of one set, or at the most two sets, have only to recall the many cases

thal we bandits and pirates looting, foreign sliced? It is so seldom

of a visit from el players

Von of property, kidnapping and murdering have the pleasure innocent people.

That I feel Crimin and Henkel, sure most of the spectators would have preferred to see more champions in action against other.

The attemps to settle the incident locally, at its early stage, failedt be cause the Chinese never meant to settle. Their leaders were awaiting a chance to Bght with Japan, and the

entertained rank and Ble trollable antagonism, the yours of anti-Japanese education and propaganda.

uncon- fruit of

It was

the class

of the

surprisingly Anc ft Rives portrayal as Taylor's pul, and good Frances Dee, Henry Wilcoxon and support is also forthcomnig fram Olympia Bradna.

"A Star Is Born" (Oriental Theatre, to-day). This is not unly one of the best pictures shown in Hongkong in recent months but also marks Janet Gaynor's departure from her usual "esccharine sweetness" rajes Into straight drama. Frederic March and Adolphe Menjou are also starred "Parnell" (Majestle Theatre, to- day).—A page torn from Ireland's turbulent history, Clarke Cable hus the title role and, with the help of Myrna Loy, helps to make the alm interesting.

It was incorrectly reported that Mrs Gowlland was present nt the taying of the foundation stone of the new Brigade Headquarters by IIE. Major General A. W. Bartholomew.on Friday. The name should have been Mrs. Irwin, wife of Col. N. M. S. Irwin, G.SO.1.

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able to expect that, If the Bus Com- pany does not take action, the Gay- crnment will do so in the interests of the pubile.

"A PAESENCER".

HONGKONG A.D.C.

Si-May I through your courtesy remind a too-forgetful public of pust aculties experienced by the long- Dramatic Club in tong Amateur dealing with late applications for seats at last night' periorifiincesi

A year ago more than a hundred applications were received after the eachheatre was booked up to capacity, though the attendance on the opening nightwhich is generally the best night-was not at all good.

The Club opens its 94th Season 'Outward with the production of between

Bound', a Play in Three

Acts by Sutton Vane, at the China Fleet Club Theatre on Wednesday, December and following three nights at B-10 p.m.

In future exhibitions of the mature of Friday's, it would be very much best-of-three-gets appreciated if n match could be arranged

TENNIS ENTHUSIAST.

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The Chinese Government mobilis-the visiting exports. ed forces numbering 500,000 In the North, and massed 200,000 troops in the Shanghul area. Japanese troops were despatched to cope with this Waltz Medley

situation, and safeguard the lives Debroy Somers Band, and property of Japanese nationals,

which were in actual danger of being Sir-Six months ago I thought of Herman Finck and Orch, wiped out. The action of Japan, writing regarding the unsatisfactory

Debroy Somers Band.herefore, is not aggressive, but defen- management of the buses

sive.

along the No. 1 Route in Kowloon. Japan may be justified in principle This I postponed again and again ex- THE ANDERSON MUSIC CO., LTD.

in nighting Chinese troops, but what pecting that such a glaring state of about the reports of non-combatants affairs would undoubtedly be correct- Ice House Street

being attacked from the air, would ed through information supplied by be the next point raised by one and the Bus Inspectors and Conductors all. In reply to this, according to of that route. To-day International Law, a garrisoned town amoyance and inconvenience to pis Is subject to any form of bombard-sengers continue, and will continue, until the authorities concerned take action.

Therefore in asking to be allowed the following views to express through the courtesy of your columns, I feel sure I am bat stating the un- for the Chinese troops.

Japanese aviation authorities have expressed grievances of the hundreds are com- consistently Issued

warnings of im- of passengers who daily pending attacks on military positions, pelled to use that route.

(1) The number of passengers so that civilians may avoid injury from bombs hitting garrison head-uslug the No. 11 Bus, running be- quarters,

ters, aerodromes, arsenals, rall- twee Kowloon City and Shum Shuf way stations facil

facilitating movement of Po via Jordan Road Ferry, is very Chinese troops, and artillery and much greater than the number using anti-aircraft locations,

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Japanese planes have also made

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the No. 3 Bus ruiming between Kow- on City and Star Ferry. Yet there are two No. 3 Buser to one No. 11 Bus.

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(2) Inspectors and conductors, on although thereby they have greatly Jeopardised their own safety, inas-being approached regarding the over- much as both Nanking and Canton crowding on No. 1 route, say that

their Company knows aboul are strongly defended by powerful shortage of buses. Yet the No. 11 anti-aircraft batteries. Japanese wor

Buses are of the same carrying capa- planes have never wilfully attackedcity as the No. 3. Buss, and there buses running alons Concerning the reported attacks are only six upon schools and hospitals, these in eight buses of the No.

route compared to stitutions of learning and humanity make matters worse, the

route. To distance were desecrated by Chinese troops covered by the No. 11 route is almost who and occupied and fortified the twice that of No. 3 route. buildings as shields for attack, or as refuges for defence. In this manner, to cite a few aut of many examples, were the Patriotic Girls' School and the Sungtch Girls' School of Shun but discrimination, are really

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into military route must be improved. At present establishments.

many are unable to take full advan- As regards hospitals, it is the tnge of the Second Cinas because of Chinese and not the Japanese who the overcrowding, while great in- have been making attacks on them. convenience and delay are caused to This is clearly substantiated by the those who, though they wish to take example of the Japanese hospital ship, the First Class, cannot do so because Asahi Maru, which was made the the sitting and standing passengers direct target of Chinese bombard-in the Second Class already reach ments.

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The rights and interests of nationals (4) Finally, since the Bus Service of third Powers are not being wilfully in Kowloon is a monopoly, and an damaged and actually sacrificed in such is a public utility supervised the conflict so far as the Japanese are|by the Government, it is but reason-

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I would like also to add that the acoustics of the China Fleet Club Theatre are almost perfect and the lower priced seats at two dollars and one dollar-all of which may be reserved-are well worthy of patron- age.

C. CHAMPKIN,

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