1938-02-02 — Page 15

THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1938.

Both Sides Advance in Different Sectors

JAPANESE SMASH WAY

ARMS FOUND ON RAID

TOWARDS PENGPU BUT TWO MEN RECEIVE

CHINESE AT TSINING

Shelled Out of Tikiang, China Forces Counter-Attack And Drive Japanese to Ships

Shanghai, Feb. 2.

Breaking the stiff resistance of the Chinese, which had held up the Japanese drive along the southern section of the Tientsin-Pukow railway, Japanese troops have occupied Linhwaikwan, 25 miles by rail from Pengpu, according to Japanese press reports. Pengpu is an important town, strongly defended, and the objective the present Japanese thrust.

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STIFF SENTENCE

Two large revolvers, 23 rounds of ammunition, and two daggers formed exhibits at the Central Magistracy this morning, when two men, Chu Siu-cho, 30, unemployed, and Chu Ban, 24, shop toki, appeared on re- mand before Mr. R. A. D. Forreal, charged with being in unlawful pos- session of them. Both men admitted the offence.

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Detective Sub-Inspector W. N Darkin sold that in consequence of certain information received January 20, the police visited a house in Graham Street, and took defen dants into custody. Enquiries in- stituted revealed arms were hidden in the house, and the Inspector took de- fendunts back to the fat, where they

led him to the roof and pointed to

the spot where the weapons and an-

munition were hidden.

The revolvers, added the Inspector, vere known by the police to have

been used in a robbery, but it was not known that defendants had taken

severe any part in the affair. A penalty was asked for by the police.

Both accused were each fined $500

labour, and were recommended for

tion were ordered to be confiscated.

To offset this alleged success, the Chinese army with the alternative of a year's hard despatches claim one of five columns attacking Tsining banishment. The arms and ammuni-

It is stated the has actually reached the city walls. Japanese are preparing to abandon this town, which has changed hands numerous times during recent severe fighting.

The Chinese admit, however, that following an intensive bombardment by three Japanese warships and a number of bombers, Chinese troops evacuated Tikiang, 35 miles above Wuhu.

NEW CHIEF OF NAVAL

STAFF

Admiral Sir Roger Backhouse Named

RETIRING

ADMIRAL LORD. CHATFIELD

NAVAL OFFICER WEDS IN S'PORE

LT. J.W.S. CORBETT OF H.M.S. EAGLE MARRIES PLANTER'S DAUGHTER

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Of interest to naval circles in Hongkong, was the wedding Singapore last week of Lt. John W. Spencer Corbait, R.N., of H.M.S. Eagle, to Miss Dorothy Joan Perer, daughter of Mr. and Mra, Selborne

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Archdeacon Graham White tock the service, assisted by the Rev. L. Sherley Price, chaplain of H.M.S. EBRIC.

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The bride was cacorted into church by Capt. Clement Moody, R.N., and given away by her moter. Lieut. Commander C. R. V. Pugh. RN., was CLEAR beat man while Lieut. A. F. Hunt, Lieut. A. I. Ingram and Lieut. P. Gregory were ushers.

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The bride wore a redingote oyster satin, which was close fitting to the waist und buttoned to the neck. It had puffed sleeves, with the skirt opening to show an underskirt of old Irish lace and finishing off in a short train.

Her vell of Carrickmocrosse lace was held in place by a narrow circle!

and shc orange blossom London, Feb. 1. carrled a shower bouquet of parch- Admiral Sir Roger Backhouse as ment-coloured scorpion orchids. She been appointed Lord High Com-also wore peorl stud earrings the gift Inissioner of the Admiralty and of the bridegroom, Chief of the Navy Staff, in success-

The bride's mother wore a gown 01 flowered toque of a deeper shade, and carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations.

Mrs.

Corbett, the bridegroom's mother, was dressed in soft lace with a spray of shaded gerberas to tone with the feather dowers in her grey picture hat.

uvely, succeeding Crane given over lon to Lord Chatfeld, who will retire of duck-egg blue and posts-Central News,

and Pel-chi, who were

Chinese Guerillas Active Hsinhsiang, Feb. 2.

In September.

Lord Chatfield, who has served as First Sen Lord for Ove years, was due for retirement on January 22, but is continuing in office unui Chinese mobile units are active in September at the express wish of the the vicinity of Pasting, according to Government-Reuter. military reports.

After the evacuation the Japanese The invading planes after releasing landed marines, but the Chinese were their load flew away towards Che-tles, and the loss of a heavy machine- prepared for this

counter-klang-Central News.

move,

allacked and forced them to return to their ships. The Chinese then re- occupled the town.-ReRLET,

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A unit of Japanese troops marching westward from Pasting was ambushi ed by a Chinese mobile unit a few days ago, sustaining over 20 casual-

gun and 20 boxes ammunition.

Another Japanese unit stationed at Fanghsunchino between Pauting and attacked by Chinese Wantu was guerilia troops on the night of Jan- uary 23. Over 20 Japanese soldiers were killed.

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KING FAROUK IN CAIRO WITH BRIDE

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Cairo, Feb. 1. King Farouk returned from his "Broadway Melody of 1533" (King's honeymoon to Cairo to-day to attend Theatre, to-day)-Though Robert

Communications Conference, which who is the greater attraction here. of 62 nations. Assisted by George Murphy, she

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Cruisers Driven Back

Canton, Feb. 1.. Two Japanese cruisers lying off the Tsining's Capture Reported

to Kwangtung coast steamed up Hankow, Feb. 2. Bocca Tigris and attempted to run

The telephone line between Paoting Taylor is a bigger naminert the opening at the International Tele. SPECIAL DISCOUNT ON KNITTING Wools After a slege of almost a week, the forts at noontime to-day. Tsining, an important town in south- | invading warships were quicidy dis- and Wantu has been cut by Chinese than Eleanor Powell, It is the latter is being attended by representatives west Shantung on the terminus of the covered and driven away by the Tientsin-Pukow branch line, was Chinese batteries on land-Central recaptured yesterday by Chinese Newa. forces, according to a suchow re- port.

Another suchow message stated that about 30,000 Japanese troops are guarding the line from Wuhu to Hangchow with the support of eighty

Chinese Retire On

The

guerillas.-Central News.

Civilians Will Fight

Hsuchow, Feb. 2. Chinese civilians attending the anti- Japanese aggression meetings on the

The young King will return to his dances and sings charmingly. This country ratate, where his bride picture is one of the best. of the awaits him, immediately after he has "Melody" series.

opened the Conference.-Reuter. "Thrill of a Lifeilme" (Queen's Theatre, to-day)Music, fun and

There are

END AIR WAR

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from January 31 to February 2, all starting its run to-day. Hsuchow, Feb. 2. On the southern section of the aligned a pledge to defend Hruchow, no stellar

names, but the cast warplanes, over 198 tanks and 500 Tientsin-Pukow Railway the Chinese which is the immediate objective of nevertheless is, on Impressive

forces have retired to the west bank the Japanese drive on the northern comprising the Yacht Club Boys, of the Chih River, where a new de-sector of the Tientsin-Pukow Rall- Judy Canova and Ben Blue, Eleanore fence line has been established.

way.-Central News.

Whitney, Johnny Downs, Betty Grable and Dorolby Lamour.

field guns.

There has been little fighting on this front awing to heavy rain.

Chinese guerillas are harassing the Japanese south of Paotingfu following their loss of Kanyang-International

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Japanese Reconnoitre

Kwangtung

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Paris, Feb. 1. M. Camille Chautemps, the new Premier of France, declaring

Government consta de tan that the $1 TIFFINS

The Chinese withdrawal followed Air Raid On Hsuchow

"A Damsel in Disircas" (Alhambra days of bitter fighting with the

Hsuchow, Feb. 2.

Theatre, to-day),--Fred Astaire with- tive duty to try and bring about an Japanese whose heavy artillery and aerial bombardment destroyed pracat with the exception of the demolle Agure. Here he does his best to put vendettas in Spain," sald last night: An official Investigation reveals out Ginger Rogers is not a familiar end to the "appaling air bombing Heally-all-Chinese-defence-works-on

Lion of several civilian houses near it over on his own, but many ln "With M. Yvon Delbos, the Foreign" the east bank of the river.

the east gute no other damage was fans would wish that he and Ginger Minister. have begun negotiations The Japanese are reported to have caused by the raid on suchow car- had never been parted.

in an effort to gain the aid of other "Igh

and Ide

Handsome," suffered no fewer than 2,000 casual- cied out by five Japanese planes on

Powers, with the morning of January 31. It is saki (Oriental Theatre, to-day)-Irene "In addressing an urgent appeal to tles during the engagements Canton, Feb. 1.

seven bombs were Dunne is the attraction. She sings the feelings of humanity of the Gov- Eleven Japanese planes to-day re- the Chinese In the last few days. This that altogether

many fine songs, and under the diree-ernments and peoples of Europe we figure includes 100 at Chihhochen, released by the raiders. connoltred over a wide area In

Three Japanese plones ralded Yu- tion of Rouben Mamoulian, the do not doubt but that they will give Kwangtung, including the cities of 360 at Sanhochi and Machikang and

be enter their support."—Reuter, Tungkun, Chungshan, Sunwui, Toi-1,000 at Mingkwang--Central News, than on the Chekinng-Klangs! Rail-pleture cannot help but

way yesterday. About 20 bombs were taining. shan and Po-on. No bonbs were

dropped-Central News.

"The Prisoner of Zenda" (Majestic Theatre, to-day)This tale would dropped.-Central News.

The probably be popular in any age. treatment accorded it by Ronald Colman, Madeleine Carroll and Douglas Fairbanks, Jr.. make it into

very enjoyable picture indeed,

Planes Raid Yushan

Nanchang, Feb. 1. Three Japanese bombers conduct- ed a raid on Yushan in eastern Kiang si on the Cheklang-Kiangsi Railway

Cheng Chien Appointed

Hankow, Feb, 2. General Cheng Chien, Chief of the General Staff, has been appointed Chairman of the Honan Provincial Government by the Executive Yuan, He succeeds General Shang Chen.

Ex-Convicts To Fight

Canton, Feb. 2.

Chinese newspapers report that detachment of newly trained soldiers, all ex-convicts, have reached Cheng- chow, and are now en route to the Pinglon Front.

at noontime to-day. Over twenty The meeting appointed simul- explosive mlasiles were dropped.taneously Kung Hou and Fang Tsch The convicts were granted an which landing on open spaces, enused ins Honan Commissioners of Recon- amnesty on condition they enlisted slight damage.

istruction and Civil Affairs respec- in the army.-United Press.

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PREHISTORIANS IN SESSION

Distinguished prehistorians of the Far East are in session at Singapore at the third annual Congress on Pre- historie Research, which opened last week.

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The Hongkong Government offelally represented at the Congress by Messrs. W. Schofield and A. D. Brankston.

Among the delegates are offelal representatives of 18 governments in addition to Hongkong. Museums in Australia and Malaya and other bodies are represented by 11 dele- gates.

Mr. W. Lanehan, M.C.S., author of an history on Pahing, le chairman of the Congress, which is being held under the auspices of the Malayan Government.

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