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THE

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1988.

Air Battle Fought In Blinding Snowstorm

AS

DOG FIGHTS

JAPANESE RAID

CHENGCHOW, SIAN

Chinese Bombers Take To Air In Raids On Japanese Concentration

Hankow, Mar. 10.

REPORTS from the northern war sectors indicate

that both the Chinese and Japanese aircraft were very active on March 8, despite blinding snowstorms. Chinese planes raided Japanese military positions în South Shansi, while Japanese machines bombed Cheng chow and Sian, the former being raided twice by a total of 17 machines.

The first attack was made by nine planes in the morning, and later in the afternoon another eight machines raided the place.

When the Japanese invaders visited Sian, the Chinese defenders took to the air and engaged the Japanese, who drew off in two groups, one of which the Chinese airmen concentrated upon, and later claimed they had brought down three Japanese machines.- Reuter.

Chengchow, Mar. 10. A squadron of Chinese planes flew over the Yellow River and subjected Japanese positions at Fenglingtu to a severe bombing yesterday. The damage can not yet be ascertained.

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With their rear menaced by Chinese forces remaining both sides of the Tutung-Puchow Railway the Japanese vanguords at Feng- lingtu, on the north bank of the Yellow River opposite to Tungkwan, are reported to have been partly withdrawn northward to consolidate their positions..

Japanese balterles

at Fenglingtu over to the fred over 100 shells south bank yesterday noon.---Central News.

RECAPTURE CONFIRMED

Chinki, Anhwei, Mar. 10. The recapture of Langki and Kap- chun on the Anhwel-Kiangsu border south of the Yangtze River has been confirmed by the arrival here of large numbers of merchants from there.

According to these merchants, quiet prevails in these two towns which are now garrisoned by Chinese force. An average of 100 refugees who are natives of Langki and Kangteh puss through here on their way back

to their native towns every day. Central News.

ITALIAN PRIESTS KILLED

Hankow. March 10,

A brief message received by the Italian Embassy confirms previous Chinese reports that saveral members of the Itailan Mission on the out- skirts of Chengchow were killed and wounded in a raid by Japanese planes on March 8,

The message, which was despatched by the Itallon Bishop of Chengchow, states that two Italian priests were killed outright, and other missioners were wounded-Reuter.

SEVEN PLANES DESTROYED

Pelping, Mar. 10.

An offelal Japanese report clalina that seven Chinese planes were destroyed on the ground, and 11 shot down in combat during three oir ralus on Sianfu in Shensi yesterday afternoon. There were no Japanese losses. Reuter.

TENNYSON IN COLONY

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BRITISH PROTEST TO JAPAN

Censorship Of Mails

Resented

London, Mar. 9.

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The British Consul-General Shunghal hos addressed a protest to the Japanese Consul-General, and requested that instructions be issued to refrain from. censoring British mails, said the Foreign Office Under Secretary, Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of Commons to-day, replying to a question by Mr. A. C. Moreing. Representations on the same sub- ject was made by the Embassy in Tokyo on March 3, added Mr. Butler. Mr. Moreing asited if the Japanese continued the policy of trying to impose a censorship, would Government consider re-opening Д British post ofce in Shanghol temporarily to ensure that British i maits reach British oficiais untouch-

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PEASANTS ATTACK JAPANESE

Kwangteh, Mar. 10. Armed with rilles, about 700 Chinese peasant volunteers made a surprise attack on the Japanese troups stationed at Chulinchen, 11 Ellometres west of Kintan.

Mr. Butler in reply said he would LORD TENNYSON, who cap- The peasants surrounded Japanese

the tained England against Aus-ke to awalt the results of represent- cumps and fought tera-tralia in 1921, belleves

ations made to the Jupanese. clously with the 200 Japanese artil- Homeland's chances in the forth-

the Reuter. lery and infantry men, who were mostly annihilated in a three-hour coming tests have been heighten- sanguinary encounter. Central News. ed by Australla's omission of Grimmett and Oldfield. The famous sporting Peer arrived in Hongkong yesterday.

ISLANDS CLEARED

Nlagpo, Mar. 10.

All the #2 islands off the east Cheklang coast are now cleared of Japanese invaders.

The Japanese nurines who landed at Ssu Chloo Island and Chang Tu island were evacuated recently and Chinese forces have reoccupled the islands.

It is said that the shallowness of the water along the coast during the present, season accounts principally for the inactivity

of the

Japanese warships, which have to anchor at lerat 10 kilometres off the coast.

The Innding of large numbers of marines at present, it is pointed out, is not only dimcult but also pre- carinus as they can not easily retreat if attacked by the Chinese defenders after landing.

Meanwhile, the Chinese garrison is considerably strengthened the de- fence works along the coast, taking advantage of the absence pt Japanese warships.

The boom at Chinhai, impertant harbour in Cheklang, is still close:l as a precaution-Central News.

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H.K. Tramways, $151⁄2 b. and sa Peak Trama

Penis Trams (new), $3% n,

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Singapore Tractions, 23/8 n. Singapore Pref., 23/6 n.

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Cald: Macg. (old), Sh. $143⁄4 n. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), Sh. $15 n. Canton Ices. $1.70 n. Cement., $18.20 b. H.K. Ropes $5% n.

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Did Britain Tear Down U.S. Flags?

PACIFIC ISLANDS

Washington, Mar. 9. Mr. Cordell Hull, Secretary of State suld he was aware Britain had reserved all rights to the Canton and Endenbury islands. He sald there was nothing particularly new in Mr. Chumberlain's statement, and he declined to speculate regarding possible settlement.

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Representative Jenkes asked the House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee 10 ascertain whether the two American flags of the Eclipse Expedition placed on Canton Island had been destroyed, and it so, he asked the committee to demand an apology from Britain.

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nt point.-United Press.

Warships Participate

In Mock Raid

MANOEUVRES IN H.K.

It is now announced that H.M.S. Adventure and three destroyers have been detailed to participate in the forthcoming local manoeuvres as the Naval Force of the "Blueland" fleet which will attack Hongkong.

Some small croft will assist the militory in the defence of "Redland". The Hongkong Naval Volunteer

Reserve will also assist in the defence.

GERMAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN LONDON

London, Mor. 9. Fearing communist demonstrations, police took extraordinary precautions when Herr Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived at Victoria Station. The platforin was cleared of all un- buthorised persons.

Among those who greeted the for- mer Ambassador to London was the Austrian Minister. Large

crowds watched the departure from the station, but there were no scenes- Reuter Bulletin.

FRENCH CABINET

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Paris. Mar, 0.

The Government is not resigning to-night. M. Camille Chautemps, the Premier, will make a declaration to the Chamber at 0.30 to-morrow-- Reuter.

HOLY SEPULCHRE TO BE RESTORED

Cairo, Mar. 0. It is understood the Egyptian Government is contributing £30,000 to repair the holy sepulchre at Jerusalem. The Government siders the sepulchre is sacred to Christians and Moslem.-Reuter Bui letin.

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