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No. 33101

三拜禮 號三十月四英港香

WEDNESDAY,

APRIL

13, 1938.

廿三十月三

HONGKONG'S

COMMISSION

SATISFIED

WITH RENTS

No Indication of Rise Even to Level Seen

Before Depression

Landlords are completely vindicated in the report of the Commission appointed by His Excellency the Governor to inquire into the rents question in Hongkong.

The Report was tabled in Legislative Council this afternoon.

SINGLE COPY 10 CENTS $39.00 PER ANNUM

DUNLOP 90

MASTER TY

LANDLORDS DEFENDED

Heavy Fighting Continues Around Yihsien

Liquid Fire Defeats Loyalists Insurgent Advance Continues Swiftly

Hendaye, Apr. 12. Loyalist headquarters at Bar- celona state that, according to eye-witnesses, the Insurgents used liquid fire and forced the Loyalists to retreat for five miles near Vinaroz, and then captured the town of Cati.

Earlier the Loyalists withstood five hours bombing and artillery shelling.

Reports state that the flame-throwers

victions were mostly Loyalist officers. and Austrian and German refugees, who joined the army 18 months ago. Meanwhile, reinforced Insurgents. stormed the Loyalists in the moun- tains west of Chert and usu repulsed

the Loyalists counter-attack at the village of Villadona, while General Aranda stormed the Loyalists' port- tions at Sierra Valdanacha, and General Solchaga continued to advance on the left bank of the river

It recommends that Government take noccupied a series of fortified bills, action to impose restrictions against landlords who, as a class, "have incurred much undeserved odium."

"Tenants have, for the past few years, been holding a pistol to the landlords' heads," is a quotation from one section of the Report, a voluminous document of 25 pages.

"We are satisfied by the figures submitted to us, by the missions of tenants, and from our own enquiries in the cases

Segre, threatening to cut the ronds to France. Its troops occupied 13 villages in 18 hours, after which the! Loyalists strongly resisted at Campo. -mited Press.

Big American Purchases Of

where both landlord and tenant appeared before us, that there China Silver

is no evidence, that landlords as a whole are at present raising

or notifying an intention to raise rents beyond, or even as higli as, the level ruling before the depression."

"Any measure which would have the effect of depriving these persons whose capital is locked up in land of

a fair return on their money must be detrimental to the

general

nece Well-being of the Colony"

Inflicted upon

Bill Protects

Jews Under

community by the Mandate Rule

In recommending titat Government take no action at present to control rents, the Commission takes cogni- zance of the hardships certain sections reversion towards "pre-depression"

"earnestly hopes" rents, and

that cinplaying large clerical stuffs will recognise that many of their employees are now compelled

concerns

to pay increased rents in the absence of cheaper premises, and

will

re-

adjust salaries or grant allowances

to meet present conditions.

More Government

Accommodation Suggested

"It seems to u that the Navy, Army, Air Force, and Civil Service, authorities might consider whether they could provide further accommo- dation for their respective services, meanwhile granting such allowances. in lieu of quarters as may be ade-

in the circumstances prevalling | quale from time to time."

The Commission comprised Mr. W. Schofield (Chairman), Mr. W. J. Lockhart-Smith and Mr. R. J. Min-

nitt.

In no case did the Commission .dis- -cover any such huge increase in rents

as was alleged in the summary given: by the Committee appointed by the Kowloon Residents' Association

not

to

as a deputation to the Commis- sion,

"We must admit the possibility that some cases may have been overlook- ed in the prevailing confusion," the Report states regarding the KRA. representations.

A full report appears on Page 3 of this issue].

NO HINDRANCE TO

BRITISH VISITORS

Voting in

Important Financial

Transactions

Washington, Apr. 12.

1 is officially disclosed that the United States has purchased U.S.$50,- 000,000 worth of Chinese silver since the outbreak of hostilities in China. Evidence is locking whether the dollar exchange was used for purposes. However, an offeint said that as fast as dollar credits were them established, the Chinese used

war

for the purpose of buying American "merchandise.

London, Apr. 12.

division in the Treasury officials declined to dis- However they House of Communs to-day

cuss the purchases. re-

sold that last July's Sino-American silver agreement was still in effect, and that an undisclosed quantity of gold was purchased by China from The United States under the agree ment.

sulted in a dead-heat when Commander Locker-Lampson asked leave to introduce the Jewish Citizenship Bl. 114 vot. ing for, and the same number ocainst.

The Speaker gave a casting vote in favour of the Bill which was read for the first time.

in

The BI would rive Jews lands other than Palestine the right to call themselves citizens of Palestine, and to be regarded as protected persons under man- dale-Henter Special.

CHINESE VICTORY PRAISED

U.S. Press Applauds Explosion Of Japan Invincibility

an

Washington, Apr. 12. The Evening Star, in editorial to-day, says that the Chinese halting of the Japanese! in Shantung ls the greatest

is learned that the Chinese con- verted a considerable amount of silver which was used as collateral or the establishment of credits into gold.-United Press.

CHINA SAID SEEKING FINANCIAL AID

London, Apr. 13.

The Financial News reports Mr.

PRESENTS CREDENTIALS

Sir Archibald Clark Kerr and Lady Kerr photographed as they arrived in Chungking, China's war time capital, by air. Yesterday His Excellency presented his credentials. He and warm welcome, and the Lady Kerr have been given a

at Ambassador has expressed optimism China's position.-- C. M. P. S. Photo:

SUPER-CRUISERS OF JAPAN MAY · PROVE SCOURGE OF OCEANS

40-Knot Vessels of Heavy Gun Calibre Could Crush All But Capital Ships

Washington, Apr. 12.

CHINESE CAPTURE VILLAGES WEST OF CHIEF OBJECTIVE

Japanese Constantly Kept On Defensive; Straw Men "On Duty" in Trenches

Tungshanku, April 18

A Chinese headquarters spokesman said that although very fierce fighting was raging east and south of Yihsien, the lines on both sides remained unchanged in this sector.

The Japanese evidently contemplated moving east- ward.towards Linyi, in case they are forced to evacuate Yihsien, thus augmenting the force facing the Chinese right flank.

However, Chinese troops yesterday recaptured the villages of Taoyen and Chenching, immediately west of Yihsien, and the Japanese are expected to alter their plan and move westward along the highway to Hanchuang, 30 miles north of Hsuchow, along the main Tientsin-Pukow railway line.

BOMBERS SURPRISED

AT CANTON

Three Japanese Believed Down After Dog-Fight

Conton, Apr. 13.

Hanchuang is at present the most Japanese southernmos! polni in

there is hands, and artillery from audible in Hsuchow on clear, dry days.

The spokesman emphasised that the Japanese were continuing on the defensive and painted out that they were unable to resume their attacks

and

until, they received inforcements.

Bringing up rein- forcements on the Tientsin-Pukaw railway

netically

was very difficult, since

oll the bridges between Tainan and Honchuang were down, including the seven-span bridge at Tawenkow, Guerilla troops were dally tearing up the rails, chopping down telegraph poles and sniping irains.

were desperately

A rude chuck was administered. Japanese planes engaged in their The Japanese usual daily bombing in the vicinity trying to clean up the guerilla bases, of Canton this morning, when they such as at Llacheng in east Shan- were engaged by Chinese fighters, tung, but so far had been unsuccess- instead of merely anti-aircraft bat-ful.

It is rellably reported that the The Chinese authorities state that guerilla troops in this region Include far as is ascertainable, three detachments of the Eighth Routo

Army. enemy machines were brought down,

Hsuchow is laughing at the news adding that about 40 Japanese planes participated in a rald on Kwangtung that the Japanese are posting straw this morning, but that an unknown men in their lines in the vicinity of number approached Canton shortly

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before 11 o'clock.

The

din of their zooming and power-diving started the populace

of Canton, which still has vivid re-

It is reliably learned that the Navy Department has been informed that Japan is building a fleet of super-collections of last Sunday's disastrous

cruisers of 16,000 and 18,000 tons, whose unmatchable Sun Fo as stating yesterday that speed, mobility and striking power may revolutionise

China had been seeking the assistance

from her friends in Britain and cisc-naval tactics:

advantage it some sort of financial

where, It. would be to China's It is reported that three such vessels are at present assistance could be obtained, but he being built, capable of a speed of 40 knots, and armed was not in a position to say anything with eight or nine 12-inch guns.

concrete on the subject,

Mr. Sun Fo added that the Chinese will not accept mediation until Japanese soldiers withdrew Chinese soll-Reuter.

FIGHTING CATTLE PLAGUE

A high naval official stated to-day: "If such ships from are being built, they represent, perhaps, the most powerful sea weapon in existence. While they could not successfully engage a battleship in close fighting, they would be more powerful than any British or United States cruiser, and would be the scourge of the world's shipping lanes."--Router.

London, Apr. 12,

IMPETUS TO MANOEUVRES

Washington, Apr. 12. Reports of an unidentified feet appearing off Davao have Intensified the American fleet's war manoeuvres, and nnyal strategists will study a posible defence of the Philippines

eventualities that tho. Ad-

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military fent since the Allies Foot and mouth disease, a recent halted the Germans in the outbreak of which caused the largest Spring of 1918.

standstill order for Britists cattle and The newspaper expresses the stock over issued by the Ministry of opinion that the Japanese have been Agriculture was debated, this even- TO AUSTRIA baulked of their major strategic ing in the House of Lords

The Par effort to conquer a vast front around

to tninistration's attitude, as indicated Parliamentary Secretary Hauchow London, Apr.:12.

and to unite the southern the Ministry of Agriculture the Earl by Admiral Lealy in his naval testi

for of Foverthum, replying

the mony to members of Congress, was Answering a House of Commons and northern armies. question the Under-Secretary for The paper said that Shantung Government, said that after the last that the Philippines were indefen- Foreign Affairs, Mr. Buller said he meant to had now been informed that no fuss Lorraine did to Frases what Alsace-epidemic which began in the Southsible". Nevertheless, means of coun

Eastern Counties, this further series, teracting any possible invasion of the

received Hauchow becomes the Waterloo of outbreaks was a great disappoint Philippines bad rec

the malities were required to the case of

clatest attention se #Brillah visitors wishing to leave Aus of Asia, history is likely to record ment. It was essential to check any

Paul #emier Flat) were resident in such Fellmax as a classic administra further distribution of disease by the understood that Mr.

novas making furthe tos ar sonile Justice movement of animal and it was McNutt, Philipinos High Commit concerning condtion rov-2 The Washington Port columniat, nor to obtain a brosiniar space aloner, streamed in his chidel com

of British real- Barnet Rover, and that Talerchwards wo last it would be foulble to track yeranlions with Admfal Zishy and Li

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No Dominions Protest Against Foreign Policy

bombing.

The absence of anti-aircraft fire caused surprise until this was later explained by the fact that the raiders were engaged by Chinese pursuit planes.

Foreigners at Satchuen sold that when the Japanese planes first came number of over they dropped a bombs north of Canton, and the anti- aircraft batteries opened up. It is

believed they brought down one plane as it was seen to power-dive,

but it did not come up again.

The power-diving and zooming continued, but the bombing soon ceased, while the anti-aircraft guns too were soon silent to leave the field clear for the Chinese fighting

planes. -Reuter.

8,590,750 WIRELESS FANS IN BRITAIN

London, Apr. 12.

The approximate total number of wireless licences in force at the end of March 1938 was 8,500,750 as com pared with 8.127,030 at end of March 1937, an increase during the year of 403,120-British Wirele

London, Apr. 12. ́`· Answering & House of Com- on question, the Secretary of State for the Dominions, Mr.

DRUG CASE ADJOURNED Batocin, MacDonald declared

Charged with possession of dan- that no odemmunication had been

| gerous drugs befora Mr. Q. A. A. Mac- recolved from the Government

fadyen at the Kowloon Magistracy of New Zealand, or any other

this morning, two wothen, Chan Bin, Domkaian: Government, : ExpIERS » in moreement on the forelims 48, and Wood Fum, 37, were formel- polar prom WASHINE MARY My remanded for a week. The case Gerernes in the United Kingda In one for committal to the Criminal dankpariştah Wireless.

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STOP PRESS

MILITARY ROADS CLOSING

The following roads now under construction by the military authori- ties will be closed from April 14

untit

such time as they are alt for

traffic:-

1. Road to Chung Am. Kok from the point where It leaves the existe ing main road to Stanley;

2. Road to Collinson Head from where li leaves the Sheko Road,

3. Clear Water Bay Road beyond the "matahod" near Sheung Yeung Village,

4. Road Shatin Pass-Grasscutters | Pass-Tates Coirn-Sleepers Knoll from the Shatin Pass Police Station to its junction with Jat Pass.

(Further Stop Press News T