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JAPAN MAKING NO PEACE OVERTURES

(Continued from Paga 1.)

rounded by the Chinese forces. In the ensuing engagement the majority

and the was annihilated

persed.--Central News.

resi dis-

Close To Yibsien

Hankow, April 14, Following orders for an assault on Yihsien, the Chinese vanguard on the Tlentsin-Puikow railway front yeater- day morning had reached a point only four kilometres west of their chief objective. About 2,000 Japon- ese troopa at Kuollchi, to the north of Yilisten marched north-east in the direction of Hsianchen to support the'

រ៉ង Japanese that area at present

around Shulko.

Inessage from Hau-

engeanwhile,

chow alates that Shuangelian has been occupied by encircling

Severe ghung

from Tenghsten have taken Taoshan and Chitsun, Borth

Chinese

of Tsaochwing, forcing the Japanese to retreat north-eastward.

Information reaching Hankow, allegedly from Japanese sources. states General Isogari has been killed or wounded in action.

A Chinese communique states 60 Japanese planes twice attempted to rald Hankow yesterday afternoon but failed to reach the city owing to bad weather conditions.--fenter.

No Word From Shantung

Peiping, Apr. 14.

Official sources learn that the Pro- Visionut Government had not re- ceived my telegrams or reports from the Shantung Provisional Govern- ment from

April

to yesterday,

when one letter, not reporting con- ditions, arrived.-United Press,

Reinforcements For

Shantung Front

Pelping, Apr. 14,

Chinese resident in Tungchow re- port that during the past few days a number of train-loads of Japanese noldiers have arrived from Jehot by Tungchow-Chengich rail- the new

why. The cars were marked "For Shantung."-United Press,

Chekiang Cities Bombed

Kinhwa, Apr. 14.

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY,

By Paul &

HOW IT

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WOMEN Drivers BELITTLING THE PRIVING ABILI- TIES OF WOMEN IS NOT ORIGI- NAL WITH OUR AUTOMOBILE AGE, THE ANCIENTS HAD THE SAME CONTEMPT, AND THE ROMANG PASSED A LAW FOR- BIDDING ALL WOMEN, SAVE VESTAL VIRGINS, TO DRIVE CHARIOTS UN- DER ANY CONDITIONS ANYWHERE IN THE EMPIRE.

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CHAIRMAN

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both in regards to Income and im- proved services to the public.

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Reviewing War Claims Procedure

HOME FLEET FOR GLASGOW EXHIBITION

APRIL

14, 1938.

· DISCUSS PROBLEM OF RAW MATERIALS

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carefully Indeed, and you should assure yourselves that a considerable measure of agreement exists be- tween the nations concerned.

quite

"It cannot possibly be argued that this question of accessibility to raw materials is really predominantly a colonial ono. That is the very general Impression, but it is definite ly not the case, and although agree that certain raw materials

pro duced in colonies ure vitally import-

the same time ant

to people, cannot be argued that the whole dimenity at accessibility to row materials is going to be solved by dealing with colonial raw materials by themselves.

it

"It cannot be argued that colonial aspect of this dimculty would neces sarily make any great contribution towards solution of the greater one. His Majesty's Government has now sent a

n reply to the League of Nations

in which it says it is in general In

# with the principle for-

by committee, with which, fact, its polley conforms. It would be necessary, it goes on to any, to know the views of other governments con- cerned before deciding that the time is ripe for action in the matter.

ISOLATED ACTION

the

INSUFFICIENT

at Hin

"I think it is quite clear that any convention embodying principles such as these could be of no real value unless the principal government concerned agreed to participate und give effect to these principles. It must be clear that the difficulty is not one in which isolated action on Majesty's Government part of can of itself remove. I cannot be denled that

recent political events have rendered the immediate settle- merit of this cronornje problem even more difficult than it was before, I om afraid we cannot deny the fact, but I want to make quite clear that this does not mean that is Majesty's Government has given up hope of solution of many of the In- ternational economic difficulties on lines which Monsieur Van Zeeland has adumbrated in his report.

"On the other hand His Majesty's

that the government is hopeful atmosphere may improve very quick- Units of the Home Fleet will visit iy, and that it may be possible at a Clyde in connection with the Empire not very distant date, once again Exbibition at Glasgow. The ships actively to explore and pursue this will be open to public inspection by difficult question. Although I day, and illuminated at night, and not able to say how we still hope there will also be searchlight dis- before long to find by that means of His Majesty's London, Apr. 13.

Ships Nelson, and through that channel a way plays.

air-bringing about a far-reaching settle- the Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary Rodney, Royal Sovereign,

Courageous, Wren, ment of the problems of world trade." for the fourteenth working year of for Foreign Affairs, speaking in the traft-entrier

British Wireless, the Company, namely 1937, have House of Commons to-day, sald that Newcastle, Glasgow, Faulknor, with been in your hands for some time, he was at present reviewing the the ath destroyer flotilla, and the of procedure to be submarines Narwhal and Seahorac followed them as having been read.

During the year under review the filed with consular officers in China. trattie receipts during the coronation If it

that an immediate pre- If it appeared tha celebrations in May exceeded all sentation was in the best interests of previous recorda, The experience the claimants themselves, and gener- gained during 1030 together with the ally feasible, he would be willing to enabled the Company to handle the this procedure. close co-operation of the entire staff, give instructions for the adoption of huge crowds smoothly and efficiently.

"Extra funds to enable the Com- pany to explore the possibilities of

Japanese planes carried out bomb-converting some of the steam ferry ing raids over many elties in Che kinng yesterday.

Fourteen of the ralders came here in the afternoon. After circling over the city for some time, they dumped station, 24 bombs on the railway killing six civilians, wounding more thon 20 and demolishing over 40

houses.

Wenchow was again bombed by

vessels into diesel ships will be raised through the issue of 14,000 new shares for subscription at $20, of which $10 is for nominal value, and

aid Mr. Lall sald $10 premium and

The Chairmann The directors' report and accounts

Britain May Advise

Presentation Immediately

London, Apr, 19.

four Japanese machines. Altogether 50 with your permission I will treat whole with regard to war elalms will be present.-British Wireless.

13 bombs were dropped, causing little damage.

At Linpu on the Cheklang-Klangst Railway, three Japanese planes re- leased Ave missiles, which idilled two

persons.

Yushan, Chenghsien and Siaoshan were also bombed, but little damage was crused. Central News. Rain Frustrates Air Raids

Hunkow, Apr. 14. Heavy rain frustrated an attempt of over 60 Japanese to stage u mass bombing over the Wuhan cities yes terday afternoon.

It

that the invading is reported machines, in several squadrons, few here from a base in Anhwel. But

INCREASED TRAFFIC

The war in the North has brought us increased traffic but at the same time it has brought on an abnormal increase in the cost of coal which has caused your directors some con-

cern.

CONVERSION OF FUNDS ALLEGED

So

am

AMERICAN AMATEURS MAY LOSE STANDING (Continued from Page 1.)

The reply was given to Sir J. S. appeared, on remand before Mr. H. Inting its rutes.

Mui-chuk, 41, unemployed, tions, and which is responsible for organising the Davis Cup and formu- Wardlaw-Mine, Conservative, who R. Butters at the Central Magistracy

The Federation's definition of an had asked whether any claims for this morning, charged with fraudu amateur is given in Rule 23, which compensation for damage to British lent conversion of various sums says that any lawn tennis player is properly in Shanghat, other than amounting to $450, which he had

had an amateur who does not receive, or those already reported to the House collected on behalf of his employer, has not received after attaining the of Commons, had been presented to Tang Ying, cool merchant, between age of 18 years, directly, or indirect- the Japanese Government, and if not, October last

year and

February ly, pecuniary advantage by the play- was it proposed to present unis year. when

Detective-Sergeant R. ing, teaching, demonstrating or pur- MacVey appled for a remand of one

During the year the remaining them. three double-ended ferry vessels of

Violution of this rule automatically

re also asked whether such steps week, saying he understood Mr. Csuit, of the game. when the raiders reached the Hupeh, the Man Lat class were reconstruct- would be taken without further delay A. Sutherton Russ was appearing for deprives a player of the right to be

border, a torrential rain forced them to return.

Another Japanese altempt to raid

the Wuhan cities later also failed. Central News.

Warship Hit By

Chinese Shells

Fanchang, Apr. 14. One of three Japanese warships near Tatung, south of Tungling, in Anliwel, was hit by shells from Chinese land batteries yesterday, The other two vessels at once moved, downstream.-Central News.

INDECENT PEEP-SHOW

MAY BE LOST TO U.S.

If the allegations contained in the report are substantiated, it would

ૉ. The reconstruction which gave seeing that the war had moved away the defence. Defendant was remand-termed an amateur. the vessels an extra 2 feet beam and from Shanghai, and of the serious ed and bail of $2,500 was allowed.

inflicted upon, innocent improved accommodation was very suffering successful.

We were fortunate in Britons. getting this work done before the In a supplementary question, he heavy rise in the cost of materials. asked that particular attention be pald The Man Shing was also reconstruct to the claims for damage to British Pleading gully to a charge of appear that neither Budge nor Mako ed. This modernized vessel now property in view of the invasion of having exhibited indecent pictures have any chance of figuring in the carries 14 per cent, more passengers, the northern and eastern parts of through a peep-show box in Holly- Davis Cup this year, unless the has less draft and is faster than the International Settlement."

wood-Rand yesterday, Sze To-chan, governing body of the garne agrees before.

consider all these matters.-Reuter.

Mr. Butler said he would certainly was fined $30 or one month's hard to restore their amateur status. Both labour for the offence by Mr. R. players, if professionals, would also Edwards at the Central Magistracy be barred from competing in any tournament or champlonship open to amateur players.

JAPAN BOUND TO LEARN OF ARMY'S LOSS

this morning.

of

America recognises that it is ab- ADMITS SNATCHING

solutely vital to retain the services Budge if the country is to stand Admitting theft of a fountain pen equal chances of retaining the Davis from Mr. P. C. Walsh in Queen's Cup. Without Budge, the United Road Central yesterday, Li Wai. 20. States would most likely lose to unemployed, was sentenced to three Australia or even Germany. months' hard labour by Mr. R. Ed- Budge won the Wimbledon singles wards at the Central Magistracy championship last summer and then the United proceeded to capture States and Australian titles. He and Mako

ako have long been one of the LEAVES $13,100 ESTATE HERE leading doubles combinations in Local estate worth $13.100 was left international tennis, and, in addillon of the by the late Mr. Gerardo Aguirre, to winning at Wimbledon, have been

The latest addition to our fleet, the Man Kwong, has proved to be a very successful bout. The Kow- loua City Service which is now being maintained by vessels of this im- I proved elnes is now yielding better Pickets Removed

cturne. It is now possible to travel from the Hongkong Pier to Kowloon Pelping, Apr. 14.

City

in under 25 minutes-which-is Reliable American reports state faster than a combined bus and ferry that tension at the American Mis

journey.

The season ticket rate to Kowloon City is now similar to that

New York, Apr. 13. slon Hospital at Chefoo has been alleviated. The Japanese pickets

The New on the main services, namely $3.00

York Herald-Tribune have been removed, following a com- per month. The Government has commenting about the Chinese vic- promise arrangement whereby

completed the rebuilding of the tory at Taterehwang, said: "No true. the local Chinese Kowloon City Pler and the Hunghom account of what has happened will presentatives of authorities are allowed to enter the

the Pier is under construction.

be published in, Japan, but soldiers hospital to identify wounded Chinese. To operate a better and more invallded home will spread the tale

and enlarge the prowess The Japanese hid picketed the hos-frequent service to Kowloon City whinese in order to justify their own alias Lo Sek-bik, formerly of Shek practically unbeatable for several pital for several doys following the arc ju urgent refusal of the American hospital au- berth in Hongkong. We have alarmy's failure. thorities to allow them to enter, pre-ready applied to the Government for "The peasant population's dwind- Tong Village, Hoi Ping District, and years in the Davis Cup and other

ro

need of another

to-dny.

died at the Kwong Wah Hospital tournaments,

sumably to arrest three wounded this and hope that it will be avall-ing enthusiasm for this war will not on November 30. last. Letters of ad- Chinese, whom they suspected of par-able in the near future.

be heightened by this news, for a ministration to the estate have been fight to the bitter end in the face of granted to the widow, Cheong See. stel resistance will menn unbear-

Licipating in United Press.

the recent fighting.-

Irregulars Attack Peiping

Coal Mine

Pelping, Apr. 14.

RECENT IMPROVEMENTS

The recent rompletion of the new able taxation."-United Press.

bus terminus at our pler in Hongkong adoption of the Report and the pass- and the additional shelter provided ing of the Accounts. on the froninge hus been greatly ap- preciated by the travelling publle

ITEMS QUERIED

Coal dealers report that a large who may now walk to and from the coal mine at Toll, 20 miles south-pler under shelter.

Dr. F. H. Kew then querled several west of Peiping, was attacked by Irregular troops n few days ago. The

None of our fleet was damaged by items on the balance sheet, when bulidings

the severe typhoon which visited the after much heated discussion, the woro machinery badly damaged,United astrous results.

burned and the Colony In September with such dis-report and accounts as presented

Many thanks are were put to the meeting. Prass.

The accounts were then seconded

dua to the coxswains, engineers and

'Counter-Offensive Ordered crown of the vessels and the payment by Mr. Soo Hoo-yul and passed by

Hunkow, April 14. Taking advaninge of the depletion

of large units of Japanese troops to -the Tientsin-Pukow Railway front,

of small bonus to them will no doubt those present,

meet with your approval.

ISSUE OF NEW SHARES

Mr. Li Tung was re-elected auditor for the Company.

Several other issues were then rabbed by Dr. Kew, who said that it

Your directors have authorised the was a general meeting and it was the Chinese military command has issue of 14,000 new shares for sub- his only chance to speak and show ordered a general counter-offensive scription at $20 of which $10 to for to the public the true position of the

Pelping-Hankow Roltway nominal value and $10 premium. Company. on the 'front.

He further said he in- Fighting has broken out at Mengh-These extra tunda will enable us to tended to write an open letter to all alen, Taiyuan and Pinglu

110 explore the possibilities of converting the shareholders, 011 northern bank of the Yellow River diesel shipa which will reduce fuel said, "to-day I am no longer a direc- some of our steam ferry vessels Into Addressing the Chairman, Dr. Kew! in north Honon-Central News.

couts and effect great savings in lor, but the way you are carrying Chinese Attack Wuhu running coata. The new shares wil on you should be dismissed.

be offered to shareholders for sub- Airdrome

"I am not threatening you, but I scription in the proportion of one may get an injunction from the Court now share for every Ave held by to rentove you.",

Chengyangkwan, April, 14. Chinese plainclothes men launched n surprise httack on the Japanes

on April 12, nerodrome at Wuhu Fighting is stili, in progress, round that arca--Central News,

shareholders on May 3, 1936. The At the conclusion, Mr. Young subscription for the now shares will Tsun-dart, one of the directors, be closed on June 1, 1938 and the addressed the gathering, after which shares will rank for dividend as from a vote of confidence was passed in that date. I will now propose

the Board,

NO TOMBOLA TO-MORROW

There will not be any tombola in the Garrison Lecture Hall on Good Friday, to-morrow, it is announced.

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a cape (4).

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11 A lady of little worth in the

(4).

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14 The skill with which a batsman

may make leg hits (7).

18 Lift (5).

10 Ferlod (5).

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21

going on upwards (3).

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Spirit (3). invited Herr Adolf Hitief to call at 22 A little fish (but we hope it did tho Vatican during his visit to Rome.

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(3).

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to (3).

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23 Foster (5).

29 Kipling connected these with

Fairies (7).

of the 33 This Spanish bully

Netherlands would have been at home in the Salvation Army (4).

35 Ono takes off this part of a gun

before using it (11).

37 Part of the body to take care of

(4).

38 A fishy pattern (11).

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6 Oriental shelter (B).

8 This bird is a good talker (5).

7 This land is suitable for hunting

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13 Epithet for the furncoat (or the.

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