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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1988.

Japanese Rush to Meet Fierce Counter-Drive

CHINESE

OFFENSIVE

AND STOUT DEFENCE HOLD UP INVADERS

Important Conflict For Yangtse Points Raging

Hankow, July 21. Important military decisions are expected on the Yangtse front, following the extensive movement of Chinese and Japanese troops to the battle area.

The Japanese have despatched considerable forces to Hukow, seriously depleting their strength at Nanking and Hangchow in order to concentrate as many men possible for the drive on Kiukiang.

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Twenty-two troop transports are reported to have passed Tatung, about 210 miles below Kiukiang, while several squadrons of Japanese bombers and pursuit planes have been transferred from Hangchow to Wuhu and Anking.

The Chinese estimate that the Japanese air force in the Yangtse area now totals more than 300 planes.

Meanwhile, the

duri between were hurled ashore in about an hour Chinese land balterles red back with great effect and succeeded In repulsing the ships.

Japanese warships and the Chinese shore batteries between Lion Hill and Kluklang continued throughout to-day with increased vigour. The Chinese

Japanese aireraft continued their shore batteries proter-fing

the en- wanton destruction of the villages trance to Payang Lake were particu-tying between Kiuklang and Sinkang Inely effective as the Japanese un- throughout yesterday successfully endeavoured to furer un entrance into the 2,500 square miles of water along whose western store runs the railway between Klakinng and Nanchang,

Chinese reports confirm the tremendous activity of the Japanese air force. Several towns along the banks of Lake Poyang were the prin- elpal sufferers in today's raids. while Yangtse towns between Kiu- klang and Hankow were also subject to severe uttack.

Reinforcements Thrown

Into Fight

were

Some 200

LESSONS IN WAR-Preparing for a long campaign against the Japanese, China has instituted officers' training camps where young men are being taught the art of War. Here are

some of the students at an army base listening to a lecture. Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek takes a personal interest in the camps and often lectures,

Wiedemann Brought Assurances

bombs ensualties were few as most of the villagers had fed-Central Newon.

Urvz):1. However, Chamberlain Questioned

On Purpose Of Visit

SHARE PRICES

The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morning. Banks

K. Banks, $1,505 b. cum div. H.K. Banks (Lon. Reg.), £90 b.

ex. div.

Chartered Banks, 11 n.

Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £28 o Mercantile Bank, C., £13 n.

Insurances

of

Canton Ins., $240 m.

Heavy Chinese reinforcements life being thrown into the new battle that

fur has developed

possession Kukow and Matung, below the pre- sent Jupuucse naval positions in the Yangtse.

nerve

The Chinese are straining every rve to recapture at least one of these two cities, for the successful outcome of their counter-offensive would at once nullify the present Japanese naval and military activity further west, against Kluklung and Lake Poyang.

The Chinese claim one material success the rupture of the Japanese lines of communications between Mutung, Hukow and Pengtsel.

Heavy Japanese reinforcements are being despatched to this particular region from the Hofel sector, in cen- tral Aniwel, where the Japanese may be forced to postpone their drive on Talhu owing to depletion of their re- serves for the Yangise battle.-Trans- Ocean.

500,000 Kwangsi Men

Ready to Fight

Canton, July 22. Chinese reports state that 500,000 Kwangsi soldiers are ready to pro- ceed to the front.

The total Kwangsi troops at the front will exceed one million when these additional men are brought up. -United Presa.

Landing At Hukow

Hankow, July 22. Under cover of a heavy bombard- ment from twenty Japonese war- ships, two Japenese transports have landed 2,000 troops and 20 tanks at Hukow, according to Chinese reports.

The Chinese spokesman has an- nounced that Chinese troops occupied Wanklang, opposite Matang on July 19.

Rumours that Wuhu had been re- captured by the Chinese were in- correct, said the spokesman, who added that the Japanese were using the city as a base for their westward advance along the Yangtse.

Chinese forces in Shansi, said the spokesman, were continuing to apply pressure on the Japanese in Houma, und the Invaders withdrew from Yunnchu on July 18 after repeated Chinese attack-Reuter,

Major Battle At Hukow Imminent

Klukiang, July 22. Foreshadowing a major battle, the Japanese are rushing reinforcements to Hukow,

At least 2,000 Japanicяe troops to- gether with a large number of lanks, armoured

cara and steamboats sent there by transporta yester

were

day.

Military circles, believe that the Japanese are planning another general offensive by land after the failure of the repeated attempts of their naval vessein

reach Klukinng. to Another such abortive attempt was made at 6.30 p.m. yesterday, by an

Eust Astu Bank, $8B n.

Union as $500 n. Chinn Underwrites, $2 n. H.K. Fire Ins., $210 u.

Shipping

П

0.

Douglas, $80 n. H.K. Steamboats, $21 Indo-Chinas (Pref.) $60 n. Indo-Chinus (Del.), $24 a. Slici! Bour, 93/9 Union Waterboats, $9 b.

Docks Etc.

rves, $120 b. H.K. & Wharves, HK. Docks H.K. & Wold), $21 .

Docks (new), $20 b. Providents (old), $3.40 b, Providents (new), $3.30 b. New Engineerings, Sh. $3.00 n. Shunghat Docks, Sh. $115 n. Kailan

Mining Adm.. 15/- n. Raubs. $0.80 Venz: Coldfield, sa b.

ung Mines, 8 cts. n. Hongkong

Philippine Mining Antamoks, P. 30 su Atoks, P. 20 sa. Bagulo Gold, P. 21 sa,

D

Benguet Consol, P. 10.60 sn. Benguet

Tier Wed lor.

Coco Grove, P. 43 Consolidated Mines, P. 004 sa. Demonstrations, P. 28 so.

E.

Mindanao. P.

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Gumaus G'fields, P.

Ipo Gold.

Gold, P.--

L.X.L., P.-

Itogons, P.

Min. Resources, P.-

Northern

Min

P. -

Paracale Gumaus, P.

Salacot Mining, P.

San Mauricio, P. 48 sa. Suyee Consol, P. 17

8.

United Paracales P. 311⁄2 sa.

Lands, Hotels, etc.

H. and S.

S. Hotels, $0.55 b. H.K. Lands,

$35% b. H.K. Lands, 4% Deben $100 b.

Lands, Sh. --- Metropolitan S'hai Lande, Sh. $0.40 n. Humphries,

$0.35 п. H.K. Realtics, $6 n. Chinese Estates, $100 n.

Pablle Utilities H.K. Tramways, $17.70 b. and sa. Peak Trams (old), $64 b. Peak Trams (new), $3% n. Star Ferries, $70. Yaumati Ferries (old), $2434 n. Yaumati Ferries rights, $23% n.

China

China

(old), $11 b.

(now), $8 b. H.K. Electric, $004 b. Macao Electrie, $18 n.

Lights, $94. one (old),

$281 b. Telephone (new),

40% b China Burca, Sh. - Singapore Tractions, 20/3 n. Singapore Pref., 20/3 n.

Industrials

Cold: Macg. (old), Sh. $14 n. Cald: Macg. (Pref), Sh. $14 n. Canton lcea. $1.70 m. Cements, $18.70 80. HK. Ropes, $4.00 m. Stores,' &c. , $20% 80

Dairy Farm,

Watsons, $6.00 s.

Lane Crawfords, $0.70 n.

Sinceres, $2.30 n.

armada of Japanese warships. Lin-Wing On (HK), $80 n.

William Powell, Ltd., 70, cts. n. Calton Mille

Ing

Cup in twon, the vessels steamed up-river from Hukow, opening up a terriße hombardment on the Chinoro positions on both banks of the Tangise. At least 200 exploalves

Ewo Cotton, Sh., $10 n. S'hal Cotton (old), Sh. $87 n. Zoong Sings, 511, 827 n.

London, July 21,

The purpose of the visit paid to London by Here Adolf Itleya adjutant, Captain Wiedemann, withi explained by the Prime Minister. Mr. Neville Chamberlain, in the House of Commons yesterday. In reply to a ¡ Labourite question.

la the course of his recent visit to London Captais Wiedemann had

informal conversation with the

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not

CZECHS TO OFFER AUTONOMY TO STATES

Finance, Foreign Policy And Defence For National Assembly

Unfailing Sympathy For China

Britain Will Consider Any Request For Aid

London, July 21. Mr. V. McEntee, Labour M. P. for West Walthamstow,

asked in the House of Commons to-day whether, In view of the Lengue of Nations' re- Prague, July 21.

commendation favouring all possible constitution of four assistance to Chinu compatible with Powers, the Gov- the separate Parliaments, one each the interests of

erminent

there could state whether Moravia-Silesia,

was

any way, us far as Great Britain Ruthenia,

with was concerned, wherein such help

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The

Bohemia, Slovakia and

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, each enjoying provincial could be offered, other than by grant- Captain Wiedemant did

come autonomy, is reported to be one ing of financial credits. prepared to discuss any particular

in of the main points in the Govern- the of political affairs but

con- tion enabled him, owing to his ment's minority statute, which for contact with authoritative circles in has now been completed. Germany, to renew The assurancea Czecho-Slovakia's finance and already given by the German Gov-foreign policy, as well as defence, ernment of her desire to achieve a will be reserved to the National peaceful settlement of the outstand-

Assembly.-Reuter, ing questions."

relaxer to some extent,

In each of the four Diets seats will Pofitiend quarters here declare that be divided into electorates represent- the Premier regards

Thus, Captaining the various nationalities, Wiedemann's visit as an indication: Bohemiu consists of Czechs and that the tension in central Europe has Germans, Moravia-Silesia of Czechs Germans and Hungarians, Slovakia of The Premier and his closest colla-Slovaks and Germans and Ruthenia borators, so It is said, now lake a Czechs, Poles and Germans,

Euch Diet, acting as a body, will far more optimistic view of the ailua-control general focal matters, while tion than they did some weeks ag each national section will have charge

their own nationality, of questions particularly

and are convinced that a peaceful

settlement will be reached in the Sudeten German question.

According to reports here from Parls it appears that the French and British

agreed during the parleys conducted at Parts on Wednesday that further developments in the Czech

of

the

affecting

The draft was examined to-day by Committee of the Parliamentary Government Majority. Basil Newton, who conferred with M. The British Minister to Prague, Sir Edouard Benes, the Foreign Minister question should be nwalted before any concrete step is taken by the two yesterday, had a lengthy Interview Governments in the matter-Trans- with Dr. Hodza, the Premier, to-day.

-Reuter. Ocean.

GERMAN PRESS SILENT

Berlin, July 22.

So far nothing has appeared in the Berlin newspapers regarding the visit

of Herr Wiedemann to London.

Great Interest is being shown in the event behind the scenes, however, and the hope is expressed in many quarters that the visit will lend to

a detente in the European situation.

Political circles generally express

CHINESE TAILORS |EVICTED

Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary Foreign Affairs, replied: "In conformity with the League resolu- tions, His Majesty's Government, existing circumstances, is giving, and within the Buits imposed upon it by will continue

and to give, serious sympathelle consideration to any re- quests it may receive from the Chinese Government."

Mr. Butler added that he could not attempt to give detailed information

of wat was being done or what might be contemplated.-Reuter.

Shanghai Asks Approval Of 23 Executions

Shanghal, July 21,

The Municipal Pollect have request- ed the Central Government in Chung- king to approve the execution in Shanghai of 23 prisoners at present in Ward Road Prison, who were sen- tenced to death

prior to the hostilities.

The usual procedure is for con- demned men to be turned over to the Chinese authorities for execution after they have been sentenced by Settlement Courts.

The departure of Central Govern- ment executioners makes this pro-

of carrying out sentence except in

An action claiming possession cedure impossible and there is no way the opalon that the German Govern- of No. 33 D'Aguilar Street, the Settlement prison itself.--United ment will not be so adamant in its ground floor, occupied by the Press. demand for satisfaction on behalf of Hung Tai tailor firm, was heard the Sudeten-Germans, and will now necept Reuter Special.

compromise solution before Mr. Justice E. H. Williams during the weekly calling over list of cases at the Summary Court this morning. A

NEW SULTAN INSTALLED

Colombo, July 21. The installation of the Arst Sultan of the Maldive Islands, with the title

DIVAN KEEPER SENTENCED

Mr. E. S. C. Brooks, of Hastings and Co., appeared for the plaintiff, Yan Yee-hing, and said that at the, Charged with possession of pre- time notice to quit had been sent to pared oplum and keeping an opium the defendant, who was two months divan at Hing Lung Street, Loung behind in his rent. Defendant was Lin, 33, unemployed, was fined $50 not a satisfactory tonant, he under- or, in default, a month's imprison- stood.

ment, on the first charge, and $100

of Sultan of the Thirteen Provinces han the of the defendant with the alternative of two months claimed had paid his rent imprisoninent on the second charge and Twelve Thousand Islands, took regularly. He had been unable to by Mr. R. Edwards at the Central place to-day on Maldive Island.

find suitable premises to move to, Magistracy this morning. A representative of the Govern- he added..

do- With 10% tuels of raw oplum In Lordship remarked that ment of Ceylon, to which the islands

when arrested normally belong, was present at the fendant's premises being business his possession ceremonies. Reuter,

premises, it was not protected under Johnston Road, Leo Man, unemploy- the new Prevention of Evictions cd, was fined $165 with the alter- Ordinance,

nailve of ten weeks' imprisonment.

Wing On Textiles, Sh. $42 n.

Milroellaneous

H.K. Entertainments, $0.40 b. : Constructions, $1.75 b. Vibro Piling, $5.10 n.

Ch. Govt 4% 1020

671 pr. n.

G$Bonda,,

I.K. Govt. 4% Loan 64% prm. n,

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H.L. Gort Bi Loan đổi Drm n Wallace Harpers,

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An order for defendant to give up possession of the premises by Sep- tember 8, as well as paying costs of the action, was made..

SHIPS IN RADIO COMMUNICATION

FLIES HOME AT GOOD SPEED

London, July 21. The Royal Air Force long-distance unit, which created # record fight to Egypt on July 7, left Iamallin at 4 a.m. to-day and arrived at Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire at 8.25 p.m.. covering the intervening 2,300 miles

The following ships are expected to be in wireless communcation with Marsmans (Lon.), B/- 13/6 n.. the Hongkong radio station to-day: Maramans Ins. (H.K.), e/- 1/6 a. Bernhard; Leesong; Conte Verde: Consolidated... China Providents Tsinan; Kulsong, Nestor; Scalarla;

Kat Monte Plana: Rheinland; Hong Providents kong: Van Heutaz; Brandon; Hope in 10 hours 20 minutos at an average

*** (old); 96,80 blog

Consolidated China

(now), $0.60 b.

Castle; Anticlochus.

speed of about 140 m.p.h.--Reuter,

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