1938-09-14 — Page 31

YELLOW RIVER FLOOD PERIL

Peiping, Sept. 14.

The Chinese have breach- ed the right bank of the Yellow River 20 miles east of Tungkwan, where the Japanese are attempting to cut the railway between Chengchow and Sian, ac- cording to official Japanese reports.

The flood waters, flowing eastwards, are likely to hamper the Japanese at- tempts to cross the river from Shansi at a point a "few miles east of the new

breach.

The military spokesman here states that Japanese reinforce- ments will continue to land at Tangku, and they are likely to continue unloading there for several days. He would not di close the number of Japanesc troops being rushed to North China-Reuter.

N. China Drivo

Peiping. Sept. 14.

A Japanese spokesman to-day an nounced that the North China forces co-operating In the Hankow drive have crossed the Yellow Iver alight-

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

WEDNESDAY,

THE DISMANTLING of some of the forest of uprights and the painting of the vast hull now make it possible to appreciate the graceful lines of the new Cunard-White Star liner, Queen Elizabeth, which will be named and launched by the Queen on September 27. This picture of the world's largest ship was taken at Clydebank from the air.

Gravest

Two

In

Threat Decades

Paris, Sept. 13.

The feeling that the danger of war is nearer to-night | than at any time since 1914 prevails throughout the city. A certain amount of relief was created by Herr Hitler's speech, but this has been dispelled by the sudden

ly south of Chouchlakow and a little developments in Czecho-Slovakia.

these

south of Fukow, though both places are still in Chinese hands,

The crossing was made partly boats and partly by fording the river, but no details of the fighting in this

area are ava

avaliable.

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The spokesman onnounced that Chinese cut the dykes on the north bank of the Yellow Itiver southwest

Cross

of Wenhsien and the waters are now flowing cast into the small rivers of that area, preventing the Jupanese troops at Nangingtu and Lichiutiro which had been preparing to the river, from carrying oul the plans.

They

not confronted are

with transport difficulties due to the new flood which runs north of their positions.

The Japanese have received no news of the width of the new flood aren.

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state

Replying to questions the spokes- mum confirmed that foreign reports of more reinforcements arriving Tangku and Chinwangtuo Were correct, but he refused to where these troops are proceeding.

In the opinion of foreigners, how- ever, a large number of these rein- forcements aro engaged in enst. Hope! where the Railway had to be con- tinually heavily patrolled.-United Press.

Battle Developing

Tungkwan, Sept. 14. The Japanese in western Shonal are making fresh efforts to cross the Yellow River.

Fighting, 11 is learned, has already broken out In Chuntu, a river cross- ing opposite Wapu, Shens, where the Chinese are stubbornly resisting.

The Japanese commenced their drive to the river crossing on the when more of September 11, morning than 1,000 Infantry, cavalry artillery men froin Lishih, north of Chungyang, launched a concerted drive on and captured Liulin, to the west.

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Japanese war "birds" assisting in the drive bombed and strafed Chun- tu. Sunkiachwan and other points along the Yellow River.

Dr. Benes

JAPANESE PROTEST

TO SOVIET

Saghalien Frontier Violation

Tokyo, Sept. 14.

The Sudeten ultimatum has caused a deep impression and it is considered that it would be a definite derogation of the State's sovereignty for Czecho. | Slovakia to agree to the demand for a plebiscite or agree to the ultimatum.

It is 10 thought that the Sudetens would not take Nuch a decisiou without Herr Hitler's approval.

for It is taken

thal granted France will stand by the Prague Government.

to

One source of hope is looked expectantly. It is felt that if Lord Runciman is given the full support the British Government he might be able to effect a last moment com- promise of the opposing forces.

of

War

NARROW ESCAPE

BY BRITON

Prague, Sept. 13.

Mr. Sutton Pratt, an observer attached to the British Legation, narrowly escaped being shot when visiting the Sudeten arcu 10-day. He arrived Eger

at while armoured ears were fring in the streets and he waved his cap to the oficer in charge, whereupon the officer fred him point-blank but missed.

at

Air. Pratt thereup weni to Police Headquarters and procured a policeman and then approached the same car again with the officer, explaining to the oficer that the firing must cease bunic- diately. His orders were obeyed, --Reuter.

Demonstrations Banned

are

SEPTEMBER 14, 1938.

CHINA BLAMES LEAGUE

Hankow, Sept. 14.

In a long interview General Chen Cheng, Commander of the Ninth War Zone of which the Wulian cities are the cure, believes that the present crists in Europe and the Far East are directly attributable to the past hesitations of the League of Nations.

"I believe the primary reason for the aggression that overwhelming civilisation is due to the uncertain attitude and lack of true understand-

of ing

the objectives

of these aggressors by democracy and the League." he declared.

"If the world would reatise that it is Japan's will and nabition to sub- due the world by barbarous methods I am certain at the disciplining of Japan would so been exhorbitant in

be forthcoming. "China has not

We

her demands on the League. only wish the League to live up to its Covenant and to the resolutions it has already passed with respect to

Far Eastern crisis, "Chinn hopes that the Powers who are signatories to

Nine-Power the Paet will end the supply of arms und materials to Japan.

the

war

"Our strategy dictates a protracted

After of attrition.

D. bilter struggle that has already lasted over a year there may be said to be some foundation for hopes of our ultimate victory.

"The Japanese advance in the Wu- has

m area has met with stubborn re- stance and the delusion that linn- kow would, fall in August has been well exploded.

"I firmly believe that the Japanese will encounter even greater military dificulties, which may ultimately cause her military collapse."-United I'ress.

Split Receipts To Evade Stamp Duty

A number of Chinese firms were summoned before Mr. H. R. Bulters at the Central Magistracy this mocn- ing with falling lo stamp receipts for sums of ove

of over $20, and for evnding stamp duty by splitting such receipts. Liu Ng-sheung, of the Lun Cheong Arm, a large fruit business, was fined

.** $50 for falling to stamp a receipt for $1,05-1.03 made out to the China Emporium. Detective-Sergeant R. Grainger, of the Treasury, snid defendant had put a five-cent stamp on the receipt.

Prague, Sept. 14. All publle meetings and demon- strations arc banned throughout Czecho-Slovakia, whether they held on enclosed premises or in other

A similar fine was imposed on places.

Chun Wan-po, of the Kwong Chun disturbances which swept the coun-

There are now nine dead in the Cheong firm of importers and ex- try following the delivery of Herr Hoor, who admitted a charge of porters, 146 Wing Lok Street, first Hitler's speech. Eight of the nine) are believed to be Sudeten Germans, splitting a receipt for $21.00.

The Government has decided tu prohibit ulf public meetings and |--Reuter. demonstrations in eonnection with the International situation.---Router.

Prepared to Intervenc

Paris, Sept. 13. Premier Edouard Daladler has [been entrusted with full powers to 'act-in' the event of an emergency,

of

War Chiefs Confer

Finey of $25 each were imposed on Fan Chuen, of the Chuen On Loong firm. 15 Battery Street, ground floor, and Ip Yau-chun, of the Hung Fat drm. 13 Fat Hing Street, ground floor, for splitting receipts for sums $21.45 and $37.86 respectively.

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Chan Cho, of the Hing Cheong Yu firm, 380, Tál Nam Street, ground floor, was summoned on two..counts for failing to stamp receipts for sums

London, Sept. it. Sir Thomas Inskip, Minister for Defence, Mr. Alfred. Duft Cooper, | First Lord of the Admiralty, Sir

Kingsley Wood, Secretary for Air, of $70.11, and $58.64, and was fined and certain of the Chiefs of Staff of the three Services arrived at Downing Street to-night and conferred with Mr. Chamberlain and others.

The Cabinet met as a formal Council of Ministers under M. Lebrun and later issued a terse communique to the effect that "M. Daladier and M. Bonnet explained their impres

The "blg four" among the British sions of the foreign situation and the conditions which indicated that the Ministers continued their considera- Government should continue vigorous tion of Herr Hitler's speech du 3g action to preserve peace. The Coun- the afternoon-Reuter Special. cil unanimously asserted itself this conclusion also."

learned that It is authoratatively the communique meant that the Council has approved all military precautions which have been taken, approved additional secret measures, and empowered M. Dandier to take steps he considers necessary in the emergency,

any Fresh tension has arisen be-

tween Japan and Soviet Russia Meanwhile, in south-west Shansi, as result of incidents on the Japanese at Lintsin are also at-Saghalien Island, the large island tempting to push to the bank of the north of Japan proper which is Yellow liver, Japanese planes have been conducting reconnaissance aver owned by both nations. Wawangtu, river crossing west of Lintsin, in the past few days.

Hoku, in northern Shancl near the Shensi border, was bombed by three Japanese planes on Monday. More than 10 bombs were dropped, killing ST civilians and wounding 34.- Central News.

Situation Thought Little Easier

Prague, Sept. 14. At the conclusion of the meeting Council Ministers at 11.15 p.m. last night, it was officially stated that o decisions had been token. It was added that the altuation was a little

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Herr Kundt had not arrived at Progue by imidnight rior, had he sent any message, though it is thought possible that he has been delayed, since it is a 24 hour journey by car. from Eger.

The fact that the official view of the situation is that it is cosier in regarded as encouraging-Reuter.

The island is

divided into Lwo equal parts, Japan possessing the

lower half,

It is stated that Soviet border guards entered the Japanese half of

It is said that the Government is determined to maintain an unrelaxed watch on the situation and is pre-

pared to intervene in the event of the Czech frontier being violated.—

United Press.

Poland Dissolves Parliament

London. Sept. 13.

Lloyds Mav Cease

War Risks

London, Sept. 14. Lloyds, according to rumours circulating here, are considering a proposal to erase quoting war risks altogether.-Reuter,

CORRECTION

In the report of the Memorial Service for Č.N.A.C. victims in the First Edition of the Telegraph yester- day, it was stated that Mrs..Yang, one

of the victims, Was the grand- daughter of the iate Admiral Sir

M. Ignacy Moscicki, Prime Minis- 1 Sab Chen-ping, K.C...

the island near Sandazawa, penetra-ter of Poland, has dissolved both Admiral Sir Sah Chen-ping is still ting to some distance.

Houses of Parliament to permit a re-nlive, and is actively engaged in

It is noteworthy that large Soviet form of the electorin law--United Refugee work forces have been massed on Saghallen frontier in recent weeks.

the Press,

The Foreign Offee to-day fled a protest with M. Smetanin, Soviet. Charge D'Affaires in Tokyo, regard- Che incident. lug

The Japanese protest states that the action of the Soviet guards. in violating Japanese territory is likely to aggravate Soviet-Japanese rela- tions-United Press,

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Fined For Erecting Tents At Shek-O

at Yung Hefen, in Szechuen province.

Martial Law Proclaimed In Sudeten Districts

Prague, Sept. 13.

Martini Law has been procialmed in eight towns in the Sudeten area and there are indications that it may be extended to the entire Republic.

The Military forces have been ord ered to prepare for duty after the grave outbreaks of disorder in various Sudeten towns near the German Border,

The disorders fre apparently Later despatches disclosed that spreading and it is noteworthy that two Sudelens have been killed at Martial Law was at first declared in | Aussig and another at Eger. There five towns and then later in three were eight wounded at Eger, Includ- additional ones,

ing two children.

Fifteen Sudetens were arrested at

$15 on each count. Sergeant Grain- ger sald defendant had put a five- cent stamp on the receipts.

Tam Lai-mul, of the Yung Hang second firm, 105 Fuk Wah Street, floor, and Pun Sin, of 41 Spring Garden Lane, third floor, were cach fined $20 for failing to stamp receipts for sums of $23.50 and $25.60 respec- tively.

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Four Shek-O villagers were sum- muned before Mr. H. R. Butters at Passage For Soviet Troops for erecting tents on Crown land at alarmed by the situation, realising Techlowitz when the crowd stormed

Government members are gruvely the Central Magisracy this morning | Geneva, Sept. 14. the Beach without permission. They that Germany is able to make dis-an armoured car. The Sudetens re- There is every reason to believe were each fined $10.

orders on the pretext of fulfilling ported that the Czechs are using that Rumanians and the Russians Mr. W. E. Hollands, Senior Land Herr Hitler's pledge to assist the tanks and army units to patrol the hero have reached an agreement Bailiff, P.W.D., said that the Govern- Sudetens.

Sudeten, arcos. The Government announce that the governing the passage of Soviet ment had allotted certain areas on

The Sudetens at Aussig state that troops ncross Rumania in the event the Beach for tehts, which could be casualties have been three Czechs

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at who attended, the Hiller demonstro- Some quarters have suggested that of the areas and also in the centre, Pernstein, and the postmaster

on the way home.~~ towns being in tons are the Russians have been allowed n but defendants had persisted in Gruenselfen, both (corridor five miles wide--Reuter, crocting their tents outside the areas. Sudeten territory,

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