1938-10-20 — Page 31

HONGKONG THE

TELEGRAPH,

THURSDAY, OCTOBER

20, 1938.

BIG CANTON DEFENCE RADIO

LINE FULLY MANNED

Disaster Threatens

Total Annihilation Faced

Japanese By Invaders If

CHINESE CUT BIAS

BAY ROUTE

JAPAN'S MAIN ARMY in Kwangtung, which has pushed far into the hinter- land with inadequate lines of communication to the coast, is threatened with disaster as a result of Chinese flank ing operations.

Chinese regulars, state un

THE

Lines Cut

HE JAPANESE THIS MORNING appeared to be pushing on Canton

from two directions.

But their drivo, which has carried them almost eighty miles inland from Bias Bay in a week, is expected to come to a sudden halt to-day; whon they will come up against the main line of defences of the City of Rams, These defences, which have been in course of preparation for over three years, comprise a system of fortifications and interlaced trenches, with strong protection against tanks and enemy aircraft.

The flower of Kwangtung and Kwangsi's forces have

already manned the defence lines, awaiting the approach Kwangtung

confirmed reports, have sud-of the enemy, who are being held up as long as possible denly descended on Wai-by isolated and inadequate Chinese battalions. chow, completely cutting the

Bay and Tsengcheng.

The two lines along which the Japanese appear to Warned To

Japanese lines between Bias be driving towards Canton are, firstly, along the highway from Tsengcheng, which fell yesterday, and, secondly, westward from Sheklung. Everywhere north of

The capture of Tsengcheng Waichow, the Japanese are brought the Japanese to within surrounded by hostile 38 miles north-east of the City Chinese. Until they can of Rams, while the minor force restore e o m m u nications operating along the Canton- through Walchow they have Kowloon Railway zone is stated no means of replenishing to be within 35 miles of the city. supplies.

BIG BATTLE RAGING

thrust

A Chinese thrust against the Japanese Ines of communication anywhere between Walchow and Bisa Bay would immediately cut off the troops from their bases and Icave diem hopelessly stranded, except for sach ald as they would

receive from the air-arm, miles away from their sources of supply.

Chinese claims to the capture of Some military sources believe, in Walchow appear

premature, but fact, that it is the Chinese strategy there is no doubt that the rapidly to draw the Japanese Army away extending Japanese lines of com- from its base before falling upon and munication between Bias Bay and the annihilating it. According to unconfirmed front Ene are in grave danger of Chinese reports received from collapsing in the event of a sudden in the rear from the Chinese, Canton at 9 o'clock this morning!

of whom a considerable number must a Chinese division is storming

Japanese operating behind the բ the west gate of Walchow, the vanguard.

authoritative It is stated from important East River city which fell into Japanese hands on sources that, despite reports of almost continuous fundings in Bins Bay, the Saturday morning.

Japanese at present have no more Opposed to them are more than than 30,000 troops ashore, 120,000 Chinese troops, and the de- fending Army is dally receiving more reinforcements.

The battle was still raging this morning, the entire Japanese lines of communication to Trengcheng. 20 miles northwards, being monaced by the sudden Chinese descent from the cast.

Hitler Visits Vienna To See For Himself

Vienna, Oct. 19. Her Adolf Hitler arrived

5.30

in

at

route to confer

to

"Wake Up"

A

Situation Admits Of Little Dolay

BROADCAST

"World Affairs" and Other London Relays

CHILDREN'S HOUR

Radio Programme Broadcast by Z.B.W. on a Frequency of 845 k.c's. and on Short Wave from 1-2.16 p.m. and 8-11 pm, on 9.82 m.e's. per second

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Studio--Children's Hour,

7 Closing Local Stock Quotations, 7.02 Daños Atunic,

Quickiep-Moonlight; Waltz-Dear Love, My Love,,Victor Silvester and kis Ballroom Orchestra; Fox-Trots Shim-Mo-Sha-Wabble; Some Sweet Day....Mir Mole's Malers; Tangos -Hear My Song, Violetta; Jealousy Robert Renard Dance Orchestra; Fox-Trots Whistle While You Work (from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs'); Some Day My Prince Will the come (from 'Snow White and Seven Dwarts')....The Orchestra of Wood, with vocal refrain; Waltz Merry Men directed by George Scott 'Tis Better To Have Loved And Lost.... ..Henry Jacques and His Correct Dance Tempo Orchestra.

7.30 Choruses.

The Derby (Descriptive), Part 1- On The Road, with the Singing Pear- By Kings, Intro: Knock'd cm in the Old Kent Road; Molly O'Morgan; Gertie the Girl with the Gong; Poileeman's Holiday; On Fred, Tell Them to Stop; Part 2-On The Course, with the Singing Fearly Kings, Intro: Down at the Old Bull and Bush; John Peel; Posthorn Galop; Dance of the Cuckoos; My Old Dutch; Home James.

7.40 Studio-Z.B.W. Orchestra,

1. Rudolfs-Klange (Josef Strauss); 2. Recorded Interval: Love Is Minu (Gartner), Wait (D'Hardelot. Sal- mon)....Alfred Picenver (Tenor) with Piano accompaniment; 3. Smoky Clouds; 4. Procession of the Sardari (from Cancastan Sketches-Ippolitor- Ivanor).

B

ments.

Time, Weather and Announce-

Studio-Z.BAV. Orchestra,

5. Reverie (Arnold); 6. Babylon (Justin Elte); 7. Recorded Interval: Love Sends A Little Gift of Roses SHANGHAI, Oct. 20.(Openshaw), Beauty's Eyes (Tosti) WARNING against the com- Alfred Plecaver (Tenor) with

Piano accompaniment; placent optimism of the from the Operetto 'A' Waltz Dream'

in (O. Strauss). Chinese regarding events South China is issued in an editorial of the American-owned newspaper, the Shanghai Even ing Post, which is well-known for its sympathies for Chinese cause.

the

The paper declares: "It is quite clear that the attack has moved with unexpected success and rapidity so

far. Whether a final bllier stand be- tore Canton be made, and whether it will be deemed advisable even if is feasible, remains to be proved, apparently in the near future,

The key to the situation thus far, i the paper added, was to be seen in General Li Chung-Jen's interview in

village on the north bank of the Yangtze, when he said that he had "pledged hantung for the veten troops in

defence

of South Chino."

In order to maintain lines of com-Austria to-night on a visit which, it

is belleved, might develop into munication with their supply bases There now appears to be some sub-in Bins Bay it is necessary for the personal investigation of the recent stantiation for previously unconfirm-Japanese to considerably augment anti-Catholic disorders.

The

Fuchrer arrived at Linz ed reports that the Chinese tempor- the present nominat garrisons along

the 70-mile route,

U p.m., and it is supposed that arily recaptured Walchow on Tues-

On the Bas Bay-Tumshul-Pingwu travelled overnight en a most reliable day. Reports from

Sudetenland line there are stated to be not more th

soulber Chinese source state that the city than 60 Japanese soldiers on garrison wan Vienna Nuza, was re-captured by a sinali Chinese duty, while on the Bins Bay-Pingshan- In Vienna, groups of youths clad That is precisely the point, says the aper. The troops are concentrated force, which dispersed the Japanese Walchow line the only Japanese in civvita, toured the Jewish quarter

the Yang!se, and anyone garrison at 10 o'clock on Tuesday

appear to be the drivers of the con- for a second time in 24 hours, smash-upon morning.

stant procession of trucks taking ing windows with iron bars and familiar with trame conditions on the stones, and entering numerous rc- Hankow-Canton railway must regard supplies to the front lines.

sidences where they slit the beds and with

* out into

the threw the feathers

rects,

The Chinese, who were fighting to no pre-conceived plan but were more

After visiting Zone 1, Herr Hiller Lower is expected to go to the

RELYING ON LUCK in the nature of guerillas, retired

About 200 Japanese are sold to be enstward along the East River at 4 garrisoned at Walchow, but elsewhere p.m., when heavy Japanese reinforce throughout the "occupied" area, the ments were rushed up from Tom-invaders seem to be relying on the

astonishing luck that has served Danube province where he was born. them so well in the past in other war-United Press.

Bhul.

zones.

CHINESE PLANES APPEAR

Chinese bombers and pursul planes are now appearing on the scene,; having evidently arrived from Hanese expeditionary forces in South kow.

China, while General second in command.

Matsui Is

He further stated that the Japan-

Five squadrons of Chinese machines attacked the Japanese lines of com- munications between Bias Bay andese invaders comprised the 11th, and

Walchow yesterday afternoon, scotter- ing the Japanese and destroying a

come tanks,

Cabinet Meets In London

London, Oct. 19. It is understood that the Cabinet all the subjects expected, but took no deci Gions.

considerable scepticism the prospects even of the most determined of leaders of "rushing" anything any- where on that line.

The situation, adds the newspaper, admits of little dolny. The Japanese have moved rapidly and accurately It is understandable that little op position was offered to their landing under naval guns, to which there could be but a scant rejoinder.

But that the Japanese could sever the Canton-Kowloon railway quickly was not expected in most quarters. It seems plain enough that something Uus far has been gravely wrong with the Chinese defence.

To regard the situation other- wise is to avold plain, though un- pleasant, facts.

114th Divisions, totalling 42,000 men. The spokesman reiterated that the main Japanese push westward from considerablo number of trucks and whichow had still not started, and he meeting to-day reviewed

denied reports that the Janoness har Chinese reports on the situation already occupied Tscugching and along the Canton-Kowloon Rallway. Sheklung.

He added that guerilla troops are confleting.

The Ta Kung Pao confirms reports were at present forming in the dis

the Japanese reached the tricts north-east and south-west for the Co-Ordination of Defence slumbering in falɛc security, and fail-

that

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald made a lengthy report on Palestine.

Mr. Neville Chamberlain later saw the Air Minister, and the Minister

were Reuter.

environs of Cheungmuktau, while re- Tamahui, which he claimed ports from other leading papers state continually harassing the Japanese tut Japanese troops merely appear-

communications.-Reuter,

ed in the railway area.

HEAVY CASUALTIES

While etalming vigorous counter- attack is in progress at Walchow Chinese reports admit that Japanese vanguards appear near Yangchuen,, a town 25 miles north of Walchow.

In a press Interview

a military spokesman in Canton yesterday Denied that Sheklung, Paklo and Chengmuktnu were captured by the

Japanese, adding that unprecedently

Stiff Resistance - Met In Tsengcheng Area

CANTON, Oct. 20. JAPANESE TROOPS are now reported to be advancing westward from the Poklo aren.

Thie paper concludes: "At the moment it is hard to escape the con- clusion that Kwangtung has been

ng to take note of perfecky obvious warnings, Reuter,

Universities Win Matches At Rugger

8.30 London'Helay—'A1 The Black Dor.

Mr. Wilkes at home in his own bar- parlour. Presented by S. E. Reynolds and Pascoe Thornton.

English Bongs. Some Take, O Take Those Lips Away (words, Shakespeare; music, Peter Warlock); There Is A Lady Sweet

(Warlock)..

...Porry Jones And Kind (Tenor) with Piano; A Song Of Thanksgiving (Alllisen); Sweet And

Forward) (Barnby, Essie Ackland (Contralis) with Piano and Organ; Limehouse Reach (Proc-

.....Stuart

Robertson with Orchestra, 9.15 London Relay World Affairs. A talk by A. P. Newton, D. Litt. 9.30 London Relay The News

Low

arr,

9.50 Charlie Kunz at the Piano. Charlle Kunz Plana Medley No. D.8. Intro: The greatest mistake of my life, Let us be sweethearts over in, Ten pretty girls, Moon at sea, again, No more you, Wake up and live:: Charlie Kunz Plano Medley No. R.9, Broken, Love me forever, It's an Old The Wheel of the_Wagon is Intro: Southern Custom.

10 London Relay I Remember.' Presented by Percy, Edgar, The D.B.C. Midland Singers, Chorus Master: Edgar Morgan; The B.B.C. Midland Orchestra led by Ernest Element. Conducted by Reginald Burston.

10.45 London Relay--Variety. Carlos Ames (The Wizard of the Dorothy Summers (Comedienne), Harp) and Jack Wilson (Syncopot- ing Pianist).

11 Close Down.

Shanghai Golf Team Entertained

Visitors Play On Shek O Course

Five of the Shanghai golfers were entertained by the Shek-O Country Club yesterday afternoon. One single match and two fourball matches were played, and thanks to local know- ledge, so necessary on this tricky little course, the home team were successful in both fourballs but lost the singla.

As one Shanghai golfers remarked, "We find it very difficult to keep our eyes properly on the ball amidst such beautiful surroundings." The results were:-

F. Groves and T. A. Pearce beat

G. D. Nicholl and K M. Cumming 3 and 2.

R. Young and S. IL. Dodwell beat

London, Oct. 10. heavy casualties since their landing Preceded by tanks, Jopanese In-kongkow, Kuntien, Shkepat, Tungpo

Both Oxford and Cambridge Uni- were inflicted upon the Japanese on fantry and cavalry units pushed west-nnd other points, in Kwangtung yes-versities acored successes at rugger

to-day. the Walchow fronts, where bloody ward along the. Poklo-Tsengshing | terday.

REFUGEE ZONES fighting is raging.

highway yesterday morning. "After

The Dark Blues, playing Glouces- encountering stiff Chinese resistance,

Meanwhile, the Kwangtung govter won by 14-3, and the Light Blues the Japanese brought their heavy ernment authorities are taking steps defeated St. Bart's Hospital by 25-10. D. R. Glass and J. K. P. Hadland 5

Into action and heavily to reileve the large number of re- artillery

Kent beat Eastern Counties by 19-8 and 3. Canton, Oct. 20. Governor Wu Teh-chen entertained shelled the Chinese side. Fighting fugees as a result of the Japanese in-at Maidstone and Surrey defeated a small group of pressmen at his continued in the afternoon.

vasion of the province. Nine refugee Sussex by 10-11 relief zones have been established by Reuter,

SHEKLUNG REPORT

residence yesterday afternoon. Gov- Japanese cavalrymen made several his cheerful appearance seeming to ernor Wu looked tired, but happy, detours to attack the Chinese flanks bella reports of the rapid Japanese and rear but fled when they were dis-

covered and fired at by the Chinese.

advance.

Another report states that about

It is confirmed here that the i Chinese deatroyed the already damag 1,000 Japanese troops from Walchow ed Sheklung bridge, indicating that are pushing northwestward with

the Kwangtung Reller Commission.

sum of $20,000 has been allotted to

ach zone for relief purposes.

A. C. L Bowker lost to W. J.

at Worthing- Hawkins 3 and 2.

The evacuation of civilians from QUEEN MARY OPENS node cong space. Owing NEW SOCIAL CENTRE inadequacy of communication fact-

much difficulty

Is being en-

London, Oct. 19.

Kill Kidney

Trouble Quick

Thousands of sufferers from Kidney the Japanese are at least in this Tsengshing as their obiective, pasainrountered. It is understood that the

trouble and Bladder weakness bayi Pokin by a detour. Their vanguard Bureau of Social Welfare is negotiat Queen Mary was given a worm stopped Getting Up Night,, Leg Pains, vicinity, if not actually in possession units arrived at Yangchun, about 50 lag with the steamship companies to welcome in the East End this after roles und trees, strettenet af Dan of the town-Reuter,

kilometres southeast of Lungmoon.

Kinen, Hurning. Itching, JAPANESE CLAIMS REFUTED They were engaged and repelled by crease the runs of their vessels to noon when she opened the Stepney agnese, Elstaden Themeneti Dis

facilitate the evacuation.

Jewish Girls Club and Settlementing, Aeldily and Loss of Vapur by a 100 the Chinese troops defending that

Foreign missionary circles In Can- The club, which has been constructed for new discovery called Cretex (His ton are reported to be approaching

ot a cost of £17,000, provides not fox cenu soothes, tones, cleans and 15 minutes TAW Kuro Xidners. ina

cone med Eighty-three Japanese planes, com- the authorities

for the social and recreational centre, but Cystax starts purifying your blood, drinks

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n and vitality in 48 linars, also accommodation for educational | Duaranteed in and spur troubles in a daye that General Ionje of Mukden fanie, Ing from off the coast at Swatow and establishment of a refugee zone in the

| activities--British Wireless:

of money ogɑk, Qut Cyston at all cheminia is commander-in-chief of the Japan-Chungahan, bombed in relays Lanelly.-Central Neios.

Canton, Oct. 20.

At a press conference yesterdaypoint, evening, a Chinese spokesman said

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