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What to do to help a child
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1938.
PARIS EMBASSY CRIME
New Pogrom May Follow Incident
BERLIN, Nov. 8.
CHINESE CLOSE IN ON CANTON IN BIG BATTLE
(Continued from Pagu 1)
western outskirts of the city, on Monday night.
It cannot be ascertained whether this force, which is supported by irregulars, has made any further advance.
*
NOT HAND TO RECAPTURE
Foreign opinion that the Chinese would have difficult task in re- capturing Canton was quickly dis pelled by competent foreign military observer in an interview with the "Telegraph" this morning. "Canton is a thuch cas.er chy to
"Under the circumstances existing storm than to defend," he said.
Generalissimo Chans window last month,
Kai-shek employed. correct strategy
Commenting upon the shooting of Herr von Rath, the "Angriff," a radical Nazi newspaper which generally reflects the views of the Propaganda Ministry, declares:
"Most severe measures is the Rath. law of the hour. The united front of all peoples against the criminal mob of international Jews is imperative, Germany will show the way.
Demonstrations commenced late last night in the Jewish districts,
smashed the
when crowds assembled before synagogues.
the
the
JAPANESE PUSH INTO HUNAN
(Continued from Paga 1.) vicinity of Chihpi, in south-eastern Hupch Province, about 20 miles above Hankow, an oficial naval dispatc points out.
The dispatch anys that on Monday alone the Japaneco naval forces operating on the Yangtze disposed of
150 mines.
One large Chinese junk engaged in Inying mines near Chitipi was attack- ed by the Japanese notila and sunk, the dispatch further points out- Domel.
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BITTER FIGIITING: '
Yoyang, Nov, 0, Bitter fighting is taking place to the east of Kingshan, 70 miles north- west of Hankow, where the Chinese are stubbornly resisting the Japanese column driving westward from Ying- chen. 52 miles north-west of Hankow.
and beat Jewish passers-by.
Vienna newspapers had banner-in ordering; the evacuation of Iines of: "The Jews will bear the city. consequences of this cowardly
"It is ridiculous to assume that a Reports received hero state that "The most severe measures against murder."
on the Tsungyung, a town Jews, particularly foreign Jews in
The Berlin press connects the Paris small Japanese garrison is capable
"We uppeal to all other countries W.lheim Gustloll, a Nuzi
south
Anyone knowing of a child who Germany, is the demand of the day. shooting with the assassination of of withstanding an assault from atupeh border, about 30 miles south- agent in grenily strengthened Chinese coun-west of Stenning, was abandoned by
THE TWENTIETH ORDINAR who is seeking advice on any matter/Jewish murder, and Jewish crime."
12
Frank- ter-attack,
the Chinese on the morning of Nov.
"H,
reports 2.3
the 7 after two days* continuous fighting. Breat
When the Japanese finally broke. Chinese are employing a quarter of a million troops in the counter-into the badly battered town by the attack on Canton, the Japancao cast and north gales they were en- will need many, many more men gaged in bloody street fighting, suf- than they have at present to retain fering over 500 casualties control of the city.
on
has been assaulted, neglected, or
1-treated In manner likely to the peoples of Europe to unite Switzerland in 1936 by cause unnecessary suffering or injury for a ruthless fight against the inter-furter Jew-United Pres.
CONDITION SERIOUS untional Jewish danger, and against to health, or knowing of a parent
Paris, Nov. 8. --Reuter.
The condition of Herr von Rath, the defence system of all countrica | YEARLY MEETING OF SHARE concerning a child, would be doing
Secretary of the German Embassy, ALL FOREIGN JEWS MAY
who was shot by an assailant although they did not hear so much HOLDERS will be held at the act of kindness by communicating
at once with--
BE EXPELLED
Monday, was still considered to be about them.
Head Office of the Company, St. | The Hon. Secretaries, K.S.P.C.
very serious at Berlin, Nov. 8,
noon to-day, George's Building, Chater Rond, The Old City Hall, Queen's Road C
It is hoped, however, that the great "The only Japanese warships at or the Inspector, Hongkong,
40. Following the anti-Jewish demon- Victoria, Hong Kong, on WEDNES-Pokfufum Road, 1st floor; or the strations in reprisal for the shooting loss of blood caused by the per-present off Cunton are a few fraw Inspector, Violet Peel Health Centre, of Herr von Rath, some well-informed foration of the spleen can be com- lera and possibly one or two destroy DAY, 21st December, 1938, at 12 Winchat; or the Inspector, 12, Sal reles state they believe the authors pensated for by further transfusions. ers. They are incapable of covering
Two Gennun doctors have been o'clock (Noon), for the purpose of Young Choi Street, 1st floor, Kow-tles are considering measures for the
expulsion of alt foreign Jews in sent by Herr Hitler to Faria to extumine the patient-the Chan- A high Nazi official in an interview cellor's personal medical adviser, Dr. the Director of the anid:
"The Jewish question will Brandt, and
Munich now be brought to a solution."
arrived here on Tues Nazi quarters said they are convinced day is stated that the treatment the
Jews are highly apprehensive, na Magnus niversity Clinic, Professor bring their big ships into operation siciris are stilt harassing the Japan-
night. that the shooting was a conspiracy patient had received in the nursing
gave a flat denial to both those pro receiving a Statement of Accounta loop further steps will be taken, and Germany,
and the Report of the Directors for the financial year ended 30th With regard to the absence of re-
electing ference to unemployment from the September, 1938, and
King's Speech, he said in the Gov-Directors and Auditors. ernment's view it was to the encour-
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King's Speech
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under which industry 21st December, 1938, both days Conditions self could carry on with confidence and aurres39. To that end the policy inclusive. of Government had been consistently directed. He instanced the Ottawa Agreement and a number of trade
with
foreign agreements
Various countries. That policy was still be irat developed. They recently made a trade agreement with Eire, and negotiations were t proceeding with India, Burina, Switzerland and
He ex
NOEL BRAGA,
Mr. Attlee
London, Nov. 3. Mr. Clement Allee, Leader of the Opposition, was keenly critical of Secretary.the King's Speech when Parlament
re-opened to-day.
Hongkong, 8th November, 1938.
thepressed the hope that the fall BRITISH ENVOY
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in the prices of primary commodities
had been arrested, and that with a eneral easing of political conditions they would see the recession they had to face this year pars away and be succeeded by an upward trend.
IN HUNAN
Chubring, Nov. 8.
He complained that the sperch ditt] not contain any indication of a real constructive programme, and there was no sign of any poliral and economic measures to bring peace to a distracted world.
Involving more than one assassin. United Press,
SYNAGOGUE DAMAGED
Cassel, Germany, Nov. 8. Demonstrations
Jewish against shopa occurred this morning when large crowds assembled.
According to one report a number ol demonstrators entered Die synagogue and damaged the furni- lure.
A semi-oficial news agency says: "The news of the outrage al the German Embassy in Paris has caused extraordinary effervescence among the population at Cassel,"
Tumer
it
the land forces.
"Only shallow draught vessels can reach Canton at present and, unlike on the Yangtse, the Japanese cannot to bombard the Chinese positions.** THAI IN COMMAND
From other sources, the "Tele hume had been the best
General Tsal possible graph" learns that under the circumstances, and the Ting-kai, famous defender of Woo- doctors nulhorised a statement ex-
sung in the 1932 hostiles, bas as- Enth's sumed pressing hope of Herr von
command of the Chinese ultimate recovery.
counter-attack in the West River A further operation for the re-
sector. moval of the bullet in the patient's shoulder cannot be undertaken for
the time being, owing to the patient's extreme weakness.
Large
arge quantities of flowers con- tinue to arrive at the nursing home from German and French friends of Herr von Rath.
In connection with the crime, some papers ask the question: How was for a gun-smith to sell a it possible revolver to a youth of 177 Never- theless, it is pointed out that French legislation
tion does not prohibit the sale of frearms to juveniles.
Herr von Hibbentrop has sent a Rail saying: message to Herr von "I have heard with disgust that you disgraceful He said that the King's reference have been the victim of to "certain deficieneles" in national attack."--Reuter,
The Reich Foreign Minister, Herr VIENNA DEMONSTRATIONS defener was "one of the most glorious
Berlin, Nov. 8.
von Ribbentrop, has sent a telegram It is reported here that the British euphemisms he had ever heard."
demonstrations in to Herr van Rath expressing his in- Anti-Jewish Ambasador to China, Sir Archibald
added that He
of the laug Clarke Kerr, has reached his des-Commons will require a searching Vienna, and a torrent of anti-Jewish dignation and deep sympathy, and patient n speedy re- tination in Hunan, but it is not re-examination into the whole of the press comments have marked Nazi wishing the Turning to the suspicions express-vented where this is--Trans-Ocran, defence services,--United Press.
SOCIAL SERVICES
ed by Mr. Attlee regarding the Goy- ernment's attitude, to social services, the Prime Minister denied they were contemplating cuts in existing social services. There was no foundation for any such h suggestion. On the eun- trary the King's Speech showed they were still planning further
Ivar public steath, and heilon
parties would welcune the arunce- ment that Government was going to subunit
for an caZHET proposals men more effective treatment of cancer.
In connection with nutrition, the engaged in was Ministry of Health more far-reaching and comprehen sive enquiries into the food habits of the people than ever made before In One of this, or my other country.
the earliest measures in the new session would deal with milk, and its main principle would be to encourage consumption of liquid milk in the interests both of the farmer and of
national health.
contabi
Another
her agricultural bill would tab Government's proposals for the assistance of the poultry industry. In conclusion, the Premier amused the finuse
by accusing Mr. Attlee of trailing his cont before him in rela- tion to the possibility of an appeal to country and saying he declined to step un it.
The Liberal leader followed and white paying a new tribute to the Premier's slicere devotion to pence sald Liberals indicated before his tory, governments which, having been given the Instrument of the League of Nations, had falled to use it for lack of courage and faith, foresight, and all. It was vital to achieve national unity on foreign policy, but the absence of reference in the King's Speech to the League of Nations hardly encouraged the hope that the Government's polley was one which would secure the firm and unreserved support of the country as a whole.
Like Mr. Attlee, Sir Archibald Sinclair regretted that there was no promise in the speech to establish a Afinistry of Supply
He declared the Government need- ed to re-assure the country that it intended to preserve and protect its liberties, and he criticised the recent of the Official Secrets Uses
Act against journalists and others, and instances of the un-official censorship ut news films.
"There is another interference with dur political Ilberties to which I wish to draw attention," continued Sir Archibald Sinclair.
of
"It is the interference of the head foreign Slate in our domestic puilcy.
will take
1 hope the Prime Minister an early opportunity of re- pudiating that interference".
The general debate on the addreza was continued by Mr. J. Maxton, and Mr. Boothby. After to-night's ud- journment the debate will be resumed to-morrow.
It is likely that a formal Labour amendment to the address will be moved on Thursday—British Wire-. ~lear.
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Taiwantau (near Clearwater Bay)
between the hours of 9 s.m. and 8 'p.m. to-day.
The Japanese air arm appears to have been completely immobilised in the Kwangtung war zone by low celling.
TO COUNTER-ATTACK WAICHOW
Chinese guerillas in the Walchow area are establishing contact with the Chinese regular troops and preparing
п for
general counter-offensive against the Japanese, according to a new arrival from Walchow.
The Chinese troops which with- drew from the town have entrenched themselves in the hilly regions in the southern outskirts where they contniue to fight the Japanese.
of
Despite their abandonment Puchi and Klayu, respectively 78 and 53 miles fruin Honkow, the Chinese troops which withdrew to the out- ese with great effect.--Central News. ACTIVITIES IN N. HONAN
Loyang, Nov. #. Fresh Japanese troop movements
were noticed in the just few days at various points in north Honan, presaging renewed attempts on Tel- yuan and Menghsien.
More than 6,000 Japanese forces, according to military intelligence, have been gathered at Tsinyang and Po-ai, while damaged sections of the Tackow-Chinghwa rallway are being feverishly repaired by suppera. Al- ready large units of men have been moving westward from these
Lwp points to threaten Chinese positions Taiyuan, Menghsien, and other towns.
A Japanese train, passing through Tslotso on
the Tookow-Chinghwa line, struck n land m.ne mu by Chinese guerillos and was blown up.
News.
at
TUNGSHAN EVACUATED
The guerillas under the commandForty Japanese were killed. Central of Tam Ping-kwong, a veteran re- volutionary leader, are said to be extremely active at Tamshui, Nin- Apisalpo, and shan, Paktnongis where they have constantly attacked isolated Japanese units.
JAPANESE RETAKE SAMSHUI
Wuchow, Nov. 0.
Chungking. Nov. Đ Japanese troops which are pushing south from Puchi have now reached Liulin, 18 miles ahead of Puchi, ac- cording to reports received here.
Tungahan was evacuated on Nov- ember 4, after two days of heavy Bghting, in which the Japanese were A Chinese ambuscade near Leung-assisted by aircraft and artillery. howhu, about 17 miles north-east of
that both Chinese reports state Taungfa and about 28 miles west of sides suffered henvy casualties, the Lungfiaon, yesterday caused heavy Japanese losses having been estimat- casualties on the Japanese drivinged at "more than
an 100,000." northward from Tsungls. Fighting continues to rage there.
Newly-organised Chinese querilla bands in Kwanglung have swung into action. They are reported to bo counter-altacking Fatshon, and help ing to horuss the Japanese in other towns now under Japanese occupa
Ion.
Hstangshan and Changchiawan, cast of Puch at present are stated to be the scenes of bitter fighting as the Japanese alleinpt pusa southwards towards Changshan,
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On the Nanchang front the Jap- anuse vo far have been unable cross the Hsul River in face of determined Chinese defence, accord- ing to Chinese reports, und the Jap- Samshui, › Important town at therese have suffered heavy losses. western terminus of the Canton- In the vicinity of Nanchang, Jap- Samshui Lane, about 26 miles west anese bombers have been active and of Canton, which was recently re- Tsingan and Fungchang have been captured by the Chinese troops, has stated at the Japanese forces
severely raided. changed hands again as result of
ori
a Japanese counter-offensive, accord-advancing along the Bankow-teheng ing to a report from Szewul.
highway have now been checked just It is stated that Japanese detach before reaching Liuho in an attempt ment armed with artillery mode, a to take Tienmen and Kingshan. flerce assault on Suinshui city. The Other troops, thrusting towards the Chinese self-defence corps resisted | north-went are reported lo have But were forced to withdraw to the arrived at Yunushin. where thelr outskirts
001 account of heavy, progress has been halted. Japanese
bambarament.
A bitter battle is at present going The Japanese troops which entered on at Houlbslen, south-west of city continued to shell all the Mapingchang, according to Chinese villages in the outskirts with the in-despatches, which state that two rom- tention of depriving the Chinese of panies of Japanese troops have been rover. The Chinese, however, are "completely until:llated."
firmly entrenched in the out-
the
| skirts, wait
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waiting for reinforcements for Aeld at Hofel, stales Chinese re- Chinese guerillas raided the air-
counter-offensive.
A pontoon bridge built by
port, which adds that four arrcraft
Japanese across the West River near burned-Reuter, Samshul to invade Matang on the opposite bunk has been set on fre and destroyed by the Chinese. The retreat of a Japanese unit which suc- eceded in crossing the river has been cut,--Central News.
the and Ave transport vehicles have been
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the waterfront, railway station and gas works at Almeria lo-day. There were no casualties.
The Insurgents at Burgas · report the German people. Mr. Churchili that more than 200, mostly children, and Mr. Duft Cooper had declared housed in an asylum were killed and that Germany always declined to wounded in a Loyalist air. raid on: " negotiate. This speculation was the Andalusian town of Conebro, 30 based on political ignorance,
miles south-east of Cordoba.United.
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Germany will never go Press.
begging. We don't
to Canossa when we wish to negotiate, but it
secure
them
others decline our-rights we shall
in a different way. these British statesmen
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London, Nov. 87- It is announced that a R.A.F. plane
凸 declare we reported that Spanish merchant atacked and was
have destroyed two democracies, we versel had been
nak Mr. Churchill and Mr. Duff sinking at the entrance to West- Cooper whether
they have the keys schekle on the Belgian coast, to the democracies."
The report stated that another ship Herr Hitler claimed that democracy was standing by, and that the plane also existed in Germany because the had sighted an insurgent warship in regime was supported by the will of the vicinity of Nadir.—United Press. the people. He did not destroy two democracies, but as a democrat be destroyed the two dictatorships Dr. Schuschn.gg and Dr. Benes in order to give freedom to oppressed
of
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peoples.
In reporting the voluntary with- added that the British par-drawal by distributors of the news- liamentarians know nothing about reel sequences depicting the New Central Europe, just as two ourselves York suicide, it was incorrectly stand don't know too much about India and yesterday thats one of the datribuirs Palestine. They will do well to con- concerned was the Fox Film Corpo centrate on Palestine, for what la- tione: The two distributors who happening there looks more like force drew, the mequances were Universal. than democracy"--Reuter.
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