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No. 15123 五拜禮 號三十月一头港香 FRIDAY, JANUARY 13,

JAPÄNESE BOMBERS UNLEASH NEW RAID HORROR ON CHINA

FLU WAVE RAIN OF DEATH ON FOUR PROVINCES KILLS HUNDREDS

GRIPS JAPAN

TOKYO, Ján. 13.

The severe cold wave,which has swept Tokyo and the vici-

nity since the beginning of the OUR PROVINCES IN CHINA REELED TO-DAY AS HORROR AND

New Yoar has brought an epi- demic of influenza in its wake, causing more than 40 deaths dally.

An inquiry carried out by the Epidemic Prevention Depart ment of the Home Ministry shows that 23 persons died of influenza in the city of Tokyo on Now Year's Day. During the following week 298 deaths have been registered, showing

DEATH GRIPPED THEM IN THE MOST DEVASTATING SERIES OF AIR RAIDS LAUNCHED BY THE JAPANese in sevERAL WEEKS. Wanton attacks on non-combatant areas have claimed hundreds of lives which, Japanese communiques laconically claim, are the beginning of a series of mass air raids made possible by the return of fair weather. Railway, was the chief target for the mass-murder.

Hengyang, a city of 200,000 people on the Canton-Hankow

Two hundred civilians were killed or injured, and

an increase of 30 per cent over Frosh Eating More 180 shops and tenements were destroyed in the mass

the corresponding period of last year.

Stronuous offorts are being made by the sanitary authori- ties to check the outbreak.- Domai,

This year's Oberlin College fresh-

Oberlin. O. freshmen and are causing men cat much more than last year's:

revision

holocaust.

The Japanese planes dropped more than a hundred.

of dining-hall budgets. One dining bombs on the city. Peichen Street, the main thorough-

hall intron reported that where one fare, was reduced to a shambles. gallon of hot breakfast

formerly was enough, now va gal- cereal lons are needed.

Britain Lodges Two Protests In Burgos

LONDON, Jan. 12.

TWO STRONG PROTESTS were lodged by Great Britain with the Spanish Insurgent authorities in Burgos this morning.

The first protest arose out of the Spanish Naval Battle off Gibraltar on December 30, in which the Loyalist destroyer St. Jean Da Luoz was beached after ramming and sinking an Insur- gent trawler.

on December 29 on

The second proteat follows the attack tho British steamer Marionga.

FRANCO'S DRIVE STOPPED Loyalists Claim Object Achieved

The County Government headquarters, Police Bureau, and two other local government offices were the only official buildings destroyed. The hsien headquarters were hit by five bombs, and completely disappeared in debris.

Chinese anti-aircraft guns un- successfully opened fire on the ruiders,

Casualties in other centres bombed by the Japanese were not a heavy, due to adequate | warning of the approach of the| bombers.

on the Chuchow-Pingsiang Railway Although Chuchow, 20 miles south-east of Changsha, and Liling, in cast Hunan, were heavily bombed, dugouts or to the surrounding fields, the populace were able to take to and there were only two casualties.

Schoolboys Tackle Bag-Snatcher

College have become the heroes TWO SCHOLARS of La Salle

their efforts in bringing a bag- of their school as the result of snatcher to justice.

INCENDIARY BOMBS Property damage, however, was the iwo youths, John James, residing This morning, in Kowloon Court, remarkably severe, ow.ng to the use at 58 Nathan Road, and Tony Bayot, by the Japanese of incendiary bombs. residing at 13,

Changsha, almost denuded of its commended by the Magistrate, Mr. E Ashley Road, were population since the Great Fire Ilinizworth.

In connection with the first inci-ust November, was visited by plants

dent it is now revealed that British Inden with handbills, which they dis-Chan Tak for snatching a handbag

territorial waters were violated by the Insurgent naval forces during the battle with the Loyallst destroyer.

In addition, damage was done on British end by shells fired from In- surgent ships.

Dver

1939. 日三廿月一十

AMERICAN MISSION BOMBED

A

CHUNGKING, Jan. 12. REPORT FROM an Ameri-

can missionary at Ichang states that Japanese planes bombed the Shasi Evangelical Lutheran Mission of Missouri on January 10, and completely demolished the chapel.

Altogether there are three missions in Shasi in which Americans participate: there are twolve Americans in the Catholic Mission of Shasi, one in the Convent Mission Society, and a family, consisting of a husband, wife and three child- ren in the Evangelical Lutheran Mission.-United Press,

Allegations Against Hongkong Doctors

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'essimism at Failure of Rome Parleys

A

ROME, Jan. 12.

MOOD OF DEEP PESSIMISM has gripped British circles in consequence of the appar- ent failure of the Anglo-Italian conversations to achiovo any positive results.

High hopes that some arrangement would be reached about the Mediterranean and the Spanish question began to dissolve when it became known that neither the conversations between Lord Halifax and Count Ciano, lasting one hour, nor the heart-to-heart talk between Signor Mussolini and Mr. Chamberlain, which lasted for two hours, had brought these matters nearer to a tangible solution.

Stating that the Anglo- Italian relations are such that they need no further clarification, Anglo-Italian

CERTIFICATES FOR circles are seeking to keep small-pox vaccination

or up appearances of optimism by insisting on the positive

cholera injections issued by

practitioners

in

nature of these relations.

general Hongkong or Shanghai are finding it hard to understand British circles are, however, no longer acceptable to the why these relations should have

Port authorities in Manila.

Behind this decision. it is prolonged negotiations between

ROME MISSION FAILS-Page 7

CHINA BUYS

BIG

FLEET

to be mate the subject of such OF BOMBERS practice by certain medical prac-statesmen. stated, is a story of alleged mal- responsible British and Italian $3,500,000 Contract titioners in Shanghai.

Thirteen

an

It argued that this in itself points to divergencies rather than to in

identity of views

STIFFENED ATTITUDES

doctors atcused Shanghal of issuing false certificates have been fined, and their names have been struck off the medicat register maintained by the Shang- kat Municipal Council, Although Government

con-

In United States

NEW YORK, Jan. 13.

similar complaints have been made Det. Sergt. Sykes, who prosecuted authorities in Hongkong are reileent, ultimate victory of General Franco the Chinese National Govern-

the "Telegraph" understands that by the Philippine author.lies regard- ing ecrtain Hongkong practitioners.

It is understood that no European or leading Chinese practitioners were involved.

After

the countryside.

from Mrs. A. Bander, of Hart Avenue, temporary Kwangtung told the Court that the man was ap- cap.lai, was raided by nine machines, prchendel through the efforts of thei which bombs on the city. Casualties here:

dropped approximately thirty Two youths. were at least 20. Later, the same handbag, the thief attempted to es- snatching Mrs. Bander's The British Government has re- they

machines Bew over Yungyun, where cape Into Chatham Road served the right to claim compensa bombs, killing eleven clvilions and

unloaded further

2

As he ran past the two scitoolboys cleven tion in connection with this incident.

both wounding seven.

simultaneously tackled him, and all three rolled into the As a result of an examinailon of the circumstances of the attack on the their attention on the areas surround-

Japanese naval planes concentrated roadway,

With the two boys hanging grimly steamer Mationga, the British Gov-or Samshul, was visited by a squadron efforts to escape. The handbag fell init Canton, Szewel, northwest to his arms the thiet gave up all crament, in addition to lodging a strong protest, has demanded that the of planes, which droned 30 bombs from bis girdle during the struggle.

neldent should be fully inquired into and killed a dozen civiliane.

by the Insurgent authorities.

MACHINE-GUN ATTACK

Was

Tak admitted the theft and sentenced four months hard Jabour and eight strakes of the canc

It is understocd that the two L Salle College scholars were instru mental in apprehending man, in endeavouring to escape from another snatelier about fortnight ago. The the two lads as they were chasing

ALLEGATIONS

It would appear that both sides. have stiffened

A COPYRIGHT DESPATCH- their tulude relation to the Spanish problem.

In in the New York "Herald-Tri-

essions whatsoever in the question ment in Chungking and the Mussolini in said to be absolutay bune" this morning states that a. Medical Implacable on the subject of an contract has been signed between

and is unwilling to make any of a withdrawal of foreign valunteers Bellanca Aircraft Manufacturing from Spain. neither side is prepared to take the

Corporation for the sale of The position is, apparently, that U.S.$8,500,000 worth of war- first step in the direction of a com- planes to China. promise. INVESTIGATED Dr. P. S. Selwyn-Clarke, Director hopeful view concerning a

Informed quarters adopt a more the first delivery will be made in The newspaper report states that of Medical Services, told the Tele- oficlal report that Mussolini would each equipped with five machine. semi- March, when 200 bombing plates, graph" this afternoon, that allegations he prepared to drop his territorial guns, and each capable of carrying in Hongkong by certain registered France, provided the French Gavern- that false certificates had been issued claims for a better relationship with seven 300-ton bombs, will be handed the subject of investigation. medical practitioners was recently ment undertake to put the Hallons in

Tunisia on a more acceptable basis. to-day admitted that negotiations for A representative of the Corporation STIFFENED ATTITUDES

the contract were in progress, but he That Italy will be given a certain denied that the papers had been afgn- Suez Canal, and direct control of the terday reported that the Chinese su control in the Administration of the)

ed.-Domel,

A message to the "Telegraph" yes- Djibout! Railway, seems to be taken thorlites were now enlisting foreign for granted by Italians in Rome.

HENDAYE, Jan. 12. LOYALISTS CLAIM that repeated Insurgent attacks in the Artesa de Segre sector to-day were repulsed, while on the Estramadura front, the Loyalists con- to either the crew or ship.

Fortunately, no damage was done a base near Pakhol, rattled Wathum.

Another nine machines, flying from woman, fell into the harbour. tinued their advance, despite

was captured and sentenced. The Marionga bed weather.

was bound Oran

to Barcelona, carrying when thia incidents British Wireless,

KWEILIN SUFFERS Another severe raid was made on Inquiries

Kwejun, capital of Kwangsl province. reveal that Marlonga was attacked by machine-city shortly before rioon, dropping

the Eighteen bombers appeared over the sun fire from an Insurgent nero-large number of missiles. Reports of plane and later, on the same day,Į damage or casualties are not yet tons after snatching a necklace from i accepting only those certificates issued ment has come within sight yet.

The Insurgent counter-attack- ed several times, but were driven back.

was bombed,

land.

Pingsinng, in west Kinngs), coal, from bombed by a lone Japanese plane.

Japanese communiquen claim, In vecurred-connection with this mass murder of civilians, that key Chinese military establishments

wetz bombed in Yungyun and other centres.

THE MAIL BAG AFFAIR

It is expected that the acting Brl- tish agent in Burgos will have re-

The Estramadura drive as a whole eelved in the course of to-day from

in

SHIPPING ATTACKED

The Japanese claim to have sunk

vessels," 12 the

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Radiophone On King's Tour

"I think the requirements of the Chief Quarantine, Oleer for the Phinnine Islands will most likely be withdrawn in the near future, as cholera has subsided in Hongkong," Dr. Selwyn-Clarke added.

the Hongkong authorities were now The Government Medical Officer revealed that, following the dis- closures of Irregularities in

in Shanghai,

by the Shanghal Municipal Council or the Municipal authorities of the French Concession.

A notification published in "Government Gazelle" on September 20 Inst your indicated that first and second class cabin passengers barking at Hongkong for ports in the Philippine Islands were no longer required to furnish themselves with certificates of immunisation against cholera.

over.

in Chungking.

nothing in the nature of an agree- 300 were Russians and the rest com

The position on Thursday evening pilots, and had already gathered 500 muy be summed up by saying that

Of the 500 pilots already enlisted. Omca Italian circles are rellcent, but have given to understand that tons, French, Americana, Canadians, prised all nationalities, including Bri- they are still hopeful. Since both Australians and New Zealanders. cluded, it is not expected that the sides consider the conversations con-

Two New Zealand pilots, one of present situation will undergo any week.

The whom served with the Loyalists in Spain, passed through Hongkong last

em-

Steerage passengers from Hong-

be issued by the Port Health Offleer kong to ports in the Philippines, how- ever

are still required to obtain cholera, and these certificates must certificates of inoculation against

in Hongkong or other Government Medical Ofcers. This fact is considered of great Itongkong Branch

Dr. S. S. Strahan, Secretary of the practical significance here, since it is Medlent Association, interviewed by of the British not unlikely that during the King's, the "Telegraph", declared that he Parliament dissolved, and new elec- situation.

change.

It is, however, possible that I Duce will arrange another meeting with the British statesment before they leave Reme--Trans-Ocean.

Blackmailing Diary Found

LATEST

Lady Maze Here

Lady Maze, wife of the former Commissioner of Customs in Chirin, arrived in Hongkong by Empresa of Asia this

morning

has diminished in intensity compared the Spanish Insurgent authorities antty junks, which they described as with last week, however, the arrival reply to his communication In writing military of Insurgent reinforcements-which asking for a detailed statement of the River.

LONDON, Jan. 12. was the aim of the Loyalists has charges and evidence against Mr. and

King George, weakened the Insurgent advance in Mrs. Golding and also Senora Lagarde concentration of 500 Chinese troops phone with the Council of State during his North Canadian tour, will keep in the Segre sector.

The communique claims that continuous touch by radio-tele Further Insurgent counter-attacks consulate, who have been arrested

an employee, of the British vice-in Leungkowkan were bombed. aro expected, in the Fuente Oyjana connection with the official mall bag to suppress their own region, where,

it is reported, the incident.

No effort is made by the Japanese ment itself.

and, if need be, with the Govern Loyalists are at present organising resistance.

reports bombing operations on shipping in rivers.

In addition to the bombing Junks in the North

River, Japanese claim to have successfully tons will take place.

the absence, Mr. Chamberlain will have knew nothing whatever about the Musica, alias Donald Coster, luck. F. Hintt, Kwan Tal. H. B. bombed and machine-gunned

near Klan, in Kiangsi

of

of

INSURGENT ENVOY

in

which

the

SEES PREMIER

Reuter.

The proportion Insurgents have withdrawn troops from the Catalan front for the defence ot the highly valuable

Rome, Jan. 12. Dr. Estramadura mine

Conde, Spanish country cannot Ambassador to Rome, is reported to Insurgent

ships yet be determined, but Loyalists have visited. Mir Neville Chamber-i

vince. believe that General France has been fain at the Villa Madama to-night porting munitions along the river," and Princess Arthur of Connaught,

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Pro-

While the Council of State, consist- Ing of the Duke of Gloucester, the

the communique cialms.

Empire Business

NAZI SPIES SENTENCED

ERNST KUHRIG, one

PANAMA, Jan. 12. of the four Germans charged with photographing Panama fortifications, was to-day found guilty after the jury had deliberated for seven hours,

The two remaining accused, Robert Gross and Mrs. Ingeborg -Gutmanu will probably be tried separately in a few days.

The fourth accused, Hans Schackow was found guilty last

THE

NEW YORK, Jan, 12,

DIARIES

Other passengers Included Messrs. of Philip C. W. Reese, S. D. Smith, J. Turner, G. L. Fox, R. M. Davision, F. C. former drug magnate who Scolt, G. F. Shecklen, M. S. Yu, Capt. recently committed suicide, re- C. R. Boxer, Mrs. Davison, Mrs. veal, according to Fedoral Black. total of $150,000 to blackmailers Reuter.

"The ships were engaged in trans-Duke of Kent, the Princess Royal "Roasted" Convicts: investigators, that he paid a

Men To Meet

London, Jan, 13,

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will have full power to discharge all State business by letters-patent, the Council of State will have means of desolving Parliament, should Mr. Chamberlain wish to do so. This power can be exercised by the King alone.

18th congress of the Chambers of between England and the Ualled The King will be patron of the establishment of radio telephone The technical preparations for an Commerce of the British Empire, States have already been carried out. meeting in London from July 7 to 21.—Trans-Ocean. Federation of Chambers of Com- The Congress, organised by the merce of the British Empire, will

GAINSVILLE, Mo. Ozark justice moved swiftly here chairmanship of the Earl of Dudley, mer, meet at the Guildhall, under the when Henry Duncan, 55-year-old far was sentenced to life im- President of the British Wireless,

Federation,prisonment, 24 hours aftesi Nakshat

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Warder Convicted who knew his criminal past.

Philadelphia, Jan. 12. Frank A. Craven, deputy warden been convicted of involuntary mans- of the Philadelphia county gaol has

in one of the prison cells as a result who were discovered being "roasted" laughter in connection with the death of one of the

four convicts

of their going on a hunger strike,

It was alleged that the prisoners from being pooped up in a small cell. were found black and blue, suffering

alble penalt

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Further Late News

MEXICAN REBEL KILLED

MEXICO CITY, Jan. - 12.........

GENERAL SATURNINO CEDILLA), the famous rebel leader, has been killed in the mountainous region of San Luis Potosi in ji Battle with doverzument troope

With the

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