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Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

September 15, 1939:

5

OVERNIGHT

WESTERN FRONT OFFENSIVE

NEWS PAGE BY NAZI FORCES EXPECTED

Shanghai Talks

No Decision

Reached

But French

British Statement Maintain

Issued

Japanese

At the conference the suggested revision of the defence ar- rangements in Shanghal. The for- eign commanders present--British, American and Halluŋy—agreed

that

Auch revision may be necessary and naked the Japanese to make concreto suggestions. The Japanese said they would have to formulate

them whereupon the meeting adjourned indefinitely-Reuter,

Maintaining Status

Chungking, Sept. 14. A Shanghal message quotes it spokesman of the British Embassy as saying that Britain will not re- linquish her interests in the Interna- tional Settlement.

The spokesman is also reported to have said that, in apile of the out- break of a European war, Britain and the United States are firm In their determination to co-operate la the maintenance of the present status of the Settlement.

According to another message, the Shanghai Council Is carefully studying the extra-Settlement road Insue but no far has not taken it up with the Ji panese. Recently there have been a few incidents arising from the poli- cing of the roads.-Central News.

Japan's Attitude

Tokyo, Sept. 14. Japan's policy of non-intervention in the European war has apparently yet to be properly understood by foreign countries, especially France and Great Britain, according to vill- cial circles in Tokyo,

Gains

London, Sept. 14.

A ferce, German artilery action on the Western Front

in referred French both in the

and German

communiques.

to

The Germans declare that stronger French units than hitherto advanced to German territory between Sa- arbrucken and Hornbach in the ad- western wail units minefields

vance of the which, were stopped by and gunfire-Reuter,

Big Drive By Gormans?

Paris, Sept. 14. Heavy German artillery fire con- tinues to pound the French all to-

clay.

During yesterday's French ad- vance west of Saarbrucken the Ger- mans all the morning shelled the road intersections behind the French advanced!

ed lines, for which reason the French are speculating as to whether the Germans are preparing a big counter offensive or are keeping up heavy artillery fire, to prevent fur- ther advances.

is unofficially stated that on the, north-west extremity of the front, which is exerting pressure on both banks of the Sara and on the right bank of the Moselle by the frontiers

Luxembourg, operations are seriously threatening sections of the Siegfried Line.

Heavy German reinforcements are reported to have been rushed to Trier and Saarlouis. Other reports stated that German reinforcements arriving opposite Strasbourg.

were

Germany Puzzled By

Soviet Preparations

London, Sept. 14.

The ominous Soviet preparations are causing the German. British and French governments anxiety owing to the mystery of the Soviet intentions,

Reports emanating from Moscow that the Soviet is mobilising on a full war time basis in western Russia, estimate that there are at least 4,000,000 under arms.

The German Government is reported to be surprised at the extent of Russian mobilisation, particularly at the distribution not only on the Polish frontier, but the entire frontier of Finland and Rumania.

Apparently the Germans are no more cognisant than the allics of the reasons for these warlike measures.-United Press,

WEATHER WILL HOLD UP NAZIS IN POLAND

The ultimate German strategy In Poland is becoming clear from the latest bulletins of the fighting which indicate that the invading army from East Prussin in the north is turning cast instead of marching on Warsaw and is now attempting to strike south to meet the German army which is pushing the Poles from the Carpathians,

The mechanised units and heavy artillery of the enemy will then concentrate on the defenders in what may be their last stand in a long line east from the centre of the country between the rivers Bug and Vistula,

Consistent bombing has already broken many railway and other lines of communication and, if Lwow falls, the connection with Rumanin in the south will be severed leaving only contact with the Soviet frontier. No considerable Polish force has been reported in the extreme north where the country runs side by side with the small States of Lithuania and Latvia.

Warsaw a still held by the Poles and fighting continues in its environs. A German column is said to be harassed by the defenders of the capital on one side and by the Polish army which still occupies Posnan province to the west.

The French advance on both banks of the Harn has brought that sector These circles pont out on the basis into line with the western sector of Information from abroad that the along the Saarbrucken suburbs, thus statement made by Premier Abe last giving the French practically an un- Saturday attributing the European broken front. The most important warto Herr Hitler's alleged insphase will be the next phase. calculations about the powers of Bri-

Ralo

the and wind hampered tan. France and Poland, was given Western Front operations and artil- considerable prominence by British ery was active on both sides. The

Paris, Sept. 14, shown in transporting British forces number of and French Press, which apparently German artillery caught a

The German northern and centre to France, involving the carriage of jumped to the conclusion that Japan French digging trenches near Saar armles have resumed their intense mechanical equipment at least 30 has decided to throw in her lot with

Brucken.

The French bud come drives north-east and south-east of times the weight of any force of Britain and France.

losses but their artillery reacted im Warsaw, and claim that they have similar size in the last war-Reuter. Japanese

official eireles stress that

mediately, silencing one

German

nea: bat-cut the Warsaw-Viinn Load

Gdynia Captured nothing could be farther from the tery and permitting the French to

Bialystok. At the same time they

Berlin, Sept. 14. fruth, since Japan intends to stick o

continue fortify their positions. naden forced crossing of the Vis- It is ofteially stated that German her non-intervention policy in the

It is reported from Luxemburg that tula near the dreds of tank when the Polish commander surren- of the Sna troops entered Gdynia at 10.15 am. European war terally. They also

the Germans blew up their Trier-River, putting hundr charge that the Premier's statement

Metz railway line near the Luxem arross ** temporary bridge Bene Is misquoted by foreign newspapers. burg frontier late this afternoon. A Zawichost, after which they defeat-dered. Fighting is stile preceding -Doniel,

considerable quantity of debris landed a Polish attempt to halt the tanks north of the city-United Press. Municipal Polico

ed in Luxemburg.

The Germans thus near Anapol. Shanghal, Sept. 14.

German Artillery Active menace Horn Polish right wing. Major K. M. Bourne, Commissioner

The road would have been of which is cut through the centre to- of the Municipal Pollee, denied Jas

wards Lublin, while

extreme Municipal major strategle value if it feltrian German right wing, by turning the panese reports that the Police planned to all

posts French hands. It traverses a trial- vacated by Britons, who were called gle which the Germans were unable left flank at Przemsyl, is sending two to fortify before the outbreak of hot-parallel mechanised columns to Lemn- where the Poles admit serious counter-attacks were

punesc.

the

to the colours, with "talented J-tilities and where several costly and ging.

He said that he never declared unsuccessful

that he did not plan to employ of other

the

The columns at Bialystok and launched yesterday,

that heavy Anapol are attempting to meet near, There are indications nationals. The Japanese reports that Germany artillery is doing its utmost Brestlitovsk to encircle the who the Municipal Police were discriminato halt the slow, methodical French Polish army defending Warsaw and tory because it allowed British om

advance. The French operations are occupying the Posnania salient, cers to use sub-machine-guns but did

emerging from advance guard_action planned to train Japanese in the use

and threatening important German of "Tommy" guns. Major Bourne refused to give

positions. definite answer when asked the Municipal Police at- titude regarding requests for a special municipality to take over control of the extra-Settlement Roads. He said that their attitude would depend upon what netion is taken by the Munį- cipal Council-United Press,

Soviet Consul Moves

Shanghal, Sept. 14. The Soviet Consulate Is shifting back to its old site on Whangpoo Hoad, next to the Japanese Consulate in Consular Row on the Japanese side of Soochow Creek.

WILL TAKE ACTION

Food Controller Asks For Specific Cases

The German air force in Gallein is! intensely bombing Lemberg. south- east corner of the Polish-tumanim It is unofficially reported that the border.-United Press. French advance columns in the Sear

Advancing On Warsaw Valley have captured many mines.

Berlin, Sept. 14. A number of other points are still

A High Command communique nominally under German control but claims that German troops are ad- rendered unworkable owing to heavy vancing on Warsaw across the Narew French artillery constantly pouring River from Modlin-Reuter. shells into the principal roads and

Germans Suffer Heavily highways. The French artillery Is

Zurich, Sept. 14. not shelling Saarbrucken, but keeping

Neutral observers state that thei the evacuated city practically cut off on three sides by uninterrupted fire German engagements in Poland are Although costing heavy casualties.

Jumped From Window

Suspected Typhoid Patient Leaps To Death

TIENTSIN INCIDENT

Alleged III-Treatment Of Japanese Woman

Tientsin, Sept. 14. Dissatisfied with the British reply to the original representations, the Japanese military authorities yester- day lodged their second protest with the local British authorities regard- ing the seizure of a Japanese woman's boat by British soldiers.

The British authorities, it is under- stood, promised to punish the soldiers who allegedly ill-treated the Japan- ese woman and seized her bont.

The British note, however, denied that the Japanese woman was slap- ped, stating that the British soldiers did not know that she was a Japan- ene national. The note added that been the British authorities have commandeering boats in the British Concession for some time.--Donici,

Tientsin Bandits

Tientsin, Sept. 14. A horde of about 90 bandits arm- ed with revolvers and other weapons, made a surprise attack on the foreign Race Club In the suburbs of Tien- tain on Tuesday evening.

During the three-hour fighting that ensued, 18 Chinese guards were kill- ed and a Chinese und 30 White Russions were wounded, some of them seriously.

Japanese troops rushed to the scene and killed two of the outlaws driving away the rest.-Domei,

Consul Coes To Japan Mr. Oda, the Japanese Consul in Hongkong, has left for Japan to re- port to the Foreign Office on the general situation in South China.

Forry Service Stops Owing to passenger trame having

between fallen to

five and 10 the people each trip,

Hongkong- Namtau Ferry Service was suspended yesterday. It had resumed only a few days эко when the Japanese lifted the border blockade.

Witness Cautioned

Puisne Judge Threatens Gaol For Contempt

Tam gave

to

"I can hold you for contempt of Court and I have the power sentence you to three months' impri- sonment," said Mr. Lindsell in the Summary Court yesterday at the hearing of a possession claim for the second floor of 18 Upper Lascar Row. Complainant was Tam Chung-wel, of Upper Lascar Row,

by represented Mr. Silva, and defendant was Leung Pul, of Upper Lascar sented by Mr. J. M. Hall, repre- notice to all the tenants of all floors to quil on May 11, os n Allegations that Lau Kwan-wal, a dresser at the Tunzwan Eastern report had come in that the house was eaten by white ants. Leung Hospital, had sald "If you want your son to recover, give $18 for six injec-occupied a small cubicle in the front Kwan Hon, part of the flat and sublet the rest tions," was made by mother of Ng, at an inquest held by of the floor to 10 tenants. The sub- but Leung Mt. Edwards at the Central Magia-tenants had all moved

after he tracy yesterday - into Ng's death, refused to move. Shortly Kwan said the sum of $7 was paid had new rub-tenants come in.

Mr. Lindsell, in a previous hearing Lau before her son jumped to his death from the third floor of the made an order for Leung to quit the premises without prejudice to his Hospital on July 20.

come claim, and to con A visit to the Hospital was made when repairs had been completed at into possession by Mr. Edwards and the Jury, com-

Mr. Silva stated that Tom

wanted British air force units are reported no figures are given, it is said that prising Messrs. M. B. Weill (Fore-a rent to be fixed by the Court,

Moon and Ip Shiu-chol. man), Cheng and

his sons and their to be Co-operating with the French scores of hospitals in Berlin

Inspector

A. V. Baker was present the premises for

families. squadrons in pounding the heavy Munich are Alled with wounded

Leung had been using the the Police. for the soldiers.-Reuter Bulletin, German artillery rushed into

Kwan-wal said he had been premises us a brothel. The police Valley to stem the French ad-

dresser

had raided the place and Leung was Rains Assist Poland

ser for four years and was London, Sept. 14. employed in the second class ward convicted and made to sign a bond

for $50 to be of

behaviour. good In the witness He arst saw Ng on July 17 but Ng using the premises as a brothel. He

box,

Leung denied observers agree, is the arrival of bad weather. Poland's was removed to the third foor on clalmed his brother was arrested by primitive ronds must be already July 20. badly damaged by the heavy mo

Kwan Hon, 80, mother of Ng, said the police at 18 Hollywood Road. Mr. Silva produced the police charge lorised and caterpillar vehicles. If she accompanied her son to hospital sheet with Leung's Anger-prints, the rains continue, the mechanised on July 17, and had visited him every cung insisted that he was falsely day. Her son had complained about superiority of the German army may the medicine being no good, but he accused. Mr. Lindsell then cautioned

Leung.

on all roads.

vanec.

П

Hearing was adjourned till October

The Soviet is evacuating the pre- mises which it formerly rented in the French Concession. Although the move is not explained, many be- lieve that the Soviet is not willing ed Into action. According to well-

British infantry has not yet enter- The best news from Poland, all on the first floor. to remain in the French Concession in informed quarters, the British are military the present situation-United Press. still arriving but there is no indica tion when they will go into action. Upited Press.

French Maintain Gains

Paris, Sept. 14. "Not an inch of French soil has prove a serious disadvantage. been trodden by Germans," declares

Eager

to score quick success, the had never threatened to commit suf- the Petit Parisien military writer. Germans stretched their lines of cide, and had no reason for doing so.

"On the other hand our troops are communication

dangerously long. Ng Sheung, 41, cousin of Ng, said 13.

Mr. Silva asked that a temporary treading German soll from one end Hence the importance of the recap-deceased complained to him about of the Rhine Moselle front to the ture of Lodz which was, not only having no money for injections which order, be made for mesno profits to other-from the north-east of Sierck like a tonle to the Poles but con- cost $10, and which he had been be paid within a week, up to August 18, the day Leung vacated the to the district north of Lauterbourg stitutes a direct threat to the right advised to have by the dresser. Immediate action against compra- they advanced several kilometres, flank of the German attuck on Wor-

Kwan Hon, recalled, was asked by premises. Mr. Lindselt granted this. dores breaking the food price control particularly in the Warndt forest.

Mr. Edwards: Have you ever pald laws was pronised yesterday by the

saw from the west. "Further east between the rivers On the other hand, the Germannnybody any money at the Hospital Controller of Food (Mr. R. R. Todd) Sarre and Horn a fairly substantial attack in south Poland against Lwow for your son?-Yes. On July 19 Twas conscious when admitted to her who asked that the public communi- advance has been made and there (Lemberg) rouses serious anxieties dresser Lau. No receipt was given. desk when Ng's brother asked for gave $3 and on July 20 $$ to the ward and went to sleep soon after cate direct with him, giving specific were patrol

being put to bed. She was at her Instances.

encounters.

and although only dying detachments "The new thrust to the north on have

What did you give it to him for? permission for his brother to sit up 80 for

reached Lwow, like "Vague generalities such as have both banks of the Horn has enabled those which entered the suburbs of He said it was for injections.

in bed. She heard shouts, rushed been contained in recent correspon- us to advance our front to the same Warsaw with apparently disastrous

Paid Hospital Fee

into the room, and saw Ng was miss- dence to the Press are next to useless depth as in the west-to the suburbs results to themselves, it is clear the for Government enquiry," declared of Saarbrucken.

ing from his bed. Enemy artillery re- Germans are developing the attack Did he say who would Mr. Todd. "Communiques have been

She told the coolie to advise the Issued by the Board and have dealt acted strongly, doubtless to cover the with all the strength on air and land injections? Himself. He

doctor in charge and ran down to the retreating infantry movements to at their disposal. The fall of extensively with the prices

cornland to give $18 for six injections.

Asked what she would have done solution of the problem of

and oilfields and closure to all neu- Kwan sald there was a sum of $10 had a patient been seriously delirious, exorbitant charges which has fallen

trals except the unknown quantity, paid to the Hospital but she had she replied she would have had him Russin. The assistance of "General received a receipt for it. -shoulders of many on the

house-

strapped. There was only an amah holders is simple; direct communi-

specially timely here. Recalled, Lau denied Kwan's alle- besides herself in charge of the ward cation with me and a statement of of British troops are arriving already

Military experts apecine facts will receive my im in France are grossly exaggerated many has transferred, or is trans- Sun Ah Teahouse in Wanchal on July special person to watch Ng. mediate attention and rectification. It is officially admitted that the ferting, 11 of the original 70 divisions 20 when money was said to have

Delirium Likely airing of grievances in anony-British are arriving, but it is

tis emphasis In Poland to the Western Front. been paid to him,

Dr. Lam Chf-wel; medical offeer Assuming Poland has

"hus-35--divisions, LI. Tuk-ying, 28, nurse of Tung said Mr. engineers assigned to organising the the The Control Board is the arrival of the fighting troops.

be far from the three to one, the charge of "B" Word on July 20 when opinion, typhold cases usually pro- only proper body to whom

Unlike' 1914, when the

minimum

superiority considered Ng wes brought to her as a typhold duce delirium and the patient often ibles dug their own temp-] letters, should be addressed."

the necessary for sucessful attack on patent by the dresser Au Lal-sun. tries to commit suicide. The bowlfal Mr.Todd said that, since the 1930 British Expeditionary Force will the Western Front. The Saarbruc She assigned him to a bed on the divided for paying and non-paying ***Paying "patients would Government order had been publlahi merely go into a quiet sector of the ken cool and fron fields are now verandah. Several members of his patients. ed, a few people had communicated Maginot Line, occupying underground useless to the Germans since French family came to see him, but only him have a special isolation ward for in- with the Control Board and · Im-] housing casements and enabling the artillery commands all access. elder brother was allowed to stay fectious cases, but the non-paying mediate

Inquiry made into their com- French to move fortification troops extraordinary ability and· success 'temperature was 102 degrees, but he unsatisfactory.

Observers continue to dwell on the with him for any length of time. His patients' isolation ward elsewhere-United Press..

charged

The airing of

for

give the also said

to be occupy the field works around Saar- would mean the loss of rich. wwow that if I wanted my son to recover yard to find the patient already dead.

brucken."-Reuter.

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mnite letters.10, the. Press is uselessed that the first detachments were outils in Germany's favour with Wah Hospital, said she was in in chargo of the hospital, said, In his 10rbidding visitors to infectious cases; evidchice as he may have been help-

cal, purposts.

plaints,

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Ng was a non-paying patienā, ne rider to prevent similar cases occur- did not think it necessary to haveing. He mentioned that the_patient bars in the isolation wards, this wasi was suspected of typhoid, He only the case in mental hospitals, | gretted the dresser Au was not at In July a regulation had been passed present the Colony to give

except with written permission from ful in giving evidence as to whether the modical officer in charge This the money asked for had been was not as yet strictly enforced instrumental in causing Ngả tỏ t

troubled in his Mr. Edwards then told the jury it

Without retiring, the jury returned. was for them to decide if Ng had a verdict of suicide whilst of un- ben of unsound mind when he sound mind and added a ride, that jumped off the verandah, and with in such enses someone, should be their verdict they should make * totalled to watch over the patient.

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