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Chinese Retake Kaoan City Causing Heavy Casualties

KAOAN, Mär. 26 (Central News)~Following the recup- ture of Chunnkong, Tucheng, Chukiang, Ilweifow, Shihtowkal and other strategic points in northern Kiangst, Chinese forces yesterday evening smashed their way into Kioan and reoccupied the city. The Japanese abandoned more than 2,000 dead and large quantities of arms.

Besides dispatching crack the fleeing Japanese, the Chinese authorities;

unite to

pursue

NEAR EAST

are instituting Immediate relief Turkey's Interests Same As Allies

and rehabilitation measures in Kaoan.

Meanwhile, as a result of the mopping-up operations carried out by the Chinese during the past few days, the Chuklang-Tuclieng area is now cleared of Japanese stragglers. The main Chinese force is pushing vigor-

ously toward Nanchang.

Newspapers In China

Thursday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Generous Springboks

Abyssian Pledge

No Barbarity

(Reuter)

LONDON, Mar. 20 Haile Selassie's famous proclamation to his people last July appealing for nterey for the Italians was published In its text in London to-day for the first time at the request of members of Parliament.

The

proclamation promised British arms, "of which you are so much in need and announced that the British air force

Wat destroying enemy key has an absolute community of

LONDON, Mar. 26 (Reuter)-Tur-fortifications. Interests with Dritain.

It proceeds: "I have notified the Italians, ir Ethiopia, who are now completely.encircled, that they should surrender to save themselves useless destruction, Therefore, I charge you solemnly to receive kindly and pro- teet these Italians who may surren der. Do not retallate, with cruelty which was inflicted on our people but show yourselves honour- able, humane soldiers,

This declaration was made to-day by Dr lefet Canitez. Vice-President at the Turkish National Assembly, broadcasting from Ankara,

Bulgaria, he said, had surrender- ed her independence while Greece, "who is our neighbour and friend, has been fighting against the aggres-. sor with a heroism which would be the envy of mythological heroes."

Using Native Paper The Anglo-Turkish alliance, he CHUNGKING, Mar. 20 (Central continued, had thus far kept the News)Registered Chinese papers Pence in the Near East but the "dan- published-in China number 555, be- cording to Mr Peng Keh-chen, Director of the Newa Section of the Central Publicity Board.

Hunan claims the largest number

Ker has now penetrated into our zone of security and has assumed an extent which constitutes a threat to our existence.

"On the day that our security is

of registered papers with 04. Szech- encroached upon, the Near East will

wan ranks second with 56 and be transformed into a battle-field," Cheling third with, 80, Sinklang, Chinghat

(Kokonor) and Ninghsin The wedding took place at the have each only one paper, Chung-Registry

by Special king, the wartime capital, has 11.

T. S. Whyte Licence, before Owing to the shortage of imported Smith, Registrar, of Mr Walter de newsprint, native newsprint is now Velder, infusionary, to Miss Harriet used by most of the papers,

Doot, missionary of Ainoy, who has Altogether 212 radio stations sent been residing at Phillips House, tered in the pro

provinces of Szechwan, Kowloo

Kowloon, during her stay Irs Hon, Anhwel, Fukien, Chekinng, return 1b Amoy shortly, The bridle-

Kwelchow, Kiangst,

Sikong Hunan, Colony, Mc and Mrs de Velder will Kansu, Shantung, Yunnan, Hupeh, groom is the son of Mr F. D. de Kwanglung Hopel, Shanai, Shens, Velder, a retired

farmer.

and the Ninghsia, Chinghai and Suyuan, are bride is the daughter of Mr H. P. distributing news sheets.

Boot,

retired 11

missionary. The ceremony WI witnessed by Mrg zones and Ruth E. Holleman and Mr John H.

There are about 110 war pondents in various war enemy "eecupled" areas.

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Latest pletures of the North African campaign. Haile Selassie raises his standard on own soll. Britain seeking to maintain sea lanes, Introduces the Corvelte,

Pictures Just released of Wendell Wilikle during his inter- view with King George-intimate study of personalities. Queen Elizabelli examines some wartime gifts of useful articles from U.5, and expresses her country's gratitude. Prime Minister Churchill inspects the Portsmouth' naval base.

America's latest Flying Fortresses,

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Captive Italians

the

"Do not forget that when valiant Ethiopians made Italians captive at battle, they handed them to their Emperor without doing them any harm.. tlius earning for Ethiopia honour and a good name,"

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To Stay

In Africa

March 27, 1941. Commons Ask About Badlands

Butler Still Hopes

CAPE TOWN, Mar, 26 (Reuter),- The question of the use of South African troops outside Africa was

LONDON, Mar, 20 (Reuter), - In raised in the House of Assembly to- the House of Cominons to-day, Mr R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for General Jan Smuts, the Premier, Foreign Affaire, replying to a quca stated at the Government intended tion by Sir John Wardlaw-Milne re- to abide strictly by the decision token garding the working of the agreement by Parliament at the beginning of for policing the Badlands outside the the war against averaen expeditions. International Settlement in Shanghal, If circumstances arose which, in the said that after lengthy negotiations opinion of

of the Government, made it extending necessary to send troops outside the agreement was signed on February saveral months, an frlenn continent, Parliament would

1 and came Into force on Murch 15. be summoned,

Mr Butler continued; "While con. General Smuls stated that theditions in the area have continued Government was entitied to use its to be unsallafnctory in recent months, troop do so it part of Africa and it is yet too early to judge what re- would do if necessary,

sult the new agreement will have."

Ile added that no South African troops were at present fighting in Greece or anywhere outside Africa..

New Green To Be Added By Kowloon B.G.C. Annual Meeting Approve

over

NARCOTICS USE GROWING

-Occupied Arca CHUNGKING, Mar. 26 (Central News) Narcoties trading by the Japanese in the "occup.ed" arens has become more serious than ever be- fore, reports received by the Ministry of Interior from the local authorities indicate.

When the proclamation was clr- culated in the House of Commons, the Labour members, Mr Noel Baker,

No sooner do Japanese troop, enter suggested that the

THE NECESSITY of keep-Japanese and Korean ronin begin to Government

town, county or village than publicly express appreciation of the ing up their reputation as the establish cigarette stores which ac- followed by our Ally, the Emperor addition of another green was narcotic drugs. The Chinese civilians "generous and statesmanlike policy premier bowling club by the tually sell heroin, morphine and other of Italians against his subjects." of Ethiopia, despite the many cruelties

stressed by the President, Mrare induced to take drugs by ali pos for Foreign Affairs, agreed that it meeting of the Kowloon Bowl-

Mr R A. Butler, Under-Secretary K. C. Hamilton, at the annual an alarming increase of addicts.

Bible methods. As result, there is was a valuable document which ing Green Club yesterday. should be read with all consideration."

Meanwhile, Chinese farmers are forced to plant poppy. In Honan

India C-in-C Inspection

Saw All Services NEW DELHI, Mar. 20 (Reuter) — With his return to Delhi to-day, the Commander-in-Chief, General Claude Auchinleck tuna completed an extensive tour of the country in which he saw most of the troops and the production of equipment and munitions in

eastern and south western Indin. India. The inspection embrace many sea and air establishments and every phase of training and production. Hyderabad, Bombay, Karachi and Juhdpur trainees for the Royal Air Force were seen at work.

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A special visit was paid to the rapidly completing aircraft factory in south India where the first "Made in India" plane will be ready by the middle of the year.

Badminton Championship Programme

ile supported the recommendation province alone Aourishing poppy- of the out-going committee for anfields are found in all "oceupled"

green. The suggestion, areas.

In Talnan and other places healthy which was hai the far tennis court

additional

be turned into a green, was approved. Chinese are often arrested on charge A proposal was made that the ex-of harbouring dangerous thoughts" penses be met by an Increase in mem- while drug addicts are let alone. bership fees, but it was explained that this could be brought about only by Rugby an extraordinary meeting,

"Many members are missing this great many cases they have gone home year," said Mr Hamilton. "and in a

to do theli bll. Many of us would have liked to have gone back too, but they don't want us, and they say we Imust do our bit here. I am sure you will all join me in wishing them the best of luck. (Hear, hear).

New Officers

Election of officers resulted:

Sappers Unbeaten In Army League

ROYAL ENGINEERS maintained record in the Large

An unbesten

Units Rugby League at Sookunpoo on

Mr J. McKelvie (President), Mr J. G. Meyer (Vice-President), Mr H. White (Hon. Treasurer), Mr E. A. At-Tuesday when they beat Combined kins (Hon. Secretary), Messrs B. Wylie, Royal Artillery by Įwo gpals and a

Committee). G. E. Thompson, L. Guy, D. Waterton, try (13 peints) to a penalty goal (3 polnis) after leading 8-0 at the

Mr R. F. Phillips was elected Bowls Interval. Convener: Me A. E. E. Jeffries. Bar Convener; Mr S. C. Walker, Grounds Convener: The Ballot Committee was Messra J. C. GI, E. V. Searle, W. Houston. F. W. Grinter, G. Sherrift, R. Duncan.

There was some discussion regarding prizes when it was proposed by Me W. MacFarlane that certificates be issued instead and donations and entry fees be given to the Bomber Fund. This proposal was defeated.

Marsh and consequently their

Gunners were without Skipwith and back division was not as strong as usual. Sappers were in great form and their pack held sway over their opponents throughout.

Birrell shone on the left-wing for the Sappers and kicked a great penalty soul in the first half. Sheldrake open- ed Suppers' scoring with a good try which Bitrell converted, and Birrell's penalty-goal followed soon after that. Members signifying their Intention In the second-half Foley scored a RE-ARRANGEMENT of the of donating prizes were Messrs K. C.ry which Birrell converted, and then Championship Badminton schedule Hamilton, P. J. Hamilton, B. Wylle. Gunners scored from a penalty goal. has been made necessary for to- R. P. Phillips, L. Sykes, J. C. Gill, C. Suppers have played seven games and

E. A. Atkins, won all of them. morrow and Monday at the Club E. Turpin, C. Wallace, de Recreio and the Kowloon C.C. II. Nish, H. G. Bicknell, D. W. Water-

B Duncan E

The programme will be as follows: ton. II. White, L. Guy, A. E. E. Jeffries, W. Grinier, G. E. FRIDAY (CLUB-DE-RECREIO) Thonon and Stonecutters." Men's Junior Singles-H. S. Jones v

former Mr C. Bond,

President, treasurer. Mr W. P. Duncan were

P. C. Leung (7 p.m.); N. L. Smith V. secretary and

P. Wynter-Blyth (8.15 p.m.); A. Leadley and Mr R.

Fisher v. Peter Lo (0.15 pan.)

Men's Senior Slagles Patrick Wong tholder) v. D. Kwake. (7.30 pan.).

Men's Sculor Doubles-P. K. Hul and

II. F. Chew v. C. Y. Yung and F. Koli (8.45 p.m.).

MONDAY, MARCH 31 (KOWLOON C.C.)

Men's Junior Double-T S. Young ond M K. Fung v. Peter Le and J. Tsang (7 pm:)

Men's Junior Slagtes.-J. L. Anderson v. E. Zimmern (9.15 p.m.).

Men's Senior Singles

elected life members.

More Marriages,

Ľ

Fewer Births

London, Mar. 28.

There were more marriages bul

fewer births compared with pre-war

Fanling Hunt To Hold Final Point-to-Point

The Last Point-to-Point of the season will be held at 33.30 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, near Mat Po Brickworks. The course is irlangular one over 31% miles of fate hunting country.

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The iings will be put up on Satur-

years during the 13 weeks ended on day previous to the Point-to-Point September 30 last, according to the unit Competitors may then walk over

P. Yoong quarterly returns issued by the Re-the

v. P. K, Jul (9 p.m.): W. Gillies v.gistrar-General. IC. W. Choy (8.45 p.m.)

Men's Seulor Doubles-Patrick Weng

and N. L. Smith (7.30 p.m.)

the course, Riding

course The birth rate per thousand of the previous to the race is forbidden.

Tents will be provided for changing, was 14.3. This compared one for women population

and one for men. Any pu not in possession of one when weigh-

nts C. Au (holders) v. H. C. Eardley with an average of 15.3 for the third Hard hats are essential ani

quarters of the five preceding years, Of live births registered 78,680 were ing-out will be debarred from riding males and 72,500 females.

In the race. Compelltors who requirë

"Pastor Hall"

Premiere

must bring it themselves. Programme

There were 131,254 marriages-lend 7,877 more than the September quar- ler average for the five previous

The programme is as follows! years. Infant mortality was 42 per trallan pony hunters, Catch Weight 100 1,000 births, which was three below!ius, Entrance Fee $3.

His Excellency the Governor, Sir the average for the 10 preceding

Geoffry Northcote, it is

announced third quarters-British Wireless. will be present at the premiere per- formance of "Pastor Hall" at the Lee Theatre, on Wednesday, April 2, at 9.30

pm. The premiere is a beneft performance for Chinese war orphans sored by the China Defence under the chairmanship

of Madame Sun Yat-sen,

Gloaming Wins Lincolnshire

LONDON, Mar. 26 (Reuter). -Gloaming (100-7) Won the three to-day,

The funds secured will go to the Lincolnshire Borderland Orphanages in northern Shenst. The orplinns are housed in lengths ahead of Gaston (60-1), caves du

dug out of the hillsides. Many while Monopole (100-6)

of them are orphans of guerilla third.

soldiers, some

dict

In

nre refugee peasant children. The most serious problem with regard to the eare of orphans is undernourishment resulting from a complete lack of vitamins in their orphanages thefe is a general at night blindness, i

inck of vitamia A.. enused by

In the acilve

guerilla areas, the children are fed

on malze or corn and practically nothing else. They suffer from beri- beri as a result. Funds secured from this benefit will buy cod liver oil, bean curd and clothing.

Tickets are on sale at Moutrio's for $10, $5 and $3, and cheaper sents at the Lea Theatre, and Whiteaway Laldinw's.

Craigengower XI

The following will represent Craigen- Rower C.C. in a friendly Cricket matchi against St Joseph's College, on Satur-

at Happy Valley at. 2 p.m.!

M. Omar (Capl.), 9. M. Leonard Lochard S. 1. Omall, 3. 1. Emnail, L., Chon. A. Hang, T. Lock, T Edgar and 8. 3, Bolina.

There were 19 runners.

was

3.30 p.m.-Race No. 1, for bona fide Aus-

N.B. Should there be sufficient entries, this race will be run in two classes: division of class at the discretion of the Slowards.

419 pan-Race No. for dona heavyweight China pony hunter,

| Weight 175 lbs. Entrance Fee $3,

fide Catch

5 pm-Race No. 3, for bona fide Light- |weight China pony hunters, Calch Weight

150 lbs. Entranco Fee $3.

Entries will be made in writing by 12 noon on March 27, cash to accompany entries, to Captain J. G Whittaker, A. 1, Garden Terrace, Hongkong.

Entries must give the name of the pany, height, colour, race for which en- tered, and coleurs of the owner (It is hoped that competitors will turn out in their ordinary racing colours). If possible also please give the probable jockey.

Frizes will be presented afterwards nt the Hunters arms.

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