1941-08-27 — Page 21

Shansi And Hupeh War

Front Engagements

CHUNGKING, Aug. 20 (Central Nowa)-Only two battles of any consequence were fought recently. In the Chiwangshan triangular area in southern Shanal and around Suthalen In northern Hupeh, said a military spokesman who reviewed the war situation at a Press conference to-day."

The Chlwangshan battle last-1

ed three days boginning August

12 with more than 4000 REBUFF FOR

Japanese troops taking part. The Japanese attacked from eight different points against the Chinese troops in southern Shansi but, wore beaten "the spokesman claimed,

back,

LINDBERGH

Council Refuses Hall OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug, 20 (Reuter), Mr. Lindbergh has

The Sullision battle also lasted been refused permission to uso three days commencing August 10. Only about 1,000 Japanese troops the municipal auditorium for a took part in the lighting. The Chin-speech which he was to make on ese took the initiative, penetrating Friday under the auspices of the Into Sulhsien. They killed some 300 "America Firai" Committee. Japanese and sized quantity of 4 considerable |

arma and am-

The refusal was decided.*upon munition. The Japanese Immediate- unanimously by the City Council. ly launched a

hed a counter-stroke on the Proposing the ban Councillor A.P. Chinese batG OF

base of operations north of von Metais sold. "Let him go some-

but were repulsed,

where Else and when he gets tired The polecaman sald that there of talking he can go home." might be more action in north Hunas The local ex-Service men's organi- as the Japanese had their garrison at Yovely reinforced salion has complained that Mr Lind- to two Diergh is "running down the country's

morale.

alons, In his opinion Auch strength was ordinarily unnecessary for gar rlsoning a city like Yoyong but it would not be enough for any major campaign; for instance, an assault on Changsha as the Japanese Intimated.

Warplane Manufacture Losses

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"

Rome Seeks Alibis

Abyssinian Campaign LONDON; Aug. 20 (Reuter),An Italian communique broadcast from Rome Itadio gives detalls of a battle In the Gondar sector on August 24 in which they state that some thousanda of troops were engaged.

Itegarding this engagement, the unique states: "In East Africa, Gondar the brave and valiant troups of the

sector once

ngainst dis- guished themselves particularly,

ot

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 20 (Domel1. -Aircraft manufacturers here are reported to have made a representa- ..tion to the Government authorities sustaining on August 24 a victorious prolesting against the losses incurred combat against enemy formations In manufacturing bombers under the numbering some thousands. national defence and aid for Britain programmes.

"During this action, a buttaton of Blackshirts and colonial troops Mr Donald Douglas, President of the three the Douglas Aircraft Company, said columns and stores to the

nems, escorting motorised that US$3,070,000 have been ex of Culquabert, during

stronghold pended in constructing a Rigonileage and tenacity, counter-attacking a test of ear- four-engined bomber of the D10 type the enemy, repulsed completely the of which Government only U.S.$2,140,000,

paid British troops who, at the end Meanwhile, Mr Gago H. Irving. losses

hard fighting, having sustained heavy Vice-President of the Northrop Air

turned buck in disorder, craft Company, announced that the company's losses lust year amounted to U.S.$5,000,000 in manufacturing warplanes for the Government.

Mr J. H. Kindelberger, president of North American Aviation In- Bald that although the a 30 per cent contracts, the com- pany actually received only 10 per cent profit.

the

Gent

MIDDLE EAST BOMBING

furiously charged by cavalry assisted by artillery."

Canadians Guarding Freedom's Citadel LONDON, Aug. 20 (Reutor). The Prime Minister of

Canada,

Mr Mackenzie King addressed the

visit to troops on his

the First Canadian Division to-day. He said he realised how difficult it was for them to and the moment of active service being delayed.

Wednesday:

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

Type of Bomber That May Bear Hongkong's Name

Here is a striking study of the Bristol Blenheim bomber, which, according to official indication from England, may be selected to Carry Hongkong's name when the Colony has subscribed sufficient funds for a squadron. Another $384,000 are needed for Hongkong. to enjoy this distinction. In wartime, a squadron usually comprises 18 plates with six in reserve, but in, view of, the cost of the Bien- helms, Hongkong's squadron will probably number nine machines.

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Anti-Nazi

Activities

In France & Belgium

anti-German riots in both Franx and Belgium, where the LISBON, Aug. 26 (Reuter)-News of the renewal of military was called out to quell the disorders, has reached here from authoritative sources.

The trouble in France occurred mostly in munition factories, particularly at St Etienne, where the workers demonstrated in protest not only against the manufacture of arms for the Germans but also because of their personal antipathy to Admiral Darlan and the policy of collaboration with Germany.

Ja Belgium-inspired to resistance by the example

fresh of the Burgomaster of Brussels-the Bel- gians are showing greater activity in sabotage, is coming to them" on the day of reminding Quislings "what reckoning.

Factory

Offenders Fined

Five summonses of breach of fuc- tory regulations were brought be fore Mr H. C. Macnamara at Kow- loon Magistracy this morning.

The manager of the Chung Ying Rubber Factory, at Fuk Talm Street, registered factory.

August 27, 1941.

||American Military Mission To China

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"

WASHINGTON," Aug. 26] (UP)-Following a con- ference with - ̈ President Roosevelt to-day, the Chin- ese Ambassador announced that the President has de- cided to send a Military Mission to China for the purpose of surveying, the supply problems

and strategic situation.

He asserted that the Mission will be headed by Brigadier General John Magruder and that the President would probably announce the details at the press conference later.

Regarding his conference with the President, Mr Hu Shih said: "We discussed largely China's needs--her defence needs. The President assur- ed me that China's needs were not left out during the historie confer- ence with Mr Churchill. On the whole we had a very satisfactory meeting

General Magruder. 84, was Assist- ant Military Attache at Feiping trom 1920 to 1924, fall Attache from 1920

10

1930 and Military Attache at Berne from 1935 to 1939 after four years as professor of military tactics nt the Virginia Military Institute. He was assigned to the First Division at Fort Devins on December 20 laat. China's Part In World CHUNGKING, Aug. 20 (UP)—In view of the fact that, some sections of the Chinese juble are still uneasy over, the Japanese-American сол versations, the Foreign Minister, Ur Quo Tal-chi in an exclusive Inter- view with the "United Press" amplified his statement of yesterday regarding Mr Churchill's speech ex- plaining why the fear that China may

rayed was unwarranted.

foreliners, even some Chinese overlook the fact that China has long since ceased to be the mere other Powers foreign

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No. present inter- national situation and intends to contribute her share in the post-wor reconstruction, China is a partner." He pointed out, therefore, that the Anal settlement in the Pacific cannot be reached without China's agree- anent and collaboration. He con- cluded smilingly, "and Chino has no Intention of being sacrificed."

tacked Tripoli harbour, starting a Government of Canada had placed no put a reducing the factory out was summoned for keeping an un-ing that in early August, a

"Conade realises that the British Government regards the United Kingdoms as the most important of all CAIRO, Aug. 20 (Reuter)-The centres of liberty in the world." RAF. communique says:

Mr "During Churchill understood and he wanted Sunday night, heavy bombers at them all to understand, that the number of fires.

restrictions upon the movement of "During

Monday, South African the troops. aircraft dropped a number of bombs on enemy dumps near. Bordia.

is now known that another Junkers 88 German bomber was destroyed in addition to the one re- ported yesterday an having been shot down while attempting to at- tack our shipping."

Alexandria Raided CAIRO, Aug. 28 (Reuter),—"Three people were injured and damage was done in an air raid on Alexandria on Monday night, cording to an official communique.

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For Chungking Chinese Millionaire

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH CHUNGKING, Aug. 20 (UP),--The "Ta Kung Pao" to-day gave promin- ence to a report that the Chinese.

portant

nerals millionaire of New York, Mr K. C. L, is now en route to Chungking to assume a certain im-

post with the Government. Mr Li is of Hunan parentage and has played an important role in ex- porting Chinese tungsten and wolf- ram to the United States during the past four years,

New York Lock-Out

Britain Will Need American Man-Power HAMILTON, Bermuda, Aug. 28 (Router)-Dorothy Thompson, re- turning to the United States by clipper, said that the British had "incredible" courage. She disagreed

SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" with Lord Beaverbrook when he sald that he did not want an expeditionary Between 65 and 75 per cent. of the NEW YORK, Aug. 28 (UP).-- force from America.

city's largest industry was halted to-

Of 60,000 Workers

Belgium is now almost without any means of transport, all railway trucks and lorries having gone either to Rumaria or Italy.

PROFITEERING -IN-FIREWOOD

Defendant, pleading guilty, was Aned $200.

Report Denied MOSCOW, Auz. 20 metal Tass agency to-day officially denied the Tokyo press report alleg- (UP).--The

week- long conference occurred in China between Soviet and Chinese Governments, representatives of the

affecting Japan were discussed. delegates, and at which which was attended by 10 Chinese problems

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Unfriendly Act

SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Aug. 27 (Domel)-While the Board of Information declined to comment on President Roosevelt's appointment of a military mission to sources close to the

of the Wah Keong Rubber Factory at For a similar offence, the manager Anchor Street, was also fined $200. The manager of the Suri Wah Rubber Factory in Un Chou Street was deed $100 for a similar offence, Mr Ng Shul-tong.of the Labour Ofice, stated that the factory was only a small concern, Before Mr A. N. Macfadyen at Pleading guilty to a similar sum-Chungking, Kowloon Magisticy this morning Ng mons, the manager of the Kam Yuen Foreign Office said it would be "an Sul, 25, shop toki, was charged with bleaching and dyeing Company, in unfriendly act to Japan." selling firewood at a price higher] Pelho Street was fined $50. thun that fixed by the Government ut No. 160 Tam Kung Rood, yester-workers at n

Summoned for employing women contradict Mr Churchill's broadcast day.

prohibited hour, the that Britain and the United States Defendant, who sold 30 catties for Weaving Company at Sheung Sha blems with Japan.

manager of the Po Hing Cheung desire a peaceful settlement of pro- a dollar instead of 45 catties, was Po Village was fined $50. fined $100 or two weeks' hard labour.

Tse Ngau, 28, was charged before carried out about 11 p.m. on July 27 It was stated that rald was Mr 11. C. Machamura with sellan and eight women were found work- firewood without a permit and pro-ing. Ateering in firewood."

Lalchikok Road yesterday,

It was staled that Defendant sold: 30 cattles for a dollar at No. 280

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Nazi Suspect Flies Secretly

She said: "I believe that Britain day as 1,300 dress shops locked out will want an expeditionary force 60,000

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (UP)- from the United States before the war between contractors and the jobless employees in 3 dispute

Defendant was fined $20 or a day ordered an investigation into (Reuter)-The chief German Get-

The Senate Commerce Committee to-I BUENOS is over. I think that Americans as to how much each should pay to-week's hard labour on the first charge the gasaline shorloge on the Atlantic tape agent in Argentina, Godfred AIRES, Aug. 20 should be told so ant told so cm-wards the recent len per cent. wage and $200 or a further month on the seaboard ond will, begin public Sanstede,

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GIRL GAGGED IN BED BY PEAK BURGLAR

A girl was gagged by a burglar who entered her bedroom at 115 The Peak, according to a story told to Mr D. J. N. Anderson at Central Magistracy this morning. The case also concerned the theft of several articles belonging to Lady Blackburn, wife of the Counsellor to the British Embassy to Chungking,

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fled by air to-day to Brazil, a few hours before he should have appeared before the Judge in- vestigating unti-Argentina activities. The Brazilian Foreign Minister Was informed by telephone of Sanstedo's night.

It is understood that he was due In Rio de Janeiro this afternoon.

Embassy Implicated BUENOS AIRES,

20 Aug seriously implicated in the receipt of (Reuter)Tho German Embassy is certain sums from public subscrip- tions in the Argentine intended for Local benevolent and cultural pur- poses.

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Yang Chong-tang, 24, unemployed, which was reached by means of a was convicted on two counts of (a), ladder.

The Attorney-General, has been breaking into No. 115 The Peak and Defendant was arrested by an asked to submit a question of pro- stealing from the premises one hand- Indian watchman at Hill Crest and cedure to be adopted as regards the bag containing $11.95, one purse, two admitted that the articles found in German Ambassador in the Supreme poirs of and on runs, one silver rosary his possession

stolen. Miss Court, which alone can decide rosary, valued at $50.96, the Ybarra recognised the articles as her trials of diplomatic personalities. property of Miss G. Ybarra, children's property.

A note from the Attomey-General. nurse, and (b) stealing two pairs of Thrown Into Harbour to the judge regrets that this action spectacles, one

will defby rosary bead bracelet,

investigation into charges Lady Blackburn discovered the against the other Germans accused one gold cross, two bangies, and gold finger ring, one silver expanding theft of her property the following of anti-Argentine activities. necklace, one Imitation pearl neck-

morning. As a result of inquiries Ince and one carved Jade clip, valued made Defendant was found to be the burn, at No. 114 The Peak. at $104, the property of Lady Black- culprit. All the articles stolen from Lady Blackburn were thrown into Awakened By Noise the harbour by Defendant since they It was stated that about 4.20 nm

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