HONG KONG STILL STRIVES FOR "PEACE"
Reliable information has been received that a partial Mobiliza- tion was ordered by Pacifica on March 17th, says an official com- munique, on the Combined Man- ceuvres, issued this morning.
The King of Hong Kong has, in consequence, declared a precaution- ary period which commenced at 10 a.m. on March 17th.
Orders have simultaneously been issued for the recall of the Ex- peditionary Force from So Far.
Even at this eleventh hour it is to be hoped that war may be averted.
Diplomatic channels are still work- ing to this end and an amicable settlement may yet be arranged to the satisfaction of both nations.
As the danger of war approaches, so does the desire of King No Kum Tu to avoid war increase.
The time necessary for Pacifica's mobilization is well known: no land or sea forces can reach the shores. of Hong Kong before March 19th.
NO MOVEMENTS OF TROOPS.
With the thought of peace fore- most in his mind and now anxious to avoid any premature action that might unduly aggravate the situa- tion the King has ordered that no movements of his troops in Hong Kong shall take place. (save those normally required of them by their peace time duties) until further or ders.
CONSCRIPTION PLAN AGAIN DENIED
London, To-day. The Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, has once more em- phatically denied that the Govern- ment intends to introduce compal- sory military service
The statement was made in the House of Commons yesterday. în reply to an interpellation.
Mr. Chamberlain said that "compulsory military service will not be introduced by the present Government in time of peace.”- Trans-Ocean
ANTI-JEWISH STEPS IN AUSTRIA
Vienna, To-day. "The task of eliminating Jewish influence from the cultural life of Austria" started yesterday wher far-reaching changes in the per- sonnel in the theatrical, musical broadcasting and film worlds were decided. Trans-Ocean.
has also decreed that the Volun- teers shall not yet mobilize.
The trade of Hong Kong will not, therefore, suffer unless events take a more serious, turn. -
BLANK AMMUNITION
The military authorities an- nounce in connection with the warning that heavy gunfire may be heard during the combined manoeuvres, that the fire will, of
With his customary care and fore- course, be with blank ammunition thought for his subjects the King only..
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