THE CHINA MAIL, JULY 14, 1939.
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EXPULSION OF BRITONS Retaliation Urged In House Of Commons
RESERVE
FLEET TO BE IN
COMMISSION
Alleged Discrimination Disproved
London, To-day.
UNTRUE REPORTS' BLAMED
IN CRISIS TIME Italy's expulsion of Britons from the South Tyrol trop the Beira Pang are stated
London. To-day.
Special training for naval reser-
was raised at question time in the House of Commons yesterday.
vists in connection with the forth-One member suggested that unless the expulsion
coming exercises of the Home Fleet, involving the calling up of 12,000 additional reservists and the commissioning of between 50 and 60 ships in reserve, was an- nounced in the Commons yester- day afternoon by the Prime Minis- ter, who also stated that the King would review the Reserve Fleet of about 130 ships in Weymouth Bay ..on August 9.
orders were withdrawn, retaliatory measures be taken by ordering Italians to leave Britain.
WINDFALL FOR POOR BOX
The treasury benefited by $384, and the Poor Box by $117 morning following the non-appear- ance of 56 Chinese, arrested night in a gambling den at
Mr. R. A. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, replying, said the British Ambassador in Rome had already raised the question! with the Italian Government and fully reserved the rights of British subjects.
He had particularly drawn at. this
tention to the question of transfer abroad of the proceeds of any ne- last cessary liquidation of British pro-
perty. No.
It appeared that the Italian au---
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› Rome, To-day. "Untrue reports that German were swarming into Italy
by the newspaper "Picolo" to have been the chief reason, for the closing of Bolzano Province to foreigners,
The newspaper adds that these reports were said to come from special agents posted in the re- gion to watch the movements of troops-Reuter,
ANGLO-POLISH AGREEMENTS
London, To-day.
agreements
It is hoped that arising from the Anglo-Polish
Reservists will rejoin on July 31. 315, Hennessy. Road, Wanchai, inthorities are prepared to give sym and it is anticipated that the exer- the Central Police Court this morn-pathetic consideration to this military and economic conversa- ...cises will last until about the third ling
question.
Itions in London will be signed to- week in September,
Wong Man, Chan. Yau and Li
NO DISCRIMINATION
day, according to the "Daily Mr. Chamberlain explained that Kau, charged with keeping a gambl-
The Ambassador had also drawn Telegraph", diplomatic correspon- these measures were being taken ing house, had their bail, $75 each; attention to the fact that certain dent. in order to obtain the fullest pos-estreated, and 58 others, charge British property owners may not sible advantage from the combined with gambling, each lost $3 bail have representatives on the
The correspondent understands spot Fleet and air exercises already for failing to appear in Court. to take care of their interests, and that the British and French Gov- arranged for August and Septem- The $117, found on the table in he had asked that every effort be ernments will contribute £5,000,000 ber, and thereby to advance the the den, was ordered by the Magis-made to minimise the inconven- and £3,500,000, respectively, to- decree of efficiency of the Fleet. trate to be contributed to the Poor ience to British subjects.
wards a fund to strengthen Polish Calling up of retired naval offi- Box,
Since the measure applied to all finances, thus enabling her to keep cers, reservists and pensioners will
foreigners without discrimination, her armed forces mobilised, while be under the recently passed Re-
the Foreign Secretary did not con- Britain will further extend .credita serve and Auxiliary Forces Act.
sider retaliatory action called for, up to a total of £8,000,000 for the provided the above points were sa-l purchase by Poland of war and raw
tisfactorily dealt with.-Reuter.
“WORKING UP"
Subsequent to the Royal review," for which the King will travel down specially from Balmoral, ships of the Reserve Fleet will leave to "work up" before exercises.
"They will be reduced to reserve at the end of September.
Among ships in reserve to be specially commissioned are one battleship, one aircraft carrier, about 16 cruisers, one minelayer, Lone destroyer depot ship, about 32 ..destroyers and four submarines.
The Reserve Fleet as a whole was last commissioned for review and exercises in 1924.-*
It is anticipated that a supple- mentary estimate will have to be presented to meet the cost of these -measures. British Wireless..
PALACE
INVESTITURE
London, To-day.
BADLY BEATEN UP
Badly beaten up and suffering from several serious wounds, caus- ed by a knife or dagger, an un- known Chinese about 30 years of age was found on the pavement in front of No. 108, Thompson Road, Wanchai, at 4 ́a.m. to-day.
- The man was discovered by a Chinese constable and immediately despatched to hospital, where he is reported to be in a critical condi- tion.
The man has not yet regained consciousness..
Attempted murder is suspected.
BRUTAL MURDER OF CONCUBINE
Wan Hang-chung, 25-year-old
The King held an investiture yes-concubine of a Chinese residing on terday at St. James's Palace.
the third floor of No. 9 Des Voeux Among 281 recipients of honours Road West, was savagely attacked was Mr. Maurice Child, who threw and murdered early this morning. a suitcase containing explosives The girl was attacked with a ve- into the river from Hammersmith getable chopper and sustained fa- bridge when an attempt was made tal injuries to her head, dying_at to blow up the bridge in March. 10 o'clock at the Queen Mary Hos-
He was decorated by the King|pital.
with the Medal of the Order of the The man's wife, Tang Yee, 40, is British Empire.--British Wireless. being detained by the police.
REFUGEE FINDS ROMANCES
Romance blossomed recently the Refugee Camp at King's Park
Last Sunday, a 16-year-old Chin- ese girl, Ching Wal, left the Camp ...and did not return.
She has been missing since, It is believed that she deserted Camp for her boy friend.
FROM BELGRADE TO WARSAW
Belgrade, To-day. formed quarters here believe British Minister in Bel- Sir Ronald Campbell, will be appointed Ambassador
succession to Sir Howard
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