THE CHINA MAIL, JANUARY 12, 1940
SINGAPORE IMPORTS OF H.K. GOODS: PRESENT REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED
AIR ACTIVITY AT THE FRONT
Paris, To-day.
A fresh outburst of air ac- tivity occurred yesterday on the western front, where cold dry weather brought excel- lent visibility.
Planes took to the air in
large
numbers on both sides and engaged | principally in reconnoitring and pho- tographic missions over the front, with fighter aircraft giving the necessary protection.
The Germans also made several long • distance reconnaissance flights over northern and eastern France, as well as day flights to- warda the East Coast of Britain. It is believed that the object of these night flights was the laying of magnetic mines. Reuter.
WITH REFERENCE to the restriction of some im- ports from Hong Kong, and the prohibition of other imports, enforced by the authorities of Bri- tish Malaya as an exchange protection measure because Hong Kong is outside the sterling bloc, the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce has now received further information on the subject.
In
a semi-official communication it is stated that, provided abuses do not creep in, restricted im- ports from Hong Kong will still continue at prob- ably not much below. 1938 figures.
The prohibited list will be strictly | Other Ships and Boats, Rubber Shoes, Ca- ing Vessels, Steamships, Motor Vessels. interpreted.
Regulated textiles of the types which are controlled under the Im-
binetware and Furniture, Curlos, Fancy Goods of Ivory, Bono, Horn, Celluloid, etc.. Other descriptions of Fancy Goods-bags of leather or material resembling leather for
ladies, purses, paper, lanterns, fancy lea ther goods, Lacquerware, Toys and Games, Umbrellas (covered with cloth).
RESTRICTED LIST
portation of Textiles (Quotas) Ordin ance still
continue to be controlled under that Ordinance and are not on the prohibited list. They may be
The list of goods the importation of which called "restricted," but will still come into British Malaya is restricted by permit in in reasonable quantities.
includes the following:-
(in
Malaya quota legislation applies not only to woven cloth In the plece but to made-up and knitted garments).
Fresh Fruits, Tea, black, Vegetables, dry and preserved, Other provisions, n.o... in-
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The groom soon finds he can't keep the girl of his choice on pins and needles after the marriage knot has been tied.
2 SENTENCED
TO DINE
A judge has "sentenced" an Eng- lishman and his pretty wife to B £10 dinner, followed by a night in
cluding ginger, salted and ginger preserved a £8 suite in New York's most lux-
Lewis, who went before Judge Cur- The couple are Mr. and Mrs. James
ran to complain about the noise made nightly by a house-building firm near their home.
TWO NAZI PLANES
SHOT DOWN
PARIS, TO-DAY. TWO NAZI 'PLANES WERE SHOT DOWN OVER THE FRENCH LINES/ order. If they fall to do this, goods | clude "all other" manufactured or partly best hotel, regardless of cost.
ON WEDNESDAY.
The French wireless commentator adds to the brief official communique the fact that, thanks to the fine wea- ther, many air operations are re- ported..
French 'planes on a reconnaissance flight, accompanied by fighters, met with enemy 'planes and shot down two.-Reuter.
GERMANS ADMIT LOSS OF ONE PLANE
Berlin, To-day.-- A German communique admits the loss of one 'plane over France on Wednesday, but declares that "It struck the ground while pursuing a French 'plane." Reuter.
DANISH SHIPS MAKE PORT
were
London, To-day. The two Danish ships, of 1,000 and 2,300 tons respectively, which bombed by Nazi 'planes in the North Sea on Tuesday have arrived safely in British ports.
Since the middle of September the system has been in force, and has been working quite smoothly, where- by an importer in Malaya refers first to a Government Department for au- thority to import before he places an
may be refused on arrival or there may be difficulties over exchange.
RE-EXPORTS NOT AFFECTED Even in respect of goods which are unregulated entirely importera in Malaya are furnishing particulars to the Government Department and ap- plications are endorsed “Unregulated,' so that subsequent exchange control and import are facilitated.
In addition, goods even though on the prohibed list may be im- ported freely they are for re-export elsewhere outside Malaya provided that a form of guarantee, which is well-known to importers, is lodged at the time of submitting the order.
The descriptions of prohibited and restricted goods appearing in the Straits Settlements Gazette of 17th November are drawn in rather wide terms, and it is only possible to ascer- tain which particular articles are in- cluded by reference to the code num- bers which are given against such descriptions and comparing them with the corresponding code numbers given to items in the monthly volume of the Malayan statistics. In cases of doubt, reference should also be made to detailed lists, given in the Feder- pted Malay States Government Gazette of 27th November.
PROHIBITED LIST
The prohibited list includes the following goods (only items likely to affect Hong Kong are given 'in this summary) :—
Biscuits, Confectionery, Aerated Waters, Sugar Candy, Hosiery other than of cotton or of Artificial Silk, Outer Garments of the following descriptions if made of silk, wool, linen or silk and wool mixed:
Aprons, blouses, blazers, cardigans, coats, coatees, cloaks, capes, dresses, frocks, golf coats, gowns, gowns (bath), gowns (dress-
German sources are now trying to justify the bombing by saying that the Danish ships were escorted by British warships; this is not true.—ing), jackets, jerseys (football), jumpers. Reuter,
CIVILIAN GASMASKS
kimonos, kebayans, mackintoshes, mantles, mufflers, overalls, oilskins, overcoats, pull- overs, pyjamās (beach); raincoats, robes, rompers, sash bands (Japanese), skirts, sweaters, sports coats, suits, shawls, scar- ves, shorts, slipavers, trousers and wraps. :) - Underwear, of the following, descriptions if, made of, anything but artificial silk or cotton:
IN HONG KONG.
Application forms for those desir- ing to avail themselves of the Gove chemise, chollies, corsets, combinations, Banlans, brassieres, bloomers, camisoles, ernment offer of civilian respirators, dancing wein, drawers, girdles, gowns (night), at cost price (not more than $2.50) | Ungerie, knickers, negliges, panties, petti- will be available at all, divisional and costs, pyjamas (sleeping), suspenders (la- district police stations in the Colony step-ins, teddies, underpants (men's) - un- [dles), singlets, shirts; shirts (sports), slips,
as from January 18.
dies and vests,
MR. BENNETT, BANKER e beness
London, To-day. RB. Bennett, former Prime Minister, has been appointed chair man of the London Committee Royal Bank of Canada. Reuter.
- The; following: apparel, no matter of what materiāl
collars, gloves, putties,
red (re
aults (bathing), and fler.
Painis and enamele ed), Varalan, up,” hou Boup, follet, akcios, Monery (typeÝ
In syrup or sugar, Beer and Ale, Cigars, Cl-urious hotel. garettes, Tobacco, Groundnuts, Groundnut Oll, Batteries for hand flash lamps, Boots and Shoes (leather), Proprietary Medicines, Other descriptions of drugs and medicines Including inedicinal herbs and roots, Paper- ware, Books and Printed Matter, Joss Sticks and Paper, Perfumery and Cosmetics, Goods manufactured wholly or partly not elsewhere specified.
The last item does not apparently manufactured goods. The F.M.S. list de- tails specific articles coming under heading. The only ones likely to affect Hong Kong are imitation leather bags, boxes and trunks, drinking straws).
BLACK FOR LUCK
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"I sentence you," said the Judge, "to a meal at a good restaurant, fol- in-lowed by a restful night's sleep in the
this
The bill must be paid by the firm who make such a noise!"
So the couple dined on çaylare and champagne at a restaurant where other customers included two of the world's richest girls-Countess Haug- witz Reventlow and Doris Duke Cromwell,
HUNDREDS TOOK CUE
Then they sent in a £16 bill to the builders who calmly turned it over to the New York City authorities for payment. As it happens, they are do- ing a municipal job.
"It will be interesting to discover, Mrs... Worth, how-many-times-before--And the authorities 300n "discover- pussy has played cat-burglar this way, ed that the £16 bill was a mere and round about this neighbourhood," bagatelle. he remarked with a chuckle; then add- Hundreds of Mr. Lewis's neigh- ed sternly: "Anyhow you and I will bours lodged complaints about the just walk back to Colonel Markham's nolas. place. For one thing, to satisfy him that he was quite right about that poor little innocent maid of his. For another, to prove to Mrs. Markham that it is not always wise to trust one's best and dearest friends.":
Obta
GINGE
Sald City Works Commissioner Binger: "It seems to me that Lewis has so many neighbours who are also annoyed by noise that we shall have to charter the Normandie and take them all to dinner in Paris."
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