SATURDAY NIGHT
THE CHINA MAIL, JUNE 13, 1940
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SHANGHAI PRESS AND
INTEGRITY THE WAR
London, To-day.
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Shanghai, To-day.
In the House of Commons, The local Chinese press Sir A. W. Knox asked the generally sees a tough strug- position of the Chinese Cus-gle for the Allies with Italy's toms Administration and entry to the war.
*The "Shun Pao," organ of the whether they had been able to resist foreign interference. Japanese milltary, thinks, however, Mr. R. A. Butler replied that he was nobody can at present forecast the glad to say that despite obvious dif- ficulties during the past three years this international service had been
future outcome of the war.
The decisive battle will be fought this month. From a humanitarian standpoint, the paper concludes, the able to continue to function under the battle in Europe is a most tragic able administration of Sir Frederick event. Maze.
Lighthouses and
The "Chinese - American Daily harbour depart- News" editorial opines that Japan ments which had an important bear-will possibly follow the final direc- ing on foreign shipping were under the tion now taken by Italy. technical control of the Coast Inspec- tor who at present was an American, appointed by Sir Frederick Maze, and under his administrative control.
Mr. Butler added that the Interna- tional Bankers' Commission ceased many years ago to exercise effective control on customs revenue.
Sir A. W. Knox asked: "Does the Under-Secretary realise that it is the trading, only foundation on which shipping and finance rests in China and if any other foreign power were to get hold of it, British interests would be irretrievably destroyed?
Mr. Butler replied that the organ- isation's importance and internation- al character was fully a appreciated. The number had done a service by calling attention to its importance.' Reuter.
SHANGHAI'S PROBLEM
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SHANGHAI, TO-DAY.
The "Central China Daily News,” Wang Ching-wei's newspaper, thinks Italy's entry increases the possibility of the United States' participation in the conflict.-Havas.
U.S. MISSION TO JAPAN
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San Francisco, To-day. The retired Major-General: John" Ryan, former Commander of a regi-. ment in the American Expeditionary Force, is leaving on Wednesday for Japan.
He will head an economic mission sponsored by Japanese and American businessmen aiming to stabilise trade between the Far East and the United States.
In a statement, the Major-General said: "I am going over, to find who is right on both sides."-Havas.
SCARE-MONGERS TO BE GAOLED
London, To-day..
A new Order-in-Council. provides
ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE IN SHANGHAI AS WELL AS IN FEIFING TO PREVENT CLASHES for one month's, imprisonment, and BETWEEN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS or a fine of fifty pounds sterling, for OF THE ALLIED AND ITALIAN ARMED FORCES.
It was officially announced here that British troops on leave are not permitted to enter the American and Italian Defence Sectors of the Inter- national Settlement which are out of bounds to British troops.
Italians are restricted to the Amer- ican and Italian Defence Sectors.
Similar arrangements, which apply to soldiers and sailors on leave, have been made for French troops and the French Concession.-Havas.
FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY! ASTONISHING SPECTACLE!
Just landed direct from Manila Exhibition.
Great American Attraction-THE HUMAN CANNON BALL ACT.
The world's most sensational stunt, come and see the human rocket defy claws of death, a man shot out from a gigan- tlo gun to the height of 60 feet, It is worth seeing, do not miss it, keep your [nerves' steady, this is the most dangerous act over seen in the Orient. Tremendous suc- cess everywhere.
OLYMPIC GRAND
This Sensational
Attraction
will take place
at
every performance
for a very short season
at the
CIRCUS
Mongkok-Opposite Fire Brigade (Kowloon)
NIGHTLY AT 9.15 P.M.
·Brimming over with wonderful surprises 'and amazing features. Whole hours of novel and marvel- lous exhibition, Beautiful Horses, Herd. of Elephants, Smallest Ponies, most forocious brutės alive,
world's morriest Josters, tako part in every
Matinees
::
Wednesdays, Saturdays & Sundays at 3 P.M.
Children half price to all seats. -
Joy ride on the circus ponies, donkeys, elephants will be offered to all kiddies..
BOOKING AT MOUTRIE'S
any person found guilty of publish- ing any report or statement relating to matters connected with the war likely to cause alarm or despondency. -Reuter.
MILITARY TRAINING PLAN REJECTED
Washington, To-day. By 47 votes to 35, the Senate-yes-. terday refused to approve voluntary military training for youths belonging to the Civilian Conservation Corps.- Reuter.
ITALIAN CONTRABAND
London, To-day.
On the entry of Italy into the war, a Royal Proclamation gives the list of articles which will treated as con- traband. The list is practically iden- tical with that' which applies to Germany-British Wireless.
ALEXANDRIA AIR RAID ALARM
Alexandria, To-day. The air raid alarm was sounded yes- terday evening and the "All Clear" signal given ten minutes later. Reuter.
WEATHER
REPORT
The Royal Observatory reports that
a ridge of high pressure extends from E Korea to Wake Island. Pressure re- mains relatively low to the east of Luzon. Shallow depressions cover south-west China and Tongking, and the central Loochoo Islands.
ICHANG FIGHTING
Japanese
Hankow, To-day. troops are reported to have occupied the suburbs of Ichang, gate- Szechuen Province, on Tues- day after all-day bombing operationą.
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