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NOTH.K. APPEAL
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SINCE THE German terms were first presented to the French Government, five main factors have combined to mitigate their original crudity, and it is believed that something in the nature of a com- promise is now under discussion at Vichy and in Paris. These are:
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The Hong Kong Annual Or- phanage Appeal Committee, has issued an appeal' for generous public support, pointing out that since the outbreak of the Sino- number Japanese hostilities the
of homeless refugee children has increased everywhere in China and relief work has become a pro- blem of great importance to-day.
With the advent of the war in
war children into this Colony from
magnitude" which: déserves our urgent and sympathetic attention. Of late, various efforts in the
and vocational training have been attempted by the com- munity of Hong Kong to alleviate the suffering of these little ones. The most noticeable work of this
China, the influx of these destitute time to time has assumed a grave
First, growing public resentment against a second capitulation to Germany and Italy, especial-direction of proving free food and ly the latter. This is unmistakable, and is report- shelter ed reliably from both occupied and unoccupied France, so much so that it has been found necessary to forbid the reproduction of the Free French pro- grammes from the B.B.C., which had become a prac-phanage in Taipo and the tice in cafes and other resorts.
Secondly, the Colonial demands are by their very nature unen- forceable, and any attempt to ap- ply them at the present moment would play into the hands Gen. de Gaulle.
Italian Insistence
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Thirdly, there is the imperfect co-ordination of German and Ita- Han claims. The Italian Press is openly urging its territorial mands and abusing the French
ADMIRAL LEAHY SAILING FOR VICHY
Admiral Leahy, new American de-
Ambassa-
It is believed that one of the chief subjects discussed between the two dictators at Florence was the best way of harmonising German and Italian terms.
While the Vichy Government hesitates. sudden invasion of the Department of the French
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It is believed that Mussolini has been prevailed on by Hit- ler to move cautiously and to engage in talks beforehand with the most pro-Fascist member
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dor to the Vichy Gov- ernment, will sail board an American cruiser from Norfolk, Virginia, en route to Vichy via Lisbon ac- companied by his wife, announced the Admiral after a fare- well visit to President Roosevelt in Washing- ton yesterday.--Reu-
ter.
wait.
kind are the Rural Home & Or-
War Refugee Children's Industrial Home in Aberdeen each having under its care over 100 children. These two institutions were estab- lished and are being maintained with funds subscribed mostly from abroad: one being largely depend- ent on contributions from Chris- tion organisations in England, while the other being supported by similar bodies in the United States and Canada. Due to their rather limited financial resources, however, they have not been able to extend their activities on a big- ger and more comprehensive scale.
measures, been
have
of
The present • relief while commendable, hardly adequate to accommodate the increasing number of war or- phans seeking the sanctuary
The "South China Hong Kong. Christian Education & Industrial Association for Homeless War Re- fugee Children" has been lately organised to co-ordinate the acti- vities of the above institutions and to further the work for the care of war orphans.
At a recent meeting the Asso- ciation has decided to appeal to the public for donations towards the goal of $50,000.
It is proposed that $10,000 or more will be appropriated to make
of the Vichy Government, Laval, up the deficit in the budget of the There are, however, signs that said two institutions for the com- ing year, as the war situation he is impatient and reluctant to abroad precludes the prospect of continued support from sources Fourthly, the attack on Greece on which these institutions hither- is regarded in France as incom- to relied. The balance of funds to patible with suggestions that the be raised will be used to provide main purpose of the Axis is peace, new accommodation for 200 more
Fifthly, there is the extent of orphan boys and girls. This ac the German military demands, commodation will be provided which have caused Gen. Huntzi- either by enlarging institutions or ger, Minister of War, to leave for by inviting the Salvation Army to
Paris.
Dissensions at Vichy
supervise a new home whichever proves the more economical and efficient plan.
The result of the merging of It would be hardly necessary these various trends has been to for us to stress the important na- divide the Vichy Government stillture of this kind of relief work. further, as shown by the denial Our aim is not only to give these -somewhat too complete-issued unfortunate children food and by French diplomats abroad that shelter. but to educate them and to sover-give: them the rudiments of voca- any lessening of French.
fional and moral training. Thus eignty will be accepted.
The reported resignation of the the youngsters would have an op- be Secretary-General of the French portunity, which they would
otherwise deprived of, to learn Foreign Ministry, M. Charles- and to become good citizens in Roux, who was for many years future. We appeal to you for Ambassador to the Holy See, your kind support, and we feel means that one of the most dist- sure we could count on your gen- inguished and honourable of erous assistance to this worthy Frence's diplomatists feels unable. cause.. Please remember that to accept Laval as a chief.
every dime you contribute would Messages from Vichy state bring sun-shine and hope into the that France will not admit that faces of these desperate little ones any French naval base or any who have suffered through "no. unit of the Franch Fleet will fault of their own, and their hearts thankfulness be used against Britain. · This, It will' overflow with
is learned on good authority, is for the kindness and comfort you the definite answer made by the have brought into their life in the French to the Germans at the hour of misery and despair. Hitler-Petain meeting...
We shall gratefully appreciate Vichy's forthcoming agreement with Berlin will be of much nar donations which may be sent. to rower scope than is generally be tonal de Industrial Association for the South China Christian Educa→ lieved on the Continent. The new Homeless War Refugee Children, Franco-German cooperation will
apply chiefly to economie pro-24. Wing. Lok Street, Hong Kong. blems, French Industries consent- Ing to work for Germany and granting preferential rights to the Reich. Other clauses are:
→Franch - prisoners will libarated.
Germany
autes
evácsiate part of occupied France south of the. Loire, and aino per-
Chapatha Parié laft banki
MURDER CHARGE
Hol
Leung Po-ling. 20 and
were charged with the mu
this
A corridor will be granted to the French Government for Its der of Chan Cheuk before Himsworth⠀ at Kowloon communications from Parir to
morning. Orléans, but the Germang will "rofaln all the const down to the Accused were originally charg-.
"Spanish" border.i
ged with wounding but the charge. No territorial concessions have was amended this morning, Chan having died in hospital yesterday,
as yet been discussed. This agree ment will only be a preliminary to a definite peace treaty envisaged for the end of the war.
Ong week's formal remand wa ordered.