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Notice Lereby given that the NOTICE IS HEREBY Forty-ninth Ordinary Yearly UIVEN that the FIFTY-THIRD meeting will be held at the Cam | ORDINARY YEARLY MEET- pany's Offices, P. & O. Building,ING of the Company (since on Thursday, 10th March, 1938, registration) will be held at the at 11 am, for the purpose of Hong Kong Hotel, Hong Kong, TUESDAY, the 22nd presenting the Report of the on
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ENGAGEMENTS
BHARMAN-KIRKE — The engage- ment is announced between Lieutenant Lawrence Barry Sharman. Royal Navy, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Shar- man, of Bedford, and Rosa- mund, younger daughter of Mr. C. C. A. Kirke, C.B.E.. of Milton Clevedon, Somerset, late his Majesty's Consul-General for the Provinces of Yunnan and Kuelchow, China, and of the late Mrs. Kirke. GINSBOURG-FRENKEL.-Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ginsbourg, Barrister at Law of Shanghai, beg to an nounce the engagement of their only daughter Anna to Mr. Jacob N. Frenkel, C.E.. of Hong Kong.
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| MILLAR.—On Feb, 18, 1938, at -Andermatt, Switzerland, David Philip Maxson Millar. M.Sc B.Sc. (Lon.); DIG., AC.OI., elder beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Arthur C. Millar, aged 29 years. WATSON-On February 23, 1938, at" the General Hospital, Shang- hai, Mr. George William Watson. aged 66 years, husband of Katle Watson.
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GERMANY AND CHINA
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Directors together with a State MARCH, 1938, at 11.30 A.M. By recognising the ment of Accounts to 31st Decem for the purpose of receiving the Punder of Manchuria from China, ber, 1937, and electing Directors Report of the General Managers and nothing to gain. That is the Germany has everything to lose together with A Statement of bewildering part of Fuehrer Hitler's Accounts for the year ended 31st declaration of such intention. The OCTOBER, 1937.
and Auditors.
The Register of Members of the Company will be closed from 26th February to 10th March 1938, both days inclusive, during which period no Transfer of Shares can be registered.
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undersigned on Tuesday, the the year ending 31st December. 29th March, 1938, at Noon, for 1937. the purpose of receiving the Re, The Share Register and Trans port of the General Managers, er Books will be closed from together with # statement of 12th to 28th March, 1938, both Accounts for the year ended the days inclusive. 31st December, 1937.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
depth of its folly can only be ascribed to the workings of a mad for imbecile brain. The German
น
little nervous of the foreign
·
Matsui Meets
Konoye
MAKES IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS
SPANISH BOMB TEA RECEPTION
KILLS BRITISH GENERAL WU TE-CHEN'S
NAVAL RATING
Insurgents Rescued From Sunk Warship
mang
Tokyo, March 7. Important suggestions regarding
London, March 6 Japanese policy in China were ad- vanced by General Iwane Matsui, H.M.S. Kempenfelt and H.M.S.
rescued until recently Japanese Comman-Boreas
survivors der-in-Chief in Central China, in from the torpedoed · Insurgent the course of an interview with cruiser, Baleares. Premier Konoye, states the metro- politan press today.
It is also reported that Matsui Informed the Premier of the latest developments in Shanghal (Reuter).
MANCHUKUO'S ROME ENVOY IN JAPAN
Shanghai, March 7. Hsu Chao-ching. Manchu kuo's first Minister to Rome, arrived in Japan today route to his new post.
Ch
Following a brief visit to Tokyo, the official will leave Kobe for Italy by the Terukuni Maru on March 18.-(Reuter).
A member of the crew of the Boreas was fatally wounded by a splinter from a bomb dropped by aircraft attacking other Insurgent ships to which survivors were be- |ing transferred.
*
Three other members of the Boreas crew were slightly wounded. The bomb exploded in the water close by but the British ships were not hit. (Reuter).
WAS IT CANARIAS?
Barcelona, March 7. It is now believed that the sunk Insurgent cruiser is the Canarias, as originally reported.
The Ministry of Defence states that the vessel was probably the Canarias, as the commander of the Republican feet reported that the vessel was the second ship in the Nationalist crmation. It is like- ly that the Baleares, as the "flag- ship, would have occupied first place.
Evidence is also based on serial
1940 OLYMPICS photographs shown to the foreign
WILL BE HELD IN TOKYO
If China Incident Terminates
press by the Minister of Defence. Senor Prieto. Nevertheless, the identity of the ship is not yet de- fitely confirmed.
The difficulty is due to the fact that the Canarias and the Baleares are sister ships.
At Gibraltar, Republican broad- casts state that the Canarlas was torpedoed by the destroyer Lepan- Tokyo, March 7.
to, which slipped out of the har- The International Olympies and bour under cover of darkness when World Fair for 1940 again became the Canarias, Baleares and the parliamentary issues before the Almirante Cervera approached to House of Representatives com-bombard Cartagena early in the
morning.—(Reuter}.
mittee for national mobilisation:
Since the situation is so grave ADMIRALTY'S ANNOUNCEMENT that it is necessary
London, March 7. rational mobilisation. sald Mr. The Admiralty announces that
to enact
Ichiro Kono, member of the Selyu- the destroyers Blanche and Bril-
kal Party, to General Sugiyama. Mfant were attacked yesterday "in Minister for War, the Government the vicinity of a battle between
should issue a statement declaring Republican and Nationalist war- the suspension of holding the In-shirs" off the Spanish coast by un- ternational Olympics instead of identified warplanes.
Several bombs prohibiting military officers from
were dropped participating in equestrian events none of which hit either ship, and damage was done. (Reuter
at the Olympica.
The
1940
no
Olympics, General Bulletin). Sulyama replied, would be held if
All three are strong contenders in cognition of Manchukuo is the
MESSAGE
Millions Are In Need Of Immediate Relief
(Continued from Page 1)
The Chinese people, who are now facing the gravest crisis in the history of their country, find added strength in, the struggle for the preservation of China's territorial integrity through the unstinting sympathy and support of the peace-loving people of friendly nations," declared General Wu Te-chen, Governor of Kwangiung, in a message read by Mr. Percy Chen.
"The ranks of the Chinese civilian population, who are suf- fering untold hardships as a result of Japan's unrestrained aggres- sion, are increasing by leaps and bounds, and millions of innocent men, women and children in the war areas as well as the cities throughout China, which are subject to aerial bombardment, are rendered destitute and need' Immediate relief." continued General Wu Tc-chen's message.
General Wu Te-chen
The needs of these unfortunate refugees are great. Through the China War Relief Album I wish
Responding on behalf of the guests. Sir Shou-son Chow said that they were there to do something charitable
und for i humanity, so as to alleviate the suffering of millions of
poor people in the war zones.
He said he strongly approved of the Album and thanked Mr. Chen for the valuable work he Was doing...
He wished that the issue of 10,000 copies could be increased (to 10 million copies and sent
hroughout the world.
The reception concluded with the screening of four talking pic- tures through the courtesy of the Filmo Depót, Marina House. The pictures included the "News Parade of the Year," "War In China" a novelty "See." and a.. comle cartoon "Toy_Time."
Sir
LIST OF GUESTS
The list of guesta included
Shou-son Chow, Madame Liao Cheung-kal. Madame Tong.
to convey the gratitude of the Shao-yi, Mr Cfford Hull, Dr. people o Kwangtung to their Katherine Wu, Madame Yu Han- overseas brethren and foreign mou. Father Donohue, Mrs. Ho sympathisers for the generous Ying-yum. Mrs. Tong Sze-yee, help and contributions "given to Misa Carter. Mr. Vinson Li, Miss War Relief Work in China."
Pauline Yee.
Miss T. Y. Li, Miss Allce Kwok,
Explaining why it had been de cided to publish the Album, Mr. Chen said that it had been felt Mrs. Doris Chen, Mrs. Florence that the people in other countries Wen, Mrs. Rose Tan. Mrs. Dorothy Lee. Miss Hu Muk-lan. Mrs. Kan, should be told more about the war fellet work now being carried Mr. Paul Dietz, Professor Gerrard, out in China.
Mr W. K. Cheung. "This publication is not 10 Mr. Peter Wong. Dr. Mont- make heroes of doctors or gomery, Dr. Valentine. Mr. Cass. stretcher-bearers bat to tell those General Chan Kee-yau, The Hon. who have given their time, money Dr. and Mrs. Li Shu-fan, Dr. and and supplies that these are being Mrs. Arthur Woo, Dr. and Mrs. well utilised and are going direct Tseung, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Sin, to the sufferers in Chiza.", said Mr. Victor Lam Mr. Cheng Yu- Mr. Chen..
yue. Mr. Ip Kwal chung.
Mr. Morris. Mrs. Langley, Mr. and TEN THOUSAND COPIES
Mrs. Blum and Father Granelli. Ten thousand copies are to te printed; he said, and the com- The Advisory Committee com- Sze Mr. U. mittee was relying on the Album's prises: Chairman. value as an advertising medium Wing: Treasurer, Mr. David W. K. to defray the expenses, Already a Au; Members, Messrs. Chan Hau- heartening response had been re-po. K. T. Yuan, Frof. Hau Ti-shan, ceived from Chinese and foreign | Mr. Ka Tsun-wong. Dr. Irene Ho advertisers.
Tung
CHINESE REFUGEES
Planned Remioval From War-Torn Areas
Their
re-
ARMED ARAB GANG SOUGHT
Jerusalem, March 7. British troops and police are continuing the round-up of an armed Arab gang, in the west Jinín... district, which on Friday attacked
The TRANSFER BOOKS of: the Company will be CLOSED dictator is anything but an im-
SATURDAY, from
the 12th becile, but that at least be is com
RUSHED TO HOSPITAL MARCH, 1938, to TUESDAY, munist-mad is quite patent,
the China incident terminates..
O'braltar, March 7. the 22nd MARCH, 1938, both
What were the facts leading up
Japan has enough resources left. HMS. Boreas has arrived, with to this first class Hitlerite blunder? days inclusive.
said Admiral Suetsugn. Home the body of Long, at the dockyard. The Reich army chiefs and young-Minister, to hold the International The body was removed to the mor- JOHN D. HUMPHREYS er officers growing weary and not Olympics and World Fair. How tuary. The three injured ratings policy which the Anti-Comintern ever, these events should be drop- were rushed to the military hos-
ped if the situation becomes more pital.-(Reujer), Pact made necessary and openly
tense. (Reuter), contemptuous of Italy, demanded closer relationship with Britain,
— | TREMENDOUS They also saw better prospects complete boycott of Germany in
JAPANESE LOSS a policy of friendship with China China, and the vast amount of
Loyang, March 7. rather than with Japan. Hitler spade work done by the inde- Offering stiff resistance to the disagreed, "sacked" the army lead-fatigable German business firms Japanese southward push from ers, and took upon himself the over a period of many years will Linfen, Chinese troops at Kuws, supreme command of all the Aght- vanish into thin air in a day. Al- 60 kilometers to the south, have NOTICE IS HERERYing forces of the Reich, thus ac-ready a great wave of anti-German exacted a tremendous toll of 15,000 GIVEN that the Ordinary Year quiring, at one stroke, more power feeling is beginning to surge up, killed and wounded from the In- ly Meeting of Shareholders than was ever possessed by Kaiser and Chinese political circles are vading forces during the past few will be held in the Offices of thementing of the ties with Japan what they regard as an act of open
Wilhelm II Followed further co-expressing, pained astonishment at❘ days.
The Chinese forces displayed Company, 2, Queen's Building, and Italy and the Manchukuo de- hostility to China at a time when sheer doggedness of resistance to
Hankow, March 7. Hong Kong, on Monday, 28thclaration.
Government she is so desperately in need of keep the Japanese mechanical
The Central
• ainth Sixty
Ordinary March, 1938 at Noon for consi Beyond the fear of communism friends--and China will not easily superiority at bay, and suffered contemplating a large-scale General Meeting of Shareholder.deration of the Directors' Report what have Germany, Italy and forget her friends when this great corresponding losses in inflicting moval of Chinese refugees from a British outpost killing a British
the large casualties on the in-
-war-torn areas to less densely soldier and slightly injuring a Bri- will be held at the Offices of the and Statement of Accounts for Japan in common? None at all upheaval is concluded.
On what matters are they rivals? Germany's only excuse for re-vaders
populated sections of the interior. tish officer. The General Officer FIERCE STRUGGLE
Bince the outbreak of hostilities. Commanding the troops in Pales- the frantic search for markets for Anti-Cemintern Fact, but in so far Another Japanese column operat- residents of the coastal provinces tine who proceeded to the scene, is cheap manufactured goods, and as China is concerned, Germans on ing in south Shansi, pushing on
have been withdrawing from their at present directing operations.
In Nazareth district yesterday, of the from Linfen towards Yuncheng
homes to the upper reaches of the. who offers them the best such the spot, are fully aware
four armed Arabs were arrested.— locked in a
Yangtze River.
number
(Reuter).. market but China? Germany has hollowness of the alleged pro-and Pinglo, is now recently been building up a steadily communist tendencies of the 'Cen- fierce struggle with the Chinese have increased to such large rising trade with China. As a tral Government. If the Central forces at these two places.
Agure that a congested situation matter of fact, the German bust- Government has a working ar-
arises, The recapture by Chinese forces
The Central Government ness man in China is acknowledged rangement with the Chinese com-]of Sinslang. Wahsien and Chun- to be an infinitely greater success munist leaders as well as with hsten in north Honan, have serious-portedly has appropriated $800,000 in his ability to mix with the Moscow, that has been induced ly feopardised the westward push to finance the immigration. Large
South African Tour Chinese than his British, French or solely by Japanese aggression of the Japanese combined forces
numbers of refugees are to be Italian counterparts. This has had
Princess Marle Louise is on a In any event, communism is not from east Shanal and along the moved to uncultivated parts of
Shendi, Kansu, Hunan splendid results, and, with nursing, a movement that can be killed by Finghan line.
and three-months tour of South Africa. 6064 German trade in China has vast force, as fasc'am is trying to do, To mitigate the danger of their Kwangsi where they can resume The visit is an unofficial one..
possibilities as
The Princess, who Is 65. has any German in just as much as socialism or drawn out line from being cut, a farming. To provide transporta- FIGHTING IN this country will agree. The fascism cannot be. The applica portion of the Japanese forces tion, 300 vessels have been pre-been described as the traveller of SHANTUNG
Chinese are, perhaps more fond of tion of force, history proves, gen- have been withdrawn from their pared at various points along the the Royal family, because of the Germans than the nationals of crally has tae
Yangtse. (International). Hauchow, March 7.
opposite effect.westward advance.
number of times that she has been
Japanese
abroad in the last 10 years, invaders in south any other European country, a fact Fascism arose as a counter-blast to Snuntung. with Lini as their goal which is well-known to Dr. Traut- communiani. Both are idealistic The Japanese garrison at Wen-
Travelling with her as lady-in- German Ambassador are advancing towards the southmann,
in doctrines professing to strive for hsien on the northern bank of the
waiting are Miss Peggy Gordon of Felhsien and are locked in China, who is said to be suffering the same objects, the betterment Yellow River, is being strengthen-
Moore, the only daughter of Dr. heavy fighting with the Chinese from wilter's cramp" trying to of the state and the people, but ed with 300 infantry troops, 40
and Mrs. C. Gordon Moore, of 65. convince the Wilhelmstrasse of the their methods of procedure are tanks and scores of field pieces. defence.
Pont-street, S.W. At Chaohslenchen, in the vicinity In view of the military import- real position in China, Dr. Traut diametrically opposed. If the two ance of Lini, connecting as it does mann knows better than Hitler forces were allowed to work out of Wenhsien, 5,000 Japanese troops with the Lunghai Rallway to the that a victorious China means a their own destiny, placing the are concentrated with mobile south and the Tsinpu Rallway to bright future for German trade in faith on the people, the human equipment ready for a fresh at- the west, determined efforts will China, whereas a defeated China | race will, of its own volition, make (tempt to cross the Yellow River.- be made by the Chinese forces to means the end of such trade, for its choice. That is why fascism (Central News). contest the possession of the city. It is not the Japanese way of giving weakenis. its position by the at- Large hordes of Japanese sup-away what they can keep for tempted application of force, m
GERMANY WINS ported bandits, creating distur-themselves. Altruism has 'never | furtherance of which it has formed;
RUGGER bances in these pacts, have been been one of Japan's strong qualities a tripartite pact. Thus, it would routed by the Chinese forces. and is unlikely to be one in the appear that in his effort to kill
Stuttgart, March 7. Preparations are reported to future,
communism in the world, Hitler is The International rugby football have been made by the Japanese Is it possible that Hitler will only making certain of its survival match between Germany and Hal7. to transport military supplies from fritter away such a great chance? and growth and the stining of the played here yesterday, resulted in Yenchow to Szeshu to be sent on Recognition of Manchukuo will trade and prosperity of his own win for the former by 10-nil--- to the front.--(Central News).
have the immediate effect of a country and people.
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PRINCESS MARIE LOUISE
A Japanese attack on Shihkwel-
Miss Gordon Moore, who is 25, chen and Hengshanchlao, south-is the youngest lady-in-waiting to west of Wuhu," was repulsed today be appointed to a member of the by Chinese troops defending the Royal family. Her father has two districts,
been
physician-in-ordinary to The Japanese offensive was pre-Princess Beatrice since 1928, and ceded by a heavy barrage laid by was created a Č. V. O. in 1935, the Nipponese artillery at Pelma- shan and Banshan (Central News).
LECTURE
A very interesting engineering Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Ginsbourg. lecture on "The Panama Canal," Barrister-at-Law, óf Shanghai an-illustrated with lantern slides, was nounces the engagement of their given by Mr. R. P. Dunlop at the only daughter Anna to Mr. Jacob Hong Kong University last night. N. Frenkel, C.E, of Hong Kong. A large audience attended...