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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE FORTY FIRST ORDINARY YEARLY MEETING OF THIS COM PANY will be held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. on Friday, the 24th February, 1939, at 11.30 sim.
HINA HAS DECIDED to fight
CHINA
un. Under no circumstances will she consider surrendering' to Jupan or accepting terms which would injure her honour or her sovereignty. There is no room for
half-way compromise and submis- sion to Japan will never be coun- tenanced by the Chinese people.
THERE IS EVERY SIGN' that Tokyo would like to terminate the the present Sino-Japanese hostili- tles. forthwith if possible, because both the Japanese
Government
and the Japanese militarists rea- lize that they have bitten off far more than they can chew. They realize that their strength is wan- ing and that, in the event of their being attacked by an enemy more powerful than China, they may not be able to meet the test. They miserably under-estimated the strength of united China and never for a moment"did they believe that China would put up the determin- ed resistance which she is now showing.
ACCORDING to Chinese, official
circles in Chungking, China wil never accept Japan's terms, which Tokyo will be sure to insist should be victor's terms: similarly, it is hardly likely that terms presented by China would be accep- table to Japan. can be no direct peace negotia- Therefore, there
tions between the two countries: only an international conference on the Far East, in the nature of
EDITORIAL
CANDID CAMERA AT MACAO
PHOTOGRAPH taken at the Maçao Race Meeting last Sun- day. (Photo by Leica),
Hello & Goodbye
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· BY AW, HYER ·
We ran up an all yellow pennant during the week due to our quarantine with a cold, therefore, we offer apologies for skipping the Thursday strip.
Emerging from the sneezes and saiffles we, find quite a few of the commercial transports gulity of tardiness which is blamed on the weather. Storms, supplying big waves and high winds are playing about outside oar harbour to the north and south. Air France
due to
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as work making ready for a new |asparture; next Friday, the 17th. THE VILLE DE HANOI came into A An keel is being buit on the Kal tak. 12.40 pm one day late. Sea Dragon, and this will keep her However. tils" was twenty-four hour late connection lock-a-bye motion, and recaulking the steadter during the side to side. cf Eurasia Aviation Corporation is taking place. from Chungking. They are having John Potter.
in North Chira. some bad winter weather up there
NEWS FROM HOME OF H.K. PEOPLE
(From Our Own Correspondent)
LONDON, Jan. 31. The death of Mr. Edward Osborne at Hythe, Kent, aged 78, which has just oc- curred, removes another Hong- keng landmark. First as aSSİN- tant in the F. & O. Once, then for many years secretary of Hongkong & Kowloon Wharf & Godown Co. and originator of the Star Ferry service, Mr_ Osborne did good work for the mercantile and shipping world.
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Socially, he and his wife (the "little Mother" of the P. & O. Méss at Mountain View) were uni- versally loved and respected. After retiring to Hythe, Mr. Osborne be- came a leader in civic affairs as Justice of the Peace and was, for some time, Mayor. Much sympathy goes out to his widow and fami- ly in their bereavement,
South From Chorleywood to Kensington at Christmas was re- vealed another group
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SATURDAY,
ARY 11, 1939.
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FUTURE OF SINO- JAPANESE WAR Stiffening Resistance
In China
(Continued from Yesterday)
Below we publish a con- will be for the military. This is tinuation of the address on Yen 1,600,000.000 more than that of
The future of the Sino-the previous year. Japanese war; can Japan win Japari's economic machine must in China? " which was de-stand the strain of a double war- livered by Dr. S. Lautensch-front, the war with, China and a lager at the weekly timin of possible war with Russia She the Hongkong, Y's Men's Club needs nearly half a million troops at the St. Francis Hotel on to keep down the unwilling people Thursday..
or Körea and Manchuria, a popula- |tion almost equal to her own. To these she now has to add another After eighteen months of, war. million troops to subdue what she China is still paying all her finan-nas unsuccessfully occupied 111 cial obligations. Her finance did China.
The speaker said:-..
not collapse with the fall of Han- China's potential resources are kow and Canton. China is still nuch greater than those of Japan. able to get loans, which Japan is ouerilla warfare and the "scorched not able to do. In fact. China has earth" policy will. however. render been able to get loans since the these unprofitable for Japan in fall of Hankow, which she unforcccupied areas." In free China Hong-tunately was not able to get before. development will go on encouraged kong folk in that garden zuburb it is reported that China has re- Instead of hampered by the war. of London. Mr. ED.C Wolfe: cently received or will receive in When the Japanese army march- C.M.G., the ex-Captain Superin- the near future about U.S. $75,000, jed into Canton, they found to their tendent of Police in Hongkong, 000 from America and England, ausappointment a forsaken and and his wife "have settled in a
and that another loan. so large ournt-out city. Instead of profits.
flat there, which is a veritable that an act of Parliament would be a vast expense. Wherever the suntrap in winter and near to required, is being considered In Japanese come into control, the
them Mr. and Mrs, E. A Ram.
England.
economic basis for proft hus 31-
Mr. and Mrs. A. Denison and China's friends, the U.S.A.. ready been destroyed. their daughter, Lady Shenton. France and Great Britain, control
for the purpose of receiving the second Washington Conference. zorla whose guests they wil be and was the prime reason for Cap-and Sir William's legal training. increased
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GUERILLAS IN CONTROL
are living. As already announced. the World's gold. Soviet Russia's the latter's charming daughter, production of gold has made such Even now in the "occapied" ter- Yvonne, is engaged to Mr. G. E. strides that to-day she has a larger ritory of North and Central China, Sanford Barclay, stepson of Sir gold reserve than the totalitarian the Japanese military only hold Robert G. Vansittart, member of states combined, including Japan. the great cities and the trunk lines the Cabinet and Diplomatic Ad- Although she controls the China of communication. Ten miles from viser to the British Government. seas. Japan's trade has suffered the rallways, guerillas are in con-
the near future The wedding is to take place in more than China's In comparison. trot. The Japanese military dare Her exports have suffered from the not venture into these areas ex-
In great boycotrs and much of her imports rept
numbers. The the goodlooking lord first mate now in the War invited by the sitting member and ductive. Japan admits now that tare, the burning of hundreds of Sir William Shenton has been are war materials and thus unpro- Japanese Invasion, guerilla war. Memorial Hospital, will make his the Conservative Party to contest she has lost over 500,000 soldiers in villages as reprisals, floods caused Rev. and Mrs. R. Mackie arrived homeward Journey via steamer Greenwich at the next from a Visit in Indo-China and This young man became seriously Election. The constituency is one creased
General | China Her national debt has In-by nature and by man and the were greeted by the Bishop of Vic- several days out of Hongkong of the largest in
over Yen 7,000,000.000, "scorched earth" policy has turned the Kingdom which is huge compared to China's "occupied" China Into vast famine would be likely to produce a settle- during their stay in the Colony.
debt. In Feb. tan Welch's return.
1938, districts. ment of the present undeclared
combined with a wide knowledge Japan voted Yen, 4,300,000,000 for It will likely be a long time be- Two othe gay visitors to Hong- The other invalid of the crew of Far war. Dr. Wang Chung-hul, Mils- kong are Mr. and Mrs. L. Tucker. Paul Mooney, will spend the com-
Eastern affairs, should the China incident for 1938. In fore the would-be conquerors will ter of Foreign Affalis, urges the the World Students Christianing week resting a split ankle boneerument if as we hope he is Russia. she had to raise another war and make profits out of the famine prove very valuable to the Gov- August, dite to the threat from be able to consolidate, reconstruct Powers to take concrete steps to Federation, leaving via the Pres in the Kowicon Hospital, but when elected. bring about all settlement by pro-
Joan' of Yen,350.000.000.
which The sum.arcus
*their dent Coolidge to-night at 8 o'clock the order comes for "all aboard"
so-called The Register of Shares of the posing formally to Tokyo, at least for Shanghai. Mrs. Tucker attired he will be there
mer floods of 1938 cost her Yen "fiiendly co-operation" has creat- Company will be CLOSED from the procedure of settlement, if not in a wine coloured wool suit with Otherewise. the remaining crew Lady Shenton at their house in 353.000.000 which his £59.000.000 Canton did not bring China to her Whilst visiting Sir William and 420,000,000. Her budget for 1939 Ised. When the fall of Hankow and Friday, the 17th February,
the very terms which are deemed a matching pili box hat was an are all set, though once again Mr. The Boltons, London, the writer more than in 1938. It is reported knees, Japan probably lost her 1939, to Friday, the 24th Februair, and equitable in a solution of extremely chic air traveller.
Halliburton calls for a seaman or these notes met Mr. and Mrs. that the new budget to be present-chance of making a peace, profit- the Far Eastern question.
A week of business visiting wanting to make a junk journey to ary, 1939, both days inclusive,
A. S. Tratman and learnt CHUNGKING officials are in- brings Mr. E. Hiatte" to Hongkong, the Son Forcisco Exposition.
with ed in February will exceed 8 bl-able to herself, with China. regret that Mr. Tratman recent on Yen of which Yen 5,400,000,000 formed that the Japanese are then he will return to Shanghai. And for radio fans information,ly lost the sight of
(Continued on Page 11) withdrawing their forces from the This engineer, puts forth all his George Petrich, Sea Dragon's radio through a shooting accident in one eye Yangtze and from South China talents for Jardine. Matheson &perat reports that reception Berkshire.. but they are not wruly optimistic Co., Ltd. He reported the trip was and sending during the past week
this account. Indeed, such very fine!.
Int sea were excellent, conversation optimism would be entirely un- Sea Dragon
with San Francisco taxing, place warranted. Whether these are
vers clearly throughout the short
Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st Decem. ber, 1938.
By order of the Board of Directors,
C. M. MANNERS,
Secretary, Hong Kong, 30th Jan., 1939.
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SUPREME COURT APPLICATION Before the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl MacGregor, in the Supreme Court yesterday, an application was made by the Standard Press Lfd.. for extension of time to file a return of allotment of shares,
Mr. Hin-shing Lo. Instructed by Mr. M. A. da Silva, appeared for the Standard Press.
The application was granted, His Lordship warning the petl tioning arm to heed the advice of their solicitors in future and com- menting that it would not be un- just to say that a group of gen- tlemen had formed without fulfilling the statutory obligations.
Japan's intentions or not, it is im OVER THERE in Bailey's Sap-ourney.
building ya d sits the Sea Dra-President Coolidge possible for the present to say but! it is hardly likely that the Tokyo zon. ME. Richard Halliburton's
High Command would consider tunk of many colours. This FRIDAY, 12.30 P.M. the first lady withdrawal from Chinese territory and crew which set sall for San
the American President at the very moment that their Francisco last Saturday and were Line's Fleet tied up in from Mani- troops are landing on the island of forced to return to port Thursday Hainan, a fact which may even-midnight consider the past six days tually lead to serious differences a "shakedown cruise.
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Mrs. Gordon Carter, daughter of the late
Mr. Dodwell; of Hongkong.
and Mrs. George has re- M.BE ceived the
She li a notable woman in Watford, West
active part in all good works, Hertfordshire, and takes a very
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PRIZE GIVING AT V.N. AND
M. SCHOOL
He also said that life was a ne thing and that it was up to the students to make it useful in a way, when they will result in a Success of life which lies before
THE PRIZES.
The presentation of scholar- ships and prizes of Vernacular Normal and Middle School took place yesterday at 11 š.m.- In the school premises. Among those present were: Mr. thern. a.
Hongkong Children's Rescue C. G. Bellis, Mr. W. Kay, Mr. Y. P. Homes are Mr. Dee K. Cheong, attended by Hongkong, thanks to
be provided in Lau. Professor Hsu Ti-ahan, Pro- They had a member of his family. Mr. Dee action of the
the joint fessor L. Forster, Mr. Fung Ping- The prize list included the fol- with the French Government, who clam moonlight nights, and met Hong Lue, son of Mr. Dee C. Bishop and Miss Picton-Turber-
Government, the 'wah, and Kwong Chi-ming.
lowing:- already have had something to say gales and high seas, everyone was Chuan. president of Dee C. Chuan ville, signatories to the
The prizes and certificates were Matriculation Certificates:---Lau regarding the matter and who rea-sick the first day out, and the and Sons, Inc in Manila, arrived, report of the Mul-Taai Commis A. the Director of Education, who tak
minority distributed by Mr. C. G. Solis, M Fat-yip, Li Sheung-ngal, Fung Kai-- doubtless will have more to say if discovery Was made regarding The elder Mr. Deets in poor health ston. Miss Phyllis Harrop. Lady delivered a short speech, congra island altogether. the Japanese decide to seize
School Certificates (Education necessary corrections in the junk's and will spend some weeks in the Assistant in the the
reel design. But with much spirit Colony.
Secretariat oftulating the students on the past Department) :-Fung Kel-lal, Woo THE OUTCOME of the Sino- and enthusiasm all hands are now
Chinese Affairs, reports there
is year's achievements, particularly Kwok-yip, Wong Chi-kin, Lu Yeung' .. Visiting Hongkong is Dr. F. G. 1 Japanese war depend largely on
great need for auch Homes the Chinese literary students for Yik-tsun, Leung Pul-cho, Chan Ka- Bustos of the Philippine city. future developments in Europe. If AIRPORT MOVEMENTS
and Misa Picton-Turberville whom the school was originally kong. Mok Cheong-foon.. war breaks out in Europe, with
Mr. C. K. McClelland, of the Standard Vacuum O! Co, came funds in England.
actively endeavouring to raise administered.
Formal Certificates:-Fang Tung- Great Britain and France emerging
The Pan American Airways calling on business via the "Coo-
He also congratulated the prize chuen, Chan Koon-kau, Wong Nal- victors. It is more than likely that China Clipper has been delayed "dge."
winners and encouraged those who chow, Chan Kai-man, Li Chak- China will adopt the offensive and ancther day on her flight to Hong-
The unique collection of Chi-
did not win any prizes, urging king, Cheung Fung-ho. prosecute her war of resistance to kong from
Notes San Francisco. The
nese and Persian objects of at them to make the most of the op-
Fung Ping. Shan Scholarship :--- company
a victorious conclusion, On the flying boat is now, reported to be! IMPERIAL AIRWAYS' LTD. me belonging
L Lat-bun, Chan Fung-leung, to Mr. George Eumor necessary other hand, it peace by com- arriving Monday, noon at Kal Tak
recently
Occur Lau commencing to
Fat-ip, Fung Kel-waj, expand into topoulos, who promise and concession continues The return flight, therefore, will China and the northern section open his house on Chelsea
Fook-wing. Aw Hoo-kee. In Europe. International pressure leave Hongkong, Tuesday 8.30 am according to late news release re-bankment to public view for 3 may be brought to bear both on The Ville de. Hanol, Air France ports By the end of this month, small fee, drew a very large num- China and Japan to end their plane from Hanoi, arrived yester- it is reported, an "Atlanta class ber of visitors interested in Chi- hostilities by negotiation:
day (Friday) 12.40 p.m. The delay plane,will be flown here and put nese art with resulting benent ACTIVE ASSISTANCE from the of one day was due to the Eurasia on
the new service flying from to the International Students' Democratic Powers to China in the Aviation Corporation plane, which Rangoon to Chungking.
Rellef Fund for Chinese Universi- present war has naturally en- was 24 hours late from Chungking, According to Pan American Air- ties. hanced the prestige of those coun A.
holding up the connection.
ways' Number One, Phil Delany.
Mr. Neville Chamberlain's tries in the eyes of the Chinese
The return fight to Hanol de- the new Boeing "Cathay Clipper" people who are arm in the belief parted per schedule this morning arrives at our shores on a shake. brella is taking the place of ihp that the friendly Powers will never (Saturday) at 6,30 o'clock.
down cruise, controlled by the olive branch here as a peace sym- let her down. To those Powers The planes of Imperial Airways Chlef Pilot of the Pacific Division, bol. Since the Prime Minister's she looked in the time of her need are due in the Colony this after- Captain J, A. Tilton on March 1 visit to Italy, the Romans have and to those Powers she will con- toon (Saturday) between three (and departs the and."
named him "Europe's lifebuoy." MARSEILLES, Feb. 10 (Reuter)-tinue to look in embarking upon and four o'clock with mall. and
·H.M.8.” Devonshire arrived to-day her programme of reconstruction.
passengers from all ports. with 450 refugees on board who MEANWHILE, All of Tokyo's alleged that nighting broke out hopes of China's early surrender during negotiations for the, hand-] must be sadly dashed.
3.4.
MARINE COURT
For making fast to the Behat in the Central Fairway, Kwok So. 34. mistress of boat No. 407V was fined $10 at the Marine Court yesterday. Mr. Tate prosecuted.
AIR RAID DURING NEGOTIATIONS
Irig over of Minorca to Franco. Italian war planes are reported to have bombed to island during the negotiations aboard the Devon-
POPULACE IN CONFUSION
LE PERTHUS, Feb. 10 (Reuter)
shire between a representative of The drrival of the Insurgent troop:
BRITISH CRUISER WITH REFUGEES
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Your Clipper arrangements for
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the coming month are as follows: The elder daughter of the late February 13-China Clipper ar- Mr. H. A. Cartwright has recent- rives: 22-Philippine Clipperly been appointed to the Home March 1-Cathay Chipper: 8-China Office by the Civil Service Com-- LONDON, Feb. 10 (Reuter)-The Clipper: 15-Philippine Clipper; missioners to act as one of H.M. cruiser Devonshire (9,750 tons) left (22-Cathay Clipper arrives with Inspectors of Factories. The Minorca yesterday with 450 re-first flight passengers. According younger daughter is a third-year tugees on board.
to Mr. Delany. Clipper mall and medical student at Edinburgh The Devonshire, it was revealed passenger services will be weekly University.. France and the Governor of the caused much confusion among the here yesterday, conveyed to Min-agala.
populace. All houses
the crea the Nationalist Military Com- The new Maersk Line motorsnip The Nationalist emissary on Spanish side of the main street mander of Majores, Col. San Luis. "Hulda Maersk” has been delayed board the Devonshire was struck suddenly emptied and crowds of The British Government's role in a day and arrives on her maiden by splinters from anti-aircraft rates, with their arms full of the matter. It was explained by voyage on Monday. shells. He has arranged for an their household "belongings' deshed official circles here, was confined And the clements have been the same hours on Feb. 1, which Immediate investigation by the across to the French side of the to providing transport for Col. San playing havoc with the Empress of amounts to .02 of an inch. Binct Nationalist authorities into the road. Shortly afterwards the street Luis at the request of the National Rusia, Captain Patrick will have then there was only slight drizzles cause of the rald. The Devonshire was completely deserted except for ist authorities. It is not known his comfortable "steamer longælde on Feb. 8. The total amount of sustained no damage and did not French soldiers posted every nity {whether Col. San Luis left Minorca this morning, departing sundown rainfall during January was 11 reply to the raiders.
yards,
on board the Devonshire,
for Manila.
inches.
Island.
On
There was "about 1/7th of an inch of rain on Jan., 30. between 12.30 a.m. and 5.30 am. and about
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portunities they now had, for such
not opportunities would
again.
A
Rugby Broadcast
An
Broadcast will be given on to-day's rugby game. between the Colony and All-Malaya. To assist those who will be unable to attend and will be following: play over the wire-" less, a plan of the field of play divided into squares has beez Issued by the Broadcasting Committee Officials.
CLUB HOUSE
Uncovered Stand
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Covered Stand