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HONGKONG, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1939. ·
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HAINAN SEIZURE A BREACH
OF FAITH BY JAPAN
"A Defiant Gesture,' Says
"The Times"
CHINESE SPIRIT REMAINS ADAMANT AS EVER
LONDON, Feb. 17 (Reuter)In a leading article on the Japanese seizure of Hainan Istand, which. It describes as a breach of faith, "The Times"
says: "Breaches of faith have become so much a matter of routine in Tokyo that it seems doubtful whether the present rulers in Japan realize how damaging their light-hearted record in this connection may one day prove to the country and the Emperor whom, they serve."
Continuing, "The Times says that the Japanese move merits scrutiny as a denant gesture made with a view
"It is no secret,"
pressure as they commanded in the Far East in the hope that Japan will take some action cal-
culated the further the ends of the anti-Comintern Pact and doubtless
to embarassing the western these suasions have helped the democracies, particularly Japanese High Command to take France.
a decision which would certainly: says "The have been postponed had not the Times," that Germany and Italy) German and Italian mission coin- have lately brought to bear such clded
the ultimate both with aspirations of the Japanese" navy and the certain short-term de- siderata related to the campaign in China."
HONGKONG.
DERBY
SWEEP
Examining the plea of military necessity." The Times" declares; "The formula for once is some- thing more than an impudent ex- cuse. The progress toward the realization of Japan's ambition have lately been slow and curious-
RECORD PRIZE ||ly uncertain. While on the main
CERTAIN
fronts the military situation is (stagnant, no progress has been With sales now well past the made with the amalgamation or 350,000 mark, and the rush to buy strengthening of the puppet re- tickets still unabated. a record gimes, first prize is guaranteed for the
"Meanwhile" the Chinese armies
special Derby sweep to be decided remain on the field, the Chinese
MARIE ANTOINETTE COMPETITION
The "Hongkong Daily Prem” yesterday introduced a new -competition, known a the Marie Antoinette Competition, in which our readers will no doubt take a keener interest than in last week's contest. This competition, held in con- junction with the Metro- Goldwyn-Mayer Picture Cor- poration, will continue until next. Thursday.
Five different questions will appear daily on page 6 of the "Hongkong Daily Press" and the senders of the first ten cor- rect solution received by the Competition Editor at the offices of this paper, 319 Marina House, by noon next Thursday, February 23, will, by courtesy of the M.-G.-M., · be given a pair of tickets to
see their production "Marie Antoinette" at the King's Theatre. ALL REPLIES. MUST BE SENT IN TOGETHER AND NOT SE- PARATELY, and answers; to- gether with the names of the winners, will be published in due course. All answers · toʻ the questions asked appear in our advertisements. Replies contained on paper other than the form provided on page 8 means disqualification from the ̈competition."
Members of the "Hongkong Daily Press" staff and their. familles are" barred from the competition In order to avoid favouritism. Our decision is final.
CENSURE MOTION DEFEATED
SPECTATORS. DISCUSSING 'prospects at the Fanling Race meeting held at Kwants on Sunday. (Photo by Leica).
TOTALLY UNEXPECTED MOVE BY JAPANESE
Report Of Namtau Capture By Naval Landing Incorrect
BY LEUNG TAO.SUEN
(Continental News Agency)
· (SPECIAL TO THE "HONGKONG DAILY PRESS")
THE REPORT THAT THE CAPTURE OF NAMTAF was effected by a Japanese naval landing in Deep Bay is erroneous. The unit which entered the township: about 7 a.m. yesterday actually marched overland from Talping, in the Tungkoon District. It was a totally unexpected move, and that may account for the fact. that refugees fleeing from the district mostly spoke of a landing.
The real facts were told to me yesterday by My Liang Po-yuen, magistrate of the Po On District, and Mr. Tseng Chi-iu, police chief, whom I met in Shumchun..
PURCHASE OF US.
According to them, a Jap PLANES BY
anese unit "of about 300 men started from Talping about 1 a.m. yesterday, with Namtau} as their objective.
on February 27, and the lucky spirit is adamant and the map of
LONDON, Feb. 17 (Beuter)→→ winner can be sure of a sum fa China exhibits no military objec
The Labour Party's vote of. the neighbourhood of $200,000, tive whose capture or destruction
After passing Klutau, the censure of the Government on All previous records were shat- | might alter the position. Even the
the subject of unemployment
Japanese took a circuitous tered yesterday, when the sale of most audacious of Japanese must
la Britain, was defeated by
route to avoid a detachment tickets passed 330,000, the figure sometimes wonder how much
544 votes ta. 146.
of Chinese soldiers which had recorded last year.
longer they can rely on the con- This morning the sale reached tinued reluctance or Britain and Ernest Brown, replying to the at Fu Chi Ah, which is about The 'Minister of Labour, Mr. been sent to intercept them 350,000. With still seven more America to exert in the restitution Labour attack, said that the next half way between Taiping and selling days before the big race of innumerable grievances of that returns would show that une-Namtau. It is alleged that and the daily sales exceeding economic stranglehold which re-ployed was not 2,000,000. 20,000, it is quite within the presents Japan's greatest danger
sples had obtained informa- Mr. Oliver Stanley, President of tion of the Chinese prepared- bounds of possibility that the first from .without." concludes "The
the Board of Trade, in concluding ness. prize will be $200,000.
Times."
the debate said that the defence expenditure would have an im- mediate effect on employment.
KILDARE POLO CUP WON
BY STOOGES: FIXED DEFENCES LOSE IN FINAL
THE FINAL OF THE KILDARE CUP POLO COMPETI- TION was played at the Boundary Street polo ground yesterday when the Stooges defeated the Fixed Defences, by seven goals to three, the losing team conceding the winners a handicap of five goals.
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If the export trade could be held and increased in the coming year. effective inroads would be made on the number of unemployed.
CHAMBER CLUB CONCERT
INHABITANTS SURPRISED
Namtan was reached about 7 were surprised, and fled towards 4.m. yesterday. The inhabitantë
Shumchun; whence many came.to Hongkong. Only a handful of Chinese soldiers were left in Nam- tau, and these withdrew in face of large numbers.
Many shops in Tai San Street in Namiau were enter- His Excellency the Governor,ed and robbed by the Japanese Bir Geomry Northcote, was among
the audience present at the fourth
soldiers yesterday.
in Shumchun. More than half of
FRANCE
OBJECTIONS BY ARMY
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捌拾月弍华政拾叁佰玖千数英
WASHINGTON, February 17 (Reuter)-The controversy over the alleged action of President Roosevelt in over-riding the army's objections by permit- ting the French Air Mission to inspect the latest type; of American" bombers is agxin bolling up, following the asser- tion of an unnamed senator that Mr. Morgenthau had confirmed his previous allega- tions in this connection at a closed meeting of the Senats Military Committee to-day. Republican Senator Warzen Auz-
bombers.
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JAPAN MIGHT EXPAND
AGGRESSION TO THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS
YENAN, SHENSI, Feb. 17 (Int'l)-Gen. Mlao Tse- tung, leader of the Chinese Democratic Party, said, In the course of an interview, that Japanese forces would attack north-west China soon and eventually. would expand their aggression to include the Philippines, Java, Australia and India—unless China can defeat Japan,
**And China” can defeat Japan," he said emphatically.
Our partisan warfare is be-l ing developed to such an ex- tent that Japan cannot get money from China to develop its resources," and therefore, use funds,
must,
Japanese
This will wenken Japan to such
an "extent Russia will give a blow at Japan from the back, the
KULING RELIEF PUT OFF
GENERALISSIMO
CONCERNED ·
SHANGHAI, Feb. 17. (T/Ocean)—— United States will kick Japan from Concerning foreigners still residing the east, Great Britain and France in Kuling, cut off from the world will slap her from the south-and in "no-man's land" between the the Japanese Fascists will go to Japanese and Chinese defence an underground "yenwang' (hell). lines, It is learned here that the "American need raise only one relief action originally planned Anger and Japan would fail. for to-day has been postponed for China is becoming stronger and another day. Japan is becoming weaker econo- The Chinese authorities at mically politically. financially and Chungking have now arranged diplomatically. But we must not that a British naval officer will under-estimate Jppan's strength." accompany the United States Gen. Miao said even success of naval officer to the mountain re- a Japanese, drive to cut off the sort on Saturday to bring the north-west supply route to Russia foreigners safely through the Chi- would not be a vital loss to China, nese and Japanese fighting zone because the flow of supplies on board the U.S.S. ·Oshu, ́ ́ through Burma and Indo-China is increasing.
JEW REFUGEES IN SHANGHAI
SHANGHAI, Feb. 17 (Intl)--The Jewish refugee population of Shanghai has jumped to more than 2.100...
The Consular Body, after dis- cussing the refugee problem with the Municipal Council, sent re- presentationa to home govern- ments calling attention to the serious situation here and request- ing that remedial action be taken to halt the refugee flood, and to discourage European. · Jewish emi- gration to Bhanghai, due to lack of employment and shortage ・ of réllet funds.
WEDDING AT REGISTRY
The new arrangement, was made ́after. Generalissimo Chiang Kai- shek had personally concerned himself with this special case.
CHINESE NEW YEAR
The "Hongkong Daily Presa” takes this opportunity to wish its readers and "advertisers “Kung hay fat choy"-a happy and prosperons: New Year.
• There will be no issue of this paper on Monday and the next issue will appear as usual on Tuesday. Advertisers and con- tributors are kindly requested to co-operate by sending In their copy as early as possible on Monday
INDO - CHINA DEFENCES STRENGTHENED
The wedding took place at the HANOL, Feb. 17 (Reuter)-French Registry, Supreme Court, yester-defences at Indo-China have been day between Mr. Ernest Zimmem, strengthened by the arrival of two the well-known cricketer and cap-new heavy Farman triple-engined tain of the Craigengower Cricket bombers at Tong, 30 miles from Club's 1st XI, and Mias Adelheid Hanoi.
Ethel Greiner, formerly, of Shang- The machines dew out via.. hai.
Tunisia, Egypt, Perala, India and
Interport Rugby Broadcast
tin, who is also a member of the Mr. T. 1. Gould, Deputy Re- Slam and are similar to the Committee, revealed that Mr.gistrar of Marriages, officiated at bombera brought out to Tongking Morgenthau's earlier testimony
the ceremony, following which a at the end of last year. disclosed that President Roosevelt reception. attended by many re- Each of the new bombers carry latives and friends of the parties, a crew of eight and have "radius [over-rode the speciác objections Captain Hunt (2) and Lt. Munro concert of the Hongkong Chamber that there is no immediate danger Chief of Staff, to permit the Mis-
Messrs. Liang and Tseng declare of Gen. Mallin, Craig, the Army was held in the Gloucester Hotel. action", of 1.125 miles. scored for the Fixed Defences Music Club held at the the shops in Shamchun, however on to buy the latest type of Major Penfold and Captain Dun- Ping Shan Library last evening. can scored the Stooges' goals... Mr. Sitson Ms and Mr. Bihon Ma, have closed, and many refugees
The outstanding players were the violinists from Canton, and
are flocking over the border into AT THE KINGS
Captain Hunt for the Fixed De- Mr. Anton Ho
were among the the New Territories.- The Christian Films, Ltd, in fences and Major Penfold for the artistes who contributed to It is declared that Shumchun
will be defended at all costa. Stooges. their efforts to help a
success of the concert. cause, has arranged for the special
An enjoyable programme was
the Very Rev, Father A. Riganti.
PRIZE PROPOSED FOR SHAW
worthy
the
Mrs. A. E. Grasett presented the
Among those present at the version of the picture "Humanity" match were His Excellency the at the King's Theatre; from Feb.
and Lady Northcote,
Dresentation of the new sound trophy to the winning team. arranged by Mr. Sitson Ma and
Governor
12 to 26. These will be morning and party. His Excellency Vice- performances each day and will Admiral Sir Percy Noble and Lady start at 11.30 am. Sponsored by Noble, HE. Major-General A. E
Bishop Hall, the entire proceeds Grasett and Mrs. Grasett, Major- Mr. George Bernard Shaw has will be contributed to the Ener-General A P. D. Telfer-Smollett, been nominated for a special gency Refugee Council,
Briz. Burrowes and Lt-Col. C Aaward by the Academy of Motion Tickets, at $1 each (for dress Tayleur,
Picture Arts in preliminary circle seats), are now on sale at Five teams in all competed for ballot in which 4,000 stars, direct the King's Theatre and at B. the cup presented by Majors B. Ltors, technical experts and execu Moutrie & Co. The prices of ad-and. J. H. de Robeck, R.A.
tive officers participated." mission for these performances at A subsidiary tournament was Among the 10 Alms from which the King's Theatre will be 40 cents also played yesterday, which was the best one of 1938 will be select- and 70 cents for the stalls and 31 won by the Optimists,
ed are two made in Great Br-. for the Dress Circle,
HKSRA, defeated United Ser-tain, "The Citadel" and "Pyg vices, 1 to 1, being conceded a mallon," British actors. actresses half-point handicap.
and writers selected as candi Lady Northcote will present the The Optimists won their two dates included Robert Donat, "Prince of Wales!" Banner to the games by scores of 7-8 against Leslie Howard, Robert Morley.. winners of the Curl Guide United Services (being conceded a wendy Hiller and Ian Dalrymple, Association annual competition in handicap start of six points), and The results of the anal voting. the Central British School at 6.30 71-5 against HKBRA. (being by 15.000 members of the Alm p.m. next Wednesday. H. E. the conceded a handicap start of 63 Industry will be announced short- Governor will also be present. points).
Senator Austin said that the objections raised by the Army oficials were that the purchase of planes by the French might Taterfere with the speed of pro- duction for the administration's own programme and that the
GUIDE TO THE NEWS Army would be denied its usual
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FAGE 5-Cinemas. puzzle. Diary.
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PAGE 6-Women's page. New-
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PAGE 7-Tramway Company
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PAGE. 8-Leading article:
Kung Hay Fat Choy. Hello and goodbye, Article by Paul Gregory,
Churches.
PAGE 10-The
Radio programmes. PAGES 11, 12 and 13-Finance
and commerce. PAGES 14 and 15 Shipping news and directory. M PAGE 16-Softball programme
notes.
year of priority of the use of the latest type of planes,
The type involved was a Douglas light bomber which is being tested
for entry into competition for the United States Army contract
Benatör Austin said that the Committee had later learnt that the French had contracted to purchase 100 planes of this type,
A very pleasant evening was spent at St Andrew's Church-Hall. | last night by the many people who attended the Musical Evening and Dance in aid of the Russian "Or- thodox Benevolent Fund. Among those who assisted in the pro- gramme were Prof. N. Tanon, Mrs.. Wollard, Mr. George Goncharoff, MILVI Zakharof Mrs May, Misg Norak, Mrs. Storoleva and Miss Tesar
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The Interport Burby match between Hongkong and Shanghai day, will be broadcast by ZB-W., and the above plan will en able: Hieteners to follow the play