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Armed Cable DIPLOMATIC
Ship For Post Office
ACTION RADIUS
OF 4,500 MILES
LONDON, July 18 (BWS)-- An order. has been placed for the construction on the Tyne of an armed cable ship for the General Post Office which already has two cable ships constantly engaged in super- vision and repair of its under- sea cables.
The new ship, to be named Aerial, will be 250 feet long, 35 feet wide and of 1,470 tons gross, and will have a radius of action, with-
out refuelling, of 4.500 nautical
miles,
The Aerial will be equipped with the best and latest navigational instruments such as two special echo sounding apparatus, a larger range finder, wireless direction Ander, submerged pitometer log and wireless telegraphy, and tele- phony apparatus.
Her defensive armament will in- clude high-angle and low angle guns for defence against aero- planes and submarines.
Japanese Pay For Damage To Mission
CANTON, July 18 (Reuter)— As a result of the bombing by Japanese planes of property belonging
the to
. United Church of Canada Mission at Pakkal, Kongmooa, during a "rald on March 28. a protest and reservation of right to claim damages was entered by the British Consul-General at Canton, where the Japanese authorities, though themselves estimated the damage done at 200 yen, expressed themselves willing to make anex-gratia payment to the Mission of $500 (I.K.)
sent exchange equals $1.650 (Can
ton).
In the circumstances, the British Consul-General considered the offer reasonable and accepted it and the money has now been paid' to the mission authorities.
STANDING RECOGNIZED
DETENTION OF COL. SPEAR: JAPANESE
STANDPOINT
PEIPING, July 19 (Reatery --- The Japanese Army spokesman lo-day was slightly more "ex- plicit concerning the position of Col. Spear, who has been detained by the Japanese in Kalgan since May.
Spain's Relations
With Axis
EFFECT OF COUNT CIANO'S VISIT
ROME. July 18 (Reuter)- Count Clano, Italia Foreign' Minister, salted for Italy from Malaga on the conclusion of his visit to Spain.
GENERAL
ANALYSES OF CEYLON: VINEGAR
DROP IN COCONUT SCHEME SURPLUS
Some analyses of toddy vino- rar were carried out for the Ex-
during cise Commissioner
the year, states Mr. F. P. Jepson, Chairman of the Board of Man- Coconut agement,
Research Signor Gayda. commenting on Count Ciano's tour, in the "Glornale Scheme. In the Report and AC- d'Italia" declared that the results counts of the Scheme in
for 1938, issued as a sessional were as important for the rela-
tons of Spain and the Axis as paper recently. they are for the whole system of European affairs.
}
the
The spokesman denied the Tokyo report that the trial of Col. Spear
The Report mentions that in had already started. He added that
connection with a proposal to
legislation they recognized that Col. Spear
controlling There was no need to let the Introduce was a Military Attache and had a
encirclers know in advance of the the quality of coconut toddy vine- the Director of Research certain diplomatic standing, but proposals and agreements of as-gar. the crux of the matter Was
pointed out that it was desirable bad exceeded his
that a large number of analyses whether he
out should be carried
before. diplomatic duties and privileges, as the whole case revolved round
could reasonable standards
be arrived that point...
at. The Government Analyst supported this state- ment.
He indicated that n it was found that Col. Spear had done something against the Japa}k= }} ese Army, it might be difficult to recognize "his diplomatic standing. The spokesman said he was not aware wueiher the trial would be held in public or private.
Asked if a British official would. be invited to attend the trial, the spokesman replied that he hoped s and that he was in favour of foreigners attending Col. Spear's court-martial,
THE SERVICES
Continued From Pate 3 Supt. (May 30, (Substituted for the notin. in the Gazette of June 2).
MEMORANDUM
Lt. H. R. Bond, Reg. Army Res, of OO, RA, relinquishes local rank of Capt. June 25).
ROYAL NAVY
LAUNCH OF THE MAURITIUS.
The
ceremony
sociated nations.
was patrol vessel Guillemot
launched at the Dumbarton shipyard cf Denny and Brothers, Limited, and her sistership the Pintall is to be launched on Friday, August 18, at the same yard.
The results," he wrote, “will be seen when the time arrives and various cases crop up for their, application.
South Tyrol Expulsions
BRITISH ENVOY'S
The Director of Commerce and Industries then" Inquired whe- ther the Scheme could undertake further work to what had already been done. In January, 1939, the Board of Management had agreed that such work may be under-
REPRESENTATIONS taken.
ROME, July 18 (Reuter)-Sir Percy Lorraine, British Ambas- sador in Rome, discussed yes- terday certain technical aspects regarding the removal of British subjects from Bolzana Provlace in Tyrol
with
Italun
the Under-Secretary.
corelan
The Report states that the ac- cumulated surplus of the Coconut Research Scheme was reduced from Rs. 85,367 at the end of. 1997 to Rs. 53,853 at the end ct 1938.
This was due to the fact that: although the result of the year's working showed a surplus of Rs. Rs. 36,023 Was The conversations are stated to 5.109 a sum öf have been cordial, from which it utilised on capital works,
According to the report of the is concluded that the Italians are showing goodwill in avoiding ex-Auditor-General on the accounts. cessive inconvenience for the ex-of the Scheme. the total Income
that
year accruce during the pelled Britons
ex- amounted to Rs. 96,705. It seeded the catimate of Rs. 74.124 by Rs. 22,581, but fell below the revenue of the previous year by Rs. 9.370.
The chief question at issue is believed to be the transfer abroad of proceeds of sales of property
Transfer of Germans ROME, July 18 (T/Ocean)--- The transfer of Germans from South Tyrol has been in progress
numerous
Expenditure
The total expenditure on *Te-
to
of
Rs.
for some time, it was learnt on venue account exclusive of the Amounts allowed for depreciation Miss Shells MacDonald, daughter Monday.
the losg The total damage done to the of the late Mr. Ramsay MacDonald,
In view of the special political on capital essets and At performed the naming
charged buildings and contents was estima..
German on Ratmalagara estate the launch of HM.S. Mauritius at the conditions ted by the misalon authorities at
yard of Swap, Hunter and Wigham peasant had decided to emigrate to this account amounted to Rs. $1,960 (Canton) On receipt of this | Richardson, Limited, Wallsend-on to the Reich. An office was opened 75.441. The expenditure charged estimate the Japanese authorities Tyne.
at, Bolzano ten days ago to give to capital account amounted offered to increase their donation
NEW PATROL VESSELS
ald and advice. The number of Rs: 34.586. This sum includes Rs. to $600 (HK), which at the pre-
on the purchase: peasant families to be transferred 23.138 spent from the funds
of the Ratmalagara estate, is estimated at 20,000 comprising the Scheme about 80,000 to 100,000 souls.
About the same number will be 1.409 spent on improvement to added from other professions, the the same estate, Rs. 6881 on transfer of which will be easily buildings, Rs. 1.802 on the labora- on onice furni- view of thetory. Rs. 330 accomplished in
ture and equipment, and Rs. shortage of labour in Germany.
electric The peasant families will mostly 1.155 on the additional be settled in Tyrol, Carinthia and installation. Upper Bavaria that is to say in regions of a similar character as the estate and research
for the year under review South Tyrol.
Rs. 13.973. The expenditure corred on working the
4,590. This pront profit of Rai includes a sum of Rs. 1,500 being an estimate of the amount ex-
BERLIN & ROME MAYORS INVITED TO TOKYO
COMMANDER C. O'CALLAGHAN Lieut.-Comdr. Charles O'Callaghan, DB.C., has retired with the, rank of commander.
FLAG APPOINTMENTS The Admiralty announce that the King has been pleased to approve the following Brpointments:-
Vice-Admiral Guy C. Royle, CB., C.M.G. to be a. Lord Commis-
to Rear-Admiral Geoffrey 8. Arbuth- 15, 1939: Vice Admiral Royle is to not. C.B., D.8.0., to date September
be appointed to the President, addi-
date. August 15, 1939.
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LEAGUE" ASSEMBLY LONDON, July 18" (BWS)-It
The total income earned from
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WHA In-
estate
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sioner of the Admiralty and Chief of I.K. DELEGATION TO amounted to Rs. 9,383 leaving TOKYO, July 19 (T/Ocean)-Supplies and Transport," in succession The Mayors of Berlin and Rome have been invited to Tokyo by the Mayor of that city, Kelkichi Tunc mogi, for the purpose of forming a League of Capitals Anti-comintern powers, it is reported by the Domel agency on Tuesday.
Dr. Julius Lidpert, from Berlin, and Prince Colonna, from Rome, have been urged w visit Tokyo next March, it is stated.
The Invitations were presented to the German and Italier: Em- bassies for communication to the heads of the Berlin and Rome municipal Government,
Rear-Admiral Geoffrey 8
tional. for duty inside Admiralty, to Was announced in the House of Deced, by the sale of the
Commons yesterday afternoon that crop of 1938.
Kingdom delegation to Arbuth United not, C.B., D.8.0., to be Commander the next Assembly of the League in-Chief, America and West Indies of Nations would consist of the Station, in succession to Vice Admiral Foreign Secretary, Lord Halifax, Sir Sidney J. Meyrick, KCB., to date the Colonial Secretary, Mr. Mal- about November, 1939.
colm MacDonald, and the Finan-
Rear-Admiral Lionel V. Wells, C.B., DS.O., to be Rear-Admiral, Aircraft clal Secretary to the Treasury, Carriers. te succession to Vice-Captain Crookshank Admiral, Quy. Go Royle, OD CMG to date July 26, 1989.
NAVAL APPOINTMENTS The following appointments are made by the Admiralty:-
Rear-Admiral-W. F. Wake-Walker, BOILER EXPLOSION | OBE, to President for Sent. Oficers
War Cse. (July 3), - KILLS 15 PEOPLE BERLIN, July 19 (T/Ocean) That a boiler explosion on board the 17,000-ton steamer of the North German Lloyd, "Berlin" which occurred on Monday night in the Baltic Sea, about 15 miles off Swinemuende, resulted in the loss of 16 lives, was confirmed here on Tuesday afternoon?
It is stated, however, that only six persons were injured by the explosion, and not eighteen, as originally reported.
It is hoped that the lives of all the injured persons, "who are now
In the hospital in Ewinemuende, will be saved:
The Albanian ex-King Zog with his family and suite arrived in Btockholm
the from Riga by Swedish steamer Aeolus yesterday morning.
(TO).
British troops have been sent to reinforce the frontier guards, near Kantara, according to the Egyptian paper "Misri," adding that, if na- cessary, more British troops are to be sent to the frontier from Cairo and Mergs Maruch, (T.0);
Captains.-G. J. A.' Miles, to Nelson in comd and as Fing Captain to Commander-in-Chief, Home Fleet (July 19) W. T. Makeig-Jones, to victory in comd, and as Commodore. 2nd Ch., in charge of RN.B., Ports- mouth (Sept. 28).
Car. (E)-A, H. Gwyther, to Del phin (July 3) and-Forth (July 17).
Surgo. Cars.-J. D. Bangay, M.R.CS. L.ROF., to Victory for RN. Infirmary. Portsmouth (July 8); A. W. McRorie MB ChB, DEH app to Cochrane cancelled); J. M. Sloane, MB. B.Ch., DPH. fappts, to President for cse and Terror II cancelled),.
the mininum
sixth
U.S. COTTON PRODUCTION · WASHINGTON, July 19 (Ret- hai ter)-Congressional action been completed on the bill fix- Prince Paul and Princess Oiga of ing
average of Yugoslavia who are on a private annual cotton production under visit to London were the guests of 10,000,000 bales, compared with the King and Queen at a dinner 12,000,000 bales at present.
for party at Buckingham Palace on The House "originally voted Monday night, The King and a minimum of 11,000,000 bales, reduced by the Queen will give a dance in honour but this was
House subsc- of the Prince and Princess Paul Senate, with the to night. (BW38).
Iquently concurring.
WEATHER REPORT
HONGKONG BOYAL OBSERVATORY
10 am, July 19 Barometer (at sea level), 29.46 ins Temperature, 78 F Humidity, 91 per cent. Wind Direction, 5/6
Surgn. Lis, (D) L. G. Cruikshank, LDS. to Fembroke for RM, In Wind Force (Beaufort); 2. firmary, Deal (July 4): 0. M, Kaye, Temperature maximum yesterday.
LD,8
for R.NB.. to Pembroke Chatham (July 4);" D, J. Pairweather, L.D.8., to Victory for B.N.B., Ports mouth (July 4); J. H. Holmes, LDS, to Drake for RNB Devonport (July 4.
Cd, Big Boss.-R. T. Hyslop, D.8.M. to President for Sig. Dept. Admiralty (July 3)
Sig. Bom.-J. G. Warren, to Vic tary for Blg. School (July 18).
PROMOTIONS
Lt. (E)-H W. Finday, D. H. Acheson, H. E. C. Hims, Chubb,
Month
Date of
Height.
HONG KONG TIDE, TABLE
From 20 to 28 July 1939
HIGH WATER
LOW WATER.
Hong
Hong
Kong Standard Standar
Kong
Tine.
Time
in, la,
32 F
Thur, 20
Fri. 21: Temperature; minimum last night.
75 F. Rainfall for 24 hrs. ending 10th Sa 22.
to-day, 0.77-ins.
(00:07 11 4 9104'50
1997 3 -00525 1 17246 6
12 6
1812 108
05 46: 1854
01 36 6:3 18 45 #12:23
Total rainfall since January 1st, Sun
23
Mon 14
Tuck 20
Wed 16
68.23 ins Against an average of, 46.57 Ins. sunset to-night, 7.10 p.m.“ Bunrise to-morrow, 5.49 am
44 pm, July 19. Barometer (at sea level), 29.455 inä. Temperature, 78 F
to rank of Li-Cdr. (seny, July 13. Humidity, 91 per cent.
Od Engra-R. Hegarty and A. J.
Wind Direction E Lee, to rank of Lt (E) (peny July wind Force (Beaufort), 3.
5'8 : 19 25 40800
142850 211 0816 6. u0948
100% 4748305657
041659 IL 280 173840949 306.10 |41|| 1945.) 19 18 3 9 214-
Maximum temperature, 80 F Minimum temperature, 75 Rainfall, 0.01.
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