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ESTABLISHND 1857
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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 1939.
Registered as a Newspaper at the General.
Post Office in the United Kingḍum.
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No. 25208
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BIG GERMAN
EFFORT EXPECTED ST.
SOON ON WESTERN FRONT: NAZIS
WORRIED OVER OCCUPATION OF HORNBACH HEIGHTS
ALL MILITARY CRITICS AGREE THAT A BIG GER MAN EFFORT ON THE WESTERN FRONT IS COMING SOON THOUGH WHERE IS STILL NOT CLEAR, STATES A REUTER MESSAGE FROM LONDON.
The tactics of General Gamelin, the French Comman- der-in-Chief of the Allied Forces, appear to be designed to compel the Germans to disclose their plans.
The message adds that despite the apparent slowness of the allies in taking action, military critics emphasise that General Gamelin has in no way lost the initiative.
For the moment, the Ger! mans appear to be particular- ly worried by 'French occupa- tion of the heights of Horn-i bach, midway between Saar- bruecken and Wissembourg, which they are shelling indus- tribusly without affecting the French grip.
It is recalled that in the last War weeks, and even months, of quiescence sometimes intervened between big actions. A hasty on slaught might result in the creation of a dangerous salient
machine was 'One French brought down and the second crashed in French territory. The pilot jumped clear and reported that a fifth German, machine had crashed.
FRENCH
Modlin Fort
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Offers To Surrender
BERLIN,
Sept. 28 (Reuter)- According to an official German communique issued this morning, the Polish Commander of Modlin Fort has offered to surrender.
With the reported surrender. of Warsaw, Modlin is one of the two remaining centres of Polish resis- tance the other being Hela Penin sula.
German forces will Occupy Warsaw to-morrow, the commu- nique adds.
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It is recalled that the Ger- mans claimed a fortnight 180 'that Modlin had already fallen. The exact conditions in Warsaw are still obscure but the radio
Maps showing the division of Poland between the German Army since yesterday and the Soviet Army."
On September 25. three French machines engaged five German planes. Three German and one had been silent French machine were brought afternoon. down.
On the Eastern Front, Russian The duel between the remainder planes are showering newspapers resulted in one enemy plane being and leaflets over Russian-occupied, hit. The other flew off
ÈNEMY ATTACK FAILS - A French communique states:
such as the Siegfried system. The night was quiet on the whole
Is specially designed to counter-attack, with possibly dis- and, an enemy attack to the west
which
astrous results.
of Saarbruecken failed.
territory.
NO ANGLO-
5- Hours Moscow Parley
Ugly Rumours Fly: No Statement Yet Issued By The Government
Special to the "Hongkong Daily Press" DESPITE PUBLIC CLAMOUR, THE HIGH FITCH OF WHICH WAS REFLECTED IN THE TONE OF THE LET- TERS on the subject published in the "Hongkong Daily" Press" yesterday, the Government has still falled to explain its position in regard to the strife in the administ ration of the St. John Ambulance. Brigade, which cul- minated in the resignation of Mr. A. Morris, Director oft Ambulance, and of Mrs. R. Langley, Corps Secretary.
The continued silence on the part of the Government is all the more surprising in view of an assurance which was given to a representative of this paper yesterday that. such an official communique would be released for pub- lication in this issue.
LOW CLOUDS the suggestion that indirect has already gone to China to place
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IN NORTH SEA BATTLE
LONDON Sept. 28 (Reuter) It
The purpose of this is apparent- to see whether the Chinese Gov ernment could obtain redress for them in the event of such an even- tuality.
This assurance was given by however, appear to have acted on' a senior member of the newly this rumour, absurd as it seems, appointed Executive Com-and the Hongkong Daily Press" mittee following an interviews able to disclose that one of these with our representative, when members, who resigned recently, the full facts before the National coercion had been used to
authorities. of the prevent members Brigade from carrying out their threat of a "walk-out" was categorically denied."
It had been rumoured that one
Discontent, however, continues of the new administrators of the
in the ranks of the Brigade and is officially revealed that the Ger Brigade had dropped a hint that man bomber which attacked the in the event of the members carry.
learned that two divisiong, of British squadron in the North Sea ing out their threatened walk-representative, authoritatively
subjects the non-British MOSCOW. Sept. 28 (Reuter-on Tuesday were able to take ad-out".
stons. comprising about 150 persons, International discusstars, here are vantage of low-lying clouds to dive among them, and their familles, nurses, and one of the male divi-" continuing and there
might be summarily deported. un-over the British battleships.
When questioned on this point, may resign by next week results achieved. French artillery on the afternoon of September PARIS, Sept. 28 (Reuter)-An easiness in the States bordering Other aircraft flew at a height
Mr. E. M. Raymond, the new and infantry have reduced a wide 27 our Alr Force and British aero-official communique Tefutes
the Russia as to the outcome of the of 12,000 feet and were also able high official of the Brigade said. series of German block-houses planes, operating together, brought German allegation that Britain German-Russlari talks.
to take advantage of a break in "Is that possible? Anyone with Acting Commissioner, who took and machine-gun nests, and have down several enemy fighters. had refused Italian mediation be-
von Ribbentrop. German the clouds to deliver an attack on common sense would know that the over dutics from the retiring", suggestion is foolish. I can say Director, Mr. Morris, on Tuesday, consolidated every inch of ground There was activity by our recon-fore the outbreak of war.
Foreign Minister. had 5-hour the British cruisers.
was the most emphatically that there has will have a difficult task in placat-- occupied.
planes naistance
during the
So effective, however, The communique adds that the talk with M. Stalir and M. Molo-
unless the position is cleared by From Paris, Reuter reports that night," the message concluded. Germans issued a "White Book" tov. There is no reliable indica- defence put up by the British been no coercion whatsoever bying the members of the Brigade the Government without any fur-- a detalls of "air Aghting on the
which states that France was tion of the conversations but it is squadron that the German planes any of the officials."
GONE TO CHINA Western Front are given by the
favourably disposed to the Italian understood that the subjects dis- found it impossible to find their
Some members of the Brigade, ther delay. air- During Wednesday RAF Petit Parisien."
final disposal targets. for negotiations but cussed include the proposals recon- On September 25, Are French craft carried out further fighters attacked
German naissance into Germany and on Britain refused to acquiesce even of Poland. Front and, despite before German troops fighters and two of the latter were the Western
WELL SATISFIED
"Ses cominersial navigation is once more functioning regularly
The French authorities are re-thanks to the organisation of con- ported to be well satisfied with the voys and naval air patrols.
nine
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VALUABLE INFORMATION
shot down. Shortly afterwards opposition, brought back valuable
burst information. two more nose-dived and into flames.
· CHINA WAR NEWS:
All the aircraft returned safely.
NO CAUSE FOR ANXIETY OVER JAPANESE DRIVE: CHINA'S DETERMINATION
AN UNDISCLOSED PLACE, SEPT, 28 (CENTRAL)—THERE NEED BE NO ANXIETY OVER THE NEW JAPANESE OFFEN- SIVE FROM THE MILITARY STANDPOINT, DECLARED GEN. GENERALISSIMO'S PAI TSUNG-ESL DIRECTOR OF THE SOUTHWEST PROVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS, IN AN INTER- VIEW TESTERDAY.-
economic
He emphasized the importance of political and consolidation, and the mobilisation of the people to assist the armed forces,
He said that every Chinese should have full confidence in China's ultimate victory" and the determination to fight to the end,
GERMÄN INTERNEE
MYSTERY
WUYUAN, SUTYUAN, Sept. 28
(Central) In a vigorous counter-
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FRENCH DISPARITY
into Poland.
marched
The communique declares that the German allegations are not true and "that there is ΠΟ disparity between the French and British Govern- ments.
Aircraft Order In India
SIMLA, Sept. 28 (Reuter)-No aircraft registered in India will be allowed to leave the country ex- "cept with, the permission of the
Government.
Other planes, though not regis- tered, will not be allowed to y
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A small buffer state may be created which would be welcomed by Germany but as it will be with- out defences its strategic im- portance to Germany would be lost.
JAPANESE QUERY MOSCOW, Sept. 28 (Reuter)---- The Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Togo, yesterday saw M. Molotov.
It is believed that Mr. Togo may have sought information on the visit to Moscow of Herr von Rib- bentrop.
TURKISH TALKS MOSCOW, Sept. 28 (Reuter)- Bey Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minister, continued talks with the Soviet diplomats yesterday.
JAPANESE ENVOY RECALLED
BUCHAREST, Sept. 28 (Reuter) —
Treasured Secret Of Morrison Hall: Governor Unveils Plaque To Memory Of Legislative Councillor's Father
WITH SIMPLE CEREMONY AND BEFORE A LARGE GATHERING, His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote, unveiled a plaque to the memory of the late
GAMBLING DEBT Rev. Thomas William Pearce, O.B.E, LL.D., in the Common
DISPUTE:
CHOPPER ATTACK
IN CITY
"A dispute over a gambling debt, contracted over a year ago, caused
Room of Morrison Hall, Hongkong University, yesterday afternoon...
His Excellency was accompanied by Lady Northcote, and attended by Capt. S. EL Batty-Smith, A.D.C.
The Hon. Mr. T. E. Pearce, in whose father's honour the ceremony was held, was present with Mrs. Pearce and their two sons, Messrs. T. A and J. L. C. Pearce. «
His Excellency and Lady Northcote were welcomed by
Chinese to attack another with the Hon. Sir Robert Kotwall,
over territory which the Govern-Japan has recalled her Ambassa-a chopper in the city shortly after ment has notified as prohibited dor to Poland but a number of 8 o'clock last night, resulting in chairman of the Board of
ehensive. Chinese forces routed of driving west the Japanese
areas."
POLISH LEADERS FOR ENGLAND BUCHAREST: Sept. 28 (Reater)
Paotow, terminus of the FelpingIt is reported that several high The "Tlen Cheung Po," vernacu-Sulyuari. Railway in Bulyuan, a members of the Polish Govern-
ment are leaving for England, "A large number of technicians
All lost positions
lar afternoon paper, yesterday re- few days ago, ported that a German internee, were recovered by them.
under treatment in the Kowloon In the meantime, other Chinese are hoping to leave for Britain in Hospital for the past few days, units staged a surprise attack on the hope that they may be em- made a mysterious escape early Anpel, northwest of Pactow. Many played in British munitions fac- yesterday morning.
Japanese were slain during the tories.
It was reported in various quar-engagement. ters that the German was helped
Chinése Offensive
Of the thousands of refugees in Rumanía, 7,500 are
soldiers and
in his escape by his wife, who KWEILIN, Sept. 28 (Central)- they have been interned. drove up to the hospital in a hired Chinese troops in south Hupeh car and proceeded with her hus- launched a
counter-offensive
IN EGYPT
band to the border. It was said against the Japanese at Sienning CURRENCY POLICY that they had crossed into Chinese and Tsungyang. They reached the territory.
immediate suburbs of both cities Official quarters were unable yesterday, and are pounding at the last night either to confirm or deny gates.
CATRO, Sept. 29 (Reater) Egypt is adopting a currency policy an the same line as that of Britain.
the report, but advised taking the My In South-West Shanel“, story of the drive to the border LOYANG, Sept. 28 (Central)— with a grain of salt, as it could Following the arrival of reinforce only be conjecture, though no re-ments from Anyi and Yungcheng, marks were offered regarding the the Japanese at Yungtai, terminus England have decided to lower the fact of the escape from the hos- of the Tatung-Puchow Railway in discount rate from 4 per cent, to Continued on Page 7
3 per cent.-(BWA), pital.
The Directors of the Bank of
Japanese Embassy staff are re-
maining.
The Japanese Government de- clares that it still recognises Po- land as a sovereign country.
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the victim being sent to hospital Control of Morrison Hall, and
MEMORIAL SERVICE TO STUDENT
suffering from several wounds to by Mr. 8. Boxer, the Warden.
Bir Robert Kotewall "said:-> This ceremony is somewhat uni- his head and body.
The attack occurred in Chinese que. It commemorates the gift of Street, near Des Voeux Road Cen- this fine wing of Morrison Hall tral, and the victim is Leung Kee, ten years after it was first cun- When the wing was structed. aged 22, unemployed, living at No. 8 Chinese Street, first floor. His originally donated the generous
A memorial service for the late condition was understood to be giver desired to remain anony- somewhat serious, as he had lost mous; and it was only after the Mr. Kwan Fong-meng, 23-year-old a great deal of blood.
GAVE LIFE FOR HIS COUNTRY
death of the Rev. T. W. Pearce in Hongkong student, who gave his The police are searching for October, 1938, that it became life for his country in the course Shuf Hang, allas Shui, Chung-known that it was he who made of the recent fighting in Wang- tsal, aged 25, who is alleged to the gift in memory of his beloved moon, near Macao, was held at: 2 have been responsible for the wife, and that it was his wish that the Confucius Hall, Caroline HUL,
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after his death a suitable memorial yesterday,
to Mrs. Pearce should be erected in
Hongkong Students
Mr. Lee Ching-yiu, President of the
Reier
this Common Room. What
The Board of Control of Morri Association, presided. Three min- Bon Hall considered that the me-ites slience was observed
DOCTOR ROBBED'
morial should take the form of a There was an attendance of Property and money of a total plaque, and that opportunity over a thousand persons including value of $300 was stolen try armed should be taken of the unveiling Mr. Wa Teb-ching, Mr. Ng Fel, robbers from the residence of a ceremony for Morrison Hall in par- Mr. Tam Kal-fu, representatives of Chinese doctor, Li Fung-leung, at ticular and the public of Hongkong various gulds and schools, No & Wanchal Road, first floor, in general to pay tribute to the As a student of King's College about 10.45 am yesterday. The memory of this man of great soul the late Mr. Kwan offered his s
Dr Pearce was for ten years vices on September 28 last year robbers, five in number, threaten-
ed the occupants with daggers and Warden of Morrison Hall. How when the establishment of the
They made good their devoted he was to it is evidenced students Relief Association
by this noble gift to the Bastel.
formed by Mr. Lee Ching-ytu Cintoned On Page 8
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