HONGKONG DAILY' PRESS
Europe's Plotters Formulate New
CABLE
WARSHIPS SUPERIOR
Methods Of Aggression:
Aggression: Ten-Year TO PLANES Agreement Is Reported
RIGA, SEPT. 29 (REUTER) ACCORDING TO AN UNOFFICIAL REPORT, A TEN-YEAR AGREEMENT HAS BEEN REACHED BETWEEN RUSSIA AND ESTHONIA ÜN- DER WHICH THE SOVIET WILL BE GRANTED NAVAL AND AIR BASES AT OSEL AND DAGOE.
MUTUAL ASSISTANCE PACT:
MOSCOW, Sept. 29 (Reuter)~The official Tass agency announced yesterday that the Soviet and Esthonia had new. Trade signed a Pact of Mutual Assistance and a Agreement.
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuteri-Dr. the Soviet-German operations in Kari Selter, Esthonian Foreign Poland and the talks proceeding Minister, saw M. Molotov, the So-Moscow. The country, however, is viet Foretan Commissar. before cheerful and confident that Rus- the latter received Herr von Rib- sla's desire to stop. bentrop. the Nazi, Foreign Minis- ter:
Meanwhile, the Soviet radio ac- cuses Esthonia not only of alding
Germany's drive eastwards will preserve Rumania's neutrality.
The Rumardan army is much better cquipped than in former
in the escape of the interned years, with a command which pro- Polish submarine, but of harbour-atted
from other's mistakes. Severe lighting restrictions are ing other foreign submarines.
The sinking of the Russian now enforced in Bucharest and steamer yesterday by an unknown several units of Fleet have been submarine has not been confirm-called up.
ed, but Rusalan warships yester-
2-HOUR TALK
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BREMEN SEEN IN RUSSIAN PORT
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuter)— Maimo from message (Sweden) confirms, the earlier report" that the German liner Bremen is in the North Russian port of Marmansk,
The Bremen was seen in Murmansk by the crew of a Swedish vessel which arrived In Malmo yesterday from Russia.
War Budget Debate Ends
RICH CLASSES WILL HAVE TO REVISE LIVING SCALE LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuter)— day were "quartering" Esthonian BERLIN, Sept. 29. (Reuter)-Herr Sir John Sinion, Chancellor of the waters as if they were looking for von Ribbentrop's talk with Stalin Exchequer, speaking on the Bud-
and 1 half lasted two a submarine.
hours. get in the House of Commons, Molotov is giving a dinner in said that the time was rapidly von Ribbentrop approaching when borrowing plans honour of Herr
must be announced.
FRIGHTFUL BLOW
RUMANIA PERTURBED Bucharests. Sept. 29 (Reuter) Rumania is openly perturbed by to-night.
RUSSO - GERMAN AGREEMENT
"Continued From Page 1
Stalin
is adopting Herr Hitler's
methods.
BRITAIN UNMOVED
SECOND MESSAGE BY AGA KHAN
"Our object is to borrow from the genuine savings of the people at the lowest rate we can," he said, and added that the direct LONDON, Sept. 29 Reuter)-taxation proposed "is going to in- H. H. the Aga Khan, in a second fict a most frightful blow on & followers. great many homes which may Ismatian message.. ta said: "To my brothers through-seem
comfortable
LESSON OF NORTH
SEA BATTLE
PARIS, Sept. 29 (Reuter)
experts Mtary and naval attach great importance, to the costly fallure of the Ger
attack on the man aerial
British Naval Squadron,
They recall that at various In- ternational Naval Conferences very lively controversies occurred te-
British tween the
and French who stood for the delegates. essential importance of battleships, and the other authorities who argued for a speedy disappearance or battleships in the face of the decisive superiority of aeroplanes.
SOUND VIEW POINT
Wh5 the The present occasion. first large-scale bombing attack battleships at sea and the British success is held to confirm
on
the soundness of the British and
French Admiralties' view point.
S.A. Monitor Transferred
EREBUS RETURNED TO ADMIRALTY
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuter)- The monitor Erebus, now part of the defences of Capetown, has been retransferred to the Admiralty. Other suitable arrangements are being made at Capetown
The United Kingdom Government, says.. a Ministry or Information bulletin, warmly appreciates the of the Union prompt response Government to the British pro- "posals for the return of the Erebus.
and well- out the world, a cruel war has been appointed." imposed on the British Empire "The richer classes will have to LONDON, "Sept. 29 (Reuter) and we must co-operate to bring revise the scale of their lives quite
to the King-Emperor. materially." he declared.
AN APPEAL The new Soviet-German Pact has success,
Your assistance would be a sincere The War
Sir John Simon appealed to left. Britain unmoved,
service to Islam Cabinet will meet to discuss the
"Both my grown-up sons and them not to begin economising by
Imittee Stage of the 'Budget resolu- new situation and no official pro- nouncement will be made at pre-myself have offered our personal dismissing staffs.
The general debate on the Com-tion was concluded. services to the King-Emperor.”
sent.
However,
."
well-informed
quarters are of the opinion. that this new boger is an at- tempt to split British and French solidarity and regard. It As another campaign of manoeuvre and propaganda. -
It will be recalled that Britain declared war after the Non- Aggression Pact was signed and all! reasonable factors must have been considered before the step was taken.
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"Fantastic Rumour:"
U Boats In
;
Far East
"A fantastic rumour" is how
"local shipping circles describe re- The opinion is expressed that ports current here and confirmed Germany is unable to get any by Reuter in London, that German more assistance from Russia then submarines are operating in Far what she had after the Aggression Pact
Non-Eastern waters off the
Japan.
The vefted threat contained in the new pact is described. pic- turesquely as "ighting candle in turnip"
French attitude to the new Pact is also" nmoved. The new partition gives Germany more than was contained in the former agreement but the oil centres of Poland remain In Soviet hands.
RIBBENTROP LEAVES
coast of
Enquiries made by a representa- tive of the "Hongkong Daily Press" at local shipping offices and from Some of the officers on board ship in harbour, failed to detect the slightest fear or concern among them.
The Manager of the P. & 0. Company said, "I don't believe it," and added that no further precautions were being taken as a result of the raTYLOELY. The Agent of the Canadian
CHINA WAR NEWS:
STOP
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER
-and have a drink/
ALLSOPPS
TRADE
MARK
M
30, 1939. -PAGE.
SOLE AGENTS:
GREGOR
100% BRITISH & CO., LTD.
BOTTLED BY THE ALLOA BOTTLING CO LTD.ALLOA.SCOTLAND
GOOD RECORD SPOILED
Indian Gaoled
For Rape
Remarking that by his act be had spolled another good record, the Chief Justice. Sir Atholl Mac- Gregor, sentenced Bahadur Khan. a special Police Guard charged with the rape year-old Chinese months' hard labour.
CHINESE TAKE - OFFENSIVE according to
IN NORTH HUNAN HEAVY JAPANESE CASUALTIES
(CENTRAL) CHINESE FANCHENG. HUPEH," SEPT. 29
AGAIN SWUNG INTO TROOPS IN NORTH HUPER HAVE ACTION. THEY ARE ATTACKING SIMULTANEOUSLY SUI-
• HSIEN AND CHUNGSLANG, THE TWO MOST IMPORTANT TOWNS UNDER JAPANESE OCCUPATION.
"
Chinese Fanguards have forced their way to Wuchlatatie. immediately north of Suthsien, and are also threatening Sibo, east of Sulhsien,
JAPANESE PLAN TO UNDERMINE CHINESE FILMS
In the Chungslang sector the Chi- nese have crossed the Han River and recovered Changshoutien, 20 miles north of Chungslang, They are now advancing bri Yangchih respectively Tungchiachen, and north and east of Chungslang. Meanwhile, Chinese batteries are bombarding the Japanese at the southeast suburbs of Chungsiang. Raid Fails
Continued From Page 1. made in Hongkong or elsewhere, but contained an invitation to Canton, move to film studios to
CHUNGKING, Sept. 29, (Central) stated that every-Preparedness on the part of the
would be Chinese air defence units frustrat ed an attempt of 12 Japanese al craft to bomb Chungking, last right.
MOSCOW, Sept. 28 (Reuter): Pacific Line was less communica. Where it was
at noon and was seen off at the
thorities.
4:41
facility and protection Herz von Ribbentrop left Moscow tive. In reply to certain questions guaranteed by the Japanese
Chi- regarding the possibility of station by high Soviet officials and nese crews refusing to put to the Italian Ambassador, whom he sea in view of these rumours, he saw in the morning.
said, "We are having no such trouble."
The Manager of the Messagerie pressman,
SERVICE CORPS FOR Maritime Co.. told the
when asked whether French boats
au-
1
Mention was made in the letters received that there.
to objection would be по pictures the subject matter of which might generally be con- sidered lewd, or immoral.
The machines turned back as they reached the outskirts
Japanese Casualtits- CHUNGKING, Sept. 29 (Central) - Chinese military spokesman A private meeting was held re- stated in an interview yesterday cently of all associated with the that over 7,000 Japanese casualties
Industry, at
the had been inflicted and some 60 which
were รบก proposals
Japanese boats sunk in the fight- animously denounced. The meeting in North Hunar. ing, also decided to circularise
the those in
WAR FRONT " in these waters would be taking
Alm Upon their impending departure additional precautions, said, for the front, the 7th Field Ser- am not in x position to talk to the vice Corps of the Chinese Youths' press. Please make your enquiries Japanese Relict Association was yesterday from the French Consul." presented with a flag of glory by
On board ships. oficers laughed Mr. Fu. Ping-sheung, member of at the idea of a U-boat operating on in the Pacific. There are count- the Central Political Council,
other and more fruitful behalf of the National Women's less
at the St. grounds along the Spanish and Association. Relief
South American coasts" where sub- Francis Hotel.
The Corps, headed by Dr. Li marines could operate under better Chak-ng. will leave Hongkong in conditions than they might obtain a few days. Travelling and other in these seas" said one of them. expenses are being borne by the National Women's Relief Associa~ tion.
industry warning' WAR ORGANISATION
China betrayal of them against
these by submission to
tempting offers.
Continued. From Page 1
WOMAN.
who was of a 53- to 18
2 concerned was The woman
and widow named Lou Chung,
cri- her story the minal incident took place on a hill near Deep Water Bay on Vuly fa
Mr M. J. Abbott, Assistant Crown Solicitor, prosecuted and the jury comprised Messrs. V. Liu (foreman), A. Cheung Yau-kuen. E Lew, A. Black, Wel Tat. Yeung Shun-hang. Yung Nal-foon. The defendant was not legally repre- sented.
OFFERS OF RUBBER FOR SHIPMENT
LONDON, Sept. 29 (Reuter)-It!
THE
HONG KONG
PENINSULA · HOTEL;
HONGKONG HOTEL; BEPULSU":
KAY HOMEL
SHANGHAI
ANTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL;
HOTELS
LIMITED.
iation with the Grand Hotel der Wagons Lits, Paring.
Goods Of German Origin Found Aboard Ship: Not On Manifest: Chinese Fined
A fine of $200 each was imposed by Mr. R. Kiwards at the Central Court yesterday on Leung Tat-hing, managing partner of Asia Co., of Wing Lok Street, and Chan To, manager of Wah Mel Electric Co...of Des Voeux Road, on a charge of unlawfully placing on board a steamer a certain quantity of armoured cables, elee- tric irons, and boxes containing sockets, amounting to the total values of $249.00 and $157.60 respectively, all of which were of German origin, without the consent of the mers, agents and master of the ship, on September 7.
Hon. Mr. M, K. Lo appeared for ===
AIRPORT NEWS
NORTHBOUND
Monday: Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong.
kong...
is announced that the Ministry of
Mr. J... Whyatt, Crown Counsel, Supply requests offers of rubber the defence. for shippment in October and/or November, November and/or De for the prosecution, said that, the Imperial Airwayı:
the manifest and R. O. Darby cember at sellers option. C. I. F. Foods found on board were not on Boston and C. L F. New Orleans.
Shipment must be made on Bri. immediately communicated with tish or U. & vessels and shipment Chier Preventive "Officer A. W.
Grimmitt. via the Mediterranean excluded"
Tso Kai-ying, compradore of the Preference will be given to offers of rabber packed in ten cases to the ship, gave evidence that the mani- fest was prepared by the purser under his supervision.
ton.
This constitues one of the first developments under the Anglo- United States barter plan.
It is stressed that this offer system should not be confused with the tender system which has not yet been operated.
Studies End For 4,000 Refugee Students
4
as
the
Dardanus- nm.
SOUTHBOUND
Sunday: Banol, Bangkok, Dorado-77\'s
Air France:
NORTHBOUND Wednesday Prance, "Hanol:
Hongkong:
Service-5-p
SOUTHBOUND Thursday: Hanal, France. Service... a.m. -
Pan American Airways:
FASTBOUND
Saturday: USA, Manila, Hong-
Long
Philippine Clipper-2 p.m..
WWESTBOUND
In reply to Mr. Lo, witness said that if permission is given by the owner of agents of the ship for certain goods to be placed on board, he would be informed. He also agreed with Mr. Lo that there were travelling traders or carriers of goods on board, and that it was their custom to place their goods on board without being on the manifest, and he (witness), compradore. would collect freight after the ship bad sailed.
Sunday: Manila, URA Since the declaration of war, said
Philippine Clipper-830 am. witness, new regulations were
Note: The sazd Emperial Afr made, namely, that goods were not ways service, dne in Hongkong to- to be accepted after the manifest morrow, Sunday, has been delayed had been signed by the Superin- due to the service on the main tendent of Custom.
Empire route. The plane, with Mr. Lo, in his submission, stated mail and passengers, will arrive st that the evidence was quite clear Kai Tak, on Monday afternoon that h's client made no attempt The new programme of Imperi to conceal the goods. His clients Airways it come into effect had been carrying on his businessmorrow and includes two services for many years with Macao cus in and out of Hongkong per wee tomers. The sudden charge in re- outbound Bundays and gulations only applied to shipping arms and shippers had not been days, inbound Bindays an informed to that effect.
The Pau Amerions Mr. Whyatt pointed out that the Working Party of the Busy Beescher, in Pokfulam Road on Thurs-for the advancement of Chinese which Mr. Max Malin! gave, his marted here in June last to help
Philippine: Ollypëri both refugee teachers and students victim, Culture, which has amongst its well-known display of magic sleight
route to Hongkong. distinguished of hand which kept the guest of both sexes who had been notification had been advertised in
both at the Hongkong Hotel, on Friday, day, September 28, the
the foreign and Chinese Lee Lal-wan "was admitted to members many
forced to evacuate from war-tor
are delaying becaus Of press. Queen Mary Hospital. She was educators, writers, artists and spell-bound.
areas in Kwangtung. It has no
After imposing fines as stated, conditions between relieved of a hand-bag containing journalists, is taking an active in-
established premises, but has been his Worship ordered the goods to south. Local effe $14.50.
terest in the promotion of the
pany are saDO branch Educational Film Institute
making use of the facilities gen be confiscated.
in Hongkong.
arously given by various local Chi- nese schoola · -
Snatcher Victim In Hospital
Lady Nortboote will present the
As a result of injuries sustained prizes at the Annual Bridge and Mahjongg Drive, Sale of Work and during the struggle with a anat-
Oct. 6.
Miss E R. Major, Secretary in Swan Culbertson & Fritz, left the French Hospital yesterday where she had undergone an operation for appendicitis.
ter-
a number of sewing machines will PLANS WELCOMED Chinese lm circles therefore be required and it would be deeply here of the Chinese willing to lend them to the various a branch welcome the plans for establishing appreciated if those who would be Educational Film Institute, which centres would be kind enough to send their names to the Becretary, has headquarters, in Chungking.
Mr. Lo Ming-shek, noted Can-British War Organization - (Mr. A. tonese producer, is responsible for Raymond), Marina House, Queen's the setting up of the branch, Road.
On the initiative of the members, which is expected to come, into
the Sports Club gave a Cocktall being in October.
The recently-formed Association Party on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at
The death
$528 COLLECTED During the evening a collection was made for the British War Organisation Fund and the splendid sum of $528 was realised,
Studies will be terminated for over 4,000 refugee students in the Colony after to-day, when the Chung Hwa Free Bchoot, an organization' say- ported by the Kwangtung Provincial Relief Association in Shinkwan, will, whed up its activities, here.
The Chung Hwa Free School was
יד.
For tals contribution, the enter It has now been decided to
Mr. J. G. Gifford-Hull, formerly Station Officer in the local Im-1 perial Airways office, bas
occurred in London prise of Major Manners, the Com-transfer activities to the interior, so many students in the Inte
over 4,000 boys and Surg. Lieut. N. M. McArthur, minated his services with the or- on Sept. 28 m Mr. L W. O. Lorden.mittee and the members of the and the teachers will be leaving and
over former Chief Architect to the Sports Club must be congratulat-Hongkong shortly. It has, how mostly in the junior gra M.D., RN, left, Hongkong for the ganization and is taking United Kingdom recently via duties in the Royal Naval Reserve Chinese Ports and Customsed and their efforts greatly appre-- ever, not been possible as yet to have their final lessons to-
(Reuter)
ciated.
make arrangments to accommodate least for the time being Canada,
in Hongkong.
daya
wea
tise on