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6-HONGKONG DAILY PRESS
EDITORIAL
FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1940.
Malaria In
In Turkey: Special JAPANESE FAIL IN THEIR
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INVESTMENT & AGENCY CO., LTD,
4% DEBENTURES NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that INTEREST for the six months ending 31st MARCH, 1940, on the above DEBENTURES will be payable at the OFFICES of the ·COM. PANY on MONDAY, 1st APRIL, 1940.
THE REGISTER OF DE.. BENTURES will be closed from 168 MONDAY, 25th MARCH, to SATURDAY, 30th MARCH, both days inclusive, during which OFFICIAL NOTICE period no transfer to DEBEN.
PROPOSAL TO CHANGE
A SHIP'S NAME.
1, PANG KWOK SUI of George Grimble & Co., 1, Princes Building, Hong Kong, hereby give notice that in consequence of Change of Ownership I have applied to the Minister of Ship. ping, under Section 47 of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1894, in respect of the ship "HANG SANG" of Hong Kong Official number 114779 of gross tonnage 2141 tons, register, tonnage 1356 tons, heretofere owned by Indo China Steam Navigation Co., Ltd., of Hong Kong, for the per- mission to change her name to "TAIPOSHAN" and to have her registered in the new name at the Port of Hong Kong as owned by PANG KWOK SUI.
Any objection to the proposed
TURES can be registered.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
0. EAGER,
Secretary.
Hong Kong, 18th March, 1940. 155
THE HONG KONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.
Noice to Shareholders
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The Seventy first Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the undersigned on Thursday, the 4th April, 1948, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a statement of Accounts for
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HONGKONO, MARCH 22, 1940
THE FALL OF M. DALADIER THE FALL of the Govern- ment of M. Daladier may be said to mark the end of & stage of French, and Euro-
which
Was
pean history ushered in February 1934 at a time when, appropriately enough, M. Daladier himself was Premier for the first time.
AT THAT TIME, the tide of Nazlism, which had just over- whelmed Germany, threaten- ed to spread to France... The scandal of the Stavisky affair, revealing the corruption of certain members of the Goy ernment, gave the newly-born
"movement Fascist chance it wanted, and, in the February riots, parliamentary democracy in France barely missed extinction. The riots were quelled with bullets and the
the
extreme reactionaries, amazed that the power of the army and police could be used against themselves, promptly christened M. Daladier the. butcher." But the surging
turned and it was prevented tide of fascism had been
change of name must be sent to the year ended the 31st Decem from rising again by the con- |
the Registrar of Shipping at "Hong Kong, within seven days!
ber 1939,
It
The Share Register and Trans hom the appearance of this ad fer Books will be closed from the 21st March. to the 4th April, vertisement.
Dated at Hong Kong, this 20th 1940, both days inclusive. day of March, 1940.
PANG KWOK SUÍ."
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HONG KONG & WHAMPOA
DOCK CO., LTD,
NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of Shareholders will be held in the Office of the Company, No. 2" Queen's Building, Hong Kong, on Tuesday, 26th March, 1940, at noon for the consideration of the Directors' Report and Balance Sheet for the year ending 31st December, 1939.
The Share Register and Trans fer Books will be closed from the 15th to 26th March, 1940, both days inclusive.
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By Order of the Board of Directors,
E. COCK, Chief Manager. Hong Kong, 27th Feb. 1940.
THE HONG KONG AND KOWLOON WHARF &
GODOWN CO., LTD...
Notice to Shareholders.
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JARDINE, MATHESON &
CO., LTD." General Managers, The Hong Kong Fire Insurance Co., Ltd.
Hong Kong, 14th March, 1940, 149
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONG
KONG
PROBATE JURISDICTION
IN THE GOODS of William Weir of North End House, North End Avenue (former ly and in the Will called The Avenue) Hampstead in the County of London formerly of Baltic Exchange Buildings 21, Bury Street in the City of London deceased.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Court has by virtue of Section 58 of the Pro- bates Ordinance 1897, made an Order limiting the time for creditors and others to send in their claims against the above estate to the 10th day of April,
1940.
All Creditors and others are accordingly hereby required to send their claims to the under signed on or before that date.
Dated the 15th day of March,
JOHNSON, STOKES & MASTER...
THE FIFTY THIRD OR. DINARY ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS will be; 1940. held at the Office of Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd. on TUESDAY, 2nd APRIL, 1940, at NOON, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and the Statement of Accounts for the year ended 31st December, 1939.
The Transfer Books of the Company will be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 23rd MARCH, 1940, to TUESDAY," the 2nd APRIL, 1946, both days in clusive,
By Order of the Board of Directors,
C. M. MANNERS,
Secretary & Manager. Hong Kong, 11th March, 1940.
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solidation of all democratic forces, stretching left from M. Daladier's own party, in the Front Populaire...
M. DALADIER did not re- main in office long thereafter but his firmness in the face of the French counterparts of the Nazis gave parliamen- tary government a new lease on life and introduced, after the brief interlude of Laval and Doumergue, a series of ministries, under which" the country made considerable progress.
FIRST HAVING
moved considerably to the Left, 'M. Daladier, forming his third government in April 1938, followed the classic course of many French politicians and, once in power, turned de- cisively on the forces that had brought him in. In Oc- tober 1938 he was a signatory of the iniquitous Pact of Munich which sacrificed Cze- choslovakia. In December, he crushed an incipient general strike, the result of the grow- ing discontent with his with- drawal of many. concessions won by French labour in the previous two years. Support ed by a coalition ranging from Centre to Right M. Daladier remained in office through the outbreak of the war.
Turkey, which used to be called "The Sick Man," has, under the direction of Kemal Ataturk. be- come a modern and prosperous State. The number of illiterates. there has diminished in R re- markable manner, thanks to the use of Latin characters, Introduc- "ed on Ataturk's personal Initiative. Women no longer wear the vell or trousers: universal suffrage has been instituted, and the Capital Ankara is a model of well-chosen modern architecture."
QUESTIONS OF HYGIENE
In the new Turkey, special care has been devoted to questions of hygiene. Under the direction of the Minister of Public Health, which has remained unchanged, this statesman has obtained re- have been deemed possible. This suits that formerly would not fact stands out most clearly, in connection with the fight against malaria. In 1930, there were still vast regions where most of the inhabitants suffered malady.
from *this
£1
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STRONG CHINESE PRESSURE
KWEILIN, Mar, 21 (Central)-The Japanese at Wingshun, 50 miles east of Nanning, down the Wat River, in South Kwangsi, fail- ed to cross the Wat River. Under Chinese pressure they fled south- ward. Wingskun has now been cleared of enemy troops,
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Fighting continues around Ling-past week, according to military shan, 60 miles north-east of Yam- despatches.
chow. The main scene of hos Chinese forces launched a vigor- the tilities is in the hilly regions north-cus annihilating attack on east of the town, while clashes Chungtlao Mountain Range. are also taking place at Sunhu and Bitter combats have been taking Nansheung, respectively south and place around Changtienchen, south north of the town.
of Hslabalen, Kiangshsien, Fen- cheng, and Siangling. At Fer- IN NORTH HONAN CHENGCHOW, Mar. 21 (Central) cheng, 200 Japanese were killed -Chinese successes in North and while a quantity of Japanese arms are reported. On and ammunition were captured out by the last report of the east Honan
In South-West Shansi, fighting of Nations To prevent maiarta: checked near Poshan station, on
Taokow-Chinghwa Railway, is centred around Hotsin. Chishan. Malaria Commission of the League March 17, a Japanese unit was by the Chinese.
SOUTH ANH WEI taking of 6 gralas of quinine per east of Po Ai, in North Honan and Wenchuan.
The enemy retreated towards Po
TUNKI, ANHWET Mar.
21 this Commission recommends the the day throughout the fever season,
Al
A Japanese detachment pushing (Central)-A severe sun duel be- toward the Chinese positions near tween Chinese and Japanese forces Talking. In East Honan, suffered took place south-west of Tungliu, serious losses as a result of a Chi- on the south bank, of the Yangtze River, in South Arihwel, yesterday nese surprise attack last week.
4 morning.
Should an attack have already made its appearance, the malady is dealt with by employing the short quinine treatment: 15 to 20 grains of quinine every day for 5 to 7 days. In this case, it is not necessary to apply additional treatment, but should there be a relapse, the treatment is repeated as before, with the same dose.
On the initiative of the Minis- ter, radical steps are now taken for improving this situation. Quin- ine has been distributed on large scale, and great efforts are
On page 124 of its report, issued being made to exterminate
in 1938. this Malaria Commissim malaria mosquitoes.. The results
stresses the fact that the harmless- already obtained enable state that Ankara, for example, isness of quinine makes it a suit- able drug for administration by personnel without subordinate practically free from malaria.
constant medical supervision, whereas such supervision is essen- tial in the case of synthetic pro-
one to
EXCELLENT CURATIVE: The fact that quinthe is an ex- cellent curative and preventive remedy for this malady is brought ducts,
Mar.
SHANSI FIGHTING HINGTSI, SHENSI
201 Japanese batteries at Siangshan (Central) Spirited fighting has and Hwangshan also opened up in been in progress in South and the afternoon and were answered South-West Shansi during the by Chinese artillery.
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By World Press Comments In
New Cabinet Formation
Not Sign Of Weakening
Of French Resolve
BADMINTON RESULTS
Support Of Allied Cause
LONDON. Mar.
21
(Reuter) The
Pittsburgh Post
and Gazetteer of Mar. 18 says: "Are England and France, and for that matter the whole world, to accept Herr Hitler's word and the promises he would give to win peace now, when, in the past, his word has meant nothing but more murder and rape as soon as he was ready for them?
discuss and France will "No, we don't believe England peace until Herr Hitler and his regime are out and Europe is safe from a murderous dictator, who has brought the world back to the dark" ares.”
says:
free
There are many similar com- loyalty and patriotism of ments in the American press. I peoples."
The Columbus Dispatch of Mar. "The Gothenburg's London cor-
from
"The Allies, 18 reports a message
a respondent former
Ambassador, Mr. Hugh after six months of preparation, Gibson, as saying: "The British can attack Herr Hitler after six. will see this thing through. They years of preparation. He does not look on it as a painful operation, lake a chance even on the pres but worthwhile in results. Their ge in the affair of the Altmark, unity with France is splendid."
EMPIRE BUILDERS
In the Colony's Mixed Doubles PARIS, Mar. 21 (Reuter)-M. Badminton Championships, K. L. Paul Reynand, Minister of Finance Yong and Miss Ulian Khoo bea: In "the Daladier Cabinet, has been L. A Cavalho and Miss M. Ribeiro, entrused with the formation of 11-14, 15-16, while in the Junior Singles, T. S. Young beat J. Clark, new Cabinet.
This was announced yesterday 15-1, 15-10, at King's College, lastThe Boston Herald, of Mar. 18, after M, Daladier had told the night. meeting of radical and socialist. It is understood that F. S. Eun senators, and deputies that he had and M. S. Lim have conceded a walk-over to : Eardley and N. L declined the task.
The meeting, which lasted an Smith in the Doubles. hour and a half, passed a vote) of confidence in M. Daladier,
It's understood he demanded that a full report of the secret session of the Chamber should be published.
n
R.A.F. OFFICER SUMMONED
saya: "The bliterest Anglophobes
must admit, that the British Em- pire builders have given more at tention to their responsibilities ihan to their privileges for many generations.”
road,
but a people on a war fooung for six years feels the strala materially. physically and morally.
"Stories of Germany's terrible:
position stream in, the worst Iron the South-East. Of big political Interest, they come through Itaty, but Britain does not repeat them. except privately, although an en- couraging sign weakens the war will."
their
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IMMENSE RESOURCES -- The New York Times. in an
BRITISH DISCIPLINE editorial on Major R Attlee's
The Copenhagen" paper Social A plea of guilty to driving criticism in the House of "Com-
car private
without 2 valid tnons that the initiative must not Demokratens London Correspon- be left with Herr Hitler, points dent says, "The debate in the As M. Reynaud left the Elysee driver's licence was returned by
out that Germany and Russia, House of Commons today was im- he said, "I hope to give the Pre-Mr. D. McCallum, for Fit.-Lieut.
of the Royal Air "having no reputation to lose ab-portant. because it showed that
British people and never need worry about the siden, a definite reply tomorrow McGoverne,
Force, summoned before Mr. Q. A. morning."
As M. Reynaud left the "Elysee A. Macfadyen yesterday for three world opinion. It is this combina- chosen representatives, even in a he said, I hope to give the Pre- offences against the traffic regu-tion of present moral bankruptcy serious war situation, still allow with carker military preparedness open debate and can show satis- sident a definite reply tomorrowlations. morning.”
that has given them the initiative factory discipline."
The Rio paper, Journal Com they have enjoyed."
"Pending. Britain's decision to mercio, in a strongly eulogistic world strike, the war is being fought on article on Britain as the Allled side with unrelenting leader, anticipates a long war prèssure the immense material and emphasises the British pre- resources of the British Empire' paredness for it. The Allies are have been mobilised successfully defending principles vital to hu- and the moral issue has been man evolution and 'believe victory- clarified.
to side with the best nerves, forces
The National Union
will
mean big changes in the ex- isting Cabinet and it is difficult to see how it can be reconciled with the demand for a smaller and more energetlé Cabinet.
RADICAL BASIS
There is still a belief in poli- tical circles that M. Daladier may
yet form a cabinet on a radical
basis.
The Government crisis is not m. Indication of any werken- ing of the nation's will for victory. It is rather a sign of a general demand for a more energetic conduct of war.
LATE HOURS
Mr. McCallum pleaded not guil- ty for defendant on charges of falling to stop after collision with Chinese, and driving without due care and caution. Hearing of the case was fixed for March 28.
A
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UNEMPLOYED SENT FOR TRIAL: Charged before
"An opportunity has been pro- and access to primary materials. Sheldon, at the Central Court vided and is already being used to The Corrio Manha, in a signed
the yesterday, with the inlawful pos- test comparative staying article, appreciates the character of the Dictatorships, of the Premier. It says that no
session of
automatic pistol, powers an
six rounds of ammunition and a where discipline is taught at the war of nerves is capable of making magazine Wong. Man, unemploy-end of a whip, and of the Deino- the Premier doubt himself or the
can command people he leads." ed, was committed to stand trial cracles, which
at Criminal" Sessions.
CHARGES
"RAMBLES IN CHINA"
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JAPANESE ENVOY'S CALLS ON LORD HALIFAX
SINCE LAST SEPTEMBER,
Acting on information received, France has witnessed war-
La Chinese "detec:ive intercepted
Hau Temple PARIS, Mar. 21 (Reuter)-After defendant in Tin time restrictions and censor- ship more rigorous than any-
and searched thing England has known. working late into the night, M. Road on March 2
up early today to him. The pistol was found tugged These measures have enabled Reynaud was
continue his consultations.
under his girdle.
Mr. George A.Fitch, formerly
LONDON, Mar. 21 (Reuter)-in the Right to once more re-
Late last night, it was believed Detective-Inspector W. N. Dar-
Director of the Safety Zone in Nan the House of Commons yesterday. assert its authority in all in the lobbles that the new Cabinetkin prosecuted.
king, and now Secretary of the Mr. M. P. Price Lab) invited a spheres of national life, and might be formed by noon today
International Coramittee of the It is more than likely that the and would meet in the Chamber FALSE PRETENCES
Y.M.C.A., delivered an interesting statement on the recent conversa- tions between Mr. Shigemetsu, the reason M. Daladier is going at the latest by Friday.
talk, "Rambles in China," at the! now is that the forces of the
particularly whether Right now have no further
Hong Tung-choi, 19, painter, Y's Men's Club meeting last night, Japanese Ambassador, and Lord COLONY, HEALTH need to govern through the
was charged before Mr. H. G. Having already been 57 years in Halifax, Twenty-four cases Radical Socialist party, who,
of tuber-Sheldon, at the Central Court China, Mr. Fitch is also at present Japan had attempted to obtain the Chinese although he served their pur- culosis, four cases each of diph yesterday, on six counts of ob- the Assistant Field Director of the British good offices in effecting
YMCA Emergency Service for contact between
Government in Chungking and poses later, was once bold theria and cerebro-spinal fever, taining money by false pretences.
Bince his return from the USA. Wang Ching-wel enough to twist, their tails. two cases of measles, one case each He pleaded not guilty to the soldiers in China.
Mr. R. A. Butler replied that trie of small-pox, enteric fever, chic charges and was remanded for Mr. Fitch has extensively travelled Differences of opinion con- ken-pox and dysentery were noti-48 hours..
in Yunnan, Kwelchow, Szechwan, Japanese Ambassador, In accor cerning the strategic conducted to the Health Department on
Shensi, the communists areas of dance with established practice, the 8th Route Army, Kansu, Yang calls at the Foreign Office from: Chinghat or time to time to discuss matters or tse River, and
common interest between the two ΚΟΚΟΠΟΣ.
The C.LC. is of the greatest corntries. No such question as significance to the livelihood of described had been made.. thousands of people, as well as an educational factor in a co-opera
of the war may have played Mar. 20. their part, but it is unlikely that they are fundamental or "could" in themselves have brought about the downfall of the Cabinet.
THE NEXT French Govern- ment will, in all probability be headed by a Minister of more orthodox antecedents. Its composition must, how- ever, continue to be a coall- Lion of the majority or all of the political groups that sup port the war.
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PROMPT ACTION
.
BY COXSWAIN Hig
Geoffry Excellency. Bir Northcore will be present at al
Seven persons, including four lecture "The History children, were saved from the Chemical Warfare" by Wing harbour when their junk capsized Commander A. H. S, Steele-Per- near the Kowloon Star Ferry kins, O. P. E R. A F (Retd.), Wharf yesterday shortly after 2.30 tive democracy, a to be given at the Institute of p.m. when the Golden Star was Engineers and Shipbuilders on leaving the Kowloon berib The as well as the soldiers in hospitals, the YM.C.A. Discussion Group on Friday, Mar. 29, at 6 pm.
Coxswain steered towards the Junk and his prompt action was res PARIS. Mar. 21(Reuter)-To-ponsible for the rescue of the day's French war communique seven people who were struggling states that there was nothing to in the water. Lifebuoys - were
thrown overboard. report.
Mr. T. A Kuester will address
Sunday at 9
The spirit of the Chinese people,
at 9 pm on "Boys' Clubs, camps is wonderful. With gener- ous support from overseas, there is
Gon no question as to the final out Mrs. A. G. Neville and Mi
Neville who arrived at come of war
Mr. Fitch is soon going to ment House yesterday are expect- Chungking with the YMCA united to leave on Monday. Mar, 25.