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EDITORIAL
NEWSETTES-
Miss V. Weeks, of the "Asiatic Petroleum Co, Shanghel, who was in Hongkong, returned to the North yesterday.
Mr. A W, Holland, of Furness Par East), Ltd.. Hongkong; re- turned to the Colonyon (Thurs- day:
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Mr. J. L. Allaway, of Messrs. Dunlop Rubber Co. in Japan, pass- ed through Hongkong recently un his way home.
Mr. C. Campbell, service mana- ger. China, Motors, Shanghai, who was in the Colony, left for the
MIGHTY ALLIED North yesterday accompanied by
EFFORT
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Mrs. Campbell,”
Mr. Francis B. Sayre, U.S. High
Mrs. by Islands, accompanied Commissioner for the Philippine Sayre are at present on a holiday
in Japan.
Miss Dorothy James and Miss Gwen James, daughters of Mr. E w. James, of A. Cameron and Co.. Ltd, Kobe, who were spending a holiday in Hongkong, have return, ed to Japan.
Mrs. J. F. Drummond. wife of Mr. J. F. Drummond, director-of- Frazar and Co., Ltd.," Osaka, pass- ed through the "Colony recently on
her way back to Japan, after a holiday in Manila.
ROYAL BIRTHDAY TOMORROW
Her Majesty Queen Mary, mother of King George VI, will celebrate the 73rd anniver- sary of her birthday tomorrow.
Orders Are
Orders"
FINE SHOW AT THE K.C.C.
SATURDAY, MAY 25, 1940. LEAGUE OF NATIONS
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SOCIETY MEETING
Continued from Page 1
ment. The challenge is not that
transfer of peoples froin allegiance to one national group to allegiance
another. It
to
is the transfer of 'allegiance (if allegiance can be used, when the transfer is forceable) from one way of life to another..
Europe has emerged from feudalism into a way of life which we call democracy.
'Our attitude is well summed up in Lord Baldwin's statement. "No stace that ever was is worthy of a free man's worship."
M. Leung Ye-chhi and his bride. the former Miss Lo Yuen-ling, who were married at the Registry-(King's Studio),
TOTALITARIAN STATE Against this view of the re- lationship of state and citizen has arisen that of the modern total- itarian state, which proclaims noti that human personality is sup- reme, but the state itself; and that, hot merely in statecraft, but in every department of life, even attempting to control the private thoughts of its citizens. If con- The League lacks power of modi- science finds. itself in conflict with fying its own laws As a result the state, then totalitarian citi-the League has been considered by zenship requires the state must, many merely an instrument for take precedence. Human
enforcing the status quo. per- sonality counts for nothing."
The present grave situation in Whether this philosophy was Europe is having a profound effect. created with the object of produc-on America, and Americans are in the fighting machine so char-now realising that they cannot acteristic of totalitarian states or possibly take an isolationist view
like self-deception. The ex- whether the growth of militariam without being guilty of ostrich- is the outcome of the philosophy,
perience may play an important is an interesting point,
But there are some self-interests part in bringing them "inte
federal scheme. sacrifice. his right to think for or not, one thing is certain. The
man has a right to
Whether federation is feasible
world as we knew it in 1939 Is himself, for instance. sections of the world is the sur- render on the part of many of gone. To create a new order, the totalitarians have endeavoured to the younger generation willingly,
create a new system of morals. on the part of others by coercion. built on a strange mystical concep-
the battle front. in Eu- THE CONFUSED position on rope appears to be gradually clearing up. One of the most the unmistakable facts of situation is the mighty effort which the Allies are making to halt the terrific drive which the Nazi forces are making to the Channel coast,
would which
undoubtedly create a serious development, if it succeeded. The full force of the German thrust
BY PRUDENCE " on this vital objective seems
The martial note of bugles, and to have been spent, but, as
sharp words of command from a military observers point out,
distant Barracks Square rang up it would be foolhardy to let
A small fire broke out in the the curtain at the Kowloon Cricket. were optimism overrun caution in Kwan Sau Girls Middle School at Club last night, and put the au-
yesterday, and
dience in just the right mood for this most amusing skit on military facing the real facts of a am. situation, the issue of which tinguished without any material
matters as reviewed in peace time is even now being fought out damage being done.
by those two master mirth-makers, amid the roar of the greatest Chung Sam-tal, master of trad- battle of modern times-a. Mr. E H. Hepner, of the Kobe Ian Hay and Anthony Armstrong. 28TH MAY TO 8TH JUNE,ing junk No. T3683H, arrived in battle which is developing branch of the National City Bank
trans- Got tip in aid of the Overseas 1940, both days inclusive.
Hongkong yesterday and told the into a veritable armageddon of New York, has been By Order of the Board of police, that his boat was attacked and on the result of which ferred to the Harbin branch. Mr. League Tobacco Fund the whole of all personal liberties is one of
the Shanghal affair reflects very great credit on will depend the future of E. G. Davis, of
the Producer Cecil Houghton, and the most amazing and baffling branch, has relieved Mr. Hepner. world peace and security,
all his assistants, who must have Mr. G. H. Gompertz, of Messrs. worked at.high pressure to put on Jardine, Matheson and Co., Ltd., a play with three scenes and more returned to the Colony recently than twenty characters, in the In short space of five weeks. The from Kobe, where he was charge of the Kobe office while stage sets are most effective, and Mr. A. McDonald was on a holiday the" "noises-off, and general air of bustle are so realistic that they in Hongkong.
made us quite. forget the smallness of the stage, and feel part and parcel of the life in a busy Bar-
The Transter Books of the Company will be, closed from
Directors.
A: W. BROWN,
Manager.
Hong Kong, 23rd May, 1940,
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THE INDOCHINA STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING.
The Fifty-ninth Ordinary Gen. eral Meeting of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jar- dine, Matheson & Co., Ltd.. Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 30th May, 1940, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, pass- ing the Accounts, and electing Directors and Auditors.
The Transter Books of the Company will be closed from the 23rd May to 13th June inclusive.
By order of the Board. JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers, Hong Kong, 16th April, 1940
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THE RAUB AUSTRALIAN GOLD MINING CO., LIMITED.
(Incorporated in Queensland)
Interim Dividend.
Forty piculs of garlic amongst the goods taken away by pirates' from a trading junk which was robbed whilst on its way to Hongkong this week.
about 4 3.m. on May 20 east of Ping Hoi, in Chinese territory.
away.
IN THREE BOATS
also 30 plculs of potatoes on board..
THE MOST STRIKING
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The pirates approached the trad-example of the determination ing junk in three boats. They put of the forces of right to throw Chung and his crew of five ashore every ounce of their available and sailed the junk and its cargo means into a mighty effort the was demonstrated by Besides the
cargo of Carlie. British decision to give the which is valued at $320. there were
Government absolute power Dr. H. Pedersen, who is a Danish and authority over persons Veterinary Surgeon attached to and property in an endeavour the 'B.M.C. Public Health Depart- to bring about a national ment, Shanghai recently received Certificate of Mëritorius Ser- mobilization all possible | a resources. 1. e response to vices, signed by Dr. H. H. Kung, this step was magnificent and President of the Executive Yuan of the National Government at Chungking. the ruthless might of the Totalitarian forces will soon be confronted with a total
valued at $120, and small quantities of other produce.
55 CHICKENS STOLEN
Ng Kau of Pak Tung Wan, Lamma Island, reported to the police that about 2am. yesterday seven men who rowed ashore in a junk broke into his house and stole money amounting to $27.50. 55 chickens and a quantity of clothing.
The robbers were armed, two them brandishing revolvers, could not identify any of them,
NO
POLICE COLD MEDAL ESSAY
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The Commissioner of Police has recelyed information through the Colonial Office that the Police Gold Medal Essay Competition will not be held this year.
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tion of the state.
As we look forward anxiously to the outcome of this struggle, of phenomens of modern days.
THE TRAGEDY
one thing We can be "certain The tragedy of the situation is Truth. righteousness, justice may that the decision should rest, as he eclipsed, they can be near it does, upon force. The triumph troyed.
For the sake of arbition
of the principle of the supremacy and lust of power man may be of the state would mean the end, willing to sacrifice them; but they for a time, of a great many things cannot annihilate them. we hold to be sacred. It would
certainly mean the end of the League of Nations.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
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"The Hon. Secretary, Mrs, Sando, That body then rendered her report. She has not had an altogether glorious satd career. We, who believe in it, Despite adverse conditions I am The plot concerns. the romance must be the first to admit its pleased to announce that
membership has increased during For the League to succeed after the past year by three, of a very nice young Adjutant of faults a certain Regiment in England, who falls for a pretty girl who is this struggle is over, certain incon- With the Sing-Japanese war at trying to break into Pictures. He sistencies in its constitution must hand and Europe far from a state can help her career by allowing be overcome. What are some of of peace we tried to confine our her film director to take some these anomalies? The method of activities to those of social welfare scenes of British Tommies, but in conducting the" business, the and a study group. order to do this permission must be method of representation, in the The Peace essay competition obtained from the Colonel. He is League Assemblies unanimity is of school children took place as the main stumbling-block to their required.
usual lait December and the prize plan, but the difficulty appears to It would appear therefore that giving "was held at St. Stephen's be overcome when the susceptible two reforms are needed here, first Girls' School.
to make the number of represen- I still continue to receive corres- tatives proportional to some extent ondence from
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children abroad
The Netherlands Consul-Gen- Állied war effort in every eral, in Shanghal. has received sense of the word. Measures from Messrs. E. D. Sassoon Bank- which a quarter of a centurying Co., Ltd., on behalf of the Sas- ago would have raised storms soon Interests, the sum of CN. of protest, have been calmly $25,000 in accepted in a spirit of that Netherlands Red Cross as a token Colonel falls for the blandishments grim determination and will of sympathy with and in admiru-of a glamorous American, Alm-star.
to their constituencies, or, if that which has been passed to children. to viry with which the tion for the Netherlands people.
Flots and counterplots thicken makes too large an Assembly, to here whose names I had from Allies ok up arms on behalf
The morning performance at the when the Adjutant's batman, and make the votes cast by represen-pur last appeal.” of libe.ty and freedom.
King's and Majestio. Theatres yes- a certain Private Slee, get together | tatives--in-some degree propar- In conclusion-may I thank--gil: IN THE MEANTIME, sym-terday morning, arranged for by in a combined effort to help on tional; and secondly to introduce those who have helped the Society pathy with the Allies is in- the Girl Guides Association in aid that young officer's matrimonial a system of majority voting.
in any way, particularly the Press MAIN DRAWBACK creasing, particularly in the of the Air Ambulances. attracted affairs, while making "a spot on
of the Colony who have always United States, where public very
attendances. the side." How the General arrives But the main drawback the been ready to give us their co-
at a most inopportune "moment League has suffered has been lack operation. opinion is strongly in favour The pictures shown were "Wee
CREDIT BALANCE of greater and more substan-Wille Winkle" at the King's and and the awful tangle which ep- of means to enforce its decisions.;
Mrs. Bando also read the Hon. tial help being sent to Britain The Prince and the Pauper" at sues. is, all part of a very good The one example of co-ordinated
the Majestic,
story, which must be seen, to be action was the imposition of sanc, Treasurer's report, which stated and France, as the terrible
appreciated at it's full value.
tions, very half-heartedly, against that the financial position of the effect which a Nazi victory
Italy.
Society was satisfactory. There FALL FROM "TRAM'
will have on America's future hand on this question by a re-
The chief acting honours should The League has also another was a credit balance on the year's An elderly Onines woman, who position is being realised.
It is equipped with was also a- donation from Bir had been concentrating in splendid performance as Captain constitution address. received facial, injuries can opinion is taking on an South China waters during the highest praise for a very per- the
Harper (Adjutant). He deserves an excellent system of laws and Robert Ho Tung which was not
means for pronouncing а when she tried to alight from a unnecessarily alarmist view of the past week.
shown in the accounts. moving tramcar near
fect presentation of a most em Judgment. But it does not pos
Mrs. Sando said the Society was the World the present position, there is IF THERE is any truth in cient, but human young officer of sess. what every democratic par- grateful to Sir Robert for his con- Theatre about 10.55 last night She
no doubt that calm and dis-
a legislature: tinued kindness and support. was sent to the Queen Mary Hos-
these reports, which, of the modern type, while his pretty llament possesses, passionate thinking politicians pital.
NEW OFFICERS · i in the United States feel that course, must be treated with sweetheart Fin, was daintily play-
The following officers were "then" their place is now alongside the greatest reserve, it would ed by Betty Sharp.
Another brilliant bit of acting suited to the part of a forceful
elected the Allies against the threat be yet another example of the which Germany is holding Japanese Foreign Office mak-was given by W. E. Kirby as The American business man. over the world and there ising one statement and the General. It was only every reason to hope that this Japanese militarists doing just part, but he played it in a masterr opinion will eventually have the opposite, for it was only an important influence
recently that a Japanese Gov-
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refused to give her age, name or While the majority of Ameri" port that Japanese naval units go to Bill Colledge, who gave a serious deficiency inherent in Ita working of $143.78, while there
Notice of Declaration of First CABLE NEWS
IN BRIEF LONDON, May 24 (Reuter)
a First Interim Dividend of four NOTICE is hereby given that pence per share for the financial year ending 31st March, 1941, has been declared by the Direc- tors of the Company in Brisbane, payable on 15th June, 1940, to Shareholders on the Registers at
Brisbane and Singapore on 14th
June, 1940.
NOTICE is also hereby given that the Singapore Transfer Registers will be closed from Saturday, 8th June to "Friday, 14th June, 1940, both days in- clusive, for the preparation of Dividend Warrants.
By Order of the Board,
DERRICK & CO., Chartered Accountants, Local Secretaries. Hongkong Bank Chambers, SINGAPORE, 18th May, 1940.
800
on
events in Europe. American attitude to the
will be scrapped to provide hund- old bandstands and park railings reds of tons of scrap metal. It is hoped that the example of the London County Council will be fol- lowed by all · private owners of {'e scrap metal.
THE FAR EAST RUMOURS were freely cir. culating in Hongkong during LONDON. May 4 (Reuter) the week of the possibility of As national defence Industries are the war being extended to the going full-time duty all the time. Far East. Reason for this the Ministry of Transport is ar was found in a cabled report ranging for additional transport on Sundays, for tickets for work men, artisans and labourers.
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The two chief comedy leads were taken by Vic Labrum as Private Goffin, and Willie Simpson as Private Slee,
Peggy Stoneman.
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President: Dr. J. H. Mont- gomery,
Willie Robertson seemed to be
Vice-Presidenta:-Rev. K. Mac- very much at home as the pom-kenzie Dow, Dr. K. L. Reichelt pous old Colonel Bellamy, and was Hon. Bir Robert Kotewall, Dr. S. W. at his best when practically blind. Tao and Mr. S. V. Boxer.
Dr. C. T. Wang had been invited ernment spokesman gave an
with fury, while the part of his assurance that Japan would
daughter was prettily played by to accept nomination as a Vice- not interfere with the status
President, but had declined owing As that comical old scoundrel
to pressure of work, quo of the Netherlands East
Another success was scored by
Hon. Secretary:- Mrs. E. M. Indles if third powers would Goffin. Vic Labrum played the
part to life, his eye-work being a Janie Weller. She was extremely Bando give similar undertakings. Joy to behold, while Simpson play- good as the glamorous. Wanda
Hon. Treasurer:-Miss Hancock. These undertakings were pre-ed up to him, in a part which suit- Paluka, who vamps the Colonel Hon. Auditor: Mr. H.A. Bamuel sumably given, but the Japan-ed him well.
with such disastrous effect. Her{
In addition to the above om- ese militarists, with dreams of These two rapscallions take all portrayal of this part should place pursuing, the lessons of their too keen an interest in the mess her in the front rank of our local ces the following were also elect
ed to the Council of the Sociétý: Nazi tutors, evidently are be- letters, as well as in their master's amateurs.
Very Rev. 3. L. Wilson, Mrs. L Nan Moodle did well to step into Macfadyen, Mr. A. N. Macfadyen, ginning to think their own lady-friends. The scene where
'disguised themselves as the part of Constance at such Mr. George She, Miss N. Elliott, to the effect that Germany, by way again. The surest way of disclaiming any interest in extending the war zone to the "supers" of the film company gave short notice. Peter Wilson struck Mr. M. P. Talati, Miss W. Griffin them both unlimited possibilities us as being rather too masculine a Mr. E. Himsworth, Miss M. Baxter, the status quo of the Nether-Far East would be for the which were enjoyed by the entire type for the effeminate film-hero Hon. Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam and lands East Indies, had prac- Japanese militarists to make
audience.
and did not sufficiently capitalise tically given Japan a hint that this blunder of taking action
his good looks. Bob Leigh doubled Prof. R. 8. Robertson. she could do what she pleased against the Netherlands-but One or two of the minor charac several small parts and was best
Messrs. Evert Barger and Philip about this important part they will have not only the ters were inclined to hold up the as the ubiquitous Benson, while of the Netherlands Empire. combined strength of the action by playing rather too slowly. Waiter Western thoroughly enjoy- Wright, members of the British and Dover, Nothing is known ofJapan has, of course, express-Allies to counter, but the and by making too much of unimed himself as a Q.M. in search of Relief Unit to China, will sail for Shanghat next Tuesday. From ed so-called deep concern over United. States as well, for portant remarks, but even they rat.
Shanghal tfiey will proceed to the position of the Nether- America has already a. ated, in were galvanised Into action, when
R. T. Burch (as. Film-Director I learn with pleasure that all Ningpo and the interior. Messrs. lands East Indies, though on no uncertain terms, that she waggermeyer) came on the scene. seats are sold for tonight, and William Jenkins, Llewelyn Evans what grounds it is difficult to will not stand calmly aside if Though a newcomer to Hongkong, should not feel surprised if the and Oven Evans of the same unit surmise, Colour, appears to Japan makes the slightest at- he has (we learn) done a lot for successful Producer. Captain Cecil will leave a week later for Hal have been lent to the rumours tempt to interfere with the the Shan at A.D.C. and his dyna- Houghton, had to give way to de-phong en route to Kunming and
Kwelyang. of her intention to show her Netherlands East Indies.
mic per tality was admirably mands for an extra performance..
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LONDON. May 24 (Reuter) A German High Command com- munique announces that there have been air attacks on Dunkirk
any attack on Dover here.
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PARIS, May 24 (Reuter)-Yes terday communique says: "Малу encounters took place at different points in the northern region. Our advanced elements reached the outskirts of Amiens,”
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