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The Editor, HK. Daily Press Sir--Your correspondent' "Gen- eral Clerk is indeed speaking on IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED behalf of many others like my
Interim Dividend of self. that an
The other day a certain Chinese
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EDITORIAL
Volunteer Orders
ORDERS BY LT.-ĈOL, H. K. ROSE, M.C., COMMANDANT, HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS
RECRUITS MEDICAL
EXAMINATION
July 19, HQ., 5.30 p.m., Orderly. Medical Omcer-L. G. T. Balear.
July 18 HQ. 5.15 p.m. All re- crulis. N.C.O's. meeting. No. 4 Company July 15. H.Q. 8 am." Nos. 13 and 14 Pis.
July 16. H.Q. 8 am No. 15 PI Dress for all platoons will be as
SO LONG AS JAPAN STAYS
NEUTRAL
LONDON, July 12 (Reuter)-80. long as Japan remains neutral Britain has no intention of inter- fering with her legitimate trade." declares a statement" issued by the Ministry of Economic Warfare
EVACUATION SCHEME FL.K.V.D.C. £2.10 per share, subject to dally mentioned that roast chic-
Registration lists of families of deduction of Income Tax, has kens cost as much as $12.00 each
America's surphis production been declared for the HALF in Hongkong restaurants, break members HK.V.D.C. will be closed for last week. Equipment will be on the subject of the Pan-American
equipment brass will not be no-on ushed. YEAR ending 30th JUNE, 1940, ing all previous records for high at 8 pm, Monday, July 15, so that scrubbled but not blancoed and conference at Havana on July 20
S.B. respirators will be problem. prices. Roast chickens may be a numbers can be ascertained. luxury but the following essential. Individuals are however respon- drawn on parade and worn at the
alert. "THE DIVIDEND WILL BE items, for instance, might be men-sible in future in their own in- terests, that these lists are kept
No. 5 Company · any PAYABLE on and after 12th toned-
up to date by notifying.
July 15. HQ. B.I. Dress AUGUST at the Offices of the
changes direct to the Adjutant in Helmet, belt, shirt, short, hose-the German-occupied countries. Corporation, where Shareholders
pouches, puttees, boots, writing. O's.C. Units will bring this order to the notice of all re-haversack and water bottle filled. are requested to apply for War-
crults on joining. rants."
Essential
Items
Price
Firewood $1.00 p, pel. Rice
60%
$3.00 200% $7.00 p. pel. 11.00 57%
G5% 10/15 Cts. p. cty. 20/25 40/45 Cts. p. cty. 70,75
$10.50 75 $6.00 p. pair $22.00 per dat $45.00 105%
Yours. etes' Another General Clerk,"
THE REGISTER Of Fish SHARES of the Corporation Beer
Shoes will be closed from 29th JULY Rent to 10th AUGUST (both days inclusive) during which period Hongkong. July 12 no transfer of "Shares can be registered..
By Order of the Board of Directors.
V. M. GRAYBURN.
Chlet Manager.
Hongkong, 9th July, 1940.
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HONGKONG, JULY 13, 1840.
PARADES
Corps Artillery
Dress for all day training for all other ranks in 1. 2. 3 and 4 Batteries.
tops,
Knives and forks.
י
July 16. H.Q. 5.15 pm. Film- 3 inch mortar (parts 5, 6 and 7).
No. 6 Company July 16. H.Q. 5.15 p.m. N.C.O'S. Class.
Army Service Corps Company" July 14 R.AS.C. Camber, 9.30 Transport Section. Whole as respirator, water bottle filled. day Transport Exercise. Dress Overalls and gun platform shoes K.D. shirt, shorts, helmet, boots, to be carried. also steel helmets.puttees, hosetops, belt, Respirator span, fork, knife, plate and mug will be carried. Rations will be drawn by C.Q.MS. Canteen will 1st Battery
be provided under Companwar July 18 HQ.. for D'Aguilar B
rangements.
Helmet, shirt, shorts, puttees rolled down, black boots, full web] equipment with haversack. anti- s.m.
2nd Battery
flected the official resentment to publication of the reports when he said: "There is not a word of truth in this. I have no knowledge of any Not content such demands." with this condemnation of the manner, in which these a.m.
had been baseless reports given publicity, another even- ing contemporary sought to am vie with its rival by an ap-1 proach to the Japanese side.) July 16, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Charge The Japanese official who re- of kit.
July 18. HQ for Aberdeen, presents his. Government in) this Colony, while admitting am that certain representations
3rd Battery
The statement says: "Britain's Interest in the conference is in preventing supplies finding their way to Germany, and Italy, or to
"Reports" have sometimes bracketed Japan with Germany and Italy in connection with the blockade, Súch reports are erroneous since Japan is a neutral country."
the "While
Havana con- ference is not concerned with blockade questions," continues the statement, "shipmenis from the Americas if destined for the enemy or enemy occupied countries will be in- tercepted by our contraband. control,
"In the face of the ruthless German blockade of the United Kingdom it will not be for us to July 18 HQ. 5.30 pm. Whole relax any of our blockade mån - Company less detalls on duty with sures, but rather to persevere with utmost, believing July 16, HQ, for Bluff Head 8 Transport and Supplies. Kit in-them to the
spection. All uniform and equip that any relaxation would serve ment must be produced for in- to lengthen the war."
The Ministry statement added Dress KD, jacket, spection. shirt, shorts, helmet, belt, boots, that Britain was anxious to see 8puttees, hosetops, C.8M. will ar- whether she could co-operate in range kit inspection for the de-ja study of possible solutions to talls on duty with Transport and the Americas surplus reproduction problems which have been accen- Supplies.
R.TO duty. Omcers, detailed tuated by the war. as follows:
4th Battery July 18, HQ, for Pakshawan,
Corps Artillery' 5th, A.A. Battery 16.
July
a.m.
in haversack as well
"
July 15-Capt. Davies. July 19-1 Parsons.
Field Ambulance July 16. HQ 8.30 HQ. Coy. parade under Lt. Stout.
July 17. HQ. 8.30 am. A Coy. parade under Lt. Rodrigues,
Jy 18 EQ 8.30 am. B Coy parade under. Lt. Balean
OIL SHARES RULING
BUCHAREST, July 12 (Reuter) -A new decree governing the Holdings in various Bumanian' "oli
provides that all sharte must be registered and details presented to the Minister of National Economy within days.
30
be
SATURDAY, JULY 13, 1940.
ATTITUDE
AMERICA'S
Planes To The Allies
To The Axis Went Fighting Words.
NEWSETTES
Mr. Harmohandas Bagai of the Queen's Sur Store, left the Colony" yesterday for India.
*
Mrs Helen Hugo, wife of Mr. Vic. tor Hugo, manager of the Oriental Theatre, left the Colony yesterday for Manila.
Business Office:had been made (and this was
already officially admitted by a.m. the Home Government) des- cribed the previous reports of
No. 1 Section, HQ.. the alleged demands as "in-
Full day's training, accurate and "incorrect "7.30
Helmets, shirt, trousers, and the Colonial Secretary Dress
| companies. Ing haversack and water bottle again conveyed the Hongkong boots, full web equipment includ- Government's condemnation
(may be filled if required), steef of the whole matter when he steel helmet over left shoulder:
Dress-As for last week. said, in reply to a press in-spare shirt, overalls to be carried
Exercise will be over Area DISTORTION quiry, that the second state-
as knife, fork ment appearing in the even-and plate.
Pay Section ing paper in question was July 18. No. 2 Section, H.Q..
July 17. HQ. 2.15 p.m. Dress OF FACTS
Dress-8.D.MuftĹTM
A Japanese ship which left Hong- "quite unauthorised and re- 5.30 pm. Rifle course.
CORPS ORDERS AMENDMENT the holders, dates and places of kong on Thursday took away HONGKONG GOVERN-presents a considerable dis-caps, shirt, trousers, beats änd THE
Corps Orders No. 35/39 dated
transfer, and henceforth, the twenty-three British Indian pas- MENT lost no time in tortion of the facts." Mr. R. web equipment less haversack and
1/9/39. Para. 15. Strength-In- transfer of such shares cannot be sengers from the Colony for Indian giving an emphatic denial to A. C. North, Acting Colonial water bottle.
July 18. No. 1 Section. G... crease. The enrolment of No effected without the authority of ports. the reports which were pub- Secretary, also endorsed the lished recently by two evening British Government's injunc-15.30 pm. Rifle course.. Dress-9.D. 4039 Pte. E J. Fisher into Field the Special Rumanian Commission.
on such publications caps, shirt, trousers, boots, and Ambulance is cancelled. newspapers, in the Colony re-tions lative to the demands which when he added that "such web equipment less haversack and the Japanese Government is hasty and irresponsible pub-water bottle. alleged to have made to the lication of rumours authorities here. The official nothing but misunderstand- comment which was made on ing and trouble and the Gov-same as for No. 1 Section. the published reports must be ernment has recently taken interpreted as a warning that powers to deal with it."
"
causes
July 18 No. 2 Section. day's training-detalls, etc.
LOST
One raincoat in the Indian
shelter, Full Watchman's
Parade the Ground. HQ Finder will please
return to the QM, HKV.D.C.
EN. Thursby, Captain Adjutant, EK.V.D. Corps.
Field Company Engineera July 15. KCR., 5.30 p.m. Arms drill.
the administration proposes IT IS COMMON.knowledge July 18. Kowloon Hallway Sta- to take drastic steps against that certain negotiations are tion for New Territories, 5.50 a.m. any future infringement of the fat present taking place be- Tactical Exercise. injunctions issued to the press tween the British and Japan-
Shares held abroad must presented through diplomatic of consular representatives, showing
which is being created.
Some quarters regard the decree as the first step towards national isation
"
Mrs. C. R. Scott, wat of Mr C. R. Scott.. architect, of Massachus- sets, UA.A, who has been resident In the Colony, left Hongkong yes- terday for the States.
CANNOT LEAVE · Germany is endeavouring to induce Rumania to requisition the
Mrs. V. J. Behrman, wife of Mr. British, French, Belgian, Dutch G. W. Behrman, acting manager and Danubian fleets of barges and (8. C. Proper Territory), Standard- tugs of a total tonnage of appro Vacuum On Co., left Hongkong yes. ximately 60,000 and including 30 terday former French craft chartered to Britain before the Franco-German Mr. J.B. Emmert, assistant Ben July 13. HQ. 2.30 pm. Fatigue
eral manager, Standard-Vacuum armistice.
Rumania refuses to allow this Off Co., left Hongkong yesterday for of the hostilities in Europe and in Tokyo. It is also well-parade. Sigmn. Tcheng and Bax 22. St. John's Cathedral, 5.30 p.m. against rushing into print known that these negotiations ter tin uniform).
AR.P. Lecture: There will be feet to leave the Danube and Manila accompanied by Mrs, Em H.Q. 5.15 p.m. All with reports which are with-are at present in a delicate July 15. out the least foundation of stage, but that the British Groups. Lecture No. 2 and 2Ano lecture on Wednesday, July 17. has also immobilised four British mert and Master B. Emmert.
in Hongkong at the outbreak ese Governments in London
Corps Signal"
AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, R.K.YD.C.
First Aid Lecture: There will be no lecture on Friday, July 19.
Nursing * Home
Lecture: July
St.
p.m.
"His Master's Vice. Or
The Identical Twin
Bennie and Adolf, a pair of crooks" Scared stiff their minions with
nasty looks; Bid them to murder, to plunder
and rape.
Spared not the infants. let none
escape.
They slaughtered the women whose
heart-rending screams.
sounded to these Huns like sweet.
music from streams.
Bennie thumps. his chest while.
Adolf musters the 'boys', The former apes the latter and
echos his voice.
And Adolf the Adder with Joey
the Liar
So rattled old Bennie and fanned
hot his re
That, thoughtless of future, Old ‹
Ben sent forth
His armies to battle, heedless of
Lier worth.
His armies, bless 'em! have tast
"of 'glory," Are thoroughly fed up, and might...
ly sorry
To venture to battle with foes that
are white, Unlike Abyssinians black as mid-
night.
As for his navy, the less said the
better;"
Their ardour is damp, they fear to
get wetter.
Hla airmen so brave when bombing
the black men,
Practical Bandaging: July 19. tags. 13 grain lighter, and three truth and which are, for the authorities are handling the L/Cpl. Grimths.
John's Cathedral Hall, 5.30 oil tankers at present in Danu-
Mr. F. A. Hill, managing director: Those members who are not bian ports...!! most part, based on nothing situation with all discretion July 17. HQ. 2.00 p.m. (1) De
attending the. Home
Nursing This action was taken despite Hongkong Well Boring Co. Ltd. less than pernicious and lying and at the same time in a tachments Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, Area line. tests. (b) Detachment No. 4,
Examination on that day. July the fact that there are British left the Colony for Manila yester rúmour. It certainly does manner which will not permit
Mainland Reconnaissance, (11)
contracts amounting to 100,000 day, accompanied by Mrs. Hi and +15, H.Q. 10.30 a.m. seem a pity that, in a British British rights and interests
W/T. Detachment,
Specialist Colony, a position like this either in Hongkong or in any training at Victoris Barracks. (1) Holmes-3/7/40."
Strength Decrease-Mrs. M. J. tons still outstanding which can Master R.A. HUL
not be fulfiled under the present
Mrs. J. C. Richmond, wife of Mr. Now quake ke jelly and all be- should arise which threatens part of the Orient to be im-others, Bignal training in accord-
Attachment: The undermen-restriction.
come slack men. re-J. F. Richmond, chief accountant, to curtall the freedom which perilled unnecessarily. It is, ance with programme. (v) Uni-tioned member was attached to Following the strongest has been traditionally extend- therefore, of vital importance form-shirt, sleeves and helmets. Military Hospital for training presentations assurances have been Standard-Vacuum Oil Co., left As. for Adolf, his armies, the Huns ed to the British press. The that reports which are not
during the period shown:-Mrs, F. given that no further expulsions Hongkong yesterday for Manila, Fight not with rifles, nor yet with official point of view, how-confirmed by official sources
D. Barnet-1-8/7/40.
of British subjects working for accompanied by Miss L. E. Chris- suns.
He just sent spies that looked so
solemni, ever, cannot be lightly over-or authorised by spokesmen
July 17 Hung Hom. 8 a.m. All Uniform: Appointments may of companies are contemplated. tiansen ruled in matters which con- for the Governments concern-ranks; no exemptions unless pre-be made with the Tallor for At- cern the welfare and safety of ed should be given no pro-viously authorized by QC. Mobile tings of uniforms" at Vol. EQ on the people for whom the minence in view of the serious Column. Tactical Exercise in New Mon, Wed., and Fri, between 10- Government is responsible. reactions they might have on Territories. Dress RTR caps. 12 a.m. The object of those who start the parties endeavouring to shirt sleeves, shorts, black boots. Enquiries: All enquiries
Mobile Columa' Whole Colum
re-:
X
But were in truth the cursed Firth
Column, They nosed around and spied out.
the land,
circulating false reports is to arrive at some settlement. Equipment-web equipment, anti-garding uniforms, books, badges, and other necessities in Manila a Ramsey. "of the Hongkong Daily Looking so gufleless, so meekly and
* Armoured Car Platoon
July 15, Hung Hom, 6.30 p.m. M.G. instruction, lig
Motor Machine Gan Platoon July 15, Hung Hom, 5:30 pm. Driving instruction.png
No. T Company.
Masters W. J. L. Ramsey and J. CLOTHES FOR
E. B. Ramsey, sons of Mrs. W-L EVACUEES
Ramsey, of the Confederation Life Owing to the high cost of clothes Association for Canada) and Mrs. etc. should be addressed direct to Government official was approach Press, left the Colony yesterday for
Manfla the Quartermaster, Mrs. V. Simon ed yesterday to ascertain, if Gov- White at Vol. HQ or telephone ernment would facilitate free de
Mrs. J. P. Thornton, wife of Mr. 29092.
livery of such to evacuees in Manila (Sgd.) Mrs L M S Braude, should a prolonged stay be neces-J. P. Thornton, operations assi tant (8. C. Proper Territory), Stan Commandant,"
sitated.
The oficial stated that the mat dard-Vacuum Oil Co., left Hons ter had not been brought to his kong yesterday for Man'la, accom- notice and that he had no doubt panied by Miss Grace Thornton, that Government would see what Miss Kitty Thornton and Miss Lisa H.K.V.D.C TRAINING could be done if approached by the Thornton,
persons concerned.
Nursing Detachment
H.K.VD. Corps
(To be Continued)
CADRE
The Military authorities inform
PETTY THEFTS
create alarm and nervousness As we have stated before, gas respirator. among the people at times of there is no doubt that these potential danger and when reports emanate from sources these reports find their way which are anxious to foment into print and are given pro- trouble between the parties in minent publicity, their aims negotiation-in other words, are achieved. The man-in-the Fifth Column and its the-street does not pause to agents are admittedly hard at July 15. Full day's training m- consider how fantastic the re-work in this Colony. The der Flatoon arrangements as in ports really are. All that prominent publicity given to company circular, teta affects his psychology is the baseless and utterly founded July 18. HQ 5.30pm. Those gravity and alarming nature rumours merely helps on the detailed by Platoon Commariders. of news dished up to him with vile work of these people of No. 3 Company its flaring headlines and veil-distorting the real facts, thus July 16. HQ 6.30 pm: Nos. 5 us that the following Squads of the ed implications. The disas- engendering alarm, panic, and 7Platoons, Fire control and RKY.D.C. Recruits Training Cadre Two reports of petty larceny were trous effect this has on herd chaos and confusion-essen-discipline. No. 6 Platoon at How will parade at Kowloon Tong Breceived by the Police last night psychology can be easily tials on which an enemy can loon Dock Range on Sunday next, July 14, to Mr. Lloyd Jones, rear res dent visualised.
successfully base his plans for
July 18 Company parade. Kow-fire their Range Course at the reported that while his car, No. 304 The funeral of Mrs. Yung Shin- was parked by the Harbour Office Fun, wife of the Chief Clerk (Traf- fic Department) Hongkong Tram- Bome one made off IN THESE circumstances an attack. The need for re-loon Relway Station, 8 am Dress times stated
garmente lying ways Ltd, took place yesterda
ploy the reaction to the published serve and discretion in news for field day as already detalled 9 am All K and KA Squads (e. yesterd
when a large tuumber of all those parading at whitzeld with some wooll
clothes belong- reports of the so-called Jap- paper publicity in times likely 15 8:15 pm Dreis Barracks
of the Company, including anese demands might have the present is, therefore, a helmets, shirts, shorts, pouches, 10.45 am Squads No. ES, H10,
navon Rd senior members
tended been far-reaching had not the vital factor" It will be better haversacks, water, bottles alled H11, H9, H10
LEAG The Hongkong Rifle Association. Government promptly given that it should be practiced Fach man will provided his own the lle to them. The acting voluntarily instead of being plate, mug and eating utensils have head of the Administratio forced on the press of Hong July 18 HQ 515 m, All re- Pavilion
eduits, and those detalled
Trainees: the Hon Mr. N. L. Brith re-kong
No. 1 Company
derporn
he was V.
and lost
FUNERAL OF MRS YUNG
bland
Then at a signal they threw oth
their cloaks,
Revealing their nature as blackest
And so Old Bennie Just sfinks be
cook hind his Boss", sharing his shame, his disgrace
and loss
creeds for gains he bartered his
Yet winning nothing, he loses the
SHERMAN THE HERRING,
(The Red Fish)
Hongkong, July 12, 1940.
Jewellery