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Japan's Entry Into War As Last Resort
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"Are these two assumptions asking whether Japan can do all valld"? asked Sir Frederick, who that she thinks she can, went on to say that Japan's mill-were differences of opinion which tary operations over alne and alexisted in high places in Tokyo- half years in China, with scarcely in fact there were two schools of any interruption, had put a con-thought. siderable strain on her resources.
TWO SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT -.
NARROW WIN FOR EASTERN
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1941.
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HONGKONG, MONDAY, 4th FEBRUARY, 1941, 9.30 AM.
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KWONG WAH LOSE |TMa. to noon on Monday 24th and Tuesday 26th, February 1941.
BY ODD COAL
After leading by a goal at the interval, EASTERN eliminated KWONG WAE in the Senior Shield
three yesterday at Boundary
The General Post Office will be closed at 6.00 pm, on Wednes- day 28th, Thursday 27th and Friday 28th, February 1941.
Mail Service to Madagascar and Reunion is temporarily
and, whatever Japan contemplated The first one felt that Japan's Competition by the odd goal in suspended. doing now, she could not. under-Empire must be concerned with Street.
The public are reminded that it is a breach of postal take a new task with the same Kores, Manchuria, and, perhaps. command of resources for a great Mongolia, with
In an effort to avenge the last regulations to enclose in a postal cover communications intend- its component defeat, Kwong Wah played a more ed for persons other than the addressee. effort.
parts. They maintain that Russia determined and Sir Frederick declared that it needed watching more than any than their opponents, and if had polished game would be unwise to under-estimate, power, and that, f Japan wanted it not been for the penalty award-is the state of Japan's power in. the to be secure, she must hold the ed against them, might have turu- past few years. Her army has mainland of North-East Asia. They led the tables, suffered many casualties, but was maintain that Japan cannot do The main weakness of the team still fairly intact; Her fir force. this successfully if she challenged again lay in the intermediate line. however, had not measured itself Britain and the United States.
Lee Kwok-kee, playing in goal, was in combat with any other air force
a tower of strength saving many of equal power,
would-be goals.
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The other school of thought the maritime school-declared that JAPAN'S PROBLEM
Japan's whole security rest on sea- "Coming to this problem of power, that an empire on the combined well with V. K. Hyul and Japan's power, it, does not lie I mainland is a burden too great on was a constant source of danger. the strength of the armed forces her shoulders and that fear of Playing at the wing-half and themselves but it lies in the power Russia is exaggerated because she right-back, Ng Kee-cheong and of Japan to supply them with the fears her neighbours in Europe Kong Sin-king put up a strong necessary equipments of war.” who will thus keep her busy. defence.
Sir Frederick declared that "The European war has played
FIRST BLOOD Japan's Industry must get a sub-into the hands of the maritime and Eastern Arst drew blood through; stantial supply of the necessary they are the top dogs in Tokyo", CHEUNG KAM-HOI from a war material from overseas. Her said Sir Frederick The maritime penalty awarded against Wong ol supplies, for instance, came school belleves that Britain's hands (Wah-kai. Undaunted, Kwong Wahi Francisco' date, 7th February).... are too full in Europe to do any-continued to play good football thing in the Far East and that at the interval. the United States are too far away
The second half was full of ex-
wholly from sources abroad,
over-
"While
do We
not estimate the extent to which Japan's resources have been" strained", said Sir Frederick, "may not the Japanese them- selves have under-estimated the risk they rua by being eut off from their vital sup- plies? This is a risk which points a way by which the western Powers could resist them, and such resistance by the Western powers might well, be effective in checking Japan without firing a single shot."
ceived
Da
Canton
24th Feb.
U. 8. A., Honolulu, Japan, and Shanghai (San
Canton
25th Feb
28th Feb.
United Kingdom and Straits, ......
28th Feb.
Ea-
1st Mar,
1st Mar.
2nd Mar.
3rd Mar.
3rd Mar,
5th Mar.
21st
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vice"-San Francisco date, 22nd February Calcutta and Straits, United-Kingdom and Straits Java and Manila, Australia and Manila,
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to do anything to check her.citement when both teams initiat- Therefore, Japan must go where ed many fast attacks and Lee she pleases and do what
Kwok-kee she
distinguished: himself pleases.
by saving many difficult shots. The RELATIONS TO THE WAR
game seemed to be at a deadlock "Taking a short view, this seems until HAU CHING-TO, who re- U.S.A., and Manila (San Francisco date, 8th Feb)
date U. S. A and Honolulu (San Francisco true la certain conditions, but in
a well-placed pass from
February)... the long view it is not true Japan's the back, dribbled and after beat- freedom of action will depend on ing two men, netted." the balance of the world's forces
Kwong Wah then .. netted
Registered and Farcel Mall are closed 15 minutes earlier than. as the war goes on."
through LEE YAN-LEUNG.
EASTERN: Lau. Ha-hon: Kong the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mafis are Sir Frederick declared that since Britain had shown that she would
Sin-king. S. Y, Yen; Ng Kee advertised to close at or before 9 am registered and parcel mails Sir Frederick referred to the resist any action by Japan there
cheong. Hsu King-sing, Lo Wal- are closed at 5 pm, on the previous day. When mails are adver- embargo on certain goods which had been a distinct easing of ten koen; C. T. Tsao, Cheung Kam-sed to close after 5 pm. Registered and Parcel malls are closed the United States bad al-sion, and a somwhat more realistic
hol, V. K. Hyul, Kui Wing-foox at 5 pm. ready imposed" on Japan, and expression in Tokyo itself.
and Hau Ching-to. said that the political effect of this must be realised in Tokyo. After commenting on the fact that Mr. Roosevelt had 'dispelled the German delusion that Jap- anese action would slow down American aid to Britain, Sir Freder- ek said that there must be elements in Japan who would be
HOME RUGGER
RESULTS
LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter)-Ine following are the results of rugby matches played at Home Fester-
day
No one, however, supposed that the crisis was passed, but there were signs that Japan was realising that there were two questions with regard to her relations to the war-the risk of a forward policy in the Far East and the fact that the Axis had one lame foot.
Policemen On Strike
In Tientsin
MONDAY
KWONG WAH: Lee Kwok-kee; Chung Fai-lam, Leung Pak-wal: Yeung Pung-hon, Wong Wah-kal, Chung Kin-fai; Cheuk Shek-kam, Batavia and Sourabaya Tin Yung-fat, Lee Yan-leung, Lau Fook-chuen and Wong
E. C. FINCHER
SCORES 74
For
Date and Time
Mon. 24th
10 30 AM
King-
TUESDAY
Tue, 25th G.P.O. & KP.O.
Shangbat, Japan, Honolulu, U. 8. A., Canada,
Central and South America via San Francisco. | Ord, 25th 5.30 AM Sandakan,
Reg. 24th 5.00 PM
9:30 AM
KP.0.
Reg."
11.00 AM
Ord..
11.30 AM
Club de Recreio beat the Hong-
G.P.O.
kong Volunteer Defence Corps by Air Mali by Sea to Singapore to connect with the Rog. five runs in a friendly cricket
"British Overseas AirwaJA” match played yesterday at King's straits.
11.00 AM
······ Ord.·'
11.30 AM
12.20 PM
Fark.
CLUB DE RECREIO: 181 (J. M Gosamo 32, M. D'Almada Remedios
Canton
7.00 PM
k
Wed. 26th
8.30 AM 10.30 AN
G.P.O. & KP.O
3.45 M
Ord. 2.30 PM
Fri. 28th
Noon
K.P.0.
Reg. Ord.
4.00 PM
4.30 PM
G.P.C.
WEDNESDAY
"TIENTSIN, Feb. 23 (Reuter)-31, L. G.. Gosano 21, F. M. N. da Straits and Rangoon. London District 9, Aldershot The French Concession Chinese Silva, ir., 26, A. E. Perry 3 for 39, Haiphong Command 9; Rosslyn Park 3, Guy's constables struck at noon and all T. Ride 2 for 15). Hospital 3; St. Mary Hospital 9, posta were deserted.
"H.K.V.D.C.: 176 (E. C. Fincher 74, Manila, Australia and New Zealand via Thursday Reg. Wasps 3: Bath 3, Stroud 0; Cher- After passing an inspection A. Zimmern 31, E. M. L. Soares z 'Island.. tenham 8. Oxford U. 20; Ebbsvale parade at noon, the rellef marched for 17). 10, Cardiff 3; Gloucester 3, Rotal joff but have not assumed duties. Works 52 Nottslincader XV. 3, and previous details left the posts, Northern Universities 28; North-giving the Impression the entire ampton 6; Rugby 8; Bristol 14, West force has struck. of England 9.
In the Rugby League. Hull beat Castleford by 11 pointi to nii.
COMBINED SERVICES HELD TO A DRAW
"
No previous notice was given and, French circles are puzzled over the action since the constable's re- muneration is totally adequate.
Enquiries are proceeding.
CLUB BEAT: NAVY
In a friendly. sailing match yes- terday Club defeated Navy by one) point..
Details follow:-
GREAT ECONOMY Redshank, A10
IN REICH
Combined Services were held to a 3-3, draw by a Club and Police XV at Happy Valley on Saturday.
(Reuter)--- BERLIN, Feb, 23 Club and Police secured their
Great economy in non-military equallsing try in the last 10 minutes and public expenditure "must
of the game. Richards for Com exercised in Germany this year. bined Services and Godfrey for according to the official German Combined Club and Police scored News Ageny.
the tries.
FRIDAY
Sandakan.
Air Mail by Air to Bangoon to connect with the Reg. 4.00 PM "British Overseas Airways A ******│Ord. 4.30 PM
SATURDAY
Sat. Mar., 1st
G.P.O. & K.P.O.
Par. 28/2 6.00 PM
Rog. 28/2 5.00 PM Ord. 1/3 830 AM
K.P.O
CLUB
Pos. Pts. Artemis. Ai
1 # (P. Chedell, H. W. Brownie).
3
·4
(P. C. M. Sedgwick, D." Allen). Painted Lady, A14 6 (C. C. Blake, L. B. Baker).
Straits and Parcels only for United-Kingdom.
I
Reg. 9.00 PM
Ord.
2.30 FM
Total
11
G.P.O.
be
NAVY..
Maureen, A19.
5
ir Mail by Sex to Sagapore to connect with the Reg
"British Overseas Airways." Straits, Ceylon, India and East Africa.
2.00 PM"
Ord.
2.20 M
3.30 PM
La Linda, A16
3
3.30 PM
(T. C. Fairburn, W. H. L. Har-
rison). Jean, A15
KP.0.
Reg. 5.00 PM
5
*
Ord. 5.30 FM
(C. Tranchard Dives, J. A. Page) ir Mall for Manila, Guam, Honolula, U. S. A. &
Europe via Pan American Airways and Trans-Reg.. Total 10
Atlantic Services"
G.P.O.
5,00 PM
Ord. 3.30 M
SUNDAY
Sun. 2nd
8.30 AM
TUESDAY
Increased expenditure was allow- In the "A" match, Combined ed in the 1940 budget and permis- Services "A" beat Club and Police sion for new outlays under this "A" 15-8.
year's budget will only be author- ised if the Finance Minister 15 | satisfied such are essential for urgent defence requirements neces- sary as the result of incorporation of new territory into the Reich since Mar, 13, 1938.
GOLF TITLE FOR LLOYD
Buch grants must also be ap
(F. C. Mammony, J. L. Anderson)Manila, Hataria, Mauritius, Lourenco Marques, and
"South Africa via Durban.
HOCKEY PRACTICE Manila Macassar and Bourabaya.
In the Anals of the Junior Championship of the Royal Hong-
The following will represent the kong Golf Club, played at Fanling proved by the Commissioner of Interport hockey team in a praç- yesterday over 36 holes. 6. L. Lloyd the 4-year plan and by the Cher-tice match tomorrow against the beat A. J. Dennis 3 and 1.
man High Command.
ECONOMIC COUNCIL
Tuo. 4th
K.P.O. Reg. 10.30
Ord.
11.00 AM
G.P.O.
10.30 AM
11.00 AM
British Army at the Club ground, bully-off at 5 pm.
V. M. Benwell; V. C. Bond, J. Air Mail by sea to Singapore to connect with Reg. Gonsalves; R. A. Marques, W. A. the "British Overseas Airways."
DUCE TALKS TO IN NEW ZEALAND Reed and N. B. M. Whitley; T. S.
"
FASCISTS
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (Reuter)D. Whitley, Gurbachan Singh, B. Straits and Calcutta.. The establishment of an Econo- Cosano, HL. Ozorio and W. Signor Mussolini spoke to the mic Council to survey, advise and Brown. leaders of the Fascist Party in guide New Zealand's productive The following players are also Rome yesterday, states a London and industrial activities during asked to turn up: W. Parker, E message.
wartime, will be the subject of Fowler, D. T. Smith, 4. E. P. Guest - Duce assured the Fascists that discussions shortly between Gov-and A. M. Alves. Germans arms were greatly cuernment and employers and work- TOURNAMENT MATCH perior to the British and that the ers, the Prime Minister, Mr: In a Hockey Association Tour- American nation was labouring Fraser, announced. "
nament match played at Lyeemumi under an illusica
"
Mr. Fraser added that the pub.yesterday, 5th AA "A" beat He also spoke on Italian forces it would be required to make Khalsa by three goals to two. in East Africa who were fighting sacrifices, and that the discussion without reinforcements.-(Special) would help to solve problems.
crossword puzzle held over..
Ord.
'Noon
Parcela 11.00 AM
Letters
KP.0.
Parcels 4.00 PM
Reg.
6:00 PM
Ord.
5.30 PM
Shanghal, Japan, Honolulu, USA, Canada, Cen-
tral and South America and United - Kingdom Parcela via Ban Francisco, (No Parcels for United- Reg. Kingdom)..
G.P.O.
4,00 PM
Ord.
5,00 PM 7.00 M
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