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HONGKONG, JULY 14, 1941.
TOTAL FORCE
SAYS THE CONTROLLER
BY OUR STAFF REPORTER
A categorical dental of the allegations contained in- an article wblch appeared in the Hongkong Daily Press on Saturday, under the beading "Much Dissatisfaction At Government's Plans In Conducting Local Rice Monopoly Scheme" (which heading was, incidentally, called "subversive” by the Rice Controller), was made by MR. F. C. BARRY, the Rice Controller, in a special interview on that day.
Referring to the petition to the Colonial Office, the Rice Controller said that, not having been informed of the matter, he was unable to comment on this part of the repert.
over
New Federal Council For
Indo-China
SAIGON, July 13
(Reuter)-A
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MONDAY, JULY 14 1941.
GERMAN STRATEGY HAS NOT GONE AS WELL AS NAZIS HOPED, SAYS CAPT. FALLS
"Nobody can say for certain what is the German strategy in their campaign against Russia, but there is a move to broaden the basis of the general and well defined impression, not only in this coun- Government and to &ive thetry, but amongst other observers, that it has not gone as natives more say in Indo-Chinese well as the Nazis hoped," said CAPT CYRIL FALLS, affairs was announced yesterday military correspondent of THE TIMES, when he broadcast with the publication of an Order from Londoa on Saturday. in-Couneli signed by the Governor- General, setting up a new Indo- Chinese Federal Council of 26 members.
over Russia to go into the Middle
Capt. Falls declared that the anxiety of an attack from the change in the tone of the Russia. press and radio comments
NEXT MOVE As to the mullion bags of rice, ment for having them taken over
The new budy will act in a con-
from Germany, which had "I don't know whether his next Mr. Barry stated that this was by the Rice Monopoly Board have sultative capacity under the chair started speaking about the attempt will be to invade this "ridiculous" and that there was not been concluded
"There was a slight error in your who will call meetings as required. job in hand and the obstinacy East and Asia. It might be that manship of the Governor-General numerous difficulties of the country: he might use a victory Fully Paid Up Shares and TEN SIGNOR MUSSOLINI is cre-"no such aruount of rice in the
dited with
report", said the informant, "as to once having whole Colonp".
The members are to be appoint and courage of the Russian the Mediterranean will be his next the quantity. What I originally made the observation that! The allegation that "Govern-
ed by a Government decree on the forces and the excellence of objective and it might be to con- "the best way to eat an ment sealed the godowns in which meant was that there are
recommendation 1,000,000 bags scaled by Govern-
of heads of the the Russian war material, all solidate his position so as to make artichoke is one leaf at althe rice was stored" was dismissed
himself impregnable for the fu- Ume" Herr Hitler's applica-by Mr. Barry as "an absolute lie"ment in the various godowns. The provincial authorities in protec-bore out this impression.
torates the Residents Superieure while the statements in connexion arm I was speaking about has
"I don't know which of these tion of this principle in his with the application for release of only about 300,000 bags (valued at will nominate representative: in
agreement with the native sover- ""This week the enemy seems to moves Herr Hitler is aiming at, use of total force for world ten bags for own consumption and a little over $5,000,000) tied up.
"I wonder if the Rice Controller
eigna
be getting at grips with the so- but the answer we have to make domination has once again Government charges werǹ also re-
The representation will be:-
called Stalin Line,” continued Capt, inust be the same in each cBAB.... been demonstrated by his at- ferred to as lies by the Rice Con-can tell us how much rice is stored
in Hongkong at the moment. I. Tonkin. Six members: Cochin Falls.
"The Germans say that as there must be preparation in every The TRANSFER BOOKS OF tack on Russia. His talk of troller.
as he asserts, there is under one China, six; Annam, five: Cambo-soon as this is pierced, the wide, phase of our war effort and in
every part of the Empire.
cents per share on the Partly Paid Up Shares of the Company | will be paid on MONDAY the 14th July, 1941, on which date) Dividend Warrants поду be obtained on application at the Registered Office of the Company, Exchange Building, 4th floor.
QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY
the Company will be CLOSED being forced to take action **AB the question affects the million baga, then the original dia, five; and Laos, three. from WEDNESDAY, the 2nd against the Soviet because of Chincas population to whom rice order calling for the conserving ofŢ July to SATURDAY, 12th July, the menace of Communism is the staple diet", went on Mr six months' supply has either been Barry, "I shall be glad if you will rescinded or else is being unbeed- 1941, both days inclusive.
to world civilisation has been publish my replies to the allega-ed, as it is an undisputed fact that to
The nominees "must be known
discredited.
have completely
experience To tions."
อ! public Hongkong consumes approximately affairs and for their allegiance to 8.000 bags per day or 180,000 per mdo-China and France."
By Order of the
Board of Directors,
J. P. SHERRY,
Managing Director. Hong Kong, 13th June, 1941.
NOTICE
818
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
to above.
RELEASE FROM STORES
month!!"
Heads of Government depart- ments may also be called to take part in the work of the Federal
The press compares the new body with the national Cogh- ell of France and emphasises that the new organisation does not represent a return to par- Famentary Institutions aard that the discussions are not necessarily to be made public.
THE STALIN LINE
open space of Russia will lie open to the soldiers. I feel that even if they do pierce this line, they will not find things so easy for them.
"The Russian army belleves that the best defence is coun- ter-offensive and there is no doubt that the Bussian will continue to counter - attack, supported by their air arm and as long as they can do this, they will not easily give in.
ture.
"We cannot sit back and say that he is weakening and be- coming deeply committed in Russia and that his invasion of Russia marks the beginning of the end. But whether or not it is true, it should be the signal for harder and flereer work and not for an alibi, otherwise Herr Hitler will not fail to take advantage of the position.
him, the Soviet Republic con-¦ No statement was made by the stituted a danger to his plans Rice Controller in regard to the and, therefore, its power had public complaint contained in the
TIME WILL SHOW 10 be destroyed before he Becond part of the article referred
Referring to the last part of his could attempt to pluck the
previous statement, relative to Council. next leaf out of the artichoke.
the re-purchase of the rice held
Capt. Falls stated that the Ger- What has been a remarkable' When seen by a Hongkong Datly by Governing and the bill issued
mans had most probably made
NO SITTING BACK Press reporter later in the after-in connexion with such purchase,
their preparations for meeting feature of his successes in!
noon, our original informant stated the informant said, "Whether it
such tactics with their usual fore-
"Look at Syria for instance. ealing the European arti-that he was "exceedingly happy to is a He or not, time alone will
thought. This had even been ex. The news there is very encourage. choke is the manner in which hear" that the sealing of rice show."
perienced in the fighting in France. ing. The campaign has gone very This victims have more or less godowns was "an absolute lle", kaj "Yes", concluded the informant,
"It has kept in my mind the well and the Vichy High Commis co-operated in his plans by the rice merchants might now hope "Mr. Barry is right in that the
possibility that if the Germans sloner has asked for an armistice. find that matters are not going but whatever we hold we will have refusing to realise that Herr to obtain the release of all their rice question affects the whole of
It was admitted that the pre- very well in Russia, they might try to defend. If Herr Hitler defeats LIMITED
Hitler's appetite for power is stocks stored in the godowne and the Chinese populaton. The sooner
which might, in time, deteriorate. the matter of effective control is sent institutions were not fully standing on the defensive for a Russia, he may turn to.Syria and insatiable, that his promises the rice, went on the speaker, is established, the better will be it for efficient for the present time and short time in order to absorb we may be hard put to it to retain (Incorporated in Hong Kong) and assurances will never be kept in storage not because there those who find it now exceedingly that the new organisation was Russla while regrouping and re- our gains there..
"I am trying to drive home honoured and that he is bent is le market for them, but becomeult--not-to-say-Impossible, to more adapted for the existing organising their own plans for a
further drive," said Capt. Fails.
The lesson that we must not let THE CERTIFICATE dated on removing, one by one, all cause negotiations with Govern-have 'enough to cat'".
strenuous times.
ourselves be lulled into sitting 14th January, 1933
BEST STRATEGY One obstacles which he considersį.
back because the war has Share $100 Paid-up Numbered a bar to his plans for world!
"The best Russian strategy would i taken a favourable turn. In be not to counter-attack, but to 9600 in this Company standing mastery.
truth we cannot, and dare not, mass some of their armoured
relax in the slightest. forces and aircraft it a few vital
"Another favourable turn for us sectors and then let drive with is the arrival of American forces might and main.
in Iceland. They have come there "But if Russian material and for protecting American trade, of the Russian army have resulted in ensuring that United States. war the enemy finding out that the materiai reaches this country and business is more difficult than he to deprive Herr Hitler of a step- The Rev. Gilbert Baker, of Kun-expected, there are still some mat-ping-stone by which he may at-
for
ac-
STAMP DUTY EXEMPTIONS
The following additions to the
in the Name of Hop Chun of] CZECHOSLOVAKIA, Poland, Foechow has been declared LOST, Denmark, Norway and the and if at the Expiration of Ons Low Countries blindly Month from the Date hereof the cepted his words after each ust of exemptions from Stamp above Document be not forth conquest these words amount-Duty are contained in the Govern- coming the Said Certificate willed to the statement that ment Gazette:
Receipt given for a refund of ball
be deemed CANCELLED and of he had no further territorial
NEWSETTES
Brigadier A. Peffers, O.B.E., will
No Effect, and a NEW Certificate designs in Europe. On each or for a refund of a fine or any address the Hongkong Rotary Club)ming, was the preacher at eventers that we must not forget. The tempt to carry, the war into the
for the Said Share w be issued occasion these promises gave
in its stead by the Company.
A. H. K. COBB,
part thereof.
Receipt given for a refund of way to total force. With the rates made under sections 35-38A west of Europe subjugated, and section 49 of the Rating Or- General Manager. [the sarne procedure was dinance, 1901.
Receipt given for a refund of tax worked in the Balkans--one Hong Kong, 10th July, 1941.
made under section 64 of the War by one they fell under the Revenue Ordinance, 1941. Nazi yoke, when early pre- Recept given for a refund of paredness and a resolve to Crown Rents on Leased Lands or of unite and face the Nazi war
premla.
Receipt given for a refund of Water Charges.
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FUNERAL OF MRS. machine together might have JOHRA HAMET presented a very different The death occurred in the early picture to what it is today. resistance was morning yesterday of Mrs. Johra Even
when
Hamel, one of the oldest realdents decided on, it was too late to have
Colony.
emanated from
Iraq."
Mr. VV. Needa, the well-known local jockey has returned to the
at its weekly meeting tomorrow on song at St. Andrew's Church yes chief of these is that Herr Hitler Western Hemisphere. This may terday. He has just returned from started this war in Russia as a benefit us if we keep on working furlough.
sideline. He wants to put himself to profit by it-everywhere greater in possession of the Russian re-effort and tightened resolution are Colony after a prolonged visit to under Section 6 of Ordinance No. sources and to free himself from called for," concluded Capt. Falls,
2 of 1888 during the quarter end- Shanghai.
ed June 30, 1941, is published in NO MORE JOYRIDES
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The Return of books registered
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Mr. Richard Edwards has been the Government Gazette. appointed Deputy Clerk of Coun- cils with effect from July 7.
The Hon. Mr. A. L. Shields has been appointed to be temporarily, Mr. L J. Morley, M.P.8., resumed during the absence of Mr. 8. H.
the Executive Council, with effect from July 8.
FOR KOWLOON STUDENTS
duty as Chief Pharmacist on June Dodwell, an Unofficial Member of Season Tickets To
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Mr. C. J. G. McCormick has been
Axis appointed to be an Assistant Muni- of the Islamic community in the be effective and placed those quarters that Herr Hitler has gration Officer with effect from
who wanted to help the vic-not the slightest intention of July 2. The late Mrs. Hamat was 70 tims at the greatest possible spreading his tentacles out- years of age and was the widow disadvantage for the simple side Europe. of the late
Mr. Sahmet Hamet, reason that the Nazis had! formerly a chief engineer on £
been permitted to gain the river boat. The deceased had been
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AMERICAN ROAD EXPERTS ARRIVE IN CHUNGKING
CHUNGKING, July 13 (Router) Three American highway experts As from the beginning of the arrived at Chungking by sir yea- During the absence on leave of next school term, the special, sex-terday morning to assist the Chi- Mr. Wallace J. Hausen, Honorary son ticket for students issued by nese authorities to improve trans- Consul for the Republic of Finland the Kowloon Motorbus Company is portion over the Burma Road. at Hongkong, Mr. B. Herschend to be abolished.
They are Messrs. Mark Cheliman, Mr. E. M. Bryden resumed his will be in charge of the Finland Instead, the Kowloon Motorbus Daniel Darnstein and Harold C. appointment as a Member of the Consulate.
Company Ltd, may issue books of Davis NOW is the time for active Board of War Taxation on July 7.
100 Special Coupons similar to Dr. John Earl Baker, the Ame preparation in the western!
Lieut.-Comdr. Richard John. those issued by the Hongkong rican chief inspector of the Burma in indifferent health for some time initiative and prepare the
and eastern hemispheres to Mr. B. F. Balfour has been ap- Vernall, HERN.VR, who has Tramways Ltd through heads of Road, who specially flew up from and passed away at her residence, ground work for the final resist the Nazi invader. The pointed to be District Officer in the been promoted to be Acting-Com-schools and other bona Ade Kunming to meet the three ex- No. 440 Nathan Road, at 6.10 am blow. These are the lessons of United States has, thanks to Southern District of the New Ter-mander with effect from July 9. educational institutions at $4 or $5 perts, will accompany the latter
twenty-two months of war in its brilliant leadership and
ritories, with effect from July 7. has been appointed to be a Justice per book to students.
to Kunming early next week The late Mrs. Hamet leaves two which the Germans have used!
of the Peace for the Colony of į At present some, 2,000 students After an inspection of the Burma common interests with the The offices of the French Con- Hongkong.. Bons, Mr. A. Hamet and Mr. R total force to pick their objec- British Empire, no illusions sulate will be closed to the general
-pay $4 for a monthly ticket which Road, its transportation problems Hamet, and three married daugh- tives one by one after having now
allows eight Journeys before 6 and also giving a report with ad- ters, 13 grandchildren and many carefully prepared the way Hitler's plans and the man-
with regard t Herr publie on Monday, July 14, French The following promotions in the p.m. daly, but this is to be re- vice and recommendations, the
National Day. nephews and nieces.
Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps placed by special coupons of four three American experta vili return The funeral was held in the by disarming their intended ner in which he will use his
have been gazetted: Major L. T. or five cents each.
to the United States. afternoon at the Mohammedan victims with glowing pledges weapon of total force.
Mr. T. M. Love has been per- Ride to be Lieutenant-Colonel, The Teason for the decision to Cemetery at which many friends and words of friendship.
Imitted to quit the Hongkong De-with effect from June 19, and abolish the monthly tickets rests the eastern hemisphere, the fence Reserve, with effect from Captain John Watson to be Major, in the fact that It has been statis- and relatives attended, The re- ligious services both at the mosque THE INVASION of Russia same resolve to stand firm July 8.
with effect from June 3. and at the graveside were con is a further demonstration of and united is growing and ducted by Mulvi Mohammed Noor what the Prime Minister of eyen Herr Hitler's eastern The next Criminal Bessions will
yesterday.
Shah
THOSE PRESENT
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fidy." Here again Russia, in beginning to understand the
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FRANCO-JAPANESE dically proved that the Student CLASH IN HANKOW monthly ticket-holders are large-i
HANKOW, July 18 (Reuter) Teh-Ku-Bsu-Ah-Hua-Ku-Lan, aly responsible for the overcrowd One Andamite policeman and one Jassakkor banner chieftain of the ing of buses at rush hours. Japanese were Liled and another Some 30 season ticket holders Japanese injured in a gun fight at Yeghe Jo League in Sufyuan, pašs,
Among those present were A the face of lessort after les- crafty working of the Nazi HM the King has approved of was one of the Mongolian leaders in service in Kowloon during these French Concession, the cause of ed away on July 2 The deceased board every one of the 100 buses, yesterday morning In the Curreem, O. Kader and M. H. Jono son, failed to recognise the mind better as a result of the the official celebration of his birth-in Suyuan loyal to the National hours, leaving space for only some which was not known, (sons-in-law), A. E. Hamet (bro- utter unscrupulousness of the attack that has now been day in 1942 being held on Thurs ther-in-law), T. Hamet & 6. Hamet German mind, which, under launched at the Soviet, Inday, June 11 (nephews), Hajce A; H, Abbas, O., All, H. N. Mehal, A. R. Nazarin, the guise of friendship, pre- the case of the Japanese, this
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Government. His younger brother to non-ticket holders, Chi. Yu-shan is commanding the
1st Güerilla Column în Bulyuan.
Additions to the Register of
EVACUATION OF
Four Japanese were detained by the French and the Concession was closed t 10 am
A statement by the Japanne AXIS NATIONALS CHUNGKING, July 13 (Reuter) Nayal authorities indicates that are as follows:-Dr. Stephen Wong-Herr Heinrich Northe, of the serious complications are possible
Medical Practitioner, in this Colony
Kam Hel, Dr. Wong Yat Hung, Dr. German Embassy, la to arrange for and alleges that the
The number of emigrants leave A O Mader, A. Rahmin, M. R. pared its use of total force to understanding of the danger mg the Colony for the Straits Abbas, 8. A. R, Rahman, A. S. R destroy the Soviet State. The will probably be slower, for settlements during the month of Bux, M. A. Wahtb0. Talip, M. el world; as usual, is already their present mentality is June was 2,127 Aroulli, O. el. Arculi, A. RM asking who will be next, if nearly on a par with the samy, N. Osman and many others and when, the Soviet. Re Nazis war crazed and filled The Health Bulletin of Eastern Rachel Elizabeth Smalley, Dr. the evacuation of 80 German and police fired on an unarmed pat
Wreaths were sent by relatives public is defeated futile with lust for power. But Ports for the week priding on Juis Tang Ohing Tuan, Dr. Wong Shiu Italian nattorials from Yunnan of Japan and many friends,
question. What does it matter even through this crassal, five cases; Amall-Pox: Bhans Lam Bhing Kulo
5 Is na follows: Cholera: Shang- } Kong, Dr. Chow Wal Wee and Dr. Province) it' is learnt here today.
Most of the evacuese will be WAVELL IN INDIA now to try and guess who will stupidity, it should not be nat, four cases.
mtasionaries and some employees form "the next leaf on the difficult for them to see that
There will be a concert in the of the Eurasia Aviation Company BILA, July 49 (Rauer)Gen artichoke to be plucked? they too will soon become one Bir Robert Hormus Kotewail, Kt.. hall of St. Mary's Church, Cause Many German misioneries, it is oral Bir Archibald Wavell arrived What does matter is that of the leaves on the artichoke C.M.G. LL.D. has been appointed way Bay, od Saturday evening understood, are unwilling to leave last eight and was received Hospital reported to the Police that some person or persons enter there should be no further which Herr Hitler will ruth be an Unofficial Member of the Admission is free but there will be and are seeing permission to re- the sims station by the Delange Z
luxecutive Council for further apllection to raise funds for, the main on the ground that came Bearetary, Kr. Ozivie and the day dreaming of security un-lessly pluck at when it suits feed of ave yours, with effel reller of terugtede A colendid bros Bra them had raver left China military secretary of the Vicaran in 177 der snug assurance which him to do so.
from July
'DOCTOR'S LOSS
Dr. 8. Tominion, of the Kowloon
ed his quarters and stole one silver
HP ofgarette CASE,
(gramma bra Wen arranged, 125, during the last