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one of the causes of the extremely dealine in the disadvantageous prices of commoditles was the Sino- Japanese war.
The conflict in the Far East, Mr.
declared, had
much DAY, the 7th. JUNE, 1938, at 12 Stanley SIBERIAN FUR STORE' Oppor- NOON, for the purpose of receiv-greater effect on commodity prices than who fully tunity for Ladies. Traveller passing ing the Report of Directors and world trade
Statement of realised by people in Beltain. Colony brought the best Siberian together with a Sable Fur Coats, Mink, On view at Andre's Beauty Parlour, Accounts for the year ended 30th. Gloucester Building. Tel. 27073, April, 1938,
FOR SALE.
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FOR SALE Office furniture, com- prising desk with chalr, celling fan, cupboard, leather covered sotice and chairs, elc. Can be seen at room 53, Hongkong Stock Exchange Building.
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ACCORD NEARER
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China, for a period of two or three years, had provided an increasing The TRANSFER BOOKS of the market for British goods, and many people in Britain had been impress- Company will be CLOSED fromed by the new ilfe und organisation TUESDAY, 31st, day of MAY to TUESDAY, the 7th. of JUNE, 1938, both days, inclusive. JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON,
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NOTICE
in China, by the greater security and prospects provided in that country und by the rising standard of living.
British exporters were beginning to look to this Immense market as a possible solution of many of the
of Britain export difficulties other western countries.
and
The effect of the Sino-Japanese war upon hopes of that kind was immediate and disastrous.
We have pleasure in announcing GEORGE EDWARD that Mr.
Cotten exports to Japan for the CRAVEN BELBIN haa been Arst quarter of 1938, compared with the movement aiming at the complete unton of all the German elements appointed a Director of this Com-the corresponding period last year, had fallen from 354,400,000 yen to 73,700,000.-Reuter,
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THE PROTECTION
CHILDREN.
OF
In that country has made enormous pany.
served progress.
the the demand of strengthen minorities for complete autonomy,
The Milan
Corriere newspaper Della Sera ulresses that signs that tension in lessening are manifesting themselves, und points out in this connection that the conversations be- tween the British Ambassador, Lord Peril, and the tinlion Forelito Secretary, Count Clano, undoubtedly
What to do to help a child Anyone knowing of a child whe contributed to bring about a return has been assaulted, neglected, to normalcy,
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11-treated in a manner likely to noting cause unnecessary suffering or injury The Turin Stampa, after with satisfaction that complications to health, or knowing of a porcat who is seeking advice on any matter which might have
a child, would be doing have
fur concerning a European
then act of kindness by communicating been avoidet, emphasises thut situation none-the-less remains at once with-- abnormal, since hostiätles may break out any day as a result of a frontier Incident.
The Hon. Secretarles, H.K.S.P.C. Room 308, Bank of East Asia Bulld- ing, Hongkong, or the Inspector, 40,
okfulam Road, let floor; or the Inspector, Violet Peel Health Centre, Wanchal: or the Inspector, 12, Sni Yeung Chol Street, 1st floor, Kow- icon. at
"Even if immediate danger ins been averted, greater force will still be requirest to bring about a deinite peaceful settlement of the numerous thorsy problems and to create
10 Inter- favourable atmosphere national co-operation."
Stampa criticises the French polier: in regard to Spain, and says that the of peace is not served by encouraging the "Red" Government
further Barcelona to
useless resistance.
Those who add fuel to the Games! in Spain cannot be surprised if one fire should day sparks from that ignite the European powder magazine." the Turin newspaper warns Trans-Ocean.
enuse
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Chungshan Ready For Emergency County Prepares For Invasion Threat
Macao, May 24. A first test Case, following the proclamation of the law prohibiting
All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society.
The Informant's name will be kept strictly private, except in cases where malice is proved.
TERAUCHI 'FAILED IN HSUCHOW STRUGGLE
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confronting the Japanese troops after the fall of that important rallway junction have in no way diminished," the writer stales,
contact "To be sure,
has been secured between the Japanese forens operating from Tientsin and Tsinon the north and those operating from Nauking in the south, but the march
part from demands, apart Hankow numbers of fresh troops, protective ngatasi the attacks of Chinese guerillas, who are harassing the Japanese to a far greater extent than the Japanese command will
mil
mengures
"Even for north of the present front the Lunghai Railway, guerlila alona warfare is constantly harassing the
In the regions between Peiping and Kalgan very considerable country, occurred in Chungshan yes bands of Chinese irregulars have beca terday, when a young man, who wed taking their presence felt during the coming here to marry, was stopped
days. past
all able bodied men from leaving the Japanese,
fow
4Generalissimo
at the Shekki bus station.
Following the proclamation, special Chiang Kai-shek is continuing to officials in charge of this law were Oght Japan with the best weapon at sent to the Shekki bus station to his disposal."-Trans Ocean, inspect all outgoing passengers,
The law was only announced yes- centres in Chunghan with full equlp- terday and most of the villagers ment of arms and they may be called from the interlor were not aware of for military duties at a moment's the restriction. Quite a number of notice. passengers, who were able bodied
4. Curfew will operate from mid- men were prevented from taking the night to 5 o'clock in the next morn- bus to Macao. Among them there ing, during which time no civilians was a young man Mr. Mah, who was will be allowed to travel from one coming here to get married yester- town to another, while curfew hours day. Mr. Mah promised that he in the villages will be from 9 p.m. would return after the wedding, but to 4.30 am.
bis request was refused.
5. All passenger bonls which run
Meanwhile his bride anxiously between Chungshah 'und other waited the arrival of the bridegroom districts will be subjected to close at the hotel, where a wedding cere- search, when requested, mony had been arranged. The wed- ding was postponed.
8. Close vigilance will be applied
to all visitors to Chungshan and sus-
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ly to amateur photographers.
than one Section.
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and, except in the Children's Bection, must be of one of the following sizes: 18" by 14", 10" by 12", 10" by 3.
adjudged to be the best photograph 11--No, correspondence will be entered
competitors sending in what ATO
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into in connection with the Com- pelltion.
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