JAPANESE ATTEMPT TO GET FOOTING
Canton, June 24.
"the
Having necupled Namoa Japanese are trying to get a footing
on the mainlond.
It is stated that fighting broke out
STOCK MARKET
REPORT
13
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,
BRITAIN READY TO MEDIATE
To Bring End To China War
The Hongkong Stock Exchange weekly report issued yesterday, anya:
As noted in the last few
daya' reports, the market has been fairly active and on balance there slight appreciation in prices in favour the time being, of holders. For buyers are probably satisded, pend- view of the recent rise, may pursue Lord Halifax, the Foreign Secretary, Ing a period of digestion. Sellers, in patient policy and refuse to offer
at a private session of the Foreign held last night, revealed Britain's readiness
to mediate between Japon and China
London, June 24.
It is lentned authoritatively tlust
rit Jilim on the coast opposlie Nemoa shares preferring to hold until buyers Affairs Committee
again become more in evidenca. Closing tone, quiet, but atrady.
A feet of Japanese motor bouts loaded with marities attempted to make a land- ing at Jim about 7 o'clock under cover of a strong barrage from sev eral warships.
Island yesterday morning.
BUSINESS DONE DURING THE WEEK
Hongkong Banks $1,440, $1,45735' Canton Insuranco" *230
Wharves $12015. $123, (13) Docks (Old) $175, pisĽ Docks (New) 310%) Pravidents (18) $120, $3,43 Provident (New) $200, sa, $325
The Chinese local defence forces put up a brave resistance. A heavy engagement continued throughout the The whole
morning yesterday. Chinese defenders were able to hold Qut un lato yesterday afternoon,
to re$9.00 when they were compelled
trent
Latest Information from Jnoplag, reports that the north of Swalow.
Chinese ces at him are ignis- Ing ground after many hours severe fighting since yesterday morning. Wah Kiu Yat Po
JAPANESE WARSHIPS
Swalow, June 24
There are now 10 Japanese war- ss anchored between Nation 1. land and Tenghai off the court here
mrcraft ntact stranted An enemy away in a northerly direction yeder day morning-Central News
TATHO SHELLED
Canton, June 24
At 7 delock this turning a Jagues ese warship wa seen news the ches
1
consolidated
$205,
Providents
(Old)
Providenta comobilaled
(New)
13.90, $0.30, $65 $0.70
Hotel 10.30, 80 43, 2015, $8,43 Lane $33, 83755
Humphreya $2
Tramways tÏñm, $10 on, $17
Mar Ferrien SMI
China Lights (01) $10,33, $10.40,
Eletrica 30, $5015. $00
Macau Electrien $175%. $111.20
Dairy Farms 823
Watsona $0, 10.20, 40%
Entertainments 50%
3.19 p.m. Closing Quotations No changes,
SATURDAY, JUNE · 25, 1988.
VOLUNTEER KNOCKED TEN YEARS
ORDERS FOR WEEK
Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps orders by Lt. Col. R. C. B. Anderson, M.c., Commandant, Hong-| kang Volunteer Defence Corps,
Friday, Juno 24.
1. Beach Manning Exercise The following will take part in a bench manning exercise on Saturday, July 2:
M.G. Troop, Nos. 1 and 2 Coys, and M.G. Signals,
OFF HIS AGE
When He Got Rid Of
35 lbs. of Fat
This man found he was carrying Ine 100 much weight. As is usually the cuse with women as well as with men-his overweight made him appear older than his years, When he eventually got rid of 21⁄2 stone of fat, he looked ten years younger. His letter tells you how he achieved this
result;
"I am 33 years of age and weighed 14 stone 10 lbs., yet my height was only 5 ft. 8 ins. I was looking older than my age. For about five months I I kept up the "daily dose' of Kruschen and I could see each week o gradual
unaware of what I was doing, noticed this alteration of form, nad in time it became quite a mystery that I should lose some 214 stone to per fectly. My appearance and hody form have improved so much that I Jook 10 years younger. I did not pro-dict at all, nor did I do any special
exercises."A.A.D.
improvement all round. My friends,
It is understood that Lord Halifax said that the time lo fast approaching Times of parade-M.G. Signals when it will be possible for Britain to Intervene as mediator "with goud HQ. 2 p.m.; Remainder-UQ. 4 effect." It
It is reported
that he P.m.
Dress Trousers, K. D. jacket, brought the Committee members' at-
S.D. cops, full equipment less S.B. tention to the fact that the conflict in
Respirniors. 3.13, China had developed to a stage to
permit
negotiations. Observers speculate that the remarks 18.09. are a trial balloon, since apparently
$1,40,
$101% |
Rations haversack ration will be lasued and refreshments will be provided on return to H.Q.
Duration-The exercise will
neither Japan nor China is at present | bably end at about 11 p.m. amenable to mediation.
menau
Con
It la reported, also, that Lord Haifax referred cryptically to the possibility of Anglo-American operation for the improvement of the International atmosphere. However, Parliament members are uncertain f he meant the United
States may Lon the European "pool of
peace". The United Press Informant sait that Lord Halifax is optimistic re- arding a settlement of the Czecho Jank iththouse, About the same lovakinn problem and drew atten- upposite Swatow, was tion for the fart that "altuation" true Talho,
However, heavily shelled by another Japanese naught develop in Poland. warship, which then sulled away in the expected a friendly settlement.
northern direction. It is under- He also emphasised that Britain tend that 1x T seven Jupuese does hot Intrud
the 10 conclude the warships are outside harbour Anglo-Italian Pact until the Spanish
issue as settled.----United Press, here-Wah Kiu Yat Pa.
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3. Orders
Curps Orders will be published on Thursday, June 30, O's.C. unite are requested to send in their orders by Wednesday evening.
4. Parades
(a) Engineer Company.-Monday, June 27, 5,30 p.m. ILQ. (1) D.EL. Section.
detailed. Those already squad drill, (H) L.L.. Sretion, Squad tarkl.
(b) Machine Gun Troup).-Tuca- day, June 28, 5.45 p.m. Causeway Bay
Lay Plans For Withdrawal
Of Volunteers
London, Jung 24.
Stables, Riding School, Thursday, The Chairman and members of the It.ne 30, 5.30 p.m. H.Q. Recruits. sub-Committee
of the Non-Inter-
M.G. training. Saturday, July 2, 4vention Committee again mei nt the p. 19. Beath Manning Exercise. Foreign Oflee this morning.
(e) Armoured Car Section.-Tues- day, June 28, 5.30 pm. I.Q. Revolver instruction
The sub-Committee considered how best it could meet the bill for £2.- 250,000 representing the estimated
(d) Mutor Machine Gun Platoon cost of operating the scheme for the of foreign combatante Wednesday, June 20. 6.30 p.m. H.Q. evacuation Driving instruction. Friday, July 1, from Spam, no parude.
A communique issued later states
te No. 1 M.G. Company.---Satur that owing to the great complexity of day, July 2, 4 p.m. HQ. Beach Man-the various parts of the Gnancial plan
ning Exercise.
(No. 2 M.G. Company. Thurs- day, June 30, 5.30 p.m. 1.,Q. Ledure. Saturday, July 2, 4 pm. H.Q. Beach Manning
(6)
No. મ M.C. Company Wednesday, June 29:
No. 1 Platoon. 5.30 p.. H.Q. Musketry order. Fire control and Are discipline truluing
to
for the withdrawal of volunteers from Spain, it was not possible reach a final agreement ut to-day's meeting. Further consideration will be given to the position at the next incetime: of the sub-Committee.--- Router,
No. 2 Platoon, Nos, and S. STOCK
same as above. No. 5 Sec., 8.15 p.m H.Q. for Kennedy Road Range. No.
Sec. 5.30 p.m. 11.Q. Miniature Range.
c. No. 3 Platoon, E.G.D.
(h) Portuguese Companies. Mon- day, June 27, 5.30 p.m. H.Q. (1) A.A.: Company. Mechanism (continued). (i) No. & M.G, Company, L.A. 3rd, position.
EXCHANGE ACTIVE
London, June 24.
The Stock Exchange was much stronger and more active to-day, industrials registering an all-round the sustained strength of Wall Street, advance and internationals reflecting Rubbers and base metals responded to higher quotations. On the com- and minings modities market olls were quiet but cheerful, rubber being particularly good on an all-round demand, white cotton strengthened (J) Pay Section. There will be no when general buying revented parade on Friday, June 1.
(1) Machine Gun Signals-Mon- day, June 27,
6.30 p.m. 1.Q. (1) Subsections "Á" and "Î** Line work and special duties. (1) Subsection "D". D/R. training. Group No. 3 riding exercise, Overalls will be
worn.
00 R.A.0.C.-Construction Sec- ton-Thursday, June 30, 8.30 pm. H.Q. Musketry' al Kennedy Road Range.
5. Appointment
M.C
No. 1781 Cpl. F. G. Nigel, Troop. is promoted Col. Sergt. and appointed C.Q.M.S.-24.6.30.
6. Transfers
1688 Sergt. J. L. Tetley No. 1 M.G. Company to Unit Reserve. 24.0.38.
1980 A.L/C. C. F. J. Simpson No. 1 M.G. Company to Unit Reserve, 24.6.38.
shortage of contracts.
Wall Street was firm and active. Reuter Special.
WHITE RUSSIA PURGE STARTS
Minsk, June 24. Another purge is reported from Soviet Russia, this time from White Hussla, where seven Commissars of, the border guards, including flvc White Russians and two Ukrainians, have been arrested.
2627 Ptc. A. T. Braley No. 1 M.G. Company to Unit Reserve. 24.0.38.
2741 Pte. R. M. C. Dobbs No. 1 M.G. Company to Unit Reserve. who is making a tour of Inspection
24.0.38.
The arrests were ordered by M. Yeahov, Commissar of the Interior,
along the western border of the 2507 Ple. V. Horris No. M.G. Soviet Union-Trans-Ocean. Company to Unit Reserve, 24.6.30,
2800 te. F. V. Read No. 1 M.G. Company to Unit Reserve. 24.0.38.
7 Leave
2741 Plo. R. M. C. Dobbs, No. 11 M.G. Company, Unit Reserve, 3.6.38- 2,6,39.
2599 L/C. J. Redman, No. 1 M.G. Company, 24.6.38-15.7.38.
2819 Pie. N. D. Booker,
Platoon, 21.6.30-20.7.30.
SUN FO DELAYS RETURN TRIP
London, June 24.
Mr. Sun Fo has Indefinitely post- M.M.G. poned his return to China, previously
Axed for to-day,
He is still in Parts, but may come to London shortly-Reuter,
B. Sirength-Decercase
1929_A/C.Q.M.S. W. A. Mackinlay,| M.G. Troop, 24.8.38.
2527 Sign: M. Soofd, Corps Signals, 20.0.39.
2305 Trooper, P. F. J. De Kok. M.G. Troup, 24.6.38.
9. Strength-Increase
SWISS STAYING NEUTRAL
Berne, June 24. Replies received here from the Germon and fallan Governments to a Swiss Government communication
3000 Gunner A. J. Peaker, 2nd, regarding the return of Switzerland Battery, 17.0.38.
to her former status of neutrality, it 3007 Private A. H. Azedo, A.A. is stated, have afforded much satis- Company, 20.6.38.
faction to
3080 Sigma. F. Chun, M.G. Signals, Trans-Ocean.
20.6.30.
3080 Sigmn. A. Cheung, M.G. Signals, 20.0.38.
the Federal Council-—--
held in the Mess at 0 p.m. on Wednes- day, 20th. Instant.
2. Annual Swimming Sports Saturday, July 9, nt 9.30 p.m., at V.R.C. Swimming Bath.
Water Polo. Monday, June 27, at 0.30 p.m. Portuguese Coys, v. Mobile Machine Guns.
3080 Sapper K. O. Chan, Engineer Coy, L.L. Section, 20.6.30.
3091 Sapper. K. W. Fung. Engineer Coy, L.L. Section, 20.0.38.
3002 Sapper S. P. Lee, Engineer Coy., L.L. Section, 20.0.38.
3093 Sapper W. F. Lee, Engineer Coy, L.L. Section, 20.0.38.
3094 Sapper W. H. Li, Engineer Winner of above v. Chinese Com
Thursday, June 30, at 0.30 p.m., Coy., LL." Section, 20.0.38.
3005 Sapper P. F. Tsang, Engineer pany; Beach Defence v. Coast De
fence. 3000 Supper S. K. Wong, Engineer Competitors Tickets. Will unit re-
please presentatives
notify the Secretary, 2/Lt. W. It. Owen, as to of competitors tickets Committee Meeting. Thursday, June 30, 0.30 p.m.
Evening Bags, Rubber Co.L. Section, 20.028.
Bathing Suits.
No Returns
Cash Only
Coy.. L. Section, 20.0.38,
3097
Sapper M. Chung, Engineer Coy., L.L. Section, 20.0.38.
3090 Sapper C. M. Lam, Engineer Coy., L.L. Section, 20.0.30.
3090 Sapper F. P. Tenng, Engineer
Coy.. L.L. Section, 20.0.38.
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