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He also said that Nazi egents, in anticipation of a German march on had engaged his Czecho-Slovakia, younger brother to act in Prague.-
Reuter,
PANAMANIAN LINK
Panama, Oct. 10,
The authorities are seeking to link the four Germans detained as sus pocted sples as a result of photo
here last graphing defence works
in the week, with the defendants New York spy trial,
It is learned that details of the to the charges have been forward Department of Justice, and that the authorities have requested Mr. Hardy, the State prosecutor, to question wit- the New York trial, parti- cularly fumrich, in connection with the Panama recused.--United Press.
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of the Sale by Public Auction to be hold on Blondey, the 24th day of October, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Grampian Road, In the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 76 years, commencing from lat July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to bo fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 24 years less the loat throa days thereof.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorland officer who will bo present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash, This sum will be refunded on payment of G. 9. ARCHBUTT,
the Purchase price. Acting General Manager. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. Hongkong, 7th September, 1938
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them so well in the past In other wor zones.
A Chinese irust agamat the Japanese lines of communication anywhere between Walchow and Bias Bay would immediately ent off the troops from their bases and leave them hopelessly stranded, except for such aid as they would receive from the air arm, miles away from their sources of supply. Some military sources believe, in fact, that it is the Chinese strategy to draw the Japanese Army away from its base before falling upon and annihilating it.
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At a press conference to-day, Pre- sident Roosevelt cautioned reporters Dec. against speculation un plans for na- Jun. (1039) tional defence, Including predictions Mar. (1030) that the government was doubling May (1039) the size of the anny and air corps. July (1039) He drew attention to the fact that Oct (1930) examination of such problems was
st in the preliminary stages.
Opening Closing 8.20 /26
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Locality.
New Kowloon Island
Lot No. 2633. Adjoining New Kowloon
Inland Lo
No. 2577,
Grampian Road.
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tet fort Feetsfent,
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to be held on Monday, the 24th day of October, 1938, at 3 p... at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Tin Hau Temple Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of re- newal at n Crown Ront to be fixed by the Surveyor of Ille Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 75 years.
Intending bidders aro advised
that immediately after the diapo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required authorised to deposit with an officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of
the Purchase price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
$12,000
of Lan Sın Street,
Inland Los
No. 5373
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day. Reports from a most reliable Chinese source state that the city was re-captured by a small Chinese force, which dispersed the Japanese garrison at 10 o'clock on Tuesday moralines
who were fighting to
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 24th day of October, 1938, at 3 pm at the Oflices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Hin Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Mongo pre-conceived plan but were mare In the nature of guerillas, retired Kok, in the Colony of Hong eastward along the East River at 4 Kong, for a term of 75 years, p.m., when heavy Japanese reinforce- ments were rushed up from Tam- with the option of renewal at a
shul. Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 75 years. Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the appleant) will be required to deposit with an authorised olliker who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum 6432/045% 047%/65 63%/65% 66% 700% will be refunded on payment of
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He declined to discuss the Jected farm legislation and budgetary matters on which he conferred with Mr. Henry Morgenthau, Secretary to the Treasury, on Tuesday.--United Pren.
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Chicago Wheat
Sept.
the Purchase price.
CHINESE PLANES APPEAR Chinese bombers and pursuit planes the scene, are now pearing on having evidently arrived from Han-
kow.
Five squadrons of Chinese machines attacked the Japanese Ines of com- munications between Bias Bay and Walchow yesterday afternoon, scatter- ing the Japanese and destroying a considerable number of trucks and some tanks.
Chinese Fet
reports on the situation along the Canton-Kowloon Railway are conflicting.
The Ta Kung Pao confirms reports
that the Japanese reached the environs of Cheungmuktau, while re
10,182,000 bushels PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. ports from other leading papers state
Dec.
May
July
Tuesday's Sules:-
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Chicago Com
Dec.
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May July
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In Bristol the distribution of gas Dec. masks had to be stopped half way May because a number of essential parts were missing from a consignment of masks from the Home Office.- Reuter.
LIBERAL CHARGE
London, Oct. 19. Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of the Liberal Purly in the House of Commons, in a speech to-day charged Mr. Chamberlain with neglect of the defence of the country,
He said that of all the heavy responsibility as chairman of the Council for National Defence, the
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London, Oct. 10.
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most vital la defence of the versities scored successes at rugger country, which Mr. Chamberlain had to-day.
gravely neglected.
He added that Britain would have The Dark Blues, playing Glouces done better K Mr. Chamberlain had ter, won by 14-3, and the Light Blues Mr. Winston Churchill instead of Sir
Thomas Inskip as Minister of Co-
defeated St. Bart's Hospital by 25-10.
Ordination of Defence, and Mr. at Maidstone and Surrey defeated
Anthony Eden as Foreign Minister.- Reuter.
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Kent beat Eastern Counties by 13-5
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that Japanese troops merely appear- ed in the railway area.
HEAVY CASUALTIES
While claiming vigorous counter- attack is in progress at Walchow Chinese reports admit that Japanese vanguards appear near Yangchuen,
a town 25 miles north of Walchow.
a milliary In a press interview spokesman in Canton yesterday denied that Sheklung. Paklo and Chengmuktou were captured by the Japanese, adding that unprecedently heavy casualties since their landing were inflicted upon the Japanese on the Walchow fronts, where bloody fighting is raging.
SHEKLUNG REPORT
Canton, Oct. 20. Governor Wu Teh-chen entertained a small group of pressmen at his residence yesterday afternoon. Gov- erner Wu looked tired, but happy, his cheerful appearance seeming to belie reports of the rapid Japanese advance,
It is confirmed here that the Chinese destroyed the already damag- ed Sheklung bridge, Indicating that the Japanese are at least in this vicinity, if not actually in possession of the town-Reuter.
JAPANESE CLAIMS REFUTED Canton, Oct. 20.
At a press conference yesterday evening, a Chinese spokesinan said that General Honjo of Mukden fame, is commander-in-chief of the Japan- ese expeditionary forces in South China, while General Matsul ix second in commond.
Ho further stated that the Japan- ese invaders comprised' the 11th, and | 114h Divisions, fotalling 42,000 men. The spokesman reiterated that the main Japanese push westward from Walchow had still not started, and he denied reports that the Japanese had already occupied Teengching and Shakdung
He added that guerilla troops were at present forming in the dis- tricts north-east and south-west of Tamshui, which he claimed were continually harassing the Japanese communications,~~~Reuter,
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H.M.S. Eagle accompained by IL.M.S. Dainty, has arrived in Hong- kong from Singapore. Other War- ships in harbour are unchanged, save for submarines which are engag- ed in exercises.
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