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MILITARY
GARRISON
SINGAPORE'S BACK DOOR
PREMIER COUGH THE British
REJOICES AT U.S. SPEECH
LONDON, Jan. 5. MR. NEVILLE CHAM- BERLAIN, in a statement issued at No. 10 Downing Street on President Roose- velt's message to Congress says:
"Nobody who is charged with. the heavy responsibilities of government could fail to be im- pressed by the solemn words with which President Roosevelt greeted the elected representa- lives of the American people.
"In these lalands, where there is so clear a realisation that only through freedom and peace can we hope to maintain and develop for ourselves and for those who come after us the benefits for which we have inboured for He
generations, the retinents ex-
pressed by the President will be welcomed as yet another indication of the vital role of American democracy in world affairs, and a devotion to the chat of ordered, human pro- gress."-Reuter,
WELCOMED BY LONDON PRESS
London, Jan. 5. London newspapers welcome 'resi- dent Roosevelt's speech,
The "Daily Telegraph" believes that it portends more than a passive attllude to world fairs.
The "Dally. Herald" President Roosevelt's
say's Wortis
that ard
actions encourage those nations who need encouragement, and warn those who need warning.
ACTION SOON AGAINST TOTALITARIANS?
Washington, Jan. 5, Circles here
in sce
President Ruuvell's speech a hint of economic action against Germany and Japan
-United Press.
10
BITTER NERLIN COMMENTS Berlin, Jan. 5, The flames of the German press indignation over certain points in President Roosevelt's message Congress, were fanned to-day, by, the statement of Senator Key Pittman, that he believed the American Gov- ernment had decided not to abide by protests In the future, but to support these
with moral, financial, economic sanctions.
and
This assertion is regarded by the German press as a concrete inter- pretation of President Roosevelt's more general statements..
"Zenill of American Cynicism," fer As Weapon Against Ger- Roosevelt Is Developing Into A
A. Super-Wilson." These were the beadlines of the "Berliner Lokal
while
the "Berliner hael headlines:
Sanctions War
and sell Co
Considers
and "Dangerous Foreign Aims."
Turning repeatedly to the question
upon
WORLD HEARD
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT
SOME or THE personal magnetism of President Roosevelt came to Hongkong last night.
During the 9.30 p.m. relay by ZBW of the Daventry news bulletin, a short electrical tran- scription of portion of the Pre- rident's address to Congress was given.
The entire sperch was relayed by_the_B.B.C. in England,
Reception in Ilongkong
Was
so clear last night that impossible to realise that the voice of the President had travelled 20,000 rulles before reaching local receivers.
The President spoke solemnly, emotionally. He was greeted by a tremendous ovation and the parts of the speech relayed last night were frequently punctuated by crashing applause,
Once or twice the President Fongord
cough heard around the world.
WIN That
The risite of paper as he turn- ed the sheets of his speech sựng distinctly audible In Hongkong.
WAR IN SPAIN
"Murder"
Charge By British Commission
LONDON, Jan. 5.
"ALL EVIDENCE in our possession indicates that the bombing of Barcelona
Defence
In Far East
SINGAPORE, Jan. 5.
THE FIRST STEP in Great Britain's plan, announced last month, for strengthening Empire defences in the Far East was announced in Singapore to-day by the General Officer Com- manding the British Forces in Malaya, Major General Dobbie.
The G.O.C. officially revealed to-day that it was intended to station a garrison at Penang.
The number of troops comprising the garrison has not been revealed.
new
Penang is regarded as the back door to the great Singapore Naval Base where, it is understood, a Pacific Squadron will be stationed in the near future.
This Squadron, which will be in addition to the existing Far Eastern Squadron stationed at Hongkong, will probably include at least one or two battleships and an aircraft carrier.
It was announced some time ago, before the outbreak of hostilities between China and Japan, that the existing garrison of troops at Hongkong was also to be increased to six battalions. This increase will probably take place as soon as the new eantonnent in Kowloon is completed. Plans, which will cost $20,000,000, for this contenment have already been prepared.- United Press,
Great
To Be
R.A.F. Reserve
Built Up
LONDON, Jan. 5.
PROLONGATION of the short-term service in the British air force from four to six years, will, according to the "Evening Standard" shortly be enacted.
The paper says that the Air Ministry had urgently recom- mended such a measure, to which the Treasury is not averse.
Instead of
which
the £300
every pilot now received after FRANCE MOVES completing four years of active service, and on commencing six years in the reserve force, pilots will in future, under the new scheme be paid 2500 after six years active service.
The report does not indicate whe ther the period of six years. rervice in the reserve force will be retained,
or if it will also be
prolonged.
The paper stresses that the recruit-
LORETTA YOUNG
Loretta Young's Friend Gaoled
Philippine Islands' Fraud Charge
NEW YORK, Jan. 5. WILLIAM
BUCKNER, member of one of America's
families-said to be engaged most prominent insurance
to Loretta Young, the film
star-has pleaded Not Guilty to charges of fraud connection with a recent
Defence Ofom in Philippine Railway
Colonies
PARIS, Jan. 5. FRANCE HAS BUDGETED
honds.
The Tragedy of An Old Man's Broken Leg
SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 5. AMBULANCE SIRENS shricked. Polica whistles thrilled.
A large and sympathetic crowd gathered around,
There was no doubt that the somewhat inebriated old gentleman lying in the gutter- he apparently had been colo. brating the New Year overlong-had broken his log.
Tanderly they lifted him into the ambulanco, and con- veyed him to hospital.
Doctors confirmed the diagnosis. Undoubtedly, the man had a broken leg.
The doctors also discovered something else. The broken leg was a wooden one.-United Press.
WANG
CHING-WEI
TO DEFEND ACTION
THE "TELEGRAPH” UNDERSTANDS that Wang Ching-wei, former Chungking Minister; will issue, a statement to-morrow, denying the charge that he is a traitor to China, and setting forth the reasons for his departure for French Indo-China.
Wang Ching-wei is still in
Ilunoi. The statement, i INSULT TO
| understood, will be issued by
his representatives in Hongkong.'
In the statement, Wang Ching- wei, it is understood, will launch charges against the Communist Party's activities in China.
He will state that China's greatest menace is Communism and will charge that the Chinese comununisu Bre disseminating among the people the stugan: "If China arewa joże u] Japan it is better for her to go to Sov,ci Russia."
ITALIAN
FLAG, CLAIM Rome Press Stung By Tunis Incident
ROME, Jan. 5. GREAT PROMINENCE
is given in the press to the The reported statement to be salleged insult to the Italian sued by Wang Ching-wel is said tul
contain the allegation that the Com- flag in Tunis on Tuesday. munist leader, Mr. Chow En-lui is The "Stampa" describes the requesting Generalissimo Chiang Kai- incident as criminal, and says shek to issue a manifesto to the elect that the French carried out acts that San Mh Cha I-the three Prin-
Ias
ciples of the People-ia Commun.sm, of aggression in a country which
Wil reported that Wang wa was not juridically under their
Party charge that the Communis,
sovereignty. drafted a plan for collection by thi Government
Hongkong and Shanghai."
The paper adds: "Accounts
grow
of all private depos.ts in long, but they will be paid down to banks, "including foreign banks In the last penny according to the de
TREASURY ENDS GOLD SPECULATION
LONDON, Jan. 6.
IN CONNECTION with the In recent heavy speculation William J. Gillespie, a well-sterling, "Reuter" learns from known Wall Street broker and reliable sources that all banks. one of Buckner's associates, has and bullion firms have been similarly pleaded.
asked by the Treasury to refrain
Buckner and Gillespie were arrest-from aiding speculation against
mands of justice."
Following the settlement of 20,000 Italian colonists in Libya last year, it is planned to despatch a further 20,- 000 this year according to the "Giornale d'Italia,"
d'itala," which reports that a meeting of high Fascist officials outlined a colonisation programme for 1939 providing for the building of five new villages, olx hamlels, and (Continued on Page 12.)
LATEST
ing campaign for the air force in for a total expenditure of 271,-ed as they arrived in New Yoris from sterling, either by means of Solicitors Fined In 1939 will be of unprecedented dimen-000,000 francs for naval bases in England in the Queen Mary, They loans against gold, speculation slons, notably among the students the French Empire, for 1939.
were accused of trouds totalling in gold, or in foreign exchange.
public and
grammar schools who dave hitherto furnished the majority of pilot-Trans-Ocean,,
ANGLO-U.S. PROTESTS
U.S.$1,000,000.
Reuter.
WALL STREET SURPRISED
con-
Brothel Case
-30
In details the expenditures provid- ed for are: 51,900,000 francs for The two men are alleged to have 11 is further understood that ill Mertra. M. H. Turner and H. J. Bizeria, 0,800,000 franes for Algiers, spread false "inside information" fast banks operating in the countries Armstrong, of Deacons, were cach 852,000 francs for Casablanca, January which caused a boomlet in adhering to the tripartite agreement. Saed $25 at the Central Magistracy 28,400,000 for Dakar, 200,000 francs
anca Wall Street and foreign exchanges in have received a similor request.this morning for having unlawfully for Diego Suarez, 28,350,000 francs the Philippine Islands bonds,
permitted a building, to be used as for Saigon, 2,200,000 for Fort dei The police further allege the two
brothel, after notice had been served France, and 44.000 for Corsica, inen took five beautiful showgirls by
upon them of the fact that the New York, Jan, 5. The last-named expenditure is only ale to Washington in August, 1937.
repair work.
News from London of the imposi-cupier of the premises had been con- fc: of why President Roosevelt Insists on New Year's Eve was a
and throw a parly in an attempt to tion embargo un forward dealings invicted of keeping a brothel.
Defendants were trustees of the Great construction work lad been Influence legislators. Chungking. Jan. 6. attocking the Authoritarian deliberate attack on human
gold has been received with started at Bizerts, providing for ex- Staten, the "Deutsche Allgemeine
THE BRITISH CONSULATE penditure of 24,000,000 francs in 1039 was permitted to make a long-dia-sequently strengthened
Shortly after his arrrest Buckner siderable surprise, and sterling con-premises, which are portion of the
to 4.04 Paul Chater estate. Zeltung" writes: "He has presented life, with bombs designed GENERAL in Shanghai sent a alone, and the total costs would be tunce telephone call to Loreita Young dollars on beur-covering,
"Defendants had reasonable means the favasion threat to the American for that purpose," declares memorandum to the Japanese 45,000,000 for the Brat section of the in Hollywood.
of knowing that the premises were people in order to obtain their con- the report of the British authorities yesterday, raising francs for the second section,
bulling programme, and 10,000,000
Foreign exchange dealers are of being kept as a brothel, but failed He spoke endearingly to her and the opinion that the action will pre-to make use of that means," the the American people are willing at Commission for the investi- tariff in North China as report to be constructed this year, which is aff; "Don't worry, I'll be out to opposition to any revision of the
apologised for being unable to keep vent a further drop in the value of Magistrate, Mr. R. A. D. Forrest "Le Jour" publishes a list of ships week-end engagement with her, but sterling, at least temporarily, al said, in billicting the fines. gation of air bombardments ed.
ay follows: The 35,000 ton battle-see you soon." in Spain, issued by the Foreign Office to-day.
The report adds that the attack: was trade at a moment when
(Continued on Page 12.)
sent for higher expenditures. Since
the present time, to support the re- armament programme,
President Roosevelt had taken a bold chance, and by combining internal politics with foreign polley, hus hitched social programins to the defence (Continued on Page 13.)
A
A protest over the revision is un-ship Alcheilen, which will be launch- Miss Young said: "I know Mr. derstood to have already been sented in Brest on January 7 at a cost Buckner very well. I have been out by the US. Consulate-General in of 1,227,000,000 francs, the Shanghai a few days ago Central Bart which will cost 1.407,000,000 ke him--but marriage is ridiculous," Jean with him many times here, and I the Nets.
franes, and the Clemenceau and United Press. Gascogne,
both 35,000 ton slips, which will cost 3,000,000,000 francs.
U.S. BUDGET A RECORD $3,320 Million Deficit Is Forecast
WASHINGTON, Jan. 5.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT'S budget for the fiscal year of 1940 shows estimated expenditu e at U.S.$8.995,063,000, and re- ecipts at U.S.85,669,320,000, with a result there is a prospective deficit of U.S.$3,320,343,000.
Democrats Nominate No less than 100,000,000 frater fre
Supreme Court
Judge
appropriated for the construction of high-scas submariner, and the cost
though it does not change the outlook for sterling, which many continue to regard pessimist'cally.
A Washington message says that it co-operation is being extended here is learned at the Treasury that full
to the efforts of the British Treasury
•
Soo Back Page For Further Late" News
Japan's Propaganda COLDEST DAY IN YEAR
of two aircraft-carriers, to be laid Denied In London
down this year, are estimated at 1,600,000,000 francs.
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$1.5
8 a.. 51.3
2.IIL COLD WAVE SWEEPS KWANGSI PROVINCE
HONGKONG'S SUDDEN COLD spell yesterday caught Between seven and ten million
London, Jan. 5.
many people unawares and brought, at 3 o'clock this morning, Washington, Jan. 5.
A Integorical dental that Mr. Quo Professor Felix Frankfurter, of thence ench are to the account of Tai-chi, the Chinese Ambassador to the coldest temperature since last winter, named on associate Justice of the Ocean.
uller torpedo boats, provided for London telegraphed to Chiang Kai- Harvard Law School, has been in the building programme.-Trans-shek urging receptance of Wang
Between Z p.m. yesterday. and 11 p.m. 52.J Tam 81 · United States Supreme Court by:
Chin-wel's peace proposals, has been 3 o'clock this morning there was
drop of almost ten degrees to 49.0 200 Catimated receipts are the 1040 Oscal year will aggregate President Roosevelt, in succession to to check speculation. Details of the issue by the Chinese Embassy.
2 m. 60.9 $820,000,000 higher than those $19,450,000,000, which is a new all Judge Cardozo who died last July, steps being taken are withheld, but it Thy statement condemns that Mr. degrees the first time the mercury of the current flacal year, on,ac-line record.
Professor Frankfurter, who is of la presumed the Treasury is using its Que Tal-chi instead telographed a dropped below 60 degrees since count of a prospective improve-
President Roosevelt declared that outspoken champion of Liberalis:n, supervision
an banking relations and
close Wang Ching-wel "as a close friend" last February. of foreign
This is exchange strongly urging him to abandon his ment in the general business of some "self-liquidating projects like and is highly sympathetic with the operation by the Stabilisation Fund move
the Boulder Dam, which cost $120, New Deal objectives. the nation.
000,000, and the cost of which was
view to furthering these The statement characterises the The President explained that the repayable to the Government In450 to a struggle in the Senate when
His nomination is likely to lead efforts.
Japanese report as a "deliberste, but expenditure included $2,200,000,000 years, "should occupy a
It is understood here that similar clumsy attempt to mislead the pubile, Boparato for recovery and relied up
come up for confirmation co-operative steps will be followed so that tiers will be suapleton and 7 pmi Mi A1 Hall, kol firm matted the dowse wanna category in the budget. -
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by Paris and Brumme invite confinion.Reuters
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