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The Hongkong Stock official summary issued at 3.30 p.m. yesterday, mys:
The local market was again quiet and restricted. Banks were done at $1,370 and $1,365, and Trams im- proved from $17 to $1734 on the declaration af 20 cents final dividend. fell sharply The Manin market during the day, but steadied in the afternoon, closing however with losses of from 5% to 10%.
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Li. Rapes $3.50
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DEFENDERS OF KULING IMMOVABLE
Japanese Unable To Dislodge Forces
NANCHANG, Jan. 24. TO COUNTER the Japanese attack on the Chinese strong- hold at Kuling. fresh instruc- tions have been conveyed by the high Chinese command to the defenders atop the well-known to their mountain resori ay defensive measures against enemy assault,
While ostensibly the Japanese are moving from several directions to surround Kuling, military observers belleve no positive actions will yet be taken by the enemy to dislodge the defenders of the north Klongsi stronghold-Central News.
FIERCE SUIYuan fighTING
Wuyuan, Jan. 24. Fleree hting has been raging in NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the st tew daya at Pengehen, that the ORDINARY YEARLY important cast Sulyuon town outside GENERAL MEETING of 11ONG-the Great Wall on the Shansi border,
between Chinese guerillas
and KONG TRAMWAYS, LIMITED
Japanese forces, will be held at the offices of
Henvy casuallies have been sustin- Mesars. Jardine, Matheson & Co..ed by both sides, according to Beid Ltd., Hongkong, on FRIDAY, the
reports received here. 17th day of February, 1939, at 12 transact the lo'clock noon, to
January 25, 1939.
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GIVES YOU
HEAT INSULATION SOUND INSULATION ACOUSTICAL CORRECTION DECORATION & STRUCTURAL STRENGTH
SOLE AGENTS:
SHEWAN TOMES
HONGKONG
DEFENDERS OF BARCELONA DIE AT THEIR POSTS (Continued from Page 1.)
& CO.
CANTON.
Japan Hoist On Own Petard, Say Newspapers
TEXTILE
PLEA TO PREMIER
Lancashire Cotton
Eight Die In Gale At Home
LONDON, Jan. 24. TERRIFIC GALES the worst known in many years— swept the const of Cornwall to-
deaths.
Workers' Deputation day, causing at least eight
LONDON, Jan, 24.
The famous St. Ives Bitebont los! A DEPUTATION of Lancashire seven of its crew when it copalzed in cotton employers and workers, mountainous sung as it was precsed- appealing to the Government for ing to a distressed ship. assistance for Lancashire, WES
Eight steamers were forced to put recelved by the Premier in the Into Falmouths harbour to seek pro- presence of Mr. Oliver Stanleytection from the storm, and a further and Mr. Ernest Brown to-day, four ships limped into port to-day.
It was emplinsised that the cotton One of the members of the crew of Langice Brook wns industry urgently needed ald in view the siramer
of the present depression which was washed overboard," mainly attributable to foreign sub- sidised competition and trade barriers
On other ships many members of
instituted in countries desiring their e crews sustained broken legs and arms and other injuries-British own cotton industry.
Wireless.
The deputation submitted memorandum urging that in future
trade
agreements
countries, the
with other colton industry's
interests" be specially naf Ex-Kaiser Becomes
as regards the colonics particulated territories, and also
and that immediate financial aid be given
Octogenarian
for cotton and rayon exporters faced
Amsterdam, Jan, 24. with subakired competition, or with General Field-Marshal von Mac- goods produced under low wage contenen, accompanied by Lieut- Chungking, Jan, 24.
dillons.
Colonel von Luetzow arrived this to receive the deputation this even-
The vernacular papers are playing- Steps should be taken to ensure morning in full uniform at Doorn for ing.
Well-informed politlent circles be-up the news of the fortification of that textiles exported as part of the the celebrations of the 80th birthday British quota to the colonies or of the ex-Kalser, which take place on lieve, however, that the Premier will Guarn. decline to necede to the deputation's | The "Tatung Pao" in an editorial countries with which Britain bas January 27. demands-Trans-Ocean.
says: "The Washington Treaty expired trade agreements, should comply with About 50 ofd villagers assembled in
BARCELONA UNDER ARTILLERY FIRE
10
Un,
woven, and front of the house at Doorn this
morning, and were greeted by the ex- AREA
Emperor and his wife, who gave them It was also urged that the Lan-foodstuffa and distributed
among cashire' industrial districts should be them a pile of firewood sawn by the treated as a speetal area to revelve former Emperor,Trans-Ocean. Government assistance in the 09- tablishment of new industries.
in 1936.
Ever since then America the formula of has had the right to fortify any i-finished In Due to the heavy fighting at
sular
the Pacific, possessions in Pengchen, trafe on the Pelping-
Even before the expiration of This Lerida. Jan. 24. Lordhary business of the Company. Saiyuan rallway. which passes
now treaty, the Japanese began fortifying AND NOTICE IS HEREBY | through the town, has been disrupted. The Insurgent forces are
within sight of Barcelona, which their mandated islands in violation of ALSO GIVEN that the REGISTER
the naval treaty, while America did To cope with the growing strength now under direct artillery are. OF MEMBERS of the Company of the Chinese mobile
seek forces, the
even Manresa is completely surrounded, not
fortify Guam. "This is a good chance for America will be CLOSED from FRIDAY, Japanese authorities have rushed and the advance continues with great
to strengthen her Pacific defences and the 3rd to FRIDAY, the 17th reinforcements from north Shansi up rapidity in all sectors.
Insurgent troops are now massing to stabiilse the Pacife as a whole. February, 1939, both days inclu-to east Suyuan. At Tatung,
north Shansi, the Japanese have along the west bank of the Llobal Gunt is not enough. The isolationists "We think $3,000,000 for fortifying sive.
massed a score of field guns and large River from Manresa to the coast.
10
In America may number of military horses
lead transferred soon to the east Sutyunn
conflict, {front.-Central News.
By Order of the Board,
W. F. SIMMONS,
Secretary. Hongkong, 25th January, 1939.
JEWISH REFUGEE SOCIETY
in
be
DEFENCES CRUMBLE BARCELONA'S LAST
(Continued from Page 1) In conformity with a similar observance in other parts of the are hummering the south-western British Empire, a Special Service outskirts. Relays of bumbing planes will be held at the 'Ohel Leah' raided the city to-day, but there is
29th no sign of surrender. Synagogue DI Sunday, January at 11 am.. on behalf off the stranded refugees German-Polish Frontier,
the
FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN.
The memorandum denied that the Lancashire industry was out of date. and claimed, that given equal condi- in making goods of quality and cheap- tions, it could compete with the world
beness-Reuter.
to i
but
Foreign Affairs Debate Soon
Landon, Jan, 24. DEPUTATION RECEIVED
Sir Archibald Sinclair, leader of London, Jun. 24.
the Liberal opposition, and Lord Impossible, because the The Prime Minister, who was - Crewe, Liberal leader in the House companied by the Foreign Secretary of Lords, called at the Foreign Ofer
deputation
of
the
The Insurgent high command told and pacifists Reuter" that the "last lines of enemyjafraid that this might defences along the Llobregat River Japanese-American have crumpled completely under this this is
Japanese are already red morning's advance."
With the capture of Gava. Manresa China campaign, and are not strong received this evening a
the and Martorell, Geenral Franco holds enough to challenge America at
A fortifid Guam will con- the line of the Llobregat River from present. the sea to a point some 35 miles trol Japan's navy and guarantee peace must not inland. Manresa is on one of the two in the Pacific. America railways from Darcciona to the miss the chance."United Press. French frontier, and its means the cutting of a valuable Loyallst "ite line."
capture
BATTERIES POUND PORT The newspapers screamed "Bur-
General Franco's Moroccan forces celona In Danger. Resist To The Death."
have crossed Barcelona's aerodrome mile from Civilians are being evacuated by and reached a point a the thousands, while others are Barcelona's suburbs along the const clearing the streets
Batteries are pounding the through which road. defenders have planned a house- port.
the defend
to-house
battle with General Two thousand prisoners were taken Franco's Spaniards, Moors, Germuns, up to midday. italians, and foreign legionnaires.
Machine-gun Making On War- Time Scale
London, Jan. 24. The Secretary for War visited the Royal Small-Artns Factory at En- fleld to-day, and fired 30 rounds from
A message from Perpignan says a Bren gun at a 200-yards torget. He
Meanwhile Syndicalists, Anarchists that the diplomatie corps are with declared that production was now on and Labour Union leaders, knowing drawing from Barcelona and Caldetns a war-time scale.
The The
composed of 172 parts, Bun they face certain death before firing to Figuerns on the frontier. squads if they are captured, have British Consul-General. Mr. Rogers, and passes through 3,174 operations, nobilised for street battles.
is remaining provisionally in Barce-in which 4,897 gauges are employed. tona as is part of the French Em-Plant for the production of the ren gun was installed at Enfield in 1938, bassy.
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GOVERNMEnt leaveS
composure.
The Government has departed in Ministry at Barciona at 7.30 1837. Some 3,400 employees at En- A call from Perpignan to the and deliveries began in September
to
the to-night was answered with complete field are engaged, in addition
manufacture of machine-guns, on Insurgent headquarters claim that production of revolvers and the re- Barcelona's inst ine of defence has pair of rifles and, machine-guns. crumpled irreparably, and that thou-British Wireless. sands of retreating Loyalists are reported to be surrendering.
establish a new beyond the range of the Insurgent The city remains under the The Hon. Secretaries, H.K.S.P.C..
direct control of General Juan The Old City Hall, Queen's Houd C.,
the Inspector. 40, Sarabla, commander-in-chief of the Hongkong, or Pokfulum Road, 1st
army, who has been fluor; or the Catalonian
that cowardice may be Inspector, Violet Peel Health Centre, warned Wanchai; or the Inspector, 12, Sal punished by death.
Loyalist morale was slightly raised Yeung Choi Street, 1st floor, Kaw-
when it was reported that the enemy Joon.
had been halted at Llobregat, the "natural moat" surrounding Barcelona
where to
trucks, loaded with volunteres and conscripts streamed.
Barcelona is
already
caring for over 1,000,000 refugees from other parts of the country, and is strup CONSIGNEES' NOTICES.sling to cope with a new influx of refugees from the suburbs and surrounding villages und towns SERVICES CONTRACTUELS DES ilowever, the magnitude of the task has made the giving of relief almost impossible.
The refugee problem has been further aggravated by the arrival of thousands of men, Women
and children from Tortosa, Tarragons, Lerita, and Balaguer-United Press.
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
Steamship
"FELIX ROUSSEL," 5'A/30
Bringing Cargo from Marseilles via Salgon cic, arrived Hongkong on Tuesday, 24th January, 1939.
All
SOCIETY WEDDING AT PEAK CHURCH
(Continued from Page 1.)
Consignees are hereby informed that their goods with the exception of Opium. Treasure and Valuables are being landed and stored_nto the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kow- loon, whence delivery may be obtain-
given away in marriage by Mr. H. ed immediately after landing.
claims must be sent in to me Keith-Valentine, Sub-manager before 3rd
February, 1930, or Messrs. Dodwell & Co. Ltd. be they will not recognized.
She has chosen for her wedding Damaged Packages will be examin-dress a charming model in white ed by the Company's Surveyor bridal satin, with pearl trimming on Messrs-Goddard and Douglas in the bodice, and in place of the cus- the presence of the Consignces at tomary tulle vell, will wear one of 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 30th January, fine white chiffon. She will carry a 1939.
bouquet of arum lles.
on or
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any case whatever.
R. OIIL,
of
AZANA IN MADRID
from the National Council of Labour, to-day and saw Lord Hallfax, who it is consisting of Mr. Attlee. chairman understood, gave them an account of of the Parliamentary Labour Party the conversations which he and the and leader of the opposition, Mr. Prime Minister had in Rome. Hugh Dalton, representing the Labour Last night the Prime Minister enw Party, and Mr. J. Hallsworth, chair- the Labour opposition leaders. It in man of the T.U.C.
generally assumed in parliamentary
The deputation asked that action circles that foreign affairs will be should be taken by the Government the subject of an early debate in the to remove the embargo on arms to House of Commons after the House the Spanish Government-British reassembles on January 31,-British Wireless.
Wireless.
From
Manila
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It is reliably reported that Presi- dent Azana has arrived in Madrid and that if the Loyalist Government follows sult, the end of Barcelona
Rome, Jan. 24.. a matter of two days only.
former Carnera,
Kient may be
From Toulons comes the Informa-heavyweight pugilist, has been given. tion that the cruiser Suffren has left an Important Jolc In the Alm for Barcelona, where it will probably "Traversala Nera," in which, after a be placed at the disposal of the series of adventures, he goes berserk. French Ambassador.
Senor Alvarez Del Vayo, the Loyalist A Paris communication suys that
Foreign Minister has left for Barce- lona.
-United Press.
Mail Delayed
Barcelona is now under artillery fre, and Loyalists to-night were The Imperial Airways plane Del.: retreating into the city, according to phinus is expected to arrive at Kai
Tak at 11.30 a.m. to-morrow with] Insurstent headquarters,
Insurgent armies are now nearing the mid-week mall, making an over- the routhern and western suburbs, night halt at Hanol. while another force is carrying out an The mail which was scheduled for of the city. enveloping movement 20 miles north 5 p.m. to-day has been delayed by
weather.
Exchequer Returns
BARCELONA DOOMED Yesterday's battle for Manresa was one of the fiercest of the whole War. The defenders had orders to
London, Jun. 24. fight to the death Insurgent
Exchequer returns show that total artillery fired 80 shells a minute Into the Loyalist defences. The ordinary revenue amounts to £600,- fall of Manresa har spelt the doom 305,417 as against £590,080,639 a of Barcelona, according to Insur year ago. gent strategista-Reuter,
Finance Expert Discusses Reich
Consignees must have a Revenue Miss P. A. M. Harrop. wearing a Omeer in attendance when any duti-smart frock of blue satin, will act able goods are examined by thens_maid-of-honour. Company's Surveyors.
The bridegroom, who is the son of Mrs. Ashby of
London, Jan, 21. "Meath" Paddock, Horley, is connected with Messrs. Mr. Montague Norman, Governor Dodwell & Co., Ltd., Hongkong, of the Bank of England to-day had a and is a Lieutenant in the Hongkong long conversation
Viscount Neval Volunteer Force. He wil de Halifax at the Foreign Office. attended by Mr. Brian Melton Bate- The subject of discussion is be- leved to have been Mr. Norman's report on his impressions during a recent stay in Germany, as well as on the present economic situation in the Relch.
Agent.
Hongkong, 24th January, 1839.
a
Staff
THE "TELEGRAPH" will send Photographer to all events of public Requests interest.
should be addressed to the Pictorial Editor..
man, as best man.
The Rev. Cyril Brown will offelate at the ceremony.
A reception will be field after the ceremony at the residence of Mr. Valentine, No. 273 The Peak,
SPECIALISTS JOIN ITALIAN ARMY
Rome, Jan. 24. A small number of Italian army specialists have been called up for a period of training, according to semi-official sources.
Official quarters, however, profess complete ignorance of the report that 200,000 reservists have been summ moned to the colours-Reuter,
with
Total
less expenditure,
self- balancing items is £780,000,541 as against £600,123,300 at the cor- responding date in 1933-British Wirclesa.
NO TREE CUTTING
Traffic Department Know Nothing of Proposal
Rumours that the splendid avenue of banyan trees between Kimberley
and Austin Roads, and nearly all the trees in other parts of Nathan Rond, have to be cut down, to faellitate the double- Additionally, the question of the operation of the proposed pending Anglo-German economic decker busca for service on the main- negotiations is said to have been innd, are denied by the local Trame exhaustively discussed.—Trans-Ocean, authorities.
,
Enquiries made by a representa- ilve of the S. C. M. Post at the Police Traffic Department yesterday elecit- ed the statement that the department have no knowledge of any such ac- ilon, or that any proposals have been suggested.
MANCHUKUO ENVOY IN HAMBURG
Berlin, Jan. 24, Manchukuo has established a Con- aulato-General in Hamburg. It will No plans have yet been made re-i be competent for the entire Reichgarding putting the double-decker Router.
buses into operation In Kowloon.
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