CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS 25 words $2.00
5
for 3 days prepaid
FOR SALE.
Thursday,
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.] G.
HONGKONG & WHAMPOA
DOCK CO., LTD.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Ordinary Yearly Mesting of Shareholdere will be held in the Omces of the Company, 2 Queen's Building, Hong Kong, on Monday, 27th March, 1939, at Noon, for consideration of the Directors' Report and Statement of Accounts for the year ending 31st December, 1938,
FOR SALE Packard a (special order) Rears, 8 big Cylinders, good appearance, perfect engine. Licensed. Low price $2,000 or nearest offer. Box No. 620, "Hongkong Telegraph." FOR SALE-Mr. G. R. Murray of China Light and Power Co., Ltd., who is shortly leaving the Colony, offers for sale his household furni- ture, etc., including "Moffat" Electric 16th to 27th March, 1939, both | cooker, electric appliances, radio, baby grand plano, blackwood furnidays inclusive.
ture, child's bedroom suite, electrical text books, cine and photographic books and apparatus, 25 Kent Road, Kowloon Tong. Telephone 58951, for appointment to view,
C. IN C. DEATH REPORT No dental nor confirmation of the on the Japanese report yesterday death of General Cheng Chien, Com- the Chinese mander-in-Chief of Forces in the northwestern provinces. lappears in the Chinese Press this morning.
JANET GAYNOR "A Star Is Born"
DOUGLAS
FAIRBANKS, JR. "Rupert of Hentian** .
PAULETTE
GODDARD
In her talking debut
ROLAND YOUNG First picture since "Topper"
BILLIE BURKE
"Mrs. Topper:**
IN
"THE
YOUNG
IN
HEART"
Produced by
DAVID O. SELZNICK Released Thru: Valted' Artists
NEXT CHANGE
KING'S
THEATRE
The Share Registor and Trans- for Books will be closed from
By Order of the Board of Directors,
E. COCK, Chief Manager. Hongkong, let March, 1939.
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CO., LTD.
Notice to Shareholders, The Seventieth Ordinary General Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the under- signed on Friday, the 24th March, 1939, at Noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the General Managers, together with a state- ment of Accounts for the year ended the 31st December, 1935.
The Sharo Register and Trans- for Books will be closed from the 10th to the 24th March, 1939, both days inclusive.
JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD. General Managers, The Hongkong Fire Insurance
Co., Ltd. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1939.
MEMEL AND THE REICH
(Continued from Pape 1.)
with Germany in the Diet this even- Ing. and announced that he was sending a telegram of thanks to Herr Hitler.
The first meeting of the newly- elected Dlet closed with the singing
Alles." Uber "Deutschland Pf
Reuter.
HITLER LEAVES
Berlin, Mar. 22. Herr Hiller boarded a cruiser at Swinemuende to-day for his visit to Memel, preferring to travel by sea, instead of train,
He was escorted by the fleet, in- cluding cruisers and destroyers.
The Fuehrer is expected to arrive In Memel harbour at 8 a.m. G.M.T. on March 23.-Reuter.
TROOPS FOR MEMEL
Koenigsberg, Mar. 22.
It is understood that German troops will begin to move into Memel at 5 um. on Thursday.
HONGKONG TELEGRAPHE
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
R.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Sale by Public Auction of the Sale by Public Auction
to be held on Monday, the 27th to be held on Monday, the 27th
day of March, 1939, at 8 pm, day of March, 1939, at 3 pimey
at the Offices of the Public at the Offices of the Public
Works Department, by Order of Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at one Lot of Crown Land at Sau
Cheung Sha Wan, in the Colony Chuk Yuen Road, Kowloon City,
of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 in the Colony of Hong Kong, for
years, commencing from 1st a term of 75 years, commencing
July, 1898, with the option of from 1st July, 1898, with the
renewal at a Crown Rent to ba option of renewal at a Crown
Axed by the Surveyor of His Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor
Majesty the KING, for one fur- of His Majesty the KING, for one
ther term of 24 years less the further term of 24 years less
last three days thereof. the last three days thereof.
Intending bidders are advised Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- that immediately after the diapo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (irsal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required not the appilcant) will be required to deposit with an authorised to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of will be refunded on payment of
the Purchase price. the Purchase price. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Kowloon
New Kowloon Inland
Lot No. 2664.
land Lot No. 1918, SAD Chuk Yuen Road, K. C. Weat of New K
No. of Sale,
Begistry No.
Locality
G.
Boundary Measurements
H., 2.,
fest feat feat fast!
as per sale plan.
$4,150
3
New Kowloon Island Lot No. 2655. · Janetion of Un Chau 51.
& Castle Peak Road,
Cheung Sha Wan.
Contanta in
Annual
Rental
| Upset Price
No. of Bale
Registry No.
Locality
Abook
002'a
931
Bonastry
Mesurepate.
|fact}faui{test|fasi|
As per sale
plan.
Contenta ir
Beatai.
(Upset" Prics]
About
8,670
$120
$5.202
G.R.
one
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 27th day of March, 1939, 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 Kow- loon Tsai, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one further term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
Intending bidders are advised
of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 27th day of March, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Pubile Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of Lot of Crown Land at Shamshulpo, in the Colony of Hongkong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st 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 last three days thereof.
Intending bidders are advised
that Immediately after the dispo- that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (If sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required not the applicant) will be required an authorised to deposit with an authorized to deposit with officer who will be present at the ofBeer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred sale, the gum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of will be refunded on payment-of- the Purchase price.
Local Nazi Storm Troops have occupied the Post Office and other PARTICULARS ofcial buildings,
They
also
commandeered the
broadcasting station, which is now
broadcasting in the German language.
There is a frantie exodus of Jews frant Memei.
The Lithuanian Government has Issued a proclamation urging strict order so as not to disturb friendly relations with Germany, Press.
TREATY SIGNED
United
Berlin, Mar. 22.
The German-Lithuanian treaty was
signed here to-night.
It includes a non-aggression ogree- ment. Cuier,
LITHUANIANS ARRIVE
Berlin, Mur. 22.
A Lithuanian delegation, composed of the Foreign Minister, M. Urbsys, M. Lozoraitis, and two high Govern- ment officials arrived at the Temelhof aerodrome here by special plano this evening.
The delegation was accompanied by the German Minister to Kaunas, lerr Zechlin.
The Lituanian guests were wel- comed by the State Secretary in the Foreign Ofee. Baron von Weizaecker, and inmediately drove to the fotel Adlon where they are staying.
It is learned that negotiations e- the Relch und Lithuanian tween Foreign Minister concerning the re turn of Memel will take place this evening.
A treaty for the re-incorporation of Memel into the Reich will be signed by, both Ministers.-Trans-Ocean.
GERMAN TROOPS FOR MEMEL
Memel, Mar. 22. German troops will enter, Mercel G.M.T. (4 p.m. territory at 8 a.m. Hongkong Time) on Thursday, and shortly afterwards the battleship Deutschland, with Herr Hitler aboord, and other units of the German fleet. will arrive in Memel,
Large demonstrations by the Memel populace are expected to take place during the morning, when the Fuchrer will probably deliver a short speech. Trans-Ocean.
MARTIAL LAW IN LITHUANIA
Marilal law has been announced in Lithuania temporarily says "United Press." The measure does not in- clude Memél.
A delegation headed by the Foreign Minister departed by, airplane for Berlin at 3 p.m. yesterday.
M. Boetcher, Chairman of the Memel Directory, has taken over au-
No. of Sale
Registry No.
Locality
2637. Kowloon Trai.
Between New Kowloon Inland Lota Nos. 2570 8
Lot No. 2665
New Kowloon
the Purchase price.
.
OF THE LOT. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
Boundary
Measurements
N.A.Z.W.
[feel fer feet feet)
As per salo
plan.
Contents in
14,500
#q. feet
$166
Rental
$7,250
1 Upset Price
1 No. of Sale!
Registry No.
Locality
New Kowloon Intand Lot No. 2667.
Boundry Street,
Shomahnipe
SECOND EDITION
HONG
Boundary
Measuremenila.
2.
B.
2.
feet fest
as per sale
plan:
$12,175
sq. feet.
Contents i
Annual
Upset Price
4,470
About
KONG
AS REVEALED BY
THE CAMERA
-Over 60 Views of the Colony
In addition to the pictures previously published, this enlarged edition includes views of Jubilee Reservoir. Botanical Gardens. Supreme Court, Cenataph, Peak Tramway, University. Central British School, Cathedrals and Churches, Queen Mary Hospital,
Nursing War Memorial
Home, Cheung Chau Island, etc.
PRICE $1.50
zet
thority from the former. Lithuanian Obtainable at Kolly & Walsh, Hongkong Travel Bureau or from the
Governor,
:
M. Boetcher appealed for caini Mond announced that Lithuanian troops
will be transported to Lithuania.
Publishers, South China Morning Post, Ltd., Morning Post Building
March 23, 1939.
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MARCH 23, 1939.
FRANCIS 1. du PONT & COMPANY REPORT BY CABLE:" STOCKS;
EARNINGS:
Technical indications of market up-turn are still lacking, but the rumoured Franco-Italian accord regard- Ing the latter's claims could bring about a sharp rebound. The London market to-day declined less than it gained yesterday.
Eastman Kodak issues are expected to benefit from the penalty on German imports,
The American Telegraph & Telepitone Company is earn- ing approximately its first-quarter dividend. Phillip Morris's current sales are 20 per cent, over those of the corresponding period of last year,
The Glen Martin Company's 1938 earnings are estimated at $2.50 per share, whilst unfilled orders are up sharply. The Chilean Senate has modified the export tax, on copper to the equivalent of half-cent per pound.
Flity United States Senators have endorsed a bill to tax war profits of individuals and corporations to 93 per cent,
Stock
Otin 'Elevator Company Pullman Incorporated
LONDON AVERAGES:
Industrial Averago
Rails Average
Period Yr. 31/12 Yr. 31/12
1938
$0.70
..
$0.50
4
MARCH 21
97.6
MARCH 22
00.5
56.0
54.6
These averages are based on 100 as of December 31, 1934.
President
Of France In London
MOBILISATION EXTENDING
(Continued from Page 1)
Slovakia before the German in- vnsion.
This payment was made partly from the £4,000,000, which was a free gift to assist refugees, and part- ly from money which was a loan to the former Czecho-Slovakia,
ond
were
LONDON, Mar. 22. IT WAS the City of Lon-which the Czech Government had
undertaken to
герау. don's privilege to-day to see Sir John Simon said so far as the
drawn from the loan President and sums dray more of
considered, he was entitled to regard Madame Lebrun, and to these as recoverable. On the other entertain them
ac-hand, Britain was prepared to spend £4,000,000 to help refugees get away cordance with ancient tradi-from Czecho-Slovakia, and approxi- mately £750,000 of the £4,000,000
Renter.
tions.
in
The visitors began a 14-hour pro-had been used for that purpose. gramme at 9,30 a.m.
At noon they drove in a procession with the Sovereign's escort of Life Guards to the Guildhall where, after
of
NO CONSCRIPTION
London, Mar, 22. The British Government has not
presentation of an address of wel yet deelded to introduce general come, a distinguished company. In- compulsory military service stated Sir Samuel Hoare in the House of cluding the Duke and Duchess Kent, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, and Commons to-day, Viscount Halifax gathered for lun- cheon in honour of President and Madame Lebrun.
HEART OF LONDON
the
He added that in the view of the Government, compulsory service was not yet necessary.
Mr. H. Gallacher (Communist) **Be- Interjected with the remark: fore you get compulsory military
The President, replying to lonst to his health, said that the wel-service, you must get rid of the
Prime Minister." Trans-Ocean. come accorded them confirmed thef feeling that between Britain and an France,
and comprehension entente had been established which their two great capitals have, at an interval of eight months. expressed in the same moving voice.
"I believe I may say that I am hearing the heart of London beat.
"It is here that several of the most noble principles of the modern.world
SUICIDE OF ASSOCIATION
PRESIDENT
(Continued from Page 1.)
since its inception,
were born, and human civilisation of the Committee balance and dignity has attained its having been elected this year Pre- aporce.
sident of the Society. He was also
The common memory of our a prominent member of the Kowloon experiences and joys unile our two Cricket Club. capitals, and cement for ever the The late Mr. Dudley was pro- minent in local Masonic circles. He friendship of our two countries."
Before leaving the Guildhall, the was Past Senior Warden of Eastern President gave the Lord Mayor £500 Scotia Lodge, and was Third Prin-
for the London poor-Reuter.
FRANCE FACING SYRIAN REVOLT
(Continued from Page 1) France would no longer delay the ratification of the treaty, serious ob- Jections were raised.
cipal in the Naval and Military
Chapter. He was District Grand
Inner Guard of the Scottish. Grond Lodge, and was Treasurer of Eastern
Scotia.
A keen Volunteer, Mr. Dudley was. a member of the now defunct Anzac Company and later of the Pay Corps, of which he was still a member at the time of his death.
Mr. Dudley leaves a widow, re- sident in
in Hongkong, and a son, G. S. It was suggested that Syria was Dudley, who is well known in the not ripe for independence that it Colony although at present in Singa- was already a field of intrigue for pore where he is attached German and Turkish propaganda Hume Pipe Company, ngents; that the Druse and Alaoulte The funeral will pass the Monu- minorities would never submit toment at 5 p.m. to-day, domination by the Damascus Moslem Intellectuals and that permanent re- bellion would be the country's fute.
Seeing their hopes of autonomy suddenly vanishing, the Damascenes reacted by big processions through the streets of Damascus and Aleppo.
They closed their shops in protest, listened to challenging speeches In crowded Mosques and acclaimed the Imembers of the Syrlan Government who expressed bitter disappointment about the altitude of France.
CC
to the
Cowboy Earl" For Lords
But French High Commissioner TWENTY-FOUR-YEARS-OLD Lord Punux was enthusiastically cheered
by the
Egmont, the "Cowboy Earl," is Christian ruses when he leaving his Canadian ranch shortly visited their territory.
to visit Englund and take his scat And in the north, the Alnoultes are in the House of Lords,
complicating the situation by launch-
Ing
His decision was announced re-
a movement which almost cently by Lady Egmont's sister, Miss amounts to open rebellion-against Elin Moodle. the Damascenes.
SHOPS CLOSED
Jerusatern, Mar, 22,
When he taires his sent he will be (the only member of the House who
horse.
All Arab shops in Jerusalem, Jafrican rope a sleer or break in a wild and Lydda were closed to-day as a Brought up on a ranch until he prolest against the British Palestine was 18, he succeeded to the title when proposals-Reuter,
his father, also a Canadian, was kill
Own Trap Traps
Trapper
ed in a car crash in 1933.
New Cigarette Holder
Williams Lake, B. C. Groping through light now In
LENOX, Miss, rearch of a bear, trap he had sot,
The latest thing in cigarette holders Baptiste Pole, an Indlun trapper is being used by Joe Bartone. When- stepped into it and was caught by ever he kills n rabbit, he saves the the foot in the steal jaws. The thigh, bone, clips the ends at the heavy, jagged jaws of the trap were joints, removes the marrow and too strong for the Indian to force inserts the up of his cigarette in Lie open, and he was imprisoned for five inscer and it looks rather crude at hours in sub-zero weather before an-first, but with "ago" it becomes as other trapper released him.
black and shiny as ɑbony,