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OUR FLOWER and Vegetable seed catalogue is now ready, Orders for Autumn seeds can now be booked for delivery in August. The Clover Flower Shop.
FOR SALE.
DESIRABLE building site at Stanley. Very close to the Swimming Beach, For further particulers, apply to Box 846, "Hongkong_Telegraph."
EMPIRE NEWS
INDIAN PRINCES AND
FEDERATION
BOMBAY.
The Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, Chancellor of the Chamber of Princes, made a statement recently on the rew fection of the revised draft Insiru- ment of Accession to the Federation by the Princes' Conference. said:
He
"We did not reject Federation, but only complained that the Instrument of Accession was unsatisfactory, Trenty rights must be speciflently und effectively safeguarded, not left to the discretion of anybody, as the Federal Court recognises only legal methods."
The Jum Sohib feared that the Slates economic resources would be crippled under the proposed plan. As an example the States
cannol
start factories which did not exist during the three years before Federa- tion. They cannot alter locat customs or levies without permission of the Crown representative.
Questioned on the next step the Jam Sahib thought it was for the Paramount Power to act in the light of the Princes' reply. "After all we are not the dominating partners," he said.
CANADA
GENERAL ELECTION
RUMOURS
OTTAWA. Reports are current here of a General Election this autume, Mr. Mackenzie King, the Dominion Prime Minister, who has been in attendaner on the King, returned to resume his duties recently, A decision by the_ Cabinet on the question of the elec tion is expected soon.
The general opinion is that the Royal tour has given Mr. Mackenzie King the best opportunity to study the political and economic situation of the country, and particularly the unvoiced needs of the farmers in the West und Middle-West.
Cabinet
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
LOST.
Guarantee Letter No. 191, dated 14th October, 1936, Issued to us by the Central Bank of China, Nanking Branch, for payment of contract price of £1,800/-/~. As the said payment has been' fully paid up, the guarantee letter is to be considered null and vold. Chien Hsia Engineering Co., Ltd., Hongkong.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 17th day of July, 1039, at 3 pm, at
the Offices of the Public Works
Department, by Order of His
Excellency the Governor of one
Lot of Crown Land at Klog's Road, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 15 years, 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 75 years.
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Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if unt the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the aum of two hundred dollars, (3200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONE of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 17th day of July, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of Hin Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Mong Kok, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, | PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. with the option of renowal at a 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-j sal of the lot to. Purchaser (if) not the applicant) will be required authorised to deposit with an
officer who will be present at the Fale, the sum of two hundred) dollars, ($200) in cash. This su
will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 17th day of July, 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 Mong Kok. in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 35-years; 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
75 years.
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the diapa sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the
The frequent halls of the · Royal train gave the Prime Minister A chance of personal contact and dis- cuasion with the Western political and farmer leaders.
In the opinion of some members a General Election is inad- visable while European lension con-anle, the sum of two hundred Unues. The Liberal party as a whole dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum is anxdous to utilise the propaganda
will be refunded on payment of value of the Royal tour,
the Purchase price. AUSTRALIA
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
DEFEAT OF MENZIES GOVERNMENT
SYDNEY.
The Menzies Government was de- feated by 42 votes to 19 on a motion to refer the National Insurance scheme to a Select Committee. It is not anticipated that the adverse vole will be regarded as vital,
Nevertheless the defcal emphasises the Ministry's unsatisfactory position. It has been forced to extend the sea sign because of poor progress,
Sir Earle Pago, loador of the Country party, again bitterly attacked Mr. Menzies for the latter's accept- ance of the Prime Ministership, despite his views on insurance.
The whole of the Country party; the Labour parties, and one United Australia party member voted against the Government. A section of the Menzies' followers, behind the scenes, is advocating a renewal of nitempla to form a coalition with the Country party.
NORTHERN RHODESIA
ALIEN POPULATION INCREASING
LUSAKA, Northern Rhodesta. The report of the Committee of
Into
into Inquiry
Immigration Northrrit Rhodesin has been fall on the table of the Legislative Council at Lusaka. The conimittee says that the proportion of allens to the total white population is increasing.
the
Allen Immigrants," when once in the territory, stay, whereas Brillah immigration is largely, re- placement of other British who leave the territory.
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Naval Captain Found Shot
Sittingbourne
Capt. Frederick Ross Maxwell Jotmiso, aged 40, of The Towers, East Sutton, Kent, Senior, Oficer, Reserve Fleet the Nore, was found
July 14, 1939.
Hitler's Offensive On Nerves
Of France Fails
PARIS.
HITLER'S new offensive on French nerves has failed.
POST OFFICE.
PARCEL POST
Registered and Parcel Post Service
VIA BIDERIA ROUTE Letters and Postcards for Europe
South America are forwarded" "vla Siberia" If so superscribed.
Reports of German troop concentrations in the Sieg-to Foochow is temporarily suspended. (except Great Britain and Eire) and fried line, along the Franco-German frontier, have not excited public opinion and they are almost ignored by the Press.
The atmosphere contrasts strikingly with that of the Sep- tember panic.
The man in the street in inclined to say, "If Hitler is blußing, we must call his blaut. If he is not-well, better now than inter"
3TAFF CONFIDENT
The French General Staff appears to share this view. In fact it is con- fident in France's and Great Britain's military preparedness,
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Claim Against Czech Assets
MAIL FOR CANTON
OUTWARD MAIL TIMES Registered and Parcel Mails are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertis- rd to close at or before D amy re gistered and parcel malls are closedz it 5 pm, on the previous day. INWARD MAILS
Registered and Ordinary mall and Parcels (not Insured) will be ac cepted for Canton and despatched as circumstances permit..
British Money Will Mana
Aid Refugees
LONDON, July 13. A SCHEME for the settlement This seems to have wrought a greatjof claims against Czech assets change in French public opinion, in-held in Britain was announced tensified, no doubt, by the Indigna- tion following the invasion of Czecho- by Sir John Simon in the House
of Commons.
Slovakia and Albania,
Additional condence has been
It will provide for repayment to given by the creation of a defensive) the Treasury of £6,000,000 advanced Iron in Eastern Europe.
to the former Czecho-Slovak Govern- ment, and for use for the benefit of The French General Staff was Czech refugees of the unexpended ready at the time of Munich, and is balance of a free gift of £4,000,000. even more ready now.
As there were practical advantages
its self-condence is reflected by a detailed arrangements, particular- the strong attitude of Premier Dala-ly in the handling of the refugees dier, who in his turn has prompted problem, being worked out in con a noticeable change in the mind even junction with the Central Bank and of Foreign Minister Bonnet.
CINEMA TEST
There are no longer advocates of the peace-at-any-price policy In the Cabinet, and such formerly enthu- Munich Klastic champions of the Agreement us ex-Premier Flanding; ure anxious to let the people forget all about their action in September Inst year.
The opposition to a
trenty
the Refugee Institute at Prague, this matter would be taken up with the German Government)----Reuter,
EXPULSION OF FOREIGNERS
(Continued from Page 1.)
with special agents posted in the region to Russia, still very considerable two watch movements of troops.--Reuter,
months ago, la distinctly weaker,
French Newsman To Go Typical of this amazing change in PARIS, July 13.—The "Paris Soir" French pubile opinion is the reaction announced this evening tint its of the crowds in popular cinemas to Rame correspondent had received an news reels showing the milliory pre-expulsion' order from the Italian purations on both sides,
authorities. Unul last year French people The "Journal des Debats" says that stared with evident fear at the pic-It is believed that the French Foreign
and Minister will retallate for this manoeuvres, or of bombing scenes in pulsion by expelling an Italian news- China and Spain.
paper correspondent from Paris. Now they cheer enthusiastically Trans-Ocean. plctures of French or British aircraft factories or of the new British Army In the making.
In Admiral's Wood, Bicknor, Sitting-tures of German parades buurne, recenliy shot dead in the head. By his side was a double. barrelled sporting gun.
The police refuse to make any statement beyond the fact that foul play not suspected. According to one report, Capt. Juhnson's motor- ear was 100 yards away; according to another, he was found in the car,;
GOERING MOCKED
While pictures of Hitler and
¡ Mussolini provoke booing, Counti
The vehicle had been driven half Ciano and Goering are received with] inile Into the wood. All the pockets, of the officer's sult were emply,
following laconie SOS brendenst late The discovery was a sequel to the that night:
CX-
Japanese Imports Into England
London.
laughter; the most frantle chéers are A question was usked in Parlia- for King George and President ment recently regarding the import of Japanese merchandise Into this Roosevelt.
Rearmament is no longer criticised country: as "leading to war." It is, on the
Mr. Day asked the President of the contrary, the conviction of the ever- Board of Trade the declared value "Will any person who saw a blue age Frenchman now that only the in- of merchandise imported into the Vauxhall motor-car proceeding be-creasing strength of France, Britalo United Kingdom and consigned from between 7.30 m. and noon, please tween Sutton Valence and Chatham and their allies may still have peace. Japan for the 12 months ended the
Whether the German preparations last. convenient date? communicate with the Chief Cons- are intended to scare Western Europe)
Mr. Stanley: During the 12 months or to serve a practical purpose, her ended March, 1930 talde, Ken1."
the total de- details which have justclared value of merchandise imported reached French headquarters.
into the United Kingdom and regis- They concern the recent develop-tered as consigned from Japan, in- ment in the province of Hanover. cluding Formosa, was £9,000,000,- Western Germany;-of-air-bases}
Air. Day: How does this figure against Britalu.
compare with that for the previous 12 months?
Mr. Stanley: I think It is a little Five
mlitary aerodromes down on the previous 12 months, and have been established near the towns very much down on the figure for of Hanover, Hildesheim, Brunswick, the 12 months before that. Luneburg and Celle.
Sir Herbert Willams: Can the
ALL-NIGHT SEARCH
The police made an all-night search over roads and woods. in_the_area. from Maidstone to Sittingbourne, and 50 special constables were called from their beds. Boy Scouts also assisted' In the search, part of which was conducted by torchlight.
After the discovery a police cordon was thrown round the woods, and no one was allowed in go near the car,
civilian clothes, to drive to Chathun. Capt. Johnson left home wearing When he did not arrive the police and the B.B.C. were informed.
The place where the car was found was about five miles off his route.
ате new
3,000 PLANES
more
The first four have a capacity of right hon. Gentleman say how much 500 machines euch. But on the Han- was exported to Japan in the same over aerodrome alone, 80 bombers period?
were left permanently for several weeks on the tarmac for lack of space in the hangars,
Mr. Stanley: Not without notice. Mr. Kirkwood: Is it possible to in- form that House to which party the An underground tangar at Celle individuals who are importing these has room for at least 300 bornbers. goods from Japan belöng-whether "The whole thing is inexplicable," Buses for seaplanes have been it is the Tory party or the Socialist a friend said. "Capt. Johnson had no established at Holzminden and ul party? troubles of any kind. He was ex- Carishasen on the Weser, in Hanover
Mr. Stanley: I can tell the hon. tremely popular."
and on the Steinhude lake.
Gentleman that one of the purchasers The total figure of all machines of Japanese salmon is the Co- Capt. Johnson and his wife have stationed in the Hanover province operative Society. lived at The Towers for 18 months. bases is estimated at 3,000 of the; Mr. Kirkwood: I thank the right Mrs. Johnson left home that day to least.
hon, Gentleman for that reply. stay with friends,
Capt. Johnson had been Sentor Reserve Fiest, the Nore.
Ofleer,
since April, 1038.
He was in comunand of the Caledon, a cruiser converted into an anti- aircraft ship, but by virtue of his appointment was in charge of all the ships in reserve at the Nore.
The evidence of irs. Johnson was taken in private at a Sittingbourne inqueat, because she was so extreme-
On Charge
Raymond de Trafford
Manslaughter
iy distressed. Afterwards the neuroner RAYMOND DE TRAFFORD, aged 39, described as a salesman,
road evidence in open court.
Police-constable Smith sold that
on trial at Gloucester Assizes on a charge of manslaughter
the captain's body was found clothed after a car accident, gave evidence on his own behalf recently. only in a shirt and with a shoe and sock on the left foot. A double-
barrelled gun with two empty cart-
ridge cases was near the budy.
In the evidence of the widow,
read by the coroner, it was stated
that for two nights Captain Johnson
Ho was accused before Mr. Justico Charles of the man- slaughter at Cheltenham of a 19-year-old bicyclist, Victor Edwin Drinkwater-Lunn, of the Newlands Inn, Evesham-road, Chelten-
ham.
Do Trafford, who pleaded not, Although he had driven in Kenya, had complained of not sleeping well. guilty, was defended by Mr. Fearnley he had driven only 2,000 miles in England. He had a glass of beer at He had nothing to worry him, but Whittingstall and Mr. Davis. he had been extremely busy and
Three motorists. gave evidence Stratford-on-Avon and one of the ALAMEDA, Cal.
drove that Do Trafford
on hajBeckford Hotel. teemed rather tired, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick William
Seventeen years ago he was serlous- wrong side and narrowly escaped Chudeayne, celebrating their 50thly. Injured on the head in a motor-colision with them, wedding anniversary, gave the fol- bicycle accident, lowing recipe to young couples: "Do not try to live too fast, slow down once in a while and heed where you are going."
There is as yet no lowering of standards of pay or of other condi tons due to the influx of Central Europeans, nor have the standards of craftsmanship declined
be
The committee recommends that the admission of aliens should regulated by on Immigrants Selection
Board,
The verdlet was Sulcido while the balance. of his mind was disturbed.
"NERVOUS-TEMPERAMENT"
Hopkins, a gardener, to whom he gave a lift, was a bad passenger and kept on telling him to do this and Inspector J. W Hallam, replying to that. There was no incident until he Mr. Whitingalpil, said tint he had no arrowly escaped a car and went into omcial information that De Trafford the, ditch. This was caused by n had been severely shot in an accident kid when he braked because Hop.. some time ago He agreed that he ins told him there were road repairs was of a nervous temperament and round the corner. that he had passed his driving teat in The reason he was en his wrong England only in October Inst.
side when he struck the bleyclist was LORAIN, O. Mr. de Trafford, giving evidence, that he was overtaking a car and the John 1. Corts and his wife, wedded sald; that he had had a number of juicyclist was hidden by an escoming 64 years, recently saw their Arst riding accidents, and some years ago car. He did not see the blcyclist. talkie film and "thought it great." " he was shot in the stomach while in saw a silent movie six years ago," France and nearly died. He had
First Talkie Seen At 88
The rat he knew of the accident
sald Corts, who is 88. "It was always been of a nervous tempera- was his windscreen breaking and terrible. But I like the sound pic-ment and was worse after the shoot-opkins saying, "You have killed
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