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Deadlock In Tokyo
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By order of the Committee."
E. L. STRANGE.
Hon. Secretary.
OFFICIAL NOTICE PROPOSAL TO CHANGE OF A
SHIP'S NAME.
Thursday,
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the th day of August, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Olces of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of
one
Lot of Crown Land at Stanley, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal at n Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of llis 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 applicant) will be required I, A. H. Carroll of Alexandra
to deposit with an authorised Building, hereby give notice under Section 47 of the Merchant Ship-officer who will be present at the ping Act, 1894, that the proposed sale, the sum of two hundred change of name in respect of the dollars, ($280) in cash. This sum ship "Joan 1" of Hong Kong will be refunded on payment of Referring to reports that American (Official Number 150,509-Gross diplomats in China were compiling
ist of Incidents involving Amerl-tonnage 111.69 tons and Register eans in China, Mr. Welles said he tonnage 59.59 tons) owned by the PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. assumed that United States oficials China Coast Steamship Company
to recall the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Welles said there had been no
Auch indlention in Washington,
in Chian might stand on instructions Limited, Alexandra Building, Hong
to compile records of various cases, but he had not been informed of the number of Incidents.
Americans involved
Kong. has been authorised by the Board of Trude and that the new name "Gold Leaf" will be regis tered at the Port of Hong Kong. Asked to cominent on reports that;
Any objection to the proposed China the anti-British ogitation was spreading to Americans, Mr. Change of name must be sent fa Welles replied that the United States the Registrar of Shipping at days was giving close attention to every Hong Kong within ineldent involving violation of the from the rights of all third Power nationals.dvertisement. The United States, he added, was
in
seven appearance of this
traditionally Interested its own Dated at Hongkong, the 2nd day
rationals only, was
continuing
policy of independent action.
"Another Warning"
is
jof August, 1939.
LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter).-"Ax- other warning" is the bending to-day, of the "Dally Mail" leader, which says:
"Britain and the United States are -uniting in closer opposition to the Impudent tactles of the Japanese in China. These tactics must crase if the Tokyo talks are to be continued with any hope of success.
A, H. CARROLL,
the Purchase price.
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Stanley Island
Registry No
Any
Lot No. 3.
Stanley.
Director.
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THE "STAR". FERRY
CO., LTD.
Notice to Shareholders
NOTICE is hereby given that on "Strong words may impress tire
$2.00 per Japanese statesmen, but more may be interim Dividend of needed to convince their milltary Share has been declared, for the masters in China,
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"It may be necessary to remind half year ended 30th June, 1939, THURSDAY, 17th them that we, as well as the United payable States, have a powerful economic AUGUST, 1939, on which date weapon in our hands.
"In the first three months of 1939 Dividend Warrants may be obtain Britain bought nearly £300,000 worth led on application at the Office of
"It is possible to correct this the Company, Kowloon. balance to the great disadvantage of Japan.
to Japan.
China's Case
The Register of Shares of the Company will be closed from TUESDAY, 8th AUGUST 10
LONDON, Aug. 3 (Reuter)—Aller referring to the British rapitul.stake THURSDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1939,
In China and British trade between both days inclusive. China and Hongkong, the "Financial
News' ia lender says that the case
Order By
of the Board
for support of Chinese currency is Directors, overwhelming.
The task is rather to decide the
most useful method whereby support
can be given. The solution is not
self-evident, but certain broad lines
of policy stand out clearly,
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C. M. MANNERS, Secretary and Manager, Hongkong, 27th July, 1939.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the 8th day of August, 1939, at 3 p.m., At the Ofliers of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Cheung Sha Wan, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from July. 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 24 years less the inst three days thereof.
to
1st
intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required deposit with an authorised 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.
The Government can minimise Ngau ChLWan. bos. decided_to_close
Chinese exelinge by the establishment pressure on
because negotiaPARTICULARS-OF-THE-LOT.-! export creditstions for a settlement of the strike granting generous and should dimiss out of hand may Japanese demands that we we should which broke out on Saturday have
hand over the silver in Tientsin, or
to assist Jaunn in ousting the National dollar.
filed."
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the
It is re-
produce
about
the Chinese Government for For us to aid Japan in establishing manufacture of gas masks. "puppet" currencies would be littleputed to be able short of suicida).
1,000 masks dalty."
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German Troops Massing
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called back for service in the Danzig Police Force.
The Danzig defence forces Dre equipped with small trench imortars, light anti-aircraft guns, armoured cars and anti-tank guna,
Japan's Decision (SPECIAL TO TIIE "TELEGRAFH") TOKYO, Aur. 3. (Domel).-- Japan's war lenders are reported by
quarters to well-informed
have reached an identity of views in the event of war in Europe.
The agreement will be confirmed when the War Minister, General Itagaki, meels Field Marshal Prince Kanin, Chief of the Army General Staff, and General Nisho, Inspector- General of Military Education, at the War Minister's official reridence nt 3 p.m. to-day.
Bombs Explode In Radio Station
JERUSALEM, Aug. 3 (T-Ocean). -Three bombs exploded in the broadcasting building here to-day, doing extensive damage, and neces
pro- sitating 'Interruption of the gramme for several hours.
Five persons were injured, Includ- ing an English announcer and two workers.
August 3, 1939.
Warrant Issued For Arrest of Sean Russell A Look Through
BRITAIN
OUTLAWS
REPUBLICAN CHIEF
(T-
LONDON, Aug. 2 Ocean), Sean Russell, chief of the general staff of the I.R.A., has been outlawed under the new I.R.A. bill.
the The
enable
measures
British authorities to arrest Russell immediately if he is in English territory and to deport him.
The decree was signed, to- gether with the orders for de- 1.R.A. sympathisers. portation of 12 more alleged
Rumours of Sean Russell's United the departure from States to Ireland or England have not yet been confirmed.
Another Twelve Deportations
LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter).-Sir Samuel Hoare to-day signed a fur- ugainst
ther 12 deportation LR.A. suspects,
orders
He also shed an order prohibiting|
SEAN RUSSELL
the landing in England of RA NEW AREA
| suspects.
Three 1.R.A. deportees were taken)
the Dublin mail boat at aboard
declared to-day. They
Holyhead
in Manchester
they would be birk next week, and added that all the
obtined 1.A funds were
sympatheers in America,
from
GARDEN ROAD INCIDENT
Mr.
MINED
Japanese
Extend
180 SHIPS FOR NAVY
Submarine Menaco Conquered
SPECIAL TO "TELEGRAPH” LONDON, Aug. 2 (UP).- Britain's relentless drive for security was again emphasised in Parlament to-night, when Mr. Geoffrey Shakespeare, Financial Secretary to the Ad- miralty, revealed that another 180 vessels had been ordered for the Royal Navy.
Most of these vessels will be em ployed on anti-submarine duties.
A simliar statement was made in the House of Lords by Lord Stanhope, First Lord of the Admiralty.
The now shi Lord Stanhope sald, wold be equipped with a new auth- submarine device which would be
mmatched by other nations.
of
"I have had an opportunity seeing the new device and, like the naval authorities, feel that, under ordinary conditions, we can hang out à submarine and make eertali of Anding H."
believe this is also the view of certain other Powers, which have not
The "Telegraph"
50 YEARS AGO
August 3, 1ARD. It transpiron that the altuation in Egypt is more serious than was antl elpnted, and luformation has been re- ceived here from Genoral Grenfell, and Colonel Wodehouse that force of al thousand dervisher with right hundred camela have taken up position 32
iles north of Wady liaifa.
25 YEARS AGO
August 8, 2014. "Router'" correspondent at Maita Fleet Atates that the Mediterranean has cleared for nellon and the des-- troyers have left at full speed, with the intention, it is believed, of Joining the French Flost.
Other ships leaving in a little while are the laflexible, the We mouth and the Dublin. Two divisions of destroyers are remaining, but with steam up.
The Reese in the House of Commons was unparalleled in British history, being one of the most subdued excits- ment. Chairs were placed along the 10 Accommodata our of the Houno.
meukers,
Sir Edward Grey looked noticeably older.
There was dense crowd outside the Hose and Ministers were cheered both inside and outside.
The Conservativen gave Me. "Winston Churchill an ovation.
"Kenter's
Paris. correspondent reports that the newspapers stato that Great Britain will intervene, and that Sir John Franth will be in command of the expeditionary force.
New The Canadian, Australing und
the Zenland Governments, as well as
Opposition parties, favour united action. the flouse of Commons, Sir. Edward Grey explained the Govern ment's obligatloss and asked the loung to regard the matter from the paint of view ritish Interests, honour and ile free from passion. obligatlagn stated that when the documents were published it would he aven how whole- hearted had been our efforts for pence Sir Edward Grey and he had assured the French Ambosandor that if the the North Sea attacked French ship Feet the French cunt, the British would give all the protection In t puwer. This was not a declaration of
that understood
Germany way. Ife would prepared, if we pledge our- selves to neutrality, to agree not be Attack the northern coast of France. That was Loo narrow an engagement for us. Then there was the question of the neutrality of Belgium.
Blockade Of Coast this apparatus or anything like Germans Fleet in the Channel ur
ft.
Can Deal With Problem
MARINERS are notified that! the Japanese have laid mines "It will be recalled that when we and other obstacles in the fol-announce our intention of sinking any submariar in a speelfied area in lowing places:
the Mediterranean during the Spanish Civil War, the attacks on third Power merchantmen promptly ceased.
Hwan Harbor, extending as far as caution in Ping Fong Island,
He plead-
Ptc. R. Hart, of the Royal Scots,
(1) Namkwan Harbour. Lat. 27 Was summered before
1 deg. 10 mins. N; Long. 120 degs. 45 Etwards at the Central Magistracyming, E. Off the entrance to Nanik-
"I think that this was recognition | This morning for driving
that the British Navy could deal with the question of submarines." dur care and
nrose without
Lord Stanhope's statement Garden Road on July 12, ed guilty and was fined $15.
(2) Santu Inlet. Lat. 26 ders. 30 during a debate in the House of Lords mins. N: 119 degs, 50 mins. E. In the on a motion for the abolition of sub- Traffle Sub-Inspector F. J. Clarke vicinity on a line running from Chown marhues.
summons had been Point to South Point at the entrance said that the
Additions To Flect taken out on the complaint of Mr. to Loyuan Bay, also including Loyuan W. C. Clark, of the Hongkong Tele-Bay and inside Santu Inlet.
LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter) phone Company. Mr. Clark was (3) Hunghwa Sound. Lat. 25 degs. has been decided to make a consider- being driven down Garden Road on 201
In the vicinity of a line running of new naval construction, slated Mr. July 12 and when near the entrance20 mins. N.; Long, 119 degs. 25 mins.nble addition to the 1039 programme to Murray Barracks, a lorry, driven cross part of the Singhwa Channel Geoffrey Shakespeare In the House by Hart, came out, Mr. Clark's (Hungliwa Channel) down to und of Commons to-day. chauffeur was forced to brake hard and swerved to the left in order to
avoid a collision.
E.
parl across the south Channel.
of Lamyet The additions included 107 trawlers
for mine-sweeping and anti-sub- (4) Swabue. Lat. 22 degs. 45 mins.marine duties, of which 20 would be Hart, added Inspector Clarke, had N.; Long. 115 degs, 22 mins, E. In the specially built for the purpose, and the rest would be purchased and vicinity of Swabue Hend. a clear driving record,
converted,
DURING OUR
SUMMER CLEARANCE
SALE
REDUCTION OF 30%
ON ALL STOCKS
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RECORD' WATERPROOF WATCHES TONKINESE SILVER & BRONZE WARE
SOME SPECIAL BARGAINS
It was also proposed to construct 50 vessels of the Whale-catcher type, some for service as patrol vessels, and some for anti-submarine duties. There would be 10 mine-sweepers, six boom defence vessels, and one cable ship, the total number of vessels involved in the foregoing being 180. A floating dock to accommodate small craft up to 5,000 tons had also been purchased. Further additiona were contemplated, but Mr. Shake- speare sald he was unable to give detalls at the moment.
Britain's interest in Belgian nautra- ty was as strang to-day as in 1870. When nobiliention began he telegraphed to France and Germany theresnent, ad France replied that she would respect nautrality. The German Foreign Secre tary replied that he feared he was un- able to answer because to do so would WAR dictum his plans. Then Britain Rounded as to whether the restoration of Belgium's Integrity would satisfy pa. le copied that he could not barter nway our obligations. The King of Belgium telegraphed King George, in a supreme appeal for diplomatie inter- vention to safeguard the Independence of Belgium,
If the independence of Belgium went, the Independence of Holland went niso. He naked the House of Commons consider the British Interests at stake if we ran away-(Cheers). We had yet taken no engagement as regards send- In an Expeditionary Force out of the country. We had mobilised the Fleet and the mobilention of the Army was proceeding. We must be prepared, and we were prepared. to face the con- sequence, using all our strongth momont-we know not how defend ourselves.
to
If the situation developed as seemed probable, we should face it. He be- toved, that when the country realised what was at stake it would support the Government with determination, resolu- tion and endurance.Laud ehrers).
Mr. Bonnr Law said he warmly up- ported the Government. Ho referred ald cheers, to the pledges of support given by the Dominion.
E
Debate On Submarines
Mr. Redmand expressed Ireland's sympathy and wald the Government- (SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPIP)
could withdraw hor troops from Ireland immediately (Loud cheers). The county 1. LONDON, Aug. 2 (Reuter) --An
et treinad would be defended by the sons of Ireland, Nationalists and Uster explanation why Bubmarine attacks in the Mediterranean, which led lo the Nyon Conference, were promptly Mr. Ramsay Macdonald affirmed that
wi shuak have remained neutral. stopped, was given by Lord Stanhope
announced that It melatiy
the in the In the course of a debate House of Lords on the abolition of Army mobilinen at midnight to-morrow. Australia has placed her Fleet under submarines.
The Admiralty's control. She also offers After stating that the measuresna Expeditionary Force of 20,060 men developed against submarines since and will bear the maintenance thereof. the last war
"Router's Paris correspondent states extraordinary, were
that there is constant humming of aero- Lord Stanhope said:
planes envios for the frontier.
The searchlight from the Eiffel Tower Is being continuously operated through the night against airships.
"I think the navel authorities feel that under ordinary conditions we can bunt out and fight submarines when we have a particular apparatus. which I won't sprelly, and we can maite certain of anding them.
"I think that is the view of other nations. I don't think they have this apparatus or anything like t
"When It was announcett by Bri- flu that in the event of submarine altucks in the Mediterranean con- tinuing, we should feel justified in sinking submarines in that area, attacks by submarines promptly stopped.
conceivable
Lort Stanhope emphasised that successive British Governments hud occasion on every pressed for the abolition of sub- marines, but hitherto they had failed to achieve even a modicum of agres- ment with the British view.
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(SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI") CANBERRA, Aug. 2 (Reuter) -The Australian Government has decided to rely more on an intensely trained militia than a standing army, according to an armeuncement by the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies,
The Cabinet, after an all-day dis- cussion, decided to abandon the pre- posal for the establishment of a per-
force, with mancht
D71 ultimate strength of 78,000 men.
The Daily News and Lender continuer to be an uncompromising supporter of British neutrality whatever happens.
The Daily Chronicle urges the Liberala to suppert the Cabinet whatever is the decision.
Other papers regard English partlel- pation inevitable,
10 YEARS AGO
August 3, 1920. A substantial reduction in the Medi terranean Battle Fleet in announced by "Ileuter's" correspondent at Mnita, who states that the battlestips Queen Elizabeth, Darham, Valinnt and Malaya will Juin the Atlantic Fleet In Novem- ber.
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On Monday next, loca: "listeners-in" to the Government Broadcasting Station are promised a special attraction operetle work. For the first time in Columbia electrifleal recording, a whole grand oporn has been made available for the home.
5 YEARS AGO
August 3, 1934 Shipping returns show that during tho twelve months ended Jane 30, the net register tonnage of ships which entered and left ports of the United Kingdom Latalled, 42,602,677, representing an increase of 14,412,895 or 4.4 per cent. over the previous 12 months,
Mayors To Form
A New "Axis"
TOKYO, Aug. 8 (Domel)-It is reliably reported that the Mayors of Berlin and Rome have informally accepted the proposals of the Mayor of Tokyo for the formation of league of the mayors of the metro- polises of the Axis Powers,
The Mayor of Tokyo is shortly sending formal Invitations to the Mayors of Berlin and Rome asking the latter to visit Tokyo next spring and attend the ceremonies for the in-
Mr. Menzies, in a statement to the press, announced that the millia Ogures had reached 78,000.auguration of the profected league.
In view of the successful response to the call for volunteers for the militia, re-introducion of compul- sery training was not necessary.
Mayor Tanomogi is planning to re- turn tie visits the Berlin and Rome Mayors by visiting the German and Italian capitals by acroplane.