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Japan And The Axis
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Tuesday, the Bil day of August, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Omecs of tho Public Works Department, by Order of Ilis Excellency the Governor of une Lot of Crown Land at Stanley, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of renewal ut Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of Ills 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 authorised ал half year ended 30th June, 1939, to deposit with payable THURSDAY, 17th officer who will bo present at the which date sale, the Rum of two hundred JUST RECEIVED, selection of the AUGUST, 1939, on best varieties of tested and reliable Dividend Warrants may be obtain- | dollara, ($200) in cash. This sum flower and vegetable seeds of strong germination. Graca Co., 10, Wyndhamed on application at the Office of will be refunded on payment of Street, Hongkong.
the Company, Kowloon.
ANOTHER
DAUGHTER
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the
daughter early this morning is Suentdijk Palace, and thus the hopes of the nation for a male beir were disappointed.
A salute of 51 guns announced to; the notion that a little princess whi bom.
After the 31st gun had boomed out three was a tense silence which last- ed until everyone was sure no more shots would be fired,
solera
on
The Register of Shares of the Company will be closed from TUESDAY, Bih AUGUST to THURSDAY, 17th AUGUST, 1939, both days inclusive.
At the same time at the high-speed apparatus of
news fran mission gave the tidings straight from? the white palaer at Soestdlljk to the whole of Holland, and
the ไป Netherlands Indies, where salute - were also fred.
N. CHINA FLOOD WORSENING
By Order of the Board of Directors,
C. M. MANNERS, Secretary and Manager. Hongkong, 27th July, 1939.
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throp and Count Clano, which was
looked upon as a good omen."
It is noteworthy that the meeting referred to resulted in the Italo- German military alliance.
Both Ambassadora said they are remaining at the meeting place until Monday,
Strongthening Axis Meanwhile, there are Increasing indications of Italy and Germany's Intention to strengthen the Axis is Europe.
King Carol paid a visit to the Italian Island of Rhodes, after which the Italian Governor of the Island few immediately to Home. Next week Italian warships are paying a friendly visit to Greece,
August 5, 1939.
REFUGEES BRUTAL
IN EUROPE
150,000 Leave Reich
For Other Lands
ROBBERY
Thieves Throw Boat People Overboard ·
Military Axis Reactions
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A brutal murder off Green Island communique Issued by the Japanese LONDON, Aug. 4 (Reuter)—Lord Winterton told the House of Lords was reported to the Folice last night Ambassadors at Cernobbio.
It is known that the ambassadors to-day that considerable progress had by Lai Hut-chl, 63-year-old Batter-
backed tho Japanese been made by the London Inter-man, who stated that his wife, To personally Governmental Commitice especially Ng, 50, was thrown overboard about Army's demand for adherence to the during the last few months, and the 2.30 p.m. yesterday by one of two Axis military alliance but it is doubt- | number of refugees who had leftmen who boarded his boat on the ed whether the communique was la
Germany since the Evian Committee pretext of going to Cheung Chau. suc with the knowledge and up- was formed a year ago, was 150,000-ed his boat, 4210A, at the Yaumati view of its being so non-committal Lai added that the two men board-proval of the Japanese Cabinei, in a figure which he regarded as Batis- factory,
typhoon shelter, and ngiged to pay $3 | regarding netual adherence. to be taken to Cheung Chau.
While the boat was about 300 yards west of Green Island one of the passengers suddenly took up an oar and struck Lal on the head. The assailant then threw him and his wife overboard,
The United States, Lord Winterton added, annually took a quota 27,000 refugees, while the actual in- take was larger because of it number of temporary
tourists
allowed to main who were
the Probably the total number in United States was 40,000.
However, British circles said Japan's adherence to the Axis alliance would increase the chances of Anglo-United States trade embargoes against Japan. PARIS
The communique issued by the Japanese Ambassadors at Cernobbio yesterday overshadowed the depar ture of the French Military Mission for Moscow,
Although the communique has roused some skepticism it has caused no surprise because observers here, have anticipated Japan's eventual adhesion to the Axis military alliance.
defence recent Anglo-French
The 17-year old son of Lai, Lai Wah, was also on the boat but no- There were 40,000 German refugees thing has been heard of him since the Spain And Hungary? in Britain at the present time, and attacks. Lai remained in the water Diplomatie circles here also see Lord Winterton thought that this was for about half an hour, when the signs of an imminent move to bring a sufficient answer to the charge that Cambay Prince happened to pass by
doing and picked him up. Spain, Hungary and Bulgaria Into the British Government was
The boat was last seen as it was the military alliance. It is also nothing.
He added that the British colonlut being rowed in the direction of La!- rumoured that pressure upon 36go-Empire, excluding Palestine. and chlkok. The motive for the attack Buch anticipations being evinced by
absorbed 1,700 is believed by the Police to be rob- Trans-Jordan, hid persons in six months ending March bery, but the loss of any property talks at Singapore.
Australia had been taking | was not mentioned in the report. No 31 lant. 5,000 a year for the past three years, one has been arrested, and Brazil 11,000. The latter country was prepared to take
Slovia
pending.
the Purchase prico
Diplomats also note the precise PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. warding of the Japanese ambassadors
communque, which did not state that the Japanese Cabinet had approved Japan's adherence to the milkary
No. of Sale
Registry No
Locality
Stanley Inlaod
Lot No. 8.
Stanley,
Boundary Measuremonta
N. S. E.
As per into plau.
ולי
$1,500
Contenta is
sq. feet
Annasi
Upset Prics
Rentai
About
6,100
New York, Aug. 4.
G.孟
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New York Cotton
October December January
Opening
9.00/00
6.83/83
1.090 8.80/06
8.44/44 8.25b/27a
Cloring $.05/DA 8.76/7G $,63N 8.55/55 8.39/30 8.22N 9.55N
New York Rubber.
CHUNGKING, Aug. 4 (Central)-March The flood alluation in the surrounding May districts of Tientsin worsened rester July Large sections of the Grand Canal Spot cmbankmetst have yielded to the terrific pressure of the rising waters.
day.
and have vollapsed at vital points. September
Both the Taeyuho and Chilunghe, December tributaries of the Haiho, overflowed their banks and submerged farge March Tracts of farmland under at least May three feel of water.
16.43/83 16.64 761 10.72/72 14.72 /TO 10.72/74 16.73b/750
16.74/76
.... 16.708 Total males for, the day-1,990 16115.
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LONDON,
Aug.
4 (Reuter),
Holiday influences restricted trading |
on the London Stock Exchange to-day,
May
but the undertone remained steady. September Gill-edged holdings, slightly im-December
proved and Kollies
small Paris buying.
were finan on May
Elsewhere changes were very small.
Amung commodities leud was strong |
on a good consumer
small offerings
demand and October
Will Sireet was easier,
41 /04 842/8474 057%/66
20,125,000 bushels.
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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held un Tuesday, the 8th day, of August, 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 Cheung Sha Wan, 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 Hia Majesty the KING, for one fur ther term of 24 years less the last three days Thereof.
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alliance.
Nevertheless, the ambassadors have already reported to the Cabinet, which is expected to approve the adherence soon,
Rome. Optimism ROME, Aug. 4 (Reuter)--Foselst cireles profess to regard· Japan's tull
to adherence
the Italo-German allace us virtually an accomplished Tact following the conference at Coma between the Japanese Ambassadore.
The Ambassadors are leaving
Como un August 6. It is confirmed that the aim of yesterday's meeting was to discuss the eventual adherence of Japon the Italo-German mill- tary and political pact.
more.
up to 0.000
Cigars And Wine
Left To Tenor
Mr. Wiliam Devan, of Bina-gor- dens, Kensington, S.W., who died last February, aged 82, left his cigars and his wine cellar to his old friend Ben Davies, the tenor and Ben Davies, although a smoker,
Large Scale Settlement Referring to schemes for large- scale settlement, Lord Winterton säid that the British Guiana scheme would begin is autumn, San Domingo appeared to offer wide opportunities, A report from the Philippines had not yet reached Britain, but it was sald to be very favourable..
There was some scope for settle teetotal. ment in North Rhodesia and other Den Dayles said: "It was a very opportunities for large-scale settle-kind thought on the part of Mr. ment being pursued,
Steps had already been taken in Germany to regulate, and in some respects ameliorate the condition of
German Jews there,
is virtually
the
In view of the trend of events It is believed here that, while Japan's inclusion in the Axis alliance would endanger British and French interests and complicate problems of defence, the French government is not 10. elined to take a tragle view of the development.
TOKYO
Well informed circles here,
both Japanese and foreign, are expressing Japanese ambassadors' conference at their doubts as to whether the
Cernobbio is related to Tokyo's nd- hesion to the Axis military alliance since such development would have required prior sanction from the Tokyo Government.
Lord Winterton said that the worst The meeting is held in Fascist harm anyone could do the refugee French candlesticks supported by Asis.
circles to be conclusive, having ré- gard to the fact that the Japanese movement was to encourage the filicit Ambassador to Roine, accompanied entry of refugees into any country by Colonel Karakawa, military and including Palestine. A great deal of
Belgium bir attache, and a number of other harm was done in officials, recently went to berlin to Holland, and the French Swiss had confer with their colleagues on the also suffered from this illicit inumi
reinforcing subject
the anti-gration, Comintern pact, participation by
Lord Winterton's statement con Japan in the alliance having been cluded the foreign affairs debate, and
the House adjourned for the recess. decided in principle sometime ago,
Official Silence
Strike Threat In England
Bevan, who was my friend for many years. I appreciate the wine gift. but I am very temperate, really, I
The best Information available in- doubt if I shall drink much of it,"
dicates that the Government is still To Mr. Davies's wife, Mrs. Clara | standing by its previous decision for the Davies, Mr. Bevan left four white Imited commitments only with
The Yomiuri issued . special the United Press report on the Japanese am- bassador's conference at Cernobble, but portions of the dispatch deleted.
Agures of musiekins "In remembrance of many happy hours spent to-edition to-day lying Rether."
His estate totalled £24,482.
TIENTSIN MOB RULE
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presentations to the Japanese on the subject.
mass
B. & S. Office Attacked SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TIENTSIN, Aug. 3 (Domei).-The anti-British agitation in Tientsin esme to a ellmax yesterday when a Chinese mob, following a
meeting, paraded the streets and attacked the Butterfield and Swire and one other British firm in the Third Special Administrative District.
Window-panes and furniture were Mr. Shaw, the British Consul,
at 3 p.n. The British Consul pointed lodged a protest with the Japanese
out that the incident occurred in the Japanese-occupied area and asked for strict control of the movement.
Replying to the British respresent- allons, Mr. Kunugt, the Japanese Consul, sald that he had - yet to receive affair.
Consulate General over the telephone
It is considered tuo early yet to give any exuct indications of the date for the consiusion of on astreenient and is terms, in view of the silence being maintained in official circles.
Newspapers gave only moderate prominence to the meeting and are
Railwaymen Want still abstaining from comment at this stage. The
Higher Wages Japanese Ambassador to Berlin,
in an interview with the
LONDON, Aug. 4 (Reuter),— | damaged. "Asahi Shimbun" latending bidders are advised
correspondent, There is to be no question of a stated that a full report on that immediately after the dispo-conference would be sent to respon- and cleaners on the railways, at the strike action by drivers, firemen sal of the lot the Purchaser if sible circles, which would send
least until August 10, not the applicant) will be required immediate reply, to deposit with
It is not clear whether a further authorised
The Associated Society of face- officer who will be present at the
.announcement will be made shortly, motive Engineers and Firemen an- 52%/42% 419/41%
or deferred till after th carrival here nounced to-day that the executives sum of two hundred of Japanese millory mission on 42 7424 sale, the 41%/414
of the Society would meet the com- August 2, whose task may be to dis-panies separately in London on 443/44% | dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of
cuss problems of collaboration in August 10 to consider the position Rome and Berlin.
fully. the Purchase price.
While the executive has not with- May Think Twice
drawn the strike threat, it is hoped |--LONDON, -Aug-4---(Reuter):-A-|-still-to-be-possible-for-the-Society-ta.
in the London evening avoid drastic action. newspaper "Japan May Be Thinking! The dispute arose when the Society Twice About Joining The Axls Paet", wanted an increase in wages to a appears to represent the 'general | minimum of 50/- a week, while the public impression here, despits re- companies are offering. 45/-, purts from Rome that Jajua bus decided to join the Axis.
"Reuter" learn; that there is no oficiul confirmation that this to munique mated by the Japanese Anbarsndors represents the view of the Tokyo Government.
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Unofficial Japanese circles in Lon- don are of the opinion that the de- claration of the Ambassadors, who are well-known always to have been ing to a group of rocks off the western very strong adventés of Japan-side of the island, thus forming Italo-German alliance, meant this as small sheltered hrbour,
on answer to the Anglo-Franco- Soviel staff talks.
The declaration may also indicate attempts by the extremists to force the Japaneid Government's band.
powers under the Emergency Reg-Falangists
tions was notilled
ment Guzette" this morning.
The new regulation (empowers the Colonial Secretary to, by command of the Governor, require the publish- ers and editors of any newspaper published in Hongkong to submit to the Commissioner of Police, or such other person as the Governor may authorise, two or more coples of every separate placard gr display- sheet purporting to contain, in any Innguage other than Chinese, an un nouncement of the contents of the newspaper in question.
The Commissioner of Police Is authorised to censor placards or dis- Play-sheets before distribution,
Publication or distribution of placards or display-sheets required by the regulation is prohibited until approval has been obtained from the
censor.
Similar regulations are plrendy in existence regarding placards publish
el by Chinese newspapers.
Greetings To Queen Elizabeth
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI
All-Powerful
Far-Reaching Powers Conferred By Franco
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Access To Club
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detailed reports of the
WASHINGTON
Ome circles here
wore
read intense
the in-
Cernobbio report with terest.
They declined to make any formal comment nithough they expressed the such A opinion that
development would represent a tremendous army Victory If Japan adheres to the Axis after which Japan would adopt an even more belligerent attitude to wards other powers in China.
Any efforts at negotiation by Japan for the renewal of a trade pact with the United States would then pro- bably be stultified and the popular demand for an embargo of munitions against Japan.
Senator William King, interviewed by the United Press to-day, expressed the opinion that the Japanese ambas sudier's communique at Cernobbio "openly confirms what bas long been true an agreement by which Japan has closely synchronised her opera- tions with the purpose of affording the greatest possible aid to the Rome- Berlin Axis; and vice-versa.” He claimed that the Japanese
He added that Jopun's definite nd- authorities were not in a position toherence to the Axis would "further Interfere with the Chinese move-widen the breach between the United States und ̈Jajahand also thaitTM It would strengthen the militaristic sentiment in the United States and CHUNGKING Aug. Further į cause an even more popular approval information
foreign from
of a more powerful defence program- state that the anti-American, cam→ me which would be most likely to paign, sponsored by the Japanese at necessitate un. appropriation of over Chenglingehl, north of Yochow, has two billion dollars for the Army and resulted in considerable damage to Navy next session of Congress. the Standard Oil installation.
menin.
Anti-American Campaign
sourcas
Japanese troops entered the build- ings, broke windows and smashed doors and furniture. No foreigners are in charge of the property at the present time,
the
Also, he said, it would speed up consummation of the Russo- French-British allianec.
I. R. A. SUSPECTS DEPORTED
ex
Question In Commons LONDON, Aug. 4(Reuter),-- Asked in the House of Commons whether the Government views the Access to the Club is by a flight of adoptiun
LONDON, Aug. 4 (Reuter).--Four steps n to the western
of 11 Anglo-Japanese more Irishmen, agalust whom magazines forinula requesting the suspension of and by a covered loggia over the bout the blockade in Tientsin, Mr. Butler
Hulston orders were mnde, Ieft houses to the main entrance hall, replied that Sir Robert Craigie con- cort for Liverpool to Jain the Irish Birminghom to-night under police es- This gives on to a men's cloak room thued to press for the removal of the mail boat. and to four bowling alleys. A stair-restrictions. ense gives access to a gallery leading to the changing rooms in the north- also cast wing. In this block are two squash courts in addition to changing rooms, shower room, lava- tories and the heating chamber.
Rising from the main entrance]
Sir Samuel Hoare to-day signed Envoy's Anxiety
seven orders for expulsion against LONDON, Aug. 4 (Reuter)-Mr-orders have now been signed, includ-. LRA suspects, and altogether 53 Que Tai-chi, Chinese Ambassador to ing 40 expulsion orders and ve London, vislied the Foreign Ofice this prohibition orders. Afternoon And saw Sir George Mourey, an assistant Under-Secre Objections have been lodged in two-
, access is obtained to the main tury, who fa particularly interested in bar, the staircase to the first floor, Far Eastern matters. the committee room and the circular It is understood that the Chinese entrance lounge. There is a wide Government is particularly concerned verandah on the seaward side, extend- | about the question of Chinese sliver BURGOS, Aug. 4 (Reuter),-Furing outside the lounge and bar. Then the British and French Concessions reaching powers for the Faiongist alter section of the verandah extends In Tientaln. (Fascist) Party In Spain are provided in a semi-circular projection over the in a decree issued by General Franco, Tinekeeper's room. revising and modifying the constitu-
Cocktail Bar lion of the Party, which have rights 10 control external policy, national education, and press propagandu.
The Falangist Party also control women's muvement, social rellef, ex- servicemen's organisations, youth inbour bodies, Justice, communica- tlon, transport, police and the in- fornition service.
crises.
APPOINTMENTS
The following appointments are announced in the "Gazette" to-day,
Mr. R. A. C. North resumes his duties us Colonial Secretary as from August 4.
Mles Yip Chi-shue, Miss Marjorie
No Tokyo Talks *TOKYO, Aug. 4 (Reuter)-No The Arst floor contains a circular acting of the round-table confer-Sek Khim-tan and Miss Bernadelle lounge, cocktail bar,
ence or the sub-committees was fixed open terrace, for yesterday. library, kitchen and service ·rooms. The "Asahi Shimbun" attributes The starling line for saling races the delay Arstly to the firmer British is a line between the northeast corner altitude, due to American abrogation of the squash court block and theof the trade treaty, and secondly that signal mast on Kowloon. On this line a
Observatory Hill, the British Government is marking starter's time to permit, dissatisfaction to die box will be constructed giving a good down in Britain in connection with view of all yachts approaching the the "concession Britain is expected to starting line from any direction. make to Japan."
The incorporation of existing Labour will be based on national buildings Involved considerable jug- syndicalism, the syndicate heads gling with levels. Posalble future being Falangists. The amalgamation extension of the club involved plan- of the Falangista and Traditionallats ning the bowling alley wing to take is still more firmly established. In further storey and the squash court
wing to take two further storeys.
-The Party also have the right to inspect religious and eduentional in stitutions.
LONDON, Aug. 4 (Router) ---Tlie Queen to-day received hundreds of
Mr. Cyrli Champkin has been ap- telegrams and letters of congratula- tion from all over the world, part-pointed Honorary Commissioner of In a report yesterday of the escape cularly from Canada and the United the Hongkong Police Reserve, accord-of n prisoner from a cell beneath a States, on the occasion of her 30thing to the "Gazette." Mr. Oscar Eager dock, it was incorrectly stated that birlliday.
has been appointed Deputy Com- the incident occurred at the Kowloon She spent the day quietly ot missioner, and Mr. T'so Teun-on as Magistracy. Actually, It occurred at
Adjutant. Dalmoral Castle,
the Central Magistracy,
|
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Chan have been appointed Inspectors of Mut Teal na from August 1
Dr. T, W. Ware,. M.B., Ch.B.. D.P.H., has been appointed to act Deputy Director of Health Services pending the prrival of the Deputy Director with effect from August 1. RELIEF from your CORNS !
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French Interest PARIS, Aug. 4 (Reuter)-It is indicated in well-informed quarters that the French Government, replying Pads
Cro
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Pax stopom
to the enquiry by Britain on the sub- all pain by Jeet of Chinese silver deposits in the relieving British and French Concessions in pressure & Tientsin, stated that it considered
friction. Anglo-French interests to be linked,
1 is added that France will adopt
an attitude identical with Britain on this point, and it is beiloved that the French Government has Informed Japan of her attitude.
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