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PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS | PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
of the Sale by Public Auction
to be held on Monday, the 14th 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 nt Island Road, Repulse Bay, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for-a term of 75 yearn, 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.
DANZIG'S HOUR OF LIBERTY
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of the Sale by Public Auction | Gdynia, he claimed, despite the fact to be held on Monday, the 14th been Peland's sole approach to the that Danzig Sa supposed to have. day of August, 1939, at 3 p.m., sea. at the Offices of the Public
AL. the conclusion of his speech Works Department, by Order of Herr Foerster telegraphed to Hitler His Excellency the Governor of saying. "Tens of thousands of Dan- one Lot of Crown Land at Sham- this ancient German elly to protest zig's people gather in the squares of shuipo, in the, Colony of Honggainst the Polish threats to bombard Kong for a term of 75 years,
Dunzi. They look to you with the commencing from 1st July, 1895, rentest confidence, reverence and un-
shakeable loyalty." with the option of renewal at a As the crowds
meeting they were
chanting Home to the Reich."
Crown Rent to bo fixed by the clusion of dispersed at the con- Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for ono further term of 24 years less the last three days
thereof.
Intending bidders are advised Intending bidders are advised $25 to $75 with good European and that immediately after the dispost immediately after the dispo- Chinese Instructors registered. Ad-sal of the lot the Parchasur (if not | sal of the lot the Purchaser (If not dress China Bldg. 1st floor, Tel. 20002, the applicant) will be required to
the applicant) will be required of deposit with an authorised officer | deposit with an authorised oflicer who will be present at the safe, he will be present at the sale. the sum of two hundred dollars,
the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash This num will be | ($200) in ensh This aum will be refunded on payment of the Pur-refunded on payment of the Pur- chase price.
Rumania Calls Up Reserves
500,000 To Be Put PARTICULARS
Under Arms
10
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BUCHAREST, Aug. Octian)-Four of the seven Runun- ian Ariny Corps are to be brought up to war sirengil on Aupest 15 by call.
ing up ten classes of reserves.
Rumani will then have million troopa under orNES.
Half a
On September 15 yet more closes are to be called up. The troops will be. concentrated mainly along the western frontier ind in this Dobroja. The rearinument of Rimaniz is con- tinuing with all possible haste.
The Premier, M. Calinesery, whó is
also in charge of the War Liinistry,
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Protest Against War Throats have met in grave times to protest DANZIG, Aug. 10 (Reuter).-"We
before the whole world against the untl-Danzig war threats which the Poles have been making for weeks Past," declared Herr Foerster when addressing a mass demonstration here
to-day.
Herr Foerster said that forelim Nazis wanted to launch a fresh sen- journalists had assumed that the sallon, but the position was too seri- ous for sensations.
not to have to hold protest demons- would be more pleasing for us trations, but Polish war threats and OF THE LOT. force us to do so. As official circles provocative speeches and articles,
in Poland are talcirur
ting part
In these war threats, we are compelled to
vlews express
clearly," Herr Foerster declared that Poland
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75 years. Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- aal of the lot the Purchaser (If not the applicant) will be required to 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 Pur-
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was
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points to heurt," declared Herr Foer- sler:
confidence that at a given time, Nazi
August 11, 1939.
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IMMEDIATE EMBARGO AGAINST JAPAN
and
Reactions To New European Moves
BRITAIN DOES NOT EXPECT DANZIG COUP FOR THE TIME BEING
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ·
LONDON, August 10, (UP),-THE tone of Herr Foerster's speech has inspired the belief here that Hitler feels that the Danzig problem is not yet ripe for solution, and that he has not yet decided on the exact steps to take to secure the Free City.
Herr Foerster's speech is that Danzig, with German support, therefore considered to be the would know how to reslat attack, opening gun for a campaign
The British people are convinced. which will gradually gather that Poland will not be guilty of ag- momentum in the next few ression and firmly believe that a
crisis is not imminent. weeks and probably come to 11 climax with Hitler's speech at Tannenberg on August 27 or at
the Nuremburg rally in Septem- Gamblers'
To-morrow's meeting of the Italian and German foreign ministers at} Sulzburg is considered to be an al- tempt to fx Italy's role in the campaign.
Need Italian Support
In
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IS. URGED (Continued from Page 1.)
The British people are convinced that the Italian people, and probably Washington's conviction that Japan Mussolini ilmself, do not want was denying business. and other become involved the inore and more to increase equalities for third power nationals. Danaly
of Germany, and Poland despite the treaties guaranteeing Germany arranged
Therefore, they suspect wanted to take the whole of East
Salzburg them, the second note emphasised meeting to secure a promise of In- Prussia and smash Germany in a
that the United Slates was, bloody war,
creased support from Italy.
THE Hongkong Government "Let Poland take the following ample consideration to any Japanese resounding
would be prepared to give due and Although It expected here that a benefited by nearly $1,000 in
communique proposals "based on Justice and re-issued at Salzburg.
revenue following the conviction son which would envisage the re- whether Haly will go much beyond of a number of persons charged "At A Given Time--"
giving of all problems in a manner "War threats, however challenging, duly considerate to the rights and Dnce gave Hitler during the Sudeten before Mr. T. J. Houston at the pledges of vocal support, such as under the Gambling Ordinance will arouse in Danzig no sign of fear, cbligations of all parties directly wo Nazis have seen to it that the concerned in the processes
crisis. While the Danzig crisis per- Central Magistracy this morn- of free sists the British will try to keep their people of Danzig don't lose their
new commitments hands free in the Far East. They are
ering. nerves in this time of tension, because gotiation and
apparently not worried by the new previous experience has given then among all parties concerned."
Thirty-seven persons were arrest- attempt of the Japanese army to Leadership will do the right thing; be at opportunity for her believe it is unlikely to succeed, and Chan Kam, 34, widow, Lai Tak, 52, "There has been and contihues to link up with the Axis, because thered by the Police following a raid on we have done everything to protect Government to advance such pro unlikely to change the fundamental
a house in Electric Road yesterday. Danzig agaljust a surprise attack, orposals," the American note continued.
and N coup d'etat, and to answer accord "This Government is ingly; lot Poland be qulie clea
willing to dis-situation in any event. clear that
Despite the Japanese Army's pres-Were charged with keepingmployed, If and when they such cuss
proposals, Danzig does not stand alone abandonare put forward, with the representa-
redy British reply to the sure for a speedy
non gaming house, while the 34 ed in the world, but that the creatives of
others present other
were charged with including Japanese demands no new instruc- powers. German Reich and leader, Herr Hit- Japan and China, whose rights and Cons have been sent to the British ambling. The keepers were TC- leased on bail of $200 each, and the ff, ' stand at our side in the event Interests are involved, at whatever Ambassador in Tokyo, British que rest of an attack from Poland."
time and place may be
ters say the instructions will be sent
$10. commonly Herr Foerster declared that Danzig agreed."
"in their normal course" when the The three keepers were fined $200 was not English, it was not French
consultations with the United States cach when they appeared in Court and France have been completed. this morning, and four of the gam- blers fined $10 each. Two defen- Britain's Sigh Of Relief dants were discharged. The rest of the gamblers who did not appear LONDON, Aug 10 (UP)-Herr had their ball of $10 each estreated. Foerster's speech was received with Table money amounting to $70.00 relief here after a day of alarming was donated to the Feor Box.
The majority of those arrested speech is entirely defensive.
It is felt that the tone of the were married women. Only seven
The men being found on the premises. Danzig Nazi leader made no threats Detective Sergeant E. J. Stewart of aggressive action but merely said prosecuted.
and it was not Polish. If anyone had the right to be uneasy about the themselves. Danzig always had been future of
of Danzig, it was Danzigers a German city.
Conference Possible.
speculating as to the possibility of an Some informed quarters here are
Anglo-Japanese stalemate together Hour Of Liberation Will Como with other developments both in "Danzig's population fully realises, Europe and the Far East right result and firmly believes that the hour of
in the renewal of the United States liberation will come and Danzig will within the next few months, prior to offer to participate in a conference return to the Reich.
Danzigers look with special love and reverence to
the
negotiations for any trade pact Herr Hitler, who, they are convinced,
between the United States and Japan, Reich and give them back their self-opinion that the immediate likelihood will ruini their desire to return to the
replacing the abrogated 1011 paci.
However, one source expressed the determination which was denied them of this is relatively slight in view of in 1919. we cannot do better than to promise
In this solemn hour, I believe that Japan's announced determination to negotiate with the British alone on to remain united, no matter what the issues arising from the Tientsin may happen, and that we shall ward situation. of resolutely every attack on the The opinion was also expressed at our disposal, and carry out every Far East in which the common in- sacred German soil with the forces is to follow new developments in the that such a development is more like- order given by our leader, Her
terests of third party powers are more clearly and more unifiedly defined. -United Press,
IIller.
The day may not be too for dis- tant when we shall come together again for the celebration of Danzig's
TWO SILVER TROPHIES, VALUED $250 PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. reunion with the Reich."
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SECTION ONE:
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Jat. $30. 2nd. $15. 3rd. $10.
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SECTION THREE:
Portraits, informal Close-ups, Human Studies.
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IAL $15. 2nd. $10. 3rd. $5.
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badly benten, leaving a number bodles on the field.
of
Drive On Yoyang Chinese forces operating in north Hunan and south Hupeh are launching a concerted drive toward Yoyang on the Canton-Hankow Railway, 88 miles north of Changsha, nccording to feld vanguards have reached the Immediate outskirts of the city while other uni
units have got to the Japanese rear by a detour.
10
arc
In north Hupch the Chinese exerting heavy pressure upon the Japanese around Sulhsien, about 105 miles northwest of Hankaw. Anchu, a town west of Sulhsten, has been re- covered by the Chinese while the Japanese around Lishan, northwest of Sulhsien, have been driven away. The Japanese are falling back to the outskirts of Sulhsien toward which the Chinese are pushing with great vigour.
Speech Welcomed
BERLIN, Aug. 16 (Reuter).-The restrained tone of Herr Foerster's speech
Is welcomed in German quarters, and a commentator con- trusted it with the "excitable extra- vagance of the Polish press."
TOKYO PARLEYS
RESUMED
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Affairs, and Mr. Tadashi Kuribarn,
Second Conference
He added that Poland should take director of the East Asia Bureau. note of this official announcement that Danzig was prepared to repel any attack, and that it would stand alone in doing so.
Foreign political circles in Berlin are agreeably surprised that the speech was couched in moderate language, and contained no sensa- tional announcement.
Polish Warning
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
AI 10.90 Minister Kato called on Ambassador Craigle at the British
Embassy to hold the second confer ence with him during the morning. Back from the British Embassy, Minister Kato allended another con- ference of the executive staff of the
Herr Hiller Hstened to the speech at Berchtesgaden, and heard Foreign Ministry. crowd chanting: "We want to return
Ambassador Craigie also summoned to the Reich" before the demonstra-bassy this morning. tion began.
of his staff at the E- conference of
Present at the Embassy conference were Major G. A. Herbert, the British Superintending WARSAW. Aug. 10, (UP)."We Commercial Secretary of the Embassy. Consul at Tientsin, Mr. Gorebooth, hope Herr Foerster, in his speech, and Major-General Piggott, Military will bear in mind the words Marshal Stigly-Rydz uttered at Cracow No power can convince us that the word peace for some for others to given to take and sangouncement was made by all Polish radio stations to-day when they drew attention to the fact thot Herr Foerster had been in conference with Hiller before giving his mentous speech this evening, viewed as an unmistakeable warn- Ing.
This
mo- is
Meanwhile the Poles are awaiting a new blast of German denunciation as the result of an official announce- ment that Polish frontler gunrds to- day fired on three German soldlera who crossed the frontier, whom was wounded-United Press.
one of
Chinese Dollar Declines
Fresh Japanese Attacks TAIYUAN, Aug. 11 (Domel) SHANGHAI, Aug. 11 (Domei).- Japanese troopa in southeastern Continuing Its downward tendency, Shans on August 7 started fresh the Chinese dollar fell to 3d, 13/32 mopping-up operations with a view on London and 65% cts, on New York to routing about 7,000 Chinese troops Inter in the morning. The Hun
in the areas east and northwest of Hsing Commercial Bank notes were Tsinyuan, about 00 miles south of quoted at 105 dollars sellers and 175 Talyuan.
buyers per 100 Juan.
Divisions belonging to. Fong Chin- tsal's 10th Army.
The Chinese forces confronted with the fresh Japanese encircling attacks are understood to have survived the recent Japaneso pincer-movement In the southeastern part of Stansi. They include units of the 42nd Divi- sion under Liu Yon-hu and the 16th mountains from the north, northeast, Flvision under Wu Shih-pl, both south and west,
Eight Japanese Army detachments strongholds through aro converging on the list Chinese the Tahsinig
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