Lilvary, Supreme Court
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Confusing Rumours from H.K. Frontier JAPAN'S WITHRAWAL OFFICIALLY DENIED
FULL UNDERSTANDING
WITH ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL, Aug. 29 (Reuter).-A "complete understanding" has resulted from talks on defensive plans which the Turkish military mission had in London and Paris, declared General Orbny, leader of the mixalon on his return to Ankara,
It is reported that die. Rustuarns, the Turkish Ambassador to London is returning to London to-night.
Mass Evacuations Of
Capitals
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH”
of Europe
PARIS, Aug. 30 (UP)-The ..civilian evacuation of Paria
continuca,
One hundred and thirty wives and children of United States Embassy officials left Paris 10- day.
Cinna are both hoping for and work ing for peace, "There still remains a margin, but a very slim one," he adds.
The Vatican has taken precautions to protect the art and ather treasures Blur air raid Bights have been install- fed in Vatican City.
The "Lavoro Forcinta" and "La Tribuna" warn that the International Įsituation has turned for the worse,
“Za Tribuna" saya: "If there is Americans Leave Hungary
any opportunity of families moving to the country, they should do so im- BUDAPEST, Aug. 20 (Reuter).mediately. The international alta- Americans fa Budapral have beenjtion han created the impression that} advised by the United States Lestation fan outbreak of war is possible within ; to leave immediately.
la short period of time."
Italian Warning
OPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH
Morgenthau Leaves
BERGEN, Aug. 29 (Reuter),--Mr.
THE
TELEGRAPH" learns from official sources that reports |that have been current Intely of Japanese withdrawals from the Hongkong frontier should be treated with the utmost reserve.
There Is definite evidence this morning that the Japanese, tar fram withdrawing from the frontier, have extended their operations.
It is admitted that the number of | Japanese troops In Nomtau are much | lain than they were three or four days) fago, but there is no evidence what-
ever that they have embarked upon | any Lansports.
On the contrary, It is believed that these
left Namtau for opera- troops tions in the hinterland.
It Is ofletally confrard this | morning that the Japanese Have now extended their operations along the entire Mira Bay foreshore area,
THETIS LIFTED
INSHORE
LONDON, Aug, 29 (Rou- ter)--Two further lifts of the Thotis have been mado, follow- ing yesterday's successful tow. The submarine is now in water 56 feet shallower than that of the original position.
The work of beaching the sunkon vessel proceeds satis factorily and rapidly.
Soviet Troops Move
Strengthening Western Frontier
Removals Denied
SPECIAL TO THE
TELEGRAPH
August 30, 1939.
FINANCIAL REACTIONS
More Confident Tone On Stock Exchange
LONDON, Aug. 29 (Router), There was a general improve- ment in prices on the London Stock Exchange to-day, with somewhat freer trading in lead- ing issues, as a result of a more optimistic view of the-interna- tional situation.
Gill-edged holdings were ocension- ally bought at prices above the fixed" minimum levels, and industrials were also substantially higher.
Ainore confident feeling was also prevailing in the other markets as portrayed by the decline in prices of recognized "war" commodities, in- cluding wheat and sugar, white sterl- ing was stronger against the dollar. elasing at 4.3825_compared with 4.28 yesterday.
Wall Street was fem.
Gold Price Decline SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH' LONDON, Aug. 20, (UT).— LONDON, AUR 29 (UP)-Selling THE strengthening of they hoarders and the firmer tone of Soviet garrisons on the western sterling caused the price of gold to
deeline here to-day. that the blockade of the Hongkong frontier is authoritatively inter preted as a precautionary mea- "The number of Japanese troops ntong the Hongkong frontier is beure despite the Russo-German lieved to have substantially increased pact, in case of a German in- during the past few days.
vasion of Poland or the Baltic States,
frontier is now complete.
H.K. Steamer Requisitioned
Taken Over By Royal Navy
Now York Markets SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPHI NEW YORK, Aug. 29 (UP),~~ Tension has relaxed in the American
and
European Security Markets. Sterling recovered marlly while Troop Withdrawal Report war commodities declined. Traders Moscow, Aug, 29, (UP)-The Tass
viewed the European situation as be- News Agency has issuet a statement in more hopeful. Stocks Anci bonds that the reports published in a num-advanced in all major markets. ber of foreign newspapers that the
Mr. Chamber- The gains held after Mr. Soviet have allegedly withdrawn
Han told the House of Commons that from 200,000 to 300,000 troops from Great Britain had given Herr Hitler
western
front to reinforce the her final answer which Wall Street In- etern frontier entirely fails to terpreted favourably, since it remov- enerespond with
the facts. To the Britain's position.
ed any uncertainty regarding Great contrary, competent circles ussert that in view of the aggravation of the -11 enstern Europe, the
Official Denial
Can't Obtain Lire LONDON, Aug. 29 (Trans-Ocean).
Reports from Rome state that British subjects in Italy now find it impossi- ble to change their English musicy into lire.
-ituatio The 1,962-ton steamship Mao Savit Command has decided to in- Henry Morgenthau, United States Lee, owned by the Ching Keese the strength of the garrisons ROME, Aug. (UP)-Radio Secretary to the Treasury, has cut broadcast announcements to-day short his holiday and embarked for Steam Navigation Company, and on the western frontiers." warned the civilian populatani in the home, travelling aboard a U.S. coast-registered in Hongkong, has large cities throughout Italy to begin guard vessel which was sent specially been requisitioned by the Hong- Mowow, Aug. 20, (Trans-Ocean). evacuation as roon as possible. Hy President Roosevelt to fetch him.
kong Naval Authorities for war!The amelal Tass Agency to-night Norway Loaves Sterling Naxi Loader Held
service, it was announced this denies foreign press reports that 230,- OSLO, Aug. 29 (UP)-The Nor- morning by the naval spokes-drawn from the Western frontier in the sterfing bloe to-day, quoting have been with-wegian National Bank tentatively left SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
order to reinforce troops in the East. sterling at 18.80 compared with the WASHINGTON, Aug 29 (UT).---
The report is officially denied.
normal rate of 10.90. The Dirs Committee has asked the New York police and customs official yard.
The warning said the large citles should be evacuated before Septem- ber B. After that date private cura will not be allowed to circulate and Transportation will became increasing- ly difficult.
Vatican Precautions OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH{"
ROME, Aug, 20 (UP)-The press has urged all Italians to take refuge in the country.
man.
The Mao Lee is now lying alongside the North Wall of the Naval Dock-
to take extraordinary precautions" It is not known to what particular
to prevent Fritz Kulm from leaving service she will be put in the event the country, because Kulin is strijef an outbreak of war, toder subpoena.
They did not any whether or not there is any evidence that Kuhn is Signor Gayda warns that the; preparing to leave. margle in which Italy can work for A New York report says that Kuhn pence is quickly dwindling. He said stated that he has no intention of that Signor Mussolini and Count'leaving the country,
NOME,
.
Aug. 20 (UP). The Osaka "Mainich" goodwill plane Nippon, hopped off at 7.23 am, on the second leg of her globe-girdling Hight.
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A Render:We cannot publish abusive letters directed against 1 person who has courage enough to sign his name.-Ed.
Joser The Pretender: No use- ful purpose would be served in stari- ing an acrimonious controversy of
that nature in these critical times.
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Curbing Withdrawals LONDON, Aug. 20 (UP),—The Government has decreed that deposi tors in the trusts savings banks are allowed to withdraw C3 a day only.
The samne decree holds good with regard to Post Office savings, and all branches of banks.
Yen Leaves Sterling The Japanese banks to-day decided to
TOKYO, Aug. 20 (Trans-Ocean).—
after the agreement on the prevailing sterling-U.S. dollar exchange rate in relation to the yen.
With the consent of the Bank of Japan, and the Japanese Fluance Ministry, the rate was bicreased by d, which means that the yen has become Independent of the pound sterling.
Argentine Also According to
Buenos Aires report, because of the rapid fall of the pound sterling, the Argentine has followed the example set by various other countries and has revered ad- herence to the pound sterling rate.
the
Ministry of Finance says that hing been taken in order to
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Prizes will be allotted as follows: SECTION ONE:
For Story-Telling Pictures.
161. $30. 2nd. $15, 3rd, $10.
SECTION TWO:
General Pictorial Section: Landscapes,
Seascapes, Architectural, Street"
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Scenes, etc.
1st. $30. 2nd. $15. 3rd. $10,
SECTION THREE: Portraits, Inforinal Close-ups, Human Studies,
1st. $30
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SECTION FIVE; Snapshots taken by children under fourteen years. 1st. $15, 2nd. $10. 3rd. $5.
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The following Rules will govern the Competition;
1.-The Competition is confined er. clusively to amateur photo. Kraphors
2-No employee or member of any
Ar in the photographic trade i permitted to compete,
3. The prizes will be awarded to the competitors sending in what are adjudged to be the beat photo- graphs in sach Bection. Each entry must be accompanied by s form which will be published during the period of the Com petition,nd which Trust be posted on back" of entry. -The right to publish any or al of the entries is reserved to the Hongkong Telegraph.
S-All photographa" entered In last have been taken in the Colony of Hangkong. Photographs which have been already entered in other Competitions are ineligible. 6. Not responsibility will be accepted for non-delivery of, lots of, or damage to entries.
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mounted. Coloured photo- graphe are ineligible. 8-Pleture submitted in sepia tones attould be sccompanied by a smaller print in black and white. -No picture to entered in more
than ang Section, 10.--Mounte to be only while or
and Except
the Children's Section, must be of one of the following sizes:-10X12 10x20.
1.-Na correspondence will be entered into in connection with the. Com- petition.
11-Entries in the Children's Section must bear Ure entrant's name, age and address on the entry form. counter-signed by a parent. 13-Members of the Staffs," of ""the Hongkong Telegraph esd the South China Morning Post are hos permitted. to. eqmpofe. 14-The_decisions of the Judges whaïl
bo Anal.
13-At the conclusion of the com- petition, entries will be returned to competitors on application: at the Telegraph amices withÏNS Dewars days.
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