Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
THE
August 31, 1939.
· Supreme Court.
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“TELEGRAPH” SPECIAL
SPECIAL MESSAGES ON THE EUROPEAN CRISIS Clearing-Up
FINANCIAL ROUND-UP
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Financial markets to-day felt the n bit tension of European ovents more while some conmælity markets: responded to the reduction of sup- piles resulting from purchases for preparedness, says "United Press"
Wheat dominated the general com modity news. Canada confirmed that Britain has purchased 5,000.000! hurbels of Canadian wheat,
H.K. & S. Bank
Sand-bagged
LONDON, Aug. 31 (Rou- ter)-Apart from sandbagging the street-lovel windows of the basements, the Hongkong and Shanghai, Tho Chartered and
the Yokohama Spocie banks have no intention of removing
their managements to the
country. Repurta also persisted that Beltalu
1. negotiating for wheat.
the Argentine
American wheat markets rose:
Starling Firmer
On the London Stock Exchange closed higher under slocks leadership of Government Bonds.
Sterling closed at 4.30 against the dolur.
On the Paris Bourse profi taking duced prices in orderly trading. Substantial Gains
(Reuter). LONDON, Aug. 30 After a cheerful day all groups on the London Stock Exchange showed substantial final gains apart from Kaffis, which reacled sharply on on- nouncement of the South African Government's decision to appropriate all proceeds from guld dealings above 1507- an ounce.
The bullion market interprets the decision as application of a brake to speculation in gold mining shares arising from the high price of goid.
Wall Street was firm.
Plans for this have been, prepared, but they will only be applied when there is utmost necessity.
The Chinese and Japanese Embassies have no intention of moving, though in most cases wives and families of staffz will be sent to the country.
PREPARED FOR WAR Egypt Will Not Be Caught Napping ALEXANDRIA, Aug. 50
BRITISH REPLY TO LATEST PROPOSALS
LONDON, Aug. 30
(Reuter). In the absence of authoritative information, political circles to-night are drawing conclusions of guarded hopefulness
There is no doubt that the nature of the British reply to Berlin was communicated to the Opposition leaders, but as the latter have not asked for a recall of Parliament, it can be assumed that they are
atisfied with the course being taken by the Government.
In the meantime, in every section, British measures of ensurance are being taken with the greatest expedition and thoroughness. REPLY SENT TO BERLIN
· LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).—It is believed that the |Cabinet had a draft reply before them when they met this morning, and this was prepared after examination of Herr Hitler's note by experts, which began as soon as it was received,
This examination continued until 4 o'clock this
Berlin Activity Excites Crowds
morning, and was resumed for several hours before the Reich Declaration
noon.
The reply to Herr Hitler was despatched this after-
for
The Sack Exchange announced to (Reuter).If war should come Cabinet meeting. day that when, in the event of war it will not find Erypt unpre- the Government starta evacuation of London, it will be physically - pared", said a spokesman of the possible for members and staffs to Council of Ministers to "Reuter" to their offens. In these circums to-day, after a day of unprece-
closed
It is understood that it leaves the door open dented activity at Government tances the house will remain
few days HAE: # for the
necesary
further negotiation and is such that a further reply from date to be announced fater, after the headquarters. evacuation has been completed, when it is hoped, in accordance with Gov. will be ernment wishes, business curried on ln the City as unual. If conditions render budnez possible, limited accommodation has been secured.
Japan To Stick To Sterling SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPIĆ"
i-
The Cabinet held a six hour meet-Herr Hitler is not unlikely. bug on the European crisis. Subse quently it was stated that the defence MEDIATION OFFERS [mescarres taken in the western frontler region had made the defences there impregnable.
It is claimed that a large number
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
LONDON, Aug. 30 (UP).—Although Hitler has not of British, Egyptian and Indian replied to President Roosevelt's appeals; has ignored TOKYO, Aug. 31 (Domel) troops, the presence of an undivulged Despite depreciation of the pound number of air force units, and a com- Queen Wilhelmina's and King Leopold's joint mediation sterling In connection with the prehensive network of anti-alreraft European crisis,, the authorities of batteries, make it evident that any offer, and also the Pope's appeals, informed British circles the Finance Ministry, the Bank of attack will be repulsed without great believe that such moves by neutral countries de Japan and the Yokohama Specie dimculty. Bank, following an emergency meet- It is generally expected that in the monstrate categorically that world opinion has definitely
to
the
| mobilised against Hitler.
the Prime Minister, Alymaher Pasha, MILITARY Therefore, they express the
Ing on Wednesday, have decided maintain the existing exchange value event of war, martial law will be of the Japanese currency in terms of proclaimed throughout the country, pound sterling.
Heports
Indicate that Sweden will will become Governor of Egypt, and probably follow Finland und Norway at the courts will be converted into
military tribunals. in breaking off connections with
Plons are already worked out for pound sterling.
While sticking to the present level the requisition of motor cars, trucks
other vehicles when and
deemed of 15. 2d. per yen In terms of pound necessary, and various supply and sterling, Japanese authorities, how-
will carefully everom
watch further distributing committees have bec
created. developments in the international cro situation.
A scheme for the evacuation of Calro and Alexandria is ready to be Experts point out that it Yen is linked with U.S. dollar at the present put into operation at any moment.
Thetis Moving Nearer Beach
ed
Italian Preparations
To Be Issued?
BERLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuter).-Important con- ferences have been taking place in the Chancellory throughout the day, and crowds began to collect this evening to watch comings and goings.
A rumour is circulating to-
ernment communication is im- night that an important Gov- minent. Such a declaration has been expected for the last week. Hamburger Fremdanblatt" declaren anal common political aims between
The Berlin correspondent of the
to-night that "discussions concerning
England and Germany are possible," The writer adds, however, that 'so
far
as Polish-German incidents are
opinion that the cumulative concerned "in this matter, as far as Germany is concerned, the solution effect of such powerful appeals is no longer to be discussed, byl
WON'T TELL and two
two disinterested offers, carried out."
To-day's Manoeuvres
A Secret
5 a.m. Statoment
will possibly weigh with Hitler when the balance changes for
LONDON, Aug. 30 (Reuter).—An war or peace, victory or defeat.i
"Important statement" was promised Great Britain and France have for 9 p.m., G.M.T., (5 am. H.K.T.)
the
Wilhelmina-Leopold by the announcer at the close of the SOME secrecy is
being accepted maintained by the military offer, but with the full realisation news broadcast from German radio
that it must be approved by Poland stations to-night. authorities regarding the before any steps can be taken to put;
| manoeuvres now being held in it into elect.
between the two countries.
br ure
"Diplomatische Korrespondenz" in response to foreign press suggestions that there is a hitch between Berlin und Moscow.
The German announcer later made moment, it will force up the Yen ex-
it clear that the statement would change value to an excessively high
comprise an "important press review.” standard that it will hamper Japan's ROME, Aug. 30 (UP).—Even if Hongkong.
Exactly how the two Monarchs export of material from foreign eout-war comes, Italy possesses enough Information on the subject was de intend to mediate is so far not clear,
Russo-Gorman Talks tries, especially from those participat-wheat to Assure ati ample and clined to the Telegraph" represen- assuming that Germany is willing to ing in the sterling bloc
sufficient supply for the coming year, tative who called at military head-accept, but it is believed that the pro- BERLIN, Aug. 39 (Reuter).—It Is jaccording to announcements publish-quarters this morning.
posal means that either or both are officially revealed that Germany and by the Italian press.
consultation It was stated, however, that there prepared to act as a go between with Soviet-Russia The announcement states int, as would be no firing, as the authoritie: Germany and Poland for the negotia-over the German-Polish dispute. a precautionary measure, Italy has were anxious not to unduly alarmtion and settlement of the differences The announcement is made in the recently acquired sto
stocks from alry the public. to holster the amount raised la Itely. The exact amount of this year's has not yet been announced harvest LONDON, Aur. 30 (Reuter)-Two but even with adverse weather con- further lifts of the Thetis were suctions, which destroyed a portion of cessfully carried out last night, the greatest screage ever sown, the the submarine now three and #untry's harvest will equal that of last year, which totalled over 80,000,-
quintais.
CHUNGKING, Aug. 31 (Central). amount be to sumgjent for the-Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, leader of NEW YORK. Aug 30 (Reuter)-country's needs in ordinary times, the Indian Nationalist Movernment. LONDON, Aug. 30, (Reuter).-Mr. Stockholders of the Oriental Consol At the same time, the announcement left for Chengta by pinne yesterday Neville Chamberlain pald another After a four-day stay in visit to the King at Buckingham Mining Company to-day approved of slates that potatoes, beans and the morning. the sale of the company to Japanese vegetable crop have been exceptional. the Szechwan capital, he will return Palace this afternoon. interests, and the transaction will be and will compensate for a light wheat to Chungking and then proceed to
France and Poland have been kept consummated to-morrow.
harvest In several districts.
'Kwellin
fully informed of all the develop
half miles off the const.
000
enleulated
Thais
Nehru Visiting Chengu
ALL OVER THE WORLD
SPEY ROYAL
WHISKY
DISTILLED OVER 10 YEARS AGO BY GILBEY'S
SOLE AGENTS:
THE CENTRAL TRADING COMPANY
National Bank Building, Sixth Fir. 8a. Des Voeux Road, Central
While welcoming such initiatives as a demonstration of solidarity with the peace frant, British clrcles are not optimistic regarding the outcome on the grounds that they believe that Germany is unlikely to accept,
Visit To King
for
M
The announcement says: "A close study of the pact shows that it came into force on the day it was signed, The puel reveals the earnest desire of both partners to place mutual rela- Lions
on a lasting basis, and to work n solution of the problems which concern both nations.
"Meantime, opportunity has been taken to inform the U.S.S.R., of the latest developments and diplomatic events connected with the Germa Polish problem, as was provided for in the consultative clause of the pact." The paper adds that is significant Mr. Arthur Greenwood, deputy that Soviet-Russia, through its official leader of the Opposition, spent the agency, has made known the streng- dny in consultations, seeing Mr. thening of her western frontler.
This shows that Russia is not in- Chamberlain and Ministers in charge different to events. Poland must not of the defence services.
ments.
It is understood that, at the request forget that in 1910 a Polish question
of the Labour Party, he is reviewing existed, not only for Germany, but
confidence the country's armed for Soviet-Russia."
in
in relation to the political!
Decree Issued
aliments and possible interna-j SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
strcclopments.
tional
No demand for an immediate recall
of Parilament was made by
Oppost- tion leaders during their calls at No. 10 Downing Street to-day, states "Reuter's" lobby correspondent.
No Material Change
In political circles it is noted that the reply to Berlin is not of a nature demanding Immediate communication to Parliament, otherwise the Govern- ment liself would have summoned Parliament for to-morrow.
In short, the position uppears to have undergone no, material change.
Money-Changer Fined $7,000
BERLIN. Aug. 20
(UP),-Herr
Hitler to-day issued a decree for the
Days at- WHITEAWAY'S
HUNDREDS OF YARDS OF BEAUTIFUL DRESS
MATERIALS
To clear at
$100 per yd.
COTTON VESTS "
To clear at $1.25
CELANESE LOCKNIT
SLIPS & VESTS
To clear from $1.50
VEST & KNICKER SETS
Usual $6.95. Now $3.95
DRESS COLLARS
DRESS BELTS:
SUMMER GLOVES
A FEW DRESSES
COL'D STRAW HATS
Many other bargains in the LADIES' DEPT.
$1.00 ca.
.25 ca.
$1.00 pr.
$5.00 ea.
$2.00 ea.
Whiteaway, Laidlaw & Co., Ltd.
At Breakfast
- again at 4
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formation of a Ministerial Council ORANGES for the Defence of the Reich.
Now Defence Council BERLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuler).--The fecree announcing n Ministerial Council for Defence means Very considerable concentration of power or quick action.
The new Council has power to pass any law without consulting the Reich Cabinet or the Reichstag.
Decrees can even be Lasued with the least possible delay, and with- out the Chancellor's signature.
The other three members of the new
Council
are Dr. Frick and Dr. Funck, respectively plenipotentiaries of the general Relch Administration and economnie affairs, and DT.. Lunners, Relch Minister and chief of the Reich Chancellery.
The decree lays down the powers
A Chinese money-changer of thirty of Field-Marshal Goering As chict
} years standing in the Colony was of the Four Year Plan, especially his Oned $7,000 at the Central Magistracy right to issue regulations will con- Į this morning, when he faced Mr. H. tinue.
{Edwards on a charge of attempting to The business of the Counell, Boys |ship over half-a-ton 'of silver dollar the decree, is in the hands of Dr. coins aboard the steamer Ardent on Lanners and the chief of the supreme August 26 without the necessary per- command of the armed forces, Gen- mission.
eral Keitel.
An application by the Revenus De- partment for the confiscation of the coins, which were valued st $20.000. was refused.
Thus, political circles point out, there is an Important concentration of milltary and political powers repre sented by two important military The defendant was Ho - You
men and four men of the civil ad- Appearing on his behalf, Mr. C. V. [ministration. This marks a
great
| Kwan said that Ho had attempted to difference from the Great War period remove the money from the Colony when the military und political because of the prevalling tension, leaderships, were often at loggerheads,
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