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| PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 18th day of September, 1939, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of Lot of Crown Land at To Kwa Wang, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75
the with
option years, renewal ut a Crown Rent to be xed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 5 years,
10
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Exchange At A Glance
SELLING
T.T. London Demand do. T.T. Shanghai T.T. Singapore TT. Jupaty T.T. India TT. USA T.T. T.T. Batavla
104
1/218 1/2)4 ..350
.52
10314
822k
BABL
24%
Manila
TT. Saigon
T.T. Bangkok
.4514 .150%
TT. France
100% 10.80
of
.107 .1/0
.1/3
60
1/31/
4 m/s L/C U.S.A.
20%
$1.40
30 d/s 1ncin
84
4.02
Intending bidders are advlærð that immediately after the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised liker who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on paymeat of the Purchase price.
Juxuries, whose hupertation is ten- PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. porarily suspended.
Certain other goods, including tex- tile manufactures, arms, ammunition and typewriters may only be import- ed under special liceuse,
LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter).-It was announced in The Hague to-day that the Netherlands will not be dietated to by any other nation as to how to carry out its policy neutrality. This is in reference to the recent German, "warning" cerning possible trade
apalnal Germany.
of
con-
memes
LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter).It is officially stated that there
may be more sinkings before the submarine menace Is Ansily scotched, but the naval authorites have not been idle since they quelled a similar menuce in 1017, hence the challenge can be faced with eain confidence.
LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter).—-A Cerman maine south of Sweden. All the crew have been rescued.
| So. of Sale i
Kowloon Infand
សំ
Locality
Adjoining Kowloon Inland i
Lot No. 4172.
Lot No. 1800, Cheung
Ning St.. To Kwa Wan.
Batary (Measuremeule
N...
As per nalo
pla
Contents in
ng. feet
Annual
Rental
About
17,550
$322
G. LITER R.
1 Upset Price
$13,163
Greek steamer has been sunk by PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS at the Sale by Public Auction
·
LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter).--The Prime Ministers and Foreign Minis- ters of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland are reported to be meet- ing in Copenhagen next week to confer on neutrality problems, and possibly to arrange for action.
•
cominon
London, Sept. 13 (Reuler).-Notices have appeared outside the German Consulate in Antwerp, calling on all German doctors and technicians, of whatever age, la return to Germany Their fortunes will be restured to them if they return. Belgian circles take this as un Indication of a German shortage technical experts.
of
al
ia
TT. Germany TT, Switzerland TT. Australia
BUYING
4 m/s L/C London 4 m/s D/P
4 m/x France!
U.S. Cross rate in Lon
FRENCH HAMMER NAZI POSITIONS
(Continued from Pape 1.)
the Eastern air. The
Poles
estinate that the enemy is using 5,000 aircraft of, which 3,000 are bombers. lost her Now that Poland has industrial south-west the supply of munitions becomes i serious
tion.
PUBLIC DISMAY AT CENSORSHIP
(Continued from Page 1.)
September 14, 1939.
BARBARIC BOMBING
METHODS
MAIL NOTICES Houston
INWARD
Registered and Faresi Malle are closed 13 minutes earlier than the time given below unless niherwise stated, and where malis are adrefitted to close at or before that the Allies "could only negotiateam, registered and parcel malls are
cloved at 5 p.m. on the previous_day.
FILOM BANGBAL-Talyuan, Bepi, 10; peace with a Government whose word can be trusted."
Rajputana, Sept. 15: Giulio Cesaro, Bept 16; Tinegara, Sept. 17; Cyclops, Hopt. 20; BW MATU, Sept. 22.
This could not be expected from Hitler," the announcement declares,
(Continued from Page 1.)
Hide the problem of foreign
and position of Britain and France hus dominion press. The
was ready been made quite plain and world ngog for news. If they could not get it from this country, they would get it from elsewhere, if they could not get the news, they
would take rumour propaganda.
Because of the absence of vigorous |
propaganda was courage here. Ifitter now polsoning world opinion against us, and neutral countries were being given an entirely false view of what the actual situation was, both here and abroad.
"Everybody knows that our case is simple, straightforward and un- answerable. It ought to be given to the world because there will come an ebb and flow in this struggle for the triumph of truth."
Shocking Muddic
Liberal Sir Archibald Sinclair, Leader, declared that there was shocking muddle of the Ministry of Information. which had hitherto conspicuously failed to perform is most Important function-the en- lightenment of the public at home and abroad, who were getting in
L'adequate and belated
comment
sta
news
and
U.S. Envoy Protost WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (Reuter). A telegram from Mr. A. J. Biddle, the United States Ambassador to Poland, states that the Germen air force is taking advantage of every opportunity without regard to the
civilians. danger to
Bombers are
releasing bombs
even when in doubt as to the Iden- tily of the objectives. The Ambassador cites a number
for of instances, NY, example, the
on his villa: attacks on
the destruellon of a sanatorium, involving the death
ten children, the bombing of R es route from Kuino; train en refugee damage to a hospital train, carrying wounded soldiers, which was stand-
in Ing
of ten
in the uncovered station at War raw and was plainly marked with a erosa on the roof; the destruc- tion of a girl guide hut, where 12 girls were killed.
Mr. Biddle also sent the State Department a telegram from a Polish Sir Samuel Roure, in reply, ad open village where the United States mitted that there was a misunder-Embassy is now situated, describing standing and regrettable confusion Monday evening. He said that it was German air said in which eleven | How
now arranged that a renfor, instead prople were killed and 40 seriously. Injured. Dombs fell near the Em- of a Junior, officer in each service of assy and the Foreign Office. the depar rtment woul
ent would be whole time
Polish Appeal the Ministry.
keeping in the closest touch between his
LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter)-The department and the Ministry, so that he did not believe Polish Government have sent mess- rages to all civilised States saying that of Monday night were
ere the
Germans have carried out ever
Referring to the criticism In the de-systematic bombing attacks on lowns lay in issuing a communique about of no military importance. the bombing of Wilhelmshaven, Sir Samuel Iloare dwelt on the difficulty of allowing laformation to be publish- ed until its accurney was verified.
Meanwhile the Germans appear to the key to
find the cleaning-up of West Poland troublerone business owing to the
activities of an audacious Polish force west of Warsaw, whase daring has earned it the name "The Suicide Column."
Positions Improved
PARIS, Sept. 13 (Reuter).--A communique states that the French troops have improved the whole of The positions taken in the course of the last few days.
Naval forces are taking vigorous action against enemy submarines. aviation owing to bad weather.
to recu
To Ease Situation
1,500 Killed By Bombs LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter).— Commenting on Germany's declared intention to bomb open towns in Poland, the Polish Embassy stated that the Gremans had been bombing open towns since the outset of the
He said that the Ministry had con- war. cluded that it would be possible, Between September 1 and 3 over anyhow in most cases, to issue a1,500 persons had Leen offeinlly eneral communique quite quickly listed as killed, in addition to many Bod to hold up the fall communique thousands wounded. until it contained all details in porti-
There has beru reduced activity bych regard to censorship, Sir America, and the censors were now
More Terrain Occupied PARIS. Sept. 13 (Reuter)-Ad-
vances by the French troops on each
the salient formed by the forest of Warndt west of Saarbruecken has been reduced and occupied. On the other hand, occupation, to an appre cable depth and along a front of some 1915 miles, of the hilly region on the left bank of the Blles between Sa zuenalnes and Eornback is being pursued.
Cable messages in all languages likely to be used would now ur passed by censor linguists in the cable offices.
Samuel Hoare said the desire was to installed in the cable offers, so that work. If possible on a basis of co-it was no longer necessary to send
certain general directions, but it to be passed. operation, which would be to give cables back to some other department side of Saarlanerken are mentioned | would be unnecessary for them to iu a semi-officin) review of the mill-have every bit of information passed to be held on Monday, the 18thtary situation on the Western Frant, by the department.
It is stated that on the one and day of September, 1939, at 3 per
The Home Secretary said the gener- would be that the Gov- principle wou
While important Government tele- the Offices of the Public
ernment was not responsible for the grams still have priority, correspon Works Department, by Order of
accuracy of facts published in the dents' telegrams would not have to His Excellency the Governor of
press unless it explicitly said so. wait until all Government tele- Sir Samuel Hoare mentioned that grams were despatched. Arrange- one Lot of Crown Land et
reputable correspondents were now ment was also made to synchronise Ma Tau Chung, in the Colony
permitted to use the telephone, for cable and wireless messages, so that of Hong Kong, for a term of 75
example,
radio-telephone to neither would have a time advantage, with years,
the aption of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur. ther term of 75 years, Intending bidders are advised
of uf
The most important operations at the western extremity of the front (where the offensive movement the German troops In the region. Sterck has been checked) is the ad- vance carried out on the left bank of the Biles River where, despite enemy
that immediately after the dispo-resistance, important positions, not- sal of the lot the Purchaser (If
HOME, Sept. 13 (Reuter).-Writing in the "Giornale d'Italin" Sigmor not the applicant) will be required Gayda says that Italy's attitude will to deposit with an authorised be defined gradually.
Italy's attitude cats be defined only officer who will be present at the two hundred by Italy, and according to the general | sale, the summer
dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum Sept. 13
(Reuter).The will be refunded on payment of French naval authorities have an- the Purchase price. nounced that threequarters of the
view of Italian interests.
PARIS,
ably some good observation posts, have been occupied.
The enemy reacted with artillery fire for a long perlod on this sector, and several lone air fights between French and German planes occurred above the lines.
Saarbrucken Menaced
PARIS, Sept. 13 (Reuter).—From Brussels comes news of a terrific ex-
value of any prizes in naval warfare PARTICULARS OF THE LOT. plosion on the southern border
Will go to the State. The remainder will be divided in proportions of 25 per cent, for officers, and 75 per cent. for the crew.
PARIS, Sept. 13 (Reuter),~Ger- man men between the age of 50 and 60 living in France have been ordered to assemble ul various places in Paris in order to be interned.
Those between 17 and 50 are ol ready interned.
VATICAN CITY, Sept. 13 (Reu- tor).The Holy See . prepared to undertake any measure to alleviate the moral and material damage of the war, particularly for children and old people,
If requested, It will concern itself; with prisoners of war.
No action has yet been formulated, but Papal Nuncios have received information.
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15
(Reuter)—It ROME, Sept. 13 reported in local poiltient circles that Jugo-Slavia, Italy and Greece are negotiating an agreement to guarantee their peace bargains,
It is stated that the agreement would be accompanied by an Italos Greek trade
agreement.
•
LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter).-The Stock Exchange was quieter to-day, but oils and tins were strong on 11 growing demand.
| No. of Sale
Registry No.
Locality
2
Kowloon Inland
4173.
Loon Inland
Between
Lota Nos. 3646 & 2556,
Tam Kong Road,
Ma Tau Chung.
Boundary Measurements
N. B. W.
frei|fres|fert|leet
aa per uslu
plan.
Contents in
sq. feet. Aun. Heat.
| Upset Pr.75
About
5,085
336
PREMIER REVIEWS
POSITION
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$2,314
of
Luxemburg In German territory.
of
now
The Germans huve blown-up" the main Fallway line between Treves and the French town of Metz. The French troops made advances on the Western Front оп cach side Saarbruecken. The Germans admit that the French army is now only three miles away from the town. French troops, led by armoured cars and anks, are advancing under a heavy barrage from the Magino!! Line.
Terrific Explosion
Brussels, Sept. 13 (Reuter).A terrific explosion: shook the village of Schengen, in the southernmost tip of Luxemburg to-day, when the Ger- mans blew up the railway line across the border nearby.
Fragments of metal rained on Luxemburg territory, but no one was hurt.
The railway was the main line be- tween Trier and Metz.
The newspaper "Le Peuple" claim- ed that it is reliably learned that the Prime Minister for hia statement, civil population at Trier is being particularly regarding our determina- evacuated. This section of the front tion to fulfil our undertakings to hitherto has been curiously quiet. Poland and to seek no peace until the final end of Nazi domination.
Appeal For Tolerance LONDON, Sept. 13 (Reuter),—in] addition to the Premier's speech on the latest war situation, the follow- ing statements were made by various, Ministers in the House of Commons to-day.
Most other groups were irregular- ly lower.
Abatement in the recent heavy de- mand caused a sharp reaction on Mr. Chamberlain asked the House Liverpool cotton prices, Anishing 23 points lower, which represents the and the country for patience and maximum movement permitted for a
tolerance during these early days. day's trading.
Wall Street was strong. OTTAWA, Sept. 13 (UP)-The Governor General, Baron Tweed-i
amuir, prorogued Parliament after by entry, and no doubt further
the Senate had given its final up- proval to the emergency legislation.
the whole grounds of Anglo-German relations during the last 12 months.
Mr. Leslie Burgin said that all factories and Arms engaged in muni-. tions work had been asked to pro- the basis of their fullest ceed on output. Plants in factories were to be extended, and additional factories were being undertaken.
The Ministry of Supply was to be devoted to securing the maximum output in the minimum time. Ul- timately a very large percentage of semi-skilled work would be done by
women,
Asked if he would consider moking| 4 statement on war alms and the liberation of the Czechs, Mr. Cham: berlain said that the war aims could be sen
scen in
In the principies announced by the Government. These have the support and approval of this
Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary for opportunities for claboration in de- the Dominions, raid that every pos tall will occur.
sible step was being taken to main- Regarding the Czechs, the Prime tain close contact with the dominions Minister referred to his message to and to keep them fully informed. Dr. Benes, in which he said that we are looking forward to the triumph the principles for which we were Dghting and to the release of the Akron, O. Czech people from foreign domina-
To lasua White Paper Arrangements are being made for Issuing a While Paper dealing with
Seven-Foot Corn in City
of
3. A. Boyer lives in town, but he tion. belleves his corn taller than that of
mont farmers in the country nearby. It measures nearly neven feet in height..
German Prisoners
Sir Samuel Hoare, the Home sald that arrangemen la Secretary, were being made for the B.B.C. to broadcast in German the names of Germans Laken prisoner, and where definitely established, the names of German dead and wounded.
the
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