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Steamer Sunk
in Singapore
BINGAPORE, Oct. 4 (United Prem)-It is officially stated that the Norwegian steamer Hoegh Trader was wink by a mine while entering Singapore harbour.
The vessel failed Lo obcy warning signals as abe was entering one of the prohibited minefield areas, despite efforts of patrol craft to stop her.
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Nine persons have been sent to hospital and 36 others picked up.
The Hoegh Trader in a vessel of 4,732 tons, bullt its 1930 al Odense,
Reich Will Not Use Poison Gas
Lordon, Oct. 4.
In the House of Commons' to-day, Mr. R. A. Butler stated that the German Government has given an ussurance to the Swiss Minister in London to abide by the Geneva Pro- tocol of 1925 prohibiting the use of gos and bacteriological methods of wor, provided a Majesty's Govern ment niso observes the Protocol.
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Mr. Butler said he would require notice of the question when he was asked by Mr. Arthur Henderson whether there was any evidence that Germany used gas bombs in Poland. -Hauler.
Survivors Photograph Raider
Reich
Warship In Atlantic Confirmed
HAWAIIAN SECURITY PATROL
Now American Unit Arouses Interest
Shanghai, Oct. 4.
Third Powers are giving close at- tention to the new Hawaikan Security Patrol, believing the move in a re- hearsal for a "blockade patrol" which the United States may order in the event of the embargo against Japan enacted the January
session of Congress being enforced after the ex- piry of the Japanese-American trade treaty.
an ideal
It is pointed out that the composi- ilon of the Security Patrol unit eight cruisero, an aircraft carrier and 34 destroyers-would be blockade fleet when augmented by Howall's submarines and alreraft.
Local Japariene officials at the Press conferences for have made con- ellatory statements, such as "the Amerlean Flect can manoeuvre any- where on the high seas," Unemelal Japanese quarters, however, are de- finitely most resentful. One typical comment is, "Our attitude is the samo us the Tokyo Press," which termed the Security Patrol "an ormed de- monstrallon against Jupan." Japan- ese officials assert utmost confidence in the ability of the Japanese Fleet to defeat any American naval adven- ture in the Far East. However, there Is evidence of widespread auxiety, particularly over the possibility of an embargo in Januy.
A Firmer Stand
Neutral eireles believe it is na- tural that the United States should How assume a firmer stand in the For East as action by Japan is the Far East would encourage more
Ilitler in Europe. If the current European peace offensive fails, it is believed that all restraining influence from that direction will form of a mere "armed demonstra- tion."
take the
the Administration will
Main speculation now I whether furce an equitable
decide to peaceful settle- ment of the Sino-Japanese war by an American embargo against Japan or decide it is now too late to expeet the Japanese to withdraw from China unless Japan is defeated on the flgh seas
Thursday, HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
Life in the Maginot Line
PARIS, Oct. 4 (Reuter But- letin)-Life in the Maginot Lind In described by a newspaper correspondent, who says French soldiers were eating, working and playing 200 feet beneath the earth in comfortable 'aur- roundings, including a tramway for their converance to the сінст
To Bald that the whole forti fication was Invisible from the top, while the German pill boxes opposite were disguised ascoltages, but few coltages have flat roofs.
Tower for cooking and work- ing the guns is provided by Diesel engines and there in enough oil to work the machinery for six months, while the food in the refrigerators would fart one year.
There was no need for gan masks in the fortress as the gan descending would be neutralised.
WANG CONSULTED
Japanese Commander Promises Support
Shanghal, Oct. 4. Lieut-General Olozo Yamada, Commander of the Japanese Expedi tionary Foreo to Central Ching, culled on Wang Ching-wel, yesterday. Wang that Japanese military authori
The Japanese Commander assured ties would accord moral and materini support for the establishment of a new Central Government. The interview lasted half hours.-Dome.
two and
British Attitude
Loyalty Of Shanghai
The 4,000,000 Chinese in Shanghai are still loyal to the National Govern
October 5, 1939.
Portuguese Republic
Anniversary Of Foundation To Be Observed To-day
As a token of Portugal's traditional friendship with Britain the Portuguese community in Hongkong will not hold official celebrations In honour of their National Day which falls to-day, while their ally is at war.
In accordance with the wishes of the Government at Lisbon, the Acting Consul for Portugal, Senhor F. P. de V. Soares has asked Portuguese residents to refrain from holding the usual public celebrations, but to hold private functions in their homes. Masses will be celebrated at the Catholic Cathedral at 7.30 a.m. and at St. Teresa's Church, Kowloon, at 7.15 a.m. in honour of the 29th anniversary of the Inauguration of the Republic. The Acting Consul ́asks all Portuguese in the Colony to attend Muss.
An old resident will broadcast from Z.B.W. at 9.30 p.m. to-day a short talk on the achievements of Portugal under a benevolent dictatorship. The speaker has chosen for the ltle of his talk "Portugal Reborn."
This country's independence forms thei Portugal, "Não 11a Outra Mals Len!" keynote of the 1040 celebrations in ("None More Loyal").
British Interest Our Mação correspondent willes; Portugal's claim to British atten- on the anniversary of the
the Portuguese,
A correspondent writes: Today's celebration of Portuguese National Day may serve to recall some aspects of Anglo-Portuguese relations in the Far East, which are apt to be lost sight of in theso dimcult times. It is Interesting to recall that the Portuguese first settledition al Macao in 1557, when "Bloody establishment Mary" eat on the English throne, and Republic, 20 years ago is based on before the earliest Anglo-Saxon a spirit of reciprocal friendship and! colonists had set foot in North respect that dates back to the early America.
days of Fortuguese nationalism, 800
It says na mich for the tact of the years ago. the Chinese, that Europeus should national Portuguesen for the forbearance of Every movement of Portugal's have continued to reside there un-therefore by Britain with the fullest)
uspirations is followed, interruptedly for close On
four centuries. Serious friction did, of by carly kings and the harmony of sympathy and esteem. Wise rule, course, arise from time to time, but feconomic on only one occasion was resort had provided, the power that preserved and regional Interests to armed force; and it is greatly to Portugal's independence and created] the credit of both nations that dis-political unity to carry out the work putes were Invariably settled by of overseas expansion. peaceful compromise.
It afforded, at that time, a unique of the Spanish Succession were too specimen of Western colonies in theavy burden Eastern world as they existed three the movements that ended in the
convents and the extensive, solidly- centuries age in is ports, churches, establishment of the Republic of
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Under the traditional Monarchy n Macao also formed a heaven of government ruled that did not run Tokyo, Oct. 4. refuge from the summer heat for the gainst civie freedom. Then came) A London dispatch to the Japan European Fines says that the British Govern-"factories" during the century pre-under Spanish domination and native denizens of the Conton changes at first in favour of authority 1 is notified the Chungking ceeding the Opium War of 1839-41. rulers, with imperial absolutism in Government that although Britain W. C. Hunter, in hig Interesting, if the ascendacy. Revolutionary doc- Chim despite the European war, she fe in Canton during the years 1825. structure would continge her assistance to somewhat naively written sketches of trices followed, but even the political would. at the same time, not object 1842, gives an attractive picture of action of the crown in the 10th to possible ronclusion of a
under The moderating agreement between China and Japan, world
fruce Mario as it then was, with its old-century failed to save the situation as Some military circles In China be provided that China's territorial theve that although an embargo would integrity should be preserved and
char quite unspoilt by the financial dimculties inherited modern innovations, undoubtedly be
from the Peninsula War and the Wari most severe hand-her legitimate claims given due con- rap on Japan in further aggression,sideration. nevertheless It might not force early
to bear. So arose withdrawal from China.
Quoting reliable information. ed out that in the firal place Japan ernment, greatly alarmed at the new
It is point dispatch says that the Chinese Gov-and
the has been #ven lengthy advance situation following the outbreak of warning of the possiblity of an em- the European war, filed an inquiry
Sei up on the Continental concepts bargo and therefore she has had the with the British Government regard-
of democracy, the experiment suffer- opportunity to alore advance supplies;ing the latter's China polley towards
ed greatly in its early years.
It was second, the offensive phase of the the end of September.-Domrt.
not till General Sir Goines da Costa, Babin, Oct. 4. war is believed to be mostly over and Brazil has defnitely estabished therefore future munition needs will
Most of these former evidences of 28, 1920, that Portugal gained a new overthrew the government of May; the days when Maeso, like Calcutta, tense of life. that a German warship participated be decreased; third, Japan has al in the action against the
was a "City of Palaces," have un- Clement.
steameready developed China, in addition to
last 25 years, but the old citadels of of fortunately disappeared during the to free the country from the tyranny A military triumvirate was formed It is understood that the Manchukuo, to a point where she can crew of the Clement photographed obtala a considerable quantity of raw ment and support the policy of realmost the same condition as when President, after 13 years, emerged as
Monte and Guin still remain in General the attacking vessels before taking materials necessarily, imported from stance, according to Mr. Tung Hsin- they were built in the 17th century. the new leader of the new order in irresponsible goverment and Carmona, who Is stil to the bonts. Thirty hours elapsed America; fourth, Japan Bas far haspel, former chairman of the execu before they were picked up by the not invoked ul! the war time econe- Ilatinga Reuter.
tive committee of the Greater Shang-affords in
The general atmosphere of the place the land. inle measures of which she is capable, al Municipal Kuomintang Head-change from that of Hongkong. The Athairat Scheer, is
A beautiful, modern bath-room can many ways a pleasant of Many belleve that the only means of quarters, who passed through Hong- Germany's three pocket cruisers laid forcing Japan to withdraw
Dr. Salazar's Work from kong on Tuesday on
It is curious to recall that the first
be yours for less than you'd expect it down under the Treaty of Washing-Ching is the destruction of Japanese Chungking.
English women who ever set foot George West, of London University,
"To anyone," says Professor S to cost.. We are full of suggestions naval strength.
A further Usturbance, Mr. Tung were Mrs. Frobisher and her mald more than a year since 1030, it is without obligation,
in China did so at Macao. These who has lived in the country for and will gladly advise and estimate She is of 10,000 tons displacement,
cald, has been created, in Shanghai and. carries u complement
Judith, who were captured by the obvious that the regime has won the through the activities of Wang Ching- The Admiral Scheer and her sister circies believe that the talk of threa- and bribes are trying to make in- Though England and Portugal were people."
American business and financial wel, and his agents who by coercion
Portuguese when the ship Unicorn, support of the majority ships, the Deutschland and Admiraltening Japan into observance of Farduential Chinese turn over to their
was wrecked near Macao In 1620. peace-loving, low-abiding Portuguese Graf Spec (both reported to have Enst treaties is mere daydreaming side. Many who refused were mer-appear to have been kindly treated, arrest financial collapse, and not till been severely damaged in the FLA.F.The Japanese are now. su firmly-en-cilessly-murdered;"
then at war in the East, the captives raid on Wilhelmshaven) are because trenched in the interior China trade uf the special technique employed in system that it would be virtually im their construction, the equivalent of
Mr. Tung revealed that he himself armoured cruisers
of exceptionally possible for Americans and other parrowly escaped death on Septem- powerful type, and are Alted
ber 1. third Powers to recover their former him, terrorists shot and killed the Mistaking Dr. Chang Too for I In. guns.
trade for many years under any con- Jitions except complete Japanese physician as he was emerging from The Admiral Scheer was inunched military withdrawal, American busis house where he had just seen a at Wilhelmshaven on November 12. nessunen still point to Monchukuo as patient-Central News, 1034.
an example of Japanese "observance" of Far East treaties, and foresee the same exclusion of foreign business interests from China through mono- polies and import and export restric tions which were rigorously enforced in China in the past year-United Preke,
ton.
of 028.
with
Germany has only two battleships of greater power than the three cruisers. They are the battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau.
Shipping Warned
Washington, Oct. 4. President Roosevelt has warned Americon ships against secretly help- ing belligerent
warning was issued alter the appear-
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submarines. This ATTEMPT TO DEFRAUD
Bogus Collector Fails To Secure Mah Jong Set
ance of newspaper reports that smugglers were supplying submaries off the coast-Reuter.
Sweden Charged
German
Stockholm, Oct. 4. Germany has sent Sweden a note similar to that received by the United States, warning Swedish shipping against Improper behaviour near British and French waters-Reuter. Navy Quito Effectivo
London, Oct. 4. The Scandinavian reactions to the German blockade, are keenly watch-
Mal Yin-cheang appeared before Mr. Forrest Central Magistracy yesterday charged with obtaining a mahjong set und table by falso prelences and with attempted false pretences.
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Educators Commended
Chungking, Oct. 4. The National Government issued a loyally of Wu Chih-chien, principal; mandate yesterday commending the of the Shangliat Giris' Middle School, who was allegedly assassinated by Wang Ching-wer's agents recently. The Ministry of Education has sent A pension of $5,000 was granted. a telegram of condolence to the family of Chang Wen-ngao, an educational worker behind Japanese lines, who was recently arrested at Paoshan, north executed by the Japanese.
of Shanghai and
Chang penetrated deep into Ja- panese areas to promote wartime education.--Central News.
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AU efforts, however, falled to Mrr. Frobisher was released in due Dr. Oliveira Salazar was invited, in course, and Judith turned Catholic April 1920, to leave his post at the and married a Portuguese at Malacca. University is the fact that there was n large could the Portuguese Government More familiar to the general reader charge of the Ministry of Finance, of Coimbra to assume
number of British residents at Macon rise above the elmos of debt, dis- during the first half of the last credit, and despair. century
some of whom, like the eccentric artist George
detailed history of Portugal's achievert more thonge Chinnery, fanncial reform is an amazing record
It was
of was unfortunate, If Inrgely in-
a mighty accomplishment, in a evilable, that the
country where the budget had not Hongkong, with its vastly superior An unbroken succession of budget
foundation
of been balanced for over 100 years. the economie ruin of Macno in much wide crisis, since 1920, is proof of shipping and harbour facilities, spelt surpluses, even during the world- the same way as the rise of Bombay the was
capability and largely ochleved
honesty at the, Salazar's administration. experience of Goa.
Furthermore, the political structure how much Hongkong in its early days finance being placed on a sound But it is too often forgotten here, of Portugal has been reformed, public depended upon Macao. Nearly all basis, and national economy has been the clerical staffs for the Govern-stimulated. The forces of production ment and Commercial enterprises have been co-ordinated, the den off were recruited from the Portuguese the Portuguese Colonial Empire re- Colony. It is no exaggeration to say vived, and education has been com- that the meteoric rise of Hongkong-pletely remodelled. Order has been and later of Shanghai-was largely established in the streets and in the due to the capability numerous Macanese families..
and zeo of minds of the people, in, the ad- ministration of public affairs and of justice, The Navy has been supplied with modern versels, the Army Numerous Instances could be given completely reorganised and properly of the loyal co-operation which has equipped, and the International, Macao to Hongkong, and which has In been so frequently extended by prestige of Portugal restored,
not always been acknowledged as Portugal since Salazar took charge, That Is the achievement of deserves. It may suffice to mention supported by General Carmona and the vital assistance rendered the the Portuguese people. It is import- 'Crown Colony by the Governor of ant remember that the programme Macno at the time of the general was not achieved without great strike in 1920. Recollection of this is personal ancrifice on the part of the more timely since Dr, Tamagnial every Individual for the common Barbosa ugain guides the destinies of good. Given freedom from external The Portuguese colony with such interruption, It is safe to predlet.that ability at this critical time,
Portugal can be expected to progress
Inspector A. V. Baker, Enid Mak went to house in Queen's Road to
Slon, Oct. 4. collect a hired malifong set, but it
The people of eighty halen was not given him. He was suspect- Shensi bave jointly issued a circular ed and followed to another house telegram denouncing Wang Ching- where he obtained a set and table. wel for his subversive activities and Mr. Forrest remarked that this pledging support for the National ed. Naval critics point out that the type of offence was becoming pre-Government-Central News, Swedish Navy which is in convoy valent merchantmen is in no wise negligible. keepers did not take better pre- The ships are in good condition and cautions. It would be ensy for them the seamen first class.
Some suggest that Germany will try to compel Denmark to close the Great Belt, chief channet in the North Sen to the Baltic which is
under Danish control, with mines as In the last war-Reuter.
Swedish Ship Seixod
and inquired why shop-
he said, to inform customers not to return sets to anyone except fokis with a pass.
Inspector Baker said...at least 150
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Trade Ministry.
Portuguese Loyalty
Nor is this frank and loyal friend-and expand to achieve great things
HighBlood Pressure Dangerous to Hearf
la Thodeande' of men and women play 49 PERCH FENO dangers; of: heart trouble and -paralysis, becatira of Tiigh Blood Praseurs. High flood Pressure in a mysterious dia
more daatha than esnear,
Tokyo, Oct. 4. The Premier, General Abe pro- shops in Wanchol were in the busi-ceeded to the Imperial Palace this ship a Ung of the past.. The Hong-in national as well as world affairs. ness of hiring seis and tables.
afternoon and reported to the Em-kong Portuguese community has at Defendant was sent to guol with peror on the Government's plan for alt times born its full share in the hard inbour, for six weeks.
creating a Ministry of Trade with a defence of the Colony, as is amply view to promoting Japan's foreign testified by the strength and efficiency Stockholm, Oct. 4.
trade
of the Portuguese contingents of the Another Swedish ship, the
One was carrying a cargo of Russian Korsholm, 2,647 tons,
The new Ministry will formally be Volunteers. In this matter too, the has been grain. A Swedish neutrality guard-inaugurated early next year and will understanding and co-operation so captured by a German warship. ship attempted, to intervene, but was absorb various departmenta In generously given by the Governor of The ship, which was on route to forced to withdraw when it was different Ministries dealing with trade Macno and the Portuguese Consular Wilmington, Delaware, from Finland pointed out by the U-boat com- affairs, including the Trade Bureau nuthorities. should be with a cargo of wood pulp and paper. national waters--Reuter Bulletin,
mander that the ship was in inter- of the Foreign Office, the Foreign acknowledged.
publicly was seized in international waters off
Exchange and Maritimo Customs In short the Portuguese community Sandhamn in the Stockholm Arch-
Bureaus of the Finance Ministry, the is one of two-fold, but fortunately pelago and taken to a German port.
export departments of the Agricul- undivided loyalty, to Macao and -Reuter S
ture and Forestry Ministry, and the Portugal on the one hand, end to Trade Bureau of the Commerce and the British colony in which they live Industry Ministry.
on the other. In both respects they mercial-oftairs with foreign countries boast formerly Inscribed over the
Diplomalle negotiations
on com-can rightly claim to full the proud will continue to be conducted by the Senate House at Macao, by: Kingougar in a law daen det lignes jem Foreign Omeo. Domol.
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Warning To Norway
Oslo, Oct. 4. More Ships Sunk
Norway to-day received a note London, Oct. 4.
from Germany warning Norwegian vessels to obey signals from Nazi Two more Swedish ships were sunk off the Swedish coast yesterday. inspection.Reuter,
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