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Wednesday,
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FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
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General Becrotary, The Tion, KAPC, Old City Hall. The Inspector, 40, Pokfulam Itoad,
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stood. It was perfectly clear, end there was no reason why the out- hrouk of war should automatically maka these shops think themaalvar entitled to Increase their margin of pront,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
FINLAND'S PRECAUTIONS
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ated to-morrow, and a further quar- ter on Thursday,
There is at prosent nothing to cause alarm, well-informed sources
There are no Soviet concentrations as yet, but the regular Soviet gar- risons to possibly being reinforced to-morrow.
II.K. WILL HAVE SURPLUS
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presence in the Colony of large num- |bers of persons, the majority of them self-supporting, who have taken re- fuge here from China. In addition, there has been considerable diversión to the Colony of manufacturing and other activities formerly corried on in Shanghul and elsewhere in Ching, and the Colony's trade lins been well Reservists Called Up
[ maintained, in spite of the interrup- Uon of trade with near South China HELSINKI, Oct 10 (Reuter).--
porta. Finland has called up her reservists.
The Increase in population directly House-holders in Helsingfors have for indirectly affects most heads the coincidence might be, it was still been warned to complete all prepara- of revenue, especially liquor, tobacco
petrol duties,
Post coincidence that the present case
rules, Office revenue and receipts from was siraflar to that heard last week, tons for protection against air attacks and There was no question of collusionby Thursday evening.
Iloyalties payable by transport com- panies,
The prrent case though, was notre say, what he might call a manufactured cane. It was not discovered by In- spection of the company's booit but through the complaint of a member of the pubile. I was also in respect of a 6-lb. tin of Klim milk. Abbott sald he would like to make it eleur that, however, strange though
1st floor.
The Inspector, 15, Slar St., Wanchal,between the parties at all. The Inspector, 12, Bul Young Chol St., Kowloon.
The Inspector, 52, Argyle St, Kowivan.
All further steps will be taken, expenses borne, by the Boclety,
and
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The Informant's name will kept atrictly private, except in cases where malice is proved,
Chinoso Succossos Are Reported JAPANESE REVERSES
Considerable
flighafing between
Felt Aggriovad
Mir.
Replying, Mr. McCallum said his clients wished him to stress that they fell aggrieved about this particular incident. Before the prosecution was Inunched and before the food control order was enforced, they had got in inach with the Food Controller, and expressed anxiety to co-operate with hlin in Axing a reasonable price for retailers. When his clients trarnt of they the литния against her, went inmediately to the Food Con- troller and pleerd the whole posillo
Before thn,
Baltic Mattery Seen STOCKHOLM, Oct. 19 (Reuter)— Sweden has decided on the return to the colours of all soldiers due to be
charged next Sunday. Scandinavian papers are almost all agreed that Soviet Rural aim at dominating the army, naval and air hures so that she can get complete mastery of the Baltic.
Seck Gun Emplacement PARIS, Oct. 19 (Reuter)-Enemy patrole on the Western Front have been very active, especially in the
area west onl
Ute cost of
Saar,
according to this morning's French war commusique,
From the facts of last week's case,
Worship he continued, is
would Colher that an for an Kim milk wUB
For 72 hours the Germans have rogerrnet, there was great compell- tion in the Colony. The wholesalebren seeking the French gun
of placements which are directing are price and retail price margin profit was only two or three rents on the German linca,
When war threaten- in Earsi ch343. ed, the Government encouraged pro-
Chinese and Japanese troops han Bern reported on various frontale i buy stocles of food of non- Many Chinese stresses are claimed. perishable nature, in order to help food A "Central News" message from in the organization Changalia alates that continuing their supply.
advaten in stor
of Die
Junan,
Chipree
That created a demand for this In consequence, it vooguard untis kave phed their type of fand. way to the outskirts of Yoyang (Yochaw), OB nies worth of Changyon had put down their price, re tailers would have bought from re tiers in order to supply thele cus
sla noct 140 miles drawn ihm Contor
from Hunkow. Hunkow Hallway which is the last Important Hume ely still in Japanese kayıdı...
Meanwhile, in increasing number af Chinese troops Juve ernied the Sintslang River. Kenglow, te point of strategic value on the north bork of the river, was re-oceupled by the Chinese on Monday.
JAPANESE CASUALTIES That Japanese suffered FORE
269
casualties in an abortive attempt 10 check the Chinese advance, "Central News,“
Haya
the by Also pushing northward
Chinese highway, Huann-Hupeh unlin in north-eastern Hunt have crossed the provincii barder and reached the outskirts of Taschen an important elly in routh Hüpeh.
From Shepsi also com reports of rerlous engagements, especially in the vicinity at Thuchun, Pulsen.
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Finland. Willing To Talk WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (Reuter), an oflat statement, the Fin- sh Minister in Washington to-day stated that his country was willing to Russle, but tropellate with Soviet would resistíany military concessions.
Smokers Give Surplus
The biggest increase in revenue this year has been from the duty on tobacco, the total estimated re- venue this year from this source being $5,000,000, or over $5 per head of population. This is $1, 300,000 in excess of the anticipated Toyenne.
Import duty on liquor has also brought in $250,000 dollars more than anticipated, the revised estimate of revenue from this source being $1;-
750,000. An additional $350,000 is On expected from Import Duties Motor Spirits, the revised estimate of revenue being $1,250,000. Duties on locally manufactured liquors are expected to total $1,450.000 by De- cember 31, an Increase of $200,000 over the original estimates and of two laliks over revenue for last year. An additional half million dollars is expected over and above the orig- of $6,212,000 from estimate Assessment, bringing the total re- venue from this, the Colony's chief source of revenue, to a million more than 1038.
Increased Costs
Revenue from the K.C.R. has, how- Lithuania's Hopes
ever, slumped, due to the hostilities LONDON, Oct. 30 (Reuter). In China, and the estimated total of Evidence had been given | Lithuanian comment is still reserved, $082,700 at the end of the year is as no fetal statement has yet ap-$801,210 below the original estimate that on Septenter 0, the agents in Hongkong for Kilm milk gaze notice peared, but it is believed that and $500,000, below the revenue for of an increase in price. This pro- Lithuania upes to olitairi
certain 1939, hinted selling at any profit at the sections of former Polish territory retail price fixed by the Food Con-mear Vis, in return for any conces
|pions she must make to Soviet Russin. troller.
To Rely On Own Strength HELSINGFORS, Oct. 1n (Router). The Finnish Minister of Education nid to-day that Finland was new many times stronger than in 1920 and was determined to rely on her own strength.
Acted In Good Faith
were con- So fur as he clients erred, they received an order from In Mra. Branson for Klim mik. between lust time, they oblained a supply from Mesars. Getz Brothers, and the question then arose of Axing a price. They thought to themselves,
A Swedish correspandent here lo- the day remarked on the calm and deter and they asked the Court to accept
mined expressions of patriotism, and that, that they were acting In
They were un fullest good faith,
there are enough xluns to preserve their position acusaraented that retailers making an ordinary proft Finns and enough courage to defend
by the country. Community auf to serve the maling stocks avaliable to thein.
They regarded their previous pro- something they at of two per cent, could discount and which they could put against bad debts and delivery. They took the figure of $18.50 for If the discount, and figured that they took 10 per rent. of that, it waukt bring the price to $11.05, but When they they did not do that. got their order from Mr.
The repercussions in the Colony of the situation in China have caused increases in expenditure, and there have been, during 1030, additional charges, particularly for defence.
Air Raid Precautions called for expenditure several times the amount provided in the Estimates,
Up to September 14, supplemen- tary votes totalling $5,081,237 had been approved by Legislative Coun- A.R.P. ell, of these $1,615,020 for and 5073,800 for Charitable Services As with the 1940-41 Estimates, the anticipation that a small surplus may accrue at the end of this year is de- pendent upon whether any further Concentrations Unconfirmed
supplementary votes are needed in MOSCOW, Oct. 10 (Reuter), connection with the war in Europe, with There is no reliable Information InThe revised estimates were prepared Moscow about concentrations against before the outbreak of war Finland. Finnish clicies in Moscow Germany, and no account has been profess to know nothing about it. talten of extro expenses which may
be occasioned In this connection.
Cost Of Charity Charitable Services will probably Branson. KOVNO, Oct. 10, (UP). The mem-east the Colony $1.241.730 more (hla Roosevelt Message they drew her attention to the in-bers of the Lithunalan Delegation to year than was anticipated when the
Japanere planes dropped tons of an Chengchen, Taning explosives and other polis om Santhy.
A Japanese column advanclog newth-westward from Chiutslangsun being engaged by the Chinese at Shanghwan
To U.S. Traders
NEW YORK. Oct, 10 (Reuter)~ -Economic..nationallem is the "most prolife breeder of warn" declared President Rousevelt In a menage to the national and foreign trade con- vention to-day.
crease.
Vilna For Lithuania? SPIGIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
this morning.
As a result, Mra. Brauson the Kremlin returned from Moscow Estimates were prepared last Sep- presumably got in touch with the Ruthorities who worked out the prico | and took out the prosecution,
Defendants asked the Court to be Reve they tried to get in the fullest good faith. Mr. McCullum submit- fed that the profit earned was not excessive, and reminded the Court He added that Alberal trade prin- that in the first two cases of its lend ciples and practicca were essential brought before the Court during the for a "truly just and enduring praconst war under almilar regulations settlement when the present conflict the Anes imposed were only $25. Is ended."
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U.S. LITERATURE TO BRITAIN TO BE RESTRICTED
LONDON, Oct. 10 (UP),The im portation in bulk of American read- In the
ing matter into the United Kingdom
wil be severely
restricted
The Lithuanian Cabinet Council met last evening and continued until long past midnight, discussing tho Soviet proposats
It is most reliably wald that the there proposals Cabinet accepted which include territorial concentions to Lithuania, including the city of Vina.
Estonian Govt. Resigns STOCKHOLM, Oct. 10 (Renter). The Esthonian Government resigned an Sunday evening. A new govern- ment has been formed,
Leaving Latvian Bordor RIGA, Oct. 10 (Reuter).-Russlan troops including tanks and artillery are gradually withdrawing from the Latvian border,
The Latvion Government has rati- fed last Thursday's pact with Russia.
Hongkong Census
Near future. A British Board of Trade official to-day declared that the restriction is necessary in war- time owing to the need for economistion ing in shipping space. The measure will not affect single coples posted to individual subscribers.
Set For 1941
A Census of Hongkong's popula
will be taken in 1041, it was revealed to-day.
Government is setting aside the zum of $100,000 in next year's Estimates for this purpose.
The Board Trade hos Invited four of the principal firma importing
The last census was taken in 1931. magazines and newspapers to sub- Since then the population, which is mil a short list of the publications now belleved to exceed 1,600,000, hus which they believe accurately reflect doubled. This is principally due to American public opinion. The arms the hostilities in China. include the International News Com- pany, the Rolls Publishing Company, Gorringes and the Atlas Publishing Company. These Arms will consult together before drawing up the re- quired lists.
Centenary Of Hongkong
Despite the outlook in Europe and
Nember. The anticipated total is three times the actual expenditure of Inst year.
AR.P. Will it is belleved, cost $1,600,000 this year, as compared with $330,005 last year. The total in $1,201,035 above the estimated cost. Expenditure on the II.K.V.D.C. will probably be $460,000, or $202,500 in excess of the original estimate.
DALADIER'S REJECTION
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every six months," the French Premier declared.
Every Frenchman understood his country would be doomed to destruction if it had to face A similar trial to that which I was now undergoing in a few months' time and if they had to fight against yet stronger aci of aggression after dernobilising their forces.
M Daladier declared that a few weeks ago the Communist chiefs had no words harsh enough to besmirch the Government's peaceful efforts.
They announced that would load a ght agains! Hiler and for liberty and the fatherland. But the Bol- sheviks only had to discover that their interests lay in coming to an and to #greement with the Nazis share Poland with them for these so- called new Jacobins to make npaloglu for a treasonable prace,
will "But we Frenchmen think of contusing the French worit- ors, whatever their patient opinions, with men who sought to abuse and betray them.
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OFFICERS
LONDON, Oct. 10 (Reuter) -His Majesty the King has approved the award of the DS.O. on Flying Omeer (neling Flight, Lieutenant) K C. Dorran and Flying Officer Andrew | MocPherson for Blatinguished and dangerous work In Bitacks and re- congalasanco' over enemy territory.
How They Won Awards Dorran, who is 28 years ofɛugo, was In the raid on German warships al
"On the contrary, it is with an even stronger falth in the people that wo In Chinn, the Hongkong Government appeal to the French brotherhood to celebrating the Centenary Hong dangers and fight for the hearths kong, which occurs on January 20, and homes of civilisation, which made 1941.
us free human beings."
The Estimates for 1040-41 include $140,000 which has been set aside by Government for the Centenary Celebrations.
It is anticipated that Government will shortly announce the composition of a Centenary Committee which will mako all arrangements In connection with the celebrations.
Kiel wille MacPherson, who is only 60,000 Germans To
21, was in the recommaissanco flights which led up to the rald,
The "London Garotte" says that early in September, Dorran made à low-flying attack against an enemy cruiser in face of heavy gunfire and despite bad weather.
Be Evacuated
RIGA, Oct. 11 (Reuter).-Fourteen German ships have arrived at Riga, Libau and other Latvian ports to evacuate 00,000 Germans,
lie pressed home his low-flying
A message from Tallin says that attack with great daring.
MacPherson muiden;sories of re-the first thousand Germans are board- connalasanco fights and sees, owing ing a German steamer to-day to re- to bad weather, had to fly close to turn to the Reich. the enemy coort-lino at low aliflude, These fights made possible the successful rald on enemy forces.
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Other ships are waiting. here for thousands of Germans who assembled and ready to depart.
Extortion Is Alleged
Chinese Constable Faces Charge
CHARGED with having ex-
October 11, 1939.
torted one cent from Chan Sing, $1
hawker, in Queen's Road Central, Tou Teh-yuan, 24, Police cons table D54, appeared before Mr. Forrest at Central Magistracy this morning and pleaded not gulity.
Dot-Set McPherson, said the ense would be taken summarily,
Ball' of $500 was allowed and the hearing was fixed for October 30,
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