Wednesday,
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ensue.
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Secretary. Hongkong, 7th November, 1939.
FOR THE PROTECTION OF
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parent
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Gayda Flays The U.S.S.R. Merely Opening The Capitalist States
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
ROME, Nov. 7 (Berter).— Signor Virginio Gayda analyses, in "Giornale d'Italia," yester day's Communist International
The Hon. General Secretary, LK.S.P.C., Old City Hall.
The Inspector, 49, Pokfulam Road, 1st floor.
The Inspector, 16, Star St., Wanchai. The Inspector, 12, Sai Yeung Chol St., Kowloon,
The Inspector, 52, Argyle St. Kowloon.
All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society.
The Informant's
will name kept strictly private, except in cases where rhallce in proved,
NOTICE
Goodrich
announce the appointment of
AGAINST ESPIONAGE
Public Response To F.B.I. Appeal
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
driva
Loan Works To Continue
Ing to-morrow,
"
November 8, 1939.
Roosevelt And Big Fines For U.S. NEUTRALITY ACT
Peace Prize
May Be Put Forward
As Candidate
Joy-Riders
Polico Inspector Says Nearly Run Down
OSLO, Nov. 7 (UP).—În con- Sequel to the theft of a motor nection with the discussion re- car belonging to Mr. A. X. Mac-
ASSURANCE
OF AID
Loan work to the total value of $1,350,400 are provided for in the Public Works Loan expenditure for |1040-41, according to a resolution to
We Have The Ships be Introduced by the Financial Secre tary at the Legislative Council meet
And The Monoy LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter).— The loan works actually amount to garding the Nobel prize, the kenzie, of 47 Stubbs Road, on $4,130,860, of which $1,733,576 is in-nowspaper "Tidens Tegn" to Monday, was the appearance bo With regard to the "Cash and WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UP). cluded in the revised estimates of day writes, "From various un-fore Mr. Forrest at the Central Carry" provisions in the Ameri- impeachable sources, it is learn- Magistracy yesterday of two can Neutrality Legislation, ac- Law enforcement agencies, 1930. civic organizations, city and it is stated, together with the revised
The estimated works for 1040-41ed that there is no reason to men, Cheung Wing, und Wong cording to the last year's figures atate executives and industry estimate of expenditure for 1039, will doubt that President Roosevelt Wan-kong, who were charged available, namely 1937, 50 per are pledging aid to President be met from a future loan, but will will be awarded the peace prize, with driving the car without a cent. of the goods imported by Roosevelt's
against meanwhile be charged as advances if it is awarded at all. Certain licence and driving without the Britain from the U.S.A. and 80 per espionage, sabotage and viola-from the surplus balances of the members of the Nobel Committee owner's permission.
cent. of the British exports to the Colony pending the raising of a loan.
U.S.A. were carried in British ships, Cheng was additionally charged have already started endeavours tions of neutrality, Director J.
Kai Tak Extension
A British Orm which till the out- Edgar Hoover of the Federal
to put forward Mr. Roosevelt as with dangerous driving.
break war manufactured: enamel. The 1940-41 loan worka Include
Sub-Inspector F. J. Clarke sald tins is now one of the biggest pro- a candidate." Bureau of Investigation announc-
$1,501,000 for water works, and
the car was reported stolen onducers of cartridge cases. ed to-day.
$58.400 for the preliminary investiga-
Others, however, do not want the Monday evening, and St. W, Sull- These require a special plani not tion into the extensions of the Kal Tak | prize awarded this year,
van, of the Traffic Police, was sent normally used In the industry, but nerodrome.
It is learned, however, that Prest-out on patrol. Going to Tathang 10 to 18 per cent. more per press than dent Roosevelt does not want to Road near the Hawpar Mansion, he expected are already being produced.. accept the prize.
saw the stolen car zig-zagging along This provides an instance of British Among other well Imown candi-the road in a dangerous manner, and success in converting ploughshares dates are Mr. Neville Chamberlain he was forced to the side of the rond into swords, The replies, he added, reveal that
and Dr. Edouard Benes, ex-President to avoid baing hit. citizens in every walk of te "are
The car struck the wall. Five
Transfor Of Ships The Shing Mun Valley catchwaters
Experts of the Nobel Committee, Chinese who were in the ear jumped NEW YORK, Nov. 7 (Router)- deeply interested in lending aid to ridding Ametlen of those who desire will demand a further $400,000, while usual, have proposed candidates but out and fled. Sgt. Sullivan gave President Roosevelt.disclosed ain Later Press Conference that he had delay- to undermine the Federal Govern- waste detection will require $180,000, the Committee has a free hand to take chase and caught Cheung.
new meters will absorb $100.000, any candidate. The general opinion that night, he arrested Wong. ed the transfer of United States ment."
With this kind of backing, Mr. new workshop in Hongkong will cost is that the peace prize will not be
Inspector Clarke asked that a Line's ships to the Panamanian re- serious view be taken, owing to the gistry, but emphasised that he be- Hoover said, the Federal Bureau of $100,000 and cross harbour pipes de-awarded this year. Investigation will carry out lis anti-mand an outlay of $50,000,
prevalance of car thefts.
Hleved that the United States was espionage campaign "in a calm, ima-
not in danger of being involved in. partial and vigerous manner free of hysteria,"
He said that if there was any dan- ger, the Maritime Commission would probably refuse to allow the transfer. He said neutrality did not enter into the matter since any American had a perfect right to sell property to neutral rations and transfer the title in them to neutrals.
Kir, Hoover wald that hundreds of
received responses have been
19 letters of appeal he sent on Septem- ber 0 to law enforcement officials, civic groups, banks, business houses, railroads and Individuals.
Huge Ramifications Mr. Hoover disclosed ramifications of his campaign shortly after the Sinte Department sued now and more drastic regulations governing the activities of agents of foreign principals in this country. They in- clude scellons of the 1017 Espionage Act, which have been moribund for 20 years, requiring that agents, other diplomatic officers, working directly for a
foreign government, notify the department of their activi-
be than
ties.
Principal changes affected under the new regulations;
1. The requirement for agents to re-register every six months was clarified and strengthened.
2. Persons engaged in bona fide tredo vr commerce would not bo required to register, as they were under the old not.
3.
Anyone engaged in any way
In puhlleity, dissemination of informa
manifesto and says that if there Dodwell & Co., Ltd. would be required to re-
la to day a struggle between im-
perialist forces and plutocratic interests, the Soviet is also play- ing a part.
She is attempting to expand and is also exploiting economie and natural advantages with the same bargaining į and manoeuvring by means of politi cal pressure as practised by the enpitalist States.
The Soviet is not working peace.
for
On the contrary, in the past 20 years she has been working sole.
ly for what she expects will lead to
& Communist revolution,
Italy's Rolo
All Europe has recognized that Italy, and not the Soviet, has under- taken the role of guardian of peace in the Balkans.
Tialy's abstention from any bel- Keerent action has limited the area which was increased by: conflict, Intervention in Poland.
of
In reply to the insinuation that Italy is waiting for favourable
il.
as
SOLE DISTRIBUTORS
För
Hong Kong & Provinces of Kwangtung, Kwangsi, Yun- nan, Kweichow, Szechuen.
FOR ALL GOODRICH PRODUCTS
Cordell Hull Objects
principal
rister. This would also apply to employees of Consulates or Embas- sics, who, formerly were not covered under the act. It would not apply to the duly, accredited diplomatic officers whose identities were well known to government officials.
Americans To Register
The registration is required not only of altens but of Americans who are paid by or under the direction of a foreign government, a foreign political party, business, partnership, association, comoration, a foreign Individual, or a domestic organization subsidized directly or indirectly from foreign sources.
It would apply to Americana acting as attorney, servants, agents and publicity men, among others.
Penalty for falling to comply with the Anti-Eaplonage Act is a $5,000 Ane and five years imprisonment; and Tho-for-failure to comply with the law for registration of foreign principals, $1,000 fine and two years in gaol.
-To-Evasion Of
Neutrality Act
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (UP). quished and snatch a share of the The Secretary of State, Mr. spolls, Signor Gayda suys that such Cordell Hull, has telephonically
moment to hurl herself on
van-
an intention at present is only evid-informed the Maritime Commis-
Poland.
FLOOD RELIEF COMMISSION
CHUNGKING, Nov. 8 (Central).-
ent on the part of the Soviet in ston that the State Department A North China Emergency Flood Re- "Italian policy has endeavoured in objects to the proposed transferler. Commission has been formed a perfectly open and loyal manner of eight United States Line
to maintain peace in Europe and will now make every effort to limit the conflict and save civilisation,
"It is not for the Comintern to sit in judgment on her."
ships to Panamaniza registry.
Mr. Cordell Hull has indicated that
he considered such n scheme contrary to the spirit, if not the actual letter, of the Neutrality Act,
"When I indicated yesterday that no problems of foreign polley were involved, I was not acquainted with the full details of the transaction." Яe sald.
He sold that he was most desirous of preserving the full integrity of the Neutrality Act and the regulations establishing combat arcas.
Dominion Chiefs Resume Talks LONDON, Nov. 7, (British Wire loss)Visiting ministers from the
He indicated that he considered the Dominions and the representative of the Government of India this morn-transfer as enabling oveldance of the ing met the Minister of Shipping, and Neutrality Act's restrictions, and was discussed with him methods of co- at least an evasion of the Inw. operation and co-ordination, and
general shipping questions,
Various problems appertaining to BALKAN ENTENTE
individual Dominions were also dealt
with.
In the afternoon the ministers met the Home Secretary and Minister of;
MEETING
LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter)--It is conarmed, says Rome explained the nature of the air raids radio, that, Rumania, Turkey and
Home Security. Bir John Anderson officially
under the National Relief Commis
sion to give relief to flood refugees
Honon in Hopei, Shantung,
and
Shansl.
Mr. Hsu Shih-ying, former Chin- ese Ambassador to Japan and now Acting Chairman of the National, Rellet Commission, is concurrently Chairman of the new Commission, descendant of the Chinese sage Con- and Mr. Kung Teh-cheng, 77th Uncal,
fucius, is a member,
Relief Dalegates will soon be sent to these provinces.
Nazi Sailors Are Buried In Kent
LONDON, Nov. 7, (British Wire- less) Representatives of all unita in the Shorncliffe Garrison, including women members of the A. T. S., were present to-day at the funeral in the garrison cemetery of five German ashore on the Kent coast last week- sailors whose bodies were washed
end.
Full military honours were render-
problem, and described the organisa- Greece have agreed to hold a meeted. Both Nazi and old German fago tion which has been set up for civiling of the Balkan Entente. defence purposes throughout the Yugo-Slavia has not yet made and were placed an, the comas,
country.
announcement.
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Tripartite Pact Is Approved
Chief water works expenditure will be made on rapid gravily filters which will absorb $420,337 for the Eastern district and a further $30.000 in connection with the Shing Mun Valley scheme.
The Kowloon Chat service reservoir
of Czecho-Slovakia,
ant pipelines require an expenditure BRITISH ARMY. & DEATH PENALTY
of $85,304 and distribution will take another $88,144.
NEW BASIS FOR BALTIC TALKS
HELSINGFORS, Nov. 7 (Reuter). After M. Tanner, the Finnish Fin- ance Minister, had had a long tele- phone conversation from Moscow this afternoon, it was reported that he had informed the Government that a new basis was discovered for the re-opened Soviet-Finnish talics,
THAT EVENING
But all the girls are going to camp, Daddy! Why can't we go?, It won't cost much...
AT THE DOCTOR'S
Is like a dead weight
pulling on Ime all the
time doctor. Leven wake fired
Lesson To The Nazis
Cheung was fined a total of $30 or
three months' hard labour, and Wang war.
a total of $35 or three months' 'hard
inbour.
New Minister
To Teheran
OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
The President continued that if the transfer was effected, Americans
LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter),—In view of the reports of the increasing use of the death penalty in the Ger- man
a statement by the nny, Secretary of War is of great interest.
Since the last war, he said, thei LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter). Sir could not serve as officers and sea- British army had abolished the death Reader Bullard, Minister to Jedda, is men, and, if the ship was sunk after penalty for desertion and sleeping oppointed Minister to Teheran in transfer there could not be an inter- whilst on duty, and it is now only succession to Mr. J. H. Seymour, who national episode on account of the imposed for murder, mutiny and is appointed Assistant Under-ship, crew or cargo. offences of a treacherous character. Secretary in the Foreign Omcc.
One
the questions which caused the delay in transfer, said the President, arose from the clouse in the Merchant Marine Law, the pur- pose of which was to prevent the sale of American merchantmen if they were considered important for national defence.
MANY A MAN IS DISCUSSED LIKE THIS by his employers
Heres the salary list. Johnson's asking for a nise... says het got heavy
expenses...
two girls to Educate
Can't promise now, children. We'll see about
it later-- I'm tired
HOW
Well naturally, "Mr. Johnson~ that always happens with Night Starvation. You see even at night you go on using up exenty in breathing, heartbeats. and other automatic actions. Unless energy· is replaced during sleep you're bound to wake fired, feel unequal
to your work.
Ladvice
Horlicks
ANKARA, Nov. 7, (Reuter). ---A TWO MONTHS LATER ·
mixed commission of the National Assembly has unanimously approved the pact, with Britain and France.
The pact will come before the Turkish National Assembly for rall fleation to-morrow,
Turkey to-day decided to relax certain export regulations which went into force at the beginning of the war.
REPATRIATION
OF 5,000 NAZIS
BPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH“ RIGA, Nov. 7 (Reuter)-Two big German vessels left jo-day with over 5,000 Germans.
They were the fish to leave in con- heclion with the repatriation schermo.
/ That's not the
point. Does Johnson's work justify a rise? Personally 1 think not..
A LITTLE LATER
THINKE
POOR KIDS
Taqrpe. Jolinson's a decent chap, but The seems half asleep lately. Look how he bungled those two track orders. Pure slackness !
HATE TO DISAPPOINT THEM, BUT WHAT CAN IDO HO RISE THIS YEAR
ANYTHING MAY
HAPPEN IF I DON'T FULL MYSELF TOGETHER SHAKE OFF THIS
SO HORLICKS
EVERLASTING TIREDNESS
EVERY NIGHT-
Is that Mra Johnson? Darling, I must tell you- I've just been lunching with the boss, and he said some pretty nice things! Shouldn't be r surprised if I'm put in chame of the Branch
office!
Well, I'm sorry for Johnson. He's done. excellent work in the past. Still, the
·qeneral feeling seems to be against him,so...
*THINKS
IT BREAKS MY HEART TO SEE HIM SLUMPED DOWN LIKE THIS EVENING AFTER EVENING. ÍM SURE THIS TIREDNESS OF HIS IS AT“ THE BOTTOM OF
EVERYTHING.
IF ONLY HE'D S
SEE A
DOCTOR
AND ALMOST AT ONCE JOHNSON BEGAN TO GET, “BACK HIS OLD
VITALITY.
AND ALERTNESS
Thanks to
you diring,
ard
Horlicks!
Look out old lady
Here comes a fast
one]
DOES YOYIR HUSBAND WAKE TIRED, FEEL RUN-DOWN, WORRIED ABOUT HIS JOB?
T:40, zive him Horlicks, a cup.
I tu regularly last, Shing as
night. He'll wake retteshed every morn ing. In few weeks hoʻli get" a$2_1149* vilality, "drive" and self-confidence back. Get Horlicks to-day. Horlicks in best when made in the specia), Horlicks mixer „obtainable' at all,good 'a lores,......a
HORLICKS
GUARDS AGAINST <NIGHT STARVATION:
of
President In Conference WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 (Reuter). — President Roosevelt and Mr. Cordell Hull have been in conference on the question of the proposal to turn over certain · American liners to the Panamanian registry."
At the moment permission has been given up pending answers by the Maritime Commission to two legal points.
The view of the President. Is that there can be nothing to prevent ony American from disposing of his pro perty where he wills, but the sale must be outright, and if the ships are sunk, the United States would not be concerned.
Mr. Cordell Huil questions the validity of the proposal, but he says that there could be no objection to an outright sale.
The Trade Unions have protested against the scheme.
FAR EASTERN BONDS-IMPROVE-
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 7 (Reuter),—In the Stock Exchange to-day- For Eastern bonds again sharply vanced, while gilt-edged securities also Improved in a day of quiet trad- ing.
ad-
Elsewhere Kaffes closed higher owing to investment support.
In Liverpool, American cotton strengthened on heavy general buy- ing influenced by the revision of the United States neutrality laws, with consequent scarcity of freight space.
Wall Street was closed.
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Launching
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