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Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
November 9, 1939.
NEW PLAN TO KEEP LEAGUE
Shocking British Submarine Disaster
OF
H.M, SUBMARINE OXLEY
NATIONS ALIVE
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Nov. 8, (UP)-A-
plan to keep the League of AMERICAN
Nations in being throughout the war without holding meetings of the League Council or Assembly is being given favourable con- sideration in many European capitals.
DEFENCE
MEASURES
The plan, if it wins sufficient More Troops For
support, may lend to the post- ponement of the Council meeting which is tentatively scheduled ber 3 and the Assembly meeting
H.M. Vessel Blows Up: Only 2 Survivors to be held at Geneva on Decem
53 DIE IN H. M. SUB. EXPLOSION
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
on December 4,
Hawaii Soon
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UP).~~
The Navy Department to-day con firmed the report that a battillon of Meeting May Be Dangerous
1700 United States Marines from Son
Diego will be sent to Hawali zoon. Many members, while desiring to It is understood that one of the keep the League alive, fear that a four new moblie Marine Defence
CANADA SEEKS WAR LOAN PROFIT
OTTAWA, Nov. 8 (Reu- ter)-Cannda is planning a national organisation to car- ry out a selling campaign to profit the public war loan, details of which are with- held.-
However, the loan is re ported to carry 3.5 per cent. interest and is likely to be opened with an issue by Government allotting $250,- 000,000-$300,000,000.
meeting under present circumstances intialions equipped with anti-aircraft Dont Forget To
prov
coun-
so dangerous as to des- 5-inch guns will leave for Pearl. troy the League. Switzerland, In Harbour about February 1, the first place, does not relish an LONDON, Nov. 8 (UP).—The Admiralty announces Allles, on Swiss soil. Other neutrals, New Orleans a $201,000 contract for The Navy Department has given the international gathering, including the Todd Johnson Dydocks Company of that four officers and 49 men have been killed aboard fear that their association with repairing and towing an old dock to
including the H.M.S. Oxley, the 1,872-ton submarine which was pre- the British and French at Geneva the West coast to be later transferred sented to the Royal Navy in 1931 by the Australian might involve them in trouble with
Germany. The Allies themselves} Commonwealth.
would be involved in a number of embarrassing problems.
The disaster has been hushed up by the Admiralty, and occurred “several weeks, ago."
It is understood that there were only two survivors of the entire complement aboard the lost submarine.
was
Great War of 1914-18 was an Aus. tralian vessel, 1110
AE-1...he foundered with all hands in the Pacific Ocean a few weeks after
the outbreak of hostiles.
Churchill's Warning
?
The Ghosts Might Walk
te Pearl Harbour..
Alaska Fortifications. WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UP)
ever move
BUY YOUR POPPY
On Friday Morning
Army Of 250 Will Sell To-morrow...............
TO-MORROW a little army of
The Alaska Delegate to Congress, Mr. Anthony Dimon, urges that the In the Assembly, the Soviets with United States should reply to Russian whom the British and French are criticism of Democrsey by incrending trying to preserve correct relations, the Alaskan fortifications. might clash with representatives of The Alaskan coast is 54 miles from the exiled Polish Government whom Soviet territory. the Allies are sponsoring.
"We would be a bunch of star- Other ghost nations, Ethiopis, Al-spangled fools not to prepare for Among the casualties are Lieuten-
LONDON, Nov. 6 (UP)-Mr.bania and Czecho-Slovakia, would anything now. If Rusla and Japan ant R. P. Coppinger, Lieut. F. K. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the probably seek representations.
they won't try to 250 women wil spread over the Manley, Sub. Li, W. H. Palmer and Admiralty, in the House of Commons
cross 4,000 miles of ocean to crack Colony almost at dawn. The The Ethiopians and Albanians pre- the strong defenses of Hawall, but Warrant Engineer R. W, C. Robert to-day warned that the Allles face "n
long and unrelenting struggle" with sent a particularly delicate problem will pick Alaska as a jumping of trays they bear will carry 26,000 Lieut. Coopinger
well German U-boats, and estimated that because the Allies could not permit place to get a foothold in the Western popples. known in Hongkong where, until the Nazis are turning out two new them to attend without irritating Hemisphere," he declared. early this year, he was attached boats weekly.
Italy with whom the Allies are trying. to H.-wobmarine Regent.
"We must face the prospects that to maintain cordial relations.
He urged an additional $50,000,000 A notice of his obituary, which the Nuzla will have 100 U-bonts
to the present $13,000,000 which the stated that he had died on War available in January. less whatever League to meet and veie on the 1940 air bases and coastal defenses.
The League Secretariat wanted the government is spending on Alaskan was published as an adversinkings areur In the Interval," Service,"
budget which would keep the Secre- tisement in Hongkong papers
Churchill declared,
tariat and various committees going November 1.
inla next year. Now, however, some nations think the budget can be ar-
consultation ranged by Other high points in his en diplomatic channels without a meet- nouncement were: firstly, one or ing. This course Is likely to be two German pocket Battleships are adopted. operating in the Atlantic, bus have done no worthwhile damage; secondly, the aircraft-carrier Ark Royal, which the Nazis claimed they sank, has captured 2 valuable German price.
on
Lt. Coppinger, who was 20 years of age, in survived by his widow, Mrs. Nancy Coppinger, who was also! well known in the Colony. He wasi the only son of Rear-Admiral R. H. Coppinger, retik.
Accidental Explosion Confirming the destruction of the submarine, Mr. Winston Churchill announced in the House of Commons that the vessel was destroyed by an accidental explosion.
"The destruction occurred in cir cumstances which made publication inndvisable at the time," he said. Lord Chatfield, Minister for Co. Ordination of Defence, revealed in the House of Lords to-day that add- tional protective measures have been installed at Scapa Flow to prevent
Mr.
He placed the Nazl losses at two to four a week so far. "We are gaining definite mastery over U-boat at tacks," he added.
a
through
Afghanistan Conspiracy
U.S. Embargo
Of Japan
The British Legion's Appeal to give and to give generously was never s0 justified as on the occasion of this year's Poppy Day.
As Poppy Day this year is being observed on November 10, which is not public holiday, most shop girls will not free to sell flowers. This year's contingent of saleswomen will therefore be mainly young married women.
The decision to observe Poppy Day to-morrow was motivated by the announcement that there would bo nd official Cenotaph ceremony on
Views On Manila November 11 and, consequently, no
Petitions
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8, (UP), The Department of State has
big concourse of people to the city. It is expected, however, that senti- mental interest will draw a gather- ing to the Cenotaph at 11 am. on November 11.
BAIT FOR Leaders Surrender To not yet received the Manila for the laying of wreaths. The
Government NEUTRALS
wreaths will be laid at the Cenonphi. It is at that time, too, that most though no official time has been set boycott petitions, asking for an the day'ns will a number of Empire Governor a wreath during embargo against Japan, hut organisations. NEW DELHI, Nov. 8 (Reu-officiala pointed zepelton of the entry of German Nazis Want Them To abortive conspiracy, formed not give legal sponsorship for out that cus- ter)All ringleaders of the tomarily the United States does Pull Out Chestnuts
early in September, to start a boycotts. for the Royal Australian Navy inter).The Berlin correspondent
AMSTERDAM, Nov. 8 (Reuously at the outbreak of the prevent private groups from organis rising in Afghanistan simultane-
With her sister ship, the Otway, of a Netherlands paper reports European war have now suring boycotts, but they doubted if any
U-Boats.
Built For Australia The Oxley was launched in England
1927.
"Government in 1931.
she was presented to the Imperial that Germany is trying to get She was equipped with a four inch neutrals to make a test case of
the British blockade.
They said that there is nothing to
oficial action would be taken here ** other than an acknowledgement of
receipt of the petition.
rendered to the Government..
The ringleaders, who are Afghan gun and eight 21-inch torpedo tubes.
supporters of ex-King Amanullah, The two Australian "O" class sub- The latest idea is to have a had previously filed from Kabul. marines are similar in many respects Netherlands steamer defy
The collapse of their attempt to to the "O" glass vessels on China British blockade control orders foment anti-Afghan riots from Tirah, Station.
fly a peculiar coincidence the and refuse to stop-in order to greatly improving the attuation in this near the Khyber Pass, is regarded as fra British submarine lost in the see what would happen.
Laren.
U.S. Congressman Reveals New Light On Inside Germany
Little
Dissatisfaction
Except
In Conquered Czecho-Slovakia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (UP),—Representative Karl Stefen, insular affairs expert, and descendant of a Polish ruler, reviewing his impression of a three-month tour through Central Europe this summer, said here recently that there were seeds of revolt against Hitler amon
among the non Germanic subjects of the German Reich.
Rep. Stefan, who was for the political changes sweeping middle some years a resident of the Europe.
prisigion aske but little in its How Legion Helps
In view of the work the
Poppy Day appeal. The Legion's hundred and one different forms, all help is sought in a hundred and one important and all within reason.
Of the miscellany of ex-service men's needs the provision of surglen!" oppliances cost £5.708 in 1938 and dental treatment cost £7,012. Help given during that year in connection with funerals of 1,008 Great War ex-service
men whose dependants were in poor circumstances cost £7,015.
Regarding an embargo, they pointed out that it in a legislative matter and there has been some sentiment in Congress, notably by Senator Key any part of the United States includ- be associated with to-morrow's ob embargo on shipments to Japan from Pittman, for the enactment of an
Ing the Philippines.
Deserves Cautious Consideration
An event of particular interest to servance of Poppy Day in the gala Alhambra Theatres at 9.30 p.m. of the premiere at both the Queen's and
Rep. Sol Bloom said he was unable be shown in aid of the British War film "Nurse Edith Cavell," which will to comment directly on the subject Organisation Fund. pending detailed study, but said that the whole question
A benefit more directly associated embargo on Japan deserves "cautious Sunday when the
placing unwith Poppy Day will be held on consideration," although many in the match between the United Services annual football United States, even the majority, may and The Rest will take place on the be sympathetic towards China and favour placing an embargo against
lub Ground at 4 p.m. Japan.
American community in donating-the
The Poppy Day organisers In Hong- kong are appreciative of the ready discard, or defy the principles of right from all sections of the community But we must not throw treaties into co-operation they have so far received and Justice in our foreign relations. and, particularly of the action of the set a world example in upholding They also express gratitude to those He said that the United States must 25.000-ies to be sold to-morrow. with other nations. treaties and being fair in her dealings who have already made voluntary
Senator Pittman was not available tin, to the fund.
contributions, many of them substan- for immediate comment.
HISTORY OF H.K. FINANCE TRACE
Contributions To Date Contributions to dato are 日期
follows:
Previously acknowledged Moss
ist Kumaon Alfies Bullerfald & Bwire
J. Wattso **
BY HON. MR. M. K. LOR. Humphreys
dustrialists have lost all their rights, of course, but are afraid to protest.” Philippines and has travelled Czecho-Slovakia A Prison Camp
The real rulers of Germany, Mr. Stefan zatd,: are throughout the Far East, went "Czecho-Slovakia, especially Bohe-
the army. Thio artny 'decides the general 'direction through Middle Europe as amin and Moravia," Stefon said, "Is
of national effort, and constitutes one-man Congressional commit-1" prison camp. Everyone lives in
the "ruling class," fear of himself and his neighbour. tee to investigate American con-
There is such a shortage of labour "A German general lives in Aular and diplomatic establish- Czech palace at Prague and presides thousands of Bohemians, Italians, and the in Germany to-day, he said, that monte.
over the Czech Government. I learn-Swiss have been imported to main Mr. Stefan, himself, is Australian-ed that more than 60,000 Czechs have tain the war industries, the keynate $320,000 which would be required as . fichmond born, and he speaks the German been taken to Germany to work on or the national economy. dialects, Bohemian and other Central the military roads and fortifications," European tongues.
Mr. Stefan continued.
He was impressed by the still bat rebellious spirit of these people. "They seem to be biding their time." he said, "I was told that there are one million Czech army rifles and other armaments which German authorities have not focated. These will come out at the right dime, was told."
Afraid To Protest.
Many of the farmers, are hired hands, but the youth' is geri- contenied because they cannot get erally satisfied.
sum of
Hon. Sir Henry Pollock ............. Dr. G. W. Pupe Major V. E. Dución Canadian Government
Commissioner
(Continued from Page 4.) expenditure of an annual
John Manners a Co, Ltd. administrative charges for the collec-Ernest Karn.... dis-tion of Income tax.
M. W. Brennan In Mematy at lí, J. White Sir, it is my personal conviction II Dye
A. Morrist that income tax la not suitable for Rotary Club of Hongkong Hongkong, and cannot be equitably Anonymous ........ little
administered; that: administrative 2r. and Mrs. J. W. Andarson charges will be excessively hight Torber
D. D. EvanN that it will cause untold frliation and
and inconvenience to the public; and that it will do irreparable harm to the Colony. I am therefore op- posed to lie introducilon. May 1, in conclusion, express the
Little Dissatisfaction disspilafaction among the Germans
Broadly speaking, there is
ecause the people are robots, are discouraged from thinking out- side the standard patterns."
"They have won something akin to humanity there that we cannot under
Trado
67,000.51
fully received by F. G. Maunder, Earl Further donations will be grate- Haig's Fund, Hongkong & Shanghai Bank Bldg.
Cheques should be made payablo
Satisfied But Bewildered He said he had found that in- habitants of German blood were satisfied with their lot, although somewhat bewildered. He was able to make an unusually intensive study of the people and their reactions be. cause ho la not only a native of the region, but bears the name of a dis- tinguished Central European line.
Because he was on an official mis- The Nebraska congressman sald he stand: But many people realized sion, the Nebraska Congressman had a visited German farmers in their homes what is happening, and the only thing strong hope that Government will ...... special ..., por from the German and spoke with them at social gather-they can think of is emigration to the find it possible to adopt other niter to Thomson & Co., and crossed Poppy
Gehelme Stattspolizei, or Gestapo.ings in hamlets. "The Germans know United States," enabling him to go where foreigners only one thing, and that is their Mr. Stefan sald American
nelives, so as to enable the Colony Day Fund. are ordinarily forbidden.
con-to anake, ns a humble gesture of its They suintes were crowded with Europeans loyalty and devotion to the common wherever he went, and spent many pair of seven years ago, to which been filed for years in advance. Insignificant-in terms of sterling and weeks in the Furat hinterlands, to they compare their condition now," many of whose inhabitants, he had he said. personal letters of introduction" from They have sufficient food and wide-awake, Intelligent, and on a Mother Country because it has been sular and diplomatic service as be all the more acceptable to the al Nebraska conatibients, enabling clothing new, although it is rough tods, more so than any other diploma- raised by measures which command him to get a broad cross-section to The business men and smaller in-tie-force "In Europe.
perial Igeneral approbation?
Improved economie status.
Mr. Stefan was warmly received cannot forget their hunger and dis- wishing to escape; but the quotas had chuss, contribution which, though He praised the United States con- of the Imperial expenditure, should
DUTCH FIRE ON FOREIGN PLANE
Anti-aircraft guns here opened fre
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