·OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
POLICE AMBUSH ROBBERS
The Police on Monday night rid the Colony of three, and possibly six, members, of a dangerous gang of gunmen-robbera who had been operating in the New Territories dur- Ing recent mond.
to Chinese
The gang belonged territory. Armed with the Intent: types of revolvers and Mauser pis- tols and displaying extraordinary daring, they "used" periodically to rald villages in the New Territories und the way they managed to elude) the Police net set for them tine and again was almost
50 uncanny, clever had been the tactics and so audacious their methodi that a legend had grown around their ex-j
McNutt Backs
New Deal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8. (UP). In a fighing Jackson Day speech which was closely watch- ed throughout the nation for ha political signifleance, Mr. Me- Nuit altneked the Republicans and aligned himself solidly with Roosevelt's New Deal poller.
Figuratively burning his con servative bridges beliind him. Mir, MeNuti said the New Deal Instituted essential reformns la encouraging youth, and rev]- falked the nation, whereas the RepublicanLS offered I dien nothing" programame,
"The New Deal has not harm- ed business," he said. "More businessmen of die Democratio Party than of the Republican Party hold to the theory that prosperity has been a reaction- ary code of privilege from the Bme of
Alexander Hamilton down to Herbert Hoover. K's a a theory of pouring prosperly at the top of the social straclure and leting trickle down to the bottom."'
ploits and for months the villagers Society Wedding
in the Territories had been living in
a state of terror.
For nine consecutive nights the Police had kin in ambush for them
on the embankment of a small creek at Sun Tin. About 11.30 p.m. on
Mr. Ho Kom-tong s Grand-Daughter
Monday night the leader of the Police Wed at St. Joseph's |
party, Anistar Superintendent G. S. Wilson, saw a small sampan com- ing down the creek in the distance. Anxiously they waited until the craft was at hand. When they were about to make fast the boat Mr. Wilson! challenged the occupants, of whom there
eight. The were
response by
of gunfire. came
hall
The Police, numbering 16. at once, re- tabated, killing three of instantaneously. Three others were
the men
seen to sink in the water and clis-
appear. The other two climbed up the embankment and escaped through
the bush to the night.
Trail of Blonel
These two men had evidently been badly injured. For a long way the Police found a heavy trail of blood and by the help of this it is hoped to capture the nien.
Mennwhile, the
is being creek dragged for the bodies of the three men who were seen to disappear in the water. The Police are confident dend and hold the that they are theory that the tide may have wash
ed the bodies into the Shunchun River and then into the sci.
Turce bodies were recovered from the boat. The oldest of these was nged about 3 and the other two
From "about 20 and 23.
the river
were also recovered a Mauser auto matic pistol, and a revolver. One! round had been fired from the p- tol. In the pucket of one of the men were found a number of rounds of Mauser pistol and 303 ammunition.)
In the counter the Police were not only numerically superior but they had all the strategic advantages. They had a commanding view of the and, creck from the embankment while the gangsters fred haphazard, not knowing where the Police were Toented, the latter could concentrate the fire on the bont which was
no
full view. That accounts
for the fact that the Palier suffered casualties.
It is said that this gang was re- sponsible for at least 15 robberies in the New Territories during the past
three moslim,
|
A brilliant Chinese society wedding took place at St. Joseph's Church yesterday, when Miss Ann Beatrice Tse became the bride of Dr. Wong Hok-nin.
THE BRIDE is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Tse Ka-po, und grand-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ilo Kom-tong. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wong Shin-ki, and is medical officer of schools.
Arriving at the Church on the am of her father, by whom she was given away, the bride was in French bridal crepe cut on princess lines, with long tight fit- ting sleeves, V-neckline, and sweeping train. Her full length tulle veil was held in place by a coronet of orange blossoms and two gardenias. White camellias composed her booquel.
Miss Kathleen Eunice Tse, sister of the bride acted as bridesmaid, and were Victorian frock of French blue
with toffeta,
heart-shaped dentus were neckline and pull steeves. Pink gar- tucked in her hair,
Silver shoes and a Victorian bourquel of blue forget-me-nots and pink roses) completed the ensemble.
The bride's mother attended the]
in a Chinese ceremonial ceremony gown of black satin, richly em- Į broidered with silver,
Very Rev. Fr. A. Nganti offeluteal at the ceremony, the organist was Miss M. Alves. The best man was Mr. Arthur Chan.
The-receptlon-attended by-pro- minent Chinese of the Colony, was hekl at the Gloucester Hotel, after which Mrs. Wong changed into a going-away dress of dusty blue, with
hand-embroidery and collar, it wine shade, and necessories to time. The bonegmoon is being spent at Fan-
.ling.
NEW REICH THREAT
TO
NEUTRALS
The Germans are reported to be minusing materials and making strong military preparations on the northern end of the Siegfried Line, where guns wow threaten Utrecht and other In believed to be a pre- Dutch and Belgian towns. The move liminary to increased German pressure on neutrals,
London, Jan. 0.
Power, and in wartime. the question The Daily Telegraph's Amsterdam is noturally subject to still stricter correspondent states on rellable in-control, especially since Italy's de- addressed to a country formation that the German Armylveries are
established which is at war with Germany's new headquarters have been
at Recklinghausers, near the Belgian ally. and Dutch frontiers.
It is not known whether the Heavy artillery positions have been weapons and planes now held up will propared near the Dutch
frontier,
It
be retained or returned to Italy, The correspondent adds that particularly in the wedge of German seems as if the Rome Government territory south of Holland In the
has asked for information on this Klove district, from which it is point through diplomatic channels. possible for heavy calibre artillery Retter.
to bombard Utrecht.-United Press.
Reuter adds that according to the Only First Consignment correspondent, military airfields have
Copenhagen, Jan, 0. been prepared in the last few weeks
The Berlin correspondent of Ber- at various points along the Dutch frontier from Emden to Anchen, and Tidende reports that many
laden with that this nows must be taken with Tallway trucks the utmost seriousness as it may per- material for Finland, belleved to be haps provide a background to the from Italy, are held up at Sasundiz, warning to Germany, issued by the permission to load the trucks on
ferry boat for Sweden en route to Dutch Government on Saturday,
Finland having been refused.
Relations At Stako,
Amsterdam, Jan. 9. Hitler is holding a series of urgent conferences in
Berlin regarding Germany's relations with Italy and Russia.
The Berlin correspondent of the Telegraaf confirms that Germany is now holding up
and aeroplanes weapons which italy sending to Finland.
war
It is stated that the decision can- not be modified even on behalf of such a friendly nation
as Italy |Reuter.
$60,000,000 Loan Urged
Washington, Jan. 8. Mr. Carter Glass, Democratic Senntor, told the Press he was willing to lend Finland $00,000,000 “even if have to borrow It," after Senator Prentiss Drown, Michigan, introduced Io states, "It seems only the first bill authorizing the Treasury Do- delivery got through, after' which partment to loan Finland $00,000,000 | consignments were held up following for the purchase of, any materials. an urgent warning from Moscow." Senator Ginss said: "I am not The German authorities explain neutral in thought or words, It wo that even in peace
Lime every have not got sixty million we will sovereign State has the right to have to borrow it, but I am in favour decide whether it will let through of borrowing it and letting Finland deliveries of weapons to. another havo It”—United Press.
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
TOKYO CABINET
FACES CRISIS
Resignation of Premier Demanded by Army
Tokyo, Jan. 9.
It has transpired that the War Minister,
January 10, 1940.
S'hai Resident
Dies Suddenly
SHANGILAI, Jan. 9 (Reuter). ➡Collapsing on the floor as he was undressing last evening, Mr. -Kougian Alexander Itons, well known local Briton and Director of casin Alex. Itons & Co. (China) Ltd.: was later found <fend by a servant at the Cathay Hotel,
It is believed that Mr. Ross. who was 42. had beca il for none time. There were по
play.
signs of fox2K
Air, Ross
WILS also well
known la Hongkong.
General Sunroku Hata, on Monday explained the Methodist
views of the Army on the current political situa- tion to the Premier, General Abe, and asked him to "pay serious consideration" "thereto.
The Premier failed to give a de- finite reply to the War Minister yesterday. Following
Cabinet the meeting he conferred with Mr. Ryutaro Nagal, Minister of Com- munications, Mr. Naonhi Ohura, Home Minister, and Mr. Kiyoshi Akida, Minister of Puble Welfare.
General Abe held an interview with the War Minister this morning to seek a further explanation of the Army's views. “
The War Minister reaffirmed the Army's united views and asked the
Premier to cope with the situation with discretion,
ADMIRALTY SILENCE
Rofusal To Riso To Goebbels Bait
Ladies
Church Aid Society's Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of the Method- int Ladies Church Aid Society was held at the Sailors and Soldiers Home yesterday and presided over by Rev. J. E, Sandbuch. A good year was reported, and Anandlally the Society has a balance of $1,527.
LONDON, Jan. 9 (Router).-E. Edwards, referred to the liness of The reasons for the Admiralty reticence about certain items of news were disclosed to-day.
The German radio claims of the sinking of ships hupe to provoke u reply which might give them a General Abe was received
information of value, writes a naval audience by the Emperor this after- correspondent.
There was an instance a few days noon. The Premier submitted a re-ago when the German announcer port on yesterday's Cabinet decision asked: "Where
Exeter?" and regarding Japan's basic measures in implied that the cruiser, one of the connection with the new Central three which fought the Graf Spee, Government of China.
Ihad herself been sunk.
Delicato Situation
Nazi "Feeler"
This claim was undoubtedly made White the political situation re-as a feeler." for the Germans do not mains delicate in connection with the know whether the Exeter is refitting anti-Government agitation by Diet in the Falkland Islands or in Britain. members, Government circle von-
The Admiralty does not propose to tinue to show great activity.
Jue irritated into making the reply the The tension has been intensified by Germans are scelting, and that is the yesterday's interview between Gen-reason the public has not been told eral Halu and the Premier at which anything of the whereabouts of the
Exeter. the War Minister mnade important
The Admiralty is not reluctant to suggestions prior to, and after, the Cabinet meeting to-day, General give news which it is desirable should Abe conferred with his colleagues.
The published, but will not respond to The Ingenuity of Dr. Goebbels. It is understood that the Com-Listeners to German broadcasts must, munications Minister, Mr. Nagul, therefore, not necessarily believe any Minister, Mr. Akita leader of the Minseite, and Welfare item they hear merely because
are suggesting Jofficial dental is forthcoming. that the Government should face the Diol with a strong attitude.
The Fremier, however, is carefully STOCK MARKET
gauging the general political con- ditions and especially the intentions of the Military. The Premier will determinn his final altitude after the meeling with the leaders of five
leading political parties In a few
days.--Domei.
Strong Army Attitude
REPORT
no
Hongkong Stock Exchange Official Summary issued yesterday says:
Buyers were again tetive resulting in an extensive exchange of scrip. Trans. Providents. Telephones, Hotels & Cements are still sought Tokyo, Jan. 9.
after whilst Hongkong Banks again
Docks The Japanese political situation has come to business at $1,400. become more tense following the are possibly now more readily nyall- reported demand by the Minister of able. As
shares 50 innny
hove War, General Hat, to the Prime clunged hands recently at advancing Minister, General Abe, that he re- prices, present supplies are probably sign.
due to profit taking rather than any
After conferring with lending inherent weakness.
Luyers
Generals during the week-end. General Hata, according to the
Kokumin Shimbun, bluntly explained
in detail to the Premier yesterday the Army's reasons for deciding that "settlement of the China Incident" should not be utilized as an excuse | for prolonging the life of the Cabinet.
The War Minister is said to have) urged the Prime Minister to quit offee in view of the strong opposition to him throughout the nation. The Premier was non-committal, but the Koltumin Shibubun declares he is likely to express his views more i frankly.
The fact that the Prime Minister. conthities to ignore
rowing hostility among the majority of mem-) bors in the Lower House shows his determination to face the Diet Session and the Increased opposition, which has now spread to higher political clrcles-Reuter,
Anxious To Sattle Incident
Tokyo, Jan. 9. Japanese politiea) quarters predict) that General Abe during the meeting of the lenders of the five politieai Parties wil im the discussion to the disposal of China affairs.
The meeting is expected to be held to-morrow. It is stated that a, num- ber of Government ofcials have: urged General Abe to take advantage of the opportunity to discuss the domestic and political situation and seck re-affirmation of the political) leaders' support for the Abe Cabinet.
General Abe, however, is said to be anxious to dispose of all affairs relat- ing to the establishment of the new Central Government in China at the carllest possible moment.
He is just as anxious as anyone else to remove the uncertainties re- the anti-Government sulting from campaign as shown by the number of conferences held in the past few. days-United Press.
Army's Vlow Put Forward
Tokyo, Jan. D.
It la understood that General Hata has expresset the Army's views to General Abe and the Government will pay careful consideration to the present political situation.
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Tramways Electrics Sandakan Lights Telephones (Old)
$445
.$4.50
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Telephones (New)
30.40
Cements Ropes
.$17.95 .$0.10
Dairy Farms (Old) Dairy Farms (New) Watsons Entertainments Constructions (Old) Sellers
Docks
.$2214 .321/4
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-$1,400 .$22/21.00
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H.K. Bank
Docks Providents H.K. Mines Hotels Tramways China Lights Electrics
Telephones (Old) Cements
Watsons
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$17.00/.65
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HITLER'S LONG POW-WOWS
BERLIN, Jan. 9 (Rouler)-Hilor. Doth the Asahi and the Rokuminis now, holding long conferences with Shimbun understand that in present his chief advisers, reportedly in an ing these views General Hata in attempt to reconcile Nat! Germany's dicated increasing anti-Cabinet move- relations with Soviet Russia and ment--United Prett
Fascist Italy.
In her report, the Secretary, Mrs.
the President Mrs. Sandbach, neces- sitating her return to England. How- ever, she was pleased to hear of her improvement in health and hoped it would not be long before she would be able to return.
Mrs. Edwards spoke of the success- ful anniversary efforts of the Society, when the entire Church services were
carried out, by women, and which resulted in collections far above the normal. The average attendance at meetings had been over 70 per cent. during the year.
Since the outbreak of war, cost- tinued Mrs. Edwards, the Society, although not large in numbers, had thrown Itself enthusiastically into working for the British War Or- Kanisation Fund and a large number of garments had been completed and contributed,
The incelina decided to make the usual annual donation of $12 to the Benevolent Society.
A Jumble Sale was arranged to be held on January 19 at the Saliors and Soldiers llame. A further muh-jong drive, of the very successful series being held during the winter months, will be held at the same place on January 17 and the proceeds devoted to chority.
The following officers were elected for the coming year-Mrs. Sandbach (President); Mrs. Moreton and Mrs. Loyd Jones Vice-Presidents); Mrs. Edwards (Secretary); Mrs. Wood (Treasurer); Mrs. Large (Flower Secretary) Mrs. J. Wilson and Mrs. Glanville (Trustees).
MORE FOR
TOMMIES FRANCE
LONDON, Jan. 9 (Reuter).—A]- thought the British forces in France already hold a considerable section of the Line, they are almost an advance
guard," suid Mr. Leslie Burgin, the Minister of Supply, in a broadenst in French
rench tonight
The number of British troops in
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N.Z. CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS
CALCUTTA
Jan. D. (Reuter).— Lord and Lady Willingdon, who are on their way to New Zealand as re- presentatives of Britain in the Cen- tenary Celebrations, prrived here by an imperial Airways "plane mud spent the night ut Government Houre.
Blizzards Sweep West Japan
TOKYO, Jan. 10 (Domel).—Blind- ing snowstorma has swept the western half of Japan proper since Monday, paralysing land and sea traffic.
Trafik en many railways has been elther suspended or delayed, while the Japan-Manchoukuo ferry service and other shipping lines have also been considerably affected.
Soveral prefectures nior the Japan Sen coast are under deep
snow.
FRENCH CONVOY SUCCESSES
· PARIS, Jan.... 9 (Reuter),—Accord- Ing to the "Journal,” of the 1,080 vessels convoyed by the French Navy since the outbreak of war, only two were lost through enemy action.
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