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Tuesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
January 23, 1940.
THE KRIS THE
THE arrival of the steamer
from Manila broke the deadly routine of the drill- ing and lightened the ten- sion.
When it blew its long sharp blast of greeting while still far out in the harbour, it seemed to bring the sane and ordered world of the outside closer and the fanatic menace of the jungle faded away into unreality.
solliers
Villagers and crowded to the shore. Canavan, McCool and Lar- sen hurried down to meet the freight launch, with puttees and buttons specially shined for the advent of Mrs. Manning, who was pay- ing a brief visit to her hus- band.
Canavan was expecting medi- cal supplies, Larsen some orchid seedlings and two cases of beer, and McCool was waiting for con- an firmation of his claim on island ho had romantically de- cided to retire to, after his light- ing days were over.
It was just off the coast of of island Mindanao. "The
Terence McCool!"-he was spin-
ning out the yarn
us they
with never a
REAL
GLORY
without
I'd like to give her a present. You trade in pearle ..
The Datu smiled. "I could get you scme-but not before the Fort Manning WAB disap- leaves. pointed. The Datu leaned forward anxious to be of help. "There is n lace pedler outside," he sug- gested.
He muy have something your wife might like."
MANNING stepped to the edge of the veranda and
Inside the clubhouse Mabel Man- ang had missed her husband from the room, and stepped out on the veranda to look for him.
As she did so the shrill cry of the Juramentado pierced her cars; it stopped the music and laughter behind her as though the cry itself End the power to cut. and in the loom of the street below aho saw the kris rise, gleaming cruelly in the Eght, over her husband's bowed
end
Scream after scream rocketed from her throat, wrenched from her looked down in by the horrible vision of her hun the milling band cut down before her eyes: and street. The 'they did not stop even when Cana- lace pedieron stood before her blotting out nauntered by, his ware spread out the ghastly sight..
on a tray strapped around his neck. She screamed like an animal-as At a nod from the Datu he res-though the kris were in her own
sobbing.
walked to the boat landing,-- "as green as Erin, with a beach out of the picture by McCool's, while Yabo's wife gang a haunting pended at once to Manning's signal body....
Lindn saw Canavan take her arma like powdered sugar-a veritable
blarney. "I'd like to show you my native melody, they expressed them to approach.
il. realising
The musit and dancing had and shake her, until her stricken Garden of Eden
orchida some time, Miss IIartley almost
"Linda," Canavan snake or a woman..
murmured, started again and the veranda was eyes met his... ho said with solemn earnestness. "that's Spanish for beautiful." empty. Manning walked to the Held on the verge of complete His companions weren't lis
"I'm not IL 1 buay with "Linda" sighed McCool, sitting foot of the steps, and in the soft hysteria, the screams shortened and
the other side, light of the Chinese lanterns studied tening to him; they were star- ing at the passenger launch patients," Canavan said smoothly, close to her un
as though the other two didn't exist."that's what I'll call my island, the shawls and scarves on the tray. died, and she went into his arms,
He did not see the uyes of the ped- drawing up to the landing.
"I only have two-a couple of rats.
Canavan took her away to dance ler fixed on his face, changing He followed their gaze and
so that they could be alone. They from a dead impassivity to a rising Canavan Inferno. of hate; nor did he notice his jaw dropped in amazed de One of them's pretty sick."
"What's the matter with it? talked about the army. light; sitting in the back of the
had only joined it for experience us the hands resting on either side of a doctor; he planned to quit next the tray slowly reneh beneath it Launch beside Mrs. Manning, Linda neked politely.
for the Inng curved handle, of a a young girl of striking
Linda thought the army was the kris... beauty, scanning the shore with
arm through his. "He's dying of a greatest career in the world. enger expectant eyes..
broken heart-just like myseli." "When I was six the ambition of my
Was
Linda Island"
McCool lenned across Canavan--year. who, he had just noted, had Linda's
This amazing gift to the soli-And again he grinned-his very life was to be a Top Sergeant in tudes of Mysang held all three nicest Irish grin.
utterly spellbound... McCool found his tongue first. "As chairman of the greeting com- mittee All three were push- ing and shoving on the edge of the wharf for the honour of helping her out of the tender.
"LINDA!"
Mrs.
Man-
THEY left
her at the
"Datu,
TO-MORROW The Jungle
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Nazi Atrocities Profoundly Shock The Pope
GRIEVOUS AFFRONT TO MANKIND
VATICAN CITY, Jan. 22 (Reuter).—An outspoken denunciation of the atrocities in Poland was broadcast by the Vatican radio to-day.
The Pope, said the announcer, had been profoundly pained by the reports received of the plight of those in Poland, "in whose resurrection he continues to believe.”
THEY
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DON'T Posnan and Silesia, daily tales of
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task for
destruction, he went on.
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Accounts of the atrocities on the Homgess and helpless are not con- fined to that section of · Polami cupied by the Russians, for even more violent atrocities are reported in German occupied Poland,
Contemptuous Insult The Publicity Bureau of the This was "no more grievous af- Japaness South China Expedi-front" to the moral conscience, of tionary Force, Canton" is annoy-mankind, and "one more contemp- ed with Hongkong newspapers, tuous insult to the civilized world,
wake munger faces
faces 70
70 per cent of Poland's population, food is ucing. both European and vernacular,
Prominence is given to taanneyonce chipped to Germany to replenish the In the intert issue of the "Hongkong granaries of the capital. News," a Japanese publication.
The crowning iniquity, concluded Vernacular newspapers are taken the announcer, was the suspension of publishing reports ull religious, manifestations among to emanating from Chungking!
Another message from "un undis-one of Europe's most devout people.
Church's Manifesto closed front (presumably the same
WASHINGTON, Jun. 22 (Router). source), says:
"Since the 31h of this month, the-Christiana in neutral countries el Chinese Papers in Hongkong started not remain neutral in the present to publish their demagogic propa- International conflicts, declares o ganda regarding North Kwanglung manifesto lusued by 33 prominent and Nanning Operations and at the Protestant clergy and laymen, same tiate all the local English papers The manifesto saya: "The basic in Hongkong began to publish the distinctions between the civilisationg Informations of the operations in the in which justice and freedom are still ind these in which they have same manner #
the Chungking realities papers, reporting the complete defeat been displaced by ruthless tyranny
cannot be ignored. of the Japanese army.
"Almost all sources of those are from the Central News, or special correspondents of anti-Japanese Chinese Papers, except Reuter,
As for Reuter, since the beginning | of these operations, they have beenj Issuing rather falr informations, but all the local English papers in Hong- on show this mysterious attitude, which can hardly be understood,
*The Billich papers in Hongkong |
"Victory of the Allies and China would not, in fiself, assure the establishment of justice and peace; but victory of Germany, Russia and Japan would inevitably preclude Justice, freedom of thought and worship, and that international co- operation which is fundamental to the Christian world and order.
America's Duty
"The United States cannot hope to
are quite free to publish any distorted have a part in determining a just and news, but it displenses the South table pence unicas, during the cut- China Delachment of the Japanese Slots, she proves herself alive to the army to ste these local English papers deeper issues involved, is sympathetic print such news, just as relations be- and In-prepared to make a contribu-
the tween
two countries have tion to a better future. gradually been improving."
Urban Council
Vacancy
Dr. R. A. Basto Secks Re-Election
Dr. R. A. de Castro Baste, M.D., B.S. M.R.C.S., (Eng), LR.C.P., (London) is to stand again for elet- tion to the Urban Council
Dr. Basto has just vacated a scat on the Council at the expiration of a three years term.
Dr. Basto is being nominated for re-election by the Hon. Sir Henry Pollock, and seconded by Mr. C. M. Manners, O.B.E., President of the
Kowlcon Residents' Association.
That contribution carinot be mere- ly in terms of moral preachments and lofty ideals for the conduct of other nations, but rather of respon- sible national participation in the long and painful task of peaceful re- construction."
The New York Herald Tribune," whleh splashes the manifesto on the front page, declares In an editorial The appeal is a refreshing confirma- tion of the fact that soft-minded
decline pacife is on the
in the United States."
The signatories include the pre- Liding Bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church, the President of Yale Universlty, and the President of Brown University.
New British Consul
For Peiping
He has been serving as an elected
PEIPING, Jan. 22 (Reuter), member to the Council for the last nine years.
-Mr. A. A. L. Tuson arrived Should another nomination be put here yesterday to relieve Mr. L forward on or before Wednesday,
Mozart--Concerto In E Flat (Kirby)....Ernest Jones with Lesile January 31, Hongkong will find II, Lamb as British Consul in
12.55 A Mozart Song.
1.00 Local Time Signal and Wea ther Report.
my father's regiment," she said.
"Queer ambition for a girl.' "When I was ten my father got 'me a uniform and I liked it better alops of Hart- than any dress I ever had.. ley's quarters Guess I should have been a boy." and after) Canavan, etruck motion'css by saying good-this deadly thought, pushed her at Tonoff Trio from Studio Everything Happens To Me (from the Him).... Max Miller with Orchestra; bye strolled arms length, and exclaimed with
Instrumentul-Many Happy Returns Playing the Bossi Trio profound sincerity, "Oh, no!"
af the Day (Dubin and Burke)... reluctantly Manning left his wife for a mo
Radio Programine Broadcast by Eddie Peabody playing his Banio, ning-hadway. Linda hesitated for a moment to speak to the Datu.
Z. B. W. on a Frequency of 645 .e's. Gullar. Mandoline and Mando-'Cello nuit at the foot of the steps-my-wife returns-to-Manila at once land-on-Short Wave-from-1-2.15 p.m.with Own Vocal Refrain and Piano disengaged I had been a long long time, and
p.m. on and 9-11
Der Vocal-You. Took Me Out DrThis second.
World (Vallee and Others); The Man herself she was here without her father's Rhodesia To cond
Love
(Gershwin)....Dorothy breathlessly permission-almply because she was
12.15 p.m. Short Service of Inter-
Lamour with Orchestra; Banjo-Joy heart-lonely for him. Hali enger.)
cession.
Dance
Vivandiere (Kirby); Lü from her half apprehensive, she went in... Train Airmen husband's
Bartlett at the Plano; Vocal-A Sweet That night was a gala evening in
Irish Sweetheart of Mine (Alm 'Out- violent
ard embrace,
was Mysang. The club-house was strung
Empire Scheme Will
side of Paradise'); Outside of Para- vallantly trying to do the hon-with festoons and Chinese lanterns
dise (from the film)..Phit Began ours before he hugged her again, and muste played. The officers were Be Extended
with Orchestra; Vocal-Love's' Me- "Linda, this is the man I told in white dress and the wiven and
LONDON, Jan. 22 (Reuter).
1.03 Royal Naval Bingers in Sea lody (film 'Dreams come true); So you about. Ever since we've daughtern of the village dignitariesThe British Government has shanties and Songs.
Must Our Love Remain (film 'Dreams come true'). Frances Day (Soprano) been married I've been chasing wore their autely native costumes |
1.13 New Light Symphony Orches with Orchestra: Comedian-How The him round the world. Never of pina cloth. All side arms were approved of the establishment
So-And-So Can I Be Happy (Max say yes to a soldier-life is ninted on a table over which the of an Empire Air Training
Scheme in Southern Rhodesia. 1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press, Miller)....Max Miller with Orches- Forecast and Annoncetra; Two Planos-Tin Pan Alley Me- series of violent greetings and Datu stood.
The cost will be borne by the Weather partings."
The night rules had been relaxed British Government, with the South-ments.
ley No. 19; Intro: Undecided; F.D.R. Jones: The Lady's in love with you; 1.45 Dance Music. and some of the natives were per-orn Rhodesian Government contrl- She laughed, straightening mitted to watch the festivities from buting to lt.
2.15 Close DowTI, Erjuipment and the
That Sly old gentleman; Sing a song G.OD Old English Musto,
of Sunbeams: A blue canoe for two. her hat, half expecting and half e parade ground. Peddlers majority of the instructional person-
Sulle for Strings (Purcell)
..Ivor Moreton and Dave Knye with wanting him to sweep her into hawked their wares in the streets nei and pupils will be provided by
Pullharmonic-Symphony Orchestra string bass and drums; Vocal-On his arms again, but feeling she and there was an atmosphere of the Bellsh Government.
Schools to be established under the of New York cand. by Jelm Barbi-The Beach At Ball-Bali-Fox-Trot: could not encourage him in con- gaiety and laughter that had not scheme will be under the control of rolli; Drink To Me Only With Thine Met My Waterloo-Fox-Trot
invaded Mynung in a long time.
Ben Jonson Music: Connie Boswell with Bob Crosby and duet unbecoming to an officer.
the Southern Rhodesian Government Eyen (Words: Mabel Manning had heard the and the cxleting training organisa nssing By (Herrick and Purcell)...s Orchestra, Manning became conscious of
Noble and Norman Allin with String the three soldiers waiting, hats nows that her husband's leave wasions in Southern Rhodesia will be Hubert Eledell, Heddle Nash Dennis
because of incorporated in the new scheme.
When trained, the Southern Ithode-Quartette; Chaconne (Purcell); Gal- in hand. "Gentlemen, permit indefinitely cancelled
(Although Man- mo-my wife Captain Hart-latch's death.
ning had carefully concealed from alan persoanet will be posted to the lard (William Byrd).... Society of
RAF, retaining their identity, and Ancient Instrumenta, lay'a daughter, Mias Linda her how he died.)
when suflelent" numbers are avail- nble they will form Hartley."
Rhodeslan She had her orders from him that' The three men stepped brisk-aho must return, to Manila alone: Squadrons of the R.A.F. ly forward and Linda gave them the little house that she had fixed
up for the two of them on BIG CANADIAN all an enchanting smile.
"Where's Captain Hartley 7" Luneta, was to be hora alone to
wait in. But she was a soldier's LOAN SUCCESS Mabel asked.
wife. Sho was amiling and gay
1
tho
ies.
6.30 Closing local Stock Quotations, 0.32 B.B.C. Recording-"D'Yo Ken: John Fect?"
10.35 Dance Xalo. 11.00 Close Down,
+
Memorial Service For Late Marshal
A Programme In Honour of the
Cumberland Famous
Huntsman. PEIPING, Jan. 23 (Reuter).-Many foreigners, including Written and Produced by William prominent MacLurg.
diplomatic omelats, were present at n to the 7.03 Dance Muste by Barry Roy special memorial ceremony
into Marshal Wu Pel-fu yesterday and Is Orchestra.
afternoon.
7.30 London Relay-The News. 0.00 Local Time Signel, Weather
Report and Announcements.
OTTAWA, Jan. 22 (Router).—The
At this ceremony, foreigners paid Manning had called to him on and her eyes were shining as they success of Canada's first wor loan waltzed together. It Was to bo has encouraged the Canadian Cover-
their respects at the inte Marshal's the way to the boat, he said, goodbye again so soon, they wore pended during December and January
Encl of those attending 8.03 Songs by Lawrence Tibbell home. but he had failed to put in
anke lovers, first met.
for the benefit of holiday-makers.
(Baritone).
bewed three times to the Marshal'a The first toon of £44,500,000 appearance. Ho, would get
(Alm 'Metropoll-portrait. Linda had her orders, too, from worth of
De Glory Road edcurities Government shock when
The reception hall was hung with found his ho
her father; she was to go back with actually brought in £71,000,000, notan'): Edward (Op. 1, No. 1-Kar!
Locwe).
many eulogistic scrolle daughter was in Myssng.
Mrs. Manning when the boat aniledi including the converulon of 212,-
8.11 Respigh-The Hirds" A The funeral will take place on the Linda at once had thrco in four days. Mysang was no place, 000,000,
morning of January 24. This shows that a large quantity Sulte for Small Orchestra,
Brussels Royal Conservatoire Or- amiling escorts to her father's for women..
of money in Canada is still awaiting! quarters, and she could hardly
But Hartley hovered around her investment, and the Dominion Minis chestra cond. by Desire Defouw,
Trio StudioThe Tonoff keep from being amused at at the party like a stiff perturbed ter of Finance announces that it their eagerness. I know I'm bird with ta
ano precious chick, proposed to issue saving certificates playing Earles Boss! Trio, Op. 107, 9.90 To Songs by Amellta Galli- going to like it here," she said. and there was nothing on earth his similar to thore Issued in the last war. In D Minor.
oyca seemed more onger to rest on
Curel (Soprano).
Chanson Indoue McCool gave her a most en than her lovely face.
("Sadko"- Rimsky-Korsakov); Les Filles De gaging grin--that grin
Cadiz (Delibea),'
that
New Washington Protest
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
is
8.20
9.15
Canavan and McCool felt the would have been so wasted on ame way. And even Swede. Lar- his Evo less island: "Larson on, who was officer of the day, and spends all his time in horticul not allowed at the dance, managed WASHINGTON, Jan.. 22 (Dame), ture," he explained," "and the to sneak time off to bring her one-Mr. Cordell Hull, the Secretary of mary. doctor here is busy with of his orchids. "It's a Brassocat- State, received Lord Lothlon, the pationis-but I've got absolute-talabria Truffactina," ho anid proud-British Ambassador, this afternoon. ly nothing to do and I'll be gladly, "I brung a pin for it."
to show you the sights....... The warm quiet beauty of Linda Larsen strowed his face up with brought their dreams to life ne the determination not to be shunted under the soft glow of the lanterna
Senator Borah's Funeral Service
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (Router). -The President; Mrs. Roosevelt, and 9.05 Stadio Coniments on Recent members of the Supreme Court and Events, s
Diplomatie Corps and many others London Kelay--Nown, Sam-altended the funeral service for the Inte Senator William E. Borah in the 9.80 London Relay~"Cards on the Senate Chamber,
The floral tributes included: one-of Table."-g It was understood that the Ameri
9.45 A Variety Programme, wih gladioli and illles, sont jafnlly from Can Government has made fresh re- Max Miller, Phil Regan, Frances Day, the Diplomatic Com presentations to the British Govern- Cennis Borwell and Others
The Iplo: Senator's body is being. ment regarding the interferenco with Vocal At The Bathing Parade taken to Bolso City, Idaho, for burial
Colm Everything happens to Me'); on Friday. mails aboard American ships.
necessary to vote a candidate to the Peiping..
Mr. Lamb, it is understood, is Council for the first time since 1932.
In the event of there being no con- leaving on February 3 for Shanghal test for the vacancy, Dr. Basto wii where he is expected to take up the
position of Superintending Consul
automatically become re-elected,
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