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HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. February 6, 1940.
CANADIAN
PACIFIC
LINER TORPEDOED IN ATLANTIC
GERMAN PLANS
SHELVED
No Now Taxation
For Timo Being
ZURICH, Feb. 5 (Reuter).. A Berlin telegram to the "Neue Deutsche Zeitung" says that all new taxation and war economy plans, which were ventilated in Germany last month, have been shelved for the time being.
It is considered paychologically unwise to place fresh burdens on the public while they are sultering from the
present shartage of coal, potatoes, vegetables and fruit.
The dispatch odds that the dealt problem of Ananeing the war
thus
remains unsolved, with the result that signs of inflation are becoming more and more evident,
of
Despite control, prices and wages are going up and the whortage good hus given rise to a flourishing "black market" in which objects change hands at prices for nbove normal.
Chinese
· Intensely Dislike War
No Ambition To Conquer World
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH❞ NEW YORK; Feb. 5 (UP),-"You can gauge the future only from what you know about the past. Chinese are a quiet and peaceful people who dislike war intensely."
The
This comment formed part of un editorial in the "New York Daily News" this morning, when the news- paper commented on letter from n} reader who expressed fears that China would engage in a compalga|
TO BECOME
AMERICAN
CITIZEN
نا
LONDON, Feb. (Reuter). It is under- stood that the 10,000- tons Canadian Pacific liner Beaverburn has been sunk in the Atlan- tic by a German U-Boat.
The Beaverburn, which was launched at Dumbarton in 1927, was one of five. "Beaver" class freighters
the operated by Canadian Pacific Line on their trans-Atlantic service.
She operated between Quebec and Montreal and London.
Most of her cargo space was devoted to refrigerated .com.
nierce.
She carried a crew of 80. There is no accommodation for passengers in this type of C.P. Enp-ine only vessels of the company's fleet which do not carry passengers.
Like her sister ships, the Beaverburn was strengthened to plough through ice-fields.
TURKEY TO MEDIATE Attempt To Bring Bulgaria Into Line
PARIS, Feb. 6 (Reuter) When M. Sarajoglu, the Turkish Foreign Minister, passes through Sofia en route to Ankara from
THE C.P. FREIGHTER BEAVERBURN
Exchange At A Glance
:
SELLING
T.T. Lenden Demand du. T.T, Shanghai T.T. Singapore TT. Japan TT. Ind's T.T. U.S.A. TT. Manila TT. Batavia
T.T. Bangkok
T.T. Saigon T.T. France
TT. Switzerland T.T. Australia
BUYING
1/218 1/2 11
323
.52%
.104
824
.24
.40%
.45%
150%
100
.10.05
.100 .1/0%
4 m/s D/P Do.....1/3.8/32
4 m/s L/C London
4 m/s L/C U.S.A.
4 m/s France
30 d/s india
.1/3.5/32
125 .11.40 .04
U.S. Cross rate in London 4.0214
U.S. Cross rate in N.Y, ..3,987%
Belgrade, he will have an inter- WORKERS
view with the Bulgarian Prime Minister.
The main object of this interview, according to a message from Istanbul, lo his hope of carrying a step further Turkey's policy of mediation between Bulgaria and the other Balkan states. London Satisfied LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuler).—With
"Reuter learns that no full laforma- tion has yet reached London, but: the stories which have appeared in
conference.
the The friendly references by
don.
The outcome of the talks inay be
PROMISE
TO HELP
BIG TEN CONFER
Allied War Council Meets In Paris
PARIS, Feb. 5 (Reuter).The fifth meeting of the Supreme War Council was held here to- day.
The British delegation com- prised Mr. Neville Chamberinin (Prime Minister), Lord Halifax (Foreign Secretary), Mr. Wins- ton Churchill (First Lord of the Admiralty), Sir Kingsley Wood (Ale Minister) and Mr. Oliver Stanley (War Secretary).
They were accompanied by Sir Ronald Campbell (British Ambassa- dor to Paris), Sir Alexander Cadogan (Permanent Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs), Admiral of the Fleet Sir Dudley Pound and General Sir Edmund Ironside (Chief of Imperial Jeneral Stoff).
Meetings were held in the morning land afternoon.
A communique states that various questions were given particular con- sideration with the object of ensuring still freater efficacy in real Franco-
British collaboration.
Questions of supply were given special attention.
Complete agreement was reached on all points-examined.
France
was represented by M. Edouard Daladier (French Premier), M. Camplricht (Minister to the Navy), M. Guy la Chambre (Air Minister),
Government Starts Man Who Married regard to the Bulkan Entente talks, Production Drivo
Duke Of Windsor
LONDON, Feb. 5 (Reuter) and M. Deribes, accompanied by M. British Alexis Legers, General Gamelin HOLLYWOOD, Feb. 5 the Press seem to niford every reason The determination of
Ad- of world conquest if she defeated (Reuter).-Exiled because for satisfaction at the result of the workers to help the Government (Allied Commander-in-Chief).
in its new huge drive for armas miral Francois Darlan (Commander of French Navy), General Vuillemin Japan.
"Japan's history le that of a war-
The married the Duke and yugo-Slavian and Rumanian Minis-/Production was expressed to-day (French Air Chief) and General like aggressive nation," the editorial Duchess of Windsor, the ers to their neighbouring states also by the Amalgamated Engineering camp.
Text Of Communiquo continued,
Rev. J. E. Jardine completed gives cause for satisfaction in Lon-Un.on.. "Their
conquest began with the
PARIS, Feb. 5 (Reuter)The full Representatives of the Union visit-text of the Supremo War Council first Sino-Japanese War of 1894. plans to-day for becoming
communique, Used As Stepping Stone
after recounting the an American citizen.
ofed the Minister of Labour, who ex-
plained to them details of the new names of the participants, states that "Each new piece of grabbed ter-j ritory has been used by the Japanese'
Japan's Interest
Mr. Fred Smilih, Secretary of the that British delegates were welcomed SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
Unton, said: "It is one of the mosty M. Daladier, who said that he ISTANBUL, Feb. 0 (UP)-It is
ambitious programmes
I have ever regretted that owing to his recent accident, it was impossible for him learned from unimpeachable cources that the recent conterence of Japanese
The Government, he said, had ask-to travel to Engand for a meeting diplomats at Budapest was held for ed the Union' to help them to get the of the Council there. the express purpose of examining the labour which would be needed and He will make his home in possibilities of site autresulon "we have given an undertaking to do "The Chinese can fight when they Hollywood. aro-attacked, as they live. been de monstrating in the last two and a half years. But they have never had any; ambition to conquer the world."
As soon as his birth certificate
as a stepping-stone for another grab. and other papers arrive from "The Chinese, on the other hand, England, he said, he wants to have never bren that.
They are a quiet and peaceful apply for his first papers.
He indicated that this should people who dislike var intensely. Most of them wani, chictly to be left be within two months. alone.
Ration Card Illegalities
KAUNAS,
Fel. 5 (Reuter-A
1
POLES IN REVOLT
regarded as making for security conditions in South-East Europe.
Balkan States.
elfort.
The Japanese delegates_are_be- lieved to have thoroughly thrash- ed out the question of organised Bai- kan resistance in the event of such the conference that ansiely regarding a porsible Russian menace has considerably (21)
nggression.
It was decided at
#subsided.
scen.
to assist."" Much Labour Required The Minister of Labour, Mr. Smith vented, had placed before them a
document which he wished them to examine and a further meeting would be held in from 10 to 14 days' time
The Government was concentrating arms drive and a vast labour force would be required. The Gov The same source states that Japauernment very much appreciated what hus no intention of giving any ald whatsoever to the Balkans if they are the Trade Unions had alrendy done,
Mr. Smith concluded. attacked by Russia.
Nor has Japan any desire to mix
New Nazi Repressive. Steps Foreshadowed ZURICH, Feb. 5 (Reuter)....! Koenigsberg dispatch says that 32 Disturbances in the southern with Baikan politics. Germans, including eight Municipal officials, were tried before a special part of German occupied Poland court at Koenigsberg on charges in were reported by the Berlin cor- volving the illegal granting and re- celving of ration cards.
One oficial
was sentenced to death and 27 others were sentenced in terms of hard labour varying from two months to Afteen years. The maining four were nequitted.
respondent of the Nachrichten" to-day.
This correspondent adds that similar disturbances, which re-occurred among Polish refugees in Vilna territory, were ascribed in Germany to "secret Allied influence."
- MINISTRY BUYS
SIX SHIPS.
The Ministry of Shipping has arranged for its first purchase of American cargo ships by buying six. The sale is subject to the approval of the United States Maritime Com
mlesion.
The ships involved are the Dela- worean (5,705 tons) Louisianian
The newspaper "Voelklscher Beo- bachter" and other German news- papers give prominence to incidents in Vilna with the object, It is believed in Berlin, of justifying a new series of oppressive measures in Poland,
The severity of these measures is defended on the ground that Germany requires to ensure her security in the reat while she is at war with the Alles in the west.
Alternative To Petrol
Is Produced
ADMIRALTY NOT RISING TO BAIT
LONDON, Feb. 5 (British Wire- less)-Silence of the Admiralty_re- garding the success claimed by Ger-
Mr. Chamberinin expressed the sympathy of the British representa- tives with M. Daladier and their pleasure that he was making so good a ̈ recovery.*****
The Council examined, under every
aspect, the various factors. In the
present situation is they affect the general conduct of the war.
Various questions were given par- leular consideration in the spirit of close co-operation which inspires the actions of the two governments with the object of ensuring still greater efficacy in
the realm of Franco- |British, collaboration,
The question of cupplies was given special attention.
Sub-Stratosphere Mail Flights
NEW YORK, Feb. 5. (Reuter).-
many Saturday's "tp and run" Plans for the inauguration of sub- ralds on British shipping causes no stratosphere mall Oights from about surprise in informed London circles, the beginning of May were discussed where it is recognised that the Ger- yesterday by 150 P.W.A. traffle and
made In oggerations
hopes that
less).The feasibility of using pro- man cllins include the usual cx operations pcted that are flight each
men.
LONDON, Feb. 5 (British Wire-
It is ducer gas as an alternative to petrol as fuel for commercial vehicles is specifle contraditions with reveal
vay dally will be maintained at the announced in a report published much desired information.
beginning. to-day.
It is pointed out that unlike sub-j
Four motors Boeing stratosphere
In May, 1937, u committee was set marines, aeroplanes have no oppor-planes with sealed cabins and super- up under the chairmanship of Sir tunity of staying in the vicinity and charged engines will maintain the Harold Hartley to consider alternative verifying the damage inflicted, and service, flying at 20,000 feet. fuels which might be available in at best plots reports can only give The west coast terminals will be national emergency, and the steps by the impressions obtained in a very San Francisco and Los Angeles. which they have arrived at their short space of time. conclusions and the experiments This disability is probably necen- undertaken to supply producer equip-tuated in the case of German bem- CHUNGKING, Feb. 5. (UP)--The ment are revealed.
bers whose crews wisely show no government has appropriated $400,- factory results can be obtained by the British fighters.
(15,484 tons) Tennessean (0.370 tons) Espionage Scare Ine Committee states that the inclination to await the arrival of 000 to cover the enthronement of the
and Indianan (5,582, tons) all owned
by the American-Hawaiian S. S. Co. and the Onlewood (0,071, tons) and Wabun (4,033 tons) both owned by
the Lykes Bros. Shipping Company, The six ships are suitable for carrying any kind of cargo.
Madame Chiang's Pledge
CHUNGKING, Fel, 5 (Reuter).-- Madame Chiang Kai-shek, in a stir-f ring speech' 10-lay, ni A necting organising the Friends of Bie Wounded Socicly, pledged personally
to raise $100,000 for the Society. She
of Finance, ts Chatman..
Switzerland
BERNE, Feb.
jopinion, readily available for several
use of equipment designed by them, The return to port of some and Kukoner child, Lamu Teng-chu. as and fuel to produce as la,, in their news of the continuation of the the Dalai Lama. (Reuter)--A thousand vehicles and It is anticipated Voyage of others of the ships attacked
mcanwhile offer convincing evidence! woman of foreign nationality living that this will be Increased to provide of the gross exaggeration of German at a hotel at Lausanne was arrested for 10,000 in the near future,
claims.
in connection with a Swim espionage! Both anthracite and low tempera- ense, according to the Lausanne ture cule can be used and it is ex- "Gazette",
pected that supplies of both can be Anather woman, belleved to be increased. German, living in Basle, and a man -were arrested at a hole In Olteni
yesterday on suspicion of spying.
Traffic Offences
German Party Repelled
AND
A DENIAL
A CHARGE
WHY CHILDREN
ARE FRETFUL
Just think how harmful it is for a child to carry about a lot of pal- sonous waste matter in his bowels! No wonder children sometimes are MANCHESTER, Feb. 5 (Reuter) — Mittle devils" for no apparent Sir Oswald Mosley, the Fuehrer of reasont The safest way to give your the British Union of Fascists, in child a thorough internal eicaninig is przch to-day denied allegations California Syrup of Figs. It sets made that his sister-in-law. Miss up a natural movement that carries matier and leaves the Bittle Inside
G. P. Charlton, of Jardine Mathe"} PARIS, Feb. 5 (Reuter).—A Ger-Unity Milford, had been aiding the away all the clogging, hard waste
is Honorary Chairman of the move-son and Company was fined $2 by man reconnoltring patrol at the enemy, nient, while Dr. H. H. Kung, Minister Mr. Sheldon at Central Magistracy worst of it when It advanced towards
a Mosley adherent, who A dose of delicious 'California this morning when runmoved for the French lines eart of Biles, and lieved to be barred that it man be-sweetened and clean. will be parling his car overtime in Pedder eine into contact with French ad-interrupted a recent speech by Mr. Syrup of Figs once a week keeps The movement,” which
vance posts.
Winston Churchill in Manchester, kidates regular, happy and well. Grt formally Inaugurated on February 10, Street en January 3.
There was a brief engagement in was taken back-stage and there mer-, a bottle to-day, but be sure to ask. for 'California Syrup of Fits' brand. which bombs and machine-guns were cilessly beaten.
The Conservative Parly spokesman Obtainable from all chemists, drug- used before the Germans hurriedly retreated, leaving two prisoners. -
gists and leading stores,
la expected to enlist at Tɑnst, 100.000 Admitting a summons for driving; members. The aim of the movement in a closed road. Ice Heure Street, or
is to obtain one "friend" for every January 6, E. W. Perry, Naval Yard wounded Chinese puidors.
Police, was also fined $2.
denied this.
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