KOWLOON POLICE FORCE
Official Silent On
K.R.A. Criticism
The Colonial Secretary, Mr. N. L. Smith and the Commissioner of Police, Mr. T. H. King refusett to comment when approached by the "Telegraph" regarding the Kowloon Realdents' Association's complaints about the inadequacy of the Kowloon Police Force.
Lotters To Police Chief
Letters have been sent to the Com- missioner of Polleo and the Divisional Superintendent of Police, Kowloon,
by the Association stressing the fact that the Police Force is not large enough adequately to discharge the duties of protecting the pubtle of
Kowloon,
On this point the annual report of the Association stated:
"The attention of this Association has been repeatedly drawn to the alarming Increase In robberies,
· Iorcenies and other crimes In Kow- loon; in addition to major crimes of this nature, the increase of truculent beggars, itinerant hawkers who per-} sistently cry their wares In pro- hibited areas and other nuisances Ja most marked," one letter stated,
Insufficient Strongth
" is apparent, however, that the strength of the Police Force in Kow- loon is insufficient to cope with the situation," it added,
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
Popular demonstrations of Max Factor cosmetics by Mildred West have attracted thousands to Sinceres' stores during the last week, and this picture illustrates the enormous Interest displayed by Hongkong ludies in the demonstrations. Mildred West is seen giving one of her lectures on the art of making-up with Max Factor cosmetics.
RUSSIA MAY STAGE BIG
PEACE OFFENSIVE
Victory In Finland Affects Negotiations With Japan
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
TOKYO, Mar. 13 (UP),—The Japanese press to-day predict- Another point raised was the dim-ed that a deadlock will result in the Russo-Japanese negotiations culty of summoning Police from the for a non-aggression pact owing to the declaration of peace in Mong Kok Shan Shai Ha Hưng
Hom and Kowloon City Pollce Sto-Finland. tions after midnight, and the enforc
The "Hochi Shimbun" fore-
ing of the regulations regarding rear casts a stiffer Soviet attitude in reflectors on bleycles.
ARMY WIN FIRST
U.S. LOAN TO CHINA
Britain Still Willing To Offer Help
of
LONDON. Mar. 13 (Reuter). Asked whether his attention had been drawn to the recent decision made by the Export and Import Başk Americ to provide a loan of $20,- 000,000 to China, Mr. R. A. Butler in the House of
of Commons sild that negotiations on the subject appeared to be proceeding.
His Majesty's Government were well aware of their obligations under the League of Nations, he said, und they were carrying out those oblign- tions to the best of their ability in the present difficult circumstances,
Credit Fully Available Asked if there were any truth in the report that £3,000,000, which had been granted for export credits last summer, had not yet been made fully gvallable, and whether there are any other menns by witlch 'psalst- ance could be rendered to China t the present time, Mr. Butler said the importance of helping China Was very fully realised,
He did not think there wor doubt about the availability of
£3,000,000 credit.
any the
Welles Sees Lloyd George
March 14, 1940.
Britain Spending
£3,819 Every Minute On War
LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reu (er)-Sir John Simon, In moving n vote of credit of £700,000,000, said that the Navy, Army and Air Minis- try supply were costing nearly £4,000,000 dully.
Putting together all ex- penditure including · debt charges and social services, he said, Britnin was nt present spending about £6,- 500,000 daily.
Wanchai Fire Still Raging
Dislocation Of Traffic From City
Started about 3 p.m. yester- day, the fire in Hennessy Road, Wanchai, was still engaging the attention of the Fire Brigade this morning, when tons of 'water continued to be poured into the smouldering ruins.
The scene of the outbreak, was a godown of the Kwong Sung Hong
| Long Talk With Veteran Ltd. perfumery manufacturers,
Liberal Leader
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” LONDON, Mar. 13 (UP)-Mr. Sumner Welles conversed with the veteran statesinan Mr. David Lloyd George for 80 minutes to-day.
The talk was longer than scheduled
Welles'
programme.
which, it is understood, has been Insured, with its contents for $1,000,- 000.
the border demarcation and GAME OF TRIANGULAR necessitated a revision of Mr. Munchal was not until late in the fishery issues, and says that the Japanese Foreign Office will in-
Rush To Buy sist on a speeding up of all nego-
War Loan
Britain's Offer Is Over-Subscribed
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Mar. 13 (UP). The lists for the 3 per cent War Loans were closed at 2 p.m. yesterday.
It is reported that the loat was greatly over-subscribed,
Australian Effort
tiations.
HOCKEY TOURNEY
were It-
The Arc completely dislocated frame yesterday, vehicles having had to be diverted into Lockhart, Glou- cester nad Wanchal Roads,
while tram-cars from the city had to be
before It In reply to a question by Mr. evening that from-cors were able to Arthur Henderson in the House of resume their normal schedule, but Commons 10-day, Mr. R. A. Butler, 10 p.m. this had to be stopped Under Secretary for Foreign Affairs again when extra hoses The first match of the triangular denied that Mr. Sunner Welles had quisitioned from the fire flout along Other newspapers predlet Intensi-hockey tournament was played at der fed Russian ald for Chungking.
the prays. Sookunpoo yesterday when
handed the British Government a Army British and neutral quarters in gained a well deserved victory over
memorandum outlining the United States' foreign und economic policy. I the Colony were brought into service Practically all the fre engines in Tokyo expect that Russia, possibly the Club 3-1. assisted by Italy and the United;
Sces Australian Minister Combining well
to combat the blaze, and the reason States, will now launch a bir peace superior stick work, Army were on Sumner Wales had on eighty-minute under control is presumed to be due
displaying
LONDON, Mur. 13 (Reuter)-Mr.why it has not yet been brought fully offensive.
British
the whole the better team, and on discussion with Mr. Lloyd George, to the fact that essentials for the Resistance
the offensive most of the time. However, it seems certain that the backs were always on the alert and
The the veteran politietan, this morning. manufacture of perfumes were stored British Government will resist this proved far too strong.
Owing to the length of the taik, Mr. in the godown, cifert.
Welles
had to be revised. Croston, Homburg and Marshall
programme
It is as yet unknown how the fre To-day's debate in the House of formed a fine trio in
Mr. Welles had a talk with the forward
the began for there was no one in the Commons revealed that, Mr. Chamine, and the latter scored two of the Sidney Bruce, this afternoon and then locked. The first intimation that
Australian High
Commissioner, Mr. godown, the doors of which were berlain's opponents have been strengthree goals and Homburg the third at thened by the emergency, and to-day, the commencement of the second half.
went to the Dominions Office to see any thing was amiss was when one for the first time, Mr. Leslie Hore- Stickley and Datia Ram, the Army
Mr. Anthony Eden.
of the workmen in the adjoining Belisha, the deposed War Minister, backs, were very sure, and effected
building heard crackling noises. was an open critic.
many good clearances. Dobson, In goal, had little to do until late in the
It is forecast that hereafter Mr. CANBERRA, March 13 (UP), The Chamberlain will be 'subjected to second period.
sharper criticism unless he intensi- nes the British war effort.
Acting Treasurer of the Australian Government announces that the first War Loan of £18,000,000 has been oversubscribed by £14,000.
Subscriptions reached a record,
and
W. A. Reed, Club pivot, was pro- minent in many fine moves and was responsible for scoring the Club's only goal during the second period, when he converted a long-corner buli from S. Fowler,
That he intends to make this move was indicated by the Premier in his House of Commons statement to-day. Ile declared that Britain is prepare ed to forget its disappolniment at¦
Army:-Dobson: Bilckjes. Datia Ram: Finland's defeat and to begin putting: Ure, Hook, Jordan, Muklar Singh. Cros
energy
Into the war against on, Homburg, Barshall, Shengarang:
new
NO COMPROMISE Germany
SAYS EDEN
had
Club V M. Benwell; J. Pennington, E. V. Reed: R. A. Bates, W. A. Reed, N, B. M. Whitley; S. A. Fowler, T. 8, D. Whitley, C. II. Fowler, B, I. Bickford, D.
Determination To Win While Mr. Chamberlain's statement | C. Highlands, paid tribute to Finland, Mr. Anthony Eden, und Sir John Simon reaffirmed. Britain's determination Hitler. ;
Y.M.C.A_TEAM),
to defeat The following will represent Y.M.C.A.
seconds against Rajputanu Riflea at Sham- Sir John Simon introduced an all-shuipo at 4.10 p.m. on Saturday, A. N. Gulchrist, and Broch: Macey, Dormer. Other: Killeen and Tomlinson; Mackenzie, Spare, Greenberg and Banks.
a day
LONDON, Mar.13(Reuter).- Whatever the transient future of the wor there can be no hesitation and no compromise, Mr. Anthony Eden, Secretary for the Dominions, told the inclusive bill of war credits totalling Foreign Press Association yesterday. £700,000,000 and stated that Britain
His meetings with Hiller, he said, is now spending £6,500,000
led bim to bederstanding the believe
lieve that Hitler on the war, was incapable of workings of free democracy.
Commenting on the Empire war effort, Mr. Eden said that it was without parallel in history. When fully developed its effect on the war would be decisive.
British Blockade Very Active
DEFENSIVE
ALLIANCE
FROM PAGE ONE
Later he met Mr. V. Maxton, the Labour leader.
luin early this evening and will have He is due to call on Mr. Chamber-
dinner with him later in the evening.
GRACIE FIELDS TO RE-MARRY
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 13 (Reuter).
At No. 10 Downing St. LONDON, Mar, 13 (Reuter)-Mr. Sumner Welles und Mr. Joseph P. Kennedy, the American Ambassador-Monty Bank, who directed three of to London, had a further talk lasting Gracie Fields films, stated that he one and a half hours with the Prime Minister and Lord Halifax at 10 Downing Street this evening.
They are dining with the Prime Minister to-night.
DENUNCIATION OF -RED-TERMS
FROM PAGE ONE
history will show, possibly in a short time, whether the fact of having tolerated Bolshevist expansion in the Baltle has not definitely compromised the integrity and independence of all the Scandinavian countries.
and Gracie will be married shortly, Ginger Rogers, the famous film stor, has been granted a divorce on the ground that her husband, Lew Ayres, deserted her.
Badminton
St. Andrew's Beat St. Teresa's
St. Andrew's defeated St. Teresa's by 6 sets to 3 in a "B" Division Bad- minton League fixture last night, The scores, were:
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BELISHA SEEKS A DEBATE ON FINNISH WAR SEQUEL
FROM PAGE ONE
Minister to confirm M. of statement
Daladler's London, says "Reuter's diplomatie Jos Lum 17-21; lost to Peter Lo and FAR EAST FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL ́LTD. expeditionary correspondent, taking a long view of Jo Tsang 1 and B. Gillies (St. (Contractors to the British Air Ministry and the Hong Kong Government). thai un force of 50,000 French soldiers and the Soviet-Finnish settlement, are
evacuated from the three bites land Russia has taken on the east border of Finland.
Prezident Katlio and Field Marshally Mannerhelm are both to deliver rádlo address to-morrow.
London Not Impressad. A. E. P. Guest and A. S. Bliss (St, LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter). Andrew's) beat John Chen and F. Usually well-informed quarters in
Chong 23-20; lost to Austin Ho and
10-21.
A. E. Brown Andrew's) beat Chen and Chong 21-
still more British troops were actual- not impressed by, the claims of the 3 beat Ho and Lum 21-8; beat Lo
ready.
He
naked further whether this force promised to Finland had any restrictions placed on its ԱՅԼ restrictions that had the effect of causing Finland to believe that it was
German and pro-German press that constitutes a defeat for the Allied
cause.
Scandinavia Concerned LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).The Scandinavian Press was much con- cerned with the Sovlet peace in inadequate to repel the Russian powerful and unscrupulous neighbour Finland.
aggression.
LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter)--The Ministry of Economic Warfare an- 'nounces that there were 23 neutral ships in three United Kingdom con- traband control bases yesterday. Of The Danish newspaper, "Social these, 14 had been there for four days Demokraten," commented that the or less.
Finland affair wos Scandinavia's During the week ending March 9, affair, Only a military part among the Contraband Committee considered the northern states could give security the cargoes of 80 ships which had for the future. arrived since March 2 and 47 cargoes from the previous week.
had
.
It is true that a small State has been browbeaten and coerced Into giving way to the demands of and that the principle of the solidari- The Prime Minister said that holy of small neutrals has received a endeavoured to obtain an se- setback, but materially the Aliles are curate
account of what ML. Daladier certainly no worse off. Rather, on had said, and until he received it,
the con
contrary. he would prefer not to comment.
Although all arrangements had The
Conservative member, Mr.been made for the dispatch of The Oslo paper, "Tidens Tegen," Harold McMillan, asked for a secret powerful Allled expeditionary force calls the peace a tragedy of walen sitting. to discuss the conduct of the to Finland, the opposition of the the northern Powers have to bear matter, but Mr. Chamberlain replied Norwegian and Swedish Governments some of the guilt. The paper blames that he could not discuss it across die and the fact that Finland did not the Scandinavian countries for floor of the House.
make a direct appeal had prevented weak defence policy and a nervous M. Ivan Malsky, the Soviet. Am- the Allies from carrying out these neutrality.
bassador, left the Diplomatic Gallery plans, DEBATE ON WAR On the other hand, the Stockholm at the end of the supplementary
Allios Not Lorars paper, "Afton Bladet" supports the questions.
consequences, unfortunately, attitude of the Swedish Government. When Scandinavia's Day Comes are disastrous for Finland, but the In the House of Lords Viscount Allies are certainly not losers there- Tournament Tennis
Halifax, the Forelco Secretary, made
Furthermore, the Allies and been
In 68 cases the entire cargoes were
released.
NEXT WEEK
LONDON, Mar. 13 (Reuter)- There is likely to be a debate on the war in the House of Commons pr Tuesday.
It is expected that the Prime Minister will then review the whole situation.
The debate will enable the ques tion of Finland to be raised, while the Opposition wish to raise a mum- ber of questions dealing with the war.
T. A. PEARCE ELIMINATED
BY R. G. BEISEL
R. G. DEIBEL, JR., eliminated T.
Big Relief Effort The only other championship match
House of Commons,
The
with
and Tsang 24-20-
E. F. Fincher and H. Kew (St. An- drew's) beat Chen and Chong 21-9; lost to Ho and Lum 23-24; beat Lo and Tsong 21-5.
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Consisting of a variety of different by Mr. Neville Chamberlain in the stream of valuable material has now by expert European chemists, this war material of all descriptions. This herbs, selected, prepared and blended Lord Snell, Leader of the Opposi slopped..
medicinal tea is à natural tonic. Gel tion, after stating that the Finnish will now be relieved of the exhaust-Invigorating effect for yourself. Sold Although Russia, it is contended,
a package to-day and discover fis people had done all that bravery ing effort of war and might, it is as in two sizes $0.75 and 82.00 at chem- and endurance could do. sald that sumed, be in a position to give more ists and department stores, or direct
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he would not comment on. Scandinavian nations, but he felt economic help to Germany, her losses from sure that if the day of their own have been so heavy that she will be trial came, the events of recent licking her wounds for some time to, weeks and months would not be come, and will have to make up a
lot forgotten,
of' leeway to restore her, own resources,
Not Assistanco Pact It must not be forgotten that it
cheong and Ip Koon-hung."
CLUB HANDICAP. SINCLES
Mr. C. R. Attles will be the prin-. Rearce from the Colony Open cipal Labour speaker.
| tennis singles clamptonship yesterday on the Hongkong Cricket Club ground, after a strenuous three sets.
played was that ・ in which J. 19. | Leonard beat O. Rumjaht,
The scores were!
OPEN SINGLES
bent T..A. Pearce beat O. Rumjahn | 6-0, 0-3.|||
KANAT OPEN DOUBLES
For Poland
WASHINGTON, Mar. 13 (Reuter).B. G. Balse;" Mr. Herbert Hoover, President of 10-1, 420, the: Polish Finnish Reller Fund, said "OKAWAT PEN
on Tuesday night that feller for 7-366-2/ MA
E. S. Hall (receive 1.0) beat F.was not. 'mutual assistance pact be- MacLeod (receive 1.6) 6-1, 6-4. tween Russia and Germany but only
C. H. R. Hyde (owe 30) beat V. N. n treaty of non-aggression, and al Gordon (owe 4-0) 6-4, 6-3..
though Germany may hope and en CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP [denvour to get increased supplies of G. W. Sewell beat C. B. Nicholson. JAJ. Ferguson beat A. II, Barwen 0-3, 7-5.
The match between A. Lade and
Poland could be provided on AH, Kitchell, and I. M. A. Razack large scale and might cost £13,000 received walk-over from Dew Shing-C. B. Fay was postponed..
000 before the end of the year,
food and raw material from Rusala, those must familiar with con- ditions in Moscow are convinced that Russia win in the first place con sider. Russian Interests and not German.
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