Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
April 10, 1940.
OVERNIGHT NEWS PAGE
COLONY'S DANES
Speculation Over Fato
Of ShipsTM
The news of the invasion of Den- mark and Norwny yesterday came as a great shock to nationals of those countries in Hongkong. Mostly con- nected with shipping. the Danishi community in about 40 and the Norwegian community about 150, mainly shipping people and mer chants.
The Danish Consul, Mr. Karsten Larssen, and the Norwegian Consul, Mr. D. F..A. W. Wesman, and heada of Norwegian and Danisk áèms, suld they were horrified by the news.
The Consuls said they had received no information from their
their Governments. The Danish Consul sald he expected to hear from his Government through his Consulate at Shanghai, which, he understood would be informed by the Danished-owned Great Northern cable service ncross Siberin.
Danish and Norwegian shipping companies here were unable to state how their vessels running to Europe or plying in the Faelfie would be
affected.
The Danish East Asintle Company's vexxels maintain a regular service between Denmark and the Far East
The Nitia Mare, e N.X.H.'s new 17,200-ton luxury liner, which will call at Hongkeng on her mal-
Why Sterling
1
Has Fallen
Sir John Simon Explains
Latest Position
den voyage in May.
NEW LINER HOT
COMING
of 17,200
tons,
MEALS
OVER
ATLANTIC
Dutch Take Precautions
ter),
AMSTERDAM, Apr. 9 (Reu- Dutch decision to suppreis Army leave was taken to-day after the Government had mel to consider Holland's post- tion In the now crisis.
It is stated that certain military measures had already been taken In the past few days In view of the gravity of the xituallon. For months is armed forces have been in readinces and Holland Is confident she could not be over- run like Denmark.
A new
PHYSICAL SHIRT
TRAINING
Contral British School Give Display
Sir Percy and Lady Noble, ne- companied by their niece, attended the physical training display by the Central British School yesterday. Also in the official party were Capt. and fish, or ride, B.N. Mr. Wilson deputising for C. G.. Sollis, and Mr. T. R. Rowell.
One of the three new liners special. ly built by the Nippon Yusen Kalaya for their Suez route from Japan to
The dispiny, which had twice been London, the Nitta Maru, will be seen
postponed owing to inclement LONDON, Apr. 9 (Reuter).—for the first time in Hongkong during
weather, was held in the floodlit quadrangle of the School, before a Replying to a question about the the maiden voyage here early in May. According to Mr. Y. Yazima, Re-
arge crowd of parents and friends. recent trend in sterling, Sir
sident Manager of
of the N.Y.K.. thist John Simon in the House of newest of the dect will have a gross
Miss G. Marr, sports mistress, and Commons to-day declared that
The crews of Royal Air Force Mr. C. McEwan, sports master, were tonnage register
pupils, who showed complete co- the recent fall in the unofficial speed of 2234 knots, and a normal Coastal Command flying boats responsible for the efficiency of the ate for sterling on foreign S.II.1. of 31,000. Bulit by the Mit-spend so much time in the air fodination of mind and muscle during
subishi Dockyards at Nagasaki, she is markets was in no way a sign of 100 metres in length, 222 metres in every day that hot food is an exhibition of ymnastics, vaulting classical dancing? British financial weakness or width, and has a depth of 12.4 mxperts patrol. The flights may last for
etres. necessity for them during their and agility. The
wresented a smooth study in rhythm that was a pleasure to behold. difficulties.
It was a natural result, he sold, of during her trial runs to be the finest 14 hours.
During an Atlantic patrol when Jebsen and Co. snid they did not a recent regulation providing tint example of Japanese yards, she will. expect the taking of Denmark by exports of tin rubber and certain be distinguished by complete nir con the ulrecraft in escorting convoys or
entire class, and Germany would affect their fleet of other commodities must be paid for aten in all public rooms. In haul Bunting submarines, two, or some-
in foreign currencles or in sterling | 8154
vtimes three, meals are cooked. Maersk Line ships as they rarely
constructed a vessel-of euch appre- The cook has a galley of his own called at Denmark. One of their obtained from authorised dealers.
the The full in the quotation was in-clable proportions, with a carrying in separate compartment of
127 in first vessels, the handsome Peter Maersk,
class, BR cidentally the result of the tighten-capacity of only the Kowloon lying alongside
In second and 70 in third, it has been lying boat. He may be a rigger, a litter or an air observer-indeed any Wharf yesterday when the news of Ing of the exchange control.
Limited Fall
desire of the N.V.K. to
2 at the crew who has been member the invasion came through.
their
present fleet with abir
com- ment.
and the Maersk Line, for whom Jebsen and Co. are agents, has a fleet) of six fine freighters on the New York-Far Enst run.
Wan
What Will Happen?' There are a number of Norweginn vessels operating in the Far East, but Wallem and Co. agents for many, stated they had no information from Norway.
the
Pronounced by foreign
in
is
The function was brought to a close by the singing of "Rose of Eng- land" and the hymn, "The day Thou Bavest Lord hymn,
ended." The programme was as follows- Gymnastles, Remove (Giris); Recrea tional Games, Remove (Boys); Cinssical Dancing, Classes 4, 5 and 6 (Girls); Team Games, Classes 1
1-0 (Boys);
Classr
relleved from other duty at the mo-Girls); Free Standing Cyan
Generally, several members of the and ind
The fall he said, was mitt primarily for the passenger very small proportion of sterling,
fort. With this in mind, the
the calms namely that held by such foreigners as would choose to dispose of it to are most spacious, the deck space un-crew can dish up a tasty meal.
and
Some flying boat captains prefer another foreigner at the rate cur- usually wide for promenading
sports, and there are also wider cor- to detail one particular man as cook. rent on foreign markets.
ridors throughout. The vessel will Others use the rota system to make have a cargo capacity of 11,800 tons, sure that there are substitutes for to facilitate the regular couk so that their crews with the latest features
will not suffer when he is not avail- despatch of cargo.
nble.
were
Classical Dancing Classes 4, 5 and cymbalglish Country
Gathering Peascods, (b) Goddesses, (c) If All The World Were Paper, by Classes 2 and 3 (Girls); Vaulting and Agility, Classes 4, 5 and @ (Boys); and Gymnastics, Classes 4, 5 and 0 (Girls).
THIS IS NAZI JUSTICE
The proportion of transactions out- side the official market, he said, was The question was discussed in the much smaller still if allowance were Colony last night as to what would, made for the fact that a very great
purchases and Norwegian proportion of out happen to Danish
Japanese Decoration
All the cooking in a flying boat ships. Some circles stated that it was made from sterling and franc-using
that Britain would take areas, und did not involve interven- The swimming pool is located on is done over two primus burners, probable
Germany
would notion of foreign currencies at all,
the Sun Deck, together with the which have an oven between them. them
over ns
in
The The cook has a comprehensive range doubt commondeer all shipping in
Still Good To Hold
Kymnasium and sports deck, Europe belonging to the two coun Dealing with a suggestion that Promenade Deck has been devoted to of utensils saucepans, a frying pan, tries. Other circles incline to the Britain should block sterling assets the dining room, smoking room; read-a kettle and a complete set of croc-
and kery from soup plates to tea cups. lounge, and view that Danish and Norwegian belonging to foreigners, Sir John salding and writing rooms
observation verandah. With the majo- He also has a sink in which to shipping will change to another flag that on a balanced review of all con-ny of the first class cabins having | Wash, up afterwards. He keeps the eight years' imprisonment. and continue to operate.
By a strange twist of fate the Norwegian
motorship Hermelin, bullt by the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock
Ltd. Co.,
for Bruusbanrd,
Klosterud and Co. of Drammen, Norway, carried out her txinis yesterday. The 1,800-ton freighter, for which Thoresen and
siderations involved, we chose not to
or
or securities held in Britain exposing
(Continued from Page 6.) "treachery," was sentenced to
put an embargo upon foreign money either a bath and tollet or shower and fat, condiments and seasoning in a
the vessel is admirably well tiny larder.
So the cook may be presented with fastidious
from the draw their food An imporant feature in the airmen
IN the conquered Polish territories, special the desti2/20s them when making a flight. The Nazi courts deal with hundreds
ourselves thereby to the risk that
to
of
Messrs. some foreign holders would use their scheme of the ship cookhouse; the sergeant and the of- of women daily. Here Is a
is the
Bromberg.
case reported from
freedom to dispose of their sterling assets..
That had not happened to any modern Japanese motif; a departure ficers from their respective messes. typical
and Ubiquitous Irish Stow substantial extent. "Sterling is good from the traditional orthodox
Japanese art
art motifs. Basic So the cook may be presented with Sophie Lonkowska, the indict- Co. Ltd. are agents was launched in to hold," he said, "and I believe.classic city tone have been three different kinds of food to pre-iment...said,_put_on the uniform.
this opinion-is-spreading-in-neutral colours in countries."
December."
At the launching, Hon. Mr. S. H. Dodwell, Chairman of the Dock Company, said in words that had a special significance in the light of yesterday's news-To-day amidst the anxieties of the struggle before us, when the freedom of the seas is perhaps the most vital of the kinds of freedom for which we nee
It
STOCK MARKET REPORT
hances the architectural animation vers warmins
and
used, and
those which suggest a parc. A way out of that difficulty
coolness. An elaborata is an Irish stew. This is a favourite of a Polish officer and took part, electric-lighting system further and dish with most crews, because it is in the fighting alongside her
countrymen.
She helped carry off Polish Germans who were to be exccut- ed. Her participation in the "Polish atrocities" was "proved" Without by reliable witnesses.
Hong-
BREAKFAST: Bacon and eggs, bread or toast, Jam.
potatoes LUNCH: Irish stew, and peas.
splendour of the public rooms. After staying overnight in kont during her carly-May arrival, the vessel will proceed to Manlin, which will be the terminus of her future Trans-Pacifie voyages, as she in the Suez berth until the probably will return from Manila and again crew at their base.
TEA: Eggs and chips, bread, batter or margarine and tea. Whatever time the aircraft lands A man stays on
An air of quietness still abounds, will not be the war is over. She there is always a hot meal for the hearing her defence, the court
Buyers
better
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are fight-
Hongkong Stock Exchange Official
Ing, e
the launching of a new ship, Suminary issued yesterday says: whether it be for British owners or
enquiries are on a for friendly neutrals,
as is the though
scale than yesterday. Hermelin, is of the utmost import- ance to us all. is a challenge to those who menace that freedom, as well as a demonstration of the de termination of the mercantile marine of all the peace-loving nations to assist the allled navies to keep open at all costs the trade routes of the world."
Chinese Musicians
The Chinese Philharmonic Orches- tra has recently resumed weekly rehearsals under the direction of Pro- fessor Eltore Pellogai, and it is their intention to arrange a short series of
concerts charity
and (classical
The variety) some time during May. proceeds will be in aid of local charities and also for the relief of distress in the war-stricken zones of China.
This Orchestra is on enthusiastic Instrumentalists body of amateur who have been meeting regularly for several years and on many previous occasions have presented a number of
musical programmes, in ald of re- lief work. The Orchestra comprises over 25 members and will offer in the coming Concerts a programme of well-known overtures, classical com- positions, and light works by modern composera.
Other popular local roloists will assist, and the Hongkong pubile will have an opportunity of hearing the leaser-known side of local musical
ute.
The dates and venues for the Con- carts will be announced at a later date, as soon as the necessary ar- rangements are made...
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stay overnight, here during the second duty at the cookhouse sepecially for
단 Most flying boats have
week in May, and then will proceed them. on her voyage to
"kitty",
the Los Angeles to which officers, N.C.O's and atc- terminus, calling en route at Shang-
Hat. Koncisco.
hal.
San
Yokohama, Honolulu and men contribute in varying degrees. The "hitty" provides tins of soup, salmon or other extra declicacies for the menu.
to be even at this early Pomost completely booked for date
Eating the meal in the wardroom, the first voyage, she is also rapidly being booked for the second voyage where there is a cullapsible table, from here to Amerien during the third sometimes a long business. week in July. The second of these three sisterships will be seen In Hongkong near the end of the yeni, and the third will be placed in ser-two hours vice next Spring.
...
R.A.O.C. FUNCTIONS President's Guests At
Monthly Dinners
In bad weather only one or two of the crew can be spared from their duties at the same time. It may be
before the whole
sentenced Sophie to death.
Willi Frischauer
SHANGHAI THREATENED
(Continued from Page 6.)
As the number of foreign residents, and therefore the number of voters,
tends to decrease under the present disturbed conditions, the threat to crew foreign interests is only too apparen A Japanese counell and a controlled police force legislating for an International Settlement housing some 30 or more different for
foreign nationalities, would be humorous If" were not also a disaster. Indeed, in the case of the Russian refugees from Harbin and elsewhere,
whose
Jast residence for so many years has been Shanghal, it threatens to be bitter tragedy,
have cuten.
In good weather, however, it will be nearer three quarters of an hour from the time the cook serves the meal until he is ready to wash up. There is, however, no certainty that the meal will be finished in peace. At any moment, hostile aircraft or a submarine may be sighted.
The following will be the guests of Uio President of the Warrant Officers' and Sergeants Club of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps at the monthly action dinners to be held during 1940, the however, he turns off the stove.
If this happens, the cool, like other members of the crew, jumps to his station. Before doing so,
subjects of their talks being in brackets April 20, His Honour Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell ("Meanings of Place Names in Hongkong"); May 31, Major R. D. Walker, M... M.LC.E., Kowloon-Canton Railway ("Explo sives and Their Uses."); June 28, Mr. K. M. A. Barneit, Third Asst. Colonial Secretary
Economic Causes
NAZIS MARCH
INTO OSLO
FROM PAGE ONE
of to the air, vallantly lighting
Crime in Hongkong."): July 26, Mr. O against the overwhelming odds
F. Hamilton, Marine Supervisor, Kal of scores of Nazi machines. Tak Air-Port ("The China Clip-
pers'); August 20, Mr. Fel Chih-chun,
I witnessed four German planes
A, Yien Yleh Commercial Bank Ltd. crash in flames.
There
no confirmation of reports
("Things Chinese."); September 27,
**** circulating in Norway that other
Mr. B. D. Evans, F.A.S., Royal Obser Allied planes are en route. The re- ports mention that between 800 and of Distant
25; The
700 British and French planes are en Central Rev. G. E. S. Upsdell, M.A..
route. British
School ("Some of the
The occupation of Oste, the Nor- Early Days of Hongkong."): Novem
westan capital, socurred without major incident,
vatory, ment
On March 31, Bishop C. B. R.ber 20, Major J. L. Willcocks, D. Sargent Basuined charge of the Diocese of Fukien, Blahopa Ifind and M., Commissioner of Prisons (Pri- Ding surrendering their ents to him son Reform."),
The Ladies
nt a service in St. John's Cathedral at
will be guests at A Chinese play in aid of the will be held over until the autumn,
10 11.m. The actunt enthronement Dinner-Dance on December 27. British War Organisation Fund will hut last Sunday marked the day of be held at the Taiping Theatre on April 20. Arrangements are in the Bishop Surgent becoming the Dio-
cosan Bishop, hands of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Chung Shing Benavolent Society.
formerly
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR The former Italian Ambassador to Japan, Signor Aurit, passed through the Colony yesterday on his way to
The population stood by silently as they watched the German soldiers, in full war kit, march through the cen- tral streets.
The city is now under German military rule,
All the little businesses-restaur- ants, millinere, furriers, tallora, cino- mas, night clubs etc which their scraping and saving has brought them, will be a total Joss, and they will be driven forth into a world which has no place to offer them.
And this to a lesser extent will be the fate of Britons, too, for mont of those who live in Shanghal have been there for a number of year's and have invested all their earnings or savings. in that city.
Lawrence Impey
communique saying that Oslo han been occupied.
Proclamation To People
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" AMSTERDAM, Apr. 9. (UP)— Radio Cato announced at 2.45 pan.: "The German Commander of the city of Oslo has ordered the Norwegian Pollco® Commissioner to broadcast throughout Norway that evacuation must halt iminediately and that all people who have already left must- return immediately
Occupation Of City 'SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPHI "He also requests the inhabitants (UP). The of Ulso to meet the German soldiers
BERLIN Apr. the Dloccone Boys' Italy after having completed his ferm
Bishop Sargent "Wis Headmaster of School In Kowloon,
of office...
German Hih Command has issued a in a friendly manner,"
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