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Tuesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
May 7, 1940.
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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SERIOUS Return From Norway
THE INDO-CHINA STEAM CHARGES
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NOTICE OF GENERAL MEETING
Forged Notes Counts Against Two Men
ALLIED
TROOPS HOME
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CHINESE OFFENSIVE
DEVELOPING
According to a "Central News" message from Chungking, the war in north Hupch, south Honan, south Anhwei and south Shansi is developing favourably for the Chinese.
In north Hupel, more than 20,000, Japanese in their recent abortive Japanese, pushing northward from drives in south and routheast Shansl. Suthalen, are in danger of being cut | off from their base as a
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| Chinese forez lins outflanked them. WANTED. Seafaring boat under The Fifty-ninth Ordinary Hing Hong of 28 Connaught Road,
During the past two days there has thousand tons for cruise to South Sea Gonoral Meeting of the Company Arst floor, Lau Che, 40, appeared be- the Central'
LONDON, May 7, (UP)-Hwayuun highway.
been bitter fighting along the Slang- Islands. Must be Al condition. will be held at the Offices of the fore Mr: Sheldon at
Using more Magistracy this
morning together British and French troops eva than 40 tanks and armoured cars, State lowest price and full particu- General Managers, Mesara. Jar-with Lau Chik, 38, In Accountant, lars. Box 570, Hongkong
Ltd. charged with offences connected with cuated from the Trondheim area some 5,000 Japanese have launched dino, Matheson & Co., graph."
formed banknotes.
in central Norway have been a vigorous attack in this region, Pedder Street, Hong Kong, on La Chik was charged with possess landed at a northern port in The Chinese are said to be holding WE OFFER highest prices to any
them at Lishan, Chwantlen and amount of gold articles, jades, jewels, Thursday, 30th May, 1940, at noon, ton of 12 Hongkong Government diamonds, etc. Apply Eurasia Gold for the purpose of receiving the forged $1 notes at 203 Hennessy Road Britain after safely re-crossing Refining Co., 7th floor, China Build- Report of the Directore, passing on May 5 and Lau Che was charged the North Sen.
forged General Sir Edmund Ironside, Chieri ing. Tel, 30727. No holidays.
the Accounts, and electing Direc-with possession of ten. $10
nates of the Government of the of the Imperial Staff, took the salute tora and Auditors.
Straits Settlements. one 10. yuan as the men landed, and read them aed The Transfer Books of the Com-forged banknote of the Bank of China welcome from Mr. Oliver Stanley. Pany will be closed from the 23rd and one $5 forged note of the Central the Minister for War. May to 13th June inclusive.
By order of the Board.
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POPE'S NEW EFFORTS
FROM PAGE ONE
General Managers. Jongkong, 16th April, 1940.--
THE CANTON INSURANCE
OFFICE LIMITED.
Notice to Shareholders
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Bank of China,
Other Charges
Both men were also charged with & persession of 79 $10 forged notes of the Government of the Straits Settle- ments, 20 $5 forged notes of the Ceed tral Bank of China, one yuan forged
note of the same Bank, two $1 forged
notes of the Cariton Municipal Bank, Jane $5 forged note of the come Bank and a five plastre forged note of the Banque de L'Indo Chine at No. 46 Tang Lung Street,, second floor. on May 6.
Defendants were further accused of possession of forged documents—|
Not Driven Out "Don't think you were driven from Norway," General Ironside told the men,
"You were ordered to evacuate.” forms, clapped and whistled
The soldiers, wearing new uni- the Chief of the Imperial Stuff added
his own "little thanks."
when
FOR Q. MARY
SYDNEY. Extensive harbour dredging to begin next week streng- thens the bellef that the Queen Mary and Mauretania are coming here to take Australian troops oversea.
her
It is believed that the Mauretania Japanese Thrust
will arrive next month and will be Enemy forces at Chungking and followed a week later by the Queen Yangtzuchen in central Hupeh start- Mary, which is taking a longer route northward.. push in three from America because her size pre- columns on May 1 in support of vents passage through the the Japanese drives in north Hupch. Panama Canal.
Chinese reports claim that one of these columns has been routed near Changshoutien, about 10 miles from Chungsiang.
A second column is said to be held at Fungloho, white the third column, thrusting at Changchlachin, has also
suffered a reverse at the hands of Chinese troops.
an
be
to The dredging operations carried out will be the most inten- sive the Harbour has ever had. For some time a dredge has been work- ing continuously in Woolloomooloo Bay, where the wharves are consi- dered to be the only ones in Sydney
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Harbour capable of accommodating these great liners. The War Minister's message pros-
To threaten the Japanese rear. It was alongside one
of thest cd the troops for their heroic stund strong Chinese units are developing wharves that the 42,000 ton liner, south of Dombaas, and added that!
encircling movement around Empress of Britalo, berthed
when their conduct during the withdrawal:
Chungsinng and Yangtzucken.
visited Sydney on her world operations was worthy of the highest
In south Henon. It is stated that cruise In April, 1938. traditions of the British Army.
the Japanese are continually calling A note to mariners, published to- Soldiers told how they were shelled al Andalsnes. and strated during the embarkation reinforcements to replenish their day, states that the Western Channel heavy losses. With their numbers is to be closed to shipping. Veterans increased to over 10,000, the invaders in the port cannot recall similar In order to reach the port of em-nt Slaolingtien. near Tungpeh, action before. barkation, the men had to struggle launched another "big push" during across the snow and lee from the the week-end. batticfleld.
Cities Recaptured
Stock Exchange Broker Charged
South China Morning Post, Ltd.,ing of Shareholders will be held at stamps; possession of forged dies; The Fifty-Ninth Ordinary Meet-018 Indo. Chire $1.44 bills of lading the Offices of the undersigned on possession of plates for making false Wednesday, the 22nd May, 1940, stamps; and possession of plates for at Noon, for the purpose of receiv-making banknotes,
Case For Committal ing the Report of the Gentral
Mr. D. McCallum appeared on be- Agents, together with a statement half of both defendanta and said he of Accounts for the year ended the understood the prosecution was ap- plying for a week's formal remand 31st December, 1939.
Tite Share Register and Trans-and that the case would be taken for committal. He asked the Court whe- for Books will be closed from the ther it would consider the question 8th May to the 22nd May, 1940, of bail. both days inclusive.
Detective Sub-Inspector W. N. Darkin asised for a week's remand JARDINE, MATHESON & and said the Police were at the Charged with committing a breach
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et Defence Regulations, Mak King- present moment opposing bail.
The remand was made and General Agents.
Mr. wan, 51, Stack Exchange broker, was McCallum was told that he could remanded until Friday by Mr. Ed- Hongkong, 1st May, 1940,
apply for bail again at any other wards at the Central Magistracy this time.
morning for hearing.
in believed he will have further is portant conversations with Italian authorities, including Government Mussolini.
British Envoy's Return The return to-night of the British Ambassador is also seen in many quarters as an indication that he wil undoubtedly have conversations with: Mussolini within the next few days! when he will have an opportunity to explain the British viewpoint in con nection with the reinforcements of the fleets in the Mediterranean.
That France may also be interested the in joining the Holy See and United States in appeasement efforts -which some Vatican quarters even ro as far
as to any may resolve into an actual peace effort to end the pre- sent waris indicated by the
Frencli AmTM nouncement that the
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bassador to the Holy See was received
Black-Out Offences
European Motorists In Court
in
INCENSED COOLIES
FROM PAGE ONE
Alleged Possession Of
Code Books
The
The nolice tells pilots and masters that fram, 10 am, on Tuesday, the channel will be closed until further The Chinese put up stiff resistance, notice to all shipping, except ferrles and recaptured Sishongho, west of und smaller harbour craft. Sinyang, thereby claiming to have Western Channel is more suitable to
a big liner than the Eastern. cut the Japanese retreat.
Lingyangchen. about 17 miles south of Tsingkang, on the south bank of the Yongse River in south Anhwel, has been retaken by the Chinese. It is said that the Chinese,
reached a react
who are pursuing the Invaders, have a point only two and a hal miles southeast of Tsingyang.
Fencheng, on the west side of the Tatung-Puchow Railway, was taken by the Chinese
NETHERLANDS' PRECAUTIONS
AMSTERDAM, May 4 (Reuter) --- By virtue of the present state of siege in Holland, the Defence Minister has appoinnted the Commanders of the in few days ago after garrisons at Amsterdam, The Hague and Rotterdam as Military Commis- He is alleged to have had in his some bloody street fighting.
It is estimated that some 4,000 sioners in the three cities-the lead- possession two note-books containing casualties were sustained by the Ing-cities-in-the-country English and Chinese characters which could be utilized for secretly conveying, receiving or recording Information, contrary to the Regula- tions.
Mr. C. A. S. Russ is appearing for Mak, and Det.-Sgt. J, Hendridge,
of coolies, and the lighter returned to of the Special Branch, is prosecuting.
im-
New Battleship For Italian Navy
to the
Hongkong unable to secure the goods. This morning I tried to get de- Col. H. L. Murrow of the "Hong-
livery through a transportation was among a lo a private audience by the Pope kong Daily Press"
of Europeans summoned company, but was told that no lighter following the visit of die Prince and number
before Mr. Macfadyen at the Kow-or coolles dared to approach the Princess of Piedmont,
GENOA, May 6 (Reuter)Italy's | in Italy, however, there is every loon Magistracy this morning for whart, and therefore we must wait.
I am sure I am speaking for a large new 35,000-ton 15-inch battleship, indication of hastening preparations traffic offences during the last black-
Littorio, was handed over number of other importers when out. of war.
Col. Murrow was summoned for say that it would be of interest to Italian navy here to-day. The handing over of the now
know from
Dn official sources when the
Float Of Four Ships 35,000-ton battleship Littorio to the having both his headlights on
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” Italian Navy is reported to have been Gascoigne Road during the black-out. position at the wharves will have
GENOA, May 6 (UP). The 35,- Mr. A. el Arcull pleaded guilty proved sufficiently for importers to speeded up following the reinforce-
the usunl 000-ton new super battleship the ment of the British fleet in the Medi-on behalf of defendant and said that obtain their cargoes in
handed over to Littorio was client had taken his car to the normal manner. bis terranean.
by the directors to-day same U.S.R.C. where he intended to leave| Two other ships of the
appears to be nothing at the of the Ansaldo shipyards, in the pre- the occasion and drove be handed over shortly. The rat forgotten
poyed coolles from page of unem-sence of high Italian naval omcials,
preventing Hong-
This is the second of a series of itong traders taking possession of four 35,000-ton battleships to their goods. The present position is delivered to the Italian Navy in the Arst being the not only extremely Inconvenient, but past fortnight, the expensive to all importers.
series, the Roma and Impero, wili. But on leaving the Club, had the ple reported police protection, Italian
of the series, the Vittorio Veneto, away in his car. was handed over to the Navy a fortnight ago.
Pope's Intercession
A fine of $20 was imposed,
Thought Black-Out Was Over Mr. P. E. Pogodin, of 134 Argyle I learn from authoritative quarters Street was summoned for having is in the Vatican that His Holiness the lights on at Waterloo Road during Pope referred to President Roo-the black-out. sevelt's appeasement efforts during a
Mr. Pogodin pleaded guilty saying
the
be
Vittorio Veneto. J. M. DA ROCHA. The construction of the other two The Official Statement vessels the Roma and the Imperio- There has been no furthers being speeded up in view of the
International situation.
British Warships Near Java Ports LONDON-According to learned
Sydney broadenst, British warships are lying in walt for the 14 German merchant-
35 minute audience with the Prince that he thought the binck-out had development in connection with terminated. A fine of $5 - was Im-the coolie situation which arises and Princess of Piedmont to-day,
The Pope expressed his hope posed,
Mr. Pogodin was cautioned for not loon Wharf and Godown Co.
out of the Hongkong and Kow-1 that Italy would not find it neces-
having his rear light obscured. Ho sary to join in the conflict. Also, according to unimpeachable said he thought it was not necessary. having been declared a "pro-
Mr. W. W. McCombe of Marble tected place," it was sources in the Vatican, the Pope in formed Mr. Myron Taylor, President Hall, Austin Road, was fined $15 for officially this morning. Roosevelt's personal representative to not leaving his front and rear lights the Vatican, that he was in complete properly obscured. agreement with the President's at
titude towards limiting the conflict.
The Pope is reported to have said TREE VANDALS
that the moment has arrived to at-
tempt not only to limit the conflict
but also to make a effort for somo
sort of general prace move.
SENTENCED
It will be recalled that Police men which have taken refuge in Javal patrols were posted at the gates of ports.
the Godowns yesterday as a precau-
against trouble from
Reports that the vessels bave over already put to sea have been proved] thousand coolles who lost their em-wrong; but it is thought that they ployment as a result of the Govern may make a dash for Vladivostok. ment measure. These patrols, it is
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About 30 men and women were have now been withdrawn, as the Hawkins, Labour Ofcer, yesterday,
It is reported that the Pope has churged at the Central Magistracy situation is quiet."
籮 despatch to Monsignor this morning with possession of tree
bent
Cerro Orseningo, the Papal wood, and fines imposed ranged from
Nuncio to Berlin, requesting him $10 or a month's hard labour to $25
to sound out the Berlin. Govern-for alr weeks' hard labour,.
ment in this connection.
TROOPS MASS
ON BALKANS
Mak Sik, 23, and Kam Kal-ming,
[25, were given six weeks' hard labour
each by Mr. Edwards for possession of pino trees in Conduli Road, near [the Admiralty, House.
and on the Dodecanese Islands.
but the outcome of the conference
A deputation, representing the cannot be ascertained.
PUPPET ASSASSINATED
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH". "
SHANGHAI, May 7 (UP)-Its Tung, a 40-year-old official of tho Tax Department of the Japanese-con trolled Shanghai Special Municipality was shot and killed at 11 o'clock last night as he was leaving the Metropole Gardens, a ballroom in the International Beillement.
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The Soviet Union has not remain- Political Motivo Suspected He was killed by two gunmen us ed inactive, but has increased the
ho was walking from the well-lighted) Yugo-Slavia-Hungarian frontier, and number of troops in its newly- SHANGHAI, May 7 (Router)entrance of the ball-room to a taxi, she has transported a large, number acquired territory in Poland whichi Hain Tec-ting, believed to be a fairly of tanks and other... milllary..equlp-borders Rumania.
The dssassins, fired: from point- Important pro-Wang offelal hord, was jblonk range and escaped in tha| ment towards castern Yugo-Stavia. In the meantime, Allied flecia are murdered last night when leaving a enmiing confusion.
forces are congregating reported to be active in the Aegean ball-room in the International Settle-
Iment. along the Italo-Yugo-Slavio frontler Sea.
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It is generally accepted that there
was a polítient'moliya for the murder,
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