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DOG FIGHT LASTS TEN HOURS
79 German Planes Brought Down
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May 30. May 30. the world has ever known was May 30. staged over the Flunders front May 30. yesterday, according to a com-
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The fight lasted for ever six- Air Ministry teen hours,, the announcement sald:
During this time, at least 70 Ger- man plines were either alet down or destroyed by the British fighters. R.A.F. Planes Raid Germany SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH LONDON, May 28 (Domel)-R. A.
May 29 1940.
WAR-SCARRED LILLE IN 1914 WAR Protecting
THIS PHOTOGRAPH was taken in Lille, the French frontier town, after the German bombardment in 1914. It is of F. bombing tinits yesterday carried particular interest to-day In view of the fact that this famous
pul
"Tan Rhinensive air
American Airways Direct Service."
Reg.
Ord.
Ber.
Ord.
raids over
tho
inflicting heavy damage city, re-built only a few years ago, is now the scene of heavy upon many German military estab-fighting. The Germans claimed last night to have entered Lille. Rishments in Dortmund, Koln, Ham- May 20, 5.00 p.mburg and Bremen, the Air Ministry May 29, 5.30 pm declared to-day in a communique.
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Thursday, May 30
K. F. O.
All the British planes returned May 29, 5.00 p.m. safely to their base, May 20, 7.00 p.m. There were bilter dog fights
.7 p.m. .....between R. A..F. fighters and Ger- man plones several times yesterday In north-castern France, 22 German NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN
7.16 a.m. machines being shot down and others that the ANNUAL ORDINARY Canton GENERAL MEETING of SHARE-Swatow and Parcels only for Shang-adly damaged, the communique HOLDERS will be HELD at the HONG KONG HOTEL, Hong Kong,
THURSDAY, the 6th. June, 1948, at 11.00 A.M., for the pur- the pose of receiving the Report of Government (Mr. N. L. Smith) has Directors together with a State- submitted to the committee
The
Officer
Administering
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long
list of A.R.P. Homs in which the ex-ment of Accounts for the year pense is considerably larger than the ended 30th, April, 1940. original estimates. Some of the new expense can be met from savings on other items.
Respirators
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from The heaviest single outing is for WEDNESDAY, 29th, day of May, respirators for the essential services to THURSDAY, the 6th of June, Originally $375,000 was set aside for 1940, both days inclusive, service and civilian masks but owing
to delay in delivery and accounts, JOHN D. HUMPHREYS & SON, $320,710 lapsed at the end of 1939. The council is now being asked to allet $320,000 to completo the pro-
..unmo.
Medical stores for ARP, work, were estimated at $150,000 but will now cost only $117,007.
A sum
$24,500 is required to complete purchases of protective) clothing and $15,000 for warning!
syrena,
$15,000 For Equipment Air Rald Wardens equipment is now estimated to cost $15,000 instead
General Managers. Hongkong, 23rd. May, 1940.
FOR THE PROTECTION OF
CHILDREN
What to do to help a child
Anyone knowing of a child who
assaulted, Thas been
neglected, or
-treated in + manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury of the original $0,000, owing to the to health, or knowing of a parent increased cost of overalls-sup- who is seeking advice on any matter plementary $6,000 is now needed. concerning a child, would be doing The $300 set aside for lighting an act of kindness by communicating devices on Government buildings at once with has proved inadequate. Blinds FoxFire Hon. Concral Secretary. Queen Mary and Kowloon Hospitals H.K.S.P.C., Old City Hall, and A.R.P. bulbs in Government The Inspector, 45, Fokfulam Road, offices will probably cost $4,000, 1st floor.
Equipment for the St. Jolin
The Inspector, 82 Stone Nullah Ambulance Brigade Reserve will cost Lane, 2nd. Floor. another $15,725. It is planned dur
The Inspector, 12, Sal Young Chol ing the financial year to supply uni-St, Kowloon, forms to 075-men-at-$25 each-and 500
The Inspector-52,--Argyle--St., women at $8 each, a total of $27,025. Kowloon,
Items Smaller
Include $15,000 Instead of $5,500 for lectures and an additional $1,750 for wardens silver| badges.
Norwegian Ships Said Chartered
be
All further steps will be taken, and expenses borne, by the Society,
The Informant's name will kept strictly private, except in cases where malice is proved.
DETHRONED KING
FROM PAGE ONE
ΠΟΥ
to
In have
almost identical with that of the British Monarch. Like
SHANGHAI, May 29 (Reuter)... Many Norwegian steamers Shanghal are understood been chartered to shipping firm, by
a local British whom services between the Far East and Europe and United States “will resumed, says the "Sin Wan Pro."
An ALEXANDER KORDA Production
bej
cisc
Sandakan
hal Halphong Parcels only for Tientsin..
.8.30
stelcd.
1 p.m. .2 p.m.
ITALIANS HAD HAND
ARMED
FROM PAGE ONE
Belgian Government in Paris, It was
announced to-day.
No mention is made of a successor Leopold, who has been de year-old Prince Baudouin,
2.30 p.m. COUNTER-ATTACKd. The Heir-Apparent in nine-
Australians Entertained
"Bonzer" Time For Naval Reservists
Thanks to the en-operation of
Hongkong's "younger set," a function
held by the Australian and New Zealand Association in the West Lounge of the European Y.M.C.A. last night for Australian anval re- servists proved one of the most suc- cessful events of its type witnessed in Hongkong.
* FROM PAGE ONE
an almost straight line to the sen
from Sedan.
Industrial Region Lost Abandonment of the Escaut and cost Scarpe River poslifans has
great northern in- France her dustrial region, textlio centres, and the Lens-Benain-Anzin coal basin, which produces practically the entire French output of coal and which has been one of the vital elements in French national de- feroo
and armament. and Armentieren in the Flan- Lille ders "pocket," and Dunkirk, Tourco- Ing and Roubai in the coastal area, were still in French hands late this
mours
Frontier Closed?
are current here
ROBBERY CHARGE
The Tenants
New Ordinance
To Be Introduced
AN IMPORTANT Bill, styled "An. Ordinance to Prevent the Passing On of War Property Tax will be introduced in Legislative Council to-morrow by the Hon. Attorney General.
го-
The Bill, which was.drafted by n Committee of members of the Legli
the lative Council, implements quirement that Property Tax should be charged on and borne by the
owner.
- Under its provisions, a landlord or tenant may apply to the Assessor for
In hla In cerülcato stating what,
opinion, la a fair and reasonable rent of any tenement, after taking into account that any property tax im- Ordinance posed by the War Revenue shall be borne by the owner.
Forms of certificates will be issued at a fee of $5 and these certificates may be used na prima facie evidence-
a fair and reasonable rent of what is
which may be in any proceedings taken under the Ordinance.
As from March 31 this year, no Jandlord shall demand anc increase of rent from his tenant in respect of a lenement in which the rental is in excess of the rent certified by the Assessor.
Agreements Invalid
Story Of Raid On proposed Ordinance:
Trading Junk
The holding up of a trading
No agreement to the contrary, whether made before or after the commencement of the Ordinance and whether oral or in writing, shall affect the following provisions in the 1-No renta which have been raised since March 81 shall be re- coverable from the tenant in respect of any tenement in excess of the rent certided as a fair and reasonable rent, or adjudged by a Court;
2.Any rent which has been raised since March 31, and has been paid by the tenant, in excess of the rent per- mitted under the Ordinance or by adjudication of the Court, shall be deemed to be a debt due by the land-
to
lord or his legal representativo the tenant, and shail be recoverable from the landlord or his legal re- presentative within a period of six
years,
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" ROME, May 28 (Domel)-Ru-junk south of Wagland Light that the house on February 12 had a talo-French frontier has been closed, sequel at the Criminal Sessions
Welcomed In Italy
this morning, when four men SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
were charged with armed rob- ROME, May 20 (Domel) The bery, before Mr. Justice E. H. surrender of the Belgian forces to Williams. the Germans is regarded by obser-
Accused are Cheung Po-tin, Leung vers ns a welcome matter for Italy! which in royal relations with Bel-, Yuen Sau-chan and Sin Yeung
tal. The
Is charge against them glum
robbing the master of trading junk
Any tenant receiving from a land- It has freed Italy from any hesita
of cargo of kerosene, lord a notice of increase of rent may Ulan which may be felt by her in 3402H view of the connections between the matches, cigarettes, beans, Chinese apply in a summary way to a judge
medicine, yarn and towels.
in Chambers in the Summary Juris- Italian and Belgian royal families.
Jury members are Messrs. A Bolton diction to decide whether the pro- Though Britain and France are
Hul posed increase of rent is fair and Shang-yuen, K. making efforts to bring Italy to their (Foreman), Chuen Yue-kee,
reasonable, and on such application ent McIntyre, Lock Tain-kee
S. and camp, it is regarded by observers as Wing-hing,Tsui
the judge may give such directions them to prevent
M5050,
in the matter as he thinks · proper.. impossible for Italian participation in the war or
Prosecution's Caso
The decision of the judge shall be delay the time of such participation.
Prosecuting, Mr. J. Reynolds, binding upon both tenant and land- observers Italy is regarded by
sald first accused lord. here as fully prepared to take any Crown Counsel,
of a fishing junk, accond was his fokl, while the third In addition to dancing, community Panzar divisions which are pushing action "for the defence of her in-was the master.
juncture terests."
were members of the The Ordinance will not permit any: She is maintaining a close watch and fourth singing of Australian songs occupied up from the south to effect a
conflict in crew of the boat which was robbed. person to demand payment of any over the trend of the part of the evening's entertainment. with General von Reichenau's army in the north, and thus close the en- attended circlement
The master of the trading junk was sum of money additional to the rent eastern movement in
Haison with Germany. Many of the ladies who
a travelling trader named Tse Chol as a condition or prelended condition. were treated to the distinctly novel
Story Behind Capitulation Flanders.
who, on January 20 at Cheungsha-of the grant, renewal or continuance experience for Hongkong of Aus- The Germans have thus closed-in
took on dances and
board 020 tins of of a tenancy, and penalties up to re-wan toc similar tralian barn
on three sides against an Allled army
PARIS, May 28 (UP)-It novelties.
The Australian and New Zealand which, only 24 hours age, was adellably reported that King Leopold kerosene, 30 cases of matches, six $1,000 are provided for any violation
eight preserved vegetables and to the Ger-
The proposed Ordinance will not Association intends to repeat this valicing across the Lrs with excellent type of function for the personnel of prospects of closing the Artois cap gave General Weygand no hint that buckets of iron risils, two packages of this proposed clause. all naval ships carrying Australian against the entire German mechanis- Reservists. Invitations have beened forces in the south.
afternoon.
Between sixty and eighty Austra Han naval reservists were guests of the Australian and New Zealand As-
The Germans, however, have sociation, which was enthusiastically
widened the Artols gap, leaving supported by an equal number of ample room now for the mechanised Hongkong ladies.
оп
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
โร
of
Penaltica Provided
and effecting a pincer movement the intendedesimo flew to Boxes" of "Pirate"-cigarettes, besides apply to any dwelling houses to
sent to the crew of a second auxiliary King Leopold's capitulation proved cruiser to attend a similar function a timely intervention in favour of the in the West Lounge Thursday German armies, coming ns Il did at a night next week.
time when General Weygand's great The Association-issues-an-invita-counter-attack-had-opened. tion to young ladies to help give the naval, visitors a "bonzer" time.
No Watchman
On Duty Dangerous Goods Store Licensee Fined
goods
A
nt
other things.
which the Prevention of Eviction on Consolidation and Amendment Or- disance of 1939 applies. Nor will it apply to the New Territories, except New Kowloon.
mans when the the northern front last week.
left Shaukiwan The junk It is stated here that King Leopold
Blanchard February 12, and whilst it was south conferred with General
men of Wagland Lighthouse, ten and Belgian Field G.H.Q. on Sunday, but did not notify them of his deci-came on board from a fishing boat. Six of them were armed with rides sion until p.m. en
The victims were forced into a King Leopold-in: be to have and the others with revolvers. broached the subject of an armistice Not Downhearted
hold where they remained for three some days ago. Despite this newest reverse, there to the Belgian Cabinet so is no question of the Allled com-The Cabinet unanimously and bitter- or four hours, after which they were manders belag in the feast disheart-ly refused even to consider the sub- taken on board another junk which ject; subsequently, it is stated, King was sccompanying the robber boat.
they The light will go on behind the Leopold negotiated secretly with the They stayed in this boat until the
following night when and Germans. Somme, where the B.E.F.
taken ashore at Capsulmun. Reaction In Ramo French forces evacuated from Flan- ders will join the main German ROME, May 28 (Reuter)It is
Part Of Cargo Found felt here that King Leopold's surren-
They remained on shore all night. Meanwhile, General Weygand hus der may be a determining factor in and about 10 am, the next day the received an assurance from the Bel-Italy's attitude to the war.
tened
Army.
Allies in the
Somme.
sequences
the Bght carry on
were
were
It will continue in force as long as the War Revenue Ordinance is in force-
INDECENT ARTICLE
summons of
of
Chinese Newspaper
Editor, Fined 4
Cheung-tot, editor and gian Government that as many Bel- The evening pera declare that owner of the junk, as a result of in- formation received, went to Ma Wan For breach of a recent Govern-
weekly Chlaese paper, was fined $50 Kinment Regulation requiring a watch-on soldiers as possible will join the surrender will have serious con- where he saw his boat. The Police Publisher of the Yan Sang Fo, u. bl-
ces for the Allies.
informed, and on by Mfr. H. G. Sheldon at Central. George VI, King Leopold has the man to be on duty at all times at Simultaneously, a new Belgian Army shipping
Roosevelt's Sadness
Sergeant 24,
Hudson Magistracy this morning after he had Februaubsequently right to have to veto legislation dangerous
stores, Henry rapidly
receiving training in
WASHINGTON, May 28 (UP)-
by other officers and accompanied but does not, by precedent, exer- Graye, of Concrete Products Lid, France, and will join the Allies The Belgian Ambassador to Washing-third and fourth accused, went to pleaded guilty to n
the right.
Though he is, ac- was fined $25 by Mr. H. G. Sheldon early as possible. cording to the terms of the Con-at Central Magistracy this morning.
This new Belgian Army will num-ton to-day gave the State Depart Ching Chun Kok Village, Castle Peak, allowing an indecent article in the ment official confirmation of the sur-where part of the cargo was found. paper to be distributed to the public
on May 18.. stitution, supreme Head of the
summons against Graye was her 500,000 men. The
Army and
accused When arrested, the first render of the Belgian
Inspector G. W. Moreton, pro- Executive, he, in fact, should
Mode that being licensee of
aligned himself wi the Belgian made a statement to the effect that Exercise his control through the dangerous goods store No. 111. - Army Without Officer
Government to carr
some persons hired his boat to carrying said that copies of the
two paper were translated, and Текропные Cabinet, which is
for Brick Hill, he failed to have a watch- It will be an Army without oßeers
The second and third denied the articles formed the subject for all Acts of Government to the man on duty at 11 am. on May 16 and with British and French equip against Germany.
while the suminens. Mr. Stephen Early, secretary to the cargo.
any knowledge of the crime, Chamber of Representatives, now Sgt. A. F. Estall said he called ment because, under the terms of the White House, sald President Roo- the fourth said he was forced to take in France. The Royal initiative, at No. 111 Brick Hill on May 16, armistice agreed to by King Leopold,
of King part. as in England, is in the hands of but there was no watchman on ty. nit the excellent equipment of the sevelt received the news
Hearing is continuing. the ministry, which advises the After being sent for, the authorised Belgian Regular Anny will be abans Leopold's surrender with audness.
"As the President sald Jn his ed- King and whose advice he must watchman arrived on the scene about doned to the Germans,
dress on Sunday night-these are sad ten minutes later, and said he had
con- The Allies, meanwhile, are
days. That doesn't necessarily op- been taking explosives to a site oncentrating all their attentions top of the hill.
evacuating the troops, valuable warply to the King's action, but to the Defendant said the (Domel)The
duty the material and munitions in the north news," Mr. Early said, to guard the ex- Nevertheless, there will be no herole was personally watchman was
Chinese Gunners decided by King Leopold III after plosives on the site, and as he had dash to the rescue which might im- summoning a supreme military con-heard that the drillers had been perll the main line of France's
Charged ference yesterday afternoon, n stealing the dynamite, the watchman fence along the Somune and the Stefent correspondent reports: had been instructed personally to Aisne.
A dramatic meeting was held be- take the explosives to the sile. tween the King and the Commander
MERLE OBERON
with
REX HARRISON
URSULA JEANS
NOBERT DOUGLAS
thak
OVER MOON
IN TECHNICOLOR
COMING TO THE
KINGS
accept.
King Decided Surrender ROME, May Belglon surrender
20
observed.
of
on
de.
The whole Allied war effort will In Imposing the fine, Mr. Sheldon now be pointed towards preventing be the Germans from turning the of the French forces, on the Belgian said the regulations had to
Maginot Line east of Sedon at its ex- front, when the Belgian King reject-
posed northern flank. ed a request of the Allied Govern- sients to postpone his decision for a week.
Considerable confusion has been caused by the King's order among the French forces in Belgium, the!
Coastguard Control |⠀⠀
Transferred
management
French and Belglans being mixed on Admiralty has made an order trans
LONDON, May 28 (Reuter)The many. fronts, the Italian report adds.
Cessation of fighting was also or- ferring from the Ministry of Shipping dered by the King to 3,000 Belgian to the Admiralty the troops now being trained in France, and control of His Majesty's coast the report says, pointing out that the Ruard. Belgian surronder was finally deter-! mined at 4 o'clock this morning and that by A o'clock had been notified to
all Belgian soldiers on the front...
day,
Warning To Others
The paper had been registered at the Secretariat for Chinese Affairs since 1927, and was imted on Wednesdays and Sundays at five
THEFTS BY HOTEL cents a copy. The circulation
COOLIE
about 4,900 for each edition,
for
was
"There have been no prosecutions some time." said Inspector More otton. "We are not pressing the case,
A
tran
Development Of Agriculture
Ko Wun, 30, washing coolie, the Hongkong Hoiel, was charged be- but would like it to be a warning to fore Mr. R. Edwards at the Central other Chinese papers."
"It is a disgusting article," said Four Chinese gunners of the Royal Magistracy this morning with the Mr. Sheldon, when shoorn
bottle Artillery, stationed in Stanley, were theft of a parcel of flour, a charged before Mr. T. J. Houston at of milk, three oranges, quarter pound lation of Une articles in the paper. the Central Magistracy this morning of butter, and a quantity of ment, with demanding $50 from Li Ling- sugar, coffee and potatoes from the kcung, 21, student, in the Lok Yuen Hotel on May 28.
He was also charged with stealing Restaurant, Main Street, Stanley, on May 28, with intent to steni then tin of Ovaltine and a quantity of sugar and bread between January 1 Defendants were Chan Kim-hung, and May 8.
Ko was sentenced to six weeks' The Ministry of Finance of the 22, Li Wah, 22, Kam Lui-sze, 22, end]
Mr. Chinese National Government has They were re-hard labour on each charge. Cheung Yung. 25. manded for 72 hours in Military G. E. C. Marton, appeared for the ordered Chinese commercial banks, which operate a savings department. Hotel. custody.
to invest 20 per cent. of the`money in these accounts in" development of agricultural enterprises in the in- terior in accordance with · Govern- ment regulations, states the "Sin Wan Pnd."
PRESS COMMENT money.
ON SITUATION ·
FROM PAGE ONE
TIFFINS
that
$1
at
The arder came into operation to-dellverance as shall never be forgot-
ten by any revolution of time the world has to furnish."
Other Opinions LONDON, May 28 (Router)-His Majesty the King has appointed Other papers discuss in extenso its Admiral Sir Edward Evans to take King Leopold's declen, and charge of the local protection and effects on the present campaign.. security of the organisation of all The "Daily Mall" says;・・ "At this factories engaged', in aeronautical moment let us not forget the herole work and the serodrome attached to reslalance of the Belgian army," themak
while the "Daily Express” declarca: "Let us now leave it lo' the Belgians Hong-There will be a dance at the Cheero themselves to pass judgment on their
Tam Club this evening at 0.30 pm. Muste ruler."
"It |
Fire At Rubber Factory
A small fire broke out in the kong Rubber Co.'s premises Kung Road, late, last night." · Fire by... the Omega: Dance Band--All The News-Chronicle" says brigadea extinguished the blaze bearovicemen and their wives welcom- is not the fact of surrender, but the
method that is deplorables!em fore any damage war done
Jimmy's
Also A la
China Bldg., Hongkong.
Carte
Hankow Rd, Kowloon,
SHANGHAI, May · 20 (Reuter),
Scotland Yard Hunt For Pearls
Scotland Yard are searching for a string of pearls belonging to Lady Theodosia Cadogan, wife of Sir Alex- ander Cadogan, Permanent Under- Secretary for Forelsen Affairs;
The pourla have disappeared and it is not known whether they have been stolen or thærély 'mizlaid
Li