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Suspend Judgment, Admiral Pleads As- BELGIAN PEOPLE DENOUNCE KING AS TRAITOR
PARIS, May 28 (Reuter).—Broadcasting to-day, M. Hubert Pierlot, the Belgian Prime Minister, said:
"Belgians! Disregarding the formal and unanimous advice of the Government, the King has entered into separate negotiations with the enemy and treated with him.
"Belgium is dumbfounded, but the guilt of one man cannol be imputed to the entire nation.
"Our army has not deserved the fate which has befallen !. "The act which we deplore is without any legal validity and does not bind the country.
"According to the terms of the Belgian Constitution, which the King swore to uphold, all powers
come
from the people. They are carried out necording to the stipulation fald down in the Consillution.
"No nct of the King can be valid unless it bears the counter-signature of a Minister.
"This principle is absolute. It is
the fundamental rule of the
tioning of our institutions,
Can No Longer Govern
func-
"The King, breaking the links which bind him to his nation, placed himself under the power the Invader. Therefore ho is langer in a position to govern.
"Officials, civil servants and officers are, therefore, released from the by imposed upon them obedience
has
of
no
their outh of allegiance.
"The Belgian Constitution provides for a continulty of the powers of the The Government.
con-
Government, only regularly which is the stituted one and is invested with the confidence of the two Chambers who have approved of its determination to fight, will defend the Independence of Belgium and the integrity of her territory to the utmost in conjunction most with the Allies against the odious of aggressions.
"The Government will not fall to do its duty."
New Army To Bo Raised After stressing the Government's resolve to continue the struggle for the liberation of the country, M. Pierlot added:
"From
couragions
:
'DETHRONED KING
Wednesday,
B.E.F. NOT BEATEN
Military Spokesman Remains Confident
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH'"
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
war
LONDON, Mny` 28′′ (UP).—A British military spokesman do- clared to-day: "The B.E.F. is not benten. Not once in this have the Germans succeeded in beating us back in battle,
"Every time we have ordered u counter-attuck it has been carried out successfully."
A military source in Paris denies German claims of half a million Bel- glan prisoners of war, and points out that the maximum Belgian force en-
was goged on the Flanders front 300,000 men,
New Raids On Chungking
"Reuter's" Man Has A
Narrow Escape
CHUNGKING, May 28 (Reu ter)-A total of 144 Japanese the planes intensively raided city to-day.
Two flights bombed the residential districts while two other attacks were made on the suburbs.
Chinese casualties are estimated at hundreds but foreign casualties are not yet reported, though bombs fell close to the Foreign Embassies,
Embassy Nearly Hit
All the windows of the French Embassy were broken and the occu- parits of the Embassy were thrown off their feet by the explosions.
A foreign press hostel was com- pletely wrecked.
"Reuter's" representative and his wife had a narrow escape.
Chinese Rotallate SPECIAL TO THE TELEGRAPH"
(UP). SHANGHAI, May 20 Chinese reports claim that Chinese bombers raided Anlu, 95 miles north- west of Anlu, at 1.30 p.m. yesterday. The report clairns that the Chinese planes scored direct hits on 1,000 Japanese trucks and thousands of trated in the city.
SMALL SHIPPING Japanese troops who were concen-
LOSSES
LONDON, May 28 (Reuter)—The the anong younger generation who responded Admiralty announces that the mer to the appeal of the Government, tocantile shipping losses due to enemy gether with the Belgian soldiers who action during the week ending May are now in France and Britain, a new army will be raised and organised, and will fight side by side with the
-Allied armies.
"All the forces still at our disposal will be utilised in the service of a cause which has become ours since the day of the German aggression.
"It is necessary to stress at once in tangible manner the solidarity
ID were:
All Chinese planes returned safely to their bases,
Nominal Quotations On Stock Exchange
May 29, 1940.
A Look Through RADIO
The "Telegraph".
50 YEARS AGO
May 29, 1500. Amost recent discovaries in molallurgy. the practical processes for the production of aluminium” as an, available article of
commerce are recognised as of the highest consequence. The uses that may be made, in the arts, of this valuable metsi, are known to bo varied and important, aru thead Vice are constantly being extended in new directions by ingenious experi- manis. The latest claim made in favour of aluminium is preferred by seriam inetal workers in Louisville, Ky. who Deri (hat, in combination with run and copper. It makes the strongest metallle composition known to selence. This won- derful product has far greater tensile strength than the finest steel, is ductile, olicable and perfectly homogeneour In texture, so that it can be cast in masses without a law. Furthermore, it can be produced at very low cost, and will out- wear the best fron or steal in any of the usca to which these metals are put.
For the rst time in many centuries, the Italian cardinals of the Bacred College are now in a minority to the foreign unes,
One of the smartest things over ́saldi In the House of Commons was Love Handolph Churchill's excuse for changing his political tone within a fortnight, "E have brcome convinced during the pro- gress of this debnic," said his lordship. "and
man's opinions are never to be altered by what
of debai There was no reply to this crusting Drumvent.
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We extract the following from the last
taste of the Arizona Kicker which came out on a half sheet:
"Sqe three weeks ako a wild-eyed kuvasticulus entered this town by the Ila dirt road and struck 10 for a "with" gave the name of J. Melville Graham, and claimed to have furnished all the brain fodder for most of the New York papers As his offered to for the last in years. work for $4 per week and buy his crackers and cheese from our grocery. we didn't muestion him as closely as we otherwise might. Ife had worked two days when we ret hurt, and what did the top-northerly do but no and get drunk and lay down jut where Co. aven's drove of mutes would Tuo over him in going to water! He was trampled out of sight into the sand, and en top of our other troubles we had to hire m dug out and buried. But for his kick over we could have issued a full sheet and got it out on time. We've had him earted nft to one corner of our pri- vate burying ground and shall mark his Krave but we don't mourn.
"If our renders are not satisfied with the above explanation we have another 10 fire at them. Owing to our wounded hand we could not do ̈n strake of writ- ing. We could dictate, however, and we tred young Bill Els. son of old Repro- bald Ellis, to act as our amanuensia. We had dicinted about halt a column when to spell he ditered with us on how 'cordial' Ife insisted that it was 'eofjul' and rather thans see the English languore
knocked nut we ceased dictating, fred Bill out and gave an old tramp printer $10 and told him to go ahead and run out half a sheet. It's all, we could de under the circumstance, and we beg the Indulgence of our subscribers. Next week we shall be all right, and we promise an Issue of The Kicker which will make the sand fly in fifty, directions."
25 YEARS AGO
May 29, 1013. "The Times" correspondent at Ivangrod states that on May 21 the Germans medo, an attack on the Russian centre in Galicia. which has been unparalleled in the his- lory of the war, flatteries masted in
LONDON, May 28 (Reuter)-Onters, poured out a torrent of fire and
One British ship of 020 tons, three Allied ships of 20,552 tans, fourth Exchange to-day quota neutral ships-of 16,120 tons,
The German tanker Kattegat and the steamer Rosarlo, both of 0.000 tons, have been sunk by Norwegians.
tions widened and were made purely nominal following the Belgian news.
trading was
During the
of neretibut subse-
which still unites us to those nations TRAWLERS SUNK became caster,
which have given us their guarantees In conformity with their pledges.
Most Painful Trial In History
"Belgians! We are going through the most painful trial in our history The hour has come to remember the example of courage and honour given to us by those who fought in 1914-18. "Come what may, we shall prove ourselves worthy of them."
British Admiral's Plea LONDON, May 28 (Reuter)-Ad- miral of the Fleet Str Roger Keyes, who was with King Leopold until Inte on Monday night, said to-day: King "I trust that judgment on Leopold will be suspended until all the facts are known."
Premior Leads Demonstrators PARIS, May 28 (Reuter).-M. Hubert Pierlot, the Belgian Prime Minister, and members of the Belgian in a big Government participated demonstration before the statue of King Albert here this evening.
Black crepe was tied to the base of the statue and numerous wreaths laid on it. Thousands of Bel- were gians, including groups of ex-service- men, were present.
Amid 'scenes of great emotion, the crowd sang the Belgian national anthem and fled past for an hour and a half.
on
our
Some
fixed young Belgians notice
tho statue reading: "Venerated King who made. country great, give us strength to wash away the shame which your unworthy successor has covered our unhappy Belgium. We swear avenge this treason."
Berlin
Surprised
BY BOMBERS
qually there was dealing in small parcels of securities and trading
Gill-edged holdings recovered from the
levels day's lowest
while Egyptian bunds improved. Wall Street was weak,, LONDON, May 28 (Reuter),--The N.Y. Exchange Shocked Admiralty
announces that the
NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuter) trawlers Melbourne and Cape Passara The have been lost
capitulation of Belgium has lan heavy enemy shocked the Foreign Exchange. bombing attack.
Sterling went as low as $3.118, Four ratings on the Cape Passaro while the franc again swung from the vere lost. There were no casualties Agure ni which it is supposed to be n board the Melbourne.
stabilised in relation to sterling.
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LONDON, May 20 (Router).-The first German announcement gave an impression that the news of King Leopold', surrender had taken Berlin by surprise.
Later it was sald that he had asked for an armistice and had then ac- cepted the German demand for an unconditional surrender.
Personal Treason PARIS, May 28 (Router).King Leopold's act is one of personal trea- son for which he is alone respon- sible," sayo milltary quarters here. "The development occurred just al the time when the Allies were begin- ning-to-score-local-sUCCESSES-- DS- exemplified by the striking success on the upper reaches of the Lys against superior forces..
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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” PARIS, May 28 (UP)-The Bol- zian community and refugees Parts and throughout Franco have publicly disowned King Leopold as a traitor.
to
It is officially announced that a Telgian Army will be raised "fight" on to victory alongside - our Allies."
A rump session of the Belgian Parliament has. deprived King Leopold of his Throne.
destroyeds the Russian centro-through destroy at their leisure the wings. But the Russians
which the Germans poured, "expecting to
mode. a most - maslerly retrest, equal to that at Mons.
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Zeppelina have raided Southend and dropped-bombs, A-lady-visitor was-killed- and there was other damage.
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Mr. Asquith has telegraphed to Signor Sandra an expression of the happiness of Great Britain that a long standing friendly has ripened into more intimate relationship. The Italians had always slood for freedom and the great ideals of humanity, and Mr. Asquith says that Great Britain knows the valour-of-the- Italian Army and Navy will make the final victory more speedy and more sure. He was proud that Italy had joined the Allies
Signor Salandra replied thanking Mr. Asquith for his noble words and assuring All the him that Italy wished, above
establiment of a futuro era of liberty and peace for Europe based on respect for the highest principles of nationality, He is reiterates Anglo-Italian friend.
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10 YEARS AGO
May 29, 1930, Mis Amy Johnson's broadcast message from Australia was re-broadcast from the Home short-wave station SW, the trans mission being received in Hongkong about four a'clock this morning. Miss Johnson's speeds was plainly heard by Mr. J. Gub bay, the well-known local radio amatatar, who states that after being introduced by the Governor of Queensland, Misa Johris son expressed thanks for the many good wishes she had received.
5 YEARS AGO
May 20, 135.
If we are to judge from the speeches delivered at various functions attended by the Hongkong goodwill mission which has just concluded iu visit to Canton, there is a strong mutual desire for meuTÜLER which thall being the two centres into. closer trade and Industrial co-operation.
Articles in the German press suggest. ing at Portugal might sell Mació to some other, power, which the nowspapers serumiously nvolded mentioning." lavo evoked an Indignant denial.
The Portuguero Legation here has issued n statement contradicting the suggestion
ZBW, 355 metros (845 ̊k.c.) and 31.49 rotres (9,520 kilo-cycles). Mendelssohn Trio in D Minor, Op. 49
W. on Broadcast by Z, D, quency of 845 k.e's. and on 'Short Wave from 1-2.16 p.m. and 8-11.15 p.m. on D.52 m.c's, per second.
a Fre-
12.15 p.m. Short Service of Inter- cesalon.
12,30 Well Known Songs from Opera.
1.00 Local Time Signal and Wes- ther Report.
1.03 Dance Mule by Geraldo and Its Orchestra, .'
Press, Announce-
1.30 Reuter and Rugby Weather Forecast and
ments.
1.45
2.16
0.00
Variety Programme.
Close Down.
Excerpts from Gilbert' and
Bullivan, "The Pirates of Penzance," 0.30 Closing Local Stock Quota-
tions.
6.32
Itoy' Variety with Harry
Moore, Tiger-Ragamuffins, Michael Florence Deamond, Fred Steln, Max Bacon and Oilers,
7.30
London Relay The News 0.00 Local Time Signal, Weather Report and Announcements.
8.03 Vocal Programme by Winnle Melville, Esslo Ackland, Raymond Newell and the Light Opera Com.
рапу.
8.30
Mendelssohn-Trio
Minor, Op. 49.
In D
Cortot (Piano), Thibaud (Violin) and Casals ('Cello).
9.00 Orchestral Masie.
Dram- A Midsummer Night's Nocturne (Mendelssohn), Wedding March (Mendelssohn). Sir Thomas Beccham conducting tho London Philharmonic Orchestra: "Ruins of Athens Turkish March (Bestho ven), Turkish March (Mozart), Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra con- ducted by Kuri Alwin.
9.15
London Relay-News Sum-
mary
8.30 No. 4.
Recorded talks on London's Secre
Wireless Fire Control Room, on a Operator's view of the War at Sca, and u description of the Elouse of Commons in Warlime.
Magazina Feature Programnt
0.45 Hulbert. 10.00
Cleely Courtneidge and Jack
An hour of Dance Music. 11.00 London Relay--"Matters of Moment."
Close Down.
11.15
Over 2-1/2 Ins.
Of Rain Collapse Of Three Houses Reported Over-two-and-e half-inches of rain. were recorded in Hongkong during the past 48 hours, and the total for the year is now 28.73 inches, which is over seven inches above normal,
Despite yesterday's fairly persistent downpour, only 70 points of an inck of rain fell between 10 a.
a.m. on Tues- day and 10 o'clock this morning.
However,
aufficient rain fell to
cause collapse yesterday of three
houses in Talfoo road.
The-Incident-has-been reported to the Police by Wong Tul of Taliso Street, who added that nobody was Injured.
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Illegal Sale Of Sweep Tickets
Charged with
selling cash sweep tickets of the Macao Jockey Club for the June meeting, not on behalf of the Club and without the permission of the Commissioner of Police, Wu Kan, 18, and Lau Cha, 24, shop fokle, had their bail of $15 each estreated when they failed to appear before Centrál Mr. R. Edwards at the Magistracy this morning.
SHOP TO BEST ADVANTAGE AT
THE ASIA
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fletly, and in very certain terma- The 101-KWAN BLDG. DESVCEUX RD.C.
Legion asserts that Portugal does not barter her territory.
Moreover, the exemplary and favour. able state of Portugal Brances excludes any such nečesalty,
Capilon under photograph; The Prince of Wales, I seen as he strolls on a slight seeing trip through the streets of Vienna during his European visit recently, Walk- ing with him is Mrs, Simpson, Identifed only as an American-born woman with | his party, At right la flo Princo's body- guard which went wherever the Prince wen-even sight-seeing..
BRITISH CABINET
MEETS
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” – LONDON, May 28 (Domai). Following the Belgian Army's "BUT= render to Germany, the Brilish War, Cabinet this morning convened 'an emirgency Cablact meeting for an hour and 45 minutes at the official: residence of the Premier, Mr. Winston Churchill, and held Import- ant consultations regarding the
crisia confronting the Allled forces in the northern part of the Western Front
Present at the meeting were Mr. A.V. Alexander, First Lord of
the Admiralty, Mr.
Anthony Eden
Secretary of State for War, Sir-Ar=
chibald, Sinclair,: Secretary of State
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