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SEVERE THUNDER STORM
Nine Inches Of Rain Since End Of Month
The severest thunderstorm of the year swept over the Colony shortly after 7 o'clock this morning, vivid lightning and the crashing thunder being accom- panied by torrential rain which quickly made many areas, both on the island and in Kowlaon, | impassable.
Though the storm was com- paratively brief in duration-the worst of it having passed over the Colony by 8.30-its intensity. marked it as the worst electrical
· disturbance which Hongkong has experienced for some time.
Torrific Rains
The terrifle rain which felf between half past seven and eight blotted out the harbour, flooded dozens of roads, 'caused landslides, and helped to send the rainfall for the 19 hours from 11 a.m. yesterday to Bam. to-day up to 2.300 inches.
The heaviest downpour, however, was between 4 and 6 am. to-day, when the
Royal"
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Tuesday,
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BRITAIN STARTS INTERNING HER ALIENS
315
ALIEN MEN of German and Austrian origin have been rounded up throughout Britain and are being taken to internment camps. Photo shows aliens entraining at a London station Between 7.30 and 8 this morning, under armed gourd.
corded 1,310 inches.
a further 77 points of an Inch fell.
So for this
year
rain have fallen
38.25 inches of
in Hongkong, as
compared with an average of 24.01. No less than nine inches of rain have been recorded since May 31.
Areas Flooded
The effects of the downpour this morning were keenly felt in many parts of Kowloon. Several parts ot Waterloo Road word inches under muddy water and parts of Nathan rond were similarly affected. The rushing waters brought red mud deposits into the main streets, rendering many areas impassable to pedestrians.
While the storm was at its height, vivid lightning rent the skies al in- tervals of a few soconda. Kowloon Tong felt the full intensity of the disturbance, the thunder reverberat- ing from the Kowloon hills.
Japan And Europe War
VICTORY IS CERTAIN
Encouraging Speech By Duff-Cooper LONDON, June 3 (Reuter). Mr. A. Duff-Cooper Minister of Information, is at present in Paris where he has gone in order to hold discussion with the French Minister of Information
FAMOUS EPIC OF LAST
June 4, 1940.
By Walt Disney
IRISH PEER KILLED IN ACTION
Earl Of Erno Dies
From Wounds LONDON, June 3 (Reuter). The Earl of Erne, the Irish peer, has died of wounds.
The fifth holder of the tile, which was created in 1789, the Earl of Erne was 37 years of age and had been n Lord-in-Waiting since 1030. He was grand-son of the fourth carl and eldest son of Viscount Crichton, who was killed in action in 1914. He succeeded to the lle in that year.
In 1031 he married Lady Katharine. Lylton, younger daughter of the Earl jof Lytion, and as a son, Viscoun! | Crichton (who succeeds to the title), and two daughters.
The late Earl of Erne was a god- son of King George V.
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Hongkong Telegraph. Tenth Annual
India Hostile Amateur Photographic
To Hitlerism Translate Sentiment Into Action—“Times”
LONDON, June 3 (Router), "The Indian nation is hostile to: Hitlerism and all that it stands for. The present possibility that the war may spread to the Medi- terranean emphasises the need for translating that hostility
WAR REPEATED BY R. N. into action," says the "Times."
SPECIAL ΤΟ THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, June 3 (UP).-The famous attack on Zeebrugge in April, 1918 by H.M.S. Vindictive and other units of the Royal Navy was recalled to-day by an official announcement stating that the famous harbour had again been blocked by the sinking of block ships filled with concrete.
No details are given in the official Admiralty announcement. Zeebrugge has been in German
In a broadenst from Paris to-day, Mr. Dur-Cooper said the people of hands for over a week. Parls knew that the most powerful
-
During the Great War it was used army in the world was firmly based as a submarine base by the enemy. on-french-sott and was preparing to The daring attack on the mole was deliver a mighty blow directed to launched on April 24, 1918 by a small the very heart of France.
squadron led by IMS. Vindictive, under the command of Admiral Sir Roger. Keyes who, by a strange coin-
In Uicse circumstances, he continu ed, it was impressive to see how the men and women of Paris were going cidence, was liaison officer with King about their business, not
on
Another cofacidence is that une of
ACTIVITY BY R.A.F.
Continuous Attacks On Nazi Areas
LONDON, June-9-(Reuter)-|
"In support of. the Allied
perhaps Leopold of the Belgians in the cur- An Air Ministry communiquo with all their usual galety but, at rent war until the Belgian monarch states: least, with their usual energy and capitulated. Non-Participation
calm.
Fighting For Lives the old ships used in the blocking armies, medium bombers of the Policy Unchanged
"My visit coincided with the most operations in the last war was It.MS R.A.F. made a series of attacks important alr-raid yet made Thetis, predecesser of the 11-fated on enemy gun emplacements, TOKYO, June 3 (Reuter). Paris," he said.
"I have spoken to Subinarine which sank before the roads, railways and troop con- "The Government's policy of an eye-witness of the raid who tells present war. non-participation in the Euro me that he stood in a bomb crater In addition to blocking the entrance centrations in the Dunkirk aren, pean war remains unchanged" and spoke to a cheerful party of to Zeebrugge, the Admiralty an- throughout yesterday.
were on their nounces that other Belgian ports in declared the Prime Minister, working girls who
enemy hands have been rendered the night by ou: heavy bombers.,
"These operations continued during Admiral Yonal, speaking at a way back to the afternoon shift,
"The French are now Bghting for juseless.. Press conference to-day.
the" Replying to a question, Admiral
Ilves.
"This is not the first time. There
with us. They have a love of their they have the own country and courage to die for it."
Cannot Be. Defeated "No two such countries could be Status Quo Maintenance defeated even if they did not stand Concentration of the American fleat together. But they do not stand
Yonai sald the United States was is one thing they have in common "apparently itching for action."
He added: "With her participation in the European wat, the Tinted States
over the Western Pacific would certainly change.”
concern
who
In the Pacific, Admiral Yonal de-alone." clared, would not influence Japan. Mr. Duff-Cooper sald that in every The Government adhered to the country, Including Germany, there polley outlined by Mr. Hachiro Arlts, were men and women loved the Foreign Minister, concerning the freedom, justice and honour. Every Netherlands Indies on April 18. it one of them were on the side of the desired to maintain the status quo in Allies. order to strengthen the economic co- When the time came, they would operation between Japan and the make their weight felt. Netherlands Indles.
in
Lull Before The Storm?
New Nazi Onslaught Anticipated
Raids On Gormany
"At the same time, other forma- tions of heavy bombers attacked enemy Herodromes and other military objectives in north-west Germany;
All our aircraft returned from these operations.
"Our fighter aircraft continued to maintain offensive patrols over the Dunkirk area.
"In the Narvik - area,
спету
LONDON, June 3 (Reuter).-aircraft were shot, down on June 1 The present lull on all fronts and June 2." seems to point to preparationa for a new German onslaught.
Many troop movements have been observed behind the enemy lines. Extensive Reconnaissanco
DESTROYERS LOST
"Should British imperial communt- cations in the Mediterranean and the Middle East be threatened, India could cover the flanks and rear and to reinforce the Middle East garrisons just as the Australians and New Zea landers are doing."
Effort. Praised
War
The "Times" praises the war effort}
is not of the Indian Empire, which impaired by the political deadlock.
Indian states have made as valuable a contribution as they did in 1914. The high-quality-. of the.
modern
June
Competition
September, 1940.
Two Silver Trophies Awarded by ILFORD LTD.
For the best and second-best entries.
Four Silver Trophies Awarded by EASTMAN KODAK Co.
First Prizes in each of the four Sections,
$250 CASH PRIZES $250
SECTION ONE. General Pictorial: Land and Seascapes: Architecture: Street Scenes, etc..
Indian Army encourages the bellet 1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20. 4th. $12,50.
that if the war extends to the east, it will-play-as-brilliant-a-part-as-in-the
last wor.
SECTION TWO-
Portraits: Informal Close-ups: Human Studies. Hitler's Two 1st, Silver-Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20, 4th, $12.50.
Big Blunders
Conclusions Drawn By Aden Editor LONDON, June 3 (Reuter)-After
paying tribute to the historic valour
of the British and French in Flanders, the Editor of the "Fatatul Jezirah" an Aden newspaper, points out that Hitler has made two major strulegle blunders.
The first was the occupation of Norway which hus given him nothing and has lost for him his men, ships and Narvik from where Ger-
any formerly obtained millions of
tona of ore.
SECTION THREE
Still Life and Table Top Studies.
1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20. 4th. $12.50.
SECTION FOUR (Craftsmen's Section)
The whole of the work entailed in the production of every entry must have been done by the competitors who will be required to make a declaration to this effect. Each entry must have pasted on the back a special entry form obtainable on application from The Hongkong Telegraph or from the Hon. Secretary, Hongkong Photographic Society. Subjects at the discretion of competitors.
The second was the vain effort to 1st. Silver Cup. 2nd. $30. 3rd. $20, 4th. $12.50.
break the British blockade by Invad- of these countries were self-support- ing Holland and Belgium. Neither
ing,
Meonwhile, America, aroused by Germany's outrages, had placed enormous resources daily at the dis- posal of the Allies,
NAZI AIR LOSSES IN N. NORWAY
in
LONDON, June 3 (Reuter)-The LONDON, June 3 (UP)It has special correspondent, "Eye-witness,"
from somewhere telegraphing been officially announced that three Norway, says that Allied fighters British destroyers have been lost in are, estimated already to have shot the evacuation of down 24 machines over the part of connection with troops from Dunkirk,
northern Norway occupied by the There are the Basilisk, Keith end Allies. Havant.
They have damaged many more. Anti-aircraft guns have taken con- 24 of the 177 vessels engaged in the siderable toll of enemy planes in the evacuation of the Allled forces from almost daily and nightly raida. Tala is Dunkirk have been lost, presumably punishment has had a marked effect as a result of enemy air action upon the frequency of German
Heavy losses have been inflicted on visitations.
In concluding, Mr. Dufl-Cooper Dark Hints About N.E.I. said: "You are living through one Both sides are carrying out exten- TOKYO, June 3 (Reuter)-"Japan of the very great moments of our sive air reconnaissances. The flights cannot remain unconcerned at any history. I believe we shall look back are helped by fine weather and long development which may change the upon it with supreme pride when hours of daylight.
Allied planes are maintaining their existing conditions in the Nether- the final victory-which is ns certain lands Indies,” declared Mr. Hachiro as the sun heaven-shall be watch on roads, lanes and fields for Arita, the Foreign Minister, in achieved."
signs of German columns, particular peach here to-night.
ly for transport columns, which must Mr. Arila added: "Our concern is |-
herald a new offensive. of not limited to the maintenance the status quo. Owing to their to- souroes, trade potentialities and in- dustrial possibilities, it is only ni- fural that Japan should be seriously concerned about the economic status of the Dutch Indles.
JOE BECKETT DETAINED
Russian Doubts
SPECIAL TO THE “TELEGRAPH" MOSCOW, June 3 (UP)—Jt
It is also officially announced that
doubled here that the next German attack will be against England.
Responsible quartora believe the enemy submarines and motor torpedo Germans will take the cours of boats, the announcement states.
LONDON, June 3 (Reuter)-Joe Beckett, former heavyweight boxing "Peace and stability in the true champion, and his wife have been sense of the term depend upon the detained at Southampton under the least resistance and try to seize Parls. principle of mutual economic re Defence Regulations. lations and inter-dependence. Not a It is understood that the Becketts few of the so-called Pacific questions became connected with the British could be traced to 'unjust situations' Union of Fascists before the war," caused by the absence of such ro- Joo recently joined the local de- lations...
|fence volunteers. "The construction of a new world "United Press” adds that Deckett order which should follow the pre-belonged to the Royal Flying Corps sent war should necessarily be found in the World War,
ed on a solution of this basic issue."
JERUSALEM, Juno 9 (Reuter) A black-out was held all over Poles tino last night.
The Keith and Basilisit were both Lord Gort Returns
In Honour
completed in 1931, while the Havant, not included in "Jone's Fighting Ships," is apparently a new destroyer.
'Haw-Haw's' Brother, Built by Vickers-Armstrong, the LONDON, June-3-(Reuter)-Com-
Is Detained
Keith was begun in October, 1929, menting on General Lord Gort's re- launched in July, 1930, and complet- turn from Flanders on Saturday after ed in June, 1931. She was a folia most of his men had been evacuated, leader, with a displacement of 1,400 the "Times" says that like the armles LONDON, June 3 (Router)tons. She had a normal complement the 'ed, he returns willi honour. Frank Joyce, 23-year-old brother of of 175 men...
The British - force, could not have LONDON, June 3 (Reuter)-It Is William Joyce (reputed to be "Lord The Basilak was constructed at succeeded, in their task without the announced that the Ministry at Food, Haw Haw" who broadcasts in English Clydebank and completed in Marchi, utmost courage and coolness being
She had a in co-operation with the Conndian from Bremen), was among the pao-1931.
displacement of displayed by the High Command, Wheat Board, has purchased 50,000,- ple Scotland Yard officers detained 1,300 tons and carried
О normel
These, attributes redeem a cotas- 1000 bushels of Canadian wheat, Tiuring the week-end.
complement of -135,
trophe.
RULES
The following Rules will govern the.
Competitions
to
1The Competition is confined ex-
clusivaly
amateur photo graphers. 2-No employee or member az any firm in the photographic frada is permitted to compete, N
The prizes will be awarded to the competitors sending in what are adjudged be the best photo- graphs in each. Bection. Xach entry must be accorapanted by a form which will be published during the period of the Com- petition, and which must be pasted on back of entry. The right, to publish any or all of the entries is reserved to the Hongkong Teisgrupit. 5-All photographs entered nat have been taken in the Colony of Hongkong. Photographs which have been already entered in other Competitions" are ineligible 6.No sesponsibility will be accepted for non-delivery of, loss of or damage to entries,
SECTION
NAME
ADDRESS
All entries to be eittier black, sepia, or toned pictures, and munt be mounted. Coloured photo- graphs are ineligible.
-Pictures rubmitted in popla tonos should be recompanied by ma smaller print in Mick and' white, -No picture to entered in mare
than one Beation. 10-Mounts to be only white or creams,
must be of one of the following - Mize:—AXIR 10X1,
11-No correspondence will be entered into in connection with, the Com- petition.
12-Member of the Staffs of the Hongkong Temps and the South China Morning Post are not" permitted to compete. 13.---The decision of be Judges shall
be final.
14-At the conclusion of the Com- petition, entries will be returned to competitors-on application -at- the Telegraph offices within sevezi. days.
ENTRY FORM
Please use block letters and paste thie on back of eash Entry in Sections 1, 2 and ́3.
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