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HOW
H.K.
EXPECTS
TO AID WAR EFFORT
There is now a prospect that the Colony will be able to make a substantial contribution
in kind towards the war needs of the Empire.
BERLIN HEAVILY BOMBED
LONDON, Oct. 8 (UP).—The British Air Ministry announced that over 100 heavy bombs were dropped on the three main power stations in Berlin last night.
were
The communique declared that a Tom. Jarge fire was caused at the plehof serodrome, while goodsyards and industrial plants were uttneked.
The Fokker works were bombed,
Amsterdam, Wil Aerodromes 01 helmshaven, Hamm, Soest, Manner- helm and Grenberg
41:0 bombed, while successful raids were made on long-range gun emplace-
ments and barge concentrations,
According to an Amerstand mes-| sage, right people were killed and several wounded in air raids at o'clock last night and again at 4 6.m. to-day. Authorised circles state that British raids on the Netherlands are Increasing.
docks.
German Version
particularly at Manchester, Liver pool and Edinburgh.
Princess Victim Of London Raid
LONDON, Oct. 9 (Reu- ter).--Princess Catherine Galitzine, a Russian Prin- cess and a friend of the Duchess of Kent to whom she was distantly related, was killed during the air raid on London to-day.
The Princess, who was
of years
age, was travelling in a bus to her work in the Portal Censor- ship Department when the vehicle was hit by a bomb.
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Her husband was an officer in the former Ru sian Imperial Guards and the couple had lived in England for the past 20
years.
CARRIED CAMERAS
At Beach Without
Permits
Hongkong's military needs are comparatively amali, but as Ja centre of growing manufac- turing importance it will be able Ito make a considerable contribu
tion to the pool.
As the armies In India, Australia and Africa increase in strength, at- tention has been directed to the prac- |ficability of organising war supplies
the countries east of Suez with a view to making the armies in those countries less dependent for supplies upon
the United Kingdom, where war industry is already working at high
pressure,
For this purpose, a conference of delegates of all countries concerned will be held in Delhi towards the end of this month. Each country is ex- pected to furnish a statement of the military requirements which it can supply and those which it will need to draw from other countries in the Eastern Group.
For the last two months the War Supplies Committee, with the aid of its technical sub-committees and of the Chamber of Commerce, has been aurveying the Hongkong Industrial feld. Amongst the hundreds of local factories are least 100 large enough to make a useful contribution to war needs.
can factories
Many factories are engaged in the textile industry. They make, for example, khaki drill is considerable quantities. Garment convert the drill into Canvas rubber shoes, underwear and socks are other lines which, for some years, have been manufactured
In the Colony and exported in large quantities. Adaptation of the output to war needs will be practicable.
Smail articles of metal and wood,
C M. Wolosh (Woloshinoff), which the Army requires in great
Martyred Malta
Malta Smiling And Still Hitting Back
By JAN YINDRICH
UNITED PRESS STAFF CORRESPONDENT
VALETTA, Oct. 8 (UP)—Martyred Malia which suffered ap- proximately 150 air raids since Mussolini declared war la still smiling and hitting back, although approximately 200 have been killed, 400 CRYCH hewn wounded and 100 are homelem, living in tunnels and from the soild rock 500 years ago by the Knights of St. John.
The ralda averaged eight daily for the first month and four dally during the second month, and only once coased for a period of elglit days. They cost the Italians approximately 35 planes and 40 pilota. To-day I toured the borbed areas and also ilio afe raid shelters and saw scenes that vividly recalled the havoc wrought in Spain by Italian planes. I was told that on occasions as many as 60 planes raided the rocky fortress which eavers 20 square miles sod is in- habited by approximately 250,000 people, usually flying at 18,000 feet where they were nolueless, and only rarely attempting dive bombing.
RUMANIA ASKED TO EXPLAIN
Britain & Nazi
Penetration
BUCHAREST, Oct. 8, (Router)-Sir Reginald Hoare, the British Minister, has asked the Rumanian Government for Im- dinte elucidation of the situation arising from the apparent in- tention of Germany to garrison regular German troops at strategic points in Rumania.
IAPH"
the
frontier
from
Are
Transylvanian
Legation Misled
to
Com-
The earliest date when German territory.
When questioned by the authorities, roops are expected to rench Rumania in any force is Thursday.
the report ndds, they stated that in They will probably arrive at the the first instance they had come Danube port of Giurgiu.
Rumania to defend the oli region and British officials here to-day ac-secondly, they had come as instruc- knowledge, that if German troops tors to the Rumanian Army. were garrisoned in Rumania their It is understood that fortification oil region uniforms, presence would probably be incom-works at Giurgiu in the
patible with the maintenance of the and Buzau are on the point
pletion and BERLIN, Oct. 8 (UP),—Well in-
for the ready the latest German formed circles state they have thus-
British Mission in Bucharest,
Britain's position in Ramanta thus installation of far counted 20 killed in Berlin dur- Ing the raid last night.
depends upon the reply given by anti-aircraft batteries.
Antonescu to Str Special machinery has also arrived agency cinims The official news
and for enlarging from Germany General Fon Reginald Hoare's representations. that the British have not hit a single
"Model Troops"
levelling the existing Rumanian mill- Industrial objective in Berlin. The
tary aerodromes. High Command said that Germen'
SPECIAL TO THE "TEL bombers scored heavy calibre hits on Wolosh's Commercial Agency, French diversity, can be made in Hongkong
BERLIN, Oct. 8 (Domel)-"Model
Only shortly before the reported railway concentrations to the cast Bank Buildings, was fined $25 by Mr. In considerable numbers and at very Nazl troops will shortly leave for arrival of German troops, the British ward of the Thames Loop, as well H, as commercial and the East India G. Sheldon, R.C., at Central Magla- reasonable prices, Hongkong's col-Rumania to "form a living example." | Legation at Bucharest had received
the tracy to-day for having in his pos-laboration will therefore save
well-informed. quarters declared. a atatement signed by M. Luca acsatun a camera without a written taxpayer money.
The dispatch of German troops to Sturdza, the Rumanian Minister of Arms works and military objec permit Zrom the Chief Security
Scrap Metal
these quarters will "give the Ruman- Foreign Affairs, declaring, "There in tives in England were effectively Oncer, at the Lido Beach, Repulse Local dockyards are already busy inns a feeling of absolute security at not a single German regular soldier bombed, causing numerous fres
Ion work for the Admiralty and the during attacks throughout the night, Bay, on September 18,
Sgt. T. A-Forriti said that there serap metal which results from those home and abroad which is necessary on Rumanian soll to-day."
for the reconstruction of a severely The statement was confirmed by was nothing detrimental in the films activities can be converted into many shattered Stato."
the War Ministry. of the camera.
articles which the Army requires,
tools It Was disclosed that German Arriving at Giurgiu, troops will Wolosh recalled that in previous such as, spades, entrenching cases fines were only $10,
and the Ike. Gas masks and steel troops have not been sent yet al-proceed to Prahovo and Buzau die-
and and to Targoviste near Mr. Sheldon pointed out that the helmets are already being made here though negotiations for the dispatch fricts,
time ago im Bucharest, where they will construct mediately after the Vienna conan air base. previous fines were imposed in the and the output can be considerably were started some hope that people would take note of increased.
Anti-aircraft guns will be set up the matter.
As suggested last year when war
First Contingent
In the all zones and at the terminus Summoned for a similar offence, taxation was imposed, the numerous
BUCHAREST, Oct. 8 (Reuter) of the oil pipe line at Glurgiu. (Reuter) An Cheung Wai-tung of 121, Argyle small bont-building yards in the
German war material has been recent on last night's Street, first floor, was also fined $23. Colony are capable of constructing The Arst contingent of German troops Royal Air Force raids on Berlin, He was found with a camera at Bench considerable numbers of small craft, are now sailing down the Danube pouring into Rumania states that 20 people were killed and Roud, near Repulse Bay, on Septem-pontoons, and to ones are dependent tunes, intl-aircraft batteries, antl Its value has been so high that the complete with equipment, including weeks in unprecedented quantilles. 60 were severely injured.
Rumanian trade balance with Ger- It was said that the camera only upon imported materials, so that the tank guns and aviation units.
delegates bring
Strict Censorship
many has been converted from roport which the B (UP), "Der | contained family photographs.
to the supplies available Angriff" reports that British planes
Cheung stated: "The thing is that back as
LONDON, Oct. 8 (Reuter)-Axis credit to a debit. raided Hamburg last night.
few of us read the "Government from other countries in the Eastern propaganda and Rumanian censorship continue to maintain a complete Gazette," and the Chinese Press docs Group will he of vital interest. not give it prominence."
Co-operation Experiment screen over the number of German Rumania, their pur- This experiment in co-operation) troops going within the Empire is likely to bo poke and destination, writes "Reu- productive of efficiency and economy ter's diplomatic correspondent, in the war effort and should lead to Whether the troops are intended as permanent collaboration when peace guards to the oil fields as suggested is restored and the British Empire It Berlin, as training troops
a Bucharest despatches state, or for the begins to work out its ideas of "new world order."
purpose of fullling a guarantee as
They said that several Berlin hos- pitols were hit by British bombs, well as residences and warehouses,
The enemy, yesterday, lost 33 planes and 13 German planes are missing.
Official Casualties BERLIN, Ocl. official statement
Hamburg Raided
BERLIN, Oct.
Robbers Victimise
Burglaries reported to the Pollce show unusual activity, an Kowloon
ber 15.
Kowloon Residents Congratulated
For Arrest Of Banishee
side.
industries
the
ference.
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EVACUEE RETURNS: FINED.
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112, Austin Mrs. Bertha Pears, Mr. R. Reitean, 300, Prince Edward, reported that on the night of October
landing in The Hongkong delegation sails to some quarters hint, the upshot will Road, convicted of a breach of De- somebody stole articles and docu-1
morrow for Singapore whence it will undoubtedly be that Rumania will fence Regulations by
Hongkong without a permit, was The de-be under Garman control. ments valued at $87 from his bed-
proceed by air to. India.
Aned $100 before Mr. H. G. Sheldon' Mr. J. Brown, of the Y.M.C.A, and legation comprises: Mr. D. J. Sloss,
Gestapo Agents
Central Magistracy this TOOM.
The same night at No. 248, Prince Mr. A. el Arculli, Jr., son of the well- Vice-Chancellor of the University
Gestapo agents have been conduct-at the local War Ing "characteristle activities in morning.
Pears was Edward Road, Mrs. Eaton missed ar-known solicitor, were congratulated and Chairman of
Committee:
Sergt. Hill said Mrs. Mr. John Rumania for some time. The ticles valued at $48 from the house. by Mr. E. Himsworth at the Kowigon Supplies
An amat at No. 10, Knutsford Magistracy this morning for the part Whyatt, Director of Economic War maltreatment
Britons recently evacuated early in July under the military evacuation scheme to Manila Terrace, had an unpleasant experl- they played in arresting a returned fare. Mr. E. Cock and Mr. D. Larrested bears the hallmark of Ger- where she remained after other
life banlabee who was found loitering Newbigging (advisers).
man methods, car park.
The Hon. Mr. H. R. Butters was The interesting questions is how evacuees left for Australia. ed her room, one threatening her in the Star Fer3 October 5, Mr. first announced as the lender of the the troops entered Rumanía. It may plied to come back to Hongkong and her Inwellery while his companion Ad Aefendant. Chun Tak-kam. been altered on account of urgent | followed the precedent established by Elven a permit to go to Shanghai and i left after half an hour with two wrist 202 his cat They went away. Budget. During the absence in In both Sweden and Finland. ......:/
ence last night when two men'
enter-
with a knife. He made her produce About 7 p.m. - on
went through the cubicle. The two noticed
watches and other articles.
the
next
Brown was in
Rand around and defendant returned about half an of the delegation, Mr. M. F Key, hour later and opened the back door Secretary of the Hongkong General Chamber of Commerce, will act as |
Mr. Brown attempled to arrest the Secretary to the War Supplies Com- man, and in the struggle both fell to mitton, the ground. It was at this moment
another man wandering work in preparation for
Tientsin Americans of the ear.
Protest
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Japanese For Control TIENTSIN, Det. (Reuter)-Th U.S. Chamber of Commerce cabling, for... the information," and consideration of the State Depart-
that Mr. Arculli; Jr. came on the ACKNOWLEDGMENTS": scene and gave Mr. Brown assistance.
Chan, was sentenced is five months. DONATIONS TO CHARITABLE
AND OTHER: CAUSES
hard Inbour.
ment, a falegram similar to that sent PAPEN RETURNS
by fur, exporters yesterday R The Chamber expressed, in "very
firm term. Ita views in seeking to
safeguard the continuation of a long- established business in China,
TO POST
Istanbul, Oct.
of
She ap-
disem-
she left on the Tinegara,. barked in Hongkong, and remained here.
"I am awfully sorry, Mrs. Pears said, "I thought my British, passporì; would cover 11.”
When an unimpeded passage of German troops has been allowed, Britain has regiatored a formal pro- test.
Incidentally Rumania's action in
Sergi Hill said Mrs. Pears would giving these troopa hospitality is an be given instructions to leave the even greater breach of neutralit
At one moment during the Polish Colony at an early date.
Mrs. Pears: "I am willing to go campaign last year,, it was suggested it Government will pay my ex- that the Germans were running from penses," troops on the railways running from Poland Into Rumanía but the quick advance of the Russian forces and their annexation of this portion of Mangal Poland cut off this fine of communi: 1. & D. (In memory of Eva) 15.
cation for the Germans, "Sunnyside". Holiday Camp Con- certs par Mrs. La G: Westcott
• Bra, donation)-ind
A total of $1,359.975.12 was reach
yesterday' by the War Fund inaugurated by the 8. C. M..Post Lid. The latest
donations are:
(Reuter)-MrFunnyside Army Holiday Camp Bin or Pay Evening per: Mr.
The prosent position as it affects Haydar Atkay, Turkish Ambassador, Wescotted v the tanning and dyeing industries to Moscow, left for the U.S.S.I to Civir Service Cricket Clut
to resume his past.m. AQWAX TRA · donation) a
Mr. C. Bernard, Brown.
in memory of the late Manzich
and the manufacture of wholesale day to envoy returned to Ankara at The following donations and retall US trades is stressed,
The message deald with the the beginning of September to report minutest procedure of waterfront ar to his government. rival and the limitation of travel- The Germán Ambassador, Herr von Imfund also, reters id, freight Papan, has returned to ankara, after B-godnï three-week? vacation at Istanbulja“
Haný and Ank Mr.Rand-Mirs...A. Fraser
STOCK EXCHANGE HEAVY INDUSTRIALS KOSA FAVOURED
LONDON, Oct. 8 (Reuter) On the Stock Exchange today, ̈ In- dustrials, especially the heavy kinds, He claimed main attention and prices.
The Russians since have altered 32.00 the gauge of the railway in the broad
Russian standard, zieh
9. Two Troop Trains made further headway, he
BUCHAREST, Oct. 8. (Router) According to reports, received by **Reuter Kit German troops to be stationed Bin Rumania promed into Rumanian territó
Coppers and various miscella
miscellaneous mining, were in an
anticipation of Ralis) were an early announcement of fair in- crdases Otherwim the markets were generally quietly?steady,pik
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