NANCY
ACTLY
THAN
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
OH, SLUGGO---T'LL GIVE YOU A QUARTER:IF YOU'LL PUT THESE SCREENS DOWN
THE CELLAR!
ANOTHER TIME-PERHAPS
January 15, 1941.-
By Ernie Bushmiller
WELL-HOW'S THE GREAT PROFILE DOING
TODAY?
DANDY--- IN FACT, ‹I' JUST - TURNED DOWN A BİG SCREEN OFFER!
Eire May Seek Japan's Help
To Overcome Shortages
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" LONDON, Jan. 13 (Domei)---Japan may soon come to the assistance of hard-pressed Elre which is suffering various from an acute shortage of
commodities as the result of Ger- many's
counter-blockade
British Isles.
of
the
An emergency meeting of the Dail has been called for January 18 to deliberate measures to overcome the shortage caused by the German blockade as well as the deerensing Imports from Britain. Gasoline sup- ply has been so depleted that scarcely any motor-cars are found operating In the Free State, while it is believed that the shortage of ten, wheat, Iron, and coal, animal feed, fertiliser, various textiles has been markedly felt,
Opportunity For Trade Among the Japanese Arms here, opinion is gaining ground that a certain amount of Japanese commo- dities such as Manchoukuo soy beans, Japanese cunned crab and salmon. and rayon and cotton goods, may be exportable to Eire.
Hitherto, Japanese products have been re-exported from Liverpool; Japan's rayon textiles exports to Ireland alone aggregated more than Yen 3,000,000 annually. Japanese believe that more than Yen 10,000,000 worth of Japanese commodities con be exported to Ireland yearly.
Cope, 1941 je Tatjad Poulare Fražiais, Ter,
-'.
ERNIE BUSHMILLEN
FERRY SINKS IN HONGKONG HARBOUR
Two Yaumuti ferries collided |
In the harbour yesterday and
Since Ireland is neutral, Ge
Germany may allow Japanese vessels to put in sank, fortunately without loss of at Ireland and Irish ports and it is life. The Man Shing, pictured expected
that Britain also will permit here, was towed back to the Japanese ships to call at Galway or island side of the harbour, but Cork after being ceriided by British could not remain afloat-Pic- authorities.
tures by Ming Yuen,
Return Cargoas
However, difficulties are expected regarding return freight for Japanese ships
no Ireland had few surplus War & Refugee
goods for export but Japanese mer- chants point out that the ships con take on freight and passengers at Lisbon, particularly there are many Indiana, Turka, Syrians, and Egyptians seeking to return home from Europe.
Leaves For Saigon
Relief
Diamond. Cutting In U.K.
LONDON, Jan. 14 (Reuter). The Arst diamond to be polished in Birmingham has been presented to SHANGHAI, Jan. 14 (UP), the Lord Mayor for war relief. The French sources declare that General diamond, which is worth £100, was Maurice Martin, Commander-in-polished by refugees from Belgium Chief of the French forces in Indo- and the Low Countries....
Up
China, left Hanol for Salgon to-day. A sum of £5,000 for a spitfire has Admiral Decoux, Governor-Gen-been received from the Bangalore eral, recently left for Salgon for a civil and military station war fund. six weeks' holiday."
the to the end of last year British Red Cross and St. John fund had spent over £1,000,000 on food and clothing for prisoners of war LONDON. Jan. 14 (Reuter).—while another £1,000,000 had been There has been no enemy air activity spent on medical requirements in- over the British Isles during daylight cluding £10,000 for relief in Finland, to-day nor up to 9.30 p.m. in the The balance then' remaming was over evening.
| £1,000,000,
No Air Activity
BRITISH War ORGANIZATION FUND.
CABARET AND DANCE
IN THE
PENINSULA HOTEL
January 31st., 1941
9.30 p.m. 3 a.m.
A
UNDER THE DISTINGUISHED PATRONAGE OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE ACTING GOVERNOR LIEUT.-GÊNERAL E, F. NORTON,
ARTISTS
Y...
K. SZE.
Herbert Tong and His Girl Friends- The Wanchai Brothers
Nellio Field - Elsie Soong's Kittins ́Tyrolienne Dance
TWO DANCE ORCHESTRAS DANCE HOSTESSES
SURPRISES — VISIT. PARADISE !
TICKETS FIVETM DOLLARS Obtainable from: Hongkong Hotel Peninsula Hotel
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Night Fighter Pilots Bringing Down Bombers
LONDON, Jan. 14 (Reuter).—The increasing experience of British night fighter pilots is beginning to show results. More raiding bombers are being intercepted and those that do get through are being attacked with some success, says Ministry.
The number of our night. fighler squadrons 18 steadily increasing, though necessarily slowly. Pilots must be taught a new technique of
much of which is still ex- mental. Aircraft must be adapt"; fed and even under the most favour- ubic conditions, the difficulties of trailing enemy bombers flying at some 250 miles an hour through the darkness are still severe.
*
is like
trying to swat a wasp in П blackout room," as one pilot said.
The
enemy is working on similar ines. Our bombers are now en- countering night Aghters on their raids over Germany and several of these have been shot dawn,
R.A.F. More Successful
the Air
Tokyo Talks:
NOV-20
Mercy Ship Of Desert War
Takes Wounded To Base
("REUTER" IN THE WESTERN
מת :
DESERT BATTLE AREA) Jan. 14.I have just had opportunity of spending a short time aboard a hospital ship prior to its sailing. It was well Alled with Itatlan prisoners from Bardia and with Australian, British and Rhodesian troops involved in the preliminary action around Tobruk.
These weary and wounded men will shortly begin their journey to hospital.
Their le vessel is earning for itself the title of "mercy ship of the Western Desert." Built at New- castle-on-Tyne. It is not particularly handsome and registers only 800 tons, but its draught enables it to enter tiny harbours along the Egyptian and Libyan coasts,
Regular hospital ships draw too much water to enter these harbours.
A
This ship provides easily the most comfortable form of transport for seriously wounded men--the alterna- tive is the bumpy ride Across hundred miles of desert in an ambu- Janee lorry which is a severe ordeal for casualties,
Australian Doctora
Pressed into service at short notice, the little ship is now making regular trips. A team of Australian medical ofli ærs supervise the wounded on trip which is both difficult and dan- gerous,
a
The ship will awalt dusk when she will slip out of the harbour with the utmost promptness in order to miss Italian bombings.
Apart from the possibility of meet- ing a wandering Italian submarine, any high sens make the normal routine for men not accustomed to sea voyage very dificult.
The majority of the Imperial troops who will make the voyage are men who went through the Bardia com paign and then were wounded al Tobruk.
In Good Spirits
The less seriously wounded men move about on the deck of the ship jand all are in good spirits.
Some Imperial soldiers and many Italians are more seriously hurt and they console themselves with the cer- tain knowledge that they will receive every possible attention at the base hospitals." Many of the lightly wounded-Italians are becoming more cheerful even before the voyage starts at the prospect that the war has finished for them, but others Fit silently around the deck, their sad: eyes asking the question, "When will they see their nailve lond again?"
Governors Confer
African Civil Supply Board
NAIROBI, Jan. 14 (Reuter).
Latest Move The Governors of Kenya,
Retired Generals Meet
Uganda, Tanganyika, Northern TOKYO, Jan. 14 (Reuter)An Rhodesia and Nyasaland, and expected and unusual step has the Acting Resident of Zanzibar, becu taken by the Japanese War mat in conference here today.
An offelal statement issued at the Minister, General Tojo, to call in a dozen retired Japanese generals for conclusion of the meeting said that round-table conference to be held they had agreed on the formation of to-morrow on what the "Domel" an East African Civil Supply Board calls "the present national to control imports of currency, ex- agency
change and supplies for civil needs. emergency
Practically all the Generals con- They also agreed on the procedure voked are ex-War Ministers or ex-to be adopted for dealing with post- war problems on an East African basis.
Premiers.
LE
So for the night taciles of the R.A.F,
The conference will be attended by have proved more successful than the the present Chief of the Army Gen- enemy's because none of our night crni Staff, the Minister of Justice, the fighters has been lost in action.
Vice-Minister of War, and the Chief The
first Distinguished Flying Cross for night fighting is awarded of the Military Affairs Bureau.
The latter two will, saya "Domel,"
to Flight Lieutenant John Cunning- explain the present conditions and
ham
the
army's determination
to see the crisis through."
who shot down two enemy "affirm bombers over the south coast at a height of nearly 20,000 feet in a temperature of 50 degrees below |freezing point,
New Chief Whip Appointed
Military discussions, attended by the G.O.C., were also held during the conference of East African governors.
Fire Sweeps Brooklyn
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (Reuter),--- Fire
the famous to-day swept STOCK EXCHANGE
waterfront, threatening U.S. Business Experience Brooklyn
city buildings, warehouses and munt- Upward Trend Provides LONDON, Jan. 14 (Reuter)-The cipal offices.
At-flon James Gray Stuart has been Five men are known to have been Satisfaction
appointed Chlef Whip in place of killed and many injured. Some are Captain David Margesson, who was in
"spital with critical burns. LONDON, Jan. 14 (Reuter)-On recently appointed Minister for Wor
parked cars were destroyed the Stock Exchange, the upward
a brother of Lord by flames which also damaged a fre Mr Stuart is trend of prices with broadening In-Moray, and his wife Lady Rachel engine quiries is diving cause for, general Stuart, is n
daughter of
"Fleeing Figures Afire the late satisfaction.
Duke of Devonshire.
NEW YORK, Jan. 14 (Reuter) — Glit-edged holdings were again favoured to-day while several Bra- in the Great
Mr Stinet served with clatinction The Bro on the Brooklyn waterfront
He is Conserva- was brought under
after zillar bonds continued their advance, tive Member of Parliament for Moray reveral hours.
on the contrary Japanese bonds and Nairn and has been depuly for Five people were burned to death encountered offerings.
Captain Margesson since 1037. He and ten were injured, Industrial stocks attracted buying is also the Scottish Government The fire spread so quickly that interest, especially electric equip Whip.
most of the 30 employees of a fac- ments and building :: shares, while For two years the new Chief Whip tory-making wooden, fockers for the to" dash among the oils, Mexican Eagles were was in business in Armorica; he is United States Army had the most popular fenture,
reputed to have one of the quickest through the blazing structure with Wall Street was steady.
brains. In the House of Commons their clothing alight;
but
HIS FIRE FIGHTERS — H. M. King George watches
a demonstration of the latest fire apparatus during a recent
visit to London fire headquarters. He's chatting with Major F. W. Jackson, brigade chief.
BETHEL MISSION
COUNCIL MEETING
EVANGELISTS TO BE SENT EXPENDITURE ESTIMATES
TO CHINA WAR ZONE
TO BE INTRODUCED
'A special service will be held at A resolution approving the draft 10.30 am, on Sunday, January 19, estimates of expenditure for 1941-42 in the Munsang College Auditorium, will be moved by the Financial Se- Kowloon City, which time Bethel crclary, c. Hon. Mr H. R. Butters, Mission will commission four groups at to-morrow's meeting of the Legis- of young evangelists to both occupied lative Council.
and free China, and also to the war The Colonial Secretary will move zone to preach the gospel. The Rev, "That the Report of the Finance Samuel E. Boyle, of the American Committee (No. 10), dated Decem- Reformed Presbyterian Mission, ber 19, 1940, bo adopted." Takking, Kwangtung, will be the The Attorney General will move speaker. The public is welcome. the First readings of "A Bill to amend Places of Public Entertain- The Fifteenth Commencement Exercises of the Shanghai
ment Regulation Ordinance, 1p18," Bible Seminary will be held
and "A Bill to amend the Entertain-
and ments Tax Ordinance, 1930," morrow at 7 pm, in the Munsong the second and third readings of "A. College Auditorium, Kowloon City Bill to amend, to Holidays Ordin The public is cordially invited,
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to-
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