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to be held on Monday, the 20th| day of January, 1941, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of tho Public
Thursday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
January, 16, 1941.
MR HULL'S
POWERFUL PLEA
FOR U.S. AID TO
Special to the "Telegraph"
GT BRITAIN
WASHINGTON, JAN. 15 (UP).—Mr CORDELL HULL, SECRETARY OF STATE, DE- CLARING THAT GERMÁNY COULD EASILY CROSS THE ATLANTIC IF BRITAIN WERE Works Departmant, by Order of DEFEATED, SAID THAT FULL MATERIAL AID TO BRITAIN WAS THE "BEST INSURANCE
AGAINST BEING DRAWN INTO THE WAR,” AND HE URGED "MORE SPEED.".
His Excellency the Governor of ond Lot of Crown Land near Tai Shul Hang, Demarcation District 169, Now Territories in the Colony of Hong Kong, for # term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for
less the last three days thereof.
·
and 8-11 p.m. on 9.52 m.c's. per second.
PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.
5.45 Indian Programme.
0.20
tlons.
Closing Local Stock Quota-
0.33 Excepts from
Operna,
Wagner's
7 London Kelay-The New
7.15 London RelayQuestions of
the Hour,'
1.30 London Relay-Up and Over, A Programme of Popular Variety Stars,
Local Time Signal, Weather
Report and Announcements.
8.03 Linxt"Meßsto" Waltz No. 1. Serge Koussevitzky and the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
8.15 Tchaikowsky--(Casso
Nol.
No. of Sale.
Inland Lot
Registry No.
Near Tal Shul Hang. Demarcation District
Locality
19, New Territories.
Boundary Measurements
N. H. E. W.
As per salo plan.
About
Contents in
133.200
$302
Ann. Rent.
Upset Price
ROST$
He said: "We are still clinging to the form and tatters of neutrality, but we are not going to let that chloroform us into any false sense of security on national defence.” He added that in his opinion the United States may face a danger in any way she turns..
direction" of the destruction of n
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Part No British Munitions For Japan
by
Mr Hull first rejected the suggestions that the Axis Powers could be appeased, citing as an example the failure of the United one further term of 24 years States to dissuade Japan from her chosen course; secondly, he Intending biddors are advised ridiculed the German "effrontery" in contending that the pend
ing Loan Lease Bill, particularly those sections for the repair that immediately after the dispo
and outfitting of British warships, would violate international
Jan. 15 The period, of waiting before the attack on law.
help us?". Mr Hull answered: "Tobruk is essential not only on account of patrol activity to ex ZBW, 355 metres (845 k.c.) and Bal of the lot the Purchaser (if
not the applicant) will be required į He pointed out that the Axis agree." 31.49 metres (9,520 kllo-cycles)
to deposit with an authorised Powers had not paid any atten-
Bland Report
plore 'Tobruk's defences but also because of the necessity of storing up generous supplies of food, water and ammunition. TCHAIKOWSKY SUITE, officer who will be present at the tion to such law when it stood in Mr Hull heard Rep. George Think- aale, the sum of two hundred their way; thirdly, he cited ham read a prepared atatement,
"In this desert war, the quartermaster seems to have be- "CASSE NOISETTE”-
come almost as important as the fighting man," said one officer doilars, ($200) in cash. This sum President Roosevelt's pledge that condemning the Bill as creating Radio Programme Broadcast by will be refunded on payment of American manpower to Europe; author of that statement will be read- there was no plan to send dictatorship in the United States, to
who explained that some idea of the Army of the Nile's present which he replied: "f
"I imagine the problems and past achievements could be got when the present ZBW on a Frequency of ,045 k.c's.. and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.m. the Purchase price.
and, fourthly, he declared that ing it when England is conquered campaign is expressed in terms of Britain itself. the dictators have "sufficiently und South America invaded, without
The task of attacking Tobruk from exit of the cave where the Italian put us on our guard, so that we any thought of doing anything about the base at Alexandria or Cairo will general finally appeared and was cannot complain if they should Holland' and Poland are reading just army trying to attack, sny Inverness, a pair of slippers and a revolver.
the situation. Numerous citizens in be similar to that facing a hostile arrested by the colonel wearing only mistreat us some time in the such statements now."
from London without any railway future."
Mr Tinkham naked Mr Hull whe-beyond York and with a single road When Representative George Tink-there or nut the Bill entailed aiding between York and inverness, elther ham, after Mr Hull had read his any other nation under attack, and indescribably bad or almost non- formal statement, contended that the he asked if the United States would existent. Add to this the complete Bill would empower the President to rush to the aid of Russin if the latter absence of water supplies or petrol commit an act of war, Mr Hull was attacked. Mr Hull Bald the pumps anywhere
the route and along answered: "He has all the authority not believe you desire to discuss 11" totally obscuring the road and aero-
question was "so theoretical, 1 de sandstorms
tilce A peascup log he needs now.
Veritable Fortress
Effect of "New Order" dromes. for days at a time.
Being Modernised Bardia's Defences WASHINGTON, Jon, 15 (Reuter). Actually the more I seo Mr Hull indleated that Japan, IsThe proposed so-called new order, Western Desert the more
CHUNGKING, Jan. 16 (Reuter) of the The important part taking the first step in the "fatain the Pacific means domination by clear that the British Army has no emp asised by Chinese circles here..
played It seems Yunnan in the war of resistance is
M.P. BACKS PROTEST "eivilized world under order and one country to the exclusion of the right to be outside Tobruk at all.
LONDON, Jan. 15 (Central Since the outbreak of hostilities law and he grouped Japanese, Italian Me Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, of anybody but the Italians might men to the various fronts.
interests of other nations," declared Bardia's defences alone in the hands Yunnan has sent more than 100,000 News).-Mr Churchill yesterday and German aggressions during the who was the first witness to testify have occupied our troops for months. past ten years as leading directly to before the Foreign Affairs Committee
announced that he would make the necessity
investments by the Centrala statement in connection with of the United States
I spent two days inspeeting House of the
Government Representatives Bardla defence zone and all
in heavy Industries in becoming a "veritable fortress." when it began its
the letter examination of the
of the and men to whom I have
the provlace during the same period
from Mr Alfred Mr. Huli asked for the support and Lease and Lend Bill to aid Britain. expressed
exceed $300,000,000. Another $300, Edwards, Labour M.P. for Mid- passing of the Lend and Least Bill.
astonishment that le declared that Japan's invasion of jugation and exploitation of
Such a programme for the sub- Italians surrendered after only 3000,000 has been spent on the build- dlesbrough, protesting against Manchuria
many hours Aghting. The whole defended of railways and highways. In the shipment of British muni- and her subsequent people by one nation was of great area constitutes
Yunnan. domination of that country and dis- concern to the entire world, Mr Hull with deep ravines, with caves pro- Bank, which is the provincial banit
a natural fortress
The total note Insue of the Fuktentions to Japan, crimination against American in-continued. Nevertheless, the United tected by many feet of solid rocks,
Mr Edwards supported the British terests was followed by Japan's de-States had tried to show Japan that proof against any bombs or shell, and of Yunnan, amounted to $50,000,000 workers whe threatened to strike if unciation of the Naval Treaty of her best interest would be in friend-containing huge stores of ammunition up to the end of 1910. The Bank the munitions they manufacture are 1022 and a series of "limited actions"ly relations with the United States.
and food
invested $00,000,000 in the develop-
destined for Japan. Ho said that against China to extend that demina- Mr Hull declared also: "Control Part of the Headquarters Staff was ment of the natural resources of the unless assurances to the contrary
of the high sena by law-abiding housed in the network of caves and province.
were received from the Prime Minis- He charged that Japan was actunted nations is the key to the security of tunnels. The General's office had The annual output of tin from theter, he would ask the Labour Party by "brand" ambitions and plans of the Western Hemisphere."
over 30 feet of rock above it and had south of Kunming, estimated at 8,000 put in Parliament.
world-famous milies ht Kochlu, leaders to have the matter thrashed establishing herself in A dominant
Key To Security
its awn electric light. "Only an operation can save you”
position in the entire region of the
Natural Advantages
tons in pre-war days, has been in-chill, Mr Edwards bluntly sald, "Not
While paying tribute Mr Hull described the Bill as one
to Mr Chur- Western Pacile." He said that if which would
creased to more than 10,000 tons. enable the Unlied Besides these natural advantages, A cold shudder went down the.
a single Japan succeeded, she would "have States to allocate its resources In Bardia had
gun or bullet should go to A series of well-con-
our enemies or spine of a gentleman recently. He
arbitrary control of the sca trade ways best calculated to provide for structed defence posts, reinforced
potential enemies. had been suffering from stomach
The following rates will be routes in that region. That would the security of this nation and this with concrete,
The alleged excuse is that we need ulcers and, with a shock, heard the charged for mailing single copies mean the exploitation of the entire continent.
foreign currency. That Is a dis- verdict that only an operation would
Apropos the Italian surrender, an
gusting excuse. No man who knows of the save him. As
"It will do all these things, in the amusing story of how one of the a preliminary his
following, newspapers area for Jupan's benefit,
the great personal cost and sacrifice doctor sent him into hospital where abroad:-
consequent impoverishment of the speediest possible manner," he added. Bardia generals was captured is told.
by which munitions And overwhelming speed is area and the exclusion of the interests
our A British sergeant saw a movement
are produced they put him Maclean Brand T
would agree to such Kreatest need to-day,"
credit being Stomach Powder, a frequent practice
of other countries."
in a cave on the seashore and shout-The Secretary of the Navy, Colonel raised." In big hospitals trenting stomach
Made No Threats
to In a comprehensive survey of the led to the occupants come out. Frank Knox, sald to-clay that the trouble.
international situation, Me Hull de- Receiving no response, he fired two navy yards throughout the nation are clared that
made abundantly clear their reply, A British colonel bathing a three shift basis for the purpose of "to repudiate and nearby came to assist the sergeant speeding up the construction of a
of and stationed himself at the other two-ocean navy.
nette' Bulle, Op. 71a.
8.53 Two Songe
Tibbett (Baritone).
by
Lawrence
None But The Lonely Heart, Op. 8, No. 0 (Tchaikowsky): Myself When Young 'In a Persian Garden'—
(from Liza LehmauITE),
London Relay-The News and News Commentary.
0.30 Jubilee Music Hall Farade 1910-1935.
9.50 Rale Da Costa at the Plano. 10 An Hour of Dance Musle,
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CRUEL SHOCK FOR STOMACH SUFFERER
elther
In his letter to Macleans, this gentleman says: "In six weeks f walked out of that hospital a new man.' And no operation, -You-can-imagine-the-jump-for-joy iceling of the stomach
sufferer threatened with an operation who Ants he has been cured without one. Well, you don't need to go very far to get the benent of Maclean Brand Stomach Powder. You can buy bottle from your chemist for use in 'your own home.
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Be sure to ask for MACLEAN BRAND Stomach Powder, which is only genuine if the signature "ALEX. C. MACLEAN" appears on carton and bottle. Maclean Brand Stomach Powder is never sold loose, but only In bottles. The tablets are available in bottles or flat tins.
If you have any diflculty in obtaining it from your local chemist or store write to:-Banker & Co. P.O. Box 755, Hong Kong.
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SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (UP)
persuade the Japanese Government/Italy had. Germany, Japan and revolver shots into the cave without being placed "as fast as we can" on f
Mr Hull cited American efforts "to Clare that her best interests lie in the deve determiantion lopment of friendly relations with the destroy the very foundations United States-and-other-countries civilised_world_order_under_law and which belleve in orderly and peaceful to enter upon the road of armed con- processes among nations. We at no quest; of subjugation of other nations time made any treats" he said. and tyrannical rule over their vic-}
tims."
Mr.
of
Danger of Axis Pact Emphasising the importance of control of the high seas, Mr Hull said that should the members of the tri- partite pact gain that control, "the danger to our country, rent as it is to-day, would be multiplied mahi-
I would the growth of fold.
tyrannical rule"
He declared that the safety and Security the Western Hemisphere would "render · imperative all possible speed" in
granting the Democra- cles material aid in their fight against totalitarian aggression.
Hull declined to deal with the technical phases of the Bill but said "Aggression abroad. He said that Germany's to lose the command of the seas, Ger- "Were Britain defeated, were_she elforts would first be directed against many cutild easily cross the Atlantic, other portions of the Western Hemis-especially the South Atlantic unless phere which were more vulnerable we were ready and able to do what ibun the United States, Subversive Britain is doing now Were the At- forces in many nations are being lantie to fall under German control, held in cheek but "the situation would that ocean would offer little or na change should the control of the seas assurance of security." pass to Germany,"
Mr Hull urged the importance of He said
was necessary to recognize giving the maximum material assist Germany's programme of a "world ance to Britain and other countries movement of conquent" and to act in fighting the Axis. self-defence before it was too late.
"I
Replying to questions such as could not, in good conscience, whether repairing belligerent vessels advise my fellow countrymen, to in United States ports would be a follow the suicidal course of Holland, violation of International Law, Mr Belgium
and other peoples that full cald, "The question is whether followed the rules of neutrality to in the face of the universally re- their everlasting destruction," he |cognised movement
to invade and declared.
He said he did not believe the Jolin- until the invader crosses their boun- conquer, peaceful nations shall wait son Act was involved in the present dary lines measure which, he contended, super-cogn.se that this is a world muvement or whether they shail re- seded several provisions of the of conquest and invoke the law of Neutralty Act,
self-defence before it is too late."
The Aims of The Axis
In his testimony. Mr Hull made one of the 'strongest condemnationa of Japanese expansionist polley yet
Unofficial Pall
Mr Hull said that withholding aid from Britain would not bring about uttered by the Administration. peace but would consolidate the position of the Axis Powers and allow them to prepare for conquest.
further
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH • WASHINGTON, Jan, 15 (UP)—An
Ile declared: "We are in the pre-ocial poll of the Senate Foreign sence of forces with unrestrained are in favour of the Ald for Britain Relations Committee Indicates that 12 considerations for Jaw or the Bill, six oppose and five are undecld- principles of morality, which have!
ed.
Axed
no limit to their process of
conquest and are desperately
struggling now to seize control of the oceans An on essential means of achieving and maintaining their con- quests."
IIe sald that Dethark possesses a formal treaty with Germany insuring.
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FROM PAGE ONE
beer. Hongkong origin beer which last year was reduced to 60 cents per gallon has now been advanced to 90 cents, while that of Empire origin beer is increased from 80 cent to $1,20 and that of other origin from $1 to $1.60. Ten cents increase is made
except elder and Perry not exceeding 1,055 degrees original gravity which is of Hongkong origin and now stands at 30 cents. For duty is $1.20 and origin the
other
Empire
beer
for other origin
Chinese type
is also creased. The Hongkong orien
on
in-
advanced from $1.50 to $2. That of. Empire origin from $1.75 to $2 and that of other origin from $1.75 to 3. Saki is increased 50 cents on both Hongkong origin and Empire origin and now standa at $2 for enth. Other origin
Sakl is in- creased by $1.50 to $3.
Increases вге also shown in liquors olher than intoxicating liquors but excluding
pirits
of wine
or arrack. Of Hongkong origin the new duty is $2 compared
with Eco and $1.50
the same applies to Em-
pire origin. The products of other origin are advanced from $1.50 to $3. In the case of Spirits of wine
or arrack the duties are $2 for both Hongkong and Empire érigin and $3 for other origin.
Fuel Oil Increases
Old duties on hydrocarbon olls have been revoked and the follow- [ing duties per gallon have been substituted: 80 cents on light olis
40
cents on heavy oils to be used as fuel for any heavy oll road vehicle; and 10 centa од other hydrocarbon alls.
The previous figures were 00 cents on light oils and 30 cents on heavy oils to be used as fuel for heavy oil road vehicle.
Vichy Pressure Swayed
Constable Killed SENNET FRERES Many From De Gaulle
In Tai O
her against aggression-and Norway Police Constable Ip Hing was shot has a similar trenty. "It in idle for dead last night in Tai-0. A friend us to rely on the rules of neutrality who was with him, Liu Kan, 34, fa for safety," he ad
added.
lying in hospital seriously injured as Representative Charles Eaton a result of the shooting. asked: "If England wins the war It appears that the policeman went we do not need the defence program to a group of men, believed to be me, do we?" Mr Hull replied: "No," from a salt junk hailing from Chinese) whereupon Mr Eaton asked: "If territory, with a view to questioningi Germany, Italy and Japan win, we them, when one of the men whipped will need it and will have nobody to lout à revolver and, fred.
IS THE STORE
LONDON, Jun. 15 (Reuter)---But for pressure exerted by the Vichy Government, tho
whole French Empire, in addition to the colonies, would have flocked to the banner of General de Gaulle, declared Professor Rene Carvin, former Donaldant në the French Ex-Service Men's Associa tion,,sneaking in London to-day,
Professor Cassin made this declara- tion in reply to thn Psertion of: Admiral Platon, Vichy's Colonial Secretary, that Great Britain in- tended to graso whatever she could of the French Empire..
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