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Munition Factories
WELLINGTON, Feb. 10 (Reuter).—The manufacture of munitions has become an im-
FROZEN ASSETS
Held In U.S. For
Nazi Victims
February U, 1941.
WAR FUND RAFFLE Round-Trip
Tickets As Prizes
the Monster Hongkong
WASHINGTON, Feb, 10 (Reuter). portant part of New Zealand'e-Foreign assets valued at $4,300,000,- war work, sald Mr Sullivan, 1.000 are “frozen" in the United States, Minister of Supplies, to-day. according to a
for The prize 11st Treasury estimate. The production-of munition covers These assets belong to countries Raffle organised by the Bren gun carriers, trench mortars, which are completely or partially War Effort Commitice in conjunction bombs (including high explosives), occupied by Germany with the excep- with the South Chinn Morning Post, Domber Fund, steel helmets and small arms.
tion of $29,000,000 belonging to Ltd, in aid of the Minesweepers are being built and Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, which closed yesterday, when many more an improved type will soon be pro-are now incorporated into the Soviet prizes were donated, including six
Union.
round-trip tickets available for Shanghai, or Manila given by the Java-China-Japan Lijn, N.V.
duced,
After British experts have reported, It is expected that Britain will establish programmes Suitable for New Zealand to carry out.
Government is training munition
workers.
Figures for other countries ure: France, $1,503,000,000; Netherlands, $1,010,000,000; Denmark, $92,000,000;|| Norway, $175,000,000; Belgium, $700, 100,000; Luxembourg, $48,000,000 and Rumania $53,000,000.
H.K. Stock Market
Fraser Sends Message
WELLINGTON, Feb. 10 (Reuter). "Our thoughts and prayers are with you always," cabled Me Peter Fraser, the New Zealand Premier, sending heartiest congratulations to- day to Mr Churchill on his “splendid address."
"Ils
Inspiring tahik heartening character will strengthen the willket this morning. and
Are and spirt of all British peo- ples throughout the world In their determination to complete the task
to which they have set their hand," said Mr Fraser.
Mr Fraser also eabled congratula- tions to General Wavell from the Government and people of New Zealand on the capture of Benghazi.
BRITISH PLANES BOMB TRIPOLI
FROM PAGE ONE
duinaged several others that it'ís un- likely they returned to their base.
"On the night of February B-9 Malta was raided a considerable
by force of enemy planes, Damage was caused
to private properly and a few civilians were injured: Two Junkers h8 were shot down.
"From all the operations under re- view, four British planes Iniled to return, but the pilot of one is safe."
Tripoli Raid
CAIRO, Feb, 18 (Reuter),—Attacks on Calato and Maritza in the island of Rhodes and'n successful night rald on Tripoll are recorded in to-day's communique from the IA.F, hend- quarters in the Middle East..
The communique says that on the night of February U-9, aerodromes t Calato and Maritza were raided by bombers. Bombs were dropped on a number of aircraft dispersed on the landing ground at the former place, causing a heavy explosion and two large fires, believed to be enemy air- craft buriing.
Aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm an The same night carried out a success- ful raid an Tripoli, bombs falling on the reaplane station where & hangår was set on fire.
East Africa
In Balian East Africa, continued support was given to the army offen- sive. Keren was raided repeatedly. Much damage was caused to stores and motor transport.
At Asmara, South African fighters encountered a number of Italian pinnes, one enemy machine being shot down and several others badly damaged. Meanwhile R.A.F. bom- -bereraided the town of Asmara
When enemy aircraft attacked the ocenpied aerodrome at Agordot, one Hallan plane was shot down by anti- aircraft fre
.
In Albania Further South African bombers effectively attacked Badana, Almadu and the fort at Todenyng.
In Albania a small formation of R.A.F. Aghters on patrol in the Koleyre area yesleniny intercepted a large number
Bghters. In of enemy the ensuing engagement, four Italian planes were shot down and severat others were so badly damaged that it is unlikely that they returned to their base.
One British pilot had to abandon Iris graft, but made a successful para- chute descent and returned unharmed to his squadron.
were
The following quotations Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar-
BANKS
H.K. Banks $. HK Banks £....... HK, Banks (1K) £. Chartered
Mercantile, A. & B. £. Mercantile, C. £
East Asin $.
INSURANCES
Cantons $.
Unions $...
China Underwriters $. H.K. Fire S
SHIPPING
Douglas $. Steamboats $.. Indo-Chinas P. Indo-Chinus D. Shell (Bearers) 5/- Waterboats $.
DOCKS ETC. Wharves $.. Dacia (old) Docks (nw) $. Providents $. S'hal Dockyards
Katlan sf- Rauby $.
H.K. Miner
MINING
LANDS
Holet $... Lands $. Lands 1% DebentureS S'hai Lands Sh. $.. Humphreys $.. ILK. Realties $. Chinese Estates $ x.d. UTILITIES
(old)
Trams $... Penks Trams Penk Trams (new) Star Ferrles S.
Y. Ferries S.
China Lights (old) $.
efther
It is impossible to publish_o_com- plete list of the prizes, donated yea-
terday as the Committee were notified
at the last minute of other prizes particulars of which were not récelv- ed. Those of whileli particulars were received were as follow:
Six Round-Trip Tickets available elther for Shanghai or Manila. (Java- China-Japan Lijn, N.V.).
One pair Lady's Jade Bangles, value $300; One pair Lady's Jade Bangles, value $200; One set Lady's Pesel und Blue Stone Jewellery con- sisting of Bracelet, Brooch and påtr of Eur-rings, value $150; One Latty's Jade Necklace, value $180; One case Mumin's Champagne (quarts) value ed. 1,423 n.$170. (Sir Robert and Lady. Ho
x.d. 80 n. Tung).
Electric Automatic Record Player, .82% valup $1,200, (Jimmy's Kitchen, per:
A. Landau).
11 n. .70 b.
Of Painting "Essence of Fong- value $500; Oll Painting, bong"
"Hongkong Harbour value $300; Oif 215 b.Palating, "Water Lilles," value $200.
(Mr G. V. Sm
Smirnoff),
410 U
b.
One pair Pink Hand-Knitted Blan- 70kets, value $60, (Maud M. Mather). Two cases 12 bolties .each Challs Stern Finest Old Towny Port, 135 n.(Ontor Company (Malaya) Ltd.).
11 n.
Two dozen Felt Hats, value $00. 100 n. (China Bros. 1int Mnfg. Co.).
GD n.
Ten bags each 240 lbs. First Grade 43 n. Rice, value $210. (Mow Fung Tal
Kee).
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Tapestry Footstool. (Mes J. F. .00 . Grant). -171⁄2 b; One "Stuart Crystal Sherry Sel, .17 b. value $75. (W. N. A. Smalley & Co.). 5.00 %. Hermes "2,000" Portable Type- .333 n.writer, value $200, (Hongkong Mer-
cantile and Chemicals, LK).
.10 n. Dunhill Gold-Plated Lighter; 12 Bn.tins Mocha Coffee. (Graceo-Egyptian
Store).
.14 cts. n. Tobic Clip-on Watch, value $40.
China Lights (new) HK Electrics (old) $........ HIC
H.K. Elettrics
.3.00.(O. Kees & Co.).
.34% n. Pastel Painting. .971 U. Corra).
(Res Christine
.13% 1. Collection of very old Foreign. .7.95 n.Stamps, value $230, (Anonymous).
Scale Model and Stand of one of the 3. .08 n.Empire Flying Bonts. (British Over-
seas Airways Corporation),
,18,20 s.
100 Doolin of ten tickets each for $350. .7% n.7.000 games of Bowls, value
(Hongkong Bowling Alleys). .31⁄2 n.
Prize to the value of $200
.56% b.
Ta
to be of winner by
.24 made at discretioa
0.10-Ho-Kou Iron Works, Ltd.).
Gent's Dressing Gown, valué $15. (Mr S, C. LD).
11.
(now) was Mr
Wong Sik-chung).
Maeno Electrics (uld) $....17% sa.
Carved Malachlle Vase, value $300.
Lic-
Collection of Cork Pletures. Macao Electries (new) S..184 s. quer Trays, etc., value $21.30, (The Sandalen Lights
.11% neking Embroidery House). Telephones (ok) $.. .25 n.
Jade Necklace, value $25; Telephones (new) $......10.20 n. Linen Cloth, value $5. (The Shang-
INDUSTRIALS
Trading Co.), al
Cald: Marg. (Ord.), Sh. $...30 n. Cald: Mack (Prof.), Sh, S.-25 n. Canton Ices $. Cements $... 11.K. Ropes S
STORES, &c, Dairy Farms S. Watsons $. Lane Crawfords 5. Sinceres Wing On (ILK.) S. Pawell Ltd. $.
COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $.. S'hal Cotton Sh. $.
MISC. HK. Govt. 1% MK. Govt 34% (1034) ILK. Govt 344% (1940) Ch Covt. 5% 1925 GSBila. H.K. Entertainments $. Constructions (old) Constructions (new) Vibro Piling $. Marsman's Inv. (Lan.) s/- Marsmans Inv. (ILK.) a/~
Grass
Two Purchase Vouchers value $100 each; One Purchase Voucher value į ....1 n. ¡$50. (A, S, Watson & Co., Ltd.). .17% b.
Many hundreds of valuable prizes. b. & sa. have been donated and their total
value
approximates $40,000. The undoubtedly .10.20 n. | two most coveted are
11. Sunbeam-Talbot sporis car, valued at 711⁄2 n. 55,050 and donated by Messrs Glima 2.15 n. and Co., Ltd., and the yacht, valued ..39 n. at $4,000 and presented by Wing On .1.00. Shing, shipbuliders, of Cheungshit-
.48% n. .205 n.
wan.
the
Distribution of tickets for the RaДle has been undertaken by Messrs Ac- Linstead and Davis, Chartered .countants, in conjunction with
Hongkong Jockey Club. The tickets, (at $1 each, have been specially de- 42/47 n. China Morning Post, Lid, and will be signed and donated by the South
.95 .03%
...03 b.
.7 b.
1.00
7.70
on sale as from March 1. Further nouncements regarding the number of tickets to be issued, the number of prizes, the closing date of ticket .7/0 n. sales,
will be made in due ..2/8 n. course.
Rowing
value $125; Machine, (International Sports, Lid.)
Cost of Living
In Britain
etc..
Winant Approved As U.S. Envoy
Two Downed At Malta During the same night, a consider- able force of eneiny aircraft raided Malta. Damage was caused to private property and a few civilians were in-
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Router). jured. Two German aircraft were Jees)
The Senate unanimously confirmed shot down and others were probably in Britain, according to the Ministry the nomination of Mr John Winant domaged.
of Labour 8gures, shows a rise of 12s United States Ambassador to Bri- per cent, during last year.
From all these extensive operations four British aircraft failed to returni but the pilot of one is safe.
LONDON, Feb. 10 (British Wire- The cost of living index figure
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At the beginning of 1940, the Index figure was 74 per cent. above that for July, 1914, as compared with 55 per cent, immediately before the outbreak
GERMANS HAVE of war in the previous September.
500,000 TROOPS
FROM PAGE ONE,
prosecution of the war. These steps ore benig taken without any word of dissent from the Rumanian Gov- ernment.
By March 1, the figure hind risen to 79 and on July 1 had again risen sharply to 07. It declined to 85 on August 1 but by January 1 this year, it had risen to 00.
Notice To Mariners
A Harbour Department notice to mariners states that the signal mast at Mount Faber, Keppel Harbour, Singapore, will be struck. The Time Ball Mast may also be struck.
Lala.
The appointment of Mr Anthony J. Biddle, former Ambassador to Poland, to represent the United States to the exiled governments of Poland, Bel- glum, Netherlanda and Norway in England, was also unanimously ap- proved, with a number of other dip- lomatic changes,
Japanese Youth To Visit Berlin
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, delegation of six members
Feb. 10 (Domel).—A'
of the Japanese Youth Association led by In the circumstances the position
Mr Takashi Koyama of the Exluen-, of the British Legation become im-
Lion Ministry, left Tokyo this after- possible and Sir Reginald Hoare has
noon for Berlin via the Siberian Nall- been instructed to withdraw his mission and the consular officers
way. The delegation will return the Vessels navigating, or lying at recent vialt paid by the delegation of} under his control. That withdrawal anchor in the examination area of the Hitler Yugend to Japan.
will take place, within the next fow days.
the western entrance of Sourabaya in the Netherland East Indies, are warned to keep a sharp look-out for floating mines.
Legation in London London, Feb. 10 (Reuter)-The Rumanian Legation in London has
Should mines be sighted, a report received no instructions so far from is to be made to the pilot light vessel Bucharest about
or examination · vessel, withdrawing.
"Reuter" learns that the decision whether to withdraw naturally les with the Rumantun Government and
it General Antonescu instructs the
R.A.F. SWEEP
FROM PAGE ONE]
sow bursts lift shipping clear out of fl the water. The crow saw tho ·bot- toms of some small ' éraft `ns... they London, Feb. 10. overturned and fell back completely Captain Euan Wallaco, former wrecked.
Charge d'Affaires to ask for passports Minister of Transport, died in Lon- A direct hit was obtained on a there would be no difficulty about the don to-day. He was 48 years of goods train on a railway near the departure of the Rumanian Migion, age-Reuter.
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