Tuesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
February 11, 1941.
NAZI FORCES IN CIVILIAN CLOTHES SAID POURING INTO BULGARIA
Special to the "Telegraph"
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 (UP).-Unconfirmed advices from Zurich assert that thousands of German troops, wearing civilian clothing, have appeared in Bulgaria, Mr Churchill's thereby apparently substantiating
assertion of Nazi infiltration, which is greater than is generally known.
Berlin Reaction STOCKHOLM, Feb. 10 (Reu- ter). Mr Churchill's reference to Bulgaria in a broadcast оп Sunday has caused a sensation in Berlin according to a newspaper correspondent in Berlin who ARys that competent quarters there deny that German troops have entered Bulgarian territory and say there is not a single soldier or airman there.
WAR
Humphreys Estates Hold Annual General Meeting
Although the proflt on the past year's working was $20,000 less than the previous year, Messrs Humphreys Estate and Finance Co. Ltd declared a seven per cent. dividend on 200,000 shares Involving $140,000, at the annual general meeting of the Company held this morning in the Jacobean Room of the Hong-
FUND Kong Hotel.
RAFFLE Round-Trip
Tickets As Prizes
".
ANTI-GAS GUARD British Prepared Against Invasion
LONDON, Feb. 10 (Reuter),— Preparation for the defence of Britain against invasion will take full account of the possiblo uso of gas by the German Army and Air Force and steps will be taken to counteract this use, which will probably come chiefly from the skies and the seas.
Britain has pledged herself under the Geneva Protocol of 1925 not to her in war. Thus the initiative in its tse must remain with Germany,
Mr D. E. Clark was in the chair and was supported by Mesara J. Scott Harston and J. M. Alves (Directors), Mr J. L.se gas unless this is first inflicted on Qule (Secretary) and the following shareholders: Messrs C. B. Brown, L. Kadooric, P. C. Potts, T. Ramsay, W. J. Hansen and
W. C. Lec.
Mr D. E. Clark, making his nonual| report, cald:
I
regret that the result of
the
year's working is not so favourable preceding year, the proft of
the
$181,272.04 being in round figures
Reference To Aerodromes
| some $20,000 less. The evacuation of STOCKHOLM, Feb. 18 (Neuter) — The prize. fint for the Monster women from the Colony in July left: Mr Churchill's speech was printed in Rae organised by the Hongkong us with a number of empty tenements full in the Stockholm papers, lead- War Effort Committee in conjunction and, in the case of our Kowloon pru
grant Bines specially emphasised the refer- with the South China Morning Pest, perties, we felt it right to
Bomber ence to Bulgarian aerodromes being Ltd, in aid of the
Fund, special reductions in rental to those many more tenants who wished to retain their occupied by German around per-losed yestertlay, when
prizes were donated, including six fints notwithstanding the evacuation round-trip tickets available either of their families. Expense items are for Shanghal or Manila given by the generally higher and Interest is up Java-China-Japan Lijn, N.V.
by over $7.000.
War Taxation
Donnel.
H.K. Stock Market
/
The following quotations were Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar- ket this morning.
BANKS
ILK. Britka $. II.K. Banks
H.K. Banka (H.K.)
Chartered £
Mercantile, A. & B.
Mercantile, C. £..
Contons $.
Unions $.
It is knpossible to publish a com- plete 1st of the prizes donated yes-
Mr Menzies
Over
War Area
who introduced the weapon in thio last war.
Germany has also pledged herself [not to use it again but may follow the example of her Axis partner, Italy, In the conquest of Abyssinia.
The Germans' are not believed to
new possess uny
gas. Indeed, scientista consider that no new gas
A pound of value for an ounce of cost
K Shoes are built for the man
with an eye for good looks, and an appreciation of comfort and good value.
Some shoes are made to cost
less K's are made to give you
more.
Their small difference in cost brings you a big difference in economy.
It pays to pay what K's cost which can be used in chemical war- when each extra ounce in cost
are exists. What would be new
value.
would be some hitherto unforeseen brings you an extra pound in method of using the weapon.
A Boomerang CAIRO, Feb. 10 (Reuter),— Mr R. G. Menzies, the Australian the civilian population is hardly Wholesale use of gas to terrorise
which Federal Premier, has returned likely for this is a weapon from a 26-hour visit to the Bar-recoils on the user. dia aren, in which he was siccom-
cuses is provided by the service gas panied by General Sir Thomas mask and the civilian gas mask, the War taxation appears for the first time in the accounts under the head-Blamey, Commanding the Aus-only difference between the two respirators being that the former is tralian forces overseas.
designed to stand up to field condi- tions.
terday an the Committee were notified at the lust mute of other prizesing Property Tax. This amount, viz., particulars of which were not reeciv $11,330.48 is for nine months only. ed. Those of which particulars were The amount payable for the full 12 months, Le., up to March, 1941, being received were as follow:
$13.116.30.
Six Bound-Trip Tickets available either for Shanghai or Monila. (Java. ca. 1,425 R. China-Japan Lijo, N.V.).
.x.d, 80 n.
are
A donation of $5,000 was made to the South China Morning Post Rom- ber Fund and we feel that this will [meet with your approval, .....d. 81vatne sanu; One pair
One pair Lady's Jade Bangles,
Items in the Balance Sheet Lady's Jade very similar to the previous year .87% it. Bungles, value $200; One set Lady's with the exception of Investments £. .23 n. Pearl and Blue Stone Jewellery con- [which have been reduced by $48,150,
11sisting of Bracelet, Brooch and pair There was
70 b of Ear-rings, value $150; One Lady's tire or a small loss incurred by
East Asia $.
INSURANCES
China Underwriters $.
1.K. Fire 3.........
215
410
1
170 6.
Tum).
Electric Automatte Record Player. value $1,200, (Jimmy's Kitchen, per 135 Mr A. Lundat).
SHIPPING
Douglas $...
Steamboats $.
Indo-Chinas P. $.
11 n. 100 o.
.60 h.
Indo-Chinas D. $ Shell (Bearers) E/- Waterboats $..
DOCKS ETC.
Wharves $. Docks (old) $ Docks (nw) $. Providenta $. Shui Dockyards $.. MINING
Kailan - Roubs $.. H.K. Mines
Hotel $..
Lands $.
LANDS
Lands 45 Debentures
Shai Lands Sh. $.. Humphreys S...
B.K. Realtics
Chinese Estates $ x d.
UTILITIES
Trans $....
Peaks Trams (old) Peak Trams (new) Star Ferries $..
Y. Ferries $....
China Lights (old) $..
China-Lights-(new)-
ILK. Electrics (old) $.
.08 n.
programme
K
NEW STOCKS Just received
From $29.50
less 10% cash discount
Complete safety against all poison MACKINTOSH'S LTD.
The party travelled in an RAF plane, and flew low over the battle
Also statistics show that even in the zone, enabling Mr Menzies to follow last war, the percentage of fatal the whole story of the brillant casualties and permanent disabilities campaign.
from gas was lower than from any
Mr Menzies visit was marked by
an atmo-phere good cheer.
of friendliness and
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
reached yesterday by the War Fund A total of $1,570,808.49 and 15.12.0d_was inaugurated by the B. C. 8. Post, Ltd.
$ 65
13
dona-
В
of these of $2,004.50.
with the following donations: Jade Necklser, value $180; One esse We
Police Recreation Club taixth have no bulidinst tunm's Champagne (quarts) value at the moment, although we have a Mingsang Shrapnel Box furth
doration) $170. (Sir Robert and Lady Harge area of land in Argyle Street dunations CN$140, 51 & HK
Forbes Pre undeveloped. When normal.condl-Balance et Donald
sentation**** tions prevail the development officekden Liars (seventh this ares will have to be considered. lon]
Allocation
Treasury "Shrapnel Box" (week ended 8.2.41) ↑ Dagdag
(monthly Mr J. D. McClatchle Harbour Office Nickels and Dimes Tweekly donation) ..................... AREA Mr W. V. Ahern, Volunteer Camp Britishers in Haiphong
Correction
Oll Painting "Essence of Hong- Oil Painting, value kong."
value £300; O .45 n.
"Hongkong Harbour
"Water Lilies." value $200. Painting 7. Mr G. V. Smirnoff).
One pair Pak Hand-Kalited lan- 17 b.kets, value $60, (Maud M. Mather).
Two cases .17. b.
12 bottles each Chalis Finest Old Tawny Port. 5.80 Stern
虾。 33% 11. (Oplory Company (Malaya) Ltd.).
Two dozen Felt Hats, value $06. (China Bros. Hat Mnfg. Co.).
Ten bags cach 240 lbs. First Grade ...8 Rice, value, $210. (Mow Fung Tal 1% ct. n.Kee).
Tapestry Footstool. (Mrs J. F. .3.00 £
Grant). .34% n.
.IA N.
134 n.
.DU n.
I do not think there are any fur- ther malters to which I can usefully refer and I now propose that the amount available for appropriation be allocated as follows:——
a dividend of 7 per cent, on Pay 200,000 shares $140,000; transfer to General Reserve $25,000; transfer to Building Improvement (Bringing same up to $75,000) $3. 027.50; transfer to Special Repairs & Renewals Account (Bringing same up to $15,000) $10,277; Carry forward $39,507.07.
donation)
Pay
34
4.71
15
other cause,
ATTACKS REPULSED
Greeks Hurl Back Italians
LONDON, Feb. 10 (Reuter). 7.30-Another Italian counter-attack against newly-won Greek posi- tions in the Klisura
area has been driven back with heavy losses to the Italians, according to a Greek press military state- ment broadcast by the Athens radio.
15 15.00
$5 from
Yesterday we acknowledged Mm Spradbery in memory of the late Account. T. May. This should have read "From Mr and Mrs II. E. Budden and Family in memory of the late Mrs C. T. May and the late Mrs Spradbery".
date for credit of the British War Or
Following are subscriptions received to galeation Fund, Hongkong Branch:
acknowledged. Previously
£100 and (632,276,10,
THE D.W.0..
The statement says: "Like previous attempts, this attack the Italians were beaten back in was completely smashed and
great disorder."
Mr T. Ramsey seconded the adop- tion of the Report and Accounts
Portuguese Staff at Hongkong and The statement adds that the silua- which were carried unanimously. Shanghai Bank (monthly) $50; Pay. Sub- One "Start" Crystal Sherry Sel, Mr 071⁄2 value $75. (W. N. A. Smalley & Co.). Alves and Mr L. J. viccted for Lyon-stackenzie (monthly) the Greek forces, particularly on the J. Scott Harston, Mr J. M. Lt. W. R. L. Bowley (monthly), $2; G. Iton on the Albanian front continues Cauthericy (monthly), $20; L. M. Wyle to be highly satisfactory. Further Hermes "2,000" Portable Type- tiring Directors, were
(monthly), $25; M. F. L. Haymes (month vantage points have been secured by 7.05 n. writer, value $200. (Hongkong Mer-the ensuing year on the proposal of ston; Miss K. M. Anderson monthly.
re-elected cantile and Chemicals, LiU),
Mr Clark seconded by Mr Brown. 10: Miss J. W. Buckwell (monthly). A central front. Dunhill Gold-Plated Lighter; 12
Messrs Percy Smith. Seth
Four Counter Attacks Miss D. M. cheno manihly), $19: . Mocha Coffee. (Grace-Egyptian | Fleming and Messra Linstead
and Eeralta & Co. (monthly), $25; Mr and Mrs tins
$30; and C. H. Alaboster (monthly),
LONDON, Feb. 10 (Reuter),—Four · .18.20 s. Tobacco Store).
Davis, were re-elected auditors at a Wakeham
(monthly). $100: E. Joffe Italian counter-attacks have been re- 7 n.
Lady's Cilp-on Watch, value $10.emuneration of $600 cacli or the monthly), $10: 5. A. Kent monthly), $10 pulsed in the last 24 hours. .31⁄2 n. (0. Kees & Co.).
Mr and Mrs C. M. Hall (monthly), $59; proposal of Mr W. J. Hansen second- Mrs F. M. Deacon
Reports from Athens reaching here (monthly) $10: (Miss Christine ed by Mr W, C, Lee.
Anonymous $23: E W. Puoney state that two of these counter- (February), $25; Per Lady MacGregor attacks took place west of the River old Forelm
Chen,
John Moodle 1974-Stamps value $250 (Anonymous).
Scale Model and Stand of one of the
.5011⁄2 b
> Pastel Paring.
24 Corra).
..8.10 .
.40%
Collection of
very
H.K. Electrics (new) $...3934 n. Empire Flying Boats. (British Over- Maeno Electrica (old) $....174 sa, seas Airways Corporation).
Macao Electrics (new) $..16% sa.
Lights $..
Sandakan
Telephones (old) $.
Telephones (new) S.
INDUSTRIALS
Canton Ices
Cements $..
H.K. Rope $...
STORES, &c.
Dairy Farms $. Watsons $..
.
Winant Approved As U.S. Envoy
Perey
Another of the counter-attacks was attempted in the region of Klisura.
Salonika Raided ATHENS, Feb, 10 (Reuter)-The Afth century Salonika Cathedral of Sant Sophlà damaged in an air rakd yesterday, is to be repaired immedi- ately, following orders of the Premier, Mr Korizis.
One part of the building has almost entirely collapsed but the mosaics of the cupola have not suffered much,
Crowls massed round the Cathedral after the "all clear" and demonstrated against the vandalism.
February art Date Drin, where Italian infantry had been fontuly), $to: Sale of 1 CHS.S. Badge ordered to penetrate the Greek lines. per Mrs Lyons, 31: Arthur: Davis, $2: They failed owing to the violent Anonymous, $15.50; the Staff of the Union Greek fire, leaving behind dead and Insurance Society of Canton
Ltd. 100 Books of ten lekcets each for
January), $36.00; 5. E. Edgar (February), wounded. $3; Same members of the staff of Messrs .11% n.1.000 gumes of Bowls,
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (Reuter) Jardine Matheson & Co. Ltd. Nov./Dec. value $350. .25% n. (Hongkong Bowling Alleys).
The Senate unanimously confirmed 1940, Jan. 1041, 6347.50% Miss Grace Ezra .10.20 n.
Prize to the value of $200 to be the nomination of Mr John Winant, (monthly), $15, t. Col. I. W. M. Stewart, Innde at discretion of winner by as, United States Ambassador to Bri-E. M.C, for Middlenes Regiment, $1.000
Kowloon Docks Recreation Club for St tain. Cald: Macg. (Ord.), Sh. $...30 n. (Lu-lo-Kol Iron Works, Ltd.).
Dunstans (10th Contribution), $159 Men Cald: Mack. (Pref.), Sh. $,.25 1. Gent's Dressing Gown, value $15.
The
appointment of Mr Anthony J. of "D" Coy Ist Middlesex Regt, 3.80; Biddle, former Ambassador to Poland, A. A. of Macno. $50; F. E. Thornhill in 1 n.(Mr S. C. LI.
metnory of the Inte Mrs Annie May, 5; 1734 b. Carved Malachite Vase, value $300. to represent the United States to the gigi #2: Count Francois D'Hardivilliers, "sự b, xe sẽ thi Wong Sir-chung).
exiled governments of Poland, Bel-500: Some of the Chinese Staff of Half's $43.03; J. 6. Dunnett Collection of Cork Pictures, Lac-glum, Netherlands and Norway, in WhatJanuary
fmonthly), $20: Yan Ping Industrial and .19.20 .quer Trays, etc., value $21.50.
(The England, was also unanimously ap- Commercial Association, $23: Stump Peking Einbroidery Rouse).
proved, with a number of other dip-Teng. #23; Ng Kin-yun, 123; Họ Chuck- .11. Jade Necklace, value $25; Gross lomatic changes,
hin, 310; Fung Kwing-thing, $20: Alum Linen Clota, value $5. (The Shang-
Sung-wan, $10 ilun On-ling. $10. Total 2.15 n.nul Trading Co.).
$633,385.90,
NEW TERRITORIES RELIEF .39 n. Two Purchase Vouchers value $100
The member of the Committee of the .1.00 n. each; One Purchase Voucher value
New Territories Relief Association beg to |$50. (A. S. Watson & Co., Ltd.).
ocknowledge the following donations and 404 n.
Many hundreds of valuable prizes
gifts during Januniy towards maintenance if the clibles and hospitals in the, New .205 n
have been donated and their total
Territory villages: SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" value
approximates $40,000. The
Cheung Chan Elders, $140; Ha Tsuen, 11.K. Govt. 4%
.95% n.Itwo most coveted
TOKYO, Feb. are undoubtedly
10. (Domel)-A $102.30; Per Mr Leung Pun-wall (for Yan
(Central CHUNGKING, Feb. 11 of the Ol Clinie), 30: Dr. T. C. Won $22 News)-About 100 American, mis- ELK. Govt 31% (1934) ..934 b. Sunbeam-Talbot sports ear, valued at delegation of six members
Mr Leung Pin-wah, $10; Metars' Kwong H.K. Govt 34 (1040) ..........03 b. $5.950 and donated by Messrs Gillman Japanese Youth Association led by Lee, $ID: Meaars Kan Lal Kel, $10; Mesara sionaries and more than to family Ch Govt. 54% 1923 G$Ddn. 42/47 r. und Co., Ltd, and the yacht, valued Mr. Takashi Koyama of the Edura-Yeung Man Lee, 310; Messrs Yu Wo, 310 members of American professors of II.K. Entertainements S. 7 b. at $4,000 and presented by Wing On on Ministry, left Tokyo this after Ting. $16; Mesars Klu Shing, $5; Fanling.
Merera Tai Lee. 310; Mesara Ho Kwal the St. John's University left Shong- Constructions (old) $. 1.00 b. Shing, shipbuilders, of Cheungsi-noon for Derila via the Siberian Rail-1.
hal yesterday aboard a President Constructions (new) $.
.in. wan.
way. The delegation will return the Mrs House faixth gift), One parcel of liner to return to America in accor- Vibro Piling $.
.7.70 n. Distribution of tickets for the recent visit paid by the delegation of rocks for babies. Marsmans Inv. (Lon.) s/~ ..7/8 n. Raffle has been undertaken by Messrs the Hitler Yugend to Japan."
China Relief Fund Account-Per Madam dance with the U.S. Government's Tong, $1,050 (National Currency).
advice to evacuate. Marsmans Inv. (ILK.) s/− ..276 n. instead and Davis, Chartered Ac
Lane Crawfords $.. Sinceres $.
Wing On (11.K.) S.
Powell Ltd. $.
COTTON MILLS Ewo Sh. $. Shal Cotton Sh. $.
MISC.
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countants, in conjunction with 10 [Hongkang Jockey Club. The lekris at $1 cach, have been specially de- Igned and donated by the South China Morning Post, Ltd, and will be on sale as from March 1. Further announcements regarding the number nt tickets to be issued, the number f prizes, the closing date of Bleket sales, etc. will be made in
due
Rowing Machine, value $125 (International Sports, Ltd.)
50 PLANES BOMB KUNMING
-Little Damage
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH KUNMING, Feb. 10 (Central News) Filty Japanese naval planes nying in relays raided Kunming yesterday.
Harassed by heavy Chinese anti- aircraft fire, the raiders were forced to operate at such n height na to make accurate bombing Impossible. Most of the bombs missed their objectives, and the damage dono wak Incon- sequential.
Japanese Youth To Visit Berlin
Ask for
Americans Leave Shanghai
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Wilson Transferred To Govern Cirenaica
CAIRO, Feb. 10 (Reuter).-Lieutenant General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson, G.O.C. British Forces in Egypt, has taken over command of Cirenaica ns Military Governor and General Offcer Commanding-in-Chief, it is announced..
The appointment of Lieut-Generat Wilson has relinquished his Gen. Wilson and the creation of command of British troops in Egypt. a political branch of G.H.Q. His successor la likely to be an
nounced In few daya. means the establishment of an Under General Sir administration for occuplet ter-Wavell, Commander-in-Chief, in the ritory in accordance with Inter-Middle East, General Wilson ham national Law,
taken an active part to the Brillah drive into Libya,"
Office At H.Q.
Archibald
It is pointed out here that milliary i occupation lins no bearing on the subsequent disposal of territory or CAMO, Feb. 10 (Reuter)--A ratification of frontiers, which" nre pollucal, branch has been set up at matters to be decided at a "peace General Headquarters here to den? conference.
with alt questions affecting occupied
As a result of his appointment, territory and its administration.