MENZIES' PLEDGE
Monday,
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February
24, 1941.
TEN YEARS FOR
LOOTING
Portsmouth Policemen Sentenced
The heaviest sentences yel passed for looting were given was ordered 10 recently to two Portsmouth policemen. Each years' penal servitude.
Police Constable Douglas John Clark, 38, and Police Cons- table Arthur Elmar Beeson, aged 23, stole furs from a shop in Southsea which had been damaged in the raids.
with
Clark, a married man three children,, took a 28gns. mink marmot cont.
Reeson, a married man with one child, took an 8gus. skunk cape.
Itoth
Convicts Now admitted their
Winchester Assizes.
thefts ut
hearing last
At the Police court October the Chief Constable
Juki
that an anonymous letter started s inquiries.
In addition tu le sentences the men lose their jobs, their persions, and their characters.
They become convicts.
Looting is a crime punishable by the death sentence. No death seb
BIG AIR
FIGHT OVER CHANNEL
Nazi Invaders
Turned Back
LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter).
tence has yet been passed, but several-A strong force of German
that it
Britain Will Never Judges have warned losters fighters and bombers Invaded
Be Deserted
can be passed.
Sir Gerald Dodson, the Recorder of the skies over the Straits of Dover this afternoon following London, has hinted at it.
011
He told looters before him about Saturday's patrol activities and the heaviest penalty which a wise small-scale daylight raids LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter).legislature has made available," and south-east England. -The Empire must be "all in" said that his efforts
looting by passing lentent sentences our second best will not win this had falled.
war.
to dent with Spitfires and A.A. guns along
the Channel coast went into The previous heaviest sentence on action and several groups of enemy machines were turned looter was at Birmingham on
goldier.
3
He received slx years' penal ser-back before reaching the Eng-
have been several lish const. vitude. There
This was the keynote of the speech broadcast by Mr R. G. Menzies, the Australian Prime Minister, from London to-night.sentences of five years.
"The
Mr Menzies proceeded: British Empire and the United States
WILDCATS
are, in the vital matter of war pro-Softball duction, only beginning while Ger- many must already be feeling the straft which will not be sensibly diminished by making slaves of Itallon factory hands after the collapse of the Italian military effort. Time, provided that we use it day and night, is our ally,"
NOSE OUT
WAHOOS
OUTSTANDING softball matches
of the week-end were those between!
There had been considerable nett-
LONDON BLASTS-Smoko curls around rooftops in London as workers dynamita tottering buildings: St. Paul's donio looks down
on skolofops of structures monacing Londoners aftor Nazi raids.
vity over the Straits by Spitares dur- Rugby ink the morning and British bombers were seen flying across the sea.
Scattered Activity
(Reuter).
LONDON, Feb. 23 Enemy air activity over Britain to night (Sunday), has been scattered. Bombs were dropped in a field in a southeastern district and chemy planes were reported in the vicinity of a north-east town.
The alert was sounded
early iri
the evening in London but the all clear followed. Early reports sug- Rested that the attack on the capital has been very slight.
Speaking For Empire Addressing the people of Britain, Mr Mouzles said: "You must never
to Le yoursuiver
alone. for Speaking 1 am sure not only
German Air Losaca Australia but for the whole British
LONDON, Feb. 23 (Reuter)-- Empire beyond the seas, I say to you
the Wildcats and the Wahoos, and the Thirteen German airplanes were lost we are in this most lioly war with
have, of alohawks und Chinese B. C. In bath over Britain between February 16 you. Everything that we munpower, treasure, skill or deter-games the first names emerged the and 22, inclusive. During the same minution, is pledged to work and whmer by the add run. Svores period British losses were nil.
The Germans lost four on February fight for you and with you until final brief were: victory is attained and a better and more Just tay dawns for the world in which our children are to live."
Expeditionary Force
Aus- Mr Menzies said that the tralian Expeditionary Force was already an Army Corps of four divi- sions. Thousands of men had already made their blows heard in Rome and itesired only to deliver them at Berlin. Thousands of young Ans- Irailans were eutering the war with their brothers from Britain arid the Dominions and were destined to see the Empire the just mistress of the air,
GIRLS
Cardinals 10. Ramblerelter 5. Wildents 4. Wahoos 3. Chunk wa 24, Las Florinhas 13.
MEN, MAJOR LEAGUE Heerelo's Aces forfeited to Cyclones. Indians, Chnucks 1. Mohawks 8. Chinese 7,
HONG
Hongkong Dank 10, Texaco 7.
"Above all, inspired by the splendid La Salle College
-example-of-the-King and Quech, your spirit and ours is out merely defen-
Audicient sive. It is not
to #yold
clefeat. lletween the powers of darkness and the powers of light, there can be no compromise. It is no twilight world that we are seeking."
POLICE RESERVE
Athletic Meet
On Saturday
Owing to the long programme of
one
10: cix on February 17.
21 and two on February 22. February
The British lost seven planes over Germany during the same period.
Middle East losses from February 116 to 22 were Germans, G; Italians, 20; and British, six. Two further German planes were brought down by the British Navy.
Fighters Chase Nazis
It was learned later that German dehters and fighter-bombers, num
Combined
3-3
Services Draw With Club-Police
Keen And Hard-fought Game
RUGGER at Happy Valley on Saturday was keen and hard fought when Combined Services drew 3-3 with Club- Both sides had op- Police after leading 3-0 at half time. portunities of clinching the issue but thrilling tackles and narrow misses at goal kept the score to a low level.
Paul, Navy three-quarter, was backt again to the fore, while Fairclough, Hockey full back, found touch on numerous
occasions with excellent long punts.
Stewart, marking Paul, too, was in great form, and ran strongly when in possession.
Recreio Hold Visiting Macao XI
·EXCELLENT HOCKEY was
a
Service Scorc SERVICES were the first to ap- prunch to scoring when Millar falled with a penalty kick. Following this,. however, their efforts were rewarded witnessed at King's Park, yes- the Club de when Rutherford got within striking terday when
team distance, and when Honeywill got Recreio entertained possession he sent Richards over in from Macao and succeeded in the corner. .. Millor kick failed. | bering about a squadron, were chased
the holding the powerful visiting Services thus led 3-0 at back arross the Straits of Dover dur-interval, and for the first part of the XI to a 2-all draw. ing the afternoon by British fighters.
half
were again in the They failed to penetrate beyond second the coast and there are no reports of fancy. Fulleen minutes before end, however, Godfrey picked up bombs being dropped.
-in-the-loose and went over. Aitken- head failed.
AID BRITAIN
events in the annual athletic sports Senate Commences
meeting of La Salle College, to be held on March 1, nine finals were de- cided on Saturday, besides the run- Participants were ning of heals,
Debate's Last Lap
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 (Reuter).
INSTRUCTIONS handleapped by a strong wind and The United States Senate to-mor
New Sickness Rule
Orders by the Hon. Mr C. G.
Perdue, Acting Commissioner' of
Police.
All Reservists who are unable to do a duty or parade allotted to them by their O.C, on account of sickness, must produce a medical certificate in support of their absence.
row begins the seventh day of its debate on the Leuse and Lend Bill for aiding Britain and there is every
Then just a few minutes before the end, Club-Police all but took the lead when Stewart was trassed a few yards from the line.
Teams were;
Combined Services.-Fairclough (Army);- Bowden (Navy), Paul (Navy), Honeywill (Navy), and Richards (Army); Carter Navy) and Rutherford (Navy); Suther- Sand (Army), Waison (Navy), Bompan (Army); Miar (Army). King (Navy); Pipkerien (Army), Berry (Army) and Poole (Navy).
Club & Police-Thompson: Bosanquet, Stewart, Carruthers and Van Leeuwen; and Thompson: Cullinan Altkenhoad (Police), Castleton, Walkden; Hackett, Nooth (Police).
performances were not up to the standard shown in previous years.
results of the Following were the Gauls held on Saturday:
Hop. Step and Jump. (Senior)-1, H. likelihood that the Senate will pass Kennedy: Codfrey, Taylor and Wright- ↓ Hyndmani 2, Marcus N 3. A. Mac the measure at the latest by the
week-end. keelunie. Distaner, 37 13 Ins.
Hop. Step and Jump. (Junior)-1, J. R. Pereira; 2. A. Gonsalves; 3. F. Marcal, Distance. 32 ft 8 ins
it ay in.
This is desential and unless follow-2. ed will entali disciplinary action in accordance with the Poller Reserve Ordinance,
There are indications in Washing- ton that administration leaders are preparing for quick action after the bill hos
received final Congressional
statement
Ferrier Wins Miami Open
Weak link of the visiting team was found in their forward line. Their halver and backs presented a most determined front, and held the per- sistent Retreto forwards at bay for Persistence, periods. considerable however, had its reward when Fonseca registered for Recreio to give the local side a 1-0 lead at the In- terval.
It was in the second period that Their Macao was most prominent. halves. Nolasco, Alex Airosa a fine and Trigo Silva-were combination and gave ample sup
It was to their forwards. ta mainly through their efforts that Alacao registered twice in second half, and with a little more Accuracy and initiative in their! forward ise might easily have emerged the winners.
The
For Recreio, R. Marques and J. Gonsalves, were a hard-working pair High Jump (Senior), A. Mackechute;
of backs, and in the second half hard-worked. W. A. Reed dominat- ed the centre of the field as centre- Marcus N; 3, A. Sandberg., Height, S 11h Jump (Junior)-1. J. R. Pereira; approval.
It is reported that the form of ap-
In the forward line J. A. half, while
J. M. Gosano and B. Gasano A. Gonsalves; 3, A. Stiva. Height, fi
Miami, Florida, Feb. 13.
Soares, Jim Fertier, the Australian open all combined well. High Jump (Midget-1. t. Sequeira; propriations and requests were dis-
P. Angelo, who was playing well 2. A. Remedios; 3. K. Sitva. Height, 3 fi cussed at a recent meeting of the & ins.
won the amateur prize in the $10,000 out Jump (Senior), N. Contro; Secretaries of War, Navy and Agri- champion and formerly of Shanghai, Chinese Company
Cheng Kum-kwong: 3. A, P. Sva Du culture.
made today by Miami Open Golf championship, when in the Macto forward line, and A. a par 70 to defent Earl Airosa scored Macao's two goals, George, Chairman of the he scored Training Course-Part 1V.-Those tance. 17 ft 6 ins
Christiansen, Mlami detective, by while B. Gosane notched Recreio's Long Jump (Junior)-1, J. Francisco; Senator detailed will attend Prince's Build-2, J. 1. Pereira: 3. T. fiemedios. Distance Senate Foreign Relations Committee.three strokes in an 18-hole playoff for other. ing, 1st Floor, for Part IV of Training 13 tt 18.
Long Jump (Midget). F. Larcina: 2 indicates that the administration may amateur honoura
accept further amendments to the Course under Inspector (1) Lau Shiu
G. Kalkoff; 3. J. Pereira. Distance 12 Chuen on Wednesday, February 20 to ins
Shot Putt Sentor).-1, G. Balatar; 2, G. Lill. Senator George stated that the with 207 strokes for at 17.15 hours sharp,
Patrol Duty-Patrol duties will be Prado; 3, J. Prado. Distanco, 31 It il Jas. majority of the members of the com-over par-Reuter,"
HEATS
mittee are meeting this week to dis- carried out as ordered.
Following were the results of the heats: euss three or four amendments. 100 metres (Senior) Iteat 1-1, F. Silva; ute: 2, il Remedios. Heat 3-1, A P. Sn; 2, J. Games.
1-1, T 100 metres (Junior). Iteat Remedias; 2. A Rodrigues. Ilent 2.
Indian Company
Patrol Duty.Patrol duties will be Pomeroy, Heat 21, A. Mackech
carried out as ordered.
Flying Squad
Blue Uniform.
Patrol Duty-Patrol dulles will be carried out as ordered.
200
Japanese Crave. Entertainment
Cinema Fans Are Problem
TOKYO, Feb. 23 (Domel).With
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH
Ferrier and Christiansen had tied
Teams were:
Recrela, Gonsalves; RA. Marques, 72-holes, seven J. Gonsalves; P. Yvanovich, W. A. Reed, A. M. Alves: 3. A Soares, J. N. Gosano, D Gusano. PX Sequeira, J. Fonseca,
Ferreira: MacaoAida: Basto, Nolasco, Alex Airosa, Triggo Bilva; F. Nolasco, Alvert Alrosa, P. Angelo,
tamalho. It. Angelo.
Small Units Sports
alecus
Training Course-Part 1.-Members | Pereira; 2. 3. Xavier, Heat 3-1.
11. F. of the Kowloon Section will attend Tlampo: 2, F. Marcal
100 metres (Midget). Heat
L. Sequeira; it Ozorio: 3, D. Xavier. Police Training School, Kowloon on
Larcina; Friday, February 28 at 17.30 hours fest 2-1. T. Osmund; 2 for Part 1 of Training Course, Dress E. Leences (Senior) Heat 1-1, J. Comes; an increase of almost 10,000,000 in yarda high hurdles, ahot putt, Javelin
2. F. 2-1, Emergency Unit Reserve 1. Tobo. Heat Markechnie the attendance at the 350 motion pleture theatres in Tokyo prefecture D. Chan,
200 metres (Junior) Host 1.-1. T. Reme-alone in 1040 as compared with the dios A. Silvs. lfest 2-1, J. Xavier; attendance in the previous year, 2. Tavares, Heat 3, J. Pereira: now problem of how to satisfy the XTiampo.
(Midget) Ifeat 1-1 nation's lust for recreation is con- 200 nstres areins; 2. G. Sequeira: 3. a. Kaiken fronting the authorities. Heat 2-1. I. Sequeira; 2, W. Siva; 2. Against an attendance of 91,040,012 50 metres (Duli-Midget) Heat 1-1. persons during 1930, a total of 101,- Vaa: 2 L. Guterres, Heat 21 Boy 708,711 paid for admission to the ters: 1. Wong Kong-yiu. Heat J-1, .
Tokyo prefecture last year, movies in Gutterres; 2, W. ip.
(Benior) toat 1,1, A. survey shows.
3, J. Xavier.
The increased population as well
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The Combined Small Units will hold an individual athielle meeting on the Chatham Road ground on March 17, 18; and 19 when the following events will be held--100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, 800 yards, one mile, three miles, high jump, long jump, peio valut, 120
Democracies Advised
23 (Reuter)t TOKYO, Feb. throw. throw, hammer threw, and
There will also be an open mile Britain and the United States
Influential relay race. Entries should medley
the Japanese reach the Ofleer in charge of Com- urged by Miyako," on
by statements made by bined Small Units Athletics, care of Japanese dally, to lend an earn to the Hongkong Signal Company
Foreign Minister in press interviews March 10 at the Intest.
on Friday.
that Mr shya The newspaper Matsuoka was "not lying" when he Bold that Japan was not taking any measures Hable to cause concern to Britain and America in the Pacific or the South Sens.
Britain and the United States aro ART any dangerous steps based on mis time bombs exploded yesterday at cisco; 1. J. Xavier; 3, L. Tampo, Heat this rise but official point oul that the Chinese police staged a walk-out nt/counselled to "retrain from taking understanding and misapprehension." * 1-1, E. Tavares; 2. L. Castro: 3, J. Max-s the Shantung Book Company,
problem is not being solved as the, noon to-day. Japanese-owned firm in the Inter- wall
400 Thetres (Midget) Heat 1-1, building of now motion pleiure the- Melol national Settlement, causing con- sequeira; 8. G. Kalkoff; 2, W. Silva, text tres is not being authorised in view rensons are similar to
Professor W, Brown of the Univer siderable damage.
Remedio Xavier; 2, A. Francisco; 2, A of the need for construction materials. Bridal police strike; however, the ENGINEERING LECTURE
Chinese police state they are simply The second bombs injured a fire-Remedio
of sily will deliver a lecture on Friday, 800 metres (Benter) Hest 1-1.N. Castro: for more essential structures.
soverlly with the
March 14, at 9.15 p.m., to members man who was a member of the 2, IL, Hemedios; 2. A Bandberg, ficat 2,
The present survey was precipitated. dissatisfied brigade that arrived to put out the Xavier Wing-chuk; 1. by a near riot caused before one of certain French Inspectors.
Sequeira; 4. R. Yong. fire started by the first bomb.
All interested aro invited to attend. The motive for the bombing has Xavier metres Junior) Heat 11. N. Tokyo's leading theatres on February The military has not been called of the Talkoo Club. The subject will
Mak Ki-shing: 11 when a "Manchurian" actress made out and the cinemas and shops are bo "James Watt."
open, as usual, not been ascertained and the per-1P. Sui. Heat 1, Lam Kwok-kuenz: L
la personal appearance., E. Tavares; 3. 3. Maxwell; 4. J. BouM. patrators have not been discovered.
In Shanghai
100 metres Itest 2-1. I. Remedios
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" SHANGHAI, Feb. 21 (UP)-Two F. Silva: 4. G. Sequeira.
',
Mackechnlo: 2 Crat, J. Gomes, 3, as the mounting drift to the cities 400 metres (Junior) Test 1-1, J. Fran- are cited as contributory cause to
Police Walk-out In Tientsin
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGNAPH' TIENTSIN, Feb. 23 (UP)-The
source state that
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after March 21; 1941. Board of Trade which proposes to counts issued for meters read on and
abroad.