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People's Political Council LETTERS Foreign
Session In Chungking
- CHUNGKING, Mar. 2 (Central News) -The first plenary session of the 2nd People's Political Council was opened in Chungking at 9 a.m. yesterday morning with 193 members in aftendance. Dr Chang Po-ling was Provisional Chairman.
Was
It may be recalled that the 2nd People's Political Council was organised Inst November as an advisory orgun following the postponement of the National People's Assembly which originally scheduled to be convened on November 12 last year.
Among the members present at At 4 pm. Mr Lin Sen gave a tea the opening ceremony were General- | reception. Issimo Chtung Kai-slick, Bishop Paul Yu Pin, Aw Boon-haw, Tsow Tan-
with the re-
Japanese And Tennis Exchange For
Championships
The Editor,
Hongkong Telegraph."
Sir.-I notice in to-day's issue of
Chinese
Chungking Decision
CHUNGKING, Mar 2 (Reuter).--It
Bulgarian
Decision Explained
the "South China Morning Post" that Mr-Okinasa Umetani hus entered. the Men's Singles and that he and Me was officilly stated to-night that the Takeshi Imura
have entered
Central Bank, under instructions from one the Ministry of Finance, can resume Nazis Admit Troops Men's Doubles of the Hongkong buying and selling of foreign ex- Cricket Club Tennis Tournament, In
the
which the profits from entrance fees change to meet legitimate require Have Taken Over
and admission tickets are to be donat-ments.
ADANAC.
11
Women's Golflement is so vague, it is impossible pressed consideration of the existing
Competitions
action:
ed to the "South China Morning Post" Previously foreign exchange could LONDON, Mar. 2 (Router).— Lin Sen's Speech
and "Hongkong Telegraph" Bomber be obtained in Shanghai and Hong-According to the German news CHUNGKING, March 2 (Central) Fund. fen, Professor Chang C Chung-fu, Want News) Three hopes entertained by
Evidently there are still free mined kong on approved applications, and agency, Professor Filoff, the Bui- men, Pi Chung-shil. Loisir Lin Sen, revealed in his speech. į Japanese who do not feel bound to the new ruling with make foreigngarian Prime Minister, in Isleo-lai, Mai-Sze-Teh, Chen
exchange available to the public in Chow Tao-kang, Wang Chia-chen, Linational co-operation and unity and
First, the Council would sustain support the Axis.
the interior of China at both the statement on the German entry official and commercial rates. TURE
into Bulgaria, said: Helen-keng, Chang Shih-chao,
Since the wording of the official "The Reich Government has ex- Kuan-hsien. General Chang, Chih-make 450,000,000 Chinese strive for chiang, Dr Lo Wen-kun, Tai Pug-inal victory and the consummation
ascertain the motive behind the treaties of friendship we have con- shan, Shen Chun-ju. Tso Hisun-sheng. national reconstruction with one
heart and combined efforts.
cluded with our neighbours which Kiang Yung. Dr Carson Chang and
Secondly, the schemes of recon-
Council would draw! Professor Liang Shih-chiu
up comprehensive
One Chinese source claims that the emphasise the peaceful policies of
Bulgaria. Women membeis present included
struction compatible
step will minimise the importance of Misses Wu Yi-fang, Usich Ping-hsin,
"In the present European situation, Hongkong and Shanghai in foreign after weighing alf the clrcumstances. Shi Liang, Liu Heng-ching. Wangirements of the country and the
conditions of the
the world and submit
exeliange dealings since hereafter ite will not be necessary for foreign firms and led, above all, by the wish to them to the National Government for
safeguard the vital rights of To apply in fiongkong and Shionghat THE LADIES SECTION of the to obtain foreign exchange but may people und the country, and after as a link between the stovernment
receiving assurances that the existing ¡¡do so in Chungking. Presidium Elected
law and
and order in the country would and people, constantly reporting the Royal Hongkong Gulf Club will hold
be mail After the opening speech by breentitions and needs of the people one-day Spring. Meeting at Fanflug Another theory is that the action maintained in the highest degree. Chung Po-ling, Mr Lin Sen, Chairman to the government and transmitting on Tuesday, March 11. The follow-may lead to the removal of the the Bulgarian Government has de- of the National Government, and and explaining governmental orders ng competitions will be held on that Chinese Stabilisation Fund control gided to agree to the request of the Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek de to the people,
body from Hongkong and Shanghai Reich Government. livered their speeches of achnonition
to Chungking, while another theory
Bulgarim Government de- and Mr Chow Tao-kang replied on behalf of the members.
Li-ming and Wa Chih-méi.
A three-minute silence for
the
Chinese soldlers and civilians killed adoption and execution.
in the war was observed.
Thirdly, the Councillors would act
Last Night's
day:
At Fanling
The
cur
1, A Bugey, on the New Course, claims that it may result in the even-clares that the presence of German for a prize presented by the Ladles tual withdrawal of the Central Bank troops in the country in nu Way Sertion. A special prize has been from foreign exchange dealings in changes the peaceful policy of Hul- presented by Mrs Elion Potter for Shanghai and Hongkong. handicaps of 30 and over.
2. Approaching and Putting com
Band Concert petion
Bomber Fund Effort.
J Ronning Putting Pool, for prize presented by Lady MacGregor. The proceeds from the pool will go to the L.GU. Spitfire Fund.
Following the opening ceremony, a preliminary meeting for the first inceting was held for electing a pre- sidium
of five in accordance with, Artleica 10 of the Revised Organte Law of the People's Political Council. Those elected were Generalissimo Chiang Kai-slick, Dr Chang Pó-ling. TRO Hsun-shear, Dr Curson Chang and Misa Yi-fang.
Dr Wang Chung-hul, Minister of Foreign Affairs, reported diplomatic situation in the past ten lighter numbers.
a varied programine of operatic and By the courtesy of the Kowloon - The programme Canten Railway management, the
"Taipo Belle" will leave Sheung-shu for Kowloon at 0.17 p.m.
with
the on
1
The many muse-lovers who at fended the band convert in all of the At the end of the proceedings, the Bomber Fund at the Peninsula Hotel Captain (Mrs F. A. Mackintosh) will last night were well-rewarded with present the prizes.
February Results
Pilot Downs Three Planes
Singlehanded
CAIRO, Mar. 2 (Reuter).-A fighter pilot of the R.A.F., flying jalone over the Teleplini area in Albania, sighted five Italian Ifighters. He immediately en- gaged the enemy and shot down three, the other two breaking off the combat.
garia, who is determined to refrain from any oftark and from any men- sures that threaten the interests of
anyone.
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"The Bulgarian Government feel the Bulgarian Government, German Mr George Rendel, was received by their action will be rightly un- troops have just crossed the Bulgarlar King Boris this afternoon and that derstood by all and approved by the frontler in order to protect Bulgaria the British military attache has left
from Britain's scheme to spread the Bulgaria. Balkan people.'
war to the Balkans.
The German news agency adds that the Bulgarian Chamber has approved the and neeepted the statement of Prime Minister by 20 absolute majority."
Hitlers Telegram
Ironical
All public Buildings are hung with Bulgarian flags and there is little to remind the people of the momentous happenings behind the scenes except the occasional · appearance of uni- fornied German troops.
SOFIA, Mar. 2 (fleuter).—While German troops continued to march LONDON, Mar, 2 (Reuter)-Hitler across the frontier, Bulgaria to-day months with special reference to obviously had been selected with China's diplomalle
to-day seat a telegram to King Bors began celebrations of her National 'movez,
the great care.
Communique
"I beg Your Independence Day which folls to- American,
of Bulgaria, saying British, and Soviet policies
LONDON, Mur. 2 (Reuter)The Majesty to accept my most cordial morrow. toward China, the silver question in The overture from Rossink's "The
German High Command to-day issued wishes for your well-being and for Solla is perfectly calm and as usual the British Concession in Tientsin Barber of Seville" and a selection
the following communique about ie the happy future of Bulgneto in this large crowds are strolling da the and the Second Speelal District Court from Verdi's 'Rigoletto" were Issue in the French Concession in nthusiastically received and Tschṇi-
The following competitions were
entry of German troops in Bulgaria: hour, in which Dulgaria has re-meln streets i brilliant sunshine.
"Az a safeguard against British affirmed her attachment to Germany, Shanghai,
kowalty's "Valse des Fleurs also held during February:
measures in south-eastern Europe, Italy and Japan." Economic Affairs
| carned well-deserved applause,
1. Captain's Cup. Mrs A. K. Mae
which have become known, formations Dr Wang Wen-hao, Minister of Lils and George Plo-Uisk brought kenzie qualified on the Oki Course,
to march London Envoy Resigna Economic Affairs, made a report en down the house with their two plane with 90-15-04 and Mrs A. M. Roweli This incident is reported in to-day's of German troops began economic affairs during the same Arensky's Valse and Schutt's Para-
solos, for which they selected on the New Course with 90-22=77. RAF. Middle East Headquarters Into Bulgaria on March, 2 with the
LONDON, Mar, 2 (Reuter) period. He reviewed in phrticular phrase of the famous transcription entries
Club Medal. There were no communique, which says that bomber consent of the Royal Bulgarian
"Reuter's" diplomatic correspondent on the Old Course. Mrs and fighter aircraft were amin busy Government. governmental encouragement of in of Chopin's Waltz No. 7.
"As the German troops were march-learns that the Bulgarian Minister in Simon White with 101-30-71 won on Saturday in support of the Grecking In, they were theered by the London has telegraphically tendered dustries and mining, control over im- Other items offered were five short on the New Course.
TOKYO, Mar. 2 (Router) —Con- portant materials, improvement of
Army operations in Albania,
his resignation numbers of incidenial music
the Bulgarian gratulations on Bulgaria's adhesion to from navigation and water conservancy: Tony Sarto's Chinese play,
3. Running Bogey was won by The communique adds: “At Valena Bulgarian people."
the Tripartite Pact have been sent by and the increase of China's produc- Willow Plate" and a Waltz Medley.
The Mrs Cassidy, 4
bombs were dropped on an ammuni-
Mr Yosule Matsuoka, the Japancre 4. Eclectie Competition during De-tion dump and military barracks.
Rendel Received
Foreign Minister, to. Horf von "The Gay Nineties, arranged by cember, January and February for a "Bomber formatorib also success- Many queries were made by the George Plo-Uls.
Ribbentrop (German Foreign Minis- prize presented by the Military Lady fully attacked Bérat. Buildings were members of the Counell to which Dr
The programme concluded with Associates was won by Mra Cassidy, hit and large fires were started;
VICHY, Mary, 2. (Router).-Dis- |ler), - Count Ciano (Italian Foreign Wong Chung-hul and Dr Wond Wen- "There't Always Be An England" 67-9-68, The runner-up was Mrs "Enemy positions at Buz) were also
patches received hero from Sofia stále | "Minister) ́ánd M. Popast (Bulgarijn hao promised to give wrlitan replies, | and "God Save the King."
Redmond, 71-10=01.
that the Briksh Minister to Bulgaria, Foreign Minister). attacked."
tion.
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down.
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"Protection" LONDON, Mar 12 (Reuter),—The entry of German troops into Bulgaria was officially admitted in Berlin for the Grst time, to-day,
A Gérnán Foreign Offee announce- inent states: "In agreement with
Government.
to
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