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March 10, 1941.
By Ernie Bushmiller
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JAN-20
Mme. Chiang Speaks To Exchange At Spaniards Pay Attention All Women of Free China
CHUNGKING, Mar. 10 (Central News).-Speaking at the meeting in celebration of International Women's Day yesterday, Madame Chlang Kai-shek said that the occasion this year was marked with new hopes because the Democracies have all rea-- lised that aggression, against any one of them is a menteg to all. others.
"China's appeal for unity among the Democracies," Madame Chiang declared, "is even more urgent than her appeal for aid to herself. The Democracies should concentrate all manpower and material resources to deal with the common menace of mankind."
Madame Chinnig noted with grati- fcation that the Democtacles are now alt sympathetic with Chinn's cause) and recommise. China as their
Van-
guard against aggression. She said that the Chinese women are partl- cularly glad to learn that their sisters) in other democratie countries under- stand thoroughly the significance ofj Chino'n struggle And have full sympathy for her.
India Calls
In Dollars
Controls Aluminium
NEW DELHI, Mar, 0 (Reuter).—— The Rol has issued a notification calling on the owners of certain In this connection Madame Chlang United States dollur securities to sur- mentioned that the American women render them within a month. from have formnext committee to aid March 10 to the Reserve Blank, China. The participants are mostly which will make payment when it is popular
including Atrs satisfied that the securities delivered)
a
women,
Roosevelt, the first indy of the ore in an acceptable form. United States
Part In Politics
Referring to the elevated political position of Chinese women since the Start of the war, Madame Chlang sold that there are 16 women mem- bers in the 2nd People's Politien! Council, and one woman member of the Presidium. She drew a contrast with the position of Japanese women who have practically voice
no publle affairs."
in
Dividends received on such securi- ties after March 10 will be the pro- perty, of the Raj.
The Raj fast July ordered the holders of dollar securities to supply particulars of their holdings to the Reserve Bank.
Allocating Stocks
In
A Glance
SELLING
T.T. London Demand London T.T. Shonghal T.T. Singapore TT. Japon TT. Indla TT. U.S.A
T.T. Manliu
1/2 1/274
435
.52%
1024
.82
TT. Batavia
.24% 4814 .43%
T.T. Bangkok
.140
T.T. Salgon
.104/
T.T. France
TT. Switzerland
T.T, Australlu
102 1/8%
BUYING
4 m/s L/C London
4 m/s D/P London
4 m/s L/C U.S.A.
4 m/s France
30 d/s Indin
.1/3% 1/35
.25
...84%
U.S. Cross rath in London 4.02% U.S. Cross rate in N.Y...4.031⁄2
Waterloo Road Accident
To Lend and Lease Bill
MADRID, Mar. 9 (Reuter)The United States Senato's approval of the Lease and Lend Bill gets big headlines In to- day's Spanish newspapers.
Spaniards are now awaiting see whether with interest to there is any truth in the state- ments which had been given much publicity here earlier this year, that American help would come too late.
to
British Blockade
Will Not Be Relaxed
NEW YORK, Mar. 9 (Reuter). Rejecting Mr Herbert Hoover's proposed soup-kitchen experi- ment in Belgium, the British Embassy to-day released a state-j ment saying:
Also recalled is the categorical announcement by Goebbels Spanish and other correspondents: H nfirm again that before the year is over Germany will finish the war. The attack on England will be carried out in an inexorable manner when the weather is sufficiently favour- able."
The British Government is satis These statements were given ever
prominence by the newspaper, fled that relief of the countries in
than the passage
the enemy accupation, whatever the con-
ditions might be,
would postpone the Lease and Lend Bill but elsewhere this newspaper published an article day of victory."
The British Government, the state- in heavy type concerning Britain's; formidable anti-invasion
ment adds, felt obliged to re-affirm defences, thus giving perhaps an unintentional their determination not to permit the blockade to be weakened or under- answer to Goebbels.
Balkan Sobranie
The World's Finest
CIGARETTES & PIPE TOBACCOS
Shipment just received from England
C. INGENOHL'S CIGAR STORES
"La Porta del Orjanto"
Weygand Reports On Defences in Africa
LONDON, Mar. 9 (Reuter)-—Admiral Darlan, Vice-Premier
The same article says that thou-mined by the admission of supplies in the Vichy Government, to-day gave à lancheon in honour of sands of life-belts have been distri- from overseas into any territory under
General Weygand.
General Weygand is expected to enemy control." who dally would be "faise humanitarl-
Admiral Darlan had just re-leave Vichy for North Africa to- anism," the statement says,
turned from Paris where he had morrow, according to a Vichy dispatch Mr Hoover Issued
to the official German news agency, 1 reply simultaneously
his been conducting conversations re-emphasising sympathy for the British cause but with the occupying authorities declaring that the food altuation in
A. M. Xavier, driving car No. 4467,buted to the huge forces of German is reported to have knocked down altroops in North France Chinese woman named Pyau in practise disembarkation exerekes. Walerton Road about 9 p.m. yester- day. The woman sustained a frac-. tured arm and was sent to hospital.
A four-year-old child was also involved in the accident, suffering from abrasions. The child died in hospital this morning.
List
H.K. Stock Market
The following quotations were Issued on the Hongkong Stock Mar-
BANKS
H.K. Banks $. H.K. Banks
NEW DELHI, Mar. 9 (Reuter), The Ral has assumed control of the sale and use in manufacture of the Rome Issues Casualtyket this morning, existing stocks of urimunfactured and
aluminium Regarding Chinese women's war-semi-manufactured tine work, Madame Chiang stressed order to ensure that they are utilised that they should hereafter play to the best advantage. more important role in economic warlare. She urged them to exert greater efforts
It will be recalled int aluminium in production, especially agricultural production, was subjected to import control Inst and in pushing the Wartime Bonds January in order to reduce pressure Campaign and the National Savings on the demand on the world's sup-
plies. Campaign.
Holders of stocks are required to sttbmit returns by March 31.
ONSTER
ONE DOLLAR
TICKETS
ON SALE
Now
WHRUKY
LONDON, Mar. 0 (Reuter).-The Intest Casualty list Issued by Italian Headquarters to-night gives Italian losses in North Africa as-08 dead, 98 wounded and 12,230 missing.
The list states that on the Greek
were front the Italian losses
4,811 wounded and
dead,
missing.
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the occupied countries is "far worse and General Weygand from than the British statement would seem North Africa whore he had spent to indicate." He felt that it was "no considerable time "inspecting" false humanity which will save the forces in the French Colonini lives of countless children."
Chinese Deposits
Coveted
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" CHUNGKING, Mar. 9 (UP).--The .11% n. People's Political Council to-day
.1,350 я; 76 n.
H.K, Banks (H.K.) Chartered £. Mercantile, A. & B. L Mercantile, C. £
.77 n.
85% n.
.23 n.
2,380
5,500
Cantons $
Union $.
China Underwriters $.
East Asia x.d.
INSURANCES
H.K. Fire $..
Douglas $.
SHIPPING
Steamboats $..
Indo-Chinas P.
Indo-Chinas D. $. Shell (Bearers) si- Waterboats $..
DOCKS-ETC
Wharves $.
Docks (old)
Docks (new)
Providents $..
S'hal Dockyarda $..
Kailan s/-
Raubs $.
H.K. Mines
Hotel $..
Lands $ x. d.
MINING
LANDS
Lands 45% Debentures
S'hai Lands Sh. S.
Humphreys $..
H.K. Realles $.
Chinese Estates $ x.d, UTILITIES
Tramg $ x.d.
Peaks Trams (old) Peak Trams (now) Star Ferries
$...
Y. Ferries China Lights (old)
China Lights
n.
Empire.
Describing the luncheon, the Toul- ouse radio states that General Hunt- ziger, the War Minister, Admiral Platon, Minister for the Colonies, and General Berneret, Chief of Vichy's Air Force, were present.
After luncheon, political and econ-
Defences Secure
'All Out" History Traced To 1300
In a learned poll of lexicographere, the Now York Times has run down the sources of to-day's battle cry of democracy, the words "all out."
In 1300 Thomas a Becket spelled it "alout" Chaucer offered the "alle oute" varlation.
So through the ages until coo- ductors and umpires bellowed the same phrase. Now it means aid to
Britain.
Dutch Bible Society Is Dissolved
.76 b. passed a resolution urging that the omic problems in North Africa were,
Government negotiate with the Bri-discussed. 215 b. tish and American Governments for 417b, the purpose of having Britlah and American banks, turn over to the
LONDON, Mar. 2 (Reuter)-The
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" Government all deposits of defence of the French African Em- ..170 Chinese nationals
Chinese
who would be
bepiro against any enemy has been
(UP). Omcial BERLIN, Mar. 0 reimbursed with Chinese war bonds, made secure," states a communique news agency reports from the Hague The Council also passed a resolu-issued after to-day's talks between say that the Chief of the Secret .80 tion urging the Government to im-Admiral Darlan and General Wey-Police has ordered the dissolution of
the administration of
International Bible .00 n. prove
the and at Vichy, says the Toulouse the
Research
.43/0 n.
Burma Road.
radio.
Society (Bibelforeher).
II.
135 n. .0 n.
05 n.
17.00 B.
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.24 r. .0 m.
1.K. Electrics (old)
H.K.
Electrics (new)
Macao Electrics (Old) $...17
Macne Electrics (New)
Sandakan Lights $.
Telephones (old) 0.
Telephones (new) $..
INDUSTRIALS
Cold: Macg. (Ord.), Sh. $...30 n. Cald: Macg. (Pref.), Sh. $..25 n Canton Ices $..
Cements
H.K. Ropes
$.... STONES, &c. Dairy Farms $.
Watsons
$....
Lane Crawfords $..
Sinceros $
Wing On (HK) $.. Powell Lid. $.
COTTON MILLS Ewa Sh. $...
S'hot Cotton Sh. S.
MISC.
H.K. Govt. 4%
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Marsmons Inv. (Lon.) s/-
Maramans Inv. (II.K.) 8/- ..2/8 n.
Refugee Loses $730 In Jewellery
Teng Ching-kang, reading at Hust No. 40 In the Matauchung Refugee Camp, has reported to the Police the lose of jewellery worth $720. Among the Jewellery were a platinum ring set with a diamond worth $203 and a diamond bracelet worth $200.
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