FIRING PRACTICES
Heavy And Light Gun Shoots This Week
Firing practice as under is notlfled for to-day,
(a) Heavy Gun practice between the hours of 9 n.m, and 4 p.m. Firing Area "B" will be affected, Alterna- tive date March 20; (b) Heavy Gun anti-aircraft practice between the hours of 10 a.m. and d p.m. in the
Japanese Policy Defined
-American Help To China Resented
Tokyo, Mar. 23. Clear-cut views of the Japanese southern area of the island, Firing Army and Navy regarding the United Area "C" will be affected) forcement of defences by hostile States anti-Japanese. allitude, reln- Reserved between the hours of Pan Powers surrounding Japan, the China and 12 midnight for heavy gun prae- tice in firing areas "D" and "E" (d) coast blockade and the proposed in- Light gun practice between the hours vocation of belligerent rights, were of 6 pm and 12 midnight in dring given at the Lower House Accounts arcus "D" and "E" providing that Committee session on Saturday by
Korechika practice in para 1 (c) above Is not Lieut-Generas
Anami. Vice-Minister of War, rorried out
und Rear- Adantral Takuzumi Oka. Director of: Firing practice ns under is notified the Naval Affairs Bureau of the Navy for to-morrow.
the will
of
brlween the houra and 5 pm for heavy gm practice originally arranged for March 18 in
Ministry.
la
the
Such
(a) Beavy gun anti-aircraft prae-¦ Lieut.-General Anami declared: "It tice between the hours of 10 am. Is the set principle to reject firmly any and & pan. in the southern area of Powers assisting Chiang Kai-shek, no island, Firing Aren "C" matter which third Powers they ny affected. (b) Reserved be or whatever methods they a.m. ay employ. Whatever President
Roosevelt
may say, Ji head with the settlement of in tring areas "D" and "E.", (e) Light Shine campaign under the conviction gum practive between the hours of that
Is Jispars not an aggressor. 6 pm, and 12 midnight. Piring areas Japan can never be flinched by "" and "" will be affecter."
an intimidative stand taken them.
by
not Light gun practice will be carriede Japanese nation should
necessarily be encouraged or dis- out between the hours of 8 pm, and youraged by their pronouncements. 12 midnight on March 20 1941. Firing We have only to proceed boldly and areas "D" and "E" will be affected fearlessly forward with the national
Ficing practice as under is notifled polley of the Japanese Empire.” for March 27: (a) Reserved between
Rear-Admiral Oka said: "To-day
the
cam-
Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
UFS
INTERNED-Maharana of Kapurthala, wife of powerful and wealthy potontate in in- dia, reported hold in Gorman concentration camp near Bo. sancon, France with other Dritish woman.
CHINESE WEDDING
Mr Chau Sui-hi Marries Miss Yang Jen-chi
on
Kau Yan Church, High Street, A pretty wedding took place Saturday aftermon, when Miss Yang Jen-chi, of Tientsin, became the bride of Mr Chau Sun-ki.
at
the
the hours of Dn.m. and p.m. foInternational relations are extreinely and Mr Peter Cheung was
The Rev. Bo Shue-fak officiated, heavy in practice originally ranged
for March 18 in firing areas strained. Especially in the Orient orgen, with Me Johns Cheung, violin, "D" and "E." (b) Heavy in prae- there are many complicated problems and M. N. Lai, cello. tice between the hours of 8.30 pan. in connection with the China
The bride is the daughter of Mrs and 11 p.tn. Firing area "D" will be a dispute
Thai-French Indo-China
China Yang and the late Mr Yang Man-chi, ani affeeled. Alternative date April 3 Anglo-American defence scheme with Mrs Chau Yeung, of Hongkong.
the reported The bridegroom is the son
Mr and (e) Light gun practice between Singapure as its base. It is in be ex- hours of G pm and 12 indulght.
The bridematis were the Misses that in connection with Firing Areas "D" and "K" will be
Chau Sut-mool and Chan Sui-plog. affected.
the Powers concerned The best man was Mr Chair Sal
increasingly kwan, brother of the bridegroom. nemament race. Ini fact A dinner party
was held at the armament expansion is proceeding in Sun Kee Yuen various quarters. But the Japanese evening. Navy in taking effective measures for
Light gun pracflee will be carried out between the hours of 6 pan, and 19 anidnight in Firing areas "D" and "E" on March 28.
Indian Pilots Coming Here
A report published in yesterday's Chinese newspapers stated that thirty Hidlon pilots from the Indian Air- ways would be coming to Hongkong in small numbers of two or three to i undergo training with the China National Aviation Corporation,
The purpose in sending these pilats here is to allow them to obtain prac- tient experience in piloting the Douglas type of aircraft which the Indian Airways have decided to use in future in their different services.
It is learned that one of the pilots has recently rompleted a course and returned to India, while another is at present under training.
would acute
engage
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Restaurant in the
Other Ceremonies
the purpose of insuring the fullest The following weddings took place
trits
by.
of the entire
March 24, 1941.
REVENUE IN CHINA
IMPROVING
Trading Survey of 1940
Obrary, Supreme Court
A comprehensive review of the international situation, Here is a new style of hat with Japan's political changes of 1940 and her war with China and trade vicissitudes in China which affect the operations of the,
Made of smooth Chinese Maritime Customs is contained in the introductory survey of "The Trade of China, 1940," issued by the Chinese Maritime Customs.
In China the Japanese military effort for the year under review was mainly directed át air attacks includ- Ingralds on Chungking and attempts to cut China's supply routen, Other- wise the armies of invasion occupied little or no additional Chinese ter-.
wns
heavy.
but
und
ritory, There generally inconclusive fighting in Shansi, Hupeh, southern
Ilunan, Kiangsi, Kwangtung and and sporadic fighting und querilla warfare in other provinces. in February the Japanese took Non- ning and parts of southern Kwangsi; but in October the Japaneso evneunt ed Nanning, and in November they withdrew their entire forces from Kwangsi,
Joe Louis Extended By
Abe Simon
DETROIT, Mar. 22 (UP),-Joc Louis, the heavyweight boxing champlon, successfully defended lits title to-night by a technical knock-out over big Abe Simon, of New York, In the 13th round of their scheduled 20-round flight in the Olympia Auditorium. The survey publishes fa complete
Simon, who is known as account
of the establishment in Mountain", astounded the boxing warte! "Mar Nanking of the Wang Ching-wel re- by Zusting 50
against the ime on March 30. 1940 and its "invincible" negro. He provided Louis treaties with Japan and Manchukuo. pst serious opponent since the night.
From China's financial point of the latter was knocked out by Max view the most important develop-Schmeling. ment of 1940 was undoubtedly the The bout was watched by 10,000 credit loans obtained from the flabbergasted fans-a record indoor United States of America. The first crowd for Detroit. Simon was floored of such loun
Was made In March for twice in the 13th round, was on the U.S.$20,000,000; the second,
incanvas twice earlier in the fight and at September, for U.S.$25,000,000; and another time went half-way through the third on December
the ropes. directly 1, following:
This is the afteenth time Louis has Wang-Abe Treaty of successfully defended his title. "Rasie Reintions" and therefore generally regarded as 3 move to counteract it, for U.S.$50,000,000 with a further U.S.$50,000,000 for mone- tary protection and management as between the Chinese and American currencies, in contemplation.
the
Japanese Athletic Headquarters
Throughout the year trade in the
TOKYO, Mar. 23 (Domei).- free areas was much affected by war Named after the late Dr Seiichi Cperations, hostile interference with Kishi, "Father of Japanese two-storeyed
considering the genera defence at the Registry on Saturday, before trading with the outside world and Athletics,"
situation. Mr J. Reynolds, Deputy Registrar: Although the belligerent rights under Mr Cheng Hon-leung, merchant, intertatted Low have not yet been, and Aliss Chan Wai-rown, of No. 10 invoked, the Navy is yielding prae-Staunton Street; tically the same effects by tightening the naval blockade."--Domel.
Bulgarians On Rations
LONDON, Mar. 23 (Router), -Bu- ter, vegetable oils and fard will be rationed in Bulgaria next week and cards for that purpose will be issued to the populace, states a Solla report quoted by the Moscow radio.
A shortage of foodstuffs, the radio The Indian pilots are required to adds, is now noticeable in
the operate as co-pilois un the 'C.N.A.C. | Bulgarian capital where beef is. al- planes for a month before complet most unobtainable and the rale of ing training.
bread is rigorously restricted.
MONSTER
ONE DOLLAR TICKETS
ON SALE
Now
WHISKY
Mr Ma Chun-yick, student, and Miss Wong May-ying, student;
Mr Tsai Tal-fung, censor, and Miss Au Woon-pik, of No. 35 Caine Road; Mr Siu Kit-wah, merchant, and Miss Ke Wai-fong, of No. 13 Tik Lung
Lane;
Mr Au Yeung Yue-shun, account- jant, and Miss Tsol Fung-chan, of No.
25 Tang Lung Street;
Mr Ho Kwok-shing, merchant, and Miss Yeung Chum-ching, of No. 36 Apllu Street;
Mr Kwok Wing-cheung, tea mer- chant, and Miss Kwok Yee-king, of No. 280 Queen's Road, West;
Mr Cheung Ka-fu, merchant, and Miss Wong Tsui-ying, of No. 2 Koon Ma Terrace;
Mr Muk King-chu, reporter, and Miss Lake Po-king, of No. 8 Hillwood Road.
RAFFLE
SUNBEAM-TALBOT
SPORTS CAR VALUE $5,950
Yacht, value $4,000
Diamond Wrist Watch yalue $3,000
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Sce 5. C. M. POST, Tuesdays: H.K. TELEGRAPH Saturdays. and hundreds of valuable Prizes TOTAL VALUE OVER $46,000
ONE DOLLAR TICKETS
at leading Stores, S. C. M. Post and The Hongkong Jockoy Club, Exchango Building
IN AID OF THE
BOMBER FUND
the Chinese restriction of importa-
the
tions of unessential goods. The last Kishi Memorial Hall was opened factor tended to produce a relatively here on Saturday. It will serve favourable trade balance.
as headquarters of the Japan The prevention of smuggling did Athletic Federation. not present quite so many diflculties severe restrictions on the free move-ing, which was donated by Col Prince of the Japanese ment of goods in North China and to Yasuhito the fact that the Japanese Navy en-
Ellclfbu. the Federation Patron. Officiating at the ceremony forced a rigid blockade of the coast. was Mr lichi Kishi, Section Chief of Although the Customs authorities the Information Board, who is a son
as in past recent years due to the format carrying in
The ceremony upened with the
continued to function in Amoy, and of the inte Dr Kishi. have remained in Swatow and 'Can- ton, little if any preventive wo
work Yachting could be carried on at
those places.
With the partial reopening of the Pearl River to commercial shipping
British Team Wins
in April 1940, the Canton Customs Scandinavian Cup Race
The
were able to resume a mensure of control over steamer traffle between Canton and Hongkong and Macao, The Royal Hongkong Yacht Club conducted the Second statistics yesterday contains report
Scandinavian Cup Race, which re- covering imports and
exportsbesulted in a win for Britain against tween China ports and foreign countries. It is noted that the total Scandinavia by 39 points to 33.
Britain won the morning event revenue collection for 1940 in terms 31-15 and tied 18-all in the afternoon of national currency was $479,749,134, event.. as compared with $331,323,640 for 1939, un increase of $144,425,104 or approximately 44 per cent.
PEAK SCHOOL
The members of Britain's crews were Messrs. P. 5. M. Sedgwick, J. L. Ander- san, L. C. Baker, D. G. Alten. II. W. Browne, L. O'N Thomson, T. C. Fair- bairn, K. M. A. Barnett. M. 1. de Ville, G. G. Wood, H. C. Taylor, and W. A. Johnson. Their Scandinavian opponents were Mesars S. K, Heiberg, O. Fingat- sen, K. Wilkens. J. Johnsen, S. Stak- land, J. V. Christensen, S. Berg, J. Krogh-Mog, L. Ongstad, R. Herschend. It is reported that the Peak School | N. O. Christensen, ond N. W. Smeby. will be re-opened, under Government control, for the summer term, after the Easter holidays,
TO BE RE-OPENED UNDER GOVERNMENT CONTROL
Following the evacuation of British women and children to Australia, the School ceased to function and WILS
Synthetic Lubricating
Oil Claim
According to the Tokyo "Asahi,"
not used until two terms ago when. Dr Yuzaboro Nagai, of the imperial at the request of some parents whose
children were still in Hongkong, it University's Institute, for Aeronau- was lent for "private tuition Gov- Heat Research, after ning years ernment is said to have decided that experimenting, has discovered a
the number of chlidren warrants re- opening as an oficial institution.
process which will produce lubrica-
It is understood that Miss M. F. D. tion oll for aeroplane engines from Gemmell and Miss Joan Orem have vegetable matter of a type which is been appointed to take charge. abundant in Japan.
RIDING COMFORT
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SPRINGS
and fill your
SHOCK ABSORBERS
every 5,000 miles
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