Ubrary, Supreme Court
GERMAN ARMY ON THE MOVE
LONDON, Mar. 30 (Reuter)-Reports from Sofla indicate movements of German heavy artillery from the south to the north via the Kinajevo road through the suburbs of Sofla, according to the Istanbul correspondent of the independent French agency.
The correspondent adds that German police are also carrying out passport control of passengers at Gwilengrad, on the Bulgo- Turkish frontier.
Monday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
March 31, 1941.
COMPANY Dock Company Turns MEETING Corner To Prosperity
Entertainment &
Land Investment
A not profit of $63,267.91 was reported at the annual general meeting of the China Entertainment and Land · In-
Co., no
Ltd., this
Atrocity Campaign ¡now agreed in principle to participate LONDON, Mar. 30 (Router)-Alf in the new government on receiving
gave assurances' that there will be German broadcasts to-night prominence to reports of alleged anti- change in the status of Croatia which German Incidents in Yugo-Slavia, and was granted a measure of nutonomy it is pointed out in London that these in 1930. reports closely follow the lines of the "atrocity" campaigns preceding the
Czecho-Slovakia Invasion of Poland.
and
Mobilisation. BELGRADE, Mar 30 (Reuter) - Extra military classes were called up to-night. It is anttounced that this action, a precautionary measure to increase the defensivo forces watching the frontiera.
KIANGSI VICTORY
Encirclement Of Japanese
+
vestment morning.
The Hon. Sir Shou-son Chow, who I was in the chair, sald:
On March 31, 1931
The foundations for the sea walls of a new deep-water berth
construction and before. long the Company will have an addi- tional berth suitable for large ships. This was given as one of
for the Hongkong and Whumpen Dock Co., Ltd. are now under
the main developments of the Company in the past year by the Hon. Mr S. H. Dodwell presiding at the Company's Ordinary Yearly Meeting which was held in Queen's Building at noon to- day.
Mr Dodwell also referred to the loyal co-operation of the Staff, both European and Chinese, who had been working with In thorough understanding of the importance of the national work upon which the Company was engaged.
Inventories often require
There were present; The Hon Mr, valued.
reserves.
With these few remarks I have much pleasure in seconding the pro- posal for the adoption of the Report and Accounts as presented,
The motion was carried unanim- ously,
I take great pleasure in ounouncing J. J. Paterson, the Hon, Mr M. K. drastic revision due to changes in that to-day is our Tenth Ariniversary. La, Mr L. Kodeori, Mr D. Drum-replacement. costs and I hope the and Mr S. T. Williamson Board will continue in good times commenced mond, we business and I wish to take this op- (Directors), and Mr E. Cock, M.B.E., the policy of writing down Stocks, portunity of thanking our Share M.IN.A.. (Chief Manager) and Mr Plant and Property and strengthening holders, patrons and tenants for their E. L. Hosie (Secreinry)." kind support. During the past Starcholders present were: Messrs decade this Company has paid away A, Vaswani, K. II. Lo, K. K. Lo, the in Rates and Entertainment Taxes
Hon. Mr
Mr A. L. Shields, Messrs Leung total of over three quarter of Fat-lla, Wong Chi-po, M. 11. Lo, G. million dollars.
Marshall, G. V. am pleased to say, W, Sewell, G. V. that at no time during the past ten T. Marshall (for Mrs Idu Marshall), years has this Company been 50 Percy Tester, and Ezra Abraham. CHUNGKING, Mar. 30 (Cen-sound #naucially as it is now
I proposing the adoption of the and Italans here will have left by tral News)In the Battle of with your kind support we hope to Report and Accounts, the Chairman
keep up this good state of uffnirs wald: Kiangsi, the Chinese forces have year after year. scored a smashing victory over Business generally throughout the the Japanese, declared the year, considering the abnormal con- spokesman of the National Mill-dilion prevailing, can be considered tary Council in a press interview yesterday.
A oft batch of Italian elvilians left by expresa for Milan last night. Except for diplomals and Journ- alists, it is stated that most Germans
Tuesday,
sultation.
Envoy To Turkey ANKARA, Mar. 30 (Neuter).—The Yugo-Slay Ambassador to Turkey is leaving for Belgrade this evening.
it is understood that he has been recalled by his government for con- Frontier Closed LONDON, Mar. 30 (Reuter).The German radio to-night reported that the frontier between Yugo-Slavia and Styria (Austria) has been closed by the Yugo-Slav authorities.
and
The Gross Profit is $1,010,755.02 a slight increase on that of last year; the Net Profit $1,352,428.04 somewhat more than the correspond-
ing figure of 1939,
Is also
Our stocks are conservatively valu- ed. Depreciation on Stocks and Plant and Property is generally speaking on the same basis as usual, but small Increases have been made on special items.
is good.
As In previous years we have given several
successful performances and or- Among the casualties suffered donations to various charitable by the Japanese was one division unisations and war funds.
The Investment alle of the Account commander according to Japan is practically, the same as the pre- ese captives.
ceding year as all shops and offices in the Building have been let and, due to the central site of the building, all tenants have done a good year Profit On Year
Three Japanese divisions participat ed in the recent abortive offensive In
northern Klongsi. Advancing in
arena
business.
JAPAN'S ENGINEERING SUCCESS
Undersea
Railway Tunnel
SPECIAL TO the "teleWRAPH”
MOJI, March, 31 (Domel),-
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Loss 10% cash discount
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MEN'S WEAR
SPECIALISTS
There is only a slight reduction inj our overdrafl. This is due partly to our laying in larger stocks than usual, the replacement of which under pre- sent conditions is often subject to delay and difficultien of all kinds: The most abitious engineering The profit for the year ending partly to the financing of our new adventure in the history of GAS the substitute for FIREWOOD. December 31, 1940 after providing construction programme, and partly Japan's traffic construcuan was $05,438,20 for depreciation and $13,-to the payment for the land required crowned, with success 031,80 for war and property Taxes for our new deep-water berth. the submarine railway tunnel Foreshore Purchased amounted to $03,207.91 and including 1930's Accoun' of $10,988.41 makes
when
by Yugo-Slavla at Vienna no longer/Spokesman continued, the Japanese cents per share absorbing *$69,900.00tion to the one under our glant crane bored through on Sunday after,
to
ly having to move
101
for! noon. With only one berth suitable
After completion of the subsidiary ships under this crane, we were vessels,
tunnel, boring of the main, rallway of our tunnel underneath the sea was start- to the Inconvenience
the ed in June, 1930, and the first sub- ourselves. During
in Japan has marine railway passage pur become a
me a reality after one year and
accounts. Seconded by Mr LI year, we have completed the
Germans living in Croatin have been asked to leave the country, says three routes, the northern column 208 the offelal German news agency, intercepted at an early stage of the The first special train with some 000 campaign and thrown back with Germans left this evening. Another losses, while the central and southern train leaves early to-morrow morning. columns pushed forward and pene- Not only Italian Journalists but rated to arcas north-east of Shang- Italians generally ate beginning to koo, south-west of Kaoan and the leave Yugo-Slavia, according to the southern bank of the Chin River,
the balance brought forward from You will remember that when I ad- under the Straits of Kwammon latest reports from Rome, ndds the where they have been dispersed, cut German agency.
up and decimated,
Kyushu was Held In Net
available for distribution $89,254.32. dressed you last year, I referred to linking the western tip of the No Longer Pro-Axis
the necessity of our having a deep-mainland with Out of this, your Directors recom-water berth for large ships, in addi- Surrounded by the Chinese innend LONDON, Mar. 30 (Reuler)-"A
of 70 dividend since March 22, the end a payment of return to the line of policy agreed to these
leaving to be carried forward to this r seems possible for the Sunovitch Goy have made repeated attempts ernment," declares a Budapest des- escape encirclement but so far have year's account the sum of $10,353.72. The Chairman then proposed the been frustrated, patch to the officia! German news
The battlefelt! is strewn with adoption of the report and statement clients and agency. It adds that political circles Japanese of the
of in Rumania declare, on the basis of a war dead. Mont which Kwok-ying, the proposal was carried chuse from the Government of a ten months of difficult work.
out to information obtained from Belgrade, according to Japanese captives, has unanimously.
part of the forestore
This is also believed to be the that "measures adopted by the new been cut off and taken nway as identi-
water on the east side of our East
we
passage under the sea with a are first are assuming u more ficution of the men killed in action.
here that end it. onil-Axis tendency." War booty Includes field ploces,
the new deep-water pressure of 31,5 pounds in the world. Sun were re-elected Directors on the fanatics"
rifles and ammunition.
proposal of the Chairman, seconded berth. The foundations for the sea construction. caused this, declares the
by Mr Chang Kwal-ping. The Chair-wall are now under which adds, "A grave Impression was SILANGKAO Mar. 30 (Centrul
mon also proposed the re-election of Other than this, development during made by the fight of peanuts of German origin from Yugo-Slavia to News-Fengnin, important city in Messrs Percy Smith, Seth and Flem- the year has been small. A few new northern Kiangsi was recaptured by ing as auditors, and seconded by Mr machines have been purchased, and Rumania."
the Chinese yesterday afternoon Lowe Po-lun, the proposal
a few minor improvements in the Anti-Italian Gestures
following a sanguinary engagement. carried.
alting of existing machines and plant The German radio reports anti-The Japanese are retreating.
have been carried out with proved Italian demonstrations Inst night in Chinese authorities have entered
increase of efficiency, particularly in of the East Yaril Ship- Zagreb, the capital of Groatia but on the city and are taking immediate the other hand the agency reports measures for the relief of the re-
building machinery. "perfect order and quiet" in Zagreb fugees. where leaders of the Croat pensant party are conferring on the situation
veste ho
have muching mesin Recaptured
agency
Attack In Rain SHANGKAO, Mar. 20
(Central
under the presidency of Dr. tin News).-Taking advantage of a raln-|
The Ban (Governor) of
Mr Spubuchitch, whom Matchek sent storm.
to B2700 onto Zagreb where
behalf of the Crouts,
has
Chinesz forces yesterday sent launched surprise assault on Kuan
Schlao, strategle point north-east of
Shangkno, and ejected the Japanese, from the town.
immediately conferred with Matchek
A Belgrade telegram to the official falian agency tells of the arrests of of the pro-Axis
pro-Axis jou alles including Gre
gorich,
the newspaper "Vreme",
News from Yugo-Slav sources la Belgrade. emphasises that popular enthusiasm is being kept strictly within the limits of order und dis cipline.
Appointments
Mr Li Jowson and Mr George grueling
These present were the Hon, Sir Shou- on Chow (Chairman), Dr S. W. To Messrs Li Jewson, Liang Chi-hao, George Y. Sun. K. L, Chang. Choy Wal-hung, Chang Kwai-on. Li Lin-chi: K. y. Chang (Directors), Messrs L Shlu chung, Lowe Po-lus, Kwok-ying, Chang Kwal-ping and Sun Wing-kwong (shareholders).
Winding Up Petition Withdrawn
South Kwangtung WATYEUNG-Mar-10 (Central- News) Encountering strong Chinese resistance, the various Japanese columns driving inlund from the southern Kwanging const are being Parties In Agreement steadily checked. Heavy fighting is now proceeding in both the Helfung and Chaoyeung areas.
the
In the Chaoyeung area, The Simovitch Government is deal- ing with current business, particular-Japanese are pushing west apparently
with Kityeuni; as their objective.
ly the budget.
Status Of Croats
President Roosevelt
His
the case
At a time like the present, though we have no special secrets to pre- serve, I am sure you will all realise that "It' Is not desirable in broadcast our activities. Suffice it to say that in spite of the reduced amount of tonnage using the Port, we are malls factorily busy.
Loyal Co-Operation
I should like, however, to say more than usual in appreciation of the loyal co-operation we are receiving from our Staf, both European and Chinese who are all working so if they throughly understood the In-
N. S. A. Reorganised
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, Mar. 31 (Domel)- Simultaneously with the reorganisa tion of the National Service Associa- tien, the Government is considering definite measures to strengthen "the political power of the Cabinet."
REFUSED TO GO TO.
HOSPITAL
i
Mr J. G. Campbell of 149 Waterloo Road reported to the Pollee yesterday that when driving a car along Nathan Road opposite the Blue Taxi Com-
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Chinese man walking in the middle of the Road dodged from one side to another and was eventually knock- ed down The Chinese refused to go to hospital and to give his name and address,
portance of the national work upon FELL FROM BUS
tickets.
which we are engaged.
Leung Sam, 42, a woman, was sent By their efforts, we have been able, Application was granted by Honour the Chief Justice, Sir Atholl where necessary, to develop our fact-to the Kowloon Hospital on Sunday
with the result that we accident near Kimberley Road. MacGregor, at the Supreme Court litles and overcome many of our in a serious condition following an It was reported to the Police that this morning for the withdrawal of coming more and more self- a petition for the winding up of the are Kaim Ling Hotel Co., Ltd., No 490 contained. The same spirit as has Leung had alighted from a moving Queen's Road West, which was pre-been evidenced in their regular duties bus when the conducior was selling VICHY, Mar. 30 (Reuter).-Dr
with us has been displayed in their Matchett, the Cront leader and first NEW YORK, Mar. 30 (Reuter).sented to the Court on February 21
Yiu Cheong
heong liep Vice-Premier of the new Yugo-Slav Having concluded his hellday cruise by
Kee Stall, Chun voluntary activities, and I have no- Cabinet, is expected to return to Bel- on the Presidential yacht Potomac, Chong Stull, Hol Song Stall, Ching thing but praise for the way in which both the European Staff and their grade from Zagreb on Tuesday, ac- President Roosevelt to-day left by Woo Stall, Sing Kee. Stall, Yu, all, wives and families accepted the eva- cording to a Belgrade dispatch to the train for Washington.
ainit and Cheung Shing Kee Stall, fish-dealers Vichy news agency.
at the Western Market, cuation order and made the best of
a bad and Mak Pai, 22, unemployed, was sen-
Cheung
job. He has been away from the capital,
cung Fat Stall, poultry dealers the Western Market. at the singe the coup d'etat on Thursday tenced to three months hard labour and has not yet formally indicated by Mr G. T. Lowry at Central Magis- The Hon. Mr Leo D'Almada, Jar, his acceptance of office as Vice- tracy with larceny of a handbag con appeared for all parties concerned. Premier in the Sinovitch Cabinet, taining contents to the value of $120 He was instructed by Mr M. A. Silva, but the despatch says that he has from Mrs E. Suyder on March 20.
Solicitor for Pelitioners, by Mr F. H. Loseby, Solicitor for the Liquidators, Messrs Wong Chuk-sunt and Lut Ho- tung, and by Mr H. A, de B. Botelho, Sollektor for some of the creditors,
CHINA DEFENCE LEAGUE
PREMIER PERFORMANCE
of the film
PASTOR HALL
under the distinguished patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY, SIR GEOFFRY NORTHCOTE K.C.M.G., who has kindly consented to be present.
LEE THEATRE
April 2, 1941 at 9.30 p.m.
Proceeds in aid of
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Costa of Action
I have no shadow of doubt that shareholders will approve the bonus to stalt proposed, which is additional to the allowances we are making to both staff and workmen to meet the increased cost of living.
Allocation of Profits For shareholders we recommend o dividend of six per cent and a bonus of five per cent which will absorb Mr D'Almeda, in an application for $454,097.30, a slightly larger propor- permission to withdraw the petition, tion of our net pront than last year. said that the parties had come to an The speclan War Taxation has cost agreement for a voluntary liquida- us $118,057,70 and of the balance re- tion. He asked that the petition be maining, we propose to put $750,000 withdrawn on the terms that the cost to General Reserve, and carry for- of the Petitioner, the supervising ward $194,743.43 so that our position creditors and the Liquidators in the
the may be rendered as secure as we can winding up proceedings as from the make it. If ever there was a year date of the petition be paid, as be- when prudence should be our watch-
The les surely this one. tween solleitor and client, out of the word, it assets of the voluntary winding up sons of the past, the obscurity of the
the
considerable decrease and as the first charge against the future, and
in the amount of tonnage using the asscla
Port, have convinced your Board of the wisdom of strengthening our re- a policy which I feel sure will be whole-heartedly supported by shareholders.
His Lordship agreed to the terms.
ROBBERY
Young Married Woman's
Allegation
serves, o
I now formally propose the adop- tion of the Report and Accounts.
Hon. Mr A. L. Shielde A report of a robbery was made to The Hon Mr A. L. Shields sald.-
It is gratifying to shareholders that the Police yesterday by Wong Kit- ching, a 22-year-old married woman after so many lean years the corner of No. 402 Reclamation Street,
has been turned and I hope prosperity Wong stated that at 9.15 p.m. mny continue for this Company yesterday four unidentified Chinese which is one of the oldest and most entered her house and after gagging important in the Colony, her stole Jewellery and money to the I am sure that shareholders will total value of $00 The Intruders were armed with "daggers.
A fatal traffic accident occurred in Kowloon yesterday involving Ho Fung-kee, a 08-year-old man, and a Kowloon Molor Bus. Ho was knock ed down at Shanghai Street while he was crossing the Rond,
heartily approve the proposed bonus to Staff. It is matter for congratu lation to all concerned that in spite of the long hardships such a competent and efficient staff has been held to- gether. It is right that they should now share in our prosperity.
I welcome, Sir, your assurance that Stocks have been conservatively
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