Better N. E. I. Atmosphere
No Need For Japanese Delegates
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, July 8 (UP)-Optimism was expressed to-day by Mr Yoshi- zawa, head of the delegation who just returned from Batavia and who told the press that it was "unneces sary to dispatch Japanese delegates
in
the Netherlands East Indies in the future" since all residents there are going about their business peace-
fuily.
Disrupture in the Orient was due to the current international situation, lic asserted, and concluded by saying, "Butavin became markedly clear and bright since our joint communique was issued on June 7"
New Consul
TOKYO, July B (UP). — The Foreign Office to-day announced that Mr Junichi Nagal of the Chinn Aftaics Board has been appointed Congul- General at Batavin, succeeding Mr Yutaka Ishizawa who assisted Mr Yoshizawa In the recent trade nego- tintions.
Troops For Libya
PRETORIA, July 8 (Reuter). The largest contingent of South African troops since the embarkation of the original East African Force. has reached North Africa.
safely
Boots For Army From Australia
a week.
army
Wednesday,
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH.
UFS
REFUGEES-Thousands of refugees of various nationalities are interned in unoccupied France under deplorable conditions, according to reports. There are intornos boing transferred from camp for Spanish militiamen at Argeles-sur. Mor to Rivosalies,
Waziristan Quietened
Fakir of Ipi Tries To
Rouse Tribes To War
SIMLA, July 8 (Reuter).— Two Indian other ranks have
Waziristan.
Position Now Steady
Typhoon Delays
Vessels
Eviction Of Tenants
Ordinance Misunderstood
Apparent misunderstanding by
July 9, 1941.
Launching Of
H. M. I.S. Unit
Begins Big Programme
WHS
WRS
CALCUTTA, July 8 (Reuter),— H.M.LS. Travancore, which built with funds given by the Maharajah of Travancore, launched this afternoon by Ludy Fitzherbert, wife of Vice-Admiral Sir Herbert Fitzherbert, Commander- in-Chief of the Royal Indian Navy,
The vessel is thoroughly of an Indian character, only the engines und boller belig imported from |Great Beltsin, and the trawler is designed and fitted for the purpose of mine-sweeping and submarine- chasing.
Addressing the gathering, Vice- Admiral Fitzherbert observed that the occasion marked an important stage in the history of the Royal Indian Navy and portended The commencement of a huge shipping programme in this country.
Some Units In Atlantic
He added: "Indian naval activi- tles are not confined to local defence alone, and some units are assisting In the Battle of the Atlantle, while the first ship to enter Massawo alter its capture was the vessel Rin."
Continuing, Vico-Admiral Fitzher- bert said that the programme
of indian shipbuilding was a large one. "Not only have we to build hulls but we provide propelling and auxiliary machinery for the latter part of the programme. It is an entirely new departure and it Is undoubtedly dlincult, but I am convinced that we will succeed provided that the whole- hearted co-operation which has been tollerable hitherto continues."
Japanese Tighten
Kimono Cords
Cost Of War Hurts
reviewed
MELBOURNE, July B (Reuter) A hundred thousand pairs of
tenants of the interpretation of the TOKYO, July 1 (Reuter). bools a week in the objective of
Prevention of Evictions Ordinance Japan 18 tightening her financial Australian Industry organised for the
The recent typhoon which threa was commented upon by the Pulsne bell. Following a meeting of the Allied war effort to supply Allied been killed and seven wounded tensed the Colony during the week-Judite, Mr Justice P. E. F. Cressall, Cabinet to-day, it was announced services abroad and the forces in while trilni hostiles have suffer-end also paused a number of coastal in the Summary Court yesterday, that owing to the "growing tensences Australia, stated Mr McLean, Mints-
ext at least 30 casualties as the steamers from Northern ports to ar-when he heard a case between Tons of the international situation, the ler of Supply.
Cheung, of 1
Rutland Quadrant, budget for the next financial year, The prevent output is #5,000 pairs result of skirmishes in North rive here behind schedule.
According one of the passengers Kowloon Tang, and To Wing, of 312 1942-43, would be compiled with who disembarked here yesterday Hennessy Road, first floor, Wanchal. the greatest stress laid 011 the Commissioners Amazed Troops marched from Bannu Raz-from a British vessel arriving fron Tong claimed possession of 312 Hen- tightening of Japan's war footing."
New demands will be limited to NEW YORK, July U (Reuter) muk to deal with the gangs who, Shanghai, the trip was rather event-nessy Road, first floor, mesne profits Two British purchasing commission-instigated by the Fakir of Ipi, interful, as the steamer had not only to at the rate of $40 per month from Items Indispensable to the expecta-
was April 26, and costs.
tion of national policy. Estimates ers. Mr F. W. Leike and Mr Alex fered with communications in the shelter from the typhoon but
already approved will be ander Rogers, who have left for Daltakhet territory and committed also boarded by a landing party' des-
Reserving judgment in the case and drastically curtailed. England by Clipper atter touring other minor bets of sabotage in the patched from u Japanese warship. India and Austraila, stated that Aus- Daur country.
He said that the ship sailed from until Friday, his Lordship said that
Wednesday
misunderstanding seemed to afternoon conte Shanghai on Irulla's war effort omazed then
and reached the Wenchow are the Many tenants appeared to be under have arisen from the Ordinance. They also declared that the pro
The situation in the tribal territory following night. Later duction of manufactured goods in the Empire exceeded all expectations. Is generally considered by the au- much excitement amongst the pas- the impression that the Ordinance
thorities as gratifyingly steady despite | fengers as searchlights were directed was solely for the purpose of pro show an upward tendency with the
from landlords, and, etecting them two the Fakir's repeated efforts to stir on the ship. Shortly after,
because of this, could owe rent average index figure registering a up hostility.
Japanese warships could
That was 0.2 per cent, rise over June of inst Two small columns of troops are close by. One of the warships des and still be protected.
the position at all, he said. The year and u 03.3 per cent. Increase over June of 1037 Just preceding the Ordinance presupposed that a con- tractual relationship between the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese con- landlord and the tenant had been flet, а Commerce and Industry carried out, and, unless a tenant Ministry survey disclosed. could prove that such a contractual With December of 1920 as the basis, relationship had existed, he was not the retail price Index figure for June, this "showed foodstuffs at 164.4,
year, protected,
(the only Item showing a decline of 0.1 per cent, from May); clothing at
tise of 0.2; building materials at 210, a rise of D.1; and miscellaneous items at 173.0, rise of 0.2.
there
Waз
seen
INDIAN DEFENCE
of Morines Wha nat LEGISLATURE at present in Camp Degan, West patched a party
Boya, and at Ahmadkhel, six miles boarded the steamer. The Japanese southwest of Miranshan pending ful-mode no attempt to search the pas General Wavell's First
Alment of the undertaking given to sengers or the cargo, and were satis Job In New Post
the Government by Maddakhel infled after reading the steamer's SIMLA, July 8 (Reuter)The North Waziristan
papers, They then left. Arst tasks to which the new Com-
On Saturday night, Tribal Maliks have declared that mander-in-Chief, General Sir
Amoy.c wish to have friendly relations anchored near they
as typhoon chibald Wavell, will give attention with the Government and the gen-warnings had been received. A. Mr F. 1. Zimmern appeared for on assuming office In India is anti-eral attitude of the tribe has greatly
Ar-
the
vessel
Cost of Living SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, July 8 (Domel)-Tho retail prices in June continued to
sted to be the push forward of improved since the approach of theseful night was passed under a Plaintiff, and Mr Alfred Y. Hon for 183.3, rise of 0.0; fuel at 130.3; a
preliminarien begun by Sir Claude troops,
Auchinlek, former C-in-C, for the
establishment of a Defence Com-
mittee Central Legislature.
The first meeting is expected to be Contributes
held
rival.
after Sir Archibald's ar-
Meanwhile the selection of the personnel, it is understood, is nearing
Commission To
completion with the consultation of War Funds
the leaders of parties willing to co- operate in the formation of the Com- mittee.
Apologising-for-making-a-small Such selection is a temporary ex-donation to the Bomber Fund, Mr K. pedient, the intention being ultimate-C. Chiu, of K. C. Chia Company, Hongkong, writes to explain that ly to have a wholly elected budy.
INDIAN TEXTILES FOR AUSTRALIA
since last year, he has been contri-
buting all income on commission from his London and Bradford con- nections to British; wur funds.
In support of this, Mr Chiu has sent us an original letter from the of Brad- Crossley Textile Co., Ltd., SIMLA, July 8 (Reuter)-Orders ford, which states in part, "We find for over a million yards of Indian it difficult to adequately express our icxtlics for Australia were received appreciation of your generosity. We by the Supply Department during can assure you that your sympathy the week ending May 24, 1941.
and goodwill greatly encourage us in The articles ordered comprised these difficult days. The letter con- ground-sheeling, webbing and bed-tained a reply from Lord Beaver- 'ticking.
brook's Secretary,
JAPANESE DROP PEACE "BOMBS"
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH"
(UP)- CHUNGKING, July 8 During this morning's nir raid, Japanese bombers dropped tons of peace pamphlets and posters in addi-
on to their bombs.
One pester bearing a slogan in the
Like the majority of local business
houses in the piece-goods trade, con-
ditions have been extremely difficult
during the war, and the fact that Mr
Chiu has been contributing to the British Government to the very limit of his ability, is most gratifying, and sets a fine example.
NAZIS' WESTERN
style of Chinese verse said, "For the FRONT BOMBED
mat four there has been resist-
years ance and scorched earth. All of a sdelen, to-morrow morning, peace glorifles everybody."
Another slogan was, "Quickly con- clude the war and establish peace in East Aalo,"
Norwegians Are Worthy Of Honour
LONDON, July 9 (Reuter).—The "New York Times" on July 4 praised Norway and said that she was still fighting and that her men were being trained in Canada.
LONDON, July 8 (Reuter).-The R.A.E. continued its offensive against Germany's western front to-day, it was learned in London.
Late this afternoon heavy bombers made an attack on northwestern Ger many and bombed the naval base of Wilhelmshaven.
No aircraft is missing.
Lille Visited LONDON, July, 8 (Reuter).-R.A.Ë, heavy bombers, escorted by fighters, power station and attacked the chemical worka at Lille this after-
noon.
"Hera is new order different in Nine enemy fighters were destroy. practice from the abomination Elited and seven British fighters are
ierism-would force upon an inwilling missing,
world. In Norway, brute force has
already suffered an ideological de-
feat. Never in their history have the Norwegian people been more worthy of honour than to-day,"
Whitney Soon To
Be On Parole
'Japan's Export Control
sky. The steamer continued Defendant.
its voyage in the morning, but out in
about 10 hours.
୯-
the open sea it encountered strong Mr Zimmern said that he under- winds and seas. The ship was forced stood the defence was relying on According to the survey, three back to Amoy after having been the Ordinance, but he would prove
majo
ajor cities registered declines in atlered by wind and waves for that, since Defendant had not paid
retail
price indices from May. Tokyo within 14 days after it was declined by 0.3 to 164.5, Osaka by 0.1 rent The vessel remained sheltering in due, he was not entitled to protec- to 140.3, and Kobe by 1.5 to 175.0,
Plaintiff w tion. Amoy until Sunday, when
it once
the managing while Yokohama registered 161.3, Jk Bakery, again headed for Hongkong, and ar- partner of the K
„C“ | rise of 0.9, Nagoya 170.6, a rise of 0.5, of 310- rived here yesterday with the store cupying the ground floors of food and water at a low ebb. 312 Hennessy Road, and held a lease and Nagasaki 159.2, a rise of 0.5. Many passengers still felt the effects of the premises in addition to an- dant. Defendant was a tenant be- of heavy seas when they landed. other flat, that occupied by Defen- fore Plaintiff took over the lense, and, after Plaintiff became landlord, STOCK MARKET REPORT
Hongkong Stock Exchange Omelal Sumunary, issued yesterday, Is:
Buyers HI.K. Banks $1.300 Bank of East Asia $72 Canton Ins $225 H.K. Fire Ins. $185 Indo-Chinas (Pref) $00
nrves $90
Docks $15 Providents $5.80 Hotels $3.30
Lands. $35 Realties $3.20 Chinese Estates $100 Trams $17.10
Star Ferries $93.25
Macao Electrics $10.25 Telephones "Q" X.D. $22.25 Telephones "N" X.D. $8.00 Cements $14.50
1
Ropes $0.15 Dairy Farins $18.50 Watsons $10.05
Sellers
Docks $15.00 Providents $5.85 Lands $35.50 Lights "O" $0 Cements $15 Watsons $11 H.K. Banks $1,370
Sales Providents $5.00 Hotels $3.35/40
Lands $35
Troms $17.15
Lights "O" $0/0.05
Electrics "O" X. Rts $22.50`~
Telephones "N" XD, $0 Ropes $0.40/50
Watsons $10.75/85
DISSATISFIED
·DOCK WORKERS
on
North China-
bene regular in his payment of Manchukuo
rent.
Notice to quit was served on De- fendant on March 12, at which date five months' rent was due. At the same time, Plaintiff issued a notice of distraint on the fat.
Economy
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH** PEKING, July 8 (Domel)-An economic conference between North
Giving evidence, Plaintiff corro borated what his solicitor had said, China and Manchoukno will be held adding that Defendant was always here for two days from July 19. two to three months in arrears with The agenda includes withdrawal his rent. Plaintiff had made de- of the coins of the Central Bank of mands for payment through his Manchuria from North Ching and shroff,
Tse Yan-wah.
prevention of their inflow Into
North Cross-examined by Mr Hon, Plain-China, the commodities to be traded if admitted that he had never between North China and Manchou- written any demand for payment to kuo during this year, collection of Defendant.
Tse Yan-wah stated that he had been sent to ask Defendant for rent on many occasions.
adjustment dues on the Manchoukuo commodities destined for North Chino, encouragement of Chinese labour Immigration to Monchoukuo, and import of tobacco leaves from North China into Manchoukuo,
Gracie Still Popular
Admits Owing Rent Defendant said that since April, 1940, he had paid 'rent to a man hamed Hui Wing-kwong. Prior to the issue of the notice of disiraint, nobody had made any demand for payment of rent from him. He pd- mitted owing Ave months' rent, but the rent collector, explained that Hul Wing-kwong, had told him he could live there for that period rent free, provided he removed elsewhere LONDON, July 8 (Reuter)-Air-i at the end of five months, as the port workers cheered as Gracie Fields landlord wishes to have back the alighted at a British airport_to-day flat. Hui alse promised Defendant from a plane which brought her $200 compensation.
Home From States
from Lisbon.
She told reporters that she had Defendant found alternative ae been working herself fo death for commodation towards the end of England while America, Sho February, and took a draft agree added that her aspidistra song had ment of the terms arranged to Hul; probably aroused the most interest who took it to Plaintiff. Two days but "nobody seemed to know what Inter, Hut informed Defendant that an ampidistra Plahitiff had agreed to the terms.
A week after that, notice of datress | was served against Defendant.
Questioned by Mr Zimmern as lo whether he admitted two months' arrears for August and September
year,
st Defendant suld that he.
did not. because when he offered
It is reported that close 300 the rent it was not accepted, on the the rent receipts had turners and filters at Taikoo Dock excuse that OPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, July B (UP)-Effective yard demanded to be paid off at the not been made out. July 7 the Government has placed week-end, owing it la alleged to the After both solicitors had address all export trade excepting silft, lea dismissal of a fellow worker, but the ed the Court, his Lordable reserved SING SING, NY, July 8 and a few other items under management countered this by paying judgment.
export adjustment or the men off, and on Monday put up (Reuter). Richard Whitney, general former president of the Now censing system which had already a notice at the getes stating York Stock Exchange, will be trien opted for the Yen bloc coun-vacancies existed for turners that
and Indo-China.
fiters. It is stated that this had the
She Inter
to London.
French "Purge"
Of Russians
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH” VICHY, July 6 (UP)—The Gov- ernment announced to-day that out of the 10,707 Russians arrested since the severance of diplomatic relations, 10,003 have been liberated; 307 have been gaoled or interned In concentra- tion camps;
ps; 61 have been assigned to
under Inquiry.
MALTA BOMBED enforced residence and 250 are pliji
"
released on parolo on August 11. The Ministry of Commerce ex-desired effect, most of the men who
MALTA, July 8 (Reuter)~~~Late, He was sentenced from 6 to 10 plained that this was for the purpose had been paid off rejoining.
"In reply to the allegation that a on Monday night, one enemy alreraft years Imprisonment in Sing Sing in of fostering production and the In- April
south. Malta Grand Larceny, crease of goods from third countries fellow worker had been dismissed, dropped bombs 1030 for When he is sot free he. Will have owing to the disrupted trade routes the management declared that the without causing damage or casual served 3 years of his sentence. and shortage of bottoms.
Iman had resigned."
ties, it is officially stated.
on
Marzollles, Paris, Lyons and the Riviera were the chief centras of the "purge" and the Government now announces that the Rumians who have been liberated. are at present no danger to national security.
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UNDER INDICTMENT -Dr. Manfred Zapp, left, manager of Transocean News Service, and Guenther Tonn, assistant, indicted In Washington by Federal grand fury, Thay aro charged with violating Foreign Agent Act, and accused of furthering intereste of Nazl government and disseminating Nazi propaganda in U. 5.