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Action Is Imminent
FROM PAGE ONE
now on: Soon it will be thumbs up here, too."
This remark typifles the spirit with which futuro developments are awaited there.
Stratosphere Attacks On
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To be Opened to Public MOSCOW, July 20 (Reuter).--
Upon Completion LONDON, July 25 (Reater) Polson gus instructions to Nazi troop American Flying Fortresses made the captured by the Russians and made
At a Press conference yesterday, Reserve Liability of Proprietors £3,000,00€
DEAD OFFICE-LONDON. highest-ever R.A.F. operational alght avaliable to foreign correspondents
in Moscow, devole considerable Wing-Commander A.ILS.
38 Mikropigate, N.C.1. when they pounded the Germon attention to gunnery will gas shells Perkins, Director of Air Raid Pre-- battleship Gneisenau, docked
and mince according to the Moscow cautions, revealed that the tunnel at
Sub-Agencies in London. It is noted with lively satisfaction Brest, in daylight on Thursday. Rudto.
Arsenal Street, Wanchal, was near-
117-122, Lezdenhall Street, E.C.», that consultations with China and the
The "Air.
Ministry gives til in- Moscow Radio gives extracts from ing completion, and would be open-
West End Branch: N.E.I. have proceeded at the same formation in making known further these instructions. The
alm of
ed to the public in conjunction with
14-14, Cockuyur Street, B.W.. time with those with America on this detalls of the opening phase to the gunnery with chemical missiles is to proposed A.R.P. daylight exercise
Manchester Branch: war in the stratosphere to-night. put the enemy out of action, hinder vital Far Eastern crisis.
Britain To Bach, U.S.
Bombs werd
month. vere rained down by men their operations, reduce their fighting to be held in that district next WASHINGTON, July 25 (Router). In oxygen chambers over 30,000 feet power and to prevent the
Other tunnels now under construc While Vichy negotiates" under up. The bombers had to attack with from breaking through definite arcus tion will also be opened to the public Alor Star
thie heavily by the fear of contamination. .bombing the threat of Japanese naval guns precision
Amritsar when completed. "The gan affects the enemy al *
Steele-Perkins Bangkok trained on Salgon, the stage here is armoured warships protected by six-
Wing-Commonder the point
BELAVIA of
emphasised the fact that there was
Bombay being quietly set for American ac-inch armour plating on their decks good distance from
Kobe that and having each 30 anti-aircraft burst, certainly beyond the range of no fear of persons taking refuge in steutta on. Reports from London
thell splinters. Great Britain
Agencies: will back up the guns.
Moral Effect
any of the tunnels being trapped in United States to the hilt have been
the event of one of the entrances To this must be added the moral being blocked, there were from very well received.
Polluclans and others genérally
effect since it would be difficult to eight to nine exits from each group of Cawnpore dugouts.
Colombo gree that a new American polley in
gauge the extent of the danger.
The
effectiveness of
gunnery with In the making and is one that will
Commenting on the last black-out De on the not be pleasant for Tokyo, It
polson gas depends a lot widely felt that President Roosevelt
character of the terrain and weather exercises, the A.R.P. Director said Haiphong that they were very successful, con-ankow
FOREIGN EXCHANGE and General would not have spoken frankly on
conditions. Weather conditions for
*CURRENT public had to put up with
ACCOUNTS opened And the reasons for the shipments of oil
gas ore calm weather or a hardly sidering the adverse conditions which Banking Business transacted. to Japan In the past two years Squadron Commander to his men: perceptible breeze, cloudy sky and
Steele-Perkins FIXED DEPOSITS received for One Year Wing-Commander Company, the Hong Kong & change were not under way,
use of certain gases, misty weather be another black-out until the next on application,
Currencies at rates which will be quoted Moreover, reference by Mr Sura-Force your way in and fight your weak action of the sun's rays. For added that probably there would not or shorter periods in Local or Other
way ou
out." Shanghai Banking Corporation,
ner Welles, acting Secretary of State, The arrival or the American and dripping rain are desirable.
a surprise BAVINGS ACCOUNTS also upened in defence Nationni
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The Bank's Head Office in London of the Board of interests in his statement yesterday Brest was the achievement of ex-mainly in the, early morning or in binck-out would
and Trusted" busi- by regarded as a sure slena oferts in half a dozen sciences. At the evening and also in the night- said that in love successful, he Local Currency and Sterling with intereri
Inconvenience to the public.
ness, and claima recovery of Britian stormy weather in the Pacifle unless this level, all problems of high al-time, and this tune is preferable for but the only stuck would be the undertakes Executor JOHN V. BRAGA.
Income Tax overpaid, on terma which may be ascertained at
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When questioned about it, Welles said that he could not say anything on the subject to-day but He sald that, the Russian Ambassador, M. he underlined "lo-day." Oumansky had discussed orders that to place in the Russ wishes United States, but Mr Welles de Bombay clined to give details.
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The unery with chemilent missiles." titude flying become acule.
Matter of Routine Press Demands Action
crews are given a course in pressure
LONDON, July 25 (Reuter).-The States press to-day chambers, before they begin to fly the The United continues to demand thrm action. Fortresses,
regulate Germans admitted to-day that plans Here they The Washington Post" praises Mr their own oxygen supply and are told for gas warfare find beets issued to Welles' warning which "must be re-to let themselves become unconscious German commanders on the Eastern front. The statement was issued by ac-for, carded as a certain pres." Like it they may realise that it is noth- Like for a few seconds at least once so
the official German news agency and tion by the United
fitter, the newspaper adds, Japaning to be frightened of. The crews says that these rules are studied by cannot stop but must go from
understand their own idiosyncrasies the German militaray leaders "merely NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS
aggression aggression and the United States cannot afford to let learn how to control them as a matter of routine."
while Aying.
Commenting on Russia's claim to have NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the Japanese occupation of French
Landed Burnt Out
captured
coples of the German uncontested.
rules, the agency says that "should that an INTERIM DIVIDEND of Indo-China go
The "Washington Po
Post" continues The crew were given their in-Russia wish to make this alleged cap- Fifty (50) cents per Share has
excuse. for beginning gas "The time has come to upply against been declared payable on MON-
Japan all those economie and finanstructions soon after breakfast and ture an DAY, 18th AUGUST next, on and ciul measures which with unbeliev-they Immediately changed into flying warfare herself, Germany will give
kit. They took off and climbed tens the right answer." after which date Dividend War-able restraint we have thus far re of thousands of feet until they could 150 miles, { distance of sce for obtained upon fruined from using ngainst her." be rants may"
The "Baltimore Sun" says that Battles
below were going on off the Registered
Indo-Chinat application at
Hampdens and Wellingtons come in Japanese warships
to attack. Office of the Company, Canal Roadshould mark the end of an American to
In one comisat, a large part of the policy, Japan has gone ahead with East, Hongkong.
Ameri- fuselage of Wellington was set on ean interests. The last reason for fre. It managed to land in England new aggression, endangering
has but was by then almost a skeleton. withholding effective sanctions.
Government, Cunibats seemed to follow one been brushed aside.
The "New York Times" declares
other in an unending succession
ion and
They are Professor W. N. Thomas, who is Professor of Engineering at "We ought to impose an embargo, though as many guns were trained
the University of Wales and attached which means business,"
on the British aircraft in broad day
Current Accounts opened in Local Cur to the department of Research and Possible Reprisals
tight as in any of the previous night
Local Currency and Sterling an terma Meanwhile Washington is busy dis-attacks on Brest, nothing could check
Experiment of the Ministry of Homme rency and Fixed Deposits received in Security, and Captain L. M. Glasson, that may be ascertained on application. cussing the possible American action. the drive and impetus of the assault.
Dircet Hit
D. BENSON, Mc., of the Ministry's Directorate of Camouflage. It is certain that Unlled States Gov- ernment departments are discussing| The crew of a Halifax, which got
Iron And Steel
Professor Thomas hus specialised on a direct h
the Scharnhorst, the following possible
SIMLA, July 26 (Reuter).-Thein research work on structural pre- An embargo on oil shipments, moored to the breakwater at La cessation of gold purchases, the freez-Pallice, saw a pillar of black smoke Government of India has issued an cautions ing of Japanese assets in the United rise a thousand feet from the deck. order effective from August 1 to en- sure that iron and steel produced in Within a few hours of this attack. States, the ousting of Japanese con- sular officials as in the case of Italy the nightly bombing of Germany was India is used only for defence and
war and the seizure of continued with no diminished effort. supply purposes and really and Germany,
In United States This also was against Germany's essential civil needs. Japanese ships waters.
naval bases. At Kiel what appeared. Any une or all of these actions may to be a shipbuilding slip was burnt be taken when the Japanese begin to out and both here and
there were other fires. move into Indo-China,
NOTICE IS HEREBY ALSO that the Register of GIVEN MEMBERS of the Company will be closed from MONDAY, 4 AUGUST, tu MONDAY,
18th
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APPEAL FOR FUNDS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC CENTRES
IN FREE CHINA
At the request of Madam II. H. Kung and with the support of His Excellency the Governor and under the auspices of the British Fund for Relief of Distress in South China, an appeal is made for funds for the purpose of establishing and maintaining Orthopaedic Centres for disabled soldiers and civilians in China.
Cheques and donations may be gent to the Hon, Secretary, Mr. M.
moves:
Thailand's Hope
Of Neutrality
Eden,
Profits Drop In Japan
SPECIAL TO THE "TELEGRAPH" TOKYO, July 25 (Doinci),--The
SIMLA, July 25 (Reuter)-The Government of India has Issued on order which comes Into force immedi- ately, placing a check on the import, essential manufacture and sale of drugs.
A manufacturer, importer or seller of such drugs must submit monthly returns of the quantity in his posses- ston or control and must also keep a record of all purchases or sales.
Systematic Bombing Of Russia
>>> FROM PAGE_ONE
of
doned hope of an early capture the Russian capital.
Private houses have been wrecked
BANGKOK, July 25 (Reuter).-- The Thailand Premier Luang Pibul Songgram strongly emphasised That-
of 15 re-but there is no Indication of any land's continued adherence 10 strict combined profit rate
the presentative industrial companies in Industrial damage or disruption of neutrality when he addressed official delegation proceeding to Bal-Japan for the Brst balf of the year the railway systems which have over Indo-China showed a 4.7 per cent drop as com- always been the easiest objectives to tambong to take territory ceded under the Tokyo pared with the second half last year, repair.
according to a survey by the "Asah! Shimbun." Treaty.
Arab Unity
K. Lo, British Relief Fund for Trans-Jordan Wants Distress in South China, Alexan- dra Building, marked Orthopaedic Appeal or to the British Rellef Fund for Distress in South China, Hongkong and Shanghai Bank marked Orthopaedic Appeal.
CHURCH NOTICES
CHRIST CHURCH (KOWLOON TONG)
Confer-
July 26, Saturday.-V.D.MA. ence at Tao Fung Bhan Chrisilan In- stitute. Bishop C. T. Song of W. Sze- chuen and Dr T. C. Chao of Yenefung University will address meetings, and
for discus upportunities will be given
return. sion, The charge will be $1.00
ara and those requiring transportation anked to be at the Star Ferry Wharf, Kowloon, at 230 pm. We shall return from Shatin about 7.30 pan. Tea will be provided at 30 cents,
27th July, 7th Sunday After Trinity
am. Holy Services in English/1.13 Communion: 0.45 am. Morning Prayer. Preacher the Vicar. Hymas: 255 Christ whose glory...! (tune A. & M. 7); 407 Immortal, invisible...... 441 My God, how wonderful......; 408 Immor- tal love..
Am. Ifoly Services in Mandarin- Communion; 11 am. Morningt Proyer. of Yenching Preacher: Or T. C. Chao. University.
Cub
July 30, Wednesday-The Wall pack will meet at . Embankment Road, at 4.30 pm.
July 31, Thursday-7 am, Holy Com- munion; 10 m. The Gult of tarta and Mary meei at the Vicarage. No choir practice,
August 1, FridayFarewell party In the Vicarage at 8.30 pm;
METHODIST CHURCH
(QUEEN'S HIDAD EAST)
Service on Sunday, July 27, Preachers-Morning. Rev. E. Moreton; Evening, lev. P. W. Jones,
Paratie Service at 10.15 am.—
toming 012 024, 201, 387.
Evening Service at 7 pmkymos: 078, 611, 499, 091.
Nouices for the Week
Social
Following the Evening Service Hour will be held at the 6. & S. Iome at 6.30 pm. All Servicemen and elvillans warmly welcomed;
Tuesday at 0.30 pm. Meeting for Prayer and Fellowship at A. & 8. Home.
Wednesday at 0.20 p.m. General Com mittee at the B. & B. 1lomo.
UNION CHURCH (KENNEDY ROAD)
10.30am. Excitsong
Morning Servico Service,p.media
Preacher at both servicos, Nev. 1 Mag. kenzie Dow.
Rope Company's
Early Disaster
Technical Officers LONDON, July 25 (Reuter).The Galle Ministry of Home Security bus placed Howralı two more highly qualified technical officers at the disposal of the Russian
LATE
NEWS
Ships Off Coast
The Germans have learned several lessons since the first heavy toll was taken of their low-lying planes at the time of the first night attack. The Germans, impressed by the un- Tramway Ordinance
expected effectiveness of the anti- CAIRO, July 25 (Reuter)--Arab
now keeping Government aircraft defences, are Chiefs and members of the Legis- It is notified in the
German plans now seem to be Jative Councils of Amman Trans "Gazette" that His Excellency the much higher, Jordan have telegraphed to the Governor has been pleased to order
the rights, based on repeated bombings of the duration of British and Free French authorities that
SAN FRANCISCO, Julý 25 (Neu- America-bo und Egypt and Syria, claiming that powers and privileges granted, made Moscow with a view to disorganising
the maintained under Trans-Jordan is an integral part of and
pro- communications, wrecking factories ler). Forty-five visions of the Rope Company's Tram- and demolishing objectives which Japanese ships which were reported Syria.
extended they would have preferred to cap-to have hove to suddenly off the They express their determination way Ordinance, 1901, be
intel. The Germans intend Pacific Coast following the statement to attain Arab unity which, they for a period of one year, from De-ture
this seriously to undermine civilian by Mr Sumner Welles denouncing cumber 15, 1941.
Japan declare, is their national alm.
lower Russian morate and to
as an aggressor, are refusing sistance.
to answer all radio messages.
in
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Sanctions Against Japan Expected
FROM PAGE ONE
The ships include the crack liner, Tatuta Maru, whose position, is now unknown though she approached within a few inltes of the Golden Gale
she
It has been suggested that might be proceeding to Mexico or awaiting re-fuelling at sen from a Japanese tanker which left here last night for Japan.
The NYK., however, have now announced that the Tatuta Maru is the scheduled to arrive at B
Saturday.
of two The sailings
a.m. Onl
pence-time year, Japan, Manchukuo and Kwantung derived 21.2 per cent, of total world imports from British Empire and 36.1 per cent. from the United States, while of the total Japanese exports, 22.1 per cent, freighters from Yokohama have been
Empire went to the British
and cancelled. Japanese ships in the
Japanese
17.3 per cent. to the United States. United States are hurrying on their
Chinese Puzzled
loading activities.
CHUNGKING, July 25 (Reuter). -Chinese circles here are not so concerned about when Japan will occupy Indo-China as they are at what steps Britain and the United States will take to meet the new situation in the Far East.
The official "China Central Dally News" says "that occupation of Indo- will be merely a klep in Japan's southward expansion pro- gramme. All Powers concerned in the Pacifle must awaken to this situa
on, particularly Britain, the United the Netherlands and Aus- The democracies must
States,
nct
promptly and seize the initiative. We cannot wait until the enemy attacks. We must act now for the present tnoment will determine the future of the Pacific and the success - fallure
of the anti-aggression bloc." While Chinese circles welcome. the Washington denunciation of Japan, they are puzzled by the London state- ment that the Indo-China davelop- 'ments aro nok a threat to Singapore.
ESTATE OF SIR ARNOLD... WILSON
Sir Arnold Wilson, M.P. for Hitchin, and former administrator in Iraq, who was killed in action Inst May while-sarving as pilot officer in the RAF., left £10,115.
HONGKONG BRANCH. Kuala Trengganu
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Air Mail Service by British Over- sena Airways Corporation to East and South Africa, United Kingdom and beyond has now been resumed. Correspondence for despatch by air via Rangoon must be superscribed by "C.N.A.C."
The public are reminded that it is a breach of postal regulations to enclose in a postal cover communi- cations intended for persons other than the addressed.
The Printed Matter Service to the following places in China is tem porarily suspended: Yunnan, Sze- chuen, Kweichow, Hunan, Fukien (except Amoy and Kulangsu)
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Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.
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Ord.
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Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Mono- intu, U.S.A., and Eŭropo via “Fan- American Airways and ́TranS- Atlantic Bervices."
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July 29, 5.00 p.m. July 29, 5,30 p.m. G.P.O.
July 20, 5.00 p.m. Ord.......July 29, 7.00 p.m.
- Tuesday, August 12
Air Mail for Manila, Guam, Honolulu, USA. and Europe via "Pan Ame"" rican Airways" and Trans-Atlanifo Bervices."
K.P.O.
.Aug. 12, 5 p.m. ..........Aug. 17, -6.30 p.m.
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Ror.
Ord.
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