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thoughts, or anyhow think a lot of the same thoughts.
Symbolic Meeting
corruption and calling it the "China Incident."
Now they stretch a grasping hand into the southern sens of China; they snatch Indo-Ching from the wretched Vichy French; they menace by their movements Slum; they menace The meeting is therefore nymbole, ftralia, and they menace the Philip- Singapore the British Thúk with Aus- That is its prime importance. It pine islands under the protection of symbolize in a form and manner the United States. which everyone can understand in every land and every clime the deep underlying unities which stir and ti
Menacing Must Stop
It is certain that this hus got to a decisive moment rule the English-stop. Every effort will be made to. speaking peoples throughout the secure a peaceful settlement. The United States are labouring with in- world.
It would not be presumptuous fornite patience to arrive at a fair and me to say that it symbolizes some-leable settlement which will give thing even more ninjentic namely Japan the utmost re-assurance for We earnest- the marshalling of the good forces of her legitimate Interests," the world against evil forces, which ly hope that these negotiations will
and succeed. But this must formidable. Go triumphant and have cust their cruct these hopes should fall we sat of spell over the whole of Europe and course range ourselves unhesitatingly
nt the side of the United States, a large part of Asia.
And thus we come bik to Lite quiet boy somewhere in the Atlantic where the misty sunshine plays on rent ships which carry the While Ensign and the Stars and Stripes.
are
now
War Aime
Monday
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH
August 25, 1941.
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R..A. F. GOT IT-Italians won't get supplies that were aboard this ship in the Mediterranean. Royal Air Force flier dropped a bomb on it, and now it's slowly sinking by the stern. Platură was taken from another R.'A. F. plano' after first one scored hit,
Guiding The Masses This was a meeting which marks for ever in the pages of history the taking up by the English-speaking nations, amid all this peril, tumalt and confusion, of the guidance of the We had an iden when we mel- fortunes of broad tolling masses in the President and that without oli continents and our loyal effort, attempting to draw Anul and formal without any clog of selfish interest, peace and war aims it was necessary to lead them forward out of the to give all peoples and especially the miseries into which they have plunged oppressed and conquered peoples a back to the broad highroad of free-timple, rough and ready wartime dom and justice.
tatement of the goal towards which triumph that they are, the moral out- This Is the highest honour and the the British Commonwealth and casts of mankind.
the which United States men make their way, most plurious opportunity could ever have come to any branch and thus make a way for others to of the human race. When one be-march with them upen the road holds how many currents of extra-which will certainly be painful and
terrible events have may be long. ordinary and
from
Heat on Japanese West River
Help Coming
Offensive
Repulsed
Help Is coming: mighty forces are orming on your behalf. Have faith; have hope: deliverance โป sure, There is algnal which we have flowed together to make this hor There are however, two distinct flushed across the waters and if t mony, even the most secptical person and marked differences
the reaches the heart of these to whom must have the feeling that
SHIUKWAN, Aug. 24 (Central News)-The Japanese of- all'attitude adopted by the Allies during it is sent they will endure Wo
with have a chance to play our part and the latter part of the last war which fortitude and tenacity their present fensive on Mafong, Tsingki and other points around Samshui do our duty in some great design, no one should overlook. The United misfortunes insure faith that they on the West River has been completely smashed. Quiet has been the end of which morial can States and Great Britain do not now too are still serving the common restored in that sector of the giver. foresee,
assume that there will never be any cause and that their efforts will hol more war again,
be in vain.
On the morning of August 16| Ample Precautions
You will perhaps have noticed that Japanese tror is from Shumchun the President of the United
extreme
before which the
ancient
מזגן
On the contrary we intend to take
difference 13
the Anal destruelion of
On Cairo Cricket Field
Europe Trampled Awful and horrible things are hap- hening these days. The whole uf
and the British representatives in invaded Lunghwa, northwest of Old Rivals Meet Europe has been wrecked and tram-i pled down by mechanical weapons ple precautions to prevent
Atlantic Shumchun. its what is aptly called the the Nazis enewal in any period we can foresee Charter have jointly pledged ejected to an encircling attack by They were sub- and the barbarous fury
by effectively disarming the guilty countries The mostly deadly Instrument of war nations while remaining suitably pro-Nazi, tyranny. That is a solemn and the Chinese. Only with the
selence--has been joined to the
tected ourselves. reßnements of trenchery
grave undertaking. It must be made arrival of reinforcements. did The second and the most brutal exbibillons
this:good. It will be made good: and of of
instead of trying to ruin German cut ruthlessness and thus have formed trade by all kinds of additional trade to run that purpose have been und through the Chinese cordon and course many practicnt arrangements they succeed in breaking
* CAIRO, Aur. 23 (Reuler).—Test a combine of aggression the like of barriers and hindrances as in 1917 are being organised and set in mo- retreating back to Shumchun.
cricketers of England and South which has never been known and we have definitely adopted the view then.
4 rights.
Africa renewed their rivalry in a traditions. that it is not in the interests of the Why Hitler Has Waited
match being played, between the characteristles and structure of many world and of our two countries that
On the morning of August 10 Gezira Sporting Club and the First and honoured states find
any large nation should be unpros- The question has been asked: How Japanese and puppet troops from South African Infantry Brigade. peoples have been laid prostrate and
Chooan (Cimochow) In southcust Both sides Included several Inter- 10 en under the heel perous or shut out from means of near is the United States wor?
Kwangtung made t thrust toward | nationals. Walter Hammond, Eng- making a decent living for itself and There is certainly une ma who its people by its industry and enter-knows the answer to that question. They had a head-on clash with
Houpon, a point in the vicinity. land's Test Captain, and Freddie WA Brown, England and Surrey all. if Hitler has not yet declared war Chinese and were defeated and driven while Bruce Mitchell and Ronnie Grie- prise.
rounder, are playing for the Geziro, These are far-reaching changes of upon the United States, it is surely cess. Great und Serbs to have principle upon which all countries not out of his love for Ainerien back, suffering considerable casual-veson, South Afrien's Test Opening
should ponder. Above all, it is institutions. It
It certainly is not bees. Many villages at Kukong were batsman and wicket-keeper respective been stunned and pinioned. Italy, necessary to give hope and assurance cause he
could no! find Rumunia Hungary,
and Bulgaria of final victory to those many scores have bought a shameful respite by of millions of men and women who becoming the Jackals of the tiger.are battling for life and freedora or But their true situation is very little who already are bent down under different and presently will be in-the Nazi yoice. distinguishable from thint of his vic-
JOW
down ground and terror of a monster.
Austrians, Czechs, Pules, Nor- Dutch, wegians, Danes, Belgians, Greeks.
und and
1P735.
New Order
pretext.
SQ
destroyed by the Japanese.
the
Bombing In Szechwan CHUNGKING, mua 24 (Central News).More than 100 Japanese planes attacked various cities in Sze-
chwan on Saturday.
The first enemy tormation totalling by the Chinese Air Force and later over 50 was repulsed from Chengtu bombed Klating 81 miles south of Chengtu, Hochwan 40 miles north miles northeast of Chungking and west of Chungking, Linngshan 120)
olher localities.
He has murdered half a dozen coun- tries for far less. The fear of Im- mediately redoubling the tremendous energies now being employed against him is no doubt a restraining Influence. But the real reason, 18 Hitler und la confederates some am sure, to be found in the method Sweden, Spain and Turkey stand time been adjuring, bullying, appalled, wondering which will be seeching the pupulations whom they and by which he has gained so much. be to which he has so faithfully adhered
struck down next.
have wranged and injured to bow What is that method? It is a very Treachery of Germany to their fate and resign themselves simple method. Here then
the vast pit into their servitude and for the sake "One by one." That is his plon: of some mitigations und indulgences that is his guiding rule: that is the which all the most famous states and
to collaborate that is the word-in trick by which he has enslaved races in Europe have been Hung,
what is called the New Order in large a portion of the world. Three from which unnided they can
Europe. climb. But all this did not salate
and a half years ago I appealed to Adolf Ilter, He made a
What is this New Order which they my fellow countrymen to take the de a treaty of
seck to fasten first upon Europe and, lead in weaving together a non-aggression with Soviet
strong If possible,for their ambitions are defensive union within the principles Just as he made one which Turkey boundle-upori all the continents of of the League of Nations of all houses and shops in order to keep them qulell he was the globe? It is the rule of herren-countries who felt themselves in and scores of people were killed and ready to attack them: and then nine volk, the master race, who are to put ever-growing danger but none would wounded.
go to-day, without vestige of
S an
an end to democracy, parliaments: listen. All stood idle while Germany with all their apparatus fundamental freedoms and decencias called ordinary men and women, to the
of upon a neighbour-he-had- friend with the avowed object of storie rights of nations and give
them in
exchange Iron rule of
to
never
RUBBI
on, he hurled millions
the
re-anned.
Divide-And-Kill
Czecho-Slovakia
The second formation also of gyer 50 planes ralded Chungking, dropping bombs over a residential area in the suburbs. More than 100 civilian were demolished
was subjugated. LETTERS
destroying Russia and tearing her to Prussia, the universal goose-step and faithful ally and broke the plighted A French government deserted their pieces.
striel efficient discipline enforced word in that ally's hour of need. This-frightful business is now un-up the working classes by the poll-Russia was cajoled and deceived into folding day by day before our eyes. tical police by German concentration Ichid
the
rench Army was anni- Scandinavian countries, joling with
Here is a devil who in a mere spas camps and firing parties now so busy kind dormity of partnership
death.
Swimming Gala
The Editor,
Hongkong Telegraph. SirThe Hong Kong Committee of
to
ly, are among the South Africans.
The Arst day's scores were: Infantry.-171 (Hammond 2 for 28 and Brown 4 for 76).
Gezira,-82 fur one wicket.
Hammond's Century
A typical century by Hammond, which included three mixes and 10 fours to-day, give the Oezira Club
Hammond was last out, being caught victory over the First South African Infantry Brigade. Batting fourth, and bowled by Wynne Immediately following completion of his century.
171, Gezirn Club 240 (Ford 31, Forsyth Full scores were: South Africans
40, Hammond 100),
Atholl Rowan, youthful brother of the Transvaal international ericketer,
Eric Rowan, took four Gezira wickets
for 73.
170 Swimmers In Cross Harbour Race
The
-cross-harbour-race held yesterday drew a great shoal of swimmers. More than 170 con testants. Including 17 giris, parti- cipated in the 1,700-meires race, which was sponsored by the Hong- kong and Kowloon Residents' Union and was open to all Chinese In the Colony.
of his pride and lust for domination: cun condemn two or three millions, a dozen lands, always handy in hilated. The Low Countries and the
the background. perhaps it may be many more, of
You Soi-kwan won the men's sec- human beings to speedy and violent Napoleon Had A Theme France and Great Britain is good the Kwangtung Provincial Relief tion and Lee Fo-tuen the ladies'.
All the girls resched the Bolshing Russia Surprises
Napoleon in his glory and genius me even after the war was began Commission held n swimming gala
Course and at the Chung Sing Bathing Pavilion point, but some len men swimmers made his Empire far and wide. There might have altered its "Let Russia be
raine withdrew. blotted out-ict was a time when only the shores of would have had at any rate a fighting on August 16, 17 and 18 Russia be destroyed-order the armies Russia and the white cliffs of Dover
funds for the relief of wounded
From Stonecutters lo advance." Such were his decrees, with their guardian fleets, stood be-
The Bulkan states had only to stand suldiers and refugees in China and I The contestants were taken to the Accordingly, from the Arctic Ocean tween him and the domination of the forether to save themselves from the wish, through your valuable columns, starting point at Stonecutters Island by
the Black Sqn, six or seven million world.
ruin in which they are now engulfed to thank all those that did so much special launch and from there they Napoleon's urintes hud a
the Residents' Untoit soldiers are locked in mortal 5trug-] theme: they carried with them surges Fed and overwhelmed. Never was a especially to Mr Chan Ylu-tong who Bathing Pavillon ni Laichtkok. A Beet1
but one by one they were undermin- for the success of the Carnival and wom back to gle. Ah, but this time I was not of the French revolution: "Liberty, Fcareer of crime made more smooth. not only kindly contributed NC$s- of about 30 sampons and motor boats easy this time was not all one way. The Russian armies and all Equality
to
Erry,
the peoples of the Russian Republic have rallied to the defence of their hearths and homes.
For the Arst utworn,
chance.
all his might. There was a sweeping away of
Hitler is striking at Russia with medineval systems and all his might, well-knowing the difl- time, Nazl blood has flowed in a fear-pristocratic privilege: the Innd for the cattles of geography which
stand people, and a new code of laws.
between Russia and the aid which ful food.
"Perhaps a million and a half, per-vanished like a dream. But Hitlero bring.
Nevertheless Napoleon's Empire the western democracies are trying We shall strive our utmost haps two millions, of Nazi cannon Hitler has fodder finve bit the dust on the end-mank, appetite and exploitation. He this aid.
no theme, naught but to overcome all dificulties to bring less plains of Russia.
bas, however, weapons
ons and muchin- A tremendous battle rages alongery for grinding down and holding nearly 2,000 miles of front. The down conquered countries which are Russians fight with magnificent de-the product, sadly perverted product. votion. Not only that, our generals of modern science. who have visited the Russian front, line report with admiration the efficiency of their military organlsa- tion and the excellence of their
Ая
Hope For Conquered
Conference Arranged
Moscow between the United States,
We have arranged a conference In
on behalf of the Committee.
LAU KING-THING, Chairman; The Hong Kong Committee of the Kwang- tung Provincial Relief Com- mission.
Trawler Downs Raider
British and "Russion authorities to settle the whole plan. No barrier must stand in the way, The ordeals, therefore, of the con-
LONDON, Aug. 24 (Reuter) —A But why is Hitler striking at Russia twin-engined bomber was shot down quered peoples will be hard. We and Infileting and suffering himself into the sea by a British trawler must give them hope. We must give this frightful slaughter? It is with when 11 endeavoured to attack the
the
At the conclusion of the race prizes were distributed by Mr Li Bing- Ichten, Chairman, Mr Tsang Slu-sang, Vice-Chairman, thanked the guests and commended the contestants.
The winners wero: Meri-1, You Sal-kwan (Timo 35 mins 30 seca); 2, Lau Tal-bing: 3, Cheung_Slu-plog; 4, Tal Yuel-mang; 5, Tsang Cheong-ming; 0. Mak Kon-nom. Women, Lee Po-lin (Time 55 mins 30 secs); 2, Shum Wal-yung; 3, So Wal-ying: 4. Ho Wol-man; &, Ng Sal; Iln; 8. Shum Ilo.
Louis-Nova Fight Postponed
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satisfied with his condition, his
were world championship, fight · with Lou Nova, originally arranged
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equipmentightful Crueltics
The aggressor is surprised, startled the conviction that their sufferings the declared object of turning his ship, states un Admiralty communi-ters)-Because Joe Louis is not
arsd their resistance will not be in whole force upon the British Islands. que. and staffered. For the Birst time, vain. The tunnel may be dark and And If he could succeed in
benting his experience of mass murder has long but at the end there is light. the life and strength out of us-which become unproftable. He retaliates
No ensunlifes or damage That is symbolism and that is the is not so easy-then is the moment sustained by the trawler. by the most frightful cruelties,
incssage of the Atlantic meeting. his armies advance, whole districta
when he will settle his account and Do not despair brave Norwegians; it is already a long one-with are being exterminated. Scores of thousands-terally scores of thou your lund shall be cleansed not only people of the United Slatea and cer- sands of executions in cold blood of the invader but of the filthy Quis-tainly with the Western Hemisphere. "One by one." There is the pro- are being perpetrated by the German Ungs who are his tools,. police-troops upon Russian patriots independence shall be restored.
Be sure of yourselves Czechs; your feess. There is the simple plan which who defend their native soll.
hus served Hitter so well. It needs Poles, the heroism of your people but one final successful application Since the
sixteenth century, In standing
up-to the cruci oppressors to make him master of the world. Europe in tongol Invasions of
of your soldiers.
'American Fleet there has never been methodical and and the courage merciless butchery on such a scale. sailors and airinen- shall not be for- country shall live And this is but the beginning. gotten. Your Femmine and pestilence have yet to gain and resume its rightful place follow in the bloody ruts of filler's in the new organisation of Europe, tanka. We are in the presence of a crime without a name.
Struggle In Avia
Gallant French
LONDON, Aug. 24 (Reuter).The Soviet Ambassador, M Ivan Muirky. paid a tribute to the R.A.F. to-dny I am devoutly thankful that some when he and Madame Maisky at- at least are fully opened to it tended a tea party of officers at a while time remains. I rejoice to find London hotel, that the President saw in their true
"Lauts thinks he needs more time to get into condition," said Jacobs, who added: Nova is not pleased about the Postponement.
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For 4 Showgirls | An uncharted, shoal, about three-
quarters of a mile long, in an ENE Amulionaire Industrialist who and WSW direction, rising out of 22 died last year left his fortune to four fathoms, has been reported to be showgirls and nothing to his wife about two miles E by N of Johnston Rock, off the Borneo North Const, He was William Guggenheim, states a notice to mariners issued by wealthiest families.
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Guggenheim, who was 72 when he
light and proportion the extreme Remarking that Russin is Aghting Lift up your heads gallant French- dangers by which the American peo- the hardest battle of her history, M. BUCHAREST, Aug. 24" (Heuler) or Bon. men, not all the infamies of Darlan ple as well as the British people are Maisky said: " should like to ex- General Ion Antonescu, newly- For live long years, Japanese and Laval shall stand between you now beset. military factions seeking to emulate and the restoration of your birthright,
It was indeed by the mercy of God my thanks to the R.A.F. for appointed Marshal of Russia by a de- |-member of one of the United States the Harbour Department.
its spendid work in bombing militcree, of Prince Michael, has also the style of Hitler and Mussolini, Tough stout-hearted Dutch, Bel- that he began eight years ago that ary and Industrial targets in Ger- been created a Knight of the Order taking all their posturing. aa'if it glans and Luxembourgers; tormonted, revival of the strength of the Ameri- many. It has done great work and of Michael the Brave, the highest led, left än éstato' valued at £312" 14′′ 20" N., Long. 118 degrees 13′ 50′′*.. were a new European revelation, mishandled and
castaway un
Navy without which the new I hope that with the advance of the military distinction in Rumanla. have been invading and harrying the
the peoples of
An offteint announcement says that 300. five hundred million inhabitants of Greece now, glorious world of to-day, would have to take autumn, the help given us by the
to the crown-its orders from the European dieta- R.AF. will be still more effective." the honour has been conferred in vii- The four showgirl beneficiaries will be nine fathome, but probably less Chinas
ing insult of rule by an Italian Jack-tors but with which the United States Some 400 afficers and their Indiefrognition of General Antonescu's cach receive an equal share of the water exists in the vicinity. Japancac annies have been anapes, yield not an inch.
still retains the power to marshal including Allied officers, welcomed "exceptional merita In command of] calate. wandering about the vast land of
fuille excursion with the Nazi. Make them feel even herself, to render on incomparable animatedly together,
Keep your souls clear of all contact her gigantle strength and, in saving the Malakys and at the top Labla Rumanian and German armies and Two yours ago Guggenheim gave the Chinose in a
•Two of his brother; are indus...? Polish and Russian officers chatted his courage, spirit and merince up his vast mining interests to write trialists, another is a diplomat, and carrying with them carnage, ruin and in their fleeting hour of brutish service to mankind,
umong the troops in the front 'Bue.” songs,"
In tourth a formar senator, Burst
E (Approx). The depth is said to
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