1939-03-17 — Page 9

THE CHINA MATI

17, 1989

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GERMAN TROOPS TAKE CONTROL WITHOUT FRICTION

Dr. Hacha May Be Given Post

Slovakia To Ban Czekia

TAXI-DRIVER

BEATEN UP

Tong Pan, a Chinese taxi driver, was the victim of a vicious assault in the early hours of this morning, according to a Police report.

At about 1.15 a.m. four unknown

Chinese hired his cab and ordered him to drive along Pokfulam Road.

When near the Dairy Farm, he was

told to stop and was immediately driven out of his seat and beaton; being left on the road. assailants then drove away in his cab, which was later found near Wong Nei-chong Gap.

BEGGAR WOMAN'S, DISGUST

Before Mr. Q. A. A. Macfadyen at Kowloon this morning, two Chinese women were charged with begging.

On Much Same Footing

of

Berlin, To-day. German troops have occupied almost the whole

Bohemia without friction or incident. Czech troops for the present are remaining in

barracks.

It

is stated that handing over of military commands took place in a most correct and chivalrous

manner.

Meanwhile Hitler yesterday ceived ex-President Hacha at Hrad- schin Castle.

The Czech ex-President was re- ceived with military honours, and nows the fact that the German agency calls M. Hacha President and not ex-President, may in- |dicate that he will be head of the now Protectorate under the style of "Protector."

SLOVAKIA “PROTECTED" The excuse of one, who was be-

Hitler's announcement respecting tween 60 and 70 years of age, was Slovakia was followed by an ex-

der Hitler's protection.

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Mr. Chamberlain replied that ho had received some reports which only confirmed the press reports.

Mr. Nell Maclean (Labour) asked whether since the Pre- mier had so little information from the Ambassador in Ber-

any lin, the Government had intention of withdrawing.di- plomatic representation - in Berlin.

Mr. Chamberlain replied that

„Aribasandor would be asked to

return in order to report, was now under consideration.-- Reuter.

that she had been sick and was change of telegrams between Hit-time question of wirether the trying to get money to buy mediler and the Slovak President, rein cine. But he could not explain which the latter placed Slovakia un why she had a record of previous arrasts for a similar offence. When fined $1 or one week, she left the dock uttering "Every time I get' arrested, sou people take some money away from me.”

The other woman was released

bond..

German troops are now advancing into the country.-Reuter.

PRIME MINISTER'S

STATEMENT.

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London, To-day. While the newspapers contain extensive Agency reports of events in the lands formerly comprised in the Czecho-Slovak republic, and of

BURGLAR CAUGHT proclamations and announcements

Au Wing-yuen, 21 was charged before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest this morning, with burglary at No. Luard Road, on Tuesday.

by which German control is boing! imposed under sanction of large bodies of German armed forces and secret police, the facts for which official confirmation is available were given in a statement by the Prime Minister in the House of Commons yesterday.

He said the occupation of Bohe mia and Moravia by German troops appeared to be proceeding systema-

Sergeant Cashman said defendant gained entrance by an open verait- dah door, after climbing down from the roof. Defendant had previous convictions.

Sentence of two months hard tically. labour was imposed, and he WAS recommended for banishment.

NO CONFIRMATION He had as yet no confirmation of reports that parts of Slovakia had been occupied by German troops.

The status of Ruthenia was sp-

LOST MUZZLE parently being settled directly be

tween the Ruthenian authorities Mra.' L. Weill, of "Alberose" Pok- and the Hungarian Government, fulam, was summoned before Mr. and in another answer he told an R. Edwards at the Central Magis- M.F. he did not think any useful, tracy this morning, for allowing her purpose would be served by inter- dog abroad without a muzzle in Is-vention on the part of the British land Road at about 3.30 p.m. on Government, bu February 28,

Mrs. Weill said the dog had muzzle, when it left the house. fine of $8 was imposed.

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Replying to supplementaries aris- ing out of his statement, Mr. Cham, Aberlain mentioned the question of asking the British Ambassador in Berlin to return to London. -

The British Government had re- Misa U-Tulloh of the Peak ceived no official communication School, was to-day fined $2 for park-from the German Government.→ ing in excess of the time limit in British Wireless.

London, To-day.

Pedder Street on March 3 and 65 PRESS REPORTS CONFIRMED for parking in: Duddell Street March 4.

Ch

on

21, married woman, the the harb from

Man

rescued

Mr. C. R. Attlee, Leader of the Labour Upposition, ašked Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commona-yesterday, "whe»: ther he had received any re- porta, other than press, reparts: with regard to the events in Middle

LIABILITY DENIED: GOODS RETURNED

Civil proceedings for $108.73, for goods sold and delivered, were in

stituted against Mrs. Paul Braga,

of No. 47, Kadoorié Avenue, Kow- loon, by Messrs. Jones Wong and Company, of No. 184, Nathan Road,

in the Summary Court this morn- ng before the Puisne Judge, `Mr.

Justice R. E. Lindsell.

and sewing work, were supplied and

Plaintiff alleged that poplin," a table

executed for defendant, amounting to $108.73 which defendant failed to pay.

"

Mrs. Braga stated this morning" thất sho had returned all the goods to plain- tiff with the exception of seven yarda of poplin-net for which she had offered Ipayment. A

Originally, plaintiff guaranteed that the colour of the material was fuat when supplying defendant. The colour of the material, however, was not fast, and defendant returned the goods to plaintiff.

WITHOUT INSTRUCTIONS Without her instructions, plaintiff firm made up." loose-covers-with the returned material and delivered them to her, charging her $8 for the work,

Mrs. Braga continued that she r turned the table to plaintiff as it was [not made ⋅ according to her instruc- tions. Plaintiff had agreed to make a new table for her and for which sho promised to pay.

Mr. Justice Lindsell adjourned the caso to next Wednesday at 10 am.

WHAT A “FAMILY"]....WHAT A CREW!

-The most excitable, most lovable ́folks you've ever mat ... in a salty drama of Frisco's colorful Dead End,'

Bobby BREEN

FISHERMAN WHARE

LEO CARRILLO

With

HENRY ARMETTA

TO-DAY

LEE PATRICK

and SLICKER The Silly Seaf

QUEEN'S

TO MORROW.

ALHAMBI