1939-03-22 — Page 9

THE CHINA MAIL, MARCH 22, 1939

RUMANIAN EXPLANATION OF PARTIAL MOBILISATION

"Few

Divisions Of Reservists" Called A

To Support Frontier Troops, If Necessary

Bucharest, To-day.

An official statement says that following the deci- sion of the Cabinet, the Government has con- centrated a few divisions of reservists who will, if necessary, support the troops on the frontier. If Rumania follows a peace policy these units will remain at some distance from the frontier, and will only undergo practice exercises.

As soon as neighbour States demobilise, the reser-

vists will be sent home.

The statement says that there are

no military concentrations on the HEAVY FIGHTING

frontier and the forces are only

engaged on manoeuvres.

NO APPEAL FOR HELP

Meanwhile, in Moscow, the official

ON SUI RIVER

Wanchifow, To-day. Heavy fighting is raging_on a Russian news agency, Tass, has wide front on the Siu River, been authorised to deny that the north Kiangsi, where the Japan- Soviet Government recently offered ese have resumed their south- its help to Poland and Ruraania in ward drive. the event of their being the victims Immediate objective is to cross of aggression.

Ito the south bank. Chentsun has during the last few days. It is now changed hands at least four times in Chinese control.

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The denial adds that Poland and Rumania did not, apply for help, nor did they inform the Soviet Gov- ernment of any danger threatening.

BRITISH NOTE,

A party of Japanese troops, suc- ceeded in crossing the River at Liaochia yesterday morning. But as the place is hemmed in by two hills, they are position.

JAPANESE OFFENSIVE

IN CHEKIANG

Tokyo, To-day.

The biggest Japanese offensive since the capture of Hankow has begun in Cheklang Province against 800,000 Chinese strung over 600 miles along the Chien- tang River and the Chekiang. Kiangsi Railway.

Units from North China and a naval force are assisting the best Japanese troops in Central China. --Router.

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VIBRO PILING CO. DIVIDEND

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CZECHS TO HOLD LEGATION IN AMERICA

Washington, To-day.

The diplomatic representa- tives of Czecho-Slovakia in U.S.A. will not turn over their offices to Germany, declared the Czecho-Slovak Minister in Wash- Lington, Dr. Vladimir Hurban [to-day, following his return from Chicago, where he conferred with ex-President Benes.

Discontinuation or evacuation of legation and consulate build- ings will not be considered until Washington has officially recog

the altered status of Czecho-Slovakia.

The annual general meeting of nized

Vibro Piling Company, Limited was held-to-day, when ment-on American-press- reports Dr. Hurban declined to com-

the Chairman, Mr. S. M. Churn, concerning the formation of 2. provisional Czecho-Slovak Gov- reported a satisfactory year's ernment in the U.S.A., which working.

Dr. Benes has denied.

Those present were Mr. S. M. German reports state that Churn (Chairman), Mr. J. J. Basto, steps in this direction have the Hon. Sir R. H. Kotowall, C. M. G. reached an advanced stage, with (directors), Mr. F. E. d'Almada Re- the support medios (Secretary) and Messrs. H.

of the American D. S. Fage, C. H. Basto, E., W. Black-Government..

Shareholders Chuen (and M. Weill It is declared that the Ameri- The Chairman said: By referring the sum of 30 million gold dollars can Government plans to place to the Profit and Loss Account you

will observe that after making full deposited in U.S. by the Czecho- provision for depreciation, the net Slovak State Bank, at the dis- profit for the year amounts to $55,199.-posal of the new "Government"

sure all shareholders will agree is highly satisfactory.

in a very unfavourable 14, a result which your Board feels and to urge London and Paris to

What happened was that

on March 18 the British Government informed the Soviet of the exist-

Yesterday afternoon, a squadron ence of weighty reasons to fear an of more than 20 Japanese planes act of violence over Rumania, and rained a deluge of bombs on inquired about the possible posi-south bank.

the

tion of Russia in sach tuality.

an even-

The Japanese attempt to land at Wucheng, where the Siu River

In reply the Soviet put forward a flows into the Poyang Lake, was proposal for calling a conference of not successful. Repeated assaults States most closely interested, name. have been repelled.-Central News. ly Britain, France, Poland, Ru- mania, Turkey and the Soviet.

The British, however, found this proposal premature.-Reuter.

TEXT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNICATION

Bacharest, To-day.

The call to the colours

of several reservist classes in Rumania was announced last night in an official, communica- tion reading:

NEW CZECH PARTY

Prague, To-day.

Continuing efforts to build

up

a new Czech party, Dr. Hacha, yes- terday convened the first meeting of the Czech United Party.

The names of members of the Committee are not known to the general public.—Trans-Ocean,

Bratislava, To-day.

Of the sum of $37,264.21 shown as net additions to Plant and Machinery during the year, the bulk represents the cost of further plant which We were fortunately able to purchase from a nearby licensee for work in the

The cost of this Philippines.

addi- tional equipment shows in a very strik- ing way the extent to which the book value of our other two plants and accessories, has been written down.

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The major portion of the item of $61,340,20 shown under Sunday Deb- tors and Unexpired Charges, has since been collected, and there are now sufficient funds to pay the re- commended dividend and bonus.

During the year, the management of department by Messrs. our technical terminated by mutual consent, and we Marsman Hong Kong China Ltd., was have with us again as technical man- ager, Mr. E. W. Blackmore. I shoul also like to avail of this opportunity to inform shareholders that after many months of negotiations, we have just concluded an agreement with the Mars- man Building Corporation of Manila, to act as our agents in the Philippine Islands. I may also mention that a very old and trusted friend and share-

"In consequence of the decision of the Grand Council, the Gov- ernment has decided to call up General Prchala, Chief of sever-holder of the Company, in the person' certain reservist years to com-al departments of the Carpatho- of Mr. H. D. S. Page, who is with u plete the numerical strength of a Ukrainian Government, has to-day, will have charge of the Com

not section of the army.

pany's operations in the Philippine Is.. fled to Rumania, it is stated. He lands, and shareholders may feel as "Having regard to the fact went to Slovakia and, at Bratislava, sured, therefore, that their interest that Rumania pursues a peaceful reported at the German Consulate- are in good hands. policy, the troops now called up General, placing himself at the dis- With regard to the future, there is will remain far from all frontiers! posal of the authorities.

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and will do nothing beyond undergo traiming. In the moment

Trans-

that it becomes known that to release the reservists. neighbouring countries, where It is emphasised that no mili- measures of mobilisation have tary operation has taken place been taken, have withdrawn along the frontiers and that them, and no longer threaten the those called up will confine them- security of Rumania, the Govern- selves exclusively to military ment of Rumania will take steps exercises." Trans-Ocean.

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too much uncertainty in the air make an opinion safe, but I feel I car say that unless political event develop unfavourably, the start we have made should enable us to present a fair showing next year.

The motion was seconded by Mr. M. Weill and carried unanimously.

On the proposal of Mr. C. H. Basto, seconded by Sir Robert H. Kotowall,

Mesora. Lowe, Bingham and Matthew were re-elected auditora.

do likewise with Czech funds in those countries. Trans-Ocean.

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