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THE CHINA MAIL, AUGUST 29, 1939

SWITZERLAND DECIDES TO

MAN FRONTIER

Berne, To-day.

The Federal Council has de- cided to call up troops to pro- tect the Swiss frontiers from Tuesday morning.—Reuter.

DUBLIN'S PLANS FOR EMERGENCY

Dublin, To-day.

Plans for the regulation of

FRENCH CLOSURE OF THE FRONTIER: TELEPHONE CALLS ABROAD PROHIBITED

Paris, To-day.

FRANCE CLOSED HER frontiers with Germany last night following a further long conference at the Defence Ministry, at which M. Daladier pre- sided.

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The first effect of the action, which was taken

mediately the decree was decided upon, is that there is no longer any direct train service tween France and Germany.

Closing of the Franco-German Eire's internal economics in frontier, perhaps more than any other .case of war are now com- plete, says the "Irish Press." Plans were drawn up by the Min- istry of Commerce and Industry in

· co-operation with Irish private in- dustry.

Sugar, bacon and butter, of which there was shortage in the last War, will now be available in .quantities.

sufficient

An agreement has been concluded with English mine-owners

for coal supplies. Trans-Ocean

MOTORIST ABSENT

Mr. K. A. Bidmead, A.S.P., ap- peared as complainant against Heinz Klinkmueller of No. 6 Duke Street, who was summoned for driving in a dangerous manner in Repulse Bay Road, before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest this. morning.

It was alleged that, defendant over- took another car on a bend at high speed.

The case was adjourned, owing to the absence of defendant.

measure, has brought home to the man in the street the gravity of the situation.

Another

measure speaking eloquently of the position was yes- terday's order prohibiting private telephone calls abroad and to the provinces.

correspondents

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British newspaper had to telegraph their

last night instead of using the telephone, and all telegrams, whether private

sored whether to or from the vinces or abroad.-Reuter.

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PROMOTION IN

THE NAVY

The provisional selection of 20 Warrant Officers for promotion to

Lieutenant was last week announced

in Admiralty Fleet Orders. Special courses are being arranged for these officers, and provided they complete

their course successfully, they will be effect from October 1, 1939.

appointed to Acting Lieutenant, with

The Admiralty recently announced

a scheme for promotion to the rank

of Lieutenant from Warrant Officer by selection instead of by seniority.

POLES DETERMINED AGAINST SURRENDER OF RIGHTS

Warsaw, To-day.

or press despatches, are being cen- THE POLES ARE REMAINING imperturbable and are de- termined not to discuss surrender of their vital rights. The Foreign Minister, Colonel Joseph Beck, is seeing the British and French Ambassadors daily, sometimes more than once a day,

PRESS CENSORSHIP

all

Censorship of the Press and matter intended for publication, broad- casts, cinema films. has been estab- lished, according to two official de- crees which are enforceable also in Algeria and the French Colonies.

The export of undeveloped photo- graphs and films is forbidden and permission is necessary for the ex- port of developed films and photo- graphs.-Reuter.

BRIDGES WASHED

AWAY

Sian, To-day.

The understanding between Poland and her Western allies could not be closer, and every move by the British and French Governments is being communicated to Poland, and vice versa.

Reports from the frontier indicate that trains are no longer arriving from Germany, but it would be pre- mature to say that rail communica- tion has finally been severed.

SAFE ROBBED IN VILLAGE SHOP

Seven robbers, armed with knives, looted the safe in the Ying Wo Gen- eral Shop in Hang Hau Village, Sal- kung, and escaped with $791.60 á money and property, belonging to Sing Sang, owner of the business.

Hitler's reply to M. Daladier, the French Premier, has strengthened the view that Hitler is closing the door to compromise, but political circles say that until an actual conflict be- gins there is always the chance that Traffic on the Peiping-Suiyuan Rail-eleventh-hour negotiations may re- The incident occurred at 6,45 p.m. way has been disrupted as a result of lieve the strain, especially as the yesterday. The robbers were on the the washing out of the bridges be-consequences of the Soviet-German premises about 25 minutes and escaped Mr. J. H. Odell, of "Alberose" Pok-tween Kalgan and Chaikoupao by pact were not what Germany had in the direction of the Customs Pass fulam, was fined $10 for parking flood-Central News,

hoped. Reuter.

Road. over time in Pedder Street.

Mr. M. Petit, of the Compagnie Des Messageries Maritimes, Queen's Build- ing, was fined $5, for allowing his car to remain longer than necessary in Queen's Road Central.

HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL WORK ON THETIS

London, To-day.

Salvage operations on the submar- ine Thetis are regarded as highly suc-" ..cessful.

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The wreck, which was lifted on the morning tide yesterday, was carried ashore 8 miles.

Eight or nine further lifts are re- quired over the remaining seven miles to the beaching site.--British

· Wireless.

AMERICAN DEFENCE MEASURE

London, To-day.

The American Government has or- dered the mobilisation of 100,000 men of the National Guard, according to reports here last night.

It is also stated that a considerable number of British troops was trans- ported to France yesterday, landings having taken place at the French Channel ports, principally at Dieppe.

-Trans-Ocean

A handbag, contents of which are - valued at $389, was snatched from a Chinese woman, Au Yueng, while she Was walking in Nathan Road Hamilton Street yest day.

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Within a day of the 26th anniversary of their landing in France, 640 men of the "Contemptible Little Army" members of the London branch of the Old Contemptibles Association, were on French soil again when they leff London' to pay a ceremonial visit to Boulogne. Photo shows Mr. J. Collins, East Yorks Regiment, and Mr. A. 8. Willis, Cavalry Brigade, two of the 'Old. Contemptibles, chatting to one of the Militia boys at Charing Cross Station before leaving.