THE CHINA MAIL, OCTOBER 11, 1939,
BERLIN DELUDED BY RUMOURS OF ARMISTICE
London, To-day.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE in Berlin and other parts of Germany were deluded yesterday by rumours of an armistice.
First reports of the way in which these rumours swept
through Berlin caused amusement and mysti-! fication in London when they arrived at about noon. But it was a pathetic story of the desire of thousands of people.
An American agency reports from Berlin that the false news of the armistice gained so much credence because it was what the German people so deeply want to hear.
It is difficult at the moment to establish what really happened.
Amongst the rumours were
some
to the effect that the British Govern- ment had resigned and His Majesty the King had abdicated! that the Nazi Government had re- -signed.
Others said
It is impossible to say. what started it all. Bertin sources which might be expected to give information failed to do so.
p.m.,
BRITAIN ACCUSED! The bubble broke at 12.30 when the German wireless broadcast a special announcement that it was all untrue. The announcement made a ridiculous accusation against Great Britain. It declared that the "Bri- tish Ministry of Lies" had perpetrated an "infamous swindle" in order to confuse public opinion in Britain and in neutral countries.
The British Secret Service spread the rumours!
The Foreign Office yesterday after- noon formally denied the German accusation, but this was hardly ne- cessary, as the accusation was that it was an attempt to "confuse public opinion in Britain and in neutral coun- tries" whereas the rumours came to life and died in Germany alone. Reuter,
BRAZIL'S
FISHERIES
RESEARCH IN H.K.
A Fisheries Research station is to be established in Hong Kong.
Following an application from the Government in December, 1938, to the Colonial Development Advisory Committee, a grant of £10,000 from the Colonial Development Fund to cover the capital cost of the station was approved.
Running expenses will be provided from Hong Kong Government funds; these are estimated to amount to less than $20,000 'per annum.
The objects of the station would be to promote scientific knowledge of local fisheries with a view to increas- ing the production of this important local industry, and to diffuse among the public a general knowledge of thei value or otherwise of various species of fish as articles of diet.
In addition the recreational attrac- tions of the aquarium, particularly for: tourists, would not be overlooked, and a part of the running expenses would, it is hoped, be recovered from admis- sion fees.
BENEVOLENT DEATH OF MR. NEUTRALITY FOK CHITING
London, To-day.
It is understood in London that the Brazilian Minister to Poland is being instructed by his Government to take up his duties with the recon- stituted Polish Government in France. -British Wireless.
ROOSEVELT NOT BITING
London, To-day.
REPUTED TO BE ONE OF THE WEALTHIEST CHINESE RESI- DENTS IN SOUTH CHINA, MR. FOK CHI-TING, WELL-KNOWN IN CHINESE BUSINESS CIRCLES, DIED AT THE FRENCH HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT.
The funeral will take place to- morrow.
Mr. Fok began life as a buyer and seller of old and second-hand goods. In this business he made a small for- tune as he was very thrifty.
Later in life he started a chain of gambling establishments in Canton and Macao. The former Shumchun Casino also belonged to him.
At his press conference yesterday, He is survived by seven sons, one President Roosevelt said that he had of which, Mr. Fok Po-choi, is assist- not received any proposals for peace | ant manager of the Bank of Canton. or mediation in the war.
He did not think much of press reports stating that Hiller would wel- come his proposals.-Reuter.
SOVIET TROOPS WITHDRAWING FROM LATVIAN FRONTIER
Riga, To-day. Russian troops, including tanks and artillery, are gradually withdrawing from the Latvian border.
The Latvian government has ratified last Thursday's pact with Russia, Reuter.
WORK OF THE ARMY
London, To-day.
The statement by the War Secretary
on the work of the Army announced for Thursday will be made to-day. British Wireless.
DELIA IN ACCIDENT
It was learned this afternoon that in taking off from Fort Bayard for Hanol this morning, the Imperial Airways liner, Delia, which had left Kal Tack at 7.20 a.m. had a mishap damaged a wing and her under- carriage..
The pilot was Capt. L. J. M. White. It is understood that no one was injured in the crash.
A relief plane is being sent from Bangkok to pick up the mails.
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