AMERICA
Your daily
need is
RICKSHAW
BRAND
CEYLON TEA
VOICES COMPLAINT See
Page 7 NIGHT FINAL
CHINA MAIL
INSIST ON
Daisy Brand
OLDEST NEWSPAPER IN THE FAR EAST. ESTABLISHED 1845. Australia's Choicest
THERES NONE BETTER”
APP
No. 30,826
MONDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1939
Price: 10 Cts.
BUTTER
FOUR KILLED WHEN CZECHS DEFY BAN
BRITISH EXPERT AND GAMELIN
London, To-day. Captain Liddell Hart, the noted British writer on mili- tary affairs, contributes an article to "The Times" in which he pays a tribute to General Gamelin, the Com-
London, To-day.
IT IS NOW KNOWN that four were killed and many injured in serious clashes between Czechs and Nazi police in Prague when demonstrations oc- curred on the anniversary of the founding of the Czecho-Slovakian Republic,
Firing was heard in several parts of Prague, and the Nazi wireless admits that "demonstrations oc- curred which had to be dispersed."
Several bands of Czechs broke through the_police
GERMANS COME FROM MACAO
The "China Mail" learns that two Germans from Macao came to Hong Kong yesterday and gave themselves up to the Po- lice.
The men have been interned at La Salle College.
MAHARAJAH
cordons round the famous Wenceslas Square BADLY HURT
In the smaller towns and villages all IN PLANE
but were dispersed.
mander-in-Chief of the Allied NOTABLE
land forces.
General Gamelin, the writer says, exercises an authority greater than that given to any Frenchman since Napoleon.
When he commanded a divi- sion in the last war he was dis- tinguished for his use of fire- power to conserve man-power.
After the war he developed the mobility of the French army.
• He is calm of temperament and can unravel the most complicated of issues.
He appeals to soldiers by his ticence, and to politicians by
re-
his
lively intelligence.--Reuter.
BRITISH
TROOPS POURING IN
Paris, To-day.
With thousands of British troops in France, and thousands more pouring across the Channel, the French Gov-
ernment was yesterday able to release 100,000, older men from active vice.
The men have returned to
ser-
their
homes but are to hold themselves in readiness to return to the Colours instantly if their services are needed. -Reuter.
DALADIER IN ALSACE
Paris, To-day.
M. Daladier, the Premier and De- fence Minister, spent the week-end among the French troops: in: Alsace.-
On his return last night, he. pressed himself as deeply impressed by the high morale of the troops Reuter.
WEATHER FORECAST! —–—– Nor
North-Eastwinde,
fresh;" overosst, -light rain.
ABSENTEE FROM FETE
Ankara, To-day.
over the country, Czechs wore their traditional costumes in celebration of the date.
Special broadcasts from London and Paris were heard by many listeners.
Gestapo (the
Yesterday; the Nazi secret police) were search- Ing for the organisers of the de- monstrations, and a number of arrests were made.
the
to
The Nazi Ambassador, Herr Franz The Gestapo: had prepared for von Papen, was a notable absentee at day some time ago and had taken hun- the celebrations yesterday in con-dreds of Czechs into custody as hos- nexion with the 16th anniversary of tages who will probably be used the proclamation of the Turkish Re- make suspects surrender. public
TRAMS SUSPENDED The anniversary of the foundation Many clashes occurred in Prague, of the Turkish Republic was cele-all cafes and restaurants were com- brated throughout the country yes-pelled to close early and the tramway terday.
service was suspended throughout the day.
Villages and towns were beflagged and decorated and military parades were a feature.
President Incunu received members of the Government, the Legislative Assembly and the Diplomatic Corps and presided at a banquet given by M. Sarajoglu in honour of foreign envoys.Reuter.
NO LOSSES AMONG INDIAN FORCES
Bombay, To-day.
It is reported, in an official state- ment from New Delhi, that all In- ed their allotted stations safely. dian troops sent overseas have reach-
No Indian forces have, suffered any losses.
Some Indian officers of the Indian
80
far,
Navy are working with the British Navy, it is disclosed. Reuter.
INDIA SILVER RUMOURS DENIED
London, To-day, There is no truth În reports that the Government of India is propos- ing to buy large quantities of silver
Import and export restrictions have been placed on silver in India. Reuter.
INQUIRY INTO LOSS
ATHILDE!!
into the circumi-
the sinking of the which, foundered
Chow Wannine days held at the Harbour reday next.
CRASH
Bombay, To-day. Captain the Maharajah of Jaipur, head of the Kach- hwaha clan of Rajputs, was badly injured last evening in an air crash at Bombay.
The pilot of the machine was kill- ed and the Maharajah's A.D.C. was injured,
The Maharajah was rushed to
In the centre of the city, demonstra-hospital and an immediate operation tors repeatedly gathered in spite of was performed. A communique after- forceful suppressive measures by uni-wards issued stated that his condi- formed S. A. men, and kept up the
cry of "Up Benes! Long Live the Re-tion was as satisfactory as could be public!"-Reuter,
expected.-Reuter.
SIMPLE AS TURNING ON A LIGHT!
氰
NEW! REVOLUTIONARY!. MAGIC Margin does away with the fuss and fret of setting margin- stops. The operator does more typing-does it better-easler, faster! Try this New Royal now! Give it THE DESK TEST.
MAGIC MARGIN
Greatest time- and effort ever presented
ONLY
ROYAL'S
NEW NO. 1
HAS IT.
THE OFFICE APPLIANCE CO., Queen's Bldg., 2nd Flr, LIMITED *****
ROYAL
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.