THE CHINA MAIL, FEBRUARY 23, 1940.
For Beauty's Sake.
MORE ABOUT POLICE RUGGERITES AT VALLEY
THE WAITING
GAME
No woman can rely wholly upon clothes and cosmetics to command admiration. The secret of charm lies in the blithe spirits, clear skin, sparkling eyes, pure breath and the ready wit which spring from good health.
These last few weeks I have made a Good health can usually be main-point of talking over the war with the tained by taking a close of Pinkettes, widest possible variety of my BC when needed, to keep the intestinal tract clean and regular in its functions. Women, and men too, appreciate Pin- kettes for their mild yet thorough ac- tion.
For constipation, liverishness, bili ousness, flatulence and digestive dis- turbances take Pinkettes, At all chemists.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
quaintances among the general public. I find that what is still uppermost in their minds is the strangeness of this "static" war when compared with the tremendous opening of the last. I suspect that overseas the situation calls forth similar comment.
We must remember, however, when comparison is made with 1914, that it was German initiative then that drew us into the struggle. It von Moltke had elected to stand on the defensive in the west and had used his main armies against Russia, as many Ger- mans consider he should have, we
period of preparation and inactivity might then have experienced a long
such as we are now going through.
As it was, we had no alternative then but to exert ourselves inmedi- ately to the utmost.
NOTICE is hereby given that the Fifty-first Ordinary Yearly Meeting will be held at the Company's Re- gistered Office, 4th Floor, P. & 0. Building on THURSDAY, 21st March 1940 at 11 a.m. for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Ac- counts to 31st December 1939, elect-strength we threw it away in a num-
ber of l-conceived offensives. ing Directors and Auditors and fixing their fees.
The Register of Members of the Company will be closed
from Oth
March to 21st March 1910 both days inclusive, during which period 110 transfer of shares can be registered. By order of the Board of Directors GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.
Agents.
Hong Kong, 22nd February, 1940.
THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC CO., LTD.
NOTICE is hereby given that an Extraordinary General Meeting of the Company will be held in the P&O Building, Victoria, in the Co- lony of Hong Kong, at 11.15 o'clock in the forenoon on THURSDAY, the 21st day of March, 1940, or as soon thereafter as the Ordinary Yearly Meeting of the Company shall have terminated, for the purpose of con- sidering and if thought ft passing the following resolution as a special resolution:-
That the Capital of the Company | be Increased from its present Capital of $6,000,000 Hong Kong currency divided into 600,000 shares of $40 each to $18,000,000 Hong Kong currency divided into 1,800,000 shares of $10 each and that such additional shares shall rank in all respects pari passu with the original Capital of the Company."
And for the purpose of considering and if thought fit passing the follow ing resolutions, namely:-
When, in 1915, an opportunity came to use a respite to develop our
as
The sea warfare now of course goes on both defensively and, as far possible, offensively. Why, however, trenches and why, especially, are the are the Allied armies sitting in their
air forces not attacking the innumer- uble land targets Germany offers and which reconnaissance has located?
No answer has officially been given to those questions. Silence undoubted- ly tests the morale and patience of the people. Trust in British leaders is the immense source of strength which protects morale and preserves patience under such a test.
DEADLOCK BY LAND
One can, I think, strengthen this trust by considering some of the points which obviously must influence Allied military policy.
The Allied armies cannot morally or politically be justified in violating neu- tral territory. A sea-borne attack on German coast is obviously out of the question.
The Army, therefore, cannot attack, except on the front between Switzer- land and Luxemburg. Half of that front is covered by the practically im- passable Rhine. The other half is protected not only by the Siegfried de- fences but also by numerous natural obstacles....
To attack the unshaken German army on such restricted and unfavour- able ground, and with the element of surprise lacking, would be less ex- cusable than the Passchendaele offen- | sive. There at least on part of a weakened German army was attacked, and there were compelling reasons for attacking it.
GERMANY'S PROBLEM Germany, on this front, Is present-
of the superior strength of her army, she has shown ne disposition to at- tempt to break through the Maginot
1. That the Directors be and they
are hereby authorised to capita-ed with a similar problem. In spite lise the sum of $3,000,000 Hong Kong currency part of the un- divided profits of the Company standing to the credit of the Line. Company's Reserve Fund and to allot to the Members holding shares of the Company as on the 1st day of July 1940 in re- spect of the net amount capita- lised fully paid shares of the Company of equivalent nominal value in the proportion of one share for every two shares of the Company then held by such persons respectively and that such shares so allotted shall rank for dividends as from the 1st day of July, 1940.
Can she under pressure of blockade remun inactive? That is a question. only Germany can answer.
If the Blockade is intolerable, she may invade Luxemburg and the Low Countries thus trying to turn the Maginot defences.
Once she violates neutral territory, she presents a new strategic problem to the Allies calling for counter of fensive action or for defence of a new front,
T
The Police rugger XV played, the Army at Sookunpoo on Batur. day, but ware outclassed, Army winning 21-3. Photo shows Wright. Nooth relleving with a kick to touch.
half.
Pinkerton (light Jersey) goes up to it in a line-out in the Army
Wilson breaks away with Fay pursuit.
semi-political an unwillingness to initiate a form of warfare in which the civil population and their property must unavoidably become involved.
If that form of warfare is inevitable, let the other side incur the odium of
in support and Cuthbertson In
power until such time as Germany opens a general offensive,
Meanwhile, by abstaining from at- tack, we avoid wastage and allow our, air power to grow without interrup- tion. Our shipyards, munition fac-* torles, and army camps also enjoy im- munity.
Another point is that if Germany invades the Low Countries, many of her vulnerable centres would be then approachable by shorter routes than they are at present.
POSTSCRIPT ON THE FUTURE POSSIBILITIES
It is understanding therefore why starting it. so far as their armies are concerned It is possible that Germany may 2. That if, on such distribution as the Allies must await Gerinan initia-shrink from exposing her population
aforesaid, any person would be tion.
to such a test. She may elect to use entitled to a fractional share the Meanwhile the Allied army is grow her air power in direct connection with Directors shall, in lieu of issuing in strength, so there are good rea-land and sea operations. We should ing Fractional Certificates, cauaga sons for believing that if Germany on willingly abide by such restrictions as the whole share to be allotted: to economic grounds is forced to take Germany imposed on its use in such a person or persons to be nam- the initiative she will do so as soon as ciretonstances, · · ed by the Directors and such she judges weather conditions favour-10.Use our air force under severe share shall, at such time as the able."
In war there can be no certainty as ons which might necessitate to the enemy's course of action; and Directors think fit,
be
low daylight flying to ensure ac- sold and the proceeds distri-
should Germany, counting no supplies curacy and attack of well defended | from the East, continue to fake"" no buted amongst the persons en- The situation which enforces-in-targets would almost certainly entail move, a change in Allied policy might titled to the fractions making activity on to the Allied armies does of heavy losses. It might not achieve be necessary. up tuch share."
course apply to air operations,**** much. And we might find ourselves
weakened if and when Germany prestimably be taken, it only in order
Offensive action in some form would -
started unrestricted operations. Af to increase t
of economic přán One can see therefore that the Allles sure by have motives in husbanding" their air | her reso
By order of the Board of Directors, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., LTD.,
Agents: Hong Kong, 22nd February, 1940.
CONSERVING ALLIED AIR
POWER
Why then is air activity in the land war confined to reconnaissance and occasional air; encounters??
I surmise that the main reason is
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