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THE CHINA MAIL, APRIL 11, 1940.

ALLIED MINING WAAND SUBSEQUENT

NAZI ACTION

London, To-day. COMMENT ON THE ALLIED mining of Norwegian waters and the subsequent brutal German in- vasion, has been received from South America, Italy and the United States.

The Buenos Aires newspapers accept the mining as a violation inevitable in war, and stress the in- creasing effectiveness of the Allied blockade.

The "Nacion" justifies the Allied ac- tion' owing to Norwegian inability to enforce her rights, and points to the Scandinavian pro-Allied sentiment.

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In Rome, the "Giornale d'Italia” pu- blishes a despatch from its London correspondent reporting surprise Germany's action considering Nor- way's hostile attitude to the Allies following the minelaying, unless was a precautional measure against Allied Intervention.

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The correspondent states that this was indeed the Allied plan to close Germany's gateway for supplies.

He adds Government circles declare Britain had respected the neutrality laws to the extreme in the hope that

Norway could impede Germany's vio- lations, but owing to the vanity of these hopes it was necessary to act.

VATICAN COMMENT

"Osservatore Romano," the Vatican is organ, in a leading article says it difficult to find direct connexion be- tween the two days' events, which are so different both in proportion and in the factors involved,

Those who one and all the sacred rights of the neutrals cannot but envisage with an- guish this unexpected and dramatic extension of the theatre of war.

have defended against

CAPTURED FURS FROM GERMANY

The picture of a Naval officer on convoy duty in the hooded coat which sailors call a "lammy," comes to mind of the part when mention is made

furs are now lambskin and other

2-22

(Reissued by The.Bell Byndicate, Inc.)

Dieting. Dot says that with her this reducing habit is not so much a matter of taking off but keeping off unwanted pounds.

CANADA CALLS

We have received from the C.P.R., an attractive leaflet describing holi- playing in protecting Britain's fight-day attractions throughout Canada for ing men from the cold.

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Provision or this type of clothing for all three Services is giving a big job of work to the British fur dress- ing and dyeing Industry, but that is only one side of the story. Since war began, trade in processed furskins has been well maintained, and many countries are now anxious to give Bri- tain the business previously done with Germany.

There is thus a link between, the Navy "ammy" coats and the cargoes of lamb and other furskins which it convoys to Britain for processing, and convoys away from Britain when

the skins are dressed and dyed.

With good-supplies of home-pro- duced dyestuffs, plenty of skilled craftsmen, and years of scientific re- research behind it, the industry is well

After an examination of the cent British action and it's official justification, and of the Norwegian protest, the Vatican paper states the dispute was a naval one and should have remained limited to the seas.

able to provide for the demands of Germany's former overseas customers as well as for war equipment quirements at home.....

all well

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year, other giving formation of interest to visitors de- sirous of spending their holidays in that delightful country.

This leaflet gives detailed particu- lars on hotels, schools, etc., as well as facilities and seasons for indoor and outdoor sports.

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Due to prevailing war conditions in Europe, which seriously hamper the usual holiday facilities normally available in various parts of Europe, Canada appears

an ideal substitude for those wishing to spend an enjoy- able and comfortable holiday." Coples of this leaflet are available to anyone

applying at the C.P.R. office.

MILITARY BAND CONCERT AT PENINSULA HOTEL

The Military Band Concert original- re-ly intended for April 21 will now take place on Sunday April 28 in the ground floor lounge of the Peninsula London, which has won from Leip-Hotel commencing punctually at

foremost fur 9 p.m.

No one had threatened the territor-zig the position of ial sovereignty of the neutrals which ought to have remained outside

the

discussion, having been so repeatedly guaranteed by the belligerents. But in- stead of this, the conflict had been brought on to the ground of violation of the neutrality of neutral territory

itself.

U.S. VIEW

A New York despatch quotes the' "Baltimore Sun" on the British min- ing of Norway.

"Neither governmental reactions nor German interpretations will affect the belief of those who see the Allies as a bulwark against the spread of totali- tarianism, and its own consistent, and deliberate flouting of the law of ethics.

"Whatever their judgment on the --Anglo-French methods of war they will continue to hold that the Allies' purpose remains what it has been proclaimed to be the ultimate es- tablishment of principles which the smaller nations of Europe would themselves wish to see prevail.

We, unlike Norway, are a re- mote and powerful natlan, but the serious violation of one neutral's rights always threatens to lead on to athars.

"We must be strong enough in the diplomatic field and in arms to pré- vent any flagrant invasion of our own neutral rights. We must also be pre- pared, when peace comes, to put for- ward a decisive effort to recreate a world in which the rule of order wil be restored and in which economi and political conditions will that it will hold

LOCAL SHARES

Following is the list of changes and enquiries in local share quotations to- day:

BANKS

Hong Kong Bank $14871⁄2 sa.

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INSURANCES

Union Ins. $495 s.

H.K. Fire Ins. $171 b., $174 s., $171

sa.

DOCKS, WHARVES, GODOWNS.

ETC.

H.K. Docks cum Rts. $21 b., $22

8., $21 sa.

H.K. Docks Ex: Rts. $194. b..

LANDS, HOTELS & BLDGS.

H.K. Realties $4.40 b.

PUBLIC UTILITIES

H.K. Tramways $17.60 b., $17.80 s.,

$17.70 sa.

H.K. Electrics $65% 8.

Macao Electrics $21 b.

Telephones (Old) $29 s., $28% 80. Telephones (New) $10.95 s.

STORES, ac.

Dairy Farms $21.35 sa. Watsons $91⁄4 sa. Sinceres $2 b.

Wing On (H.K.) $39 b. Wm. Powell, Ltd. $1 b.

MISCELLANEOUS Entertainments $6.80 b..

LAST DAY'S BALES 40. H.K. Bank @ $14871⁄21⁄2 1900. Docks C. Rts. @ $213⁄41⁄4

100. Telephones @ $28% 500. Watsons @ $91⁄4 ·

83. Docks Rts. @ $6,65

MISCELLANEOUS Antamoks Ps. 12 sa. Atoks Ps. 16 sa.

Baguio Gold Ps. .211⁄2 sa. Batong Buhay Ps. .01 b.. Benguet Consol. Ps. 5.30 b. Big Wedge Ps. .17 b. Coco Grove Ps. .09 sa. · Consol. Mines Ps. .003 sa. Demonstrations Ps. .09 b. East Mindanao Ps. .09 b. IX L. Ps. - 311⁄2 sa.

Ipo Gold Ps. ,09% 88. Itogons Fs. 211⁄2 sa.. Masbates Ps.--.09′′ sa:- Mind. Mother Lode. Ps. .09% sa. North Camarines Ps. 047 b. Paracale Gumaus Ps. 17- þ. San Mauricio Ps. 64 sa. Surigao Consol. Ps. .19 sa. Suyoc Consol. Ps. 13 sa. Syndicate Inv. Ps. .018 b. United Paracales Ps. .22%1⁄2 58.

LOCAL DOLLAR

The demand rate on the Hong Kong dollar to-day was 1/2 13/16.

Silver was quoted at 20-15/16 spot.

The Concert is in aid of the Bri- tish War Organisation Fund and anand 20-7/8 forward. enjoyable evening's Musicale is an- ticipated.

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market in the world, now reports in- creased furskin purchases by Sweden,

The cross rate London/New York Denmark and Holland, an appreciable

was £-U.S.$402.50 and New York proprotion of the purchases being left in Britain for dressing and dyeing. A By kind permission of Major H.W.M. | London . £-U.S.$349-1/2.

O.B.E., M.C., and Officers much larger trade in processed, furs Stewart, is now being done with South Ameri- the Band of the 1st Batallion the Mid- can countries, and Portugal, Spain dlesex Regiment (D.C.O.) will play

An unknown Chinese was picked and Turkey are showing increased under the conductorship of Mr. W.E.

and up on the shore of Ching Ling Tau, interest. Italy is continually buying Kifford, A.R.C.M., Bandmaster skins of British production, such as the programme will include numbers Castle Peak Road, yesterday, with a silver foxes and hairseals,

by outstanding local vocalists.

Ladies

Visit us on Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the best opportunity ever presented to buy a bright new House-dress.

We are clearing our entire stock in this range and are reducing our prices to such a low level,

than the cost of the material alone.

A real opportunity to save money

Orders also accepted for. dresses export Shanghai Tallors:

order by our

K. WEISS

Pedder St (Opp. Hongkong Hotel), Tel. 21040,

BEACH_ MYSTERY

rope around the neck.

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