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HONG KONG DAILY PRESS MONDAY,

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HONG KONG, SEPTEMBER 20, 1937.

MORE FINANCE

FACTS WANTED

Whilst appreciating the fact that the bulf-yearly statement of the finances of the Colony as published in the Hong Kong Government Gazette do not puri port to be as exhaustive as the annual Budget, yet where many millions of presumably precious.) dollars are concerned we suggest that the Administration might well amplify, by memorandum. and annotations, the otherwise There are. on: would nugine," sufficient employees of the Treasury. De- partiment, là, accomplish such a tank.

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS ADVERTISEMENTS. cryptic statement.

NOTICE:

NOTICE is hereby given that Vladimir Peter Schelkunoff "of No. 141, Prince Edward Road, top floor, Kowloon, is applying to the Governor for naturaliza. tion, and that any person who knows any reason why naturall zation should not be granted should send a written and signed statement of the facts to the Colonial Secretary, Hong Kong.

WILKINSON & GRIST..

Solicitors for the

THE HONG KONG LAND INVESTMENT AND AGENCY CO., LTD.

4% DEBENTURES

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that INTEREST for the six months ending 30th SEPTEMBER, 1937, on above DEBENTURES will be payable at the OFFICES of the COMPANY on that date.

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At first glance it would be understandable [0 fortu tle: opinion that all, is very well with the state of finances of the

Colony, but an analysis of the figures discloses the fact that a disconcerting disregard for those emergencies usually associated with the proverbial "rainy day." characterises the official policy. "The figures deal with the six wonths of this financial year. commending the and whilst THE REGISTER OF DEhalancing of the budget and the BENTURES will be closed from actual achievement of a small Applicant.THURSDAY, 23rd SEPTEM

5601 BER. 1937, to WEDNESDAY. Surplus, yes we feel much mor

caution in expenditure generally is demanded by the exigencies of

THE HONG KONG

. The

JOCKEY CLUB.

Seventh Extra Race

29th SEPTEMBER. 1937, both days inclusive, during which period no transfer of DEBEN. TURES can be registered.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

0. EAGER,

Secretary.

Meeting will be held (weather Hong Kong, 16th Sept., 1937.

permitting) at HAPPY VALLEY

on Saturday, 25th September,

1937, commencing at 2.00 p.m.

The First Bell will be rung at 1.30 p.m.

By Order,

C. B. BROWN.

Secretary. Hong Kong, 20th Sept., 1937.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES AND UNDERWRITERS.

CHINA NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

S.S. HUNAN

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It is hereby notified that all damaged cargo ex s.s. "Human" bas now been landed into open storage at the Taikoo Sugar Refinery.

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REPUBLICAN FORCES

START- FRESH

OFFENSIVE

Against Nationalist Lines Near Cordoba

Alter

Salamanca, Sept. 18. period of tranquillity

the times.

Actually, the Government has alkowed itself a margin of about four per cent. of receipts over paymbots. That is not enough. I

Comparing the figures for the Fortesponding six months of last year, it is disclosed that whilst revenue has increased so has ex penditure -a habit with Govern- inents which are not subjected to the close scrutiny of electors. The revenue for the material period this year was $16.100,031 as against $14.399,799 for the relevant period last year: and this six months spending has resulted in the considerable total of $18.571.565, whilst for these the six months of last year Government expenditure was only $13,950.641. The surplus.

therefore for 1937 is $528466 as

$449.153 against

last

year, on the southern front, the Re- However, false hopes must not publican forces have started a fresh offensive against the Na- le raised at this statement. tionalist lines near Cordoba,

The offensive is apparently de- signed to relieve the pressure on

the Asturian militia.

On the northern front, the Na-

(September 19, 1937)

For those who delight in good writing wel printed. then there will always be something calculated to stimulate national pride and engender literary admiration in the

the continued publication of

"Tien Hais Monthly,”* Published under the auspices of the Sun Yat-sen Institute for the Advancement of Culture and Education, the T'ien Fain is unique in its journalistic achievement inasmuch as it covers a range as vast as all Asis and its cultural surveys go deep to the very heart of China's most ancient and noble civilization.

From the publishers, Messrs. Kelly & Walsh, Ltd., we imave received a copy of the latest edition, namely the Angust one, and a fine piece of work it is a literary bargain at one dollar per copy.

Ching's wakefulness to the gigantic realities of the present Sino-Japanese situation is well demonstrated in the editorial commentary from which we quote the following passages as indicative of the general tone and sentiment:-- If what the Japanese have done in North China had happened in any other country, a first-class war would have broken out long ago. Then there is this invigorating passage. We believe China will put forth all her strength to resist this latest incursion of the Japanese military into her territorial and political integrity. War or peace it rests with Japan to decide. If they want peace they can have it by immediately withdrawing their troops from North China.. If they want war, they have only to keep up their present bellicose attitude, and they will have it, sure enough.'" ..

We cannot resist yet one more and last quotation, namely. To be anti-Japanese has come to mean the same thing as to be against all the dark forces that make for war and destruction."

Straight talk and hard facts. This type of writing coming as it does from those who reflect the trained mind of the cultured class is typical of the feelings which animate every class of the entire nation."

In this

As usual, the Book Reviews are done with a thorough- ness and brilliance which makes this section a rare treat. At the present time a review of Captain Anatol M. Kotenev's

The Chinese Solilior." is particularly, interesting. review those famong words attributed to Lao Tzu, the fore- runner and pioneer in the Chinese science of war, are quoted, "The greatest calamity is to under-estimate the strength of one's enemy, for to do so is to lose cre's prize. Therefore. when armies are raised and issnes joined, it is he who does not delight in war that wins."

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Prophetic and influential words which have held their gigni. significance throughout the centuries, even having a france beyond the ordinary at the present time.

For the expression of vigorous national sentiment and The exposition of things cultural and historical, one unfesi- tatingly commends this issue of "Tien Hsia Monthly" to all who enjoy something which touches excellence.

has decreased by over $85,000. From what one can gather, it seems to us that this is not par- ticularly sound business; and present indications are to the effect that the typhoon damage will be responsible for a very

considerable loss when the figures for the current six months conie to be written. We recognise that, as a public mility, the ruik

way

should not be regarded as a purely money-making concern, but, from very devastating ex- periences in other parts of the Empire, We can give every assurance that nothing mounts so quickly as a railway deficit.

HERR HITLER ALLEGEDLY INSULTED

By Spanish Premier

Berlin, Sept. 18. Germany has lodged a strong protest with the Swiss Federal Council over an alleged insult to Herr Hitler.

The insult, it is stated. was

delivered by Senor Juan Negrin. the Valencia Government Premier in the course of a speech at the annual luncheon given by, jour- nalists attached to the League of

Nations,"

Following the speech, which was made on Thursday, the Ger- man Minister to Switzerland call- ed on the Swiss authorities and lodged a protest.

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Group taken after the wedding of Miss Tamara Ellis and Mr. Piercy Robert Stewart Walsham at The Registry, Supreme Court. on Friday.

CLOUDS OVER THE PANAMA CANAL

Its Importance To The United States

(From An Article By Kurt Severin)

It is 23 years since the Panama Canal was first opened. By a coincidence this was the year in which the Great War commenced.. and the motto glibly spoken at the opening of the canal "Pro bono mundi" ("For the beneft of the world"), was very soon to become a mockery. Now the great waterway itself promises to become "the centre of conflict-perhaps a deadly straggle between white and yel-. low races.

The one-time peaceful atmos- the canal into the Atlantic. It sud- phere of the Panama Isthmus is denly dawned upon the Govern-- a thing of the past. Throughout ment that a single bomb or charge the whole canal zone there is of explosive directed against one ceaseless military activity and un- of the big dams in the canal could tiring vigilance. The air is filled easily prevent the Fleet's return by with the hum of aeroplanes. The that route, and a sea voyage of enormous dams are to-day doml-some 8.000 miles would have to be nated by imposing fortifications. and are carefully guarded by the zone forces.

undertaken if the American bat- fleships needed to return to the Pacifc in a hurry.

At one time the casual tourist

EFFICIENT OPERATION could visit the falls and great

Other nations. of course, who dams, and could photograph them

make use of the canal, have" to his heart's content. Now all something at stake. Despite the this is forbidden, and no un-

powerful fortifications which guard authorized person may approach both entrances to the canal, Ame- within half a mile of the canalrica declares that she cannot without coming under the strictest military observation.

guarantee perfect protection for the canal in the event of her be- This great waterway, fifty miles coming involved in a war in the in length. linking the Atlantic East. The very magnitude of the and Pacific Oceans, was eagerly

technical undertakings" which 80 acquired by the U.S.A. at the be-

to the effelent operation of the ginning of the 20th century and Panama Canal render it particu- regarded then as a valuable asset.larly vulnerable; damages to a To-day it is for America a night-comparatively small section of the

mare.

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intricate mechanism of the locks and dame might easily cause the whole canal to become unnavig- able. The great fortifications are useless so long as the ships of for- eign Powers can traverse the canal with uncontrolled cargoes.

SPECTRE TAKES SHAPE This spectre Arst began to take shape when A few years ago a number of vessels of the U.S.A. Pacific Fleet passed through the Panama Canal into the Atlantic Ocean to take part in manoeuvres on the Eastern coast of America. At that time the U.S.A. was beginning to feel apprehensive about a clash with Japan, who had been one of her allies in the Great War, but now threatened, or so it was said. to become a dangerous enemy in the Pacific. After the passage of part of the U.S.A. Fleet though rivals."United Services Review."

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The US.A. could hardly afford to war in remain neutral in any which Japan might take part, and In that case the Panama Canal might easily become the centre of a terride struggle since it is of such tremendous strategly import- ance, not only to the USA, but to all her commercial and 'military

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JAPANESE PLANE SHOT DOWN

CHINESE PLANES ATTACK Taiyuan, Bept. 19: It is now

Taiyuan, Sept. 19.A fleet of disclosed that another Japanese

flew to eastern bomber which took part in the air Chinese planes

Shansi yesterday and attacked rald over Taiyuan yesterday, was

concentrations at. Japanese shot down in Kwohsien. The pilet and machine-gunner were killed Kwangling and Kwangchiu. had been when the machine crashed to the strategic towns near the eastern

border. ground.

This plane was escaping from The squadron commander" an-

fleet of Chinese pursuit ese defence works around Tatung machines which Immediately important railway town on the opened are on the fleeing plane. Petping-Suiyuan in north-eastern Another report received here Shans, have been damaged fol- claims that a Japanese machine lowing the air raids by Chinese was brought down at, Toulochen in planes during the last few days.--

Central News. Shane province.-Central News.

It appears that Senor Negrin

and official

Expenditure is undoubtedly rising, and the indications are that the pinnacle of prodigality has not yet been reached. It is that there is a good deal of over- our opinion, nay-our conviction,

The Vice-President of the Swiss staffing in certain departments of

Federal Caurell, Dr. Guiseppe the Government. We do not day Motta, assured the Minister that a general charge of over-paying he greatly regretted the fact that (though we could cite some prime such attacks on the head of a because there will be a very heavy financial reckoning for the instances of that), but we do foreign Government current six months what with contend that as economy should made in Swiss territory.

still characterise, our Adminis- Dr. Motta is also reported to the incidental expenditure occa-

£1 ment of regret, would be publish-by ences of the depression, so to-day ed in the Swiss press. The Republicans attacked with sioned indirectly through the Iration after the terrible experi- have stated that an official state-Taiyuan when it was intercepted nounced that most of the Japan- strong infantry forces, supported undeclared Sino-Japanese war by tanks and aircraft.

and the typhoon, to mention but there should be a drastic curtail- tionalist advance on Gljon seems two major matters. That is why ment of Government expenditure. also made insulting remarks about

we maintain that the margin oft is of no use saying, "We can't signor Mussolini,

do on less, either money or men."quarters say that the speech has to be going according to plan.

The loyalist militia, without financial safety is insufficient.

Those of us who have had to made an extremely unfavourable

impression in Switzerland, It will be noted that the pen-make the best of things in a Omcials of the Swiss Federal tanks and aeroplanes, are helpless to withstand the Nationalist meions bill has increased, of course. highly competitive world realise Council say that only the extra- chanised forces, and large bodies' It has, in fact, increased by that, not having any security of are retreating in disorder.

$215,318 in six months! In the tenure qr any prospect of pension, six months of this year $1,306, we have to cnt our suit according 958 was paid in pensions as to our cloth.

That is what this Government against $1,091,639 during the corresponding period last year. should do. We realise that a We consider this aspect of the small surplus has been created. financial statement as disclosing but we maintain that the safety

most unsatisfactory state of margin is not great enough affairs betekening, as it un- That should be easily and speed doubtedly does, & prodigality ily remedied. which is becoming yearly more intolerable. Salamanca, Sept. 18.

That item which The Sultan of Ifni, who is at concerng the Kowloon-Canton

ALLIS WINS present staying in Burges, was re- Railway shows that whilst the

Stokepages, Sept. 19. ceived by General Franco yester.

expenditure on that portion

Percy Aills 'beat Adains 3 and 3 bay.

which is controlled by the Gov-in the final of the "News of the ernment of Hong Kong has World" £1250 golf tournament. increased by $10,000, the revenne

by

Immediate arrangements should be made with Surveyors, Messrs. Goddard & Douglas, to inspect the cargo and the undersigned should be informed as early as possible whether the goods will after dark- be taken delivery of or left to be | Pransocean News Serviss, sold by Public Auction.

The Nationalists, however, are being considerably troubled guerilla troops, who hide in woods and mountains and harrass the enemy lines of communication

Failing acceptance of delivery or advice in regard to disposal of the cargo before 30th September, 1937, the undersigned reserve the right to sell the goods by Public Auction In thy Interests of the concerned.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, China Navigation

Co., Ltd.

SULTAN OF IFNI

The Sultan expressed the loyalty of the Moroccan troops.-——. Transocean News Service

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Reuter.

territorial status enjoyed by

League delegates prevente Senor Negrin's expulsion. Transocean News Service.

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ARTILLERY DUELS Shanghai. 19: Artillery duels on various fronts continued to-day

but the Sino-Japanese lines remain unchanged. Japanese planes were active around Shanghai but the Chinese assert that no particular damage was done. The weather has improved and there was sun- shine_to-day and if no further rain falls the Japanese will be able in a few days to launch their pro- lected offensive against the new Chapel-Liuho line-

lienter.

Japanese armoured cars on the way to the front.