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GERMANY SATISFIED WITH AUSTRIA'S OBEDIENCE

CHINESE ENTER CITY OF TSINING

DR. SCHUSCHNIGG'S

APPEAL TO

POWERS DENIED

Desperate Street Battle

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MOHAMMEDANS PLEDGE SUPPORT

Hankow, February 16. TWO REGIMENTS of Chinese troops have succeeded in scaling the walls and entering, the beleaguered city of Tsining where they are making attempts to dislodge the Japanese garrison, according to offi- elal despatches received here today."

Desperate street Oghting is stated to be in progress, and three mere Chinese regiments are reported to have made preparations to enter the city. Tsining has been besleged for some time by two divi- sion, under the command of General Sun Tung-huan and General Tsao Fu-lin, who are stated' to have launched a vigorous attack an the town early yesterday morning.

Meanwhile, it is reported that a centrations in the vicinity of division of Chinese troops com-Taming. fi south Hopei. manded by General Ctran Shu- lang has entered Wenshang, thirty miles nortla of Talaing, but has been cuthpelled to retire after three days street fighting.

Gen. Ma Hung-kwel, Governor Ninghsia 'and leader of the Mohammedans in the north-west. telegraphed General Chu has Shio-liang, commander-in-chief of the Chinese forces in Sulyuan. The Japanese advance up the southern section of the Tientsi-Ninghsia and Kansu, pledging the

Pukow Railway. It is stated in Chinese despatches. has been up- held as A result of -activities of Chinese units operating to the west of the railway in the vicinity of Pengou and Mingkwan.

support of Ninghsia and the Mohammedans for the Chinese Government.

Gen. Ma Chu-shan, famous for

the advance on the Nonni River in Manchuria, has once again.come terward. The forces under his Chinese planes bombed the command are garrisoned in Wu-| Japanese aerodrome at Changtäh, quan, west of Paoton, which, is at: Japanese tank units north of the western terminus of the Pel- Wellwel and Japanese troop con-ping-Sutyuan Railway-(Reuter).

40 CASES OF SMALL-POX

EXTREME COLD "IN BRITAIN

London, Feb. 16.

Forty cases of small-pox (31 from Victoria, six from. Kowloon, three from Shauklwan and three imported) were reported during tish Isles. In north Scotland 24

24 hours the "Tuesday.

During the same period, a case o cerebrospinal fever was also reported.

ended

Low. temperature was today re- corded in many places in the Bel-

midnight degrees frost was recorded while in England," near Liverpool; there degrees. Part of east were ten Kent was saved from being isolated by thaw carly this morning but many places are still under a few leet of snow--(Reuter Bulletin),

DOLLAR SWEEP

ON DERBY

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CAPTAIN FINED

Singapore, Feb. 16.

Amnesty For Political Offenders Is First Act Of New Cabinet

Vienna, February 16.

THE FIRST ACT of the new Austrian Cabinet-reconstructed early this morning in accordance with Herr Hitler's demand for the inclusion of Nazis-was to recommend a general amnesty for politi- cal offenders. Among the many Nazis who will benefit by this measure will be Dr. Taws, a Naal leader whose arrest precipitated the Austro-German crisis.

The composition of the now Cabinet was announced late last night just one hour after the ex- piration of Hitler's ultimatum to Dr. Schuschnigz." The Cabinet now includes Herr Seyssinquart, Hitler's nominee as Home Minister, who is also made Minister of Public Security and given control of the pa- lice. (Reuter).

Hitler's

Will For Peace

Berlin, February 16.

THAT GERMANY IS SATISFIED with Dr. Schuschnigg's obedience to Herr Hitler's demand is Indicated by Press reaction which regards the development as stabilising Austro-German relations and another proof of Hitler's will for peace. Expressious, like the start of a new

era, are common. Herr Seyssinquart's appointment creates the livelient satisfaction. The retention of Herr Skubl in control of Vienna's police is not so welcoms though political circles are prepared to walt and see how far he is able to work co-operatively with Herr Seyssinquart ——(Reuter),

DIPLOMATIC DEMARCHE IN BERLIN

London, February 16.

An authoritallye denial is published here of a report appear ing in the Evening Standard to the effect that Chancellor Schusch- nigg of Austria had been presented with an ultimatum by the Ger- man Government and that Dr. Schuscliniɛg thereupon requested assistance from European Powers who informed the Chancellor that a diplomatic demarche would be undertaken in Berlin.

DEVELOPMENTS STUDIED

London, Feb. 18. Developments in the situation in the Berchtesgaden meeting be Austria, which have followed upon

tween Herr Hitler and Dr. Schus- chnigg. are being studied here with close interest. The news- papers publish long despatches from Vienna on the subject in

́ar-a: result «of acceptance of the terms put forward by Germany. the independence of Austria has

It is stressed that nothing is known of the matter in Brish some of which it is declared that oficial circles.--(Transocean),

DIOCESAN "OLD BOYS' REUNION

Headmaster Expresses Gratitude

MASS RALLY TO virtually been sacrificed.

BE HELD

Japan-America Friendship

Tokyo. Feb, 18,

Editorial comment, however, is generally withheld pending fuller appreciation of the situation. Meanwhile in more authoritative circles it is felt that it is too soon to express the view that the terms accepted mark the end of Austria's real independence.

Confidence is displayed in the disinterestedness and loyalty of A bid for American friendship Hert Von Schuschnigg, and it is will be made on February 19 when recalled that during the year OFFICERS ELECTED

a mass rally will be held at the that he has been Chancellor he earned widespread respect Memories of school days were huge Hebtya Public Hall to voice has

his character and his relived at the Chinese Merchants Japan's gratitude for "American both for Club last night when over 100 neutrality in the present Sino-ability, and that he has shown ex- The Captain of a Japanese fish-members of the Diocesan Old Boys Japanese dispute. The sponsors ceptional skill in steering his coun ing boat which was detained after Association gathered together, for of the rally, including members of try through dimcult times.

the Lower House, have already The prevailing view is that he leaving port with a cargo of sal-their annual reunion and dinner. Two New Records

the commencement of drafted the declaration and reso-j can be relied upon, therefore, to do vage machinery and scrap from

the dinner. the 18th annual lution which will be submitted to what he thinks best in the present the German cruiser Emden was Two new records have been set fined £40 today for leaving port general meeting of the Association the gathering for approval.

was held, during which the follow- up in connection with local racing.without papers. The first is that 20,000 tickets in The crew was discharged on this the $1 cash sweep on the Hong count but further charges are Konx Derby were sold yesterday pending against and the second is that up. S Bulletin). p.m. yesterday a total of 250,000 tickets on this sweep had been sold.

Interviewed in his office shortly after 7 p.m. 'yesterday by a "Dally Fress representative. Mr. S. A. Sleap sald that at this Ggure the first prize wou'd comte to 2108,400.

Asked whether this

unpre- cedented demand had caused any shoriage, Mr. Sleap said that they had kept a very careful record of the sales and orders for more tickets to be printed were given from time to time to meet the. demand.

them.(Reuter

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 2.7/8d T.T. ON NEW YORK: 31-1/8.

London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

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London, Feb. 18. London suver prices today were down 1/18 for Spot and unchanged for Forward:--

Feb. 15. Feb. 18. Spot..........20-1/16 20/- Forward......19-11/16 19-11/18

TURNING THE PAGES.

Page 2 Criminal Sessions. Lorry | Page 9.-German troops along. Aus-

driver charged.

Page 3-Food page. Exploration

north of Himalayas. Fage 1 British investments en

dangered by Japan. New Chair- man for L. C. C. Adequate navy essential to United States. Page 5-Cinema notices. Three times round the world, * Bag- pipes not for women" Page 6. The Services.

Gazette.

London Page 1-Gifts to HM.8. Birming

ham. Maximum sentence im- posed. Raub mines report. Page 8-Leading article: Hong Kong off the map again. Corres- pondence. Personal paragraphs.

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trian border. Butenko found. Population of London. Frontle guards fire on Soviet plane. Fage 10-Sport news and notes. Page 11-American gold

watched. Training gallops. Page 12-New York Quotatiotis, Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Philippine mining news. Page 13 -Radio programmes. Pages 14 and 15-Shipping news advertised sailings; arrivals; vessels due; in radio touch. Weather and tiden. Directory.

Before

ing officers, were elected:-

President: Hoo, Dr. Li Shu-fan:

The declaration reads as fol lows:-

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The Japanese nation is deeply Vice-President: Mr. B. C. Randall: grateful to the United States for Hon: Secretary; Mr. A. G. F. Prew; the latter's frequently reiterated Hon. Treasurer: Mr. F. A. Broad-neutrality in the present China incident. The Japanese people determina- hereby express thelr tion to maintain friendship be- tween

the Japan and

United States." (Reuter).

bridge; General Committee: Messrs. D. J. N. Andersori, Ken- neth Chan. T. S. W. Chan, C. Y. Kwan, Wong Ka-tsun George She, W. N. Thomas Tam, Peter Wong. Dr. Arthur Woo. J. L. Youngsaye, E. Zimmern and W. J. Howard.

The Bishop of Hong Kong, Right Rev. Ronald Hall, was unable to attend owing to a previous en- gagement.

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GRAVE CONCERN IN GERMANY

. Paris, Feb. 16. The holding of an anti-Nazi ex- hibition in Paris has given rise to

SMILING BABY grave concern in Germany.

UNDER TONS OF DEBRIS

Chengchow Rescue

difficult circumstances. Some sur- prise is shown that Italy, appears to have made no move during the developments which appeared to affect Austria's independence, the maintenance of which had always been regarded as of special interest and concern to that country- (British Wireless).

GREAT POLITICAL IMPORTANCE

Berlin, Feb. 18. Events in Vienna last night, and the decisions of the Austrian Co- binet are considered in political circles here to be of great political importance not only for Europe but for the whole world,

It is pointed out that the new arrangement has created a posi tive foundation for the establish- ment of a pacific balance of power in Europe, and that while

the

It is understood from Berlin that world press is spreading rumours if the exhibition is not closed im- and talking of a crisis, the German mediately a Press campaign will Chancellor has relieved the ten- be started against France.--(Reu- |sion.—(Transocean). ter Bulletin).

(Other references -- see Page 9)

JAPANESE FIRE ON HONG KONG

JUNK - THEN LOOT VESSEL

Hankow, Feb. 18." After being buried under tons of debria for twenty-four hours, two men and a smiling three-year-old Chinese baby were discovered and Firing two volleys at point blank, go was ordered to be thrown over extricated today by a rescue party range, a Japanese destroyer ram- the side. from the ruins of a Chengchow mèd a locally registered junk near hotel which had been demolished Tung Kon Shan on Saturday night, boarding party is alleged to have Having looted the craft, the during the Japanese air raid yes it was learned yesterday when kicked all the occupants overboard terday. The baby was quickly Wang Cheun, master of funk No. claimed by happy parents,

The disabled vessel was sighted 71811, reported the occurrence to Meanwhile, the majority of the Harbour Master.

by some Ashing junks after the shops in Chengchow remained

After the attack the Japanese crew had spent a day and night closed today,...

boarded the Vessel, which was fighting to keep their craft afloat The authorities are now urging carrying a consignment of food-th the ley water. The men were Page 16-Rifle shooting scores, the populace to scatter into the stuffs for Hong Kong, and removed brought to Bong Wong, arriving

Badminton. Rugby football countryside.--(Reuter),

most of the cargo. Unwanted car- early yesterday.

Single Copy, 10 cts. (Per Month. $3.

PRESENTATION - AT JARDINE'S

Sir Robert Ho Tung Gives Portrait To Firm

FIFTY YEARS ASSOCIATION

SIR RUBERT HO TUNG whose association with the firm of Jar- dine, Matheson and Company, Ltd., lasted through a period of half z century, presented his portrait to the firm at a happy ceremony yes. terday morning in the Managing Director's office.

The presentation was made in the presence of a large and dis- tinguished gathering which included many of Hong Kong's leading citizens.

The Hon. Mr. J. J. Paterson, as head of Jardine's interests, ac- cepted the portrait on behalf of his frm.

In a short speech, he allud- ed to the pleasant and mutually profitable association which had always been maintained between Sir Robert and the organisation.

Mr. Paterson said:-

We are met here on a most mo- mentous occasion. Today our dear cld friend Sir Robert Ho Tung, presents his portrait to the firm with which he was associated for over half a century. How excel- lent a portrait this is you are about to see.

GRAND OLD MAN 1880 3

The above portrait of Sir Robert Ho Tung, Hong Kong's “ Grand Old Man," was presented to Jardine, Matheson & Co. yesterday by Sir Robert.

DRIVING · OUT··

"MOSQUITO" PAPERS

French Concession Regulations

Shanghai, Feb. 18. The police authorities in the French Concession have decided

to ban the sale in the Concession of newspapers not registered by by them says the Chinese press. ...To this end the authorities have cancelled all permits for publica- tion granted by them before January 1, 1938. and will require publishers to register anew.

This

measure is expected to drive out of the Concession most of the "mosquith papers" which generally · fall to comply with the regulations now in force.- (Reuter)..

Sir Robert has lived through eventful years. He joined the Chinese Shipping Department in a junior clerk, and such was his application that 12 months later he was selected to open two native branches for the Canton In- surance Office and the Hotig Kong Fire. These ventures proved mark- ". ed successes.

After a few years of insurance Sir Robert once again went back to shipping, and with it he was asked to push Bares of refined sugar in all the Treaty Porta of China. Later on, he took an ac- tive. part in the business of the Import Department and, indeed,. Irom 1880 to 1000 Sir Robert served in practically

ally every department of [the arm

MANY HONOURS 15 Robert was also connected with the West Point Godown Com- pany, then under Jardine manage- ment. He continued to take an active interest in it and when this Company became merged with an- other concern to form the Hong Kong and Kowloon Wharf and Go- down Company, once again Sir Robert was closely connected with, and indeed arranged for the Chin ese management.

Sir Robert's honours are so many that I cannot detail them all here. He was as you know made a Knight. Bachelor in 1915 and he possesses decorations from all the great" European Powers and China,

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JAPANESE PLANE SHOT DOWN

Canton, Feb. 16. Reliable Chinese sources state that one Japanese plane was shot down this afternoon on the Can- ton-Hankow Railway when several planes visited Kwangtung and bombed, this section of the rail- way. The damage to the railway

is said to be negligible.-(Reuter),

FATAL MISHAP

'Wong Miu, a woman, was knock- ed down by motor car No. 811 driven by. W. Derby, of Kai Tee Road, yesterday. She suffered head Injuries and died shortly after ad- mission to the Kowloon Hospital,

Japanese Mobilisation

Law May Cause Sharp

Constitutional Split

Tokyo, Feb. 16. the House of Representatives that. The Government will tomorrow the necessity for enactment of the formally approve of the National Bill was keenly felt, while the Ad- Mobilisation Bill, which may be miralty is expected to issue R invoked in time of war or quasi statement shortly upholding the war, after modifying sotme points measure. in the phraseology in consultation Opinion in political circles is with Party leaders.

divided, but the Government is The Bill is a very controversial sticking to its original contention one and likely to elicit hot discus-that enactment of the Bill is ab- sion in the Diet and lead to con- solutely necessary for coping with stitutional controversy Well-in the situation.

formed circles, however, belleve It

will be eventually passed by the Political circles are threatened Diet without serious modification. with division into two camps in

General Sugiyama (War Minis- | connection with

ter) stated on February 3 before (Reuter).

this