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Hongkong Daily Press.

Registered as a Newspaper as the General Post Office in the United Kingdom.

No. 24900.

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ESTABLISHED 1857

AWAƑ¤¶ØR HONG KONG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 1938.

WHY WAS NAZI NEWS-REEL BANNED IN HONG KONG?

Government's "Change Of Mind" Puzzling: Filmgoers Indignant

HITLER "EXPANSION " HIS MOTTO

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FOLLOWING objections on behalf of the German Consular authorities here, the March of Time news-reel, Inside Nazi Germany," was banned at the last minute yester- day from being shown in the Colej.

Theatregoers, who had expected to see the film, last night expressed indignation at the action of the Government and speculation, was rife as to why it should have been considered necessary to ban a picture of this nature in a British Colony.

The film was passed by the censor late last week and arrangements were completed to show it to be public yesterday.

However, at 12.15 p... only two and a quarter hours before the film was to have been screened in the theatres, it was recalled for review.

"very anti-.

It was again shown to the censor in the presence of an official from the Ger- man Consulate General, who objected titat parts of the commentary were German."

BEWARE THE NAZI!

HITL

TITLER and his disciples have every right to practise their dic- tatorial methods in Germany but it is most disquieting to find Nazi influence spreading to Hong Kong.

Last week a news-reel, entitled "Inside. Nazi Germany," was passed for exhibition by the Hong Kong censor and was to have. been shown at two theatres in the Colony yesterday.

A little more than two hours before the time of release, how- ever, the picture was recalled and reviewed in the presence of an official from the German Consulate General,

Following objections by this official, who declared that parts of the commentary were "very anti-Nazi," permission was given for the picture to be shown only if sound and commentary were -eliminated.

A few hours later an order was issued banning the picture en- tirely from being shown in the Colony, although it had already been exhibited at the årst session of the two theatres.

Strangely enough the picture had to be withdrawn imme-: diately from the theatre on the Hong Kong side and yet at the theatre in Kowloon permission was given to show it for the re- mainder of the day.

THAT THIS picture should be banned at all is ridiculous and al--

most tantamount to interference with the freedom of the Press, as a news-reel is to a certain extent a "talking news- paper."

To an impartial mind, there was nothing in the film to which Germans could rightly object. The aim was shown in Great Bri tain without interference and the same attitude should have been adopted here, This is still a British possession.

Amusingly enough, a chain of theatres in the United States refused to exhibit the film on the grounds that it was too "pro- Nazi."

The banning of this picture may be merely another case of govemmental muddling but, at the same time, it is opportune to sound a warning to all lovers of democracy against the insidious spread of Nazi influence throughout the world.

THIS IS NO LAUGHING MATTER—BUT POP IS ON PAGE 7.

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

Page 2-Accountant denies strik- ing dancer. Heroin case. Feast of St. Anthony.

Page 3-Treatment of Jews. Out-

posts by air.

Paro 4-Service news. R. A. F.

funeral

Pare 5-Cinema nates. Japan

Crossword. wants ald.

Part 6-War situation reviewed. Page 1-Dr. Strahan Aned. Rotary.

Club address.

Wedding,

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON NEW YORK: 30-11/16. T.T. ON LONDON: 1« 2.27/328.

London Silver Market

London, June 14. London silver prices today were down 3/16 for Spot and 1/4 for Forward:--

June 11. June 13. June 13. June 14. Spot....... 10-15/18 18-3/4 Forward.....18-5/8 18-3/8

Page 8-Leading article: Problems Page 9-Late cables.

for the Puppets. Education of Page 10.-Sports. the

Army Officer. Rubber Page 11-China having face lift-

stocks Umitation.

ed.

SIXTH EXTRA RACE MEETING

scene in the members' enclosure during the girth extra meeting

at the Valley.d

PRO OR ANTI?

It was then announced that the film could be shown only" if the sound and com- mentary were eliminated. Un- der these condi- tions it was shown at the and Queen's Alhambra Thea tres at 2.30 p.m.

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An amusing side-light on the banning in Hong Kong of the news-reel, * Inside that a Nazi Germany,”. is chain of theatres

of in the to United States refused show the film on the grounds that it was too "pro-Nazi "'!!

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Insurgent's Serious

Menace To Valencia

LONDON, JUNE 14.

GENERAL FRANCO'S TROOPS ARE IN COMPLETE CON- TROL OF CASTELLON, WHICH THEY CLAIMED TO HAVE EN- TERED LÄST NIGHT, THERE ARE NOW NO SERIOUS OBSTA- CLES TO THE INSURGENT, ADVANCE TO VALENCIA.

Though the Government placed strong defences in the hills around the city the Insurgents managed to out-manoeuvre „the opponents in their advance to the sea

Madrid reports the serious nature of the Insurgent advance on Valencia, which is now filed with fleeing refugees. Valencia was 'raided twice today but there are no details of the damayo, ~~(Reuter).

AUSTRALIA FORCES.

DRAW

McCabe's First Innings Knock

Saves The Tourists

"The First Test match between England and Australia, played at Trent Bridge, has ended in a draw, thanks mainly to the fine innings by Stanley McCabe (Australia) after England stood a glorious chance of winning.

Immediately from the Queen's Theatre. although exhibition of It Was allowed at the Alhambra Theatre for, the It will be remembered as a match of establishing new records remainder of the When England batted four players passed the hundred mark-a new day.

record. Then Stan McCabe made his biggest score against England- Due to the last 232 runs. This was followed by a century by Don Bradman Aus- minute "change tralla's second innings, who thus beat Jack Hobbs', record of twelve

mind" by centuries in England-AustraĦa matches. the authorities

the regarding

London, June 14. The forecast for today is screening of this Mm. the dis-" cooler, north-westerly winds,

The wicket is. tributor and cloudy, no rain." the manage-not ikely to ment of the which, it is thought, is the only theatres, concerned were greatly chance for avoiding a draw. embarrassed and inconvenienced.

The film was shown lo Great Britain with no inter- ference from the authorities.

Later the pic- ture was banned entirety and at 4.30 p.m. order was issued through the Police Department that the news-reel must withdrawn

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China Protest Delegation Snubbed

JAPANESE ENVOY IN LONDON IGNORES

APPOINTMENT

London, June 14.

A deputation comprising Mr. Ben Tillett, former chairman of the General Counell of the Trades Union Congress, Mr. Richard Acland and Mr. Wilfred Roberts, members of the House of Comm-

mons,

Miss Maude Royden and Miss Margery Fry, representing the Chinese Campaign Committee, went to the Japanese Embassy to- day with a protest against the Japanese threat of increased in- tenalty of air raids in China.

After waiting for 30 minutes, the deputation was informed that the Ambassador was not in the Em- hassy as no appointment was made.

Duce. And Ministers Confer

Rome, June 14 Several Ministers heid. A meeting with Signor Mussolini. today in the latter's couNÍKY· house, where he is resting. There is much speculation as to the object of the vizita, but. it is stated in some quarters. that internal affairs were dis- Cassed.

As the Foreign Minister was not present, foreign affairs. presumably were not discuUSF-

ed.

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It is strongly rumoured that the tira will be devalued soon, though official circles "nelther deny or confirm the reports. {Reater),

Mr. Clegg, organiser of the Con- KLANGWAN RACE

COURSE SOLD. TO JAPANESE

mittee, told pressinen afterwards that he had arranged at the Em- bassy yesterday for the deputation to attend. The Embassy suggested a time, which Mr. Clegg confirmed by telephone in the (Reuter).

·RUSH Thing

GOLD

BUY

London Swamped With Orders

London, June 14.

The rush to acquire gold, as protection against the contingency of early devaluation of the dollar flared up again today.

Bullion brokers were inundated,

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ARREST OF

ARAB CHIEF

INCREASES TENSION

Damascus, June 14,

A new incident which; In view of the tension existing be- tween the Turks and Syrians, insy, have far reaching con- sequences, occurred, last night In the Turkish quarter of An- tloch where a Turk was shot and killed by unknown, 22011- Lanta.

The police immediately, are rested the leader of the Arabs of Antioch (Transocean).,

PUBLIC FEELING ROUSED

Antioch, June 14. News of the arrest of: Zekl Arzouzi, Aráb leader in the San- jak, and his collaborators. has produced here the effect of a bombshell.

Demonstrations, in which hun- dreds of women also participated, took place before the house where the Election Commission was as- sembled and before the prison.

Public

excitement has again been aroused after a period of. calm.

Clashes occurred this morning between Arabs and police in the course of which two persons were shot(Transocean);

SAFEGUARDING FOREIGN

break 'up quickly INTERESTS IN HANKOW

From all quarters delights EMERGENCY COUNCIL CONSISTING

expressed at Stan McCabe'a, bril-

lant Innings though it killed OF ALL NATIONALITIES FORMED

England's hopes for victory.

The continuange of the hot weather and the absence of rain has lessened the possibility of a definite result in the First Test, This was reflected in the atten-

Hankow, June 14 A “meeting of all Britons in Hankow was called by the Arting Consal-General, Mr. Wiliamore, this afternoon to discuss matters relating to the present alination.

Mr, W. S. Dupree, chairman of the Foreign Residents' Associa- tion, said that the prevailing uncertainty required that - arrange- ments be made to meet emergencies.

dance which only numbered 5.000. The wicket is showing signs of normal wear and Brown and

Mr. Dupree declared that in The outcome was that interested" Bradman, the overnight not outs January plans to form some ap. consuls had agreed to the view of are playing cautiously, for a start.

forming an International Emer- Runs came slowly and when a propriate organisation to arrange genty Counell, which was to under- stop was made for lunch 97 runs to safeguard British lives and take general civic ruvictions in the

administrative had been added to the overnight |interests in Hankow were discuss special

districts total of 102 runs, Brown in the fed. It was felt, however, that awith the object of assisting to meantime, reaching 100 after 270 broader outlook should be adopted maintain order through special minutes at the wicket.

which would embrace all foreign |police. | properties.

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CHINESE FORTIFY

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POSITIONS

ON BOTH SIDES OF YANGTSE

JAPANESE EFFORTS TO ESTABLISH JUNCTION OF TROOPS FAIL

Hankow, June 14.

After the fall of Anking, the Chinese main fines of defence have been removed farther to the west and Chinese troops are now principally concentrated near Talenshan, which is about 30 miles northwest of Anking. According to reports, this army, which is said to occupy strongly fortified posi-¡ tions. has received refuforcements and military quarters in Hankow are optimistic regarding the gos sibilities of future resistance.

Action Displeases about a Junction of troops at An-chang, has since been compelled the plain of Honan, but the stream

Chinese Circles

Shanghai, June 14.

of refugees continues to pour with.......

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No new reports are to hand con-

PHOTOGRAPHER PHOTOGRAPHED

The Japanese attempt to bring Hankod Railway north of Haue-cerning the extent of the Bloods in

king, with the columns advancing to retreat, from Hopel has, it is stated here, falled owing to the columns in question having been successfully The decision to sell the held up by the Chinese in the Klangwan race course to, the neighbourhood of Turigchen. Japanese was reached follow- "It is admitted that the capture ing a stormzy buszting yester of Anking "gives the Japanese - Afr day of proprietory members of Force a great advantage, since the the Shanghai Race Club, 2.... large airport near: Anking affords The sale will be effected unless an excellent base for air raids on better offer is received from Hankow. It is however, saded other sources by noon tomorrow. that both banks of the Yangtse- klang are strongly fortified so that As a protest against this decision, further Japanese attempts to ad- one British and two of the four

with buying orders from Europe Chinese members of the Proprie. Vance" westwards will be diffenit

Asla and America. --~^

tory Members Committee have re- signed

FLOOD DIFFICULTY

Over £1,500,000 worth of gold

Concer

the situation on the changed hands at firing, with buyers paying a premium of eight Young Chinese interested in the Felping-Hankow Railway, Chinese pence over the American parity. Klangwan race course are greatly reports assert that the Japanese

Well-informed circles in London displeased at the transaction, as have not given up their plan of continues to deride rumours of they feel they have been let down turing Chengchow, alth devaluation of either the dollar the British controllers of the floods in the region between. or all currencies adhering to the Shanghai Race Club, to whom they fang and Changchow will neces Tripartite Monetary Agreement, recently made over the Kiangwan sarity rondór an advance on the and point out that such steps are lub and who, they hoped, would latter city very difficult. only likely to prove a palliative and not a cure for the declining trend of commodity prices-(Reuter),

eep it as a working centre or, if A detachment of Japanese troops forced to sell would not make a which yesterday succeeded in deal with the Japanes Renter) reaching Bincheng on the Pelplug-

A candid snapshot of a race enthusiast and a,camora fan at the

Ace meeti