1938-12-31 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

GENERAL

FRANCE ADAMANT REGARDING Wang Explains

ITALIAN

DEMANDS

BRITAIN'S INTEREST

IN QUESTION

LONDON, December 30 (Reuter) ----M. Cambon, the French Charge d'Affaires, paid his qsual daily visit to the Foreign Office to-day, exchanging views with British officials, says Reuter's diplo- matic correspondent. It is understood that he repeated France's contention that Italy's present demands are such that they must be solved by France herself.

GERMAN

HYMN

TOO FAST, SAYS

HITLER

the

BERLIN, Dec 30 (Reuter)- A complaint by Chancellor Hitler that the German na- tional anthem, "Deutschland Uber Alles is being played too fast. resulting la "massacre" of the hymn, is quoted by the newspaper "Na- tional Zeitung," which #n- nounces В decree by Herr Immler, head of the Secret Police, that henceforth" the anthem must be played in a irmpo worthy of the hymn."

ROSY FUTURE IN HANKOW

IS PROMISED

ย

Although restoration of friendly relations between France and Italy is of primary interest to Britain as

a Mediterranean Power, there has

BRITAIN

PROTESTS TO

FRANCO

LONDON, Dec. 30 (TranS- Ucean) - The British Go ernment has lodged a protest with the Franco Govern- ment against the detakament of the Greek steamier, Atlas, at Palma de Majorca.' Al- though the ship is not British. a part of the cargo, worth £10,000, in British owned and a large part of the cargo in- sured in England.

never been any question of Mr. RUMANIA WILL

Chamberlain mediating between the two countries during his visit to. Rome.

Flight From Chungking

CHINA'S ADHERENCE TO ANTI-COMINTERN PACT, DEMAND

A statement was issued last night by Mr. Wang Ching-wei who is at present at a place undisclosed after his fight from Chungking.

Mr. Wang Ching-wel quotes a passage from the Manifesto of the Emergency Congress of the Kuo- mintang last April which sets out that the Tangku Truce, entered into in 1934, sought to avoid mili- tary action in order to secure the Northern provinces and bring about a reasonable solution of the question of the four Eastern pro- vinces. It is Mr. Wang Ching- wei's belief that now, is the proper BUCHAREST, Dec 30 Reuteri-time to attempt to #hieve these Rumania's determination to work two points. for world peace was expressed by

WORK FOR:

British circles recognise France's WORLD. PEACE

determination to look after her own interests, and her attitude is approved. extremely close contact being maintained by the British and French governments.

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He states: " In 4 statement M Gafenco. Foreign Minister, in issued on December 22. the Gov- Discussion of Franco-Italian re-

broadcast when he outlined

ernment of Japan expounded" Its. lations is not precluded during Mr. Rumania's polley towards neigh-fundamental polley concerning the Chamberlain's visit, however, since during states.

readjustment of Sino-Japanese re- Britain's pact with Italy is directly

Speaking on the minorities ques-lations. The first point emphasis- concerned with any threatened ton, M. Gafenco. declared that ed is the principle of good neigh- disturbance of the status quo in Rumania would demand that bourliness and amiability." the Mediterranean.

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HIGH TUNIS ORDER FOR DALADIER

་

PARIS, Dec. 30 (T/Ocean)-The Highest Tunisian order will be confer.ed on the French Fremier, M. Daladier. by the Bey of Tunis when he visits that city, it is re- ported here. This order is re- served for Kings and the heads of State. In addition, M. Daladier

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KONOYE'S DEMAND

colonial empires should facilitate a peaceful and lasting solution to

Mr. Wang then cities one of the the Jewish problem and make emigration easter by passing inter-demands recently formulated by national measures.

LATE FINANCE

For Germans And will be the guest of honour at an Ready

Italians!

LONDON, Dec. 30 (Reuter-The "Manchester Guardian's" Berlin correspondent says that a rosy fu- ture is promised by the special cor:espondent of the official

Prince Konoye and states "that in order to secure the complete inde- pendence of China' Japan will also follow a precedent of the Mel-11 Reform, namely, that in exchange for the freedom accorded to the Japanese to live and pursue bust- ness in China, Japan will, as a quid 51-04 pro quo, return to China the con- 51-03 cessions and will consent to the

of exte.ritoriality 51-01 abolitjan

Calna,

BOMBAY SILVER ·

Bombay, Dec. 30. Unofficial Quotations Indian Mint Silver

elaborate banquet in the Majestic January 18 Settlement. Hotel at which 300 French and February 14 Settlement. Tunisian personages of high rank will be present.

HIGH ITALIAN OFFICIAL Aden, Dec. 30 (Reuter) The Italian sloop Eritrea loft this

Market-Quiet.

Volkischer Beobachter" in Han-morning following the arrival of kow to Italian and German mer-

the Italian liner Victoria. It was Spot chants whose trade in China is be-stated. In authoritative circles that December ing ruined by the

Japanese in the Eritrea took off from the Vic-January vusion.

toria a high Italian colonial offi- | February clal, believed to be General Ter-. ruzzi, Commander of the Black-Spot

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FANLING RACE

MEETING

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1938.-PAGE 9

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The following is the programme for the Fanling. Hunt and Race Club January Meeting at Kwanti: on January 22, 1938:-

Race 1-2.45 pm. "The San Wal Steeplechase." 13 miles. A handi- cap for China Ponies. Winner: A Cup or $75, 2nd $40, 3rd $25. "Entry

Race 2-"The New South Wales Handicap. 1 miles. A steeple- chase for Australian ponies. Win- ner: A Cup or $75, 2nd $40, 3rd $25. Entry Fee $3.

Race 3The Hunters' Hurdle Race." 1 miles, for China ponies.. bona de hunters. Winners of a steeplechase and/or hurdle race this and/or last season barred. Catchweight 168 lbs. Winner: A Cup or $50, 2nd $25, 3rd $15. Entry Fee $3.

"Since the Japanese Government has solemnly issued such a de- Open Market-Selling Rates

claration, it is possible, through | Fee $3.

Sterling

peaceful means not only to assure Shanghai, Dec. 30,

the security of the Northern pro- Opening

but also

the to recover Closing Vincea 0/8-7/16 D/8-13/32 territory lost in the course of the

0/8-7/16

present war and to preserve 08-13/32 0/8-3/8 national Sovereignty and ad- 0/8-23/64 0/8-21/84 ministrative Independence and in-

tegrity." U.S. Dollars

Mr. Wang next goes on to ẹm- ...$16-3/8 $16-5/16

16-3/8

phasise the necessity for China to

the 16-9/32

Art-Coinintern 18-7/32 adhere to 16-5/32 16-3/32 Pact which should be concluded in the same spirit as that between |Japan, Germany and Italy.

According to Mr. Wang "the alm of the Anti-Comintern Pact is to check the subversive international conspiracy of the Communists and for this reason the Pact should not affect our relations with Soviet Russia,"

The "Becoachter says that when Japan Anally beats Orina to ner knees, Italy and Germany then shirt division in the Abyssinian December, can take the place of Britain, war. Previously he was comman-January France and the United States and der of the Fascist militia for near- unes Ge.mans 1 Fur Easternly seven years.

trade, who are now complaining.

to keep their feet on the ground and contribute to the reconstruc- tion of China by maintaining a neutral attitude.

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"When the cannon is attent the strainers travelling up the first Yangtze will fly the Swastika “*

The Manchester Guardian" comments sarcastically that this argument scema to depend on two Brst, doubtful propositions, the that Japan win; and, second, that -she can be trusted.

EXPRESS SHIP" AND

AIR SERVICE

February .........

Market.-Uncertain.

Merchant Ratės Sterling, 0/8-3/8. US. Dollars, '$16-1'4. ||

Market Report

Reuter

POME. Dec. 30 •T/Ocean)---- The Italia Shipping Company. in cooperation with the Royal Dutch

From Roza Bros. Airline, plans opening a new fast

The price for Ready Bliver drop-

Further in his statement Mr. passenger service from New York Ped 1/16 yesterday to 19. Wang would agree, as well, to tre to India.

15/16 but the Forward rate inclusion of Inner Mongella as orie rose 1/8 to 19, 5/8, Bil- of the specified areas in which Ja- Passengers Crossing from Newver advices reported the market panese troops should be stationed York to Naples on board the Ita-

being steady. Speculators in concurrence with the duration lian liners Rex and Conte di Sa-

bought. The market closed Arm of the Anti-Conintern agreement. vola will continue their journey with buyers at the quoted rate. This affects China's sovereignity from Naples to India by Dutch by: sellers were scarce. American and administrative independence

Sliver was quoted at 42 3/4 for and integrity and only by this res Spot.

(triction. will China be able to The London New York cross-carry out the work of post war re- rate was quoted at 485.93. New habilitation and the reconstruction Yerk /London was quoted at 485. of a modern state."

DOCTOR'S SHIPBOARD planes.

ROMANCE

Dr. Allston Gourdin and Mrs.

Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Axeirood of Gourdin (nee Rose Bogdanoff) re- |Shanghai arrived in the Colony by turned to the Colony yesterday on the Empress of Japan yesterday. Mr. Axelrood is president of the board the Empress of Japan., “

. Their marriage in Shanghai last Crown-China Co., Inc. week was "the culmination of a romantic shipboard acquaintance Mr. G. Sinclair, correspondent of which began when the Empress the Toronto Globe" arrived by the

Empress of Japan yesterday. left Canada for the Far East

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Chinese Break Through Lines: Japanese Will Abandon Tseng Shing

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) CHUNGSHAN, Dec. 30-Chinese forces broke through the Japan ese lines at Tseng Ship, north of the East River, last night and renewed the attack on the town this morning. It is expected that the Japanese wilt abandon Tseng Shing

Other Chinese units are closing in on Sheklung, on the Canton- Kowloon Railway, by advancing from Namshek. The Japanese forces are likely to fall back to Tungkwoon, near Bocca Tigris

U.S. TO FIGHT · SPIES

WASHINGTON, ..Dec. 30 (Reuter)-The Treasury De- partment announces that the Commissioner for Internal Re- venue has ordered the thou- sands of the Treasury's Inves- tigators in the departments of the various law enforce- ment agencies to keep sharp watch on espionage se- tivities.

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This is in accordance with President Roosevelt's recent request for strengthening of America's anti-spy' defences.

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Market Steady but quiet,"

Sterling

In the reconstruction of post war China Mr. Wang leels that economic

between co-operation China and Japan will be made a There were sellers. at 1/3 De-reality since Japan does not aim at cember first half February, 1/2 exercising monopolistic

control 31/32 March April and 1/2 15/16 over China.

If sufficient entries are re- ceived, this race will be divided into two sections).

Race 4.-"The Relief Cup." 1 mile. A handicap flat race for China ponies classified on Decem- ber 31, 1938, as "D" class.. Winners since January 1, 1938, of more than $2.250, and ponies that have start- ed at Kwanti in a steeplechase and/or hurdle race, barred. Win- ner: A Cup presented, with $200 added. 2nd $100, 3rd $75. Entry Fee $5.

Race 5.-The Shatin Handicap." 6 furlongs. A flat race for China ponies classified on December 31. 1938. as "E", class and 1938 sub- scription griffins of the Hongkong Jockey Club that have not won more than $1,000. Winner: $150, 2nd $75, 3rd $50. Entry Fee $5.

Races Nos. 4 and 5 are open to

of Members

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Japanese Strength Not Sufficient To Renew

Offensive On The Hunan

And

Kiangsi Fronts

CHANGSHA. December 30. (Central) The Japanese force now em the Hunan and Kiangsi fronts is inadequate to renew is offensive; declared Gen. Hsieh Yo, well-known Cantonese KÝNY COMMANDER, ÉN an interview with a "Central News" war correspondent at the frontTM yesterday.

After sustaining heavy losses prior to the fall of the Walma cities, the Japanese are replenishing · troops and military, sujpbesne ana, strengthening their defences. Gen. Hsieh revealed.

Day and night raids have been

the Hongkong staged by the Chinese on the Ja-ENGLAND TEAM

Jockey Club. Owners entering panese front lines. The accumu».

for this race, and Jockeys who lated casualties on the part of the FOR SECOND

are not Members of the Fanling Japanese are heavy. Hunt and Race Club will have

According to Gen. Hsieh, the TEST MATCH

the privileges of the Club for the

morale of the Chinese troops la day. Race 6. "The January Consola-excellent. He declared that he is tion Scurry" (Unofficial), mile, ready to lead them to inflict a for China ponies that have started heavy blow upon the invaders and at this meeting and not been defend every inch of Chinese ter placed 1st or 2nd. Winner of the ritory in the event of a renewed December Consolation Scurry bar-Japanese offensive. red. Catchweight 160 lbs. Winner

Asked about his opinion regard- A Cup or $75, 2nd $40, 3rd $25. in China's polley of resistance, Post Entries, Entry Fee $3.

Gen. Hsteh urged the 450,000,000 Entries close to the Secretaries. Chinese to follow the bloody trail Messrs. Thomson & Co., Chartered Accountants, Hongkong & Shang-marked out by the Chinese revolu- hai Bank Building, on Thursday,tionary martyrs and exert their January 12, 1938, at noon.

CAPETOWN, Dec. 30 (Beuter England's team for the seco Test match against Bouth SAT which begins to-morrow s follows:-W. R. Hammond (Capo, Farnes, Valentine, Gibb Edich. Goddard, Hutton, Paynter, Verity, Wright, Ames and Yardier (12)

May July, buyers at 1/3 1/32 Mr. Wang further deals with the Cosh /February, 1/3 first half of question of education for China | March {April and 1/2 31/32 May which should be “compatible with

July.

the principle of good neighbourl- US Dollars. ・・

ness." There were sellers At 1.20 1,3 Casti January, 29 1/16

RECORD SKI JUMP February and 29 March, buyers at

man). LONDON, Dec. 39 „(Reuter)—át 20 1/4 for cash. 29 3/16 Januzzy/")

Earls Court yesterday, Sverre 29 1/8 February. and 29 1/16 Kolterud, the Norwegian Olympic medallist, established a world in- Shanghai Dollars Opened with sellers at 179 and deski jump record of closed at lunch time with sellers at 177.

March.

Shanghal Market “ Opened.w! sellers at S. 7/18 and closed ch sellers at 8. 3/8 for Spot. G certain. US. Dollars opened with sellers at 16. 3/8 and later the rate was quoted at 16, 1/4 for Spot.

AFTERNOON MARKET

Quiet.

Sterling

metres.

H. K. STOCK EXCHANGE

221

Friday, Dec. 30. The volume of trading for the day was not quite on the same generous scale as yesterday. The market found Sellers more accom- modating, arresting for. the time

Several enemy transports were seen yesterday moving upstream near Bocca Tigris. They are con- veying reinforcements to Canton In view of the report that Chinese There were sellers at 1/3 Decem- being any spectacular, rises. H.K. Torces, after the capture of Chung-ber Arst half of February, 1/2 Banks further appreciated to busi- fa, are pushing farther southward. 31/32 March Apri; and 1/2 15/16 |ness done at $1,440 at which level It is reported from another source May/July, buyers at 1/3 1/32 De-Sellers predominate. that the Japanese did not go direct cember /February, 1/3 March

to Canton in transports but landed/April and 1/2 31/32 May.. /July. near the forts to serve as support-

ing infantry. T

US. Bollar

The market closed with sellers Realizing their small force in at 29 1/8 December /January, 29 Kowkong, the Japanese batteries 1/16 February. and 23 March, buy- yesterday kept firing their one-ers at 29 1/4 Cash, 29 3/16 Jan- pounders sporadically in order to uary, 20 1/8 February and 29 frighten the guerillas around Hok-1/16 March. shan and to stave off Chinese counter-attacks. The guerillas, commanded by Gen. Taal Ting-kal, of Bhanghai fame, are undaunted by the firing.

Shanghai Dollars

-178...

-Shanghai. Market Steady with sellers at 8: 13/32 December

BUSINESS DONE DURING THE WEEK

Hongkong Bank, $1.380. $1.390. $1.420, $1,425, $1,440. 12

Canton Insurance, $200. Hongkong Fires, $178. Docks (Old), $18), $181.. Docks (New), $17}, $177. Providents (014), $8.35, $6.40. Providents (New), $0.15, Hotels, $0.70, - $81, $6.85,- Realties, $5, $5.10, t Tramways, $17.20, $17.45.

BOWLS MATCH

A lawn bowls match

between

Scottish mextbers and "The Rest"

GOLF CORRECTION. T. Low (13) reported as having tied with Col. Hing and Major Me combined efforts for the consum-Millan at all square in the Old mation of the supreme task of Course Bogey (Par) Pool was fresistance and reconstruction..

actually 1 up and wine first pcá

will take place at the Kowloon THIRTEENTH EXTRA RACE MEETING

Bowling Green Club on Monday, commencing at 2.45 p.m.

$9,60, $9.50.

China Lights, rights, $3, $3.60, $3.70.

Electrics, $57, "$57.

Macao Electrics, $175,

Cements, $15.00.

Watsons, $7.45, 27.60, $7,70." 3.15.P.M. CHANGES (CLOSING

: QUOTATIONS)

Buyers Providents (Old), $6.35. Watsons, '$7.70.

at Sellers H.K. Banks, $1,440.' Providents (Old), $8.40.

Bales -HK Banks, $1,440.

Trams, $17.45

Ch. Lights-RŮ., $3.70,

China Lights, cum,, rights. $9.65, general public......

PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN 26 the Thirteenth Exiti

ing held at Happy Valley-recently. (Photö