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MUSSOLINI

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OPO Box No. 1.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1939. *******

PRESENT AT

GREET BRITISH

STATION TO

STATESMEN

GREAT IMPORTANCE IS ATTACHED TO VISIT

Trend Of Conference Will

Depend On Italian Premier

MR.

ROME, JANUARY 11 (Reuter)-THE PRIME MINISTER, NEVILLE CHAMBERLAIN, accompanied by the Foreign Secretary. Lord Halifax, their advisers and secretaries, arrived in the Rome express at 4.25 p.m. local time from Geneva, Signor Mussolini, who arrived at 2.15 o'clock, was present at the station to greet the British Minister. The vast hall of the Central Railway Station was covered with The surround- British and Italian flags, and decorated with flags. ings of the station afforded a similarly pay view, with an abundant display of flags.

A "stand was erected just in front of the station which gave the British colony an opportunity of greeting the statesmen of their country."

After arrival the guesta drove to the Villa Madama, where they w

Later Mr. stay during the visit. Chamberlain and Lord Halifax en- tered their names in the visitors' book at Quirinal Palace."

extremely reserved. the opinion being expressed that the trend

of the conferences depends on Mussolini.

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"Matin" states that the British

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DEATH OF "ARAB PRISONER

Two British Police Officers Gaoled

USE OF FIREARMS UNJUSTIFIED

JERUSALEM, Jan. 11 (Reuter)- Before a "crowded Court, the four British.. constables who were charged with the murder of an Arab prischer were found" not gulity on the charge but judgment was given against them as follows: William Wood, gulity of attempt- ed manslaughter. sentenced to three, years' Imprisonment;

J. Mansell, guilty of attempting

to do grievous bodily harm, one year's imprisonment:

'BIG SWORDS

DEFENCE CORPS

MEMBERS of the Chinese Big Swords Defence Corps photograph- ed in training in Kwangtung. (Photo by Lee. Ning-kwong).

Japanese Increase Troops

In Canton To '80.000 But

Still Suffering Shortage

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT) CHUNGSHAN. Jan. 11-An intelligence report states that the in view of the counter-attacks on Canton from the north and the number of Japanese troops in Canton have been increased to 80,000

and gunboats at Whampoa harbour. Confirmation, however, is un- west. Colour to this report is lent by the arrival of several troopships

available.

It is believed that the Japanese still suffer from a shortage of men, as the troops engaged in mopping-up operations have left Sha Van and Shib Kew, on Triangle Island. They had occupied these two towns only two days when they requisitioned all foodstuffs and made. searches for women.

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· Dividend Eulogised

LONDON, JAN. 11 (Reuter)Financial writers eulogise, the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank's declaration of dividend.

**The Times" says it is at once a testimony to the strength of the Bank and the vitality of Chinese trade in deplorable con- dition.

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The "Manchester Guardian" drawing attention to the fact that every port is occupied by the Japanese says that for the Bank to have made any prožit at all under such conditions is evidence its resourcefulness.

The Financial Times" says that a small reduction in divi- dend would have caused no surprise, while the "Daily Telegraph" says that the declaration of a dividend is a notable achievement.

WANG'S MESSAGE Big Fire In

ON SCREEN "BRINGS JEERS

Shaukiwan

A disastrous outbreak of fire occurred shortly before 1 o'clock this morning in the Shaukiwan district.

No details were available but it

SHANGHAI, Jan, 11. (Intl.)---- Wang Ching-wei's message to the Central authorities urging peacej I was dashed on the screen in a

Japanese-owned theatre in Chin-was ascertained that the Are in- klang, former provincial capital of volved two three-storeyed, houses Kiangsu, After reading the at No. 135 and 137 Main Street message, the audience next

Bawist. the picture of Wang.

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The fire broke out about 12.50

1.7. There were some Jeera followed

Appliances from the Central Fire by silence. The enterprising owner station were despatched and at

ordered the exhibition of the

the time of going to press were picture of Generalissimo Chiang stiil on the scene, together with the

Kal-thek, and this immediately polics | brought applause on the part of

the movie goers.

LEOPARD ESCAPES FROM ZOO

PUNISHMENT DEMAND

CHUNGKING. Jan. 11 (Intl)--- Strong opposition to the peace

LONDON, Jan. 11 (Räuter) ----A proposals of Wang Ching-wei, ex-hunt for an escaped leopard is

J. and P. Crossley, both guilty of attempt to do bodily harm, bound ster for one year each in the sum at £50.

Justice. delivering The Chief as well as the French statesmen judgment. said. "The amount of The extraordinary importance recognized the necessity for

conflicting evidence makes it im- attached to the Fisit is indicated rapid regulation of the Spanish possible to say which shot caused by the fact that 50 English news-problem."

death." He added that, the four Walle inferring that the Franco-constables did not resolve to kill any paper correspondents and num erous newspapermen from other tallan dispute constituted the Arab yet the Court found it diff-

chief topic of countries have arrived.

the Parts talk

cult to see why the accused did not Statin" emphasises again the OUTBURST OF WELCOME

pursue the prisoner: The Court Intransigent attitude of the French ROME, Jun. 1!

thought the use of firearms was (Reuter-Mr.

Government declaring. "France

not justified. Chamberlain's arrival on Italian soll, is the signal for an outburst will not cede a single foot of ter-

Mansell and Wood gave notice of

Over 100 people were killed by The number of Japanese troopspelled vice-executive of the Kuo-taking place in Paignton, Devon. ritory to Italy and will not nego-

appeal.

Japanese shells, for there was ain Bamshut on the West River has mintang, was voiced by overseas The animal, which has been at The trial opened on January 3 heavy artillery bombardment be been increased. It is possible that Chinese in San Francisco, who large since yesterday, escaped from and 21 witnesses were heard.

their confidence in a private zoo. Armed police and fore the infantry units dared to the Japanese

will expressed

Chiang Kai-shekkeepers are now surrounding the advance. The Japanese intention push northward along the Little Generalissimo was to clear the guerillas in this North River with western Human as and demanding the punishment woods where the animal has been arca, which is the delta of the their objective. For weeks. It has of peace agitatora.

located and carpenters are making' West River and the chief communi-been rumoured that а pitched A similar telegram was received, a trap to mare it. cation point, between western battle will be fought in the moun- here from public bodies in Holbow. A number of territorials are Kwangtung and the sea.

tainous regions of west Hunan i

Generala La Chung-jea and Pal of the animal..

standing by to assist in the capture the Japanese want to continue the Hsung-hst, Kwangal leaders, in a telegram to the Central authorities demand the punishment of Wang Ching-wel.

of welcoming articles in all newstate with Rome while the present papers. Big headlines. photographs atmosphere created by the Italian of the two Ministers and long ac

press prevails,” - counts of their departure from England cover the front pages.

Firstly, in order to cast the situation in the Mediterranean

"NOTHING FOR NOTHING" "Messaggero" publish" & long;

PARIS. Jan. 10 Reuter)It is account of Mr. Chamberlain and gathered in political circles in his family and Illustrated articles Paris that the British Ministers of the wives of the two Ministers have gone to Rome without the hi are found in every newspaper. tention of making any particular Some of the papers, while ex- declaration, but rather to sten. to pressing a cordial welcome, appear the Italian viewpoint, the details of not entirely confident regarding which remain a very close secret. the conversations and are of the but if the Italian should ask the opinion that the problems to be British Ministers" advice they will faced are undoubtedly, grave. "

point out the various steps which ANGLO-FRENCH AGREEMENT they could usefully take. PARIS, Jan. 11 (T/Ocean)-An Anglo-French agreement on the Mediterranean problems was pro-it is very desirable that the Italians claimed in large headlines by the should completely withdraw their Paris press yesterday morning as troops from Spain. the result of a conference between

If they desire out matters the British statesmen and the straighten French Government here yesterday France, the Italians should ap

proach France directly, calling off evening.

The papers confirm the fact that their press campaign and agitation a Note from the British Govern-It is always possible that they ment was handed to the French tight then obtain, for example, the Government in which the British conversion of Djibouti Into a free standpoint was defined and the port. French attitude Ially approved. « Regarding the Rome visit itself the French papers were

Secondly,

to

with

'Political circles believe that "nothing for nothing" will be the

maxim of the Rome, talks.

SOVIET MILITARY AID TO CHINA DISCUSSED

Three Conditions Stated

By Dr. Sun Fo

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT)

CHUNGKING. Jan. 18.-At a press conference, Dr. Sun Fo, son of the late Dr. Sun Yat-sen, stated that there were three conditions un- 'der which the Soviet Union, would give actual military assistance to

China.

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II concerted action by Britain. France and the United States was taken which involved military operations, the Soviet Union would

not hesitate to give assistance to China.

If effective military measures were decided upon by the League:

of Nations. the Soviet Union would

fulfil all obligations under League Covenant.

the

has been confined to commer- cial dealings on the basis of credits granted by the Soviet Union to China.

A large part of these credits are

If Japan makes an armed attack spent upon the sinews of war which

SPANISH WAR REPORTS

Loyalist Attacks Continue

CORDOVA FRONT SALAMANCA, Jan. 11 (T/Ocean)

-The Republican attacks in the

Vaisequillo and Penarroya" sectors

advance.

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detachments

An energetic Japanese push

CHINESE RETAKE is not likely in the immediate

3 IMPORTANT TOWNS IN SIAN

CHUNGKING. Jan. 11. (Reuter), dis-

future owing to the uncertainty of the Hiranuma Cabinet, which is beset with financial difficulties left over by Mr. Sei- hin Ikeda, the former Finance Minister. This stalemate in the political situation applies to Kwangiang, as well as other parts of China. # Some foreign

reports

S'HAT GIVES MORE

TO NATIONAL CHEST

CHUNGKING, Jan... 11 (Central) -A total of $34,523.08, representing nasional salvation donations from various organizations and indivi- en-duals in Shanghai, has been re-

on the Cordova front continued,Official Chinese military according to a Nationalist military patches received here from Slan bulletin. Issued by the headquarters to-day claim that Chinese forces here last night. The Natiodalista | have recaptured Chihsien. Funsten, have

at some points launched and Taling, important towns in visage an. Impending offensive incently received by the Nations) counter-attacks.

southwest Shansi on the east bank China, but according to reliable Treasury here through the Central

dispatches. the new

Japanese Bank of China. The advance on the Catalan of the Yellow River. front continued yesterday although

Japanese, the reports further Prime Minister is considering vari- the operations were impeded by cialm, are retreating southward in us means to come to terms with denise fog which did not the direction of Hotsin which is China in view of the hardening of throughout the day.

situated on the northward con- the British and American attitude towards Japan. A "showdown" is the northern sector the fluence of the Fen and Yellow |

Hikely by the end of the week. inges of Espluga Calva, Ful-Rivers,.

(Continued on Fare 9)

Japanese pressure

The main Japanese activity in in Shensi from the cast bank of the Yellow Kwangtung is the daily recon- River has, the dispatches add, hoftring of Japanese planes over be eased as a result of the Chinese positions and bombing of open towns. The Japanese planes

In

ANOTHER BORDER

INCIDENT

Hungarians Attack Czech Guards

PRAGUE, Jan. 11 (T/Ocean)-A new incident on the Hungarian frontier' is reported to have occur- red last night this time in the vicinity of Uzhored where a group of about 100 Hungarian terrorists; are stated to have crossed the line of demarcation and to have attack- ed Czechoslovak Frontier guards who drove them back.

Details are still lacking but an official report on the subject is ex- pected to be issued in the course i of this afternoon.

KING OF ITALY'S DAUGHTER ILL

ROME, Jan. 11 (T/Ocean),The second daughter of the King and Queen of Italy, Princess Mafalda of

on the territory of the Boviet are transported over the North- esse, it is announced, is laid up

Union, the latter would assist Western route. China with armed forces to combat the common enemy.

in Rome with inflammation of the

Exports from China to Sovietungs. with pleurisy. It is added Russia have increased considerably that her condition, although seri- Dr. Sun Fo also stated that prior both from the interior and border ous, does not give rise to any im to the outbreak of hostilities a provinces. The trade between Rus-mediate anxiety. The wedding of mutual assistance pact was sug-sia and Sinklang (Chinese Turkes- Princess Marta, youngest daughter gested by the Soviet Government tan) having grown with the im-of the King and Queen, to Prince but negotiations were not pursued.provement of communications. Tea Louis, of Bourbon: Paris, which Co-operation between China and mineral ore both form a large had been fixed for January 15 has,

part of the exports to Russia. however, been postponed.

and Soviet Russia up to now

change in the situation.

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE Z-Softball notes. First Race meeting pro- Extra gramme. League Soccer fore- cast. Training gallops. Yachting. PAGE 3. Services,

London

Gazette. Radio programmes. PAGE 5.--The cinemas: Cross- word puzzle. Diary of local events, Indian medical unit proceeding to Shensi." PAGE 6.- Women's page. PAGE 7-Pleace Pledge Union address. Dispute over $500

Arns note.

on hillside. European lady robbed. PAGE 8. Leading article: Doctors trained in Japan. Quarter of Century of flying. Correspondence. Victory for China seen. Hello and good- bye. PAGE 10-Food-page, PAGES 11, 12 and 13.-Finance

and commerce. PAGES 14 and 15-Shipping

news and directory. PAGE 18-Entertainment for relief of refugees. Babe Ruth has heart attack.

have failed to terrorize the popula-| don, which are accustomed to such raids,

中

NEGOTIATIONS

FOR SECURITY

OF AALAND IS.

THE

DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 1s. 2.7/8d. T.T. ON NEW YORK 28. 15/16 London Silver Market

(Our Own Correspondent).

· London, Jan. 11. London silver prices to-day were unchanged as follows:--

London, Jan, 11. Jan. 10 Jan, 11 20-5/18- 20-5/16 Forward 19-15/16 19-15/16

Spot

MERE CHILDREN “WALK”

HONGKONG STREETS

DISTRESSING FACTS REVEALED AT S.P.C. MEETING

During a discussion on the fùadequacy of the remand boue for Es, at the monthly meeting of the Executive Committee of the So- ciety for the Protection of Children on Monday, distressing facts were revealed about the numbers of juvenile prostitutes on Hongkong's streets, many of them mere children in their teens and some not as 'old as that.

There is not enough room even vote of thanks to the Hon. Dr. I STOCKHOLM, Jan, 11 (Reuter) for the girls who have been sent Shu-fan for his valuable service as to the home, whe.c prostitute chairman during the past year. Important negotiations for the security of the Aaland Islands as children riddled with disease are Mr. W. N. Thomas Tam was elected neutral territory are now in pro- kept entirely separate from the vice-chairman for 1939.

On the recommendation of the gress said the King of Sweden in others. There is no place where

his speech from the Throne at the they can be kept and weaned from hon, Creche Secretary (M.3. Park) opening of the Riksdag to-day.he streets; and the vicious round the Committee authored expen- He hoped that the result could be om streets through court, home diture for the provision of ten new presented to the Riksdag in the end clinic back to streets again is cots in the Lien Yuet Bien Creche.

pitifully ungenerous reward for The Finance reports for Novem- ecurse of the current session.

cess of expenditure over receipts of 31051 in the former month and

145 in December.

officers of the Salvation Army.

The Budget presented after the the untiring work of the devoted ber and December showed an ex- opening of the Riksdag showed Those who And their

way that the defence estimates were through the courts to temporary early £12,000,000 compared with sojourn in the home are but the £9.000.000 last year. The increas smallest fraction of the child pro- will be devoted to the purchase ofuitutes on the streets, from which war material,

The hon. General Secretary (Mrs. Crozier) brought up annual reports rom various institutions in res- they cannot be rescued because pect of children maintained - In Two new battleships are con- there is nowhere to put them. them by the Society, All were templated while two new destroyers The Committee decided to make | found satisfactory. and two new submarines are al

"epresentation to Government for A report, was received about the ready under construction and the establishment of a properly working of a small club, attended modernisation of two existing bat-equipped home on an adequate'w about 25 girls, carried on in the tleships is under way,

There will be no increase in taxation and the Budget la balanced.

scale.

OTHER MATTERS

Telety's premises at Bal Yeung Thot Street by the Branch Inspec- Bir Atholl McGregor presided attor (Mr. Perry) with help from the meeting, which accorded ather ladies.