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HONGKONG, FRIDAY, JANUARY 13, 1939.

SHAUKIWAN FIRE CHAMBERLAIN

DISASTER

PICTURE TAKEN after the disastrous fire at Shaukiwan early yesterday morning. The fire destroyed two three-storeyed houses at 135 and 137 Main Street East. Damage was caused to the extent. of $10,000. Five appilances attended. (Photo, A. A. Kahn),

MENACE TO BRITAIN

AND FRANCE

WASHINGTON, Jan, 12 (Router) --The Spanish Ambassador here substantiated with maps the con- tention that, 19 air bases have been constructed by Germans and Italians along the coast of Basque country which, he declared, was a menace to Britain and France in the Mediterrancan,

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CHINA ORDERS

200 PLANES

NEW YORK, Jan. 12 (Rea- ter)-It is reported that China has placed an order for 200 fighting planes with an Ame- rican plane manufacturing

company,

Although the agreement has not yet been signed the pre- sident of the company stated that mass production of planes has already begun.

CANTON WAR FRONT

Warships

Two Japanese

Damaged By Bombers People Of Sheklung And Tungkwoon Warned

(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT: CHUNGSHAN, Jan. 12.-Vernacular reports stated that Chinese warplanes dropped leaflets on Sheklung and Tungkwuon urging the the people to move out of the two towns in view of impending, Chi- nese counter-attacks.

Seventeen Chinese bombers were said to have attacked and damaged two Japanese warships near Bosca Tigris. After creating havoc on the Japanese warships, which scattered, the Chinese planes flew over the torts on reconnaissance fights.

who

Japanese troops

were will have completed their prepara- driven back from Tsengshing are | tions.

TOMB

OF ITALY'S UNKNOWN WARRIOR

WANG

COCHING-WEI British

Statesmen Are

D'ETAT Guests Of

Of King Victor

IS FRUSTRATED

Yunnan Chairman

Praised

CHUNGKING, Jan. 12 (Inti).. -The important role played by Gen. Lung Xma, Chairman of the Yunnan Provincial Govern- ment, in frustrating an at- tempted coup d'etat of Wang Ching-wel. expelled DeDuty General Executive of the Kue- mintang. is praised in facial circles here.

It is stated that, before his fight to Hanoi, Wang had a lengthy con- versation with Gen. Lung Yun, at Kunming (Yunnanta provincial capital of Yunnan.

Emmanuel At Luncheon

Ciano Pursues Aspirations For Peace In Talk With Foreign Secretary

ROME, JANUARY 12 (REUTER)—IN ADDITION TO THE PRO- |GRAMME ALREADY FIXED for the British Ministers to-day, the For-

eign Secretary. Lord Halifax, called on the Italian Foreign Minister. Count Ciano, at 10 o'clock this morning at the Palazzo Chigi. The weather was brighter and the sun was shining between the clouds as the long day's programme began.

Carabinieri. in full dress uniform, Uned the white marble stair- conversa-case leading to the Hall of Victory when Lord Halifax arrived, ac- tried to companied by Sir Alexander Cadogan, Permanent Under-Secretary

for Foreign Affairs and other advisers.

In the course of the ton, Wang, It is sald, persuade the Yunnan leader to stage a coup in Yunnan, so as to force the government to accept Wang's so-called peace proposals.

If Yunnan had turned against the Central Govern- ment, it is pointed out, it conta have cut China's only route or communications with the out- side world for the transport of arms and ammunition,

IT WAS ANNOUNCED BEFOREHAND that no Important discus- ston would take place the call being purely a courtesy visit but the talk lasted one hour and it is thought probable that the Italian For-.. eign Minister developed his views of Italy's aspirations as a con- tribution to peace which Britain might make by giving them her füll comprehension.

It is also likely that Count Clano After Lord Halifax had paid the drew attention to the success of courtesy call on the Italian Foreign General Franco's offensive and Minister this morning, the Prime Signor Mussolini's intention to con-Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, was Gen. Lung, it is leamed, flatly sider favourably the American cheered by crowds when he pro- and catego.ically rejected Wang's appeal to mediate in the question ceeded to the Pantheon and paid ideas, and sent an urgent telegram of Jewish refugees.

respects to the tombs of Italy's to Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek,

Kings where he laid handsome President of the Military Affairs

wreaths, Commission and General Execu- tive of the Kuomintang, izforming him of Wang's attempt.

The third meeting of the Na- tiocial People's Political Assembly, which was originally to be con- vened this month has been post- poned till next month.

The postponement has been ecessitated by the recent dis- missal of Wang Ching-wel from his concurrent post as President of the Assembly. No successor has yet been named.

Giant Clipper

Coming Here

Next Month

Hongkong will see the new giant Boeing Clipper plane next month. The 'largest air "liner built for regular commer- clat service, the plane is now In San Francisco for its final ""trial tests prior to undertaking

NAVAL STRENGTH penger fights along the

OF GERMANY

28 Submarines Still To Be Built

9,000 mile route across the Part-

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This plane, the first of a feet

or six being constructed at a cost

of ...000,000 for service across

It will be sent to Hongkong on non-passenger engineering shake-down flight and return be- fore It undertakes its Arst regular fight with passengers and mall on or about February 18.

Afterwards, accompanied by Lord Halifax, visited the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the Piazza Venezia. The scene was magnificent and .colourful Troeps were drawn up in a square facing the four flights » of steps leading to the monu- ment.

Mr. Chamberlain's car was pre- ceded by six riders on red motor cycles.

The Prime Minister was greeted by Prince Colonna, Governor of Rome, and high ouicers of the army and navy.

Immediately after the brief cere- mony, Mr. Chamberlain drove to i the Quirinal where he had an in- terview with King Victor Eng - manuel

The British Ministers had lunch

with the King at the Palace.

the Pacific and the Atlantic, wil Mr. Chamberlain and Lord Hali-') undertake "Anal test flights from fax were the guests of honour and i the Port of Trade Winds Lagoon among those present were Prince BERLIN, Jan. 12 (Reuter)-der- at Treasure Island, site of the Piedmont, Signor Mussolini, Count many does not intend at present Golden Gate International Expost-Clano, Lord Perth, Count Grandi. to build submarines and heavy tlon, San Francisco.

Italian Ministers of State and high cruisers to the full limit provided

officials of the Royal household. by the Anglo-German Naval Treaty according to the "Voelkischer

PREPARATION FOR SURPRISE Beobachter" which

adds that

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuter)—The j

technical reasons

im

“Daily Telegraph's" Rome corres- prevent mediate completion of the full pro-

pondent says that Mr. Chamber- lain's toast at the banquet in con- sidered by foreign diplomatic circles in Rome as far warmer and more complete than Mussolini'a, : and adds that the impression is that Il Duce is holding in reserve his real intentions and that all that passed between the two hitherto is in the nature of moral preparation for some great surprise.

grämme.

Naval circles point out that of 71 submarines included in Ger- many's present naval strength only 43 have been built leaving 28 still to be built before the additional

ones can be started.

The paper adds, "It is the Fuehrer who estimated that one-

third of Britain's naval strength

massed along the Canton-Kowloon Large numbers of Chinese troops, Railway between Sheklung. Tung- including Kwangsi units under the kwcon, and Shektan.

command of Gen. Hsia Wel, have Evacuation of Japanese troops taken up positions around Shiu- along the East River is attributed hing ready to smash the enemy if to Japanese preparations to attack they advance. The presence of Kwangsi, via the West River. There Chinese warplanes, as stated in was adequate for Germany thereby has been some increase of rein-Chinese reports, will give assistance suppressing the defensive character forcements in Samahui and Sal-to the army in bombing the enemy of Germany's sea power. Germany

on the West River, while and locating their positions,

wants to conquer ro colonies in several Japanese troopships are URGED TO RECOVER CANTON North and South America nor hovering south of Pakhof with

CHANGSHA, Jan. 12 (Intl)-establish any naval supremacy in Walchow Island as a base of opers- tion.

Gen. Hsleh Yoh, who distinguished the Mediterranean."

nam,

STRIKING DISTANCE

himself in several campaigns along the Lunghai Railway and the Nan-

A landing near Pakhol will bring chang-Kiuklang Railway, wag urg- the Japanese within striking dis-ed by the Kwangtung Newspaper- tance to Kwangst in conjunction men Association and Students' with the advance along the West Association to lead his troops to River. This move will not start recover Canton. until next week when the Japanese

ESCAPED LEOPARD. SHOT DEAD

SUGAR COUNCIL MEETING

LONDON, Jan. 12 (Retter.—A

meeting of the International Bugar Council was opened in London for Replying to these telegrams, the purpose of considering' the Gen. Hsleh to-day replied that the | statistical position following the Central authorities have the mat- agreement signed last July and the ter well in hand and that a com- estimates of the world's require- prehensive military plan has been ments as set off against "world formed in this connection.

quotas.

LONDON, Jan. 12 (Reuter)-The

"Being a soldier," said Gen. The position is complicated by a hunt for the escaped leopard at Hsieh, "I have to await for ordera shortage amounting to 100,000 to Paignton, Devon, ended when the from my superior before moving my | 120,000 tons of beet sugar in Eng- animal was shot dead by Major troops. I wish to assure my breth-land and it is expected that one Yorke, leader of the local anti-ren in Kwangtung that nothing of the chief questions to be consi- will be left undone to recover lost dered at the conference will be the arcraft unit.

The animal escaped on Tuesday territory. I fully share your an- extra amount required for the

xleties and wishes"

sugar market in Great Britain. from a private zoo.

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE 2-Home football fore- cast by Telescore.' Weekly hockey notes. H. B. Darts League. Cricket LeaRDS. PAGE 3-Women's interests..

Confde in Faith Prior. PAGE 5-The cinemas. Cross- word puzzle. Diary of local events.

PAGE 6-Women's page. PAGE 7-Leave to appeal not granted. Dangerous, driving alleged. Chinese relief or- In- ganisations. "Funeral. quiry at internment camp. PAGE 8-Leading article: In- ternees or prisoners. Red cross and relief work by Chinese women.

PAGE 9.-—Japanese devastation: in West River Valley, Rifle shooting.

PAGE 10. The Bervices. Radio programmes. Philip- pines to admit Chinese. PAGES 11, 12 and 13.-Finance

and commerce. PAGES 14 and ; 15-Shipping

news and directory. PAGE 18. — Home football

league, tables to date,

(Continued on Back Page)

MAIDEN VOYAGE OF MAURETANIA

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AT THE U.S.R.C. on Wednesday after" noon when the home team"defeated His Excellency the Governor, Sir Geoffry Northcote's team, by 10 shots to 39. In the upper picture A. Hyde-Lay is seen fourth from the right and next to him Mr. Justice R. E. Lindsell and Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith.

IN THE LOWER PICTURE is seen. His Excellency (in, centre). Sir Geoffry played No. I for J. Deakin whose rink was engaged in an exciting finish with Dr. J. T. Smalley's rink. On the last head the score' was 22-all when Dr. Smalley 'rolled a perfect "last" wood. A -- measure” was necessary and Dr. Smalley gained: the 'winning shot by

one-eighth of an inch. (Photos by Lelea).

HONOURS AND PROMOTIONS LISTS

The "Hongkong Daily Press" has received from Its London office the full list of New Year Honours

the conferred by King. The list is open for in- spection by readers at the city office of this newspaper, Marina House, third floor,

The full lists of New Year promotions and appoint ments in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force, and in the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, have also been received, and are likewise avail-

able for inspection.

Strong British Protest To Franco

· LONDON, Jan., 12 (Reuter} It is learned the British 'Gor- erament has sent a

strong protest to Gen. Franco regard- ing the action of Nationalist warships when the Republlean destroyer Jose Luis Diez slipped out of Gibraltar last month.

|$60,000,000

FOR DEFENCE

OF CANADA

OTTAWA, Jan. 12 (Reuter)--The fourth and probably the inst session of the present Parliament opens to-day when the Governor- General of Canada, Lord Tweeds- muir, will deliver the speech from the Throne. The general election is expected to follow at the close of the session..

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It is expected that the defence estimates may be tla high $80,000,000 compared with $34,000,- 000 last year which then was a record and caused bitter debates.

ELECTRIC POWER DEMAND IN BRITAIN

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LONDON, Jan. 12 (BWS)-It is anticipated that the demand for electric power in Britain during the winters of 1940. and 1941 will require extensions to the electrical equipment by electricity supply undertakings sasociated with the: national grid that will add 800,000 kilowatte to the existing capacity,

The value of extensions to the Equipment to be undertaken this year will reach the record total of It is stated that Nationalist ves-14,500,000. Last year's extensions sela violated British territorial accounted for an additional 700,000 waters and the Note. of protest re-kilowatts capacity. serves the right to claim compen- sation for damage.

SHOTS FIRED AT GERMANS

BERLIN, Jan, 12 (Beuter)—The"

The "Government also protested to Burgos against what they con- sider a deliberate attack on the LONDON, Jan. 12 (Reuter) British ship Marlongs on the high The new Cunard-White Star liner seas on December 20. The Mar Mauretania will make the port of longa was machine-gunned from German Government da protesting' London her home port in Atlantic the air when 20 miles of Cape to the Netherlands Clovernment crossings. Passengers will be San Antonio en route from Oran against the alleged firing of a landed at Southampton but the to Barcelona, A bomb was also shot at the Chancellor of the liner will come up the Thames to dropped near the ship. No damage German Consulate at Amsterdam the King George V dock at Wool was done and no one was injured and the firing of another shot at wich.

the Secretary of the German Legation at The Hague.

The Germans are blaming the |incidents on Jews,

The Mauretania will make her malden voyage 411 Tuesday, January 17.

WHEAT PARLEY LONDON, Jan. 12 (Reuter) Complete, agreement was reached

THE DOLLAR T.T. ON LONDON: 18. 27/83, T.T. ON NEW YORK 28. 15/16 London Silver Market

|« (Our Own: Correspondent);

London, Jan. 12.· London silver prices, to-day were

at to-day's meeting of the Inter- national Wheat Advisory "Com-up 1/18 for Spot and unchanged mittee for the convening of the for Forward as follows:-

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Conference. The

time and place are to be dred.

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PRINCE VALDERMAR

DYING

COPENHAGEN, Jan. 12 (Reuter) -Prince Valdermar, great unele of King George the Sixth, is ill with. bronchitis, and is feared to be dying.