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Hongkong Daily Press.

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HONGKONG, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1939.

VOLUNTEERS WILL

REMAIN IN SPAIN UNTIL

FRANCO VICTORY COMPLETE

Fascist Grand Council To Meet Again This Week

ROME. FEBRUARY 5 (REUTER)~~THE FASCIST GRAND COUNCIL which met last night at 9 o'clock (G.M.T.) ended at 11.50 and a communique, issued at 2 a.m., states that Italian volunteers will not leave Spain until after Franco's victory is complete.

The communique says that Signor Mussolini made a report of the general international situation which the Grand Council repeatedly underlined with ap- plause and the conclusions of which were enthusias- tically acclaimed.

The Italian Foreign Minister, Count Clano, illus- trated certain aspects of the Italian foreign policy and Duce commented on the sailent points of Count Ciano's report.

The Council then approved of the orders of the day and

NEW YUGOSLAV expressed profound satisfac-

PREMIER

Close Collaborator Of Stoyadinovitch

དྷ Feb. (T/ BELGRADE, Ocean-The crisis caused by the resignation of the Stoya- dinovitch Cabinet has found a rapid solution by the appoint- ment of M Draginda Cvolko- vitch, who was Minister of So- cial Politics and Public Health in the late Cabinet and one of 'The closest collaborators

as Prime M. Stojadinovitch. Minister.

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M. Cvetkovitch was one of the ve Ministers whose resignation. motivated by dissatisfaction with the policy of M. Stoyadinovitch to wards Croats precipitated the

crisis.

The new Premier is regarded as an advocate of the policy of con- ciliation and the intention is at: tributed to him of wishing to per suade the Croat leader, M. Mats chek, to co-operate actively with the Goremment.

ton at the statement made by the Fuehrer on the sixti anniversary of his advent to power reaffirming the poli- tical ideological and military solidarity uniting the two re- volutions of Fascism and National-Socialism and the future of the two peoples.

Mecting on a day on which, by the occupation of Gerona, the whole of Catalonia will henceforth be freed from barbaric Bolshevism and oppression, the Council sends ardent greeting to the berole Spanish and legionary combatants. who between them have gained victory and makes it known to all

the That

voluntary forces of Fascisin will no abandon the game unti i Is finished, as it should unish, with victory for Fascism.

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CAPE FLIGHT

"LONDON, Feb. 5 (Revter)-The rman, Alex Henshaw, took off from Gravesend to-day at 3,35 a.m. an attempt to fly to the Cope and mack under four days,

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SUNWU Police Guard

MACAO, Feb. 3.-Refugees coming into Macao during The past few days report that the Japanese have been active in the Sunwul area. According to some. Japanese soldiers recently raided Sun-. wai, setting fire, to the town and indulging in a fearful orgy of rape and looting. The Japanese

reported to have left behind a small de- tachment, while the main body has moved elsewhere.

are

RUGGER MATCH AT THE VALLEY

All- PICTURE TAKEN during the rugby match between Malaya and the Club at Hap Valley on Saturday afternoon when the result was a draw 19-19. A.J.G. Taylor. the Club for- Back Page. ward, is in possession of the ball. Full report on (Photo, A.A. Kahn).

PEARL RIVER REOPENING

Japanese

Consul's

Statement

ROOSEVELTI ATTACKED

BERLIN PAPER'S OUTBURST

BERLIN, Feb. 5 (Reuter)

"Nachtaus- The newspaper,

The communique adds that Duce announced pians for

CANTON, Feb. 5 (Reuter-Prior eclebrations on the 20th anni-

to the general reopening of the versary of the founding of

Pearl River, no vessels of any na gabe," commenting on Pre- Fasel

March vn

23 when

tionality, apart from Japanese Sident Roosevelt's denial that the new Chamber of Fasci and

warships, military transports and he said the American fron- in France, Corporations, will be opened.

that "President; declares The Council then approved of foreign gunboats will be allowed tiers were now the orcer of the day declaring that, to navigate the waterway, declared

Okazaki, Japanese Coneul-Roosevelt's statement was not a denial at all and was only! the proposal of Duce, It decided

interviewed by that on the occasion of the anni. General, when

eyes of the American people.i Herer political circles believe itversary the whole complex of social "Reuter" regarding reports of the intended to throw "dust in the His statement confirms his possible that the new Cabinet will legislation should be brought to reopening of the river.

Mr. Okazaki denied the conclu-incitement policy." have the support of the opposition further stage of development.

Finally, the Grand Counell noted sion of any agreement but said "President Roosevelt's attacks group headed by M. Matschek who recently stressed his readiness to the report on the general state-that the Japanese, in order, not to are a distortion "of facts and sup- come to an understanding with ment of assets and liabilities of the Inconvenience foreigners in Sha-port of a ising campaign because any Yugoslav Cabinet under cer-nation

for

the

Mr.

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known had made financial year meen,

their Germany and Italy have not con-

1937-38.

willingness to permit British ships cluded a military aggressive. a)-, The Grand Council meet to bring necessities to 'Canton from Bance.

time to time. widely gain on February 10 at 10 p.m.

tain conditions, with the excep- tion of the Stoyadinovitch Cabinet.

The

Premier is new known as the organiser and leader

of the Yugoslav. National Labour Union which is opposed to the Marxist, labour organisations.

He

Is also reputed to enjoy the parti- cular confidence of the President of the Senate and former Minister

of the Interior, Father, Koroshettz,

FOREIGNERS IN HANKOW

MUST PRODUCE "EVIDENCE" HANKOW, Feb 5 (Reuter)- Japauere military "authorities made a" statement to the press yesterday afternoon regarding the notification iss- ed by the Japanese consular authorities on Feb. 2. to the effect that nationals of third Powers in Hankow must pro- duce identification cards when passing sentries.

The statement

zone

declares

that

Hankow is within the martial law even though no incidents have yet occurred and it cannot be assumed that no incidents will occur in the future.

CHUNGHUA CUP WON BY

MR. A. RAYMOND

Splendid Sport Witnessed At Macao Race Meeting

SPLENDID SPORT WAS WITNESSED AT AREIA PRETA yetser- day when the February meeting of the Macao Jockey Club was held in ideal weather.

The big race of the day, the Chunghus Cap, was won by Mrs. Gellion's Fairy Auk, ridden by Mr. A. Raymond who also gained a third place in a later race. The cash-sweep on the Chunghus Cup race, the first prize of which was $9,333.50, was: won by ticket No. 41710.

Pari-mutuel:- Win: $31.20..

Among the riders, Mr. B. L. Yuen Time: 26-1/5. 1.00-3/5, 1.35-3/5, had a first place and a third to 2.10-3/5, his credit while Mr. H. J. A. Heame] finished up with three seconds. Mr. Y. T. Wel gained one second and a third place,

The Ladies' event was won by:

Mrs. Cooper who brought in Lucky Country Flower (Mr. R. K,' Day first past the post.

The independence of the people has not been endangered by the authoritarian states but by the claims to power of the Interna tional Jews.

"President Roosevelt is only re- treating temporarily but he will certainly not deviate from his line or policy or drop any of his in- tentions"

At Royal Lodge

FRESH OUTRAGE IN LIVERPOOL ·

LONDON, Feb, 5 (Reuter)- There have bɛen dramatic de- velopments in the latest efforts of the authorities to prevent further bomb outrages.

The police are keeping an all-idght guard in the grounds of Royal Lodge, Windsor, where the King and Queen and Princess Liizabeth and Princess Margaret Rose are spending the week-end.

The gates to the Lodge are clos- ed and all cars approaching Wind- sor Great Park are stopped and the drivers interrogated. Two carloads of picked police have been sent to Chequers to guard the Prime Minister, Mr. Chamberlain,

Arms were issued to the Bristol police after finding a written warn- Ing that petrol tanks would be blown up.

BRICK WORK TORN

PRECAUTION TAKEN

Sequel To London Bomb Outrages

VISITORS TO CASTLE MUST SUBMIT TO SEARCH

LONDON, FEBRUARY - 5 (REUTER)-SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS HAVE BEEN TAKEN AT WINDSOR CASTLE, ESPECIALLY IN THE STATE APARTMENTS, St. George's Chapel and all parts to which the public is admitted and all visitors, carrying attache cases or parcels are required to disclose the contents before entering the castle.

This procedure has been adopted following in- structions from London.

From Ulster comes news of a sensational document which, it is alleged, outlines the plans of a campaign and suggests a threat against the lives of some im- portant British police officers, some from Scotland Yard and the Special Branch being mentioned by name.

It is stated that the docu- ment which was seized by the

Belfast police contained plans MAJ. R. SCOTT for bombing. Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the

A fresh bomb outrage occurred House of Commons the Bank in Liverpool at 11 pm last night. of England. and Scotland The explosion tore away part of Yard.· the brickwork from the wall of Extra guards have been placed Walton Gaol where many Sinnat Downing Street and Whitehall Fein prisoners were kept after the generally. Throughout the week- Irish rebelion and where a number end police patrols will be reinforced of persons charged in the north- by Manchester officers on duty at 'ern police courts are at present vulnerable points and these will be on remand.

armed,

Police rushed up in motor cars An explosion wrecked the-interior and cordoned off the prison. of the Conservative Club at Tor- Armed police are combing the quay late in the afternoon, the irish quarters in the city.

I cause being unknown.

Chung Sun School Of Reformed Accountancy

Presentation Of Awards

At King's

Theatre

THE PRESENTATION OF AWARDS CEREMONY of the Chung Sun School of "Reformed Accountancy was held at the King's Theatre yesterday morning, à programme of music and plays being also presented.

A novel feature on the programme of entertainment was combined orchestra of players on Chinese and European string instruments.

Speakers were Mr. Lau Yuk-wan, president of the Association of Chinese Accountants, Dean Mak Chit-ban of the school, who presented a report, and Mr. Thomas Le C. Kuen, A.A.A., the principal, who presented his report

CHINA PRODUCTS

DISPLAY

There were 88 graduates, cluding boys and giris.

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PRINCIPAL'S SPEECH Mr. Thomas Le C. Kuen, AAA., ALLS., principal of the school, de livered an address, in the course of

An official statement ridicules TO BE OPENED ON which he stated:

the Preadent's denial and states that the affairs brings to mind the "mysterious speaker at the White House" during the term of office of President Coolidge.

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

cricket.

PAGE 2-League

"Home football results, Senior

shield soccer.

PAGE 3.-The Services. Radio

programmes,

PAGE 5-The cinemas. Cross- word puzzle. Diary of local events.

PAGE 6 Women's page.

PAGE 7-Handicaps for third day of Annual Race meeting. Portuguese in Bankruptcy Court. Police salary petition. Davis Cup draw.

8.---Leading

article:

Places: $8.90, $6,30, $8.50.

Betting

Win, FL

C. Chul)

1

2

RACE ONE

Hogmanay (Mr. Y. T. Detailed results wore as fol- Wel) lows:

Hohenfels Yuen)

42

26

(Mr.

9. L.

5

6

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10

34

Rothesay Bay (Mr. P..L

Chiu)

and goodbye.

23

PAGE 10-Race meeting.

21

1

Mr. J. A. Hearne) 2

Victory Life (Mr. H. J. A.

Hcarne)

79 20

(Mr. Y. T. Wel) 3 Distance won: & length, a length. |

Total

(Continued on Pagé 9)

For this reason there can be no discrimination between Chinese The Pleasant Quarters Handicap

and nationals of third Powers.

(Once Round)

The deffing of hats, however, the Mr. Sports' Rothesay Bay statement goes on, will not be im-

** (Mr. P. L. Chiu) posed on foreigners Instructions Mr. J. H. Potta' Victory Life have been given to sentries, con-

cludes the statement, in accord- Mr. H. C. McComb's Hogmanay ance to those pertaining to war areas.

Merry Fatty (Mr. A. Ray-

mond)

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"Japan refuses to pay. Hello

PAGE 11, 12 and 13-Finance

and commerce.

PAGES 14 and 15-8hipping 169 118 news and directory,

NEW YEAR'S DAY

Elaborate preparations are now being made for the hold- Ing of the Chinese National Products Exhibition at the Kwa Nam Middle School, Nathan Road, Kowloon, ac- cording to a statement made to the press by Mr. Ip. Lain- chuen, chairman of the Hong- kong Chinese Manufacturers Union yesterday.

There is space for 122 stalls which will be representative of all phases of Chinese industry but al- though the exhibition does not open tili 3 put. on Chinese New Year's day, all available space has been booked up.

Arrangements, however, are now being made to try and secure ac- commodation for more stalla

DEAD

Was With British Embassy

The death occurred at the Milliary Hospital, Bowen Road, on Saturday, afternoon of Ma- Jor Ronald Scott, of the 2nd Battalion The Royal Scots, at the age of 43 years.

The late Major Scott was second- ed from his regiment to the British Embassy in China and returned to the Colony Just before the New Year.

He is survived by his wife and sor who are at present in England. The funeral takes place this afternoon passing the. Monument, Happy Valley. at 2 o'clock.

H.K. FISHERMEN

PETITION

FOR PROTECTION

The Hongkong Fishermen's. Union has

Bent petitioned Mr. Shih-ying, Acting Chairman of the National Rellet Commission, to re- of Foreign quest the Ministry Affairs to negotiate with the Bri- tish Government for according adequate protection to Hongkong Chinese Oshermen, says "Central News."

A detailed report on casualties in- and property losses as a result of Japanese naval molestation since the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese hostilities has been submitted to Mr Hsu to be forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as basis for negotiations.

ANOTHER JUNK ». DESTROYED

Chinese fishing A Hongkong junk which went out to sea was

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You will no doubt agree that the present method of keeping ac counts in Hongkong needs radical Improvement in many phases, so I seized and set on fire by a Japan- All shall not bore you by commenting ese varship on February 1. on this at the present juncture. the eighteen shermen. on board With the object of revolutionizing are belleved to have been killed, the age-old system,

"

my colleagues and 1 have for several years striven to advo- cate an effective method which we devised to keep accounts in Chinese on the basis of modern accountancy principles and which can be adopted by the merchants of the Colony and elsewhere without undergoing too drastic a change familler with usual radical reforms. (Continued on Page 8)

Another fishing junk which went out at the same time narrowly escaped.

STOP PRESS

ROBBERY AND MURDER

"A report was made to the

OVER THOUSAND police at Hunghom station

di

CASUALTIES

Apart from the exhibition and bazaar, there will be Chinese plays

CHUNGKING, Feb. 5 (Reuter)-- turing each of the four days and Eighteen Japanese planes dropped the programme committee has over one hundred bombs at noon drawn up a very attractive "card.".

yesterday in the main streets of The formal opening will be per- Wanhsten near the Yangtze River formed by Mr. Hau Shih-ying, front including many Incendiary Director-General of the National bombs. An unconfirmed report and states that the camialties were

oyer one thousand,

Relief Committee of China, former Ambassador to Japan,

shortly after 3 o'clock this morning of a robbery at 155. Wahu Street, ground flour. Ona man is reported to be dead. Chan Lung, 39, foki of the murdered man, reported to the police that about 138 this morning, three mei, all be- tween 25 and 20 years of age, entered the ground foor armed with a chopper. Property sto- len is at present nɛknown.