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"Love Me, Love My Dog,"
Success Attends
Huge Success
Show At St. John's Place
Great Dane, Cocker Spaniel
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Win Challenge Cups
show
Great success attended the Dog Show held at St.
The John's Place, Garden Road, yesterday. was the first of the kind to be held in Hongkong for many years, and throughout the day drew large crowds of interested visitors.
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His Excellency the Governor and Lady Northcote, accompanied by Mr. M. A. S. Northcote, arrived in the afternoon and spent a long time at the show. Lady Northcote afterwards presented the challenge cups and prizes to the successful owners.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, MARCH 20, 1939.
GERMAN ENVOY RECALLED
LONDON, MAR. 19 (REUTER) THE GERMAN AMBASSA- DOR IN LONDON, DE. HER- BERT VON DIRKSEN, WHO HAS BEEN RECALLED TO RE- PORT, LEFT TO-DAY, FOR BERLIN.
GOLD MEDAL AWARDED TO
MME. CHIANG
拾弍月叄年政拾舞佰我千查業
LINK BETWEEN BRITAIN &
Rumania's Defences Manned
5 ARMY CORPS MOBILIZED CURIOUS DENIAL
IN BUCHAREST
CHUNGKING, Mar. 18. (Central)ONDON, MARCH
-The Gold Medal awarded to Madame Chiang Kai-shek, by the Federation of Women's Clubs of New York City, for her indomitable courage and leadership in China, was received by
There were altogether more than (Mr. Tsui Tsun- a hundred entries, which were Ing, Secretary
AIR HOLOCAUST divided into 45 classes. The Lane- of the Chinese.
IN KIANGSI AND HUPEH
Heavy Losses Of Civilian Life CHUNGKING, War. 18 (Cen- tral) Wanton attneks were again staged by Japanese war- planes
open towns En Kiangsi and Rupeh yesterday, resulting in heavy losses of. civilian lives and properly. One of the raiders was shot down by Chinese anti-aircraft shells at Fancheng,” on the north bank of the Han Elver in northern. Hupeh,
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ford trophy for the best dog in the Embassy in New show was won by Mr. Wood's Great York, on Dane. Tiger of Caddington, whilst half of Madame Mrs. Merritt's Cocker spaniel, Gena chiang, during Duchess of Cormorin, won the the Dairyfarm trophy for the best ceremony. auc-. cording to a New York mes- sage.
bitch.
awarding
All proceeds from the Show, after deduction of running expenses, will be donated to the Hongkong
Mme. Chiang. Dr. Hu Shih, Society for the Prevention of Chinese Ambassador to the United Cruelty to Animals.
The show was under the rules of States, who originally planned to attend the ceremony personally the China Kennel Club, which is was unable to be present on ac- affiliated to the Kennel Club,
[count of illness. London.
(Prize list on page 9)
19%
(REUTER) — MES- SAGES DESCRIBING THE MANNING OF RU- -MANIA'S DEFENCES
WERE FEATURED IN THE PRESS LAST NIGHT.
Diplomats Meet In London
REQUEST FOR BRITISH ASSURANCES
Resistance With Full Force
Of Arms Stressed
UNDER- LONDON, MAR. 19 (REUTER)-IT IS STOOD THAT THE LINK BETWEEN THE KINGDOMS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND RUMANIA WERE STRESS- ED, AS WAS ALSO THE RUMANIAN DETERMINA- TION TO RESIST ANY GERMAN, OR OTHER EN- CROACHMENT OF HER SOIL WITH THE FULL FORCE OF HER ARMS, during a discussion yester- day on the situation arising out of Rumania's request for British assurances in the face of the economic de- mands made by Germany.
Despite the official denial of mobilization, the foreign editor of the "Evening Stan- 'dard” states that orders have
been issued in Bucharest for The discussion took place. the mobilization of five army between Lord Halifax, the British Foreign Secretary, corps.
He adds that King Carol in-and the French, American, dicated to the British Government Russian and German " Am- states Reuter's that if Britain, France and Russia bassadors,
will lend him support, he can rally diplomatic correspondent. Poland, Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia, to stand firm with Rumania.
M. Tllea, the Rumanian Am- bassador saw Lord Halifax last.
night and informed him of Herr Wohltat's demarche in Bucharest.
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“BANZAI". FOR HITLER FROM
JAPAN ...
BERLIN, Mar. 18(Reuter). The Japanese Ambassador has lelegraphed to Hitler: “By order of the Japanese Govern- ment I cordialis congratulate 700 an your unexampled success."
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RUMANIA
Grim Picture
·
Of European
Crisis
NEW ALIGNMENT
OF POWERS.
Major Conference
Is Possible
LONDON, Mar. 19. (Beuter) -Rumania's approach to Bel- tain over the virtaal German economie ultimatum was pre- sented here and what will be its sequel occupy the major attention of the Sunday papers, whose readers are given B grim picture of the European arisis.
The report that a new align- ment of the powers headed. by Britain, France and the Soviet, and supported by Poland, Rumania, Greece, Turkey and Yugoslavia has been proposed, is given prom- Ідерсе.
According to some diplomatic correspondents, the proposals were discussed at last night's Cabinet meeting, but no decision. WILL taken. pending the completion, consultations with the Dominions. The possibility of a conference of the four major peace powers-- Britain, France, the United States and Russia" with a view to adopt- ing a common polley alaq appears economic orbit and rendered the in many accounts. Hungarian army of small account,
CLOSE SECRET ́ is now preparing for the next-ter- No serious attempt is made to ritorial move by striving to sub-ust the vell enshrouding the im jugate economically, and hence mediate intentions of Germany politically, the country which lies and it is being recognized that the secret is closely hidden among
A CURIOUS STATEMENT
BUCHAREST, Mar. 19 (Reuter)~~
It is significant that while Information about the German.. In an address at the ceremony It is officially confirmed that "cer-
move was available in London, Mr. Tsul expressed thanks to the tain measures have been taken in
and not against the wishes of Federation for awarding the medal the past few days to guard Ru-
"the Rumanians, later they were to China's First Lady, which was mania's frontiers, but the measures
vigorously denied in Bucharest, a manifestation of their deep aym-are described as "normal" and it is added that no Rumanian soldiers
undoubtedly in the hope that pathy for the Chinese cause,
have crossed the frontier and that
Germany would be able to no mobilization of the army has
gracefully, modify her position. been ordered. "
It is recalled that shortly after According to another official the Czech crisis last September, one beyond."
clear that the
11 KILLED IN AIR TRAGEDY
NO RECOGNITION BY U.S.A. WASHINGTON, Mar. 18 (Reuter) -President Roosevelt, at a press Kian, in central Kiangsi, suffer-conference to-day, declared that ed terribly from an attack, which the European situation pointed the was conducted by 18 Japanese need for revision of the Neutrality
Act. bombers. More than 300 civilians, mostly women and children, were killed and maimed. Blocks of United States has no intention of houses were gutted by fires caused recognising German annexation of said that by incendiary bombs. The con- Czechoslovakia, and flagration raged for several hours before it was finally brought under control.
He made
future diplomatic relations were under consideration
Senator Key Pittman has, an- nounced that the Foreign Affairs
The Provincial Hospital and the Committee of the Senate will meet Nurses School
the were among buildings destroyed.
Extensive Precautions
un March 2ź to discuss changes in Many pathe Neutrality Act tients, doctors and nurses had burns. The Yang Min Middle School and the Confucius Temple were totally demolished. The Klangs. Provincial Government is learned to have
appropriated $10,000 for emergency relief there. Fancheng in Hupeh, which was ralded by four Japanese bombers, álso suxered heavy damages. § More than 300 shops and real-" dences were reduced to ruins.
The plane which was hit by Chinese anti-aircraft shells, crash- ed in dames on the river bank. One of the airmen was burned to death while another, who bailed ont in a parachute, was caught,
Shortly after the raid in Fan- cheng," Blangyang on the opposite: bank was also attacked by seven enemy machines.
In S. Africa
LEADING MEN GIVEN
KEY POSITION JOHANNESBURG, Mar. 19 {Renler) — Extensive precau« tions are being taken through- out the Union to guard the communications of vital public services. Whether the activities are connected with the Euro- pean situation or the position of South-West Africa is hitherto not clear.
Three squadrons of the South
MISSION HOSPITAL| African Air Force have been placed
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on active service with their bases at Roberts Height. All police re- BHANGHAI, Mar 19 (Reuter) serves have been called up and The Southern Baptist Mission's strong guards placed in the power, Headquarters in Shanghai has radio and cable stations, petrol and "received a telegram stating that oil storage depots.
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Disturbances occurred yesterday
its hospital in Chengchow was bombed twice on Saturday, result- among German workers at the Pre- `ing in six casualties.
toria State steel works which re- sulted in military forces being
The Mission's Refugee Camp drafted there from Roberts Height: was also bombed. There were 200 casualties, but all foreigners are
“Complete preparedness in every stated to be safe. The telegram sphere" is the aim of the extensive was from the Baptist Mission in Precautions being taken in the Chengchow.
PROVISIONAL
CZECH
GOVERNMENT
LOS ANGELES Mar 18 (Reuter) Dr. Benes, former President of Czechoslovakia, will shortly an
Union, Leading men in South Africa, especially civilians, have been allotted key positions to en- sure maximum efficiency,
PALESTINE STRIKE
......... POSTPONED
JERUSALEM, 'Mar. 19 (Reuter) The Jewish National Council has announced, that the 24-hour strike
nounce the formation of a provi in Palestine, which is due to monal government in the United States, according to M. Janovsky, Czechoslovak Consul, here.
start to-morrow, has been post poned pending publication of the British proposals.
Plane Apparently Fell Apart
Special to the "Hongkong
"Daily Press”
Two officials of the Royal Dutch Airline (ELM) were among eleven persons killed when the new Boeing stratoplane crashed about 30 miles south-east of Tacoma according to news received here yesterday.
The officials were Mr. P. Gullo- naid and Mr. G. von Baurhauer, both from Ainsterdam, while the other nine were all Boeing ployees in Seattle.
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Eye-witnesses of the tragedy state that one of the four 1,100 h.p. Wright Cyclone engines be- tame loose and in Talking" took the tall of the plane with it.
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statement, the trade negotiations Germany presented similar de- It is assumed that the British Herr Hitler and his close ad-
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NEXT › MOVE?
discussed at the
visers, who confèrred in Vienna
being conducted by Herr Wohltat mands to Hungary to the effect attitude Wes will be finished in two days. that Hungary should remain an Cabinet Meeting in conjunction last night. But the public every- The talks are stated to be in agricultural country and restrict with the Information that was where is reminded that the Ger pursuance of the protocol signed in the size of her army.
available as the result of Lord November last between Germany
Halifax's diplomatic contacta of man army is marching east and that its destination, is “unknown." yesterday morning..
Poland and Hungary, now united BRITISH VIEWPOINT
by a common frontier through which Germany will have to- While it is emphasised in German march to Rumania, have already, eircles that the""German" Am-according to the "Sunday Times"
with Lord Warsaw bassador's Interview
correspondent, begun
and Rumanla on the commercial It is indicated that Germany, relations between the two coun-having- drawn Hungary Into her tries and it is added that the aim
of the talks is agreement on the exchange of certain products.
Official Denial By Germany
“ULTIMATUM” AN INVENTION
BRITISH PRESS ATTACKED
BERLIN, MAR. 19 (REUTER)-
GERMANY TO
REPEATED
CHANGE HER Halifax was a routine visit, it is political coverations.
learnt that Lord Halifax took the It is also reported elsewhere
began to-day.
ATTITUDE opportunity to repeat the Britian that Folish-Rumanian staff talks
viewpoint that the German occu-
BERLIN, Mar. 19 (Reuter)-Thepation of Czechoslovakia was not
MOVE TO EAST: **National
which Zeitung,"
is to be recognized as legitimate.
The "Sunday Times" diplomatic The Russian : Ambassador," who closely related to Field-Marshal
correspondent understands that Goering comments thus: "The had earlier seen Sir Robert Van the Rumanian Ambassador, M. termination of the Munich Agree- sittart, Permanent Under-Secretary ment is the most serious attack for Foreign Affairs, for an account Tilea, told Lord Halifax at their ever made against the friendly of the latest developments, was meeting on Friday that 44 German relations between the German and summoned by Lord, Hallfax in Divisions--half in Czechoslovakia. the British people. It is the pro- order to exchange views. It is and the remainder mobilizing in of unrestrained incitement stated that the question of mutual Germany, are preparing to move azad adds that by the British American and action did not come up in the to the East French press.
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duct
"One can hardly believe that this interpretation and action of the British Government's corres-
discussion.
There was no explosion or burn-"THE ASSERTION THAT GER pondents are the wishes and in- ing in the air and to eye-witnesses MANY IS SAID TO HAVE FRE- tentions of the British people. RUMANIA WITH AN wat if this is the case then Britain. the plane fell SENTED
ULTIMATUM IS AN INVENTION declares herself the enemy of LACKING EVERY FOUNDATION,"
German existence. declares am official statement i
It seemed that apart.
GUIDE TO THE NEWS
PAGE 2-First Extra race meeting. Home football re- sults... University sports. League cricket, PAGE 3 Radio programmes.
The Services."
PAGE 5-Cinemas. Crossword puzzle. Diary of local events. PAGE 6-Newsettes, Round about. Mme. C. C. Wu “At Home.*
PAGE 7--Galaxy of fashions at St. Patrick's Ball, Airport news. European couple mar ried.
PAGE 8-Leading article: UB. "Concern. "Hello and goodbye. PAGE 9-Dog Show results. PAGE 10-Racing results. PAGES 11, 12 and 13-Finance
and commerce.
PAGES 14 and 15-Bhipping
· "news" and "directory. PAGE 16-Home football league.
tables.
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Simmerings
This will force Germany? to which was issued yesterday on the change thoroughly and definitely economia negotiations taking place her attitude towards Britain." between Germany and Rumania.
The statement
оп goes say: "German-Rumanian economic negotiations are taking place in Bucharest and they are developing in normal fashion. Their subjects are the usual questions dealt with in such negotiations, such as an increase in the exchange of goods leta,
In Memel
"
FULL POWERS BILL APPROVED FOR FRENCH PREMIER
PARIS, Mar. 19 (Reuter)-It is officially announced that the Cabinet will meet this afternoon follow- ing the Senate's approval of the full powers Bill. The Senate Finance Committee passed the full powers "Bill this morning there being only two dissentient votes. The Prime Minister, M. Daladier, said that the gravity of the foreign situation justified the powers he MEMEL MARCH 19 (REUTER) requested. “WE EXPECT THE LITHUANIANI must be able to take mileved that the measures envisaged GOVERNMENT TO ALLOW ME mediately all measures, whether include: MEL TERRITORY TO GO BACK military economic or financial declared M.which the defence of our frontiers Bertulelt, the newly elected Ger demands," he said. man President of the Memel Directors, in an interview granted M. Daladier let it be understood that should circumstances make it to Reuter.
ΤΟ GERMANY,"
"Everything that goes be yond this fact and reported in sections, especially in the
·British press, should be-class]-' fied as intentional internation al poisoning of the atmosphere
The Lithuanian Government, necessary he might ask for pro- and must be regarded as a
continued M. Bertuleit was well longation of the validity of the attempt to create tension. "Thus, the assertion that Ger- aware of its economic plight and special powers when the time came. had made continual promises The plenary Bill is exceeding many is said to have presented
which were never-kept
brief. After a preamble it mys Rumania with an uimatum is a fifteen years we have had that the Government is authorized Invention lacking, every founda-
great patience and even now we until Nov. 30, 1939, to take by de- tlop,
contemplate no putsch. We carry crees in the Council of Ministers, no armis save the clean German measures necessary for the defence FIRE IN YENPING conscience. We realise that the of the country. These decrees will YENFING FUKIEN Mar 19 Lithuanian Government la not in be submitted to Farliament for (Central)-Rows of houses in the a position to concete our wishes, ratification before Dec. 31, 1939, bustest section of Yenping, Fükjen, particularly the economic ones. were gutted by Tre yesterday We therefore, expect them to. morning. Damage is approximate allow us to rejoin the German 19.3100,000.
Reich," he concluded!
MEASURES ENVISAGED
The first of the decree laws will be issued on Monday and it is be-
An increase in the number of military exectives to all the gaps due to contingents re- quired to guard Spanish re- fugees and the low birth-fate: An increase in armaments production;
Formation of stocks and raw materials AR
My Priority in private industry
for war materials;
Establishment, and financing
of new industries
Modification of the law for organization of the comtry in war-time in order to allow the Government to requisition establishments and labour,
Increase in worlding hours in private industries working fot, arsenals and nationaligod
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