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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1939.

WILL" BE PRESENT AT WORLD FAIR

Return Of Memel To

Germany Settled

In

Lengthy Interview

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RAF. ESCORT

FOR FRENCH PRESIDENT

Official Welcome

At Dover

LONDON, Mar. 21

(Reuter)- President" Lebrun and Madame Lebrun set foot on English sol early this afternoon. They lett Paris in a special train which was) "gally decorated and at the station Cabinet Ministers were, present lo bid them farewell.

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Calais, President Lebrun inspected a guard of honour after which he boarded a channel steam- er specially prepared for him.

As the vessel left the French harbour. French warships fred "a salute of 21 guns.

BERLIN, Mar. 21 (Reuter)The! beller is growing in political circles here that the return of Memel to Germany to all intents and pur- poses was settled during an inter- view between Herr von Ribben- trop. German Foreign Minister, and the Lithuanian Foreign Minis- ter, yesterday.

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The Visit was described as

it lasted for courtesy call but three quarters of an hour."

Field-Marshal Goering left for Italy "this morning to continue his interrupted holiday. It was re- ported yesterday that it Was thought that Field-Marshal Goer- ing will have an early meeting with Signor Mussolini.

Crown Princess Martha of Norway, sister of the Inte Queen Astrid of Belgium, who' together with her husband, Crown Prince Olav, will be present at the inauguration of the Norwegian section at the New York World's Fair, after which the Crown Prince and Princess will make a tour of the United States:

FIGHTING RESUMED IN

N. KIANGSI ALL QUIET

ON EASTERN··

JAPANESE LANDING FRONTIER

REPULSED

on

WANCHLAFOW, KIANGSI, Mar. 21 (Central)—Under a protective barrage about 400 Japanese troops attempted a landing at Yehchiachow the west short of Poyang Lake After yesterday-- morning. -' suffering many casualties from Chinese fire, they returned to their warships anchored in the lake.

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BINOCULARS

Without duty, with a lower margin of profit, binoculara may be obtained in Hongkong at prices imposible anywhere alsa.

More so may this be said of second hand binoculars which. also form a small part of the stook of

Lazarus

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(Opposite the Hongkong Hotel)

Price Copy: 10 Cents.

Per Month: $3.00.

SOVIET PREPARED TO JOIN CONFERENCE

PROVIDED POWERS MEAN REAL BUSINESS

SHANGHAI

STABBING,

Presentation Of Italy's

Italy's Claims

SHOOTING FUEHRER'S LETTER Against France Willi

SHANGHAI, Mar, 21 (Reuter)— A Japanese. named Kawal, an employee 132 a silk shop in Bubbling Well Road, opposite the Race Course, in the heart of the

Was

International Settlement, stabbed in the back this morning. The victim was only slightly injured and called for an bulance himself and was taken to hospital.

Two Chinese entered the shop and asked to see some šk. While one examined the material the other stabbed Hawal in the back.! The attackers calmly walked out

TO MUSSOLINI

BEELIN, MAR. 21 (REUTER) -THE ITALIAN AMBASSA- DOR ΤΟ GERMANY HAS BEEN RECALLED TO. ROME

ce Will Be

Next Major Development

TO REPORT TO SIGNOR London Negotiating With

MUSSOLINI ON THE SITUA- TION. ·HE LEFT BERLIN WITHOUT ANY PUBLICITY.

IT IS UNDERSTOOD HE IS CARRYING A LETTER FROM HITLER TO MUSSOLINI.

of the shop without arousing the BRITISH TRADE

suspicion of a policeman who was only a few yards away.

SHOT DEAD

MISSION WILL

GO TO RUMANIA

European Capitals: Joint Declaration Being Drawn Up

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LONDON, MAR. 21 (REUTER)—THE DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENT OF THE "DAILY TELEGRAPH " SAYS THAT IT IS FEARED, IN LONDON that the situation may without warning become too urgent for time for a conference of Powers such as suggested by the Soviet.

The British and French view apparently is that a clear declaration, signed by the principal Powers concerned, and an open adherence to other States, would be the most practical first step towards the building up of a new system of security based on mutual support of Europe. "

The correspondent gathers that mentioned, would be preferable to the Boviet is prepared to join in a conference at present since it the effort provided it is satisfied would

take far less time to: that the Powers really mean busi-negotiate such an agreement than

"A Chinese was 'khot dead by a lone gunman this morning in a Chinese hotel in the International Bettlement. The victim was iden-when it was announced in the LONDON, March 21 (Reuters. tified as Wang Chi-zung and was House of Commons that Britain. alleged to be working for the was bending a trade mission to Japanese. The gunman calmly Rumania, Mr. Oliver Stanley, Pre- entered the room shot the man aident of the Board of Trade, was and then escaped

asked, "Is it worthwhile sending mission in face of the German demands in Rumania?"

Mr. Stanley repiled: "That is oneness, and adds that the Soviet to arrange a conference. of the best arguments for sending would not necessarily confine the Relations between Rungary and The assassination

implications of such a declaration took place"

to Eastern Europe. Rumania are not too cordial and before the terrified gaze of a both sides have taken precautions friend who wig, in the room ‘at on the frontler but further de- the same time. The gunman' en- velopments depend on the general | tered called "the victim by name

and then opened fire international situation.

Wong was said to be

BUDAPEST, Mar. 21 (Reuter) Wong Chi-zung is believed to Ofacial circles deny reports of be an official of the so-called German demands asking for Waterways Tax Bureau of the passage for German troops through Reformed Government of Nan- Hungarian territory.

gking.

the go-

It is quite conceivable that Ger- many might encourage Hungary's between „for Japanese and cargo aims in Transylvania but at pre-vessels requiring permite to take

Treatment Of Japanese

Singapore

sent all is quiet on the eastern goods into Japanese-controlled In

Over ten Japanese warships and 40 steam launches and boats are concentrated in the lake off Wu- frontier. cheng., strategic town on the west ahore.

In mid-Channel, the steamer was

Heavy fighting has been in pro- met by British warships and agress on the north bank of the squadron of R.A.F. planes which Siu River in north Kiangsi during escorted the French President to the last few days. Shelling heavily Dover where the Duke of Glouces- ter welcomed the distinguished guests on behalf of the King.

Their Majesties the King and Queen received President and Madame „Lebrun at. Station,

Victoria

RESCUED CHINESE GIRLS IN H.K.

AN APPEAL FOR ASSISTANCE

Miss Edith Picton-Turbervill, a

In

member of the Mud Test Commis- sion, in an appeal for funds to help rescued. Chinese girls Hongkong, writes from 62, Berke- ley Court, N.W.1, in the "Daily Telegraph":

With regard to the evil of the exploitation of Chinese little girls in Hongkong. a new. Ordinance has been passed whereby 'trans- ferred girls as well as those proved to be mut tsai-Le., children in servitude-will be' registered and protected from various forms of exploitation.

across the River, the Japanese broops made several attempts to effect a crossing..

On Sunday night hundreds of | shells were fired on Kwanyingko and Kaotzeling, two ‘villages. After] the terrific bombardment, between 400 and 500 Japanese troops Assaulted the Chinese" positions. A part of them forced a crossing.-

Driver Who Decamped After Crash

CORONER'S INQUEST ON GIRL VICTIM

"Aecording to witnesses at an inquiry held in the Kowloon Court yesterday, a four-year- old girl, Chan Wan-cheung, who died in a motor accident in Chatham Road more than a month ago. was a victim of - dangerom driving by a man who had no legal mathority to drive in that he did not pos- sess a driver's licence.

territory.

The Russian attitude to the British plan appears to be not unfavourable but the Soviet The writer goes on to say that

definitely desire to satisfy the impression was current in

themselves that · Britain" änd diplomatic circles yesterday that

France, are really prepared to circumstances ́dictate" a' pause in

act should the occasion arise. German progress eastward and it

It is possible, writes the corres- is thought probable that the next Immediate German move may be

pondent, that Russia, as A con- dition to adhering to the declara- against Lithuania, where a coup toulon, might stipulate that it be annex Memel is believed to be followed by a conference along the imminent.

lines suggested by Moscow. offer effective re-MINISTERS, ENVOYS' BUSY |sistance, but it is understood that LONDON, Mar, 21 (Reuter)-The Poland will take a serious view British Minister in Rumania saw LONDON, Mar. 21 (Reuter) and into territory of Lithuania British Minister in Greece saw the should the German ambition ex-King Carol yesterday while the -The British Government') has replied to the Japanese

It is expected, however, that the protest of January 25 regard-next major development will come

Apparently Lithuania is not now

BRITISH REPLY TO prepared to TERRIBLE INDICTMENT

OF H.K. CONDITIONS

PROTEST

proper.

Separate Home Needed in the treatment of Japanese with the presentation of Italian

For Child Prostitutes

Salvation Army Home Hold

Annual Meeting

"Economic causes the world over drive women and girls into prostitution, but that they should drive " children of from 12 years upwards into it, is a terrible indictment of conditions in Hongkong. We are faced with the urgent need of a separate Home for these child prostitutes, a Home suitably equipped where the girls who are being rescued from the life of prostitution can be helped back to a normal life. The girls need helping physically, morally and spiritually and they also need to learn some means by which they can earn a living other than by prostitution."

This searching statement was: made by Major Dorothy Brasier in the course of her report which she read at the annual meeting of the l |Salvätion Army Home for Women and Girls over which The Hon. Sir Henry E. Pellock presided.

His Excellency the Governor and They affirmed also that the man. Lady Northcote, attended by Capt who appeared to have escaped in-8. H. Batty-Smith," attended and. "There is a large hamber of fury, extricated himself from the among others present were the rescued girls, many more children, wreckage, and walked away in Hon Mr. W. J. Carrie (Becretary for whom provision must be made, the direction of Kowloon City, for Chinese Affairs) and Mrs. A large sum, estimated at £5,000, Since then, he has not been found. | Carrie, the Hon. Mr. C. G. Perdue 18-needed to enlarge existing

Mr. E. Himsworth sat as Coroner. (Acting Commissioner of Police) schools and orphanages to receive and the jury. Mr. LA R. Remedio fadyen, Mr. E. Himsworth, Mr. R and Mrs. Perduë, Mr.-Q. A. AMack (foreman) Mr. G. Piry and Mr.

these homeless children.

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·WORK IN CANTON

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE 2.---Tennis singles cham- plonship at H. E C. C."ÉE Jockey Club classificationż. Local soccer forecast

- PAGE 3.— The Services. Radio

programmes.

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PAGE 5.-Cinemas." Crossword

• puzzlę, · Diary of local events. PAGE 6.- Women's page. New- settes. · Round about. Menu Frances and Fred at the Gloucester

The Government will add a G. A Lec, were instructed by the Edwards, Brigadier W. Darby and

PAGE 7—Rotary tiffin speech. pound to every pound given volan- Coroner that evidence taken at the many others.

Colony health returns Re- tarily. The Bishop of Hongkong, inquiry suggested the driver, Chan

fugees ie Hongkong, n/ who is working in co-operation Hot a coolle-watchman employed

PAGE 8-Leading Brigadier. W. Darby, Director of

article: with the Government and the by the United Delivery Co., did the Canton branch of the Salvation

Hitler's Creed for Power, Salvation Army, begs me to raise not have a driving licence, and 'Army: Home, gave a vivid descrip-

PAGE 9. ——Rifle shooting scores. funda in England,

that he had probably driven in tion of the work done by officers

PAGE 11—Colony trade de excess of the speed limit, the in Canton during the troublous

crease in February, father of the deceased child claim- | times. It was of interest to noté ing he had seen the speedometer that during last year the Home registering more than 30 miles an supplied to the refugees 880,000 hour.

meals, for adults, 20,000 meals for children, 400 tins of milk and at tended 400 clinic cases

"A

committes has been formed to help in this appeal." Among the members are the Dowager Lady Nunburnholme, Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe (late. Inspector-General of Police in Hongkong), Prof. Noel Hall, and Mrs, Arthur Lagro.”

The Jury, however, returned "a verdict of "death by misadven

|ture.”

(Continued on Page 8).

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PAGES 12 and 13-Finance

and commerce.

PAGES 14 and 15-Shipping

news and directory PAGE 16-Hongkong Baseball League, annual meeting t

Prime Minister

In the United States, the British Ambassador, Sir Ronald Lindsay, called "on Mr. Sumner Welles, and nationals In Singapore. The claims against France.

in London. the American Am- answer maintained, It is un- COLLECTIVE RESISTANCE bassador, Mr. Joseph Kennedy, derstood, that all raids on

called on the Chancellor of the LONDON, Mar. 21 (Reuter)--The Japanese establishments com- rapid drawing up of a folat de-Exchequer, Sir John Simon, at No. plained of were carried outclaration by Britain, France, Soviet

11 Downing Street. in compliance with the law. Union and other Powers, which will!

In Paris, M. Bonnet, Foreign Minister, received the United States The police action, if further.

make clear that any further acta of aggression will meet with collec-British Charge D'Affaires.

and Soviet Ministers and the pointed out, showed the inten=" tion existed among Japanese nationals to undertake action prejudicial to the Colony and". calculated to bring about a breach of the peace.

Japanese nationals in Singa- pore, the Notę emphasizes, are not subject to restrictions be- "yond those in force against all

other nationals.

The Note invited comparison between defence measures isk- en in connection with the Sin- base and measures gapore taken by the Japanese in their own fortified zone. It estimat ed that the position in Singa- pore compares favourably with that of Japan. A number of *** examples of "Japanese police ́survelliance and, spy mania" are quoted.

The British Government, it is added, hope that Japanese nationals will take account of their obligation as residents in British territory and thus, ob- viate the need for any further measures on the part of the authorities.

NEGOTIATIONS SUSPENDED

PARIS, Mar. 21(Reuter) French' economic negotiations with Germany have been suspended and the negotiators have returned to Paris.

tive resistance, is 110W being negotiated between „London' and; the other European capitalis, says Reuter's diplomatic correspondent. }

The initiative in this move has been taken by Britain and France and it is felt that such a step will be the quickest and most efficacious way for pre- paring in advance against the

TRADE PACT CANCELLED dangers of any new sudden LONDON, Mar. 21 (Reuter)--The aggressive mare,

trade pact with Czechoslovakia This follows quickly upon trie which was signed recently and Soviet suggestion that interested which was to have came into force democratic Powers should at once on April 1 has been cancelled. hold a conference to define their After that date Czech exports are attitude in view of the new situa-expected to be barred from enter- tion. A declaration, on the lines ang Britain.

· INTERNATIONAL FRENCH

TIN COMMITTEE MOBILIZATION LONDON, Mar. 21 (Renter) The SECRECY

| International · Tin Committée - at to-morrow's 'meeting will be facing one of the most difficult situations ever encountered. Buffer stock will be reached permitted: the maximum is 15,000 tons by April 30 | after which the 10 per cent, quota

First Decrees Of Special Powers

PARIS, Mar, 21 (Reuter)--FIEL

set aside for buffer purposes be decress under the special powers comes free

granted to the French Government

THE DOLLAR

T.T. ON LONDON: 18, 75/328. ́T.T. ON NEW YORK: 28 13/18

London Silver-Market From Our Own Correspondent London, Mar. 21." London silver prices to-day down 1/16 for Spot and 1/8 for knowledge of the existence of capital loan to arms fac Forward, as follows:

The possibility of this 10 per include secrecy regarding moi cent. being added to the existing tion, increase in persome of the free market quota of 35 per cent, defence forces and measures to be seems remote as the recent be taken to prohibit the publication haviour of the market suggests information concerning Buch a large increase in supply defence,

Spok

Forward

were

that it might force down the prices Working hours in arm toples below the pool's operating limits. is to be increased to sixty instead .... Once this “ has happened the forty-five hours previou while

15,000 tons buffer stock hanging to be increased by Mar Mar 21 over the market will probably act Unemployed who retu 20-1/16/2017 as a severe break to any sub-in arms production 19-7/8 19-3/4sequent tendency to recover,

rights to the dole for