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MEMEL SURRENDERED UNDER FRIENDSHIP

HITLER'S THREAT

ULTIMATUM LIMITED

TO FOUR DAYS

LONDON, Mar. 23 (Reuter)-The steps leading to the surrender of Memel-land to Germany were out- lined by Sir Samuel Hoare in the House of Commons yesterday in the absence of the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain.

. After declaring that he had no special statement to make regard-

TRADE Central Europe. Sir Samuel

GERMAN

TALKS WITH

RUMANIA

Hoare said that as regards Memel, the Lithuanian Foreign Minister, while in Berlin, had received a de-

mand for the immediate cession to

the Reich and this was accom-

CHINESE MONEY

CONFISCATED

PEIPING, Mar. 13 (Reuter) -All Chinese entering the Legation Quarter to-day 'were searched for National CurrenCY. A number of poor Chinese, „who were carrying small sums,

had these confiscated, **

Another Triumphal Entry?

CEMENTED

FOR EVER

FRENCH PRESIDENT'S SPEECH IN LONDON

LONDON, Mar. 23 (Renter) --IT WAS THE CITY OF LONDON'S PRIVILEGE YES- TERDAY TO SEE MORE OF THE FRENCH PRESIDENT AND MADAME LEBRUN and to entertain them in accord- ance with anelent tradition. The visitors began a fourteen- hour programme at 9.30 am." and at noon drove in procession with the Sovereign's Escort of Life Guards to the Guildhall, where,

HITLER LEAVES after

panied by a threat that in the FOR MEMEL

event of any resistance of applica-I

Agreement Possible tion for support from elsewhere

This Week

BUCHAREST. Mar. 23 (Reuter) -Herr Wabitat has postponed his departure and the trade talks are continuing, according to official sources.

The talles are stated to have taken a favourable turn yesterday and an agreement may possibly be seged this week, If so, Rumania

will not be involved in any politi-

cal commitments» or commercial monopoles.

QUESTION IN COMMONS"..

the matter would be dealt with in

a military sense.

AN "ULTIMATUM

The demand amounted to an ultimatum and the Lithuanian Government had to decide within approximately four days. The assurance was given" that if the demand was 'ac- cepted, no further demands would be made (ironiral langh- ter).

Sir Samuel Hoare said that the understood that the demand had been accepted by the Lithuanian "LONDON Mar. 23 Reuter)-Re-Government, who had not ap- plying on behalf of Mr. Chamber-proached the British Government main to a question in the House of since the demand was presented. Commons yesterday, Sir Samuel

Hoare said that negotiations be tween Germany and Rumania on cconomic matters had been in pro- gress for some time.

The Rumardan Government had denied that there had been a ultimatum from the German Gov. ernment during the course of the negotiationA,

At the same time, the icer- tainty of the present situation Rumanian was Causing the Governmeal to precautions.

take certain

AGREEMENT REACHED?

PARIS, Mar. 23 (Reuter) - According to a report by the special

the correspondent of "Havas News Agency in London. agreement on the necessity of

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MORE BOQUETS FROM JAPAN

TO GERMANY · TOKYO, Mar. 23 (Reuter) - In a message to Herr von Ribbentrop. the German Foreign Minister, Mr. Arita, the Japanese Foreign Minister, congratulates Germany on her action in Czechoslovakia. declaring "It will contribute much to the stabilization of Europe and world "peace".

"Deutschland Uber Alles" Sung In Newly-Elected Diet

the presentation of an address of welcome, a distinguish- ed company, which included the Duke and Duchess of Kent. Mr.

and Neville Chamberlain

Lord Hallink, gathered for a luncheon In honour of Mon. and Madame Lebrun.

The French President, replying

Youthful competitors in the annual sports of the Hongkong Riding School held last Sunday. (Photo by Lalem).

Two - Front Attack By Japanese

to the toast to his health, said STIFF CHINESE

that the welcome accorded them BERLIN, Mar, 23 Reuter-Herr i confirmed the feeling that between Hitler boarded a cruiser at Swine- Britain and France a comprehen- muende for his visit to Memel, pre- stan and entente had been esta ferring to travel by sea instead of bilshed which their two great by train.

capitals have, at an interval of He is escorted by a fleet, includ-eight months, expressed in the Lag cruisers and destroyers, and is same moving volce. expected to arrive in Memel Har-

our at 8 am. G.MT. to-day.

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LEADER GIVES THANKS KAUNAS, Mar. 23 (Reuter)—Herr Neumann, the Leader of the Memel Germans, proclaimed an Anschluss

the German Diet, yesterday evening and announced, that he was sending a telegram of thanks to Herr Hitler.

The first meeting of the newly- elected Memel Diet closed with the singing

"Deutschland Uber Alles."

NAZIS' STRONG POSITION BERLIN, Mar. 23 (Reuter)—The Danzig Senate has issued a decree prolonging the period in office of the Diet for another four years."

The announcement says that the composition of the Diet corresponds with the feeling of the population. The Diet has 72 seats, of which the

Nazis hold 70.

Britain's Four-Power Declaration Proposal:

Britain and France checking Poland's Delicate Position

Germany's attempt at hegemony

in Central Europe was reached ut

a meeting between Mr. Chamber- lain, Lord Halifax and Mons. Bonnet in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon..

It is understood that M. Bonnet gave the British Ministers a writ-

ten undertaking that France was

LONDON. Mar. 23 (Reuter) —NO REPLY HAS YET BEEN RECEIVED FROM THE SOVIET AND POLISH GOVERNMENTS TO THE BRITISH PROPOSAL FOR A FOUR-POWER DECLAR-' ATION by Britain, France, Russia and Poland for taking a com- mon Hine in the event of any further coup by Germany.

The declaration was only draft-

ed on Monday and therefore re-

prepared to participate unresplies from all the governments POSITION WILL BE trictedly in any form of Anglo- concerned with the suggested

French co-operation.

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U.S. DEFENCE® EXPENDITURE

UNCHANGED

MOST NOBLE PRINCIPLES

"I believe I may say that I am hearing the heart of London best," said Mon. Lebrun... “It is here that several of the most noble principles of the modern world were born and human civilization of balance and dignity has attained its

apogée.

RESISTANCE

TOKYO, March 23 (Reuter)— Simultaneous Japanese attacks on the aorthern and southern fronts have been launched after a long period of quiet." Japan- ese troops have crossed the Han River and are reported to be driving back the Chinese in Hupeh Province.

On the southern front, the Japanese claim to have reached points, seven miles from their starting point and the drive is reported to be continuing.

JAPANESE OBJECTIVE CHUNGKING, Mar, 23 (Reuter)— "The common memory of their It is now clear that the Japanese experiences and joys unites our are attempting to capture Nan- two capitals and cements for ever chang, the capital of Klangsi Pro- the friendship between our two vince. They are at present pushing countries"

towards Nanchang in Before leaving the Guildhall, the columns with the main body at- President gave the Lord Mayor tacking the Yunghsiu sector. £500 for the London poor.

The fighting, front extends from Tuchang, on the east shore of the Poyang Lake, to Wuchen, on the LONDON, Mar. 23 (Reuter-west shore of the Poyang Inke, Mon, and Madame Lebrun enter then continuing westward through tained the King and Queen and a Yunghsiu, Chiutsin, Joshi and Wu- hundred other guests to a dinner ning...

DINNER AT FRENCH EMBASSY

six

at the French Embassy last night.

CONFUSED FIGHTING Many members of the Royal WANCHIAFOW, KIANGSI, March Family. including the Duke, and 23 (Central)-The Japanese troops Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke which crossed the Stu River in and Duchess of Kent and the north Kiangst, to drive on Nan- Princess Royal, as well as members) chang, provincial capital to Klang- Cabinet, including Mr.jst, are encountering stubborn. Chi- of the Neville Chamberlain and Lord nese resistance, according to field

dispatches. Hallfax were also present.

Confused fighting is said to be in progress on the south bank!

BRILLIANT SCENE AT COVENT GARDEN

at

The Chinese boom at Wuchen, The Royal Opera House Covent Garden presented a brilliant at the mouth of the Stu River, has scene last night when a gala per-boen destroyed by Japanese, aertal formance was held in honour of bombing. A Japanese party of Mon, and Madams Lebrun,

Large crowds had gathered out side to witness the arrival of the the and distinguished visitors audience gave Their Majesties and

about 100 men landed at Hokikung, east of Warhen, but was later re paised by the Chinese,

IN NURTH KIANGSI WANGHIAFOW, KIANGSI, March

the President and his wife 23 (Central)-It is reported that rousing welcome as they appeared the Japanese have broken through in the Royal Box. Mr. Chamber-the Chinese defence lines at lain was greeted with a special Shangtantow and Lopangshan,

north Kiangsi. The move is to burst of applause.

threaten the Chinese left wing in with their drive co-ordination

The Chinese are now guarding across the Stu River.

chiashan to the south.

new line at Talaotsien and Hul-

amendments can scarcely be ex- pected for a few days. The delt- cacy of the Polish position is fully LONDON, Mar. 23 (Reuter)-Amid appreciated in London, where it is cheers, Mr. R. A. Butler, Under- hoped that Warsaw's objections Becretary for Foreign Affairs.

The interior of the opera house may be met.

announced in the House of Com-presented a splendid scene with It is understood that the pro-mons yesterday, that the British garlands of flowers-the roses of posed declaration is an under- Government had decided, for. the England and the les of France taking to consult immediately on time being, that the position of hanging round the tiers and the

Czechoslovakian Charge Royal Box.

The emblems. of France and and the diplomatic the International position and also d'Affaires that it should be regarded as a members of his staff and the Czech Great Britain were reproduced in

the decorations. presenting preliminary

to which Consular offcials would remain

beautiful setting for the first more concrete form may be given as before.

State Gala Performance in London later, when the Powers concerned

since pre-war days. have the time to elaborate the practical details.

Remedying "Critical" any threat by Germany to disturb the

Deficiencies

WASHINGTON, March 21 (Reuter)--The House of Repre- sentatives Military Affairs Committee approved of the Government', Bill appropriat- ing $117,000,000 for coastal defence and to remedy "the critical" deficiencies in army equipment.

measure

POLAND'S POSITION WARSAW. Mar, 23 (Reuter)-In addition to seeing the British Am-

to

STRIKING RECEPTION

2

P

SURPRISE RAID CHUNGKING, Mar. 23 (Central) Another surprise raid was staged by Chinese guerillas on Tauchoids, in the western district of Shanghai, on March 20, according to a Shanghai message.

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Scores Of Competitors: Only Two Correct: Consolation Prizes

Of the scores of readers who took part in "The Citadel" Competition, conducted by the "Hongkong, Daily Press" in conjunction with the Metro-Goldwyn- Mayer Pictures, only two sent in answers which were 100 per cent. correct. The majority were tripped in: their solution of the question "What is the total num- ber of the figures which appear in Gordon's Sherry ad.?"

Other contests will be held in due'] course so those who failed to win

# pair of tickets to see The PARKER OUT OF

Citadel" at the Queen's and the Alhambra Theatres need not be discouraged as they will have op- portunities to win prizes at some later date.

The winners of "The Citadel" competition are:-

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MANILA TEAM

At a meeting of the Manage- ment Committee of the Hongkong Football Association held on

Y. F. Pang. China Assurance Wednesday evening. It was re- vealed that 14 out of the 15 players Corporation. Helen Sie, St. Paul's Girl's invited by the Association to make the trip to Manilla for the forth- of consolation prizes coming Interport had answered in follow:-

the armative, Claude Hollands, 64 Mount

College.

Winners

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Parish

The only negative reply came from-Parker, of the Police, who because he is going to England on leave shortly, cannot travel with

A. P. Chong, Advertising &

Publicity Bureau -« the team. Miss O. E. Mendes, 354

Prince Edward Road Leung Yun Kong, Room

12a, Alexandra Bldg. Chan Kar Lam, top floor, 48

Wellington Street Chau Woon Hong, 6. On

Hing Terrace Cephas, c/u Colonial Secre-

tarlat

Leong Wing Hou, Metropole

Hotel

The correct replies follow:-) Saturday

52, $507; Mr. A. H. Pontius;"! Niks Hongkong Foot Cure: Rolny; Frances and Reed. Monday

Vat Ovaltine; Flimo; School! of Accountancy and Commerce; Jardine, Matheson & Co. and Thomas Cowan & Co.; March 31, 1938. Tuesday'

The Committee therefore de cided to invite N., Beltrac. of St.

Joseph's, and a former Interport centre-half, to complete the 15.

The following players have accepted the invitation:" Tami China), Kwan-kon (South

Leang China)

*

Wing-chin

(South

Lee Tin-sang. (South China), Lal Shiu-wing (South China), Làs Wal-tong (Bouth China), Fung King-cheang (South China), Sheehan (MIA-- dlesex), Freshwater (Middle- sex),

Courtney (Middlesex), Hou Yung-sang (Kwong Wah), A, V. Gosazó (St. Joseph's), ·

·E L

· Embrison · (B.A.0.C.), Strange (Club), Hau ́Ching-to (Eastern).

Originally, Ridley, and Hunt, of the Navy, were invited to go, bat they could not do so and Hau Ching-to and Parker. were &C= Sykes Tennis Rackets; Banker cordingly asked. Hau has sécepted, & Co.; Watson's White Label but Parker, as already stated, Wine; Carlowitz & Co.; King's declined. Theatre; 5.30 p.m. March 51. 1939. Wednesday

Hongkong Fire Insurance Co..! Continental Typewriters; Viyella Producta; Seagers' Gin; : Furs; "Hongkong Weekly Press"

HINES TRIAL SEQUEL

If Beltrao accepts, he will com- plete the 15 players who will travel. to Manila.

Mr. C. A Goldenberg, Hon. Secretary of the Hongkong Foot- {ball Association, will travel with

the team as manager, and Mr, O.. Gulmgam, a member of the Coun- cfl, will also accompany the side.

OXFORD BEATEN AT GOLF LONDON, Mar, 22 (Reuter)--At

NEW YORK, Mar. 23 (Reuter)——

REJECTION AGAIN

Harry Schoenhaus, who turned State's evidence in the first trial Sandwich yesterday, Cambridge WASHINGTON, Mar. 23 (Renter)

In a three-hour engagement the of Thomas Hines, Tamany Boss" won the Inter-Varsity Golf contest, M Hurban, the Czech Minister. LONDON, Mar. 23 (Reuter) Japanese garrison there, suffered was given a suspended sentence of beating Oxford by nine matcher to revealed that he received a second One of the most striking recep- many casualties. Upon the arrival two years.

three, with three halved.

Cambridge, demand from the German Embassy tions in London was given to-day of heavy Japanese reinforcements

who

Won the Richard "Dixie" Davis, who also foursomes by three matches to surrender the Czechoslovak when the French President and the guerillas cleverly withdrew to turned state's evidence, was sent ons with one halved, yesterday, bassador, Col. Beck's callers yes- Legation and Consulates, to which Madame Lebrun were welcomed by avoid a major clash,

to prison for a year, but recelves won the singles by six matches to has replied rejecting the the Lord Chancellor and members

· JAPANESE IN CHEKLANG An expenditure of $2,140,000 for terday included the diplomatic en-he

of the Houses of Lords and Com-HSIAOSHAN, CHEKIANG, March Prison last year.

credit for 170 days spent in Tombs two, with two halved.. the extension of air research faci-voys of France, Germany, and demand.

mons. The distinguished visitors 23 (Central)--The Japanese forces lities in Langleyfield, Virginia, was

went round both Houses and later which effected a landing at Tung- approved by the Committee after

laid a wreath on the grave of the shachow, on the Fuebun River in hearing the testimony of oficials of the National Advisory Com- mittee for Aeronautics that Ger- many was building better military aeroplanes than America because she was far ahead in aeronautical research,

$5,000,000 CONTRACT NEW YORK, Mar. 23 (Reuter) The US Navy Department has Awarded the Consolidated Aircraft Corporation a contract for aero- plane spare parts totalling nearly $5,000,000.

ARMY EXPANSION BILL

Hungary.

Observers bere consider that Poland is in a difficult posl- tion, for while the uncom-

fortable feeling of German en- circlement has been heightened by the fate of Memel, it is realised that declaration -hostile to Germany might en- tail unpleasant consequences, especially as it is believed that Germany has respected Po land's position in Danzig and Bogumin because Poland re- frained from associating her- self too closely with a polley hostile to the Reich.

JAPANESE REPORT

UNFOUNDED

CHUNGKING, Mar. 23 (Reuter)- The Japanese, report that Gen. Cheng Chien succumbed оп Tuesday to injuries received during the bombing of Lançhow on Feb. 23 16 stated to be entirely unfounded."

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unknown warrior in Westminister northern Cheklang, on March 21, US. ACTION TO Abbey,

have been driven to Fowwo by They then proceeded to Windsor Chinese defenders, reports received

"STROLLERS" WIN

An interesting game of ten pins was witnessed last evening at the Hongkong Bowling Alleys when

where they had lunch with Their here indicate, The Japanese re- PREVENT THREAT the "Movies" met the "Strollers"

Majesties

BRITISH SUBJECTS

treat, it is stated; has been cut off.

The Japanese forces, cost OF AGGRESSION

| of over 700 tifantry, and 80 cavalry mẹn carried out the forced landing | under a smokescreen,

They were greeted by Chinese defenders with brisk · rifle and machine-gun fire. Fighting raged

IN CAMEROONS late at night when, with the

· WASHINGTON," March 23 (Beuter)*--- The U.81 Senate = | Foreign Relations Committee, fa closed semion, voted to: make the proposed new neu- trality legislation “a special order business" at its meeting on Mar

in the first round of the second stage in the Ewo League, the latter winning by the core of 1675 to 1636 points...

[T] A, Madar, of the "Movies"" made the highest score (487 points) of the match but this failed to give his side victory.

EXPENDITURE ON ARMAMENTS The Committee heard testimony from Mr. Sumner Welles, Admiral LONDON Mar 23 (Reuter) |-- Financial Leahy, and · Gen. Marshall, the Capt. Euan - Wallace,

Reuter was informed that Geu Cheng Chien was not in Lanchow

jarrival of reinforcements, the Chi- on, Feb. 723-nor that he was ever

LONDON, Mar. 23 (Router)-inese drove the invaders to Fow- Infured in the course of the present "Yes," said the Becretary of Statewo, recovering Luchiapu, a neigh- WASHINGTON, Mar. 23 (Reuter) NON INTERVENTION hostilities

for the Colonies, Mr. Malcolm bouring village,dum POS The Army Expansion Bill, in-

The report is believed to nave MacDonald, in the House of Com- CHINESE REGAIN TING USIEN OVER Tolving $360,000,000 Was passed

arisen from the fact that during mons yesterday when Mr. Bartlett BIAN Mar 23 (Central)-Ting-U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Star, Secretary, to the Treasury hinted to-day by both Houses."

LONDON, Mar. 23 (Reuter) the Japanese bombing of Blan early asked, whether in view of the haten in west Hope, has been re- who all declared that the mann-at a still further expenditure on The House of Representatives The Board set up under the Non-in March, several bombs made fact that German subjects in the samed by the Chinese. The Chi facture by the United States of armaments and appealed to the passed the: $117,000,000. Army Intervention Agreement regarding direct hits on a dug-out, in which mandated territory of the British nese broke into the town and chai-ships, munitions and arms for local authorities throughout Lat Appropriation Bill, providing for the Spanish War is closing down Gen. Cheng Chien was taking Cameroons out number the British lenged the Japanese to street Routh Americas, as proposed by counter to exercise economy when Coastal defences and for remedy its organization, and observers, shelter, and blew in the gates. The by three to one, he would consider fghting which lasted several hours Bonator Pittmann would lessen addressing the Jables Mockus, of ing "critical deficiencies in army both on sea and land, are being debris was, however, removed and the advisability of Increasing the The Japanese were finally driven any threat of aggression against the County Comells Association. equipment.

the General climbed out uninjured, police forces there.

yesterday.

diar issed.

the westerni Sherwinshere: