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GERMAN PLAN TO EXTEND CONTROL OVER CANTON MUNICIPAL GRAND NATIONAL RUMANIA: COMMERCIAL AGREEMENT IS

BELIEVED THE FIRST

POSSIBLE OFFER OF BRITISH CAPITAL MAY OFFSET DANGER

PARIS, MAR. 24 (REUTER)-ALTHOUGH RUMANIAN OFFICIALS DENY THE GERMAN-RUMANIAN TRADE AGREEMENT MEANS SUBORDINATION OF RUMANIAN INTERESTS TO GERMANY AND, it is pointed out that other countries can sign similar agreements, it is asked in French quarters whether- Rumania will have much left to offer.

It is hoped, however, that the projected British trade mission to Rumania and the possible offer of British capital may offset the danger.

PLANE CRASHES INTO SEA

ALL OCCUPANTS. KILLED

Well-informed French circles be- lleve that the Bumanian commer cial agreement is only the first step in the German plan to extend control over Rumania and it is feared that this will also be the case in regard to Lithuania.

In these circles, it is considered that the best way of countering is the method adopted in London. namely, that of forming a strong Franco-British -Soviet front, in- cluding other countries, if possible. against German aggression.

Britain, it is suggested, is taking the same position in regard to Hitler as it did toward Napoleon.

STEP

MR. CORDELL HULL

Resignation

Of Mr. Hull Rumoured

WASHINGTON, March 24 (T/Ocean)-Rumours that the Secretary of State, Mr. Cordell Hull, may resign his post have beed intensified since it has become known that Mr. Hall will shortly leave for a holiday In Florida,

FANLING RACE SELECTIONS

RACE ONE

Mortmain

Clowner Zero...

RACE TWO

Clowner Jack O'Lantern Arabian Cat

RACE THREE Cape York

Sea Urchin

Spectrum

RACE FOURTH · Diogenes Ebony Idol Emergency Calf

RACE FIVE

Heins...

Schmetterling

African Diamond

RACE SIX

National Service Geordie

The Spirit of St. Louis... 3

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After the fall of Canton, the Canton Municipal Bank WRI eraeusted to Kwangtung and business was temporarily sp pended.

According to in arrange- ment between the Canton Municipal Bank and the Kwanftung Provincial Bank, which has received the sane- tion of the" higher financial authorifles, - the deposits on current account of private ka- dividuals and business firms can now be withdrawn from the Kwangtung Provincial Bank at its Hongkong branch, Chater Road.""

A complete list of depositors has already been sent to the "Kwangtung, Provincial Bank. Hongkong branch, by the Can- ton Münicipal Bank.

The regulations of the Minis- try of Finance will apply to the withdrawal made under this arrangement.

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The King and Queen will dine with the Prime Minister and Mr. Chamberlain, at No. 10 Downing: Street next. Wednesday, says a Reuter message.

WON BY WORKMAN:

THRILLING RACE

Favourite Is Third In Field Of 37 Starters

LONDON, MAR. 24 (REUTER)—THE CENTENARY OF THE GRAND NATIONAL, the World's steeplechase classic, was run over the four miles and 856 yards' course at Aintree, Liverpool, this afternoon and result- ed as follows:--

Sir A. Maguire's WORKMAN (Hyde)

Capt. L Scott Briggs' MACMOFFAT®(Alder! Miss Dorothy Paget's KILSTAR (Archibald) Mr. James V. Hank's COOLEEN (Fawcus)

Won by three lengths; 15 lengths between second and

third.

It was a very thrilling race "and there were 37 starters, with Kistar favourite. There was glorious sun- shine and conditions could not have been better for this great race. The grand stand was pack- ed. All the starters looked in per- fect condition and it was at 3.13 p.m. that the 37 horses got away.

Rockquilla went into the lead and, at the first jump, a number of horses fell, after "which Royal Danieli took the lead.

There was some good "galloping with

GRIM BATTLE ON KIANGSI Kilstar, the favourite, run-

FRONT: JAPANESE DRIVE CHECKED BY CHINESE

ning second.

In the country, Royal Mail. which won in 1937, was ahead withi Dominick's Cross coming up close- Iy. Kilstar falling back to third place. At the Canal jump Domi- nick's Cross took the lead followed by: Workman and Kilatar, the latter. baving...in the meantime,

NANCHANG Mar. 24 (Central)-Military advices received here state that hostilities on the Siu River front, in North Kiangsi, are raging with increasing violence, but that the Chinese force is steadily resist-made two mistakes.

ing.

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THE LAST JUMP

Impressive

Ceremony

Ends Visit

FAREWELL TO M.

MME. LEBRUN

LONDON, Mar. 24 (Reuter) -A simple but impressive ceremony ended the State" visit of the President of France and Madame Lebrun.

Shortly before the train was ' due to leave the Prime Minis- ter, Mr. Chamberlain, the. For- eign Secretary, Lord. Halifax M. Bonnet, French Foreign Minister, who accompanied the 'visit, President during his and French Embassy ometals gathered at Victoria Station. A few minutes later M. and Lebrun, accom- and

DAIREN, Mar. 24 (Reuter) -A Tientsin plane, which left for Dairen yesterday morning

UNEASINESS FELT with nine passengers, includ-

BUCHAREST, March 24 *ing a woman and a crew of

the sea (Reuter)-While large sec- three, crashed in about half a mile from the tions of the public, particu- coast midway between Dairen larly Jewish business leaders,

Washington political quarters; and Port Arthur. All the oc are undoubtedly uneasy about cupants are believed to have the trade agreement, official kive as cider of reason for the possible retirement, the age of circles insist that the coun- the Secretary of State, who is 65. been killed.

The shattered remains of thetry's economic independence I is further pointed out, however.

At the last jump but one Work-Madame that in reality United States Japanese warplanes concentratese forces yesterday recaptured machine. with mails sacks and has not been compromised.

Newspapers take the cue from foreign policy is directed by ed at air bases in North Kiangst Tungshachow, in northern Che-man went away from the field panied by the King baggage, were discovered at the seu bottom last night. A search official quarters and state that the President Roosevelt and executed are in full action. They have been klang, where the Japanese landed followed by MacMoffat, Klistar, Queen and Princess Elizabeth Dominick's Cross and Inversible. and Princess Margaret, ar- economic rapprochement neces-by the Under-Secretary of State. raiding the Chinese positions in on Mar. 21. sarily involves the easing of the Mr. Sumner Welles, who is, ag a relays everyday, assisting the The Chinese commenced their At the last fence, Workman was rived to the accompaniment

matter of fact, always referred to southward drive of their land units. offensive early yesterday morning. still in front with only 200 yards of cheers from the crowds. The paper. "Le Moment".ex-as "second acting Secretary of Chinese anti-aircraft guns and Following a half-day fighting, the to go followed very close behind by presses the hope that other States State."

machine-guns have not been idle. Japanese. who had not yet con- MacMoffat with Kilstar coming up. MacMoffat's jockey. Alder, used will follow. Germany's example. For this reason Mr. Welles is They barked at the enemy planes solidated their positions, were de- the whip in an effort to win a

HENDERSON RECEIVED mentioned as the most likely suc-whenever they appeared overhead feated.

One Japanese machine was brought down during a rald last Tuesday.

for the bodies is proceeding. There were no foreigners aboard..

Engine trouble and windy, wes- ther is believed to have been the cause of the disaster.

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ALL FOUR PASSENGERS

BURNED TO DEATH

political tension.

BY THE KING LONDON, Mar. 24 (Reuter) The King this morning re- CHUNGKING, Mar. 24 (Reuter) ceived in audience Sir Nevile

all is learned

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that

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cessor.

·PACIFIC ́ ́PARLEY QUESTION

Henderson, British Ambassa- passengers, including a woman. of dor to Berlin, who was recall- the Ministry of Communications plane which, crashed in flames on ed to London last week to Commat. Mar. 12. west of Kwelchow Pro-report on the European situa- vince, while en route to Kunming tion.

The Chinese and Japanese land. forces are reported to be locked in a grim struggle at Sankangtu, on the south bank of the Sin River.

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Workman

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thrilling race but could not catch Japanese warships have been up Workman which finished three active along the Cheklang coast lengths ahead with fifteen lengths during the past three days... On separating MacMoffat and Kilstar. Wednesday, four vessels steamed Cooleen, was fourth. near Chinhal, at the mouth of the

Was given an Yung River, and started a fierce thusiastic welcome by the Irishmen naval bombardment of the town. and was surrounded by a mounted Chinese land batteries retallated. police guard, while MacMoffat was Chinhai was also shelled by Jap-also-given tremendous applause. anese warships on Tuesday.

The betting was as follows:- Workman (100 to 8); MacMoffat; Japanese naval planes conducted

LONDON. Mar. 24 (Reuter)—

R. T. P. Fletcher will ask the Prime (Labour) Minister, Mr. Chamberlain, in the

POSSESSION OF WUCHENG House of Commons on Mar. 28.

Fighting for the possession of whether he will consider streng Wucheng, at the mouth of the Slu thening the representation at the River, la said to be also ferce.in extensive reconnaissance flight (25 to 1); Kilstar (8 to 1). forthcoming Pacific Conference. Japanese troops have landed at and the co-pilot, whose face was The Italian Foreign Minister, jin view of the increased gravity points near the town and are driv. along the Cheklang coast yester-

from Chungking. were killed.

The only survivors were the pilot,

who had his teeth knocked out,

badly injured.

CIANO SEES BRITISH

COUNSELLOR

ROME, Mar. 24 (Reuter),

Count Ciano, saw the Coun-in the international situation. All the victims were Chinese and sellor of the British Embassy since the Conference were burned to death.

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EXPLOSIONS IN

WOOLWICH AREA

LONDON, Mar, 24 (BWS)-Some concern was caused to residents in Woolwich area by explosions which occurred shortly after mid- night.

the They were due to bursting of some gas cylinders in medical store housed in 2 wooden hut on Woolwich, Common ; adjacent to the Royal Military College of Science workshops which caught fire. Firemen soon got the flames under control and no one was hurt.

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THE DOLLAR

·T.T. ON LONDON: 1s.. 225/32d, VIT. ON NEW YORK: 28 13/16

London Silver Market From Our Own Correspondent London, Mar. 24. London allver prices to-day were unchanged for Spot and up 1/16 for Forward as follows:-

Mar. 23 Mar. 24

..21

Spot Forward

20

to-day.

moned.

Wak

CUTI-

Britain's £25,000,000 Expenditure For The Defence Of Civilians

Comprehensive Bill To Bet Presented To Parliament

LONDON, MARCH 24 (REUTER)—THE GOVERN- MENT'S PROPOSALS FOR DEALING WITH CIVIL DEFENCE IS CONTAINED IN ONE OF THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE BILLS PRESENTED TO PARLIA- MENT IN RECENT TIMES. The Bill contains 75 clauses in two schedules and its object is to increase the country's preparedness against air attack parti- cularly in regard to the provisions for shelter.

It extends to industrial and John Anderson, Lord Privy commercial establishments Seal and Minister for Civilian statutory duty of organizing Defence, in the House of on Mar. 16, 18 air raid precautions and pro- Commons viding shelter for the work estimated at over £25,000,000. people.

CHINA CURRENCY BILL GOES TO LORDS LONDON, Mar. 24 (Reuter) The China Currency Stabilization

Local authorities are given 10-5/8-19-11/16 · power for the purpose of ac- quiring land, under which shelters and underground car parks, which can be used as shelters, can be constructed.

The death has occurred of Bir David Reid, one of two Conserva- tive members of Parliament for County Down, Northern Ireland.

The total cost to the Ex-BI was read a third time in the at the general election, Bir David's Chequer of the proposals in House of Common, without divis majority over the Republican was the Bill, which broadly follow sion and was sent to the House

the lines indicated by Sir of Lords:

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day, covering the cities of Taichow ing towards it. Japanese war- planes are also being used to bomb and Wenchow. They were greeted by intense Chinese anti-aircraft gunfire.

the Chinese positions in this sec- tor. Hokikung, a point near Wu- cheng, changed' hands twice in the last few days.

The Japanese driving from Joki to Tsinkow, east of WWuning in north-Klangst, have been checked.. They have now turned southward from Joki.

CHERIANG TOWN, RECAPTURED KINHWA. Mar. 24 (Central)-In a determined counter-drive Chin-

GUIDE TO THE NEWS

PAGE 2-Softball notes. Ladies' golf anmizal prize distribution. British welterweight cham- pionship...

PAGE 3-Radio prograin.mes.

The Services.

PAGE 5-Cinemas. Crossword puzzle. Diary of local events.. PAGE 6.---Women's page. Menu » Newsettes. Charity show. PAGE 7-Indian constable gaoled Chinese YMCA campaign. Volunteer Corps orders. PAGE 1-Leading article: Bri-

tish reply to Japazı PAGE 18-Crch news and

announcements,

PAGE 11Hongkong Fire In-

Surance antal meeting. PAGES 12, and 13-Finance

and commerce De PAGE 14 atin 15-8hipping

news and directory.

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After Anal farewells were ex- changed the distinguished visitors entered the train, M. Lebrun's departure from Mr. Chamberlain was particularly cordial

Reuter learns that before leaving the French President presented the King with an equestrian statuette of King' George V. and Queen Elizabeth with a cutglass bowl.

TRADE TALKS IN

MOSCOW MOSCOW, Mar, 24 (Reuter)— ALSO BAN

Trade negotiations between Mr. R. were:-Royal Mallis. Hudson, Secretary to the De- (Danny Morgan). Royal Daniell partment for Overseas Trade, and (Moore), Dunhill Castle (Walwyn), the Soviet authorities, are Rockquilla (Carey). Brendan's Cot-pected to open this evening, and tage (Owen), Dominick's Cross will be extended throughout the

week-end. (Continned on Page 3)---

The Board of Directors and officers of the Hongkong Y's Men's Club were hosts at a Fellow- ship Dinner held at the Chinese Merchants Club, China Building, on Thursday night. Many Hongkong Y's Men, past and present, and other Y's Men clubs were represented. Bitting from left to right: Mr. Peter B. Wong, Mr. C. P. Wong, Vice-President, Mr. William Vinson Lee, Regional District Emeritus, Dr. F. 1. Theng District Governor, Dr. Li Shu-pai.. President, 8. B. Tan, Vice-President, Bishop Ward of Nanking, Lam K. Chen, Hon. Bec. Standing-Refus Hwang, Dr. Joseph Yu. of Canton, Dr. K. 8. Fong, Canton, Mr. William Kwong, Mr. Ho Chow, Mr. Wong Kwok Fong, Mr. Wel Tat, Mr. Albert Chan, Mr. Wong Kan Ting, Mr. T T. Poon, Canton Back Row: 8. F. Yan, Mr. Lee P. Tung, Mr. Peter W. Lin, of Bhanghai Mr. Victor B. Wong, Mr. Anseln Chuh, Shanghai, Mr. Wungtyng W, Hale, Shanghal, Mr, K. 8. Fung, Mr. Wee Tong Lee, Mr. 14 Shu Wing, Mr. Hwang, Amoy Mr. Y. O, Lee, Canton and Mr. Peter R. O. Wong Bitting on floor! Mr. Ho Shua Qui, Mr. Kan Man, Mr. James T. Choy and Mr. Ko Sek Wal (Photo, AA. Kahn).

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