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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Europe Is Of

Of

Poland's Position In The Utmost Importance

"WORLD WATCHING

HER MOVES"

WARSAW, MAR. 31 (REUTER)~EMPHASIS IS PLACED BY THE WHOLE PRESS TO-NIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF COL BECK'S FORTHCOM- ING VISIT TO LONDON. Observers discount the rumour that he may stop in Berlin en route to London. Such an action, it is suggested, could only appear to be the result of German pressure and a compromise on the Government's liberty and action in foreign affairs.

Foreshadowing the week ending through the corridor would" be with Col, Beck's return from Lon- | dificult and expensive and would don to be “decisive," the Indepen- äive excellent opportunities for dent newspaper "Wieczor Warszaw-smuggling. it la suggested. aki" commenta: "Poland's position in Europe is of the utmost im portance at the moment and the world is watching her moves."

M. Mosewicki had a three-hour conference with the principal Op- position Leaders and stated that they discussed internal politics. EXAGGERATED RUMOURS

BERLIN, Mar.. 31 Reuter-The of Germany's demands

rumours

With Herr Hitler in Bavaria. Dr. Goebbels in Rhodes. Herr Goering in Italy and Dr: Funk busy with the Reichshank, no Important Cabinet meetings or secret councils are likely to be held here.

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The newspapers continue to give

no clue to official opinion or inten- tions in regard to Poland.

FURTHER DEMONSTRATIONS

BERLIN, Mar. 31 (Reuter)-Fur-

and ultimatums to Poland certain- ly are exaggerated, Reuter learnt from a well-informed, source.

'That certain suggestions or ap- ther anti-German demonstrations proaches have been made to Poland) are reported from Poland by a are not officially denied. but all German news agency, which states talk of Warsaw being asked to that anti-German riots in Upper subscribe to the Anti-Comintern Silesia. have increased in number Pact appears to be premature. lately.

Even the question of a motor It is alleged that the Poles road through the corridor is not marched into a restaurant, molest- being pressed by Germany, It is ed Germans and knocked down stated.

with chairs one. who despite threats, continued to speak in

HITLER'S WORKERS'

The building of a motor-road German.

.:

CANTON ARRIVES

(Continued from Page 1)

the strict

Passengers remarked inst

night' on

order

"PIONEERING ACT"

POLAND IS THE DANGER POINT

ITALIAN VIEW OF SITUATION IN

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EUROPE

ROME Mar. 31 (Renter)--- "Italy does not intend to re- main a prisoner In the Medi- terranean," was Signor Mus- solini's only comment on inter- national affairs when speaking In Cosenza, Calabria.

The Italians at present are more perturbed by the relations between Germany and Poland than by M. Daladier's speech,

Those Italians who are not wholly Fascists and who are not wholly in favour of the Rome- Berlin Axis, think, that the danger point for Europe is Poland.

CABLES

Unqualified Warning To Germany

Further Aggression To Be Opposed

LONDON, Mar. 31 (Beuter) -The Cabinet will meet early this morning. to approve the final form of the statement which the Prime Minister is expected to take when the House of Commons meets at 11 o'clock,

Several marning newspapers state that Britain' and 'Frazion are guaranteeing to assist Poland if the latter is attack- ed. The "Daily Telegraph" says that the Prime Minister

Issue an unqualified warning to Germany that. Britain will oppose, by every. means in its power, any further act of aggression in Europe.

LABOUR DECLARATION LONDON, Mar. 31 (Reuter). A declaration issued by the

If Germany shows resentment. Federation of International Labour at Warsaw's refusal of its sugges- calls upon the Governments of tions and marches, then many Britain, France, Russla and Poland Italians declare, the axis might to immediately enter into mutual not bear the strain..

guarantees for a full and unqualifed support in the event of further aggression by Italy and Germany. NATIONAL DEFENCE LONDON, Mar 31 (Beuter)~~~~, Further questions relating to de- fence were addressed to Mr. Chamberlain in the House of Commons yesterday.

Commenting on M. Dala- dler's speech, Gayda writes is follows In the "Giornale D'Italia": The French have definitely shown that they want to slam the door which we left open. But Italy is not impatient-she can wait.”

GERMAN MILITARY

MEASURES

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Asked if he had finally ruled out the possibility of universal service, Mr. Chamberlain replied,

LONDON, Mar. 31 (Reuter)-It} amidst laughter. "Nothing is final.

is understood Poland replied late in this world."

last night accepting the British

proposal and Rumania's accept- REUTER CABLE

ance is not doubted.

Britain and France will conse-.

quently be prepared to come to

BREVITIES

the assistance of Poland and Ru-

AUSTRALIA, it is announced, mania should either henceforth will have a National Council for

maintained by aly the crew and German Treaty With become the object of German az-defence which will consist of the

the quiet, yet definitely com- manding, comprehensive orders, which were issued throughout the ship's loud speaking system

PRAYERS SAID

Some passengers were grasped with cold fear, went down on their knees to say their prayers

Rumania

►

Minister and all State

"

gression.

Prime The sudden speeding up of nego- Premiers. tiations between the four capitals BERLIN, Mar. 31 (Reuter)-A yesterday was largely due to dis-

THE STRAITS Settlements is to "pioneering act" is how. Dr. Funk, quieting reports of German mill-have a Directorate of Propaganda. Minister of Economy and concur-tary measures.

according to 17 rently President of the Reichs- bank, described the new German- Rumanian treaty.

There are no "silver bullets" In aloud. Others gathered their per-its operation, the productive ener- sonal belongings preparing to leave gles of the country are being in the motorship. A few were alight-creased and the standard of living ly hysterical, crying or laughing. raised. At the same time. Ger-

....

However, on the whole, for the many's export possibilities are im- twenty minutes when none of proved. them knew just what would bap- pen, order

was maintained. No passengers or crew members were 'seriously hurt,

SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 1939.

JOHNNIE WALKER

Boin 1820

going

Head and Shoulders above all others

JOHN WALKER & SONS, LTD., Scorca Winery Duena.

Xikrock. Scotlandi

SOLE AGENTS:

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.

HONGKONG GOLF

CLUB

The following are the starting times for Fanling:--

Saturday Afternoon, 1st. April. ÖLD COURSE

p.m

2.00 Eng. Cdr. Holt and Surg.

Lt. Cdr. Davis.

2.04 E Laidlaw and R, J. K.

Walker.

2.08 C. C. Black and I. H. Geare. 2.12 E. C, Norris and L. Landi-

bert.

2.16 W. C. Farnhan and' W."' J.

Kelly.

Sunday, 2nd. April, 1939.

COURKE

THE

HONG KONG

PENINSULA HOTEL;

HONGKONG HOTEL; REFULAE BAY HOMME

&

SHANGHAI

ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOTEL)

HOTELS

LIMITED,

In amoniation with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lita, Perin

VOLUNTEER ORDERS

OLD

9.16

R. K. Valentine and LM. 8. Lloyd.

3.20

T. J. J. Fenwick and A ́S. Adamson.

9.24 J. L. C. Pearce D. Hum-

phreys.

COTTON LEADS

.announcement the arrival of Col, Beck in London Thomas. In the event of hostill-

The view was felt that tó await made by the Governor, Sir Shentonam,

on Monday was to take a grave ties, it is stated, news will be dis- risk and that the stand against tributed by loudspeakery in all the aggression might prove too late.

Important towns. The Governor added that the organization of the defence of strategic positions had been completed while food legislation will soon be introduced.

SLAUGHTERING OF CIVILIANS BY JAPANESE

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AS FROM TO-DAY (Saturday) the Japanese Marine Insurance wür

Referring to the question of cur- rency, Dr. Funk sald that Germany will never again permit her econo- mies to be "dependent on inter-

MACAO, Mar. 31

Association announce that (Renter)-A The m.v. Marechal Joffre backed nationally manipulated policies."

refugee, who arrived. from Yungki risk rates will be increased to 37.5 from them.v.. Canton leaving a Continuing he said: "Countries to-night, reports that it is not truc sen per hundred yen for shipment gaping hole from "B" deck, star-poor in capital will not again let that there is fighting there as the the Mediterranean and to board side, down to the water themselves into dependency by Japanese are in undisputed pos- 32.5 sen via Panama, edge. On "B" deck, approximately foreign

They wanted session of Yungki and Kwelchow. five feet deep and 4 feet wide of strength on their own production For the last three days there was

NEGOTIATIONE between Hun- deck and the railing were shat- and the purchasing power of their an orgy of raping, looting, and gary and Slovakia which broke tered and splintered,

people by selling their products." slaughtering of civilians while the down on Thursday were resumed militia shamefully decamped fol- yesterday morning. Sporadic fight- lowing the appearance of the ing is going on in Ruthenis. due to the particular type of prow FILM PROGRAMMES Japanese.

BADLY DAMAGED "C" deck the damage is greater

and on the French boat. Deck cabin windows and walls were

debts.

`FOR LOWER DECK

pushed in, while "D" deck was LONDON, Mar. 31 (BW) The LADY NORTHCOTE'S

very badly damaged. Here is the Royal Naval Film Corporation. Oncers' Mess, part of it being which has been constituted to or wrecked with the walls and port-ganise the provision on board H.M. holes.

ships of film programmes for the

DEPARTURE

A Government House communi-

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9.28 A, T, Lay and A. Sommer-

felt.

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9.32 8. H. Dodwell and I.

Geare, 9.36 W. W. C. Shewan and A.;

McKellar,

9.40 P. S. Delany and E. T.

McMullen.

9.44 A. D. Humphreys LA

Cramer.

9.48 R. J. Shrigley and F. C.

Young.

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9.52 BAR. Newton and W.

Hewitt

"Daily Mail" Gold

Tournament

LONDON, Mar. 31 (Reuter) -At Bournemouth yesterday, Henry Cotton, with an aESTO- gate score of 144 for 38 holes, led the field at the end of the second round of the "Dally Mall" Professional Golf Tour- nament.

(Orders by LL-COL. HB. KE, FLC.

Commandant, Hongkong /

Volunteer D.G.)NC

- OFFICERS' : CONFERENCE..

There will be an Officers': Con- ference at HQ at pin an Wednesday, April 5.

↑ CASUALS-M.G. PART II** April 2, Stonecuttera. Those des talled by Os, C. Units will attend. Launch leaves 'Queen's Pier at 8.30- a.m. and Kowloon Police Pier at | 8.45 am Dress-optional Range

Officer Captain E. G. Stewart.

FRACTICE FOK HKRA. M.G)

COMPETITION AMA Practice for this competition will

Cotton had 75 to-day, which is take place at Stonecutters on April 9.56 E A. Bompas and W. B. three strokes ahead of Dal Rees. after the casuals have fred Bee

Richardson.

Next follow G. Knight, C. A para. 2 above. 10.00. F. D. Hunter and A. E, Lis-Whitcombe, A. Compston, with an

ssman.

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THE KING began a tour of armament factories in Lancashire "yesterday...

10.04 D J. Himore and K. 5.

Morrison 10.08 F. A. Redmond and

Purves.

10.12

ward.

10.16.

IDIOTLE

aggregate of 148.

HOLIDAYS Corps "Headquarters

*CORPS ORDERS

The others include Reginald closed for the Easter Holidays from Whitcombe (151), Cecil Denny April 7 to 10, inclusive. A. B. (154) Alfred Perry (155),.......

Forty-nine players had an at W. A. N. Smalley D. 8. Ed-gregate of 158 or better and have qualified for Friday's final over 36 holes.

D. D. Forbes and W. F. gim-

. M. Pearson R. H. Gre-

Corps Orders will be issued on. Thursday, April 0. O's. O. Units are requested to send in their Orders by Wednesday, April 5:

PARADES Ist Battery

Right Section: April 4, HQ 5.30- p.m. Miniature Range.

1912 LOAN COUPON LONDON, Mar. 31 (Reuter)—- Though it was impossible to in- lower deck, will be inaugurated que issued last night states that Some surprise was occasioned at vestigate the damage personally, next Tuesday evening by the Duke It is expected that Lady Northcote the failure of payment yesterday there is a report that the Mare of Kent at Portsmouth. The First Mr. M. A S. Northcote will on the 1912 Loan Coupon General 10.20

WIN FOR NAVY chal Joffre left part of one of her Lord and members of the Board of all by the as Chitral at noon to-impression is based on the Ching- anchors in the dining room when Admiralty will be present.

king telegram of March 29 Both 10.24 J, S. Dunnett and F. A. M. Ia a friendly hockey" game Lady Northcote's departure will this and the Anglo-French Coupon

Left Section: April 6, HQ. 3.80 she backed away from the m.y.

played at King's Park yesterday: p.m. Those detailed, Miniature be entirely unofficial, and, fr no jare due on April 5 and will be paid 10.28 3. Hall and LHC. Highet. a Navy team defeated a Hongkong Range Remainder, squad drif, Canton.

change is made in the Chitral's but further payments are aspend 10.82 Cdr. Murray and JW. Hockey Club team by two goals to

2nd Battery ed pending conclusion of the az- time of departure.

Mayhew.

one. Firth and Leggett scored. for Lady Northcote and her son will rangement governing the Customs 10.38 W. C. Farnhan and W. J. the Navy, and Morgan for the week

There will be no parade next

and Bah Loans alike, leave Queen's Fier at 10.45 a.m.

Kelly.

Club.

Engineer Company 10.40 KB. Robertson and C. B.

DEL Section: April 3, HQ 5,30 Robertson.

|p.m. LG. training.

VERY SLOW SPEED

The exact extent of damage to the interior of the ship and the proceeded to Talkoo Docks. Cargo mechanical instruments, engines, had not been discharged yester- etc. is as yet unknown. However, day but all passengers were taken them, it is under- it is estimated that repairs will off and, most take three to four

weeks at the stood, will continue their trip to Shanghai by the s.8. Conte Verde, Kowloon Docks.

which leaves at 8.30 am. to-day.

The bows of the vessel are badly After the accident on Thursday bucked and there is a large hole morning the speed of the m. on the port bow near the water-. Canton was reduced to almost 5 time. It is estimated that repairs knots due to water seeping in the will probably take about a week ship. This, plus the "fegbound or more. Further, the Marechal coast, made it necessary for the Joffre will probably be overhauled motor-ship continuing under her generally before she is put into own power, to proceed very slowly. service again.

The attitude of the passengers throughout Thursday and Friday

LAMOTTE PICQUET

until passing Lyemoon Pass last The French flagship, Lamotte

Vice Admiral Lej evening, was nervous, Fog was Picquet, with about them constantly, and many Bigot on board, did not enter port of them ved in fear of another yesterday as expected. The French accident,

Commander-in-Chief was therefore Arriving in the Colony in the unable to be present at the official LV. Canton from Shanghai were dinner at Government House last Col. V. R. Burkhardt and Cól, G. night.

E. Grimsdale who had travelled to Shanghat on an Inspection tour.

The Lamotte Picquet is expected this morning.

The ss. Chitral is exchanging

THE ETTRICK ; Cargo with the mv. Canton and The troopship Ettrick, which was will return to London, leaving expected to arrive yesterday morn- Hongkong on Sunday at noon with ing, was delayed outside the har- -passengers, cargo and mall.

bour by fog and had not come into

THE MARECHAL JOFFEE... harbour up to late last night. It is The Marechal Joffre entered expected that she will enter port port after 2 p.m. yesterday and this morning.

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HARRODS- (ALCEPTION PIJ CHISWICK STEPS

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DUKE'S DITCH、 DUKE'S MEADOWS

JBIS BOAT HOUSE

FINISH

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BARNES BRIDGE

“MORTLAKE BREWERY' SHIP INN

Elliott.

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10.44 L. Jackson and J. Forbes. 10.48 Col. King and Col.

Gow!-

HOME RUGBY LONDON, Mar 31 (Renter) land.

In a Rugby League match play 10.52 A. Nicol and W. Woodward, ed yesterday, Barrow beat Widnes 10.56 R. 8. Harrison and M. G. by points to 2.

Carruthers.

11.00 J. Linaker and HD. FARNHAM STAKES

Lowe. 7

11.04 J. Harrop and`D. L-Pro-

phet.

11.08 J. Stenersen and G. a

Worrall,

11.12 G. Riddell-Carre and C. D.

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11.16. N. K ̧ Littlejohn and T.

- Low-

N. Walker.

BEVERLEY

CRAVEN STEPS-

1120 Brig. Taylor and

Major

FULHAM

FALACE

B. Johnstone...

BROOK

START

BOAT HOUSES

PUTNEY BRIDGE

SURREY

Above. Is a plan of the Boat Race course from Putney' to Mort; lake over which Oxford and Cambridge will row, this morning. To date, Cambridge has won 47 races and Oxford 42. For the past two years Oxford won: Reuter-reporte: that one of the closest boat races in years is expected. (By courtesy, BBC),

April 6. Pakshawan, Bus leaves, Queen's Fier. Statue Square 5.45 p.m. A

Lyon Light Section: April 2, Tal- Koo Range, 1.30 p.m. Rifle Table A. Dress optional but ménsketry ärder. must be worn,

April 3, HQ: 545 p.m. Musketry, I and R. of targets.

LONDON, Mar. 31 (Reuter)-The

April 6, ELQ, 5.45 p.m. Arms dem. Farnham Stakes run to-day re sulted as follows:-1 Fairstone Ride Table A Dress optional: but "April 9, Taikoo Range, 1.30 pm. (10-to-1)-2 Forager (100 to 77;

Corps Signals

3. Wheatland (8 to 1), Twenty-musketry order must be worn, two ran. Won by dve lengths;

April 4 HQ 5.30 p.m. Signal one-and-a-half lengths between

training. second and third, F

w Machine Gun Troop

April 4, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. M.Q. train-

11.24 G. M. Park and E Laidlaw 10.44 Bir Vandeleur & Miss. Gray= | 108 ||||

buzz. 11.28 W. 8. Hilter and A., J.

10.48 F. B. Winter and Miss - Vic-

Dennis..

NEW COURSE

10. Mrs. Nichol and Mrs, Wood-

Armoured Car Section April 4 EQ 5.15 p.m. for Ren nedy Road Range. Revolver firing. No. 1 M.G. Company April 3, LQ. 5.45 p.m. Company photo. All ranks are asked to at-

9.24 L. P. Tamworth and D. 8. 10.56 EG. N. Grimble and Mrs. tend. 745 pm Company supper.

No. 2 M.G. Company

St Winter,

11.00 V. R. & Mr. Gordon,

April 11.24 Mrs. Her and Mrs, Den- ing

5.30 p.m. MG trämie

No. 2 MG Company April 2 Those detailed see para

- Robb" 932A N. & Q. &. A. Macfadyen 0.40 H.F.Sommers Buz. & Jr. 943 H. & Mrs. Overy, PEN 10.12: Mrs. Smalley and Mrs. Ed- Unsuccessful in ballot for Old

ward.

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