1939-04-22 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

Veil Over Anglo-Soviet Talks Lifted: Russian Co-operation Promised

POPE ORDERS

CRUSADE

OF

PRAYERS FOR

PEACE

Throughout Whole

Of Next Month

ROME April 21 (T/Ocean) — Pope Pius XI has instructed Cardinal Secretary Maglione to order that, throughout the whole of May, public prayers are to be held in all churches to intercede for the maldten- ance of peace.

Constructive

Proposals

A WARNING HINT FROM BERLIN

LONDON, APRIL 21 (REUTER) THE VEIL ON TIIE ANGLO- SOVIET TALES ÜVER THE BRI- TISH APPROACHES TO THE SO-

VIET to secure her adherence to the anti-aggression front has been Hfted, states the "Daily Telegraph." The British Ambassador in Mos- cow, Sir William Seeds, is under- stood to have submitted to M. Lit The official organ of the Vatinoff the suggestion that So- can, the "Osservatore Romano," viet should extend to Rumania and publishes, in Latin and Italian, the text of the Pope's letter to M. Mag- Hone under the heading "The Holy Father Proclaims a Crusade of Pubile Prayers for Peace.”

Poland pledges of her readiness to come to their asalstance by what- ever might appear to be the most Convenient means,

Last week it was understood that In this letter to Cardinal Secre- Moscow was dublous about adopt- tary. Maglione, the Holy Fathering the suggestions, there being opens by saying what he ardently doubts as to whether the Kremlin destres and beseeches God that at could have any practical value to last souls of men have now turned the British pledges to Rümania and towards the desire for justice and

Poland. human service and that lasting and Christian peace may take "concrete form among all the na- tions and peoples, despite the deep concern that now prevails through- out the world.

Pope Plus, hardly elected to the Pontificate, calls nat. only upon all sons in Christ scattered over the whale earth, but also all nations and all Governments to preserve. peace.

Rights Of U.S. Citizens In Yangtze

A PROTEST TO JAPAN

BETTER RESPECT

REQUESTED

WASHINGTON, APRIL 21 (REU- TER-ORAL REPRESENTATIONS TO THE JAPANESE GOVERN- MENT were made by Mr. Sumner Welles, Assistant Secretary of State, concerning the rights of American citizens in the Upper Yangtze Valley.

Mr. Welles Indicated to the Japanese Ambassador, Mr. Horin- ouch!, when the latter called st the

Further, there, was known to be F a sense of soreness in Moscow that the Soviet had not been consulted constantly in the earlier stages of the growth of the anti-aggression front.

CONSTRUCTIVE PROPOSALS

It is gathered, however, says the diplomatic correspondent of the "Daily Telegraph," that the Soylet has now put forward constructive proposals.

.

These, while they may raise a number of technical problems, ap- pear to establish beyond all ques-

Mrs. Halz. of Shanghai, snap- ped by Leica at the Second Ex- tra Race meeting at the Valley.

Success Of Chinese Offensive

CABLES

BULGARIA WILL “WAIT

AND SEE".

NOT JOINING ANY GROUP OF "POWERS

SOFIA, April 21 (Reute)—” The Bulgarian Prime Minister,” M. G. Klosselvanoff, at a secret meeting of the Foreign Corn- mmittee of the Sobranje (Na- tional Assembly), declared that Bulgarit neutral.

remained

strictly

་་

Her policy was to "wait and see” and she had not received any iri vitation te Jain any group of powers,

The Premier added that he had not concluded any secret treaty with any state and promised never to conclude such treaty or declare war without consulting the Sobranje.

M. Klosseivation said that Bulgaria's claims to Southern Debrudja, as an outlet through Thrace to the Aegean Sea, had been presented to Rumania and Greece "at appropriate mo- ments.

CORRESPONDENCE

CHILDREN'S DAY

IN SWABUE

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 1939. -PAGE 9

YOU ALL KNOW

ROSE'S LIME JUICE

BUT HAVE YOU TRIED

ROSE'S

DELICIOUS

SQUASHES

ROSE'S ORANGE SQUASH

ROSE'S GRAPEFRUIT SQUASH ROSE'S LEMON SQUASH

ROSE'S

AND

LEMON BARLEY WATER

IDEAL FOR THE WEATHER

SOLE AGENTS :

CALDBECK, MACGREGOR & CO., LTD.

To the Editor of the "Hagkong ANNUAL DINNER

Daily Pres"]

S-I have just. received the sum of Twelve Dollars (Chinese currency) from the children of Swabue subscribed on Children's Day, in coppers, for the children In the Hongkong Refugee Camps I thought others would like to share the encouragement this gift

OF H.K.R.A.

(Continued from Page 1)

It is my very great privilege and pleasure to tell you, Sir, how much we members of the Hongkong Rifle Association appreciate your pres-

"TIMES" COMMENT brings to us, who are dally con-ence with us here this evening. We

scious of the overwhelming need. are all aware of the immense inter- both in this city and in China, est Your Excellency has displayed

tion, the willingness of the Soviet Evidence Of Careful for every copper, every dollar, in the nationally valuable sport of

to join with Britain and France. without limits or reservations, in pledging all its forces and resources to resist aggression in Europe by the Axis Powers,

Preparation

LONDON. Apr. 21 (Reuter

It would be a great mistake

to minimise as to exaggerate its Importance," comments "The Times" after exaruining the Chinese offensive successes.

The British Cabinet now have to consider how these proposals will effect the known attitude or politico- geographical situation of the var- leus smaller states and it can be

The paper adds that besides 3ssumed that a few days must giving proof (which was, indeed. elapse before the British observa- hardly needed) of the excellence tions can be returned to Moscow.

of the Chinese spirit after two years of shattering reverses, their new offensive shows evidence of careful preparation and CO. ordination.

HUNT FROM BERLIN Hints from 'Berlin that all" chances of a peaceful utterance by Herr Hitler a week hence will disappear, if, in the meantime, Britain strengthens her ties with Moscow, will not deter the British Government from press- ing on with the exchanges with Moscow, assures the correspon- dent.

State Department at Mr. BADMINTON Welles' request, the US. Govern- ment's dissatisfaction

with what

WON

"The Times" regards the developments in Kaifeng as more significant than the en- circlement of Canton, because of its effect on the Japanese hopes to Instal Wu Pei-fu there. While discounting the possibility of a recapture of Canton by the

Chinese. The Times" says that the southern, offensive will have achieved its object if it inflicts

every lakh that can be given.

RONALD HONGKONG, Chairman, Hongkong Emergenty Refugee Council.

NEW WAR OFFICE DECISION FOR OVERSEAS TROOPS A War Office decision list made public makes it possible. for soldiers in "all areneas garrisons to return Home at the end of four years' service instead of, as at present, after six years.

The War Offee announcement states that the reform has been

rifle shooting, not only in Hongkong but in other outlying parts of this great Empire of ours, and on oc- casions like this, we regard you, Sir-if you will pardon the liberty---

3 one of us.

THE

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In association with the Grand Hotel des Wagona Lits. Peking

named WEATHER REPORT

It is now four years since our Association was founded by our competitor appropriately Arst Honorary Secretary, Major D. Swan, qualified for the third; and H. Steers, R. E Ita rupid growtła

final stage of His. Excellency the

and present stable position can be Governor's Prize. attributed almost entirely to the The work of Captain E.HE. Nell enormous amount of work and is wathy of special mention. money he put into the organization.

HONGKONG ROYAL OBSERVATORY

Ir

10 a.m., April 21.

He absolutely lived for rifle shoot-extremely indebted to the Naval Temperature, 76 F

Turning to other matters, we are Barometer (at sea level), 29.83 ins, ing-it was his magnum opas

MAJOR MURRAY'S WORK

Authorities for the loan of the Humidity, 87 per cent. Stonecutters Ranges on ' certain | Wind Direction, E/3

74 F.

Rainfall for 24 hours ending 19th

to-day, 1.24 ins.

A large number of men stationed

It was freely predicted that when Baturday afternoons, to the Millary Wind Force (Beaufort), 3. In the Colony will thus be en- titled to return to England in the would start on

he left the Colony, our Association Authorities without whose help we Temperature; maximum yesterday,

the downgrade, would be unable to carry on, to the next trooping season. Arrange The pessimists have been con-Taikoo Rifle Club for the use of Temperature; minimum last night, ments are being made to put this founded, however, for under the their ranges, to the Royal Dockyard

71 ins into effect, but it is understoodable leadership of

our present Rifle Club which is comprised of that the plan does not apply to Honorary Secretary, Major G. P. some of our staunchest members. officers.

forth Highlanders, the undertaking youngest, Murray of the First Battalion Sea- to the Royal Air Force which is our Total rainfall since January 1st.

and to many other

17.64 ins. both in enthusiasm and range out all for long and continued support Sunset to-night, 6.46 a.m. has progressed by leaps and bounds affiliated Clubs. We count on them Against an average of, 9.56 ime.

and we know we shall get it. Sunrise to-morrow, 5,69 a..

The Press have furthered our

4 pm, April 21. interests by giving free publicity Barometer (at sea level), 29.74 ins. and we are grateful to many or- Temperature, Ti F. ganizations and individuals who Humidity, 84 per cent have shown that they sympathize Wind Direction, W. with our efforts to improve the Wind Force (Beaufort), 2 standard riffe shooting in this Co-Maximum temperature, 78 F. Iony.

Minimum temperature, 71 F

made possible as a result of the great improvement in reculling. BY SHANGHAI

Every soldier of good character SHANGHAL April 21 (Reuter-on the Japanese losses, exaspera- and efficiency will be permitted won the Badminton tion, and delay on an unhegligible to re-enlist and to complete the interport" against Hongkong by four scale, "and this it seems in a fair 21 years' service, thereby qualifying matches to three when the Club way to do." Lusitano succeeded in taking one of

be described as "restrictions on the movements of Americans in that Shanghai ares."

Mr. Welles requested that the rights of United States business people and mission. arles in the Upper Yangtze Valley should be better res- pected.

the two mixed doubles matches

against the Club de Recreio.

Mrs. C. B. Siva and C. A. da Bilva (Lusitano) beat Miss

0.

Mr. Cordell Hull later indicated, Ribeiro and J.J. Remedios (Recreio}

at a press conference, that Mr. 12-15,17-14, 15-11, while Mrs. A. Grew, the US Ambassador in Remedios and D. V. de Senna

PRESIDENT

for pension

ROOSEVELT

AWAITS HITLER'S REPLY

Tokyo, might raise this matter (Lusitano) lost to Miss M. Stiva STILL ROOM FOR CO-OPERATION

with the Japanese Government.

SHIPS IN HARBOUR

Stonecutters---Sandenger, Davi-

ken

Kowloon Bay Cape St. Francis, Spreewald

Yaumati Tonjer

Balkong Wharf-Wing Wo

Talkoo Sugar R. Wharf--T)ine-

gara

"West Point

Hong

and M. A. Oliveira (Recreio) 8-15, 12-15.

The matches end the sexies.

NEW YORK; APRIL 21 (REUTER)—FRESIDENT ROOSEVELT WILL AWAIT HERR HITLER'S ANSWER TO HIS PEACE AP- PEAL before taking any action in regarding to sending back Mr. Wilson, Ambassador to Germany, to his post in Berlin," according to "Informed' sources," quoted by the Associated Press. An official of the State Depart-¡ ment declared that Signor Musso- lint's rejection of President Roose- velt's proposals, while disappoint- TOKYO, Apr. 21 (Reuter)Aning, might still leave room for co- assurance that Japan does not operative action.

SPRATLEY ISLANDS “USELESS" TO JAPAN

Peace Policy

MR. EDEN URGES

Wharf Ta! Bean intend to extend her lines of He said that should the Pre-MAXIMUM EFFORT

North Point-Rosalie Moller

DOCKS

Yo

Talkoo-Unita, Shantung, chow, Changtu. Sulyang, Yunnan, Belene, Marechal Joffre. Aeolus, Breconshire

Was

defence" to the Spratley Islandssident wish to pursue the sugges-

given

by Rear-Admiral tions for guaranteed peace and a Kanazawa, Chlef of the Admiralty settlement of difficulties by the Publicity Bureau

conference method, he might find He said the lalands were useless'a basis for them in the fact that. for strategic purposes 19

they there were some indications of consisted mostly of dangerous peaceful

Intentions in Bignor

Kowloon-Michael Jebsen, Tela- reefs with no facilities for sea or Mussolini's response!

na, Silverteak and Roseville

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"BUOYS

No. A 3-Tilawa

No. A 4-Tai Ping Yang

No. A 7--Cremer

No. AIZ-Talleyrand

No. B. 1-Kwangtung

No. B 2-E3ang.

No. B 4-Norviken

No. B 5-Shun Chin

No. 7-Fram No. 39 Sul Bang No. B12-Hiram No. B14-Kiangsu - No. 18 Kalgan No. BIB-Breiviken No.. B19-Ngow Hock No. 820-Muinam No. B21-King Tuan No. 823-Mau Sang

land planes

GERMAN FIRM

The principle buses in the SECURES HUGE

House of Commons on Thursday CONTRACT

was the consideration, in Commit-

turn.

Major - Murray has worked tremendously hard in further- ing our interests and his or ganizing abilities have been re- flected in the smoothly run competitions and the wonder. ful spirit of camaraderie exist- ing on the firlag points. He is. I

am sure you will agree, entitled to our most grateful thankis.

We must thank Lt. Col. Newnham Rainfall, all,

and Officers of the 1st Battalion Middlesex Regiment for the pres-

of the

see,

HONG KONG TIDE TABLE

From 2 to 28 Apr. 1930 HIGH WATIL

If we may be permitted to take ence of the band this evening which stock of our Association. On the is contributing in a marked degres

we are easily the to the success of the dinner. pire; we have a club house walch largest official rifle club in the Em-

COL. & G. NEVILLE

toast Proposing the is second to none at Bisley; we have Guests, Col. Neville said that he our own magazine which is at pre-

to was extremely pleased sent ably run by Mr. B. J. B. Mora- han; we issue an annual year book amongst others, so many senior officers of the three Services pre- which is remarkable for the amount sent. He would like to say on be of work expended in its compila-half of the Association how grate- tion: we have a new Home Branchful he was for their great interest and last but not least we are Bnan in the Association and the generous Sat. cially solvent. For this last happy help they had always given." our Honorary Treasurer, Mr. tive terms to the former honorary Mon. state of affairs we are indebted to Col. Neville referred in apprecia. Bun 23-

Hargreaves.

secretary, Major Stecra, and sald

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BY BRITAIN

On the debit side, and I am afraid that while he (the speaker) was in Tus. 25 LONDON, April 21 (Heuter)

we must spell it with a big D, our London as Secretary to the Chiet Mr. Anthony Eden, addies-

range facilities at week-ends are of the Imperial General Stan he Wed 28 sing an audience of 7,000.'xt

hopelessly Inadequate, It is con got to know Major Steers very well Bridlington, advocated a three- fidently hoped, however, that in by the many letters which the lat-Thur. fold peace policy.

the not too distant future addi-ter wrote. Whenever Major Steers Firstly, it should be made plain tional Sunday morning accom-wanted anything, he wrote direct, that aggression has had its day. modation will be made available on said Col. Neville.

Secondly, the restoration of con- the Army Ranges at Kowloon City fidence and international good which we'regard as our natural faith by the creation of a peace | Home." front.

tee, of the Government's Camp ANKARA, April 21 (Reuter)→→→ Thirdly, a maximum effort by Bill, which facilitates the provision After keen competition from Bri-Britain in every sphere, domestic of permanent camps for school use tish and Dutch "firms, a German and foreign, including the mar- all her forces in In peace d'une and evacuation' pur- group obtained a contract from shalling of poses in war through the agency of the Turkish Government for the wealth, man-power and industry non-profit-making companies,

construction of an up-to-date- Mr. Eden declared: "The Turkish Naval Base at Gueldjukon,

"A party of German journalists Guinsmid, involving the expendi repesenting the biggest German ture of nearly two and a half newspapers, on a world tour are millions sterling.INTE arriving in the as, Gneisenau this The Dutch firm which submit- morning. From here they wilted a tender worked for three proceed via Japan to the United years on plans for the new naval [States. (T.O.)|

base,

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world cannot continue stagger- ing from day to day under the constant threat of universal-- catastrophe. We have got to. devise and secept some system "which"will put a stop to bri→ gandage, or all of us are going to suffer. Those who come | after, will "suffer still more."".

BISLEY MEETING

Expressing the general re- gret of all members of the Association that Commodore Dicken was attending the an- nual dinner of the Association for the last time, Col. Neville Commodore said that the

Association and, for that mat-

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attend. The representative gather ing present, said the Commodore, showed the wide interest taken:in the Rife Association.

The Haley meeting, which re-

In a far Colony like Hongkong, presents the culmination of our

said the Commodore, the watch- shooting season, has, owing to the

word should be self-help, and it appalling weather. (I heard many of our members describe tha, con-

was essential that every finan of fighting age should be able to fire ditions in slightly stronger terms)

not

a ride. yet been completed, Col Neville also thanked Capt. He thanked the Association for The rain pools exceeded the Neill for the statistical work he its hospitality and, wished it com the egg pools for the first time had performed for the Association. tinued success.

T

ter, of the entire Colony,

in our history Notwithstanding COMMODORE DICKEN An excellent programme of music this handicap, however, the stand- Commodore Dicken expressed the was rendered in the course of the

and of shooting was extraordinarily regrets of His Excellency the Com- evening by the Band of the at high. We must congratulate the mander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Bir Battalion, The Middlesex Re twenty stalwarts, who headed by a Percy Noble, for being unable to giment.

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