1939-08-10 — Page 11

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

FIRST INSIGHT OF GERMANY'S WESTERN WALL FORTIFICATIONS: ARMOUR PLATED. DEFENCES

BERLIN, Aur. & (T/Ocean)~~The first clear insight into the secret of the German western wall fortifications has just been vouchsafed to the German publio through a release of a fim

in which in the next few days will be seen German cinema theatres.

at

several hundred

JOB FOR GENERAL

GOUGH

General Sir Hubert Gough, who commanded the Fifth Army the war, is now 69, But be is sti an active and vigorous man. For some months past "he has

GENERAL

PROTECTION OF WILD LIFE

PUBLIC APATHY CRITICISED

Mr. P. Kirthisinghe, who presid- ed, introduced the lecturer.

been trying to And out what Mr. W. W. A Phillips, Honorary The film runs for over one hour To socelerate the delivering a form of service he could rendersecretary of the Ceylon Game and After having been shown all over gigantic army of motorised veht-in time of war. He approached Fauna Protection Society, made the Reich, the film will be relcas- cles were employed, including two-the Prime Minister, Sir John An- an earnest appeal for the ed in foreign countries also... thirds of the entire motor buses of derson and Sir Auckland Geddes | protection of the wild life of the

the German Reichs Posts: as well None of them was able to suggest the Island, at a meeting of the The film obviously aims

Natural History Society recently. showing that the German front 15 private cars. behind the gigantic belt of forti- fcations which reach from Singer

Emmerich in Baden, to

on the Dutch frontier, often to a depth of fifty kilometres, needs only an extraordinarily small garrison in order to be able to withstand all! enemy attacks, so that the greater! part of the German army at any time could be ready to operate in ay other direction.

extraordinary

One very interesting part of the film is that showing of hummock obstacles for stop- ping tanks. These rows of often » run for many humps kilometres. The hamps are concealed by long grass and flowers,

ARMOURED DEFENCES

anything.

Eventually he filed in an ap- plication form under the evacua- and tion scheme

forwarded to the Ministry of Labour. hoped that he might be some administrative position.

He offered

"We have our "sanctuaries and our fauna protection laws, which would be adequate - for the purposes of preservation, if the His application was apparent-laws were observed," said Mr. ly forward to the LC.C. Educa- Phillips. tion

who Officers' Department,

"But owing to the lack

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Mr. Phillips, continuing, sald:-

"Unless public opinion will awaite

The Alm for the first time gives wrote and fquired if he was pos-enforcement, many of the regula- of common sense and tions are more honoured ir the It is clear from the film that as public insight into the interior sessed

of the armoured plated defences."able to keep his head in a breach than in the observance" he efforts have been

some of which are so large that crisis. The General replied in added. made by the entire German dustries to a degree never hither- several companies can march in. the affirmative. to conceivable since May 1938 sole- The film furthermore shows luft! The LC.C. have how written to

communications from floor tohim accepting his offer and and force the authorities to take ly for completing the western wall

floor. Every armoured defence closing his "mobilisation orders." the necessary steps to compel the do that for example about one-

These require him, on the first | observance of the laws. I foresee third of the entire German yearly work has its own power works,

hospitals kitchens,

other day that the evacuation scheme that the time is fast approaching output of cement, namely six mi-

when you will live in a land com- lion tons, was required for the necessary equipments.

pletely denuded of all forms of western wall, The German State

wild life larger than a myna.” Rallway were requested to provide 8,000 trucks per day to transport materials for the fortifica- the tions.

£50,000 ARMS

GIFT

LONDON, Jaly 29 (By Air Mall) -The Chancellor of the Exche- Viscount quer has received from

Rothermere a cheque for £50,- 000 as a contribution towards the

cost of rearmament.

An official

states:-

announcement

ex- this

and

■ The film closes with a short review of the "Air Defence Zone West," which claims to be able to withstand any con- ceivable enemy air attack.

s put. Into operation,,, to go to a school in Fulham, where he is to take charge of a party of mothers and children, and, under the direc- tions of a doctor, escort them to la ratiway station.

BLOCKADE OF CHINA COAST

BEING TIGHTENED UP

SHANGHAI,

Aur. 8'' (T/Ocean)--The Japanese naval authorities have informed the foreign Consular Corps that the port of Halmen, in the province of Cheklang will be closed at noon on Tuesday.

Bird Photography Mr. Phillips exhibited a large number of interesting photographs of Mrds taken in their natural haunts which vividly depicted the habits and habituals of the various kinds of beautiful birds found in Ceylon, but are how fast dis- appearing owing to destruction by villagers who did not realise that they were slaying the best friends of the paddy cultivators.

"Bird photography in Ceylon," said Mr. Phillips "is a fascinating

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The entrance to the port will, to tighten up the blockade of, the hobby, which, like all good hobbles. CONSIGNEES NOTICES CONSIGNEES NOTICES thereafter be impossible owing to Chinese coast. placing of obstacles. The" Japan-

ese state that closing of the port Is a "military necessity

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grows upon one to the exclusion of other pastimes. It could be trying,, as for instance when one

after hour All Consuls in the port of Hai- waits hour men have already received a not- cramped position' and the birds Vessels of third powers includ-fication of the impending closing still refuse to come or, when one **Sir John desires to

Ing warships Rre requested to of the port to foreign shipping had to sit, literally soaked with press his warm thanks for

Halmen before leave

the

an added the Japanese spokesman. generous gift and his sincere anounced time limit, the Japanese.

perspiration, on a hot day in the

preciation

bed of a half- dried tank. It might the public spirit

rejecting any responsibility for

be dangerous and nerve-racking which prompted It"

any vessel's remaining.

but it was often thrilling, amus- "This is a peace gift," said Lord

ing and always worthwhile.".. Rothermere, yesterday. "It is not made because I see any imminent; probability of war-in fact, fall to see any real cause for confict.

of

"It seems to me the mood of the world, in all countries.

is definitely against war. Bri- But I still belleve that a tain well armed is the best

guarantee of peace,

1

I launched a "Six years ago campaign for national rearma- ment.

To this I devated

all.

my time and on it I expended

much money.

Gave Up Shares

per-

At the same time foreigners residing in that area are 'ad- vised to leave, in view of the" district being included in the zone of hostilities.

Any foreign ships remain- ing in port do so at their own risk as Japan will decline to assume the responsibility for anything which may betali them after Tuesday. ||

"There were several ways of ap-

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proaching a bird or an animalCITY OF EVANSVILLE" "The entrance to the harbour sufficiently close to photograph

i will be blocked by barriers and it. But the best, if one's aim was

The Japanese spokesman added ather effective impediments to that the object of the action was shipping.

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AIRCRAFT-CARRIER COMMAND

BUS COMPANY

TO BLAME

Passenger's Fatal Fall When Alighting

;

A verdict of death by misad-

having arrived, consignees of cargo by

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are hereby notified that their Cargo

Holt' discharged into

be

to photograph the bird, undisturber are informed that all goods are Wharf, Kowloon, where it will le bed, in its natural environment being landed at their risks into the at Consignees risk and subject to hazardous and/or extra-hazardons Terms and Conditions of Storage st was to employ a 'hide' in which

The Cargo will be godowns of Messrs. Holt's Wharf, Holte Whart both the camera and cameraman

ready for Delivery from Godown on delivery may be obtained. were well concealed, close to the

Optional cargo will be carried on, and after 8th Aug. nest or usual perch of the bird unless notice to the contrary be given here, unless Notice has been given prior Optional Cargo will not be landed

that one wishes to photograph.” -

prior to arrival of steamer, 'Hide' Method

Continuing he explained the "hide", "method" of photography which he had So successfully employed in 'shooting birds in

their natural haunts.

"It was"-be, said "the simplest,

"It is Atting that, as the pioneer Vice-Admiral a. C. C. Royle, C.B., of rearmament, I-who in a long C.M.G, hauled down his flag in H.M.S. working career have been" for-Ark Royal at Portsmouth on relin venture due to falling off a bus, the cheapest and most efficient tunate in making a 'larger

quishing the command of alreraft-contributed to by the negligence way of taking good close-ups of carriers, which he has held for two of the bus company, was returned wild life. The hide is made of a sonal fortune than most

my years. On September 15 he is to join by the Seremban Magistrate, Mr. few yards of jute hessian fixed on contemporaries should some voluntary contribution

J. & H. Cunyngham-Brown, at the to conclusion of the inquiry into the purpose." the cause of British security.

"This I can do with an · easy

}

to

heart. I am now devoid of family responsibility, and my gift thus entails no real personal sacrifice.

Lord

four stakes made for the

4.

make the Admiralty as Fourth Sca

Rear-Admiral Lionel V. Wells, C.B., D.S.O., late in command of the Third

Squadron in the Cruiser

Mediter

death of a Chinese who, while He Biso described how be rabean, 29

and captain of the aircraft- carrier Eagle in China in 1933-35, suc- travelling on a bus from Mantin adapted the "hide" for use up in ceeds Vice Admiral Royle. Lieutenant to Seremban, attempted to "alight the trees, on the ground and in

de G. Waymouth while the vehicle was in motion the water. Commander N. hitherto in charge of the Signal and fell on his head, 'He died later

at Chatham Barracks, will be from his injuries- School at his Flag-Lieutenant

COMPLETION OF THE SPHINX Chief Inspector Samsudin led The new minesweeper, Sphinx ww the evidence. Mr. Ernest Jeff was be completed by

At the conclusion of the lecture by William Hamilton present on behalf of the Foh Hup and Co., Limited, Port Glasgow, Omnibus Company, in whose Dr. Andreas Nell proposed a vote will be commissioned by Commander J. R. N. Taylor for service in the 6th vehicle the deceased was travelling of thanks to the lecturer and

at the time, and Mr. W. Wake- emphasised the need for Minesweeping Flotilla Portland

lam, Inspector, Transport Board, efficient methods of protecting was also present

wild life.

I have never, during my 3ix- year campaign, made one penny.. directly or indirectly, from, ärma- ment shares.

"Indeed, I protected myself "against any accusation of financial interest by parting with shares, even in automo- bile and other companies whose

businesses might be favourably affected by rearmament.

,

and

AMERICA STATION CRUISES HMB Berwick, fagship of Vice Admiral Sir Sidney Meyrick on the America and West Indies Station, is visiting

Hawke

..

This 'hide' 迅 usually camouflaged with the aid of grass and branches of trees" he men- tioned.

more

During the course of the inquiry "The present non-observation of Bay, Newfoundland, it was revealed that at the time the game laws," he said," was until August 3, and on August 5 and of the accident there was no largely due to public apathy and "In making this gift, I have 6 will visit Botwood, the airport for official conductor on the bus official inertis”

only one motive. It is to

the

Lt.Cdr.-E. C. Hine

(Aug 4): O. J. F. L. St. Joh to

The

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All broken, chafed and damaged Gooda Ang, 1989, will be subject to rent.

All claims against the vessel mestre to be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on any Tuesdays and be presented to the undersigned on or before 23rd Aug. 1989, or they will Fridays between the hours of 10.45 1.

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Pat Kowloon, whence and/or from the Options! cargo will not be landed wharves delivery may be obtained,

Optional cargo will not be landed. here, mess notice has been given 48 hours prior to vessel's arrival, but here, unless notice has been given 48 carried on from port to port to the hours prior to vessel's arrival, but care

port of call extends.

Ho claims will be admitted after the extends to which the option Goods have left the Godowns, and all No claims will be admitted after the goods remaining undelivered after the Goods have left the Godown, and all 12th Aug., 1989, will be subject to Goods remaining undelivered after rent,

the 19th inst., will be subject to rent All broken chafed, and damaged All claims against the vessel must. where they will be examined on 11th before the 19th inst, or they will Aug. 1930, at 10 am, by our not be recognized, Surveyors Mears Goddard and All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns Douglas

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Act. Payr. Bab-Lt.-A. C. W. Jones in England on Baturday. His EX-Goods are to be left in the Godownk; {be" presented to the undersigned on or:

show the Atlantic dying-boala.

He also pointed out the urgent HMS. that, although" rearmament

Orion, Captain H. R. G Kinaban. 13

necessity for taking steps to now the official policy of

is on her way back from

Durant, R. L W. Moss, and A. Wenforce the ordinance. British Columbia. nation and although I BMX now

COMMAND OF THE JUNG. Goldsmith, to Broke: P. R. Twiss, R.

"In some of the protected areas" out of active business, my con- Commander W. E. Wilson, hitherta L. Clode, and T. D. Ross, to Malcolm;

he said hot even a sign-board is viction that strong defences are Drafting Commander at Devonport, is and J. O. Stodart, 3. Loveday, and

to be found intimating that the to command the new des H. R. A. Kidston, to Keith (July 31). appointed Britain's Arst need is as strong troyer Jimo, Atting out at the Govan Lts--White, to President area was "protected."? to-day as when, six years ago, works of the Fairfield Shipbuilding for duty at Admnty. Engry. Lab, West first tried to awaken ray coun- Company.

Drayton (Aug. 14); A. D. Inglis to NAVAL APPOINTMENTS Dolphin and W. R. Withey, to Forth trymen to the peril of unpre-

are The following appointments

John, paredness."

High Commissioner for Medway (Aug. 4) and Rorqual fum- made by the Admiralty

Palestine, Sir Harold MacMichael, Car(E)-R 8. Dawson, to Mal-dated)

L

T. Hanmer. to will leave for a two-month holiday colm (July 29),

to Ramil Hawkins (July 27). A conference was convened in lles (Aug. 3); J. W. F to Jaguar

Jones,cellency will dy to Fort Bald from Chungking by the Mohammedan (Aug. D; P. R. W. Parish, to Frest to Newcastle (July 27).

Co: Bos

J. O'Brien, where he will embark for London. National Balvation Federation to dent for duty inside Admiralty: 0. E

During his absence, the Chief Cobbe, to Diomede (G): J. F..Shop Courageous (July 27) discuss new wartime service men herd, R. B. Honnywill, and D. ». Cox, Car R. Evans, to Protector Becretary. Mr. J. S. MacPherson, sures. The conference is being to Diomede WL Brodrick, to Aug...

Boss.-G. Criddle and G. A. Whit will administer the Government attended by Mohammedan repre- Colombo; J. J. Casement, R. H. BA

(T.O.) sentatives from several provinces, four, and R. P. Mack, to Despatch; E. taker, to Drake (July 27)

M: Penton, to Cardin J. O. H. Nelson, WE Tals-F. T. Low, to Diomede ! » The opening ceremony was presid- to Exmouth; and RL. A. Barell, to (undated) : ELE Wheatcroft, to ed over by Heneral Chiang Kai- Broke July 31) Ark Hoval Fears, and P. 3. Golding to Despatch pleted for the inauguration of a

Courageons A. G. Winter, to Re- shek, General Executive of the Lia G. G. Evans, to

(July-28)*... Kuomintang who delivered the July 2013 Topp to Resolution (July

O.P. Kirog, to Vernon opening speech. Scores of high (July 28): Z. B. P. Lawlord, to Janus Chinese Government officials in July 20); Colville to Colombo: cluding the Presidents of the NU W. Barttelet to Dematch: J. various Yoan and Ministers were GFW Roberts, 0.0 Hawkins, R. Hoy Hudson, and J. R. Olive, to ET also in attendance.

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