1939-09-09 — Page 9

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

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PROGRESS OF WAR OUTLINED BLOW AT BY PREMIER IN PARLIAMENT GERMAN

Counter-Measures Against

Submarine Attacks

LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter)-Continuing his state- ment in the House of Commons, outlining the pro- gress of the war to date, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, the Prime Minister, declared:.

"Apart from the case of the Athenia, there have been attacks on other British merchant ships by Ger- man U-Boats, and three or four ships have been sunk.

On our side the Admiralty, are being taken to establish the has taken immediate coun-convoy system at the earliest pos-

British ter-measures.

dessible moment.

troyers and anti-submarine -craft have been very active. and large reinforcements of anti-submarine and escort vessels are rapidly becoming available.

CONVOY SYSTEM "As Mr. Winston Churchill has already informed the House, steps

"This method of protection can obviously be only institut- ed after the outbreak of war. It takes time to bring it fully into operation, but the House can be satisfied that it is being applied with the utmost pas- sible speed and vigour.. "Most of the ships which have been attacked hitherto are vessels! which commenced their voyages before war had broken cut, and naturally, for them, the full scope

"

NEUTRAL OPINION of our defensive organisation could

not be immediately provided

Continued" from Pake 1 told the "Dally Press" yesterday,

*Why you much?

want

to

Shortage Of Medicines

Continued from Page 1

Co., and May and Baker, stocks of which could be obtainable from Home, even with the attendant risks, and there is no doubt, that, as far as these two firms are con- cerned, and particularly the latter. they possess the necessary facili-

tiles for research which will enable

them to produ⚫ substitutes to take the place of the German preparations which will no longer be avaliable,

Stocks of German medical preparations In Hongkong's leading chemists stores have been sold out with amazing. rapidity following the outbreak of hostilities. One shop in Queen's Road had sold out in these five days of the wir, their entire stock of Bayer's preparations which, in ordinary times, would have lasted four or five months.

NAVAL MIGHT

ATTACK BY R. A. F. DESCRIBED

Enemy Taken By Surprise

LONDON, Sept. 8 (BWS)- According to a Ministry of Information Bulletin, it is now possible to give a fairly full account of the first active operation of the R.A.F., in the war the successful attack on the German Naval Bases of Wilhelmshaven and Bruns- buttel at the entrance to Kiel Canal.

Although the weather con- ditions were entirely adverse,

with the greatest vigour and daring.

HEAVY BUYING - THREAT TO SHIPPING "While a certain proportion of In another shop the pressman know too weekly losses must be expected, was shown a half-empty show- You print too much rub-and we must not minimise the case of Bayer's products which bish already. If two countries threat to our shipping, I think the was said to have been full when the attack was pressed home nght, they aght." Newspapers can House and the" country may rest war broke out last Sunday night.

"There has been heavy buying talk and say plenty, but now two assured that the navy, with all

already, one in their war-time experience big wars are

in all this week, and I don't expect China and one in Europe." handling this" problem, and with my stocks to last beyond Saturday.

"You

me, I don't excuse

the added advantage of the or Sunday." the proprietor "said. want to talk too much. You methods of submarine detection ask other people. Why, you and destruction which have since ask me I can't tell you. been developed, will increasingly anything. Many people don't bring the problem under control, like Japanese, but I still con- EX- tinue to make trade here. cuse me!"

WILL DO RIGHT "I don't know myself what

Mussolini knows." Signor

Italian subject stated when terviewed, "The Duce is clever for me, but I am sure will do right by all of us.".

want too we "I don't think

We many adventures any more. had some, and we won. I don't think we want any more.".

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in-

too he

"But my opinion is not so good," he told the pressman, "You had better ask someone Important. Maybe you can ask II., Duce himself. I have work to do.”

Several subjects of South Amer- Ican countries, when interviewed spoke freely and without reserve.

R.A.F. ATTACK

"The Government would like to pay tribute to the very gallant at- tack made by units of the RAF on certain German warships of

(cheers) Wilhelmshaven

during which at least two hits were scored on one of the so-called 'pocket' battleships.

"It has to be realised that the objectives attacked, namely the German fleet bases at Wil- helmshaven and at the en- trance of the Kiel Canal, are probably the most strongly de- fended points in Germany, and the manner

which the R.A.F, attäcks were pressed home despite the strength of the defences, was worthy of highest praise,

ת!

In many shops the prices of German medical preparations bave increased by as much as 100 per cent. Bayer's aspirin, for instance, which normally of 20 sold for $1.10 per tube tablets, is now selling for as much as $2.50, where obtain- able. Sanatogen has also gone up in price considerably, and in many firms is not available.

IMPORTANT RESULTS

The Aghting qualities displayed by the R.A.F. piläts were splendid and the results they achieved are of the highest importance. There was heavy rain "and visibility was the of The navigation poo squadrons was accurate and, as they approached the naval bases, they flew low to make sure of hitting their targets.

FIRST ATTACK

The first attack was delivered in ENGLISH SANATOGEN

the evening on a pocket battleship "Although the Sanatogen sold in lying a few mies on the east of the Hittle British Schilling Ronds. There is England is made by the firm of Genatösen, Ltd.." a whole-doubt that the enemy was taken sale chemist told representa by surprise, but anti-aircraft bat- tive, "the, Sanatogen sold out here teries quickly opened fre.... and in other parts of the world is made in Germany by the German firm of Walfing.

our

"Whether, now that the two countries are at war.. the English Sanatogen will be released for ex- port, I do not know." he said. "But

"Mention must be made or their expect this will happen." weather conditions prevailing dar-

Asked whether his firm

had

"NOT OUR TROUBIE"

ing the afternoon of the attack. placed any orders for the British "It is not our trouble," one ex-

POOR VISIBILITY

made Sanatogen, he answered in plained. "But It may do us some

"Visibility was extremely poor the negative, good. We have too many uni- forms already in South America and the final stages of the attack This are stated to have been carried out and we have had our wars. European folly will make our in a blinding rainstorm.

people realise that nothing is to be gained from blowing up towns and citiés."

"So far the trouble is not

Hungarian mine," stated, a subject when interviewed by the "Daily Press." "I am not. worrying too much. Anything can happen in Europe to-day and optimism is a poor man's tool. But why should Hun- gary interest you?"

RUSSIAN REFUGEE

A Russian refugee, holding a League of Nations passport, and

"A high degree of navigational skill was thus necessary to enable the attack to reach its objectives at all, and the fact that hits were registered demonstrates the ability of the R.A.F. to carry out its 'at- tacks under conditions of great difficulty.

"Finally I must stress the fact

cers

Another chemist revealed that he had received notice from his French wholesale supplier, that this French firm was not receiving any further orders for medicines oc, drugs "as France was concentrating her

The

and bombers circled dived over the battleship, and direct hits by heavy bombs were made. The following air-

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another The aircraft located naval vessel at Brunsbüttel and attacked.

The pilots and crews returned to They their bases in fine fettle. were proud to have been chosen to strike the Arst blow at the German war machines:

From the naval point of view, their first attack will have its effect upon the future course of the war at sea, as the ship hit was one of the most effective units of the German Navy.

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BRITAIN

ALLEGED MURDER

Formal evidence was given at the resumed hearing before Mr. R. A. D. Forrest at the Central Court yesterday, of the case in which four men, Wong Yin, Tang

AGAINST

DEFENCE MEASURES PLANNED

WITH AGGRESSION

LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter)

The Militia, Naval and Air Forces were already on active service and other steps had been" taken to: de- fend Canada's coasts and internal security."

GRAVE HOUR Parliament would have to cenal-..

Lol Chan Lam and Wong Kl-shan-The Governor-General of der the proposals put before it

were charged with the murder of a caulker, Li So, in Shaukiwan on the evening of July 22,

time, go up. Marine insurance charges have already been con- siderably increased owing to war risks, and where cargo is the Cape, the shipped via freight will naturally be more.

MAINTENANCE OF STOCKS There is also the possibility that supplies from England may time "be conserved for war pur- poses and that supplies of many Mr. John Whyatt, Crown Coun- essential drugs and medicines may sei, prosecuted, assisted by Detec- not be obtainable here. The local tive-Inspector L. R. Whant. resources for her own

dealers are naturally taking every F. HL Loseby appeared for the precaution to see that thelz sup-fourth defendant. plies will not be affected, but

The hearing was adjourned to there may be circumstances beyond this moming. their control which may provide a serious problem with regard to the maintenance of their stocks.

no

requirements" and "that

French further supplies of medicines would be exported to the East.

In

I that a high proportion of the offi-

FRENCH MEDICINES and men in the squadrons concerned have entered and re-

view of this, all French ceived their training since the ex-medical preparations have gone up

With the passing of summer, pansion began. The House may in price by 15 to 20 per cent..

when the Colony's health is most also be interested to know that

The increase in price of Ameri-affected, anxiety over this problem now employed in a Hongkong those who took part in the attack can medicines and drugs, by about of medicines and drugs may not

interviewed, firm, when

said. Included a number who were from the same margin, is attributed to be intensified, but it must be borne "Well, I am more British than the dominions.

the increase in the Hongkong-New in mind that the approach of meutral, Although I am not a

York exchange against the local winter brings with it. other iliz British subject I am 2 member Concluding, Mr. Chamberlain dollar. The increase in price will and diseases common during the of the Hongkong Volunteers and said he hoped his statement would only affect medicines which are cold weather, and a reassuring am prepared to fight for the show the country that Britain's being held on consignment and statement from the authorities protection of Hongkong, but I am war effort was rapidly gainmg which have not been paid for."" not sure whether I will be pre- momentum pared to serve abroad." Then, after a while, he added, milght."

"A BIG AFFAIR"

A husky American sailor rolled his

gum in his mouth "for a moment before answering the

pressman.

"Well, buddy." he said, "This war is sure going to be a big affair, but whether we will come in, is doubtful. If we are called, you can' sure count on big things from the American navy.” And with a salute he was off.

BRITAIN'S "EFFORT

"It has behind it the full weight of all the people or this country who are united in their conviction that no nation ever went to war in a higher cause.

*We are greatly heartened by the knowledge that in the struggle for the defence of liberty and free institutions, and for the preservation of all that makes life worth living, we can count on the support of the overseas members of the " British Commonwealth,

"On their own free will and A Norwegian shipping assistant

under no form of compulsion save expressed the opinion that the the moral and compelling force of was going to be a big and the right of nations, they have de-

War

lengthy affair.

"Norway will remain neutral

as long as possible," he said.

"Until then wie shall not worry."

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He also stated that several

Norweglans and other nationals

of

clared their intention

Co- operating in a cause which is no less precious to them than it is to the people of England.”

PREMIER THANKED

It is expected that the prices of medicines and drugs import" ed from Britain will also, in

that the question of the Colony's medical supplies is being protect- ed, would be welcomed in circles.

NO WRIT OF HABEASTM

FOR FOUR TIENTSIN CHINESE.

CAN BE ISSUED

REGARDING

· LONDON, SEPT. 8 (REUTER)—QUESTIONED THE FOUR CHINESE PRISONERS IN TIENTSIN, Mr. RA. Butler, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, said that in view of the decision of the High Court in London and the notification. previously given to the Chinese and Japanese Governments, the British Government had decided that the men could no longer

be detained and the Consul-General in' Tientsin had been in- structed and had accordingly handed over the men to the local. Chinese court.

非

Mr. Arthur Greenwood thanked not to have been handed over

of neutral countries were mem- Mr. Chamberlain for his statement while an appeal was pending bers of the Hongkong volunteers, and asked the Premier to keep the but he doubted it any would country informed promptly whether volunteer for service abroad. the news was good or bad.

We will continue to stay here

as long as bustness and other

conditions allow," he added.

Asked whether he thought the hostilities would coìme, to Hongkong, he said, “Definite- by not?

all

Mr.

WAR NEWS FLASHES

LONDON, Sept. 8"(Reuter) -To date, 83 Indian Princes have sent messages of loyalty to the King" Emperor,

Officers of the Regular In- dian Reserve have been call- ed up.

An Ordinance, issued yesterday covers the subject of the Indian Air Force Volunteer Reserve.

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuter)—Sir Am- Nevile Henderson, British bassador in Berlin, and other members of the Embassy. Staff have arrived at Gravesend.

LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter)-Bir Frederick Leith-Rose has been appointed Director-General of the Ministry of Economic Warfare:

LONDON, Sept. &

(Reuter)→

without delay of action, including estimate covering expenses arising out of, or which might arise out of, "the "war,

Canada, Lord Tweedsmuir, in the a speech from the Throne, when Parliament met yeşter- day, said that his Ministers were convinced that Canada! and its people would unite in, the national effort to defend to the utmost, their, liberties which were threatened. Great Britain was honouring her pledges and was now at war with Germany. "

This was a grave hour. There had been few, if any, more critical periods in the history, of the world. The people or Canada were facing the crisis'' with the same fortitude as that of the people of the 'United Kingdom and the 'rest'

of the Commonwealth.

SERVICES: OFFERED DEFENCE STEPS

LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter)--The Parliament, would have to con-Mackenzie Battalion, which fought sider measures for the defence of for the Spanish Government, in Canada and methods of co-operat-8páin, has offered its services as a ing in the effort against aggression fighting wit of 1,000 men, to the

Canadian Government.·** and force: "

GERMAN PEOPLE ARE TOLD HOW WAR WAS FORCED ON BRITAIN BY THE REICH

LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter)-Tep million leaflets dropped in Germany said, inter alia: "The Reich forced war on Britain knowing that it would involve, mankind in a worse calami ty than 1914.

"Never has a Government was in no way threatened or: ordered subjects to death on deprived of Justice. a less excuse, as Germany

£8,500,000

CASH LOAN

Discussions between the Secretary TO POLAND

LONDON, Sept. 7 (Reuter)

CANNOT WIN *

"President. Roosevelt offered you peace, honour and the prospect of prosperity. Your rulers have con- demned you to the massacre, misery and privations of a war they cannot hope to win C

*Team of, from bensorship have kept from you the truths and imprisoned "your minds and has also concealed from you that you have no: DIGRESS for a sustained and protracted warfare,

for the Dominions and the Prime Minister of Southern Rhodesia, on the Rhodesia-Nyassaland Com-The Treasury announces Mr. Geofrey le Mandey (Lib) every relevant fact had been taken

mission Have

suspended that besides the credits re- been objecting, said that the men ought to consideration.

Mr. D.N. Pritt, K.C. (Lab) oblec- owing to the war. They will becently granted to Poland by ted that in view of the new pro-resumed when circumstances per the British and French Gov- ernments, a financial agree- Mr. Butler said that the High ceedings the writ was returnable mit.

ment. between the British, Court had decided that the writ yesterday and that it was most im-

French and Polish Govern- of Habeas Corpus could not be proper to surrender the men

ments for providing a cashmense. We are loan of about £8,500,000 to the exorably, once mo Polish. Government on the * You can insist on peade at part of the British and French | any time and we are prepared Governments, was signed into conehile it with any peaCE

loving German Government. the Foreign Office yesterday.

Mr. Chamberlain said he did not issued in respect of a foreigner in Mr. Butler replied that Mr. PrittTM want to circulate any information a foreign country.

could rest assured that where. many technical and legal matters were concerned, the Government With reference to the alleged had taken the best advice obtain- confession of two Chinese in able and had in regard to the Hongkong, Mr Butler said that decision of the High Court.

until all the facts had been a HONGKONG CONFESSION tained, but with experience hoped they would do better in the future.

Parliament then adjourned unul September 13.

LONDON, Sept. 8 (Reuter) For the time being in Aus- tralia, prices are fixed at those " prevailing on August 31. Be fusal to sell at these prices renders goods liable to seizure for sale by the Federal Gov- ørnment..

VERGE OF BANKRUPTCY? "You are on the verge of banić. ruptcy." "Our resources are im

too strong break and can wear you down in-