1939-09-23 — Page 7

HONGKONG DAILY PRESS

RUMANIAN PRIME MINISTER ASSASSINATED IN BUCHAREST BY FASCIST GROUP

M. CALINESCU, Rumanla's Prime Minister, who was assassinated by Fascist Iron Guards.

Eleven Bullets

Bullets Fired:

Three Enter His Head

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SOVIET EMBASSY BOMBED

LIFE IN WARSAW ALMOST NORMAL

WARSAW, Sept. 22 (Beater)—A radio message from Colonel Lepinski, Military Commander of Warsaw, says that the Soviet Embassy in Warsaw was destroyed by German bombing and several of the Embassy were

PARIS, Sept. 22 (Reuter)—M. Calinescu, the Rumanian members Prime Minister, was assassinated yesterday afternoon by wounded. The Germans have also a group of Fascist Iron Guards, states the Havas corres-Ruman an pondent at Bucharest.

the residence of bombed

Ambassador

Red Cross Hospital,

The message

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also claims

that

M. Calinescu was returning home by car at the time.. His car was blocked by a cart. Another car then drove the Poles are still repulsing the Into it. Then two other cars drove up, one on each side attacks and a group of young men, armed with pistols, jumped strong out and opened fire.

HIT BY BULLETS

and have beaten off a attack on Praga. to the cast of Warsaw.

that It is also claimed

four German aeroplanes were shot-

M. Calinescu was hit by eleven bullets. three entering his head. A police official" who was accompanying him, was also killed and down to-day. The falding ma- the chauffer was seriously wounded.

The assassins then drove to the Bucharest Radio Station, where they wounded the door-keeper, seized the microphone and announ- red what had happened."

AMERICAN- PROGRAMME COMMUNICATION CUT OFF TO KEEP OUT

OF WAR

They were over-powered ten minutes later and the announcer then stated that the programme Had been interrupted. through an "unfortunate incident" and would continue, but immediately all communication with Bucharest was cut off.

Prompt police and milltary mea- followed the crime and WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (Reu-sures ter)-The meeting of congress known members of the Tron Guard called by President Roosevelt to were rounded up consider neutrality recommenda-

King Carol immediately sum- tions began yesterday afternoon moned the Rumanian Cabinet. what is one of the most momen- M.. Calinescu, as Minister 'for' tous sessions in the Capitol's his- the Interior last year, was largely responsible for smashing the Iron tory.

A crowded house greeted Prest-Guard" organization.

with tumultuous dent Roosevelt

applause...

Government

A Bunianian communique declares that Iron Guard members are respon- sible for the murder and states M. Calinescu was ambushed in the street and struck by four- teen bullets.

Eight men were arrest, but two committed suicide.

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chines are of different assort- ments. an indication that the bulk of the German Air Force has been transferred to the West- ern Front.

Life in Warsaw is "practically normal and the people are going about their business, Buses are still running.

SHORT FIGHT BERLIN, Sept. 22 (Reuter) - The German High Command states that there was a short fight with some Poles, 20 miles to the east of Warsaw, resulting in the

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of a Polish armoured train.

PINSK OCCUPIED MOSCOW, Sept. 22, (Reuter)--- The occupation of Pinsk is claimed. GERMAN PLOT

by the Red Army. A communique personal feelings regarding the LONDON, Sept. 22 (Reuter)-A

Wednesday and Thursday states that Soviet troops have con- strife in their camp, members of state of emergency has been de the Rumanian police were busy tinued to clear up occupied terri- the St. John Ambulance Brigade clared throughout Rumania and arresting "Germans in Romania, tories, in western White Russia turned up in fairly good numbers PRESIDENT'S ADDRESS President Roosevelt said he had the police are arresting suspected who are said to have plotted for and western Ukraine, of remnants at last night's exercise, and the

a revolt, If German troops reached of the Polish Army. called Congress in order that it members of the Iron Guard.

All important buildings, in Bu- the Polish-Rumanian frontier. might "consider" and act on the

charest are heavily guarded and Instructions were found near the amendment

legislation, certain

to German re-1 best judgment, so motorists and pedestrians are be-Polish frontier which, in my alters the historic foreign policying searched for arms.

of the United States that it im- pairs peaceful relations of the United States with foreign na- tions.".

FOUR OBJECTIVES- President Roosevelt enumerated four objectives;

Firstly, restricting American ships from entering war zones: Secondly, preventing "Ameri- travelling in can citizens belligerent vessels or in danger

zones:

Thirdly, requiring a foreign buyer to take transfer of title in America for commodities purchased by belligerents;

Fourthly, preventing war credits to helligerents.

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Gen. G. Argescano, who was War Minister. in "the Cabinet of Dr. Christea. has been appointed Premier to succeed M. Calinescu

NO VIOLATIONS INTENDED

LONDON," Sept. 22 Reuter).. The Nazi radio denies that Ger- many has any, intention of violat-

bours.

that

sidents in Rumania.

Meanwhile the Naxl rádio in Berlin broadeast the allegation that the assassination of M Calinescu was the work of Polish and British agents.

CHINA WAR NEWS:

LITHUANIA'S NEUTRALITY

KAUNAS, Sept. 22 (Reuter)- Representatives of Soviet troops reached the Lithuanian frontier have assured the author ties that Lithuania's neutrality will be observed, says an official

which

statement.

JAPANESE OFFENSIVE IN NORTH HUNAN SHATTERED

MILO HUNAN, Sept: 22 (Central)-A Chinese staff officer de- ing the neutrality of her neigh-clared. In an interview, to-day, that the Japanese seventh offensive on the north bank of the Sintsiang River, "in North Hurian. had been A message from Brussels reports shattered after three days' continuous fighting.

He estimated that no fewer than the Chungshan coast landed at a semi-official news agency The result of the last two pb-authoritatively states that reports 3,000 casualties were suffered by the Heungchau yesterday morning and Japanese. Over 1,000 Japanese, advanced Inland in two columns. lectives will require all purchases of German troops concentrations corpses were cremated at Pin-One column".pushed to the south- east to. Tsionshan, while another to be made in cash and cargoes to in various points on the German- kangyl yesterday! be carried in the purchaser's own

column moved in a north-westerly! Belgian "frontier are totally un-

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Importance Of Britain's Preparedness For Long War: Misconception In Certain Foreign Countries

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LONDON,, Sept. 22 (BWB)-There is still some misconception in certain foreign countries of the underlying principles which govern the conduct of the war by Britain. Notably the fallure to prevent the overrunning of Poland has given rise to comment in some the basic quarters which betrays complete misunderstanding of

even in Poland British plan. In the western allied countries and Itself it had always been anticipated that large areas in Poland would quickly fall to the enemy,

Britain being prepared for a The geographical situation of Poland, many hundreds of miles struggle of this magnitude. It be- from Britain, and surrounded by comes clear that to have squander- countries ed efforts on, a vain attempt to enemy

neutral or through which transport of arms give direct help to Poland would

is impossible, was a fundamental have been folly. reason recognised from the outset

by the Poles why the war could

not be fought on the basis of direct help to Poland..

and

number of absentees were in no way big enough to affect the test exercise.

While at one post one whole division was absent. representing quarter of the normal about a strength of that post, the average percentage of absentees at all are stations was estimated at a total of approximately 20 per cent.

Io this connexion" it is learned that res'gnations are "still being sent in by members of the St. John Ambulance Brigade, although the threa- tened masa "walk out" appears to have been "washed out."

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The drill procedure for appli- ances and ambulances was carried out smoothly, and officials express. CASUALTIES ABSENT"

ed satisfaction with the results. Several street sleepers in Statue

Various units proceeded to points clan, is to entertam members and Square were very nearly scared previously assigned, "Take Action" their friends at Kowloon Cricket out of their wits when pounced: call that was sent when the air Club on, Thursday next. Sept 28 upon by a party of St. John Am-raid alaan was pounded.

commencing at 9.30 pm and bulance men who had come with There were 11 decentralisation continuing, it is hoped, until 11.30 Instructions to pick up casualfies.

posts in Hongkong and eight in m It appeared that these men had Kowloon, while two are floats were

The Kowloon Cricket Club will received no detailed instruction as also employed.

hold their first dance of the Winter to whether the casualties were to

TYPICAL REPORT

Beason on Saturday, Oct 28, be real or imaginary.

The following is a typical report ! The contingent of Ambulance from the case book: "21.51. By Charged with alighting- from Brigade men eventually decided to telephone. Stop for Hongkong moving bus, No. 853, at the junc return to their "operation base" by Hotel, Fedder Street. It has been tion of Bulkeley Street and Chat the the Supreme Court Building,

a building of Ave floors, coveringham Road, on Sept."" 22" Wọng Hội where they were joined in due an area of 50 feet by 100 feet. used 23, a shoemaker, was fined $1 b course by a Haw Par Ambulance.

as a hotel. Two upper floors Mr. E. Himsworth, at Kowloon The Peninsula Hotel contingent severely damaged by fire. heat Court yesterday. It was stated In finding not even a street sleeper, smoke and water... One motor Court that both the bus conducto were even more non-plussed. After; pump. two deliveries and four and an Indian constable had tried HINGTSI, SHENSI. Sept. 22 patrolling for some minutes in the breathing sets in use, Same as to restrain the shoemaker from (Central) Two Japanese units, vicinity, they

call. Two Chinese males suffering | jumping off. He had paid no heed numbering 500 men,

Water Police Station to awalt fur- severe burns to bodies. Removed and suffered injuries to hand und

to Queen Mary Hospital by fire face. ther instructions.

Brigade ambulance." "

The Japanese offensive in North Hunan, he said.. was launched in co-ordination with

in attacks

Chinese residents at Tsienshan South Hupeh and North Kiangs fed in large numbers to Macao.

In South Hupeh, the Chinese had Because of the proximity of Tsten- not only smashed the enemy at-shan, gunfire was distinctly au- tack. but even recaptured the imible at Macau. portant town Tungcheng," while in North Klangsi they were putting up effective resistance against the attackers in the northern suburbs of Kaoan, 40 miles south-west of Nanchang.

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Abortive Urive

commenced

a northward drive from Licheng, i South-East Shansi on Monday. Fighting Continues. CHUNGSHAN, Sept. 22 (Cen- They were, however, driven back! trai)-Several hundred Japanese by the Chinese after hand-to- from warships concentrated off hand combats.

MINISTRY OF SUPPLY'S

TASKS OUTLINED

LONDON, Sept. 22 (Renter)-Mr. Leslie Burgin, Minister for Supply, revealed in the House of Commons yesterday afternoon that sixty-eight firms. In addition to those normally employed in the pro- duction of munitions, are now making shells.

Over 100 firms were making shells and their components and these were being added to every day.

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THE HARBOUR

Other polnita at which various! DEMARCATION AGREED Looking down from the Feat, ships in harbour, which could be occurences were reported were

BERLIN, Sept. 22 (Reuter)---THS distinguished fairly clearly because Gloucester Arcade, King Shap line of demarcation on which of the bright moonlight, carried no Wharf, Lower Peak Tram Station, German and Soviets have agre

lights, during the 20 Breezy Point, eastern end of Glou for the partition of Poland fol minutes period of complete dark-cester Road, Morrison Hill Road, the Rivers Fissa, Narew, Vu

There were a few vessels Yaumati police station, AL and Ban, according to the affel" which were tardy in putting out Road, Kowloon City and Star Ferry News Agency,

The Soviet will occupy the ent Polish-Rumanian: and' Polish Ro thenian frontiera.

ness.

their lights, though response could cireus. be considered excellent.

The barbour was closed as from

WHARF INCIDENT The Emergency Unit was sent

8 p.m. in order to make the black out about 9 p.m. shortly before the out as complete as possible. All actual black-out, when police re-

His Excellency the Governor traffic in the harbour ceased for ceived a report of an incident at play bowls at the Police EC. the 20 minutes. After this period, the Wing Lor What.

morrow at 3 p.m. and will presen shipping carried only navigation

Indian soldiers taking part in the the Goscombe-O'Rullivan Cup defence exercise had stones thrown the conclusion of the final. lights.

at them by a crowd of Chinese MILITARY EXERCISE

whom they sought to clear in order The entire Hongkong garrison, to carry on their work without pb- assisted by certain units of the struction.

well, though many cases Hongkong Volunteer Defence

When the Emergency Unit arriv-perfect, makeshift Corps, took part in an exercise ed, the crowd had disappeared lights were observed.

In Kowigen, many which commenced in the late SATISFACTORY ARRANGEMENTS

Black-out arrangements both on bicyries were seen to afternoon and ended about mid- night."

the Island and in Kowloon were even during the period Gunare was audible, and shore generally satisfactory;

black-out, though they machine-gun batteries were also:

Hongkong Island was dark as seen lights. in action.

from Kowloon, and only the con- Mr. G. Wilson, Indian troops were seen along tours of the hills could be made Superintendent of Police, the waterfront in Hongkong. out in the moonlight." The Kow-up by an Air Raid Warden

Two planes were up, and a mock loon waterfront was completely than, Rood during the bla

raid provided the opportunity dark when seen from the top of last night, The arden

the Hongkong and Shanghai Banked that the lights of i anti-aircraft gun practice.

building. FIRE BRIGADE

car were not proper The entire, Fire Brigade of the Public conveyances had their streets Colony, together with the newly lights well shaded, though the crowds, especially organized Auxiliary Fire Service, trams appeared to have had more front where the was assembled for the black-out lights on both decks than was were a source of

Public places, At Central Fize Station, auxiliary necessary.

restaurants and are Workers were busy at wOTY MAKESHIFT SHADING from an early hour, several tele-

Private motor cars also sub- on businėKS DE DET phones had been installed with mitted to the regulations very shaded windows.

There were 28 Royal Ordnance Burgin in the House of Commons factories, all of which were com- in the course of a statement on Prior to its adjournment last pletely owned by the nation. Six the Ministry of Supply.

People's Monday the

Political of these had been established since

The Council will include air Council addressed a telegram to the war broke out.

Harold Brown as Director General and Recognition of this inescap

the Chinese In Manchuria

LARGE ORDERS

of Munitions Production, and Lord able fact, which lies at the root"

Jehol extending sympathetic con- *

Weir as Director-General of Ex- Since the outbreak of war, Mr. of the British war effort, is

cern over their sufferings under

plosives Production. unaffected by the overwhelm-

Japanese oppression

en Burgin continued, orders for sup-

Mr. Peter Bennet, President of Ing of Poland earlier than

couraging them to continue their plies to the value of £70,000,000 most optimistic forecasts anti-

struggle for liberation. The tele- had been placed by, the depart the Federation of British Indus- realistic cipated, Britain's

gram expressed gratification atment and the organization of the tries, will be Director General of view of what the war involves

the increasing number of Chinese Ministry of Supply had been ex- Tanks and Transport; Lord Wool, was illustrated in the first War

youths coming to Free China tended, Mr. Burgin, concluded, inton, formerly Sir Frederick Mar- Cabinet communique that Bel-

from Manchuria and Jehol to the light of the lessons learned in quis, will be. Director General' of air Equipment and Stores; Bir Andrew for tain's policy was based on the

join in the fight against the in- the Great Wär. assumption that the

vaders and the continuous rising A Supply Council and a Muni-Duncan, the Steel Controller, will be Chairman of the Committee of would last three years or more.

of new volunteer units in.

Mentions Council had also been estab- Controllers: Mr. Patrick Ashley The Importance of this pre- churia and Jehol

Cooper, Director of the Bank of paredness. for a long conflict lies

SUPPLY COUNCIL "

England, will be Director-General in the fact that as time goes on

LONDON, Sept. 22 (Reuter) The of Finance; Lleut. General Bir On Wednesday, at 3.30 pm, His Germany will and herself, at a

be chiefly disadvantage whereas the strength Excellency Sir Geoffry Northcote establishment of a Supply Council, Maurice Taylor will of Britain and the allies will grow will play bowls at the Kowloon of which Mr. Leslie Burgin is responsible for liaison with the

Dock Recreation Club.

Chairman, was announced by Mr.War Once. from month to month.

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