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INDIA'S PROBLEMS IN LORDS: CONGRESS

VICEROY'S INVITATION

LONDON, Nov. 3 (Reuter)—Å suggestion that while the war is in progress a group of statesmen might devote themselves to considering problems in India, including the minorities, the Federation and Dominion Status was made by Lord Samuel, when India was discussed in the House of Lords yesterday

afternoon.

He did not see why the outbreak of war should make it impossible for these matters to be pressed.

Lord Samuel regretted Loe action of the Congress in calling! on Provincial Ministers to resign at a time when the Empire was engaged in a life and death. struggle, for the purpose of which India is in whole-hearted sym- pathy.

COMMON GROUND The Marquess of Zetland, Secre- tary of State for India replying, referred to the Viceroy's invita- tion to the leaders of the Con- gres and the Muslim League to meet and discuss their diferences.

He said that if, as the result of these discussions they could find a common ground on which the two communi- ties could work together, the main obstacle in the way of associating leaders of political parties in an actual executive 'at a tettre would have been

removed.

DISCUSSED ACTION &

KING INVESTS

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AIRMEN

LONDON, Nov. 3 (Renter's Special War Service)-The Air Ministry -announces that H.M. the King, during his visit to the Air Force on setive service at home in the air de- fence of Great Britain, Invest- ed Air Force personnel with decorations in recognition were

of

GERMAN SAILORS RESCUED, LANDED IN SCOTLAND LONDON, Nov. 3 Reuter)-The three German sallors who picked up by a trawler from a feboat flying distress signals have been landed at a Scottish port.

It is understood that the men were picked up by a British des- troyer and transferred to the trawler and when found all that they had was half a tin of con- densed milk,

It is reported that they were members of a ship which was held up for carrying contraband to Germany and that they managed to lower a lifeboat during the night in the hope of reaching the Danish coast.

UNION CHURCH · SALE OF WORK The proceeds from a sale of CONGRESS ACTION'

work, held at the Hongkong Union Referring to the Congress, he Church yesterday afternoon, will said that the resignation of fom be divided between the Church Provincial Governments had al-Fund and the British War Or- ready

tendered. and the ganization Fund. "resignation of 50 were expected.

been

This mean that the Gover- ment would be obliged to pro- claim breakdown of the Constitution of the provinces concerned and take the ad- ministration into its own hands."

WAR AIMS

Regarding Britain's war aims. he said it was sometimes still. safd in India that they were fighting maintain Imperialism there.

"But every step we have taken since 1919 emphasised and rati- fled the determination of the people of this country to work for self-government in India,

"Одг intentions remizin what they have been since 1919 and we are striving, with a sincerity to assist in re- moving the obstacles which at the present lie in the path ot to fulfilment of the pro- mises which have heer made.”

H.K. GOLF CLUB STARTING TIMES

Mrs. J. Fiinnie opened the sale at 3 pm. There was a very large attendance.

CHINA WAR NEWS:

gallantry in the flying opera- tions against the enemy 18 follows:

Distinguished Flying CrosseS: Flying Officers T. M. W. Smith, and John Barrett, who commanded the flying-boats which rescued the CTCW of the torpedoed merchantman Kensington Court in Septem- ber Last.

Distinguished Flying Medal: Sergeant W. E. . WILts,, who piloted an aircraft back to its base after the pilot was shot In the head in combat with an enemy flying-boat in Septem- ber last.

Others decorated were Hying Officer Christopher Doran, who s now Acting Squadron Leader, although only 26 years of age, and Flying Officer An- drew McPherson, who is only

21.

They

were awarded the D.F.C. for their work in the Wilhelmshaven raid.

TWO ATTACKS BY JAPANESE REPULSED IN NORTH HUNAN: CENTRAL HUPEH BATTLE

CHENGCHOW, Nov. 3 (Central)—A chance encounter between the Chinese and the Japanese forces pushing westward from Yuanwu, on the north bank of the Yellow River, in Northern Honan, took place at Sincheng a few days ago. The Japanese were defeated, sustaining some 100 casualties.

Later, reinforced, they launched another drive towards Chunghochen in the neighbourhood and were again re- pulsed.

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DANCE IN AID

OF B.W.O.F." Gatety, excellent dance music

On the south bank of the Yellow River.. Japanese rein- forcements rushing to Chang- yingchih from Hwaiyang and Taikang have been intercept- ed and beaten back by the furnished by the Royal Scots Band and an appetising supper, were Chinese. Changyingchih, for enjoyed by the large gathering of the second time, has return- guests attending & supper dance The following are the Royaled to Chinese control.

in the Peninsula Hotel Rose Room Hongkong Golf Club starting times WARSHIPS WITHDRAW

last evening. for Fanling tomorrow:

KWEILIN, Nov. 3 (Central)

Arranged by the Services Sub- After their abortive attempt to committee of the British War Or- and marthes at Tungpla, on the ganization Fund under the super- warships have steamed off. Yeungkong coast. the Japanese vision of Mrs. G. V. Hobbs, wife of 9.25 Maj. Johnstone. Surg. Cdr. However, three warships are of the many social activities now. Surg. Capt. G. V. Hobbs, it was one

Nicholson.

now. anchored off the coast of

being held for the raising of funds for the EW.OF.

A.M.

OLD COURSE

9.15 A. K. Mackenzie, R. Young 9.20 A. E. Lissaman, D. J. Gilmore

9.30 K. S. Robertson, A. McKellarTnpak. approximately 60 miles 9.35 L P. Tamworth, F. A. Red-east of Kwangchowwan. The Chi- nese there are taking precautions against any. Japanese landing.

mond.

9.40 G. M. Park, L. Goldman

9.45 W. W.C."Shewan, WJ.S. Key 9.50 L R. Andrewes. D. 3. Robb 9.52 R. H. Gregory, L. R. Cramer 9.56 8. H. Dodwell, I. H. Geare 10.00 B. 8. Church, W. Hewitt 10.04 P. E. Annis, H. H. Mundy 10.08 3. R. Way, H. B. Jones 10.12 V. R. Gordon, J. R. Collis 10.16 R. C. Stewart. W. G. Robert-

son

POLICE BEAT ENGINEERS AT HOCKEY The Police Hockey XL shoking better combination and more drive

10.20 A. M., Mack, G. R. Riddell than in last Friday's match, beat

Carre

10.24 T. Low, N. P. Fox

10.28 P. C. Jackson, J. E. Richard

the Royal Engineers by two goals

to one at Boundary Street yester- day.

DUTCH MARTIAL LAW EFFECTS THE HAGUE, Nov. 3 (Reuter)—| As a result of martial law being proclaimed in strategical positions in Holland, all members of foreign forces have been prohibited to en- ter the areas in which martial law' is proclaimed.

INQUIRY INTO. SINKING Continued from Page 1 The Captain having been call- Singh and Leslie among the for-ed, Investigated the situation and 10.40 W. N, A. Smalley, J. W. May. Wards, Iqbal Singh at right-back turned back towards the entrance

500

10.32 8. T. Butlin, F. Buckle

10:38 J. M. Pearson, M. Pollock

hew

10.44 A N. and Q.A.A. Macfadyen 10.48 E. L. Groome, F.A.M. Eliott 10.52 H. J. D. Lowe, J. Linaker 10.56 J. B. Harrison, M. A. Annett 11.00 J. W. Clagie, Cdr. Murray 11.04 Eng Capt. "Bowen, P: 9.

Cassidy. 11.08 Lt. Carter, G. T, Harrington 11.12 R. G. K. Way, W. Bastin

NEW COURSE

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9,20 A Morse, A. Sommerfelt

Brown, at centre-hall, Narwant

and Balwant Singh in goal, were to the river at 9.32 àm, and gave the pick of the police players. orders to the Chief Engineer to The Sappers were best served by make all speed possible with the their inside-forwards, Homburg idea of beaching his ship on the ang Denyer, while Singleton, left-spit, wing, and Taylor, left-half, also Before he could reach the spit, however, the ship foundered in a The scorers were Narwant gingh position approximately Lat. 21 deg. (2) for the Police, and Homburg 3 mins. N. Long. 110 deg. 42 mins. for the Engineers. The score at N. and that the following members the interval was 2-0. The teams: of the crew were drowned:-Boats- Police: Balwant Singh: Iqbal wain Fai Ng-au; Supercargo in

caught the eye,

total loss.

9.15 A.D. Humphreys, A.B. Purves Singh, Mehar Singb; Cheng Ka charge of live stock Yuen Wing- cheung, Brown, Jackson; Joginder chuen: Chief Steward Chan Wai- 9.25 A. J. Dennis, J. T. Smith

Singh, Leslie, Narwant Singh, tong; and the ship: becoming a 9.30 T. A... Pearce, F. D. Hunter 9.35 Lt. Col. Rose, EJR. Mitchell Slogan Singh, and Rothwell 9.40 G. C. Worrall, ET. McMullen Royal Engineers: Spr, Heath; 9.45 D. S. Edward, J. B. Mackle L. Russell, Cpl. Saxby: Spr. Beare, 9.50 D. Humphreys, P. 8. Delany 5p. Marriott, Cpl Taylor: 8p 9.52 Mrs. Dennis, Mrs. Smith Twomey, 1/8gt. Homburg, Cpl. 9.56 Mrs. Goldman, Mrs. Hunter Fishlock, Sgt. Denyer, and LC 10.04 R. R. de Liesching, W. 8. E. Singleton.

James

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BOTTOM STRAINED We are of the opinion that the reason for this disaster was that

the vessel, being an old vessel of plating aft when bumping on the years. strained her bottom

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for

bank at Fort Bayard and that this weakened the plates sufficiently 10.08 L. M. 8. Lloyd, B. F. Phillips CARRIED DAGGER them to be badly started when 10.18 Maj. Myers, B. A. Baker Carr .10.20 E. J. Faggiano, H, M. Row- Ho Tre-tsun, 20, who appeared she had been subject to the strain

land

before Mr. R. Edwards at the Cen-of heavy pitching in the open sea. We are of the opinion that Mr. 10.28 W/Cdr. Steele. Perkins, Col. tral Magistracy yesterday on

Robert Wherry, the Master of the charge of possession of a dagger ship, was culpable of an error of was bound over in the sum of judgment only in not taking in a 16.40 A. E. Gerondal, HF. Morford $50 for a year Defendant told more serious view of the possible 10.44 Mrs. Gerondal, Mrs. Morford the Court that the dagger was effects on his ship of the grounds 10.52 "Mrs. Smalley, Mrs. Murrell given to him as a souvenir,

inga at Fort Bayard.

Matthews

10.32 Mrs. Low, Mr. Fox

·CABLE

Power Sought To Borrow

For War

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LONDON, Nov. 3 (BWN)––The Chancellor of Exchequer, Sir John imon, has given notice to move in the House of Commoni a re- solution to obtain power to raise loans for financing the war. * will come before the House, and will form the basis for ʼn Bl which will be taken, on Thursday empowering the Government to borrow.

Any sums required are for rais- ing any supply for service of the year ending March 31, 1940, · Any additional SUEN not exceeding £250,000,000, and any suma re- quired for repayment of maturing securities, is a procedure that is purely forma1.

It does not necessarily follow that immediate advantage will be taken of the authority sought. It is, however, regarded as an indi- cation that the Treasury feel that conditions were developing favour- ably for the issue of a loan.

KUNMING HAIPHONG

RAIL RESUMPTION KUNMING, Nov. 3. (Reuter)— The rail freight service between Kunming and Haiphong was re- sumed today after an interruption of several weeks, due to à crash.

The express passenger service will be started next week and will be operated twice weekly..

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HONGKONG VOLUNTEER DEFENCE CORPS

FANLING CAMPS

Ist Camp

The following units and other personnel as detailed will proceed to camp on Wednesday Nov. 8 under instructions already issued --Corps goals, Nos. 1 2. 5. 7 Company, Pay Section.

Corps Headquarters

Will be closed from noon Wed- nesday 8 to 9 a.m. Friday Nov. 24 with the following exceptions. The Office will be open for urgent matters and correspondence from

recruits will parade with the units

to which they have been posted. VOLUNTEER ORDINANCE

The attention of all ranks da invited to a Volunteer Ordinance amendment published in Govern- ment Gazette No. 71 dated 27.10.- 39.

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NOTICES Sergeants' Mess Meeting There will be a Sergeants' Mess meeting in the Sergeants' Mess on! Monday Nov. 6, 1939 at 6.30. p.m. Cricket

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THE

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PENINSULA "HORIL;

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KONGKONG HOTEL; MEPFLSE: BAY HOUS

&

SHANGHAL

ASTOR HOUSE; PALACE HOUSE

HOTELS LIMITED

9 am to 1 pm, and in the after- Fixture cards have been sent to • In smsociation with the Grand Hotel des Wagons Lite, Peking. noons at the time of arrival of most of the regular cricketers in the D.R.LS. (1545 hours, 1st camp the Corps; any members who have and 1730 hours, 2nd camp). The not received fixture.

cards and watchman will open the doors of would be interested in receiving the Drill Hall when required. The same, please apply to RMM. King stores will be open from 5 p.m. to ar Messrs. Johnson, Stokes and 7 p.m. on Nov. 13 and 14 for the Stores

O's C. Units who wish to use

Corps equipment at H. Q. or else- where during the above period should make early arrangements with Q. M. It should be noted that only a very small supply will be available.

Master.

AFFILIATED UNIT Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D. Corps Lecture:-The next lecture in First Aid wil be held on Friday, Nov. 10 in the St. John's Cathe dral Hall at 5.30 pm

Telephone-Fanling Camp

Bandaging Classes: - Practical Orderly Room & Quartermaster

Bandaging Classes will be held on'j 39/185. Officers' Mess 58071/597. Monday Noy, 6 at 10.30 am in Volunteers may use an extension the Lecture Room, Volunteer HQ, to 39/185 which will be situated and at 5.30 p.m. at 13, Leighton in the Quartermaster's. Stores.

Hill, Happy Valley. Transport for the afternoon class wil leave E Corps: Orders Weekly Orders will be issued at Fanling Camp on Fridays. `Q's G. Units not in camp will send their unit Orders to H. Q., Garden Road- not" later than noon on Wednes- days,

QUALIFICATION-D. E. L

ENGINE DRIVERS

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Q. at 5.15 p.m.

Strength-Decrease—Mrs. E. D. MacRobert-27.10.39.

Leave: Mrs. G. D. Ross-1-15/ 11/39.

Attachment: -- The following members were attached to the Military Hospital for training dur- ing the period shown

The following members of the

Miss A. Dowbiggin-9-10/9/39, 2nd Battery razstɑ an examina-

23-24/9/39. 7-8/10/39, 21-22/10/ tion on 9.10.39. and qualified as DEL Engine Drivers or 8.1.0.39: Miss A. Grady-28-29/10/38, Sergt. N. D. Lloyd L/Bdrs. W. 14-15/10/39, Miss D. M. Deakin F. Assesmarow, W. D. Gardner, 14-15/10/39, 28-29/10/39; Mrs. J. Gars. D, Davidson, P. Donohue, a, G. Lloyd-23-30/10/39,

G. Stewart, L. Welll, W. G. Long,

"RECRUITS SPECIAL CLASS

Nov. 5, E Q. 5.15 p.m. M G. training. After this parade re-

crutts training wil cease and all

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Schoolgirls Owe Umpire Apology

(Sgd.) Mra, LMS BRÄUDE,

Assistant Commandant. Nursing Detachment.

HK.V.D.C.

(TO BE CONTINUED)

WEATHER REPORT

HONGKONG ROYAL. OBSERVATORY

10 am, November 3.

Barometer (at sea level), 30.11.itis. Temperature,, 78° F.

The Council of the Hockey Um. Humidity, 68 per cent. tres Association met at Kowloon Wind Direction, N/E Indian Tennis Club yesterday to Wind Force (Beaufort), 2. discuss a report from Mr. J. Gon- Temperature; maximum yesterday.

"79 F. salves on the hockey match last. Saturday between Diocesan Girls Temperature; minimum last night,

70 F. Schoot and Club de Recretó ladies.

umpire a few minutes before full

The match was called off by the Rainfall for 24 hrs. ending 10th

today, 0.01 in. Total rainfall, since January lat eritismo his decisions made by time in, protest against certain|

81,93 in Against an average of, 82.51 tris. the D.G.8. players.

annser tonight, 5:45 pm. The meeting yesterday decided Sunrise tomorrow, 6.29 a.m, that the Hongkong: Ladies' Hockey

4 pm; Nov. 3. Association : would be adrized to Barometer (at sen level), 30.01 ins. conduct their own inquiry into Temperature, 80 F the conduct of the players con- Humidity. 62 per cent. cerned. The D.GA players, in Wind Direction, NNE view of the fact they have admit- wind Force (Beaufort), 3.

ten questioning his decisions, the Maximum temperature, 81 F. meeting also decided owed Mr Minimum temperature, 70° P.. Gonsalves an apology

Rainfall, nil.

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