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Attacking

GERMAN TROOPS IN

ELVERUM

STOCKHOLM, Apri, 17 (Reu- ter)—The German column which thrust northward in the early

bours of the invasion to intercept King Haakon and the Norwegian Government is still vainly attack- Ing Elverum.

dispatch from

According to a the Swedish frontier. Norwegian troopy in the Elverum region are strongly placed on a bridge over the River Glomma.

Heavy snowfalls are impeding the German motorised units and following the example of the Fons. Norwegian suicide patrols of skllers are harassing the Ger- mans and cutting their communi- cations while the civil population is assisting by hiding food... sup- piles.

CONTACT ATTEMET Following the Norwegian with drawal from Kongsvinger from which, according to the paper Al- lehanda, the last Norwegian troops departed yesterday mem- ing, a decisive battle is expected shortly for possession of Elverum and Hamar.

In the extreme south-east the Germans are reported have Oestfold occupied the whole of Province and Norwegian troops are either crossing the Swedish frontier of going north in дл effort to contact the Norwegians holding the western defence line.

FALSE GERMAN CLAIMS

THE D.E.I.

Constitution

For China

ARITA'S STATEMENT PERMANENT ONE TO

CAUSES INTEREST

WASHINGTON, ApË. 17 (Beuter) -Considerable interest has been aroused in official circles by Mr Arita's "hands off statement in but this feeling does not amount regard to the Dutch/ Fast Indies,

to uneasiness.

It is generally fel, that Japan will think twice before running foul of the French and British in the Far East in the event of Holland becoming involved in the

wur.

News commentators feel that there is no necessity for the United States to act because Bri tain and France, who would be vitally affected, would be expect- ed to tak, immediate steps.

Dutch East Indies, however, would Any Japanese action against the

undoubedly rouse unpredictable reactions in America by crystalli sing the widespread feelings agains, Japanese imperialist am- bitions in the Far East.

IMPORTS CONTROL

TIGHTENED

LONDON, Apr.

17 (Havas) Extremely energetic diplomatic, political and economic action will be taken by the Allies in South- eastern Europe as the result of the conferences just held here be- tween the Foreign Office and Bri- tish Envoys in the Balkana

First of all the Allies will tighten the control of German Im- ports.

Measures to this effect will in- clude the purchasing of important quantities of certain goods, and the rationing or even complete cancel-

LONDON, Apr 17. (Reuteration of Allied exports of certain An official Air Ministry report fundamental commodities to cer- states, "the German High Com-

tain countries. If the latter do not fixe mand falsely alleges that

reduce their exports to Germany. British aircraft were lost yester- However reluctant the Allies day. It claimed that two Lock-

may be to take ruthless ection, heeds were shot down in attacks

they will not hesitate to do so now on Stavanger and a Sunderland

that it is clearly demonstrated flying boat was destroyed.

that Germany is benefiting from the Allled desire to respect neu- tral interests.

"No-aircraft was lost in any of yesterday's attacks on Stavanger and no flying boat is missing.

"Two of our aircraft which were engaged on a reconnaissance flight over the North Sea yesterday have not yet returned."

CLEAN UP OF TRAITORS STOCKHOLM, Apr. 17 (Havas)

against traitors of

Action

any

political allegiance is demanded in a joint manifesto signed by youth organisations of the Conservative, Liberal and Social-Democratic Swedish parties.

At the present critical hour, any form of treason, any tendency to capitulation, must be fought with the uzmost energy and with out pity.

"The whole nation must be united around the Government for

the defence of Democracy, national independence and the freedom of our country."

This is the Arst time the three political parties have issued a common statement.

WHEAT AND OIL BANNED

BUCHAREST. Apr. 17 (Reuter)— The ban on the export of wheat and oli are not political moves, it is stated here, but are the outcome of the Rumanian economic post- tion. They are necessary owing to three factors:---

Firstly, the motilisation of 1 600,000 men since March, 1939;

Secondly, a 20 per cent decrease in the spring sowing and the chance of a bad harvest, and

Thirdly, the flood destruction by the Danube. !

GIORGIU UNDER WATER The port of Giorgiu, from where two-thirds of Germany's supplies were despatched, is still under

water.

It appears that the only concrete agreement which Dr. Clodius Will reach before leaving is the de- Hivery of German armaments part liquidation of Rumania's two milliard lel credit balance for oil and wheat which have already been delivered.

Rumania badly wants anti-tank and anti-aircraft guns, and for

New Danubian these will continue to supply oll

Agreement

'ANTI-SABOTAGE. MEASURES

ROME, Apr. 17, (Reuter)-The replies from Yugoslavia. Bulgaria and Hungary, to the Rumanian proposals for policing the Danube have reached Bucharest and are clearly favourable. states a Bu- charest message to the Stefani Agency.

It is stated that one of the principal points in the new ar- rangement is that steamers cap-. able of being transformed into warships will not be allowed on the Danube, «

As a result of the proposed measures, the four Danube coum- tries consider they can protect the Danube against sabotage.

FRENCH ARMY REPORT

PARIS, April

(Reuter)— After a short adjournment the Senate went into secret session on

the Army Committee Report. The session will continue tomorrow on the Air and Navy Committee Re- ports and conclude with a public rote on the motion of confidence,

as far as transport allows.

CHECKING - UP BY NEUTRALS

LONDON, APT. 17 (Reuter) Warned by the events in Norway of the intervention of Nazi agents aiready installed before the inva- sion, many neutrals are moving to check the danger in their midst.

Round-ups have taken place in Belgium, Sweden, Yugo-Slavia and Rumania. In Sweden many ports on the west coast have been closed and others on the south coast will be closed within a few hours.

Holland is taking similar steps and several Nazi agents have been arrested.

BOWLING ALLEYS

SURPRISE

At the Hongkong Bowling Al- leys last evening, VA.S. Mindanao surprisingly defeated the Royal Corps of Signals in a friendly 5-

Duck game

The Pin match. American sailoṛa yon comfortably by 188 pins...

Ecores are as follows:

BE ADOPTED CHUNGKING, April 17 '(Contra}} -The function of the Nation:) People's Assembly to be conventd November 12, is to adopt a permanent Constitution for China, declared Dr. Sun. Fo, President of the Legislative Yuan, in' an inter- view with the Central News.

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A new National People's Asseri- bly, Dr. 'San said. will have to be formed in

with the accordance Constitution to exercise the powers provided therein.

THURSDAY, APRIL 18, 1940.

FOREIGN MAILS

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 18th APRIL, 1940, 9.30 AM.

As from 15th April 1940 the inclusive sirə mali postage rates will be as follows:-

Imperial Airways Services

Letters per ❘ os.

Destination British Possessions, Protectorates and Mandated Territories Anglo Egyptian Sudan Elre

Postcard each

$1.15

$0.62

Egypt Iraq

Kwait

Dutch East Indies Iran

Indo-China

$0.25

$0.15

Thailand (Slam) Other places

$0.30

50.18

$1.20

$0.60

By sea to Singapore and by K.L.M.

Service onwards »

Dutch East Indies Iran

$1.15

$0.52

'Europe except Great Britain,

$1.20

$0.80

Northern Ireland, Eire, Malta & Gibraltar)

Criticising the proposal made at Political Counell, held recently in the fifth session of the People's Chungking for the creation of a Political Advisory Council exer- cising the powers to decide en budgetary bills. declaration of martial law, granting of amnes- ties, déclaration of war, negotia- tion for peace and conclusion of treaties after the adjournment of the National People's Assembly, Dr. Sun said that this is contra-Pan American

The inclusive air mall postage rates for the "Air France" and Airways" services, and the postage rates for dictory to the Five-Power Con-surface transport are unchanged. A blue air mail label must be stitution laid down by the Father affixed to all a'r mall correspondence.

of the Chinese Republic, 'Dr Sun Yat-sen, which vests such powers in the Legislative Yuan.

Since the Legislative Yuan forms. a component part. of the National Government created by the Na- tional People's Assembly, the Assembly should have confidence not create a duplicate organ exercising the same powers.

in it..and

Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.

INWARD MAILS

From

Air Mail by "Pan American Airways Direct Ser-

vice."--San Francisco-date, 10th April, Japan, Shanghai and Formosa Haiphong. Holhow & Fort Bayard..............

GEN, WU RETURNING Straits and Europe via Negapatam (Letters & pa-

TO CHINA

LHASA. April 17 (Central)--

Lhasa

'pers)-London date, 17th Feb.

Straits. Canton

Japan and Shanghal.

Air Mall, by. "Imperial Airways Direct Service"

London date 10th April. Japan and Shanghal. Straits and Salgon, Shanghai... Canton

General Wu Chung-hsin, special envoy of the Chinese Government Japan. to attend the enthronement of the 14th Dalai Lama, lef yesterday to return to China, He was seen 01 outside the city by a big crowd of Chinese and Tibetan officials and foreign envoys includ- ing the representatives of the 14th Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Regent Reing Hutuketu. and Neral and Bhutan...

SHIMONOSEKI TREATY

CHUNGKING, April 17 (Central) Two Formosan

Japan and Formosa.

Shanghel. Saigon.

will broadcast in Formosan at the broadcasting station in Chungking U.S.A., Honolulu and Japan (San Francisco date, beginning from 6 pm today on the 46th anniversary of the Treaty

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19th Apr.

20th Apr.

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20th Apr.

Japan and Shanghai..

20th Apr.

Straits and Europe via Negapatam (Letters

London date, 24th February

only)

21st Apr.

Shanghai and Amoy

21st Apr."

representatives | U.S.A. Honolulu, Japan and Manila (San Francis-

Air Mall by "Imperial Airways Direct Service"

London date, 13th April

21st Apr.

co date, 24th March)

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22nd March)

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22nd Apr.

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Paris

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March

20th Apr.

Shanghal

28th Apr.

U.S.A., Honolulu, Japan and Shanghai (San

Francisco date, 2nd April),

26th Apr.

Calcutta and Straits

27th Apr.

7th Apr.

Canton

Shanghai and Amoy Japan.

29th Apr.

30th Apr.

The Treaty of

Japan and Shanghai.

of Shimonoseki urging the 6,000,- Manila 000 Formosans to rise and fight | Haiphong for the independence of thetr

Japan and Manila, fatherland,

Calcutta and Straits signed Between China and Japan Bandakan. Shimoncseki Shanghai.

jn April 17, 1895, after the war in Korea, declared Korea a sovereign state and ceded the L'aotung Peninsula and adjacent island, as well

Shanghal.. Saigon.

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date, 17th April. Canton

Java and Manila,

Japan" and Shanghsl

Formosa and the Pescadores 10 Japan. However, t. 8. A, & Manila (San Francisco date, 27th Mar.) Japan was later forced to give up ber claim to the Liaotung Peninsula through the intervention of Russia forming a coalition with France and Germany, but accepted an additional indemnity of thirty million taels,

Unlucky For Some

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SHIP SINKS ON APRIL 13

SHANGHAI, Apr. 17 Reuter)— About one hundred persons, all are belleved to have Chinese, drowned when the Hwamin, six hundred ton steamer of Japanese registry, sank off the Chekilang coast after striking a reef on April 13, it has been learned.

U.S.A., and Manila—(San Francisco date, 16th Mar.) Australia and Manila.. Europe via Suez and Straits (London date, 10th

Manila

OUTWARD · MAILS

Registered and Parcel Mall are closed 15 minutes earlier than the time given below unless otherwise stated, and where mails are advertised to close at or before 9 a. registered and parcel mails are closed at 5 pm, on the 'previous day. When malls are advertised to close after 5 p.m., Registered and Parcel mails are closed at 5 pm.

Date and Time

For

Several survivors have arrived in Shanghal and others are ex-

THURSDAY

The pected tomorrow.

Hwamin Bandakan. was en route to Shanghal from Parcels only for Tientsin............ Tinghal, Chekiang port, when she Swatow encountered a gale, hit the reef and started to sink,

Fishing Boats and junks in the. vicinity went to the rescue and picked up about two hundred of the

passengers three hundred aboard.

The ship was out of Tinghal only four hours when she met with disaster.

'FIGHTING NEAR

TSUNGYANG` KWEILIN, Apr. 17 (Central) Fighting is raging in the vicinity of Tsungyang, important south Hupeh town. 60 miles northeast of Voyang, where an advancing unit of 600 Japanese is meeting with jiga, stiff, resistance from the Chines Royal Signals—-J. H. Watts 479, Fighting commenced on the morn~ | H. Blount 450, G. Birkett 431 and ing of Apr 15 with both sides G. Somerville 416, Total, 1,778. suffering considerable casualties.

U.S.S. Mindanao-D. M. Keplin- ger 650, 7. T. Sheehan 510, E. L. Emerson 454 and J. W. Davis 448. Total, 1,982, GA

Straits, Ceylon, India, East and South Africa, Aden, GP.O. & K.P.O..

"Egypt and Europe via Marseilles-due Marsellies, Reg,

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Parcels Reg.

Shanghal, Japan, Canada, USA. Central and South

America via Vancouver B.C. (Parcela for Cana- Reg. da-only)-due Vancouver B.O., 10th May.

“Amoy,

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FRIDAY

Fri. 19th

7:00 PM

X.P.U. Reg. 18th 5.00 PM

Ord. 18th 5.30 FM

Air Maly for Manila, Guàm, Honolulu and USA. | GRO,

by the Pan American Airways Direct Service"- | Reg. 18th 6:00 PM.

• due San Francisco, 25th April, inga ................ Ord. 19th 7.30 AM FB 5.00-12. Parcels only for Tentain. Printed and Published by: Henry Lloyd Murrow, for the Hongkong Daily Press, Ltd., at Marina House, third floor, 15-19 Queen's *Hoad Central, Hongkong, London Once: 33 Fleet Bizzet ECA

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