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HONGKONG DAILY PRESS.

NO PERMISSION TO GO HOME AND FIGHT

G.O.C. Tells Councillors

Of "Better News"

"For the present there can be no question of permitting any- one to go home and fight," stated His Excellency Major-General A, E Grasett, General Officer Commanding the Troops, referring to the eager desire of many young men in Hongkong when he addressed the Legislative Council yesterday.

He had received orders from the War Office, he said, that all the resources of Hongkong must be retained in Hongkong for the defence of the Colony.

can be no question of permitting anyone to go home and dght.

FURTHER MEASURES »

I know that this will disappoint many, but it may be that the policy will be changed and Volun- teers will be called for to go home: In any efrcumstance, therefore, it

Major-General Grasett also announced that men assigned to the Key Posts Group of the Hongkong Defence Reserve, would be required to undergo military training, while an auxiliary volunteer force consisting of men above the age limit would be formed.

OUR OWN ARRANGEMENTS "I feel sure that Honourable Members will, not expect me to express any, opinion on the situa tion in Europe," Sald Major- General Grasett. "We all realise the gravity of it and there is no doubt that it will require our maximum efforts to defeat our enemies, The situation deteriorate. before it improves, but we know now the task that fies ahead, and we also know that the British and French nations are at, their best when they are up against li

"I feel that Hon. Members will agree that here in Hongkong it would be

to prudent for us

"The age malt for service u. examine with care our own at the Combatant Group

of the rangements for the protection of Volunteer Defence Corps will be the Colony in the light of the ex-raised from 41 to 46 périence gained elsewhere during the last few weeks.

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Important that everyone should train and fit themselves in their respective duties for whatever may

come.

"Honourable Members will wist. to know what further measures are considered necessary for the security of the Colony. These are as follows:-

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"The Key Post and Essential Services Groups will be reviewed. "There are many young men and all those at present allotted who are anxious to go home at to these Groups who are not ob- once and fight, and there is

viously required to remain in their genuine desire amongst the Bri-

civil

occupations in tish and Chinese in the Colony emergency will be transferred to to do everything in their power the Combatant Group." to help the cause of the Ailies. "The present Key Post Group To those who are anxious to gols too large, and I think Honour- home and take an active part in able Members I agree that an the War. I want to mak it clear Individual should only be classed that the present policy of the as a key man if for reasons of Government, as contained in orders defence he must in an emergency which I have received from the War Office, is that all the resour- ces of Hongkong must be retain in Hongkong for the defence of the Colony.

"I am not allowed to send any one home or to grant leave to a member of the Volunteer Defence Corps except on medical grounds. Therefore for the

present there

DAYLIGHT SAVING

SHANGHAI TAKES

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THE LEAD

SHANGHAI, May 30 (Reuter)- The Municipal Council yesterday

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continue in his civil employment. All members of the Key Fost Group will be required to undergo military training in

order that they may be able to defend themselves and if necessary assist in the protection of their places of employment.

SPECIAL CORPS

Major Battle

Yet To Be Fought

ALLIED ARMY

IS INTACT

CABLES

NATIONAL Chinese Troops

ASSEMBLY DELEGATES

ELECTED

CHUNGKING: May 30 (Central) --Election of delegates to the forthcoming National People's As- LONDON, May 30 (Reuter)-Asembly, which will be convened on special commentary in the Stock- November 12. has been completed hobn newspaper, the Tidningen in 22 provinces and municipalities points out that even if the Allied throughout China." northern army were defeated the" principal contest will remain be- tween the Germans and the forces

nan.

Cheklang. Shansi, Anhwel, to a large extent intact and Kiangst, Sikang. Szechwan, Siking reorganised by General Weygand.Stan, Kwelchow, Nanking. Shen- Meanwhile it is by no means si, Fuklen. Kwangs!, Chinghal, certam that a successful invasion Sutycari. Kansu. Sinklang, Ning of England is possible. The Ger- hsla,and Tsingtao. muns could land large numbers of parachutists without dimculty, but they would be comparatively useless unless supported by large forces of troops such as in Holland.

"Eritain Is. after all, an island. and th's fast remains unaffected to the extent alleged by German propaganda. An invading army

Cannot fly over the Channel. It must land from ships, even if, the! advance forces go by al"

BLOCKADE MAY BE AIM

It seems probable that the Ger- mans do not intend to occupy Bri- zain but rather expect to blockade the country. This also is a serious threat but it must also be remem- bered that the Eritish Isles hate also the North Sea and the west coasts. Britain's situation is dan- gerous, but one mustn't expect a

rapid decision by attack across the

Channel.

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Chinese Troops Engage Growth Of

In Mobile Warfare.

Japanese Dispersed After

Losing Heavily

CHUNGKING, May 30 (Cèn traÏ-The Chinese troops are engaged in mobile warfare in the areas south of Tsaoyang and north of the Tahung mountain rangé, according to a report from Fancheng.

These provinces and municipali-

Checked In their eastward withdrawal, many Japanese units have turned south from the Ta soyang sector, and ties include Hupeh, Klangsu, Hü-

are being pursued or intercepted by the "O`hinese. About 2,000 Japanese retreating southward were attacked at Hsin- chieh, southwest of Tapoyang., on Monday. They were dispersed. after sustaining heavy losses.

Two other Japanese units re- ring to the northern slope of the Tahung mountain range from Wuchiation and Huanglungchang. respectively south and southwest of Tsaoyang, were intercepted. The Chinese gained an upper hand In the fighting in the hilly re-

Names of the successful candi-. dates, as well as tabulated results tricts, have been submitted to the of the election in all these dia-

National Government for record.

Even Germansions

Salute B.E.F.

Heroism

not

LONDON, May 30 (Reuter)-The. Daily Herald says the heroism of the B.EF, is saluted even by the Germans. With them let us re- member that fully as many French are fighting with equal gallantry. Whatever their fate they have achieved

only everlasting honour but solid military results. They have inflicted. enormous The Tribune ce Geneve days: losses on the enemy and have double offensive against shown the world that man for England and the new French de- man and weapon for weapon the fence line, Germany will come up British soldier can still fight Better against resistance ten times grea- than the German ter, and her terrible losses hitherto only give a feeble' idea of the bat- tle which lies ahead. If the Allies this time have not repeated the Maine victory, they have, anyway regained the Verdun spirit.”

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The National Zeitung says that whatever happens to the northern army, the war is not, by any means settled. The decisive battle is only just beginning.

"MORE DEFINITE

LINE

Reuter)-

"It is important to guard against the danger of sabotage. There are a number of men over mili-

LONDON, May 30 tary age who are anxious to give their services to assist in the It was learned yesterday from re- security of the Colony. It is pro-liable sources here that the Bri- posed to call for Volunteers from tish Expeditionary Force is fight those who for reasons of age are In with the French troops in the unable to play an active part, but norther zore.

who are prepared and capable of. They are fighting a stift rear undertaking the. statle guard guard action covering their with' duties of vulnerable points.

drawal

"I am glad to say that Mr. A. W. Hughes has consented to organise this body, which will form an

decided to adopt a daylight saving auxiliary part of the Hongkong,

whereby all

Defence Municipal Volunteer clocks would be put forward by one hour.

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Corps. An appeal to volunteers to form, this group will be made shortly. Mem- The Council had previously bers of the group will only be ascertained that the French Con- required to carry cut a small cession authorities would take amount of training to enable them similar measures should the In- to perform their duties. ternational Settlement adopt the "I hope very much that this

scheme.

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Council will recognise the need government of Greater for the measures which I have Shanghai also stated that the outlined and accept them as being scheme had its full agreement

prudent and necessary. We have HONGKONG'S STAND

had ample evidence of German Mr. M. F. Key. Secretary, of the methods and activities, and in my

Chamber of Commerce made a opinion we would be very unwise

statement on behalf of the Cham-were we not to take all possible

It is understood that they have succeeded in establishing t more

definite line and are putting up

a strong opposition.

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The withdrawal has been car ried out with skill and courage.

In "face of terrific odds, the morale of our troops remains quite unshaken,

The Dally Express emphasises that the British and French troops are fighting with their backs to and French navies are hazarding the wall together and the,,British

all risks to ensure their supplies.

The Times, commenting on the appointment of Beyss-Inquart as Nazi civil governor of Holland, says that stripped of its fine phrases the proclamation means that whatever the Nazi masters can lay their hands on in Holland, will be exploited for the benefit of the Reich.

SHANGHAI TRAGEDY

SHANGHAI, May 30 Reuter)-

Mrs. Charles Chegwidden, 60, died in hospital early yesterday when she was told that her husband, a 60-year-old Britoń, was killed by, two Chinese robbers at their home"

in the International Settlement on

May 29,

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Mrs. Chegwidden had been suf- fering from a stomach allment for two weeks.

Mr. Chagwidden was suffocated when bound and gagged by the It is almost certain that the gunmen, who got no loot and equipment and material which escaped when neighbours raised may have to be abandoned will the alarm. be destroyed in order to save it He died en route to hospital.. from talling

into the hands of He had been convalescing from a recent pilness.

the enemy.

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CHINESE VICTORY

A Shanal report states the Chinese scored a victory over the Japanese in southeast Shanst by the recapture of Eslenyungshan and Tzeshayao. two strategic points southeast of Tsinshu!.

Moscow - Rome Diplomatic Contact

Special to H.K. Dally Press GENEVA, May 30 (Havas)-Dip- was established lomatle contact recently between Moscow and Rome through "the good offices of Germany, the Nouvelle Gazette de Zurich announced today.

The paper mid- that Italy asked Russia to give an surance that she would not intervene in the Mediterranean should Italy be engaged in parts of that sen.

broken or

The contact .was when the Italian press started to discuss the Dardanelles question.

Moscow other neigh

Italy

The Chinese launched an offen- sive on the night at May 26. these two points To prevent Japanese reinforcements arriving from Tsinshul and bouring points other Chinese units lay in ambush to the east and west

of Tsinshui:

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. JAPANESE DEFENCES The Japanese, have built strong defence works at both Hsfenyung- shan and Tzeshayao. Bitter fight- ing raged sixteen hours during which most of the Japanese were annihilated. Only a handful of them escaped. Japanese reinforce intercepted and driven back, "ments.rushed from Tsinshul were

The Chinese captured 2,000 sacks of rice, over 1,000 cases of ammu- nition, and destroyed 20 Japanese tanks and armoured cars.

HAINAN, ISLAND

stressed that should not have" Interest in this problem while Russia is very much

concerned and must take steps to safeguard her interests in the event of tension of the European conflict in this region

NEWS IN ARABIC

NOT TRUE CAIRO, May 30 (Reuter)-The Military Governor of Alexandria yesterday issued an order forbid-| ding. under heavy penalties. owners of cafes, restaurants, and other catering establishments to tune in to foreign news trammis- sions "in Arabic, on the ground that they are propagating false news.

"A" country-wide search for arms

began on Monday, and a number

AIR, RAIDS. PORT BAYARD, May 30 (Intl) Devastating air raids over a wide schools and private residences area in Haman Island were carried belonging to the people of various out by Japanese naval bombers be-nationalities, including Anglo- tween May II and 15. The towns Egyptians, resulted in a number of bombed were Kungpet, Kweima, revolvers and daggers being seized Shekpik and Pakyin.

Over 200 bombs were unloaded and inflicted heavy casualties and extensive damage. The air raids were to harass the guerlas, who appear to be gaining the upper hand despite the large scale Jap anese mopping up operations.

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Trade War In Shantung

BRITISH GOODS

BOYCOTTED

by the police.

Amourers' shops are sealed.

WAR RISK INSURANCE

LONDON, May 20 (Router)--The Institute of London" Underwriters announces sharp increasçe of rates in war risk insurance between var lous world centres and British and French parts west and south of Southampton and Brest.

The rates to and from French, parts concerned are now brought in line with those of British ports which themselves are also increas- ed, This means that in some in- LONDON, May 20 (Reuter) stances. French ports rates are In the House of Commons yester-double. For instance, between Major-General Sir Alfred Brest and ports in the east "and Knox inquired whether Mr. R. A. Australia a rate of 100 shillings per Butler. Under-Secretary for For- cent. is charged as against 50 shill-

port on the trade boycott against British goods carried on in Shan- tung, particularly in Tsinan and Teingtao.

day,

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ber concerning Shanghai's deci steps to apply here the lessons AMERICA URGED TO TAKE Affairs, had received a re-mgs formerly.

sion.

"The 'British Chamber in Shang-. hal referred this question to the Hongkong Chamber a few days ago, pointing out that daylight -saving would probably not be fully effective unless similar arrange-- ments were adopted in Hongkong. and asking the Government's views. It was also stated thay Tientsin and Peking were, already one hour ahead (having adopted 'Japanese_time). "

of the last few months,

BETTER NEWS

"At lunch today I had s telegram from the War Office In my opinion the news con- tained in this message is better than it has been for the last few days

The situation is, of course. still, grave, but, in my opinion it more" reassuring than it has been in the past few days. "Yesterday evening I also re- ceaved telegrams from Tentsin

MORE ACTIVE STEPS

NEW YORK, May 30 (Reuter) - The influential Christian Science Monitor of Boston, in a leading article, urges the United States to take more active steps to repel the Naaf assault” and outlines the following seven point programme:

(1) organise and finance refugee; relief:

Z repeal the Johnson Act: (3) speed up delivery of äir planes to the Alles;

(4) remove the restrictions which

(5) encourage the chartering and building of merchant ships to supply the Allies;

"The Hongkong Government has adopted the report of the Commit and Shanghai in which it is clear prevent Americans from volunteer tee on Daylight Saving recently that the Germans in both those ing; published which was to the cect places are spreading rumours of that in this latitude such a mea- the most alarmist nature about sure was of little use,

events in Europe, The reasons for this are obvious, and it is a do finite part of their propaganda' to cause the maximum amount of alarm and despondency.

MONEY MARKETS "It will be necessary to consider In the next few days whether Shanghai's action makes the acou tion of daylight saving unavoidable

GUARD AGAINST RUMOURS

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event of war;

HUGE DEFENCE

PROGRAMME WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters A National Defence Commission of seven has been formed to super- vise the £250,000,000 defence pro-

gramme,

The Commission will control in- dustrial and material production. employment and transport prices.

One member will watch the in-

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the

10,000 NEW PLANES

The House of Representatives

decided to increase strength of the Naval Air Force to

world where totalitarianism and been decided to speed up the bulid- violence had become the final ing of warships.

(7) cease transhipment of warterests of consumers, materials via Russia and Japan., In Hongkong in order that the I am sure that the Hon. Mem

It begins work today. money markets in the two places bers of this Council will agree

́DANGÈR OF NAZI VICTORY- may be open at the same time. with me that we must be on our The Monitor gays that the na- "An hour of daylight saving "is guard against these rumours, and tions which achieve even an in- unwelctime to factories and dock-I hope that those who are in a perfect freedom of religion. of yards because working people will position to exercise any control thought, of speech and of trade, have to get up and start work in over information which is spread could find no durable peace in at least 10,000 planes. It has also the dark, except for a few weeks aboard, will do their utmost with on either side of the longest day. qut disguising the facts, or in The hardship would not be acute any way withholding the truth. now, but it would increase in Aug. "I hope that they will recognise and September.

that the enemy's methods are what It may be possible to meet the they are and that this is a quite difficulty by opening offices one ruthless spreading of false pro hour earlier, leaving industrial en-paganda, with a few to causing terprises to carry on as at pre-as mhich loss of morale and dismay sent."

as they can to the Allies."

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FOE WHO RISKS

HIS ALL

Mr. Butler replied In the

LONDON, May 30 (Reuter)—"W¢ affirmative. He added that a re-are dealing with a foe who wil port had been received. confirm- not hesitate at 95 per cent. risk i, ing the existence of a committee at the end of the day, he can get for the enforcement of anti-Bri- tish activities at Tsinan

a 5 per cent, margin for victory," said Mr. Ernest Brown, Becretary of State for Scotland, yesterday.

The situation in Flanders, he said, was one which, every exser- viceman could understand.

SLIGHT RELAXATION The committee was ostensibly a private organisation. It had been engaged in registering all stocks of British goods under the penalty Our hearts and minds are with of confiscation, but ly would seem

that great force and its Comman- that in practice it had found it der, Lord Gort, who was fighting self amable to enforce its full in-one of the greatest battles in the whole of their history he con- tentions.

"Recently there had been indica- cluded. tions of a gradual improvement in the situation both at Teinan and elsewhere in the interior or the province-and-the situation would continue to be closely, wat- ched to see the improvement; was maintained

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SUPPORT FOR PIERLOT

RESTRICTIONS

ALIENS

ON

LONDON, May 30 Reuter)- Further restrictions on allens of all nationalities are announced, by the Home Office..

From June 3 no allen over 16 years shall possess bicycles, motor vehicles, seagoing craft or aero- PARIS, May 30 (Renter)—The planes without a police permit. Belgian General Confederation of All shall be subject to curle Labour has appealed to Belgian from 10:30 pm to 6.30 am.” syndical organisations, to support throughout the country, or mid- M. Pierlot's Government and the night to 6 am in the London Allied cause and also denouncing Metropolitan Police district the "inexcusable treason of King If an allen stays the night in, a

The Senate has unanimously ap- If the possibility of a Nazi victory is considered, the demand proved & Bill authorising that the for active immediate measures to Army and Navy, help other Ameri- nations to increase their strengthen the cause of freedom cap becomes apparent. A German vic-naval and military strength." tory would make the world safe. This Bill now only awaits Presi- | Leopold who shamefully capitulat | private-house. the perupler must only for anarchy.

dent Roosevelt's signature.

ed."

report his arrival to the Police.

Suffragette Movement In China

Mme. Herman Liu. President ́of the South China Women's Chris- tian Temperance Union, and one of the nine women members of the People's Political Council in Chung- king, was the guest speaker at the Y's Men's Club's Ladies' Night din- ner yesterday evening.

Mme. Llu revealed the amazing growth of the suffragette move- ment in Ching, stice the "com- mencement of Sino-Japanese hoë- tilities...

Over 1,600 people attend the People's Congress, whịch meets an- nually on Nov. 12, in Chungking. A special Invitation has been ex- tended by the Chinese Government to 240 people, one of whom is to represent Hongkong.'.

The women suffragettes want 120 of the 240 special delegates to be. women, and are sending in nomina- tions from different parts of Chiria. From Haifgkong 25 names have been sent to Chungking, 15 from women's organisations and 10 self- elected.

Mme. Liu also revealed that the Chinese women's organisations in Hongkong #are operating two re- fugee camps for educated young women refugtes, from Canton. A $10,000 campaign will be started and a charity başakr will take place in Kowloon on June 15, for the.. building of an industrial home for the refugees.

In a stirring address to his troops, General Yen Hsi-shan; commander-in-chief of Chinese forces in Shansi, stated that the war of resistance has to go on with full force despite all difficulty and hardships.-(International).

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