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ITALIAN CONSULATE IS CLOSED AND GUARDED
Staff Will Be Allowed
To Leave Colony
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The Colonial Secretary. Hon. Mr. R, A. C. North to the Hong- kong Daily Press yesterday afternoon that he had no information as to arrangements for taking charge of Italian Consular affairs.
The Italian Consolate-General was vialted early in the morning by police officials, and the office was later closed and guarded,
In the absence of the Consul- The stenographe stated. General Marquis . Pagano di have been in this company since' Melito. who went on leave several 1934, and when joining it I had months ago, the Consulate has also then the opportunity of work- been under the control of Signoring for a British company. I I Guiseppe Ros, Italian Consul in had known..."
Aaked as to what will happen Canton,
Signor Roe was in Hongkong to, the salaries due to them for when his country declared war. this month from Lloyd Triestino, He and his staff will be accorded the staff replied that the police diplomatic privileges and will be had been handed the salary list permitted to leave the Colony. "said for consideration. the Colonial Secretary yesterday.
Restrictions At Minimum
ro-
Visiting a number of Italian churches and missionary M. stitutions yesterday afternoon
■ Hongkong Daily Press porter learned that the mini- mum of restrictions were being placed on the movements of those in charge,
Whether the Italian property will be auctioned, as was the case with German. goods. Was not
stated.
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Former Clerk Arrested In Shanghai
SEQUEL TO THEFT
OF PAPER
Sentence of one year's hard la- bour was imposed on. Hisu Kuo- chen, alias Chiu Kwok-chun, olerk
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12, 1940,
FOREIGN MAILS
HÖNGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 18th JUNE, 1940, 8.30 AM.
GENERAL HOLIDAY
On Thursday, the 13th June, the General Post Office and Kow- toon Central Post Office will be open from 8 am, to noon, Sheung- wan Branch Post Office will be open from 8 am to 10 am, and the other Branch Post Onces will be entirely closed. days "one delivery of ordinary correspondence at 11.30 am, and one delivery of registered correspondence at 11 am.
There will be one collection from the pillar Boxes as on Bun-
formerly employed by the TE Kung Pao, when he pleaded guilty
There will also be one delivery of ordinary correspondence at before Mr. T. J. Houston at the11 am, from the Branch Post Omices at Stanley, Talpo and Un Central Court yesterday "to four Long.
charges of theft, namely:-
On December 7 he stole 36 reels of printing paper. valped $3,350;
On December reels;
t
20 he stole 18
On December 28 he stole 18 reels; and
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On January last he stole 83 reels.
Mr. Peter H. Sin appeared on behalf of the Ta Kung Pac, while Mr. S. Ng Quinn was for the de- fendant
The Money Order Office will be entirely closed.
Small Packet Post to all countries is suspended.
INWARD MAILS.
Shanghai.
From
Europe vin Suez and Straits (London date. "1st
May)
Air Mail by "Air France Direct Service” Paris
date 5th June, Haiphong
Mr. Sin said that 158 reels of were ordered from the paper China Imports and Exports Trad. Sandakan Shanghal Chung C
Canton Manila"
MARKET EASTER When asked as to how the entry of Italy into the war affect- Real business, Mr. A. K member of the Hongkong" Share- brokers' Assocition replied that prices on the market seemed to be slightly easier. otherwise the market was quiet.
HOTEL STEWARD It was learned yesterday that a At the Roman Catholic Cathe-steward. the only Italian member dral the clergy received orders of the staff of the Hongkong Hotel early in the day not to leave their was taken into custody by the quarters. In the afternoon the authorities. restriction
lifted; was
Three members of the police force pat- rolled the compound.
The Vicar Apostolic, Rt. Rev. H. Valtorta, was in his normal cheer- ful mood and chatted with our representatiVO,
The Salesian Institute, at Shau- kiwan, was visited by police and all priests and students were told to remain within the premises
except in the case of a Polish Brother whose movements were not in any way interfered with.
"It was learned at the Canossiar Institute (Itallán Convent, Caine Road) that the police "had not visited the institution and до orders had been received from the authorities. Classes were being held as usual,
POLICE PRESENCE. WELCOME The pressman was informed that the presence of police in the place would not be unwelcome on ac- count of several attempted bur glaries recently.
"NOT TRUE”
"
"That is absolutely not truc." said Mr. T. Oda, Acting Japanese Consul-General, in reply to an inquiry last night if he were taking over the affairs of the Italian Consulate-General in Hongkong. as rumoured.
NO ITALIAN SHIPS
It was learned from "authorita- tive quarters yesterday that no
Italian ships were in the Colony when the declaration of war was made know.
FOUR CHINESE SAPPERS IN COURT
MONEY DEMAND
ALLEGED
Four members
Of
The Chinese
The branch of the Institute at Company, "R, A; appeared before St Francis Street, Wanchal, was Mr. T. J. Houston af the Central visited twice by the authorities. Court yesterday charged with de- Italian Sisters and nurses Were manding money, with instructed not to leave the pre-from a lorry owher.
mises.
دمین
meriaces,
The defendants, Gunners Chan
through
an
enemy concern,
a broker, Kwok Shun- chun. In January last Kwok - was prosecuted and was committed to the Criminal Sessions and found guilty."
was
EMPOWERED TO SIGN The defendant, who was form- erly employed by the Ta Kung Pao as a clerk, was in charge of the English correspondence and was empowered to sign delivery orders for the newsprints from the go- down.
In December last, when, the price of paper had risen," the de- fendant realised that he could make profit by selling the paper. and together with Kwok, on the various dates. took the 158 reels out from Holt's Wharf" godown and sold them to other concerns.
On January 13 the defendant absconded. A warrant was issued and he was arrested in Shanghai:
BORROWED MONEY Pleading guilty. Mr. Ng Quing sald the defendant had borrowed money from his mother-in-law as capital for business and also from other friends, and since then he had been pressed for the repay- ment of the loan.. On two occa Elons his mother-in-law had at- tempted to commit suicide.
Mr. Sin applied for an order of restitution of the paper which was granted by the Court.
UNIVERSITY LECTURER MARRIED
The wedding took place yester day at Christ Church, Kowloon
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London date, 5th June... Shanghai.
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Japan and Shangbal. Manila
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London date, 8th June. Shanghai
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Due
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cisco date, 29th May). Calcutta and Strafta Japan and Shanghai. Java and Manila
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Japan, Shanghai and Formosa ..... Shanghai.
Europe via Suez and Straits-Londen date. 10th
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Canton
Japan and Shanghai.
OUTWARD MAILS
22nd June
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.m. registered and parcel mails are closed at 6 p.m. on the previous day. When mails are advertised to close after 5 p.m.. Registered and Parcel malls are closed at 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
For
It is learned that Italian mem- Kim-hung, 22, Li Wah, 22. Kam Tong, of Mr. Robert Ashton Hill, bers of the Roman Catholic clergy Liu-sze, and L/Bdr. Cheung Yung, lecturer at the Hongkong Univer Parcels only for Tientsin. in Hongkong. though considered 25 were alleged to have demandedsity, and Miss Ruth Emily Auds-
as citizens" of the Vatican State, are in possession of Italian tent to steal, on May 28.
$50 from Li Ling-keung, with inley, teacher of the Education De-
partment, Hongkong. Government passports.
Though normal daily activity was maintained in all institutions visited, telephones in a number of places had been disconnected.
SIMILAR STEPS
"
Mr. M. A da Silva appeared on behalf of the complainant, while Mr, C. A. Sutherton Russ was for the defence.
Mr. Silva said that on the morn- ing of May 16, Li Kwan father of The exact number of Italians the complainant. a lorry owner. rounded up was now-revealed yes was with his lorry when a Chinese terday. The. Commissioner isapper attempted to board the Police, Hon Mr. T, H King, issued vehicle. the following statement to the press in the afternoon:-
“Consequent. on Italy's entry into the war. similar steps are being taken in regard to intern- ment of Italian men were taken in regard to German men in September 1939.
As there would be 8.4 excess of passengers, the sapper was told to leave. A fight ensued and it was alleged that the sapper sustained minor injuries."..
The ceremony was performed by the Vicar, the Rev. H. D. Rosen-
thall.
In the afternoon, a reception was held at the Gloucester Hotel, where the newlyweds received the good wishes of a large circle of friends.
Unique S'hai Situation
On May 27, the complainant was approached by the first defendant A unique situation B.B
and several others who demanded $30 for compensation.
falling which, it was alleged, the defen- dants would burn his lorry and assault. him.
"In case where internment Is not ordered, measures for restric- tion are enforced.
"At present, Italian women are not being interned."
DETAINED FOR NIGHT Though La Salle College was taken over again by the autho- rities some time ago and was re- converted into
Interrament
Strats.
Date and Time
Wed. 12th
Noon 19.30 FM
K.P.O.
Reg. Ord
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8.30 PM
"G.P.O.
the
"Air Reg.
6.00 PM
Ord.
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Airmail for Indo-China, Iran. and France (Paris
and Northern Provinces only) by France Airways Direct Service"
Canton
THURSDAY
Swatow and Parcels only for Shanghai, Formosa
Salgon, Straita and London via Long-Sen-Route
da) Bangkok Bandakan.
Amoy.
SHANGHAI, June 11 (Henter)-
was created here by Italy's entry into the war against the Allies.
Armed forces of belligerents are continuing garrison duties side by side. Italian forces here prise of marines and sailors trom Shanghai and Parcels only for Tientsia.
river gunboats. There are. two
com.
SATURDAY
also the Conte Verde and six Straits, Ceylon, India, East and South Africa, Aden, Reg. Italian freighters. these vessels
Ord. Egypt and Europe via Marseilles..
are expected to stay in waters here,
"
neutral
Extra precautions are taken in all defence sectors to prevent in- cidents and liberties have been curtailed and more patrols sent out.
NO INCIDENTS Although no official information is available regarding the iner-
Complainant told his father and they made a report to the pollee, WENT TO RESTAURANT Sergt. Sumpson marked three $100 notes and handed them to the complainant and instructed two detectives to accompany Il to camp, Italians taken into custody a restaurant where the money was to be paid over, Ll arrived at the by the police yesterday were restaurant and handed over the taken there but were detained at $30 to the first defendant. A fur- Central Police Station for the ther demand for $20 was also made All Italian homes were visited and the complainant gave the by the authorities yesterday, and defendant an L. O. U. for thesures discussed at recent confer- a number are being 'guarded.
The oinces of the Lloyd Tries- tino, the Palani Shipping Com- pany. In King's Road, and U Gonella, the architect, were closed
The complainant, Li Ling-keung, by the authorities, and thefr
in the witness box yesterday, told affairs are in the hands of the Court that prior to the arrest, he Custodian of Enemy Property.
night.
¦ LLOYD TRIESTINO
balance.
The detectives then arrested the four defendants.
ences
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9.30 AM
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Parcels 10.00 AM
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Shanghai, Japan, Canada, USA., Central and South Parcels 10,00
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Air Mall for "Imperial Airways Direct Service" Ord. Fort Bayard, Holbow and Haiphong
5.30 PM
5.30 M
SUNDAY
Ban. 18th
Ampy.
Shanghai.
9.00 AM 9.00 AM
MONDAY
Mon. 17th
Canton
Haiphong
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Tue, 18th
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Bag
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by Commanders of the Canton European forces to maintain a 'statis que,' Reuter learns from well-informed circles that there Manila, Makassar and Sourabaya...
Eviderice was also given by Li Kwan.
is every reason for confidence that there will be no
untoward #med
was sent by his father to inter- view the first defendant for a settlement of compensation. His The police took over the premises father, however, denied that he of the Lloyd Triestino yesterday had not sent his son to Stanley, morning.
Mr. Houston remarked that the
incidents between the forcer of the belligerent Powers.
TUESDAY
Several Italian residents told Reuter yesterday morning, that Air Mall for "Imperial Airways, Direct Service" Ord. there is a possibility of a general exodus of Italians from the French Concession,
Nine members of the Lidya evidence for the prosecution was Triestino staff, including a woman unsatisfactory. stenographer, are automatically Mr. Silva agreed that if I had police whether the case should be lost their jobs. Two of the em- visited the first defendant the | continued. "ployees have been with the com- |chahged could not be instituted, Hearing was adjourned to this.
He said that he would consult the afte
pany for over ten years.
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