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NEW ADVERTISEMENTS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS The Daily Press.

FOR SALE.

R.

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AT H.M. NAVAL YARD,

HONG KONG,

AS AND WHERE SHE NOW LIES HIS MAJESTY'S SHIP

2674 feet.

THE LATE CORNFLOWER" I.ength Breadth -Draught

33+

113

1

Nominal Displacement 1410 tons.. Hull Plating generally of 4" Mild Steel. Permits to inspect, may be obtained from the naval Store Officer, H.M. Naval Yard. Hong Kong, and applicants must be British Subject.

THE MAGISTRACY,

Notice is hereby given that a meeting of the Licensing Board will be held la the Council | Chamber on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 1940, at 4 p.m., for the purpose of consider. ing applications for Publicans' Licences, Hotel Keepers' Adjunct Licences, and Restaurant Adjunct Licences for the year 1940-1941 under the Dutiable Commodities Ordinance, 1931,

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Editorial and Business Office: 15-19, Queen's Road Central, Tel. 30251.

EDITORIAL

R. A. O. CORPS DINNER

Talk On Aviation Illustrated

The Royal Army Ordnance Corps Night Editor (Wanchat omce); monthly dinner, held at the Glou-

Tel. 24511.

cester Hotel yesterday, was most

London Office: 53. Fleet Street enjoyable.

E.C.L

HONGKONG, AvGust 31, 1940.

BRITAIN, AMERICA AND JAPAN

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 1940.

GERMANY HAS DECIDED TO KEEP JAPAN OUT OF INDO-CHINA

Christ Church Dance, Bazaar And Concert

ANNUAL FETE ON DECEMBER 7

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SAYS MME. TABOUIS.

LONDON, Aug. 25-We learn here that" events now taking place in Japan including the recall of major diplomats abroad, are the result of arrangements made between French Foreign Minister Paul Baudouin and Germany in regards to Indo-China, writes Madame Genevieve Tabouls, former editor of L'Oeuvre of Paris, and now in voluntary exile in England

Dr. Eugene Ott, the German Ambassador to Tokyo, stated to officials there that the reluctance shown by the Japanese govern- ment to carry out her promises for collaboration with Hitler at the time of his major battle in Europe was responsible for Ger--- many's decision to separate Japan finally and completely from - French Indo-China.

to

Mr. Owen F. Johnson, of Pan American Airways, spoke "Aviation Journey from San Fran- cisco to Hongkong" which WES

Dates for the forthcoming con- Illustrated by an entertaining cert, dance and bazaar were an-

nounced at Among the guests and visitors shioners of Christ Church, Kow- meeting of pari- present were: Mr. K. M: A.

loon Tang, at the Vicarage last Barnett, Mr. 3

In reality, Hitler and the Japan- Harris, of the night. Green Island Cement Co., Mr.. N.

ese had never actually agreed upon Forms of application may be IN COMMENTING the Dunville, R.A.S.G.. Mr. T. Skinner,

Plans were discussed at the between the two countries. But any specific plan of collaboration obtained at the Magistracy; Hong

new understanding which R.A.S.C.. Mr. E. Filuter. R.A., Mr.Meeting for da extended effort to during the six Kong.

has been reached between F.

raise $2,000 for Christ Church launching of the blitzkrieg upon Haynes, Master Artificer,

weeks preceding All applications must be for

America and the British Em- R.A.0.0. Depot.

Funds, The Vicar, the Rev. HD. England, Dr. Ott had time and Mr. Thomas, warded to the Magistracy on or

pire in these columns yester-Mr. D.

RAS.C. M. Newall, H.K.S.R.A.. Rosenthall, presided, and there Eager." Civilian. Staff, were 17 people present.

again visited the Japanese minis- before Tuesday, the 18th day of day and the wide scope which R.A.0.0, Mr. F, S. Austin, A.E.C

Addressing the meeting.

'er of foreign affairs. September, 1940, and must be

is envisaged in this recently Capt R. E. Haughton, Mr. H. H. Vicar said that when the Christ

THE FLAN accompanied by a deposit of

announced Anglo-U.S. col-Mckechnie, Artlicer, H.KERA Church budget was announced at The idea WIS for Japán Three Dollars.

laboration,, we stated that Mr. G. R. Ashman, A.B.C., Mr. A. J. the last annual general meeting, a vigorously attack Engilsh, French the basis of such an agree wilson.

Peaker, Mr H. Cook and Mr. C. F. sam of $2,000 had been marked to and particularly American posses Applicants for licences or for ment was the creation of a also present.

Some 20 members

the credit side for the present sions in the extreme part of the transfer thereof, and persons common democratic front Mr. Johnson-said that are years to raise from the annual bazaar.

year as the money it was expected Orient at the precise moment when objecting to such Applications, against aggression. The prin- ago it was crazy to think of hop-

Hitler was battling England." The recent evacuation of women' must appear in person.

It had been especially stressed ciple underlying the move ping from San Francisco to Hono- and children. however, would that Japan was to make an at- initiated by President Roose-ul but the plan of crossing the necessarily upset this calculation tempt at, or at least stimulate, a

Pacific had been finally accom- velt in establishing a joint | plished. American-Canadian Board is

as a good number of them, who reconciliation with Moscow. Thus would have been, expected among the United States would be very The film showed picturesque the visitors, have now left the busy in the Pacific. Europe would one of co-operation in de-Honolulu, the half-deserted Mid-Colony. As the annual fete, there-be somewhat neglected and Great fense. The extension of this way Island, the

fore, could no longer be locked Britain would not be in a position paradise-like 469 co-operation to other parts Macao and Hongkong.

Wake Island, Guam, Manila, upon as a sole means of raising to concentrate all her forces in her of the British Empire really,

this sum of money towards the homeland. Church funds. It

had therefore, forms part, and

become....! JAPAN'S REWARD necessary to consider other means, parcel of America's own de-]

Conditions of Sale: All material on beard will be sold with the vessel with the "exception of chain cable, anchors and gear, which will be lent to the purchaser for navigational 28th August, 1940. safety within the port of, Hang

D. H. COLLINS TAYLOR,

Secretary to the Licensing Board.

Kong.

Hall to be completely demolish- ed at Hong Kong to the satisfac tion of the Commodore withla twelve months from date of Sale, and to be open to the Inspection|| of the Commodore or his re presentative until work of demol tion is complete.

two

n Purchaser to Jurnish a joint and several bond with sureties, satisfactory 'to the Commodore guaranteeing these conditions of sale. The amount' of the 'bond to be 'equivalent to the purchase price.

Forms of tender may be obtain ed from the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Naval Yard, Hong Kong.

BANK HOLIDAY.

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NAZI APOLOGIES

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China,

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MADAME TABOUIS

comes more uncertain every day, it was possibly saved for the future. It was understood at the time

PRO-GERMAN PARTY In Accordance with "Govern-fense programme for safe-

ANNUAL BAZAAR.

that Japan's reward for such ac- So now the Japanese reactions to ment Ordinance,

After some discussion, it THE

tivity would be Germany's approval Dr. Ott's statement are obvious Western: CHANGE BANKS

unanimously decided by the meet-of Japan's installation In Indo- and eastly comprehended. will

The DUBLIN, Aug. 30 (Reuter)--It is ing that. the annual Christ Church be Hemisphere against attack oficially announced that the Ger bazaar will be held on Saturday. CLOSED for the Transaction and also

pro-German party in Japan, which of PUBLIC BUSINESS threat arise against British the Irish Charge d'Affaires in Ber-up and

should a similar man Foreign Office has informed Dec. 7. As many stalla will be put spite of the efforts of the German admirals, revolved against the so- But it is true that Japan. Inis supported by the militarists and MONDAY, the 2nd September, and American interests in in that investigations concerning arranged as will

ambassader, did not keep her pro-called liberal regime of Prince and side-shows 1940. (First Monday in Sep. other parts of the world. the bombings of the vessel Kerry-arrangement,

be possible omises to Berlin. Her attempts at Konore.

he crucial" time of the blitzkrieg

They accused him of being res-- Any tendency of world head on Aug. 1 showed that the promised all the fun of the Fair. were very weak. And yet we feel ponsible for anti-German policies

tember.) Hongkong, 28th August, 1940,

opinion to regard this co- and the Foreign Office has

aircraft involved was a German operation as a military pressed their sincere regret. 467 kalliance must, in the circum-

stances, be repudiated; since

games

and

visitors are

In addition to the fete, it was that even if Japan had fulfilled in the eastern Orient-in particular ex-decided the concert will be given to Tokyo oficials the other even-country had been coveted by Japan her promise, Dr. Ott's statement for the loss of Indo-China. This at St. Andrew's Church Hall, by kind permission of the Vlear, onog would have been the same.

for the past 50 years. Friday, Oct. 4, when it is hoped to TERRITORIAL GUARANTEES

This is why the Japanese gov¬ NOTICE.

it is entirely contrary to the will precipitate a conflict in sion of the best local amateur the Bank of Indo-China, had ob- which had remained liberal to a acquire the services for the occa- Baudouin, who is president of of its entire diplomatic personnel- ernment asked for the resignation defined policy of the United the Far East. As long as talent. Messrs. Elizalde & Co. Inc., States not to be embroiled in Japan is guided by better announce that, as from today's hostilities

tained territorial guarantees in re-great degree and, assembled the On Friday, Nov. 1, a dance will gards to Indo-China territory be famous meeting of political parties which do date, they have transferred their menace

not judgment and curbs

the be held in the Rose Room of the ing coveted by Japan from the in Japan with the aim of agreeing own security despotic aspirations of her which will also go towards the obtain this guarantee, he was Hongkong

Peninsula Hotel, proceeds from Germans. Of course, in order to upon a new Fascist-Nazi setup. representation Messrs. Jardine, Matheson countries accepted United nothing to fear from

to When

Latin-American militarista, she will have church funds Co., Ltd., Import Department, States leadership at the re-united Anglo-American de-number of bridge and mahjongg cessions.

thei

forced to make all sorts of ecomu- It is hoped also to "arrange a mic," financial and industrial con- 18 Pedder Street, Hong Kong. Tent Havarra Conference, It Tensive front.

drives. The first of these, ar- Hongkong, 29th August, 1910. that American commitments reason which has promoted and Mary, will be held at the

the understanding

In fact, he promised Germang IN TRYING to arrive at a taken over by the Guild of Martha tory.

rangements for which have been some bases in Indo-China terr!-] 168 would be strictly limited to this fear of a threat against Vicarage on Friday, Sept. 13 from Mr. Baudouin saved Indo-China, Therefore, we cannot say that safeguarding the Dollars, They must be accom ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE Hemisphere, but the hint of the Japanese mind is govern- Western Japan, it is easy to see that

But since Germany's victory be

Tenders should be addressed to the Naval Store Officer, H.M. Naval Yari, Hong Kong.

Envelopes should be amrked Con (outside

Tender for Cornflower" All tenders are to be in HK.

panied by a deposit of $2000 (Two Thousand Dollars) and must be lodged by NOON, Thurs day, September 26th,

1940. On acceptance of tender buyer to pay balance and take delivery within three weeks, All charges -to-be for account of buyer from day following acceptance of ten. .ders.

STANLEY.

was

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the

position from

cern over

the

South

8.30 p.m.

NEWSETTES

His Excellency the Acting Gover-

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Fifth Column Probe In Philippines

The Philippines department of Public Instruction has started ita investigation of Fifth Column" activities in educational institu tions in accordance with a decis- lon reached by the members of the cabinet, reports the Manila Bulletin; *:

This came as a result of a warn¬ ing sounded by Major Joseph K. During Lady Northcote's absence staff. U. 8. Army. Some of the Evans, of the military intelligence

an adoption of a similar ed by their own ideas of stand with British co-opera-what constitutes national ex- The Middle School and the terests in the Orient, for in- take their Nazi and Fascist tion to protect common in-istence in the world today. Preparatory School will re-openstance, has met with no op friends, they are on September 9th.

Entrance Examination for New American republics.

obsessed Students on Sept. 7th at 9 a.m.

with dreams of conquest and domination for the creation For Prospectus for boarders

JAPAN, HOWEVER, finds of a mighty empire, built on and Day-boys apply to Fung Man

ground for considerable con-foundations of ruthlessness nor, Eleut.-General E. F. Norton, from the Colony, Lady MacGregor schools and universities are suD- Sui. Esq., or Chan Pak Luk, ments, which appear to her potic rule might be imposed will hold a meeting of the Council as Lady District Superintendent of Major Evans said. The vessel is offered for sale Esq., Messrs Harry Wicking to portend

these develop-and terror, from which a des- CB DSO M.C. 89 Chancellor, has very kindly consented to act porting fifth column propaganda, in the belief that the above Prince's Building (Tel. 30241) American action

Joint

Anglo-on cowed and down-trodden Friday next, Sept. 6, at 5.15 p.m., in Nursing Divisions, particulars are correct but their or to

of the University of Hongkong, on the St. John Ambulance Brigade Secretary Jorge G, Bocobo of the in correctness is not guaranteed. ST. STEPHEN'S COLLEGE, stated, the United States has began with the conquest of

the millions. This dream Orient. As we have already power, and yet more power,

of the Legislative Council Chamber. No claim for compensation or

department of public instruction any allevance will be entertained

already stiffened its attitude Manchuria and has been car- the Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith, of No. Lel-Pel-hung. Education Commia Manalac, who has direct charge of

Miss B. L. Smith, daughter of meeting yesterday appointed Mr. of

The Executive Yuan at its weekly when interviewed. Undersecretary refused to comment on the probe 441 towards Far Eastern events ried with

Public Instruction Gabriel 297, The Peak, has reported to the stoner for Kwangs, to succeed the private schools and universities on the understanding which through North China and day some person entered her bed-!

abandon or misdescription; THE HONGKONG ELECTRIC has now been reached with round to the South of that room and stole a gold wrist watch. Ct the National Kwangst Univer-mited himself to saying that he police that about 2.45 am, yester late Dr. Ma Chun-wu as President and in charge of the investigation, Britain. The negotiations vast which are taking place for mental picture of conquest Mr. Su Hsi-ham, member of the

country. With this NOTICE IS HEREBY

the leasing of British-owned by force ever before them, Kwangs Provincial Government well-known financier of the Far GIVEN that an Interim Dividend islands in the Atlantic and the Japanese see in every act-

Honouring Sir Victor Sassoon, 470 of $1.00 per share has been

without portfolio, was appointed the Pacific to America for use ion taken by others to de- to succeed. Mr. Let as Kwangs! Shanghal on Aug. 22, Holt Buffin East who arrived in Manila from declared in respect of the half as naval and air bases has fend the rights of civilisation evidently been chiefly respon and liberty loving people, a

from the purchaser on account of

any

crror

either will any responsibility be accepted for defects that now or may hereafter exist in the bull'or machinery of the vessel.

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entertained with a buffet dinner The death occurred on August road. About 40 guests were pre- at his residence on the McKinley

has started the probe but would not mention the Institutiona con-- cerned.....

1,000 JAPANESE KILLED

year ended 30th June, 1948 gible for this apprehension on threat against themselves 21, at Shanghai, of Mrs. E. Moram sent at the affair. be payable on and after Wednes the tastic to assume, as the quoted as "justification for and Mrs. W. C. Gomersall. The 000,000 OLD SHARES and will the part of Japan, but it is and any such move is at once mother of Mrs. C. M. Manere day, ∙11th September, 1940. Dividend Warrants

Japanese appear to be doing, further planned aggression. Well Road Cemetery on August the National Kwangel University, LOYANG, Aug 20 (Central)........-.- BLOODY FIGHT FOR may be

Ma Pao-ts son of the late funeral took place at the Bubbling Dr. Ma Chun wu, President of obtained on application at the threat to Japan herself. The able and unsound and the that this action constitutes a The argument is unreason- Company's Registered

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outburst bý a Japanese For-Japanese people, who have

enjoys the distinction of being the More than 1,000 Japanese were eign Office spokesman, there- been enduring a great many wives and families of British tance tax. Laws governing the the Hopel-Shansi border which THE REGISTER OF MEM fore, that this newly planned hardships as a result of the troops from Shanghal salled from legacy tax were promulcated on has been recaptured by the Chin- The British liner evacuating the application for payment of inheri-Nangtzekwall strategic pass on frst man to voluntarily file, an slain during the recent ghting at BERS of the Company will be co-operation between Britain totally unprofitable campaign There were 175 women and chil- CLOSED from MONDAY, 2ND and the United States pro-which their militarists have dren on board, among them a

Hongkong for Australia yesterday. July 1. SEPTEMBER 10 SATURDAY.vides ample justification for undertaken against China, number of Russian, Polish, Chl- 7TH SEPTEMBER, 1940 (both Japan to take suitable action should take steps to prevent nese and Japanese women.

ese, according to latest reports re- ceived. *] days inclusive) during which against territories belonging their military leaders from

The Acting Consul-General for the Netherlands and Mrs. D. Gadded, were taken prisoner and Fourteen Japanese, the reports perlod no transier of shares can to other third powers in the engaging in any further com-

E Middelburg will hold a recep- four Japanese mountain guns, 23 be registered.

tion in honour of the birthday of machine-guns, and 300 rifles were By Order of the Board of

Far East is illogical. The mitments which would, now mons, until recently Commander of the

Major-General A. F. Keith Sim- Her Majesty Queen Wilhelming seized. Japanese seem to be blind that the opposition to such of the British troops in North (Saturday) at 9.30 pm, at their Chengtai Radway West of Nian Directors.

The Mohotan bridge on the to the fact that the surest moves has been 50 much terday accompanied by his staff

China, arrived in the Colony yes residence 562 The Peak GIBB, LIVINGSTON & way of making this Anglo- strengthened, cause a serious on a British liner. Major-General

tzekwan was completely dest

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during the Arab trouble. He sucnotinable diseases notified as Hay Me on their future General & PD Telfer-Smolett, at the 24 hours, ended at midnight

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