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EDITORIAL

DEATH PENALTY INTERESTING TALK ON

DECREE

UNIVERSITY WOMEN

FOR HARBOURING THROUGHOUT WORLD

OF BRITONS

LONDON, Oct. 18 (Reuter)--The death penalty has been imposed The Public is notified that the by the German authorities in oc- offices of the War Taxation cupled France for the "crime" of Department will be closed for harbouring British subjects, ac-

cording to the Paris Radio, business from Saturday, October 19th to Monday, October 21st both days inclusive,

Business with the Public will be resumed on Tuesday, October 22nd at

WINDSOR HOUSE (4th "floor)

No. 12, Des Voeux Road, Central.

Iceland was thas the only country

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17. 1940.

JAPANESE BEING TOLD THAT AXIS

NOT VICTORY ALONE

Continued from. Page 1

factor in China's fight for freedom as much as it will re-establish Bri-

An interesting talk on university women throughout the world, that touched a good deal on the work of the World Federation of University Women, was stren la the Great Hall of the University yesterday evening by Professor WINIFRED O. CULLIS, D.SC., GBE we understand it here, the Burma

The Federation at one time had branches in nearly every BaroRoad has been considerably im pean country, and in' many other countries of the world. A keen proved during the past few member was Iceland where all the 12 univerzity women there were months and will prove a vital registered with the Federation, Persons sheltering. Britons are

with a 100 per cent membership. given five days to report. Britons within the meaning of the decree

At the present time, the war in include residents of the Dominions Europe has served to almost com- pletely bring to a falt the ac- and Colonies.

Another decree of the German tivities of the various branches of Military Administration imposed the Federation on the Continent, the death penalty for sheltering

The President of the Federation firisoners fugitive

of war

is a Polish lady, a professor at a French or other nationality.

leading Polish Dniversity, the Vice- Fresidents a Swedish and a Bel-

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Tax falling due on October the obvious conclusion is that 19th and 21st will not be regarded she is using the oil pretext

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glan lady.

RAISING FUNDS

seeking advice on her position in relation to the fellowship.

"NOT PERMITTED

Federation sought advice from the

PACT AIMS AT PEACE Nippon's Greatest Hope Is To Avoid War With US.

TOKYO, Oct. 8-It is Japan's greatest hope that armed conflict with the United States may be avoided. In spite of the bellicose tone imputed to official Japanese statements, according to well-informed Japanese sources in Tokyo,

It is pointed out that the Nippon-Axis military pact, which came as a surprise to the Japanese people, is being sold to the public as a "pact for peace." Meanwhile, it is emphasized to the world that Japan is technically committed to fight should the United States make war against the Axis.

peace.

tish determination not to compro- mise. with Japan,"

Mr. Hughes turned to events in -The Swedish · lady replied, that the advent of her son made no the United States and mentioned difference to her decision to pursue that 18 million men became liable

However, the last thing Japan ter observed that American asals- the study the fellowship had given for registration for military ser- vice yesterday and added 900,000.

to' Britain. Was her opportunity for.

of them would be in uniform by wants is to be forced to fulfil that tance

growing early spring, thus bringing the commitment. Prince Ayamaro more vigorous with the Intensive The first breakaway from the United States Army to its greatest onoys, the premier, addressing a German onslaught on the British

conference of prefectural over- Isles. Federation in Europe was that of peace-time strength" in history. -

nors yesterday,' said to them:- On the question of the Joint the German University women. Referring to the coming Presl-

"You are asked to guide the programme of defense between. The more important activities of They had wanted to continue, but dential elections, Mr. Hughes stated people to the realization that the America and Canad also the to by their that the Republican Party, which objectives of the triple alliance question of the Anglo-American were not permitted as overdue if paid on October for a far bigger Axis adven- the organisation were in raising government. They were ordered was opposing Mr. Roosevelt's re-are the prevention of a further naval deal, he said that the re-

ture into the Middle East, funds to permit women students a

to exclude all.....Jewish üritversity election for B third term, Was fellowship in 3. foreign

expansion of the war and to exported joint defense agreement be- where ever richer and more study

and ¡plentiful oil fields are located country. in exchanging teacher women from their ranks, which growing stronger, but that the bet pedite the restoration of world!tween the United States A. G. CLARKE,

ting odds were still against Mr. between universities in different they proceeded to do.

Britain and Australia, similar to Commissioner of War Taxation, in Iran. The chances of suc- countries. and in various ways When the Central Office of the Willkid

PEACE CONTRIBUTION? the one between the United States Tcess which this drive will helping students studying away German branch as to the exact

UNFORTUNATE PART

Evidently, the pact is regarded and Canada, would probably soon becomes 552 have

increasingly from their native land. *.

The most unfortunate part of as a contribution to peace insofar materialize. He added that the situation in respect of Jewish dependent on the Soviet at-

President Masaryk of Czechoslo women students, a reply came to that Herr Hitler has been dragged States from war. However, off- manifested in the lease of British -this-election,” said Mr. Hughes, "is as it may restrain the United Anglo American co-operation titude and, until an official vakia" donated £1,000 from his the offect that the Jewish women clarification of her reactions 70th birthday Gift Fund toward had not been expelled from the into the campaign of both sides cial reaction in the United States naval and air bases in the Atlan- Herr Hitler will be happy to see toward the pact-increased ald tie by the United States threaten- is forthcoming, interest will the Arst fellowship awarded, Prof. German "branch- but had merely Mr. Wilkie elected and Mr. Roo- for Britain and a spurred arms ed to extend to the Pacific and

Cullis recounted, and among the been "ordered to be centred more on what

earliest fellow was a Swedish lady tartly

sevelt defeated It would be programme-is apparently causing Indian oceans and the South Seas. obstacles the other countries archaeologist who spent a year

"The three-power pact, con. In the same way. the Italian wrong. however, to draw any con- great disappointment here.

Whereas government officials at cluded in such environment, is clusion from that against Mr. which Germany and Italy in France.

branch, which had a longer life as walkie, in view of what he has arst emphasized that the pact was entirely défensive, in nature," intend brushing aside in their The Federation, while about to Mussolini bad agreed to let it

he said. new drive will place in the award the Fellowship to this lady function should it agree to refrain sald and done on the subject of directed against no particular

nation, when the reaction ́proved" "Its negative aspect is designed way of the dictators. The had been worried about the fact from touching on political matters, the infamy of Nazi methods."

"Mr. Willkie, however, seems to contrary to their hopes and state to prevent the world disturbance news that Turkey, Greece and that she was expecting a child, was in due course "graciously a think that Mr. Roosevelt wants to ments. Prince Konoje. Mr. Mat- from expanding any further by be a sort of Hitler himself and this suoka (fotelen minister) and Mr. deterring third powers from join- Yugoslavia have determined and despatched a telegram to her lowed to disband itself."

sort of thing is, of course, whip Suma (foreign office spokesman)ing the European war or the ping the people into a fury of ex-all followed in an attempt to im-Sinu-Japanese conflict, but its eltement, but eventually, as Mr. press the United States with the positive side consists in co-opera- "consequences of their commit- tion between Japan, Germany and

16th October, 1940.

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on joint opposition to the Axis plans must be taken into account: Turkey and Greece, particularly, have consistent- ly voiced this resolve and Britain has indicated her

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Alfred Langdon said recently, when the elections take place, ments, inexorable and inevitable. Italy in the constraction of a new they will calmly accept the result ROW WITH U.S. UNPOPULAR order in the world" and give the elected president The three powers concerned are NO TIME FOR WRANGLING their full co-operation in the true all still waiting for some sign of Matsuoka admitted that the American spirit.”

the moral effect of the pact on situation between Japan Mr. Hughes then discussed the the United States, but it is un-Russia had hitherto been unplea- results of the present war ending derstandable that Japan should sant for various reasons, but de-

י.

The official reason for not"! holding popular demonstra-

tions approving the alliance is

It would Addressing the prefectural gOV~|

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many or Italy, and unless „foreign powers obstruct 'Japan's efforts to construct an east Asiatic sphere of common prosperity, Japan is will- "ing to co-operate and share na-

ture's bounties with them.

Lord Lothian For London

Trip

Has No Special Significance

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 (Reuter)

A decrease of 49 h the number THE BALKANS AND decision to support them in or refugees and destitutes accom-

their stand.

modated in the Colony, in Gor RUSSIA

THE RUTHLESS GRIP ernment camps, etc. in Urban THE RUSSIAN attitude to which the Nazis have now and Rural Areas is recorded in

wards the move by the laid on Rumania gives the the returns for the week ending will hold an essay contest on the in (a) a British victory, (b) an cautiously avoid provocation, as a clared that the current interna

Į subject "Overseas Chinese National Axis victory, (c) 'ä long stalemate, conflict with America would be tional emergency, "which may Oct. 12. Axis Powers in the Balkans Axis Powers a primary ad-

Salvation Work” simultaneously in with both combatants stopping for most unpopular

well be called a world revolution, Urban Areas (Civilians): continues to be the subject vantage.

Japanese-American relations will not permit both Japan and Bulgaria, for in-

King's Park; 1,297 against 1.301 Malays Netherlands East Indies, breath. of speculation in political stance, will find it extremely on Oct. 3.

promise to continue at a stalemate the Soviet Union to wrangle in North Borneo, Burma, Thailand.

SWIFT ACTION French Indo-China, Canada, Ha-

Indefinitely, lacking a suitable the Far Eastern corner,ve quarters throughout the difficult to offer any resis- Mau Tau Chung 1,500 against

wall, and the Hongkong-Macao followed by swift action through the

An Axis victory he said would be cpening for either side to take He reminded the provincial gov- world. Will the Soviet per-tance. Submission will open 1481 on Oct. 5.

Initiative. Mr. Suma in-lernors that the conclusion of the mit the Nazis to secure a the way for the next step

North Point 1,373 against 1,368

out the world. The United States dicated yesterday that the United three-power pact did not mean. The contest will be in charge of would probably have to withdraw states was insisting on the set Japan's participation in the Euro hold in the Danube.areas and forward

on Oct, 5. Lato Turkey and

either the Chinese consulates or from the Philippines and take tlement of alleged violations of pean war, or antagonizing foreign Morrison Hill 544 against 542 on the Russian outlet to the Greece, with Italy supporting | Oct. 8.

educational organisations in these Canada into its protection. The their rights in China before ne- powers. Unless third powers not Black Sea? What will her the move through Yugoslavia, Erban Areas (Soldiers);

areas. In the Hongkong-Macao area world would then become divided gotiations... for a general adjust-already participating in the Euro- reactions be in the event of provided,

In Hospital 15 against 17 on Oct. It will be in charge of the Overseas into four economic empires Germent of relations were possible, pean war or the Sino-Japanese of" course, that pressure being applied on Greece and Turkey are un-

The first three winners in each many. Japan, Russia and America. but that obviously this is difficult conflict attack either Japan, Ger Turkey to give Germany and able to prevent Italy's Adria-

Russia would not get much more for the duration of hostilities. Argyle Street 710 against 708 on

area will be awarded $150, $100 and than what she now holds-with Oct...5. Italy right of way through tic neighbour from falling Urban Areas (Squatters Camps): Rules for the contest have been to her boundaries. The Japanese

$70 respectively.

perhaps the addition of Turkey the Dardanelles? Already re-under the Axis war machine. Tai Hang 2,492 against 2,492 on ports, unconfirmed for the It is at this stage of the Oct 5.

drawn up and will be referred to

sald to be to avoid a possible most part, speak of Russian drive that the Russian post- Ngau Tau Kok 799 against 787 the consulates and educational, economie empire would include the

. territory she now holds, China, the affront to America.. Actually, organisations concerned. opposition to such moves and tion will have to be made on Oct. 5.

Dutch East Indies, the Philippines the Japanese, public is not en- Rural Areas: of heavy concentrations of clear. Since the signing of

and, perhaps, Australia and India: thusfastic, and this has been "Kam Tin 2.202 against 2,279 on Soviet troops. on the frontier the non-aggression pact be- Oct. 5.

The Axa Empire would include the subject of editorial regret. all Europe, with Russia on the of Bessarabia, which recently tween, Germany and Russta Total: 10,932 against 10.981 on Members of the Hongkong Reel western boundary,

ernors conference, Mr. Matsuoka passed into Soviet control in August of last year," the Oct. 5.

Club had a dance practice at purely military in strength and yesterday said that Japan was with Nazi influence. These Soviet has "apparently ac-1

Helena May Institute yesterday would suffer economically from the prepared to share "nature's boun- evening. reports have had various inquiesced in every Nazi plan, POLICE REPORTS

unrest of the people they have ties on an equal footing with the terpretations placed on them. because it made it possible Brig T. McLeod, resiains at No.

Mr. Rey Scott, U. S cameraman conquered. The American Empire countries that do not interfere One, which appears to find for M. Stalin to follow his 15. Peak Mansions, reported that who filmed the bombing or chuss would be based on powerful natur with our project for the creation of a greater east Asia and a China al resources with competent sup- general acceptance, is that own ideas of bloodless expan-as ne was turning out into Garden king on Sept. 19 and 20, left Hong-plies of capital and co-operation off mutual prosperity."... Russla recognises that the sion, apart from the toll he Road, from the road leading to kong for San Francisco yesterday independent measures,

JAPAN SEEKING EQUALITY German drive through Ru-had to pay in Finland. The at about 6.20 p.m. on Oct. 15, he Garden Road from Zetland Hall,;

Mr. Hughes then went on to dis- Within the projected" greater i President Quezon returned to

Ftory.

all the unilateral restrictions im on Government instructions for against her interests in South- has increased Russia's dil- as a great speed. Both cars brak Lucena, Tayabas. He took part in

consultations, it is stated here posed by the western powers East Europe and the Near East cult position, as any opposi-ed hard but the rear wheel of the the ceremonies on the laying of and effectively prevent hertion now to

The mudding of the last war would be eliminated, with Japan It is not known how long Lord German and unknown car collided with the the cornerstone of the £300,000 from interfering on: Turkey's Italian ambitions will compel bumper or Brig. McLeod's car wing of the provincial hospital period and the postwar period and the other powers placed on Lothian, will stay in London, A an equal footing, while all the spokesman of the British Embassy (No 1840).

there and also addressed, a poll would never be repeated. behalf. when pressure 18 Japan to go to the assistance

"There will be peace again, but native population would be eman said Lord Lothian is going on a routine visit his first since, the Slight damage was suffered by tical meeting.. brought to bear on that coun- of her Axle partners and Brig. McLeod's car.

"Imperialistic "op- this peace, if it is to be a lust pression."

cipated from

outbreak of war try. The massing of Russian force Russia to a war on two

The death occurred in Shanghai peace cannot be dictated by vic- troops on the Rumanian bor-fronts. Herr Hitler appears, As the steam launch Man Kung on Oct. 7, of Mr. Henry Albert At-tory alone. It must be a guaran der is, therefore, taken as an therefore, to have placed him-was ol

its way to Yaumati a kinson, aged 80 years, at his re- tee to nations against violence; it indication that the Soviet is self in a position in which the Chinese female passenger jumped sidence 455, Rue Lafayette, A Re- must provide for a union of nations into the barbour but was rescued quiem Mass was celebrated at St, and nothing must be allowed to attempting to provide against risks against his succeeding by Yeang va a seaman of the Peter's Church, Avenue Dabal, on stand in the way of the free move

are reduced The most im-launch...

October 10, and was followed by ment of economic forces,” said WHEN THESE expressions portant counter to fut

future On arrival as the Jordan Road interment at the Lokawel come Mr. Hughes

That is the sort of peace which strenuous efforts over a period of of opinion are read in developments along these ferry wharf an unknown Chinese tery.

we must expect from a British years to solve those two problema conjunction with repeated lines is the new Anglo-lady hearing of the would-be suf-, affirmations from Moscow of American co-operation. Uni-elde's circumstances, Kave her $50. The death occurred on October 7, victory and it is the sort of peace by encouraging overseas trade,

at Shanghai of Mr. Theodosio that has led to the proposal for emigration and enterprise, but re❘ NEW YORK, Oct. 16 (Renter) — the Russian intention to re- téd States intervention in the

Meira da Costa, aged 73 years. |an⠀⠀ intercontinental federal con- gretted to observe that the west Lord Lothian, the British” Ambas- HEALTH RETURNS main strictly neutral, the Pacific will quickly render

A Requiem Mass was held at The green, with equal rights for every had thwarted Japan's peaceful sader in Washington. left for situation becomes more còn-any part which, Japan is de-

The following is the Return of Church of Christ The King, 235 nation. This union of nations efforts by banning or restricting Lisbon on Tuesday aboard" "the fused and puzzling. It is in-signed to play in the Axis

diseases notified as Rue Bourgeat, on October 11, and would contain 200 millions of free Japanese immigration and setting Yankee) Offyper conceivable that Russia is adventure futile while the having occurred in the Colony was followed by interment at the people who would enjoy an equal high tarin walls against Japanese The departure of the British

during the 24 hours ended at mid- Bubbling Well Cemetery..

share of world responsibilities and merchandise the

Ambassador who recently an prepared to accept the Nazi undisputed control which the night or Ort, 10-Enterte Fever,

benenta It would own an Inter-If the powers are to eliminate nounced that he has cancelled his explanation that the des- British Navy holds in the eight cases Dysentery. 16 caser Two decrees of divorce were national army and navy which damage to their interests in proposed trip to London on ac

Far Eastern aftuar patch of German troops into Mediterranean must prove a and Tuberculosis. cases (one granted by Judge Milton J. Helmick will be able to meet any challenge China Matsuoka declared, they count of the should wish for an early termination, came a Rumania was merely for the sure safeguard to the coun-imported

in the US Court for China, offered to it we

surprise, E He hurr

oard with two Shanghai, on Oct. 8. The actions: Mr. Hughes said that the plan Hom of the Sino-Japanese hostill purpose of protecting the oil-tries in that war zone. The Citations for good work have were undefender, Mr. B. D. Rodger had received favourable comment, les instead of administering cam com fields there from acts of policy of force and fraud been issued by the French Consul representing the petitioners in both but it meant that the United phor Injections to Chiang Kai- sabotage by a handful of which the Axis Powers are general, in Shanghai, to two meme cases The Arat petitioner was Mr. States would be involved in the shek in the form of credit and the list Englishmen Oil 18of pursuing his thus, confronted bers of the French Special Police Bejamin Ganci who sought

At present the feeling in supply of war materials, thereby portunity

prolonging the life of the doomed yes course one of Germany's with many difficulties and it The two men are Bergt, Hatini solution of his marriage to

bound to help Britain, but not to administration. most paramount needs at the will be interesting to see how and Agent Witkowsky, who on Ruth Trene Watkins Ganci,

nts would, Beptember 27, at great personal

case the petitioner the courts of moment but knowing that they going to extricate

Ficdecide that kid, until Rosalie Panceling then it wab

"comment

mania Will place a barrier new "Axis Pact with Japan saw a car coming down the road Manlia on Oct. 9 from a trip toss the results of a British vic-East Asiatic sphere, he continued Lord Lothian is dying to London

the

this stab in her flank.

hotitiablë

she can obtain it without all themselves" rom" "the", morass thrown da bomb this show of military force, into which they are plunging tram

the

NEVER REPEATED

meries was that the coun

Japan was faced with two great problems: How to feed her swarming population, and how to enhance the level of the country, which was far

below that of Britain and the He reviewed the government's

United States.

There was no special significance: in the trip and it is not involved with any negotiations proceeding or projected with the United States.

AMERICA AIDING, BRITAIN

Discussing the attitude of the United States, the foreign,

the

LORD LOTHIAN LEAVES