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EDITORIAL

THURSDAY, JULY 10, 1941.

SHAMELESS VICTIMISATION THE EAST EUROPEAN FRONT:

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS NEW ADVERTISEMENTS The Daily Press OF LOCAL POPULATION BY CHANGE IN TONE OF NAZI

NOTICE

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

LIMITED. (incorporated in Hong Kong)

G.

R.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

PARTICULARS AND CON- DITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 14th day of July, 1941, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by THE CERTIFICATE dated Order of His Excellency the 14th January, 1933 for One Governor of one Lot of Crown Share $100 Paid-up Numbered Land at Cheung Sha Wan, in the 9690 in this Company standing Colony of Hong Kong in the Name of Hop Chun of

of 75 years, term

B

for

Com-

報西剩孖

Editorial and Business

Office:

15-19, Queen's Road Central, Tel. 33225,

Night Editor Wanchai Office):

Tel. 24511.

London Office: 63. Fleet Street

E.CA.

HONGLONG, JULY 19, 1941.

ESSENTIAL FOODS DEALERS

Complete Failure Of Price Control System

BY OUR STAFF REPORTER ·

The recent crop of labour disputes has served to focus public attention on the TREMENDOUS INCREASES IN THE PRICES OF MEAT, POULTRY AND VEGETABLES and the shameless manner in which the local population is being victimised by dealers of these essential foods, to the complete failure of the price control system.

WAR COMMUNIQUES AS RESISTANCE INCREASES

1 "There has been a change in the tone of official Ger- man statements and news agencies," said MAJOR LEWIS HASTINGS, B.B.C. military commentator, when he broad- cast from London yesterday and analysed the position of the land operations on the Eastern European front, as far as it was possible to do so from the reports that have come to hand of the fighting there.

mendous

have resistance, must made big demands on their ma-

"Up to a few days ago," "The rapid movement of the Ger- continued Major Hastings, man columns on the face of tre- A STRIDE CLOSER

the Germans were still an- nouncing this sort of thlagchines and on the courage of their TO WAR

The power of resistance of troops. They will be always sub- Foochow has been declared LOST, mencing from 1st July, 1898, WHEN HERR HITLER

the Soviet forces seems to ject to harassing actions by the launched his treacherous;

Since September last, the price of real sound quality have broken--The Soviet Russians and their advance units, Crown Rent to be fixed by the attack on Russia and appear rice has more than doubled; beef has gone up by between forces have been hopelessly as they get further from their Surveyor of His Majesty the ed in the first few days to be

350 and 400 per cent. (32 cents per catty to the present scattered,' etc. One German disintegrate. King, for one further term of 24 carrying everything before market price of $1.28); pork has been increased from 65 newspaper referred to the

him, and, at the same time, years less the last three days the possibility of Japan tak-

cents to $1.30 per catty; chicken from 85 cents per catty unavailing fight put up by thereof.

to $2.20; and vegetables from two cents to eight or nine the broken Russian army. cents per catty for bean sprouts and proportionately higher Intending bidders are advised

for the better class varieties. that immediately after the dis-

and if at the Expiration of One with the option of renewal at ɔ Month from the Date hereof the above Document be not forth coming the Said Certificate will

be deemed CANCELLED and of No Effect, and a NEW Certificate for the Said Share will be issued in its stead by the Company.

A. H. K. COBB,

General Manager. Hong Kong, 10th July, 1941.

ALICE MEMORIAL & AFFILIATED HOSPITALS

350

The Annual Meeting of the above Hospitals will be held on Thursday, July 10th. 1941, at 5.15 p.m. at Dr. S. W. Ts'e's office. Messrs. Ts's and Hodgson. Prince's Building, (1st floor).

R. M. ALDERTON,

Secretary,

NOTICE.

EXIT PERMITS.

348

Compliance with Defence Reg.

į

utation No. 806 which requires

all British and Aliens males, having attained the age of 16 years, with the exception of persons of Chinese race, to obtain exit permits in order to leave the Colony, it is hereby notified for the information of the

Ing part in the Nazi war game! began to arouse speculation, the non-interventionists in

bases and communications, might

"What is important to remember

in the future is the number of guns, tanks and men which the Russians are throwing into the FULL OF FIGHT

battle against this forward front "Today, the German communi- of the German army, If the Rus- Even the oft-despised bean-glad to dispose of it for 55 cents or ques have changed their tone. 'slan can continue to exact losses posal of the lot the Purchaser the United States started (if not the applicant) will be fluttering their

curd cakes (or Chinese cheese, even less.

They speak now of the fierce re- and to harry the German spear- "stay neu- required to deposit with an

sistance they expect to meet from head, they might well hold on to tral" flag again on the as- as they are often referred toj

the ao-called Stalin Line. This their principal points of defence. authorised officer who will be sumption that if, and when, have gone up in price and

broken Russian army has evidently present at the sale, the sum of Russia was defeated, the ag-

diminished in size.

come back full of fight." two hundred dollars, ($200) ingressors would be in such an cash. This sum will be refunded advantageous position that it on payment of the Purchase would make armed interven- price.

tion by America a risky bust- ness. Swiftly and resolutely, the reply has now been givenį to these adherents of isola-

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT

No. of Sale

Registry No.

„ocality.

New Kowloon

2866.

Chau Street and Junction of

Fat Tseung Street,

Cheung Sha Wan

Bondary

Measure

menta

As per

sale plac

About

Contents in

Square feet.

Anupal Annual

Rental

*| Upset Price. į

દુબઇ

91011

TAKING IT BY AND LARGE, IT CAN CONFIDENTLY BE ASSERTED THAT THE COST OF FOOD HAD BEEN IN- UREASED BY, AT LEAST, 150 PER CENT. DURING THE PAST TEN MONTHS.

With the cost of living at its present high level, the working classes, including the "white collar" brigade, are finding # increasingly difficult to make ends meet without being squeezed by every potty dealer of commodities which are nacd daily.

this

on-

Major Hastings declared that he had previously commented op the unstable nature of the Ger- cam- man communiques in this

new paign, but now these

and chastened reports proved that the Germans have been surprised by the tenacity of the

STRICTER CONTROL Government could go a long way UNREASONABLE INCREASES towards checking

daylight The prices of

articles robbery by exercising stricter many tion. The President has taken which might accurately be describ-trol over the prices of all goods, soldier. the unprecedented step of ed #5

aa essential or non-essential, as well removing any hemispheric soap clothing, hats and shoes--as over the market stall holders, as cases have come to light where boundaries on United States;

ally "freced."

near-essentials such

Officer will soon be overwhelmed

defence operations by sending DAILY RADIO TALK unwary customers have been liter- American forces to Iceland to| ON FOOD PRICES If Government does not take relieve the British troops

"In The Market," a short talk inmediate and effective steps to there for service elsewhere, on food supplies available and the cheek the present tendency of pro- while his Federal Security prices the public should pay. Is a Ateering in every line, the Labour Administrator, Mr. Paul Me- new gally feature of the Singa- Nutt, administered yet an- pore broadcasting programme, and other warning to Japan to goes on the air from 745 to 7.50

a.m., states the Malaya Tribune. keep her hands off British These daily notes are supplied The purchaser of the lot will be and American interests in the by the office of the Food Control- required to pay to the auctioneer Pacific. Both these gestures ler, and will include all the Con are regarded as having

in cash the sum of $1,102.00

with the Conditions of Sale.

346

with the ever-increasing number of disputes brought before him for

mediation or settlement.

IN

AN EFFECTIVE STEI* CUBBING PROFITEERING WAS RECENTLY TAKEN BY THE FOOD CONTROLLER IN SINGAPORE, WHEN HE WENT ON THE AIR AND AN- NOUNCED THAT PRICES OF MARKET PRODUCE WOULD BE BROADCAST DAILY. HONGKONG'S CONTROLLER OF FOOD MIGHT WELL FOL- LOW THIS EXAMPLE.

"In the meanwhile, the Ger- man advance forces are getting further and farther from their supply bases and might soon ' begin to experience the law of diminishing reserves" conclud- ed Major Hastings.

Russian FUNERAL OF MR.

F. J. BRAND

Well-Known In Eastern Business Circles

"All this, however, helps one to form some sort of Judgment on the course of the fighting," cuntinued Major Hastings. "The Germans have certainly made a deep penetration on the road to Muscow. They have badly man-handled ou Russian army and captured or destroyed much material. But Bow they are finding this new task of their a good deal more difficult than they expected and that things are not al- together going according pian

The funeral of the late Mr. Fre- derick James Brand, who died sud- denly on Tuesday, took place yes- terday at the Colonial Cemetery, the Rev. K. Mackenzie Dow om- clating.

} The late Mr. Brand was an exe- A BAD BARGAIN

outive of William "Hunt and Com- "It is not my place to review pany and a well-known business- the campaign as a whole. It has man in the Far East. He recently now lasted seventeen days and returned from a business visit to

certainly India.

troller's communiques, and other (being 10% of the upset price) brought the United States a items of interest. immediately after the fall of the stride closer to war and the rule, apply only to Singapore.

Prices quoted will, as a general hammer, the balance of the nervousness of Axis circles is

the Russian army was premium being paid in accordance indicated in the statements have also. and for no apparent

hard hit at the beginning. I feel Born in Hongkong 60 years ago, certain now that the very large he was educated at the Diocesan on the way the international reason, been increased by as much

territorial acquisitions made by Boys' School, For many years he situation is developing and as 100 per cent, since the begin-

the Soviet in the last couple of was connected with business en- the fear that the war mayning of this year. Although trans-! The first step into the maelstrom years have been a bad bargam terprises in Shanghai and was

must, however, be soon spread to the Pacific Portation charges and war risks of inflation

nave some influence on prices, they avoided at all costs as, once that

strategically. Political considera- prominent in sporting circles, be- which have come from Japan. could not possibly have the effect step is taken, the victims of the tons were allowed to over-ride all ing at one time President of the PUBLIC AUCTION.

the system Shanghat Recreation Club. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT the retallers claim-particularly process will go on and on until nilitary Judgment in

THOSE PRESENT PARTICULARS AND CON. calmly explained his action where Shanghal-made goods are the vortex sucks them under. It of defence.

is not suggested that Government DITIONS of the Sale by Public as a step to place himself in

Furthermore, every retailer ap- will have an easy task to establish "This is now

U

it.

concerned.

IN THE NORTA

clear from

public that persons to whom the Auction to be held on Monday, the "other fellow's" place pears to have his own scale of control over all commodities, but has taken place in North Poland. funeral service were Mr. and Mrs.

THE INDO.CHINA

STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD.

term

an

NEWSETTES

ed yesterday.

was

what Among those present at the

¡T. A. Wames, Mr. F. Lamberg, Exit Permit Regulations apply, the 14th day of July, 1941, at 3 and as being necessary to de- prices, as while one would be seiling it should, at least, make an effort where a large Russian army who intend travelling to Macao p.m., at the Offices of the Public termine

first Mrs. C. B. Lamberg, Mr. R. L. Bar- ** what the other an artele for, say, 50 cents, an- to do so if the vicious cycle of practically encircled in the by the Hong Kong, Canton & Works Department, by Order of fellow would do." Beyond other would be prepared to sell for wages chasing prices is to be few days of the onslaught and us (also representing Mr. and subsequently very largely destroy Mrs. Andrew Clark, Shanghai), Macao Steamboat Company's His Excellency the Governor of this cryptic reply. the Pre-65 cents, while a third would be avoided.

ed. They had forgotten that this Mr. George Moy, Mr. Leung Hung Steamer, S. S. "Taishan" can one Lot of Crown Land at sident refused to enlarge one

war is a war in which one armour-50, Mr. H. 8. Tong, Mr. C, K obtain their passage tickets at the Ma Tau Chung, in the Colony the subject, but one can well of Japanese commitments to

ed division in being is worth ten Klang, Mr. T. A Madar, Mr. and Company's office situated at No. of Hong Kong for a

Mrs. A. Madar, F. J. Kengelbacker, of imagine that his move in the Axis. Herr Hitler and his

infantry divisions." 1 Queen's Building, Connaught 75 years, with the option at sending United States mill-conspirators in Berlin and

Major Hastings went on to de Lt. A. M. Buchanan, Mr. Richard Sir Victor Sassoon, the well-clare that modern weapons and Charles Lee, Miss Grace Chang Road, or on board the steamer on renewal at a Crown Rent to be tary units to Iceland con- Rome must now be expectant-known financier of Shanghai, left modern technique had given place Mr. A. O Fisher, Mr. F. J. A, Mar- presentation of thefr Exit fixed by the Surveyor of His stitutes an. unmistakable ly awaiting to see their hopes for the North on Tuesday. to older methods of fighting and ques. Mr. F. Zimmern; Mr. R. Malt Permits.

Majesty the KING, for one challenge to the Axis Powers fulfilled when the United

this was especially essential in the land, Mr. Jensen, and others. 349 further term of 75 years.

to do their worst and take the States, in fulfilment of her Mr. Francis Luka, European re- case where long frontlers 'were FLORAL TRIBUTES Intending bidders are advised consequences for any action promise to aid Russia as an presentative of Max Factor's Make-involved, like, the present one in Wrentha were sent by Fred and that immediately after the dis.they might contemplate tak- opponent of aggression, be-up Studio in Hollywood, also sail-Russia.

As it was the Russians did not Grandma, Doreen, Dennis and posal of the lot the Purchasering to counter the advantages gins to unload war materfals

know where the attack would come Leslie, Douglas and Barbara, Allee (if not the applicant) will be which must accrue to Britain and supplies for the Soviet'

Capt. C. M. M. Man, of Middle- from and severe losses were sus and Andrew Clark, Alfred, Robert required to deposit with and her allies from this deci- army at Vladivostock. The sex Regiment, reported to the could be regrouped. Regrouping of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCorkdale tained Before the Russian forces and Albert, Tom and Kate. Warnes, authorised officer who will be sion. So far, there has been landing of American forces in Police that while his wife was tra- these forces was very difficult in a (Shanghai), Mr. and Mrs. Ame present at the sale, the sum of little comment on the Pre-Iceland may not immediately velling from Kowloon to Hongkong country where all ralways radiat Madar Mr and Mrs. Thomas A two hundred dollars, ($200) in

courageous policy affect Germany. There is the at 8 pm. on Tuesday, she lost a ed from Moscow and very few Madar, Mr. and Mrs. Starling Jex, cash. This sum will be refunded from Axis quarters in Europe, possibility of Nazi attacks on handbag with contenta to the lateral limes existed.

Jack and Freda Bauld: (Shanghai), value of $29, on payment of the Purchase but Herr Hitler's hesitant and American ships as a result,

THE GERMAN SIDE

A. L. McCorkindule and Dong nervous partner in the Far but the Germans, with their

"And what of the German side?" Smith, M. Lembigge and Rez East appears to be consider- attention now concentrated ger of the Shanghai Commercial a reasonable picture of the strug- B.N.R. Mr. B. C. Lee, Mr, Charles Mr. K. P. Chen. General Mana-asked Major Hastings. To obtain Rogers, Lent A. M. Buchanan, PARTICULARS OF THE LOT ably perturbed over this latest on their Russian venture, are and Savings Bank and Chairman gle it is necessary to see what Hert T. Telang, 3, 8. Tru, Mr. T. 0. development in the American desperately anxious to divide of the Chinese Currency Stabilisa Bitter expected when he started Lee, F. Zimmern, Fred J. Köngel- attitude. Japan has certain-, America's armed forces be-tion Board, and Mr. Tsuyee Pel his campaign. The decision to at backor, R. L. Barkus, C, V. Jensen,

General Manager of the Bank of tack Russia was based on the be-8 C. Ho, Dr. D. Liang, R. T. Me ly not erred in her interpreta- tween the east and the west China and member of the Board, lief that the war would be a short Donnell, A. O Fisher, F. Schick, tion of the American attitude It, is here that they expect have both strived in Honggong one and that the German war ma Martin Gold, LK Tayor,

it means that America is Japan to play her part. As a from Shiukwan...

chine would not be materially Frick, Mr. V. V. Needs, Mr. WH determined to stand by her partner in the Axis, Japan

damaged or lose its efficiency. attitude and is far from will be expected to oppose The marriage took place on June "The overrunning of vast shirking a major clash in the American help going to Rus-28, at The Community Church and extensive territory and Pacific or even to putting on sia to assist the Soviet army of Florle, daughter of the former Shanghai, by Dr. C. Stanley Smith, the gloves for a bout with against Herr Hitler's war ma-Minister to Peru and Madame T Germany and Italy in the chine and as any protest by K, Chief, to Zaw Liang, son of Mr. Atlantic,

Japan to America on this and the late Mrs. W. V. Bia, of OF COURSE, a clash be-subject is certain to be dis-Shanghat. tween America and Japan in regarded, the clash in the

NOTICE OF GENERAL

MEETING.

The SIXTIETH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of the Company will be held at the Offices of the General Managers, Messrs. Jardine, Matheson & Co., Ltd., Pedder, Street, Hong Kong, on Thursday, 10th July, 1941, at noon, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors, passing the Accounts,

And electing

Auditors..

Directors

and

The Transfer "Books of the Company will be closed from the

price.

No. of Sale

Kowloon Inland Lot Registry No.

Locality.

Junction of

Ma Tau Chang Road

bug St

Boundary

Measure-

menta

As per

salo plan:

Aboût

Contents in

Square feet.

Annu

.ozi

Rental

Upset Prices

- 11,160

sident's

.*

“? avsti

the capture of large -numbers of men will be dust" and ashes to the Nazis if they

A

T. Wel, Mr. T C Moi (Hunt En2 gineering Corporation), Miss Rose- mary Lam, Miss Audrey Leung,. Mia Grace: Chang, Miss May Long Mỹ. Thu long mi tự ti do not gain their real objen

Klang, Mr. L. H. Gu and Mr. Fant tive. In the meantime, the Trang (Hunt Engineering Corpora- group of principal, criminala tion), the China National Ice Col are watching the progress of William Hunt and Co. and stan this Russian Kitale day by day, | Shanghat; Willem Hunt and Oo. They are watching the German and Stan, Hongkong, losses the losses of man, guma Hunt and covând Staff In cash the sum of $1,116.00 ing for so feverishly through imagine. That will, of course,

-- and tanks and planes. They Fling, William Hen (being 10% of the upset price) her Fifth Column agents in bring the United States into A young woman, Lo yuk kan, are also nervously watching Stan New York, wit ad

the effect of the Russian the Committee, Chang immediately after the fall of the Tokyo. The ramifications of conflict with Germany and bad bar hand badly mithan it

scorched earth policy, T tion Club the Membe hammer, the balance of the this organisation in Japan's her satellites and it is then was caught in a saw at the Bing

Recreation premium belag paid in accordance political and doonomic life that the advantages of the Chau Sawmill in Lockhart Road CRITICAL STAGE EXACHED.

about 6pm. Festerday, he was. The campaign seems to have and with the Conditions of Sale. have been fully revealed by move in Iceland will be most visus the woodyard 30 buy wood reached eritical stage now for Co. and 280

an authority on the subject patent.

3rd July to the 24th July inclusive.

By order of the Board,

JARDINE, MATHESON & CO., LTD.

General Managers. Hong Kong, 14th May, 1941.

The purchaser of the lot will be the Pacific is Just what Ger- Pacific may be more im required to pay to the auctioneer many is hoping for and work-minent than most persons

HAND CAUGHT IN SAW

shavings

both sidët,” said Major Hästinkt Có. China Produbo Cóm