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the

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Certificate

CHURCHILL DAY DDRESSING the House of Commons on Tuesday for first time since his

EDITORIAL

NEW GOVERNOR TAKES Government

OATHS OF OFFICE

Sir Mark Young Expresses Confident Expectations

Within 25 minutes of leaving Queen's Pier, His Excel- lency Sir Mark Young, arrived at the King's Theatre where he took the Oaths of Office.

Thousands of spectators gathered in the vicinity of King's Theatre, while many more crowded the windows and balconies of adjoining buildings.

Gazette Extraordinary

The following Hongkong Gov- ernment Gazette was published yesterday:

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1941. WHY HITLER DECIDED TO ATTACK RUSSIA: GRAVITY OF THINGS AT STAKE

"What has Herr Hitler achieved in the weeks of fight- tug on the Eastern front and what are his present plans? These questions were answered yesterday by MAJOR LEWIS HASTINGS, military commentator of the B.B.C. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

when he broadcast from London. No. 1085. It is hereby notified

"News is never quite so that His

Sir Exrellency

Mark bad or quite so good as it is Aitchison

Com- Young, Knight mander of the Most Distinguished painted," began Major Hast- Order of Saint Michael and Saintings, "and this week I have George, having arrived in the

a strong sense of the gravity Colony. the prescribed oaths of

reinforces

feeling of urgency.

HERE AND NOW "President Roosevelt some time ago, in one of his speeches, used the phrase rendezvous of destiny Somehow, a great many of us feel that that rendezvous is here and

now.

looking at the losses suffered during this campaign in meh, material and time.

THE BATTLE-FRONT

"And now here are a few words

albues along the whole front. The figures of the forces taking part is an indication of the unprece dented masses that are engaged, but it also shows the truth of the inquest held on the last war.

"Both von Hindenburg and his other generals said then that while the Germans gained considerable successes in 1914-15, real strategic victory always eluded their grasp. The huge distances involved in the German fighting prevented the General Staff from sending sum- cient reinforcements.

the battle. The supreme German Inside the Theatre there was a large and distinguish offer were this day duly adminia of the things at stake. The to describe the present phase of The pub-tered to His Excellency by His full courage of the Russian attempt is still concentrated on ed gathering present to witness the ceremony.

Honour the Chief Justice in the resistance

that Leningrad, but fierce fighting con- lic seats were fully occupied.

presence of the Executive Council. On the arrival of His Ex-of this community, of every race and that His Excellency thereupon assumed the administration of the ocean meeting with President cellency, accompanied by H.E. and creed.

of A Chinese translation the Government in virtue of His Ma Roosevelt, the British Prime the O.A.G. (Hon. Mr. N. L.address of welcome was read by: Minister gave what is per-Smith), Captain S. H. Batty- the Hon. Sir Robert Kotewall, Kt., SHANGHAI haps his longest review of the Smith, A.D.C., and Mr. C. R. CORPORATION. war. It was a real Churchill Lee, Acting Private Secretary, Day and the Prime Minister the band of the Royal Scots had some real encouragement played the National Anthem. to give the House, and the

Among those on the dais were Empire in general. on every His Excellency Major-General C No. 6/NS. 9889 dated Hong aspect of the present day M. Malthy, MC, His Honour the kong, 29th

1940, October,

Atholl Bir

Mar- situation, his descriptions be-Chief Justice, for seven shares of this Bank

ing couched in the now well- Gregor, Rt. Rev. H. Valtorta, Hon. C. Collinson, R.N., Hon numbered

and 63580/63582

known Churchilitan phrases. Cant. A

Mr. N. L. Smith, Hon. Mr. C. G. 7976/7979 in the name of Mrs. A large part of what Mr.Abaster. Hon. Mr. R. A. C. North, Ethelle Muriel Dowling, Certi Churchill said On Tuesday Mr R. R. Todd, Hon. Dr P. S. ficate No. 6/NS. 9890

Hoo Mr J J was already covered by his Selwyn-Clarke. flongkong, 29th October

recent broadcast, but the ad-Paterson, Hon. Sir Robert Kote- for two shares of this

ditional details he furnished wail. Arting Group Captain T. S. Horry, R.A.F. Hon Sir Vandeleur numbered 7980: 7981 in the panie provided an answer to many rayburn, His Honour Mr. Justice of Mr. Wilfred Murray Theobald, of the questions which had p E F Cressall, Hon. Mr. J. P. and Certificate No. 6/NS, 989 begun to agitate the public Pennefather-Evans. Sir Robert Ho dated Hongkong, 29th October mind in the past few weeks. Tune. Hon. Mr. A. B Purves, Hon.

His Excellency the Governor. Sir Mark Young, replying to the 1940 for seven shares of this of primary Importance, of Mr. D. J. Sinss. Hun. Bank numbered 7982/7987 and course, was the Prime Minis-Carrie, Hon. Mr. M. K. Lo, Hon address of welcome in the King's Theatre yesterday,

Mr. A L. Shields, Hon Mr. W Npicture are H.E. Major-General C.M, Malthy. Hon. Mr. N. L. Smith. Mrs. Ler's of 60985 in the name

reference to Russia. Thomas Tain and Hon. Mr Li Tae His Honour Sir Atholl Ma Gregor, Hon. Capt. A. C. Collinson and Elizabeth Lyonu Lancaster have Comment at Home on this tong been 10ST or STOLEN, and, subject has been concerned After Mr. A Clarke, Clerk of should these certificates not bej with the possibilties of delay Councils, had read the Proclama- tion, dated July 10, 1941. appoint- produced to the Bank before the in

assembling the Moscow

ing Sir Mark Aitchison Young.. 1301 September, 1941, new Conference and a call for ex-K.C.M.G.. to be Governor Certificates for the shares will pediting the aid which is to Commander-in-Chief

issued and the aforesaid be sent to the Russians. Mr kong in succession to Sir Geoffry Stafford Northcote, Certificates Nos. 6/NS. 9889. Churchill gave a reassurance. Alexander

he

dated 1940 Bank

Mr. W. J.!

nf

and Hong-

Mr. M. J. Abbott.-(King's, Studio). CM.G., LL.D., Chiese Member ni the Executive Council

Also in the

jesty's Commission dared at Saini James's the 10th day of July, 1941. APPOINTMENTS

"It is quite clear that the Germans this time are deter- mined not to see this story re- peated if they can. In spite of the concentration on Lenin- grad, they have not weakened their forces at any point along the whole front."

"The question that is being asked everywhere is: Why did flerr Hitler attack Bugsta at all at this time? We all know that he promised his people a short war and we also know that he had privately instruct- ed Goering to prepare for a war of five years duration. "Although I am sure that Herr tler did not relish that possi- bility, I believe that he toresaw that his promise to end the war in 1941 was based on imagination and that he would have to facc the prospect of a protracted strug- gle in spite of his victories. He that the extensive mechanisation knew that his European resources of modern armies did not, how- cald be inadequate for this, so ever, help to accelerate the trans- he made up his mind to strike at port of large bodice of ground Russla, hoping that his victorious troops. This was particularly ap- forces would be able to bring him parent in Russia where there were machinery and not natural communications and oll, the coal, strategic positions needed to in- the difference between 1914 and 1941 campaigns was therefore very crease his war potential.

great. But the air forces of today had made speed more effective than in the last war.

CRITICAL WEEKS

the lues," Reading between

Majer Hastings went on to say

6/NS. 9890, and 6/NS, 9891. There would be no unavoid-K.C.M.G.. His Excellency took theme today and for the sentiments duty a Colonial Secretary, with great victories. They have already Germans themselves seem to doubt

will be

thereafter

Oaths which were administered treated by able delay in holding the con-hy the Chief Justice. this Corporation as NULL and ference and assistance to the HON. MR. J. J. PATERSON

VOID.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

read.

and

are

LOOKING BACK

HE'S REPLY

"Locking back now on the course

His Replying.

Excellency Sir

of his campaign, what has he ac- Mark Young old

complished? By ordinary military The Honourable Mr. Norman standards very much--very much. thank you very warmly for the

The Germans have won continued Major Hastings. "the we'reme that has heen even to Lockhart Smith, C.M.G. resumed indeed. expressed in the address which effect from Sept. 10, 1941.

occupied territory far greater than whether they can capture Lenin- two of my Pnofficial colleagues in The Honourable Roland Arthur Germany itself. They have cap-grad, but I don't say that their the Legislative Council has just Charles North resumed duty a tured a not unimportant section fallure to do so will alter their plans. They may be Secretary for Chinese Affairs, with of the Russian industrial machine offensive Soviet was already being de-

can-effect from Sept, 10, 1941.

threatening her vital content with an investment of the The Hon. Mr. I

I am, I assure you, very J Paterson, livered, with more supplies Senior

the His Excellency Governor manufacturing areas.

town, leaving enough forces to Unofficial Member of scious of the great importance of

Sydney The Mos- Councils, said:--- now on their way.

this outpost of the British Empire, has appointed Captain

"But we have to penetrate the hold Marshal Voroshiloff's army. they concentrate their and have been so from my earliest Harry Batty-Smith, late The Loyali wazi mind and his real war atm while cow Conference will lose no Your Excellency. time in working out plans to On your arrival here to Jake the days as an officer of the Colonial Regiment (North Lancashire). to, to see what he is thinking. I am thrusts in the south. The Gomel to believe that Herr sector, for instance, is of primary accelerate this assistance, high office of Governor the re- Service. I recognise too that, as be his Alde-de-Camp, with effect prepared

Hitler is facing the necessity for importance to them, because suc- which, at the moment, wassidents of this Colony extend to you have observed in your address, from Sept. 10, 1941.

the high place which the Colony His Excellency the Governor has a long war, but I am certain that cess there would give them a fank- you a whole-hearted welcome. 390 critical for the gallant Rus-

Hongkong is small in area when of Hongkong has always held in appointed Mr. Charles Rene Lee to he never contemplated a long war ing advantage to march into the sian resistance.

compared to Tanganyika Terri- the British Empire is ted not act as his Private Secretary, with with Russia Russis was destined industrial areas and descend on

signi- effect from Sept. 10, 1941.

to provide for him and without INDIRECTLY, however, tory: it has however always been merely undiminished: its

and

His Excellency the Governor has loss to the German war machine, the responsibilities port Acance has already been of great consequence

that

George significance brings appointed Mr.

Tippett the means for his final blow. helping the Russians and Mr. and as an outpost of the British which

been augmented and en-Rowe to act as his Assistant Pri- Empire, but never

than have Churchill touched

hanced by the world conditions of vate Secretary, with effect from today.

Sept. 10. 1941.

V. M. GRAYBURN,

Chief Manager. Hongkong. 13th August, 1941,

AUSTRALIAN-

CHINESE RELATIONS

- trust my work in Chungking

will be as valuable as that of Mr

in every way.

Britain

this on

as a

more so

aspect of British help when We know that you wil very today.

Let me tell you in a very few he referred to the sweeping surely guide us along whatever raids being made by the path we may have to tread; Your words something of the expecta- R.AF. on Germany and Ger-Excellency can be assured of the tions with which I have come to

loyal co-operation of all members Hongkong.

To begin with the superficial, I have come expecting a scene of unrivalled beauty. There is no need for me to enlarge on the manner in which that expectation was more than fulfilled as my ship

"Judge for yourselves as time goes en how that inner group of Nazi oriminals are

Marshal Budenny's army.

*These are critical weeks. Winter will not put an end to the German offensive, but it will exercise, some affect on their mechanised theties and winter. will be worth more than a new army to Russia.” concluded Major Hastings.

SINO-SOVIET CULTURAL

ASSOCIATION: BRANCH CHINESE SEAMEN

INAUGURATED IN H.K.

olosér

cultural

relations

UNEMPLOYED

"China is fighting to resist Russian forces. These forces. action to halt Japan would was with particular pleasure that led President of the Hongkong as Sun, there is all the more neces home towns are under Japanese

gression.

&

time.

R. G. Casey or Sir John Latham, man-occupied territory in the Minister to Washington and Tokyo west. Even as Mr. Churchill respectively, and my mission will was speaking news was speak- result in the extension of political

German speech to the Far East. The cultural Buri commercial contacts ing of attacks on between Australia and China," convoys in the neighbourhood lack of information vouch-

a safed here might have some brought me into harbour a short With the object of promoting

- Some 10,000 Chinese teamict aald Sir Frederic Eggleston in a of Murmansk. Wherever Press interview in Singapore. blow is dealt at the Germans deep significance behind it, while ago.

between China and Soviet Russia and also Britain through co- who formerly worked on British, Dutch and Danish WELL FOUNDED

operation with the Sino-British Cultural Association a Hongkong American, Sir Frederic said: "I wish to it is as important for Bri- but when he said that at

May my

was Inaugurated ships plying between America and other expectations Branch of the Sino-Soviet Cultura! Association atate emphatically that the a-tain's allies as it is for Britain his meeting with President pointment of Australian diploma, herself, principally because it Roosevelt discussion had tak-prove equally well founded. They yesterday evening under the sponsorship of Dr. Sun Fo, Fresi- the Far East are now out of job

should do so, for they are based dent of the Legislative Taan and president of the Association in and in dire need of help. tic representatives to overseas

Chungking, at a tea reception at the Chinese Merchants Club at

Adding to their plight is the countries does not represent any Will delay the enemy's war en place on the necessity of an good authority.. I have had

further en- valuable opportunities during my tended by over 80 members)

fact that they are unable to re- departure fram

Imperial effort and hinder his desper- stopping any the

either because polley. Australian policy will keep ate attempts to avoid the croachment by Japan in the journey here of learning some-

Dr. W. W. Yen, former Chinese Now that, Soviet Russia and Bri- turn to China, closely in step with British polley grim prospect of waging win- east, one was led to expect thing about what is being done in Ambassador to Moscow, was electtain are altes in war, added Dr. they lack funds or because their

ter operations against the that plans for some drastic these days in Hongkong, and it

A delegation of these seamen, I learned that I should find here sociation, with Madame Sun Yat- sity for closer cultural relation occupation, Australia has Jong admired the tenacity and courage now estimated at ten to fif- be announced. Perhaps, Mr. in outstanding measure a quality Ben and Mr. L Shih-tseng as ships between the three nations. with which the Chinese people teen million, must be kept Churchill considers the sub-which I for one rate more highly Honorary Presidents. Those elect Concluding Dr. Bun expressed the it is learned, will shortly call on ́have maintained their resistance supplied with equipment, Ject sub judice, in view of the than any other quality which it ised to the Board of 21 Directors in hope that soon there will be a Mr. Liu Wel-chi, Minister of against a powerful and well-equip- more so now as a large part parleys that are taking place possible for a citizen of the British cluded Mr. Wang Yun-wu, Editor-Sino-British-American-Soviet en Overseas Affairs now visiting in Ltd. Mr. Kan Chieh-hou, formerly Dr. W. W. Yen and Mr. Id Shih-their reller. Meanwhile, a registra - bed enemy. My appointment has of their industry has been between the American and Empire to display at the, present in-Chief of the Commercial Fress, itarral association in: Hongkong Hongkong, to ask for measures for

very great significance as lost in the territory taken by Japanese Governments, but

Vico Minister of Foreign Affairs, tseng also spoke, the former em- tion of them will be held as s I mean the quality of willing gesture of sympathy from the Government and people of Aus- the Germans. It is here that the void in his speech regard-sacrifice and unwearying service Dr. John C., Wu, Mr. Wen Yuan-phasising the fact that while dip preliminary step to appeal to the These seamen were mostly fore- tralia towards the Chinese peo- the Prime Minister's revéla- ing plans to help China, who in support of the cause for which ing Mr. Chen Han-seng, Mr. lomatic and political relationships proper authorities for aid

from time to time, friendship bullt ed out of employment as many ple and its leaders, Generalissimo tion about the huge

de- is fighting practically a lone the Empire is at war. In this resen Chih-yuan and Mr. He between nations might change

pect I have brought with me, as

on close cultural understanding British, Dutch and Danish ships and Madanie Chiang Kai-shek." crease in the British and hand against the Japanese have explained, high and con- DOUBLE SIGNIFICANCE

would always be a lasting friend formerly on the Pacine run were, Sir Frederic, Egglestum hopes to allied shipping losses is signi- aggressors might cause some adent expectations.

In his introductory remarke ship, and the latter dwelling compelled to change course after meet Mr. Hsu Mo, the Chinese Minister to Australia and Mr Duffflcant. It means that sup disappointment. Almost daily

And finally I have come with sponsoring the association Dr. Sun briefly on the oneness of world the outbreak of the European War Cooper, the British Cabinet Min-plies from America are now now, the world has been led the sure expectation that the dif-Fe stressed the double significance culture, ister for the Far East, before pro- becoming increasingly avail- to expect that an order from culties of my work in and for of such an association In Hong- ceeding to Chungking via an able and that Britain herself America and Britain to the Hongkong are going to be lighten kong Firstly, China being unable ed by that co-operation of which to extend material help to Boviet will be able to make sacrifices Japanese to clear out" of I have today most gladly and Russia in her hour of crisis like Mme Sun Fo, Admiral Chen Chak Sir Frederic refused to discuss pontics. When questioned whether and contribute a large part China and their most recent gratefully received your ne- Briisin and America are doing, Gen. Fong Chan-wu, Mime. C. C.dred of these seamen were for

aggression, surances,

the Chinese will do everything Wu, Dr. Lei Ying-lam, Mr. Lao merly employed on British ships, the ABCD is an offensive or deof. the shipments meant for acquisition by

Ladies, and Gentlemen I thank possible to give Soviet Ruana Wal-chi, Mrs Yam Chong-ho, Mr. 4,000 on American ships, 300 on fensive front, he answered: "That her use to helping her Rus-Indo-China, might be issued. is polities again."

sian ally. Thus far, then, the We feel that the time is just you again for your kind and their moral support secondly, Ng Ting-sun Mr. Chan Bing kwan, Dutch hips while over 300 pis

friendly welcome.

since the organisation of mich an Mr. Wong Won ng. Mr. Cheong Danish ships, They are mostly The new Australian Minister Battle of the Atlantic gives ripe now for such action and

association in Hongkong would Kin-li, Mr. Kao Ting chi Mr natives of Walveune and Fo on. China visited China's eastern sen.

including

cause for optimism, though that Japan will not welcome MR. G. CAMPBELL have been imposible, three years Chan Kim-yu, Dr. T. K. Chan, Kwanstons. board

ago, ita inauguration today there Mr. Albert Kam-to Yuen and Mr. Shanghai in 1920, He sald be does Mr. Churchill did not forget the consequences of refusing OUT OF DANGER 100 at the insterlalleation of Kan Yau-man and Dr. Wen Yian, ing on foreign and on Fur Bast- not know any Oriental languages to temper his encouraging to obey. Her present game. but will make an effort to learn words with a warning that of bluffing the Democracies It was learned yesterday morn closer affinity between China, ning, Chinese, adding "Now, I can Jan German attempts to resume into remaining in a state of ing that Mr. Campbell, of Britain and Soviet Russia.

Among the 1:108 Women the Public Works Department, who Boviet Rumia, Dr.Bun punted Ale chopsticks better than attacks on Atlantle shipping preparedness must be ended was taken to Kowloon Hospital on Dus was the first friendly power have replaced booking clerks m Chinese language."

must be expected,

7 and she herself must be made sunday night suffering from the to extend willingly a helping hand the Underground railways are one ONLY a brief reference was to choose between war and effects of poisoning, was outh of to China at the beginning or or two who served in the same patrols of fire watchers to

danger.

China's war against aggression capacity in the last war, made In the Prime Minister's peace.

SODIY.

Canton and

Bir Frederic's hobbies ara "gar- doning and art collection. Gen tral: News),

hung.

Among

THOSE PRESENT

others... present

and therefore no longer required. their services. American labour restrictions have also been re-. were sponsible for their unemployment, Three thousand and five, hun.

Meanwhile Chinese seamon Betv-

Bern runs are carrying on their “work”unaffected (Central Newel who

Farmers in Essex are organimin “