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THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, NOVEMBER

CLAIMED BIG SURPLUSES WILL ALLOW JAPAN

TO CONTINUE CHINA WAR

CHINA WAR INDEFINITELY

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NECESSITIES OF WAR

ACCUMULATIONS FOR YEARS

(By Grattan McCarly) United Press Staff Correspondent.

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would be of little assistance to the Nyponese government if the great puoducing nations declared an embar ka on oll shipments,

Between January and June, elusive, this year, Japur imported nightly more than 7,000,000 barrel of oil from the United States against proximately 4,000,000 in the same actual, period of 1936.

Washington. Japan, quietly building up reserves that have made her Independent of the world for many strategic moditles for at least five years, in equipped to continue her China Indefinitely regardless of any International action short of armed Intervention, it was learned recently.

war

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For years the island empire been pushing forward a programme of accumulating huge marpluses in the oil, "necessitles of war," such 05

alloys scrap metal for shells, and essential to the manufacture of kuna, airplane engines and lanks.

Ofelni figures showed that Japan's Importh throughout the world for the first six months of this year amount- borrels, or ed to about 14,400,000

in the warly 1,500,000 more than corresponding period a year ago,

The amounts designated for railitary and industrial uses could not 1 oktained, as the Japanese govern- One of the chief hopes of friends ment does not break down her Im- port figures into the two categories. of China in the present struggle was that Japan's gas and oil

Experts said the Japanese machines

would run dry. But Control Law of 1034, by which vil government experts, interviewed by companies are forced to maintain on the United Press, estimated tha hard at all timen about half of what Japan has suficient oll on hand they normally supply for one year's

f modern war to prosecute

on consumption, would afford another

cating!

Oll

A somewhat larger scale than her important source in event of inter- activities in Chino for three to six milonal pressure. years more without outside help.

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On the alher hand, they foresaw Possibility of an International pro- the possibility of o strict Jupanese gramme to stop Japan's oll supplies blockade alonk the China const in an effort to prevent further pene forcing the Chinese government into tration of China, such as was proposed andonment of whatever modern against Italy in the Ethiopian conflikt, war equipment she has. was regarded as a bollow gesture.

Although no figures were available!

believed Was regarding Japan's all important oli reserves would not last reserve, it was pointed out that dur- than a few months if the Japanese ing the first six months of this year fleet cut off her supplies, as now she increased lier petroleum imports seems probable, thus grounding her from the United States alone, more planes and stalling her incchanized than 40 per cent. as compared with equipment. the corresponding period of 1930.

INCREASE OIL IMPORTS

China's oll for more

Russia. It was said, could not be counted on to rescue China by rushing ail supplies, as the Soviel Union from the

These Increased all imports were presently is an importer merely a continuation of

programme | United States.

Japan initiated about 18 years ago.

Friendly feeling between Nazis and Spanish Insurgents was' shown by the presence of Nicolas Franco, left, Insurgent leader's brother, at the Nuremberg Congress.

DEATH OF JEWISH REFUGEE

The death

occurred yesterday afternoon at 1.30 p.m. at the Canossa Hospital of Mr. E. N. Elisha, a Jewish

with a view to the responsibility of Even in event Russia decided to refugee from Shanghai. Mr. Ellsha her being shut off from the rest of supply the Chinese military forces by was about 70 years of age and was the world in just such n crisis as is importing for export purposes, well-known in Hongkong and Shang-

be almost impossible to hai. now threatening a world conflagra- would

transport the commodity in sumelent

lon.

to

Two states presently most friendly quinilties through Outer Mongalia,

Japan-Germany and Italy Inner Mongolla and into Chinu.

SCIENTISTS' NEW METHODS

OF

CULTIVATING

CITRUS FRUITS

(By Julius C. Edelstein) United Press Staff Correspondent,

Washington.

Scientists In clirus producing

The Rabbi Eliazar officiated at the funeral which took place at the Jewish Cemetery late yesterday after- noon. Chief mourners were his wife, son and daughter, daughter-in-law and grandsons.

Others present were: Mr. Albert Itaymond, Mr. J. Gubbay, Mr. M. Well, Mr. J. Edgar Mr. F. Ellas, Mr. 1. S. Hordeon, Mr. A. I. Hardeon, Mr. R. S. Hardoon, Mr. C. I. Hardoon, Mr. Saut Reuben, Mr. F. Ellas, Mr. I. Benjamin, Mr. J. Elias, Mr. S. Schuker, Mr. J. Schuker, Mr. M.

Mr. A. Benjamin

Benjamin, Mr. M. Agassi, Mr. A. Cohen, Mr. A. Solomon; Mr. H. Gubbay,

has intensified its citrus studies to 29 new levels, according

experi here.

to

nations of the western hemisphere California and Florida have recently Cohen. Miss H. Benjamin, Miss D.

have recently been spurred intensive

on

to

research in citrus fruit breeding and cultivation.

Government, experiment stations in

produced a number of new varieties with individual qualities

Mrs.

Eliazar; Mrs. c Monlim, Mrs. S. Gubbay, Mrs. S. P.

Benjamin, Mrs. E. Jacob,

Mrs, S. peel thickness, juice content;"

Lontand Jacob and sons, Mrs. FF. Cohen, disease resistance. These new fruit and others. varieties WDI be studied under

The Spanish Civil Wor, unsettling growing conditions before general the citrus exports of one of

the attempts nt widespread

principal citrus producing nations of and export are launched.

the eastern hemisphere, has furnish-

ed new Incentive to study methods

of increasing citrus yield and produc-i

Ing new citrus varieties.

Reports received by the

United

States Department of Agriculture

indicate that special research efforts

States.

cultivation

India Favours Own

Tongues

Calcutta.

EXAMINATION IN BANKRUPTCY

The public examinations in bank- ruptcy of V. A. Neves, whose total amount of abilities amounted to $3,000.90, and F. M. el Arculll, with

in the

A widespread movement exists in abilities of $6,810, were ordered to as the be closed by the Chief Justice, Sir are being made in Brazil, Chile, and India to replace English Argentine. in addition to the United medium of instruction in schools by Atholl MacGregor sitting

the language of the province. Calcutta Supreme Court, Bankruptcy Juris- University decided a year ago that diction, this morning. At the Instilule Agronomico do instruction secondary schools under i Estado de São Paula in Brazil, work its charge should be not in English Mr. J. B. Prentis appeared in his has been going on in the improve- but in Bengall.

ment of citrus varieties by bud selec tion. Experiments are also being

conducted with a view to improve ment of the sour orange rootstock tests, extensive progeny through according to reports.

In Chile, there have been extensive experimental attempis in the area around Santiago to introduce varieties of

lemons, oranges,

and even

avocadoes.

of

sour

Argentine scientists have been extremely active is experiments concerning the selectlon brange seedlings, with a view to obtaining strang. vigorous, fast- growing plants, Argentine experi- mental work has been conducted. mostly at the Estacion Experimental de Concordia, under the direction of Signor Ruben Bence Pieres, station superintendent,

Argentine experts have reported promising results from experiments with a naturally occurring.hybridi Mandarin narried Mnivasio. Thin citrus has a fine rind colour, is large size, excellent taste quality, and late maturity. High hopes are being held for its commercial value.

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The area already being devoted to oranges and genpetruls in Argentina is approximately 5,000 acres. The main problem thus far has been tho selection of a stock which will more resistant to the deadly foot rool, which has devestatest large areas of Argentine cirus ncreage.

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Citrus studies are also reported in progress at experimental stations scattered throughout suitable areas in Mexico.

The United States, which has been one of the most successful nations in citrus breeding and experimentatio17

capacity of omciul Receiver,

An Interesting study of the features of Max Silverman, arrested In Los Angeles us a fugitive from justice and taken to New York on charges of extortion. In a 52,000,000 shake-down in the flour. bakery and garment trades. Silverman was described by Special Hackets Froncoutor Thomas E. Dewer of New York as the nation's "No. 1 Iacketeer."

Prodigal Son Returns After 30 Years

London, Oct. 4. For thirty years 95 year old Mrs. Betty Jones, of North View, Highfield, Co. Durham, has been searching for her son Jonathan who walked out of his home to seek his fortune. Jonathan now 65, returned home during the week-end.

H.K. STOCK EXCHANGE

The Hongkong Stock Exchange oMelai summary issued at 12.30 p.m. Saturday says:-

The local markel was very stendy.

A sharp revival has taken place in the Shanghai market, according to advices from that centre.

Buyers Hongkong Bank $1,020 Canton ins. $265 Unton Ins. $315 H.K. Fire Insurance $245 Indo-Chinas (Pret)-$61- Indo-Chinas (Del.) $43 H.K. & K. Wharves $1101⁄2 Providents (Old) $2.30 Providents (New) $0.45 Raubs $84

I. & S. Hotels $5.35

H.K. Lands $31% HK. Renllies $4% H.K. Tramways $13.00 Star Ferries $8214 Yaurnati Ferries $25% China Lights (Old) $i1% China Lights (Now) $1112 H.K. Electrics $50 Telephones (Old) $20% Telephones (New) 30% Cements $12.05 Dairy Farms $244 Watsons $43

Sinceres $1.60

Wm. Powell, Ltd., $0.45 Ewo Cotions Sh. $10 S'hai Coltons Sh. $05 Vibro Piling $5%

Sellers

China Underwriters $1 H.K. Steambonts $9 H.K. Trimways $14.16 Dairy Farms $25

H.K. Govt. 4% Loan 6% pm. ' Morsman (H.K.) sf- 4/00,

Sales

Hongkong Dank $1,0221⁄4 Union Ins. 5515 Providents (New) $0.45 H. & S. Hotels $5.35/.45 H.K. Tramways $13.00/14 China Lights (Old) $11,00 China Lhts (New) $11 H.K. Electrica $58 Telephones (Old) $28 Dairy Farms $24

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Uncle George's Party; The Adventures Of Careless Carrie And Wilful Willam. (a) Topsy Turvy Town, (b) The Boojams Party..... Uncle Charlie and Company: More Very Young* Songs (A.A. Milne-Fraser-Simson). (a) Nursery Chuire, (b) Walting t the Window. (e) Spring Morning, Baker (d) The End..... George (Baritone).

6.48 Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Richard Strauki),

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Orchestra (of l'aria),

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Did Your Mother Come From Ireland? (Kennedy-Carr); A Feather In Her Tyrolenn Hut (Annette Mills); 'Erbert Enery 'Epplethwalte (Sulli- van sind Parr-Davies).

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7.30 Stock Quotations and Hong- kong Exchange Market,

7.35 Noel Coward and Comedy.

Scene From Shadow Play (“To- night at 8.30'-Noel Coward); Scene From Family Album' (To-night at 8.30'-Nocl Coward): Scene From 'Red Peppers' (To-night at 0.30- Noel Coward), Gertrude Law- rence, Noel Coward and Company.

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Sandy the Detective

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8.05 Bongs by Peter Dawson (Bass- Baritone).

Blue Venetian Waters; To-morrow Is Another Day (film 'A Day at the Races'); The Silver Patrol (from same).

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8.45

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'Die Melstersinger-Overture, .... The B.B.C. Symphony Orchestra Conductor-Adrian Bouit; Lohen- grin': Elsa's Dream; Tannhauser": Elisabeth's Prayer..... Marla Heritza (Soprano); Lohengrin-The King's Address..... Ivar Andresen (Bass); Of The "Thanhauser'-Procession Guests To

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0.30 London Relay-The News. 9.50 Grier Concerto In A Minor For Plano and Orchestra.

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10.22 Songs by Tauler (Tenor). Pagllace Serenade (Leoncavallo- Weatherly); Beautiful Italy; Girls Were

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Fox-Trots The Changing Of The Guard, Harbour Lights..... Roy Fox and His Orchestra; Quick-Step On The Isle Of Kitchymiboko; Tango My Lost Love..... Henry Jacques With His Correct Dance Tempo Orchestra; Fox-Trols-Come Back, Sweet Papa, Pagan Love Song. .... Bob Crosby and is Orchestra; On A Little Bamboo Bridge; Rain- bow On The River (film Rainbow on the River'). Billy Bissett and His Orchestra; Waltz-One Kiss in A Million; Fox-Trot-Love, Please Stay. Henry Jacques With His Correct Dance Tempo Orchestra.

11.0 Close down.

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Paris, Nov. 8.

It in learned the Government will

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