1937-11-08 — Page 7

THE HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1937.

CLAIMED BIG SURPLUSES WILL ALLOW JAPAN TO CONTINUE CHINA WAR INDEFINITELY

NECESSITIES OF WAR ACCUMULATIONS FOR YEARS

(By Gratian McGroarty) United Press Staff Correspondent.

would be of little assistance to the Nipponese government If the great producing nullohs declared on embar- go on off shipments.

Washington: Japan, quietly building up reserves

Between January and June, in- that have made her Independent of

clusive, this year, Japan imported the world for many stratègie com-

slightly more than 7,000,000 barrels modifies for at least five years, 月 equipped to continue her war in of oil from the United States against China Indefinitely regardless of any approximately 4,000,000 in the same international action short of actual, period of 1930,

has For years the island empire been pushing forward a programme of accumulating huge surpluses in the "necessities of war,“ such

armed intervention, it was learned / Official fruter showed that Japan's recently.

imports throughout the world for the first six months of this year mount- ed to about 14,400,000 barrels, or nearly 1,500,000 more than in the oll, corresponding period a year ago. scrap metal for shells, and alloys The · amorats designated essential to the manufacture of guns military and industrial uses could not sirplane engines and tanks.

'be obtained, as the Japanese govern-

for

One of the chief hopes of friends! ment does nui break down her in- of China in the present struggle was purt figures into the two categories. that Japan's gas and oil enting: Experia sakd the Japanese machines Would run dry. But government experts, interviewed by: the United Press, estimated

that Japon bus sufficient oil on hand

to prosecute 11 moderu wor on somewhat larger sente than her nelivities in China for three to six years more without outside help,

Control Law of 1934, by which oil companies are forced to maintain on and at all times about half of what they normally supply for one year's consumption, would afford another Important source in event of inter- national pressure.

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On the other hand, they foresaw Possibility of an International pro- the possibility of a strict Japanese gramme to stop Japan's uil supplica blockade along the China

on effort to prevent further penes forcing the Chinese government into iration of China, such as was proposed abandonment at whatever modern agalust Italy in the Ethiopian conflict, war equipment she has. was regarded as a hollow gesture.

Although no figures were available regarding Jupan's all Important oil reserve, it was pointed out that dur- ing the first six months of this year she increased her petroleum Imports from the United States alone, more than 40 per cent. as compared with the corresponding period of 1030.

INCREASE OIL IMPORTS

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It wns believed China's oil reserves would not last for than a few months if the Japanese fleet cut off her supplies, seems probable, thus grounding her airplanes and stalling her mechanized equipment.

Russia, it was sold, could not be counted on to rescue China by rushing ol supplies, us the Soviet Union presently is an Importer from the United States,

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These increased oil imports were merely a continuation of a programme Japan Initiated about 10 years ago. with a view to the responsibility of Even in event Russia decided her being shut off from the rest of supply the Chinese military forces by the world In just such a crisis as is importing for export purposes, it

be almost impossible now threatening a world confagra- would tion.

transport the commodity in suficient Mongolla, Two states presently most friendly quantities through Outer

Japan-Germany and Italy Inner Mongolia and into China.

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SCIENTISTS' NEW METHODS.

OF CULTIVATING CITRUS FRUITS

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

Washington.

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has intensified its citrus studies, to new levels, according to experts here.

and

Government experiment stations in Selentists in citrus producing

California and Florida have recently nations of the western hemisphere produced a number of new varielles have recently been spurred on to with individual qualities --eľ-- tuste, intensive research in citrus fruit peel thickness. ilee content,

disease resistance. These new fruit breeding and cultivation,

varieties will be studied under The Spanish Civil War, unsettling growing conditions before general the attempts at widespread cultivation the citrus exports of principal citrus producing nations of und export are launched.

of one

the eastern hemisphere, has furnish-

ed new incentive to study methods

of increasing eltrus yield and produc-

ing new citrus varieties.

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India Favours Own Tongues

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Reports received by the United States Department of Agriculture

Calcutta. indicate that special research efforts A widespread movement exists in are being made in Brazil, Chile, and India replace English DA the Argentine, in addition to the United medium of lustruction in schools by the language of the province. Calcutta University decided a year ago that At the Instituto Agronomico do instruction secondary schools under Estado de Sao Paula in Brazil, work is charge should be not in English has been going on in the Improve-but in Bengal. ment of citrus varieties by bud selec- tion. Experiments are also being conducted with a view to improve- ment of the sour orange rooistock through extensive progeny lests, according to reports.

In Chile, there have been extensive experimental attempts in the arca around Santiago to introduce varieties of uranges, lemons, and even avocadors.

Argentine scientists have been extremely active in experiments concerning the selection of sour orange seedlings, with a view to oblining strong, vigorous, fast- growing plants. "Argentine experi- mental work has been conducted mostly at the Estacion Experimental de Concordia, under the direction of Slimor Ruben Bence Pleres, station superintendent,

Argentine experts have reported promising results from experiments with a naturally occurring hybrid Mandurin named Malvasio. This citrus has a fine rind colour, 1s large size, excellent taste quality, and Inte maturity. High hopes are being held for its commercial value,

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The area already being devoted to oranges and grapefruits in Argentina is approximately 5,000 acres. The main problem thus far has been the selection of n stock which will be more resistant to the dendly foot root, which has devestated large areas of Argentine citrus acrenge.

Citrus studies are also reported in progress at experimental stations kcattered throughout suitable areas in Mexico,

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

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

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Belgium's Bomb-Proof “Bank”

Brussels. PEINFORCED concrete under- ground strongrooms, capable of resisting a 200-pound bomb dropped from height of 6,000

feet, are being constructed at Ostend for the Belgian National Bank,

These "strongrooms" will be al least 6 feet thick and are intended to protect the bank's gold slock against attack from the air.

They are being built at Ostend, it Is suggested, because of the ease with which the gold stack could be ship ped abroad if need should arise.

The new vaults resemble a series of heavily concreted forts.

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,

U.S. Tourists'

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Radio Programme Broadcast by Z.B.W. on wavelengths of 355 metres

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13.0-12.20 p.m. Relay of Special Service from St. John's Cathedral.

12.30 Geraldo and Ills Orchestra.

Intro: A World of Romance. Humoreske (Dvorak); Two Gultare; Supp Simple Aveu, Spanish Dance No. (Moszkowski); La Violetern (Alm "City Lights"); El Rellcario (Padilla); Does Your Heart Beat?Fox-Trot (Parish, Morgan, Johnson); Noche De Reves-Tango (Malta); Papusa Oi!Tango (Matos),

12.50 Albert Sandler (Violin). Estase-Reverie (Ganne); Grin- zink (Benatsky);

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10 Time and Weather. 1.03 Marek Waber and His Orches-

'Die Fledermaus--Selection (J. Strauss): From Ofenbach's Sample Box-Fantasin (Urbach); 'Merry Widow-Selection (Lebar): "Tales From The Orient--Waltz (Strauss, arr, Egg); 'Cloches De Corneville Waltz (Planquelle, arr. Metra).

1.30 Reuter and Rugby Press; Weather and Announcements.

1.40 Variety.

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Band- Have Lost My Accordeon

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2.15 Close down.

8.45-11.0 Chinese Programme. 5.0 Relay of the Dance Orchestra from the Roof-Garden of the Hong- kong Hotel.

Children's Becords. Nursery Rhymes.

Uncie George's Party; The Adventures. Of Careless Carrie And Wilful William. (a) Topsy Turvy Town, (b) The Boojans Party..... Uncle Charlie and Company; 'More Very Young' Songs (A. A. Milne-Fraser-Simson). (a) Nursery Chairs, (b) Waiting of the Window, (c) Spring Morning, (d) The End.

George Baker Washington. (Baritone). American Automobile Association

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NO SWEAR WORDS

IN MANX

(By Her Krieghbaum) United Press Staß Correspondent.

7,20 Gracie Fields.

Courante; (d)

1937 and spent a new all time high The Master At Arms; (f) Prelude of $4,500,000,000.

to Act II (Intermezzo); (R) The Ramsey, 10.M., Oct. 13. When Vier-Admiral Williem

Dinner Music..... Walther Strarum On the basis of preliminary re- Orchestra (of Paris). Spencer Leveson Gower paid his ports, compiled as the summer travel ofell visit to Ramsey as leutenant-ncared an end, they predicted that Hovernor of the island to-day he was 1037 expenditures would be half a Ireland? (Kennedy-Carr); A Feather Did Your Mother Come From welcomed in the Manx language. billion dollars higher than the boom In Her Tyrolean lint (Annette Milla);

Mr. T. J. Renbens, chairman of dollars over last year, and more than van and Parr-Davies).

your 1920, a quarter of Д billion Erbert Enery Epplethwaite (Sulli Ramsey Town Council, sald: "When double the 1932 depression low of I was a boy, if my parents were $2,000,000,000..

7.30 Stock Quotations and Hong- discussing anything they did not wish:

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Exchange Murket. me to hear they talked in Manx. The largest pile of this money- 7.35 Noel Coward and Musical

"Lest your Excellency think we are camping supplies, souvenirs, knick-

($1,125,000,000--went to vendors of Comedy. putting anything over on you in

Scene From Shadow Play" ("To- language you cannot understand chases from retailers, American Au- From Family Album' (To-night at knacks and other incidental pur-night at 0.30-Noel Coward); Scene would reassure you that you cannot fomobile Association officials said, 8.30-Noel Coward); Scene From swear in Manx. The language con- tains no equivalent of the strong They estimated that food for this Red Peppers (To-night at 0.30- language of io-day.”

army of travellers cost $950,000,000. Noel Coward)........... Gertrude Law- Motoring costs such as gasoline, oil rence, Noel Coward and Company. and repairs, cost an estimated $900,- 8.0 Time, Weather and Announce- 000,000 while a like amount went for ments, accommodations In some 20,000 hotels, 15,000 tourist camps and 200,- 000 tourist homes.

An interesting study of the features of Max Bilverman, arrested in Los Angeles- a fugitive from justice and taken to New York on charges of extortion in a $2,000,000 shake-down the four, bakery and garment trades. Bliverman, was described by Special Raelceta Prosccator Thomas E. Dewey of New York as the nation's

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A total of $360,000,000 was spent on the golf courses of resorts, theatres or other places where vaca tionists sought amusement.

8.05 Chinese. Programme-Relay from the Po Hing Theatre,

11.0 Close down.

8.05-11.0 p.m. European Pro- gramme from Z.EK, on à Frequency of 840 Kilocycles.

8.05 Songs by Peter Dawson (Bass- Baritone).

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A recent survey showed that the Is Another Day (film 'A Day at the average tourist this year spent ap-Tinces'); proximately $100 from the time he same).

left home until he returned.

The Silver Patrol (from

8.15 London Reby-Made ·In

Motorists this year were inclined Great Britain'—1: South Wales Cop-

showed.

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to take longer trips and to spend per more than last year, reports from motor clubs throughout the country Brammes which aim at giving a cross-section of the country and of the industries and interests of its The American Automobile Asso- people. This ciation estimate of tourist expend-you among the copper, workers of programme will take. tures by years 'follows:

South Wales to hear something of their work and their leisure. Ar-

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A recent checkup of thousands of ranged by A. K. Hamlion Jenkin tourists showed that New England and S. E. and New York were the favourite Pascoe Thornton. sections of the country for motorists 8.45 because of scenic attractions, points Operas.

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9.15 London telay-Empire Ex- change.

Points of view by travellers from the Dominions and Colonies,

9.30 London Relay--The News. 9.60 Grieg Concerto In A'Minor For Plano and Orchestra,

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