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A SPECIMEN CASE

Case No. A.2366

Father died last year leav- ing six children aged from

eighteen to five years: desti-" tute: a hawker's licence was obtained for the mother: the eldest boy was found work and the family put on its feet.

.HONGKONG SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

Room 308, Bank of East Asia Ballding.

I-KING'S-I

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THE WOMAN HE LOVED

5000 FEET IN THE AIRE

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JAPANESE SUFFER HEAVILY

2,000 Slain. Along Tientsin-Pukow: Railway Front

Hauchow, Feb. 21. Two thousand Japanese were slain in action during a fierce Chinese counter-offensive which lasted from morning till night. on February 18 along the entire north Tientsin-Pukow railway front which brought the Chinese forces to within one kilometre of Lianghalatien, 30 kilometres south of Yonchow.

Several hills to the cast of the line commanding the railway, including Tushan and Koshan, have been re erptured by the Chinese during the

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1988,

GERMANY PUTS FAITH INSURGENT IN JAPAN AS BUFFER TO RUSSIAN MENACE

But Speech to Reichstag

Causes Some Misgiving In Czecho-Slovakia

Berlin, Feb. 20.

THREAT TO TERUEL

Claim City Now Surrendering

Salamanca, Feb. 20. The Insurgent headquarters, in communique, claims that General Franco's forces have occupied build- Ings on the outskirts of Teruel, and that the Loyalist_troops within the elty have begun to surrender.

Insurgent columns, which encircled Teruel from the north and south, have formed a junction on the rallway to Valencia, cast of the city.

'All road and rall, communications with Teruel have been cut of

The communique claims that thou- cands of Loyalist soldiers have been

Reuter.

Confidence in Japan as an element of security in the killed and many taken prisoner. stand against Communism was expressed by Herr Adolf Hitler, German Chancellor, at the Reichstag to-day,

fight, while Talfushan and Sinofu-where he addresses Nazis deputies. shan to the west of the railway are being firmly defended,

Throughout the encounter, close

and hand

The Fuchrer, said: "I do not consider China men-. range struggles rendered the Japan-tally or materially strong enough to resist any Bolshevist ese mechanical superiority ineffective,

are genuinely while the Chinese used with telling attack," and added: "Believe me, we effect

their bayonets grenades.

neutral observers of the Far Eastern conflict." It is estimated that 2,000 Japanese "No matter when and how events troops were killed by the Chinese in the Far East find a final solution. forces, which themselves suffered

Germany will always consider and corresponding losses.

value Japan na an element of security in its stand against Com- munism, and in iis assurance of human culture.

After the exhausting battle on February 18, quiet has prevailed along the line since early Saturday morning.-Central News

OBSCURE SITUATION

Hauchow, Feb. 21. The situation at Tsining and Wen-wise, shang continued to be obscure. Fierce fighting is still raging in the two places with neither side gaining the upper hand-Central News.

tve are

even

1

"For us, there is no doubt that the greatest Japanese victory would not in the slightest degree endanger the white races. Like-

convinced that possible victory for Bolshevism

Would simply mean an end to the present 1,000-year-old culture of the white races. I protest very sharply against those unintelligent attacks accusing Germany, of injuring, the interests of the white races by our attitude. to the Far Eastern conflict.""

SCENE OF CRISIS SHIFTS

Heuchow, Feb. 21. With the siege by Chinese troops of Taining, Wenshang and Lianghais-

Herr Hitler added that Germany had tien in Bouth Shantung, largano territorial interest in East Ania Japanese reinforcements are being and also that "Germany has a sincere despatched to the rescue of these desire to entertain confident relations places and the gravity of the war along the Tientsin-Pukow line has again been shifted from the south to the north section.

strength, To divert the Chinese Japanese Instigated bandits, who in- fest a large area to the east of the rallway and have been extremely active during the last few days. Sze- shui, Menying, Linchu and Chucheng, important cities in these parts, have seen brisk engagements between the bandits and the right wing of the Chinese forces.

with all the European great powera. if this should not be realised, it will not be our fault."-Reuter.

French Reaction

Paris, Feb. 20.

After Herr Hitler's speech to the Reichstag, M. Camillo Chautemps, French Premier, conferred at length with M. Yvon Delboa, French Foreign Minister. Diplomatic circles belleve the speech leaves the way open to diplomatic conversations,

POLICE RESERVE ORDERS

Orders by the Hon. Mr. T. H. King, Commissioner of Police, were issued to the Police Reserve as fallows to- day:

CHINESE COMPANY

Patrol Duty-Nightly between 6 p.m. and mid-night by members an detalled by the Omeer in Charge of Company.

INDIAN COMPANY

Training Course-Part II. The undermentioned members of the Indian Company will attend Indian Company Headquarters at 3.30 p.m.: for Part II of Training Course on Tuesday, February 22 under L, S. R.214 Channan Singh.

Constables R246 M. Y. Khan, R210 Nur Ahmed, R207 Karam Khan, R211 S. Arns, 1218 Feroz Khan, R323 Firdos Khan, R220 M, R. Malik, R230 Mohumed Asghar, R279 Mir Walli Khan, and R221 Hakim All.

A message from Vienna says that Several Japanese war vessels, it is the whole of Austria listened at- reported, have

Patrol Duty-Nightly between been sighted off tentively to the speech, while the Jihchao the south-eastern coast streets were deserted. The Nazis are of Shantung.

at present demonstrating peace fully.

on

of

From Rome it is reported that the Ministry of Popular Culture atated that his first Impressions were that the speech was substantially good, and added that the attitude of the Nazi Government to the principal problems of Europe finds a sympathie tic reception in Rome.

According to a Japanese captive, the Japanese may land troops there to launch an attack on Haichow, the eastern terminus of the Lunghai Rallway.

In the southern section

the Tientsin-Pukow line, the Japanese are sull being checked at Pengpu, Fengyang and Tingyuan, while the Chinese forces. advancing from A Prague message says that the Tsaoloochi, have gained control of speech is regarded as preparing the the Fel River, a few kilometres ground for the maximum demands In any eventual exchange of view. from the Hwal River.-Central News.

It is noted with anxiety that Herr CHINESE-RECAPTURE-KWEITANtler described himself as the protector-in-chief of all Germans within and without

Germany- Reuter.

Fanchang, Anhwel, Feb. 21. Kweitan, a small town of strategic importance 20 kilometres south of Wuhu, was recaptured by Chinese troops early yesterday morning.

During the assault the Japanese lost over 300 men killed and large ammunition. Ceutral quantilles of News,

REINFORCEMENTS AT MAOSHANCHEN

Fanchang, Anbwel, Feb. 21. Japanese forces at Maoshanchen. a small town south of Wanchi nesr Wuhu, have been increased during the last two days to over 1,000. A fresh assault on the Chinese positions Is expected.-Central News.

JAPANESE ATTEMPT

TO CROSS5 HWAI RIVER FRUSTRATED

HUNGJAO AND NANTAO ARE AGAIN CLOSED TO FOREIGNERS

Isuchow, Feb. 21. Two hundred Japanese troops, in an attempt to force a crossing of the Hwal River at Hwaiyuan on February the 18, were repulsed with heavy losses by the Chinese forces.

Indignation Caused By Japanese Action

Shanghai, Feb, 21.

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p.m. and mid-night by members detalled by the Officer in Charge of Company.

FLYING SQUAD Training Course Part 1. The undermentioned members of the Fly- ing Squad will attend. No. 2 Police Station on Thursday, February 24 at 3,30 p.m. under P. S. R274 Mehdi Khan for Part. I of Training Course:

Contables R302 C. A. Woodfer, R303 D. Young. R313 D. M. Xavier, R323 Lo Koen Ho, R327 Sung Shu- chee, R332 Ng Hung-kwal, R334 Lau Tak-yu, R341 Tsun Kam-chtung, R312 Leung To-hing, R340 Lam Yee- cheuk, and R350 Ho Wing-kwan.

C. CHAMPKIN,.

D.S.P. (R).

MORE EMPLOYED WILL BECOME INSURED

Extension Of British Act Soon To Be Made

the

London, Feb. 20. An extension of Unemployment Much inconvenience, and no Insurance is

announced by little indignation, was caused Ministry of Labour to take effect on yesterday when the Japanese April 4. Several small groups of em

affected, and part of the ployees are authorities, without having given extension results from the latest of previous warning, closed the the Unemployment Insurance Acts Japanese-occupied area beyond which only received the Royal Assent British-manned' western on Thursday, and which brings into

Insurance

the agricultural under perímeter in Shanghai.

scheme, persons not previously Insur- The Japanese were supported by Foreigners who tried to go out ble, who are employed under con- two planes which rained bombs on riding or to inspect properties attract of service

the following the Chinese lines,

Hungjao were confronted by Japanese capac

capacities: gamekeeper, warrener, them back. scntries, who turned

chille, river-kemoci

water built, Nantao is likewise closed.

groom or stableman,

Other descriptions of labour which the reason for the action was that become insurable on the same date two Japanese soldiers had been kill under other provisions are domestic

and various outdoor and estate cer- vanis-British Wireless.

that Reports began to circulate

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Chinese defenders, replying with machine-gun are, killed a number of the invaders and destroyed the float- ing.bridge which was thrown across the river by the Japanese sappers.-ed in the western outskirts of Shang-tervants in clubs, private chauffeurs, Central News.

HANKOW

hol, but there has been no confirma Lion of this.

Hundreds of Chinese living beyond INDIGNANT the western perimeter crossed into

the British defence sector.

AT REPORT OF WANG'S ASSOCIATION

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SHARE PRICES

The following is the list of local share quotations issued this morning: Banks 1.K. Banks, $1,555 b. c. d. ILK. Banks, (Lòn. Reg.), £80% n.

ex. div.

Chartered Banks, £12% n. Mercantile Bank, A. and B. £29 n. Mercantile Bank, C., £14.n. East Asia Bank, $82 n.

Insurances

Canton Iris.; $260 n. Union In, $305 b, and sa. China Underwriters, $1.40 b.

$240 n. H.K. Fire In..

Shipping

Douglas, $00 b. H.K. Steamboats, $11 n. Indo-Chinos (Prof.), $51 n. Indo-Chinas (Del.), $43 n. Shell Bearer 08/11⁄2 n. Union Waterboats, $0.30 b.

Docks etc.

H.K.

K. Wharves, $129 b. H.K. W. Docks, $20 b.

$2.80 b. and za.

Providents

Provide (new), 80cis. b. and sa.

New Engineerings, Su. 33 n. Shanghai Docks, Sh. $87% n. Kallan Mining Adm., 14/- n. Raubs, $74 n. Venz: Goldfield, $4 n. HongkoPippine Mining

Mines 10 cts. n. oks, P. .30

Antamoks,

53.

Atoks, P. 20% sa. Baguio Gold, P. 23 8. Benguet Consol, P. 9,80 sa. Benguet Explor,

Big Wedge, P.

Coco Grove, P. 01 sa. Consolidated Mines, P. 011 sa Demonstrations, P. 41 sa.

E. Mindanao, P. —

Gumaus G'flelds, P. ---

Ipe Gold, P.

.09

IX.L., P.

Itogons, P.

各位。

Masbate Consols., P. — Min. Resources, P.- Northern Min., P. -----

Paracale Gumous, P. 27 sa. Saiacot Mining. P.

sa.

San Mauricle, P. 01 sa. Suyoc Consol,, P. 10 United Paracales, P. 40 sa,

Landa, Hotels, etc.

H. and S. Hotels, $6.60 b. and sa.

H.K. Lands $33 b. H.K. Lands, 47%

4% Dehen, $100 n. Lands, Sh.. $7 n.

S'hal

umphrian Lands, Sh, --

$8... 11.K. Realties $3.30 b. "Chinese"Estates, 500 në China Renities, 85.. ---- China Debent, --

Public Utiles H.K. Tramways, $14.00 b. Peak Trama (old), $0%1⁄2 b. Peak Trams (new), $3% m. Star Ferries $83.

Yaumati Ferries (old), $25.35 b. China Light (old), $11 b. China Light (new), $7.00 b.

$50% b.

H.K. Electric $19 b.

Macao

Sandakan Lights, $144 1. Telephone (old), $25.00 b, and sa. Telephone-(new), $0.20 b. China Buses, Sh.

Singapore Tractions, 22/0 a. Singapore Pref. 23/-n.

Industrials

Cald: Macg.

(old), Sb. $14

Cald: Macg, (Pref.), Sh. $18 n. Canton Ices. $1.70 n. Cement., $14.00 b. FL.K. Ropes, $4.60 b.

Blores, &c. Dairy Farm, $25.40 b. Watsons, $0.00 b. and sa. Lane Crawfords, $7 b. Sinceres, $1.75 n.

Wing On (HK), $39 n. William Powell, Ltd. 05 cts. n.

Cotton Milis

n.

Ewo Cottone; Sh. $11 S'hai Cotton (old), Sh..$80 n. Zoong Sings, Sh.-- Wing On Textiles. Sh.

Miscellaneous ILK Entertainments, $8.23 b. Constructions, $1% b.

Vibro Piling, $0 n.

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n.

Ch. Govt. 0% 1025 G$Bds. 85% n. H.K. Govt. 4% Loan 24% pr. n. HK. Govt. 34% Loan par n Wallace Horphers, $5

b.

Marsmans Ina. (Lon.), 8/- 18/0 n.

Marsmant Inv. (H.K.), af- 4/0 b.

EXCHANGE

Belling

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Dance Aboard

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The Shanghat Evening Post learns that the closure of the area was due to the fact that a high Japanese official, whose identity has not been TT: Londen. WITH "PUPPET" GROUP | disclosed, was making a tour of in-Demand ...

spection. One report sald that the TT

Shanghai Hankow, Feb, 21. personage concerned was a Japanese FT Singapore Omelal quarters here are indignant prince and another, that he was Gen-TT. Japan at a Hankow despatch of February eral Hats, who has been appointed TT. Indin 15 carried by a foreign news agency to succeed General Malul as Com- n

of the Japanese TT. Manila associating the name of Mr. Wang mander-in-Chief Ching-wel, Chairman of the Central forces in Central China-Renter.. Political Council, with Mr. Li Shih- hao, allegedly active in organizing "puppet government" In Central Ching. The report was published in

Hongkong paper.

The allered connection between Mr. Wang and Mr. LjIt is pointed out, was outrageous and does not even márit à tlenini.

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After a brief. Illness, Abduly Rahman Marker; ¦ four-year-old · son

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BOOKING AT ANDERSON'S

The Management of the Queen's Theatre takes pride in announcing the premiere

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