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DRUMS OF FORTUNE MIX SWEEP COUNTERFOILS

(Special to "Telegraph”)

Dublin, March 18.

The accond day's mixing of the counterfoils in the Grand National Sweepstake drew huge crowds to the Lord Mayor's residence to-day, where, in the historic Round Room, specially designed pneumatic machines were at work.

THE

HONGKONG · TELEGRAPH.

NEW LINER FOR SERVICE TO HONGKONG

Canton Replacing Kaiser-I-Hind

Concurrently with the withdrawal of the P. & O. liner Kaiser-1-Hind from service, the P. & O. line an- nounces that a new 15,500-ton ship under construction will be

SATURDAY, MARCH ́ ́19, 1938.

VOLUNTEER ORDERS FOR COMING WEEK

Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps orders by Lt. Col. R. C. B. Anderson, M.C., Commandant, Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps.

Friday, Mar. 18, 1. Rifles, Bayonets and Box Berpirators Two hundred picturesquely attired girls, under the super-now vision of the Government-appointed auditors, attended to the placed on the Far Eastern route late All rifles, bayonets and box_fes- machines, which thoroughly mixed the precious slips of paper, this year.

pirators will be returned to Corpa H. Q. by Friday March 25, many of which will bring fortunes to lucky holders the world over. The new liner, which will be an improved

2. Paradea The draw itself will start on will be drawn on Monday. On Tutsumed Canton, is

the successtuf Car-

Battery. Wednesday, Monday next, and during the weekday the 50 residual prizes will be sister-ship of

(0) 1st. thage-Corfu type. End, the counterfoils will remain under Arst drawn, and then will follow the

March 23, 5,45 pim.. Bélchers. the eyes of the auditors and andrawing of the vast number of cash The Kalser-I-Hind, oldest P. & O. qualifications closses for all qualified armed guard.

prizes of £100 each-International liner at present in service, left Hong-layers and D.B.F. specialists. Dress All the tickets which secure horses | Press Bureau.

kong at noon to-day on her last voy- overlis, blue caps and gun shoes. age to England prior to withdrawal

(b) 2nd.. Baitory-Wednesday, from service.

March 23, 5.30 p.m. HMS. Tamar. Gun drill Dress-overalls and S.D.. cap, Thursday, March 24, 5.30 p.m. H.M.S. Tamnar. Gun drill DressS- Overalls and S.D. cap.

HITLER MAKES SURE OF PLEBISCITE VICTORY

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minority of the population to back him up. "If I had not acted immedi- ately Austria might have had the same fate as Spain. I prevented a terrible nightmare. I pursued a great ulm and led my home country to, Gennany

"Dr. Schuschnigg had not believed 1 would intervene, but he und hts supporters can thank God that I did, because my prompt action saved the

stand

JAPANESE MEETING SAVAGE DEFENCE

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Islayang, Cheyuan, Wenhaien and Mengsien on the north bank of the Yellow River in order to confuse the Chinese defenders on the south bank of the river."

Unometal Chinese reports from suchow state that one column of Japanese troops went around Teng- sien and appeared to the south of the elty, apparently with the inten-

of cutting the Tientsin-Pukow callway between Tenghsien and Lin- lives of tens of thousands of Aus-cheng in order to threaten the rear trians. Behind my decision

of the Chinese defenders at Teng- 73,000,000 people, und before it stands

hsten.

Chinese military observer. the German army.

are of the opinion that the Chinese forces in the northern sector of the Democracies Misunderstood Tientsin-Pukow railway front will be able to hold up the Japanese advance southward along the railway.

"It le regrettable that the demo- crneles failed to understand the deve, lopment, and their reaction is unin-Reuter, telligible and insulling.'

Hitler said that he assured Signor Mussolini, just as in the case of France, so also in the case of Italy, that Germany would regard their frontiers as inviolable.

"I believe that in these great hours, in which the eternal dream of the German people was fulfilled, that not one individual part of our people should be called upon to confirm that unity.

"The Austrian people, when they -vote in the plebiscite on April 10 will not be alone. Germany will accom. pany them, and the whole German nation on April 10 w line up to make Its sacred confession. Not 6,500,000 people, but 75,000,000 will be asked to vote."

Herr Hitler concluded his speech by asking for another four years in which to complete the Austro-Ger- man union.

A later message says that Herr Hitler has dissolved the Reichstng.- Reuter.

Decree To Permit Mergers

Vienna, Mar, 18, A decree has been issued, empower- Ing the Reich Ministry of National Economy to liquidate Austrian cur- rency and customs barriers whenever and wherever necessary.

The decree also gives power for the merging of the Austrian and German national banks, and a merging the administration of the Austrian Federal and German rallways.

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CHINESE VICTORY CLAIMED

Hauchow, March 19. China's overwhelming victory around Lini, Important town in south Shantung, was reported in a circular telegram Issued by General Li Trung-Jen, commanding the Chinese forces on the northern sector of the Tientsin-Pukow Railway front late last night,

As is the custom with all P. & O. ships, the liner flew a long paying- or pennant as she drew out from the wharf at Kowloon with a record list of passengers, many of whom were multng the last voyage in this popular shilp for sentimental reasons.

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(e) Engineer Company.--Monday, March 21, 5.30 p.m. H.Q. L.G. in- 2, Thursday, Instruc-

On reaching England the Kaiser-struction. Course I-Hind will be sold, probably for scrap purposes.

HONGKONG REVENUE SWELLED

Kowloon Canton Railway and from Increases in revenue from the Duties were solely responsible for a remarkable increase in Hongkong

during the revenue

month of January,

official statisties released this morning disclose.

Ag ሲ *result of buoyant revenue Irum

these sources, the excess of re- venue over expenditure was $940,809. Revenue was $3,750,100, un in- crease of $503,117 over the corres- ponding period last year,

Expenditure was $2,817,200, an in- crease of $300,100 over January, 1937,

During January revenue from the Kowloon Canton Railway jumped to $140, 164, which is just $50,000 In excess of the revenue for the shime period in 1937. Revenue from

According to the telegram, over 10,000 Japanese troops on the Lini front have been subjected to severe counter-attacks by the Chinese forces from all sides. After sustaining heavy casualties, they broke through the Chinese slege and retreated to Chubslen and Yishul, towns north- cast and north respectively, yesteryear, day.

During their retreat they were ambushed on the way by other units of Chinese roops, who slaughered more of them and captured a large | number alive. A large quantity of arms and ammunition was left by the Japanese and was seized by the Chinese troops. Among the Japanese casualties were several high officers, the telegram asserted.

The Chinese vanguard, which is pursuing the Japanese, is said holly "mopped up" many Japanese rem- to have reached Tangtouchen, having

of Chulisten and Yishui is believed nants along the way. The recapture

imminent.-Central News.

*** FOREIGNERS TO EVACUATE

PEIPING

Chengchow, March 19. In view of the disturbed situation there, the American, British and French Governments have

Meanwhile, It is reported that the Nazis have strengthened the guard prevalent appointed to President Miklos.--- United Press.

Dollfuss' Murderer

To Be Honoured

Vicnun, Mar. 18. It is announced that the authorities will re-try and will exonerate Hans Planetta, who was convicted of *ngineering the murder of Dr. - Dollfuss, after which his body wil be exhumed and re-buried in a tomb of honour-United Press.

STOCK MARKET BRIGHTER

London, Mur. 18. The London Stock Exchange was brighter this afternoon after profit- taking, engendered by the Polish- Lithuania

reduced gains, C dispute,

holdings, after indusgularity, were friner, while

some

had

.

showed good net advances

ances

and breweries recovered. Buildings were favoured, but Kaffrs,

ordered their nationals in Pelping to evacuate the city before April 1, according to a Peiping report which has not yet been confirmed.

The report further states that part of the American residents in Peiping have already evacuated. - Central News.

HOLE IN ONE

Lieut. Commander D. C. Ingram, a.s., recently holed "Sandy's Pulpit," the 14th hole, Old Course, ut Fan ling, in one. This measures 236 yards from the front tee. from which also last year's Captain of the Club, D. J. Gilmore, accomplished the same feat.

CRICKET IN PERTH

Duties showed an extraordinary in- crease, the figure for January this year-$882,082, representing an in- crease of over 100 per cent. com- pored with the same period last

Post Oflce revenue also showed a substantial increase, the figure for January this year ($240,954) being higher by $40,000 than the corres- ponding period in 1937.

Principal Increases in expenditure were under the headings of Com- Department.

munications, Medical Education Departinent, Kowloon

Canton Railway, Defence and Pen-

stong,

TROOPSHIP DELAYED.

March 24, 1.30 pan, RE, tional Shed. D. E. L. Instruction.

(d) Corns Simals. Tuesday, March 22, 5.30 p.m. H.Q.

(e) Machine Gun Troop.--Tues- day, March 22, 5.30 p.m. H.Q. M.G. Instruction.

(1) Armoured Car Section. There will be no parade on Tuesday, March 22.

(g) Molor Machine Gun Platoon.

There will be no parade on Friday,

March 25.

(h) No. 1 (M.G) Company-- There will be no parade on Friday,į March 25.

(1)

2 (M.G.) Company.- Thursday, March 24, 5.30 p.m. I.Q. Discussion on Night Operations.

No.

Monday, March 21, 5.30 p.m. II.Q. () No. 3 (M.G.) Company.

Class A-Fire Orders. Remainder- I. A.

(k) No. 4 (M.G.) Company.-Wed- nesday, Murch 23, 5.30 p.m. II.Q. Nos. 1 and 2 Platoons-Leclure. "Characters of M.G." by C. S. M. Terry, No. 3 Platoon-Infantry drill,

Friday, March 25, 5.30 p.m. H.Q. Nos. 1 and 2 Platoons.-(a) Back- ward men detailed-L.A. (b) Minia- ture Range for men detailed. No. 3 Platoon-Infantry drill.

(1) Portuguese Companies:

Saturday, March 19, Combined Operations. H.Q. 1.30 p.m. No. 5 (M. G.) Company and certain Officers, N.C.O's, end men of A.A. Company **1 detalled. Dress—Jackets, belt, braces,

pouches, box respirator, greatcoat rolled, slacks, haveranek. S.D. cap, waterbottle filled, rifle and bayonet except Nos. and 2 of cach

Enamel plate, mug, knife, fork and Run. Rides and bayonets will be drawn by Friday 18th March.

spoon should be carried.

il. Tuesday, March 22, H.Q. 5.30 p.m. Only the following will parade for final stage of I.A." Competition. Lt. H. A. de B. Botelho, Sgt. V. A. Neves, Ptes. N. C. Barretto, H. A. Soares, E. S. Marques, A. E, Noronha and C. A. J. Ribeiro......

ill. Sunday, March 27, N.C.O's. and men of A.A. Company who have not yet fired are reminded that the last opportunity they have of fring

The troopship Somersetshire, originally due here to-day, is not now coming until Monday morning wrom she arrives on a special trip from Singapore for the purpose of taking the 1st Battalion, Seaforth High-aits later. landers, to Shanghai.

shire

Musketry course to qualify for em- ciency will be on Sunday, March 27, at "B" Range, Kowloon City. De-

|

On the return trip, the Somerset- iv. Sunday, April 3. No. 5 (M.) Battalion,

will bring back the 2nd G.) Company. Part III M.G. Course. which leaves the northern port after

The

Loyal Regiment,

Stonecutters. Details later.

trying months on that stutión.

The Somersetshire does not leave for Shanghai unti March 25 so the Seaforths will participate fully in local manoeuvres before they go.

Shanghal will find itself, after the change, still with two Brush Batalion, battalions, the Seaforths and the Ist Infantry.

The Durham Light

Pensions Cost Record Here

Expenditure on pensions this year] will definitely reach record heights. Perth, Mar. 18. A record expenditure of $2,500,000 The Australian cricketers began under this heading is budgeted for. after a match here firmness, met with week-end reali-Australia were all out for 192 and penditure of $208,538, despite a steady to-day. Western Compared with the January, 1937 ex- sation. Olls were reactionary, and the tourists had 120 for 2 at close of dollar, and representing, if the some German and Austrian bonds were play-Reuter Bulletin.

Arm.

Among the commodities, whent

was firmer owing to the Polish ten-

alon, and rubber wns enster In

sympathy with New York.Reuter TABLE TENNIS

Special.

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figure is maintained cach month, an expenditure for 1933 of over. $3,300,000,

Expenditure on Defence also shows a. considerable increase over last year, The Hongkong Volunteer Defence Corps absorbed $11,403, com- The final of the Table Tennispared with $5,702 In the same period Championship will be contested at last year, and contributions to the the Confucian Club to-night, com-Imperial Government amounted to mencing at 7.30, between Louis $435,402, compared with $417,319 in Shek Cheung and Shu Shiu-kou. the same period last year.

EXCHANGE

Selling

18. 211

.1s. 21

104%

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NEW EXECUTIVE ENGINEER

105%

.30

T.T. London

Demand

T.T. Shanghai

17. Singapore

T. Jnpun

TT. Indla

T.T. USA.

T.T.

Manila

T.T. Batava

Bangkok

Saigon France...

Germany T.T. Switzerland TT, Australia ..........

Baring

4 m/s L/c London

4 m/s Life USA. ........

20-d/e-Indian-...*;

US, Crow rate in Londen Ud Cross rate in New York

4 m/s D/P- do.

4 m/s. France

The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the appoint- ment of Mr. C. B. Robertson Пе .01% Executive Engineer, Hongkong Civil

Service.

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133 1/02

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10.55

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The January surplus of almost a million dollars has Increased the Colony's excess of assets ilabilities to The record | $14,043,177.

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APPOINTMent approVED

(m) Machine Gun Signals.- Saturday, March 19. Subsections A. B and C parade at H.Q. as detailed in circular.

Monday, March 21, Subsection D—. Motorcycles will be checked.

(n) Army Service Corps Compuny. Thursday, March 24, L. G. Instruc- tion at R.AS.C. Camber at 5.30 p.m. (0) R.O.D.C-Construction Sec- tion-Thursday, March 24, 5.30 p.m. 11.Q. to proceed to Kennedy Road Range for an exercise on "Tunnel" type competitions. All members are requested to be present at this im- portant exercise.

3. MACHINE GUN CASUALS Sunday, March 27, Stonecutters Range. This is the last opportunity for casuals to fire the course this year. Launch leaves Queen's Pier at 8.30 a.m. and Kowloon Police Pler 3.45 am. Dress-optional.

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4. RIFLE CASUALS Sunday, March 27, Kowloon City "B" Range. Firing commences at ទ

5. CAMP COMPETITION.. IST BATTERY The Artillery Cup for the best gun detachment has been won by No. 2: Gun, L/Sgt. Buxton.

The Champkin Trophy for the best un layer has been won by Gunner Leppard,

Tomb Inscription Foretold Death

Sir Charles Marston, the archacolo- over gist, told n Daily Mail reporter of of an inscription, found by Mr. J. L. Starkey on a tomb at Lachish, on the Egypt-Palestine border, which, trans- lated, seems to bear a prophecy of the finder's death.

The Secretary of State for the Colonies has approved the appoint-

of Mr. II. West to

be Superintendent of Crown Lands and Surveys, with effect from January 8.

CAA ment

COUNT THE

"TELEGRAPHS"

EVERYWHERE

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NAMED FOR MEDICAL BOARD

Dr. Hermann Balean has been ap- pointed a member of the· Medient Board for a term of three years,

·with effect from March-1.

Mr. Starkey was murdered by Arab bandits on January 10.

Sir

"I am not superstitious," Charles said, "but it seems that the translation of the inscription 'May it be granted to thee to slight on the water of the beautiful West and wall to thy place has an indefluable link with the lines of Tennyson, sung at Mr. Starkey's memorial service on January 18:

And may there be no moaning

at the bar When I put out to sea”.”

The B.C. Cup for the best D.R.F. Specialist has been won by Gunner Roberts.

6. LEAVE

2403 Corporal M. L. da Roza, A.A. Coy., No. 10 Pl. 1.1.36-30,4.38,

7. STRENGTH-INCREASE

3041 Private Y. C. Chow No. 4

3042 Private P. L. Ng (No. 4 (M) G.) Coy. 11.3.30.

(M.G.) Coy, 11.3.30.

3043 Private. K. F. Fung No. 41 (M.G.) Coy. 11.3.38.

3044 Private K. W. Ho No. 1 (M. G.) Coy. 11.3.38.

3015 Private C. K. Chon No. '

(M.G.) Coy, 11.3.36.

3040 Private Y, C. Leung No. 4 (M.G.) Coy. 11.3.38.

3047 Private M. A. Cairns M.M.G. Pl. 11.3.38.

3040 Private H. Graye R.O.D.C., Con. Sec. 14.3.38.

3040 Sign, W. H. Taylor Corps Signala 10.3.38.

3050 Gunner D. McLellan 2nd Bty, 17.3.38.

STOCK MARKET

REPORT

HAD TO BE HELPED ON WITH HER COAT

Young Woman Whose The Hongkong Stock Exchange Arms Were Useless weekly report issued yesterday says:

The market during the week has Wethen are only too apt to neglest been overshadowed by outside in- Naluro's danger signals to dismiss Auences, and as mentioned in yester every warnlag pain in the hope that day's remarks, this has led to some uneasiness. Prices have given way "I will be all right in a day or two." But this young woman determined In some directions, but not to

to any great extent. Steamboats, however, to nip her rheumatism in the bud have come prominently Into favour, before it got too strong a hold on buyers offering $14%

shares her. This is her advice to other changing bands at $15, Douglas could sufferers: be placed at $87, but no shares are available.

and

Manila quotations remain unsteady with a downward tendency,

The Sterling market has improved, and H.K. Banks have regained

£1.10 of their 'recent drop.

Business Done During the Week Hongkong Bank $1,600, $1,605, $1,600 $1,595, $1,500

"I have been suffering from terrible pains in my arms and shoulder blades, The pain was so cute that I was unable to raise my arm to my head or put my coat on without help. I attributed the pain to rheumatism. Being a young woman I thought I must nip it in the bud. Well, I have

Union Insurance 1540, 8535, 1340 read repeatedly of Kruschen Salta, so- China Underwriters 17.20, 32%

I tried it, and after taking one and Steamboats $19. $13,

a half bottles I um completely re- lieved. I recommend it now to all. my friends,"-(Mrs.) D.S.

Wharves ex, div, $138, $130, $140 Docks 834, 135, 134%, Boh Providenta ON 1945, 53% $3.55, 13.60. -$3.70, 53.55, $3.30, $3.45

Providenis (New) $1.45.

B5, L.BO. $1,40, 91.45, $1.50 Hotel $0.00

Lands cum div. 1971 Humphreys 83 19.30, 101, Realties $5.95, $3.50, $5,05 Tramways $159. $13.40, 518:40, 15

Star Ferries 184

Yaumat! Ferrien 928

$150, $1.50,

$18.45.

Rheumatism is commonly caused by deposits of uric acid crystals, which lodge in the muscles and joints. Kruschen breaks up these torturing 154 crystals and converts them into a harmless solution, which is promptly removed through the natural channel

China Lights (010) $12%. 312.45, $1200.the kidneys, $124 $12

Ricetries $60.35, 500*4. $60, $50, $A3 Telephones (Old) $374, 127%. $20, $2791. "Telephones (New) $10%

$27

S. F. HEDGECor, Captala,

Adjutant, H.K.V.D. Corps. RIFLE MEETING COMMITTEE The Rifle Meeting Committee will meet at HQ, at 5.30 p.m. on Thura-170, $17 $17.10 day, March 31.

AFFILIATED UNIT

The first of a series of lectures for

Nursing Detachment H.K.V.D.C. on Home Nursing will be given in the P.W.D. Offices at 5.30 pm. on Mon- day, March 21.

(S1) Mrs. E. M. Becc, Commandant Nursing Detachment, H.K.V.D.c.

Cements $10.20, $18.15, $17.00, $1731

Hopes 34.05

Dairy Farms $20, $25.00, $25.00, $23.

Watsons $7

FAX

Wm. Powells 30.05

$14.40

Ewa Cottons Sh. $13, 6h. $13.70, Si1. Marumans II.K. 47–

3.15 p.m. Changes (Closing Quotations)

Buyers

Steamboats $14 Trams $15

Ferries 1044

Bandakan Lighia $14% Cements $174

Bales

Steamboats $15 Provident (Old) $3.45 Provident (New) $1.45/50

Troms 315

Ferries 681

China Lights (Old) #12 Electries $5035 Cements $17.10/50

Dairy Farmin $251%

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