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THE

HONGKONG

TELEGRAPH,

TUESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 18,

1938.

YELLOW RIVER FLOODS

Suddon Rise Makes Position Serious

Chengchow, Sept. 12. A sudden rise in the water lovel of the Yellow River

has

been registered, further aggravating the flood situation.

'The volume of flood waters flowing through the brench at Huanyuankow has increased to 3,500 cuble metres per second.

The deluge which is pouring into

wai

the Huntach Lake on the Klangau- Anhwei border through the River has swept away a section of the railway track near Pengpu.--Central News,

Hamper Japanese

Hankow, Sept. 12.

The level of the Yellow River is continuing to rise as the result of the "annual autumn high water according to perlod," despatches from Changchow.

is belleved

It

Chinese

here that the rise of the flood waters east of the Peiping~ Hankow Rollway will make very dimeult any Japanere attempt to reach the railway from the east, or marching out of Itonan to cut the line at Hauchang or Sinyang-Reuter Special

BRITISH LEGION READY

London, Sept. 12.

In the event of a national emergency the resources of the British Legion would be placed at the disposal of the Govern- ment, according to an Intimation conveyed in a letter to the Prime Minister, Mr. Neville Chamberlain, from Major- General Sir Frederick Maurice, National President of the Legion.

The letter states that the "present international crisis is causing every member of the Legion great anxiety. "In these circumstances and in the event of

national I

emergency arising, which God forbid, the Legion

Its would place the whole of

energies and influence un- at the disposal of the

re-

In his reply Mr. Chamberlain say that it is my earnest hope ihat such an emergency shall not arise, but if should I know that I can rely on the members of the legion to play their part as they played it in the critical years from 1914 to 1818." -British Wireless.

STOCK EXCHANGE REACTIONS.

London, Sept. 12.

Kafes

WARFARE ON THE YANGTS E-Japanese naval planes raid- ing a moored Chinese gunboat squadron in the Yangtse. You can see the bombs exploding in the picture, looking from the air like a flurry of parachutes.

World Reactions To

Hitler's

Speech

Paris, Sept. 12.

Though it is semi-officially considered here that the speech by Herr Hitler was threatening the opinion is also held that there is nothing new in the situation as a result of the German declaration.

It is regarded as significant that Herr Hitler made no speci. fic reference to the holding of a plebiscite.

Though it is felt that the danger of war has been post- poned the feeling of tension continues.

pression prevalls thint

The general opinion of the French; plebiscite and as a veiled ultimatum people is that the speech was violent to President Edouard Benes. in form but vague regarding Herr It is generally belleved that refer- Hitler's intentions. A strong im- ence to the warlike preparations Herr Hier being made along the western frontier wished to say more but the semi- Inevitably means a corresponding oficial British warning of the pre-acceleration of French and British vious night had a big Impression on defence plans, hence it is believed that the nervousness and fears of the past week are not lessened, though the speech has postponed the show-

him.Reuter.

"Bite Postponed"

down. Washington, Sept. 12. The strident and aggressive tones

Some well-informed circles here

in Herr Hitler's speech this evening have interpreted the speech as accen- hos brought a measure of reassurance to Washington circles, for it is betuating and adding to the gravity of lieved here that the degree of menace the situation. is in inverse ratio to the fiery tones. "The bark is alarming but the bite is at least postponed," is the general opinion.

Rome Reaction

It is recognised, however, that Europe has gained only a respite The early downward drift of the from the fears of the past few weeks. Stock Exchange was checked later by-Reuter. a more optimistic feeling regarding the international politicul outlook.

At first gill-edged stocks,

Rome, Sept. 12. and foreign bonds fell heavily

Koffry The tone of Herr Hitler's speech Is Continental selling, but later Ka

considered outstandingly moderate particularly made a good recovery.

izz view of the One of the day's most interesting here, especially

the gold market "great provocation Germany suffer- where the desire to obtain liquid as-ed."

features was in

nets

ол

in the event of an outbreak of In the general opinion of Rome the hostilities led to selling by hoarders warlike atlitude" and speculators.

anctions

of France and Britain can be held us a complete Apart from small arbitrage tran-justification of Germany's defence

the Briush Exchange Fund measures. absorbed all offering at prices vary. The Giornale d'alta declares that ing between £7 4s. 74d, and £7 43.

In the foreign exchange market Herr ltler's insistence on a speedy the dollar fluctuated widely, closing solution means that a plebiscite will slightly firmer in terms of sterling have to be demandel, but Router Special,

Berlin Nervousness

Berlin, Sept. 12. The general political nervousness

is reflected in dealing on the Bourse which has 'reacled to the

smallest

selling orders by falling up to four points-Reuter Special.

No Break Seen In Drought

Hongkong cannot expect much rain for the present, according to the Royal Observatory weather report. The local forecast says:-North-east winds, fresh; cloudy, with occasional rain, probably improving later,

mure

other

eireles consider that err, Hitler does not require Butonomy within the Czech State.- Reuter.

Prague Fears.

Prague, Sept. 12. Officials of the Sudsten German

relterallon of the

right of the

A plebiscite 19 * mulier which has worried the officials since Prague earlier stated definitely she would not accept the suggestion of plebiscite-United Press.

India

Defence

Scheme

£5,000,000 Capital

BRITISH DEFENCE MEASURES

Mobilisation Plans Discussed

London, Sept. 12. It is understood that the Cabinet has discussed plans for mobilising the army, navy and air force. It is reported that the R.A.F. is keeping certain battle squadrons in key fields ready for an immediate flight.

It is rellably learned that certain key air force officers have been re- called from furlough, while leave Is generally restricted as the tension hos noticeably increased.-United Presa.

Eire Prepares

[

Dublin, Sept. 12. It is officially announced that the Government has considered measures necessary in the national interest in the event of war.

The character of the measures lus not been indicated, but it is under- things the stood that among other Government discussed air raid pre- cautions, coastal patrol work, putting the milltary forces, which, are now 25,000 strong, on a war footing, food questions, and the question of sup- plles generally-Reuter.

Bridges Mined

Berne, Sept. 12. It is learned that the Military authorities here have ordered mines nt all points along the Swiss Irontier to be loaded with explosives, as soon us possible to emble the railroads and highways to France and Ger- inany to be dynamited in the event of an emergency.-United Press.

Belgian Preparations

Brussels, Sept. 12. Preparations have already been completed here for the dynamiing of ali frontier roads and railways in the event of a threatened invasion. The frontier guards have been heavily reinforceda

The Cabinet has met and adjourn ed without making any announce ment.-United Press,

Air Raid Precautions

Prague, Sept. 12. The completion of bomb-proof shelters made of steel and concrete has been hastened in the gardens of the United States legation.

Members of the legation

are

on

duty 24 hours a day and report

developments continually to Washing- ton-United Press.

Egypt's War Minister

Press.

In London

London, Sept. 12.

U.S. Warships In England

E RADIO BROADCAST

Scheherazade Suite By Rimsky-Korsakov

ROTARY SPEECH

Radio Programme Broadcast by z.W. on a Frequency of 845 k.co. and on Short Wave from 1-2.15 p.n. and 8-11 pni. on 0.52 m.c's. per second.

0.00 Leoncavallo "I F'agilace!"— Complete Opera.

With:-D. Gigli (Tenor), I. Pacetil (Soprano), M. Daslola (Baritone), L. Pack (Barlione), G. Nessi (Tenor) and Members of La Scala Orchestra And Chorus, Milan, conducted by | Franco Chlone.

7.13 Closing Local Stock Quola-

tlons

7.15

Reginald Fort at the Organ. The A.B.C. March (Foort and Ferring); "The King Steps Out"- Medley (Kreisler); Intro: What shall remain; The end begins; Madly in love; Stara in my eyes; Learn how

to lose.

7.25 Latest Danco Muste, Quickstep Cathedral In The Pines; Waltz The First Quarrel.... Victor Silvester and His Ballroom Orchestra;. Fox-Trots-Lovelight In The Starlight (From 'Her Jungle Love'); An Old Straw Hat (From Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm').... Bunny Berigan & His Orchestra with Vocal refrain; Quicksteps-Little Spanish Shawl; Li'!_Liza Jane. Harry Roy & His Orchestra with vocal refrain; Tangos-Night On The La Plata Buen

Amigo....Junn Llossas and His Tango Orchestra; Fox-Trots Two Shadows Stow (From the Film); I Won't Tell A Soul....Roy Fox and His Orchestra with vocal refrain by Denny Dennis; Quickstep-King Porter Stomp..... Harry Roy & His Orchestru.

Weather

Jack

B.1 Local Time Signal, Report and Announcements.

8.03 Frances Langford and Harris and His Band.

Amazon Goes A-Wooing-One- Step; Glamour Girl--Fox-Trol... Jack Harris & Ilis Orch; Rap Tup On Wood (From 'Born To Dance')

Frances Langford with Jimmy Dorsey & His Orch. Say "St, Si" Rumba; How Many Rhymes Can You Get-Fox-Trot....Jack Harris and His Orch. with vocal refrain; It's Like Reaching For The Moon (Lewis-Sherman-Marqusea);

Lonk Ago and Far Away (From "Three Cheers For Love")....Frances Lang. ford with Victor Young & His Orch.; My Heaven In The Pines Fox-Troi You Got The Best Of The Bargain Waltz....

Jack Harris & His Orch. with vocal refrain,

8.30 London Relay-'Green Fields

And Pavements.

&

Phillips)chestra

A talk by Henry Williamson, 8,45 A Variety Programme In- cluding Gracle Fields, Clapham Dwyer, Les Allen and Patricia Ross- borougli.

Novelty Orchestra-Steamboat Bli (Shields & Leighton Bros.); Whis- The Egyption War Minister, Hasson | tling. Rufus (Kennedy & Mills). Sabry Pasha, has arrived in London, International Novelty Orchestra with ostensibly for an unofficial visit. He vocal chorus; Comedienne-The Gen- was welcomed by Mr. Leslie Hore-eral's Fast Asleep (Kennedy-Carr); Belisha and representatives of the Grandfather's Bagpipes (Haines- Admiralty and Air Force--United Harper).... Gracie Fleida with Or- chestral Accomponiment; Orchestral

Nicolette (Van

Van and Hle All-Star Philips

Leon Goossens); Piano Solo (One Don possen (Zumcenik); London, Sept. 12.

52nd Street-Selection; Intro: Lei The American cruiser Nashville your Hair down and Sing: I still love which steamed into Portland harbour to kiss you goodnight; I'd like to see the Battleship to-day fired a salute of 21 guns to Samoa of Samoa... Patriela Ross- Royal Oak. The borough (Plano); Descriptive Sketch of crack movements

American

And Dwyer On Photo- cruisers in the Atlantle lent

Clapham phasis to the persistent bellef that chestra-Talking America is taking strong and Intro:-Mandy; friendly role in her efforts to avert needle in a haystack; Okay Toots; f million dollars; Pop goes war, despite the fact that offeluls in Washington state that the warships your heart; Spread a little happiness ..Salon Orchestra conducted by Fred Hartley with vocal refrain by Gordon Little; Vocal-Dear Little Boy Of Mine (Brennan & Ball).... Les Allen; I'll Stand By (Davis & Coots)....Les Allen and His Cana- Ac- dian Bachelors with Novelty comp.; Piano Solo-Swing lgh- Swing Low-Selection; Intro:--- Swing High-Swing Low; I hear a call to arms; Panamaniu; College Holiday Selection; Intro-I adore you;

The Sweetheart Waltz; So What....Patricia Rossborough,

D.30 London Relay-The News. 9.50 Songs by Amelita Galil-Curel (Soprano).

are

has

cm-

visiting England merely ол shake-down cruises-United Press.

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To the Edtor,

Hongkong Telegraph..

I had

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(Violin

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yesterday's -De

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London, Sept. 18. THE need for early action

under the title: "Air France to place the defence or-

operates with Eurasia" and in which on a St is stated that the former Con

Company Party suggest that as a result of the ganisations of India

has latest developments and Hert Hitler's more satisfactory basis is

Just con

10.12 Rimsky-Korsakov Sche- concluded an agreement with France for the transport of herazade Sulle. Op. 35. Sudetens to self-determination, it admitted in a communique freight and passengers to Kunming Played by the Philadelphia Or-

chestra conducted by connection with Air France ser-

Leopold may be practically impossible to issued to-night. restrain the rank and file of

vice from Hongkong to Hanoi and Stokowski. the

vice versa.

11 Close Down. party in the ing

The communique covers Plebisciences from demand- and also from

I shall

thank you if you will deny possibly

the increasing

demonstrathe recent inter-depart-this statement as according to à tions. They may even, try a short

mental talks between the telegram from our Hanoi office, dated circuit union with Germany.

yesterday, no such agreement has India and War Offices and been concluded.

For Ma. R. OL, the Treasury.

AGENT AIR FRANCE. (The mossago in question was re- ceived from the Central News Agency-Ext.)

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VISAES NEEDED FOR MANCHUKUO

Hsingking, Sept. 13. A set of revised. passport visa regulations were promulgated to-day by the Manchukuoan Government. ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

Under the new regulations all must allens entering Manchukuo RF.: Your letter should be ad- obtain visas for their passports from

The first reaction to Herr Iller's speech by the average Czech is

There will be no plebiscite, would rather fight and it is better to fight now than a year hence, when While no agreement has been conditions may not be so favourable." reached on all the matters considered, great progress was made and an offer made by the United Kingdom Government to Washington, Sept. 12. Members of the Department of increase by half a million sterling red to the newspaper in question. representatives of Manchukuo abroad Stato refuse to comment on Herr from April 1 next year the itler's speech but unofficial foreign annual grant of one and a half

Meanwhile the rainfall is 20 inches-Reuter. below the average. The year's total, Including yesterday's recording of .32 of an inch, is 45.78 inches, as com

of 71.04 pared with an average Inches.

temperature remained low yesterday, maximum registered being

The

Issue Unsettled

84. Last night the minimum was 77 observers here emphasise that it million pounds paid to the Indian ment for certain squadrons of the

leaves the fundamental issues un Government as aid to defence | R.A.F. and this morning the thermometer settled and merely postponed the read 80, with humidity at 70 per disclosure of the German: course of expenditure has been accepted.

cent

The weather report stated that the action-United Press.

anti-cyclone over Chino continues

to

Increase in Intensity. Pressure, re-

London Reactions

relatively low

Four British battalions will also be transferred from the Indian to

In addition the United Kingdom the Imperial establishment and an

Government proposes to offer a capital: grant of more than five London,

million for and from Indo-Chine to the Herr Hitler's doch is viewed here curtain British and indian, units and Adajana the opening of a campaign. for, a also provide aircraft and re-equip--

expert body will proceed to India at an early date to Investigate the military position and the aspects of the Problem on the pol

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