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CZECHO-SLOVAKIA CALLS RESERVES TO THE COLOURS
(Continued from Page 1.) solved both Chambers of the Czech Parliament.
It is considered probable that this move in for the purpose of preventing scenes in the House and to hinder the leaders of the various minority Broups from making demands before the Itouse-Trans-Ocean.
National Prayer
London, Sept. 16. The Archbishop of Canterbury lin appealed that Sunday be observed as a day of national prayer that the nutions may be delivered from the calamity of war,
of
A similar appent has been made by
Church the Moderator of the Scotland-euter.
N.Z. With Britain
"Wherever Britain
21
Wellington, Sept. 18.
there we must
the Prime Minister defining New Zealand's
ke." declared
attitude to the Reuter.
_European_crisis.--
High Treason
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ENTRY OF ARTIFICERS IN THE ROYAL NAVY,
Vacaneles
Buitable exist for candidates for entry as Engine Room Artificer, Electrical Arti- feer and Ordnance Artificer in Ills Majesty's Navy. Candidates must be the nona of British Born Subjects, having served approm- ticeship and will bo required to undergo a trade test, Educational and Medical Examinations, Should be between ages of 18 and 28. Enllatment will be for a period of 12 years,
An examination will probably be held in October of this year and further particulars may be obtained by applleation in writing
10:~-
The Chief Engineer,
11. M. Dockyard, Hong Wong.
THE
HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 1938.
G.
AR.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public Auction to be held on Monday, the 19th dny of September, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land nt Wong Nei Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of re- nowal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one furs ther term of 70 years.
G.
R.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS
Voluntary Hostesses
of the Sale by Public Auction For Y.M.C.A.
A meeting of the members of the Women's Section of the European West Lounge yesterday morning, Mrs. A. Y.M.C.A. 'was held in the
W. Ingram taking the Chair.
the
to be held on Monday, the 19th day of September, 1938, nt 3 p.m., at the Omeen of the Public Works Department, by Order of In Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land at Shamshuiho, in the Colony of Mrs. Ingram explained that the Hong Kong, for a term of 75 meeting was for the purpose of elect- years, commencing from lating officers, as their annual general meeting had been held March. July, 1898, with the option of This splitting up of the meeting into ronowal at n Crown Bont to be two sessions was in the nature of an fixed by the Surveyor of Ilia
experiment. Formerly it had been customary to elect officers at Majesty the KING, for one fur annual general meeting, but it was thor term of 24 years less the found that the enthusiasm Intending bidders are advinod
last three days thereof.
officers had cooled somewhat during that immediately after the dispo- Intending bidders are advised the months between the meeting and the winter commencement of at of the lot the Purchaser (If that Immediately after the dispa-programme, and it had been surgest- not the applicant) will be required mal of tho lot the Purchaser (fed in March that the elections should 01 authorised not the applicant) will be required be held over until after the summer
to deposit with an authorined to depoalt with ofcer who will be present at the
officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) In cash. This sum | dollara, ($200) In ensh. Thin sum will be refunded on payment off will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price.
the Purehano price. ing to present plans Mr. Chamber- Inin will be inek in Germany again PARTICULARS OF THE LOT PARTICULARS OF THE LOT by Saturday.-Trana-Ocean.
Important Proposals
London, Sept. 10.
The news of the Premier's return to London has been received in London with surprise, but it is felt that it can only mean tist he is returning because he has extremely important proposals to put-before the Cabinet.
The intune of the proposals are im- known and therefore any forecast of what they may be are quite im authorised and purely speculative.--- Router.
"Big Four" To Meet
13
Paris, Sept, td. There are strong rumours current here that, a meeting between Herr Hitler, Signor. Mustolini, M. Daladier and Mr. Chamberlain is to take place in the very near future. In cal French circles the rumour is describ
ed, however,
"premature." Prague, Sept. 18.
Reuter. dr Herr Henlein's proclamation manding the German annexation of the Sudetena areas constitutes high treason, it is emphasised here by Prague officials. Thus far no action has been made, however, with re- gard to the warrants for the arrest of the Sudelen leaders, including Henlein-United Press.
Berlin Consternation
Berlin, Sept. 16.
The news of the Czech action in lasuing warrants for the arrest of Henlein has been received here with consternation.
The general impression of the en- however, is that the Lire situmtion, talks at Berchtesgaden have cleared and that England The atmosphere,
France will eventually insist on to self- the right of the Sudetens
and
determination, leaving Prague
alternative but to submit.
measures
being
כת
As
The Press campaign against the Czechs continues, the mobilisation
characterised "impudent Czech provocation"
The entire Press friendly towards Mr, Chamberlain and
distinctly
praises his visit to Germany. There is a growing belief that the Czech problem is the only obstacle at present, to a rapid growth in the better relations between the Euro- pean countries Trans-Decan
Next Meeting
.
Berchtesgaden, Sept. 30. Although the official communique spoke of "some days" as the perici before the next meeting, actually the present intention is that the meeting will take place before the end of this week, if all goes well.
to an early hour this morning Mr. Chamberlain was receiving tele- grams from London by specini des- patch rider.
The Premier plans to leave et P.30 am. (4.30 p.m. H.K.T.) for Munich and will return to London in the same plane in which he travelled in Germany.
As far as can be gathered from circles in close touch with Herr Hiller, the afternoon talk proved use- ful to both sides, and it is believed that the Fuehrer stated his views on the Czech question but did not by
do alt
all the talking. any means
It is sold that Mr. Chamberlain made the most of the opportunity to ewpoint fairly and put the British viewpoint squarely before Here. Hitler.
Daladier For London
Paris, Sept. 16.
The French Premier, M. Edouard Daladier, may go to London on Monday to meet the British Premier, but is believed that the final decision regarding the visit will be only made after today's Cabinet meeting in London.
in
The likelihood of a meeting of representatives of Britain, France. and Italy is now discounted Germany
Paris.
and it is believed that the idea may have originated from Herr Hitler himself, but was not accepted in Paris, which has always insisted on the impossibility of not including
such the Soviet in
a meeting. Reuter.
No. of cale |
by insta!
No. 521, Egg
"Adjoining In and 12t
Locality
G.
Boundary Measurements
N.N.
As pur Kalo
prian.
Conte che in
Amma
Z
R.
$2351
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Publie Auction to be held on Monday, the 19th day of September, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Excellency the Governor of one Lot of Crown Land ut Shamshuipo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 commencing from int years, July, 1898, with the option of renewal at a Crown Rent to be fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 24 years less the last three days thereof.
New Kiyonn kind
Teland Let No 2513, Tai Un Adjunny See Kara
Po Brad, Stamships.
| No of Sale.
Bemsty No
Baumiary
Masurements)
As per unlo
plmu.
Abest
Jendenta :
sq. feet.
Rental Amenaj
U.S. COMMODITY PRICES
Ocl. Dec.
LATEST CABLED
QUOTATIONS
New York, Sept. 15.
New York Cotion
Closing 7,87/07
Jun. (1039) Mar. (1039) Mas (1030) July (1939) Spot
Opening 7.93/94 7.98/09 7,08/06
7.04/03
7,02/92
0,00/7.00 7.04/03 7.93/02
7.00/07
7.90/90 7.80/89 7.99
New York Rubber
10.54/40 10.53/50
Specs Price
$8,505
16.18 N Sept. Dec.
10.30 /34 Mar.
10.40/41 May
10.46b/51a Sales for the day:-7,510 tons. Chicago Wheat
Sept.
Dec. May
the
TECUSA.
of
the
This year the Committee hopes to arrange a programme that will suit all members, and with this end in
view, the Chairman requested the ladies to co-operate by making aug- gestions for the smooth working of
Section. Constructive criticism the
said.
The officers elected were: Mes- would be welcomed, she sale duines A.
AW. Ingram Bass, Crawley, F. Webster, Wedlock,
(President),
T. Ferguson, G. Gardner, L. M. Huwie, Wilson and Misa A. Fowler.
Mrs. Dixey-Benl, who will shortly be going Home, consented to con- tinue as Secretary untli her depar- ture, after which Mrs. Crawley will tales
over.
Mia V. Stroud iendered her re-
that
signation, which was necepted with regrel.
Mrs. Ingram auggested system of voluntary hostesnes be
of to ensure the success inalitated, the woelal activities of the Section. These ladies would be on duty in the mornings, and would, among other things, see that new members were nade welcome.
The
following ladies were put on the roster of voluntary hostesses: Mesdames Ferguson and Wedlock (Mondays); Blakey and
+
Henry Stephenson and Luise Rainer in "The Emperor's Candlesticks," coming to the King's Theatre to-morrow.
POST
OFFICE.
INWARD MAILS
From
Per
Duc.
Japan Manila
Buenos Aires Maru..September 16,
M/V Shantung
..September 16.
Shanghai and Amoy
Shantung
.September 16.
Halphong
Canton
.September 17.
Jon
Chenonceaux
September 17.
and Shanghai
Marechal Joffre
September 17.
Shanghai and Swatow
Taiyuan
September 17.
Shanghal and Europe vin Siberia
London date 29th August
Victoria
.September 17.
Japan
Jeypore
September 18.
Shanghai
Ninghai
September 18.
Shanghai and Amoy
Sulyang
September 18.
Tientsin and Swatów
Cheklang
.September 19.
Tjinegara-
September.-18.
Tisaroen
.Scplember 19.
OUTWARD MAILS
Per
Friday
Tainan
Bengloc
Java
Ambrose_(Tuesdays): Mrs. Wilson {Tuesdays, Charity
Needlework); Java and Monita- Short and
(Wednesdays); Bolton
Howle Thomson and
(Thursdays); Webster and Gardner (Fridays).
St. John's Ambulance Brigade will shortly give demonstrations in First Ald, and it is hoped that classes will be commenced Inter for men and women.
Suggestions were put forward for a darts club, cookery classes and demonstrations in handicraft.
MEN WANT CO-OPERATION
For
Swatow and *Shanghai Manila
Straits, Sandakan, Ceylan, India, Chitral
East Afrien, Aden, Egypt, Malta and Europe via Marseilles-duc Marsellies, 14th, October,
Date and Time.
.Fri, Sept. 10, 4.30 p.m. Fri, Sept. 10, 5 p.m. Fri., Sept. 16.
G. P. O. and LP, 0. Parcels, ......Sept 16, 5 p.m.
Reg.. Ord.,
Saturday
Sept. 17, 9.45 am. Sept. 17, 10.30 am.
Tai Ming Samshul and Wuchow
Sat, Sept. 17, 8.15 am. Hofhow, Pakhol and Haiphong .... Kwangtung ..Sat., Sept. 17, 8.30 a.m. Air Mall for "KLM.
„Sat, Sept. 17. Airways Chitral
Direct Serviço"--due Amsterdam, 27th September.
G.PO, and K.PO,
Reg. Ord.
Sept. 17, 9.30 am.
.Sep, 17, 10 am.
Kongmoon
Shanghai and Japan
Fook On .....Sat, Sept. 17, 10 am. Chenonceaux Sat, Sept 17, 12.30 p.m.
South
The men were anxious that the indles be represented in the Tennis section. They were also considering fencing classes, and would like the Jadies to John. The men's Hockey ycar the section hoped that this ladies interested in this sport would take it up seriously, and combine with them, so that the ladies would really be a section of the Young 6474/64% Men's Christian Association. 04/043%
It is
Is customary for the Association 063%/004 10
hold Service Dance once a 34,027,000 bushels, month, and the men would like the Manila and Naples due Naples Victoria
Women's Section to assist them by sending in names of voluntary hos- teases, and also of those Indles, who wish to receive invitations to these functions.
05 /04 604/08 Wednesday's Sales:--
To Leave Geneva
Geneva, Sept. 16. It is regarded practically certain that the Farl De La Warr, who flew
of two hundred tordon and back earlier this week, will leave Geneva again this morning dollars, (3200) in cash. Thin Hum and fly to London to attend the will be refunded on payment of Cabinet meeting to-morrow. The the Purchase price. Earl De La Warr, who is Lord Privy Seal. is representing Lord Halifax at the League Session. Reuter,
Intending bidders are adviced that Immediately after the dispo mal of the lot the Purchaner (if not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the Sept.. sale, the sum
Runciman For London
Prague, Sept, 10. Lord Runciman, head of the un- oficial British mission attempting to mediate between the Sudeten Ger- mans and the Prague Government, in returning to London to consult with the Prime Minister-Reuter.
Appeal By Runciman
Prague, Sept. 16. Omelally confirming his return to London to consult with the Prime Minister, Lord Runelman has now Issued an appeal to all parties in Czecho-Slovakia to refrain from any on during his absence which the situation pending aggravate result of further consultations which are contemplated for the near future between the British Prime Minister and the Fuchrer-Reuter.
the
Pessimistic Note
PARTICULARS
No of Sale
New Kowloon Inlend
Registry No.
Locality
Lot No 2631.
Tai Po Road,
Shamshuipo.
024/52% 30/50 52/02
Dec. "May
Oct. Dec.
Chicago
5070036
Corn
52%/521⁄2
Winnipeg Wheat
04/03 63/63
63%/63 07 /07
OF THE LOT
May
Noundary Measurements,
W
X.
[fortffeef}fus:|fogr
As per anle
plan.
Contents in
6,545
sq feet
$10
Upset Frice
£9291*
CONSIGNEES. NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
Steamship
"YANG TSE" No. 10 AEO/38 Bringing Cargo from Dunkirk vin
London, Sept. 10. The news that after a comparative short talk the Premier was flying back to England to-day to consult the Cabinet will cause serious peralphong arrived Hongkong on 13th plexity, declares the News Chronicle. September, 1938.
and
It is believed here that the talk hardly got as far as negotiations, but
It has clencly been impossible in: Consignees are hereby informed It is generally believed that the con- short a time for any real understand that their goods with the exception versation. cleared the air somewhat,
hating to
to develop between the two men, of Oplum, Treasure and Valuables and German circles suggest that on whom
so much depends, Mr. are being landed and stored into the Herr Hitler may have found Chamberlain's early return suggests Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Chamberlain the sart of straight that Here Hitler has presented him Wharf, and Godown Co. L., Kow- forward man of the world
with with clearcut demands which go loon, whence delivery may be ob- whom he has always preferred to beyond anything that has been en- tained immediately after landing. deal, rather than with the more com- visaged by the British, Cabinet.
All claims must be sent in to me plicated type of diplomat.
on or before 24th September, 1938, or they will not be recognized.
Damaged Packages will be examin- ed
Surveyor by the Company's Messrs:---Goddard and Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10.00 a.m. on Monday, 100% September,
The general mood here this morn ing was one which could be regarded as optimistic-Reuter.
Near Cologne.
Paris, Sept. 16.
"We hope this interpretation is an unduly pessimistic one, and that Mr. Chamberlain will be able to re- port more favourable news."-Neu- ter.
the
1038.
04 /04
on
The winter programme will com- mence on September 29, at 10.30 am. with a Guest Morning. The first "Book Morning" will be held October 3, when Mrs. Dixcy-Benl will take the Chair. These mornings will be devoted to the reading of newspaper articles, precis of out- books, and simitur tera- Sept 14. Sept. 15. stand are intended to keep mem- 21.20bers au fait with current events.
12,02 12.02 The Arst bridge lesson by Mrs. Wed- 170.21/04 178.21/04 lock will be held on Friday, October
EXCHANGE RATES
Geneva Berlin.
ture,
.21.27%
11.00 -
Paris.
Athens
.547%
547%
21.
Brussels.
.29.38
28.4012
Milan
.DIA
01%
Oslo.
10.00
Copenhagen
Amsterdam. 0.02
40.00
19.00
8.921/2
.22.40
22.40
Stockholm
19.00
10.00
Prague
130
220%
.4.70%
.070
Helsingfors нето New York.
Bucharest.
Vienna Lisbon.
Hongkong
Shanghai. Bombay Yokohama Belgrade Montreal Montevideo..
Nom. 119
.Bd.
DELIA ARRIVES WITH
RECORD LOAD
The Imperial Airways plane due
Lourenco Marques and (Parcels Buenos Aires Maru
and Papers only) for Africa
8th October.
Air Mall for "Franco Orient Airways Service"-due Marseilles, 2nd Oct.
Reg.,
Ord...
Sat, Sept. 17, 2.30 p.m.
Sat, Sept. 17.
.Sept.
17, 4.15 p.m.
...Sept. 17. 5 p.m.
Marechal Joffre ......Sat Sept. 17.
G.F.O. and E.P.O.
Ref. Ord..
'Anshun
Islami Marechal Jeffre
.....Sept. 17, 4 pm
..Sept. 17, 4.30 pm- Sat, Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Sat, Sept. 17, 5 pm.
Sat, Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Lycemoon....Sat., Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Airways Limperiał Airways Plane London,
Sat, Sept. 17. G.P.O. & K.P.O.
....Bept 17, 3.00 pm. Ref....*
Ord...........Sept. 18, Noon
Amoy Japan Salgon
*Saigon
Air Mail for "Imperial
Direct Service"-due 26th September
Air Mall for Malaya, and Australla Imperial Airways Pisao
by the "Imperial Airways Direct Service" - duc Sydney, September
24th
G.PO, & K.P.O.
Reg.. Ord..
.Bept. 17, 5.00 p.m. Sept. 18, Noon
Sunday
Longchots
Yochow
Monday
in with the Home mails to-day has Shanghai via Swatow been delayed 24 hours at Bangkok Swatow, Foochow and Tientsin 13018 2204 by a hold-up on the main London
2024 route and is not expected to
4.01
reach 670 Kai Tak until Saturday afternoon
passengera. Another plane with Nom.
including Mrs. Charlotte Haldane, 110k
wife of Professor Huidane, will pro- 18. 34.bably arrive at the same time.
BE
DELIA ARRIVES
Delayed two days by n hold-up on 210 the main air route, the Imperial Air- ways plone Delia reached Kal Tak 20 at 5.16 pm, yesterday with a record 19.06 mall load of 1,340 lbs.
3d.
1/07%
1.510 1/2
216
4.8254
20%
2
19
194
Buenos Aires....19.07 Rio de Janeiro...211 Silver (Spot)....19 Sliver (forward).19%% Wor Loon.
07
100 -British Wireless.
GOLD MEDALS STOLEN
A number of silver and gold medals and silver cups, valued at $143 was stolen from the residence of Mr. W. C. K. Mackle at Havelock Terrace, Kowloon Docks, between midnight and 5'am, yesterday...
FINED FOR SPEEDING For driving at 40 mph. in Nathan Road from Public Square Street to Consignees must have a Revenuo omeer in attendance when any duti-L. D. da Silva, of Kimberly Road, Argyle Street on August 24, Mrs. able goods are examined by the was fined $10 by Mr. Macfadyen al Company's Surveyors.
the Kowloon Magistracy this morn- No Fire Insurance will be effected
ing.
R. OIL. Agent. Hongkong, 14th September, 1038.
Il Duce's Article It is learned from well Informed quarters that the recond meeting de-
Milon, Sept. 10, tween Herr Hitler and Mr. Chamber- There is a great difference between lain will take place in a country place proposal to demarcate the frontier line at stake with a pen and near Cologne. It is stated that the meeting will be
be confined this time to do so by sacrificing precious blood. to Herr Hitlar and Mr. Chamberlain, This is the conclusion of the sensa" by us in any case whatever. but that there is a possibility that lonal article, openly addressed to the beads of the four big Powers will Lord Runciman, unoMetal British not be excluded.
mediator in Czecho-Slovakia, in the
article is believed to have been written by Premier Mussolini.
While at present it is not considered | Popolo d'italia. **
that there is a chance of the The Immediate convocation of the French Parliament. It is possible that the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Senate Chamber will be summoned during the week-end.--Router.
Return To-morrow
Berchtesgaden, Sept. 14. 16-ls understood-here that accord-
The article declares that the sole concern for Herr Hitler is the fate of 3,500,000 Sudeten-Germans.
It urges the British statesman to propose to President Bene the carry- ing out of a plebiscite, in the Sudeten district or for all the minority races
· In- Czacho-Blovakia ----Domal,
SMALL UNITS AQUATICS
WALTON HEATH TOURNAMENT
London, Sept. 15.
COLONY'S BIGGEST DROUGHT CAUSES
CONCERN
(Continued from Page 1.) · water shortage Is fast becoming an acute problem, and there is reason to believe that if the remainder of September does not bring substantial rainfall, Hongkong's water service) will be restricted from the present] 10 hours a day to six hours.
FORGED ORDER
A report has been made to the Polleo by the China Construction Company that Afty steel bars valued at $600 were obtained from their promises in Austin Road on Septem- ber 11 by means of a forged delivery order.
MOTORIST FINED
J.G, Buls was fined $3 at the Central Magistracy this morning by At the Walton Heath golf senl- Mr. H. R. Butters when he pleaded Havers a and 1, and Whitembe beat | show a red rear light on his car on finals, D. J. Rees, defeated.” Arthur guilty to a summons for failing to at the European YMCA. 10-MUITOW, | Ayion: 5, and de--Renter's Special As Beptember 4, commencing at 9. p.m. t
The Combined Small Units aro holding their annual aquatic sports
Sat, Sept. 17..
Sun., Sept. 18, 9 a.m... „Sun., Sept. 18, 9 a.m
Tai Lee......Mon., Sept. 10, 11 am
Kongmoon Air Mail for "Imperial Airway1 Imperial Airways Plane
Direct Service"-duo London, 26th September.
Mon, Sept. 19. E.P.O.
Reg. ........Sept 19, 5′′pm.
Ord.
Reg.
Ord.
..Sept. 19, 5.30 p..
G.P.O.
Bept, 19, 5 p.m.
Sept: 19, 7 p.E
Air Mail for Malaya and Australia Imperial Airways Plans
by
Direct "Imperial Airways Service"-dae Sydney, 26th Sep- tember.
Mon, Sept. 19.
K.P.O.
Reg.
....Sept, 19, 5 p.m.
Urd,
Sept. 10, 5.30 pm.
G.P.O.
Rex.
Sept. 19. 5 pm.
Urd.
*Superscribed correspondence only
Sept. 19. 7 DUDL
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