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not disclose the nature of its plans. United Press.
Tense Excitement
Berlin, Sept. 15. Herr Henlein's proclamation, Mr. Chamberlain's visit to Berchtesgaden and the continual stream of reports or attacks on Sudeten Germans are keeping the people in a state of tense excitement.
Newspaper offices are being be- sieged for news, but the uppermost Iceling continues to be an abhorrence of war.
Is
Herr Henlein's proclamation described, however, as the cry of a people in distress which cannot be considered lightly--Reuter.
Hungarian Minorities
Proclamation
An examination will probably be held in October of this year and further particulara may be obtained by application in writing to:
The Chief Engineer, H. M. Dockyard, Hong Kong.
GRAVE BORDER
RIOTS
10
(Continued from Page 1.)
and purely a defensive action dented that mobilisation was being carried out,United Press.
Czech Plane Over Germany
Berlin, Sept. 15, The German News Agency charges to-day that a Czech plane circled over Schwaderbach-United Press.
Martial Law Extended
Prague, Sept. 15. Approximately half the Sudeten areas are now under martial law, die latest areas being included within the decree being Komotau, Warndorf,
Budapest, Sept. 15, The Hungarian Treaty Revisionist League, which has two million mem- bers, has telegraphed Mr. Chamber-Schluckenau, Reichenberg, and Rum- lain an appreciation of his wonderful berg-United Press. effort to save peace in Europe, and
minority
urging that the Hungranted the
in Czecho-Slovakia
be
right of self-determination.
At the same time a proclamation has been issued asking for
world
U.S. Atlantic Squadron
Norfolk, Virginia, Sept. 15.
announced Navy officials
to-day that the newly formed Atlantic squadron will begin to assemble in
United Press,
sympathy with the Hungarian claims, Hampton Roads on September 27.-
This proclamation must have been Issued with the approval of the Gov- erament, and makes its appearance when all Hungarians are looking to words Berchtesgaden and are more than ever convinced that the realisa- tion of Hungary's twenty
3,000 Germans Flee
Prague, Sept. 15. It is estimated that 3,000 Germons year-old have fled from Prague to the Sudeten they are mostly German Social Democrats.-United Press.
Shoot Down Intruders
dreams of being re-united are comparess ing true-Reuter.
SPIRITED YANGTSE
FIGHTING
(Continued from Page 1.)
Wuhan
Berlin, Sept. 15. Special police planes will patrol Germany's western frontier in future and if the necessity arises will shoot down intruding planes which trespass over prohibited areas.
an
tres-
occasion, but were repelled by the
The new system will be adopted on official Chinese later in a counter-offensive. Sept. 20, according to
Having failed in their counter-at-announcement, which adds that if the
around police pinne finds tacke, the Japanese troops
#plane Kwangisi,
han passing over a prohibited area it will gateway to the arca in east lupeh on the north bank fire a warning shot which will leave of the Yangtze River, are reported to a trull of smoke. If the intruder then be withdrawing the
eastward. To the fails to land immediately, if possible west of
Chinese are on landing held outside
#
the prohibited area, the polico plane will still engaging in confused fighting
scattered units of Japanese fire on it and, if necessary, cause it with
W
vigour already With their
May to crash-Router, troops, spent and their contact severed these Japanese units are unable to make any progress in their attempted west- ward drive.
Pucked at a point
In southeast Honan the Japanese driving
Hwangchwan toward (Kwangchow) and Shangcheng ure Berlin.
little progress. The columa Paris. making
Kwangchwan Is toward
Athens about 15 kilo-Brussels, metres east of the city, whilst the Milan column pushing toward Shangchengon
Oslo..... is encountering stubborn Chinese re-
Amsterdam. sistance at Fengkiatsi, midway be-
Copenhagen. and Ychklatsi, Stockholm tween Shangcheng where attacks and counter-attacks Stoc
and back
forth-Prague, swaying Are Central News.
EXCHANGE RATES
Geneva.
Sept. 14.
.21,272
11.00 .84714
Sept. 15, 21.20
12.02 178.21/64 178.21/04 54734
20.30
20.40%
.10.00
013 10.00
.8.02
8.0214
22.40
22.40
.19.00
19.00
.139
15011
13011
Helsingfors
2204
2204
New York.
4.79%
4.81
Bucharest. Vienna
070 Nom.
070
BURNT OUT JUNKS MENACE SHIPPING
Lisbon.
.110
Hongkong.
.15.
3d.
1s, 3d.
Shanghai.. Bombay
8120.
054
1/57%
1.5 17
12
1/2
212
210 4.82%
Burnt-out fishing Junks have been Yokohama reported in the following positions Belgrade nna all shipping is worned accord-Montreal ingly:
Montevideo.
Latitude 22 degrees, 11 minutes Buenos Aires....10.0724 north, and longitude 113 degrees 42 Rio de Janeiro...211 minutes cast,
Silver (Spot)... ... ... ... 19 1 Latitude 25 degrees and 48 minutes Silver (forward).10 north, and longitude 114 degrees 66, War Loan. minutes east..
THE HONGKONG
TELEGRAPI FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
R.
G. Bo
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public 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 at Wong Nel Chung, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, with the option of re- newal at a Crown Rent to bo fixed by the Surveyor of His Majesty the KING, for one fur- ther term of 75 years.
R.
16, 1938.
HISTORIC PARLEY BETWEEN HITLER & CHAMBERLAIN
(Continued from Pape 1.)
with France, and more particular- ly that with Ramis, in favour of A multi-lateral neutralisation guarantee.-United Press.
Henlein Visiting Hitler? Asch, Sept. 13. Though the report cannot be con- that Herr firmed, it to belleved Henlein is on his way to Obsersalz- burg, presumably to confer with Herr Hillor.-United Press.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the sale by Public Auction to be bid on Monday, the 19th day of leptember, 1938, at 3 p.m., at the Offices of the Public Works Department, by Order of His Elleney the Governor of one bt. of Crown Land at Shamalpo, in the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st July, 1898, with the option of rench at a Crown Ront to be Axed by the Surveyor of His Majety the KING, for one fur!
Berchtesgaden, Sept. 15. ther grm of 24 years less the
A brief communique announced last hree days thereof.
that the two diplomats had conferred Interding bidders are advised for nearly three hours. On Mr.
return to his hotel Chamberlain's that inmediately after the dispo
sold to
to the newspaper representatives and of the lot the Furchaser (if to meet him: "I have had a not the applicant) will be required very friendly talk with Herr Hitler: to depsit with an authorised and I am returning to London, in the uncer who will be present at the morning and will meet Herr Hitler
Intending bidders are advised that immediately after the dispo- an of the lot the Purchaser (if not the applicant) will be required authorised to deposit with an offeer who will be present at the
sale, he sum of two hundred sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cash. This sum dollar ($200) in cash. This sum will be refunded on payment of will a refunded on payment of
the Purchase price. the Purchase price. PARTICULARS OF THE LOT PARTICULARS
| No. of Sals
Inland Lot No_5371.
No. 391, King Kwong
Adjoining Inland Lot
St., Wong Nei Chung
Registry No.
Locality
Boundary Ifessurementa
H.BE
17.
feet fachfork fret!
As per sale
plan.
Adjoining New Kowlong Inland Lot No 2610, Tai
Po Road, Shamshaipo.
sq. feet
Contents in
Annual
Rental
Upset Price
No. of Sale]
Locality.
About
08/1
$32
R.
PARTICULARS & CONDITIONS of the Sale by Public 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 at Shamshuipo, In the Colony of Hong Kong, for a term of 75 years, commencing from 1st 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. Intending bidders are advised that immediately aftor the dispo- sal of the lot the Purchaser (it) not the applicant) will be required to deposit with an authorised officer who will be present at the sale, the sum of two hundred dollars, ($200) in cush. This sum will be refunded on payment of the Purchase price. PARTICULARS
No. of Bale
New Kowloon Inland
Registry No.
Lot No 2531.
Locality
Tai Po Road,
Sham haipo.
OF THE LOT
Boundary Measurements,
N.
В
B
{test|fael|feet] Puet
As per sale
plan.
Contents in
eq. fros
Annual
Rental
Price
$76
CONSIGNEES' NOTICE.
3
20
OF THE LOT
Boundary Measurements
EW.
N. d.
[{feet few feat}tert
As per sale
plan.
Contents in
Aranal
sq. feet.
Upset Price
3,780
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New York, Sept. 15. While a full programme of matches as played in the American circuit, only one game was decided in the National Baseball League to-day, Pittsburgh Pirates beating New York Giants by 7-2.
Detroit Tigers trounced New York Yankees in the American League, but the latter are still a long way ahend of the other teams. Washing- ton Senators beat St. Louis Browns. Double-headers were shared by and Cleveland Boston Red Sox Indians.
Scores:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Pittsburgh New York
R. H. E.
7 14 2 7 1
(Rizzo, Young, P. Waner, twice, and L. Waner homered for the Pirates and Myatt for the Giants).
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York Detroit
Philadelphia Chicago
(Werber Athletics).
homered
4
10
3
6
11
0
4
11
0
5 11 1
for
Crisis Frozen ?,
again sometime later."
ho
The British Premier appeared calm and
Details of the conference are not
unworried.
but considerable surprise Available, is shown at the sudden return to since It was believed that
England
the conference would last at least two days. It is generally belleved that the crisis is frozen while the Governments in London and Berlin discuss the latest development.
Ultimate Offer
Henry Stephenson and Luiss Rainer in "The Emperor's Candlesticks,” coming to the King's Theairo to-morrow.
POST OFFICE.
that Mr. believed here It is
the Chamberlain told Herr der
offer to Anglo-French ultimate
AIR MAIL SERVICES
Air Mail Services to
satisfy Germany's demands and the temporarily suspended.
Sudeten request for the right of self- determination.
An
红錄-
Mr. Chamberlain sught equivocal statement of the minimum concessions which Herr Hitler could accept, together with a clear outline
of his future aims.--United Press.
Premier Sets Out
London, Sept. 15.
from Mr. Chamberlain set out London on bis momentous mission in fair weather this morning from Ileston Airport where the Germun Charge d'Affaires, Herr Kordt, and the first Secretary to the German Embassy were waiting to farewell him.
the
A considerable crowd of spectators had gathered to cheer the Premier as he boarded the British Airways liner. Sir Horace Wilson, the Prime Minister's Chlef Adviser, and Mr. Strange, head of the Central European
the Premier π Department of the Foreign Office, accompanied
In a statement issued before he plane. boarded the plan Mr. Chamberlain said he was going to Gernuuny be- cause the situation seemed to him to be one in which discussions with Herr Hitler might be of benefit.
"My polley," declared Mr. Cham berlain, "has always been to try and ensure peace, and the Fuehrer's ready acceptance of my suggestion en- courages me to hope that my visit to him will not be without results."
The British Ambassador in Berlin, Sir Nevile Henderson, is proceeding to Munich and will accompany the Prime Minister In Berchtesgaden
where the German Foreign Minister, Herr von Ribbentrop, will also be present.
The decision to seek an interview closely with Herr Hitler was kept guarded secret until the official an- nouncement, but two hours earlier, In accordance with the usual prac tico, the opposition parties were in- formed of the move.
It is stated here that the Prime the Minister is going to London without any pre-conceived plan and with- out having reached a definite con- clusion as to the best solution of the Czecho-Slovaklan problem.
1 10 1 Q 4
(Caster pitched for the Athletics).
Philadelphla Chicago
Boston ..
Cleveland
2 3
D
0
(Heath homered for the Indians).
Boston Cleveland
Washington St. Louls
3
2
6
423
Y
0
4
7 4
(Hefner homered for the Browns). -Reuter.
be
"No doubt he has his ideas, which whi frankly unfolded to Herr Hitler," says the Times, "And no doubt the journey would not be to undertaken unless there seemed the Premier to be at least a reason- able prospect of agreement. It seems that nobody need despairingly con- clude that the impasse in the nego- fintions in Prague is final
"Whether the negotiations will be in Prague or taken up be- Berlin
and other European tween
that the It seems probable say, bu head of the German Government, who,
im- has hitherto appeared as an palpable but all important figure in the background, will take his place as one of the principles.. Nor does it avem likely that the services of Lord Runciman will not be invoked again."-British Wireless.
resumed
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Bringing Cargo from Dunkirk via 10.00
Haiphong arrived Hongkong on 13th 211 10 September, 1938,
19 1001
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-British Wireless.
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ore being landed and stored into the Godowns of the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ld., Kow- loon, whence delivery may be ob- tained immediately after landing.
All claims must be sent in to me on or before 24th September, 1930, or they will not be recognized.
Damaged Packages will be examin- by the Company's Surveyor. Messrs:-Goddard and Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10.00 a.m on Monday, 19th September, 1938.
ed
Consignees must have a Revenue Officer in attendance when any duti- able goods are examined by the Company's Surveyors.
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in any ease whatever.
R. OHL
Agent. Hongkong, 14th September, 1938,
COUNT. THE
"TELEGRAPHS”
CEVERYWHERE
DENIED
Tokyo, Sept. 15. In a press interview to-day, the Premier, Prince
denled Konayo, rumours of another Cabinet recon- struction.
Questioned as to the movement for forming a new political party, the Premier promised to support such a party if it proves worthy of its name.
Domel.
SMALL UNITS AQUATICS
The Combined Small Units are holding their annual aquatic sports at the European Y.M.C.A; to-morrow, commencing at 9 p.m.
PHILHARMONIC SAYS FAREWELL
TO ANNE WINTER Mrs. B. Marsh (Anne Winter) was presented with a allver Bsh knite by members of the Philharmonic Society last night as a farewell present prior to her departure for Britain, by the Chitral on Saturday,
R.A.F. PLANES BOMB ARAB VILLAGE.
Jerusalem, Sept. 15. Thirteen R.A.E. planes battered Arab guerillas in the village of Delrghassen, near Tulkarem, and it is reported that there were at least a hundred persons killed.
All available troops In north Palestine have been called to block the, Arabs fight. It is reported to be the largest force gathered in one orea since the revolt begap-United Press,
More Troops For Palestine
London, Sept. 16.
It is officially announced that the Mr. T. Jackson, a vice-president, cavalry regiments the First Royal pold a tribute to the work of Ms. Dragoon and the Royal Scots Greys Marsh who has appeared in "Mald and two battalions of the West York- of the Mountains," "The Arcadians," shire Regiment, together with the "The Street Singer" and "The Coun- necessary artillery and troops, are try Girl
being scat from Britain to Palestine. Three battalions are also being sent from India, the Buffs, the First Battalion, the Bedfordshires and Hertfordshires and the First Battalion the Hampshires-Reuter Special,
WOR
"When I first came here I told the Philharmonic Society was anob bish and that the members were 1-hard to get along with Paid Mr
Marsh. "I did not and that so, in fact it was the opposite."
VIA SIBERIA BOUTE
Lafiers and Postcards for Europe
China are (except Great Britain and Eire) and
AIR MAIL LETTERS
South America are forwarded "yia Siberia" if so superscribed.
PARCEL POST
Parcel Post Service to the Province
Surcharged air malt letters may be of Yunnan is temporarily suspended.
posted in the ordinary posting boxes.
OUTWARD MAIL, TIMES They should be clearly marked "By
Registered and Parcel Malls are Air Mail" and bear sufficient post- closed 15 minutes earlier than the age. Insufflelently prepaid letters time given below unless otherwis may be taxed with double the de- stated, and where mails are advertis ficiency or forwarded by Steamer ed to close at or before 9 amy ro Service, at the discretion of the Post gistered and parcel malls are closed
at 5 pm. on the previous day.
INWARD MAILS
Omcc.
. From
Jopan
Europe vin Japan, Shanghai and
Siberia (London date, 25th Aug.) Chitral Air Mall by "Imperial Airways Imperial Airways
date, Service"-London
M/V Shantung Shantung
Direct
10th September.
Manila
Shanghai and Arnoy Haiphong
Fer
Due.
Buenos Aires Maru..September 16.
Plane
September 16.
Beptember 16.
September 10.
September 10.
Canton
September 17.
September 17.
Marechal Joffre
September 17,
Taiyuan
.September 17.
Shanghai and Europe vin Siberia
London date 20th August
Victoria
.September 17.
Jeypore
September 18.
Ninghai
September 18.
Sulyang
September 18.
Cheklang
September 19.
Tinegara
September 19.
Tjisaroca
September 10.
Cremer
.September 20.
Satgon
Japan and Shanghai Shanghai and Swatow
Shanghai
Shanghai and Amoy Tientsin and Swatow Java and Manila
Java
Straits (Parcels only)
Air Mall by "Imperial Airways
Chenonceaux
Direct Service"-London date, Imperial Airways Plane
14th September. Japan, and Shanghai
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Ceylon, India, Chitral
East Africa, Adén, Egypt, Malta and Europe via Marseilles-due Marseilles, 14th. October........
....Sept. 10, 5 p.m. .Sept. 17, 0.45 am. .Sept. 17, 10.30 a.m.
Ord.,
Saturday
Tal Ming.....
.Sat., Sept. 17, 8.15 a.m.
„Sat, Sept. 17.
Samshui and Wuchow Holbow, Pokhol and Haiphong.... Kwangtung..Sat., Sept. 17, 8.30 am.
"HLM. Airways Chitral Air Mail for
Direct Service"-due Amsterdam, 27th September.
Kongmoon
Shanghai and Japan
Iter.
G.P.O. and K.P.O.
.....Sept. 17. 9.30 am. Ord.........Sept., 17, 10 a.m.
Fook On.....Sat., Sept. 17, 10 am. Chenonceaux Sat., Sept. 17, 12.30 p.m.
Sat. Sept. 17, 280 p.m.
Lourenco Marques and (Parcels Buenos Aires Maru
and Papers only) Africa
for
South
Manila and Naples-due Naples, Victoria
8th October.
Reg
Ord..
.Sat, Sept. 17.
.Sept. 17, 4.18 p.m.
.Sept. 17, 5 p.m. Sat., Sept. 17.
Air Mail for "France Orient Airways Marechal Joffre .....
Service"-due Marseilles, 2nd Oct.
Amoy Japan
Salgon
*Saigon
Shanghal via Swatow Swatow, Foochow and Tientsin
ELCK
G.P.0. and K.P.O.
...Sept. 17, 4 p.m. Ord,.....Bept. 17, 4.80 p.m. Anshun...Sat, Sept, 17, 5 pm. Islami........Sat, Sept. 17, 5 pm. Marechal Joffre
Lycemoon
Sunday
Sat, Sept. 17, 5 p.m.
.Sot., Sept. 17, 6 p.m.
Llangchow....Sun, Sept. 18, 9 am. Yochow......Sun., Sept. 10, 9 am.
Monday
Kongmoon
Tal Lee...Mon., Sept. 19, 11 a.m. Air Mail for "Imperial Airways Imperial Airways Plane
Direct Service"dno Landon,
Mon, Sept. 19. 20th September.
K.P.O
.Sept. 19, 5 pm .Sept. 19, 5.30 p.m.
G.2.0.
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BOE...
Sept 19, 8 pm.--
Ord... Sept. 19, 7 p.m.
· Mon, Sept. 19.
Air Mail for Malaya and Australia Imperial Airways Plane
br "Imperial Altways Direct Service"-dae Sydney, 28th Sep- tember.
Kongmoon
K.P.O. ...Bept. 10, 5 p.m.
„Bept. "19, 5.30 p.m.
O.P.O.
.Sept. 19, 5 p.m.
Rex.
Ord....
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und Calcutta Swatow, "Shanghai and Tientsin Haiphong Swatow
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„Tuos., Sept. 20, pm.
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Tues; Sept: 20, 6 pm.
Shanghai and Tientsin.. Tal Seun Hong
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