1938-11-18 — Page 29

THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH,

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1938.

SOVIET AIR FLEET READY TO DESTORY GERMANY

Another AN ASTONISHING

Shanghai Assault Case

Chunskins, Nav. 18, Another case of assault of curred in the "Doomed Balla- llon" concentration camp in Shanghal on Wednesday when a member of the White Russlan Regiment of the Shanghai Vo- lunteer Corps beat a Chinese

lädle school student visiting there, according to a despatch received here,

The incident has been report- ed to the Shanghal Municipal Connell and due punishment for

tho

volunteer has been de manded-Central News.

$145,000 Fine For Ship From Hongkong

Brooklyn, Nuv. 17.

The United States Treasury has levied a penalty of $145,000 against!

ARTICLE IN OFFICIAL ORGAN

The Destruction Of German & Polish

Towns Envisaged

MOSCOW, NOV. 17.

WHAT APPEARS TO be a warning that the Soviet air

fleet might attempt to destroy Koenigsberg, Gdynia, Warsaw, Essen and other German and Polish military and industrial centres, should Germany attempt to violate the Soviet borders, is contained in the Red Star, the organ of the Red Army.

It takes the form of an imaginary conversation

the Silver Line, Ltd., the London between a commander of the Soviet western air command owners of the motor ship, Sliver

Yew, on which 11 sacks of oplum and the commands of air squadrons in charge of were seized yesterday.

The penalty is based on the Cus-operations in Germany.

toms regulation of $25 for

ounce of narcotics seized.

cach

The Soviet commander instructs his pilots not to

Treasury officials stated that the bomb Berlin because "Soviet fliers are not fighting ship's owners had agreed to post the bond in order to allow the Silver peaceful civilians."

Yew to sall according schedule.

cording to Captain

W. J. Irving.

the

first

Concluding with a description

mate, and the chief engineer, were of the crushing defeat of Ger- released after quest

mans and Poles, and the des-

The second

a Chinese named Tsin Ho-son, wer detained on truction of Essen, the article

six anys:

a charge of smuggling, and

"The above raid has not

Chinese members of the crew are taken place yet, but if the Fas- still being questioned.-Reuter,

KING CAROL DINES AT

FOREIGN OFFICE

London, Nov, 17.

The Foreign Secretary gave

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inner at the Foreign Office to-night

eists provoke a border incident) and begin a war against the Soviet,

thousands of Soviet

planes will rise from Soviet air

Japanese Stop Supplies Via S'hai P. O.

Shanghat, Nov, 10. Mons. A M. Chapelain, French notice that henceforth all medical bases and mercilessly wipe out director of the Post Office, has issued war instigators from the earth." suppiles sent to the interior through At the same time newspapers the Post Offee will be confiscated to from reaching the in leading articles declare: "Our prevent them

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This step is taken in order to carry who was accompanied by the Crown in honour of the King of Rumania, defence is offensive from the Chinese Central Government.

moment the Fascist violate our out the demand that all parcels are to Prince. King George honoured the borders. Their frontiera cease be examined by Japanese censors. dinner with his presence.--British to exist for us."-Reuter.

Wireless.

Reuter,

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Marco Polo Becomes Canton Mascot

For Japanese Troops

Tokyo, Nov. 10.

PIROW IN

BERLIN

Berlin, Nov: 17. Mr. Oswald Pirow, the South African Defence Minister arrived here this evening.

According to present arrangements

ARAB UPRISING SPREADS

Trans-Jordan Latest Scone Of Conflict

Cairo, Nov. 17. The Arab uprising in Palestino has in the last few days sprend to Trans-Jordan whose Emir Abdallah was designed in a proclamation Issued by the lender of the irregulars, Abdul Razik, ug'n traitor to the Arab cause, state trustworthy reports..

The first violent collisions took place at the burial service of the son of of the former burgomaster Ammam. The son had fallen in fighting among the irregulars in Palestine.

At the interment demonstrations of sympathy for the Arabs fighting in Palestine were made, whereupon it is reported that military automobiles were attacked so that the police had to be called. Peace could only be restored in the Trans-Jordan capital

legion had arrived.

WAR AND COMMERCE/—Photo-after troops from the Trans-Jordan xraphs on this page illustrain two

Shortly afterwards, however, other modern types of aeroplanes. ABOVE is the newest type Japanese bomber. Incidents decurred elsewhere. Several sten in China. Trans-Jordan frontier police stations now frequently

attacked From reports re- This photograph was taken above were the Yangtao,

LEFT shows one ofceived it is not clear to what extent

the disturbances still continue.

Emir Abdallah who is regarded by the Arabs as pronouncedly pro British is sold to aland on the "Black

the fleet of fourteen 214-ton air liners ordered by Imperial Airways. They will be used on the European and England-India services of Im- Photograph shows perlat Airways. Ensign, first of the fleet, at Croydon Airport.

Improvement In German Trade Balance

Sudetenland Exports Make Difference

list" kept by the Irregulars, which implies that Emir Abdallah is in constant danger of being shot. This la believed to be the reason why Emir

Abdullah's

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permanent body- guard was recently strengthened.

Among the Arabs, Emir Abdallah is nceused of having acted for the British in bribing the former leader of the rebels in Palestine, Fachreddin the leader of the Arab and his | irregulars, Abdul Razik,

followere.

Fachreddla and his followers aro. also accused of acting as spies for England. Only Low men of Fachreddin's former followers are said to be still acting with Fuchreddin in the British espionage service. It is also said that all his brothers have they were left Jerusalem because

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afraid that the Arab irregulars would taite revenge on them for Fach- reddin's treachery.-Trans-Ocean.

Berlin, Nov. 17. German foreign trade returns for October include for the first time Imports and exports of the newly Incorporated Sudetenland so that, as from the exports was to be expected, customs territory of Greater Ger- many Increased more than imports. since the Sudetenland has always been a heavy exporter, whereas after of the Arab Party opposing the Muft the anschluss with Austria which was in Jerusalem, has been shot a heavy importer, exactly the oppe seriously wounded. site development of the German trade balance was observed.

By comparison with September exports including the Sudetenland rose by 48.4 million "Reichsmarks to 490.2 million reichsmarks, while im- ports of 520.3 million reichsmarks was only 33.7 millians higher than in September,

The import surplus of 50.9 million Reichsmarks in September therefore he will visit Herr Hitler at Berch-declined to an import surplus of 30.1

RIVER SITUATION

An Image of Marco Polo, legen-Leaguden on Tuesday next-Reuter, dary Venetian traveller who visited China as verly as in the 13th Cen- tury, is now the mascot of the Japanese troops In Canton--taking care of the peace and order in the city, according to a press in:ssage from the Kwangtung capital.

"NOT PESSIMISTIC"

that

to

Although no communique is being It is said that Japanese troops issued by the Royal Navy in Hong- taking time out of their patrol duties kong with reference to the visit of Vice Admiral K. Shiczawa yesterday, in the city, vist now and again the

It is understood that the impression Buddhist Walam (Flowery Forest)

WRS not So left by the visitor Temple in Canton, which has become

conveyed their favourite resort. This temple pessimistic was originally founded by Bodhid-newspaper interviewers who were told that the Pearl River might not monk famous missionary harma,

be open for months. from India, who arrived in China in 418 AD. during the Liao Dynasty. He founded the Dhyana (Chun) School of Buddhism.

This temple is noted for the life- siz gilded images of 500 Arhan or Each statuc disciples of Buddha.

is different, while all are supposed to be life-lilce, including the image of the celebrated Venetian traveller, Marco Polo, who travelled wide over China Including Canton.

anti-Comintern Apart from the bonus which bind Jupan and Italy, the message says, the Japanese kindly to the have taken troops image of Marco Polo, who is re- garded by the Cantonese forefathers as a disciple of Buddha, huse

possibly cause he came via India and Image wears a hat and a mantle in The image of the western style.

be

Marco Polo thus cuts a unique Agure in the group of the 500 disciples of Buddha, the message adda-Domel.

Common Action

By Socialists In France

to

Parks, Nov. 17. invitation to socialists An organise a common action against Mr. Paul Reynaud's social laws in being extended by the Communists, accord- ing to a communique issued by the political bureau of the Communist Party

The bureau protests against the Iden of proroguing Parliament in order to avoid elections, and declares that the French Government's allenço before the "horrors enacted against the Jaws in Germany is shame and humilation" In view of the fact that President Roosevelt had branded Germany in the face of the world.-- Reuter..?

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million relchsmarks in October.

of

ARAB SHEIKH SHOT

Jerusalem, Nov. 17. Sheikh Abdul el Khatik, a member

and

The outrage follows two attacks recently on the property of two pro- minent members of the party near Jaffa.-Reuter Special.

Record Planes In Sydney

a cheering crowd of 2,000, including the Premier, Mr. Stevens.

Sydney, Nov. 17. The three R.A.F. Wellesley bombers If the Austrian figures are left out] of account the trade balance of the arrived in Sydney to-day from.. old Reich, Including the Sudetenland, Brisbane in the course of their Aus had an import surplus in October of tralian tour. They were greeted by only 8.8 million Reichsmarks.

The Increase Imports in October was mainly due to an increased im-1 port from European countries to an extent of 20.7 million reichsmarks, while of the other continents Africa, and Asla also increased their exports years ago. to Germany.

Flight-Lieutenant Dixon of the No. bomber was met by his Queensland fance, whom he met on board a ship between Egypt and England three Their engagement has since been arranged by telegraph.

a triumphal The airmen made On the other hand exports to over- seas increased by 23 million marks drive in open cars through Sydney, in October and to European countries the streets being lined, and a welcome by 27.4 million reichsmarks-Trans- accorded them like popular heroes

in New York-Reuter Special. Ocean.

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