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GERMAN EYES TURN TO MEMEL FOR NEXT DRIVE
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the
the Diet-German papers manifest marked reserve.
The semi-oficial "Diplomatische- Polltische Korrespondenz" contends that development of
Memel question furnishes further proof of "German
expansion in Eastern Europe", since the only problem to be solved in this case is that of the best means of fulfilling the clearly- expressed wishes of the ancient German population which for centuries has been rooted to its native soil.
Ger
The paper emphuakes that many is not inspired by any hostile feeling towards the Lithuanian
nation, for whose future needs, she bas, on the contrary, full comprehen- rion. Trans-Ocean.
FORMER PREMIER
ABRESTED
Kaunas, Dec. 12. The former Llibuanian Premier, Dr. Bistros, who is latter of the Christian Democratic
opposition group, why arrested at his house here this afternoon.
A well-known Lithuanian actor named Steponavicius, has also been arrested.
In both cases the prisoners are charged with "illegal political activi
irs."
It is believed that numerous other arrests of members of opposition groups are imminent.
Meanwhile a state of siege has been proclaimed in Kaunas.--Trans- Geean.
DETERMINED TO STICK TO STATUTE PROVISIONS
Kaunis, Dec. 12.
The President of the Lithuanian Republic, M. Antanas Smetonu, who was re-elected on November 14 to this post which he has occupied ever since the creation of the Lithuanian State in 1018, was solemnly sworn in by the Catholic Archbishop of Kaunas to-day, and took the oath of office in the
of all members presence of
of the Government, Deputies, com- manding officers of the army, and members of the Diplomatic Corps.
On this occasion President Smetona delivered
a speech in which he out- lined the future policy of Lithuania, The President observed that small countries, in order to preserve their Independence, were obliged to be particularly careful in any action they MAY Lake. It was the constant endeavour of the Lithuanian Govern- ment to maintain good relations with Its two neighbours,
was
The President went on to say that the Lithuanian Government determined to curry out the provi- sions of the Memel Statute,
A number of agreements had been concluded with Poland, and future relations with her promised to take
a normal course.
Turning to home policy, the Presi dent severely criticised the activities of opposition groups, and declared that what the Lithuanian nation now needed was a concentration of all its forces behind the Government. Trans-Oceant.
British Merchants Trade Protests
London, Dec. 12. The first protest from British economic circles against the disadvan~ tageous effects of the Anglo-Ameri- ean trade agreement was made 10-
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British Jews And German Decrees
May Be Affected
London, Dec. 12.
The Prime Minister, replying to A House of Commons question as to the extent to which the new German decrees concerning Jewish
Property might affect British subjects, sald that the Foreign Secretary had not received full detalls of these decrees, but he
understood that certain of the order of December 3, sections
Jewish property regarding to Jews of foreign, as well as German appiled nationality,
His Majesty's Charge d'Agaires in Berlin at the time of the recent anti- Jewish disorders drew the attention of the German Government to the rights of British subjects in Germany. His Majesty's Government intended to do all in its power to protect the interests of British subjects in that country, Irrespective of religion, or place of residence, and His Majesty's Charge d'Agatres was now being instructed, In view of the latest developments to seek assur- treatment of British subiects of the Jewista race. - British Wireless.
"A" SALOON–HKSI20.—Return. "B" SALOON–HK$100.—Return.
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a cable from the chairman
of the British Associated Committee in Tientsin on December 18 in which specific attention was directed to the pressure exerted by the Japanese to secure control of Chinese silver reserves, and whether he was aware Bringing Cargo from Marseilles via
that part of the silver reserves were Saigon, arrived Rongkong on Thurs-deposited with British banks. day, 8th December, 1938.
Mr. Butler replied: "Yes, but so Consignees are hereby informed far Lord Halifax is aware, none that their goods with the exception the silver is deposited with a British of Opium, Treasure and Valuables bank "Reuter. are being landed and stored into the Godowns at the Hongkong Kowloon Wharf and Godown Co. Ltd., Kow- Joon, whence delivery may be ob tained immediately after landing.
All claims must be sent in to me
on or before 18th December, 1938, or they will not be recognized,
Damaged Packages will be examin- ed by the Company's Surveyor Messrs: Coddard and Douglas in the presence of the Consignees at 10.00 am. on Wednesday, 14th December, 1038.
Consignees must have a Revenue Ofeer in attendance when any duti uble goods are examined by the Company's Surveyors,
No Fire Insurance will be effected by us in ariy case whatever,
R, OHL Agent. Hongkong, 8th December, 1030.
of
PEACE OF SLAVERY
'Chungking. Dec. 12. In a leader headed: "Peuce ul Surrender, and Peace of Slavery," the influential Chinese dally
Pao to-day says:
were in Japanese hostilities "Since the started we have often heard the remark, we want peace with honour, not peace in humiltation, but this is not a true picture of the situation, since to-day, even if we want peaer in humiliation, we cannot get lt.
"What Japan wants is a peace of surrender and slavery."
Concluding,
Le Chinese paper urges the Chinese populace not to be misled by Japanese propaganda, but to continue resistance, for "unless the Chinese resist to the end there can never be peace with honour for
·China?"-Reuter,
Yugo-Slavian Mme. Sun Yat-sen
Election Results
Belgrade, Dec. 12. Sunday's elections In Yugo-Slavia resulted, in a substantial majority for the Government, according to official; figures published here to-day.
Whereas the Government majority in New Skupstina
estim- officially ated at from two-thirds to three- fourths of the Assembly, private eats won by Government supporters estimates place the total number of at about 85 per cent. representing east. from 60 to 05 per cent, of the votes)
T
The Government swept all con- stituencies in old Serblo, but in Crontia its candidates obtained majority in only nine of 70 con- stituencies. In Dalmatia the opposi tion steeveeded in capturing all the 22 mandates.
Reliable information of the position in Croatia is difficult to secure, since private telephonic communication with Agrebe and Zageb is interrupt- rd-Trang-Ocean,
Refugee Children
day, when Mr. Oliver Stanley receiv- Arrive In England
ed a delegation from the Federation of Timber Merchants, which includes importers of softwood,
The delegation directed the atten- tion of the Minister to the difficulties which were bound to arise from glv- ing Ascal preference to American softwoods.
of
The President of the Board Trade promised to give the complaint sympathelle consideration. Trans- Ocean.
Japanese Warship Strikes Mine, Sinks
ICHANG, Dec. 13.
A Japanese warship is reported to have been blown up and sunk in the Yangtze River near Peilok!, a point to the north of Chenglingkl on the Hunan-Hupeli border, on December
10.
It sti afloating mine.--Central
News.
Destroyer Arrives From England
H.M.S. Tenedos, one of the སྐྱུ་ Class Destroyers, has arrived from England via Singapore.
She wil take her place with H.M.S. Thracian and H.M.S. Thanet of the same class, ne part of the Coast Defence Flotila."
London. Dec. 12. Five hundred and two children from Vienna have arrived in Har- wich.
This is the second instalment child refugees from Germany
of
and
Austria who are being taken care of by British refugee committees.
Visits Refugees
Madame Sun Yat-sen and several leading Chinese ladies in Hongkong! visited the Chinese refugee camps in H-1sun and Sun Tin the New Territories yesterday.
They took with them several sult- tion to the refugees, emes of old guiments for distribu-
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Three hundred more from Berlin The Hongkong Tyre Co.
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Flagship Due In Hongkong Monday
HE. the Commander-in-Chief, Vice-Admiral Sir Percy Noble, is due back from Shanghal aboard bis fag- ship, H.M.S. Ker on Monday.
MRS. CHESTERTON DEAD
London, Dec. 12. The death is announced of Mrs. Chesterton, widow of the late Mr. G. K. Chesterton, the famous author.- Reuter.
MT. ABAMA ERUPTS
Tokyo, Dec. 12. Mount Asama again erupted dur- ing the week-end, but no damage has been reported.-Reuter Bulletin,
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Canton Mail
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Consulate
It is learned from the Japanese General that the Post Omee in Canton city, controlled by the Japanese, is despatching mail stamped with Chinese stamps. which there is an abundance.
Bath outward and inward mulls ure carried by the Canton Maru,
ptics which
twice monthly between Formosa and Hongkong.
Letters from Canton sumably taken by air to Formosa and brought from there by the Cauton Maru, which undertakes to letters from Hongkong to Formosa for delivery in Canton.
carry
are pre-
The Japanese agree that there has been little use of this service so far and add that the Canton Maru's mail to date las been outward from Canon-mostly from the Japanese themselves.
The Post Oflice is unable to make any statement on the position, though they say they have not handled such | mail from the Canton Maru yet.
Riding Test To Be Held On Sunday
Subscribers are notified that the Riding Test of the Subscription Griffins will take
the place at Racecourse on Sunday, December 18, at 7.30 am.
The Draw for the punier finally accepted by the Stewards will be held at the Administration Block at the Stables on Monday. 19, at 5 p.m.
December
White House Visit By Anthony Eden
New York, Dec. 12. Mr. Anthony Eden leaves for Washington to-night,
Mr. Sunner Welles, Acting Secretary of State, in the absence of Mr. Cordell Hull who is attending the Pan-American Conference in Lima, will accompany The former British Foreign Secretary to the White House to-morrow, but it is un- derstood that the visit is entirely unofficial.
Mr. Eden will lunch at the Press Club to-morrow,-Reuter.
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