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800 Quakes In Japan This Year

Tokyo, Dec. 14. and four carth-) Eight hundred quakes have been registered by the seismograph of the Central Meteoro- logical Observatory of Tokyo from January to December 13.

oficial

Of a number 58 were actually! felt, according to an nouncement.

In-

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

XMAS.

SHOPPING HOURS,

We beg to inform our patrons that during the Christmas Season our business hours will be a follows:-

From Wednesday, 14th to Friday,

16th December.

8.30 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. Saturday, 17th December. 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. From Monday, 19th to Friday,

23rd December.

8:30a.m. to 0.00 p.m. Saturday, 24th December. 8.30 am to 7.00 p.m.

LANE, CRAWFORD, LTI).

CHINA LIGHT & POWER CO., LTD.

Notice to Shareholders.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that an EXTRAORDINARY The report further states that 20 GENERAL MEETING of the above- earthquakes were fell last year and named Company will be held ut

22 the year before. In November the Head Office, St. George's alone, 22 were felt this year.

that Building, Victoria, Hong Kong,

The announcement explains

this

since

the remarkable frequency of earth-Immediately following the Ordin quakes

year, especially November, is due to the after shocks Ary Yearly Meeting of the Com- following the big earthquake which pany to take place on Wednesday, occurred early in November with its the 21st day of December, 1938, tho subjoined epicentre located off Kinkasan, in at Noon, whon Miyagi Prefecture.

Resolution will be proposed as an These after-iremors are now de- creasing in severity, the announce Ordinary Resolution, viz:- ment ndds.-Domel.

"That the Authorised Capital of the Company be increased lo Fifteen Million Dollars by the

Wednesday

HONGKONG) TELEGRAPH

"OPEN DOOR"

PRINCIPLE

(Continued from Page 1.)

foreigners in an area under Japanese occupation.

Mr. La emphasised that a "strong and independent China will not re- sult from closing the door in China, since she must rely on foreign capi- tal, machinery and technical assist- ance for her economic development." Ile declared that closing the door by China was "neither necessary, nor possible,"

BRITAIN'S SHYEST HERO COMES TO TOWN

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commissioned on the field for gal

lantry.

December 14, 1938.

Industry Ready To Meet All Demands

From

POST

OFFICE.

INWARD MAILS.

Per

Klangat

Duc.

London, Dec. 13. Within 12 months, the engineering industry, given continued goodwill on the part of the employers and work- ers, will achieve an output that w!li antisfy all Government departments. This was the view put forward by

Shangbal and Swatow ......... Charles Craven

Air Mail by "Tan-American Airwayn Commander Sir

Direct Service"-San Francisco Pan-American Airways Flana date, 7th December,

Talamba .............. Jupan Straits and London Parcels-London

date, Nov. 10,

speaking at a luncheon of the Na- tional Union of Manufacturers In Birmingham to-day. He added that in order to achieve success, they must know what is required of them.

Wounded again in July, 1010, ho had a leg amputated above the knee and was awarded the Military Cross. After a year in hospital, he had three weeks leave, bought himself an Royal artificial leg and joined the Flying Corps, and became a fighter plíat:

uMeer

He also declared that the response According to an RAF. After discussing in detail the his-

to Sir Thomas Inskip's appeal to the who learned to By with him, Carlin 10 torical 'evolution of the Open Door

armaments Industry for speed-up in was so anxious to get back doctrine, Mr. Li slated that the main-

France that he insisted on qualify-production had been far greater tenance of Chinn's Independence and

ine as a pilot before the stump of than the general public realizes. 70- Integrity imposes an Open Door con-

his leg had properly heated.

day the leading armament firms have cept. He further pointed out that in

other In February, 1918, he was posted under manufacture by

cn- the treaties concluded since 1000,

gineering Arms all over the country, preservation of the principle of the to No. 74 Squadron and four months Open Door and the maintenance of later was awarded the Dialinguished work to the value of many millions

of pounds."-Reuter Special. China's Integrity had always been Flying Cross and appointed captain mentioned together, the latter being and fight-commander. Shot down and emptured in 1918, he was re- necessary prerequisite of thepatriated after the Armistice.

D former.

In conclusion, Mr. Li urged the Powers to apply immediato effective mensures to curb Japan's aggression, so us to maintain the sanctity of their treaty obligations, to preserve the conditions of pence in the Pacific area, and to protect their rights and interests in China.-Reuter,

GENERALISSIMO REVIEWS THE PROSPECTS FOR NEW YEAR

(Continued from Page 1.)

mass meeting this are to hold u

afternoon.

The Chinese press unanimously declares: "Since the fall of Nanking and other cities, Eke Hsuchow, Can- ton and Hankow, our hearts have ozen in deep sorrow, but our deep jinvas.on is not lessened, nor has our confidence in our ultimate victory

IN PLANE COLLISION While serving in 74 Squadron, he one of the most was involved in astounding double escapes in the his tory of aviation. During a "dog-Oght" nt 10,000 ft.. eight miles on the Ger- man side of the line, he and his Fandron commander, Major "Grid" Caldwell, D.S.O., MC., D.F.C., a New Zealander and a famous "ace," dived together the same enemy plane.

Converging, they collided as the chemy went down.

its

Meetings Banned In Memelland

Memel, Dec. 13.

been All political meetings have prohibited in Memelland until für- ther notice, by order of the Memel Executive.

The reason given for this measure Is that demonstrations against the Kaunas Government have been or- ganised by Lithuanians, living s Memelland in connection with the opposition movement in Lithuania proper.

E

December 14..

Agamemnon ...................

December 14.. ...December 14.

..December 15.

„December 15.

..December 18.

U.S.A., Japan and Shanghai (Van-

couver B.C. date, 20th November) Emp. of Russla

Helenus Strakta

Air Mail by "Imperial Airways

Service"London date, Imperial Airways Plane December 15..

Kiungchow

Direct

8th December.

Calcutta and Straits

Japan and Shanghal

Kutsong Scharnhorst

.Desember 10.

December 15.

Straits and Europe via Negupatan

(Papers etc..) London date 17th, November.

Haruna Maru

December 10..

Haiphong, Pakhot and Heihow

December 10.

Manila

Nozima Maru

.Decembor 10.

Manila

Rosevilio

December 18,

Japan, Shanghai and Formos2

Suwa Maru

December 14.

Manila

Conto Blancamano

December 17.

December 17..

„Deceraber 17.

Air Mail by "Imperial Airways

Direct Service"-London date. Imperial Airways Plane 11th December. Manila

Pres. Coolidge

OUTWARD MAILS

For

Hatphong

Swalow and Bangkok

Fort Bayard.

by

Swatow and Chuanchow

Dalren

Amoy and Shanghial

Saigon

At a meeting here attended British 3,000 Lithuanians on Monday even-

ing the

л new

Carlin's plane lost most of tall: rudder and elevator were out of action. By a miracde, Carlin managed to glide to the

the line and crashed unhurting, a resolution was passed demand- Alde of

appointment of In the meantime Caldwell was in even greater dimculties; his plone Lithuanian Cabinet, under the former Voldemaras ----Trata- had lost a large portion of one wing Premier, M. and fell out of control.

Caldwell, however, unstrapped his cockpit.

kpit, stcod safely beli and climbing from the On the way in order 13 balance

the acroplane, working

King To Broadcast creation of One Million New determination to resist the Japanese the joystick with the tips of his flutt-

From Canada

London, Dec. 13.

His Majesty will broadcast to the Empire from Canuda during his visit to the Dominion next year, according to an official announcement.

The announcement adds that the King will not broadenst on Christmas Day-Renter.

Paris Kidnapping Trial Concludes

Paris, Dec. 13.

The proseculion ins deinauded Bre imprisonment, with hard labour for Mattare Skobila, who is guring In a sensational international kidnapping

CORO.

The verdict will be December 14.-Reuter.

given

on

ers. Thus he brought his plane down just on the Brush side of the

Occon.

WOUNDED MEN STAGGER INTO H.K.

(Continued from Page 1.)

Shares of the nominal value of $5 each and that such New Shares be issued at such time and our recovery of the lost capital. line und when a few feet from the severely cut by a sword, while an-;

or times and on such terms and conditions as the Directors in

---Reuter.

their absolute discretion shall Eden,

Board of

Meg fl."

By Order Directors,

the

NOEL BRAGA,

Secretary. FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN.

What to do to help a child

Roosevelt In White House Chat

Washington, Dec, 13. 3. Anthony Eden arrived from New York this morning, and later. accompanied by Mr. Sumner Welles, the Assistant Secretary of State, he w President Roosevelt at the White House for 45 minutes, but it is not revealed what subjects they dis cussed.

Anyone knowing of a child who

Mr. Eden said: "Although I expect has been assaulted, neglected, or to see numerous officials informally, ili-treated in a manner likely to have no official business to discuss." cause unnecessary suffering or injury-Reuter. to health, or knowing of a parent who is seeking advice on any matter concerning a child, would be doing

un act of kindness by communicating

at once with

No New Fiduciary Hon. Secretaries, H.K.S.P.C.

The Old City Hall, Queen's Road C.. OF the Inspector, 49, Pokfulum Road, Isi floor; or the London, Dec. 13. Inspector, Violet Peel Health Centre, Asked in the House of Commons: Wanchai; or the Inspector, 12, Sai whether he would consider a Yeung Chol Street, 1st floor. Kow-is permanent increase in the duelary 1000. issue, in view of increased Govern- All further steps will be taken, and ment borrowing for defence, Sir John expenses borne, by the Society.

The Informant's name will be Simon replied that he did not think such an action was desirable.-Renter, kept strictly private, except in cases

where malice is proved,

Issue For Britain Hongkong.

Japan Seeking Oil From Mexicans

It is reliably reported that Japan

Mexico City, Dec. 13. negotiating for the purchase of 30,000,000 barrels of oil from the more ad- Mexican Government on yuolageous- terms than those enjoyed by Germany and Italy, as the trans- action is to be arranged without trenta--Reuter.

SIBERIAN FURRIERS

OF BUBBLING WELL ROAD

SHANCHAI

Without any Sale!

offer:-

FUR COATS, CAPES, JACKETS.

White Fur Evening Jackets

and Capes at

$ 40-$ 60

Silver Fox, Real Siberian. $150-$180

Stone Martin.

Brown and Black Real Fox $45-$ 50

Evening Dresses

Chiffon-Velvet Gowns with Bolero and Jackets:

$40 and $50

TAFFETA AND SILK:

$30 and $40

AFTERNOON GOWNS

$20 $30 $35

PURE WOOL KNITTED SUITS-2 and 3 Pieces:

$20

Mrs Willy

$25 $30

ALL NEW STOCK JUST ARRIVED. INSPECTION WITHOUT OBLIGATION,

OPEN UNTIL 6 P.M.

Room 334,

Wang Hing Building 10, Queen's Road C.

ground jumped from 1.

The Breraft

completely wrecked but Caldwell creaped withi minor injuries.

KNOCKED OUT BY BULLET

Carlin had another remarkable cscope in his taxi fight. He was bullet which knocked out by a furrowed his scalp and regained consciousness Just in time to level up **

within a few feet of the ground.

His plane landed in barbed wire just in front of the German trenches and he was knocked on the head by

Cermin rifle butt in a short-lived dash for the British trenches

A period on the land in England and then e cams after the war

managed an estate in Kenya. After a year or so back in England and in Germany, he went to Australia

to gold and was lured by Guinto.

Rabaul and Now to Sin-

And so by way of Manila to Hongkong. gapore and on....whither?

New

other had a bullet wound in his ankle and leg, and ane thing a miel wound In his right arm,

The men are members of the former 153rd Regiment, which took part in the defence of the Kowloon- Canton Raliway,

U.S. COMMODITY

PRICES

LATEST CABLED

QUOTATIONS

Opening

New York, Dec. 13. New York Cotton

Closing

8.42/42

8.21/21

8.24/24

8.17/17

B.20/20

0.13/13

7.98/07 7.03/03

7.72/71 7.64/04 7.40/40

7.34/34 8,50Nom.

16.00 /10

December.... Jan. (1939) ... Mar, (1939).. May (1039) July (1939) Oct. (1939).. Spot ..

December

New York Rubber

Mar. (1039) 10.00 /01a May (1939). 10.00b/05a

October

Germany Demanding Sember Levy By To-morrow

Berlin, Dec. 13. The first instalment of the millord mark levy imposed on Jews must be paid by December 15.

Jews must deposit by then nil their with German shares and securities banks entitled to deal in foreign cur-

rencies.

15.00 709

15.95 /05

Per

Wednesday

Date and Time.

Holhow.....Wed., Dec. 14, Noon. Kwelyang..Wed., Dec. 14, 12.30 pm. 1a Scun Ilong Wed, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. Halton

Wed, Dec. 14, 3 pm.

Tibadak

Taiyuan

Wed., Dec. 14, 1.30 p.m. ..Wed., Dec. 14, 3.30 p.m.

Hellkon Wed., Dec. 14. 6.30 pm.

Air Mail for Manlia, Guam, Hono- Pan-American Airways Plane

lulu and U.S.A., by tho

"Pan

American Airways Direct Service" dee San Francisco 21st Doc.

Wed., Boo, 14,

Des. 14, 7 pm.

.Thurs., Dec. 15, 8.30 am. Thurs., Dec. 10, Noon.

K.P.O.

Reg.

.Dec. 14, 5 pm

Ord..

.Dec. 14, 5.38 p.ko. a.r.o.

Reg.

..Deo. 14, 5 p.m.

Ord.,

Thursant

Swalow, Foochow and Tientsin Amoy

Farinuso, Shanghai,

Cheklang Tjinegara

Haruna Maru

Scharnhorst

Reg.

Grd.

.Dec. 15, 530 p.m.

Reg. Drd.

and Japan Europe (except Great Britain and Elre) via Siberia Parcels only for Germany vlo

Hamburg

Manila

Air

Thurs., Dec. 13, 8.30 p.m.

.Thurs., Dec, 15, p.m. Empress of Russia Thurs, Dec. 15.

K.P.O.

......Dec. 15, 6 p.m.

G.P.O.

.Dec. 15, 8 p.m.

...Dec. 15, 7 p.m.

Thurs, Deo. 15.

Mail for "Imperial Airways Imperial Ateways Plane Direct Servire"-dur 22nd December.

London,

E.P.O.

Reg.

Dec. 15. 5 pan.

Ord.

.Dec. 15, 5.38 pan.

G.2.0.

Reg

Dec. 15. B p.m.

Ord.

.Deo. 15 T p.m.

Thurs, Doc. 13.

Air Mail for Molaya, Java and Aus- Imperial Airways Plane

tralia

Airways by "Imperial Direct Servico-dur Sydney. 24th

December.

K.P.O.

Reg.

...Dec. 15, 5 pm

Ord.

.Dec. 15, 5.30 p.m.

G.P.O.

Reg.

Ord,

.Deo, 15, p.m.

Dea, 15, 7 1.0.

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15.93b/07

Sales for the day:900 tons.

Chicago Wheat

December May July

03/0334

0015/00% 0014/083%

60%/00% 604/60 Monday's Sales:-9,010,000 bushels.

Chicago Corn

December May July

December

Jewish owners are not allowed to withdraw from fe deposits, or to May dispose of any of their belongings | July without a permit.

but

The new decree stipulates that the instalment must be in cash, where that is impossible, the bank must hand to the authorities shares suflicient to meet the obligation, such shares to be held by the Prussian State Bank as trustee for the Ministry of Finance.-Reuter Special,

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Dates Fixed For Ladies' Tennis Ties

One match in the semi-finals of the Women's Doubles Tennis, Chom- plonships of the Colony will be play- ed this afternoon at 4 o'clock at the United Services Recreation Chub. Mra. Tracey and Mra. Skinner will meet

Mrs. G. C. Burnett and Miss Bradbury.

The remaining semi-final, Miss P. Anderson and Miss Yeung Wol-bun v. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Chiu Chun-chlu, will be played at the same Club at 4 p.m. on Saturday, December 17.

The Singles semi-finals have been arranged for Wednesday next, De- cember 21, at the U.S.R.C., com- mencing

at the same Ume. The matches will be:

Miss Geliliths v. Miss Griener; Mrs. Tracey or Mrs. Skinner v. Mrs. Wil- Hamm.

Mrs. Tracey and Mrs. Skinner wil. play off their match to-morrow.

The dates for the finala will be arranged for after Christmas.

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TO-DAY MARIE TEMPEST

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