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Reich Has Difficulty Collecting Big Fine

BERLIN, Feb. 9.

THE FACT THAT the German Government is encountering serious difficulties in collecting the one milliard reichsmarks fine from the Jews, levied as a result of the murder of Herr von Rath of the German Embassy in Paris, is revealed by an announcement by the Finance Minister published in the official “Tax Gazette."

The announcement con-

sists of a new circular

giving detailed instructions LETTERS

of the methods of paying:

the fine. The new instru-To the Editor,

ments order Jews to sell all

Hongkong Telegraph,

Sir-With regard to the article you

personal and valuable ob-printed on February 8, I would like jects before attempting to to bring to your nottee that the head- liquidate their stocks, bonds, and real estate.

of the article, "World Home For Jews Advented" is not appropriate, hat that Herr Rosenberg suggested: "World Concentration Camp For Jews."

It is believed that this measure is necessary, partly by

Surely the wurd "home," one of the heavy depreciation in real the most beautiful in the English estate values, as well as by a language and signifying all that is slump in the stock market to-valuable to us, is not synonymous wards the end of last year, due with " reservation under the super- to hurried liquidation by the doubt a police torce such as stood vision of a strong police force" no Jews.

by nad watched the September

JEWS SELL OUT The eircular also reveals that

pogroms.

Friday,

HONGKONG TELEGRAPH

A RECENT PICTURE OF POPE PIUS

The Pope Unconscious After Severe Attack

VATICAN CITY, Feb. 9.

February 10, 1939.

BRITAIN'S

ANSWER TO

JAPANESE The

DUMPING

Increased Duties On! Iron, Steel Staples

LONDON, Feb. 9.

THE HOUSE OF COMMONS to-day adopted an additional import duties order relating to insulated iron or steel staples, designed to meet Japanese com- petition.

Mr. Nocl Baker (Lab.) expressed the opinion that the Government had given the least convincing reasons for the order, namely the reduction In sales of Japanese goods.

If Mr. H. H. Cross, Parlamentary Secretary to the Board of Trade, who moved the adoption of the order, had said that they wanted to boycott the goods, because they were produced with sweated labour, and ** measure of retaliation

*Kalnet Japanese treatment of British in- terests in the For East generally, they would have had more sympathy with the order.

They had previously urged that there should be a general inter- governmental boycott of Japanese exports, and he hoped the Govern-

order relating to west pile

Lancashire industry from Japanese

THE CONDITION of His Holiness the Popement had come to share these views. has taken a turn for the worse, and a semi-velvets, designed to protect the

The statement that struck me most

official announcement describes his condition as imports, was also approved-Reuter, many Jews have been selling their in reading the article was the German "grave," and added that deep anxiety is felt. houses and other real estate at values | Educator's reason for opposing a

FURTHER BORDER prevailing in 1835, Instead of current Jewish Home, in

Palestine. For values, with a resultant general de-weeks now the German Press

It is announced that there is a general weakening and

preciation of real estate prices, been spreading vicious propaganda rising fever.

The announcement orders that in condemning British treatment

where such property Palestine Arabs (although there are fiquidated, sales must be at prices over 80,000 people being tortured in generally current now.

The difficulties revented by this circular support the belief of well- informed financiul experts that the Government is not likely, in the end, to obtain more than a half of the, tolat fine, particularly as Jewish real estate is already heavily indebted.

The next Instalment of the fine 1s:

due on February 15.--United Press,

AGREEMENT REACHED

BY ARABS

CLASHES

(Continued from Page 1.)

Mongolians after three hours

However, the authorities emphatically denied reports that the Pope is suffering from bronchial pneumonia, but emphasised that the gravity of his condi-

--Domes. But he tion was due to the strain on the heart due to influenza.

German concentration camps). How ever, the Herr does not plead the Arabs' case. nor does he even so much as mention them. opposes the formation of such on the grounds that the Jew would dominate the Near Enst economically and would pravide unassailable

state

refuge for Jews of criminal charac

ler,

linve

for three days of prayer for the Earlier an order was issued

Pope's health in all Rome churches. United Press,

UNCONSCIOUS FOR NEARLY AN HOUR

VATICAN CITY, Feb. 9. The Pope's conililon gray con-

FRANCO EFFECTS MINORCA LANDING

(Continued from Page 1)

eventual occupation will be wholly Spanish.

of

ghting, the frontier dispatches state jone other wounded, the advices claim.

Two Ouler Mongols were killed and

FOUR HOURS FIGHTING.

Tokyo, Feb. 9.

A report from a Japanese source concerning the frontier incident on the north-west Manchukuo border, where, according to an official Soviet account, Judanese-Manchukuo troops on an island within Sovlet territory, fired on Russian forces, states that Manchukuo, and fired upon Manchu- Soviet troops crossed the frontier of

kuo frontier guards.

The motto on the flag behind which Hitler, Goebells & Co., marched to power was: The Jews economically ruined Germany." But the Herr says that Jewish state

This is one of the aims of the would be economically powerful!!!

siderably warsc thls afternoon. British Government in authorising the arrival of reinforcements, the After being driven back following Further the Herr says such a state

After His Holiness had passed the the cruiser Devonshire to convey an Russians re-appeared and made an- would provide refuge for criminals

night satisfactorily, attended by his cavoy of General Franco to nego-other attack with mechine guns and 1. Sinuating thereby that the Jews, physicians, he suffered another tinte for the island's peaceful sur-heavy guns.

given the world the Ten

serious attack of asthma this after-render-Renter, ents, would

noon, and remained unconscious copy Nazi

TRANSFER CERTAIN methods and murder, burn, laut, and

for about three-quarters of ап

San Sebastian, Feb. 9. hour.

An early transfer of Minorca to idcologist goes on to say that It is admitted that the Pope's the Insurgent Government seems to the Jews should be put into a con- strength had declined. Trans-be regarded as certain in insurgent centration camp on behalf of the de-

political circles. Ocean.

According mocracies. One would have thought

to reports received her, preparations for handing the island over to General Franco's forecs are nearly complete.

The

To Present United in the name of Justler

Front At Parleys

The

form

a

LONDON, Feb. 9. that flitler would be only too pleased IT IS NOW confirmed that an to see the Jews desifor "democracy" in the spread of Nazism- reached and help agreement has been

or perhaps he thinks they want to between the two sections of the set up comunism, a state of affairs Arab delegations to the Pales-in which they would be assimilated tine conference in London. and perish far more completely than Mr. Hitler and Ca, can ever accom- will two sections

plish. single delegation.

The Herr ends his argumentum ad- The Nashashi Parly will be represented by Rughe Bey, Nasha-lum with the pessimistle der shibi, and Yacoub Farral, the vice-claration that even after Bolshevism Defence Party, and Judalam has been excluded from President of the Farral is also head of the

Greek power there will still be conflicts orthodox community in Palestine.

Mr. Malcolm MacDonald, who had taken

1 prominent part in the Palestine negotiations, bud an audience with the King this after- noon, and Informed His Majesty of the latest situation.

CONFERENCE BEGINS

A picturesque seene was presented

by the arrival of the Arab delegates

surprising, calling Mr. Hitler a Har for does not Hitler say in Mein Kampf that the Jews are the source of all evit?

FASCIST

W. D.

GRAND

at St. James' Palace for the first COUNCIL MEETS

Palestine discussions.

The Egyptian delegation, wearing European dress, were followed by the Yemen representatives in white tur- bans, green sashes, and wearing the Prince Alhussein wore his famous customary dangers, while the leader,

golden scimitar,

Next came Prince Feisul, heading the Saudi-Arabians in long, embroi dered gold robes, with traditional flowing headdress.

Rome, Feb. 9.

The Fascist Grand Council meets 10 pan. to-morrow for the second time, as it is considered that these time within a week, but it is unilkely that foreign affairs will take up much were exhaustively covered at the last meeting,

ALL ENGAGEMENTS CANCELLED

Vatican City, Feb. D.

It is stated that not only the deputy of the Pope's personal medical atten- dunt, Professor Rocchi, but also the Pope's nephew, Dr. Franco Ratti, the deputy of the Church State Secretary, and the Secretary for extraordinary ecclesiastical affairs, were called to the Pope's bedside to-day.

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In conséquence of his weak state, Pope Pius will now have to rest completely, and will be unable attend neither the assembly of the celebration of the anniversary of his Itailun Episcoate on Saturday, the coronation, or the reconciliation be tween the Valican and the Quirinal, which takes take place on Sunday next in St. Peter's-Trans-Ocean.

to

NO CONFIRMATION IN HONCKONG Questioned this morning as held in Roman Catholic churches in whether special services would be

Hongkong to pray for the Pope's re- Rt. Rev. Mgr. Bishop covery, the His Holiness the Pope is so seriously Valtorta said: "I do not believe that

"I can do nothing until I receive

confirmation."

GREAT WILL TO LIVE

Rume, Feb. 9. The Pope's entourage say that his will to live, until he ling addressed

گان

On the other band, no information is forthcoming concerning foreign press reports that negotiations have taken place on HMS. Devonshire between the military

governor Majoren and representatives of the Loyalist par

Carrison of Minorca. Violent clashes which are said to have occurred between the garrison and part of the civilian population appear to have extended as far south as Port Mahon, Trans-Ocean.

FLIGHT TO FRANCE

Le Perthus, Feb. D. All night long the movement of soldiers and war material through the narrow bottle-necks In the Pyrences began to swell, and again at dawn as the first shock troops who had been holding belt Franco's troops began to retrent to France Loyalist armies in Catalonia, following the spiltting up of the two

About 150,000 people, spread over half a dozen camps spent the night in the open air.

It was a spectacle too vast and confused to easily visualise.

Fighting lasted four hours, ending: In the retreat of the Soviet troops for a second time.

On the Russian side, it is claimed, eight were killed.

Another frontler violation, says the report, took place at Lake Buirnoor. 400 kilometres south-west of fallar, where a cavalry troop from Outer Mongolia attacked the frontler guards Two of the attacking force were killed, and several machine guns lost-Trans-Ocean..

surgent territory at their own request, -United Press,

INSURGENT PRISONERS

Bourgmadame, Feb. 9. Nine hundred and Atty Insurgent prisoners regained their liberty for a to-day after being few minutes marched across the French frontier, only to lose it again by being sent buck to Spain,

This arose from the delay in ex- change of prisoners between the Loyalist command at Pulcerda

und the Insurgent authorities at Hendaye. Franco's men are all Spaniards, mostly

Terücl captured at

und brought over under armed Spanish guard. As they marched across the bridge over the river which marks the border of Llivia road they cheered

the French and shouted greetings at their guards,

They gathered in an open fleid ready to be formally checked in, but a few minutes later the French- Spanish border authorities realized From the heights the distant roll of that they should not have been guns could be heard. but the French brought to France until the French valley was silent, the only indication Embassy authorities arrived with vast waves of humanity spread over Inking the fields, with the families huddied guards were standing rifle in hand on of the proximity of war being the formal word that the exchange was place. Moreover, Spanish

the Spanish question, particularly re- Italy's 200 bishops on Saturday, is around camp fires together with French terrillory which could not be

There is no doubt, however, that The Defence Party representatives, lating to Minore, will be discussed,

No sensational communique is ex- Raghe Bey and Nashashibi were Indisposed and

to attend, pected.--Reuter. unable the Defence Party was not represent- ed at the first meeting.

The conference, began at 5.10 p.m. Motor Car Exports

~~Reuter.

Show Decline

New York, Feb. 9.

so great, that he Reuter.

Canton Warship

marched back across the bridge to a feld on the Spanish side, where they would ewalt orders for exchange. -United Press.

REFUGEES ON BRITISH CRUISER

London, Feb. 9.

Sailings, Resume people. Over 120,000 men of tons) left Minorca yesterday with

may survive. household animals for warmth.

TREK CONTINUES The camps were already stirring at dawn as Mobile Guards warned the refugees to get ready for another trek to make way for other refugees. This applies to women, children and The cruiser Devonshire (9,750 fighting age, mostly Te value in exports of motor

comped at 450 refugees aboard. H.M.S. Moth leavea fer Canton this Argelles and the village of Elne, must The Devonshire, it was revealed vehicles in 1938, amounted to $203,- morning and the USS. Mindanao

remain, 000,000. according to the Department and the French gunboat Argus re-long, many women preferring to sit Majoren, Colonel San Luls.

here yesterday, conveyed to Minorce At Le Buoro fires burned all night the Insurgent military commander of of Commerce, representing a decline turn from Canton, Canton, Feb. 9. of 21 per cent. compared with 1037.

nursing their infants under the stars The Japanese

The British Government's role in authorities

These are the first foreign ship- than lie on the cold ground. are but still above the average of the 1st ping movements since the Japanese insisting that every Canton Chinese five years, which is $205,000.003 bon placed on navigation on the Aragon related the horrors of the providing transport for Colonel San matter; it was explained by One pretty young woman from official circles here, was confined to wear a "good citizen badge", Includ-Reuter. ing the Chinese employees of foreign

Pearl River a week ago.

weeks-long trek from Catalonia and Luis at the request of the Insurgent firms, and British and American

at the same time applled rouge to her authorities. Consular servants Hving in Shameen.

lips.

Chinese Must Wear 'Good Citizen Badge'

A mecial oflee for issuing badges Evacuation From

to Shameen Chinese was opened yesterday, but the badges do not guarantee freedom from search, and freedom of transit to all parts of the city.

Kuling Discussed

Shanghai, Feb. 9. Deliberations concerning the evacuation of foreigners from Kuling "One reliable source, returning from are to be held on Friday at Klukdang Tallung, 20

miles south-west of between the British, United States, Canton, reports that Tallung is the and Japanese authorities. centre of Chinese guerillas under the

command of the ex-war lord, Lel with the British and American vie

The United States gunbout Ohhu, Fook-lam. They are preparing strong Consuls aboard, arrived at Kluklang resistance to a posable Japanese from Hankow to-day Trans-Ocean. attack in the Suntak and Chungshan, districts.Unlied Press,

Schacht To Leave

On World Tour

- Berlin, Feb. 9, "|

Spelling Bee

How many of these words are correct and what is wrong with

the other?

fulfillment fruititrer':

Dr. Hjalmar Schscht, former Pro- aldental the Reichsbanic, will shortly "pilulous

piruinento

kilowat

inaks a trip around the world in an English Oxford Diet entirely private, capacity, says a re-ims of these word

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CONTINENTAL

Tho Sturdy Portablo

ARLOWITZ & CO

the

It is not known whether Colonel Women rival men in zlole courage San Luis left. Minorca aboard, the and acceptance of exile and miseries Devonshire-Reuter. without complaining. They are very rarely in tears.

POOR LEADERSHIP

OCCUPATION OF LE PERTHUS

Le Perthis, Feb. 9. Insurgent occupation of the Spanish

The international military obser- vers have come to the conclusion that part of Le Perihus completely sur- lack of material and man power was

prised the military authorities, not the vital reason for the Loyalist fonds of Loyalist troops calmly pass- Only ten minutes previously lorry collapse, but rather the absence of

the town.

forceful and comprehensive leader ed through the

Three

the

ship. Even in retreat, which could without a shot being fired.

The Occupation WILS completed have been carried out in regular army formation, the absence of any Carabineros posts on the frositler

Insurgent Bags broke nver

control was obvious.

While much arms, machine guns, and the Loyalists flags were torn riffes, bombs, cars and artillery strew down.

the roads, certainly they are not of Three Insurgent generals then French origin and therefore dispute walked slowly, through the Kirects the allegations of wholesale French while the inhabitants hurriedly hung aid to the Loyalists.

Insurgent fina from the windows and The soldiers in their retreat necept shouted "Arriba Espana." defeat with resignation, combined

The generals warmly shook hands' with a fooling of relief, Many do with the generent commanding the

bred that they were ready to go French diyision,

back to fight, but the majority, are

Insurgent

without enthusiasm. In the past 48 Francs, ligand waliLED, SOUT Hours: 10.000 have been sent to in- Spbalards are?)

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